Complete Specs - Sag VA Electrical Upgrade Phase 1 2.pdf

US Army Corps W911XK-10-R-0006 of Engineers Detroit District

FY10 VAMC Saginaw Upgrade

Electric Closets and Primary Distribution Phase I & II

Date: January 2010

Aleda E Lutz VA Medical Center Upgrade Electrical Closets and Saginaw, Michigan Primary Distribution

Phase I & II

Section 00 01 10

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

SPECIFICATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 01 01 10 – IC Infection Control 01 10 10 Real Estate 01 22 00.00

Measurement and Payment

01 32 01 Project Schedule 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures 01 35 29 Safety and Occupational Health Requirements 01 42 19 Reference Standards 01 45 01.10 USACE Quality Control System (QCS) 01 45 04 Contractor Quality Control 01 57 20.00

Environmental Protection

01 58 01 Project Sign and Safety Sign 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01 78 02 Closeout Submittals

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement 02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal

PHASE I

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 04 20 00 Unit Masonry

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 05 31 00 Steel Decking 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 07 40 00 Roof Panels 07 54 19 Polyvinyl-Chloride Roofing 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 07 84 00 Firestopping

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07 92 00 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08 71 00 Door Hardware

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 09 91 00 Painting

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 05 11 Common Work Results for Fire Suppression 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary Sewerage 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC and Steam Generation 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment 23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment 23 07 11 HVAC, Plumbing, and Boiler Plant Insulation 23 10 00 Facility Fuel Systems 23 11 23 Facility Natural-Gas Piping 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 26 05 13 Medium-Voltage Cables 26 05 21 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables

(600 Volts and Below) 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 26 05 71 Electrical System Protective Device Study 26 09 13 Electrical Power Monitoring System 26 09 14 Electrical Power Monitoring System for switchgear and substation 26 12 19 Pad-Mounted, Liquid-Filled, Medium-Voltage

Transformers 26 13 01 Medium-Voltage Switchgear 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 26 23 01 Low Voltage Retrofill Circuit Breakers 26 24 11 Low Voltage Distribution Switchboards

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26 24 16 Panelboards 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 26 29 11 Motor Starters 26 29 21 Disconnect Switches 26 32 13 Engine Generators 26 32 14 Load bank 26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 26 56 00 Exterior Lighting

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 27 10 00 Structured Cabling 27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 27 15 00 Communications Horizontal Cabling

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 11 Earth Moving (Short Form)

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 40 00 Storm Drainage Utilities

PHASE II

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 84 00 Firestopping 07 92 00 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08 71 00 Door Hardware

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 09 65 13 Resilient Base And Accessories 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 09 91 00 Painting

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DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 05 00 Common Work Results for Fire Suppression 21 05 53 Identification for Fire Suppression Piping 21 13 00 Fire-Suppression Sprinkler Systems

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 22 05 53 Identification for Plumbing Piping and Equipment 22 07 19 Plumbing Piping Insulation 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary Sewerage

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC and Steam Generation 23 07 13 HVAC, Duct Insulation 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 26 05 21 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables

(600 Volts and Below) 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 26 09 13 Electrical Power Monitoring System 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 26 24 16 Panelboards 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 26 29 21 Disconnect Switches 26 51 00 Interior Lighting

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 10 05 Structured Cabling for Voice and Data-Inside Plant

SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A.

Phase I - Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, furnish labor and materials and perform work to upgrade primary electrical system and correct electrical deficiencies including

Excavation, earthwork, exterior improvements, and utilities; fuel oil storage system, concrete; masonry; structural steel framing, steel roof decking, composite metal decking, carpentry; waterproofing, roof and deck insulation, roofing, doors, frames, hardware and louvers; non-structural metal framing, gypsum board, and painting; wet sprinkler fire suppression; water distribution, plumbing fixtures; instrumentation and control work; electrical upgrades and communications systems, at the

Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center, Saginaw, Michigan as required by drawings and specifications.

Phase II - Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, furnish labor and materials and perform work to upgrade and expand electrical closets in building no.1 including construction of new closets, enlarge existing closets, replace electric branch panels, demolish old splice boxes, rewire branch circuit home runs, replace branch circuit panel feeders, doors, frames, hardware, non-structural metal framing, gypsum board, and painting; wet sprinkler fire suppression; water distribution, instrumentation and control work; and communication systems, at the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center, Saginaw, Michigan as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Definition: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be referred to as USACE throughout the rest of this document. The Contracting Officer’s

Representative will be referred to as COR throughout the rest of this document.

C. Site visit information for this project will be provided in a future amendment.

D. Offices of C2AE CONSULTANTS, as Engineers-Architect, 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 the USACE COR.

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E. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the USACE 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

USACE COR. USACE shall perform QA testing, contractor shall perform QC testing.

F. All employees of General Contractor and Subcontractors shall comply with

VA Medical Center security management program and obtain VA identification badge issued by VA police, be identified by project and employer, and shall be restricted from unauthorized access to areas not impacted by construction activities.

G. 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.

H. Training:

1. All employees of General Contractor or Subcontractors (having supervisory authority over the project in total or over tradesmen on the project) shall have the 30-hour OSHA certified Construction

Safety course and/or other relevant competency training, as determined by Competent Person.

2. All other employees of General Contractor or Subcontractors on the project shall have the 10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and/or other relevant competency training, as determined by

CP.

3. All employees of General Contractor or Subcontractors on the project shall have attended the certified installation course provided by the firestopping manufacturer. This course will be provided on-site by a manufacturer representative. Without this course employees shall not be approved to work on the project.

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

5.

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM 0001, PHASE I PRIMARY ELECTRICAL UPGRADE: Work includes building addition, general construction, alterations, road work, site improvements, landscaping restoration, mechanical and electrical work, 01 00 00 -2 emergency generator replacement and addition, site and building utility systems, Data cabling upgrades, and certain other items at the Aleda E.

Lutz VA Medical Center, Saginaw, Michigan as required by drawings and specifications.

B. ITEM 0002, OPTION 1 - PHASE I RETROFILL BREAKERS: Add the retrofill breakers for Normal Power Switchgear No.2 Reference drawing sheets 01-

1EP-101.1 and 01-1EP-101.3.

C. ITEM 0003, OPTION 2 - PHASE I UPGRADE DATA CABLE: Add the upgrade of the data cabling for Building No.2, Building No.3 and Building No.4 as shown on drawings 20-EP-101.1, 20-EP-101.2.

D. ITEM 0004, PHASE II ELECTRICAL CLOSETS UPGRADE: Work includes furnishing labor and materials and perform work to upgrade and expand electrical closets in building no.1 including construction of new closets, enlarge existing closets, replace electric branch panels, demolish old splice boxes, rewire branch circuit home runs, replace branch circuit panel feeders, doors, frames, hardware, non-structural metal framing, gypsum board, and painting; wet sprinkler fire suppression; water distribution, instrumentation and control work; and communication systems,and certain other items at the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center, Saginaw, Michigan as required by drawings and specifications.

E. ITEM 0005, OPTION 3 - PHASE II TRANSFORMER REPLACEMENT: Work includes furnishing labor and materials and performing work to remove existing transformers, conduits, feeders, and panels. Work shall include the installation of new transformers, conduits, feeders, panels and certain other items at the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center, Saginaw, Michigan as required by drawings (01ED-261, 01ED-603, 01EP-261, & 01EP-603) and specifications.

F. ITEM 0006, OPTION 4 - PHASE II RECEPTACLE REPLACEMENT: Contractor shall provide a unit price to add or delete the replacement of a single receptacle in accordance with the statement of receptacle testing stated on drawing sheet 01EP-130. Reference FAR clause 52.212-11.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, Contractor may make the number of sets he has need of from the electronic set furnished to him during the bidding process.

1.4 ADMINISTRATIVE WORKING HOURS:

A. Administrative working hours for the Medical Center are normally between the hours of 7:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. excluding Saturday and Sunday. If

01 00 00 -3 the Contractor desires to work during periods other than above, which he may with approval, the Contractor must make his/her request to the USACE

COR three (3) days in advance of his/her intention to work during other periods in order for VA approval to be obtained.

1.5 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION AND EMPLOYEE BEHAVIOR ON VA MEDICAL

CENTER SITE

A. On a per day or per visit basis, whichever occurs more frequently, all employees of the General Contractor and all Sub-Contractors, no matter at what tier, and all material or equipment suppliers shall be required to SIGN-IN at the General Contractor’s site office, pick up and wear a

VA Medical Center NUMERICAL identification badge while on the premises and in the buildings of the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center. The badge will be worn in such a manner as to be visible at all times, and will be located between the waist and the neck on the front of the wearer. A plastic badge, not less than 2 inches by 3 1/2 inches, is required for identification of Contract employees while on the job site. Any employees not having a badge shall be ordered to leave the medical center site immediately.

B. On a daily or per visit basis all employees of the General Contractor and all Sub-Contractors, no matter at what tier, and all material or equipment suppliers wearing a VA Medical Center NUMERICAL identification badge shall be required to TURN-IN their VA Medical Center NUMERICAL identification badge and SIGN-OUT at the General Contractor’s site office.

C. All employees of the General Contractor and all Sub-Contractors, no matter at what tier, scheduled to be assigned to this project for a total of thirty calendar days or longer during the total duration of this contract shall be required to be finger printed by the VA police service, issued a VA photo identification badge to hold in their possession until their assignment to the project is ended, SIGN-IN at the General Contractor’s site office daily, and wear a VA Medical Center photo identification badge while on the premises and in the buildings of the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center. The badge will be worn in such a manner as to be visible at all times, and will be located between the waist and the neck on the front of the wearer. Any employees not having a badge shall be ordered to leave the medical center site immediately.

D. On a daily or per visit basis all employees of the General Contractor and all Sub-Contractors, no matter at what tier, and all material or equipment suppliers wearing a VA Medical Center photo identification

01 00 00 -4 badge shall be required to SIGN-OUT at the General Contractor’s site office daily.

E. Objectionable Employees: The USACE Contracting Officer, in writing, may require the Contractor to remove from the work site, area, or Medical

Center objectionable employees. Objectionable employees include those employees not properly attired or those employees using obscene gestures or profane language, or accused of involvement in criminal or illegal activities.

1.6 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR'S AND MATERIAL SUPPLIERS MECHANIZED EQUIPMENT

All Contractor's machinery, motor vehicles, and mechanized equipment shall have acceptable identification showing the owner's name and identifying number. This identification shall be posted in a conspicuous location on each piece of equipment as may be required by the

Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall submit a listing of his vehicles intended for use on this project by listing type of vehicle, color, and license number.

1.7 MEDICAL CENTER STAFF, PATIENTS, VISITOR SAFETY

Contractor and/or Sub-Contractors will not expose VA workers, patients, and visitors to unsafe or unhealthy conditions during Construction operations. Contractor should be reminded that adherence to OSHA regulations may not be sufficient in some situations, and more stringent regulation may be required. Extra precautions should be observed when working around persons who are not accustomed to being exposed to

Construction hazards and to persons who may have sensory impairments, use wheelchairs, or have mental or psychiatric conditions which must be considered when they leave work areas unattended. In addition, special care must be observed because of the difficulty in evacuating patients.

1.8 DISCREPANCIES

A. In all cases of discrepancies between the drawings and specifications, the USACE COR shall be notified. The specifications shall govern over the drawings. If work proceeds without obtaining proper interpretations of the conflicting drawings and specifications from the USACE

Contracting Officer, the installed work which is not in accordance with the design and best practices must be replaced at no additional cost.

1.9 OMISSIONS

A. The drawings and specifications are intended to include all work and materials necessary for completion of the work. Any incidental item of material, labor or detail required for the proper execution and

Completion of the work and omitted from either the drawings and

01 00 00 -5 specifications or both, but obviously required by governing codes, local regulations, trade practices, operational functions, and good workmanship, shall be provided as a part of the contract work without extra charge, even though not specifically detailed or mentioned.

1.10 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS

A. A tradesman shall not be allowed to bring into the job site audio sound producing instrument(s), such as radio, cassette player, compact disc player, mp3 player, etc.

1.11 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENETS

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 nor Sub-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 USACE

Contracting Officer so that security escort 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 all Contractor 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 USACE Contracting Officer.

C. Guards:

1. The General Contractor shall be totally responsible for the security of the project (this shall include materials, tools, equipment and the site, etc.) during the total term of the contract. It shall be at his discretion whether unarmed guards are provided at the project site during construction hours or after construction hours, 5 days a week and /or weekend days and holidays.

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

3. The general Contractor shall install equipment for recording guard rounds to ensure systematic checking of the premises.

D. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the USACE COR for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action (this shall apply in lieu of the contractor providing his own guard services).

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.

1.12 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):

E84-2008.............Surface Burning Characteristics of Building

Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

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

30-2007..............Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

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

70-2008..............National Electrical Code

241-2004.............Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

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

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

Engineer and Facility Safety Manager for review for compliance with contract requirements.

1. 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 (certain segments

01 00 00 -7 may be supplemented by the VA Medical Center Project Manager). 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 USACE 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.

E. Temporary Construction Partitions:

1. Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide smoke-tight separations between construction areas, the areas that are described in phasing requirements, 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.

2. Install one-hour 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.

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

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

USACE COR, who will further coordinate with VAMC Project Engineer and facility Safety Manager.

H. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Inspect daily. Findings and corrective actions shall be reported

01 00 00 -8 weekly to USACE COR, who will brief VAMC Project Engineer and facility

Safety Manager.

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

241 and NFPA 10.

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

K. Standpipes: Install and extend standpipes up with each floor in accordance with 29 CFR 1926 and NFPA 241. Do not charge wet standpipes subject to freezing until weather protected.

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

M. 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 USACE COR, who will coordinate with VAMC Project

Engineer and facility Safety Manager. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms, sprinklers) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the USACE COR. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the medical center and copies provided to the USACE COR.

N. Smoke Detectors: Prevent accidental operation. Remove temporary covers at end of work operations each day. Coordinate with USACE COR, who will coordinate with the VAMC Project Engineer and facility Safety Manager.

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

NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with USACE COR, who will coordinate with the VAMC Project Engineer. Obtain permits from VAMC Project

Engineer at least 4 hours in advance.

P. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire construction areas weekly. Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to USACE COR who will brief and coordinate if necessary with the VAMC Project Engineer.

Q. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in and adjacent to construction areas inside existing buildings and additions under construction.

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

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

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T. If required, submit documentation to the USACE COR and VAMC Project

Engineer that personnel have been trained in the fire safety aspects of working in areas with impaired structural or compartmentalization features.

BURNING, WELDING, CUTTING AND SMOKE DETECTOR SHUTDOWN

PERMIT

Permit No.: _______________

Name of Contractor's Firm:_________________________________________________

Date:____________

Building/Location: ________________________________________________________

Work To Be Done: _________________________________________________________

Any Special Precautions: __________________________________________________

Fire Watch Required: ___Yes ___No Smoke Detector Shut Off?: ___Yes ___No

The location where the work is to be performed has been examined, necessary precautions have been taken, and permission is granted for this work.

Signed ____________________________________________________

(Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center Representative: Safety Officer or COTR)

Permit Expires:(Time)______________ (Date)________________________

Time Hot Work Started: ________ Time Hot Work Completed:__________

FINAL CHECK-UP

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Work area and all adjacent areas to which sparks and heat might have spread

(including floors above and below and on opposite sides of walls) were inspected 30 minutes after the work was completed and were found firesafe.

Signed _______________________________

(Contractor's Fire Watch)

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ATTENTION

Before approving any cutting and welding permit, the contractor's authorized representative or their appointee shall inspect the work area and confirm that precautions have been taken to prevent fire in accordance with NFPA Standard No. 51B.

PRECAUTIONS

1. Sprinklers are in service where installed

2. Cutting and welding equipment in good repair

3. Within 10,500 mm (35 feet); floors swept clean of combustible, no combustible material or flammable liquids, all wall and floor openings covered, and covers suspended beneath work to collect sparks

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

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

6. Portable fire extinguisher with adequate rating available in the immediate vicinity

7. Standpipe system in service where installed

8. Protection of any sprinkler heads when hot work is in close proximity

9. Smoking prohibited in immediate vicinity

10. Non-combustible shields provided when hot work is done near combustible walls, partitions, floors, roofs

11. Prohibition of hot work on pipes contacting combustible walls

12. Personnel trained in use of equipment including portable fire extinguishers and sounding a fire alarm

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13. Final check-up conducted after 30 minutes

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1.13 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

USACE COR and VA Project Engineer. 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 USACE COR and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the

Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the USACE COR and the VAMC Director, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the USACE COR, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the

Contractor when and as authorized by the USACE COR. 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. (FAR 52.236-10)

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

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

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F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by USACE COR where required by limited working space.

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

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

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

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

G. Phasing: To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the USACE

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 USACE 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 insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to USACE COR, VA Medical Center Director, VAMC Project

Engineer and Contractor, as follows:

1. NO CONTRACT WORK ON Federal Holidays

a. No work will be scheduled on the following federal holidays

New Years Day January

Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday January

George Washington’s Birthday February

Memorial Day May

Independence Day July

Labor Day September

Columbus Day October

Veterans Day November

Thanksgiving Day November

Christmas Day December

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SPECIAL PHASING REQUIREMENTS:

A. Contractor shall maintain access to the Building 1 loading dock at all times.

B. Contractor shall construct safety barriers as determined necessary prior to the start of demolition and they must remain in place until the completion of that phase where required.

C. Contractor shall perform all work in or adjacent to VA occupied areas in such a manner to ensure:

1. Protection of patients and personnel in occupied areas from the hazards and dust associated with a construction environment.

2. The work areas are to be kept clear, clean, and free of loose debris, construction materials and partially installed work which would create a safety hazard or interfere with patient and personnel duties and traffic. The contractor shall sweep and vacuum the areas clean at the end of each work day and make every effort to keep dust and noise to a minimum at all times.

D. Outages:

1. All outages shall be scheduled and approved in writing at least five working days or more in advance. The Contractor must understand and plan for that the majority of outages will be scheduled only at night and on weekends. Daytime outages will be scheduled as can be planned for by the medical center without interfering with medical center operations.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to (COE COR) and (VAMC PE) in writing. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption. In no case will the contractor begin work in an area without obtaining written approval from the (COE COR).

Normal Administrative working Hours for the Aleda E. Lutz VA

Medical Center are between the times of 7:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M.

Most utility outages will have to be scheduled between the hours of 5:00 P.M. and 5:30 A.M. Monday through Friday, or 5:00 P.M.

Friday night and 5:30 A.M. on Monday morning. Depending on the system involved some outages can occur at times between 5:30 A.M.

and 6:30 P.M.

Once the contractor starts on the replacement of a piece of equipment the installation shall not stop unto the new piece of equipment is completely installed and re-energized.

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E. The Government will not be liable for overtime cost incurred after the contract is awarded. The cost of any anticipated overtime projected for this project should be estimated in the bidders original bid proposal to the Government.

STANDARDIZED DEFINITIONS:

Joint Occupancy:

Those area(s) designated as being jointly occupied means that the contractor will be able to complete the work necessary in the building(s), room(s), or area(s) designated in a particular phase, while remaining occupied by the VA personnel and/or VA patients.

The contractor shall, in all jointly occupied area(s), protect VA personnel/patients and existing equipment from the hazards of dust, materials, tools, etc., associated with a construction environment. The contractor shall keep these jointly occupied area(s) clear, clean, and free of loose debris, construction materials and partially installed work which would create a safety hazard or interfere with VA personnel or patients. The contractor will pay particular attention to leaving these jointly occupied area(s) clean at the end of each work shift.

Vacated Areas(s):

Those area(s) designated as being vacated area(s) means that the contractor will be able to complete the work necessary in the buildings(s), room(s), or area(s) designated in a particular phase, without the presence of VA personnel and/or patients. In area(s) of limited work, the contractor shall protect existing equipment from the hazards of dust, materials, tools, etc., associated with construction environment; however, the contractor will be required to observe any restraint(s) outlined under the

"Special Phasing Requirements", section 01010, of the Contract

Specifications.

After Normal Working Hours:

Those area(s) designated as being worked after normal working hours means that the contractor will be able to perform the work necessary in the building(s), or area(s) designated in a particular phase, only during the hours that the VA considers to be other than their normal hours. Normal hours are 8:00 am to 4:30

PM. The contractor must allow enough time at the end of each shift to clean and return the area(s) back to the station prior to the start of the station's normal hours of operation. Existing equipment in the area(s) shall be protected from the hazards of

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F. Buildings No.(s)1, 2, 3, 4, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26 and 30 will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of Veterans

Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment.

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans

Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

G. When a building or portion thereof 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 City of Saginaw Fire Department (municipal) which will be required to respond to an alarm from Contractor's employee or watchman.

H. In order to minimize the exposure to diesel exhaust by veterans, visitors, VA employees, and workmen directly on the construction site it is highly recommended that all non-road construction equipment to be used on this project that has higher emissions than U.S. EPA Tier II standards shall be retrofitted with diesel oxidation catalysts, and use ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel.”

I. In order to minimize the exposure to veterans, visitors, VA employees, and workmen directly on the construction site it shall be required that all vehicles and construction equipment left running and unused or unattended shall not be allowed to sit idling more than three minutes otherwise they shall be turned off.” The reasons for shutting down both gasoline and diesel vehicles and equipment when engine power is not

01 00 00 -16 required will reduce emissions of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, particular matter, volatile organic compounds, oxides of nitrogen, and mobile sources of air toxics. These emissions can adversely affect local indoor air quality by seeping into the buildings as well as outside all buildings on the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center site, thereby adversely affect veterans, visitors, VA employees, and workmen health through exposure. This requirement will be an item for presentation at the preconstruction meeting for each project as well as an item for discussion at the by-weekly construction progress meetings.

J. The following (ATTACHMENT B) is the Green Environmental Management

Mission Statement for the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center which is shared with all contractors working on our medical center site and it is expected to be adhered to too the greatest extent possible by the contractors.

The mission of the VA Medical Center, Saginaw, Michigan is to deliver quality health care to our nation’s veterans. In order to accomplish this mission, the Medical Center recognizes that it must operate so as to protect both the environment and the health and safety of patients, employees and visitors. In order to accomplish this, the VA Medical Center is committed to the following actions:

Operating a Green Environmental Management System (GEMS) that meets requirements of Presidential Executive Order 13148 and the guidance provided by Veterans Health Administration.

Being a good steward of the environment by complying with federal, state and local environmental laws and other requirements, preventing pollution, minimizing waste, conserving cultural and natural resources and continually improving environmental programs.

Utilizing sustainable practices to eliminate, minimize or mitigate adverse environmental impacts.

Evaluating the operation of the VA Medical Center to incorporate actions into facility planning and procedures to reduce environmental vulnerabilities.

Integrating pollution prevention, waste minimization, resource conservation into the VA Medical Center operations, whenever practical.

Using natural resources efficiently, and maintain a policy of protecting plant and wildlife habitats consistent with the VA Medical Center’s mission.

Recognizing that the development and construction at the VA Medical Center must consider the unique conditions of the environment of which the facility is part.

Training VA Medical Center staff, as needed, to carry out the environmental responsibilities of their positions.

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Soliciting input, as appropriate, from stakeholders including staff, patients, visitors, and the local community regarding environmental matters affecting the operation of the medical center.

The official environmental policy document is

MEDICAL CENTER MEMORANDUM NO. 00-08

which can be obtained by contacting William Jerome, GEMS Coordinator, at (989) 497-2500 Extension 13904.

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. 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 rail and bottom tension wire 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 (COE COR) and (VAMC PE).

1. From the southeast corner of building 21 to the north around the construction site of the new generator building at Building 21 to the south west corner of Building 30) also from the northwest corner of building 30 west to the existing west property boundary fence.

2. From the northeast corner of building 4 to the southwest corner of

Building 22 loading dock during the construction of the manholes, electrical power ductbank and signal ductbank running west and north to the north of building 4.

L. Construction Fence: Before trenching and boring and new manhole excavation and/or construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a high density polyethylene diamond link safety fence, orange, 160 lb. tensile strength, 1.22m (four feet) minimum height, around the construction area as determined necessary for the safety of veteran patients, medical center visitors and employees. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with plastic binder bands and to line posts with plastic binder bands spaced at maximum

375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by (COE COR).

M. Contractor Parking: Parking shall be allowed on the project site on the north parking lot unless designated or approved otherwise by the (COE

COR) and (VAMC PE).

N. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical

Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, 01 00 00 -18 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 (COE COR) in concurrence with (VAMC PE).

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 (COE COR) and (VAMC PE).

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 INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and for additional requirements.

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

(COE COR), in writing, 48 hours in advance of proposed interruption.

Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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

4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 15 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the (COE COR) and (VAMC PE).

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of (COE CR)and (VAMC PE). Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

O. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned are required to be entirely removed and shall be sealed, capped or plugged. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

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

Center traffic, comply with the following:

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

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

R. CONSTRUCTION SITE MAINTENANCE:

1. Provide labor and material necessary to maintain the site in a safe condition.

2. Keep the premises free from accumulation of waste materials, rubbish and other debris resulting from the work.

3. At completion of the work, remove all waste materials, rubbish, and debris from about the premises, as well as all tools, construction equipment, machinery, and surplus materials.

4. Repair, at your expense, damage which may have occurred to any permanent structure completed under the contract work, or to private or public property.

5. Leave the site clean and ready for use by the VA Medical Center.

Restore to their original condition those portions of the site not designated for alteration by the contract documents, but disturbed by construction activities.

6. Failure to continually maintain site or to immediately clean the site after a complaint or project completion may result in the Government completing the work by hire of another contractor. All cost would be responsibility of the contractor failing to complete the work.

T. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by (COE COR) and (VAMC PE). This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article, USE OF

ROADWAYS.

1.14 NOT USED

1.15 USE OF CELLULAR PHONES

Cellular telephones are permitted in the Building 1-HOSPITAL except [3rdrd floor(Surgery area and Intensive Care Unit), 2ndnd floor(Clinical

Laboratory), 1st floor(Urgent Care Area) Cellular phones in these areas must be completely turned off, not on stand-by, in these areas].

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Cellular telephones are permitted in the following Buildings without exception, except for security reasons as determined by VAMC Police

Service:

Building 2-ADMINISTRATION

Building 3-ADMINISTRATION

Building 4-ADMINISTRATION

Building 6-BOILER PLANT

Building 9-WAREHOUSE

Building 19-GENERATOR BUILDING

Building 20-SUBSTATION

Building 21-VEHICLE GARAGE

Building 22-COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER (NURSING…