36C24218B0559-002.pdf

Scope of Work

528A5-17-534

Outdoor Shelter B7 & B8 at Canandaigua VAMC

1.0 DESCRIPTION

Canandaigua VAMC Engineering Department has a requirement to construct an outdoor shelter between Building 7 and Building 8. This new shelter shall be constructed per the plans and specifications. Work includes demolition of existing site and structures, purchase and installation of a steel structure, masonry work, and minor utility work.

2.0 GENERAL

A. The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision and materials necessary to perform the task as indicated in the scope of work, plans and specifications.

B. All work is to be performed during normal business hours. If the contractor anticipates that an interruption in the flow of work will occur, approval from the COR must be obtained prior to the interruption.

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.

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 all soil, grass, blacktop roads, concrete sidewalks, and electrical fixtures.

E. During the entire duration of work performed, the contractor shall at all times, maintain at least one lane for emergency traffic.

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. Contractor is responsible for site security at all times.

H. 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.

2.1 Demolition

A. Contractor is responsible for all costs associated with the demolition of this project, including removal of metals, soils, masonry, and any other refuse.

B. Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) is not anticipated on the project; however the contractor is required to perform an inspection of any area that is to be disturbed for ACM. The VA will not be held liable for any abatement necessary to complete this project.

2.2 Concrete/Masonry

A. Concrete work shall be per plans and specifications.

2.3 Metals

A. Open flame cutting may only be used after approval by the COR.

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

2.4 Finishes

A. All finishes shall be per the plans and specifications.

2.5 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.

2.6 Electrical

A. Contractor is to field verify location of all equipment and submit shop drawings of final location of all equipment.

B. Contractor is responsible for all electrical tie ins. All electrical service shall be installed in conduit according to the specifications and governing code.

C. All underground electrical will be installed with conduit per the specifications.

3.0 Period of Performance

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