36C24419Q1040-001.rtf

STATEMENT OF WORK

Fire Stop Barrier Inspection and Caulking Lebanon VAMC

1.0 GENERAL GUIDANCE

1.1 The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision and quality assurance necessary to perform a service contract for quarterly inspections, and all associated repairs of the fire stop barriers at the Lebanon VA Medical Center located at 1700 South Lincoln Ave. Lebanon, PA 17042.

1.2 Quarterly inspections shall be conducted during the months of April, July, October and January. This service includes, but is not limited to the following:

1.2.1 1 hour rated barriers and 2 hour rated barriers as shown on hospital supplied drawings (undated), install Hilti brand fire stop materials (or equal) as per ASTM-e814 Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Penetration Firestop Systems.

1.2.2 Because of the complexities of older facilities, engineering judgments may be utilized for sealing penetrations that have unique configurations.

1.2.2.1 All engineering judgments will be submitted to the chief engineer for approval.

1.2.2.2 The contractor will provide the best possible solution for the chief engineer while maintaining life safety as its primary goal.

1.3 Locations

1.3.1 Building 1 floors G thru 6 includes all smoke and fire walls as shown on supplied drawings.

1.3.2 Building 17 floors 1 through 5 includes all smoke and fire walls as shown on supplied drawings.

1.3.3 Building 18 floors B thru 5 includes all smoke and fire walls as shown on supplied drawings.

1.3.4 Building 19 floors G through 3 includes all smoke and fire walls as shown on supplied drawings.

1.3.5 Building 101 first floor includes all smoke and fire walls as shown on supplied drawings.

1.3.6 Building 102 first floor includes all smoke and fire walls as shown on supplied drawings.

1.3.7 Building 104 floors B thru 3 includes all smoke and fire walls as shown on supplied drawings.

1.38 Building 34 includes all smoke and fire walls as shown on supplied drawings.

1.3.9 Building 35 floors 1 and 2 includes all smoke and fire walls as shown on supplied drawings.

1.3.10 Building 36 includes all smoke and fire walls as shown on supplied drawings.

1.3.11 Building 37 floors 1 and 2 includes all smoke and fire walls as shown on supplied drawings.

2.0 Performance Requirements

2.1 In order to ensure that the scope of work remains as indicated noted drawings are to be signed by the contractor and by engineering service.

2.2 Contract cost to be based on normal maintenance activities. Contract cost does not allow for renovations or large modifications, such as missing wall membrane larger than 12 inches by 12 inches. If such modifications are encountered, the contractor is to notify the chief engineer for direction,

2.3 Lebanon VA Medical Center will not be responsible for any work stoppages due to hospital activities. Vendor shall understand that work will be occurring in an active hospital.

2.4 Smoke walls are to be sealed on one side of the penetration only. Fire rated walls are to be sealed on both sides of the penetration.

2.5 Penetrations will be accessible.

2.6 Contract does not include construction of access panels.

2.6.1 If hard ceilings prevent the contractor from access to rated barriers, the contractor will notify the chief engineer to discuss the installation of access panels.

2.7 Contract does not include the removal/replacement of obstructions; such as piping, electrical conduit, and ductwork. If obstructions are encountered, the contractor will provide solution recommendations to the chief engineer. In some cases it may be impossible to remove the obstructions without effecting operations.

2.8 Adequate storage space, at this facility, for contract material will be provided, after the contractor first discusses the storage space location with the chief engineer.

2.9 The contractor shall contact the Lebanon VA Medical Center Engineering Department at 717-272-6621 Ext 6050 in order to schedule work.

2.10 The contractor shall contact the engineering representative immediately upon discovery of an opening which will require work beyond the general SOW. Any work outside of the SOW performed by the contractor without prior approval by the Lebanon VA Medical Center Engineering Department will not be considered as a change order and the contractor will receive no additional consideration.

3.0 Inspection and Acceptance

3.1 All work performed by the contractor will be inspected and accepted by the Lebanon VA Medical Center Engineering Department.

3.2 Failure to have completed work inspected and accepted by the engineering department POC will result in non-payment of invoices submitted for the work.

4.0 Period of Performance The period of performance for this contract will be:

Base Year 09/30/2019 – 09/29/2020

Option 1 09/30/2020 – 09/29/2021

Option 4 09/30/2023 – 09/29/2024