Revised SOW 540-22-118 Fall Protection.doc

September 26, 2024

SCOPE OF WORK

1. PROJECT DATA:

a) TITLE: Correct Fall Protection Deficiencies b) BUILDING/FACILITY: Building 1, LAJVAMC c)

PROJECT REQUEST NO: 540-22-118

d) COR: Cody Raber e) CONSTRUCTION DURATION: 165 days

2. GENERAL SCOPE:

This project will correct multiple fall protection deficiencies throughout building one located at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center. To correct the fall deficiencies, ladder safety systems will be installed to thirteen (14) fixed ladders located at multiple roof levels; 4 of the fixed ladders require roof hatch access. Roof guardrail systems will be installed on the Purple Firm roof and building 7 roofs; guard rail is needed as the existing parapet does not meet the OSHA standards for fall protection. Ladder safety system and roof guard rail systems shall meet all OSHA regulations regarding 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D- Walking-Working Surfaces.

This project shall occur within an active medical center, and the contractor shall comply with all infection prevention measures as outlined in the attached Infection Control Risk Assessment. Work shall take place between the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday thru Friday (excluding federal holidays), unless otherwise noted below. Requests for work outside of these times shall be made to the Contracting Officer’s Representative at least 72 hours in advance.

This project shall be completed in accordance with this Scope of Work and attached specifications and drawings. The Contractor shall be responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, and tools necessary to complete this work. The contractor shall daily clean the work area and secure all tools. The demolished materials will become the property of the Contractor. Demolished materials will be handled and disposed of in accordance with City, State and Federal laws.

3. GENERAL CONDITIONS AND DEFINITIONS:

1) COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative. V.A. employee of VAMC Facilities and Engineering Service officially assigned to act as Project Manager and Inspector on behalf of VAMC and Contracting Officer. COR shall be “First Point of Contact” on all matters concerning contract work for subject Project.

2) Coordinate all administrative and construction requirements exclusively with or through assigned COR of VAMC Facilities and Engineering Service; and. neither discuss contract work with, nor take any directives concerning contract work from any other person than COR unless specifically permitted and authorized to do so.

3) PROVIDE: Whenever used throughout Scope of Work, term “Provide” is to be understood to mean -Purchase newly manufactured; Furnish delivered to VAMC work site in protective containers; Secure from tampering or theft; and install in accordance with Contract Scope of Work, Drawings, Specifications, and Manufacturer’s Instructions all required items of administrative submittals, labor, demolition, construction, equipment items, and installation works for entirety of Contract.

4) Definition of Terms Remove and Demolish with respect to subject project work:

a) Remove - shall be understood to mean that existing object or system shall be carefully disassembled or dismounted in serviceable condition, without being damaged, shall remain VAMC property, and be either turned-over to VAMC, or stored as directed, all with intention of remounting or reusing item again in future.

b) Demolish - shall be understood to mean that existing object or system shall be carefully broken-up or torn-down, using most conservative demolition methods possible, all to avoid causing excessive dust or noise in hospital environment. Demolished objects or systems shall no longer remain VAMC property and shall be hauled away from VAMC as needed or as directed by the VA. All demolished material disposed of in accordance with Federal, State, and Local Statutes.

5) Unless specified otherwise, all electrical work shall be done in accordance with NFPA, National Fire Codes (NFC) Standard 70, National Electrical Code (NEC), and related NFC electrical codes.

6) Contractor shall seal drilled holes with NFPA approved fire-stopping caulking. Caulking work will be approved by VA fire safety officer before project is considered complete. Contractor to seal all penetrations in walls and ceilings affected by demolition/construction work.

7) All electrical work such as pulling-in of wires and cables, circuit-breaker work, installing electrical devices and disconnect switches, working in electrical panels, and making of all electrical connections shall be done by certified electrical journeymen, known and formally documented to be qualified in and experienced in electrical work.

8) Coordinate all utility shutdowns with VA COR with 72 hours’ notice minimum.

9) Remove all debris and clean work site daily.

10) Establish an execution plan to prioritize the workflow to ensure no damage being done to new installed items such as doors, floorings, finishes, etc. Coordinate with VA COR for the plan and execution of the work to minimize impact to the facility.

4. DETAILED REQUIREMENTS:

Demolition:

1) All demolished materials shall become property of the Contractor and shall be disposed of by the Contractor in accordance with Local, City, State and Federal laws. Waste tickets will be required, and VA dumpsters may not be used.

2) All demolition work shall be done in accordance with Scope of Work. Coordinate with VA COR for any special requirements or discrepancies.

3) Contractor shall clean site daily. Any loose debris at the end of the workday shall be picked up and disposed of or stored securely.

4) Contractor shall take the steps to mitigate any dust or odors caused by demolition/construction.

· Contractor shall provide a dust mitigation plan/ICRA plan for any debris/dust creating activities.

Construction: Bid Item 1- Base Bid (Items 1-4)

1) All new construction shall correspond to this Scope of Work. If Contractor finds any discrepancies between this Scope of Work and existing conditions, the Contractor shall bring it to the attention of the VA COR before the continuation of work.

2) Contractor shall install an estimated 940 LF total of rooftop guardrail located on building 1 purple firm roof and the building 7 roof. Drawings are attached for reference and contractor shall field verify LF required.

a) Guardrail shall be a free standing, weighted, non-penetrating system.

b) Guardrail system shall be modular in nature to allow for ease of install and allow for future changes if needed. System shall be installed without welding or threading.

c) All iron fittings shall be corrosion resistant and galvanized to EN ISO 1461

d) Meets or exceeds OSHA Standard 1910.23(b)(3) and 1926.502(b)(3) for fall protection guardrail.

e) Basis of design is the KEE Guard Contractor rooftop guardrail system.

3) Contractor shall install and certify a total of 14 fixed ladder safety systems.

a) Fixed ladders vary in length and contractor shall field verify all lengths to ensure that the proper safety system is installed.

i) Contractor shall certify all ladders are suitable for the ladder safety system before installation.

ii) Ladder safety system shall meet the requirements outlined in OSHA 1910.28 Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection and OSHA 1926.1053 Stairways and Ladders.

b) Fixed ladders located at 6th Floor Stairwell F, 4th Floor Stairwell B and Building 7 roof access (interior), Multi-Purpose Room Access require access through a roof hatch.

i) Roof hatch systems shall have a telescoping pole to extend the single point anchor. Conforms to OSHA 1926.502 and 1910.23

c) After each ladder safety system is installed, the contractor shall test and certify the system.

i) Certificates for each system shall be presented in an official submittal to LAJVAMC.

4) Ladder Safety Systems are listed below by priority of importance.

a) 6th Floor Stairwell F-Roof Hatch Access

b) 4th Floor Stairwell B- Roof Hatch Access

c) Building 1 Penthouse Ladder 1

d) Building 1 Penthouse Ladder 2

e) Building 1 Penthouse Ladder 3

f) North Doghouse Roof Access

g) Loading Dock Roof Access

h) Tiered Roof Access Eye Clinic

i) Boiler House/Main Header Access

j) Soft Water Access/Boiler

k) Building 7 Roof Access Exterior

l) Building 7 Roof Access Interior

m) Building 1 Elevator Shaft W/ladder- new ladder needs provided

n) Multipurpose Room Access

5. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

A. Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and Local legal requirements regarding workers health and safety. The requirements include but are not limited to, those found in Federal and State Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) statutes and regulations, such as applicable provisions of Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 1910 and 1926. Contractor is solely responsible for determining the legal requirements that apply to activities and shall ensure safe and healthful working conditions for its employees.

B. Contractor shall assume the responsibility to guard against causing of fires and/or explosions and to protect Government Property.

C. Contractor shall perform the work in a manner consistent with the area security and fire safety regulations especially regarding exits and exit way access. Utility shutdowns shall not compromise security, communication, or fire safety for occupants.

D. No flammable liquids shall be stored or used in the VA facility.

E. The necessary number and appropriate types of portable fire extinguishers are required per National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 10 and NFPA 241.

F. All necessary precautions shall be taken by Contractor to prevent accidental operation of any existing smoke detectors or sprinkler heads.

END OF SCOPE OF WORK