16-R-0012_RTA_PACKAGE_COGEN_PLANT_VAMC_Dublin_Specifications_2016.07.08.pdf

PROJECT MANUAL

For

CONSTRUCTION

Department of Veterans Affairs Carl Vinson VA Medical Center

100% DESIGN REVIEW

FOR

REPLACE BOILER PLANT/COGEN

VOLUME ONE-DIVISIONS 0-12, 31-34

DUBLIN, GEORGIA

May 11, 2016

Prepared by:

SWWB, LLC

2318 2nd Avenue South

Birmingham, Alabama 35233

(205) 326-8025

Project Number 557-11-107

W912HP-15-R-0012

Carl Vinson VA Medical Center SWWB, LLC

Replace Boiler Plant/Combined Utility Plant 557-11-107

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 10 Table of Contents

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 08-10

01 11 00 Attachment ILSM Doc

01 11 00 Summary of Work 08-15

01 32 01.00 10 Project Schedule 02-15

01 33 00 Submittal Procedures 05-11

01 35 26 Governmental Safety Requirements 05-16

01 42 00 Sources for Reference Publications 11-14

01 42 19 Reference Standards 08-10

01 44 10 Structural Tests and Special Inspections 08-10

01 45 00.00 10 Quality Control 02-10

01 45 00.10 10 Quality Control System (QCS) 02-10

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services

01 50 00 Temporary Construction Facilities and Controls 08-09

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 11-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01-07

01 78 00 Closeout Submittals 08-11

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 00 Site Surveys 11-07

02 31 23 Electromagnetic Investigations

02 41 00 Demolition 06-10

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 12-09

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 06-08

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 06-08

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-08

04 72 00 Cast Stone Masonry 08-08

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 08-10

05 21 00 Steel Joist Framing

05 31 00 Steel Decking 08-10

Replace Boiler Plant/Cogen 557-11-107

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05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 05-04

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 10-07

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-07

06 16 63 Cementitious Sheathing

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 05-10

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 11 13 Bituminous Dampproofing

07 13 52 Modified Bituminous Sheet Waterproofing 08-08

07 21 00 Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation 04-12

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 03-10

07 24 00 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems

07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing 02-10

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 04-08

07 65 00 Flexible Flashings

07 72 00 Roof Accessories 04-08

07 84 00 Firestopping 08-08

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 08-08

07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 10-07

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 02-09

08 17 10 Integrated Door Assemblies 05-10

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 10-07

08 33 00 Coiling Doors and Grilles 10-11

08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 10-07

08 71 00 Door Hardware 05-10

08 80 00 Glazing 05-10

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 07-10

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 11-08

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 11-07

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 08-08

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 04-08

09 91 00 Painting 04-09

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 06-08

10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 02-08

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 10-07

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

NOT APPLICABLE

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DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 36 00 Countertops

FOR DIVISION 13 – DIVISION 28 REFER TO VOLUME

TWO

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 05-15 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-15

22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment

22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-15 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-15 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-15 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 06-13

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 09-15

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-15

22 35 00 Domestic Water Heat Exchangers 09-15

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 10 Common Work Results for Boiler Plant and Steam

Generation

02-15

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-15

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment 11-10

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

02-15

23 05 51 Noise and Vibration Control for Boiler Plant 02-15 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-15

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-15

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 06-13

23 08 11 Demonstrations and Tests for Boiler Plant 02-15

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11

23 10 00 Facility Fuel Systems 02-15

23 11 23 Facility Natural-Gas Piping 02-15

23 21 11 Boiler Plant Piping Systems 02-15

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 09-12

23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 02-15

23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 02-15

23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-15

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23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-15

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-15

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 02-12

23 51 00 Breechings, Chimneys, and Stacks 05-11

23 52 25 Low-Pressure Water Heating Boilers 02-15

23 64 00 Packaged Water Chillers 04-11

23 65 00 Cooling Towers 02-15

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

Not Applicable

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 26 05 13 Medium-Voltage Cables 12-12 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 07-13 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 12-12 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 05-14 26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 12-12

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 12-15

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 06-13

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 05-14

26 12 19 Pad-Mounted, Liquid-Filled, Medium-Voltage

Transformers

12-15

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 12-15

26 23 00 Low-Voltage Switchgear 12-12

26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards 08-14

26 24 16 Panelboards 05-14

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-16

26 29 21 Disconnect Switches 12-12

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 12-12

26 43 13 Surge Protective Device 12-12

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 08-14

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 05-14

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 06-15

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 06-15 27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15 27 15 00 Communications Horizontal Cabling 01-16

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and

09-11

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28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

09-11

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security

Systems

06-13

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earth Moving 10-06

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 04-10

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 10-09

32 17 23 Pavement Markings 04-10

32 90 00 Planting

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 10 00 Water Utilities 12-05

33 30 00 Sanitary Sewerage Utilities 10-06

33 40 00 Storm Drainage Utilities 11-05

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

NOT APPLICABLE

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

ARCHITECTURAL-BASE BID

A0.0 Cover Sheet R0.1 Miscellaneous Penetration Details R0.2 Miscellaneous Penetration Details R0.3 Miscellaneous Partition Details R0.4 General Notes and Details R0.5 Miscellaneous Partition Details LS1.0 Life Safety Plan AS1.0 Architectural Site Plan A1.0 Architectural Plan & Schedules A1.1 Architectural Roof & Partial Plans A1.2 Architectural Floor Plan A1.3 Architectural Roof Plan A2.0 Architectural Elevations A3.0 Architectural Building Sections A3.1 Architectural Wall Sections A3.2 Architectural Wall Sections A3.3 Miscellaneous Sections and Details A3.4 Job Site Signage A4.0 Roof Details

ARCHITECTURAL-BID OPTIONS

A2.0.A Bid Option Architectural Elevations A3.0.A Bid Options Architectural Building Sections A3.1.A Bid Options Architectural Wall Sections A3.3.A Bid Options Miscellaneous Sections & Details

SITE PLANNING

C1.1 Existing Topography C2.1 Demolition Plan C2.2 Demolition Plan C2.3 Existing Topography C3.1 Site Plan C3.2 Site Plan C4.1 Grading Plan C5.1 Utility Plan C5.2 Utility Plan C6.1 Erosion and Sediment Control - Clearing Phase C6.2 Erosion and Sediment Control Plan - Clearing

Phase C6.3 Erosion and Sediment Control Plan - Grading

Phase C6.4 Erosion and Sediment Control Plan - Final Phase C7.1 Details

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STRUCTURAL

S1.0 General Notes S1.1 Typical Details S2.1 Foundation & Floor Plan S2.2 Roof Framing Plan S2.3 Foundation & Cooling Tower Plan, & Section S5.1 Sections

FIRE PROTECTION & PLUMBING

F1.01 Building 27 – Ground Floor Plan – Fire

Protection F2.01 General Notes and Details –

Fire Protection P1.01 Building 27 - Ground Floor Plan P1.02 Building 27 - Ground Floor Plan P2.01 Plumbing - Riser P3.01 Plumbing Legend, Details, Notes and Schedules

MECHANICAL PLANS

M0.00 Mechanical Legend M0.01 Mechanical Site Plan - Demolition M0.02 Mechanical Site Plan and Details M3.01 Building 27 - Piping Diagram M3.02 Building 27 - Piping Diagram M3.03 Building 27 - Piping Diagrams M4.01 Mechanical Details M4.02 Mechanical Details M4.03 Mechanical Details M5.01 Mechanical Schedules & Legend M6.01 Mechanical Controls - Details and Legend M6.02 Mechanical Controls - Details M6.03 Mechanical Controls - Chilled Water System Control Diagram M6.04 Mechanical Controls - Tower Water System Control Diagram M6.05 Mechanical Controls - Heating Water System Control

Diagram M6.06 Mechanical Controls - Sequences M6.07 Mechanical Controls - Diagrams M6.08 Mechanical Controls - Diagrams M6.09 Mechanical Controls - Schedules MH1.01 Building 27 - Ground Floor Plan MH1.02 Building 27 - Mechanical HVAC MP1.01 Building 27 - Ground Floor Plan – Mechanical Piping Demolition MP1.02 Building 27 - Mechanical Piping MP1.03 Building 2 - Basement Floor Plan - Mechanical Piping Demolition MP1.04 Building 2 - Basement Floor Plan – Mechanical Piping MP1.06 HVAC Section Views MP2.01 Building 2 - Basement Floor Plan – Mechanical Demolition

MP2.02 Building 2 - Basement Floor Plan –

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Mechanical MP2.03 Building 3 - Basement Floor Plan – Mechanical Demolition MP2.04 Building 3 - Basement Floor Plan - Mechanical MP2.05 Building 4 - Basement Floor Plan – Mechanical Demolition MP2.06 Building 4 - Basement Floor Plan - Mechanical MP2.07 Building 5 - First Floor Plan - Mechanical Demolition MP2.08 Building 5 - First Floor Plans - Mechanical MP2.09 Building 6 - Crawl Space Plan – Mechanical Demolition MP2.10 Building 6 - Crawl Space Plan - Mechanical MP2.11 Building 8 - Crawl Space Plan – Mechanical Demolition MP2.12 Building 8 - Crawl Space Plan - Mechanical MP2.13 Bldgs 9-11 to 13-15 Builidings 13-15 to 17-19 Crawlspace Corridor Plan MP2.14 Building 11 - Basement Floor Plan – Mechanical Demolition MP2.15 Building 11 Basement - Floor Plan – Mechanical MP2.16 Building 12 - Basement Floor Plan – Mechanical Demolition MP2.17 Building 12 - Basement Floor Plan – Mechanical MP2.18 Building 15 - Basement Floor Plan – Mechanical Demolition MP2.19 Building 15 - Basement Floor Plan – Mechanical MP2.20 Building 16 - Basement Floor Plan –

Mechanical Demolition MP2.21 Building 16 - Basement Floor Plan – Mechanical MP2.22 Building 19 - Basement and Attic Floor Plan - Mechanical Demolition MP2.23 Building 19 - Basement and Attic Floor Plan - Mechanical MP2.24 Building 25 - Mechanical Room Plan – Mechanical MP2.25 Building 85 - Mechanical Room Plan – Mechanical MP2.26 Building 85 - Mechanical Room Plan – Mechanical MP2.27 Building 86 - Mechanical Piping Plan – Demolition MP2.28 Building 86 - Mechanical Piping Plan MP2.29 Building 86 - Mechanical Piping Diagram

ELECTRICAL

E0.01 Schedules, Legend & General Notes - Electrical E1.01 Partial Site Plan - Electrical E2.01 Building 2 – Main Mechanical Room - Demolition E2.02 Building 27 - Floor Plan - Demolition E3.01 Building 27 – Partial Floor Plans - Lighting E4.01 Building 27 - Floor Plan - Power

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E4.02 Building 27 - Roof Plan - Power E5.01 Building 27 - Floor Plan - Systems E6.01 Building 27 – Partial Roof Plan - Lightning Protection E7.01 Building 27 - Partial Floor Plans - Electrical E7.02 Building 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 - Partial Floor Plans - Electrical E7.03 Buildings 8, 11, 12, 15 - Partial Floor Plans - Electrical E7.04 Building 16 - Basement Floor Plan – Electrical Demolition and New Power E7.05 Buildings 19, 85, 86 - Partial Floor Plans - Electrical E8.01 Building 27 - Riser Diagram - Power E8.02 Building 27 - Riser Diagrams - Power E8.03 Building 27 – Panel Scheduled - Electrical E9.01 Details - Electrical E9.02 Details - Electrical E9.03 Details - Electrical E9.04 Details - Electrical E9.05 Details - Electrical E9.06 Details – Electrical

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. For the purposes of these specifications, “COR” as defined in these specifications refers to the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) COR or the appointed COR’s Representative.

B. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Carl Vinson VAMC Replace

Boiler Plant/Cogen as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Medical Center Engineering Officer.

D. Offices of SWWB, LLC 2318 2nd Ave South Birmingham, Alabama 35233, as

Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during

01 00 00 - 2 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 COR or his duly authorized representative.

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

F. 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.

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1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, alterations, grading, drainage, mechanical and electrical work, utility systems, installation of new chillers and cooling towers, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and alteration at various other building on site to accommodate the new chiller and cooling towers installation.

B. BID OPTION NO. 1: Add commissioning in accordance with Specification

Sections 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC, 27 08 00 Commissioning of

Communications Systems and 28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems.

C. BID OPTION NO. 2: Demo existing chiller plant and cooling towers.

D. BID OPTION NO. 3: Add air conditioning of chiller plant.

E. BID OPTION NO. 4: Delete clerestory windows-provide EIFS above window sill to soffit, provide EIFS soffit.

F. BID OPTION NO. 5: Add PV Array, lightning protection and guard rail on roof.

G. BID OPTION NO. 6: Add interior renovations in Building 27 and associated MP&E with interior renovations.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Not Used

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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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 COR 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 COR.

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 COR.

C. Guards:

1. The General Contractor shall provide unarmed guards at the project site after construction hours.

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 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, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

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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 COR upon request.

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

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

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):

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

Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

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

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

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

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

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

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 The COR for coordination with the

Facility Safety Officer for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES Prior to any worker for the contractor or subcontractors beginning work, they shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the general contractor’s competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, VAMC safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of VAMC equipment, etc.

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

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

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

E. Temporary Construction Partitions:

1. Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide smoke-tight separations between construction areas and adjoining areas. Construct partitions of gypsum board or treated plywood

(flame spread rating of 25 or less in accordance with ASTM E84) on both sides of fire retardant treated wood or metal steel studs.

Extend the partitions through suspended ceilings to floor slab deck or roof. Seal joints and penetrations. At door openings, install

Class C, ¾ hour fire/smoke rated doors with self-closing devices.

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2. Install fire-rated temporary construction partitions as shown on drawings to maintain integrity of 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 the

COR and the VA for coordination with the facility Safety Officer.

H. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Inspect daily. Report findings and corrective actions weekly to the COR and the VA for coordination with the facility Safety Officer.

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

241 and NFPA 10.

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

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

L. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately under construction, and temporarily for connections. Provide fire watch for impairments more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period. Request interruptions in accordance with Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with the COR and the VA for coordination with the facility Safety Officer. 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.

M. Smoke Detectors: Prevent accidental operation. Remove temporary covers at end of work operations each day. Coordinate with the COR and the VA facility Safety Officer.

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

NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with COR and the VA. Obtain permits from the COR, coordinated with the VA facility Safety Officer at least

24 hours in advance.

O. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire construction areas weekly. Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to the COR and the VA for coordination with the facility Safety Officer.

P. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in and adjacent to construction areas inside existing buildings and additions under construction. In separate and detached buildings under construction, smoking is prohibited except in designated smoking rest areas.

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

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

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

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

Contractor when and as authorized by the 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

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Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

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

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

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

H. Building(s) No.(s) 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16 ,17, 18, 19, 25, 27, 85, and 86 will be occupied during performance of work.

1.

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

01 00 00 - 10 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.

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.

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

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from

Contractor's employee or watchman.

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.

Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

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.

7. No utility interruption shall last longer than 4 hours. Contractor must make all preparations in advance to ensure that shutdown does not last longer than 4 hours.

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.

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

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

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 and a representative of VA Supply Service, of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the COR. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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 and/or Supply Representative, 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

01 00 00 - 13 accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE

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

852.236-88).

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

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 as coordinated through the COR. 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.

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 as coordinated through the COR. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific dust protection measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to the COR for coordination with the VA Facility ICRA team for review for

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30 00, SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES.

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

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

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 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

01 00 00 - 15 frame, commensurate with the partition, to allow worker access.

Maintain negative air at all times. A fire retardant polystyrene, 6-mil thick or greater plastic barrier meeting local fire codes may be used where dust control is the only hazard, and an agreement is reached with the COR and Medical Center.

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

Efficiency Particulate Accumulator) filter vacuum system rated at

95% capture of 0.3 microns including pollen, mold spores and dust particles. Insure continuous negative air pressures occurring within the work area. HEPA filters should have ASHRAE 85 or other prefilter to extend the useful life of the HEPA. Provide both primary and secondary filtrations units. Exhaust hoses shall be heavy duty, flexible steel reinforced and exhausted so that dust is not reintroduced to the medical center.

c. Adhesive Walk-off/Carpet Walk-off Mats, minimum 600mm x 900mm

(24” x 36”), shall be used at all interior transitions from the construction area to occupied Medical Center area. These mats shall be changed as often as required to maintain clean work areas directly outside construction area at all times.

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

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

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

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

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

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

E. Final Cleanup:

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

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

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

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

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

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract shall remain the property of the Government. When rooms and spaces are vacated by the Department of Veterans Affairs during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to

01 00 00 - 17 be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

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

IMPROVEMENTS

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

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

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the COR may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the

Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-9)

C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and

"Operations and Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

1.11 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the

COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is

01 00 00 - 18 disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

B. Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged.

Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.) disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workmen to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are indicated on drawings and which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES"

(FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR

52.236-2).

1.12 PHYSICAL DATA

A. Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the

Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

1. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by S&ME, Inc.11420 Johns Creek Parkway Duluth, Georgia 30097.

(FAR 52.236-4)

B. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings and test pits. Logs of subsurface exploration are shown diagrammatically on drawings.

C. A copy of the soil report will be made available for inspection by bidders upon request to the COR, coordinated with the Engineering

Officer at the VA Medical Center, SSWB, LLC and shall be considered part of the contract documents.

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D. Government does not guarantee that other materials will not be encountered nor that proportions, conditions or character of several materials will not vary from those indicated by explorations. Bidders are expected to examine site of work and logs of borings; and, after investigation, decide for themselves character of materials and make their bids accordingly. Upon proper application through the COR to

Department of Veterans Affairs, bidders will be permitted to make subsurface explorations of their own at site.

1.13 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer whose services are retained and paid for by the Contractor shall perform services specified herein and in other specification sections.

The Contractor shall certify that the land surveyor or civil engineer is not one who is a regular employee of the Contractor, and that the land surveyor or civil engineer has no financial interest in this contract.

1.14 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and bench marks, indicated on the…