36C24818Q9235-A0001004.docx

Attachment D RFQ 36C24818Q9235

Salient Characteristics

1. Overview

Bay Pines Veteran Affairs Healthcare System, (BPVAHS) Interior Design program emphasizes principles and strategies for state-of-the art technology, mobility and ergonomic features for both patients and staff in health care settings. The architecture and interior design embody the highest level of environmental stewardship, use of natural spaces as well as providing a streamline, open, modern aesthetic.

2. General Description

The Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, materials, and furniture to support the additional items necessary to complete the installation after hours in phases if needed.

· The Contactor shall be responsible for taking and applying accurate field measurements after award at the site. The contractor shall provide the Interior Designer with the drafted drawings to scale 18x24 pdf documents showing layout, of furniture, including a separate electrical plan showing details of connections to the building of awarded product. The Interior Designer must approve layout before commencing work.

· Manufacturing of goods shall not commence until notification by the Project Interior Designer is given to the awarded contractor. All forms needed to keep the current pricing from the manufacturer of the product shall be the submitted, managed and handled by the contractor.

3. Salient Characteristics Lateral File Cabinets

· Cases shall be constructed of one piece of 20gauge steel with no seams or overlaps

· Drawer fronts shall be double wall construction

· Drawer bottom shall be constructed of 20- gauge steel

· Tops shall be constructed on 18-guage steel

· Inner and outer drawer front and bottom to be 22-gauge steel

· Lifetime warranty

Worksurfaces:

· Worksurfaces shall be available in widths from 24”-120” in 3” increments

· Worksurfaces shall be available in depts. 18”, 24” and 30”

· Worksurfaces shall be a minimum 1 3/6” in thickness.

· Worksurfaces shall be edged in ABS edge band or vinyl T-mold

· Worksurfaces shall be predrilled to accept pedestals and/or cantilevers

· High pressure laminate

· 0.030”, 0.76mm thickness,

· 0.118”, 3mm radius t-mold edge band

· 0.118”, 3 mm radius edge band on user edge, 0.039”, 1mm edge band on remaining edges Upper Storage

· All door types shall be available with optional slow close mechanism.

· The shelf shall have a powder paint finish

· 18-gauge (0.048”, 1.2mm) steel

Cubicle Panels

· All panels shall have an overall thickness of 3”

· Panel surfaces must be capable of being replaced or reupholstered in the field

· Frames shall consist of four roll-formed cold rolled 17- gauge (.060”, 1.5mm) steel tubes welded together at corners into a rectangular frame.

· Panels shall be reinforced to accommodate cantilevered work surfaces, shelves, and storage units.

· Panels shall have integrated slots in the vertical frame that will allow components to be mounted in 1” increments.

· Panel shall have leveling glides with a minimum 2.5” height adjustment and carpet grippers.

Task Chair

· PVC Free

· Provide seat pan width to accommodate 95% of the population

· Waterfall edge for seat

Requirement:

Humanscale

4. Project Performance Time

The total contractor performance period shall be 130 calendar days which includes that time needed to submit, review and approve all furniture submittals, installations, and final inspection. After work begins on the site, the contractor shall work in potentially phases during none-business hours so that normal work by end users is not disrupted; a representative from the prime contractor shall be present until the completion of the contract.

5. Location and Access United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Largo, FL 33771

COR:

Jodie Sueiro jodie.sueiro@va.gov 727-398-6661 x10506

POC:

Kathleen Matthews kathleen.matthews2@va.gov 727-580-7697 727-398-6661x14173

6. Work Hours The contract shall perform the work at the site form Friday through Monday from 5:00 PM to 5:00 AM, unless otherwise modified in writing and signed off by the Interior Designer. The contractor shall not have access to the site for the performance of any portion of the work beyond these hours.

7. Coordinator

The contractor shall coordinate with the POC. All work shall be coordinated with other trades involved in the project.

8. Receipt of Materials

Address all shipment of furniture, materials, and supplies to the contractor – not the Government. The contractor must be on hand to accept shipments; the Government will not accept shipments.

Furniture and materials shall be carefully handled, properly stored, and adequately protected to prevent damage before and during installation, in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Damaged or defective items shall be replaced. Location of storage and staging area shall be designated by the POC. The contractor will be responsible for security of all furniture and materials.

The contractor will coordinate with the POC a staging area. The contractor shall be responsible for restoring the area to its original condition at the competition of the work. The contractor shall be responsible for repair of any damage incurred to buildings or pavement as a result of delivery and storage.

9. Specific Environmental Requirements The contractor is responsible for ensuring that all goods are in accordance with one of the following certifications EQ Credit 4.5: Low-Emitting Materials for LEED Commercial Interiors Credit including Greengard certification or BIFMA level 1.

10. Warranties

All warranties and/or guarantees, either implied or expressed, for individual equipment shall be endorsed to the Government. Warranty should cover furniture usage for 24/7.

11. Clean-up and Disposal The Contractor shall be responsible for the removal and disposal of all trash/debris connected with uncrating and assembling furniture and other items installed under this contract. The Contractor will ensure the flooring is swept and clear of all debris due to the re-configuration and installation. The Contractor shall not use VA facilities for trash/debris disposal. Recyclable products shall be disposed of in accordance with applicable statutes, in respective containers.