Specifications.pdf

PROJECT MANUAL

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Veterans’ Administration Medical Center

830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI 02908

EXPAND AND RENOVATE SPACE

FOR NEW MRI

VA PROJECT NO. 650-345

July 23, 2021 For Construction

RGB PROJECT NO. 6515

JULY 23, 2021 VAMC PROVIDENCE

VA Project No. 650-345 EXPAND AND RENOVATE SPACE FOR NEW MRI

PROVIDENCE, RI

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PROJECT DIRECTORY

Owner

Department of Veterans Affairs

VAMC Providence 830 Chalkstone Avenue

Providence, RI 02908

Architect

The Robinson Green Beretta Corporation

50 Holden Street, Suite 400, Providence RI 02908

T: 401-272-1730 Web: https://www.rgb.net/

Civil Engineers

Narragansett Engineering, Inc

3102 E Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871

T: 401-683-6630 Web: https://www.nei-cds.com

Geotechnical Engineers

Paul B. Aldinger & Associates, Inc.

860 A Waterman Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914

T: 401-435-5570 Web: https://www.pba-engr.com

Structural Engineers

C.A. Pretzer Associates, Inc.

50 Freeway Drive, Cranston, RI 02920

T: 401-785-2690 Web: https://www.capretzer.com

MEP & FP Engineers

Fitzemeyer & Tocci Associates, Inc

300 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn, MA 02109

T: 781-481-0210 Web: https://f-t.com

Acoustical Consultants

Cavanaugh Tocci Associates, Inc

327F Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA 01776

T: 978-443-7871 Web: https://cavtocci.com

Cost Estimator

Construction Cost Engineering of Boston - John T. Kenny

156 Tilden Road Marshfield MA 02050

T: 781-837-3882 Web: C2EBOSTON@aol.com

Code Review

AKF Group LLC

99 Bedford St, Boston, MA 02111

T: 617-737-1111 Web: akfgroup.com

Radio Frequency (RF) Shielding Design/Assist

NELCO Worldwide

2 Burlington Woods Drive, Suite300, Burlington, MA 01803

T: 800-635-2613 Web: NELCOWorldwide.com

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 00 00 Cover 00 01 02 Project Directory 00 01 10 Table of Contents 05-20 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 03-20 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 03-20 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17 01 35 13 Special Project Procedures 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 07-20 01 35 33 Infection Control Procedures 01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20 01 45 02 Quality Control 03-19 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15 01 62 35 Recycled-Recovered Materials 01 73 29 Cutting and Patching 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 01 81 11 Sustainable Buildings and Components 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17 02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 04-19 02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement 09-15 02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement 09-15 02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 08-16

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 07-19 03 70 00 Mass Concrete

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 01 00 Maintenance of Masonry 02-16 04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17 04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 02-16

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04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18 05 31 00 Steel Decking 02-16 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 05-16 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18 05 51 00 Metal Stairs 10-15

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 08 00 Facility Exterior Closure Commissioning 11-16 07 11 13 Bituminous Dampproofing 02-16 07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 02-16 07 27 27 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Retarding 02-16 07 40 00 Roofing and Siding Panels 10-15 07 54 19 Polyvinyl-Chloride (PVC) Roofing 12-18 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14 07 71 00 Roof Specialties 10-15 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 10-15 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-17 07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17 07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 02-16

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16 08 35 13.23 Horizontal-Sliding Accordion Fire Doors 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 08-16 08 42 26 All-Glass Entrances and Storefronts 08 56 19 Pass Windows 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 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

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09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09-15 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18 09 54 16 Luminous Ceilings 09 54 23 Linear Metal Ceilings 10-15 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18 09 67 23.20 Resinous Epoxy Base with Vinyl Chip Broadcast (RES 2) 07-14 09 68 00 Carpeting 10-15 09 72 16 Vinyl-Coated Fabric Wall Covering 10-15 09 72 16.16 Rigid Sheet Vinyl Wall Covering 09 78 33 Interior Wall Paneling 09 78 43 Interior Illuminated Wall Paneling 09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10-15 10 14 20 Interior Signage 10 21 23 Cubicle Curtains and Tracks 05-15 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 02-16 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18 10 51 26 Plastic Lockers 10 75 00 Flagpoles 02-16 10 82 00 Rooftop Mechanical Screens

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 52 23 Audio-Visual Equipment Supports 11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System 08-20 11 77 20 Imaging Safety Equipment 11 81 29 Facility Fall Protection 11 97 00 Security Equipment

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 08-17 12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 09-15 12 36 00 Countertops 12-18 12 48 10 Entrance Floor Mats

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 49 00 Radiation Protection 02-16 13 49 33 RF Shielding for MRI 13 49 43 Magnetic Shielding for MRI

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

No Sections included in this Division

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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 09-20 22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-20 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-20 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 11-19 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15 22 33 00 Electric Domestic Water Heaters 09-20 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15 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 10 Common Work Results for Boiler Plant and Steam

Generation 04-20

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 22 23 Steam Condensate Pumps 04-20 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-20 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 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 64 00 Packaged Water Chillers 03-20 23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 03-20 23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 03-20 23 81 23 Computer-Room Air-Conditioners 03-20

PROVIDENCE, RI

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 03-20 23 82 16 Air Coils

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

No Sections included in this Division

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 26 05 13 Medium-Voltage Cables 01-17 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 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 01-17 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-18 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18 26 11 16 Secondary Unit Substations 26 13 16 Medium-Voltage Fusible Interrupter Switches 01-17 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 01-18 26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards 01-18 26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17 26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 01-17 26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-17 26 42 00 Cathodic Protection 01-17 26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18 26 55 71 Medical and Surgical Lighting Fixtures 01-18 26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18 27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15 27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16 27 31 00 Voice Communications Switching and Routing Equipment 06-15 27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 12-20

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-18 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security 10-18

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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

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 05 16 Borrow and Aggregates 31 10 00 Site Clearing 31 23 00 Excavation and Embankment 31 23 16.16 Structure Excavation and Backfill 31 23 33 Trenching and Backfilling 31 23 34 Trimming and Fine Grading 31 25 00 Perimeter Erosion Controls 31 25 24 Structural Measures for Erosion and Sedimentation

Control

31 25 24.10 Storm Drain Protection 31 25 25 Temporary Dewatering Basins 31 25 34 Stilling Basins for Water Pollution Control 31 26 00 Construction Access 31 27 00 Maintenance and Cleaning of Erosion and Pollution

Controls

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Portland Cement Concrete 32 12 00 Dense Graded Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA)Pavements 32 12 10 Cleaning and Sweeping Pavement 32 12 20 Cutting and Matching Pavement 32 13 13 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement and Base 32 14 13.19 Permeable Interlocking Precast Concrete Unit Paving 32 90 00 Loam, Plantable Soil or High Organic Soil 32 91 13 Landscaping Materials 32 91 16 Seed Stabilizers 32 92 19 Seeding 32 93 53 Planting

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 01 30.42 Cleaning of Manholes 33 01 30.81 Manhole Rehabilitation 33 01 30.83 Reconstruct Manholes 33 01 30.86 Manhole Rim Adjustments 33 05 00 Storm Utility Piping 33 05 09.33 Thrust Restraint for Utility Piping 33 05 10 Cut-Ins for Manholes, Catch Basins and Pipe 33 05 39.63 Pipe Closures

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33 05 61 Manholes 33 08 00 Commissioning of Site Utility Systems 33 10 00 Water Utilities 03-17 33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities 06-13

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

No Sections included in this Division

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation No Sections included in this Division

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

AG-1.0 COVER SHEET

AG-1.1 DRAWING INDEX & DEDUCT ALTERNATES

CIVIL

CG-1.0 CIVIL NOTES, ABBREVIATIONS AND LEGEND

CES-1.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN - SOUTH

CES-1.1 EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN - NORTH

CEU-2.0 EXISTING UTILITIES PLAN - SOUTH

CEU-2.1 EXISTING UTILITIES PLAN - NORTH

CD-1.0 DEMOLITION PLAN - SOUTH

CD-1.1 DEMOLITION PLAN - NORTH

CS-1.0 EROSION CONTROL & PUBLIC ACCESS CONTROL PLAN -

SOUTH

CS-1.1 EROSION CONTROL & PUBLIC ACCESS CONTROL PLAN -

NORTH

CS-1.2 EROSION CONTROL DETAILS

CS-2.0 PROPOSED SITE PLAN - SOUTH

CS-2.1 PROPOSED SITE PLAN - NORTH

CU-3.0 PROPOSED UTILITY PLAN - SOUTH

CU-3.1 PROPOSED UTILITY PLAN - NORTH

CU-3.2 SEWER PROFILES

CU-4.0 SEWER DETAILS

CU-5.0 STORMWATER DETAILS

CU-5.1 STORMWATER DETAILS

CU-6.0 WATER DETAILS

CU-6.1 WATER DETAILS

CU-7.0 SITE LIGHTING & SIGNAGE DETAILS

CU-7.1 BOLLARD DETAILS

CI-1.0 SITE DETAILS

CI-1.1 SITE DETAILS

CI-1.2 ENLARGED RAMP & STAIR PLAN

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CI-1.3 SITE DETAILS

CI-1.4 RAMP & STAIR ELEVATIONS & SECTION

LANDSCAPING

LP-1.0 LANDSCAPE PLAN

LP-1.1 PLANTING DETAILS

ARCHITECTURAL

AG-1.2 ABBREVIATIONS

AG-1.3 MATERIALS MASTER LIST

AG-1.4 CODE SHEET - GROUND FLOOR

AG-1.5 CODE SHEET - FIRST FLOOR

AG-1.6 CODE SHEET - SECOND FLOOR

AG-2.1 SUGGESTED GENERAL SITE PHASING PLANS

AG-2.2 SUGGESTED GENERAL INTERIOR PHASING PLAN

OUTLINES

AD-1.1 GROUND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

AD-1.2 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

AD-1.3 "SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN, SECTION &

ENLARGED PLAN"

AD-1.4 "GROUND, FIRST, & SECOND FLOOR REFLECTED CLG.

DEMO. PLANS"

A1-0.0 TYPICAL CONSTRUCTION TYPES

A1-1.1 GROUND FLOOR PLAN

A1-1.2 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

A1-1.3 SECOND FLOOR PLAN

A1-1.4 ROOF PLAN

A2-1.1 ENLARGED GROUND FLOOR PLAN 'A'

A2-1.2 ENLARGED GROUND FLOOR PLAN 'B'

A2-1.3 ENLARGED FIRST FLOOR PLAN

A2-1.4 ENLARGED SECOND FLOOR PLAN

A3-1.1 GROUND FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN 'A'

A3-1.2 GROUND FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN 'B'

A3-1.3 FIRST FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

A3-1.4 SECOND FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

A3-2.0 "ENLARGED MRI 1.5T, 3T, & ELEVATIONS"

A3-3.0 SECOND FLOOR ELEV. LOBBY DEDUCT ALTERNATE PLANS

A3-3.1 SECOND FLOOR ELEV. LOBBY DEDUCT ALTERNATE PLANS

A4-0.1 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

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A4-0.2 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A4-0.3 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A4-0.4 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A4-1.1 BUILDING SECTIONS

A4-1.2 BUILDING SECTIONS

A4-1.3 BUILDING SECTIONS

A4-2.1 WALL SECTIONS

A4-2.2 WALL SECTIONS

A4-2.3 WALL SECTIONS

A4-2.4 WALL SECTIONS

A4-2.5 WALL SECTIONS

A4-2.6 WALL SECTIONS

A4-2.7 WALL SECTIONS

A5-1.1 EXTERIOR DETAILS

A5-1.2 EXTERIOR DETAILS

A5-1.3 EXTERIOR DETAILS

A5-1.4 EXTERIOR DETAILS

A5-1.5 EXTERIOR DETAILS

A5-1.6 EXTERIOR DETAILS

A5-1.7 EXTERIOR DETAILS

A5-1.8 EXTERIOR DETAILS

A5-2.1 ROOF DETAILS

A5-2.2 ROOF DETAILS

A5-3.1 CANOPY DETAILS

A5-3.2 ROOF SCREEN PLAN & DETAILS

A5-4.1 MOBILE MRI RAMP PLAN ELEVATION & DETAILS

A6-1.1 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A6-1.2 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A6-1.3 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A6-1.4 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A6-1.5 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A6-1.6 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A6-2.1 TOILET ROOM INTERIOR ELEVATIONS & TYP. FIXTURE

MOUNTING HEIGHTS

A7-1.1 INTERIOR DETAILS

A7-1.2 INTERIOR DETAILS

A7-1.3 INTERIOR DETAILS

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A7-1.4 INTERIOR DETAILS

A7-1.5 INTERIOR DETAILS

A7-1.6 INTERIOR DETAILS

A7-1.7 "ENLARGED INTERIOR RAMP PLAN, ELEVATIONS, &

DETAILS"

A7-2.1 "UL ASSEMBLIES - MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL &

PLUMBING"

A8-1.1 CASEWORK DETAILS

A8-1.2 CASEWORK AND SIGNAGE DETAILS

A9-1.1 "DOOR, FRAME AND WINDOW SCHEDULES"

A9-1.2 INTERIOR DOOR & FRAME DETAILS

AQ1-1.1 ENLARGED GROUND FLOOR EQUIPMENT PLAN 'A'

AQ1-1.2 ENLARGED GROUND FLOOR EQUIPMENT PLAN 'B'

AQ1-1.3 ENLARGED FIRST FLOOR EQUIPMENT PLAN

AQ1-1.4 ENLARGED SECOND FLOOR EQUIPMENT PLAN

AQ1-1.5 "EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORY AND MED GAS SCHEDULES"

AF-1.0 FINISH SCHEDULE

AF-1.1 GROUND FLOOR FINISH PLAN

AF-1.2 FIRST FLOOR FINISH PLAN

AF-1.3 SECOND FLOOR FINISH PLAN

AF-2.1 GROUND FLOOR FURNITURE PLAN 'A'

AF-2.2 GROUND FLOOR FURNITURE PLAN 'B'

AF-2.3 FIRST FLOOR FURNITURE PLAN

AF-2.4 SECOND FLOOR FURNITURE PLAN

STRUCTURAL

SN-1.0 STRUCTURAL GENERAL NOTES

SN-2.0 SCHEDULE OF SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

SB-1.0 FOUNDATION PLAN

SB-2.0 FOUNDATION SECTIONS

SF-1.1 FIRST FLOOR FRAMING PLAN

SF-1.2 SECOND FLOOR FRAMING PLAN

SF-1.3 ROOF FRAMING PLAN

SF-2.1 WALL AND STEEL SECTIONS

SF-2.2 WALL AND STEEL SECTIONS

SF-3.1 BRACED FRAME ELEVATIONS

PLUMBING

PG-1.0 PLUMBING LEGEND, NOTES AND ABBREVIATIONS

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PP-1.0 PLUMBING GROUND FLOOR WATER DISTRIBUTION PLAN

PP-1.1 PLUMBING FIRST FLOOR WATER DISTRIBUTION PLAN

PP-1.2 PLUMBING SECOND FLOOR WATER DISTRIBUTION PLAN

PP-2.0 PLUMBING UNDERSLAB PLAN

PP-2.1 PLUMBING GROUND FLOOR DRAINAGE AND VENT PLAN

PP-2.2 PLUMBING FIRST FLOOR DRAINAGE AND VENT PLAN

PP-2.3 PLUMBING SECOND FLOOR DRAINAGE AND VENT PLAN

PP-2.4 PLUMBING ROOF LEVEL DRAINAGE AND VENT PLAN

PP-3.0 PLUMBING GROUND FLOOR MED GAS DISTRIBUTION PLAN

PP-6.0 PLUMBING PART PLANS

PK-7.0 PLUMBING SCHEDULES

PK-8.0 PLUMBING DETAILS

PK-8.1 PLUMBING DETAILS

PK-8.2 PLUMBING DETAILS

FIRE PROTECTION

FX0.0 FIRE PROTECTION LEGEND

FX0.2 FIRE PROTECTION ZONING PLAN

FX2.0 FIRE PROTECTION SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

FX3.0 FIRE PROTECTION GROUND FLOOR PLAN

FX3.1 FIRE PROTECTION FIRST FLOOR PLAN

FX3.2 FIRE PROTECTION SECOND FLOOR PLAN

FX9.0 FIRE PROTECTION DETAILS

HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION

MJ.0 HVAC LEGEND

MHD1.0 HVAC GROUND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

MHD1.1 HVAC FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

MHD1.2 HVAC SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

MH1.0 HVAC GROUND FLOOR DUCT PLAN

MH1.1 HVAC FIRST FLOOR DUCT PLAN

MH1.2 HVAC SECOND FLOOR DUCT PLAN

MH1.3 HVAC THIRD FLOOR DUCT PLAN

MH1.4 HVAC DUCT PART PLANS

MPT1.0 HVAC INTERIM PHASING PLAN

MP1.00 HVAC SUB-BASEMENT PIPING PLAN

MP1.0 HVAC GROUND FLOOR PIPING PLAN

MP1.1 HVAC FIRST FLOOR PIPING PLAN

MP1.2 HVAC SECOND FLOOR PIPING PLAN

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MP1.3 HVAC MECHANICAL ROOMS PIPING PART PLANS

MK5.0 HVAC SCHEDULES

MK5.1 HVAC SCHEDULES

MK6.0 HVAC ROOM DATA

MW7.0 HVAC STEAM TO HOT WATER PIPING SCHEMATIC

MW7.1 HVAC CHILLED WATER PIPING SCHEMATIC

MW7.2 EXISTING CHILLER RELOCATION SCHEMATIC

MI0.0 HVAC CONTROLS

MI0.1 HVAC CONTROLS

MI0.2 HVAC CONTROLS

MI0.3 HVAC CONTROLS

MI0.4 HVAC CONTROLS

MI0.5 HVAC CONTROLS

MI0.6 HVAC CONTROLS

MI0.7 HVAC CONTROLS

MI0.8 HVAC CONTROLS

MI0.9 HVAC CONTROLS

MI1.0 HVAC CONTROLS

MI1.1 HVAC CONTROLS

MI1.2 HVAC CONTROLS

ML7.0 HVAC DETAILS

ML7.1 HVAC DETAILS

ML7.2 HVAC DETAILS

ML7.3 HVAC DETAILS

ML7.4 HVAC DETAILS

ML7.5 HVAC DETAILS

ML7.6 HVAC DETAILS

ELECTRICAL

EG-1.0 ELECTRICAL LEGEND, NOTES AND ABBREVIATIONS

ES-1.0 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN

ES-1.1 ELECTRICAL GROUND FLOOR OVERALL PLAN

ED-1.0 ELECTRICAL GROUND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

ED-1.1 ELECTRICAL FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

ED-1.2 ELECTRICAL SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

EL-1.0 ELECTRICAL GROUND FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN

EL-1.1 ELECTRICAL FIRST FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN

EL-1.2 ELECTRICAL SECOND FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN

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EP-1.0 ELECTRICAL GROUND FLOOR POWER PLAN

EP-1.1 ELECTRICAL FIRST FLOOR POWER PLAN

EP-1.2 ELECTRICAL SECOND FLOOR POWER PLAN

EY-1.0 ELECTRICAL GROUND FLOOR SECURITY PLAN

EY-1.1 ELECTRICAL FIRST FLOOR SECURITY PLAN

EY-1.2 ELECTRICAL SECOND FLOOR SECURITY PLAN

EI-1.2 ELECTRICAL LIGHTNING PROTECTION PLAN

EK-6.0 ELECTRICAL ENLARGED PLANS

EK-7.0 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

EK-7.1 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES II

EK-7.2 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS

EK-8.0 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

EK-8.1 ELECTRICAL DETAILS II

EK-8.2 ELECTRICAL DETAILS III

FIRE ALARM

FA0.0 FIRE ALARM LEGEND

FA0.2 FIRE ALARM ZONING PLAN

FA2.0 FIRE ALARM SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

FA3.0 FIRE ALARM GROUND FLOOR PLAN

FA3.1 FIRE ALARM FIRST FLOOR PLAN

FA3.2 FIRE ALARM SECOND FLOOR PLAN

FA9.0 FIRE ALARM RISER DIAGRAM AND DETAILS

FA9.1 FIRE ALARM MATRIX

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Refer to section 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

Refer to section 01 35 33, INFECTION CONTROL REQUIREMENTS.

Refer to section 01 74 19, CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT.

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures/equipment, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Expand and Renovate Space for New MRI at the Providence

Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Providence, Rhode Island as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the Contracting Officer.

C. 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.

D. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that a OSHA certified “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR

1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

E. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by the General Contractor, the

Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable the

COR to be present at the site. Such prior notice shall be not less than three calendar days unless otherwise designated by the

COR.

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F. Training:

1. All employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall have the 10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and or other relevant competency training, as determined by the VA CP with input from the Construction Safety Committee of VAMC

Providence.

2. Submit training records of all such employees for approval before the start of work.

G. Contractor Work Hours:

1. Normal working hours for this contract will be from 7:00AM to

4:30PM (local time) Monday through Friday except for weekends and established Federal Holidays.

2. Performing on-site work outside normal working hours will require approval from the Contracting Officer and the COR.

Requests shall be submitted via email at least 72 hours prior to the requested date and at no additional cost to the Government.

Approvals are subject to the availability of on-site staff.

H. The Key Personnel assigned by the contractor for the performance of work on this contract shall be acceptable to VA in terms of personal and professional conduct and technical knowledge. Should the assignment to this contract of any person by the contractor be deemed to conflict with the interests of VA, or in the event performance is deemed to be unsatisfactory at any time during the life of the contract, the Contracting Officer may notify the contractor and request the person be removed from the assignment.

The reason for removal will be documented and a request to receive key personnel replacement within three (3) calendar days of the notification will be made. Replacement of key personnel qualifications shall be equal to or greater than those of the key

01 00 00 -3 personnel being replaced. Employment and staffing difficulties will not be justification for failure to meet established schedules. The contractor is required to submit a resume with qualifications for the proposed replacement which shall be approved by the COR and CO prior to the replacement starting work.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEMS

A. General Construction: The Work required for "Expand and Renovate Space for New MRI" includes the necessary supervision, labor, equipment, material, transportation, testing and infrastructure required to complete work for Expand and Renovate Space for New

MRI, Project No. 650-345, Providence Veterans Affairs Medical

Center, Providence, Rhode Island in accordance with the Contract

Documents, including Technical Specifications and Drawings. Work includes, but is not limited to, general construction, constructing and additions, selective demolition, alterations, ceilings, casework, carpentry, partitions, doors, louvers, finishes, miscellaneous specialties, exterior cladding, metals, roofing, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, telephone and data cabling, security systems, equipment, site utilities, site work and certain other items.

Contract shall be completed within 600 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.

B. Alternate Bid Items:

1. Deduct Alternate No. 01:

a. Provide PVC roofing membrane in lieu of PVC Sure-Flex Kee

HP roofing membrane.

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b. Existing chiller to remain in it’s temporary location, Re:

MEP Drawings.

c. Omit pre-fab canopy at ground floor egress exit (Corridor

#B051/Door #B051.3).

2. Deduct Alternate No. 02:

a. Omit ceiling mounted Sky Factory panels (2x2, quantity 21) and replace with ACT ceiling panels.

b. Omit “Light Boxes” at the ground, first and second floors.

Existing Building #1 window infill/”Light Box”, Quantity

10.

Sub-Waiting Room (RM #B058) “Light Box” Quantity 1.

Existing E-Wing Waiting Room (Rm #E201) “Light Box”

Quantity 1.

First Floor Corridor (Rm #B100) Quantity 1.

c. Omit Ground Floor roof screen and structural supports.

3. Deduct Alternate No. 03:

a. Omit First Floor roof Screen and structural supports

b. Omit the Mobile MRI Trailer canopy.

Provide a 12-inch deep band in lieu of the full size canopy.

c. Omit Ground Floor roof screen and structural supports.

4. Deduct Alternate No. 04:

a. Island Modifications: Remove, salvage and reuse all items within the perimeter of island modifications.

b. Omit the second-floor elevator lobby reconfiguration.

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1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, A single CD-ROM of the contract documents in pdf format will be furnished.

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

Contractor's expense, from the CD-ROM furnished by the

Contracting Officer.

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’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.

2. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, The General Contractor shall give a minimum 3 calendar days’ notice to obtain approval of the Contracting

Officer so that security and escort arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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

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

Contracting Officer.

C. Key Control:

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

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.

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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.

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 General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only. Parking in designated patient parking is strictly prohibited as is parking on grass.

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.

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

E84-2008 .......... Surface Burning Characteristics of Building

Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2006 ........... Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

30-2007 ........... Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

51B-2003 .......... Standard for Fire Prevention During

Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

70-2007 ........... National Electrical Code

241-2004 .......... Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

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

Construction

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, including periodic status reports, and submit to Project Manager for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND

SAMPLES. Prior to any worker for the contractor or subcontractors beginning work, they 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. Documentation shall be provided to the Resident

Engineer that individuals have undergone contractor’s safety briefing.

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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 6 m (20 feet) exposed overall length, separate by 3m

(10 feet).

E. Temporary Construction Partitions:

1. Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide smoke-tight separations between construction areas and adjoining areas. Fire-retardant plastic may be used for temporary construction partitions that remain in place for no more than 72 hours. Construct all other partitions of gypsum board (flame spread rating of 25 or less in accordance with

ASTM E84) on both sides of 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 and frames with self-closing devices.

2. 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 Project Manager.

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

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

Project Manager. 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 Project Manager.

L. Smoke Detectors: Prevent accidental operation. Comply with

Providence VAMC procedures for preventing false fire alarms(Specification Section 01 35 13, Appendix A).

M. Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with Project Manager.

Obtain permits from Project Manager at least 48 hours in advance

N. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire construction areas weekly. Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to Project Manager.

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O. Smoking: Smoking, including use of e-cigarettes, vape devices and similar items, 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 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.

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.

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 performance of the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the

01 00 00 -12 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. Workmen are subject to rules of Medical Center applicable to their conduct.

E. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of the 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.

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 calendar 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.

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

Project Manager with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific areas of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, 01 00 00 -13

Contractor shall notify the Project Manager two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center Director, Project Manager and

Contractor.

G. All Buildings will be occupied during performance of work.

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

Center operations will continue during the construction period.

H. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m

(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. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum

375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by Project

Manager.

I. 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

01 00 00 -14 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.

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

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 the

Medical Center. 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.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to the Medical Center Project Manager, in writing, a minimum of 15 calendar days in advance of proposed interruption. A minimum of 15 calendar days is required by

Medical Center staff to assess interruption impacts and to prepare mitigation measures; therefore, the requirement to make utility interruption requests a minimum of 15 calendar days in advance of the planned interruption will not be waived. Request shall state specific details of the

01 00 00 -15 interruption to include identification of the utility system and device to be interrupted, its location, 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 that such interruption will cause least inconvenience to activities of

Medical Center. Interruption time approved by Medical Center will occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours unless the VA determines that the interruption is of a minor nature and will not cause inconvenience to hospital activities.

4. If the Medical Center determines that the requested interruption is of a minor nature and will not cause inconvenience to hospital activities, the Medical Center may allow the interruption to proceed in less than 15 calendar days after receipt of the contractor’s request for interruption.

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of Project Manager. Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

6. Contractor shall not manipulate any utility device that will interrupt any utility service. Medical Center staff will operate utility devices to initiate and to terminate an approved utility service interruption. Contractor shall comply with lock out/tag out procedures.

K. 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

01 00 00 -16 unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

L. 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.

M. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by Project Manager. 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 Project Manager of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, 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. 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 by Contractor and

Project Manager.

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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 Project Manager 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 calendar days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and Project Manager 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.

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. Establish and maintain a dust control program as part of the contractor’s infection preventive measures in accordance with the guidelines as specified in these contract documents. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific dust protection measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to Project Manager 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:

1. The Project Manager and VAMC Infection Control personnel will review pressure differential monitoring documentation to

01 00 00 -19 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 Project Manager. 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 hospital in order to contain dirt debris and dust. 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. 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

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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.