3.1.1 The Constructor shall ensure that the Work is at all times performed in a manner that affords reasonable access, both vehicular and pedestrian, to the site of the Work and all adjacent areas. Without limitation of any other provisions of the Contract Documents, Constructor shall not interfere with the occupancy or beneficial use of (1) any areas and buildings adjacent to the Work or (2) the Work in the event of partial occupancy.
Constructor shall assume full responsibility for any damage to the property comprising the Work or any adjacent areas resulting from the performance of the Work.
3.2.1 Only materials and equipment, which are to be used directly in the Work, shall be brought to and stored on the Work site by the Constructor. After equipment is no longer required for the Work, it shall be promptly removed from the Work site.
3.3.1 The Constructor shall coordinate all Work so there shall be no unknown or prolonged interruption of existing utilities, systems and equipment of Owner. Any existing plumbing, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, or electrical disconnection which affect portions of this construction or building or any other building, must be scheduled with the Owner's Representative. Utilities shall not be left disconnected at the end of a work day or over a weekend. Any interruption of utilities, either intentionally or accidentally, shall not relieve the Constructor from repairing and restoring the utility to normal service. Repairs and restoration shall be made before the workers responsible for the repair and restoration leave the job.
3.4.1 Iowa Law requires everyone to locate underground utilities before digging. The Constructor shall be responsible for locating all existing utilities before Work begins. Utility locates may be arranged through Iowa One Call, 1-800-292-8989 or http://www.iowaonecall.com/. When contacting Iowa One Call the Constructor and/or subcontractor shall provide the following information:
3.4.1.1 University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Project Name, closest street(s), intersection, or existing building(s) and other descriptions that help define the work site.
3.4.2.2 The Constructor shall confirm utilities and verify exact locations prior to commencing operations. Constructor shall be responsible for existing utilities located within the limits of construction.
3.5.1 The Constructor’s scheduled outage/tie-in plan is subject to approval by the Owner’s Representative. Failure of Constructors to comply with the provisions of this paragraph shall cause Constructor to forfeit any right to an adjustment of the Contract Sum or Contract Time for any postponement, rescheduling or other delays ordered by the Owner in connection with such Work. The Constructor shall adhere to the following procedures for all utility outages/tie-ins or disruption of any building system:
3.5.1.1 All opening and shutting of valves, switches, breakers, etc., shall be by the Owner's personnel. Constructor shall not operate any valve, switch or other control of any existing utility system.
3.5.1.2 The Constructor shall request in writing an outage/tie-in at least ten (10) working days before the outage/tie-in is required.
3.6.1 The Constructor shall establish and maintain a permanent bench mark to which access may be had during progress of the Work, and Constructor shall establish all lines and levels, and shall be responsible for the correctness of such. Constructor shall be fully responsible for all layout work for the proper location of Work in strict accordance with the Contract Documents.
3.7.1 The Constructor shall be responsible for the cost of clean-up. The building and premises shall be kept clean, safe, in a workmanlike manner, and in compliance with OSHA standards and with “Section 01 35 33 – Interim Infection Control Measures” at all times.
3.7.2 Provisions of the Infection Control plan and project plans shall be continuously maintained. Construction areas must maintain negative pressure to adjacent spaces. Routes shall be established and maintained for removal of debris and movement of materials through occupied spaces. Walk-off mats or other means shall be used at construction exits to prevent dust and other foreign matter from being tracked out of the construction site and into the building.
3.7.2.1 The Constructor is responsible for inspecting the job-site for interim life safety and infection control issues each day work is performed on-site using the Daily Checklist – Construction Site Inspection form provided by the Owner.
3.7.2.2 The Constructor shall be responsible for signing the General Contractor Construction Site Inspection Log, provided by the Owner, verifying the site has been inspected and all outstanding items have been corrected.
3.7.2.3 The Daily Checklist and site Inspection Log shall be posted at the main entrance to the job-site and be clearly visible upon entering the site.
3.7.1.2 If the Constructor fails to maintain infection control procedures:
3.7.1.2.1 The Owner may issue written warning or Non-conformance Notice.
3.7.1.2.2 The Constructor shall correct non-conformance immediately.
3.7.1.2.3 If situation is not corrected immediately the Owner will have cause to stop Work as provided in Contract Documents at no additional cost to the Owner.
3.7.1.2.4 Failure of the Constructor to correct deficiencies immediately may result in corrective action taken by the Owner and deducting all cost associated with it from the Contract Amount.
3.7.1.2.5 Failure of the Constructor to correct deficiencies immediately may also result in a citation, see 2.16.
3.7.2 Final Cleaning: After all construction activities are complete, the project shall be thoroughly cleaned to a condition suitable for occupancy. The Constructor shall employ experienced workers or professional cleaners for final cleaning of work areas. Cleaning materials utilized shall be appropriate and in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions for the surfaces and materials being cleaned. Final cleaning includes, but is not limited to, the following:
3.8.1 Construction activity that is disruptive to operations and adjoining spaces shall be minimized especially to all noise and vibration producing activities. Constructor shall plan to do work outside of normal business hours and shall coordinate and receive Owner approval prior to conducting work.
3.8.2 When working in or near inpatient units or similar functions occupied continuously, disruptive work shall be grouped into small blocks of time and shall not take place earlier than 9:00 a.m., during the lunch hour or after 5:00 p.m. Constructor shall conduct work in a way that mitigates noise and vibration, such as by core drilling anchors in lieu of using a hammer drill, and by saw cutting concrete into manageable pieces in lieu of using a jackhammer.
3.8.3 Every inpatient unit has a set “Quiet Time” that shall be accommodated. Times vary anywhere from 1:00 to 4:30 each afternoon, dependent on the inpatient unit. Coordinate noisy, vibrating work that will impact inpatient units with the Owner’s Representative.
3.9.2 To schedule Contractor Services Orientation Training, please call Kirkwood Community College at (319) 398-5678, at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance. Training is offered at both Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Kirkwood locations. Contact Kirkwood to determine cost, hours, locations, and to schedule a training time. The cost for training is the responsibility of the Constructor; the Owner is not responsible for Orientation costs.
3.9.3 Upon satisfactory completion of the training, a photo identification badge will be issued. The photo identification badge is required to be worn above the waist while working at UIHC. Replacement badges are available by contacting Kirkwood at (319) 398- 5678. Cost for replacement badges is the responsibility of the Constructor.
3.9.4 The photo identification badge is not an authorization for UIHC site access.
3.9.5 The photo identification badge may be revoked by the Owner.
3.9.6 Anyone providing services on-site at UIHC under this Contract shall comply with the requirements indicated in the training.
3.9.7 The required Contractor Services Orientation and photo identification badge shall be renewed every two (2) years.
3.9.8 Anyone not wearing a photo identification badge while on UIHC property will be asked to leave the facility until such time that the identification badge is displayed on their person.
3.9.9 All workers performing Work on UIHC property shall wear a shirt which visibly displays the name of the company for which they work.
3.10.1 The Constructor is responsible in maintaining the Owner required signage for the Project. The following signage and information will be provided bytheOwner, posted and maintained by the Constructor for the duration of the Project:
3.10.1.1 Project Identification Sign
3.10.1.2 HEPA Fan Information (where required)
3.10.1.3 Authorized Access Only Sign
3.10.1.4 Interim Infection Control Measures Class Identification
3.10.1.5 Daily Checklist – Construction Site Inspection
3.10.1.6 General Constructor Construction Site Inspection Log
3.10.2 The Constructor is responsible for assisting the Owner in assuring the signage remains visible and in good condition throughout the project. This includes: keeping the areas in front of the signage clear at all times; relocating the signage when there are changes due to construction requirements, phasing, or other changes that impact the sign location, and notifying the Owner when the signs become damaged or soiled.