0) P01 SOW 578-15-037 Construction 5-27-21 EDITED.docx

Statement of Work

GU Clinic Renovation Project 578-15-037

May 27, 2021

15) No Smoking Policy 10-1-19

18) Asbestos Survey Glossary

A) Mission.

Engineering Service’s mission is the total oversight and management of the environment of care, as it pertains to the physical infrastructure and base plant operations, at the Edward Hines VA Hospital. Engineering support is for customers that include, but are not limited to, patients, visitors, clinic staff and administrative employees.

B) Goals.

The goal of the GU Clinic renovation is to add additional patient rooms and help improve the patient’s overall comfort and experience and improve patient throughput.

C) Current Conditions.

The current GU Clinic layout was designed and installed in 1970. The existing layout does not meet current design standards and has an inadequate number of exam rooms to meet current patient loads. The HVAC makeup system is currently shared with Ambulatory Surgery and provides inadequate temperature control.

D) Justification.

The redesigned layout will allow for more efficient and comfortable patient care in accordance with Surgical and Endovascular Services Design Standards – April 2016 (Rev 4/20). The new layout will add 2 new exam rooms and a dedicated HVAC system.

E) Objectives.

The objective of the project is to:

1) Provide high-level construction and management to ensure all paperwork, safety conditions, and general conditions as described in the Project Manual are followed.

F) Acronyms and Definitions.

The following is a listing of acronyms and/or definitions to terms that may be used in this document.

G) Requirements.

Where a conflict exists between the Statement of Work (SOW) requirements and the requirements of other associated contract documents, the SOW requirements shall prevail.

This SOW presumes the contractor will not need access to the Hines LAN nor VA Sensitive Information to execute the contract. See Attachment 15 and Section P - Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)/Government Furnished Information (GFI) for further guidance.

The awarded Contractor will adhere to all codes, standards, guidelines, and design requirements found in the VA’s Technical Information Library (TIL) including, but not limited to, the following:

1) Pre-bid site visit:

a. A pre-construction site walk through is encouraged and should be coordinated by the CO. The intent of this walkthrough is to give the contractor access to the project site so that an accurate evaluation of the project requirements and site assessment can be made.

b. Contractor shall coordinate with the COR to schedule the site visit seven (7) calendar days prior to the requested date.

2) RFI Submittals:

a. The contractor shall submit any RFI’s resulting from the site visit within five (5) working days after the inspection to the CO.

b. Unless otherwise stated the contractor shall allow the COR and CO ten (10) working days to respond to an RFI.

3) Infection Control Barrier (ICB):

a. Temporary construction partitions shall be smoke-tight and built of noncombustible materials that will not contribute to the development or spread of fire.

b. Barriers shall not obstruct access to emergency services and for fire, police, and other emergency forces.

c. The contractor shall provide and install a rigid infection control panel system manufactured by Edge Guard out of Berendt, Illinois or an approved equal. http://www.edge-guard.com/home.html. Salient details of the infection control barrier are:

i. The ICB must be fire-rated.

ii. The barrier must be water resistant; capable of being cleaned and sanitized.

iii. Installation of the barrier shall not:

1. Generate dust outside the barrier.

2. Generate excess noise outside the barrier.

3. Generates excess fumes outside the barrier.

iv. Demobilization of the barrier shall not:

1. Generate dust outside the barrier.

2. Generate excess noise outside the barrier.

3. Generates excess fumes outside the barrier.

4. Require floor, wall, or ceiling repairs upon removal.

v. The barrier should be environmentally responsible.

1. The materials should be reusable.

2. The materials should not contribute to unnecessary waste to our landfills.

d. Fire-rated plastic sheeting may be used to supplement the rigid infection control panel system. COR approval is required.

i. Contractor shall submit an RFI requesting approval during the bid period.

e. Wood studs, plywood, OSB, particle board, pressboard, or other flammable materials are not allowed at Hines.

f. Manometers shall be installed on the ICB adjacent to every entrance of the work zone to monitor negative pressure within the work zone. See Attachment 16.

g. All doors to rooms inside the work zone but directly impacted by the work shall have their doors shut and the perimeters taped to prevent the migration of dust and debris into these rooms.

h. Cover all sprinkler heads (daily), signs, data transmitters, and light fixtures. Cover the supply and return diffusers within the work zone to prevent the spread of dust and fumes to other areas outside the work zone.

i. Rigid infection control panel system and manometers are to be submitted and approved by the COR prior to installation.

j. The following is a manner acceptable to Hines Infection Control to maintain negative pressure inside an infection control barrier with no reasonable access to discharge air to the exterior.

i. Install a floor-to-ceiling infectious control barrier (ICB) meeting the fire-rating required.

ii. Cover all sprinkler heads (daily), signs, data transmitters, and light fixtures. Cover the supply and return diffusers within the work zone to prevent the spread of dust and fumes to other areas outside the work zone.

iii. Place the air scrubber inside the ICB with a HEPA filter. The air scrubber will draw air from inside the ICB.

iv. Place a flapper valve connection on the ICB near to the ceiling.

v. Route the filtered air from the scrubber via a collapsible duct to the flapper valve thus maintaining negative pressure inside the ICB.

vi. If the power should accidently get cutoff, the flapper valve will swing close thereby maintaining the integrity of the ICB.

4) The contractor shall post and maintain the final signed ICRA and ILSM (when issued) at the entrance to the ICB for the duration of the project. See Attachment 16.

a. The contractor will update the postings when new documents are issued.

5) Equipment Lead time:

a. Equipment lead times line shall be incorporated into the project schedule and used in conjunction with the baseline for the project start date.

6) EHVAH Permits:

a. Unless otherwise stated the contractor shall submit for all required VA permits (i.e. above ceiling or dig) fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the event based on the approved project schedule with the COR.

7) Project Pay Applications:

a. All submitted project pay applications require certified payroll and waste report documents to be current with each pay submission.

b. Certified payroll documents shall be submitted to the COR weekly.

c. Approval of all invoices will require documents to be current.

8) Work outside of normal business hours or weekends:

a. All work performed after hours or on weekends requires coordination with the COR and shall be requested fourteen (14) calendar days prior in writing or e-mail to the COR for approval.

b. No work shall take place without written or e-mail confirmation from the project COR.

9) Utility Shutdowns:

a. Contractor shall provide twenty-one (21) calendar days’ advance notice for any planned utility shutdowns to all allow the station to notify staff/visitors and prepare contingency plans if necessary.

b. Planned utility shutdowns should be indicated on the project schedule.

10) Submittals and Shop Drawings:

a. Unless otherwise stated the contractor shall provide shop drawings and equipment submittals for review and approval by the COR seven (7) calendar days prior to the start of construction.

b. No work shall be started prior to review and approval by the COR.

11) Certifications:

a. When applicable, the contractor shall provide certification for all personnel performing any welding and shall certify all welds prior to the start-up of any of the units.

b. These certifications shall be supplied to the COR and retained as a permanent record of the project folder.

c. Personnel certifications shall be provided to the COR prior to the start of construction.

d. All weld certifications shall be provided to the COR at the end of every work week when applicable.

12) OSHA Certification:

a. The contractor shall have an OSHA certified site superintendent on site whenever any work is being performed.

b. A copy of the OSHA certification shall be supplied to the COR prior to the start of any work and retained as part of the project folder.

13) Post-Award meeting:

a. The meeting shall be coordinated through the COR and CS/CO.

b. The meeting shall take place after the Notice to Proceed has been issued but prior to the start of demolition/construction.

c. The contractor shall schedule and attend a “Page-Turn” meeting in which the Designer of Record will be in attendance. The goal of this meeting is to clarify any confusion the contractor may have regarding the contract documents in advance of commencing construction activities, delivery of project submittals, submission of the project schedule, the coordination of project phasing, etc.

H) Scope of Work.

The Scope of Work for this project includes all labor, management, and materials for complete construction and delivery of final products as described in this scope of work, the project drawings, and specifications. These items are also referred to as the Construction Documents. All measurements/dimensions are approximate. The Contractor must verify all measurements/dimensions.

The contractor shall inspect the area under contract prior to commencing work and identify any pre-exiting damage and provide an Existing Site Conditions report with related photos to the Contracting officer for review and approval.

Any deviation from this scope of work requires the express authorization of the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) does not hold the authority to authorize changes to this scope of work.

1) The General Contractor shall be responsible for providing all elements described in the construction documents. See Attachments 2 & 3.

2) Continued Use – The Medical Center maintains operations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to develop a 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. The GU Clinic will continue serving patients during the construction period in areas adjacent to the work area.

3) Phases – The project work will be performed in Three (3) phases:

a. Phase 1 - Room B023 in Building 200

b. Phase 2 - Room B021 in Building 200

c. Phase 3 - Room B022 H in Building 200

4) Demolition:

a. Provide temporary infection control enclosure during demolition per specifications.

b. Maintain staff, patient, and visitor access to the building during demolition as indicated in this SOW.

c. Protect all existing utilities and any supporting equipment from damage during demolition work.

d. All debris (garbage and trash) must be removed and disposed of in accordance with Infection Control Specifications outlined in STC-013526 Safety Requirements. (see attachment 14)

e. Dispose of all demolition material in accordance with Federal, State, and local environmental requirements.

5) Construction:

a. Continue to provide temporary infection control enclosure during construction per specifications.

b. Maintain staff, patient, and visitor access to the building during construction as indicated in this SOW.

c. Protect all existing utilities and any supporting equipment from damage during construction.

d. Construction work must adhere to the design drawings and specifications. Any deviation(s) must be discussed with and approved by the COR and the CO.

I) Constraints.

1) Work hours for EHVAH staff are from 7:30 am until 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Some work for this project will require overtime due heavy periods of construction or high level of noise.

2) Photographs may be taken of the work performed at the jobsite. However, photographs containing patients and/or staff are a violation of the Patient Privacy and hospital policy. Both violations are subject to penalties and dismissal. Permission from the EHVAH Public Affairs Officer (PAO) is required and should be coordinated with the project COR.

3) Exploratory demolition is permitted but must be coordinated with the COR.

4) VHA Directive 1085 implements a smoke-free policy of patients, visitors, contractors, volunteers, and vendors at VA health care facilities.

5) Maximizing Use of American-Made Goods, Products, and Materials

a. The By American Act required the United States government to prefer U.S.

made products in its purchase.

b. It is the policy of the United States to buy American and to maximize, consistent with law, the use of good, products, and materials produced in the United States.

c. Material purchases should adhere to this policy to the greatest extent possible.

6) All Contractors visiting the jobsite will need to receive a temporary PIV badge. The:

procedure to follow is:

a. Contactors must FIRST get their fingerprints done by Human Resources located in Building 17.

b. It takes between 3-5 days at least for fingerprints clear.

c. Once fingerprints have cleared the person requesting a badge can be sponsored.

d. The Contractor must then complete a “Request for a PIV card” form. See Attachment 11 and then turn in to the Engineering Services.

e. The Contractor can then be sponsored upon verification the fingerprints have been cleared.

f. Once the Contractor has been sponsored the COR, they can call PIV (708) 202-5170 to arrangement for issuance of a PIV for badge.

J) Tasks and Responsibilities.

A pre-construction (kick-off) meeting between the Contracting Officer (CO) or Contracting Specialist (CS), the Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and key GC team members will be conducted to review project objectives, scope, deliverables, communication, site access, schedule, and responsibilities. During this meeting the Notice to Proceed (NTP) should be signed. After this meeting the awarded GC firm shall provide their services according to the approved project schedule.

1) Preconstruction Period: The Contractor shall provide the following:

a. Logistics Plan: A comprehensive narrative describing the chronological planned development of the project. The Logistics Plan includes an organizational chart, hourly rates, staging plan, description of means and methods, and hours of work.

b. Construction Security Plan: Defines both physical and administrative security.

c. Construction Phasing Plan: It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a 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.

d. Submittal Registry: The Submittal Registry shall include a listing of all documentation required for pre-approved submissions including shop drawings, technical data, product performance information, calculations, and samples.

e. Accident Prevention Plan: The APP (aka Construction Safety & Health Plan) shall interface with the Contractor's overall safety and health program.

f. Activity Hazard Analyses: AHAs are also known as Job Hazard Analyses, Job Safety Analyses, and Activity Safety Analyses.

g. Construction Schedule: WBS schedule including start/end dates, duration and sequencing, preferably in MS Project or Primavera format (include floats).

h. Schedule of Values: A detailed Breakdown for Payment, including design stages, work performed, and work invoiced per Progress Payment submission.

i. Existing Conditions Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR of the buildings or areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the Contracting Officer.

j. Infection Control Plan (ICP): Narrative description of the dust control and debris disposal process including disposal destination and methodology.

k. Quality Control Plan (QCP): Describes the methods by which the Contractor will ensure all work is being accomplished in accordance with specifications and this SOW.

l. Environmental Protection Plan: The Contractor shall meet with the COR to discuss the proposed Environmental Protection Plan and to develop mutual understanding relative to details of environmental protection.

m. Document Submissions. All documents included as Attachments to this SOW that are required to be filled out and signed or jointly signed by the Contractor.

n. Demolition Debris Management Plan.

o. Certificates, Licenses, and Training Documents.

p. Obtain PIV badges.

q. RFI’s: Other than those resulting directly from demolition or construction.

2) Construction Period: The Contractor shall provide the following during construction services:

a. Display the signed PCRA, ICRA, ILSM and Emergency Contact Information in a location coordinated with the COR.

b. Attending biweekly construction meetings which are facilitated by the COR.

c. Submit RFI’s during construction as necessary.

d. Issue biweekly field reports of construction progress to the COR.

e. Attend field inspections and punch list inspections as requested by the COR.

3) Construction Close-out Period:

a. The Contractor shall provide the following:

1. Inspection and Approval by the COR and/or the CO.

2. Final Approval and Beneficial Occupancy when applicable.

3. Warranties documents and O&M Manuals.

4. As-built drawings and record submittals.

5. Staff training when applicable.

6. Contractor Release of Claims.

7. All Waste Reports submitted per Safety and Health during Construction Activities.

8. Existing Conditions Re-survey.

b. The COR shall review the contractor close-out submissions for thoroughness and conformance with the contract document requirements. The COR shall also review field-marked as-built drawings for conformance with final installations.

c. The COR shall utilize these as-built drawings and specifications from the contractor and generate as recorded drawings and specifications.

K) Deliverables.

1) The contractor shall provide all submittals required by the Specifications Book.

L) Time Frames.

1) This project shall be completed within Five Hundred Seventy (570) calendar days once NTP is issued.

a. Phasing – This project shall be executed in three (3) phases based upon the work locations. Work in each location shall be executed uninterrupted until complete. No work shall commence for follow-on phase until the work is completed in the prior phase.

1. Phase 1 – 280 days.

2. Phase 2 – 220 days.

3. Phase 3 – 10 days

b. Pre-construction (kick-off) Meeting is when the Notice to Proceed (NTP) is signed.

c. Pre-Construction Period duration is NTP + 30 calendar days. Within this period the contractor shall provide all materials included under Tasks and Responsibilities and the following:

1. Logistics Plan.

2. Construction Security Plan.

3. Construction Phasing Plan.

4. Submittal Registry.

5. Accident Prevention Plan.

6. Activity Hazard Analyses.

7. Construction Schedule.

8. Schedule of Values.

9. Existing Conditions Survey.

10. Infection Control Plan.

11. Quality Control Plan.

12. Environmental Protection Plan.

13. Document Submissions.

14. Demolition Debris Management Plan.

15. Certificates, Licenses, and Training Documents.

16. Obtain PIV badges.

d. Construction Period - To be determined based upon the approved schedule for construction. The estimated construction period is 510 calendar days with all product submittals to be delivered prior to the start of construction to the COR for review and approval. No demolition or construction shall be started without the review and approval from the COR for those items listed in the Pre-Construction Period unless authorized in writing by the COR or the CO.

e. Construction Closeout Period duration is NTP + 570 calendar days. The contractor shall submit within 30 calendar days from EHVAH acceptance of the completed punch list items and commissioning reports (if applicable). Within this period the contractor shall provide all materials included under Tasks and Responsibilities and the following:

1. Inspection and Approval by the COR and/or the CO.

2. Final Approval and Beneficial Occupancy when applicable.

3. Warranties documents and O&M Manuals.

4. As-built drawings and record submittals.

5. Staff training when applicable.

6. Contractor Release of Claims.

7. Waste Reports.

8. Existing Conditions Re-survey.

M) Performance Monitoring.

The Government will periodically evaluate the Contractor’s performance by appointing a representative(s) to monitor such performance and ensure services are received. The Government representative will evaluate the Contractor’s performance through intermittent on-site inspections of the Contractor's performance.

N) Other Pertinent Information or Special Considerations.

1) All Contractor personnel shall be certified by appropriate federal and state regulatory agencies to meet federal and local certification requirements as applicable. All licenses permit and welding certifications shall be kept current throughout the period of performance of the contract. The Contractor shall provide the Government copies of such certificates.

2) Per VA Information Security Program policy – VA Directive and Handbook 6500 and 6500.6, Appendix A, contractor storage, generation, transmission or exchanging of VA sensitive information during this construction project is not acceptable.

3) All work shall be scheduled to meet requirements of EHVAH. All work shall be coordinated through the Contracting Officer. Local coordination shall be routed through the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

4) The contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer record of work certifications for all trades relative to this contract 5 calendar days prior to beginning work. Certifications shall include welders, pipe installers, machine operators, etc.

5) Contractor is responsible for repairing any damages to existing utilities incurred during construction or demolition.

6) Utilities within the area and identified on existing drawings are not to be interpreted as the exact location, or as the only existing site conditions. Contractor shall verify all existing conditions and proceed with caution around any anticipated obstructions

7) Where any work disturbs the grass areas, sod, walls, ceilings, floors, windows, entrances or building structures, etc. or where new and old work join, the Contractor shall restore, repair or refinish affected areas or surfaces to their original condition, or as existed before the commencement of this project. Upon completion of the contract, the Contractor shall deliver all work complete and undamaged. Any damage that may be caused by the Contractor or his work crews or subcontractors to any existing structure, grounds and utilities shall be repaired or replaced to their original condition

8) Should a conflict exist between VA requirements and VA adopted nationally recognized codes and standards, the conflict shall be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer. The resolution of the conflict shall be made by the authority having jurisdiction for VA to ensure system-wide consistency. All work conducted under this scope of work shall comply with the Department of Veterans Affairs Master Specifications and all applicable state and federal regulations and codes.

O) Risk Control.

1) Refer to the attached ICRA form. See Attachment 10.

P) Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)/Government Furnished Information (GFI).

1) GFE.

a. None other than what has been provided in the procurement package or requested by the contractor.

2) GFI.

a. None

Q) Point of Contact at the EHVAH.

1) David Simon Engineer, Project Planning Section Engineering Service Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital 5000 S. Fifth Avenue Building 2, Room 121 Hines, IL 60141 David.simon@va.gov Phone: 708-202-8387 ext. 20922

FAX: 708-202-2167

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