Am7_W912PL-12-R-0019.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICAITON NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicble)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICIATION NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a)By completing items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment your desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPIRATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc. ) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15C. DATE SIGNED

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION ( Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

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6. ISSUED BY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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0007 Jun 19, 2012

USACE, Los Angeles District Contracting Division, West Region branch 915 Wilshire Bl,14th Floor P.O. Box 532711 Los Angeles, CA 90053-2325

W912PL-12-R-0019

May 6, 2012

664-325 Expand Renovate Research Labs, VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego County, California

The following Sections are amended: Table of Contents; 01 00 00 General Requirements and Construction Signs and Forms.

The following Section is deleted: 01 91 00 Commissioning Requirements.

INSTRUCTIONS

Instructions for items other than those that are self-explanatory, are as follows:

Item 1 (Contract ID Code) . Insert the contract type identification code that appears in the title block of the contract being modified.

Item 3 (Effective date) .

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(2)

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(4)

(5)

For a solicitation amendment, change order, or administrative change, the effective date shall be the issue date of the amendment, change order, or administrative change.

For a supplemental agreement, the effective date shall be the date agreed to by the contracting parties.

For a modification issued as an initial or confirming notice of termination for the convenience of the Government, the effective date and the modification number of the confirming notice shall be the same as the effective date and modification number of the initial notice.

For a modification converting a termination for default to a termination for the convenience of the Government, the effective date shall be the same as the effective date of the termination for default.

For a modification confirming the contacting officer's determination of the amount due in settlement of a contract termination, the effective date shall be the same as the effective date of the initial decision.

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Item 6 (Issued By) . Insert the name and address of the issuing office. If applicable, insert the appropriate issuing office code in the code block.

Item 8 (Name and Address of Contractor) . For modifications to a contract or order, enter the contractor's name, address, and code as shown in the original contract or order, unless changed by this or a previous modification.

Item 9, (Amendment of Solicitation No. - Dated), and 10, (Modification of Contract/Order No. - Dated ). Check the appropriate box and in the corresponding blanks insert the number and date of the original solicitation, contract, or order.

Item 12 (Accounting and Appropriation Data) .

When appropriate, indicate the impact of the modification on each affected accounting classification by inserting one of the following entries.

(2) Accounting classification Net decrease $

Include subject matter or short title of solicitation/contract where feasible.

Item 16B . The contracting officer's signature is not required on solicitation amendments. The contracting offier's signature is normally affixed last on supplemental agreements.

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NOTE: If there are changes to multiple accounting classifications that cannot be placed in block 12, insert an asterisk and the words "See continuation sheet".

Item 13 . Check the appropriate box to indicate the type of modification. Insert in the corresponding blank the authority under which the modification is issued. Check whether or not contractor must sign this document. (See FAR 43.103.)

Item 14 (Description of Amendment/Modification) .

Organize amendments or modifications under the appropriate Uniform Contract Format (UCF) section headings from the applicable solicitation or contract. The UCF table of contents, however, shall not be set forth in this document Indicate the impact of the modification on the overall total contract price by inserting one of the following entries:

Total contract price increased by $

Total contract price decreased by $

Total contract price unchanged.

State reason for modification.

When removing, reinstating, or adding funds, identify the contract items and accounting classifications.

When the SF 30 is used to reflect a determination by the contracting officer of the amount due in settlement of a contract terminated for the convenience of the Government, the entry in Item 14 of the modification may be limited to --

A reference to the letter determination; and

A statement of the net amount determined to be due in settlement of the contract.

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STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83) BACK

(1) Accounting classification Net increase $

664-325, Expand Renovate Research Labs W912PL-12-R-0019 VA San Diego Healthcare System San Diego County, CA

TABLE OF CONTENTS - 1

Amendment 7

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Title Amend#

DIVISION 00 – BIDDING REQUIREMENTS, CONTRACT FORMS AND CONTRACT CONDITIONS

Cover 664-325 EXPAND RENOVATE RESEARCH LABS

TOC Table of Contents (Am6) LOD List of Drawings (Am6) SF1442 Solicitation, Offer and Award (Am6)

00 010 Price Schedule 00 100 Instructions to Bidders (Am1) 00 110 Proposal Submission and Instruction 00 120 Proposal Evaluation and Contract Award (Am6) 00 600 Representations and Certifications 00 700 Contract Clauses 00 800 Special Contract Requirements (Am6) 00 850 Wage Rates (Am6)

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements & Construction Signs & Forms (Am7) 01 00 01 Infection Control during Construction 01 00 02 VA Construction Standard 01 00 11 Special Requirements 01 21 00 GEMS Evaluation Survey 01 27 00 Measurement and Payment (Am6)

01 32 01 Project Schedule (Am6) 01 32 17 Network Analysis Schedules 01 33 00 Construction Submittal Procedures (Am6) 01 33 00a Submittal Register 01 33 23 Samples and Shop Drawings 01 35 26 Government Safety Requirements

01 42 19 Reference Standards 01 45 02 Quality Control System 01 45 10 Contractor Quality Control (Am6) 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services (Am6) 01 50 02 Temporary Construction Facilities 01 56 39 Temporary Tree and Plant Protection

01 56 80 Environmental Safety and Protection (Am6) 01 57 20 Environmental Protection 01 57 23 Storm Water Pollution Measures 01 58 16 Interior Signage 01 58 17 Exterior Signage 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01 74 19 Waste Debris Management Plan Spreadsheet (Am2) 01 78 00 Closeout Submittals 01 91 00 DELETED (Am7)

TABLE OF CONTENTS - 2

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 DEMOLITION

02 82 11 CLASS I NEGATIVE PRESSURE ENCLOSURE ASBESTOS

ABATEMENT

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY- NOT USED

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING

05 31 00 STEEL DECKING

05 36 00 COMPOSITE METAL DECKING

05 50 00 METAL FABRICATION

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 ROUGH CARPENTRY

06 20 00 FINISH CARPENTRY AND MILLWORK

DIVISION 07 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 THERMAL INSULATION

07 22 00 ROOF AND DECK INSULATION

07 54 19 POLYVINYL CHLORIDE ROOFING

07 54 23 THERMOPLASTIC POLYOLEFIN (TPO) ROOFING (Am3)

07 60 00 FLASHING AND SHEET METAL

07 81 05 SPRAYED-ON FIREPROOFING

07 84 00 FIRESTOPPING

07 92 00 SEALANTS AND CAULKING

DIVISION 08 OPENINGS

08 11 15 STEEL DOORS AND FRAMES AND STEEL WINDOW FRAME

08 21 00 WOOD DOORS (Am6)

08 41 13 ALUMINUM-FRAMED ENTRANCES AND STOREFRONTS

08 44 13 GLAZED ALUMINUM CURTAIN WALLS

08 61 50 MANUAL SLIDING INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (ICU) DOORS

08 61 60 BIFOLDING INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (ICU) DOORS

08 71 00 DOOR HARDWARE

08 71 16 ELECTRO-MECHANICAL SWINGING DOOR OPERATORS

08 75 00 INSTALLATION OF DOORS AND HARDWARE

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08 80 00 GLAZING

Section Title Amend#

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 COLOR AND DESIGN

09 22 16 NON-STRUCTURAL FRAMING SYSTEMS

09 29 00 GYPSUM BOARD

09 30 13 CERAMIC TILING

09 51 00 ACOUSTICAL CEILING

09 65 16 RESILIENT SHEET FLOORING

09 68 20 CARPETING (WITHOUT CUSHION)

09 91 00 PAINTING

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 SIGNAGE

10 21 13 TOILET COMPARTMENTS

10 28 00 TOILET ACCESSORIES

10 28 25 PRE-FABRICATED SHOWER ENCLOSURES

10 44 13 FIRE EXTINGUISHER CABINETS

10 51 23 PLASTIC LAMINATE LOCKERS

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 53 13 LABORATORY FUME HOODS

11 72 11 WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS

11 72 14 LABORATORY CONTOLLED COLD ROOM OR WARM ROOMS

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 31 00 METAL CASEWORK

12 32 00 WOOD CASEWORK

12 34 63 ADAPTABLE LABORATORY FURNITURE SYSTEM

12 34 64 BENCH TOP UPRIGHT SYSTEM

12 34 66 WALL RAIL SYSTEM

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION – NOT USED

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 05 11 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

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DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING

22 05 12 GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR PLUMBING EQUIPMENT

22 05 19 METERS AND GAGES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

22 11 00 FACILITY WATER DISTRIBUTION

22 13 00 FACILITY SANITARY AND VENT PIPING

22 15 00 GENERAL SERVICE COMPRESSED-AIR SYSTEMS

22 40 00 PLUMBING FIXTURES

22 62 00 VACUUM SYSTEMS FOR LABORATORY AND HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

22 63 00 GAS SYSTEMS FOR LABORATORY AND HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

22 66 00 CHEMICAL-WASTE SYSTEMS FOR LABORATORY AND HEALTHCARE

FACILITIES

22 77 19 TYPE 2 WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC AND STEAM GENERATION

23 05 12 GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC AND STEAM GENERATION

EQUIPMENT

23 05 41 NOISE AND VIBRATION CONTROL FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

23 09 23 DIRECT -DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HVAC

23 11 23 FACILITY NATURAL-GAS PIPING

23 21 13 HYDRONIC PIPING

23 22 13 STEAM AND CONDENSATE HEATING PIPING

23 25 00 HVAC WATER TREATMENT

23 31 00 HVAC DUCTS AND CASINGS

23 34 00 HVAC FANS

23 36 00 AIR TERMINAL UNITS

23 37 00 AIR OUTLETS AND INLETS

23 40 00 HVAC AIR CLEANING DEVICES

23 73 00 INDOOR CENTRAL-STATION AIR-HANDLING UNITS

23 74 13 PACKAGED, OUTDOOR, CENTRAL-STATION AIR HANDLING UNITS

23 82 16 AIR COILS

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION – NOT USED

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

26 05 21 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

(600 VOLTS AND BELOW)

26 05 26 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 33 RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 24 16 PANELBOARDS

26 27 26 WIRING DEVICES

26 29 21 DISCONNECT SWITCHES

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DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL - CONTINUED

26 51 00 INTERIOR LIGHTING

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS

27 31 31 VOICE COMMUNICATIONS SWITCHING AND ROUTING

EQUIPMENT – EXTENSION

27 54 81 OFFICE OF INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY (OI&T) CABLING

STANDARDS AND CRITERIA (Am3)

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY – NOT USED

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK – NOT USED

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS – NOT USED

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES – NOT USED

End of Table of Contents

01 00 00 - 1 Bold Italics Underlined denotes AMENDMENT 07

SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1

1.1 GENERAL

A. WASTE AIR GAS SUCTION RESEARCH PROJECT

Construction Duration for WASTE AIR GAS SUCTION RESEARCH PROJECT is 30 calendar days.

PHASING: Upon completion of WASTE AIR GAS SUCTION RESEARCH PROJECT and acceptance by the Government, the Contractor shall allow Veterans Affairs 30 calendar days to vacate staff and equipment from 664-325 EXPAND RENOVATE RESEARCH LAB AREA and move staff and equipment in to WASTE AIR GAS SUCTION RESEARCH PROJECT. Contractor shall not begin construction including demolition work on 664-325 EXPAND RENOVATE RESEARCH LAB AREA until this phasing is completed.

WASTE AIR GAS SUCTION RESEARCH PROJECT work involves following rooms and related exhausts located on sixth floor of Building 1:

Room Exhaust

6152----FX 2.23

6174C---FX 2.24

6174F---FX 2.24

6181----FX 2.25

6184C---FX 2.25

6212----FX 2.30

All Tie-in’s and Room Installation’s are typical to drawings.

Waste Air Gas Suction Drawings are:

1-6I-H - PROJECT AREAS

1-6I-H.1 -NEW FUME WASTE EXHAUST PLAN

Room 6152 WAGS LAYOUT – ELEVATION VIEW ROOM 6152

1-DE FUME WASTE SUCTION DETAILS

HVAC

• All work will be performed in compliance with VA asbestos protocol which is provided in this solicitation.

• All workers are required to have current asbestos training and certificates. Containment and negative air machines are required when working above ceiling.

• All work will be performed after hours, 4:00pm-11:00pm on week days and 7:00am -4:00pm on Saturday and Sunday. This can be further determined by staff at preconstruction meeting.

01 00 00 - 2

• Shut down FX unit dedicated to room and tap into the main exhaust trunk line with approved duct work. Install exposed dual surface mount branch lines (4”) on wall as per Drawings provided and install balancing dampers at the main tap, to regulate suction.

PLUMBING & MEDICAL GAS

• Provide and install 2 surface mounted wall type Vacuum outlet,

• Provide and install 1-3/4” isolation valve at tape in.

• Provide and install 2 surface mounted wall type Oxygen outlet,

• Provide and install 1-3/4” isolation valve at tape in.

• Certify all Medical Gas installations.

B. 664-325 EXPAND RENOVATE RESEARCH LABS

SCOPE OF WORK: This project will renovate part of existing sixth floor south wing of Building 1. Work is identified and located as shown in specifications and drawings provided for this project at Veterans Affairs San Diego Medical Center, 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, California 92161. Following is list of items that comprises construction scope.

CONSTRUCTION SUMMARY

Construction requirements for 6 South include:

• Provide all labor, materials, tools and equipment for renovation of part of existing Sixth Floor South Wing of Building 1.

• This project will build over two (2) existing light wells and building out to exterior balcony space capturing approximately 4,000 sq-ft of unusable space on 6th floor south wing.

• Majority of 6th floor south wing will be fully renovated and this will include about 14,520 sq-ft of remodeled space.

• Contractors are required to provide a work plan for the research remodel project 664-325 relating to work that will impact the DOU/ICU located on the floor directly below the project footprint.

This work includes but not limited to jack-hammering on the exterior decks, drilling or core drilling into the slab, demo of drain piping, installation of new drain piping etc. When this type of work is performed above this area, the rooms directly below will need to be vacated due to safety, noise and vibration.

No transiting or work can take place in the interstitial off the catwalks above any occupied area including corridors (see attached drawing 1-5I-A “FIFTH FLOOR INTERSTITIAL ARCHETECTURAL LAYOUT” for catwalk locations in the 5th floor interstitial superimposed over the rooms below). The VA can only commit to having 2 rooms vacated at any one time. Work can take place between 9:00 AM thru 11:00 PM, Saturdays thru Tuesday. Once work is completed over a two room area, staff will need to be informed and time given for

01 00 00 - 3 them to make the next 2 rooms available for work above.

Additional safety measures such as fireproofed planking, monitors below etc. should be provided. Coordinate all work activities so impact to the 2 rooms below will only occur once during the duration of the project.

• During removal of the fume hoods the Contractor will be responsible for the initial and subsequent swipe testing for hazardous materials in the fume hoods which includes but is not limited to:

o pH o Mercury o 13 Priority Pollutant Metals*

*Ag, As, Be, Cd, Cr, Cu, Hg, Ni, Pb, Sb, Se, Tl, Zn o Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs) o Perchlorates

• Recommended 3 samples per fume hood from the following locations:

1. Countertop

2. "P-trap" or "Drain trap" (if sink exists within fume hood to be replaced)

3. Ductwork for fume hood

• The contractor will also be responsible for all proper cleaning of the fume hoods in order to render the hoods free of hazardous materials and ensure proper disposal. Contractor shall provide a decontamination and disposal plan.

• Demolition includes but is not limited to removal of asbestos containing materials, nonbearing partitions and finishes, concrete toping at exterior walkways, doors and hardware, aluminum storefront system and glazing, mechanical and plumbing systems and fixtures, equipment piping and ductwork, electrical power, lighting fixtures, signal devices, wiring and devices and all other items necessary to complete the construction.

• All ACM and/or Suspected ACM materials within the limits of work are required to be removed.

• Treatment and cleanup for containment of asbestos containing material on structural steel in interstitial areas, metal stud walls, drywall, plaster walls, vinyl floor tile with and without asbestos mastic, acoustical ceiling grid and tile, two hour fire rated solid gypsum board smoke ceilings above acoustical grid, mechanical ductwork, diffusers, controls, fire protection systems, 01 00 00 - 4 electrical power, Signal and lighting systems as identified by VA or hazardous material consultant.

• All existing pipe insulation and duct insulation within the limits of the project shall be replaced with new insulation and some of this existing insulation may have experienced asbestos overspray.

• This project will involve creating multiple penetrations and mechanical work on the new roof on the south wing of Building 1 for this project. The new roof currently has a 30 year warranty.

The Contractor will have to coordinate with Johns Manville to obtain all waivers etc. in order to do work on the roof so as not to void the current warranty. Contractor and or Subcontractors used for this feature of work must be a certified installer for Johns Manville roofing systems.

• New work includes but is not limited to duct shafts, exterior insulation and walls, new exterior storefront system, metal stud walls, interior drywall and insulation, glazing, metal door frames and doors, sheet vinyl/linoleum and carpet flooring, acoustical t-grid & drywall ceilings, skylights, finishes and casework, as well as HVAC and return air zone heating/air conditioning, fire protection, normal and emergency power/signal and lighting, electrical, plumbing fixtures & piping, security systems/monitors, and way-finding signage, communications systems, and supporting electrical and data requirements.

• Upgrade will be mostly wet lab space including but not limited to clean rooms, cold rooms, office support space and laboratories such as scientific labs, micro-scientific labs, chemical labs, and cancer research labs to name a few.

• Remodel will improve functional layout of spaces, eliminate underutilized or dead space, increase and improve storage access and capacities.

• Utility systems will be expanded and improved to adequately support newly built out space including storage and various offices and toilets. Project shall include implementation of all infection risk controls.

• Phasing will have to be implemented in order to provide uninterrupted utilities to the occupied half of the 6 South Wing during construction. The exhaust fans will have a lead time after submittal approval. Utility shutdowns such as air, gas, HVAC, lighting, power etc. will need to be coordinated with Research Service at least three weeks in advance first and will need to take place after normal working hours and/or on weekends. Exhaust ducts serving areas outside the scope of work will include two new exhaust fans on roof (EF 1-6.2 & 6.3) to pick up the existing exhaust ductwork. These two new exhaust fans will need to be installed before demo work begins. Please see attached plan 1-

H2.2A “6TH FLOOR INTS PLAN”.

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• Contractor shall provide eye wash stations that are single action swing away eye wash station (similar to HAWS model 7611 or equal), dual action hose eye wash station types are not authorized for use by the VA.

• For work involving spot welds the Contractor will include in their costs the work for asbestos abatement / removal and the work for lead based paint abatement / removal and the work for painting and re-application of fire proofing on the steel.

• For work involving hard lid ceiling removal the Contractor shall include in their costs the work to remove a hard lid ceiling that exist the corridors entire length in every corridor within the project boundary.

• For work involving interstitial stucco sound wall removal the Contractor shall include in their costs the work to remove the asbestos that covers the structural steel and re-application of fire proofing on the steel.

• The Contractor shall work on the main corridors within the project limits. The main corridors will need abatement above, and existing floors and existing ceilings shall be removed, new ceilings shall be raised, and new finishes shall be provided throughout. The main corridors will need to be worked on in sections after hours / on weekends (this will require a phasing plan). The Contractor may as an option at no additional cost to the Government provide a scaffolding system with a solid lid in order to separate the corridors from the space above especially during asbestos removal and demo above, however if a scaffolding system is deployed the fire sprinklers and fire alarm systems will need to be modified in the corridors while the scaffolding is present.

• IT Cabling - The Contractor shall be responsible for all the IT cabling per specification Section 27 54 81 “OFFICE OF INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY (OI&T) CABLING STANDARDS AND CRITERIA.” The Contractor shall meet and coordinate with VA San Diego IT department cabling team. The VA San Diego IT department will be responsible for placement and connection of the phones and computers. The Contractor shall remove the old cabling from the areas where they are working. The Contractor will be responsible for all the new IT cabling, conduit, connections, etc., and that everything will be in place when the construction is complete.

The Contractor shall provide and install all racks, backboards, grounding bars etc., in IT Room 6135. To prevent communications degradation and interference, Contractor shall not run new IT cabling in existing cable trays, Contractor shall provide new cable trays for IT cabling over renovated areas as necessary and shall use J Hooks over existing non-renovated areas. The Contractor shall furnish and install necessary patch panels.

• HVAC Equipment on Roof – The Contractor shall provide shop drawings showing details of the new HVAC Equipment Foundations on the roof incorporating the roof tapered insulation and TPO roof.

01 00 00 - 6

C. Work includes but is not limited to demolition of existing features and renovation of existing spaces and installation of new features and all related appurtenances work, including general construction, architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, utilities, landscaping work to restore affected landscape from construction processes, phasing of this work to minimize disruptions to hospital, coordination of interior and exterior hospital pedestrian traffic during construction, coordination of vehicular traffic during construction, coordination of utility systems affected during construction, and related items to construction of this project as specified in construction documents and certain other related items, necessary demolition and removal of existing structures and existing site elements and related items specified in construction documents, and construction and installation of new as specified in construction documents and certain other related items; including completely prepare site for operations; including furnish labor materials and equipment for this project.

D. The Contractor shall supply all labor, material, transportation and technical services to properly construct, renovate and interface this project located as shown on the construction drawings and at selected areas and locations as noted on the construction documents.

Construction services include but are not limited to: review specifications, construction drawings, field verifications, construction phasing, construction waste management, vehicular and pedestrian traffic control, and dust and infection control procedures during construction. Contractor shall be responsible for all controls related to minimizing the following: construction caused noise; construction caused vibration; construction caused dust; and hospital pedestrian and vehicular traffic problems caused by construction.

E. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for this project as required by drawings and specifications.

F. Visits to the site by Bidders – see site visit information contained in the paragraph titled “Site Visit”. Only one site visit will be held.

G. Offices of: SWA Architects, 48 East Holly Street, Pasadena, CA 91103, (1-626-793-9805) as Veterans Affairs Architect - Engineer (AE), will render certain technical services during construction.

If such services are provided, they 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 a U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) VALIDATED testing laboratory, the Contractor shall notify the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Resident Engineer in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and

01 00 00 - 7 testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than seven work days unless otherwise designated by the USACE Resident Engineer.

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. Two forms of government issued ID’s are required. One of which shall be a Photo ID.

J. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that a OSHA certified (with 30 hours OSHA certified Construction Safety Course training) “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the General or Subcontractors are present.

K. Training:

1. All supervisor’s and foreman of General Contractor shall have the 30-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and or other relevant competency training, as determined by VA CP with input from the ICRA team.

2. 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 VA CP with input from the ICRA team.

3. All employees entering the asbestos hazardous interstitial areas shall have the 16-hour Asbestos Maintenance & Operations course prior to beginning work. Furnish documentation of compliance.

4. Submit all documentation and or training records of all such employees for compliance and or approval before the start of work.

5. In order for anyone to get a key to interstitial the following will need to occur:

a. Leave a drivers license with the key custodians, drivers license will need to be kept secure. Key custodians are located at the maintenance trouble desk.

b. Sign a log as to where they will be accessing and what work will be performed. This could also take the form of an adaptation of the afterhours work permit.

c. To get the ID back the individual will need to return the key and provide a signed release from either an engineering supervisor or a contract COTR.

d. Failure to wear proper PPE or follow procedures will result in the revocation of access privileges.

L. PROJECT COMPLETION SCHEDULE: See Section 00100.

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M. DELETED

1.2. STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

See Section 00010 PRICE SCHEDULE and Section 01 27 00 MEASUREMENT &

PAYMENT.

1.3. SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

Electronic files to be issued from which the Contractor can make additional sets for his/her use. In the event that specification criteria requirements conflict, the most stringent requirements shall be met.

The documents are prepared by: see paragraph 1.G this section.

1.4. CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENETS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Contractor Personnel

1. Upon receipt of the Notice to Proceed, the General Contractor shall provide information about every employee including that of all sub-contractors who will need access to construction site.

2. This information shall include employee’s full name, social security number, date and place of birth, citizenship and visa status where applicable.

3. Every employee of the General Contractor or sub-contractor shall have to go through a security screening to determine their suitability for access to VA facilities. VA will use two different screening processes. The VA does not charge a fee for the screening process.

4. Those requiring access to VA-designated sensitive information and management responsibilities will have a more strict background check including their credit check. A general police check will be required for all other employees:

a. Conviction of tax evasion may disqualify any one for working in sensitive position.

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b. Act of violence; arrest for firearms; illegal alien status or any felony conviction or possession of explosives will disqualify any person for working on any VA construction project.

5. Each employee shall be furnished with a badge by VA for access to construction site. This badge must be worn so as to be clearly visible at all times while on the work site.

6. Access to other parts of the VA property will be subject to the screening procedures applicable to visitors under the Alert Level in effect as determined by the Department of Homeland Security.

7. All employees working on the construction project shall be required to execute a Department of Veterans Affairs Confidentiality Non-Disclosure Certification, copies of which may be obtained from Contracting Officer.

8. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT KEY PERSONNEL

The Contractor's construction management key personnel shall be actively involved during the construction process to effectively integrate the construction requirements of this Contract. In addition to the typical required construction activities, the Contractor's involvement shall include, but is not limited to, actions such as integrating the long lead item schedule into the Master Schedule to maximize the effectiveness of construction (within the limits allowed in the Contract), ensuring constructability and economy of the design, integrating the material and equipment acquisition programs to meet critical schedules, effectively interfacing the construction QC program with the design QC program, and maintaining and providing the design Government team with accurate, up-to-date redline and as-built documentation. The Contractor shall require and manage the active involvement of key trade subcontractors in the above activities. The Contractor's Quality Control Staff will check and certify all submittals.

A. Safety Manager (Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO))

Requirements and duties for the Safety Manager (Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)) are enumerated in Section 01 35 26

“GOVERNMENT SAFETY REQUIREMENTS”.

B. Contractor Quality Control (CQC) System Manager and CQC Staff

Requirements and duties for the CQC System Manager and CQC Staff are enumerated in Section 01 45 10 “CONTRACTOR QUALITY

CONTROL”.

C. Construction Project Superintendent

The Construction Project Superintendent (Site Superintendent) shall have a recognized four-year or higher college degree in engineering or construction management, eight years of experience as a project superintendent, or have at least 10

01 00 00 - 10 years of construction experience. Duties are enumerated in Section 01 45 10 “CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL”.

D. Construction Project Manager

The Construction Project Manager shall have a recognized four year or higher college degree in engineering (or related technical fields), or construction management and have at least seven years of experience in managing design and construction projects or 10 years experience in managing construction projects only. The Construction Project Manager shall not be the same individual as the Design Project Manager.

C. 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 can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section. The VA does not charge a fee for the security process.

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

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

D. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Resident Engineer 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 if applicable.

E. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub Contractors shall submit a 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

01 00 00 - 11 information shall be shared only with those with a specific need to accomplish the project.

3. 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.

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

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

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

7. 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.

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. Unauthorized parking is subject to a Federal citation.

2. Contractor parking for this project at the VA San Diego campus will be restricted to maximum of one space, location to be determined by Resident Engineer.

3. Contractor Staging Summary. Contractor storage and staging for this project at the VA San Diego campus will be restricted to space equivalent for one 40’ container box, location to be determined by Resident Engineer.

G. 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.

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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. Contractor shall utilize the latest editions of the publications, the publications listed below is for guidance only and may not be the latest editions.

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 Resident Engineer and Facility Safety Officer for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23 SAMPLES AND SHOP DRAWINGS. 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 Resident Engineer 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: Use only if required for this project.

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

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

3. As necessary, close openings in smoke barriers and fire-rated construction to maintain fire ratings. Seal penetrations with listed through-penetration fire stop 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 Resident Engineer and Facility Safety Officer.

H. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Inspect daily and report findings and corrective actions weekly to Resident Engineer and Facility Safety

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.

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 RESIDENT ENGINEER.

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 RESIDENT ENGINEER.

N. Smoke Detectors: Prevent accidental operation. Remove temporary covers at end of work operations each day. Coordinate with RESIDENT ENGINEER and Facility Safety Officer.

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O. Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with Resident Engineer.

Obtain permits from facility Safety Officer at least 24 hours in advance. Designate contractor's responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to permit hot work.

P. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire construction areas weekly. Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to Resident Engineer and facility Safety

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 and section

01 74 19. 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 Resident Engineer that personnel have been trained in the fire safety aspects of working in areas with impaired structural or compartmentalization features.

U. Fines for violations of Fire Safety Requirements.

1. 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.

2. Disposed of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241. Remove from buildings daily.

3. Tripping, setting off, of fire alarms and /or flow switches, without proper notification is a violation fineable at the minimum of $2,500 per offense plus expenses.

4. Smoke detectors that were bagged, covered, or any way rendered inoperable during work shift must be made operable at the end of said work shift. This offense is fineable at the minimum of $2,500 per offense plus expenses.

5. Any false alarms that causes a visit by the fire department is fineable at the minimum of $2,500 per offense plus expenses.

6. Hot Work: The following offenses are a violation fineable at a minimum of $2,500 per offense plus expenses: a) Failure to obtain a hot work permit prior to work, b) Failure to maintain Fire Watch, as required during Hot Work, and c) Failure to remove smoke detector cover after said Hot Work is completed at the end of the work shift for the day, whichever is sooner.

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7. Fines for Open Fire Doors: Fire doors at all times shall be kept closed, where required. These doors shall not be left open in any manner; they shall not be propped or tied open. Violations are fineable at no less than $2,500 per violation plus expenses.

These fines will be imposed due to contractor’s fault, negligence or failure to comply with NFPA codes and VA Policies.

1.6. OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS AND STAGING 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.

STAGING AREAS:

Contractor shall, at no additional cost to the Government, fence in the staging area(s) and lock shut when not in use. Contractor shall, at no additional cost to the Government, restore promptly any damages to structures, including Veteran Affairs fences, and to any utilities, including underground utilities. Contractor shall not damage any large trees, within and surrounding, the staging areas.

Contractor shall maintain the staging areas to meet National Pollution Discharge Elimination requirements and the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan. Contractor shall phase their work at the staging areas at no additional cost to the Government. Contractor shall, at no additional cost to the Government, perform the re-vegetation of the staging area per contract plans and specifications upon removal of all contractor related items from the site.

1. Staging Area – To be determined.

2. Parking – see paragraph Part 1 1.4.F.

3. Work hours shall be as per contract requirements in specifications or as approved by Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer representative.

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 temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the

Contracting Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any

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Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

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

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

F. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as…