Project #528A7-25-502 Replace Qty (2) Trench Drains

SPECIFICATIONS

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VA HEALTHCARE NETWORK UPSTATE NEW YORK

SYRACUSE VA MEDICAL CENTER

800 IRVING AVE

SYRACUSE, NY 13210

PROJECT #528A7-25-502

REPLACE QTY (2) TRENCH DRAINS

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 00 01 VA Cover Sheet

00 01 10 Table of Contents

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets

01 32 00 Construction documentation

00 72 01 Infection Control

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements

01 00 61 OSHA and Safety & Health Regulations

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples

01 33 23-1 Submittal Cover Sheet

01 42 19 Reference Standards

01 45 29 Testing and Laboratory Services

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 92 00 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 20 11 Earthwork (Short Form)

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving

32 16 40 Granite Curbing

32 17 32 Pavement Markings

SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GI-001 Cover Sheet

C-001 Notes, Abbreviations and Symbols

C-100 Trench Drain Plans & Details

C-101 Light Pole and Monument Site Plan

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SECTION 01 32 00

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION

PART 1- GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION:

A. Construction contractors and A/E design firms, selected by award to perform work at VISN 2 VA facilities, are required to utilize VISN 2 Autodesk Build

Construction management platform, also called Autodesk Construction Cloud

(ACC). Access to the platform and training portal will be provided by VISN 2 through project Contracting Officer Representative (COR) at no cost for the duration of the project. Autodesk Build is the management and collaborative environment that VISN 2 uses for all its Non-Recurring Maintenance (NRM), Minor Program projects, Feasibility Studies, Commissioning and Retro-

Commissioning contracts. There is no user, license, or subscription fee to the contractor for using this cloud-based platform.

1.2 REQUIREMENTS:

A. Contractor shall accomplish and complete the following tasks upon award of contract:

1. Request access to ACC platform and ProductivityNOW eLearning Site to project VA COR NLT 14 days from contract award.

2. Only staff that shall utilize the platform to be granted access. Examples:

Project manager, sub-contractors POC, Site manager, Safety officer, etc.

3. The access request shall be in writing and include a list of staff. The list shall include the following information:

• Full Name

• Company Name

• Email Address

• Role/Position on the project (i.e., Project manager, site super)

4. Upon granting access, staff shall complete required ACC training through

ProductivityNOW platform within 12 Calendar days.

5. Upon successful completion of training, contractor shall submit certificates of completion to COR NLT 2 Business days.

B. Access to ProductivityNOW eLearning will expire after 12 Calendar days after online access is granted. Contractor shall complete ACC training within that period.

C. Additional Staff and Subcontractors can be added at any time with a request submission to the project COR as described above.

D. The contractor shall only use the ACC platform for all contract required submissions, official project correspondence to be acknowledged, reviewed, and actioned by the responsible party. No additional time shall be added to the contract, nor an increase in contract amount be provided for the contractor’s failure to utilize the ACC platform as the project’s official communication and collaboration system. Any correspondence out of platform shall not be the governing authority contradicting direction and will be at the contractor’s expense. Official project correspondence and collaboration includes but not limited to: RFIs, submittals, schedules, shutdown requests, actionable tasks, reports, testing, safety inspections, photos, and site surveys.

E. Contractor must inform the COR of any staff changes NLT 2 business days from the change. Staff changes pertains to staff who was granted access to the ACC platform. Contractor shall request termination of access, replacement of personnel and/or any other action that might impact the contractor ability to maintain required utilization of the platform.

F. Contractor submission requirements cannot be accepted for work to begin without meeting all ACC Platform requirements outlined herein, including completing required ACC platform training.

SECTION 00 72 01

INFECTION CONTROL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. The Contractor is solely responsible for the health and safety of their employees. The Contractor is also responsible to protect the health and safety of the VA Community (patients, staff and visitors) from unwanted effects of construction.

B. The Contractor shall comply with Section 01 00 00 – General Requirements, Paragraph 1.8 Infection Prevention Measures.

C. Precautions:

1. The Contractor is responsible for taking precautions necessary to minimize infection control risk.

2. Each construction activity has been assigned an “Infection Control

Precaution Class” (ICP Class), which is determined by:

a. The type of construction work;

b. The duration of construction work;

c. The location of construction work;

d. The relative risk of the VA Community.

3. Each ICP Class lists separate precautions, which must be taken during construction and at the completion of construction. Such precautions are mandatory.

4. The VA Infection Control Practitioner (or designee) shall assign an ICP

Class for any construction activity which has not been assigned one.

5. When several construction activities occur simultaneously in the Project

Area, the highest ICP for any one of the activities shall apply to all of the activities.

6. Infection Control Plan: Contractor shall establish and maintain an

Infection Control Plan detailing project-specific measures to be taken. Prior to the start of work, the Contractor shall submit this plan for review for compliance with this section in accordance with Section 01 33 23 Shop

Drawings, Product Data and Samples.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. All submittals shall be in accordance with Section 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples.

B. Submit complete manufacturer’s data and literature on all products.

C. Submit a complete Infection Control Plan, including:

1. Plans showing temporary construction, dust mats, exhaust fans, floor protection and paths of travel (for construction personnel access, construction materials and debris removal).

a. Sequence of operation.

b. Description of Infection Control procedures.

1.3 TESTING

A. Any time that the Contractor is working within the existing building, the

Contractor shall perform smoke tests each day that there is ICP Class II, III or IV construction activity.

B. Perform a minimum of one test, three times a day.

C. Location and schedule for testing shall be as directed by COR. The COR and

Construction Superintendent shall be present for all tests.

D. Testing shall determine if there is a “positive” reading (air flow moving from work areas to occupied areas) when ICP Class II, III or IV activities are being performed, until such activities are complete. If a positive reading is taken, the Contractor shall immediately stop construction, correct the situation and re-test. Construction may not resume until authorized by the COR.

1.4 INFECTION CONSTRUCTION PRECAUTION CLASSES (ICP CLASS):

A. Work required in each ICP Class shall be in accordance with the form at the end of this specification.

B. Precautions listed under “Infection Control Matrix” are applicable 24 hours a day, 7 days a week until each activity is complete.

PART 2 – PRODUCTIONS/DEFINITIONS

A. Temporary construction materials shall be in accordance with Section 01 00 00

– General Requirements, Article – Fire and Safety.

B. Dust Mats: 24” x 36”, disposable LDPE adhesive sheets that hold particulate matter on contact, mounted on manufacturer’s 38” x 38” mat base. Lab Safety

Supply Inc., Items 163 1-5BC (4 tacky mats) and 60428BE (1 mat base), or approved equal.

C. HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) Filter: filters, which when properly installed in HVAAC and vacuum systems, capture 95% of 0.3 microns, including pollen, mold spores and dust particles.

D. Floor Mats: 3’ wide x 10’ long and 3’ wide x 16’ long walk-off mats with nylon surface and nitrile backing as provided by Staub Textile Service

(Contact Richard Markus @ 1-800-836-0803), or approved equal.

E. Negative Pressure: Providing an appreciable flow of clean air from the occupied portion of the Medical Center into the work area through the use of

HVAC systems, fans and filters. Exhaust for the work area shall be 20% greater than intake.

F. Transport Containers (for transporting waste through the Medical Center):

Plastic, 4-wheel carts, approximately 31” wide x 66” long x 38” height, 1

CY/1,000 lb. capacity, as manufactured by Rubbermaid or approved equal.

Provide manufacturer’s solid plastic lids for ICP Class III and IV activities.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

A. Temporary Construction: Construct in accordance with section 01 00 00 –

General Requirements, Paragraph 1.4 – Health and Safety and applicable drawings.

B. Sequencing and Scheduling:

1. Prior to starting construction activities within the existing building or open to the existing building, infection control precautions shall be implemented in the following order:

a. Install negative pressure/HEPA filter system (ICP Classes III and IV; Class II when provided).

b. Isolate HVAC system (ICP Classes II, III and IV).

c. Construct temporary partitions and seal openings (ICP Classes II, III and IV).

d. Provide all other precautions.

2. At the completion of construction activities, infection control precautions shall be removed in the reverse order from which they were implemented (i.e., start with 1.d and end with 1.a).

3. When VA inspection is required prior to removing precautions (see ICP chart in Part I), notify COR at least 2 working days prior to inspection.

C. Dust Mats: Provide a new, clean, sticky surface as required to eliminate tracking of dust from the work area to occupied areas; provide this new surface at the beginning of each work day and as directed by CO/COR to maintain clean areas within the occupied building. Install on floor on the occupied side of each door between construction areas and areas occupied by the VA. Place mats so that personnel must place both feet on mats prior to entering/exiting construction area.

D. HEPA Filters: Install in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations as required to produce the specified performance. Change filters and provide pre-filters as necessary to maintain the specified performance.

E. Negative Pressure: Operate fans and other equipment continuously (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) during construction, to ensure that negative pressure is maintained in the work area. Provide galvanized steel ductwork from fans/filters/equipment, to the exterior. Provide temporary magnahelic gauges at each door between construction areas and areas occupied by the VA as directed by the COR. Provide sensors on both sides of doors. Check readings of magnahelic gauge with COR a minimum of 4 times a day.

F. Restoration: Remove all precautions after work is complete (see “B” above).

Repair or replace an damage due to temporary precautions. Remove all dust, dirt and debris prior to removing temporary partitions.

SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for construction operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment and with permission from the Contracting Officer (CO).

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.

Contractors will be provided a photo ID badge after providing required identification and passing a fingerprint scan. All Contractors must wear badge while on VA property. Contractors should start their PIV badging process upon award or NTP to ensure badges are complete prior to work beginning.

D. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that an 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. Training:

1. All employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall have the OSHA certified Construction Safety course and/or other relevant competency training, as determined by VA CP with input from the ICRA team.

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

F. VHA Directive 2011-36, Safety and Health during Construction, dated 9/22/2011 in its entirety is made a part of this section.

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

See SF 1442

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, Contractor shall make additional sets of drawings and specifications at Contractor’s expense, from the .pdf files furnished by the Issuing Office.

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 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 3 days notice to the Contracting Officer

Representative (COR) so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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

Contracting Officer. When photographs are permitted, Contractor shall ensure there are no VA patients or employees in the photographs.

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. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Parking for contractor employees and sub-contractors is not provided. One parking space for the contractor’s on site superintendent shall be made available at a place designated by the COR.

2. Use of the loading dock shall be coordinated with the COR. No vehicle shall be left at the dock without the approval of the COR.

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.

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

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

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 COR 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 COR that individuals 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 6 m (20 feet) exposing overall length, separate by 3m (10 feet).

E. Temporary Construction Partitions: Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide separations between construction areas and adjoining areas. Construct partitions to provide protection of all VA property to include patient and employee vehicles. Extend the partitions to a reasonable distance that will provide 100% protection from flying debris created by construction, unless otherwise noted.

F. Temporary Heating and Electrical: Install, use and maintain installations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70.

G. Means of Egress: Do not block exiting for occupied buildings, including paths from exits to roads. Minimize disruptions and coordinate with COR.

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

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. Fire extinguishers must include up to date inspection documentation per

OSHA requirements.

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. Fire watch shall be completed by VA personal. Request interruptions in accordance with Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with COR. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms, sprinklers) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the COR. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded and witnessed by the COR and copies provided to the COR.

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

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

241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with COR to obtain permits at least 48 hours in advance.

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

O. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited on VA property.

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

Q. Perform other construction, alteration and demolition operations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.

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

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A.

B. 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.

C.

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 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 COR.

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days.

Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

F.

G. The building and parking lots will be occupied during performance of work, but immediate areas of alterations can be vacated with the coordination of the Contractor and COR. 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 for Medical Center operations will not be hindered.

Contractor shall permit access to Department of Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through construction areas which serve as routes of access/egress. Coordinate alteration work in areas that affect Medical Center operations continuing during the construction period.

1. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

H.

I. When the project area is turned over to the Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility therefore.

1. 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 COR.

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 COR.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without receiving an energized electrical permit from the

COR. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL

INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR, in writing, 48 hours in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of Medical Center. Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least

15 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the COR.

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

K. Abandoned Lines: All abandoned services (wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports) within the area shall be removed completely. All such abandoned services which penetrate perimeter walls, floors and slabs of the project shall be sealed, capped or plugged.

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.

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

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

1.7 ALTERATIONS – NOT USED

1.8 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 provided by

ICRA Group. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific dust protection measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to

COR 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 COR and VAMC Infection Control personnel shall review pressure differential monitoring documentation to verify that pressure differentials in the construction zone and in the patient-care rooms are appropriate for their settings. The requirement for negative air pressure 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, the 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 COR. Blank off ducts and diffusers to prevent circulation of dust into occupied areas during construction. Mark position of balancing dampers prior to closing them to allow for accurate repositioning.

2. Do not perform dust producing tasks within occupied areas without the approval of the COR. For construction in any areas that will remain jointly occupied by the Medical Center and Contractor’s workers, the

Contractor shall:

a. Provide dust proof 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. 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 agreement is reached with the COR.

b. HEPA filtration is required for all exhaust dust. Contractor shall verify that construction exhaust to exterior is not reintroduced to the

Medical Center through intake vents, or building openings. Install HEPA

(High Efficiency Particulate Accumulator) filter vacuum system rated at

95% capture of 0.3 microns including pollen, mold spores and dust particles. Insure continuous negative air pressures 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 medical center.

c. Adhesive Walk-off/Carpet Walk-off Mats, minimum 600mm x 900mm (24” x

36”), shall be used at all interior transitions from the construction area to occupied medical center area. These mats shall be changed as often as required to maintain clean work areas directly outside construction area at all times.

d. Vacuum and wet mop all transition areas from construction to the occupied Medical Center at the end of each workday. Vacuum shall utilize HEPA filtration. Maintain surrounding area frequently. Remove debris as they are created. Transport these outside the construction area in containers with tightly fitting lids.

e. The Contractor shall not haul debris through patient-care areas without prior approval of the COR. 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, clean inside the barrier and vacuum ceiling tile prior to replacement. Any ceiling access panels opened for investigation beyond sealed areas shall be sealed immediately when unattended.

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

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

E. Final Cleanup:

1. Upon completion of project, or as work progresses, remove all construction debris from all areas that have been part of the construction.

2. Perform HEPA vacuum cleaning of all surfaces in the construction area.

This includes walls, ceilings, cabinets, furniture (built-in or free standing), partitions, flooring, etc.

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

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

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract shall remain the property of the Government. When rooms and spaces are vacated by the Department of

Veterans Affairs during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

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

IMPROVEMENTS (FAR 52.236 9)

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer.

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities on the Medical Center property. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to

Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and "Operations and Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

1.11 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

B. Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged. Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.) disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workmen to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are indicated on drawings and which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR

852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

1.12 PHYSICAL DATA – NOT USED

1.13 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES – NOT USED

1.14 LAYOUT OF WORK – NOT USED

1.15 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS - NOT USED

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on Medical Center property. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

1.17 RESIDENT ENGINEER’S FIELD OFFICE – NOT USED

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS – NOT USED

1.20 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS – NOT USED

1.21 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Contractor may have for use of Contractor's workmen, such toilet accommodations as may be assigned to the Contractor by the COR. Contractor shall keep such places clean and be responsible for any damage done thereto by Contractor's workmen. Failure to maintain satisfactory condition in toilets will deprive Contractor of the privilege to use such toilets.

1.22 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines. Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia.

C. The Contractor shall be supplied with utilities for the construction project at no cost to the contractor except for the exceptions listed in paragraph

1.22 E.

D.

E. Electricity (for Construction and Testing): Furnish all temporary electric services.

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Medical Center electrical distribution system. Electricity for all other uses is available at no cost to the Contractor.

F. Water (for Construction and Testing): Furnish temporary water service.

1. Obtain water by connecting to the Medical Center water distribution system. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection.

Water is available at no cost to the Contractor.

2. Maintain connections, pipe, fittings and fixtures and conserve water-use so none is wasted. Failure to stop leakage or other wastes will be cause for revocation (at COR's discretion) of use of water from Medical Center's system.

1.23 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT (DELETED)

1.24 TESTS NOT USED

1.25 INSTRUCTIONS

A. Contractor shall furnish Maintenance and Operating manuals and verbal instructions when required by the various sections of the specifications and as hereinafter specified.

B.

1.26 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (DELETED)

1.27 RELOCATED ITEMS -NOT USED

1.28 STORAGE SPACE FOR VA EQUIPMENT (DELETED)

1.29 CONSTRUCTION SIGN (DELETED)

1.30 SAFETY SIGN (DELETED)

1.31 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION (DELETED)

1.32 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES (DELETED)

1.33 HISTORIC PRESERVATION (DELETED)

SECTION 01 00 61

OSHA AND SAFETY & HEALTH REGULATIONS

PART 1 – OSHA, EPA, & NFPA REQUIREMENTS

1.1 All contractor and subcontractor personnel are responsible for compliance with applicable local, state and federal safety and health regulations, including those specifically incorporated into this Section.

1.2 GENERAL

A. Contractors are required to comply with the Occupational Safety and

Health Act of 1970. This will include the safety and health standard found in CFR 1910 for general industry and 1926 for construction.

Copies of those standards can be acquired from the Superintendent of

Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20420.

Failure to comply with these standards may result in work stoppage and a request to the Area Director of OSHA for a Compliance Officer to inspect your work site.

B. In addition, Contractor will be required to comply with other applicable Medical Center policies and safety regulations. These policies and regulations will be presented to the Contractor at the pre-construction meeting. Each of the Contractor’s employees will be required to read the statement of policies and regulations and sign an acknowledgment that such policies and regulations are understood.

Signed acknowledgment will be returned to the Contracting Officer.

C. Contractors involved with the removal, alteration, or disturbance of asbestos type insulation or materials will be required to comply strictly with the regulations found in CFR 1910.1001 and the appropriate EPA regulations regarding disposal of asbestos.

Assistance in identifying asbestos can be requested from the Medical

Center’s Industrial Hygienist and the COR.

D. Contractors entering locations of asbestos contamination (i.e. pipe basements) shall be responsible for providing respiratory protection to their employees and ensuring respirators are worn in accordance with OSHA (CFR 1910.1001 (g)). Asbestos contaminated areas shall be defined on project drawings. The minimum equipment requirements will be a half-mask air-purifying respirator equipped with high efficiency filters and disposable coveralls.

E. Contractor, along with other submittals, and at least two weeks prior to bringing any materials on-site, must submit a complete list of chemicals the Contractor will use and MSDS for all hazardous materials as defined in OSHA 1910.1200 (d) Hazard Determination.

Contracting Officer shall have final approval of all materials brought on site.

F. The contractor will be held solely responsible for the safety and health of their employees and protection of the work environment.

The contractor will also be held responsible to protect the health and safety of the VA Community (patients, staff, and visitors) from the unwanted effects of construction. VA staff will monitor the contractor's performance in complying with all safety and health aspects of the project. Severe or constant violations may result in an immediate work stoppage or request for a Compliance Officer from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

G. During all phases of demolition, construction and alterations, Contractors are required to understand and strictly follow the

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 241 “Standard for

Safeguarding Construction, Alteration and Demolition Operations”. The

Medical Center’s Safety and Occupational Health Specialist and/or

Industrial Hygienist will closely monitor the work area for compliance. Appropriate action will be taken for non-compliance.

PART 2 - SPECIFIC VA MEDICAL CENTER FIRE & SAFETY POLICIES, PROCEDURES

2.1 INTRODUCTION

A. The safety and fire protection of patients, employees, members of the public and government is one of continuous concern to this Medical

Center.

B. Contractors, their supervisors and employees are required to comply with Medical Center policies to ensure the occupational safety and health of all. Failure to comply may result in work stoppage.

C. Contractors are to comply with the requirements found in NFPA #51B, “Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work”.

D. Questions regarding occupational safety and health issues can be addressed to the COR. The Medical Center Safety and Occupational

Health Specialist and/or Industrial Hygienist will advice the COR when requested.

2.2 HAZARD COMMUNICATION

A. Contractors shall comply with OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926.59 “Hazard

Communication”.

B. Copies of Material Safety Data Sheets covering all hazardous materials to be used by the contractor shall be submitted to the COR prior to bringing them on VA property.

C. Contractors shall inform the COR of the hazards to which VA personnel and patients may be exposed.

D. Contractors shall have a written Hazard Communication Program available at the construction site, which details how the Contractor will comply with 29 CFR 1926.59.

2.3 FIRES

All fires must be reported. In the event of a fire in the work area, use the nearest pull box station and also notify Medical Center staff in the immediate area. Be sure to give the exact location from where you are calling and the nature of the emergency. If a Contractor experiences a fire that was rapidly extinguished by your staff, you still must notify the COR within an hour of the event such that an investigation of the fire can be accomplished.

2.4 FIRE ALARMS, SMOKE DETECTION AND SPRINKLER SYSTEM

If the nature of the work requires the deactivation of the fire alarm, smoke detection or sprinkler system, you must notify the COR. Notification must be made well in advance such that ample time can be allowed to deactivate the system and provide alternative measures for fire protection.

Under no circumstance is a Contractor allowed to deactivate any of the fire protection systems in this Medical Center.

2.5 SMOKE DETECTORS

False alarms will not be tolerated. The Contractor and workers are required to be familiar with the location of the smoke detectors in the work area. When performing cutting, burning or welding or any other operations that may cause smoke or dust, you must take steps to temporarily cover smoke detectors in order to prevent false alarms. Failure to take the appropriate action will result in the Contracting Officer assessing actual costs for government response for each false alarm that is preventable.

Prior to covering the smoke detectors, the Contractor will notify the COR, who will also be notified when the covers are removed.

2.6 HOT WORK PERMIT

A. Hot work is defined as operations including, but not limited to, cutting, welding, thermal welding, brazing, soldering, grinding, thermal spraying, thawing pipes, or any similar situation. If such work is required, the Contractor must notify the COR no less than one day in advance of such work.

B. All hot work will be performed in compliance with the Medical

Center's policy regarding Hot Work Permits and NFPA 241, Safeguarding

Construction, Alternation, and Demolition Operations, and NFPA 51B, Fire Prevention in Use of Cutting and Welding Processes, and applicable OSHA standards. A hot work permit will only be issued to individuals familiar with these regulations.

C. A hot work permit will only be issued when the following conditions are met:

1. Combustible materials are located a minimum of 25 feet from the work site, or protected by flameproof covers or shielded with metal or fire-resistant guards or curtains.

2. Openings or cracks in walls, floors, or ducts within 25 feet of the site are covered to prevent the passage of sparks to adjacent areas.

3. Where cutting or welding is done near walls, partitions, ceiling, or roof of combustible construction, fire resistant guards or shields are provided to prevent ignition.

4. Cutting or welding on pipes or other metal in contact with combustible walls, ceilings or roofs is not undertaken if the work is close enough to cause ignition by conduction.

5. Fully charged and operable fire extinguishers, appropriate for the type of possible fire, are available at the work area.

6. When cutting or welding is done in close proximity to a sprinkler head, a wet rag is laid over the head during operation.

7. Assure that nearby personnel are protected against heat, sparks, cut off, etc.

8. Assure that a fire watch is at the site. Make a final check-up

30 minutes after completion of operations to detect and extinguish any smoldering fires.

D. A fire watch shall be provided by the Contractor whenever cutting, welding, or performing other hot work. Fire watcher(s) shall:

1. Have fire-extinguishing equipment readily available and be trained in its use.

2. Be familiar with facilities and procedures for sounding an alarm in the event of fire.

3. Watch for fires in all exposed areas, sound the fire alarm immediately, and try to extinguish only within the capability of the portable extinguishing equipment available. In all cases if a fire is detected the alarm shall be activated even if the fire is extinguished.

4. Maintain the watch for at least a half-hour after completion of operations to detect and extinguish smoldering fires.

E. A “Hot Work Permit” will be issued only for the period necessary to perform such work. In the event the time necessary will exceed one day, a “Hot Work Permit” may be issued for the period needed;

however, the COR will inspect the area daily. Hot work permit will apply only to the location identified on the permit. If additional areas involve hot work, then additional permits must be requested.

F. Contractors will not be allowed to perform hot work processes without the appropriate permit.

G. Any work involving the Medical Center’s fire protection system will require 24 hour notification to the COR. Under no circumstances will the Contractor or employee attempt to alter or tamper with the existing fire protection system.

H. The COR will be notified within 30 minutes of the completion of all hot work to perform an inspection of the area to confirm that sparks or drops of hot metal are not present.

2.7 TEMPORARY ENCLOSURES

Only non-combustible materials will be used to construct temporary enclosures or barriers at this Medical Center. Plastic materials and fabrics used to construct dust barriers must conform to NFPA #701, Standard

Methods of Fire Tests for Flame-Resistant Textiles and Films.

2.8 FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS

All flammable liquids will be kept in approved safety containers. Only the amount necessary for your immediate work will be allowed in the building.

Flammable liquids must be removed from the building at the end of each day.

2.9 COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS

Compressed gas shall be secured in an upright position at all times. A suitable cylinder cart will be used to transport compressed gas cylinders.

Only those compressed gas cylinders necessary for immediate work will be allowed in occupied buildings. All other compressed gas cylinders will be stored outside of buildings in a designated area.