Specification for 632-19-106 Renovate Pharmacy Spaces.pdf

BID DOCUMENTS

SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISIONS 01-28

RENOVATE PHARMACY SPACES

AT

NORTHPORT VA MEDICAL CENTER, NEW YORK

PREPARED FOR

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VA MEDICAL CENTER

79 MIDDLEVILLE ROAD

NORTHPORT, NEW YORK 11768

19 July, 2021 Project No. 632-19-106

PREPARED BY

THINKFORM DESIGN ARCHITECT LLC

38 E. BROAD STREET, HOPEWELL, NEW JERSEY 08525

PH: 855.821.0274

MG, ENGINEERING, D.P.C.

116 WEST 32ND STREET, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10001

PH: 212.643.9055

GEDEON GRC CONSULTING

6901 JERICHO TPKE, STE 216, SYUOSSET, NEW YORK 11791

PH: 516.873.7011

EGAN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING, INC.

14 HIGH STREET, MAHWAH, NJ 07430

PH: 914.320.7924

Yelena.Kovalenko Stamp

BID DOCUMENTS

SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISIONS 01-28

RENOVATE PHARMACY SPACES

AT

NORTHPORT VA MEDICAL CENTER, NEW YORK

PREPARED FOR

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VA MEDICAL CENTER

79 MIDDLEVILLE ROAD

NORTHPORT, NEW YORK 11768

19 July, 2021 Project No. 632-19-106

PREPARED BY

THINKFORM DESIGN ARCHITECT LLC

38 E. BROAD STREET, HOPEWELL, NEW JERSEY 08525

PH: 855.821.0274

MG, ENGINEERING, D.P.C.

116 WEST 32ND STREET, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10001

PH: 212.643.9055

GEDEON GRC CONSULTING

6901 JERICHO TPKE, STE 216, SYUOSSET, NEW YORK 11791

PH: 516.873.7011

EGAN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING, INC.

14 HIGH STREET, MAHWAH, NJ 07430

PH: 914.320.7924

05-01-20 Renovate Pharmacy Spaces BID DOCUMENTS Project 632-19-106 23 March 2021

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 03-20 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 05-20 01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-19 01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18 01 45 35 Special Inspections 03-19 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 10-17 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17 02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 04-19

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18 05 51 00 Metal Stairs 01-21

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 08-16

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 01-21 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-17 07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

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DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16 08 22 00 Pharmaceutical Fiberglass Door 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16 08 71 00 Door Hardware 04-20 08 80 00 Glazing 10-15 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 05-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 04-15 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18 09 67 23.30 Resinous (Epoxy Resin Composition) Mortar Flooring

(RES-3)

07-14

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 53 53 Biological Safety Cabinets Laminar Airflow Stations 01-11

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 21 13 Cleanroom Equipment ---

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

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 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-15 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 11-19 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-15 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

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23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-20 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment 02-20

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment

02-20

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-20 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 02-20 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20 23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 02-20 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 02-20 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-20 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-20 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-20 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 03-20 23 74 13 Outdoor, Central-Station Air-Handling Units 03-20 23 82 16 Air Coils 03-20

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

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 01-18 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 01-18 26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18 26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements For Communications Installations 27 05 26 Grounding And Bonding For Communications Systems 27 05 33 Raceways And Boxes For Communications Systems 27 10 00 Control, Communication And Signal Wiring

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 13 Conductors And Cables For Electronic Safety And

Security

28 05 26 Grounding And Bonding For Electronic Safety And Security

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

The drawings listed below accompanying this specification form a part of the contract.

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

G-001 TITLE SHEET

G-002 ABBREVIATIONS, INFECTION CONTROL, CODE NOTES

AND FIRE SAFETY

ABATEMENT

200-HA100 THIRD & FOURTH FLOOR ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PLANS

200-HA101 ROOF ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PLAN

200-HA102 ASBESTOS DIAGRAMS AND NOTES

ARCHITECTURAL

200-AP100 THIRD FLOOR PHASING PARTIAL PLANS

200-AD101 THIRD FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

200-AD102 BASEMENT AND 4TH FLOOR DEMOLITIONS

200-AS101 THIRD FLOOR PROPOSED PLAN AND PARTITION TYPES

200-AS102 FOURTH FLOOR PLANS

200-AS103 ROOF PLANS AND DETAILS

200-AS104 THIRD FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLANS AND DETAILS

200-AS105 FINISH FLOOR PLANS, SCHEDULE & DETAILS

200-AS201 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

200-AS202 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

200-AS301 DOOR SCHEDULE AND WALL DETAILS

200-AS400 MILLWORK AND MISC DETAILS

200-AS601 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE AND PLANS

STRUCTURAL

200-S001 GENERAL NOTES

200-S101 NEW DUNNAGE PLAN AND OPENING FRAMING LAYOUT AT

4TH FLOOR AND ROOF

200-S102 NEW ROOF DUNNAGE PLAN

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200-S201 RAILING DETAILS AND SECTION DETAILS

200-S202 CROSSOVER STAIR SECTION DETAILS & ELEVATIONS

HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR

200-MH0001 SYMBOLS LIST, ABBREVIATIONS AND NOTES

200-MD1000 3RD FLOOR DEMOLITION PART PLANS

200-MH1000 3RD FLOOR DUCTWORK PART PLANS AND SCHEDULE

200-MP1000 3RD FLOOR PIPING PART PLASN

200-MH2000 4TH FLOOR ROOF PART. PLAN

200-MH5000 DETAILS

200-MH5001 DETAILS

200-MH5002 DETAILS

220-MH5003 DETAILS

200-MH6000 SCHEDULES

200-MH6001 SCHEDULES

200-MH8000 AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAGRAM

200-MH8001 AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAGRAMS

PLUMBING

200-PL001 SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS, NOTES, SCHEDULES

200-PD101 3RD FLOOR PLAN – PLUMBING DEMOLITION

200-PL101 3RD FLOOR PLAN – PLUMBING NEW WORK

FIRE PROTECTION

200-FX001 SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS, NOTES, SCHEDULES, DETAILS

200-FD101 3RD FLOOR PLAN – SPRINKLER DEMOLITION

200-FX101 3RD FLOOR PLAN – SPRINKLER NEW WORK

ELECTRICAL

200-E0001 ELECTRICAL SYMBOL LIST, ABBREVIATIONS AND GENERAL

NOTES

200-ED1001 ELECTRICAL 3RD FLOOR PART PLANS – DEMOLITION

200-EL1001 ELECTRICAL 3RD FLOOR PART PLANS – LIGHTING

200-EP1001 ELECTRICAL 3RD FLOOR PART PLANS POWER AND SIGNAL

200-EP1002 ELECTRICAL ROOF PART PLAN

200-EP1003 ELECTRICAL BASEMENT PLANS

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200-E3001 RISER DIAGRAM

200-E4001 PANEL SCHEDULES

200-E5001 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

200-FA1001 FIRE ALARM 3RD FLOOR PART PLANS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.10 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND

IMPROVEMENTS

1.11 RESTORATION

1.12 PHYSICAL DATA

1.13 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.14 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.15 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.17 RESIDENT ENGINEER’S FIELD OFFICE (RESERVED)

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.20 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

1.21 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.22 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.23 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

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1.24 TESTS

1.25 INSTRUCTIONS

1.26 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.27 RELOCATED // EQUIPMENT // ITEMS //

1.28 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT (RESERVED). 36

1.29 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.30 SAFETY SIGN

1.31 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION (RESERVED)

1.32 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES (RESERVED)

1.33 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.34 VA TRIRIGA CPMS (RESERVED)

1.35 PROJECT SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work to construct and renovate an area to be used for pharmaceutical compounding in compliance with USP 800

Standards. The pharmacy is located on the 3rd floor of Building 200 at

Northport VA Medical Center. Work extends beyond this floor level to include, but not be limited to, areas between the Basement and the

Penthouse. The renovation will include alteration/expansion of associated mechanical, electrical and plumbing components as required by drawings and specifications. The total duration of the project shall not exceed 16 months from date of award (480 calendar days). The

Contractor’s services shall extend at a minimum to include connection of compounding equipment to mechanical systems, verification that equipment is fully operational for its intended use, and through to certification of equipment in compliance with USP 800 criteria.

B. Offices of ThinkForm Architects, as Architect-Engineer, will render certain technical services during 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.

C. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory, the Contractor shall notify the Resident Engineer in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. The Contractor shall give the COR 30 calendar day advance written notice (email is acceptable) of any work subject to tests or inspections by an independent entity which the Government needs to obtain the services of.

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D. All employees of 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.

E. Prior to commencing work, Contractor shall provide proof that an OSHA designated “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2)) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the Contractor or subcontractors are present.

F. Training:

1. All employees of Contractor or subcontractors shall have the 10-hour or 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety course and other relevant competency training. Safety and Compliance with OSHA is solely the responsibility of the contractor and the designated Competent Person.

The competent person(s) shall have the 30-hour OSHA Construction

Safety course certificate and other relevant competency training, as determined by the Resident Engineer acting as the Construction Safety

Officer with input from the facility Construction Safety Committee.

The contractor is to send a letter on company letterhead designating the project Supervisor who will be on site daily as well as the

Competent Person. These responsibilities may be performed by the same person.

2. Submit 10-hour or 30-hour OSHAA Construction Safety traing certificates for all such employees for approval before the start of work.

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, alterations, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection work, and necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items. Before submission of final Bid Proposal, the Bidder shall examine the site of the proposed work to determine the existing conditions that may affect the complete execution of the work. Any

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01 00 00 - 3 modification to the existing system shall be included in the scope and provided with no extra cost to the Owner.

B. The timeframe to complete the entire Scope of Work shall not exceed 455 calendar days including CETA Certification of both the C-SEC and the C-

PEC. Procurement and scheduling of CETA Certification(s) is the responsibility of the Contractor. All work in room A4-25 is to be completed within 5 working (business) days. Note that the work in room

A4-25, including all trades with the exception of abatement, which will be done ahead of time, is to be identified in the schedule in order to allow coordination with the facility and occupants.

C. DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO. 1: HEPA Filter Attic Stock

The required ten (10) attic stock HEPA filters for the FPHP’s to be reduced to two (2) MERV 17 terminal HEPA filters.

D. DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO. 2: Air Handler Pre-filter Attic Stock:

The required two (2) complete sets of AHU filters to be reduced to one complete set: one MERV 7, one MERV 11 and one MERV 13. and two MERV 17 filters.

E. DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO. 3: Stainless Steel Counter to Solid Surface:

Substitute solid surface counter in Technician Room in lieu of stainless steel. The Basis of Design material is Corian, “Seafoam”, ¾” thickness.

F. DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO. 4: Ductwork Insulation:

Reduce rooftop ductwork insulation from 3” to 2”.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, five sets of specifications and drawings will be furnished.

B. Additional sets of drawings may be made by the Contractor, at

Contractor's expense, from reproducible sepia prints furnished by

Issuing Office. Such sepia prints shall be returned to the Issuing

Office immediately after printing is completed.

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1.4 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 Contractor is responsible for assuring that all subcontractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations.

B. Security Procedures:

1. Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate photo ID badge issued by VA Police. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

a. Prior to start of work, the Contractor shall submit a request for photo ID badges to the Resident Engineer for all employees of the

Contractor and subcontractors requiring access to the project site. Such requests shall include a copy of the OSHA 10 or 30-hour Construction Safety Training Certificate along with the following information for each applicant: legal name, date of birth, social security number, home address, job title, work phone number, and name of firm or company.

b. The issuance of photo ID badges will be arranged through VA

Police. All requests must be submitted in advance to allow for processing before the start of work.

c. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall return all photo

ID badges to the Resident Engineer for subsequent forwarding to VA

Police for final disposition.

2. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, the Contractor shall submit a written off-hours request with a justification and clear description of work to the COR 21 calendar

01 00 00 - 5 days prior to the work taking place and 30 calendar days for shutdown

(electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection) requests.

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

4. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

C. Key Control:

1. The Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Resident Engineer for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

2. Only a limited number of keys will be issued to the Contractor. If the Contractor loses a key, all areas that are keyed to that key will be re-keyed at the Contractor’s expense at a charge of up to $25.00 per key and up to $500.00 per change. All new keys required to be issued will be completed at the Contractor's expense.

D. Document Control:

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

2. The 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

01 00 00 - 6 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 CDs and diskettes shall be shredded and destroyed in a manner acceptable to 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.

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. Separate permits shall be issued for Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.5 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.

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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. Veterans Health Administration (VHA):

Directive 2005-007...Fire Code Reviews of Delegated Construction

Projects

B. Fire Safety Plan: Submit a Safety Plan to the VA for review and approval within three business days after receiving the Notice To Proceed.

Establish and maintain a Safety Plan (including fire protection) detailing project-specific safety measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to the Resident Engineer for review for compliance with VHA Directive 2005-007, NFPA101 and NFPA241. Prior to beginning work; scaffolding, hot work, LO/TO procedures at a minimum, all employees of the contractor and/or any subcontractors shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the Contractor’s competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the

01 00 00 - 8 construction limits, Medical Center safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of Medical Center equipment, etc. Provide documentation to the Resident Engineer 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. For small facilities with less than 20 feet exposing overall length, separate by 10 feet.

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 Type X, 5/8” gypsum board. Studs for temporary construction shall comply with specification section 09 22

16 Non-Structural Metal Framing (including but not limited to paragraph 2.2). 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 on both sides and between gypsum board and slab above and floor with listed firestopping sealant materials in accordance with Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

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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

Resident Engineer and VA Fire Department.

H. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Inspect daily. Report findings and corrective actions weekly to

Resident Engineer.

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.

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 Resident Engineer and VA Fire Department.

All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms, sprinklers) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the VA Fire Department. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the VA Fire Department and copies provided to the Resident Engineer.

L. Smoke Detectors: Prevent accidental operation. Remove temporary covers at end of work operations each day. Coordinate with Resident Engineer and VA Fire Department.

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

NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with Resident Engineer. Obtain permits from VA Fire Department before performing any hot work.

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N. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire construction areas weekly. Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to Resident Engineer. (confirm with VA)

O. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in and adjacent to construction areas inside existing buildings and additions under construction. In separate and detached buildings under construction, smoking is prohibited except in designated smoking rest areas.

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.

R. If required, submit documentation to the Resident Engineer that personnel have been trained in the fire safety aspects of working in areas with impaired structural or compartmentalization features.

S. Fire/Smoke Barriers: Contractor shall obtain a permit from the VA Fire

Department before beginning work that requires penetration of any fire or smoke barrier. Coordinate with Resident Engineer. Obtain permits from

VA Fire Department at least 24 hours in advance.

1.6 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. Staging area will be in Parking Lot L, East of Bldg

17, in an area to be coordinated with the Resident Engineer. 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. Request for a construction trailer by the Contractor shall be in writing with the requested location being the extreme east side of Parking Lot

L. The submittal shall include any electrical requirements as well as the trailer cut sheets plan and elevations and a drawing showing the

01 00 00 - 11 requested trailer location with contractor’s fence around the perimeter with a lockable gate.

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.

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the Resident Engineer. Staging area in parking Lot “L”, east of Building 17, in an area to be coordinated with the Resident

Engineer. The Contractor is to submit a request showing the staging area along with the construction fence showing its perimeter with a lockable gate.

E. Workmen are subject to rules of Medical Center applicable to their conduct.

F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center 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 Resident Engineer where required by limited working space.

Use of such equipment and tools may also be limited in and around historic buildings and structures by the terms of agreements reached under the National Historic Preservation Act; consult the Resident

Engineer for the terms of any such agreements.

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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. Phasing: To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the

Resident Engineer with a schedule of 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

Resident Engineer 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 insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Resident Engineer and Contractor, as follows:

Phase I: PHASE ONE CONSISTS OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF TEMPORARY PHARMACY

FACILITIES AS WELL AS NEW PERMANENT STORAGE AREA.

CONSTRUCTION BARRIERS ARE SET UP AT THE CENTER BUILDING AREA

AND THE SW BUILDING AREAS OF BUILDING 200 THIRD FLOOR.

ABATEMENT OF THE SPACES IS TO OCCUR BEFORE ANY GENERAL

DEMOLITION OR CONSTRUCTION ARE TO BEGIN. REFER TO AD101 AND

AS101 FOR THE DEMOLITION AND NEW BUILDS WITHIN THOSE AREAS,

AS WELL AS ALL MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE PROTECTION &

ELECTRICAL DOCUMENTS.

Phase II: PHASE TWO CONSISTS OF THE RENOVATION OF THE PHARMACY SUITE, OFFICE AND STORAGE ROOM AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW ROOFTOP

MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT. CONSTRUCTION BARRIERS ARE SET UP AT

THE SW BUILDING AREA OF BUILDING 200 THIRD FLOOR. ABATEMENT

OF THE SPACE IS TO OCCUR BEFORE ANY GENERAL DEMOLITION OR

CONSTRUCTION ARE TO BEGIN. REFER TO AD101 AND AS101 FOR THE

DEMOLITION AND NEW BUILDS WITHIN THE AREA AND AS102 FOR THE

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NEW ROOFTOP EQUIPMENT, AS WELL AS ALL MECHANICAL, PLUMBING,

FIRE PROTECTION & ELECTRICAL DOCUMENTS.

H. Building No. 200 will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

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.

I. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, seven feet minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Contractor is to provide to the COR two sets of keys to their padlock. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 15 inches. Bottom of fences shall extend to one inch above grade. Remove the fence when directed by Resident Engineer.

J. When a building is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility therefore.

1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 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 VA Fire Department.

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

01 00 00 - 14 protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by Resident Engineer.

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 Resident Engineer. 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 the

Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL

INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

2. The Contractor shall submit a written off-hours request with a justification and clear description of work to the COR 21 calendar days prior to the work taking place and 30 calendar days for shutdown

(electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection) requests. The request shall include the date, start time and a realistic duration for the work to be performed.

3. Contractor will be advised 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 the Resident Engineer.

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of Resident Engineer. 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, 01 00 00 - 15 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. 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:

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. Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times.

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

Engineer.

3. Conduct work so as to minimize obstruction of traffic, and maintain traffic on at least half of the roadway width at all times. Obtain approval from the Resident Engineer prior to starting any activity that will obstruct traffic.

4. Maintain and protect traffic on all affected roads during the construction period except as otherwise specifically directed by the

Resident Engineer. Measures for the protection and diversion of traffic, including the provision of watchmen and flagmen, erection of barricades, placing of lights around and in front of equipment and the work, and the erection and maintenance of adequate warning, danger, and direction signs, will be as required by the Manual on

Uniform Traffic Control Devices except as otherwise specifically

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5. Do not interfere with the peak traffic flows preceding and during normal operations without notification to and approval by the

Resident Engineer.

N. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by Resident Engineer. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article, "USE OF

ROADWAYS".

O. Severe Storm Plan: In the event of a severe storm warning, the

Contractor must:

1. Secure outside equipment and materials and place materials that could be damaged in protected areas. Secure/cover up with tarp dumpster as directed by the Resident Engineer and/or Safety Officer.

2. Check surrounding area, including roof areas within the scope of the project, for loose material, equipment, debris, and other objects that could be blown away or against existing facilities.

3. Ensure that temporary erosion controls are adequate.

P. Trailers will be permitted, where space is available, subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer. The trailers shall be in good condition, free from visible damage, rust and deterioration, and shall meet all applicable safety requirements. Trailers shall be roadworthy and comply with all appropriate state and local vehicle requirements.

Failure to maintain storage trailers to these standards shall result in the removal of non-complying units at the Contractor's expense. A sign not smaller than 24 by 24 inches shall be conspicuously placed on the trailer depicting the company name, business phone number, and emergency phone number. Trailers shall be anchored to resist high winds and must meet applicable state or local standards for anchoring mobile trailers.

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Q. Construction Staging Plan: Prior to the start of work, submit a staging plan showing the locations and dimensions of temporary facilities

(including layouts and details, equipment and material storage area, and access and haul routes, avenues of ingress/egress to the fenced area and details of the fence installation. Identify any areas which may have to be graveled to prevent the tracking of mud. Indicate if the use of a supplemental or other staging area is desired. Show locations of construction fences, site trailers, construction entrances, trash dumpsters, temporary sanitary facilities, and worker parking areas.

R. Maintenance of Storage Areas: Keep fencing in a state of good repair and proper alignment. Grassed or unpaved areas, which are not established roadways, will be covered with a layer of gravel as necessary to prevent rutting and the tracking of mud onto paved or established roadways, should the Contractor elect to traverse them with construction equipment or other vehicles; gravel gradation will be at the Contractor's discretion. Mow and maintain grass located within the boundaries of the construction site for the duration of the project. Grass and vegetation along fences, buildings, under trailers, and in areas not accessible to mowers will be edged or trimmed neatly. Cut grass (or annual weeds) within the construction and storage sites to a maximum 4 inch height at least once a week during the growing season unless the grass area is not visible to the public. Trim the grass around fences at time of grass cutting. Maintain grass or weeds on stockpiled earth as described above.

1. Remove construction debris, waste materials, packaging material and the like from the work site daily. Any dirt or mud which is tracked onto paved or surfaced roadways must be cleaned away. Store within the fenced area described above or at the supplemental storage area any materials resulting from demolition activities which are salvageable. Neatly stack stored materials not in trailers, whether new or salvaged.

2. Upon completion of the project remove the signs, barricades, haul roads, and any other temporary products from the site. After removal of trailers, materials, and equipment from within the fenced area, 01 00 00 - 18 remove the fence that will become the property of the Contractor.

Restore to the original or better condition, areas used by the

Contractor for the storage of equipment or material, or other use.

Gravel used to traverse grassed areas must be removed and the area restored to its original condition, including top soil and seeding as necessary.

S. Barricades: Erect and maintain temporary barricades to limit public access to hazardous areas. Whenever safe public access to paved areas such as roads, parking areas or sidewalks is prevented by construction activities or as otherwise necessary to ensure the safety of both pedestrian and vehicular traffic, barricades will be required. Securely place barricades clearly visible with adequate illumination to provide sufficient visual warning of the hazard during both day and night.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the Resident Engineer and a representative of VA Supply

Service, of areas of the building in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report 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.

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. Any features of the area of building designated by VA for protection or other special treatment per historic preservation standards or agreements (See 1.33).

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

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5. 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 by Contractor and Resident Engineer.

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 and/or Supply Representative, 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 Resident Engineer 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:

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.

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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.

4. Protection of any building or site elements identified by VA for special treatment per historic preservation standards or agreements

(See 1.33).

1.8 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

A. Implement the requirements of the Medical Center’s Infection Control

Risk Assessment (ICRA) team. ICRA team 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. Establish and maintain a dust control program as part of the

Contractor’s infection preventive measures in accordance with the guidelines provided by ICRA team. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific dust protection measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to Resident Engineer and Medical Center 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.

C. 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:

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1. The Resident Engineer and Medical Center 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 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.

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

1. Dampen debris to keep down dust and provide temporary construction partitions in existing structures where directed by Resident

Engineer. 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 Resident Engineer. For construction in any areas that will remain jointly occupied by the Medical Center and Contractor’s workers, the Contractor shall:

a. Provide dust proof one-hour fire-rated temporary drywall construction barriers to completely separate construction from the operational areas of the project site in order to contain dirt debris and dust. Barriers shall be sealed and made presentable on 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. A fire retardant polyethylene, 6-mil thick or greater plastic barrier bearing the label of NFPA 701-04

Test 1, and meeting local fire codes may be used where dust control is the only hazard, and an agreement is reached with the

Resident Engineer.

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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 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 occurring within the work area.

HEPA filters should have ASHRAE 85 or other prefilter 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.

c. Adhesive Walk-off/Carpet Walk-off Mats, minimum 24 inch x 36 inch, shall be used at all interior transitions from the construction area to occupied . 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 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 Resident Engineer. 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 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,…