Z1DA--668-26-103S Pharmacy Cache HVAC Repair

11-01-21 01 00 00 -1 SECTION 01 00 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS GENERAL 1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS A. Refer to section 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for safety and infection control requirements. 1.2 GENERAL INTENTION A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for 668-26-103S Pharmacy Cache HVAC Repair as required by drawings and specifications. B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the Medical Center Engineering Representative. C. 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. 1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S) A. ITEM I, Pharmacy Cache HVAC system repair: Work includes general construction, alterations, HVAC system installation, humidification control, drainage, electrical, necessary removal of existing structures and certain other items. 1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Additional copies will be at Contractor's expense. 1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS A. Security Plan: -- 1 of 345 -- 11-01-21 01 00 00 -2 1. The security plan defines both physical and administrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the project. 2. The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all sub-contractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations. B. Security Procedures: 1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badge. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site. 2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give two week’s notice to the COR so that security escort, and necessary arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section. 3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the COR. Patients and staff are not to be photographed at any time. 4. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order General Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the COR. C. Key Control: 1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the COR for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action. D. Document Control: 1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub Contractors shall submit an electronic security -- 2 of 345 -- 11-01-21 01 00 00 -3 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). Security, access and maintenance of all project drawings, both scanned and electronic shall be performed and tracked through the EDMS system. “Sensitive information” including drawings and other documents may be attached to e-mail provided all VA encryption procedures are followed. E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions -- 3 of 345 -- 11-01-21 01 00 00 -4 1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted 24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies. 2. A limited number of permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only. Contractor to coordinate with VA Medical Center Facility Manager. 1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10) A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance. B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The 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 Contrac…