11-R-0017 Det VA S Deck - Final Spec w App.pdf

US Army Corps W911XK-11-R-0017 of Engineers Detroit District

FY11 VA Detroit, South Parking Deck

Addition

Detroit, MI

Solicitation & Specifications

Date: August 2011

John D. Dingell Medical Center South Parking Deck Addition Detroit, Michigan

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGES

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

00 01 15 List of Drawings

00 41 00 Bid Schedule……………………………………………………………………………………… …1

01 00 00 General Requirements

01 01 10 Fire Safety Section

01 01 10 IC Infection Control

01 10 10 Real Estate ……………………………………

01 22 00.00 Measurement and Payment

01 30 00 Administrative Requirements

01 32 01 Project Schedule

01 33 00 Submittal Procedures

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples

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 19 Temporary Environmental Controls

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management

01 78 02.00 Closeout Submittals

DIVISION 3-CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete

03 41 00 Precast Structural Concrete

03 45 00 Precast Architectural Concrete

DIVISION 4-MASONRY

04 20 00 Unit Masonry

DIVISION 5-METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel

05 31 00 Steel Deck

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

05 51 00 Metal Stairs

05 52 00 Metal Railings

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DIVISION 6-WOOD AND PLASTICS

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry

DIVISION 7-THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 19 00 Water Repellents

07 53 23 EPDM Membrane Roofing

07 84 00 Fire Stopping

07 92 00 Joint Sealants

07 95 00 Expansion Control

DIVISION 8-DOORS AND WINDOWS

08 11 00 Metal Doors and Frames

08 42 29.23 Sliding Automatic Entrances

08 44 13 Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls

08 71 00 Finish Hardware

08 81 00 Glass Glazing

DIVISION 9-FINISHES

09 30 13 Ceramic Tiling

09 91 00 Painting

DIVISION 10-SPECIALITIES

10 14 00 Signage

DIVISION 14 - CONVEYING SYSTEM

14 24 23 Hydraulic Passenger Elevators

DIVISION 32 - PAVEMENT MARKINGS

32 17 23.13 Pavement Markings

APPENDICES

Appendix A Thermal Movement Repairs

Appendix B Fourth Level Framing Plan

Appendix C South Parking Deck Structural Condition Assessment Report

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

Drawing No. Title

Title Sheet

A-0.0 Abbreviations, Symbols and Materials Reference

A-1.1 Existing Fifth Level Floor Plan

A-1.2 Fifth and Sixth Level Floor Plans

A-2.1 Existing Fifth Level Tower Plans

A-2.2 Modified Fifth Level Tower Plans

A-2.3 New Sixth Level tower Plans

A-2.4 New Roof Tower Plans

A-2.5 Elevators No. 2 and 3, Stair No. 1 Tower Elevations

A-2.6 Elevators No. 2 and 3, Stair No. 1 Tower Sections

A-2.7 Stair No. 4 Tower Elevations and Sections

A-2.8 Tower Details

A-2.9 Tower Details

A-3.1 South Deck Exterior Elevations

A-4.1 Building Longitudinal and Cross Sections

A-5.1 Wall Sections

A-5.2 Column Details

A-6.1 Door and Room Schedules

A-7.1 Glazing Details

A-8.1 Miscellaneous Detail

PS-1.1 Existing Fifth Level Striping and Signage Plans

PS-1.2 Fifth and Sixth Level Striping and Signage Plans

PS-2.1 Sign Detail

S-2.0 General Notes and Misc. Details

S-2.1 Existing Fifth Level Framing Plan

S-2.2 Fifth and Sixth Level Framing Plan

S-3.1 Precast Sections

S-3.2 Precast Sections

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S-4.1 Existing Fifth Level Tower Plans

S-4.2 Modified Fifth Level Tower Plans

S-4.3 New Sixth Level Tower Framing Plans

S-4.4 New Roof Tower Framing Plans

S-4.5 Stair Tower Sections

S-4.6 Elevators No. 2 and 3, Stair No. 1 Tower Sections

S-4.7 Elevators No. 2 and 3, Stair No. 1 Tower Sections

M-1.1 Mechanical Plans South Deck Fourth Floor

M-1.2 Mechanical Plans South Deck Fifth Floor

P-1.1 South Deck Fifth Floor Plumbing Existing and New Work

P-1.2 South Deck Sixth Floor Plumbing New Work and Plumbing Details

F-1.0 New Sixth Level Standpipes

E-1.2 Fifth and Sixth Level Electrical Plans

E-2.2 Modified Fifth Level Electrical Tower Plans

E-2.3 New Sixth Level Electrical Tower Plans

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Detroit, Michigan

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 BASIS OF BIDS

Bid Item Unit Qty Unit Price Total

0001 LS 1

0002AA

Thermal Movement Repair 1 -Type R** (connection welded and concrete repair) Ea 79

0002AB

Thermal Movement Repair 2 -Type R** (connection NOT welded and concrete repair) Ea 2

0002AC

Thermal Movement Repair 3 -Type R** (connection welded and NO concrete repair) Ea 2

0002AD

Thermal Movement Repair 4 -Type R** (connection NOT welded and NO concrete repair) Ea 2

0002AE

Thermal Movement Repair -Type R* (Release of connections at spandrel and shear wall connection) Ea 16

0003 LS 1

0004 LS 1

In the event there is a difference between a unit price and the extended total, the unit price will be held to be the intended bid. If the bidder shows only the total price but fails to enter a unit price, the total divided by the estimated quantity will be held to be the intended unit price.

Bid Schedule

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This contract will be awarded as one lump sum with unit prices required for specifically selected work. A schedule of the unit price work is contained in Standard Form SF 1442, "Solicitation, Offer and Award." See Contract Clauses, "FAR 52.211-18, Variation in Estimated Quantity" and "DFARS.236-7008, Contract Prices."

Bid Schedules 01/07

South Parking Deck Addition

OPTIONAL - Miscellaneous Structural Repairs to Existing South Deck

OPTIONAL - Painting of Stairs and Handrails in Existing South Deck

Description

Thermal Movement Repairs

See specification section 01 00 00 paragraph 1.2 for description of Bid Items

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for the addition of an added parking level to the South Parking Structure (Blue Deck) as required by drawings and specifications. Various structural repairs shall also be performed on the existing North and South Parking Structures prior to the start of construction of the additional level, as described in paragraph 1.2, A below.

B. Contractor shall perform repairs intended to allow for proper thermal expansion and contraction of the existing North and South Parking

Structures as described in paragraph 1.2, B below. These repairs shall be completed prior to the start of construction of the additional level.

C. OPTIONAL WORK - Contractor shall perform miscellaneous structural repairs to the existing South Parking Structures, as described in paragraph 1.2, C below. These repairs shall be completed prior to the start of construction of the additional level.

D. OPTIONAL WORK - Contractor shall paint the stairs and handrails in the existing South Parking Deck, as described in paragraph 1.2, D below.

E. The entire existing top level of the South (Blue) Parking deck will be made available to the contractor during periods of work on the new level. At all other times the contractor shall make the existing top level available for parking whenever practical and safe. Remaining levels of the deck will be open to the public throughout the project duration from the hours of 5am through 7pm. Contractor shall be responsible for blocking access to the top level during construction activities, see paragraph 1.6.H, this section for more information.

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

Medical Center Engineering Officer, coordinated through the US Army

Corps of Engineers Detroit District Contracting Office.

G. An Architect-Engineer firm under contract to the US Army Corps of

Engineers will render certain technical services during construction.

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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.

H. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Government, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper sampling and testing of specimens and conducting field inspections. Prior notice shall be no less than three working days unless otherwise designated by the COR.

I. 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.

J. Contractor employees will be required to pay $3 per day to enter the parking garage. Contractor vehicles will be allowed to be staged on the current top level, however all vehicles entering the deck will e required to pay the $3 per day fee.

K. 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.

L. See specification section 01 45 04 paragraph 3.4 for Contractor Quality

Control Manager requirements.

M. Contractor shall have, at a minimum, 5 years experience performing such work as outlined in the contract documents. Three examples and references qualifying the contractor will be requested by the

Contracting Officer before award.

N. Training:

1. All employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall have the

10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and /or other relevant competency training, as determined by USACE COR. In addition, General Contractor will be required to have an employee on site at all times that has a 30-hour OSHA certified Construction

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Safety course certificate and/ or other relevant competency training, as determined by USACE COR.

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

O. Required Insurance:

In reference to FAR clause 52.228-5, the following minimum requirements shall be met:

(a) Workers’ compensation and employer’s liability. Contractors are required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers’ compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer’s liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a contractor’s commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage.

Employer’s liability coverage of at least $100,000 shall be required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers’ compensation to be written by private carriers.

(b) General liability. The Contractor shall provide bodily injury liability insurance coverage written on the comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence.

(c) Automobile liability. The Contractor shall provide automobile liability insurance written on the comprehensive form of policy. The policy shall provide for bodily injury and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract. Policies covering automobiles operated in the

United States shall provide coverage of at least $200,000 per person and

$500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage. The amount of liability coverage on other policies shall be commensurate with any legal requirements of the locality and sufficient to meet normal and customary claims.

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. BID ITEM 0001, SOUTH PARKING DECK ADDITION: Work includes all tools, equipment, materials, labor and supervision necessary to add an extra level to the South (Blue) Parking Structure at the John D. Dingell VA

Medical Center, Detroit, MI. The Construction will add approximately

52,000 sf of parking area and 160 new parking spaces.

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The work shall include but not be limited to all General Conditions, permits, demolition, testing, traffic control, paving, landscaping, cast-in-place concrete, pre-cast concrete, masonry, miscellaneous iron, carpentry, spray on fireproofing, roofing, joint sealers and expansion joints, doors and hardware, glass and glazing, ceramic tile, painting, building signage, elevator modifications, plumbing, fire protection, HVAC, electrical, camera system additions, telephone system additions, fire alarm system additions, and other work as required by the plans and specifications.

All work shall be accomplished within 365 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Actual Damages will be assessed if the project is not completed within 365 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to

Proceed.

BID ITEM 0001 shall also include the following investigation and repairs to the existing North and South Parking Deck, which shall be completed prior to beginning construction on the additional level. These conditions are described in further detail in the Structural Condition

Assessment Report, “Vertical Expansion” Section, dated 12 June 2010, found in Appendix C:

a. Deterioration at Top of Columns:

i. Repair open cracks in top of columns at locations noted as

“Level 2” on drawing included in Appendix B using Epoxy

Grouting. (8 locations)

ii. Contractor shall employ the services of a Structural

Engineer to investigate and design a repair for the severe cracking and spalling visible at the base of the dowel inserts at locations noted as “Level 3” on drawing included in Appendix B (2 locations). Structural consultant shall be a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Michigan.

Investigation/design shall include sealed and signed plans, specification, calculations and cost estimates as required to perform the recommended repairs.

b. Deterioration at Top of Columns – Damage to Spandrel Beam Top Connections:

i. Contractor shall employ the services of a Structural

Engineer to investigate and design a repair for the severe cracking and spalling visible at the beam to column insert at locations noted as “Level 3 Spandrel Connection” on drawing included in Appendix B (3 locations). Structural consultant shall be a registered Professional Engineer in

01 00 00 -5 the State of Michigan. Investigation/design shall include sealed and signed plans, specification, calculations and cost estimates as required to perform the recommended repairs.

c. Cracking Corbel:

i. Contractor shall employ the services of a Structural

Engineer to investigate and design a repair for the cracking corbel at location noted as “Level 3 Corbel” on drawing included in Appendix B (1 location). Structural consultant shall be a registered Professional Engineer in the State of

Michigan. Investigation/design shall include sealed and signed plans, specification, calculations and cost estimates as required to perform the recommended repair.

d. Cracking at Guard Cable Embedded Eye Bolts

i. Contractor shall repair the cracking at the embedded eye bolts for the 5 guard cables on the existing top level of the South Deck. Repair shall include but not be limited to removal and reinstallation of the eye bolts and all necessary repairs of concrete to ensure cable installation meets applicable code required loads.

e. Snow guard for South Deck

i. Contractor shall provide and install a snow guard to prevent snowed that is plowed from the top level of the parking deck from falling back into lower levels of the deck. Snow guard is to match the guard that has been installed by the VA on the North Parking Deck. Contractor shall submit shop drawings to the USACE COR for approval prior to fabrication or installation of the snow guard.

B. BID ITEM 0002, THERMAL MOVEMENT REPAIRS: Work includes repairs to the connections that have pulled out of the concrete in the existing North and South Parking Structure. All Thermal Movement Repairs included in this Bid Item shall be completed prior to the start of construction of the additional level.

See Appendix A, Sheets S-101, S-102, S-200 and Table 1. Details on sheet S-200 are to be followed for repairs to the South Deck, sheets S-

101 and S-102 show plans of the NORTH DECK and are provided for

REFERENCE ONLY. Table 1 indicates the type of repair (R* vs. R**) that will be required at each intersection on each level.

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R** repairs will consist of one of the four types described below and detailed on sheet S-200 (Appendix A), to be determined by investigation by the contractor. After the flexible filler is removed from each connection, the Contractor and the COR will agree on which of the four types of repairs apply. Quantities of sub-items will be adjusted accordingly after this investigation has been completed.

See Sheet S-200, Appendix A for details and instructions. References to

R**(A) shall be ignored. All connections shall be priced as described in the sub-items below.

a. SUB-ITEM 0002AA: Repair 1 - Type R** (connection welded and concrete repair):

i. Remove the flexible filler in the existing channel.

ii. Remove all corrosion and clean steel.

iii. Inspect existing condition.

iv. Install temporary brace, cut existing plate and weld new plate to existing embedded plate per detail C6, F6, and H6 on sheet S-200 (Appendix A).

v. Coat existing steel with Zinc Rich Coating.

vi. Cracked/spalled concrete or corroded steel/rebar shall be repaired per detail C6 and F6 on sheet S-200 (Appendix A)

(install plate and 1/2" dia. stainless steel anchor and repair existing concrete).

vii. Replace the flexible filler with new flexible filler.

b. SUB-ITEM 0002AB: Repair 2 - Type R** (connection NOT welded and

i. Remove the flexible filler in the existing channel.

ii. Remove all corrosion and clean steel.

iii. Inspect existing condition.

iv. Coat existing steel with Zinc Rich Coating.

v. Cracked/spalled concrete or corroded steel/rebar shall be repaired per detail C6 and F6 on sheet S-200 (Appendix A)

(install plate and 1/2" dia. stainless steel anchor and repair existing concrete).

vi. Replace the flexible filler with new flexible filler.

c. SUB-ITEM 0002AC: Repair 3 - Type R** (connection welded and NO

i. Remove the flexible filler in the existing channel.

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ii. Remove all corrosion and clean steel.

iii. Inspect existing condition.

iv. Install temporary brace, cut existing plate and weld new plate to existing embedded plate per detail C6, F6, and H6 on sheet S-200 (Appendix A).

v. Coat existing steel with Zinc Rich Coating.

vi. Replace the flexible filler with new flexible filler.

d. SUB-ITEM 0002AD: Repair 4 - Type R** (connection NOT welded and NO concrete repair):

i. Remove the flexible filler in the existing channel.

ii. Remove all corrosion and clean steel.

iii. Inspect existing condition.

iv. Coat existing steel with Zinc Rich Coating.

v. Replace the flexible filler with new flexible filler.

e. SUB-ITEM 0002AE: Type R* - Contractor shall release non-moment connections at spandrel and shear wall connection per details C8, F8, and H8 on sheet S-200 (Appendix A) at connections listed as R* in Table 1 (Appendix A). This will require the following:

i. Removal of flexible filler in existing channel.

ii. Removal of corrosion and clean steel.

iii. Removal of all loose/spalled and damaged concrete on spandrel and shear wall.

iv. Drill holes and install bracket to side of spandrel and shear wall.

v. Grind off welds between plate and channel and remove any loose steel.

vi. Coat all steel with zinc rich coating.

vii. Patch all removed concrete according to detail C8, F8, H8 on

S-200 (Appendix A).

viii. Replace flexible filler in channel with new similar flexible filler.

C. OPTIONAL BID ITEM 0003, MISCELANEOUS STRUCTURAL REPAIRS TO EXISTING

SOUTH DECK: Work shall include the following investigation and repairs to the existing South Parking Deck, which shall be completed prior to the start of construction of the additional level. These conditions are described in further detail in the Structural Condition Assessment

Report, “Long-term Life, Durability and Structural Integrity” Section, dated 12 June 2010, found in Appendix C:

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a. Contractor shall repair cracking present on spandrel beam to column top connections (see photos P-14 and P-15, Appendix C).

Repairs shall include but not be limited to removal and replacement of flexible fill, epoxy grouting cracks and patching concrete. Assume all such connections are in need of repair.

b. Contractor shall repair cracking present on spandrel beam to shear/bearing wall top connections (see photo P-16, Appendix C).

Repairs shall include but not be limited to removal and replacement of flexible fill, epoxy grouting cracks and patching concrete. Assume all such connections are in need of repair.

c. Contractor shall employ the services of a Structural Engineer to investigate and design a repair for the torsion cracking present at the spandrel beam to shear/bearing wall top connection in the south-west corner of the second level (see photo P-17, Appendix

C). Structural consultant shall be a registered Professional

Engineer in the State of Michigan. Investigation/design shall include sealed and signed plans, specification, calculations and cost estimates as required to perform the recommended repairs.

d. Contractor shall repair spalling and cracking present around drains (see photo P-10, Appendix C). Repairs shall include but not be limited to epoxy grouting cracks and patching concrete.

Assume all drains are in need of repair.

e. Contractor shall replace missing cable guard (top 1 of 5) on the south side of the ramp at the fourth level (see photo P-11, Appendix C). Repair shall match original installation and shall meet all applicable building codes.

f. Contractor shall repair the exposed reinforcing bar in inverted tee beam (see photo P-18, Appendix C). Reinforcing bar shall be cut and the concrete shall be patched to prevent further deterioration of the inverted tee beam.

g. Contractor shall repair the corrosion present on the structural steel supporting the stairs in all of the stair towers (see photos

P-19 and P-20, Appendix C). Repair shall include but not be limited to cleaning and treating the steel with a zinc rich coating to prevent further rusting, epoxy grouting of cracking and patching of the spalled concrete.

h. Contractor shall repair minor spalling at the spandrel beam ledge extensions at columns (see photo P-21, Appendix C).

i. Contractor shall repair cracking present on all shear/bearing walls on the lowest level (see photos P-22 and P-23, Appendix C).

Repairs shall include but not be limited to epoxy grouting of

01 00 00 -9 cracks. Repairs shall not proceed until thermal movement repairs included in Bid Item 0002 are complete.

D. OPTIONAL BID ITEM 0004, PAINTING OF STAIRS AND HANDRAILS IN EXISTING

SOUTH DECK: Work shall include the painting of all metal surfaces on the stairs and railings in all stair towers of the South Parking deck. Note that painting of stairs and handrails in new level is included in the base bid item 0001. Painting shall include required primer and minimum of two coats of paint; color and finish to match existing. All work shall be in accordance with specification section 09 91 00 Painting.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, 1 set of specifications and drawings will be furnished in electronic format.

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

Contractor's expense.

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENETS

The Contractor shall coordinate with the Corps of Engineers COR prior to the

Start of Work to identify restrictions on accessing the site and building and provisions for securing the site and providing emergency vehicles and personnel access to the site.

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

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

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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. Guards: Not Applicable.

D. Key Control:

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

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

E. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Management Software (EDMS).

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

EDMS system.

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

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for 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. Separate permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

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):

E84-2008.............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

70-2007..............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 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.

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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.

2. Install one-hour fire-rated temporary construction partitions as shown on drawings and between new work at elevator lobby and existing lobby, 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 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. 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.

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

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

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

NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with COR. Obtain permits from facility Safety Officer at least 24 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 COR.

Q. 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.

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.

T. 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 furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The

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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.

(FAR 52.236-10)

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. 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 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 ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion

01 00 00 -15 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 dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to

Medical Center Director, COR and Contractor, as follows:

H. Due to hospital operations, we require that any work requiring that the parking structure be empty (i.e. lifting pre-cast members over the deck), shall be performed between the hours of 7 pm to 5 am.

I. 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 or as directed by the COR (Fence is needed around Contractor’s lay-down and crane 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 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.

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

1. 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.

K. 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.

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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.

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

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 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. 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.

L. 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 but are not required to be entirely removed, 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.

M. 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 to occupied areas of buildings and to surrounding buildings (i.e. Wayne State facilities, Detroit Medical Center facilities, etc.) clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles. Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times.

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

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3. Vehicle and pedestrian access to emergency entrance and surface parking lot at south-east corner of campus must be maintained throughout the duration of the contract.

N. 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, 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 include a video recording of the survey and 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).

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 surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

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

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

1. Wherever existing roof surfaces are disturbed they shall be protected against water infiltration. In case of leaks, they shall be repaired immediately upon discovery.

2. 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.

3. 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. 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. Dust must be kept to a minimum. Construction dust must be kept from being pulled into Medical

Center Intakes at the Air Handling Units near the South Parking Deck.

B. Establish and maintain a dust control program as part of the contractor’s infection preventive measures in accordance with the guidelines provided by ICRA Group. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific dust protection measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to COR for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP

DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES.

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

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

1. The RE and VAMC Infection Control personnel shall review pressure differential monitoring documentation to verify that pressure differentials in the construction zone and in the patient-care rooms

01 00 00 -19 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.

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

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

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

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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 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.