Project_Manual_VA_Floodwall_IFC-140314.pdf

VA MEDICAL CENTER, MANHATTAN, NY

TASK ORDER VA101F-13-J-0159

Project Number 630-600

Project Location:

VA NY Harbor Healthcare System

Manhattan Campus

423 East 23rd Street

New York, NY 10010

Project Title: Perimeter Floodwall

Submission Type: Issue For Construction Submission

Submission Date: January 10, 2014

VA Project Engineer: Troy Waller VA Contracting Officer: Ed Nicholson

Tel: (301) 427-2066 Tel: (202) 391-9666

Architect/Engineer

Henningson, Durham & Richardson Architecture and Engineering, P.C.

500 7th Avenue, 11th Floor

New York, NY 10018

(212) 904-1212

VA NY Harbor Healthcare System – Manhattan Campus 423 East 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010 Perimeter Floodwall, T.O. VA101F-13-J-0159 Issue For Construction Submission

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

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 05-13 01 20 00 Unit Prices 01 32 16.13 Network Analysis Schedules 03-11 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 11-08 01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-11 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 07-13 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 73 29 Cutting and Patching 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 05-12 01 99 99 Project Closeout

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 04-13

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 10-01

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 09-11 04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 09-11 04 05 31 Masonry Tuck Pointing 08-11 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 05-12

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 09-11

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

Not Used.

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 12-11

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DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 39 20 Flood Gates

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 91 00 Painting 07-13 09 96 23 Graffiti – Moisture Protection Surface Sea ler

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

Not Used.

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 12 00 Parking Control Equipment 11-11

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 93 00 Site Furnishings

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Str uctural

Components 01-14

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

Not Used.

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

Not Used.

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 04-11 22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Eq uipment 12-09 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 12 -09 22 13 33 Packaged, Submersible Sewerage Pump Units 11-10

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

Not Used.

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 12-12 26 05 13 Medium-Voltage Cables 12-12 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors an d Cables 07-13 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Syste ms 12-12 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 0 9-10

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26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 12-12 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 12-12 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 12-12 26 24 16 Panelboards 12-12 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 12-12 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 12- 12 26 43 13 Surge Protector Devices 12-12 26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 09-10

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installati ons 11-09

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 06-13 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safet y and

Security 09-11

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safet y and Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic S afety and Security

09-11

28 13 00 Physical Access Control Systems 10-11 28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earth Moving 10-12 31 23 19 Dewatering 10-12 31 23 23.33 Flowable Fill 10-12 31 50 00 Secant Pile Wall 31 51 18 Rock Tiedown Anchors 31 56 17 Deep Soil Mixing 31 63 16 Auger Cast Piles 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improveme nts 05-13 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 10-09 32 14 16 Brick Unit Paving 04-10 32 17 23 Pavement Markings 04-10 32 31 53 Perimeter Security Fences and Gates 05-13 32 90 00 Planting 10-11

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 10 00 Water Utilities 06-13 33 30 00 Sanitary Sewerage Utilities 06-13 33 40 00 Storm Drainage Utilities 10-11 33 40 01 Check Valves 33 51 00 Natural-Gas Distribution 10-11 33 70 00 Utility Point-of-Entry Waterproofing

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DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

34 71 00 Maintenance and Protection of Traffic 34 71 13 Vehicle Barriers 05-13 34 75 13.13 Active Vehicle Barriers 05-13

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

GI001 Cover and Index of Drawings

GI002 General Notes

GI003 General Abbreviations

GI004 General Legend

SITE/CIVIL

CS001 Existing Site

CD101 Demolition Site Plan STA 9+39 to STA 11+80

CD102 Demolition Site Plan STA 11+80 to STA 17+60

CD103 Demolition Site Plan STA 17+60 to STA 22+56

CS100 Site Plan

CS101 Soil Erosion Control Plan

CS102 Plan and Profile STA 9+39 to STA 10+00

CS103 Plan and Profile STA 10+00 to STA 11+80

CS104 Plan and Profile STA 11+80 to STA 14+50

CS105 Plan and Profile STA 14+50 to STA 17+30

CS106 Plan and Profile STA 17+30 to STA 20+00

CS107 Plan and Profile STA 20+00 to STA 22+56

CS111 Asser Levy Piping Plan and Profile STA 0+00 to STA 3+00

CS112 Asser Levy Piping Plan and Profile STA 3+00 to STA 5+00

CS301 Civil Details (1 of 2)

CS302 Civil Details (2 of 2)

CS501 Site Details

CS502 Site Details - Flood Wall Details

CS503 Site Details - Flood Wall Details

CS504 Site Details - Flood Wall Details

CS505 Site Details

CS510 Site Details - Graphic Details

CS600 Site Control

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ELECTRICAL

E001 Electrical Symbols, Abbreviations and General Notes

EP100 Electrical Site Plan Overall

EP101 Electrical Site Plan Enlargements

EP102 Electrical Site Plan Enlargements

EP103 Electrical Site Plan Enlargements

EP104 Building No. 5 First Floor Power Plan

E501 Electrical Security Details

E502 Electrical Security Schedules

E503 Electrical Details

E601 Single Line Diagram

ES400 Lighting Overall and Part Plans

ES401 Lighting Part Plans, Schedule and Detail

SITE UTILITIES

CU101 Utility Plan

CU102 Utility Plan and Profile STA 9+39 to 11+80

CU103 Utility Plan and Profile STA 11+80 to 14+40

CU104 Utility Plan and Profile STA 14+50 to 17+30

CU105 Utility Plan and Profile STA 17+30 to 20+00

CU106 Utility Plan and Profile STA 20+00 to 22+56

CU301 Pump Station Details

CU401 Pump Station Plans and Sections

STRUCTURAL

SS001 Structural Notes

SS101 Structural Layout

SS102 Floodwall Foundation Plan STA 9+39 to STA 12+60

SS103 Floodwall Foundation Plan STA 12+60 to STA 15+50

SS104 Floodwall Foundation Plan STA 15+50 to STA 19+20

SS105 Floodwall Foundation Plan STA 19+20 to STA 22+56

SS301 Floodwall Sections

SS302 Structural Details (1 of 2)

SS303 Structural Details (2 of 2)

SS304 Structural Secant Wall Sections and Details

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LANDSCAPE

LP100 Architectural Layout - Overall

LP101 Architectural Site Plan - Enlargements

LP102 Architectural Site Plan – Enlargements

LP103 Architectural Site Plan – Enlargements

LP401 Memorial Garden – Site Plan Enlargement

LP411 Memorial Garden – Grading Plan Enlargement

LP421 Memorial Garden – Landscape Plan Enlargement

LP422 Entry Drive - Landscape Plan Enlargement

LP501 Site Details

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

1.2 STATEMENT OF OFFER ITEM(S)

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.4 RELATED WORK - MINIMUM WORK PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

1.5 COORDINATION

1.6 CONSTRUCTION QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL

1.7 CONSTRUCTION SAFETY PROGRAM

1.8 PARKING

1.9 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.10 FIRE SAFETY

1.11 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.12 ALTERATIONS

1.13 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

1.14 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

IMPROVEMENTS

1.16 RESTORATION

1.17 PHYSICAL DATA

1.18 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.19 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.20 PROJECT RECORD DRAWINGS

1.21 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.22 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE

1.23 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.24 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.25 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

1.26 TEMPORARY TOILETS

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1.27 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.28 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.29 TESTS

1.30 INSTRUCTIONS

1.31 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT

1.32 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS

1.33 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT

1.34 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.35 SAFETY SIGN

1.36 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.37 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.38 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.39 VA TRIRIGA CPMS

1.40 ATTACHMENTS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for construction of the floodwall system, seepage control system, utility modifications, pump stations, paving, landscaping, and other associated work (e,g, electrical and plumbing components) as required by drawings and specifications.

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

VA Contracting Officer..

C. Offices of Henningson, Durham & Richardson Architecture and Engineering, P.C., as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting

Officer or his duly authorized representative.

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory, the Contractor shall notify the Resident Engineer in sufficient time to enable personnel to be present at the site in time for proper field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than five (5) work days unless otherwise designated by the Resident Engineer.

E. 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.

F. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that a

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

G. Training:

1. All supervisory and forepersons for the general contractor and subcontractors that are working on site shall have the 30-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and other relevant competency training, as determined by RE/COR acting as the Construction Safety

Officer with input from the facility Construction Safety Committee.

2. All other employees of the general contractor and subcontractors of non-supervisory employment that are working on site shall have 10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course training.

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

H. VHA Directive 2011-36, Safety and Health during Construction, dated

9/22/2011 in its entirety is made a part of this section.

I. Comply with requirements of FAR 25.5 Buy American Act – Construction

Materials.

1.2 STATEMENT OF OFFER ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work for the Flood Preparedness and

Protection Project includes construction of the floodwall system, seepage control system, utility modifications, pump stations, paving, landscaping, and associated work; and necessary removal of existing construction and certain other items.

1. Demolition: Work includes clearing and grubbing, and removal of site fencing, paving, sidewalks, utilities, landscaping walls, and other designated site features, and filing and obtaining necessary permits for work performed off-site.

2. Floodwall: Work includes excavation and construction of auger cast piles, rock anchors, formwork, reinforced concrete work, brick and mortar work, installation of flood gates, and general grading.

3. Seepage Control: Work includes construction of a secant cutoff wall system along the floodwall alignment and installation of new utilities.

4. Pump Stations and Interior Drainage: Work includes excavation and construction of pump stations, sanitary and storm water piping, installation of valves and backflow prevention measures, and service connections to New York City utilities.

B. Alternates:

1. ADD ALTERNATE NO. 1: Specified in Section 03 30 00, CAST-IN-PLACE

CONCRETE. Concrete brick pattern liner on Memorial Garden Wall at

23rd Street. Refer to Drawings for designated locations, designs and materials.

2. ADD ALTERNATE NO. 2: Specified in Section 03 30 00, CAST-IN-PLACE

CONCRETE. Custom image form liner on Memorial Garden Wall at 23rd

Street. Refer to Drawings for designated locations, designs and materials.

3. ADD ALTERNATE NO. 3: Cost to provide, for the duration of construction, off-site parking for parking space displaced during construction.

a. Indicate cost per parking space.

b. Indicate cost for 100 parking spaces.

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C. Unit Prices: Section 01 20 00, UNIT PRICES: Offerors must submit at the Time of Bid (TOB). Unit pricing for each item indicated:

1. UNIT PRICE NO. 1: Section 31 50 00, SECANT PILE WALL: Removal of obstructions encountered during secant pile installation. Quantities shall be determined by the COTR at the time of construction.

a. Unit of Measurement: Hours as measured in the field during construction. Contractor shall include at the TOB a unit cost

($____ per hour) for the removal of obstructing materials in excess of one (1) hour.

2. UNIT PRICE NO. 2: Section 31 63 16, AUGER CAST PILES: Removal of obstructions encountered during auger cast pile installation.

Quantities shall be determined by the COTR at the time of construction.

a. Unit of Measurement: Hours as measured in the field during construction. Contractor shall include at the TOB a unit cost

($____ per hour) for the removal of obstructing materials in excess of one (1) hour.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, electronic copies of specifications and drawings will be furnished.

B. Hardcopy sets of drawings may be made by the Contractor, at Contractor's expense.

1.4 RELATED WORK - MINIMUM WORK PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Provide and coordinate all necessary work and products meeting the requirements associated with all applicable specification sections and drawings to produce a system complete, functional and ready for the purpose intended. No statements herein shall relieve the Contractor of responsibilities described elsewhere in the contract documents.

B. General Contractor shall assure that all trades are aware of their respective full scope of work. Contractor shall procure all necessary permits and inspections. Refer to all contract drawings, specifications and notes for additional responsibilities, details and scope of work.

All work shall be performed by personnel properly skilled in the task they are performing and aware of their project responsibilities.

Workmanship shall be the best of their respective kind using the most modern approved methods and materials. General Contractor shall directly supervise all phases of construction. Daily work logs shall be issued to the VA Resident Engineer describing in detail the manpower, man-hours, work performed by each trade, 01 00 00 - 4 of 32

1.5 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate work and products meeting the requirements associated with all applicable specification sections and drawings to produce a system complete, functional and ready for the purpose intended.

B. Pre-worksite Re-visit Requirements: Before starting work in a particular area, visit the worksite and carefully examine the areas to verify complexity, existing conditions and difficulties that will affect work including all work done under various specification sections and the VA.

C. Commencement of work shall be construed as acceptance of the existing conditions and difficulties. No change to the contract price or schedule shall be allowed for work caused by unfamiliarity with the site conditions that are visible or readily construed by an experienced observer.

1.6 CONSTRUCTION QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL

A. Contractor shall provide full time Quality Assurance/Quality Control inspector on construction site for daily monitoring of quality of work.

1. Submit Daily Construction Quality Control Report fully describing preparatory inspection, initial inspection, and follow-up inspection.

2. Contractor shall obtain the services of a third part to provide independent tests required by the Contract Documents.

1.7 CONSTRUCTION SAFETY PROGRAM

A. Contractor shall provide OSHA Certified Competent Person (CP) Safety

Inspector to ensure the specific safety requirements for construction operations are implemented during facility projects.

1. Provide daily monitoring and written report of compliance with safety regulations for construction site.

2. Provide daily reports of safety inspections, including safety violations and corrective actions taken.

3. Participate in the VHA facility multidisciplinary team established for the construction safety committee.

B. Contractor shall obtain the services of an independent Construction

Safety Officer (CSO) to ensure safety requirements for the construction operation are met. CSO shall be knowledgeable in the general inspection of typical work sites during construction and renovation performed by contract staff. The CSO shall act as the Safety Officer in accordance with VAAR 836.236-87 and VA Construction Safety Guidebook. Work includes:

1. Identify work site risks.

2. Collect deficiency information.

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3. Disseminate actions and results.

4. Oversee contract construction safety and review contractor safety program submittals.

5. Determine if Contractor is meeting VA standards and contract requirements for safety and OSHA compliance. If/when the standards and contract requirements are not being met, in coordination with the

VA COTR or CO, the CSO shall take immediate action to prevent injury, exposure, noncompliance, and property damage.

6. Requires Contractor’s CP implement and maintain an effective safety program and identify and control hazards that may cause injury or illness to VA patients, staff, visitors, and contractor employees.

7. Conducting periodic inspections of VHA construction sites to ensure compliance with safety elements. At a minimum, weekly inspections are required with written documentation.

8. The CSO shall neither take the place of the Contractor’s CP nor act on their behalf.

1.8 PARKING

A. Contractor shall notify the VA Resident Engineer in writing two (2) weeks in advance of decommissioning any VAMC parking spaces due to construction.

B. Contractor shall provide COTR a list of all affected parking spaces; no parking space shall be decommissioned without prior written approval from the COTR of record.

C. Contractor shall procure secure offsite parking for vehicles which have been affected as a result of any phase, activity, specification, or component of this project. Secure offsite parking shall be within 1/4 mile of the VAMC, shall be accessible 24 hours a day 7 days per week for the duration of the project. Contractor shall be responsible for all associated parking fees until completion of project or related phase, as mutually agreed to, in advance by Contractor and the Contracting

Officer. Parking fees are payable in advance and Contractor is responsible for the coordination of activity. In no instance shall the

Contractor be relieved of these responsibilities. Quantity of spaces and acceptance of proposed offsite parking is subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer.

1.9 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.

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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 five (5) days notice to the

Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from 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 shutdown 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. Secure Project Site:

1. The General Contractor shall provide unarmed guards at the project site after construction hours; duties to include monitoring safety and security fencing, monitoring fire and life safety concerns, ensuring project doors are closed and locked, and ensuring hazardous materials and equipment are stored and/or secured in a manner acceptable to VA Resident Engineer.

2. The guard shall have communication devices to report events as directed by VA police.

D. Key Control:

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

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

E. Document Control:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Management Software (EDMS).

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

EDMS system.

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

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions:

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for vehicles 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 to before 7:00 a.m. and after

4:00 p.m.

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

1.10 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

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2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2010..............Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

30-2008..............Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

51B-2009.............Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

70-2011..............National Electrical Code

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

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

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

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

4. VHA Directive 2005-007

B. Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to Resident Engineer and Facility Safety

Officer for review for compliance with VHA Directive 2005-007, NFPA 101 and NFPA 241. Prior to beginning work, all employees of the contractor and/or any subcontractors shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the general contractor’s competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, VAMC safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of VAMC equipment, etc. Provide documentation to the

Resident Engineer that all construction workers have undergone contractor’s safety briefing.

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

D. Separate temporary facilities, such as trailers, storage sheds, and dumpsters, from existing buildings and new construction by distances in accordance with NFPA 241. For small facilities with less than 6 m (20 feet) exposing overall length, separate by 3m (10 feet).

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

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

Resident Engineer and Facility Safety Officer.

G. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Inspect daily. Report findings and corrective actions weekly to Resident Engineer and Facility Safety Officer.

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

241 and NFPA 10.

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

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

NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with Resident Engineer. Obtain permits from Facility Safety Officer at least 72 hours in advance.

Designate contractor's responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to permit hot work.

K. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire construction areas weekly. Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to Resident Engineer and Facility Safety

Officer.

L. 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.

M. Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241.

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

O. The Contractor shall submit on a weekly basis to the Resident Engineer completed Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) Forms; See Attachments.

1.11 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the

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

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

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

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

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

1. Exception: Remove temporary utilities beneath and through the floodwall and secant wall systems.

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

Officer, use only established roadways. 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

Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs, sidewalks, or other paved surfaces, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of damaged curbs, sidewalks, or other paved surfaces.

(FAR 52.236-10)

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as shown on the drawings and as determined by the Resident Engineer.

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

F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of the Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Work shall be accomplished during normal work hours, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (unless approved by the VA) excluding Federal holidays, as to cause the least interferences possible with the normal activities of the facility and the surrounding areas. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by

Resident Engineer where required by limited working space.

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by Department of

Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to the Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

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

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

H. Phasing: To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the

Resident Engineer with a schedule of approximate phasing and dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site. In addition, Contractor shall notify the Resident Engineer two

(2) weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site. Arrange such phasing and dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to the Medical Center Director, Resident Engineer, and Contractor, as follows (phasing order is subject to acceptance by VA Resident Engineer and NYC Parks Department):

Phase I : Construction along East 25th Street.

Work at or above existing grade along East 25th Street on the VAMC site associated with the flood preparedness and protection project, including pumping stations and associated civil piping and electrical work, and the relocation, storage and/or maintenance of the temporary floodwall for the duration of construction of the permanent floodwall and the dismantling, storage and reinstallation of the existing automobile lifts. The

Phasing of Construction along East 25th Street will allow the VA continued site access from East 23rd Street.

Phase II: Construction along East 23rd Street.

Work at or above existing grade along East 23rd Street on the VAMC site associated with the flood preparedness and protection project, including pumping stations and associated civil piping and electrical work, and the relocation and maintenance of the temporary floodwall. The Phasing of Construction along East 23rd

Street will allow the VA temporary site access from East 25th

Street.

Phase III: Construction along Asser Levy Place.

Work shall consist of demolition, grading, utility modifications, secant wall construction, auger cast piles, floodwall footing, pumping stations, and other work at or below the existing grade within 10 feet (3 m) of the property line (in both directions) adjacent to Asser Levy Place. Construction along Asser Levy may be further Phased into North and South. Phasing needs to

01 00 00 - 12 of 32 accommodate the Opening of Asser Levy Park by October 2014.

Subsequent Closing of the Park and reconstruction of the Park will need to be coordinated with NYC Parks and Recreation.

I. Building will be occupied during performance of work.

1. Certain areas of the Building will be occupied by Medical Center personnel for various periods as listed below:

AREA PERIOD

All Levels Continuous

Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Center's operations will not be hindered, including, but not limited to, watering dry soil to prevent dust and protecting intake louvers. Contractor shall permit access to Department of Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

J. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall submit a fencing plan for approval by the Resident Engineer.

After plan is approved, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.4 m (8 feet) minimum height, around the construction area (both on the VA property side to protect staff and on the public side to protect and secure the site), as indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375 mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25 mm (one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by Resident Engineer.

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

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

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

01 00 00 - 13 of 32 or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from

Contractor's employee or watchman.

L. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for the 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 Resident Engineer.

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

Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval.

Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL

INSTALLATIONS and 27 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt such services to

Resident Engineer, in writing, five (5) working days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, approximate duration of such interruption, and areas to be affected.

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

4. Major interruptions of systems must be requested, in writing, at least 15 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the Resident Engineer.

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

6. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, 01 00 00 - 14 of 32 payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

M. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are abandoned or are expected to be abandoned shall be removed, unless otherwise indicated on the Drawings, except where said obstruction interferes with or crosses the floodwall.

N. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of Medical

Center traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles. Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times.

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

Engineer.

O. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations and the Medical Center’s existing use of site as directed by Resident

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

1.12 ALTERATIONS

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

Service of the site and areas in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by all three, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list:

1. Existing condition and types of paving, landscaping features, and other surfaces to be altered.

2. Note discrepancies between drawings and existing conditions at site.

3. Designate areas for working space, materials storage and routes of access to areas within site where alterations occur and which have been agreed upon by Contractor and Resident Engineer.

B. Items required by Contract Documents to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of

Resident Engineer and/or Supply Representative, to be in such condition that their reuse is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified

01 00 00 - 15 of 32 accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE

CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR

852.236-88).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty (30) days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and Resident Engineer together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of the site involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of paving, landscaping features, and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

1.13 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. The Contractor shall submit on a weekly basis to the Resident Engineer completed Infection

Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) Forms; See Attachments.

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 Resident Engineer and Facility

ICRA team for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND

SAMPLES.

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

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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 RE 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 a problem, the Medical Center, along with assistance from the Contractor, shall conduct an environmental assessment to find and eliminate the source.

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

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

Engineer. Blank off ducts and diffusers to prevent circulation of dust into occupied areas during construction.

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

a. Provide dust proof one-hour fire-rated temporary drywall construction barriers to completely separate construction from the operational areas of the hospital in order to contain dirt debris and dust. Barriers shall be sealed and made presentable on hospital occupied side. Install a self-closing rated door in a metal frame, commensurate with the partition, to allow worker access. Maintain negative air at all times. A fire retardant polystyrene, 6-mil thick or greater plastic barrier meeting local fire codes may be used where dust control is the only hazard, and an agreement is reached with the Resident Engineer and the Medical

Center.

b. HEPA filtration shall be provided where the exhaust dust may reenter the breathing zone. Contractor shall verify that

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Medical Center through intake vents, or building openings.

Install HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Accumulator) filter vacuum system rated at 99.9% capture of 0.3 microns including pollen, mold spores and dust particles. Ensure continuous negative air pressures occurring within the work area. HEPA filters shall 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 600 mm x 900 mm

(24 inches x 36 inches), 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 it is created. Transport debris outside the construction area in containers with tightly fitting lids.

e. The Contractor shall not transport debris through patient-care areas without prior approval of the Resident Engineer and the

Medical Center. When, approved, debris shall be 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. Ceiling access panels opened for investigation beyond sealed areas shall be sealed immediately when unattended.

g. Standing water is prohibited during construction. This includes water in equipment drip pans and open containers within the construction areas. All accidental spills shall be cleaned up and dried within 12 hours. Remove and dispose of porous materials that remain damp for more than 72 hours.

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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. All procedures shall not damage surfaces and finishes.

E. Final Cleanup:

1. Upon completion of project, or as work progresses, remove all construction debris.

1.14 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are identified by attached tags or 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 Resident Engineer.

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

3. The Contractor is prohibited from using VA dumpsters. The Contractor shall furnish and pay for all dumpsters required to legally remove construction debris from the VA Medical Center.

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

IMPROVEMENTS

A. The…