36C24218B0324-004.pdf

SCOPE OF WORK

Project No. 528A5-18-517

Replace Flooring in B6 Corridor Canandaigua, VA Medical Center, 400 Fort Hill Avenue Canandaigua, NY 14424

The general scope of this project is to replace the flooring in the main corridor of Building 6, ground floor at the Canandaigua VAMC.

1.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS

The Canandaigua VAMC is a campus facility with many (more than 30) buildings located on over 20 acres. Many of the facility buildings are included on the historic register. Building 6 is considered historic, and where necessary the renovations will comply with the requirements of the NYS SHPPO.

The main corridor hallway is Vinyl Composite Tile (VCT) and is in disrepair. The VCT is adhered to reinforced concrete slab and previous sampling detected Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) throughout the tile and mastic. The entire hallway is approximately 2000 Square Feet of flooring, including the elevator lobby.

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

2.1 GENERAL

A. The contractor shall be responsible for all labor, supervision, and materials required to perform the work as indicated in the scope of work, specifications and drawings.

B. The majority of the work is to be performed during normal business hours, however the elevator must remain accessible and functional at all times on normal working hours during the entire construction contract, for access to the first and second floor above. Work around the elevator lobby may be done on off tour hours to accommodate elevator access.

C. The contractor is responsible for all field measurements; the Government will not be held responsible for bidding errors made or the failure to adequately inspect the job site for existing conditions, dimensions and grades or existing utilities. The contractor is responsible for verifying all utilities through any resource necessary. All bidders are strongly encouraged to inspect the job site prior to submitting bids. The government has provided a rough estimate of square footage.

D. Any existing feature disturbed (removed, damaged, etc.) by the contractor during the performance of this contract shall be restored to similar or better condition by the contractor at the contractors’ expense. This includes walls, doorways, doors, trim work, and other miscellaneous items located in the corridor, sidewalks, grassed areas, and parking lots.

E. During the entire duration of work performed, the contractor shall at all times, maintain at least one lane for emergency traffic. This includes any placement of project equipment and the main corridor where work is being performed. The contractor will only be allowed to work in a portion of the corridor at one time in order to comply with this requirement.

F. The VAMC Project COR shall govern all work done during project duration. Disputes shall be promptly referred to the Contracting Officer, (CO). The contractor will immediately correct any work in which the Project COR deems unacceptable or not in accordance with plans and/or specifications.

G. The contractor will not be allowed to stage material outside of the designated renovation area.

All material will be stored in an approved location by the COR. All storage areas and refuse (roll offs) shall be fenced in with a minimum of 6’ high, chain link fence.

H. The contractor will at all times comply with the attached ICRA standards.

I. The contractor shall provide a secure construction site at all times. In any area that is closed due to construction, including any time the corridor is partially closed, a passage door with a handle that locks and is cored to a Best system X-6 must be installed and secured. These areas shall also include contractor storage areas with man door access. Construction supply trailers will be padlocked and secured at all times. Padlocks and hasps will not be allowed as a means of security. Also, the access door shall be locked at all times, even during construction.

J. The contractor shall provide to the VA a complete phasing plan for review and approval prior to beginning construction. This shall include all exits to be closed for a specified duration and temporary relocating of access points and/or offices.

2.2 Demolition

A. Contractor is responsible for all costs associated with the demolition of this project, including removal of existing flooring, substrate, excess masonry material, metals, and other miscellaneous items that may be encountered.

B. Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) is present in the entire corridor and a full abatement plan must be submitted and agreed to by the VA. The contractor shall follow all rules and regulations pertaining to abatement according to NYSCR 56, OSHA, and EPA standards.

C. After abatement, the contractor shall ensure safe walking surfaces throughout.

2.3 Concrete/Masonry

A. During concrete work, dust shall be contained at all times, both interior and exterior. The contractor, as stated earlier, shall comply with all requirements in the ICRA standard. This includes as a minimum: barriers, ventilation, negative pressurization, and dust mats at entrances.

B. The existing concrete floor shall be brought to a level sufficient for the installation of the flooring materials; incorporating the access panels and other in slab features of the corridor.

No abrupt changes in elevation will be accepted.

2.4 Metals

A. Open flame cutting of any material will not be allowed. Cutting of metal studs will be by sheer only.

B. All metal fabrication and anchoring will be submitted to the COR for approval.

C. The contractor shall ensure that the steam vault covers are adjusted so that there is no variation in floor elevations/finishes due to the terrazzo tile, since they are currently covered with VCT. The contractor shall ensure that all vault covers are easily accessible, closing them off completely is not acceptable. See pic:

2.5 Finishes

A. All finishes shall be submitted to and approved by the COR. The contractor shall submit samples of the flooring, in the approved finish and color, to the VA for approval prior to purchase.

B. The flooring shall be installed by a certified installer and shall have a warranty of 5 years minimum on finish and defects.

C. The flooring shall be Terrazo tile; installed per specification.

D. The contractor shall install all new 6” high cove base along the entire corridor (both sides), including all the elevator lobby and other areas directly off the corridor.

2.6 Fire Protection

A. All work associated with fire protection requires a minimum of 7 days notification to the COR for coordination with the Fire Department. Any disruption to the fire protection system, including the fire alarm and detection system is included in this requirement.

B. All work shall be in accordance with the VA Fire Design Manual, including temporary construction barriers.

C. The contractor shall notify the COR 2 weeks in advance of closing off any exit. If an exit is to be closed, the contractor shall provide all labor and materials to properly secure the exit and notify personnel that the exit is closed. The contractor shall be responsible for complying with the VA ILSM standards.

3.0 Period of Performance

A. The period of performance for this contract shall be 180 days from NTP.

B. The contractor shall at all times be in coordination with other projects on going in the area and it shall not affect the contract duration of this project.