512A5-25-003 23H Fire Damage Repairs SOW Rev2 - Amend 0002 -02112025.pdf

SCOPE OF WORK

PROJECT DATA:

VA Project Title: Building 23H Fire Damage Repairs

VA Project No: 512A5-25-003

VA Facility: Perry Point VA Medical Center Perry, Point, MD

Period of Performance: 45 calendar days from contract Notice to Proceed

Project Background:

On the evening of October 23, 2024, a fire occurred located on the roof of Building 23H. The fire was ex nguished with no major damages to 23H. There was minor damages and we ed areas from the use of fire hoses. A remedia on contractor was engaged to remove all we ed ceiling les, we ed carpet, we ed drywall, we ed wall base, and we ed insula on from the project site. A separate contract is now being contemplated to complete the repair/restora on work required to return the damaged building areas to ac ve service use.

Work Scope:

Work Item 1: The contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, materials, and equipment to replace the acous cal ceiling les, flooring, gypsum board walls, and wall base that were previously removed as part of the fire damage cleanup.

a. A achment 1 contains a detailed breakdown of the projected repair area included in each room for ceiling les, flooring, drywall, paint, and wall base.

b. Approximate total areas for repairs under project to be included in bid:

i. 1610 SF of new gypsum board wall installed on exis ng metal studs/hat channel.

ii. 1640 SF of acous cal ceiling le (including minor repairs to exis ng suspension grid)

iii. 578 LF of rubber wall base

iv. 1184 SF of carpet le and mas c

v. 250 SF of luxury vinyl plank flooring and mas c

vi. 6685 SF of wall patching/skim coat and pain ng. 4th Floor office suite to be fully repainted a er wall repairs. Coordinate color selec ons with

COR.

c. Contractor shall include the removal and reinstalla on of exis ng wall pain ngs, door tags, TV mounts, bulle n boards, and other signage/artwork as required to repair and repaint walls. VA to provide temporary storage loca on.

d. Contractor to provide and install a new grid-supported HVAC supply diffuser (2x2) with manual damper and flexible ductwork in room 409 to replace one removed during demoli on phase. Coordinate with exis ng duct size.

e. Contractor shall remove and replace all electrical receptacle and switch cover plates within the work area that were damaged during the water damage remedia on phase. Replacement cover plates shall be type 302 stainless steel matching the type and color removed. Oversize plates are not acceptable.

f. Contractor shall remove and rebuild the exis ng 2HR rated UL sha -wall system (UL U415 System B) around the exis ng generator exhaust pipe (including 1” Type X gypsum liner panel, 2½” CH metal studs, and 2 layers of 5/8” Type X gypsum board).

g. Contractor shall include all accessories required for the complete installa on of all finish systems, including but not limited to stainless-steel flooring transi on strips, light-gage or wood furring/blocking, and ACT suspension grid accessories/pieces for repairs.

h. All joints between gypsum board and other materials shall be fully caulked prior to pain ng.

i. Work areas are currently isolated from the rest of the hospital with temporary par ons (hard wall or plas c shee ng). Contractor shall provide for any supplemental infec on control barriers and ICRA preventa ve measures required by the work. Level 3 Infec on Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) Controls (including nega ve pressure exhaust) will be required during all drywall and flooring work to control dust and fumes.

Work Item 2: The contractor shall engage the services of a Maryland State licensed abatement contractor to remove approximately 1300 SF of residual black mas c from previously removed le flooring on the 4th floor upper level (rooms 406-410 and 4th floor corridor).

a. Exis ng mas c is non-friable and has been previously scarified by mechanical means, but a residual base layer remains that must be removed by chemical means.

b. VA will provide their own VPIH consultant to conduct background air monitoring and clearance tes ng for internal purposes. Contractor shall provide their own separate CIH in accordance with OSHA to conduct con nuous air monitoring and final TEM clearance a er removal of material.

c. Contractor shall provide legal disposal of all asbestos waste per COMAR 26-11-21- 08 Asbestos Waste Disposal. Records of hazardous waste disposal (such as manifests, hazardous waste profiles, LDRs) MUST be provided by approved waste transporter and signed by an approved VAMHCS Manifest signer from the VAMHCS Safety Department ONLY. All records provided to COR and VAMHCS GEMS Coordinator at VAMHCSGEMSProgram@va.gov

d. 10-day NESHAPS no fica on to MDE and the EPA for demoli on or renova on (40 CFR § 61.145, Figure 3, No fica on of Demoli on and Renova on), Provide completed copy to VAMHCS Projects COR.

e. Prepare and submit asbestos abatement plan to VAMHCS Projects COR for approval before proceeding with work.

Work Item 3: The contractor shall seal exis ng penetra ons within the work area between floors with the appropriate fire-rated material and/or fire caulking. This scope specifically shall include:

a. Installa on of a UL-listed 2hr fireproofing assembly around an exis ng generator exhaust pipe penetra on through the concrete floor at the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floor levels (located in the corner of room 1G-108, 227, 323, and 409). Approximate floor penetra on is roughly 18”x18” with a 12-14” diameter insulated pipe passing though. Basis of Design UL Firestop Assembly shall be “C-AJ-5210”.

b. Infill/Fireproofing around all exis ng radiator steam pipe penetra ons within the work area. Approximate 4” diameter hole with ½-2” diameter pipe. Basis of Design UL Firestop Assembly shall be “C-AJ-1551”. Contractor shall include infill of

(2) penetra ons at each radiator (located below windows within work area) in proposal.

Safety and Environmental Precau ons:

The 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 Occupa onal Safety and Health Act (OSHA) statutes and regula ons, such as applicable provisions of Title 29, Code of Federal Regula ons (CFR) Parts 1910 and 1926.

Contractor is solely responsible for determining the legal requirements that apply to ac vi es and shall ensure safe and healthful working condi ons for its employees.

OSHA and VA CONSTRUCTION SAFETY STANDARDS shall be enforced. Contractor Supervisor must have 30-hour OSHA Construc on Safety course. All contractor employees must have 10-hour OSHA Construc on Safety course.

Follow all ICRA guidelines for dust control during all construc on and demoli on work. A construc on dust “Risk Assessment” will be conducted by the Medical Center’s Infec on Control Nurse. Bi-weekly inspec ons of barriers and work areas will be conducted by Infec on Control Nurse, Safety Manager, and COR to enforce implementa on of risk assessment.

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

The Contractor shall perform the work in a manner consistent with the area security and fire safety regula ons especially with regards to exits and exit way access. U lity shutdowns shall not compromise security, communica on, or fire safety for occupants.

The work is in a professional environment, employees must conduct themselves accordingly.

Employees shall not use abusive language, carry firearms, or bring alcoholic beverages on site.

Employee's dress code shall consist of normal work uniform. Shirts must be worn at all mes.

No flammable liquids shall be stored or used in the medical center.

The Contractor shall receive from the sta on fire department a permit for all cu ng, welding, and soldering. All permits shall be prominently displayed during all construc on. Permits must be opened at the start of each ac vity and closed at the end of each workday.

In order to provide for control of all environmentally hazardous materials arising from demoli on and/or construc on ac vi es, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable environmentally hazardous material control and all applicable provisions of the Corps of Engineers’ Manual EM 385-1-1, “General Safety Requirements” as well as the specific requirements stated elsewhere in the Contract Documents.

Disposal and/or recycling of all demolished building materials and construc on waste per applicable regula ons shall be included.

Construc on Requirements:

The Contractor shall have the skills, availability, capacity, and all other required resources required to complete the job on me without delay.

All work shall comply with local, state, and federal rules and regula ons, and VA technical standards.

If not specified, all work shall meet or exceed the specifica ons of currently installed work.

Provide daily on-site project management to coordinate all building trades and provide liaison for construc on and VA Project Engineering. Superintendent and Site Safety and Health Officer shall be designated and shall be always present at the project site.

All employees of contractor shall comply with VA Security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be iden fied by project and employer, and be restricted from unauthorized access. VA issued ID Badges shall be worn by all workers while within the campus boundaries. Contractor shall make all necessary arrangements to obtain the required security inves ga on for badging prior to commencement of on-site work. VA issued ID Badges shall be always worn by all workers.

All equipment and materials shall be approved prior to being brought on job site. Buy American- Construc on Materials clause applies to all construc on material purchases.

Normal work hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contractor shall make prior arrangements to work earlier or later with Project Manager. VA shall not grant access to sub-contractors; it is the responsibility of the contractor.

Unless noted otherwise, all new surface repair work shall match the exis ng adjacent work to the maximum extent prac cable.

Contractor shall provide general clean up to construc on area daily to the sa sfac on of the

COR.

Warranty on new work shall extend for a period of no less than 1 year from date of final acceptance of project comple on per FAR.

A ached References:

The references noted below supplement this scope of work

A achment 1: 23H Repair Area Es ma on A achment 2: 23H Floor Plans A achment 3: 512A5-25-003 Combined Specifica ons

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