Specifications.pdf

W912WJ18B0028

Infrastructure Capital Needs for Legionella Directive

Veterans Administration Boston Healthcare System, Brockton Division Brockton, Massachusetts

Construction Solicitation and Specifications

July 2018

Infrastructure Needs for Legionella, VA, Brockton, MA

DIVISION 01 AND PARTIAL 02 TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 22 00 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

01 32 01 PROJECT SCHEDULE

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 33 29 SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 35 27 INFECTION CONTROL

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 45 00 QUALITY CONTROL

01 45 01 RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR MODE (RMS CM)

01 45 29 TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES

01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

01 58 16 TEMPORARY INTERIOR SIGNAGE

01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT

01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 83 13 LEAD IN CONSTRUCTION

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TECHNICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIV ISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement

02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal

DIV ISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 84 00 Firestopping 07 92 00 Joint Sealants

DIV ISION 09 – Finishes 09 91 00 Painting

DIV ISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 22 05 11A Attachment - Equipment Tag Schedule 22 05 11B Attachment – Equipment Entry Form 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 22 11 05 Chloramination Water Treatment Facility 22 11 10 Water Quality Monitoring Systems

DIV ISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 26 05 39 Underfloor Raceways for Electrical Systems 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 26 24 16 Panelboards 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices

Brockton VAMC Legionella Directive Implementation Project No. 523A5-16-188

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DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installati ons 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Syst ems 27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling

SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.2 REFERENCES

1.3 SUBMITTALS

1.4 GENERAL INTENTION

1.5 PROPRIETARY ITEMS SPECIFIED IN THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1.6 ATTACHMENTS TO SPECIFICATIONS

1.7 TESTING

1.8 SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR

1.9 COORDINATION AND DIRECTION DURING CONSTRUCTION

1.10 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

1.10.1 Site Security

1.11 WORK SEQUENCE AND SCHEDULING

1.11.1 Hours of Operations

1.11.2 Work Sequence

1.11.2.1 General

1.11.2.2 Phasing

1.11.3 Organization at the Site

1.11.3.1 General

1.11.3.2 Rate of Progress

1.12 CONTRACTOR'S HAULING ROUTES

1.13 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

1.13.1 Operations and Storage Areas

1.13.2 Access to the Site and Storage/Staging Areas

1.13.3 Work Limits

1.13.4 Protection and Security

1.13.5 Work By Other Contractors

1.13.6 Emergency Contacts

1.13.7 Damaged Property

1.13.8 Contractor's Receipt of Supplies

1.13.9 Daily Clean Up

1.13.10 Government Sanitary Facilities

1.14 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.15 ALTERATIONS

1.16 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.17 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.18 RESTORATION

1.19 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.20 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.21 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.22 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.23 TESTS

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

1.25 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.26 PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHIC SURVEY

1.27 QUALITY ASSURANCE

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1.28 GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.28.1 General

1.28.2 Contractor's Project Superintendent

1.29 FIRE SAFETY

1.30 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

1.31 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.32 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

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SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

The general description below is given to indicate the approximate scope of this project only. It does not limit the work required under the project drawings and specifications.

The work of this project involves installing a monitoring and treatment systems for the control and prevention of Legionella disease at the Veteran's Administration Medical Center (VAMC) Brockton campus. The buildings identified for the installation of the monitoring systems are Buildings 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 23, and 62; and the water treatment system is located in Building 47. Electrical, instrumentation, and controls systems shall be installed to allow remote aggregation of data and control of flushing points and treatment system. The water quality monitoring system consists of two types of monitoring system; point of entry and representative outlet for each building. The work will include the replacement of the existing treatment system with a new system in Building 47 that will deliver 2.0 mg/L of total chlorine concentration at average campus flow rates. The treatment system will consist of a chemical storage tank with a level sensor, spill containment pallet, metering pumps, calibration column, pressure relieve valve, backpressure valve, chemical piping and tubing, a check valve, and injection quill. Asbestos containing material will be impacted as part of this project.

1.2 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM E84 (2015b) Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 10 (2013) Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

NFPA 30 (2015) Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

NFPA 241 (2013; Errata 2015) Standard for Safeguarding Construction,Alteration, and Demolition Operations

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NFPA 51B (2014) Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work

NFPA 70 (2017; ERTA 1-2 2017; TIA 17-1; TIA 17-2;

TIA 17-3) National Electrical Code

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

1.3 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Training Records

Submit training records showing all employees of the General Contractor or subcontractors having completd the 10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and other relevant competency training.

Fire Safety Measures; G, RO

Survey Report; G, RO

Dust Control Plan; G, RO

Schedule and Procedures for Maintaining Equipment; G, RO

Phasing Plan; G, RO

Pre-Construction Photographic Survey; G, RO

The Contractor shall submit a pre-construction survey as described in this section.

SD-07 Certificates

Request Application; G, RO

Request Application to work outside the hours of operation.

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Re-Survey Report; G, RO

1.4 GENERAL INTENTION

A. The Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Infrastructure Capital Needs for

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Legionella Directive Implementation Project as required by the contract drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the Medical Center Engineering Officer.

C. Offices of Woodard & Curran, Inc. and their Sub-Consultants, as Architect-Engineers, may render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

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

E. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

F. Prior to commencing work, the General Contractor shall provide proof that a OSHA certified competent person (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present. See Section 01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

G. Training:

1. All employees of the General Contractor or subcontractors shall have the 10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and other relevant competency training.

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

1.5 PROPRIETARY ITEMS SPECIFIED IN THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The following items are specified in the technical specifications by brand name. For these items, only the specific item and brand listed will be acceptable:

Direct-Digital Control Building Management System Siemens Building Control System Siemens Building Technologies, Inc.

Contact Paul Flanders 85 John Road Unit 1 Canton, MA 02021

1.6 ATTACHMENTS TO SPECIFICATIONS

Various attachments are located at the end of the technical specifications. These attachments have background data, forms for safety and security procudures, utility outages and related items. The Contractor shall use the information and forms as appropriate to this project.

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1.7 TESTING

Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by the testing laboratory retained by the Contractor, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in sufficient time to enable witnessing of the testing laboratory personnel taking and testing of specimens and field inspection.

Such prior notice shall be not less than two (2) weeks unless otherwise designated by the Contracting Officer.

1.8 SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR

a. At all times during the performance of the contract and until the work is completed and accepted, the Contractor shall directly superintend the work or assign and have on the worksite a competent project superintendent who is satisfactory to the Contracting Officer and has the authority to act for the Contractor.

b. The project superintendent shall maintain a physical presence at the site at all times and be responsible for all construction and related activities at the site, except as otherwise acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

c. Failure to comply with these requirements shall be deemed as cause for a non-compensatory stoppage and suspension of work until the deficiency is remedied.

1.9 COORDINATION AND DIRECTION DURING CONSTRUCTION

a. The Contractor shall not take or accept any direction or instructions issued by any person, employed by the Government or otherwise, other than the Contracting Officer that changes the terms and conditions of contract actions, the scope, or any change that impacts the cost, price, or schedule. Changes authorized by the Contracting Officer will be in the form of a written, official, signed modification to the contract action received by the Contractor before the Contractor will act upon those changes. The Contractor will comply with the changes clause of this contract when the Contractor believes direction has been given from persons other than the Government Contracting Officer that equate to a change by notifying the Contracting Officer as directed by the clause. Any direction given by any Government employee or any other person outside their authority must be reported to the Contracting Officer.

b. The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) is limited to the authorities stated in the COR appointment letter. If a COR is appointed under this contract, they will be appointed by written letter from the Contracting Officer to the Contractor and COR specific to this contract only. COR appointment letters from previous contracts are not valid for this contract. See the Contracting Officer’s Representative clause of this contract.

1.10 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

1.10.1 Site Security

The Contractor shall report any vandalism, suspicious activities or devices to the Contracing Officer or local police as soon as possible. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor of any heightened security measures and will expect vigilant monitoring of equipment, grounds and

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 6 security fencing while working. At a heightened security posture, there may be work areas that are restricted. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor of these restricted areas, and work may be delayed or restricted or will be performed in these areas under the direct supervision of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers personnel.

1.11 WORK SEQUENCE AND SCHEDULING

1.11.1 Hours of Operations

Normal work hours are from 7:00 a.m. through 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Contractor will not be permitted to work on Saturday, Sunday or legal holidays unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer.

The exclusion of work on Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays has been considered in computing the performance time of this contract. The following legal holidays are observed:

January 1st Third Monday in January Third Monday in February Last Monday of May July 4th 1st Monday of September 2nd Monday of October 11th of November Fourth Thursday of November 25th of December

When one of the above designated legal holidays falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a legal holiday. When a legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a holiday.

Work outside the normal hours of operation requires Contracting Officer approval. The request to work outside the hours of operation shall be made in writing to the Contracting Officer 10 calendar days prior to such work to allow arrangements to be made by the Government. The request application shall include specific dates, hours, location, type of work to be performed, contract number and project title, and names of all individuals who will be working outside the hours of operations. During periods of darkness, the different parts of the work shall be lighted in a manner approved by the Contracting Officer.

Work shall be scheduled to be performed during normal operating hours whenever possible, and after hours whenever deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer due to operational requirements of the Medical Center.

Work conducted in occupied areas may be designated as after-hours at any time by the Contracting Officer. Specific special work hours for individual projects shall be as follows:

1. Any work that involves the loss of normal power shall occur during the weekends and shall be limited to a twelve hour period between 6 PM and 6 AM. Normal power shall be available by 6 AM.

1.11.2 Work Sequence

1.11.2.1 General

There are certain essential criteria relative to the preparation of a work sequence and time schedule which the Contractor will be required to

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 7 implement and follow during the prosecution of the work. Minor variations in the sequence of the items of work as specified may be made by the Contractor, provided such variations do not conflict with critical elements of the schedule. Proposed minor variations shall be noted on the progress schedule required by Section 01 32 01 PROGRESS SCHEDULE. Variations shall be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to implementation.

1.11.2.2 Phasing

The Contractor shall develop and submit to the Contracting Officer for review and approval a written phasing plan that identifies all required shutdowns to accomplish the intended work. The Plan shall indicate phasing sequence, length of intended shutdowns and all systems affected. A written contingency plan shall be developed for all situations where the "normal" or "emergency" power source will be interrupted or unavailable for any length of time. At no time shall any portion of the electrical distribution system be without "normal" and "emergency" power systems. It may be necessary to provide temporary generator backup to accomplish this.

All outages caused directly or indirectly by the intended work shall be immediately corrected and returned to normal operation by the Contractor.

1.11.3 Organization at the Site

1.11.3.1 General

The Contractor shall employ ample personnel and sufficient equipment to accomplish the work of this contract in the least amount of time, within the prosecution period specified in SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS, Clause

COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984) FAR 52.211-10.

1.11.3.2 Rate of Progress

Should the Contractor fail to maintain a satisfactory rate of progress in accordance with the Contractor's approved progress schedule, the Contracting Officer may require that additional personnel and equipment be placed on the work and weekend and overtime work be performed, in order that the work be brought up to schedule and maintained, at no additional cost to the Government.

1.12 CONTRACTOR'S HAULING ROUTES

The Contractor shall be responsible for the following:

(1) Determining the trucking and hauling routes and associated restrictions to and from the work, to include the coordination for the use of such routes with local, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and Federal authorities.

(2) Complying with all local, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and Federal regulations and restrictions when using any facilities or hauling routes.

1.13 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

1.13.1 Operations and Storage Areas

In addition to the information contained in this Subpart, see Section 01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS for additional requirements concerning storage and staging areas, temporary fencing, SECTION 01 11 00 Page 8 temporary utilities, Government and Contractor temporary office facilities, and other related requirements.

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. The general contractor shall provide a written request, at a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the mobilization and construction commencement date, a request to the Contracting Officer to store any materials within VA interior spaces.

Request shall include a detailed inventory of materials being requested to be stored, quantities of each material, material safety data sheet (and globally harmonized system of classification) information of each material, approximate duration of anticipated storage being requested, how the material will be stored, where in the requested space each material will be stored, etc.

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 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 Contracting Officer.

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 the Contracting Officer 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.

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

G. Phasing: The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the Contracting Officer to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the Contractor's responsibility to develop a detailed work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks.

To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with a realistic construction 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, the Contractor shall submit a request to the Contracting Officer at a minimum of three (3) weeks in advance of each 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 the Contracting Officer and Contractor.

H. 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 the Contracting Officer.

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 the Contracting Officer.

Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without the Medical Center Director's prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to Contracting Officer, in writing, three weeks 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 Contracting Officer.

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

6. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

L. Abandoned Lines: No service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, shall be permitted to be abandoned. 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.

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.

N. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by Contracting Officer. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article, USE OF ROADWAYS. This also includes coordination with Brockton Conservation Commission, MA EPA, Brockton Police Department, Brockton Fire Department MA DOT, MA State Police, etc.

Coordinate work and products meeting the requirements associated with all applicable specification sections and plans to produce a system complete, functional and ready for the purpose intended. No statements here in shall relieve the Contractor of responsibilities described elsewhere in the contract documents.

1. Pre-worksite Re-visit Requirements: Before starting work in a particular area, visit the worksite and carefully examine the areas to verify complexity, existing conditions and difficulties that will affect work including all work done under various specification sections. Commencement of work shall be construed as acceptance of the existing conditions and difficulties. No change to the contract price or schedule shall be allowed for work caused by unfamiliarity with the site conditions that are visible or readily construed by an experienced observer.

2. Coordinate the location of all work, equipment and components with other trades and equipment installers to prevent interferences, and maintain proper use and access to all items and spaces. General Contractor is responsible for coordinating all equipment and components being installed with the placement location and dimension requirements. Prior to job execution each trade shall formally submit "complete" coordinated shop drawings indicating all equipment and material layouts with locations from walls/columns, bottom/top elevations, vibration isolators, supports, dimensions, utility requirements and equipment submittal numbers for review and approval.

Each trade shall maintain a set of working drawings to document

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 11 as-built information as the work progresses and submit to the Contracting Officer monthly for review.

3. All work shall be installed and connected to existing work neatly and carefully and shall be coordinated with other trades to avoid conflicts and to obtain a neat competent installation that will afford maximum accessibility for easy and proper operation, maintenance, service and headroom. All work shall be installed in a manner that permits easy accessibility and proper removal of system components requiring periodic service. Disturbed or damaged work shall be replaced or repaired to new conditions. Any items determined to be in non-compliance shall be corrected by the Contractor at no additional expense to the Government.

4. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests the Contractor shall coordinate and notify the Contracting Officer in sufficient time to enable Government personnel to be present at the site in time for proper witnessing, testing and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than two (2) weeks unless otherwise designated by the Contracting Officer.

1.13.2 Access to the Site and Storage/Staging Areas

Access to the project site is available for construction traffic. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining access necessary for its equipment, material, and plant to and from the work area.

1.13.3 Work Limits

Work shall be restricted to the limits of the work as shown on the contract drawings and to storage areas as indicated in Section 01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS, as shown on the contract drawings, and as indicated by the Contracting Officer.

1.13.4 Protection and Security

a. Protection to Contractor personnel or their equipment cannot be provided at the worksite by the Government.

b. The Contractor shall protect all its personnel, Government personnel, and the general public from injury.

c. The Contractor shall conduct all its work so as to prevent injury or unsafe conditions during construction.

1.13.5 Work By Other Contractors

The Contractor shall note that during the prosecution period of this project, other construction projects being completed by other Contractor's may be ongoing in the vicinity. The following projects may be ongoing while the work of this project is underway:

- Physical Therapy Upgrades Building 23 (Projected FY18 Award)

- Install Sprinkler System (Projected FY18 Award) to bring the following buildings into compliance: Buildings 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 23, 24, 43, 44, 45, 46, 61 and 62.

- Patient Access Way: Corridor between buildings 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, SECTION 01 11 00 Page 12

22, 23, 24, 25, 32 and emergency management facilities.

- Electrical Upgrades: Buildings 01, 20, 23, 61, 69, 70, and 05.

- HVAC Upgrades Phase 2: Building 03

The Contractor shall coordinate the work of this project to minimize interference with these other projects. The Contractor is responsible to employ appropriate precautions and actions to minimize interference.

1.13.6 Emergency Contacts

The Contractor shall provide a list of emergency contacts in the event of an emergency. The list shall include the contact names, addresses, and telephone numbers. As changes occur and additional information becomes available, correct and change the information contained in previous lists.

1.13.7 Damaged Property

Work shall proceed in a manner which will minimize disturbance or risk of damage to structures and surrounding lands. The Contractor shall repair such items damaged in the course of carrying out the work at no additional cost to the Government. All repairs shall match similar existing items in all aspects. All replacements shall be in kind.

1.13.8 Contractor's Receipt of Supplies

The Contractor shall be responsible for all arrangements for the receipt of materials and supplies at the job site. Government personnel are not permitted to receive or sign for items delivered to the site.

1.13.9 Daily Clean Up

The Contractor shall at all times keep rubbish from entering surrounding lands and water. Rubbish accumulated at the temporary facilities shall be removed from the premises daily.

1.13.10 Government Sanitary Facilities

Toilet facilities are not available on site for the Contractor's use. The Contractor shall provide portable toilets for its personnel and subcontractors as specified in Section 01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION

FACILITIES AND CONTROLS.

1.14 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

All employees of the 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.

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

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 13 these regulations.

3. The General Contractor shall provide an index of all subcontractor personnel that will be visiting/working on-site. The index shall include workers name, photo ID and employers name for all personnel.

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. In accordance with VA Directive 0735 Personal Identity Verification of Federal Employees and Contractors, all contractors on VA premises are require to obtain proper identification cards. The following information describes the criteria for each type of identification card. The contractor is responsible to review the following information and make a determination in order to make the appropriate PIV badge request to the Contracting Officer. Final determination is made by the Contracting Officer:

a. PIV CARD is required for all unsupervised, full time, logical and/or physical access for more than 6 months OR more than 180 aggregate days in one year period. In this description unsupervised is to mean unescorted by VA personnel into areas off public corridors that would require the possession of a key or being granted access control privileges to enter through a secured door. Time onsite is determined by the Period of Performance of the contract/task order and is to include all prime and sub-contractor personnel (to include sub-subcontractors) regardless of the actual personal time on site. The issuance of a PIV Card requires two forms of acceptable identification, a favorable SAC adjudication and an initiated National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI).

b. Non-PIV CARD is required for all unsupervised, full time, logical and/or physical access for less than 6 months OR less than 180 aggregate days in one year period. In this description unsupervised is to mean unescorted by VA personnel into areas off public corridors that would require the possession of a key or being granted access control privileges to enter through a secured door. Time onsite is determined by the Period of Performance of the contract/task order and is to include all prime and sub-contractor personnel (to include sub-subcontractors) regardless of the actual personal time on site. The issuance of a PIV Card requires two forms of acceptable identification and a favorable SAC adjudication.

c. Flash Badge is required for common access ONLY for less than 6 months or less than 180 aggregate days in one year period. Time onsite is determined by the Period of Performance of the contract/task order and is to include all prime and sub-contractor personnel (to include sub-subcontractors) regardless of the actual personal time on site. The issuance of a Flash Badge requires one form of acceptable identification.

3. Contractors are required to submit to the Contracting Officer a list of personnel to be mobilized for the work associated with the contract/task order scope of work to be completed under this

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 14 specification to the Contracting Officer. The list is to include current status of SAC background investigation, i.e. - SAC + NACI, date completed; SAC, date completed; None.

4. Determination of the level of identification required will be based on the contract/task order scope of work and level of access required.

The final determination will be made by the Contracting Officer.

5. Contractors are to contact the Contracting Officer regarding credentialing requirements.

6. Contracting Officer will facilitate contractor submission of information through the PIV Sponsor and PIV Office at the Medical Center to obtain proper credentials for each contractor personnel to be on campus to complete the contract/task order scope of work to be completed under this specification.

7. Instructions to obtain badges: The general contractor shall complete the PIV form application and submit PIV, Flash and Non-PIV card requests to the Engineering PIV Sponsor via email. Sponsor submits the request into a software application to Human Resources & will contact individuals who submitted the application. The PIV card requires a fingerprint check along with the initiation of a NACI background check. If the results are returned favorably, Human Resources contact the PIV Sponsor to have the contractor report to the PIV Office to have their photograph taken and issued their card.

8. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week's notice to the Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

9. For working outside the "regular hours" as defined in the contract, The General Contractor shall give 5 business days' notice to the Contracting Officer so that notifications can be distributed if needed, services informed and coordinated with and so VA Police and Engineering M&O are made aware of off-hours work. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described in the contract documents.

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

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

C. Information Technology Security: The contractor, their personnel, and their subcontractors shall be subject to the Federal laws, regulations, standards, and VA Directives and Handbooks regarding information and information system security as delineated in this contract.

1. See HB6500 6 Handbook requirements. Contractor, their personnel and their subcontractors are required to review and sign.

D. Newly Installed Key Control

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 15 combinations to the Contracting Officer and VA Locksmith for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

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.

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 Officer.

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. As space is limited, the Contractor may not be guaranteed parking at the facility. See Part 4 in this subpart for additional requirements for Contractor empolyee parking. Vehicle authorization requests shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer 24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies. Vehicles that are authorized to be on site shall obey all standard parking regulations, and shall not obligate parking reserved for veterans.

2. If parking is available, separate permits will be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

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a. All Contractor vehicles shall be parked in the designated Contractor Parking lot, parking of Contractor vehicles outside of the designated lot is prohibited and vehicles will be towed at the Contractors expense.

3. Special vehicles (flatbed semis or box trucks, cranes, chemical delivery, etc…) shall require separate special authorization and such request shall be submitted 72 hours before the date and time of required access.

4. All contractors are to have their employees park at the designated contractor parking lot on campus, or at an off campus location secured by the Contractor. Per policy, all contractor vehicles shall be registered with VA Police, to include contractor employees who park private or company vehicles on campus. Attached to the end of this specification is the registration form required to register those vehicles. Contractors are required to issue this form to their employees. Once the form is filled out, the employees shall report to BLDG 3, 1st FL, Police operations. There they shall turn the form into VA Police and receive a numbered orange decal. The decal shall be affixed on the left (driver's side) bottom portion of the rear window.

If need be, due to tinted glass or other obstruction, place the decal on the driver's side lower portion of the windshield.

1.15 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the Contracting Officer, of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a survey report, signed by the Contracting Officer to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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 Contracting Officer, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and Contracting Officer together shall make a thorough

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 17 re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a re-survey 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.

E. Drilling/Coring: Prior to drilling or coring into or through any concrete floor, beam, column, or other structural element the contractor shall conduct non-destructive surveys to identify the presence of any embedded items such as conduits, piping, reinforcing steel, or other items that may be damaged by the proposed drilling or coring. Contractor shall use the results of this survey to determine a location for drilling or coring that will not damage embedded items in the structure.

F. Cutting and Patching: Cutting of existing surfaces shall be made along neat, straight lines and shall extend only to the limits needed for the new work. Where removals leave holes and damaged surfaces exposed in the finished work, patch and repair these holes and damaged surfaces to match adjacent finished surfaces, using new materials of the same quality as that applied to existing adjacent finished surfaces. Perform removals and patching in a manner to produce surfaces suitable for receiving new work.

Finished surface of patched area shall be flush with the adjacent existing surface and shall match the existing adjacent surface in appearance, texture, level, and finish. If adjacent existing surfaces are painted, the patched surface shall be painted in 3 coats (primer and 2 finish coats) using a paint that is compatible with the materials used for patching and in a color that matches the existing paint finish. Painting of patched walls shall cover the entire patched surface and extend vertically across existing surfaces from floor level to ceiling level and horizontally to a point where the existing wall surface changes direction. If adjacent existing wall surfaces are finished with wall covering, provide new wall covering to match color and texture of existing. Cover entire patched surface and extend new wall covering vertically across existing surfaces from floor level to ceiling level and extend horizontally across existing surfaces to match existing wall covering in a neat vertical line.

G. Demolition Materials:

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1. All demolition materials shall be removed from the building daily.

2. The Contractor is prohibited from using VA dumpsters. The Contractor shall furnish and pay for all dumpsters required to legally remove construction debris from the VA Medical Center. The contractor shall request placement of a dumpster onto VA property through a written request to the Contracting Officer identifying on a marked-up site plan (using Google Earth screen shot) the approximate proposed location of dumpster(s). Request shall include dumpster cut-sheet showing size. Request shall include cut-sheet of the planned dumpster cover to be utilized. Dumpster shall not impact roadways, parking lots, ramps, entrances/exits, access to exterior equipment, hydrants, Siamese fire pipe connections/PIV, underground utilities, manholes, etc. If during the period of performance, the government requires the contractor's dumpster is required to be relocated for special events, construction work, emergency repairs, security concerns, or any other reasoning, the contractor shall bear the cost to relocate the dumpster to the new approved dumpster location at no additional cost to the government.

1.16 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 or noted on drawings or in…