P09 Final SOW 659-24-905 Improve Finishes Basement B2.pdf

W.G. (Bill) Hefner Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, North Carolina 28144

Subject: Statement of Work Location: Building 2: Improve Finishes in B2 Basement Project #: 659-24-905 Date: 02/02/2023

SCOPE OF WORK:

This project is designed to provide new finishes in the basement corridors of building 2. The contractor awarded this project is to provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, qualified supervision, and all aspects of construction described herein. This is to also include other specific tasks as further defined in the project drawings and specifications associated with this request for Bid. The work includes, but not limited to demolition, wall repair, skim coating/plaster works, painting, and installation of wall protection, handrails/bumpers guards and epoxy flooring. All trash and debris shall be removed from area in accordance with contract documents and all construction work is to be performed in accordance with local building code, specifications, and contract documents. All work shall be performed after normal hospital working hours. This will typically be from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. The corridors will remain clear of all materials and tools during normal working hours. All work, including final cleanup and completion of any punch list items, shall be performed within two hundred and twenty-five (225) calendar days of receipt of the Notice to Proceed.

1.1 STATEMENT OF WORK.

1.2 DIVISION 001 -GENERAL:

Contractor shall execute work as describe in Division 001. The following items shall be submitted and approved by the COR before any physical work is to be performed on site.

a) Security Plan

b) Warranty Management Plan

c) Project Schedule (Interim/Final Baseline)

d) Accident Prevention Plan (APP)

e) Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA) for each definable feature of work.

f) Quality Control Plan – (Three Phase Control System)

g) Environmental Protection Plan

h) Waste Management Plan

1.3 DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS:

a) Site Preparation: Contractor to conduct site investigation before mobilizing. Coordinate with the COR for the of location of material storage, dumpster, and/or other office support elements. The dumpster shall be located on site and covered at all times.

b) All demolition debris shall be removed from site and if exposed outside of construction area it shall be covered and protected at all times.

c) Infection control measures as outlined herein and in the project’s documents shall be deployed at all times.

1.4 DIVISION 09 - FINISHES:

a) Contractor shall submit a work plan as indicated by the construction drawings showing locations of metal wall coverings, handrails/bumper guards and paint scheme.

b) Contractor shall remove existing handrails, bumper guards and turn them over to VA. If the

VA does not want the material, the contractor shall remove and dispose of it from site.

c) After removal of handrails and bumper guards, contractor is to remove all loose material and invite COR for site inspection of the demolition area.

d) Contractor is responsible for all patch and repair work generated from the removal of the handrails, guardrails, and other items that were removed in preparation for painting.

e) Only after Government approval of the demolition work, will the contractor start the wall repair, painting and installation of new protective wall coverings, handrails, guard rails and flooring as described in the project documents.

f) All hollow metal doors and frames located in work area shall received paint as indicated in paint schedule. Contractor to assume all doors are 3’8” x 7’0” or less in size. There are a total of 44 hollow metal frames and 34 hollow metal doors.

g) Coordinate with COR for items to be removed that are attached to wall such as push plates, soap dispenser, pictures, stickers, and other items. Contractor shall reinstall all items that needed to be removed except for pictures and soap dispensers.

h) Where indicated on the project drawings the existing floor shall be removed and a new epoxy floor system to be installed per specifications. See picture below.

1.5 DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES:

a) All hand rails and wall guards are to be installed per the manufacturer’s specifications and

ADA guidelines.

1.6 LOCATION OF WORK: Area of work shown in green hatch of drawing below.

1.7 LIABLE CONTRACT ITEMS: Contractor is only responsible for initial items included in this Statement of Work, project drawings, project specifications, and for any repairs to damage caused by the workers during construction. Contractor will be responsible for all damages caused by construction, regardless of whether the item was originally included in the scope of work. Damaged work area shall be restored to its original or better condition.

2.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Progress Reporting: The Contractor shall report construction progress daily to the

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Any delays must be communicated to the COR as soon as possible after they occur. This report must be in writing. The format of this report will be discussed during the pre-construction meeting. Any changes to this scope of work must be approved IN WRITING, by the Contracting Officer, before the Contractor is authorized to begin work on the proposed change.

Details of the project schedule pertaining to the definitions of percent completion will be submitted and milestones noted for progress payments. The project schedule must be updated and submitted for approval with every pay application. Failure to do this may delay any progress payments.

2.2 Supervision by Contractor: The Contractor shall provide a Site Superintendent who shall be on-site whenever work is being performed. The Site Superintendent shall be separate from the prime sub-contractor and be employed by the prime contractor. Contractor assumes all responsibility for the safety of the workers on the job site. Site Superintendent shall meet the following requirements: A minimum of 1 year safety work on similar projects; 30-hour OSHA construction safety class or equivalent within the last 3 years. Contractor shall adhere to OSHA, State, Local, and VA Construction Safety Guidelines.

Responsibilities of the Site Superintendent are as follows, but not limited to:

a) Oversight of the project and preliminary approval of all material submittals, RFIs and change order requests.

b) Daily inspections of progress. The results of the daily inspections shall be submitted to the COR in a weekly report.

c) Coordination of a weekly meeting with the COR to review progress based on approved construction schedule. Project schedule shall be updated as required and submitted with the monthly pay application per general specifications.

d) All contractor’s employees are to be issued a PIV badge before being allowed to perform any form of work relating to the contract. In order to obtain the badge, each worker shall present the following documents to their respective COR:

• Valid state issued photo ID and one other form of identification such as a Social Security

Card

• Evidence of negative TB screening within 90 days prior to working on site

• Certification of OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour Construction Safety training

2.3 Infection Control: Infection Control measures will be maintained at all times during this contract’s duration. The work as described in the contract documents will require all three levels of infection control measures, as described in the contract specifications, for the varying segments of work to be performed.

* Class I includes inspection and non-invasive activities, e.g., small scale removal of ceiling tiles and painting (but not sanding).

* Class II includes small scale, short duration activities that create minimal dust, e.g., access to chase spaces or computer cables.

* Class III includes any work which generates a moderate to high level of dust or requires demolition or removal of any fixed components or assemblies (e.g., removal of floor coverings) or new construction.

The following additional measures will also be enforced where applicable:

a) Construction personnel will use a designated entry and exit site.

b) Only authorized personnel should be allowed to enter the construction area.

c) Doorways and walkways must be kept free of debris.

d) Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), such as goggles for eye protection, face mask or shield, (possibly shoe covers, a hairnet, and a clean gown or Tyvek™ suit), will be donned before entering the site.

e) All PPE for infection prevention and control must be removed at the site of exit to prevent carrying dust to other areas within the facility. Clothes and shoes should be free of loose sand or debris once the PPE has been removed.

f) Contractor is responsible for keeping the construction entrance/exit zones clean. This may include sweeping and cleaning of sidewalks, providing temporary sidewalk during construction, and/or traffic control for sidewalks and roads.

g) During demolition and other dust-producing construction activities, a Dust Control Plan will be developed and submitted to COR for approval.

h) Proper containment of construction waste, i.e., using a tightly covered container, is mandatory.

i) Appropriate barrier systems for dust control must be in place before any construction starts.

j) Once the demolition has been completed, Infection Control will be invited to do a walk-thru inspection to ensure cleanliness in the area.

2.4 SITE CLEAN-UP AND RESTORATION: The contractor shall ensure the work site and areas around the work site are free of any debris and materials upon completion of work each day, as well as at the completion of the job. Contractor shall remove and properly dispose of all materials and equipment at the completion of the job.

3.0 INSPECTIONS: reference to “Work” includes, but is not limited to, materials, workmanship.

3.1 The Contractor shall maintain an adequate inspection system and perform such periodic inspections as will ensure that the work performed under the contract conforms to contract requirements. The

Contractor shall maintain complete inspection records and make them available to the Government. All work shall be conducted under the general direction of the COR as supported by the Contracting Officer and is subject to Government inspection and test at all places and at all reasonable times before acceptance to ensure strict compliance with the terms of the contract. Government inspections and tests are for the sole benefit of the Government and do not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for providing adequate quality control measures; of responsibility for damage to or loss of the material before acceptance; constitute or imply acceptance of work unless so stated in writing; or affect the continuing rights of the Government after acceptance of the completed work.

3.2 The presence or absence of a government inspector does not relieve the Contractor from any contract requirements, nor is the inspector authorized to change any term or condition of the contract without written authorization from the Contracting Officer, as set forth elsewhere in this agreement.

3.3 The Contractor shall promptly furnish, at no increase in contract price, all facilities, labor, and material reasonably needed for performing such safe and convenient inspections and tests as may be required by the Contracting Officer.

3.4 The Contractor shall, without charge, replace or correct work found by the Government not to conform to contract requirements, unless in the public interest the Government consents to accept the work with an appropriate adjustment in contract price. The Contractor shall promptly segregate and remove rejected material from the premises.

3.5 If the Contractor does not promptly replace or correct rejected work, the Government may, by contract or otherwise, replace or correct the work and charge the cost to the Contractor; or terminate the Contract for default.