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PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

VOLUME I

100% CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

REPLACE 15KV MAIN SWITCHGEAR

VA HUDSON VALLEY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

FDR CAMPUS

2094 ALBANY POST ROAD

MONTROSE, NY 10548

VA PROJECT NO. 620-12-108

FELLENZER ENGINEERING, LLP

22 MULBERRY STREET

MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940

(845) 343-1481

FE PROJECT NO. 14-071 AUGUST 17, 2020

VA HVHCS FDR CAMPUS

15KV MAIN SWITCHGEAR REPLACEMENT

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 09-11

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 10-14

01 01 10 Scope of Work

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules 04-13

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 07-15

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 10-14

01 42 19 Reference Standards 02-15

01 45 29 Testing Inspection and Firms Services 07-13

01 46 00 Training and Demonstration

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

01 81 11 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 06-13

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 31 23 Electromagnetic Investigations

02 41 00 Demolition 02-15

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 04-15

02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 08-11

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 10-12

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 09-11

04 05 31 Masonry Tuck Pointing 10-08

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 02-15

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-12

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 07-14

05 51 00 Metal Stairs 09-11

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14

07 84 00 Firestopping 10-11

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 12-11

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DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-13

08 17 10 Integrated Door Assemblies 03-12

08 71 00 Door Hardware 02-15

08 80 00 Glazing 05-14

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 04-15

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing for Ceiling 10-14

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 11-14

09 91 00 Painting 07-13

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-14

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components

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DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 05-08

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-14

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 07-14

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-15

23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 02-15

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-15

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-15

23 81 43 Air-Source Unitary Heat Pumps 04-11

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

25 10 10 Advanced Utility Metering System 02-10

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

26 05 13 Medium-Voltage Cables 12-12

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 07-13

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 12-12

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

26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 12-12

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 12-15

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 06-13

26 13 13 Medium-Voltage Circuit Breaker Switchgear 12-12

26 24 16 Panelboards 05-14

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 08-14

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 12-12

26 33 53 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply 12-12

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26 51 00 Interior Lighting 08-14

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 11 Earthwork (Short Form) 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 05-13

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 10-09

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL INFORMATION

GI-001 COVER SHEET WITH INDEX TO DRAWINGS

GI-002 GENERAL INFORMATION: SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS,

NOTES & PHASING PLAN

HA-101 ABATEMENT PLAN FIRST FLOOR

ARCHITECTURAL

AS-001 SYMBOLS, NOTES, ABBREVIATIONS & DETAILS

AS-100 LIFE SAFETY FIRST FLOOR PLAN

AS-101 FIRST FLOOR PLANS

AS-102 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLANS & DETAILS

AS-103 EQUIPMENT SECTION & DETAILS

AS-104 WALL OPENINGS SECTION & DETAILS

AS-201 ELEVATIONS

MECHANICAL

MH-001 SYMBOLS, NOTES, ABBREVIATIONS & DETAILS

MH-101 FIRST FLOOR PLANS

PLUMBING

PL-101 FIRST FLOOR PLANS

FIRE PROTECTION

FX-101 FIRST FLOOR PLANS

ELECTRICAL

ES-001 SYMBOLS, NOTES, ABBREVIATIONS & DETAILS

ES-002 CAMPUS ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN

ES-003 SITE PLAN – AREA OF DETAIL

ES-101 FIRST FLOOR POWER PLANS

EL-101 FIRST FLOOR LIGHTING PLANS

ES-601 ONE-LINE DIAGRAMS

ES-602 ONE-LINE DIAGRAMS

ES-603 ONE-LINE DIAGRAMS

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ES-604 ONE-LINE DIAGRAMS

ES-605 ONE-LINE DIAGRAMS

ES-606 THREE-LINE DIAGRAMS

ES-607 THREE-LINE DIAGRAMS

ES-608 THREE-LINE DIAGRAMS

ES-610 ONE-LINE DIAGRAMS

ES-611 ONE-LINE DIAGRAMS

ES-801 SCHEDULES

ES-802 SCHEDULES & DETAILS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.5 OSHA REQUIREMENTS – SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS

1.6 SPECIFIC MEDICAL CENTER – FIRE & SAFETY POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND

REGULATIONS

1.7 FIRE SAFETY

1.8 HOT WORK PERMIT

1.9 ELECTRICAL WORK PERMIT

1.10 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.11 ALTERATIONS

1.12 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

1.13 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.14 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES,

EQUIPMENT,UTILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.15 RESTORATION

1.16 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

1.17 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.18 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.19 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.20 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.21 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.22 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.23 INSPECTION AND TESTS

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1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.26 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT ITEMS

1.27 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.28 SMOKE BARRIER PENETRATION PERMIT

1.29 CONTRACTOR PARKING

1.30 CONTRACTOR IDENTIFICATION BADGES

1.31 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY

1.32 ACCESS INTO KEYED AREAS

1.33 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING/EQUIPMENT

1.34 FEDERAL POLICE

1.35 LOST AND FOUND

1.36 REMOVAL OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

1.37 SEXUAL HARASSMENT

1.38 DRUGS AND ALCOHOL

1.39 FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES

1.40 INJURY ACCIDENTS

1.41 RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

1.42 DUST AND FUME CONTROL

1.43 NOISE

1.44 INSPECTION AND APPROVAL

1.45 SUBMITTALS

1.46 CONTRACT WORK HOURS

1.47 SAFETY SIGN

1.48 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.49 FINAL ELEVATION – DIGITAL IMAGES

1.50 SCHEDULES FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS

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1.51 MINUMIM HOURLY RATE OF WAGES

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.0 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. The General Contractor and its sub-subcontractors (Hereinafter the

“Contractor”) shall completely prepare site at the Montrose Campus

(hereinafter “Campus” or “Medical Center”) for replacement of 15kV main switchgear and all related work, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for the switchgear replacement as required by contract drawings and specifications (the “Project”).

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

VA COR.

C. Testing of materials is the responsibility of the Contractor. All testing is to be performed by a qualified, licensed testing firm approved by the Contracting Officer. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection, if elected, by a government representative. Prior notice shall not be less than three workdays unless otherwise designated by the COR.

D. Offices of Fellenzer Engineering, LLP (hereinafter the “Engineer”), will render certain technical and oversight services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the VA and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the VA without affirmations by a Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

E. The construction site and staging area shall be enclosed with a 10’ chain link construction fence during all construction activities. The construction fence shall comply with the relevant specifications for the Project to ensure pedestrian and vehicle safety. Furthermore, the

Contractor shall, at all times, maintain for all roads that run adjacent or through the Project site at least one clear lane for

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01 00 00 -2 vehicle ingress and egress, and emergency vehicle access. The

Contractor shall provide unimpeded access for vehicles at all times.

This shall be accomplished by the use of flagmen, signage, and other directional indicators.

F. The Contractor shall procure an independent utility mark-out service to locate and mark buried utilities. The mark-out service shall be prepared to identify utilities at least six feet in depth. Dig safe regulations of state and local regulatory agencies shall be complied with.

G. All employees of Contractor including subcontractors shall comply with

VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified with a VA issued photo ID, and restricted from unauthorized access. All contractor visitors and employees identified as not having proper identification will be dismissed from the Medical

Center grounds until such time as proper ID has been obtained. All employees of the Contractor and subcontractors will be required to be made available to Police Service at the Campus to apply for photo identification badge and fingerprinting following badge production the employee shall return in person to receive issue of the badge. The

Contractor shall furnish the names of all employees scheduled to work on this project to the VA COR within ten days of the Notice to Proceed

(NTP). The contractor shall identify on the construction schedule of work the date for start of work of short term specialty subcontractors and two weeks prior to start of work process identification badge verification for employee issue prior to starting of work (Employees not issued identification badges will have to leave the site at no addition cost to the government.)

H. Subcontractors performing work on this project shall be licensed and insured. All work required for the Project shall be performed by licensed/certified journeyman or registered apprentices. The number of apprentices used to execute the Project shall not at any time exceed the number of licensed/certified journeyman. The journeyman shall carry at all times when on VA property a copy of their license or certification. Copies of all Insurance and licenses/certifications

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01 00 00 -3 shall be furnished to the COR within 10 business days from the Notice to Proceed.

I. Training:

1. Beginning July 31, 2005, all employees of the Contractor shall have

10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and /or other relevant competency training, as determined in writing by VA COR.

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

J. Superintendent and Project Manager

1. The Superintendent shall be a direct employee of the General

Contractor having authority to act as an authorized representative of the General Contractor, responsible for the day-to-day operations at the construction site, planning, quality control, verification of delivery of approved material and equipment, subcontractor coordination responsibilities and execution of the complete Project as per the contract documents. The Superintendent shall have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the building construction industry as a construction/project superintendent and shall be licensed in one of the building construction trades relevant to the

Project. In addition, the Superintendent shall have sufficiently completed a 30-hour OSHA training for construction safety. The

General Contractor shall at the onset of the Project, no later than

30 calendar days following the NTP, submit to the VA COR for approval a resume and any relevant training certifications and licenses for the Superintendent. The VA COR reserves the right to reject any proposed superintendent that does not meet the above minimum qualifications.

2. The Superintendent shall be dedicated exclusively to the Project once approved by the COR and until the completion of all Project construction activities and shall not be responsible for administering or managing in any capacity any other work site on behalf of the General Contractor or other third party. The superintendent shall have no hands-on construction interaction.

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3. The Superintendent shall sign-in at the beginning of each day of work and Sign-out at the end of the workday at the COR’s office. No work shall be performed by any contractors or subcontractors without the presence of the Superintendent at the actual work site.

4. On a weekly basis, the Superintendent shall provide written job site inspection reports based on a walkthrough of the construction site with the COR.

5. The Superintendent shall be responsible for submitting daily work logs to the VA COR at the end of every workday.

6. The General Contractor shall also provide services of a Project

Manager whose responsibilities will include but not be limited to providing support to the Superintendent at the job site and shall be responsible for finance-related tasks and scheduling.

7. Meeting minutes, conference call minutes and all verbal correspondence shall be provided by the contractor within 3 business days to the COR for his review and any corrections by the COR shall be revised and resubmitted to the COR for approval. The minutes shall be detailed and not just a summary.

8. The VA’s Engineering Service Office is open during normal weekday business hours, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

9. Off-duty hours check-in shall be first arranged with the VA COR for approval.

K. Dig Permit

The Contractor shall complete the Campus dig permit with the VA COR and submit the Dig Safe notification prior to start of any excavation work.

L Electrical Work Permit

The contractor shall complete the VA Electrical Work Permit with the

COR and submit to the COR a minimum of 48 hours prior to start of electrical work within the facility.

M. The contractor shall have all employees working on this project have a background testing for Tuberculosis with results available upon request

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01 00 00 -5 from the Medical Center. The contractor will provide a signed memo stating the employee’s name and date of last Tuberculosis test on company letter head.

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, alterations, walks, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items.

ITEM II, Electrical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required electrical construction work on this project including, but not limited to: providing low and medium voltage electrical equipment & cables, removal of existing low and medium voltage electrical equipment and cables, trenching, conduit, duct bank, backfill, temporary power, equipment testing, etc.

ITEM III, Mechanical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required Mechanical construction work on this project including, but not limited to: removal of existing piping, ductwork, and mechanical equipment, providing new piping, ductwork, and mechanical equipment/fixtures, providing concrete equipment pad, testing of equipment, etc.

ITEM IV, Hazardous Materials Abatement Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment, and supervision to perform the required hazardous materials abatement work on the project including, but not limited to:

abatement of asbestos and lead containing materials, filtration/other required safety systems, testing of materials/space, disposal of materials, etc.

B. Base Bid - The Contractor will furnish all materials, equipment, supervision, and personnel necessary to accomplish the Project as shown on the drawings and specifications and perform work specified herein and comply with VA specifications and VA regulations, procedures and conditions for work at the Medical Center and any applicable codes as per requirements of all governing agencies. Contractor will be responsible to coordinate and schedule work to minimize to short duration any shutdowns and shall be expected to plan work typically during duty hours of the hospital. Construction Phasing will be

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01 00 00 -6 required to maintain compliance with New York State Department of

Environmental Conservation (DEC) requirements, to meet the requirements of regulatory codes, laws, etc. In addition to meeting these requirements, all work shall be done on weekdays (or Off Duty when required and approved by VA COR) and therefore work progress must be phased and scheduled such that all work started is completed during a weekday time allowance. Completion of the project shall be no more than

480 calendar days from the notice to proceed.

Base bid amount:

C. See Drawing No. GI-002 for sequence of construction. The Contractor is required to complete all construction activities and demonstrate the adequate operability of all systems within 480 calendar days from the

VA’s NTP to the Contractor. This said timeframe to complete the Project shall account for any pre-construction phase where shop drawings, etc.

may require approval from VA.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, one (1) set of specifications and drawings will be furnished.

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

Contractor's expense.

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

Project.

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

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2. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, the Contractor shall give 3 days’ notice to the Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees.

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

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

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

C. Key Control:

1. The Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the VA COR for the purpose of security inspections of every area of

Project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

2. The Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the

VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71 00, DOOR

HARDWARE and coordinate.

D. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

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

4. 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.

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

Officer.

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

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

8. 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. A limited number of (2 to 5) permits shall be issued for General

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.5 OSHA REQUIREMENTS-SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS

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

Health Standard found in CFR 1910 and 1926. Copies of these statements can be acquired from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government

Printing Office Washington, D.C. 20420.

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B. In addition, the Contractor will be required to comply with all applicable Medical Center fire, safety, and security regulations, policies and procedures. Each of the Contractor's employees, inclusive of subcontractors and their employees will be required to read this section, sign, and acknowledge understanding. Signed acknowledgment must be filed with the Contracting Officer prior to any employee's assignment to the work site.

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 VA 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 required shall be: a half-mask air-purifying respirator equipped with high efficiency filters and disposable Type 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 safety data sheets for all hazardous materials brought on-site.

F. Severe or constant violations may result in an immediate work stoppage or request for a Compliance Officer from the Occupational Safety and

Health Administration.

1.6 SPECIFIC MEDICAL CENTER FIRE & SAFETY POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND

REGULATIONS

A. INTRODUCTION

1. The safety and fire protection of patients, employees, members of the public and government is one of the continuous concerns of this

Medical Center.

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2. 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.

3. While working at this Medical Center, contractors are responsible for the Occupational Safety and Health of their employees.

Contractors are required to comply with the applicable OSHA standards found in 20 CFR 1910 for general industry and 29 CFR 1926 for construction. Failure to comply with these standards may result in work stoppage and a request to the Area director of OSHA for a compliance office to inspect the work site.

4. Contractors are to comply with the requirements found in the

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) #241, "Building construction and Demolition Operation".

5. Questions regarding occupational safety and health issues can be addressed to the Medical Center Safety and Occupational Health

Specialist (ext. 2321 at Montrose Campus).

B. 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. Emergency notification can also be accomplished by dialing ext. 2222 at Montrose Campus. This is the fire department emergency phone only. Be sure to give the exact location from where you are calling. If a contractor has experienced a fire and it was rapidly extinguished, you still must notify the fire department (ext. 2332 at

Montrose Campus) so that an investigation of the fire can be accomplished. Delay in reporting a fire is unacceptable.

C. FIRE ALARMS, SMOKE DETECTION, AND SPRINKLER SYSTEM

If the nature of your work requires the deactivation of the fire alarm, smoke detection or sprinkler system, you must notify the Medical Center

Fire Department. Notification must be made well in advance so that ample time can be allowed to deactivate the system and provide an alternative measure for fire protection. Under no circumstance is a

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01 00 00 -11 contractor allowed to deactivate any of the fire protection systems in this Medical Center.

D. SMOKE DETECTORS

False alarms will not be tolerated. You are required to be familiar with the location of the smoke detectors in your work area. When performing cutting, burning, or welding or any other operation 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 VAMC Fire Department, who will also be notified when the covers are removed.

E. HOT WORK PERMIT

1. If the nature of the work requires the use of welding equipment, cutting torch, soldering equipment or the performance of processes which produce sparks, heat or combustion, it will be required that the contractor notify the VA COR no less than one day in advance of such work. The VAMC Fire Department will inspect the work area and issue a "Hot Work Permit" authorizing the performance of such work.

2. 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 VAMC Fire Department will inspect the area daily.

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

F. TEMPORARY ENCLOSURES

Only non-combustible materials will be used to construct temporary enclosures for 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.

G. FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS

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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.

H. 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 others will be stored outside of buildings in a designated area. The contractor will comply with applicable standards for compressed gas cylinders found in 29 CFR

1910 and 1926 (OSHA).

I. INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE-POWERED EQUIPMENT

Equipment powered by an internal combustion engine such as saws, compressors, generators, etc., will not be used in an occupied building. Special consideration may be given for unoccupied buildings only if the OSHA and NFPA requirements have been met.

J. POWER ACTIVATED TOOLS

In the event power activated tools are on the job site. Power activated tools will be kept in a secured manner at all times. When not in use, the tools will be kept locked up. When in use, the operator will have the tool under his/her immediate control.

K. TOOLS

1. Under no circumstances are tools, equipment and other items of work to be left unattended for any reason. All tools, equipment and items of work must be under the immediate control of the employee.

2. If for some reason a work area must be left unattended, then it will be required that the tools and other equipment be placed in an appropriate box or container and locked. All tool boxes, containers or any other devices used for the storage of tools and equipment

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01 00 00 -13 will be provided with a latch and padlock. All tool boxes, containers or any other device used for the storage of tools and equipment will be locked at all times except for putting in and removing tools.

3. All doors to work areas will be closed and locked when rooms are left unattended. Failure to comply with this directive will be considered a violation of VA Regulation 1.218(b), "Failure to comply with signs of directive and restrictive nature posted for safety purposes", subject to a $50.00 fine. Subsequent similar violations may result in both imposition of such a fine as well, as the

Contracting Officer taking action under the Contract's "Accident

Prevention Clause", (FAR 52.236-13) to suspend all contract work until such violations may be satisfactorily resolved or under FAR

52.236-5 "Material and Workmanship Clause" to remove from the work site any personnel deemed by the Contracting Officer to be careless to the point of jeopardizing the welfare of Facility patients of staff.

4. The contractor must report to the VA Police Department, Extension

2509, any tools or equipment that is missing.

5. Tools and equipment found unattended will be confiscated and removed from the work area.

L. LADDERS

It is required that ladders not be left unattended in an upright position. Ladders must be attended at all times or taken down and securely chained to a stationary object.

M. SCAFFOLDS

All scaffolds will be attended at all times. When not in use, an effective barricade (fence) will be erected around the scaffold to prevent use by unauthorized personnel.

N. EXCAVATIONS

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All excavations left unattended shall be protected with a barricade suitable to prevent entry by unauthorized persons.

O. STORAGE

The contractor must make prior arrangements with the VA COR for the storage of building materials. Storage will not be allowed to accumulate in Medical Center Buildings.

P. TRASH AND DEBRIS

The contractor must remove all trash and debris from the work area on a daily basis. Trash and debris will not be allowed to accumulate in the buildings and will be allowed to accumulate outside the buildings for future pick-up. The contractor is responsible for making arrangements for the removal of trash from the Medical Center Facility.

Q. PROTECTION OF FLOORS

It may be necessary at times to take steps to protect floors from dirt, debris, paint, etc. A tarp or other protective covering shall be used.

However, the contractor must maintain a certain amount of floor space for the safe passage of pedestrian traffic. Common sense must be used in this manner.

R. SIGNS

Signs must be placed at the entrance to work areas warning people of the construction activities. Signs must be suitable for the condition of the work. Small pieces of paper with printing or writing are not acceptable. The VAMC Safety Officer can be consulted in this matter.

S. ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES

Contractors must report all accidents and injuries involving employees.

The contractor may use the VAMC Health Center, located on the ground floor of Building #3, Room 16 of the Campus.

T. FIRE/SMOKE BARRIER PENETRATION PERMIT

1. If the nature of the work requires the penetration of a fire/smoke partition or barrier the contractor must obtain the proper fire/smoke barrier penetration permit. The VAMC Fire Department will

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Permit" authorizing the performance of such work.

2. A "Fire/Smoke Barrier Permit" will be issued only for the period necessary to perform such work. In the event the time necessary will exceed one day, a "Fire/Smoke Barrier Permit" may be issued for the period needed; however, the VAMC Fire Department will inspect the area daily.

3. Contractors will not be allowed to make any penetrations without the appropriate permit. See Attachment "B" for the standard form for obtaining a "Fire/Smoke Barrier Permit".

U. CONFINED SPACE ENTRY

The Contractor shall comply with and have documented Confined Space

Entry Procedures available at the site at all times as required by OSHA

29 CFR 1910.146. The Contractor shall also comply with any state, and/or local requirements that are more restrictive than federal requirements. Contractor is responsible for coordinating with HVHCS’ established policy on Confined Space. All MANHOLE OR OTHER CONFINED

SPACE ENTRIES (AS DEFINED BY OSHA AT 29 CFR 1910.146) PERFORMED BY

CONTRACT PERSONNEL SHALL BE PERFORMED IN STRICT CONFORMANCE WITH THE

HVHCS’ CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PERMIT PROGRAM. THE CONTRACT SHALL CONTACT

THE VA COR FOR SUCH PERMITS AT LEAST TWO WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO THE

PERMIT BEING NEEDED FOR WORK.

1.7 FIRE SAFETY

A. Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form part of this general requirements specification to the extent referenced.

Publications are referenced in text by basic designations only.

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

E84-2007.............Surface Burning Characteristics of Building

Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

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

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30-2003..............Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

51B-2003.............Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

70-2005..............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 VA COR and Facility Safety 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 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 VA 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:

1. Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide smoke-tight separations between construction areas and adjoining areas. Construct partitions of gypsum board or treated plywood

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(flame spread rating of 25 or less in accordance with ASTM E84) on both sides of fire-retardant treated wood or metal steel studs.

Extend the partitions through suspended ceilings to floor slab deck or roof. Seal joints and penetrations. At door openings, install

Class C, ¾ hour fire/smoke rated doors with self-closing devices.

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

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

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 VA COR and facility Safety Manager.

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

COR and facility Safety 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. Superintendent shall maintain records of monthly inspection of each fire extinguisher on the site. All subcontractors shall present fire extinguishers to the superintendent for inspection and documentation.

Fire extinguishers shall display tag for date of inspection and initial of superintendent.

J. Flammable and Combustible Liquids: Store, dispense and use liquids in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30.

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K. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately under construction, and temporarily for connections. Provide fire watch for impairments more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period. Request interruptions in accordance with Section, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with VA COR and facility Safety 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 VA COR.

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

NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with VA COR. Obtain permits from facility Safety Manager/Fire Department at least 24 hours in advance.

Designate contractor's responsible Project-site fire prevention program manager to permit hot work. See paragraph 1.8 (Hot Work Permit) for additional information

L. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire construction areas weekly. Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to VA COR and facility Safety Manager.

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

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

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

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

Q. All temporary heating equipment shall be installed in accordance with requirements of applicable NFPA Standards and manufacturer’s instructions.

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R. All flammable liquids shall be handled, stored, and used in accordance with NFPA Standard No. 30-1990.

S. All temporary electrical wiring and equipment used for construction shall be installed and used in accordance with pertinent provisions of NFPA

Standard No. 70-1990.

T. All construction activities not already covered above shall be in accordance with the latest edition of NFPA no. 241-1898 Standard for

Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations, in effect at time of contract award.

1.8 HOT WORK PERMIT

A. The Contractor is responsible for requesting a “Hot “Work” permit each day prior to commencing any cutting, burning, and welding or open torch work. The permit is requested and obtained through the Fire Department following an inspection by the Fire Department and VA COR of the intended area of use. The permit once issued will be for a maximum duration of one (1) day, after which a renewal, if required, must be requested by the Contractor.

B. Before approving any “Hot Work” permit, the Contractor’s authorized representative, the VA COR, and other representatives of the Dept. of

Veterans Affairs shall inspect the work area and confirm that precautions have been taken to prevent fire in accordance with NFPA

Standard No. 51B. Following a positive inspection, a representative of the Fire Dept. will issue the “Hot Work” permit.

C. In areas of “Hot Work” the following precautions are considered essential:

1. Sprinklers are in service where installed.

2. Cutting, welding, and other open flame torches are in good repair.

3. Within 15 feet of the actual work:

a. Floors swept clean of combustible materials.

b. No combustible materials or flammable liquids are present.

c. All wall and floor openings are covered.

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d. Covers suspended beneath work to collect sparks.

4. When working on enclosed equipment and in confined space, equipment and area is free of flammable vapors.

5. Fire watch provided during and 30 minutes after operation (60 minutes for torch applied roofing operations.

1.9 ELECTRICAL WORK PERMIT

A. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that a Licensed Journeyman

Electrician by a State or Local jurisdiction is present during any and all electrical work activities during this project.

B. The contractor shall not perform any work on live electrical circuits without an approved Electrical Energized Work Permit.

C. Before approving any “Energized Electrical Work” permit, the

Contractor’s authorized representative, the COR, and other representatives of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs shall discuss the proposed work and confirm that this work needs to be completed on a live circuit.

1.10 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 VA COR. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

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

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

Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting

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

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C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting

Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting

Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The

Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the VA COR. The Contractor shall consider that storage of excavated materials on roadways, walkways and parking areas is prohibited. Remote stockpile location shall be as determined by the VA

COR.

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

F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and patients, visitors, staff and/ or with work being done by others.

Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation. 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 VA COR where required by limited working space. Keep roads clear of construction materials, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times. Do not block crosswalks and / or handicap access.

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

Storage of construction equipment and excess materials is prohibited within the workspace. Store all construction materials and other equipment only in lockable, watertight secure trailers.

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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 workdays. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation. The Contractor shall be on site to receive all scheduled deliveries. The Medical Center Warehouse will not accept deliveries; do not use the warehouse as a shipping destination. The VA COR will assign routes for the delivery of materials and supplies to the jobsite if such routes are not designated in the Contract Document. Under no circumstances will

Government accept deliveries for the Contractor. The Contractor will advise the VA COR, in writing, 48 Hours in advance of delivery of materials or equipment requiring the blocking of any Medical Center road, street, walkway, or building egress and await a written reply prior to effecting any such blockage. Building loading docks and landings may be used to load and unload construction materials when requested by the Contractor in writing and approved by the VA COR.

Approval to utilize loading dock areas may contain restrictions as to areas which can be utilized by the Contractor. Loading Docks are not to be used as storage areas nor are the docks to be considered as a parking area for more than 20 minutes.

3. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation. Where access by Medical Center personnel to vacated portions of buildings is not required, storage of

Contractor's materials and equipment will be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements.

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

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H. Phasing:

The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur.

It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to: any shutdowns of electrical equipment required for cutover(s).

To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the VA COR with a schedule of approximate phasing and dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of…