S02_Attachment 7 - Updated Specs.pdf

PREPARE SITE FOR NUCLEAR MEDICINE

SUPPORT SPACE

SPECIFICATIONS

ISSUED FOR CONSTRUCTION

Submittal

MARCH 31, 2020

VA 501-CSI-108

Expires 6.30.16Expires: 6/30/1821

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Expires 6.30.16Expires: 6/30/1821

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NMVAHCS Albuquerque, NM #501-CSI-108 Prepare Site for Nuclear Medicine Support Space - IFC March 31, 2020

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-15

01 00 10 Contractor Quality Control

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules 01-13

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 02-17

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17

01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16

01 45 00 Quality Control

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 06-16

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 09-15

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 02-15

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 04-19

02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement 09-15

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-15

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16

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07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-15

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16

08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-16

08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 02-16

08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 05-16

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 11-14

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-16

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 02-16

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 12-15

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 05-15

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 09-15

12 36 00 Countertops 12-15

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components 01-14

13 49 00 Radiation Protection 02-16

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DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16

22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15

22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

(HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-15

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment 02-15

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-15

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 11-16

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-15

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-15

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 05-14

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 05-14

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-16

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 08-14

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DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 06-15

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 06-15

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16

27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15

27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 10-15

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 11-16

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

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Prepare Site for Nuclear Medicine Support Space - IFC April 10, 2020

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 FIRE SAFETY

1.7 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.8 ALTERATIONS

1.9 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

1.10 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.11 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.12 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

1.13 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.16 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.17 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.18 TESTS

1.19 INSTRUCTIONS

1.21 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.22 SAFETY SIGN

1.23 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

APPENDIX A – BID FORM TEMPLATE

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APPENDIX B – MECx ASBESTOS SURVEY REPORT (2016)

SECTION 01 00 00

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Refer to section 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for safety and infection control requirements.

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing systems and structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for 501-CSI-

108 Prepare Site for Nuclear Medicine Support Space, Building 41. Project includes modifications to existing HVAC, plumbing, electrical, IT, fire suppression systems and architectural renovation of the space with built-in counters and cabinetry as required by drawings and specifications. The

Overall Project will be performed on the first floor of the VA Medical Center: Building 41, and the interstitial spaces directly above and below the subject rooms.

All construction is to be performed in one phase during normal working hours. Off-hours premium time is included for noise abatement and utility shutdowns only. Any item(s) to be salvaged by the owner are to be removed by the owner from the site before construction begins. contractor to provide dumpsters for disposal of construction debris and materials. The construction contractor will be required to submit construction waste debris reports to include weight of construction waste, weight of any recycled materials and the cost for removing construction waste. The construction contractor shall comply with VA and Medical Center guidance to ensure infection controls during the construction.

1. Normal Working House are 0730 to 1600, Monday to Friday.

2. For working outside these hours, shall require prior written requires and approval from the COR. Due to the work site location, it is anticipated that off-hours work will be required to perform this project work to manage noise and vibration impacts to Veterans

Patients and Medical Staff performing care.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the Medical Center

Engineering Officer.

C. Contractor shall perform work in accordance with requirements of “ASHE Construction in a

Healthcare Facility”. http://www.ashe.org/education/hcc/index.shtml

D. Offices of Offices of Triple C – The A&E Group with offices at 2266 S. Dobson Road, Suite 200, Mesa, AZ 85202, as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during

01 00 00 - 3 construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by

Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

E. All testing shall be by certified testing laboratories subcontracted by the Contract. The

Government shall not be required to contract testing for any trade.

F. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

G. The Government does not provide courtesy, pre-inspections of area during the construction. The

Contractor shall request progress inspections and communicate requests for inspections at least one week in advance.

H. Comprehensive 3rd party inspections, testing and written reports for all Divisions (paid by the

General Contractor). Contractor shall employ third party inspection consultants to perform all inspections required by this contract. The VA has no inspection capability. Any reference to VA inspections shall be by a third-party inspector qualified to perform the work. Credentials shall be supplied to the VA/AE as required by this contract. All inspections, testing, certifications, and permits are to be paid for by the General Contractor. The VA will not pay for or perform any required inspections. VA inspections are for VA use only, when performed, and do not reduce the inspection burden on the Contractor. Third party inspection services must be submitted for acceptance by the VA after award. Submission to include resumes of inspectors, with alternates, projected days on site, qualifications of inspectors showing similar projects, related portfolio, and description of communication protocol with Owner.

Acceptable 3 rd-Party inspectors include the following:

Parsons Brinckerhoff http://www.wsp-pb.com/en/WSP-USA/What-we-do-USA/Services/All-

Services-A-Z/Bridge-Engineering/Construction-Inspection/

Booz Allen http://www.boozallen.com

US Army Corps of Engineers http://www.usace.army.mil/

Bureau Veritas http://www.bureauveritas.com/

Stantec http://www.stantec.com/our-work/services/construction-qa-qc-monitoring-inspection-services.html

HDR, Inc. http://www.hdrinc.com/

Gilbane http://www.gilbaneco.com

Minimum inspections required:

Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Structural Steel, Welding, medical gas systems, low voltage systems, controls system integration, security systems, CCTV commissioning support

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Framing, lead protection installation

I. Contractor to provide Submittal Exchange® , Autodesk A360® Project Site dedicated for this project, or approved equal (substitutions must be submitted with Contractor Bid), for the duration of the contract. Contractor will provide VA access to the site. Contractor will keep this site current and will use it for all submittals, RFIs, change documents, Record Drawing, electronic file management, and communication logs for the duration of the contract.

J. Contractor to provide Infection Control Plan as required by Memorandum 111-40, Subj:

VHA Directive 7715 Safety and Health During Construction dated April 6, 2017. Submit to

COR for approval prior to the start of work.

K. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that a OSHA designated

“competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present. CP will have authority letter.

L. General Contractor’s Superintendent assigned to this project shall not be assigned to any other project and shall only have duties on one project at a time. Site Safety and Health

Officer (SSHO) has to be a separate qualified individual from the Prime Contractor’s

Superintendent or Quality Control Manager with duties only as the SSHO. See 01 35 26

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for more information on roles and responsibilities for General

Contractor’s staff.

M. Per VA Directive 1085, smoking, vaping and smokeless tobacco are prohibited on the grounds of VA facilities, including in vehicles. This Directive applies to all Prime Contractor and Subcontractor employees.

N. Pricing Proposal transparency requirements: this project requires pricing proposals to include breakdown pricing for the General Contractor and all subcontractors. All price proposals, including subcontractor pricing must include a breakdown of pricing per the format included with tis specification. Third-party inspections must be included as a line item in the price proposal.

See example at the end of GENERAL REQUIREMENTS section.

O. Refer to specifications for installation requirements for each Division. Refer to drawings for estimated quantities and schematic layouts/locations. Contractor to provide a complete, commissioned, functioning product. The VA is not required to inspect or install any portion of this project. Contractor bears all installation and testing costs. Contractor to provide all testing reports prior to the start of commissioning. This project requires phased commissioning and turnover by building. This project will require night and weekend work. Renovation includes requirements for Testing and Balancing the HVAC for the existing and new systems configuration.

P. Please see Appendix B for the 2016 Asbestos Survey performed by MECx for all known ACM quantities. Contractor is responsible for ACM removal and mitigation where it occurs inside the project area of work. There will be no cost to the Government for any removal, testing, 01 00 00 - 5 oversight or clearance of ACM. Traditional and Glovebag Abatement methods as stipulated in

Specification Sections 02 82 11 and 02 82 13.13, are the only allowable methods of abatement.

No alternate abatement methods will be considered.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

ITEM I, PREPARE SITE FOR NUCLEAR MEDICINE SUPPORT SPACE, BUILDING 41: Work includes general construction, alterations, and necessary removal of existing systems and structures and construction or and certain other items. Project includes modifications to existing

HVAC, plumbing, electrical, IT, fire suppression systems and architectural renovation of the space with built-in counters and cabinetry as required by drawings and specifications. The Overall

Project will be performed on the first floor of the VA Medical Center: Building 41.

Contractor shall follow provide new lead shielding as shown on the drawings. Contractor shall provide dumpsters for disposal of construction debris and materials. The construction contractor will be required to submit construction waste debris reports to include weight of construction waste, weight of any recycled materials and the cost for removing construction waste. The contractor shall comply with all OSHA requirements and guidance provided in the contract specifications and drawings. The construction contractor shall comply with VA and Medical

Center guidance to ensure infection controls during the construction. Contractor maintain shall at least -0.03 "w.g. negative air pressure at all times and shall submit ICRA coordination drawings for approval prior to beginning any work.

All new floor, wall, and ceiling penetrations associated with the Nuclear Medicine support space will be properly sealed per NEC, NFPA, and facility specifications. Existing penetrations in the area of work shall also be properly sealed so that the entire Area of Work is compliant. Contractor shall provide new doors and an automatic door operator for the existing door to the Nuclear

Medicine Reception Area. Provide material and equipment to install new curtain track and curtain.

Provide new partitions, flooring and ceiling per the architectural drawings and new finishes per the Room Finish plans and schedule. Provide new casework, furnishings and signage as shown on the drawings. Any connections into existing systems such as utility or communications must be verified to ensure compatibility with the systems overall. Any existing systems or utilities that must be moved to accommodate this new work is part of the Contractor's scope of work.

Contractor will be required to submit complete coordination drawings for all new and existing systems for this project for approval prior to beginning any work.

ITEM II, Electrical Work: Includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required electrical construction work on this project including materials and construction

01 00 00 - 6 equipment to reconfigure the existing lighting, electrical and data services in the Area of Work.

This scope includes removing existing electrical systems as required and providing materials to install, commission and integrate new electrical equipment, light fixtures, devices and wire/conduit as required to reconfigure the existing system to serve the new renovation. Provide new lighting, devices, receptacles and door push plates, etc. within the area of work. For communications and security systems, remove existing systems as required and provide materials, install, commission, and integrate new communications and electrical equipment, devices and wire/conduit as required to reconfigure the existing system and to serve the new renovation. This also includes providing new controls for all HVAC devices serving the existing Nuclear Medicine space. Final termination of network cabling shall be coordinated with VA IT staff. Provide for material to install Nurse Call system to accommodate the nuclear medicine support spaces. For

Electronic Safety and Security, relocate and reconfigure existing fire alarm devices, security and

CCTV to accommodate the Nuclear Medicine support space.

ITEM III, Mechanical and Plumbing Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required Mechanical construction work on this project including provide material and construction equipment to reconfigure the existing supply, exhaust and return ductwork and grilles within the Area of Work.

Heat, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning, remove existing HVAC systems as required and provide materials, install, commission, and integrate new HVAC equipment, devices and ductwork as required to reconfigure the existing system. Contractor shall perform Testing and Balancing the

HVAC for the new space configuration. Further, contractor shall provide new controls and commission existing mechanical equipment serving the Nuclear Medicine spaces, including fan coil units, terminal units, humidifier and air handling units. All devices shall be addressable and controllable via the existing Automated Logic BACnet control system. All existing HVAC systems impacted by the modifications shall be tested with a pre-construction TAB report and returned to original values at post-construction TAB.

For fire suppression, contractor shall provide materials, install, commission and certify to reconfigure the existing automatic sprinkler system to accommodate the new layout. All drops to sprinklers shall be hard piped, no flexible connections are allowed.

For plumbing, provide new isolation valves at existing system points of connection and provide materials, install, commission and certify new and existing medical gas systems. Provide new station standard outlets.

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The work shall be performed in 272 days. The expected construction period duration for each building includes all pre-construction activity and post-construction testing, third-party inspections and commissioning. Contractor shall submit a comprehensive schedule of work in compliance with 01 32 16.15 PROJECT SCHEDULES (SMALL PROJECTS

DESIGN/BID/BUILD). Contractor to perform Commissioning of all new systems and existing systems impacted by the project according to requirements in sections: 01 91 00 – GENERAL

COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS; 23 08 00 – COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS; 26

08 00 – COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS; 27 08 00 – COMMISSIONING OF

COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS and 28 08 00 – COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRONIC SAFETY

AND SECURITY SYSTEMS. A detailed commissioning plan is required to ensure that all devices are calibrated, programmed, and all graphic displays are accurate and approved by applicable

VA staff.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Additional copies will be at Contractor's expense.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

1. The security plan defines both physical and administrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the project.

2. The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all sub-contractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations.

B. Security Procedures:

1. General Contractor and all Subcontractor personnel shall follow current badging procedures at NMVAMC.

2. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badge. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

3. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the

Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees.

This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

4. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting

Officer.

5. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order General

Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The

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General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting

Officer.

C. Key Control:

1. Contractor will be issued VA Keys and will require a signature confirming that they received the key(s) listed on signature form. General Contractor is responsible for returning these keys upon separation of project or at any time the VA requests. Lost or misplaced keys are to be reported to VA COR immediately and additional costs to replace keys and all cores associated with that key series will be calculated at that time with the VA Locksmith Shop and charged to the contractor.

2. The General Contractor may not duplicate Government issued keys.

3. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the

Contracting officers representative (COR) for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

4. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

D. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of “sensitive information”.

2. The General Contractor is responsible for safekeeping of all drawings, project manual and other project information. This information shall be shared only with those with a specific need to accomplish the project.

3. Certain documents, sketches, videos or photographs and drawings may be marked “Law

Enforcement Sensitive” or “Sensitive Unclassified”. Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the Contracting Officer upon request.

4. These security documents shall not be removed or transmitted from the project site without the written approval of Contracting Officer.

5. All paper waste or electronic media such as CD’s and diskettes shall be shredded and destroyed in a manner acceptable to the VA.

6. Notify Contracting Officer and Site Security Officer immediately when there is a loss or compromise of “sensitive information”.

7. All electronic information shall be stored in specified location following VA standards and procedures using an Engineering Document Management Software (EDMS).

a. Security, access and maintenance of all project drawings, both scanned and electronic shall be performed and tracked through the EDMS system.

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b. “Sensitive information” including drawings and other documents may be attached to e-mail provided all VA encryption procedures are followed.

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted 24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

2. A limited number of (2 to 5) permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.6 FIRE SAFETY

A. Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form part of this Article to extent referenced.

Publications are referenced in text by basic designations only.

1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

E84-2009.............Surface Burning Characteristics of Building

Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2010..............Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers 30- 2008..............Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

51B-2009.............Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work 70- 2011..............National Electrical Code

101-2012.............Life Safety Code

241-2009.............Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

29 CFR 1926..........Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

4. VHA Directive 2005-007

B. Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29 CFR

1926. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures, 01 00 00 - 10 including periodic status reports, and submit to COR and Facility Safety Officer for review for compliance with VHA Directive 2005-007, NFPA 101 and NFPA 241.Prior to beginning work, all employees of the contractor and/or any subcontractors shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the general contractor's competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, VAMC safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of VAMC equipment, etc. Provide documentation to the

COR that all construction workers have undergone contractor's safety briefing.

C. Site and Building Access: Maintain free and unobstructed access to facility emergency services and for fire, police and other emergency response forces in accordance with NFPA 241.

D. Separate temporary facilities, such as trailers, storage sheds, and dumpsters, from existing buildings and new construction by distances in accordance with NFPA 241.

E. Temporary Construction Partitions:

1. Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide smoke-tight separations between construction areas and adjoining areas. Construct partitions of gypsum board or treated plywood (flame spread rating of 25 or less in accordance with ASTM E84) on both sides of fire retardant treated wood or metal steel studs. Extend the partitions through suspended ceilings to floor slab deck or roof. Seal joints and penetrations. At door openings, install Class C, ¾ hour fire/smoke rated doors with self-closing devices.

2. Install one-hour fire-rated temporary construction partitions as shown on drawings to maintain integrity of existing exit stair enclosures, exit passageways, fire-rated enclosures of hazardous areas, horizontal exits, smoke barriers, vertical shafts and openings enclosures.

3. Close openings in smoke barriers and fire-rated construction to maintain fire ratings. Seal penetrations with listed through- penetration firestop materials in accordance with Section

07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

F. Temporary Heating and Electrical: Install, use and maintain installations in accordance with 29

CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70.

G. Means of Egress: Do not block exiting for occupied buildings, including paths from exits to roads.

Minimize disruptions and coordinate with COR and facility Safety Officer.

H. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Inspect daily.

Report findings and corrective actions weekly to COR and facility Safety Officer.

I. Fire Extinguishers: Provide and maintain extinguishers in construction areas and temporary storage areas in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 10.

J. Flammable and Combustible Liquids: Store, dispense and use liquids in accordance with 29 CFR

1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30.

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K. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately under construction, and temporarily for connections. Provide fire watch for impairments more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period. Request interruptions in accordance with Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with COR and facility Safety Officer. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms, sprinklers) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the medical center.

Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the medical center and copies provided to the COR.

L. Smoke Detectors: Prevent accidental operation. Remove temporary covers at end of work operations each day. Coordinate with COR and facility Safety Officer.

M. Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA

51B. Coordinate with COR. Obtain permits from facility Safety Officer at least 24 hours in advance. Designate contractor's responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to permit hot work.

N. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire construction areas weekly.

Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to COR and facility Safety

Officer.

O. Smoking: Per VA Directive 1085, smoking, vaping and smokeless tobacco are prohibited on the grounds of VA facilities, including in vehicles. This Directive applies to all Prime Contractor and

Subcontractor employees.

P. Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241. Remove from buildings daily.

Q. Perform other construction, alteration and demolition operations in accordance with 29 CFR

1926.

1.7 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the

Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the

Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the

Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

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C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

(FAR 52.236-10)

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the COR.

1. Exterior Working space are to be fully maintained to include securing fencing, providing fabric screening on fencing, controlling dust through application of water as required, protecting the site with the use of rock, gravel material to control duct and erosion.

E. Workmen are subject to rules of Medical Center applicable to their conduct. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others. Keep roads clear of construction materials, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times.

F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by COR where required by limited working space.

1. Do not store materials and equipment in other than assigned areas.

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

3. Where access by Medical Center personnel to vacated portions of buildings is not required, storage of Contractor's materials and equipment will be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements.

G. Utilities Services: Where necessary to cut existing pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of utility services, or of fire protection systems or communications systems (except telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR. All such actions shall be coordinated with the COR or Utility Company involved:

1. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

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H. Phasing: The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. Contractor shall submit phasing plan for approval prior to commencing work.

1. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the

COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center Director, COR and

Contractor.

Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations will not be hindered.

Contractor shall permit access to Department of Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment.

These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting etc. to facilitate patient and staff access.

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical

Center operations will continue during the construction period.

I. Immediate areas of alterations will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

J. When a building and/or construction site is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 4 degrees C (40 degrees F) at all times, except as otherwise specified.

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans

Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from Contractor's employee or watchman.

K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems

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(including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR.

Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical

Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26

05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11

REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON

WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR, in writing, 30 days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of Medical Center.

Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 30 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by COR .

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of

COR. Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

6. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

L. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

M. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

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1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles.

2. Method and scheduling of required cutting, altering and removal of existing roads, walks and entrances must be approved by the COR.

N. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by the COR.

This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article, USE OF

ROADWAYS.

1.8 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

1. Existing condition and types of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces not required to be altered throughout affected areas of Building 41

2. Existence and conditions of items such as plumbing fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, venetian blinds, shades, etc., required by drawings to be either reused or relocated, or both.

3. Shall note any discrepancies between drawings and existing conditions at site.

4. Shall designate areas for working space, materials storage and routes of access to areas within buildings where alterations occur, and which have been agreed upon COR.

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of Resident Engineer COR to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and

"CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures; and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workmen in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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1. Wherever existing roof surfaces are disturbed they shall be protected against water infiltration. In case of leaks, they shall be repaired immediately upon discovery.

2. Temporary protection against damage for portions of existing structures and grounds where work is to be done, materials handled and equipment moved and/or relocated.

3. Protection of interior of existing structures at all times, from damage, dust and weather inclemency. Wherever work is performed, floor surfaces that are to remain in place shall be adequately protected prior to starting work, and this protection shall be maintained intact until all work in the area is completed.

1.9 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

A. Implement the requirements of VAMC's Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) team. ICRA

Group may monitor dust in the vicinity of the construction work and require the Contractor to take corrective action immediately if the safe levels are exceeded.

B. New Standard Requirement: Adhere to VHA Directive 7715 Safety and Health During

Construction dated April 6, 2017.

C. Establish and maintain a dust control program as part of the contractor's infection preventive measures in accordance with the guidelines provided by ICRA Group and as specified. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific dust protection measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to COR and Facility ICRA team for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND

SAMPLES.

1. All personnel involved in the construction or renovation activity shall be educated and trained in infection prevention measures established by the medical center.

D. Medical center Infection Control personnel shall monitor for airborne disease (e.g. aspergillosis) as appropriate during construction. A baseline of conditions may be established by the medical center prior to the start of work and periodically during the construction stage to determine impact of construction activities on indoor air quality. In addition:

1. The COR and VAMC Infection Control personnel shall review pressure differential monitoring documentation to verify that pressure differentials in the construction zone and in the patient-care rooms are appropriate for their settings. The requirement for negative air pressure (at least -0.03 “w.g.) in the construction zone shall depend on the location and type of activity. Upon notification, the contractor shall implement corrective measures to restore proper pressure differentials as needed.

2. In case of any problem, the medical center, along with assistance from the contractor, shall conduct an environmental assessment to find and eliminate the source.

E. In general, following preventive measures shall be adopted during construction to keep down dust and prevent mold.

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1. Dampen debris to keep down dust and provide temporary construction partitions in existing structures where directed by COR. Blank off ducts and diffusers to prevent circulation of dust into occupied areas during construction.

2. Do not perform dust producing tasks within occupied areas without the approval of the

COR. For construction in any areas that will remain jointly occupied by the medical

Center and Contractor's workers, the Contractor shall:

a. Provide Starc Systems or Approved Equal Barriers shall be erected as required based upon classification (Class III & IV requires barriers). Barriers shall be sealed and made presentable on hospital occupied side. Install a self-closing rated door in a metal frame, commensurate with the partition, to allow worker access. Maintain negative air at all times (at least -0.03 “w.g.). A fire-retardant polystyrene, 6-mil thick or greater plastic barrier meeting local fire codes may be used where dust control is the only hazard, and an agreement is reached with the COR and Medical Center.

b. HEPA filtration is required where the exhaust dust may reenter the breathing zone. Contractor shall verify that construction exhaust to exterior is not reintroduced to the medical center through intake vents, or building openings.

Install HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Accumulator) filter vacuum system rated at 95% capture of 0.3 microns including pollen, mold spores and dust particles.

Insure continuous negative air pressures (at least -0.03 “w.g.) occurring within the work area. HEPA filters should have ASHRAE 85 or other pre-filter to extend the useful life of the HEPA. Provide both primary and secondary filtrations units.

Exhaust hoses shall be heavy duty, flexible steel reinforced and exhausted so that dust is not reintroduced to the medical center. New filters for all units shall be provided at the start of construction.

c. Adhesive Walk-off/Carpet Walk-off Mats, minimum 600mm x 900mm (24” x 36”), shall be used at all interior transitions from the construction area to the occupied medical center area. These mats shall be changed as often as required to maintain clean work areas directly outside construction area at all times.

d. Vacuum and wet mop all transition areas from construction to the occupied medical center at the end of each workday. Vacuum shall utilize HEPA filtration.

Maintain surrounding area frequently. Remove debris as they are created.

Transport these outside the construction area in containers with tightly fitting lids.

e. The contractor shall not haul debris through patient-care areas without prior approval of the COR and the Medical Center. When, approved, debris shall be hauled in enclosed dust proof containers or wrapped in plastic and sealed with duct tape. No sharp objects should be allowed to cut through the plastic. Wipe

01 00 00 - 18 down the exterior of the containers with a damp rag to remove dust. All equipment, tools, material, etc. transported through occupied areas shall be made free from dust and moisture by vacuuming and wipe down.

f. Using a HEPA vacuum, clean inside the barrier and vacuum ceiling tile prior to replacement. Any ceiling access panels opened for investigation beyond sealed areas shall be sealed immediately when unattended.

g. There shall be no standing water during construction. This includes water in equipment drip pans and open containers within the construction areas. All accidental spills must be cleaned up and dried within 12 hours. Remove and dispose of porous materials that remain damp for more than 72 hours.

h. At completion, remove construction barriers and ceiling protection carefully, outside of normal work hours. Vacuum and clean all surfaces free of dust after the removal.

F. Final Cleanup:

1. Upon completion of project, or as work progresses, remove all construction debris from above ceiling, vertical shafts and utility chases that have been part of the construction.

2. Perform HEPA vacuum cleaning of all surfaces in the construction area. This includes walls, ceilings, cabinets, furniture (built-in or free standing), partitions, flooring, etc.

3. All new air ducts shall be cleaned prior to final inspection.

1.10 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

A. Materials and equipment accruing from work removed and from demolition of buildings or structures, or parts thereof, shall be disposed of as follows:

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by COR.

2. Items not reserved shall become property of the Contractor and be removed by

Contractor from Medical Center.

3. Items of portable…