VA241-18-R-0698-012.pdf

Specifications

Providence VA Medical Center

830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island 02908

New Parking Garage

Contract No. VA241-15-C-0068

Station Project No. 650-336

Volume 3

Appendix Sections A-F

Issued for Construction Documents

October 06, 2017

Providence VA Medical Center

Providence, Rhode Island 02908

Station Project No. 650-336 10-06-2017

APPENDIX - SECTIONS DATE

APPENDIX A CABLING AND QUAD DROP SPECIFICATIONS 10-06-17

APPENDIX B FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

APPENDIX C CRANE PERMIT

APPENDIX D GENERAL NOTES FOR HVAC CONTROLS

APPENDIX E GEOTECHNICAL REPORT 03-17-17

APPENDIX F SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN

APPENDIX A

PROVIDENCE VAMC

Cabling and Quad Drop Specifications

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C.3.2.1 Standards

PROVIDENCE VAMC CABLING AND QUAD DROP SPECIFICATIONS

The Contractor shall, as a minimum, perform all telecommunications installation, testing and labeling in compliance with the following standards and specifications:

TIA/EIA 568A, “Commercial Building Wiring Standards”

TIA/EIA 606, “Labeling and Marking of Telecommunications Cable and Infrastructure”

National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70 2008.

VISN 1 Site Preparation and Cabling Requirements Construction Standard, see Attachment A

Section number 16744 Copper Communications Network.

PG18-10 Electrical Design Guide – Office of Facilities Management March 2006

C.3.2.1.2 Cable Termination Methods Installation and termination methods and procedures shall conform to the requirements of TIA/EIA 568A unless specified otherwise.

C.3.2.1.3 Labeling and Marking The marking and labeling of all installed cable shall conform to TIA/EIA-606 requirements and guidelines.

C.3.2.1.4 Installation of Twisted Pair Cables All cable and wiring work to be performed in support of site-specific requirements shall include all labor, wire closet backboards, hole drilling, terminals, blocks, connectors, wire support rings, and all other hardware, supplies, and tools as necessary to cause the stations and/or cable to be installed in accordance with the specifications and methods specified in the most recent issue of the Building Industry Consulting

Services International (BICSI) Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual, installation practices and procedures.

All horizontal cable shall be routed and attached per the Building Industry Consulting Services

International (BICSI) Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual installation practices and procedures.

If any local or state regulatory code conflicts with the BICSI requirements, the regulatory code shall prevail.

At cut over, the Contractor shall be responsible for providing all data cross-connect patch cables at the closet end. Four (4 ) data patch cords, color coded at the closet end, is required per data drop. Data patches are not required at the station end. Data patch cables shall be RJ45 to RJ45, 4 pair, Category 6, EIA/TIA 568A compliant cable unless specified otherwise herein. The required quantity data patch cables is detailed within the site specific statement of work and materials listing. All patch cables shall be factory made (fabrication by installation contractor is not permissible).

A minimum 10-foot service loop shall be provided at all termination locations. The 10-foot loop shall be that loop which is available after all termination activity is performed. Additionally, a 10-foot service loop shall be left in all manhole locations.

C.3.2.1.5 Cable Distribution System and Sizing

The Contractor shall utilize the site location’s existing manholes and conduits except as noted or which are required to be constructed by the Contractor under the site preparation requirements. The Contractor shall utilize sound engineering state-of-the-art practices to design the outside cable plant conduits. The

Contractor shall furnish all fiber optic patches, jumpers, etc. at each facility to make the system completely operational. Exception: Patch cables are not to be provided at the station (drop) locations.

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C.3.2.1.6 Building Distribution and Wiring System

Inside cable shall, at a minimum, consist of UTP Category 6 Enhanced data grade cable and/or optical fiber cable for inside the buildings as required in the Site-Specific Statement of Work. All cable, connectors, jacks, wall plates and patch panels shall meet TIA/EIA 568A standards. Patch panels will be of the

Ortronics UTP Cat6. Models OR-851000334, 48 port , and/or OR-851000304, 24 port panels

C.3.2.1.7 Materials and Equipment

Materials and equipment shall be commercially available products, shall be the manufacturer’s latest design, and meet or exceed EIA/TIA 568A standards. All cable and cable-related materials furnished by the

Contractor shall be new and meet current industry standards. No obsolete material or items no longer supported by the manufacturer shall be used in the installation. A manufacturer’s label or nameplate shall be secured to each major item or equipment or stenciled on cables.

Item Description

OR-40300546 TRACJACK FACEPLATE, 4 PORT, FOG WHITE

OR-63750002 RJ45 JACK, CAT 6, 8P8C, 568A, WHITE

OR-63750002 RJ45 JACK, CAT 6, 8P8C, 568A, YELLOW

OR-63750002 RJ45 JACK, CAT 6, 8P8C, 568A, GREEN

OR-63750002 RJ45 JACK, CAT 6, 8P8C, 568A, BLUE

OR-SP6U48 ORTRONICS CAT 6 PATCH PANEL 48 PORT, 568A, 110

OR-SP6U24 ORTRONICS CAT 6 PATCH PANEL 24 PORT, 568A, 110

OR-808004509 ORTRONICS HORIZONTAL WIRE MANAGER

BERK TEK CAT 6, UTP, 4 PAIR, PLENUM, WHITE JACKET

BERK TEK CAT 6, UTP, 4 PAIR, PLENUM, YELLOW JACKET

BERK TEK CAT 6, UTP, 4 PAIR, PLENUM, GREEN JACKET

BERK TEK CAT 6, UTP, 4 PAIR, PLENUM, BLUE JACKET

Note: The above is indicative of replacement wiring, in the event of new construction Category 6 will be utilized

C.3.2.1.8 Horizontal Cable

All horizontal cable shall be 4 pair, Category 6, UTP cable and shall be compliant with TIA/EIA 568A requirements for cable. The cable shall meet NEC requirements as a plenum grade cable. The cable shall be stenciled, at regular intervals throughout its entire length, with both Category 6 and NEC plenum designations. The cable shall be UL tested to meet EIA/TIA 568A requirements. The Scope of Work for each facility states approximately how many 4-cable Category 6 drops are required. Less cable may be required for locations that require voice connectivity only, such as wall phones. Due to this uncertainty, Contractor should verify drawings and consult with facility local interface personal for those exact locations that require less than three cables.

C.3.2.1.9 Patch Panel

The Contractor shall equip each telecommunications room/equipment room that serves as a horizontal wiring distribution location, with data termination/patch panels for each horizontal data cable run. The patch panel shall be a Category 6, RJ45, EIA/TIA 568A, 4 pair, Patch panels will be of the Ortronics UTP

Cat 6. Models OR-851000334, 48 port , and/or OR-851000304, 24 port panels

Note: The manufacturers nomenclature is for representational purposes only. All materials must be approved prior to installation by facility personnel.

The patch panel shall be of a modular design to allow the flexibility to connect a network circuit directly to any equipment circuit. Patch panels may be rack or wall mounted, as required. If rack mounted, fiber and copper patch panels may be installed in the same rack.

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Fiber optic patch panels must be provided for all fiber optic cable terminations. Fiber optic patch panels shall be modular and provide adequate space for storing cable slack and for accommodating cable routing and fastenings. The contractor will provide the patch panel (type, style and size) detailed in the materials listing. The contractor will submit details of the panel included within their quotation.

Modular patch panels with RJ45 type jacks (meeting EIA/TIA 568A standards) connected to Category 6 approved connecting blocks shall be installed.

C.3.2.1.10 Workstation Jacks

Each work station shall be equipped with a minimum of four (4) each, eight-position, Category 6, RJ 45 type modular jacks. Three (3) jacks will be for data and one (1) jack for voice. Data jacks will carry a unique color to differentiate them from voice. The station wire connection shall be a direct insulation displacement wire connection; screw-type connections are not authorized except in the case of RJ11W installations. When fiber optic jacks are required they can be installed in the same wall box. The eight-position (RJ 45 type) jack, as a minimum, shall meet the specifications in EIA/TIA TSB40 and be terminated according to EIA/TIA 568A standards.

C.3.2.1.11 Horizontal Cable The horizontal cable shall be installed as follows. Four pair (4 pr.), 24 AWG, UTP copper cable shall be installed between the telecommunications room and the station outlet box. The UTP shall be terminated in the telecommunications room on patch panels and at the work station on eight (8) position, Category 6, modular jacks (RJ 45 type). Cable labeling and station labeling shall be in accordance with the labeling plan outlined in the Construction Specifications. Should a labeling plan not be provided to the contractor, the contractor shall label all cables according to EIA/TIA 606 standard.

C.3.2.1.12 Building Entrance Conduit/Duct

The entrance conduit shall extend from the equipment room/area as available through the building structure and through the building’s exterior wall. The entrance conduit shall then extend either a minimum of five feet out from the building or beyond surface obstructions such as parking lots, equipment platforms, sidewalks, etc., to the nearest manhole/handhold for underground plant, or to a pole for each aerial plant.

Building entrance conduit shall be no less than 2 – 4” conduit. Type shall be determined by facility personnel.

C.3.2.1.13 Existing Plant Drawings Plant drawings will be furnished by ITS for Contractor reference if available. ITS assumes no responsibility for the current accuracy of drawing details. The Contractor shall be responsible for the ultimate accuracy and completeness of all data, drawings, plans, material lists, and work schedules produced as part of this contract.

C.3.2.1.14 Testing and Acceptance

C.3.2.1.15 Testing Requirements The Contractor shall engineer, furnish, install, test and make operational a new twisted pair cable (UTP) cable plant. The Contractor shall provide all equipment and materials required to install and test the cable plant system to ensure it meets the requirements of the Site-Specific Statement of Work.

The Contractor shall provide final test results, which shall meet or exceed the EIA/TIA 568A Cat. 6 enhanced cabling standards. The Contractor shall develop the overall schedule to include planning through detailed engineering, acquisition, installation, cut-over, testing and acceptance.

C.3.2.1.16 Cut-over Plan

The Contractor shall create a Cut-over Plan to be submitted with the proposal. After a successful cut-over and prior to final acceptance of the contractor’s work, two (2) sets each of “As-Built” prints shall be delivered to the COTR. These “As-Builts” shall be in both hard copy (2 sets), and soft copy (2 sets). Soft copy shall be in AutoCAD 13.

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C.3.2.1.17 Acceptance Test Plan

The Contractor shall provide to the government a complete detailed acceptance test plan or test procedure covering the cable installation. The government shall approve/disapprove the Contractor’s test plan within twenty (20) days of submittal. A disapproved test plan shall be revised in accordance with government recommendations and resubmitted. All corrections and changes must be delineated or otherwise clearly identified to facilitate follow-up review and approval. Additionally, the contractor shall meet the testing and acceptance requirements set forth in the construction specifications for both the UTP and fiber optic cable. The Contractor shall make the final operational test of the fiber optic cable system in compliance with industry accepted practices or as detailed elsewhere herein.. The Contractor shall be responsible for recording all test data. Copies of all test data will be submitted to the COTR for his/her review/approval. All test and acceptance forms shall be submitted in both hard and soft copy. Soft copy shall be in MS Word 7.0a or later or in MS Excel 7.0 or later.

C.3.2.1.18 Service Interruptions

There shall be no scheduled interruptions of service for system changes, upgrades, etc., without prior consent of the facility IRM. A service interruption is defined as any discontinuance or impairment of any service and/or features assigned to a user or a group of users.

C.3.2.1.19 Personnel Qualifications The contractor shall provide personnel having the required levels of professional/technical experience to perform the work required by this statement of work

C.3.2.1.20 Quad Drop Specifications

All proposed drops under this contract will be CATEGORY 6 quadruple cable runs to each faceplate. The intended use of the four ports at each user location faceplate includes three data ports and one voice port. Each proposed four port faceplate shall house four

(4) uniquely colored CAT 5 jacks. Each four (4) port faceplate Horizontal Cabling shall be populated with uniquely colored CAT 6 jacks in the following manner:

The contractor shall provide four different color cables for each workstation outlet as follows: A= yellow B= blue C= green and D= white. The contractor shall supply one patch cord for each cable terminated at the patch panel. The patch cord shall match the color of the associated horizontal cable and CAT 6 jack to affect a uniquely colored “channel” from end to end.

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The horizontal voice and data cabling proposed in this Scope of Work is to be collocated in one centrally located telecommunications room on the 2nd floor in Building 1. Each wire run will terminate in the respective rack (existing) and be positioned “side by side” in a manner that will accommodate vertical wire management as illustrated below:

Rack A-wing Rack B-wing Rack C-wing Wall Mounted

Cat 6 Patch Panel Cat 6 Patch Panel B Cat 6 Patch Panel C Cat 6 Patch Panel D

Data Equipment Telephone Equipment

Note: Rack “A-wing” will house all Data CAT 6 cables, color yellow, blue and green.

Rack “B-wing” will house all Data CAT 6 cables, color yellow, blue and green.

Rack “C-wing” will house all Data CAT 6 cables, color yellow, blue and green.

Telephony Wall-mounted panels will house all Telephony CAT 6 cables, color white.

APPENDIX B

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FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

New Parking Garage

The Providence VA Medical Center campus located at 830 Chalkstone Avenue in

Providence, RI 02908-4799 utilizes (2) Notifier NFS2-3030 Fire Detection and Alarm

System Control Panels (FACP’s) in the main building denoted as Building 1. Current configuration of these panels provides a total of 10 signal line circuit (SLC) data addressable loops. All initiating devices are and shall be addressable-no exceptions.

All networked panels in the outlying buildings on the campus utilize the Notifier

NFS2-640 Fire Alarm Control Panels (FACP’s). Notifier FlashScan ® field devices are to be used with the described panels which greatly enhance the speed of communication between analog intelligent devices. Each building also utilizes, as a separate network node, the Digital Voice Command (DVC-EMF) with a Digital Audio Amplifier (DAA-

5025F).

The Notifier fire alarm system was recently installed in 2010 utilizing state of the art network-based components utilizing (armored) multi-mode fiber distributed underground to connect each FACP and audio DVC. The Notifier NCM-F Network

Communications Module in each FACP provides the network-base fiber (Style 7) loop connection to all the panels. The Notifier NCA-2 is provided at the Operations Center

Room D1090 as the primary network command and control point of operation.

The DET-6B telegraph transmitters (electronic masterbox) are provided in the

Fire Command Room 136 for transmission of general fire alarm signals to the

Providence Fire Department for all campus networked FACP’s through a municipal cable that leaves the main building of the VA Medical Center underground and connects to the Providence Fire Department City Loop circuit located via street light pole by the

Regent Street entrance to the VA Medical Center.

Building 1 audio is provided from (1) DVC-EMF located in the Operations Center

Room D1090 and provides digital messages to (38) DAA-5025F audio amplifiers distributed within Building 1. Each DAA provides (4) each (Style Y) speaker circuits.

Each identified “smoke zone” is provided with a separate “voice” circuit with its own dedicated amplifier.

The Main Lobby entrance and the Ambulatory Care entrance is provided with a

Notifier LCD – 160 Remote Annunciator Panel (RAP), driven from the NCA – 2 in the

Operations Center Room D1090. A third LCD – 160 is located in the Emergency Room

D1176 reception desk area for 24 hour network monitoring. The Operations Center

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Room D1090 is equipped with the Notifier ONYX First Vision Graphics Annunciator

Panel (GAP) connected via Ethernet cables to an ONYX-works embedded workstation

PC located at the PBX Operators Command Station in Room D1090. A second First

Vision (GAP) is located at the eastside of the main building and is connected to a second workstation (PC) located in the Fire Command Room 136. These components provide graphical displays of the main building floor plans and outlying buildings to graphically display where an alarm condition as been initiated.

The Notifier DVC Digital Voice Command is the heart of the integrated full-featured audio command center. The DVC is located in the Operations Center Room

D1090 and provides the digital audio processor to generate audio messages and route them to the respective Notifier Digital Audio Amplifiers DAA-5025F (via Style 6/7 multi-mode fiber) and distributed System Sensor Wall Mounted Speakers. DVC’s are powered by 24 Vdc from the local FACP power supplies. DAA’s are powered from 120

VAC and are equipped with Battery Back-up.

Combination speaker-strobes and Strobe-only devices are powered and synchronized from “bell” circuits of the NFS2-640 FACP’s in the outlying buildings and from the Notifier FCPS-24S8 power supply panels within building 1. Building 1 NAC circuits are configured in two modes; Mode 1 (Type IV power supplies) provide (4) individual NAC circuits connected directly to FCPS, Mode 2 (Type I power supplies) provide power to a series of Notifier FCM – 1 Control Modules in conjunction with

System Sensor Model MDL sync modules. Strobe synchronization in building 1 is provided from (3) individual sync circuits: (1) for the Sub-basement, (1) for 1st and 2nd

Floors, and (1) for the 3rd Floor and above floors. All FCPS panels operate from 120

VAC and are equipped with battery back-up.

Additional FCPS panels (Type II Power Supplies) are utilized for 24Vdc power to door-holder and other ancillary/ auxiliary functions or 4-wire monitor/control devices such as Beam Detectors and Duct Smoke Detectors. Currently there are (6) FCPS panels installed for such devices throughout the main building.

The ONYX Work Stations located in the Operations Center Room D1090 and the

Fire Command Room 136 provide graphical maps of the campus and main building floor plans for event reporting and historical data retrieval purposes for all network points on the system.

In addition, there are (2) Notifier PRN-6 printers used to provide a written record of all events associated with the network fire alarm system. The 1st printer located in the

Operations Center Room D1090 receives data from the NCA-2, the 2nd printer located in the Fire Command Room 136 receives data from the ONYX-works PC, both printers utilize serial communication.

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A Notifier NFN Gateway is provided in the Audio/NCA panel located in the

Operations Center Room D1090 to provide connection (via owner provided connection) to owner’s server. The NFN Gateway provides a means to access and view the system from a remote computer or laptop.

Modifications to the system will require fire protection engineering redesign and support using licensed professionals. Existing fire alarm system “as built” or “shop drawings” will be verified by A/E against actual system assembly prior to any redesign modification. All modifications will require updated drawings to be delivered to the VA after testing and commissioning has been completed. All work performed must meet current; Healthcare, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) & The Joint

Commission standards.

Modifications to the system in which to add, delete, extend, or relocate, field devices and or panels require extensive knowledge and experience with this state-of-the-art system. Use existing wiring conventions for all circuit types and perform additional load calculations for audio amplification circuits to ensure maintaining a consistent operable and reliable system by manufacturer’s specifications – no exceptions. 2 Hour Fire Rated Cable/Conduit is required from panel to panel. Wiring inside a smoke zone for another smoke zone must also be in 2 Hour Fire Rated

Cable/Conduit. All tamper and flow switch devices must have their own exclusive addressable interface monitor module (Notifier P/N FMM-1 Flash Scan Monitor Module)

– no exceptions. There will be no substitutes.

In addition to the hardware modifications, extensive programming and reprogramming may be required to update graphic files and audio file messages based on smoke zones and floor plans of field device modifications. Voice activated messages may have to be added, deleted, or modified within an evacuation zone or modify alert messages going out to additional DVC’s – DAA’s or FACP’s around the campus outside of the initiating zone. In this case, the ONYX Workstations (2), ONYX First Vision (2), DVC’s (17), NCA-2 (1 each), NFS2-3030 (2), NFS2-640 (16), may require system reprogramming. Service personnel must be authorized and certified by Notifier to add, delete, modify, or repair any fire alarm system component. No exceptions.

Panel Types and Locations:

NFS2-3030 Building 1 - Room 136 (7 of 10 SLC loops installed)

Building 1 - Room D1013 Elevator Lobby (3 of 10 SLC loops installed)

NFS2-640 Buildings: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 26, and 35

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Building 32 – Currently deleted from network – under construction

Building 35 – DVC-DAA installed but is not equipped with speakers

Temporary Building – T18

Trailers: TR9, and TR32

Trailer - TR35 – Currently connected to the network but has no field devices connected to the panel – stand alone system is being utilized

Note: The NFS2-640’s are equipped with only (1) SLC, a second SLC can be added if required.

Standard Cable & Wire Conventions:

Signal Line Circuit (SLC) Cable [ FPLR in conduit ] [ Style 6/7, Class A ]

Solid Copper 16AWG – 2/C Twisted/Unshielded – Red Jacket

Speaker Circuit Cable [ FPLR in conduit ] [ Style Y, Class B ]

Solid Copper 16AWG – 2/C Twisted/Shielded - Red Jacket/Blue Stripe

Strobe Circuit Cable [ FPLR in conduit ] [ Style Y, Class B ]

Solid Copper 14AWG – 2/C Twisted/Unshielded - Red Jacket/Yellow Stripe

Notes:

Any of the above circuit types which cross over or between identified smoke zones are wired using UL Listed CIC cable – listed CIC cable provides 2 hour rating when installed in conduit – see original submittals for type provided.

Additional wiring information may be obtained from current project documents:

Door Holders – Yellow Blue (THHN/TFFN) Solid Copper 14 AWG

Non-resettable power – Black/Red (THHN/TFFN) Solid Copper 14 AWG

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Additional wire should match existing and be minimum Solid Copper 18 AWG FPL or as specified by manufacturer’s installation guides/documents including;

Remote indicator/test switches, Remote Annunciators/microphones, strobe circuit sync lines, RS232/RS485 or other data lines, Fire Fighter Phones/Risers and all other command, control, monitor, ancillary and auxiliary wiring and cables.

VERY IMPORTANT – SOFTWARE / APPLICATIONS

Extreme care should be taken regarding software applications data and programmer versions/revisions. System equipment was ordered in 2007 and is currently programmed using Veri-fire 5.3 programmer version software. DVC’s and DAA’s are version 2.0 application/firmware data.

Upgrading of firmware, hardware or programmer can have a cascade effect on other network panels/components. Replacement components should be brought to exact same version/revision as originally installed – compatibility issues can have a serious effect on system/network operations.

Audio Libraries – Before downloading to DVC’s, great care should be taken in ensuring that the audio library (message segments/files) path matches to original programming, failure to do so can result in loss of message sequences.

APPENDIX C

VA MEDICAL CENTER FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICE

PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND SOP POLICY MEMO 138-16

May 15, 2012

CRANES

1. PURPOSE

The purpose of this memorandum is to establish procedures for the use of cranes at this facility.

The procedures will be used to ensure that the lifting of loads above the ground surface is performed in a safe manner and fully informs facility staff of the details of the lift to be performed using a crane. This policy also defines responsibilities for these procedures.

2. POLICY

a. It is the policy of Facilities Management Service that all work with cranes shall be performed in a manner in strict compliance with construction industry regulations of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration and with the safety guidelines and policies of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

b. It is the policy of Facilities Management Service that employees and contractors be informed about specific details of crane operations when such crane use is proposed at this facility and that such information be provided to the facility staff by the crane user prior to use of a crane at this facility.

c. It is the policy of the Providence VA Facilities Management Service that the requirements stated herein will be enforced.

3. DEFINITIONS

a. Crane Operator. A person who has demonstrated that they are proficient in the operation of the various types of cranes. Certification shall be provided by the employer or an accredited testing agency, such as the National Commission for the

Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO).

b. Competent Operator. A crane operator who:

1. Is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards with regard to the particular crane being operated.

2. Is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards with regard to the hoisting operations being undertaken.

3. Has the training and experience to properly set up and safely control all crane functions.

c. Competent Person. Per OSHA, one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings; is capable of identifying working conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to employees; and has authority to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.

d. Controlling Entity. Contractor or other entity that is in actual control of a project.

Could be the General Contractor, Construction Manager, Prime Contractor or the

Owner, depending upon the level of control applied with regard to the selection, operation and maintenance of cranes.

e. Controlling Supervisor. The individual who is directly responsible for crane operation and maintenance at a particular project.

f. Crane Load Rigger. A person trained and competent.

g. Critical Lift. A Lift that shall be one that requires a crane to “walk” with a load; or require more than one crane; or one that will be made over an occupied building or facility; or one that exceeds 75% of the crane capacity (taken from block 6 of the

Permit Form).

h. Critical Lift Plan. A document that is used to plan crane lifts that have the potential for increased risk. A critical lift plan should detail the weight(s) and dimensions of the load to be hoisted; the path of travel of the load, including various height and clearance dimensions; the maximum radius or radii at which the load will be hoisted;

and the exact configuration of the crane(s) to be used. Load charts for the make, model, serial number and configuration of the crane(s) shall be attached.

i. Maximum Intended Load. The heaviest load that a crane’s capacity chart shows it is capable of lifting in a given configuration and radius.

j. Qualified Person. By possession of a recognized degree, certificate or professional standing or by extensive knowledge, training and experience, one who has successfully demonstrated his/her ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter, the work or the project.

k. Signal Person. A person trained and competent in the application of the type of signals used during a lift, with a basic understanding of crane operation and limitations, including crane dynamics involved in swinging and stopping loads and boom deflection under load.

l. Types of Cranes. Generally mobile cranes, such as crawler cranes, rough terrain cranes, truck cranes, boom trucks and the various other types of mobile cranes generally used on construction sites.

4. PROCEDURES

a. OSHA requires a Competent Person to inspect all operational components of the crane on a daily basis. The Competent Person must have received training in the provisions of the OSHA Standard, be capable of understanding the hazards associated with the crane being used and have the authority from the employer to correct and abate any hazard associated with the crane.

b. The Crane Operator shall be certified in the operation of the crane. A certification is determined through a written test that the Crane Operator knows the information necessary for safe operation of the specific type of equipment the individual will operate; and the Crane Operator is able to read and locate relevant information in the equipment manual and other materials pertaining to the crane.

c. A Signal Person shall be used for any crane operation. Each Signal Person should know and understand the type of signals used; be competent in the application of the type of signals used; and have a basic understanding of crane operation and limitations, including the crane dynamics involved in swinging and stopping loads, and boom deflection from hoisting loads.

d. After assembly on-site, the crane shall have a thorough inspection similar to an annual inspection. A Competent Person shall perform this inspection.

e. The Crane Operator shall perform a daily visual inspection at the beginning of each shift. All functional operating mechanisms, air and hydraulic systems, chains, ropes, slings, hooks and other lifting equipment shall be inspected. The rated load of each crane shall be plainly marked on both sides of the crane and visible from the ground.

Each hoist and sling shall also be marked with the load limit. Unsafe conditions found during the inspection shall be reported to the Controlling Supervisor and shall be corrected before operation is resumed.

f. A Crane Permit shall be obtained from Facilities Management Service

Engineering Section by any party proposing to use a crane at this facility. The permit shall be submitted to the designated COR of the Facilities Management

Service Engineering Section and shall not be valid until signed by the FMS COR.

The Permit Form to be used is at Attachment “A” to this memorandum.

g. If any crane operation is determined to be a Critical Lift, the party submitting the

Crane Permit shall include with the permit form a Critical Lift Plan that is signed by a registered Professional Engineer.

5. RESPONSIBILITY

a. The Chief, Facilities Management Service is responsible for the administration of the Crane program.

b. The FMS Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that contractor personnel are thoroughly familiar with and comply with this memorandum including the required use of the attached Crane Permit Application for all lifts.

c. The Contractor is responsible for the following:

1. Preparation and submittal to the FMS COR a completed Crane Permit

Application with all required information.

2. Provide adequate supervision of all hoisting operations.

3. Ensure that the Crane Operator performs a daily inspection of the crane, including an operational check of all control mechanisms.

4. Determine if the crane operation will be a “Critical Lift” as defined by the evaluation on the attached Crane Permit Application form.

5. Determine, through verifiable methods, the weight(s) of items to be hoisted.

6. Ensure that all parties involved know the weight(s) of the loads to be lifted

7. Ensure that appropriate rigging equipment is available to handle the specified loads

8. Ensure that a qualified Crane Load Rigger is assigned to inspect all rigging equipment and to oversee the rigging of all loads.

9. Ensure that all parties understand the hoisting operations as planned, including the path of travel of all hoisted loads.

10. Determine if outside factors, such as weather, will interfere with the hoisting operations.

11. Ensure that tag lines or other methods are used to maintain complete control of the load at all times.

12. Ensure that persons who are not involved in hoisting operations are not in the path of travel or otherwise endangered by hoisted loads.

13. Ensure that the Signal Person(s) is properly qualified and that the chosen signaling system is appropriate and adequate for the job.

d. The Crane Operator has the overall responsibility for the lift. Supervisors should never be able to override a Crane Operator’s decision to stop a lift. If an

Operator does stop a lift, a full review of all parameters shall be undertaken before operations are resumed.

RONALD DAIGNAULT, PE

Chief, Facilities Management Service

ATTACHMENTS

A – Crane Permit

VAMC Providence May 15, 2012 Planned Critical Lift Plan & Crane Permit

Permits must be posted at the lift site until work is complete or a new permit is issued. This permit must be reviewed every shift and reissued if a change in conditions (equipment, weather, and/or ground) or scope of work has occurred. Expired permits shall be returned to the VA for filing. This permit and supporting data must be submitted before any of the following lifts are made (check all that apply):

A multiple crane lift

Personnel Hoisting

A non-routine lift of 20 tons or more

An expected load lift is 75% or more of the crane’s rated load capacity

A lift over electrical lines, HVAC piping or operating facilities which may endanger patients and personnel

Description of Proposed Crane Work: (Include # of items to be picked and expected # of days and location)

Proposed date for lift start: Expected completion date:

1. Crane Information

Make: Model: Capacity (tons):

Total Boom Length: Will Jib Be Used: (yes or no) Jib Length:

Maximum Boom Length Required: Maximum pick Radius Required:

Verify manufacturer's load chart indicates lifting capacity at stipulated load radius and boom lengths.

Note: If boom length and/or radius is between the stipulated or posted value on the load chart select the next lesser rating capacity.

The next lesser rating capacity may be the next longer or shorter boom length.

2. Outriggers, Pads, and Tires:

Outriggers Fully Extended and Set Check One: ______ Track ______Tires

Soil Type is Determined to be Acceptable for Imposed Load

VA Engineering has reviewed and determined underground utilities and structures are not at risk for damage.

3. Load information

Note: Cranes equipped with computers indicating boom length, angle, and radius are safety devices only and should not be used in place of the operator's responsibility to actually determine the measurements required to calculate a safe lift.

Note: Accessories, Crane Capacity, Parts of Line and Rope Capacity, and the working quadrant of the crane should be considered when calculating Net Crane Capacities.

Description of Maximum load (include Dimensions):

Weight of Max Load: How was load determined:

4. Rigging Information

List all rigging components (Including number, type, size, capacity, etc.) Note – Anti-Two Block device is required:

Weight of Line, Block & All Rigging:

5. Total Gross Load 5. “Worst Case” Lift Scenario

a) Weight of Max Load:

b) Weight of Line, Block & All Rigging:

c) Safety Factor Added Weight:

d) Total Gross Load:

a) Maximum Pick Radius:

b) Total Gross Load:

c) Crane Chart Capacity at Max Pick Radius:

d) % of Crane Capacity (b/c):

6. Critical Pick Evaluation

a) Will crane need to “walk” with loads?

b) Will pick require more than one crane?

c) Will pick be made over occupied building or facility?

d) Does “worst case” lift scenario exceed 75% of crane capacity (5d)?

_____ Yes _____ No

_____ Yes _____ No

_____ Yes _____ No

_____ Yes _____ No

If the answer to any of the above is “yes” then this is a critical lift that will require additional information and the signature of a licensed professional engineer.

7. Crane Location Information

a) Will crane pick affect pedestrian or vehicular traffic? If “yes”, a traffic control plan must be submitted.

b) Are there overhead power lines or other hazards in the lift area?

c) Will load or any part of the crane be over or within 15 feet of electrical lines, pipes, process systems or operating equipment?

d) Will crane height exceed 120 feet? If ‘yes” the crane must have a light beacon at the top.

e) Will crane height exceed 200 feet? If ‘yes” the FAA must be notified at least 30 days prior.

_____ Yes _____ No

8. Additional Information (All must be provided)

a) Plot plan showing crane location, adjacent structures, roadways, utilities, etc. within the swing radius.

b) Scale elevation sketch or drawing showing crane location, adjacent structures and load.

c) Applicable crane load charts.

d) Valid crane operators’ license.

e) Valid third party annual inspection certificate.

9. Wind Speed

a) Lifts are not allowed with wind speed in excess of: ______MPH

b) Wind Speed at time of lift: ________MPH

10. Comments, Notes, and Sketches:

12. APPROVALS

The Contractor, Rigger, and Crane Operator are the Competent Persons solely responsible for the safe execution of the lift(s).

Execution of the lift will be in complete accordance with OSHA regulations.

COMPLETE CHECKLIST BELOW TO ENSURE A SAFE LIFT IS PLANNED

The load weight is confirmed known

The load hook is directly over the load center of gravity

Boom angle, boom length, lift radius, and the crane capacity are known

Outrigger pads are fully extended and blocking is sufficient for the load

Tires are clear of the ground and the crane is level

Ground, soil, and/or pavement is confirmed to have capacity for the imposed load

Rigging equipment has been inspected and in safe working condition

All obstacles and obstructions have been identified

Lifts in close proximity to power transmission lines shall meet OSHA 29 CFR 1926.550, MIOSHA R 408.11936, and applicable ANSI B30.5 safety standards

A final check will determine the wind speed is within approved limits for this lift

A signal method is has been determined between the crane operator and the signalman

An individual has been designated to observe for obstructions and unauthorized personnel

The crane operator meets OSHA qualifications requirements to operate the crane

Verify a "competent person" is to inspect prior to use and during use, all slings, fastenings, and attachments for damage or defects. Damaged or defective equipment shall be immediately removed from service.

Verify a "competent person" is to inspect all crane equipment and machinery prior to use and during use to ensure it is in safe operating condition. Any deficiencies shall be repaired prior to continued use.

Verify the crane is in compliance with Federal and State regulations requiring frequent, periodic, and annual inspections. A thorough annual inspection has been made by a competent person, government, or private party recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Date of Last Annual Inspection: ______________________ Inspected by: ___________________________

Competent Person:

Name: ______________________ Signature: _______________________________ Date: ________

Contractor Representative:

Name: ______________________ Signature: _______________________________ Date: _________

Crane Operator:

Name: ______________________ Signature: _______________________________ Date: ________

Crane Load Rigger:

Name: ______________________ Signature: _______________________________ Date: ________

The individuals listed below have reviewed this Permit for completion of the listed requirements only, without regard for accuracy. All responsibility for crane operations rests with the individuals signing the form above this Statement.

VA COR:

Name: ______________________ Signature: _______________________________ Date: ________

VA Safety Representative:

Name: ______________________ Signature: _______________________________ Date: ________

VA Police (if required):

Name: ______________________ Signature: _______________________________ Date: ________

APPENDIX D

General Notes for HVAC Controls

General Notes

1. Contractor shall provide complete DDC automatic temperature control system compatible with the existing Metasys Building Management System by Johnson Controls, Inc. All HVAC system and ancillary components shall be controlled by the existing Metasys Building Management System.

Final connection of new equipment to the existing Metasys Building Management System shall be made by a company and technicians fully qualified and certified by Johnson Controls, Inc. to program, install, adjust, repair, maintain, modify, or otherwise manipulate the Metasys Building Management System by Johnson Controls, Inc. Current company and technician qualifications and certifications to program, install, adjust, repair, maintain, modify, or otherwise manipulate the Johnson Controls Metasys system must be maintained throughout the construction of the project including any extensions of the construction performance period. If the Contractor utilizes the services of a subcontractor other than Johnson Controls to perform this work, the Contractor shall provide the VA, via submittal, copies of factory training certificates for each technician working on the Providence VAMC Metasys system prior to commencement of any controls work. The Providence VAMC will review the certifications as part of the submittal process. Contractor shall carry the cost of this work in their bid.

2. All DDC controls shall be provided by the contractor and shall be Bacnet

Metasys controls by Johnson Controls for AHUs, chillers, fans, FCUs, VAVs, circulating pumps, control valves, motorized dampers, and any other equipment or accessories as noted in the drawings and specifications.

3. All controls shall have occupied and unoccupied functions.

4. All set points shall be fully adjustable.

5. All monitored points, including status (ON, OFF, FAILED) and any alarms shall display at the DDC workstation(s).

6. “Cooling Mode” shall be defined as any time the outside air temperature is above 50°F (adjustable) and a call for cooling exists from any associated piece of equipment. “Cooling Mode” shall extend to 1 hour beyond the call for cooling is satisfied to prevent short cycling.

7. “Heating Mode” shall be defined as any time the outside air temperature is below 68°F (adjustable) and a call for heating exists from any associated piece of equipment.

8. Where 100% redundant motorized equipment is installed, the two (or more) pieces of equipment shall alternate operation on an adjustable, equal run-time basis. The DDC system shall display cumulative run-time of each unit.

If one unit fails, the other unit shall start automatically and the DDC system shall generate an alarm signal.

9. HVAC system shall be designed in accordance with the latest version of the VA HVAC Design Manual and the latest versions of those standards referenced within that manual. The designer is responsible for verification of the latest version.

10. All individual room environmental parameters shall be designed and set in accordance with the latest version of the VA HVAC Design Manual.

11. All equipment shall be Energy Star certified and maximum efficiency.

APPENDIX E

GEOTECHNICAL REPORT

Proposed Parking Garage Providence VA Medical Center Providence, Rhode Island

Submitted to:

December 2015 (Revised March 17, 2016) File No. 33684.01

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.

530 Broadway │ Providence, RI 02909 401-421-4140

27 Offices Nationwide www.gza.com

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.

530 Broadway

Providence, RI 02909

401.421.4140 www.gza.com

Geotechnical

Environmental

Ecological

Water

Construction

Management

Proactive by Design

December 18, 2015

(Revised March 17, 2015)

03.0033684.01

Mr. Robert Smedberg Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.

1 Cedar Street Suite 400 Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Re: Geotechnical Report Proposed Parking Garage Providence VA Medical Center 830 Chalkstone Ave

Dear Mr. Smedberg, GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) is pleased to provide you with this Geotechnical Report presenting the results of our recently completed subsurface exploration program and geotechnical recommendations for the project. This report was prepared in accordance with our proposal to you dated October 20, 2015, and is subject to the Limitations that are attached as Appendix A.

BACKGROUND

The proposed above-grade parking garage will approximately 80,000 gross square-foot, five-stories, and located on the northwestern corner of the VA facility. Figure 1, Locus

Map, presents the site location. The site is currently an asphalt-paved parking lot bounded by Chalkstone Avenue to the north, Army Road to the south, Armed Forces

Boulevard to the east and a parking lot and wooded area to the west. During construction a temporary parking lot will be constructed on the southeastern portion of the VA site, adjacent to Davis Field. The proposed location of the temporary parking lot is currently a grass field and wooded area. A drainage channel and culvert is located on the eastern side of the proposed temporary parking site. A recently installed stormwater interceptor system bisects the proposed parking area.

The topography within the limits of the proposed parking garage varies from a high elevation of approximately 80 feet at the southwestern corner of the site to an elevation of about 53 feet at the northeastern corner of the site. The grade change across the area is considered gradual, and slopes downward from the southwest to the northeast.

An electronic CAD version of an existing site plan, titled “VA-SITE PLAN WITH UTILITIES-

P01910.DWG”, was provided to GZA by Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB) on November

December 18, 2015

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An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/VIH

Proactive by Design

30, 2015. This document was used to develop Figure 2, Exploration Location Plan.

Elevations contained in this report are in feet and are referenced to the North American

Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD 88).

REVIEW OF UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY (USGS) PUBLICATIONS

Available United States Geological Survey (USGS) publications were reviewed in order to obtain an understanding of the geology in the vicinity of the proposed site. The following paragraphs describe these findings.

Surficial Geology

According to the 1956 Surficial Geology Map of the Providence Quadrangle, surficial deposits at the site are comprised of Glacial Outwash Plains. Outwash Plains are described as sorted sand and local deposits of coarse gravel.

Bedrock Geology

According to the 1959 Bedrock Geology Map of the Providence Quadrangle, Rhode

Island, the underlying bedrock is part of the Rhode Island Formation. Rhode Island formation refers to a rock formation of sedimentary origin, which in the northern areas of the

Providence Quadrangle, including the project site, is typically unmetamorphosed. Regional rock types include greenish, gray, dark gray, to black greywacke, conglomerate, sandstone, shale, and meta-anthracite.

CURRENT GZA SUBSURFACE EXPLORATIONS

Six geotechnical soil borings, designated GZ-1 through GZ-6, were drilled by New England

Test Boring of Brockton, Massachusetts between November 4 and November 9, 2015. Three test pits, designated TP-1 through TP-3, were excavated by Cryan Landscaping, Inc. of

Attleboro, Massachusetts on November 12, 2015. The borings and test pits were observed and logged by GZA personnel. The locations of the borings and test pits are shown on Figure

2 and the logs are attached in Appendix B.

The borings were advanced in the proposed parking garage area to depths ranging between

11 and 51 feet below the existing ground surface using a truck mounted drill rig employing

4.0-inch steel casing drive & wash rotary drilling methods. Split spoon soil samples were generally obtained in 5 foot intervals, or less, in conformance with ASTM D-1586, the

Standard Penetration Test (SPT). The test consists of driving a standard 24-inch long, 1-3/8-inch ID split spoon sampler at least 18 inches with a 140-pound hammer dropping from a height of 30 inches. The standard penetration value (SPT N-value) is the number of blows

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The test pits were excavated within the proposed parking lots to depths ranging between

7.5 and 9.0 feet below existing ground surface using a CAT 304E mini-excavator.