541-15-102_-_Renovate_Amb_Care_-_2014_10-29_Bid_Issue_Specs.pdf

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RENOVATE AMBULATORY CARE

MEDICAL AND SPECIALTY

CLINICS

BID ISSUE

VA PROJ NO.: 541-15-102

CBLH PROJ. NO. : 14841

OCTOBER 29, 2014

VA PROJECT NO. 541-15-102

CBLH PROJECT NO. 14841 05-01-14

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 09-11

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 10-13 01 32 16.14 Construction Progress Schedules 01-11 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 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 08-11 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 01 81 11 Sustainable Design Requirements 02-13 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 06-13 01 99 99 Green Environmental Management Systems Guide Book(GEMS)

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 04-13 02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement 02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 Cast-in-Place Concrete 10-12

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY – NOT USED

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 09-11

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 09-11 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 06-13

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 08 00 Facility Exterior Closure Commissioning 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 11-11 07 84 00 Firestopping 10-11 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 12-11

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DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-13 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 10-12 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 10-11 08 56 19 Pass Windows 10-11 08 71 00 Door Hardware 12-13 08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators 12-13 08 80 00 Glazing 05-14

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 04-14 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 10-11 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 07-13 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 02-13 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 05-12 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-13 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 10-11 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 03-11 09 67 23.50 Resinous Terrazzo Flooring (TERR) 12-13 09 68 00 Carpeting 10-11 09 72 16 Polyethylene Fabric Wall Coverings CBLH 09 91 00 Painting 07-13

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 05-12 10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 11-11 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-11 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 11-11 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 11-11

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS – NOT USED

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION – NOT USED

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 05 11 Common Work Results for Fire Suppression 11-09 21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression Systems 06-13 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 05-08

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 04-11 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 12-09 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 05-11 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 06-13

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22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 01-14 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 12-09 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 12-09 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 01-14

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 11-10 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC Equipment 11-10 23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment 11-10

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 05-11 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 05-11 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 06-13 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 09-12 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-10 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 11-09 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 03-10 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 11-09 23 81 23 Computer-Room Air-Conditioners 04-11

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION – NOT USED

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 12-12 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 26 22 00 Low Voltage Transformers 26 24 16 Panelboards 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 26 51 00 Interior Lighting

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 11-09 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 27 10 00 Structured Cabling 27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 27 15 00 Communications Horizontal Cabling 27 31 31 Voice Communications Switching and Routing Equipment-

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27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems

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 Safety and

Security

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 28 23 00 Video Surveillance 28 26 00 Electronic Personal Protection System 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm

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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.

GENERAL

Title

1-X1 COVER SHEET

1-X2 NOTES AND SYMBOLS

1-X3 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR LIFE SAFETY PLAN - PHASE 1

1-X4 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR LIFE SAFETY PLAN - PHASE 2

1-X5 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR LIFE SAFETY PLAN - PHASE 3

1-X6 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PHASING PLAN

1-X7 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR DEDUCT ALTERNATE PLAN

1-X8 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PLAN

1-X9 PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PLAN

1-X10 STANDARD ASBESTOS ABATEMENT DETAILS

1-X11 RATED PENETRATION DETAILS

ARCHITECTURE

A1-1 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE 1

A1-2 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE 2

A1-3 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE 3A & 3B

A1-4 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE 3C

A1-5 PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE 2

A1-6 ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLANS, SECTIONS AND DETAILS

A3-1 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 1

A3-2 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 2

A3-3 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 3A & 3B

A3-4 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 3C

A3-5 PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 2

A3-6 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR DIMENSION PLAN - PHASE 1

A3-7 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR DIMENSION PLAN - PHASE 2

A3-8 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR DIMENSION PLAN - PHASE 3

A3-9 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR EQUIPMENT PLAN - PHASE 1

A3-10 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR EQUIPMENT PLAN - PHASE 2

A7-1 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS AND DETAILS

A8-1 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS - PHASE 1 & 2

A8-2 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS - PHASE 2

A8-3 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS - PHASE 2

A8-4 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS - PHASE 3

A9-1 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - PHASE 1

A9-2 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - PHASE 2

A9-3 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - PHASE 3

A10-1 DOOR SCHEDULES AND DETAILS

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A10-2 ROOM FINISH SCHEDULES AND DETAILS

A10-3 INTERIOR DETAILS

A10-4 PARTITION TYPES

STRUCTURAL

S1-1 GENERAL NOTES AND DETAILS

FIRE PROTECTION

FP0-1 FIRE PROTECTION LEGEND

FP1-1 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR FIRE PROTECTION PLAN - PHASE 1

FP1-2 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR FIRE PROTECTION PLAN - PHASE 2

FP1-3 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR FIRE PROTECTION PLAN - PHASE 3

PLUMBING

P0-1 PLUMBING LEGEND AND SCHEDULE

P1-1 PARTIAL BASEMENT PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE 1

P1-2 PARTIAL BASEMENT PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE 2

P1-3 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE 1

P1-4 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE 2

P1-5 PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE 2

P2-1 PARTIAL BASEMENT PLUMBING PLAN - PHASE 1

P2-2 PARTIAL BASEMENT PLUMBING PLAN - PHASE 2

P2-3 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLUMBING PLAN - PHASE 1

P2-4 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLUMBING PLAN - PHASE 2

P3-1 PLUMBING DETAILS

P4-1 SANITARY ISOMETRIC

MECHANICAL

M0-1 MECHANICAL LEGEND

M1-1 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR DUCTWORK DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE 1

M1-2 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR DUCTWORK DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE 2

M1-3 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR DUCTWORK DEMOLITON PLAN - PHASE 3

M1-4 PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR DUCTWORK DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE 2

M2-1 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR DUCTWORK PLAN - PHASE 1

M2-2 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR DUCTWORK PLAN - PHASE 2

M2-3 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR DUCTWORK PLAN - PHASE 3

M2-4 FIRST FLOOR AIR DISTRIBUTION IDENTIFICATION PLAN

M2-5 PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PENTHOUSE PLAN

M2-6

EXISTING AIR HANDLING UNIT E-1-1 SEQUENCE OF OPERATION FOR

COMMISSIONING

M3-1 PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR HVAC PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE 2

M4-1 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR HVAC PIPING PLAN - PHASE 1

M4-2 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR HVAC PIPING PLAN - PHASE 2

M4-3 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR HVAC PIPING PLAN - PHASE 3

M5-1 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M5-2 MECHANICAL DETAILS

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M6-1 TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

M7-1 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

ELECTRICAL

E0-1 ELECTRICAL LEGEND

E0-2 LIGHTING FIXTURE SCHEDULE AND DETAILS

E0-3 LIGHTING FIXTURE APPEARANCE GUIDE

E1-1 FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL KEY PLAN

E2-1 FIRST FLOOR LIGHTING AND FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - PH 1

E2-2 FIRST FLOOR LIGHTING AND FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - PH 2

E2-3 FIRST FLOOR LIGHTING AND FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - PH 3

E2-4 FIRST FLOOR POWER DEMOLITION PLAN - PH 1

E2-5 FIRST FLOOR POWER DEMOLITION PLAN - PH 2

E2-6 FIRST FLOOR POWER DEMOLITION PLAN - PH 3

E2-7 SECOND FLOOR ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - PH 2

E3-1 FIRST FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN - PH 1

E3-2 FIRST FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN - PH 2

E3-3 FIRST FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN - PH 3

E4-1 FIRST FLOOR POWER PLAN - PH 1

E4-2 FIRST FLOOR POWER PLAN - PH 2

E4-3 FIRST FLOOR POWER PLAN - PH 3

E5-1 FIRST FLOOR FIRE ALARM AND SECURITY PLAN - PH 1

E5-2 FIRST FLOOR FIRE ALARM AND SECURITY PLAN - PH 2

E5-3 FIRST FLOOR FIRE ALARM AND SECURITY PLAN - PH 3

E6-1 FIRST FLOOR MECHANICAL CONNECTIONS PLAN - PH 1

E6-2 FIRST FLOOR MECHANICAL CONNECTIONS PLAN - PH 2

E6-3 FIRST FLOOR MECHANICAL CONNECTIONS PLAN - PH 3

E7-1 POWER DISTRIBUTION LEGEND AND DETAILS

E7-2 POWER DISTRIBUTION DEMOLITION ONE-LINE DIAGRAM

E7-3 POWER DISTRIBUTION NEW ONE-LINE DIAGRAM

E7-4 PANELBOARD SCHEDULE AND NOTES

E8-1 FIRE ALARM RISER AND DETAILS

E8-2 SECURITY SYSTEM RISER AND DETAILS

E8-3 SECURITY SYSTEM RACK ELEVATIONS AND DETAILS

E9-1 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E9-2 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E9-3 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

TECHNOLOGY

T0-1 TECHNOLOGY LEGEND

T1-1 FIRST FLOOR TECHNOLOGY RACEWAYS AND KEY PLAN

T2-1 FIRST FLOOR TECHNOLOGY DEMOLITION PLAN - PH 1

T2-2 FIRST FLOOR TECHNOLOGY DEMOLITION PLAN - PH 2

T2-3 FIRST FLOOR TECHNOLOGY DEMOLITION PLAN - PH 3

T3-1 FIRST FLOOR TECHNOLOGY PLAN - PH 1

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T3-2 FIRST FLOOR TECHNOLOGY PLAN - PH 2

T3-3 FIRST FLOOR TECHNOLOGY PLAN - PH 3

T4-1 NURSE CALL SYSTEM RISER DIAGRAM AND NOTES

T5-1 TECHNOLOGY DETAILS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

1.9 ABOVE-CEILING WORK REQUIREMENTS

1.10 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.11 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.12 RESTORATION

1.13 PHYSICAL DATA (not used)

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.16 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.18 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.19 TESTS

1.20 INSTRUCTIONS

1.21 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.22 RELOCATED ITEMS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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1.23 MATERIALS

ATTACHMENTS:

OSHA REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS

PRE-CONSTRUCTION RISK ASSESSMENT (PCRA)

CONSTRUCTION SAFETY POSTER – CLEVELAND VA

INTERIM LIFE SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT FORM

CONTRACTOR SAFETY AND SECURITY ORIENTATION

JOB SAFETY CHECK SHEET

INFECTION CONTROL DURING CONSTRUCTION

INFECTION CONTROL RISK ASSESSMENT

INFECTION CONTROL ORIENTATION FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKERS

INFECTION CONTROL CONSTRUCTION PERMIT

INFECTION CONTROL CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION FORM

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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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 to renovate Ambulatory Care Medical and Specialty Clinics at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VAMC as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Site visits will be in accordance with the Site Visits clause FAR

52.236-27. See Solicitation for specific date and time of site visit.

C. Office of CBLH DESIGN, INC. 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 retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three work days unless otherwise designated by the COR.

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.

1. Contractor shall designate a full time superintendent dedicated to the project and who will be on site for the duration of the project.

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.

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G. Training:

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

a. General Contractor/Superintendent: 30 hours.

b. All Other Workers: 10 hours.

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

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, (BASE BID): This project will renovate 11,200 S.F. on the First

Floor for Ambulatory Care Medical Specialty Clinics and associated support space. Currently the service is scattered throughout the medical center and does not have a consolidated home. The project will provide a consolidated and expanded space for the Ambulatory Care

Medical Specialty Clinic. All renovated areas will provide new HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and Architectural systems. The project duration is

390 days.

General Construction: Contractor to provide all labor, equipment and materials necessary to complete the work as shown in the construction documents. Work is to be completed in 3 phases and includes general construction, alterations, mechanical and electrical work, utility systems, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items as shown on the drawings.

B. BID ITEM II (Deduct Alternate #1): Remove approximately 927 square feet of work which includes, but is not limited to, the P.E.R.C and (4)

Patient Reps rooms. This area will be existing to remain as-is and will not be renovated, the project duration is 390 days. See Deduct Alternate

Plan 1-X7 as a part of the drawing set for the extent of the deduct.

C. BID ITEM III (Deduct Alternate #2): Remove approximately 500 square feet of work which includes, but is not limited to, the (3) Public Toilet rooms. This area will be existing to remain as-is and will not be

01 00 00 - 5 renovated, the project duration is 390 days. See Deduct Alternate Plan

1-X7 as a part of the drawing set for the extent of the deduct.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, 0 sets of specifications and drawings will be furnished. Contractor will be responsible to make their own prints.

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

2. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, The General Contractor shall give 3 days notice to the Contracting

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

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

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

C. Key Control:

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

01 00 00 - 6 every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any 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.

D. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted 24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

2. Contractor commuter vehicles shall be parked off site. No parking is available at the Medical Center.

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

A. Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form part of this

Article to extent referenced. Publications are referenced in text by basic designations only.

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

E84-2009.............Surface Burning Characteristics of Building

Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

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

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

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

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

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

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3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

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

B. Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to COR for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP

DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES Prior to any worker for the contractor or subcontractors beginning work, they shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the general contractor’s competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, VAMC safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of VAMC equipment, etc.

Documentation shall be provided to the COR that individuals have undergone contractor’s safety briefing.

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

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

E. Temporary Construction Partitions:

1. Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide smoke-tight separations between construction areas and adjoining areas. Construct partitions of gypsum board or treated plywood (flame spread rating of 25 or less in accordance with ASTM E84) on both sides of fire retardant treated wood or metal steel studs. Extend the partitions through suspended ceilings to floor slab deck or roof.

Seal joints and penetrations. At door openings, install Class C, ¾ hour fire/smoke rated doors with self-closing devices.

a. Tape and paint all temporary barriers.

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

3. Close openings in smoke barriers and fire-rated construction to maintain fire ratings. Seal penetrations with listed through-penetration firestop materials in accordance with Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

4. All work is to be performed after normal business hours, unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer.

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

G. Means of Egress: Do not block exiting for occupied buildings. Minimize disruptions and coordinate with COR.

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

COR.

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

241 and NFPA 10.

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

K. Sprinklers: Install, test and activate new automatic sprinklers prior to removing existing sprinklers.

L. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately under construction, and temporarily for connections. Provide fire watch for impairments more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period. Request interruptions in accordance with Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with COR. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms, sprinklers) located in construction areas shall be

01 00 00 - 9 tested as coordinated with the Medical Center. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the

Medical Center and copies provided to the COR.

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

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

NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with COR. Obtain permits from COR at least 48 hours in advance. Designate contractor's responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to permit hot work.

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

P. 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.

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

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

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

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. 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

01 00 00 - 10 furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the

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

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

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

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

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

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the COR.

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

F. Disruptive work to the VAMC, such as excessive noise, vibration, etc., is prohibited during normal business hours. The Contracting Officer has sole discretion to stop work and require that it be performed after normal business hours, with no additional cost to the government.

Additionally, such work performed adjacent to occupied patient rooms is prohibited.

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 Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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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 COR. All such actions shall be coordinated with the Utility Company involved:

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 COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to COR and Contractor, as follows:

Phase 1: As described on Drawings.

Phase 2: As described on Drawings.

Phase 3: As described on Drawings.

I. Project space will be vacated by Government in accordance with above phasing beginning immediately after date of receipt of Notice to Proceed and turned over to Contractor.

J. Medical Center will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

1. All work in public corridors shall be performed “off hours” unless otherwise approved by the COR.

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K. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

L. 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 or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from

Contractor's employee or watchman.

M. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical

Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services.

Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized.

When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without the

Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL

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INSTALLATIONS, and 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

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

COR, in writing, 72 hours in advance of proposed interruption for minor shutdowns and 14 days for major shutdowns. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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

4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 14 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the COR.

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

6. Shutdowns can be mandated at the discretion of the Contracting

Officer to take place after normal business hours, including

Saturdays and Sundays, with no additional cost to the Government.

Contractor shall thoroughly investigate impact of shutdowns on patient and staff prior to proceeding with shutdown.

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.

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

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

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR and a representative of VA Supply Service, of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the

Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

1. Existing condition and types of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces not required to be altered throughout affected areas of building.

2. Existence and conditions of items such as plumbing fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, venetian blinds, shades, etc., required by drawings to be either reused or relocated, or both.

3. Shall note any discrepancies between drawings and existing conditions at site.

4. Shall designate areas for working space, materials storage and routes of access to areas within buildings where alterations occur and which have been agreed upon by Contractor and COR.

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of COR, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled

"DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other

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1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures; and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of

Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workmen in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

1. 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.

1.8 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

A. Infection Control permits will be issued by the COR. The Infection

Control Permits will be posted outside the appropriate construction area. More than one permit may be issued for a construction project if the work is located in separate areas requiring separate classes. The primary project scope area for this project is: Class III, however, work outside the primary project scope area may vary. See permits at end of this Section.

B. 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.

C. 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

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DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES. See ICRA form at end of this

Section.

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

D. Medical Center Infection Control personnel shall monitor for airborne disease (e.g. aspergillosis) as appropriate during construction. A baseline of conditions may be established by the Medical Center prior to the start of work and periodically during the construction stage to determine impact of construction activities on indoor air quality. In addition:

1. The COR and VAMC Infection Control personnel shall review pressure differential monitoring documentation to verify that pressure differentials in the construction zone and in the patient-care rooms are appropriate for their settings. The requirement for negative air pressure in the construction zone shall depend on the location and type of activity. Upon notification, the contractor shall implement corrective measures to restore proper pressure differentials as needed.

2. In case of any problem, the Medical Center, along with assistance from the contractor, shall conduct an environmental assessment to find and eliminate the source.

E. 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 COR. 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 COR. For construction in any areas that will remain jointly occupied by the Medical Center and Contractor’s workers, the

Contractor shall:

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a. Provide dust proof 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 COR and Medical Center.

b. HEPA filtration is required where the exhaust dust may reenter the breathing zone. Contractor shall verify that construction exhaust to exterior is not reintroduced to the Medical Center through intake vents, or building openings. Install HEPA (High Efficiency

Particulate Accumulator) filter vacuum system rated at 95% capture of 0.3 microns including pollen, mold spores and dust particles.

Insure continuous negative air pressures occurring within the work area. HEPA filters should have ASHRAE 85 or other prefilter to extend the useful life of the HEPA. Provide both primary and secondary filtrations units. Exhaust hoses shall be heavy duty, flexible steel reinforced and exhausted so that dust is not reintroduced to the Medical Center.

c. Adhesive Walk-off/Carpet Walk-off Mats, minimum 600mm x 900mm (24” x 36”), shall be used at all interior transitions from the construction area to occupied Medical Center area. These mats shall be changed as often as required to maintain clean work areas directly outside construction area at all times.

d. Vacuum and wet mop all transition areas from construction to the occupied Medical Center at the end of each workday. Vacuum shall utilize HEPA filtration. Maintain surrounding area frequently.

Remove debris as they are created. Transport these outside the construction area in containers with tightly fitting lids.

e. The contractor shall not haul debris through patient-care areas without prior approval of the COR and the Medical Center. When, approved, debris shall be hauled in enclosed dust proof containers or wrapped in plastic and sealed with duct tape. No sharp objects

01 00 00 - 18 should be allowed to cut through the plastic. Wipe down the exterior of the containers with a damp rag to remove dust. All equipment, tools, material, etc. transported through occupied areas shall be made free from dust and moisture by vacuuming and wipe down.

f. Using a HEPA vacuum, clean inside the barrier and vacuum ceiling tile prior to replacement. Any ceiling access panels opened for investigation beyond sealed areas shall be sealed immediately when unattended.

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

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

F. Final Cleanup:

1. Upon completion of project, or as work progresses, remove all construction debris from above ceiling, vertical shafts and utility chases that have been part of the construction.

2. Perform HEPA vacuum cleaning of all surfaces in the construction area. This includes walls, ceilings, cabinets, furniture (built-in or free standing), partitions, flooring, etc.

3. All new air ducts shall be cleaned prior to final inspection.

a. Cleaning shall be witnessed by the COR. Dates of cleaning activities shall be coordinated with COR. Cleaning shall be by professionals certified for duct cleaning. Submit final cleaning reports to COR.

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1.9 ABOVE-CEILING WORK REQUIREMENTS

A. For all work in public/staff areas that includes removal of ceiling tiles:

1. Use a pre-fabricated mobile containment unit to control dust.

2. Use an air scrubber to maintain negative pressure and remove airborne dust particles inside the mobile containment unit.

B. Before starting work, obtain an Above Ceiling Work Permit (ACWP) from the VA COR (attached). The ACWP must be requested at least five business days in advance of the requested start date of the work. A floor plan identifying the work location must be included in the ACWP request submitted to the VA COR. If an ACWP is not obtained in advance, then the VA will stop work.

C. Clear the work area of patients, staff, and visitors. Cover desks, chairs, floors, or other surfaces that may be subject to falling debris or dust.

D. Only one ceiling tile shall be removed at a time. If more than one ceiling tile is removed, a fire watch shall be posted.

E. When work is complete each day, replace the ceiling tile, remove the mobile containment unit/dust covers, and perform a cleanup of the area before allowing the area to be reoccupied.

F. If work will exceed one day, penetrations made in smoke walls or rated fire walls shall be temporarily sealed with fire retardant material, such as mineral wool. Ceiling tiles shall be replaced before leaving for the day.

G. Upon completion of the work, request the VA COR to perform a follow-up inspection of the work, so that the ACWP can be closed out.

1.10 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

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

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract shall remain the property of the Government. When rooms and spaces are vacated by the Department of Veterans Affairs during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

4. PCB Transformers and Capacitors: The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of the Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) transformers and capacitors. The transformers and capacitors shall be taken out of service and handled in accordance with the procedures of the

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of

Transportation (DOT) as outlined in Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), Titled 40 and 49 respectively. The EPA's Toxic Substance Control Act

(TSCA) Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-7 also apply.

Upon removal of PCB transformers and capacitors for disposal, the

"originator" copy of the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (EPA Form

8700-22), along with the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest

Continuation Sheet (EPA Form 8700-22A) shall be returned to the

Contracting Officer who will annotate the contract file and transmit the Manifest to the Medical Center's Chief.

a. Copies of the following listed CFR titles may be obtained from the

Government Printing Office:

40 CFR 261........Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 262........Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous

Waste

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40 CFR 263........Standards Applicable to Transporters of

Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 761........PCB Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in

Commerce, and use Prohibitions

49 CFR 172........Hazardous Material tables and Hazardous Material

Communications Regulations

49 CFR 173........Shippers - General Requirements for Shipments and Packaging

49 CRR 173........Subpart A General

49 CFR 173........Subpart B Preparation of Hazardous Material for

Transportation

49 CFR 173........Subpart J Other Regulated Material; Definitions and Preparation

TSCA..............Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and

6-PCB-7

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

IMPROVEMENTS

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

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, 01 00 00 - 22 resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the

Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

C. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General Conditions. A National Pollutant Discharge

Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The

Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate Medical

Center) office. The apparent low bidder, contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements. Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices.