Attachment C - 558-18-228 Bldg. #3 Demo - SOW.pdf

Demolish Building 3 Project Number 558-18-228

STATEMENT OF WORK

Description of Work - Summary:

Building 3 has passed its expected useful life and needs to be demolished at the Durham VA Medical Center, 508 Fulton St, Durham, NC. The structure and immediate surroundings are to be abated of hazardous materials, demolished, removed from site, concrete pavement replaced in the area, site regraded, and grass planted.

General:

The contractor shall abate the asbestos containing materials, lead containing materials, and all other hazardous materials identified in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations and VA policies. The contractor shall demolish all of the structure. The Contractor shall install subgrade and concrete paving.

The contractor is responsible for providing all supervision, materials, labor, equipment, transportation, testing, and storage for this project. The contractor is responsible for disposal of all furniture, appliances, and other items inside the structure. The contractor shall present each item to the VA prior to disposal after refusal by the VA.

Specific Requirements:

The contractor shall fully complete each phase prior to moving to the next phase of work.

1. The contractor shall fully abate all asbestos containing material including, but not limited to, the soil under damaged asbestos fittings, and provide clearance testing.

2. The contractor shall fully abate all other hazardous materials and provide clearance report from a Certified Industrial Hygienist.

3. The contractor shall remove all components of the building including but not limited to the brick structure, roof, walls, electrical, plumbing, foundations, and site appurtenances. The contractor shall demolish all utilities back to the source and cap as appropriate. Submit proposed demolition limits to COR for approval prior to starting utility demolition. All materials to be disposed of off-site by the contractor.

a. Remove electrical power conduits and conductors back to transformer pad.

b. Remove sanitary sewer 4” to retaining wall.

4. The contractor shall prepare the subgrade for concrete pavement including but not limited to fill, backfill, compaction, and testing. Tie-in to existing pavement and drives at

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the south and west. Submit proposed limits of pavement to COR for approval prior to starting subgrade preparation.

5. Remove trees shown on site plan. Coordinate with COR prior to removal.

6. Sidewalk and stairs at Garage B, Building 33, and front sidewalk to remain. Submit any proposed closure plan and limits to COR for approval.

7. See attached site map and site utilities. All grading to occur within dotted line.

See detailed drawings for more specific information on hazardous materials and for paving area.

Any damage to other areas shall be fully restored by the Contractor before proceeding to the next phase of the project.

Provide a warranty in accordance with the FAR.

All work is to be performed to minimize disruption to the medical center. Work that generates significant dust or noise shall be performed exclusively on nights and weekends.

Installation Cost: Estimated cost of construction: Range: $0 - $150,000

Installation Requirements: Competent, experienced, licensed or certified workers shall perform crafts requiring specialized skills. All work shall be performed in full accordance with applicable local and Federal regulations. All equipment and installation shall conform to the VA master specifications. All equipment and installation shall conform to the recommendations of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), including the National Electrical Code (NEC). The Supplier shall use good safety practices while working. All hardware should be installed in such a manner to minimize damage and maximize patient and employee safety. All equipment and procedures shall conform to OSHA, NEMA, and ANSI Standards and conform to the Standard Building Code and the Standard Mechanical Code. All installations for the Durham VAMC shall conform to VAR and FAR standards.

Normal working hours shall be 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday – Federal Holidays or any other Holiday designated by the President of the United States excluded. Some work may be outside normal working hours. For working outside the “normal working hours” as defined in this contract, the vendor shall give 3-day notice to the Contracting Officer so that arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer.

Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor’s personnel, except as permitted by COR where required by limited working space.

No utility service such as water, gas, steam sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. The vendor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR, in writing, 48 hours in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order the vendor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The vendor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

Site and Building Access: Maintain free and unobstructed access to facility emergency services and for fire, police and other emergency response forces in accordance with NFPA 241.

Means of Egress: Do not block exiting for occupied buildings, including paths from exits to roads. Minimize disruptions and coordinate with COR.

Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with COR. Obtain permits from facility Safety Manager at least 24 hours in advance.

The contractor shall maintain neat and orderly work areas and shall clean area of debris and rubbish daily and dispose of waste materials offsite per hospital policies. The contractor shall provide a dumpster if it is determined to be necessary, and shall work with the COR in advance for an on-site location to establish the dumpster. Space on campus is limited and a dumpster location is not guaranteed.

Place of Performance: Tasks will be performed at the VA Medical Center Durham, VA. Work will be around an occupied healthcare facility in operation 24 hours a day. This work will require appropriate personal protective equipment and proper infection control measures. Work will be phased to minimize disruption to clinic and medical center operations.

Period of Performance: Period of performance shall be 60 days.

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