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36C24419B0053 X 08-01-2019 693-19-4-594-0056

693-CSI-305

00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 Wilkes-Barre VAMC 1111 East End Blvd Wilkes-Barre PA 18711 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 Rm C6-08 Wilkes-Barre VAMC 1111 East End Blvd Wilkes-Barre PA 18711 Scot Plank scot.plank@va.gov 570 824 3521 x24051 The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre, PA requires site preparation of Rooms 9 and 4 in conjunction with the installation of replacement radiographic systems under the National Acquisitions Center (NAC) program for High Tech Medical Equipment (HTME) acquisitions. The scope of work shall generally consist of, but not necessarily be limited to providing all professional architectural/engineering (A/E) consulting services and construction including all administration, supervision, project management, labor, materials, tools, equipment, permits, testing, reports and training for the building modifications required to replace the existing radiographic systems with new HTME NAC radiographic systems. The work area will primarily include rooms. The work area will primarily include rooms N2-75, N2- 73, A2-048 and source utility service closets. All work shall at minimum be designed in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local Codes as well as applicable standards, reference publications, and code requirements contained within the VA Master Specifications.

Contractor shall be responsible for the correct title classification of workers and compliance with attached wage rates.

Project #693-CSI-305 Install Radiographic Systems Rms 9 & 4 Magnitude of Construction: between $250,000 and $500,000 NAICS: 236220 – 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction Size standard: Small Business $36.5M This is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOB) set-aside acquisition.

Bids must be submitted in whole dollars only.

All documents for this solicitation will be available on the FedBizOpps website: https://www.fbo.gov/ Contractor is responsible for checking fbo.gov website frequently for updates/amendments to solicitation.

Interested parties are encouraged to attend the pre-proposal Conference/Site Visit, which will be held IAW FAR 52.226-27 Site Visit (FEB 1995).

Solicitation may be canceled and all offers rejected before award but after solicitation date when it is clearly in the best interest of the Government.

The government intends to award a single contract to the offeror submitting a proposal that is determined to be the Lowest Bid Price in accordance with FAR 14.

Beginning October 1, 2019, Smoking will no longer be permitted on the VA campus for patients, visitors, contractors, volunteers, and vendors.

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Table of Contents

Statement of Work Project #693-CSI-305 Install Radiographic-Fluoroscopy System in Room 9

A. Scope of Work:

1. This statement of work addresses the design and construction services required for a complete renovation of Room 9 in conjunction with the installation of a replacement radiographic system under the National Acquisitions Center (NAC) program for High Tech Medical Equipment (HTME) acquisitions. The contractor will be required to work closely with/coordinate with the radiographic system vendor during design and construction to ensure all building system renovations are whole and complete for satisfactory operation of the new radiographic system.

2. The scope of work shall generally consist of, but not necessarily be limited to providing all professional architectural/engineering (A/E) consulting services and construction including all administration, supervision, project management, labor, materials, tools, equipment, permits, testing, reports and training for the building modifications required to replace the existing radiographic system with the new HTME NAC radiographic system. The work area will primarily include rooms A2-048 and source utility service closets located in other immediate areas of building 1. All work shall at minimum be designed in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local Codes as well as applicable standards, reference publications, and code requirements contained within the VA Master Specifications. In the event of a discrepancy, the VA Specifications shall take precedence. The latest applicable VA Design Manuals and Specifications for this project shall be obtained at the VA Technical Information Website as per the below link and are incorporated within the work by reference:

http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/spec.asp#01

3. The contractor shall procure professional A/E services for investigation of existing site conditions, engineering analysis, calculations, design drawings and specifications for all building modifications required for the installation of the new system. The VA will provide all available design/record drawing information however the information provided will not alleviate the professionals from performing a full investigation of the existing conditions. The design drawings shall be developed in AutoCAD format. The contractor and the architectural/engineering consultant shall meet with the VA to review the drawings and specifications at the 50% and 90% progress stages. The A/E consultants shall incorporate any relevant VA review comments into the final design documents. The A/E who prepares the construction documents shall be professionally licensed in the state in which the design work is completed. All final construction documents shall bear the professional seal of the A/E services consultant. The A/E consultant shall also provide weekly field inspection of construction work, resolve constructability issues, provide site inspection reports, punch lists and electronic record drawings at the completion of the construction.

4. All construction work shall be provided in accordance with the drawings and specifications developed by the contractor’s architectural/engineering consultant. Prior to the start of work the contractor shall visit the site to familiarize themselves with the location and extent of the work. The construction work will primarily consist of selective demolition, structural modifications for new radiology equipment, carpentry, finishes, casework replacement, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, fire protection system modifications and electrical work. No work shall begin until the final drawings, specifications and shop drawing submittals are approved by the VA. The contractor shall be responsible to provide all testing and reports associated with the systems affected by the work. The contractor shall also provide all close-out documents as per the requirements in FAR 4.804 Closeout of Contract Files including as-built drawings, manuals and other documents as noted.

5. The contractor shall submit shop drawings of all proposed materials and equipment for review and approval by the VA within 7 days after VA approval of the plans and specifications. Submittals shall include product data and other applicable information required as described in the VA Master Specifications. The VA Master Specifications shall be utilized as the minimum basis of design for new replacement materials and equipment specified for this work unless noted otherwise. No work shall begin until submittals have been reviewed and approved by the VA.

6. Only new materials and equipment shall be installed in the work. All materials and equipment shall be of the current manufacturer’s products. No obsolete or discontinued materials and equipment shall be provided.

7. All work for this project will be performed in accordance with the VA Wilkes-Barre’s Infection Control Practices for Construction (Reference attachment: Infection Control Construction Project Compliance Policy 11IC-10-897). All materials, equipment and labor associated with the Infection Control Requirements required by the VA Infection Control Practitioner shall be provided by the contractor. The construction work is anticipated to require Class IV precautions. The contractor, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and the Infection Control Practitioner shall meet to discuss the work activities within the areas of work immediately prior to mobilization and the start of construction. Final classification of the infection control requirements will be at the sole discretion and direction of the Infection Control Practitioner.

8. Utility shutdowns will be coordinated and scheduled with the COR two weeks in advance of the work. VA Lock Out/Tag Out policy will be implemented.

9. The project superintendent shall have the 30 hour OSHA Construction Safety Course certification and all other construction personnel shall have the 10 hour OSHA Construction Safety Course certification. Submit training records of all employees for approval prior to the start of work. Construction personnel vehicles shall park in the designated VA’s contractor parking lot.

10. The contractor shall keep an updated set of redlined as-built drawings on site at all times during the work and make them available to the COR upon request.

11. All contractors shall have a company identification badges displayed at all times while on site with their name and company identified. All VA Police security requirements/site access shall be coordinated with the designated Contracting Officer’s Representative.

12. A design and construction schedule shall be submitted for approval prior to the start of work and within 10 days after the notice to proceed. All schedule items will show a start date and a completion date. The schedule will include specific tasks with dates for each step of the process.

13. The period of performance after the Notice to Proceed will be 165 days as follows:

a. Plans and specifications complete-approved – 45 days.

b. Shop drawing approvals – 14 days.

c. Mobilization/construction/testing/certifications – 76 days.

d. Record drawings and close out documents – 30 days.

14. The attached pdf titled “Project 693-CSI-305 Existing Room 9 Design-Record Drawing Info” is provided to the contractor for reference. These drawings provide design-record information from VA project files regarding the existing rooms. The VA does not guarantee their content, completeness or accuracy. All information show requires field verification.

15. The attached pdf titled “Project #693-CSI-305 GE Site Planning Info Room 9” provides the radiology vendor’s site planning information. The radiology vendor will provide additional site-specific information to the successful contractor at the start of the design phase.

16. Work will normally be performed during the hours of 4:30 PM and 1:00 AM, Monday through Friday, excluding national holidays. Any utility shutdowns for tie-ins and crossovers to existing building systems or work affecting normal business operations may require early morning (before 7:00AM) or weekend work at the discretion of the VA.

17. The contractor shall follow good housekeeping practices and shall keep the work and surrounding areas clean and free of debris. Contractor shall thoroughly clean each area of work at the completion of each shift including all corridor areas affected by the work.

18. The contractor shall provide a full one-year parts and labor base warranty on the entire installation. Warranty date will be based on the final acceptance of the work by the VA. Guarantee Period Services are not included under this contract.

19. The work will include but not necessarily be limited to the following:

a. Division 0 - Special Sections:

1) All design-build services for NAC HTME imaging equipment installations.

b. Division 1: General Requirements:

1) All design and construction project management, administration, project superintendence, supervision and construction trades work.

c. Division 2 - Existing Conditions:

1) Provide construction safety protection, ICRA containments and waste disposal methods. Waste dumpsters will be provided by the contractor and will be located on VA property remote from project site.

2) Remove existing imaging system floor slab-embedded anchor bolts and base plates.

3) Remove existing overhead imaging equipment support system components.

4) Remove the existing acoustical ceiling systems.

5) Remove existing floor covering and rubber wall base in imaging room.

6) Remove existing base cabinet, sink and overhead cabinets from imaging room.

7) Remove and cap existing supply and drainage plumbing lines from sink.

8) Remove existing fire protection system sprinkler system piping and heads, temporarily cap.

9) Remove existing surface mounted, exposed main source electrical disconnects, conduit, wiring, wire ways, floor duct for imaging system equipment not being reused.

10) Remove existing general and dimmable procedure lighting fixtures and controls.

11) Remove existing stretcher and kick plates from existing doors.

12) Remove existing supply and return air diffusers and branch flex.

13) Remove paging system speaker for reinstallation.

d. Division 3 - Concrete:

1) Core drill existing concrete slab for installation of new electrical conduit and power branch circuits associated with the new imaging equipment installation.

2) Repair/infill existing penetrations/level slab based on selective demolition and new imaging equipment installation location.

e. Division 5 - Metals:

1) Install floor mounted radiology equipment base plates to building floor structure. Base plates will be provided by radiology equipment vendor. Mounting shall be via thru-bolt method secured to floor slab; epoxied slab mounting bolt method will not be accepted.

2) Provide cold-formed metal framing in existing walls for new imaging equipment wall stand, cabinets and casework cabinets.

3) Provide 5-rail overhead equipment support system (Unistrut type P1001 or equal), attached to the existing overhead facility structure, to accommodate the installation of the imaging system overhead components. Provide painted closure strips. Provide structural analysis-report concerning attachment to the facility structure by professional structural engineer.

f. Division 7 - Thermal and Moisture Protection:

1) Seal all existing abandoned holes in walls and new holes created by removals under Division 02. Seal perimeter of all new conduit, wireway and piping penetrations through imaging and control room walls. The existing walls are rated as smoke partitions. Contractor shall include an allowance of 16 man-hours for abandoned hole and penetration repairs separate from work required by new construction.

g. Division 9 - Finishes

1) Provide new acoustical tile ceiling system.

2) Prepare and level subfloor and provide new flooring (Basis of design-Mannington Biospec FB, heat welded seams, 4”integral base throughout.

3) Patch, prime and paint (2 coats) the imaging room including door and window frames. Paint existing and new exposed electrical cable ducting and conduit. Color selection by VA Interior Designer.

4) Caulk flooring around door frames.

h. Division 10 – Specialties:

1) Provide a total of 20 linear feet of 48” high specification grade high-impact wall protection within imaging room for protection against patient gurney damage.

2) Provide new stainless steel stretcher and kick plates for all existing doors; A240/A240M Type 304, 0.050 inches thick, of the same size of the existing plates being removed.

i. Division 12- Furnishings:

1) Provide 60” wide manufactured laminate base and overhead cabinets similar to existing being removed. The base cabinet will include a solid surface countertop with a 4” back splash and sink opening. Drawers shall have full extension heavy-duty slides and handles will be consistent with the existing facility hardware standards. Interior shelving shall be adjustable.

j. Division 13 – Special Construction:

1) Contractor shall include an allowance of $2,500.00 (labor and materials) for patching/repairs to lead lined walls. The VA is responsible for pre and post construction radiation shield testing performed by a physicist.

k. Division 21 – Fire Suppression:

1) Provide new sprinkler system piping and sprinkler heads, reconnect to the existing building sprinkler system.

l. Division 22- Plumbing:

1) Extend copper supply piping via new branch valves to location of new sink in base cabinet. Extend sanitary drain piping to existing sanitary riser pipe location. Provide under counter mounted stainless steel sink in new solid surface casework countertop. Provide new supply connections, water stops and mixing valves. Faucet shall be goose neck type, hands free motion activated.

m. Division 23 – HVAC:

1) Provide new branch flex duct, supply and return air diffusers.

2) Measure supply and return air flow rates at diffusers and grilles prior to the start of demolition. Provide report to VA COR.

n. Division 26 – Electrical:

1) Modify/extend existing conduits/branch circuits not demolished that are being reused to accommodate new imaging system ancillary equipment.

2) Interconnect new imaging equipment control circuits with new x-ray in use signs, door contacts and lighting.

3) Provide new main disconnect panel and emergency off systems at locations identified as per imaging vendor’s requirements. GE healthcare main disconnect panel is catalog no. E4502ST.

4) Provide 60 Amp 480V- 3 phase plug in bus duct circuit breaker to replace existing imaging system breaker at electrical source closet. Existing feeder shall be re-used in place.

5) Provide all new branch circuit wiring within room from imaging equipment main power disconnect as per imaging system vendor’s requirements. Provide wall and floor surface mounted wire ways to equipment connections as per imaging system vendor’s requirements. Provide new x-ray in use lights, EPO’s and control system components, wiring, conduit, etc. and interface with the imaging system equipment.

6) Replace all existing lighting switches and hospital grade convenience receptacles with new wiring devices, existing branch circuits to be reused in place. Provide all new stainless-steel wall plates.

7) Provide new general and dimmable procedure lighting and switching. General illumination lighting fixtures shall be 2’x2’, 3500 deg K color temperature. Required foot-candle design level range per VA design manual. Dimmable procedure lighting will be 6” diameter dimmable recessed LED downlights controlled by a local dimmer switch. Required foot-candle design level range is 40-50, 2700 deg. K color temperature LED’s.

8) Reinstall paging system speaker.

9) Provide temporary heat detection within room during construction until the new sprinkler system heads are activated. Procure the services of the facilities fire alarm and notification system’s vendor for this work. Simplex Grinnell. Joseph Kelly. joskelly@simplexgrinnell.com 570-445-7509.

20. The VA master specifications shall be utilized as the minimum basis of design for new replacement materials and equipment specified for this work. In addition, the following information is provided to further define facility specific standards and technical requirements for some of the material and equipment required for this work:

a. Switch and receptacle cover plates shall be brushed stainless steel, 302.

b. Wiring devices shall be hospital grade, rated 20Amp, ivory in color,

c. Air supply diffusers shall be fully recessed, aluminum, Titus #TDV-AA with opposed blade damper or equivalent.

d. Flooring shall be as manufactured by Mannington, Biospec FB or equivalent.

e. Ceiling tiles shall be as manufactured by Armstrong, Ultima series, square 2’x2’ lay-in or equivalent.

f. 2’x2’ lay-in lighting fixtures shall be as manufactured by Lithonia, 2BLT2 or equivalent.

g. Plumbing fixtures shall be as manufactured by Sloan or equivalent.

21. Existing medical gas system, telephone/data outlets, nurse call, code blue systems shall remain as is.

End of Statement of Work

Statement of Work Project #693-CSI-305 Install Radiographic System in Room 4

B. Scope of Work:

1. This statement of work addresses the design and construction services required for a complete renovation of Room 4 in conjunction with the installation of a replacement radiographic system under the National Acquisitions Center (NAC) program for High Tech Medical Equipment (HTME) acquisitions. The contractor will be required to work closely with/coordinate with the radiographic system vendor during design and construction to ensure all building system renovations are whole and complete for satisfactory operation of the new radiographic system.

2. The scope of work shall generally consist of, but not necessarily be limited to providing all professional architectural/engineering (A/E) consulting services and construction including all administration, supervision, project management, labor, materials, tools, equipment, permits, testing, reports and training for the building modifications required to replace the existing radiographic system with the new HTME NAC radiographic system. The work area will primarily include rooms N2-75, N2-73 and source utility service closets located in other immediate areas of building 1. All work shall at minimum be designed in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local Codes as well as applicable standards, reference publications, and code requirements contained within the VA Master Specifications. In the event of a discrepancy, the VA Specifications shall take precedence. The latest applicable VA Design Manuals and Specifications for this project shall be obtained at the VA Technical Information Website as per the below link and are incorporated within the work by reference:

http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/spec.asp#01

3. The contractor shall procure professional A/E services for investigation of existing site conditions, engineering structural analysis, calculations, design drawings and specifications for all building modifications required for the installation of the new system. The VA will provide all available design/record drawing information however the information provided will not alleviate the professionals from performing a full investigation of the existing conditions. The design drawings shall be developed in AutoCAD format. The contractor and the architectural/engineering consultant shall meet with the VA to review the drawings and specifications at the 50% and 90% progress stages. The A/E consultants shall incorporate any relevant VA review comments into the final design documents. The A/E who prepares the construction documents shall be professionally licensed in the state in which the design work is completed. All final construction documents shall bear the professional seal of the A/E services consultant. The A/E consultant shall also provide weekly field inspection of construction work, resolve constructability issues, provide site inspection reports, punch lists and electronic record drawings at the completion of the construction.

4. All construction work shall be provided in accordance with the drawings and specifications developed by the contractor’s architectural/engineering consultant. Prior to the start of work the contractor shall visit the site to familiarize themselves with the location and extent of the work. The construction work will primarily consist of selective demolition, structural modifications for new radiology equipment, carpentry, finishes, casework replacement, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, fire protection system modifications and electrical work. No work shall begin until the final drawings, specifications and shop drawing submittals are approved by the VA. The contractor shall be responsible to provide all testing and reports associated with the systems affected by the work. The contractor shall also provide all close-out documents as per the requirements in FAR 4.804 Closeout of Contract Files including as-built drawings, manuals and other documents as noted.

5. The contractor shall submit shop drawings of all proposed materials and equipment for review and approval by the VA within 7 days after VA approval of the plans and specifications. Submittals shall include product data and other applicable information required as described in the VA Master Specifications. The VA Master Specifications shall be utilized as the minimum basis of design for new replacement materials and equipment specified for this work unless noted otherwise. No work shall begin until submittals have been reviewed and approved by the VA.

6. Only new materials and equipment shall be installed in the work. All materials and equipment shall be of the current manufacturer’s products. No obsolete or discontinued materials and equipment shall be provided.

7. All work for this project will be performed in accordance with the VA Wilkes-Barre’s Infection Control Practices for Construction (Reference attachment: Infection Control Construction Project Compliance Policy 11IC-10-897). All materials, equipment and labor associated with the Infection Control Requirements required by the VA Infection Control Practitioner shall be provided by the contractor. The construction work is anticipated to require Class IV precautions. The contractor, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and the Infection Control Practitioner shall meet to discuss the work activities within the areas of work immediately prior to mobilization and the start of construction. Final classification of the infection control requirements will be at the sole discretion and direction of the Infection Control Practitioner.

8. Utility shutdowns will be coordinated and scheduled with the COR two weeks in advance of the work. VA Lock Out/Tag Out policy will be implemented.

9. The project superintendent shall have the 30 hour OSHA Construction Safety Course certification and all other construction personnel shall have the 10 hour OSHA Construction Safety Course certification. Submit training records of all employees for approval prior to the start of work. Construction personnel vehicles shall park in the designated VA’s contractor parking lot.

10. The contractor shall keep an updated set of redlined as-built drawings on site at all times during the work and make them available to the COR upon request.

11. All contractors shall have a company identification badges displayed at all times while on site with their name and company identified. All VA Police security requirements/site access shall be coordinated with the designated Contracting Officer’s Representative.

12. A design and construction schedule shall be submitted for approval prior to the start of work and within 10 days after the notice to proceed. All schedule items will show a start date and a completion date. The schedule will include specific tasks with dates for each step of the process.

13. The period of performance after the Notice to Proceed will be 180 days as follows:

a. Plans and specifications complete-approved – 46 days.

b. Shop drawing approvals – 14 days.

c. Mobilization/construction/testing/certifications – 90 days.

d. Record drawings and close out documents – 30 days.

14. The attached pdf titled “Project 693-CSI-303 Existing Room 4 Design-Record Drawing Info” is provided to the contractor for reference. These drawings provide design-record information from VA project files regarding the existing rooms. The VA does not guarantee their content, completeness or accuracy. All information show requires field verification.

15. The attached pdf titled “Project #693-CSI-303 GE Site Planning Info Room 4” provides the radiology vendor’s site planning information. The radiology vendor will provide additional site-specific information to the successful contractor at the start of the design phase.

16. Work will normally be performed during the hours of 4:30 PM and 1:00 AM, Monday through Friday, excluding national holidays. Any utility shutdowns for tie-ins and crossovers to existing building systems or work affecting normal business operations may require early morning (before 7:00AM) or weekend work at the discretion of the VA.

17. The contractor shall follow good housekeeping practices and shall keep the work and surrounding areas clean and free of debris. Contractor shall thoroughly clean each area of work at the completion of each shift including all corridor areas affected by the work.

18. The contractor shall provide a full one-year parts and labor base warranty on the entire installation. Warranty date will be based on the final acceptance of the work by the VA. Guarantee Period Services are not included under this contract.

19. The work will include but not necessarily be limited to the following:

a. Division 0 - Special Sections:

1) All design-build services for NAC HTME imaging equipment installations.

b. Division 1: General Requirements:

1) All design and construction project management, administration, project superintendence, supervision and construction trades work.

c. Division 2 - Existing Conditions:

1) Provide construction safety protection, ICRA containments and waste disposal methods. Waste dumpsters will be provided by the contractor and will be located on VA property remote from the project site.

2) Asbestos abatement shall be provided in rooms N2-75. Quantities of abatement materials are as follows:

i. Transite Radiator Panels: 32 square feet.

ii. Flooring Mastic: 300 square feet.

VA will provide air monitoring services during asbestos abatement.

3) Remove existing imaging system floor slab-embedded anchor bolts and base plates.

4) Remove existing overhead imaging equipment support system components.

5) Remove the existing acoustical ceiling systems in N2-75.

6) Remove existing floor coverings from N2-75 including all associated integral epoxy wall base.

7) Remove existing casework: Base cabinets, overhead cabinets and countertop.

8) Remove the existing lead-lined entrance door and frame to N2-75 .

9) Remove existing countertop in control room N2-73.

10) Remove existing fire protection system sprinkler system piping and heads, temporarily cap.

11) Remove existing surface mounted, exposed main source electrical disconnects located in N2-73 and all associated load side conduit, wiring, wire ways, floor duct for imaging system equipment not being reused in both N2-73 and N2-75.

12) Remove existing general and dimmable procedure lighting fixtures and controls.

13) Remove existing stretcher and kick plates from existing doors to remain.

14) Remove existing supply and return air diffusers, branch flex and ductwork.

15) Remove paging system speaker for reinstallation.

d. Division 3 - Concrete:

1) Core drill existing concrete slab for installation of new electrical conduit and power branch circuits associated with the new imaging equipment installation.

2) Repair/infill existing penetrations/level slab based on selective demolition and new imaging equipment installation location.

e. Division 5 - Metals:

1) Install floor mounted radiology equipment base plates to building floor structure. Base plates will be provided by radiology equipment vendor. Mounting shall be via thru-bolt method secured to floor slab; epoxied slab mounting bolt method will not be accepted.

2) Provide cold-formed metal framing for new radiology equipment wall cabinets and casework cabinets.

3) Provide 3-rail overhead equipment support system (Unistrut type P1001 or equal), attached to the existing overhead facility structure, to accommodate the installation of the imaging system overhead components. Provide painted closure strips. Provide structural analysis-report concerning attachment to the facility structure by professional structural engineer.

f. Division 7 - Thermal and Moisture Protection:

1) Seal all existing abandoned holes in walls and new holes created by removals under Division 02. Seal perimeter of all new conduit, wireway and piping penetrations through imaging and control room walls. The existing walls are rated as smoke partitions. Contractor shall include an allowance of 16 man-hours for abandoned hole and penetration repairs separate from work required by new construction.

g. Division 9 - Finishes

1) Provide new acoustical tile ceiling systems in N2-75, replace ceiling tiles in control room N2-73.

2) Prepare and level subfloor and provide new flooring in N2-75, Basis of design - Mannington Biospec FB, heat welded seams, 4” integral base throughout. Provide a new LVT plank flooring over the existing tile flooring in room N2-73, Basis of design – Armstrong Natural Creations. Prepare-level existing tile floor prior to installation of new plank flooring.

3) Patch, prime and paint (2 coats) both rooms including door and window frames. Paint existing and new exposed electrical cable ducting and conduit. Color selection by VA Interior Designer.

4) Caulk flooring around all door frames.

h. Division 10 – Specialties:

1) Provide a total of 20 linear feet of 48” high specification grade high-impact wall protection within imaging room for protection against patient gurney damage.

2) Provide new stainless-steel stretcher and kick plates for both existing doors; A240/A240M Type 304, 0.050 inches thick, of the same size of the existing plates being removed.

i. Division 12- Furnishings:

1) Provide 60” long x 30” deep solid surface countertop in control room N2-73 with 2 cable openings and grommets.

2) Provide a 60” wide manufactured laminate base and overhead cabinets in room N2-75. The base cabinet will include a solid surface countertop with a 4” back splash and sink opening. Drawers shall have full extension heavy-duty slides and handles will be consistent with the existing facility hardware standards. Interior shelving shall be adjustable.

j. Division 13 – Special Construction:

1) Contractor shall include an allowance of $2,500.00 (labor and materials) for patching and repairs to lead lined walls. The VA is responsible for pre and post construction radiation shield testing performed by a physicist.

k. Division 21 – Fire Suppression:

1) Provide new sprinkler system piping and sprinkler heads, reconnect to the existing building sprinkler system.

l. Division 22 – Plumbing:

1) Extend copper supply piping via new branch valves to location of new sink in base cabinet. Extend sanitary drain piping to existing sanitary riser pipe location. Provide under counter mounted stainless steel sink in new solid surface casework countertop. Provide new supply connections, water stops and mixing valves. Faucet shall be goose neck type, hands free motion activated.

m. Division 23 – HVAC:

1) Provide new ductwork, branch flex duct, supply and return air diffusers.

2) Measure supply and return air flow rates at diffusers and grilles prior to the start of demolition. Provide report to VA COR.

n. Division 26 – Electrical:

1) Modify/extend existing conduits/branch circuits not demolished that are being reused to accommodate new imaging system ancillary equipment.

2) Interconnect new imaging equipment safety control circuits with new x-ray in use signs, door contacts and lighting.

3) Provide new main disconnect panel and emergency off systems at locations identified as per imaging vendor’s requirements. GE healthcare main disconnect panel is catalog no. E4502ST.

4) Provide 80 Amp 480V- 3 phase plug in circuit breaker to replace existing imaging system breaker at electrical source closet. Existing feeder shall be re-used in place and extended to location identified as per imaging vendor’s requirements.

5) Provide all new branch circuit wiring within room from imaging equipment main power disconnect as per imaging system vendor’s requirements. Provide wall and floor surface mounted wire ways to equipment connections as per imaging system vendor’s requirements. Provide new x-ray in use lights, EPO’s and control system components, wiring, conduit, etc. and interface with the imaging system equipment and lighting.

6) Replace all existing lighting switches and hospital grade convenience receptacles with new wiring devices, existing branch circuits to be reused in place. Provide all new stainless-steel wall plates.

7) Provide new general and dimmable procedure lighting and switching. General illumination lighting fixtures shall be 2’x2’, 3500 deg K color temperature. Required foot-candle design level range per VA design manual. Dimmable procedure lighting will be 6” diameter dimmable recessed LED downlights controlled by a local dimmer switch. Required foot-candle design level range is 40-50, 2700 deg. K color temperature LED’s.

8) Reinstall paging system speaker.

9) Provide temporary heat detection within room during construction until the new sprinkler system heads are activated. Procure the services of the facilities fire alarm and notification system’s vendor for this work. Simplex Grinnell. Joseph Kelly. joskelly@simplexgrinnell.com 570-445-7509.

20. The VA master specifications shall be utilized as the minimum basis of design for new replacement materials and equipment specified for this work. In addition, the following information is provided to further define facility specific standards and technical requirements for some of the material and equipment required for this work:

h. Switch and receptacle cover plates shall be brushed stainless steel, 302.

i. Wiring devices shall be hospital grade, rated 20Amp, ivory in color,

j. Air supply diffusers shall be fully recessed, aluminum, Titus #TDV-AA with opposed blade damper or equivalent.

k. Flooring shall be as manufactured by Mannington, Biospec FB and Armstrong Natural Creations, LVT plank or equivalent.

l. Ceiling tiles shall be as manufactured by Armstrong, Ultima series, square 2’x2’ lay-in or equivalent.

m. 2’x2’ lay-in lighting fixtures shall be as manufactured by Lithonia, 2BLT2 or equivalent.

n. Plumbing fixtures shall be as manufactured by Sloan or equivalent.

21. Existing medical gas system, telephone/data outlets, nurse call, code blue systems shall remain as is.

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INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

(a) Bidding materials consisting of drawings, specifications and contract forms may be obtained by qualified General (Prime) Contractors interested in submitting bids direct to the Department of Veterans Affairs from www.FBO.GOV

(b) Subcontractors, material firms and others interested in preparing sub-bids may obtain a list of Prime Contractors from www.FBO.GOV via the Interested Vendors Section.

(c) A bid guarantee is required in an amount not less than 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $3,000,000. Failure to furnish the required bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, will require rejection of the bid in all cases except those listed in FAR 28.101-4, and may be cause for rejection even then.

(d) If the contract will exceed $150,000 (see FAR 28.102-1 for lesser amount), the bidder to whom award is made will be required to furnish two bonds, a Payment Bond, SF 25A, and a Performance Bond, SF 25, each in the penal sum as noted in the General Conditions of the Specification.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

The scope of work shall generally consist of, but not necessarily be limited to providing all professional architectural/engineering (A/E) consulting services and construction including all administration, supervision, project management, labor, materials, tools, equipment, permits, testing, reports and training for building modifications required to replace the existing radiographic system with the new HTME NAC Radiographic System. Work will be performed at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center, 1111 East End Blvd, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711. The Contractor agrees to be responsible for the correct classification of workers.

Magnitude of Construction: $250,000 to $500,000

CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY:

Safety or Environmental Violations and Experience Modification Rate “All Bidders/Offerors shall submit the following information pertaining to their past Safety and Environmental record. The information shall contain, at a minimum, a certification that the bidder/offeror has no more than three (3) serious, or one (1) repeat or one (1) willful OSHA or any EPA violation(s) in the past three years.

All Bidders/Offerors shall submit information regarding their current Experience Modification Rate (EMR) equal to or less than 1.0. This information shall be obtained from the bidder’s/offeror’s insurance company and be furnished on the insurance carrier’s letterhead.

Self-insured contractors or other contractors that cannot provide their EMR rating on insurance letterhead must obtain a rating from the National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc. (NCCI) by completing/submitting form ERM-6 and providing the rating on letterhead from NCCI. Note: Self-insured contractors or other contractors that cannot provide EMR rating on insurance letterhead from the states or territories of CA, DE, MI, NJ, ND, OH, PA, WA, WY, and PR shall obtain their EMR rating from their state run worker’s compensation insurance rating bureau.

A Determination of Responsibility will be accomplished for the apparent awardee prior to processing the award. The above information, along with other information obtained from Government systems, such as the OSHA and EPA online inspection history databases will be used to make the Determination of Responsibility. Failure to affirm being within the guidelines above may result in a determination of “Non-Responsibility” for the bidder/offeror. NOTE: Any information received by the Government that would cause for a negative Determination of Responsibility may make the bidder/offeror ineligible for award.

This requirement is applicable to all subcontracting tiers, and prospective prime contractors are responsible for determining the responsibility of their prospective subcontractors. “ Contractor shall be required to complete all contract work and schedule a final inspection within the specified contract performance period. Should the Contractor fail to complete the contract work (including scheduling of the final inspection), and it is determined by the Government to be a Contractor-caused delay, the Contractor shall be in default status. If the Government determines it to be in the best interest of the Government to allow the Contractor to continue to perform contract work, the Contractor shall provide equitable consideration in the form of Liquidated Damages from the first day of inexcusable delay through final acceptance by the Government. These damages are associated with the additional time granted for completion and acceptance of contract work.