36C24818R0292-001.docx

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2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

3. DATE ISSUED

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4. CONTRACT NUMBER

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

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8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

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b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date) 12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014)

STANDARD FORM 1442

Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 52.236-1(d)

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

SOLICITATION

SOLICITATION

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within ____________ calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See _____________________________).

YES

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a.

Sealed offers in original and ___________________copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ (hour) local time _____________________ (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, the date and time offers are due.

b.

An offer guarantee is, is not required.

c.

All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

d.

Offers providing less than _______________________ calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

36C24818R0292 X 05-09 -2018

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672-18-1-601-0002 672-17-601 00672 Department of Veterans Affairs VA Caribbean Healthcare System Administrative Building #10 Calle Casia Suite #4M440 San Juan PR 00921-3201 Department of Veterans Affairs rey.clemente@va.gov

Rey F. Clemente 787-641-7582 Ext. 34951 NRM (PROJECT: 672-17-601) TITLE: D/B Replace Generator Number 5

Project Location: VA Caribbean Healthcare System, San Juan, PR.

Contracting Officer (CO): Rey Clemente, 787-641-7582, rey.clemente@va.gov

Magnitude: The magnitude of construction is between $ ,000,000 and $5,000,000 Million.

NAICS Code: 238210. Size Standards: $15.0 Million.

This project contemplates the design and construction services to Replacing Generator 5 in compliance with VA guidelines and other references as listed.

Project is set-aside for certified Service Disabled VeteranOwned Small Businesses(SDVOSB).

Prospective firms are cautioned that any proposal submitted in response to this solicitation must meet the criteria identified by 38 CFR Part 74. Any person, persons or business entity suspected of misrepresenting itself for the purpose of securing a government contract may be criminally investigated and prosecuted for fraud procurements.

Payment of Municipality Taxes in Puerto Rico: The Offerors shall be responsible for all Municipality Taxes (Arbitrios- Municipales) and Patents for all construction projects, when a proposal is submitted to the Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Caribbean Healthcare System, Puerto Rico.

Funding: Funding is not currently available. Award is subject to availability of funds, in accordance with FAR 52.232-18 Availability of Funds and VAAR 807-173. The Government does not compensate vendors for proposal development.

X X 52.211-10 X 10 days after NTP (No originals)

12:00 PM (AST)

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14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

CODE

FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of the solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within __________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

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18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

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25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) (

26. ADMINISTERED BY

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

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28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

29. AWARD

Your Contractor agrees offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further cont-this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract ractual document is necessary.

shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

TO SIGN

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. AWARD DATE

BY

OFFER

AWARD

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

(Include ZIP Code) (Include area code) (Include only if different than Item 14.)

(Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each) (Type or print) (4 copies unless otherwise specified) (Type or print) (Type or print) (Contractor is required to sign this document and return _______ copies to issuing office.)

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

(Must be fully completed by offeror) (To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

672-3680162-601-854200-3220 23NRNR001

00672 Department of Veterans Affairs VA Caribbean Healthcare System Administrative Building #10 Calle Casia Suite #4M440 San Juan PR 00921-3201 Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center P.O. Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

Table of Contents

SECTION A – SOLICITATION SF 1442………………………………………………………………1

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Design Services to Replace Generator #5 672-17-601.

Construction Services to Replace Generator #5 672-17-601.

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SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

I. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

1. Design-Build (DB): as defined by the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) is the procurement by the Government, under one contract, with one firm (which may be a joint venture) for both design and construction services on a specific project.

2. Contracting Officer (CO): The services to be performed under this contract are subject to the general supervision, direction, control and approval of the Contracting Officer.

3. Project Manager (PM)/Contracting Officers Representative (COR): The Contracting Officer's representative responsible for administering contracts under the immediate direction of the Contracting Officer.

4. Design Build Contract: This term, as used herein, refers to the Contract(s) to perform the design and construction of the project.

5. Contractor: This term, as used herein, refers to the Contractor under this contract.

6. A/E: This term, as used herein, refers to the ArchitectEngineer firm(s) that are a part of the DB team, also referred to as DB A/E.

7. Design-Build Team A/E: This term, as used herein, to refer to the entire Design-Build Team (Contractor, A/E and any sub-contractors) all inclusive.

8. Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PRCA): Used to identify potential risks associated with the renovation, construction and some maintenance & repair activities and to develop risk mitigation strategies to minimize these risks. Prior to beginning work this assessment will be completed.

9. Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM): Measures that are instituted to compensate for significant hazards posed by existing life safety (fire) code deficiencies or construction/renovation activities.

10. Request for Proposal (RFP): Is a solicitation made, often through a bidding process, by an agency or company interested in procurement of a commodity or service, to potential suppliers to submit proposals.

11. Certified Independent Third-Party Safety Professional (CITP): Certified Independent Third-Party Safety Professional for the review of the design documents for compliance with national and local codes, standards, federal and state regulations.

12. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): The world's leading advocate of fire prevention and an authoritative source on public safety, NFPA develops, publishes, and disseminates codes and standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks.

13. The Joint Commission (TJC): Formerly the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and before that the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals (JCAH). The Joint Commission provides evaluation, accreditation and disease-specific certification programs for healthcare facilities.

14. Facilities Condition Assessment (FCA): Is an industry term that describes the process of a qualified group of trained industry professionals performing an analysis of the condition of a group of facilities that may vary in terms of age, design, construction methods, and materials

15. Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC): Orlando Utilities Commission, provided electricity and water services to the facility.

16. Competent Person (CP): One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.

DESIGN-BUILD

Design Build to Replace Generator 5 Project: 672-17-601 VA Caribbean Healthcare System #10 Calle Casia, San Juan, PR 00921

II. SCOPE OF WORK

A. Overview: VA Caribbean Healthcare System strives to support both patients and staff in a healthcare setting. Protection of patient’s, visitor’s and staff’s health from risks associated with the environment and construction activities is the highest priority. The architecture and interior design embody the highest level of environmental stewardship. All designs shall incorporate all electrical, mechanical, plumbing, structural, and architectural components necessary to provide for a complete structure and functioning building. Designs shall be in accordance with all applicable requirements of the NFPA, EPA, OSHA, National Plumbing Code, National Electric Code, ASHRAE, National Safety Code, VA Specifications, VA Standard Details, VA Construction Standards (match existing site materials), VA Space Planning Criteria PG-18-9, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Existing as-built drawings can be made available to the Contractor; however, their accuracy along with survey, subsurface information and data is not guaranteed and shall be completed and verified by the Contractor as part of the investigative services. This is a design/build construction project where the Contractor is to provide all labor, materials, tools and equipment, and design-build services. The space will comply with the latest VA design standards located in the Technical Information Library (TIL) (http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/). While the Master Specification located in the Technical Information Library (TIL) at CFM.gov is considered the standard, it is important for the successful offeror to note that VA Caribbean Healthcare System has more stringent specifications. It is the vendor’s responsibility to familiarize themselves with VA Caribbean Healthcare System specifications.

1. This project contemplates the site preparation for the replacement of existing Emergency Generator #5, automatic transfer switches, existing power substation including but not limited to new switchboard, transformers, panelboards and MCCs. This site preparation requires the installation of new electrical feeders to match the required equipment power capacity, electrical/mechanical/fire protection upgrades, new lighting fixtures, acoustical ceiling/floor, interior walls finishes, including sealing penetrations and holes. Work site preparation also includes an air handling unit, digital controls, piping, insulation, and all required sensors (temperature, pressures, and controls among others) in accordance with VA Specifications and Standards, and will be controlled remotely by our Graphic Control Center using the existing Tracer Summit System (TRANE). This generator has reached its life expectancy and needs to be replaced as per manufacturer's specifications. The project includes but not limited to: one (1) new generator, one (1) new By-pass automatic transfer switch, duct bank and wire for feeders from the generator to the new switchgear, and a diesel fuel supply connection and new Veeder Root Console. Design evaluation shall determine the ultimate generator configuration. This generator shall be able to provide emergency power within ten (10) seconds. This generator shall continue running, until the generators synchronization system picks up the entire load. In addition, this project shall include the removal and disposal of the existing generator #5 and existing switchboards, transformers and related components. A temporary power substation shall be installed and connected to provide continuity of patient care. The generator shall be in a sound- attenuated enclosure and provide emissions control system.

B. General Description: Contractor is responsible to provide design/build services to Replace Generator #5. Provide all supervision, labor, materials, tools and equipment, and design-build services, necessary for the design and construction of a project described in this SOW and any other specific tasks as further defined by this Request for Proposal (RFP).

1. This document contains information as specified for each submission, in the production of Construction Documents for this DB project. It shall give VA Reviewers and the Contractor or A/E firm a clear understanding of what is required at each stage of design.

2. The goal of this SOW is to ensure the quality of VA facilities while controlling construction and operating costs. This document is not to be used as a standard design, and does not limit the project DB Team A/E responsibilities to develop a complete and accurate project design that best meets the users' needs and applicable code requirements.

3. This document does not relieve the DB Team A/E from their professional responsibility to produce a correct, complete, and fully coordinated set of Construction Documents as required by the VA design standard, VA master specifications, design manuals, and/or other publications. These Government guidelines should be obtained by the DB Team or A/E firm at the following Internet addresses:

http://vaww.va.gov/facmgt/standard/accessibility.asp http://vaww.va.gov/facmgt/standard/d_alert.asp http://vaww.va.gov/facmgt/standard/fire.asp http://vaww.va.gov/facmgt/standard/specifications.asp http://vaww.va.gov/facmgt/standard/metr_idx.asp C. Specific Project Requirements:

1. Construction: The Contractor shall be required install one (1) new Caterpillar Emergency Generator of 200 KW / 250 KVA, 480 V including the automatic transfer switch.

2. The Contractor shall completely prepare site, prior to the installation of the equipment, and furnish labor, equipment (e.g. Contractor shall be furnished all electrical switchgears and components associated with the emergency generator, including the conduits and feeders) and materials to perform work for this specific project as required by this statement of work.

3. All the projects associated construction and temporary works shall conform to the latest VA specifications, VA standards, energy conservation methods, EPA, OSHA, NFPA, NEC, ASHRAE, Life Safety Code, UBC, local, Federal and industry requirements and regulations.

4. The project involves the disconnection of existing emergency generator to avoid malfunction related to the emergency power system.

5. The Contractor shall be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the entire job.

6. The Contractor shall provide project management including the completion and delivery of all pertinent permits and applications.

7. The Contractor shall provide Electrical and Civil design in accordance with applicable VA codes, standards and specifications.

8. All installation of emergency generator, ATS, protective relays, control wiring, ground grid, fencing, and civil components shall comply with VA, NFPA, and NEC 2017 requirements.

9. The Contractor shall provide start-up, commissioning, and pre-energization testing.

10. All instrumentation shall be environmentally qualified per IEEE 323 and shall be designed to withstand the Natural Phenomenon Hazards. Each instrument and valve shall be identified with the instrument number on all drawings and by a metal tag bearing the instrument number, permanently affixed to the component.

11. Structural / civil design shall be provided by the Contractor to place all electrical switchgears and components associated the emergency generation system.

12. An annunciation panel shall also be included on the control panel to provide alarm system for leak and overheat detector or any malfunction in the system.

13. The Contractor shall provide and install a temporary power substation to energize the building (CLC) during the construction.

14. The project shall include the furnishing of all professional A/E firm within the DB Team for “Design Services” and DB Team for Construction Works”. The design services include: associated environmental documentation and permits, pre-design services such as facility assessments, development of design programs, schematic designs, required technical studies, construction documents, standards, and specifications. The design services also includes cost estimates and/or reports; review and analysis of design for compliance with national codes, scope of work, good design practices, adequacy and appropriateness of functional layout, system selection, technical solutions, sustainability, value engineering and life cycle operation considerations, suggested design solutions or modifications; detail demolition drawings and detail as-built drawings, as well as necessary architectural, civil, electrical, plumbing, mechanical design work and submittal evaluation; construction drawing verification, comprehensive research, investigation, evaluation and study of the existing systems, equipment, structure, and utilities location so that the Contractor be thoroughly familiar with the VA Medical Center water and fire protection system function and operation; construction and post construction services such as post occupancy evaluations, technical studies and/or reports. Environmental documentation services include: the research of Federal, State, and municipal laws, regulations and permits concerning design and construction controls for environmental protection; the preparation of any required written assessment and reports, forms, and graphics; permit submission to regulatory agencies on behalf of the government; and ensuring that the drawings and specifications include necessary information to mitigate any adverse environmental impacts.

15. The Contractor shall perform all necessary calculations on existing electrical utilities, and mechanical systems to ensure that all new equipment and/or systems to be installed with this construction project comply with current Codes and Standards. The Contractor is required to perform all necessary inspection, survey and evaluation of the existing project site and related electrical/mechanical utilities systems, communication systems and structural to verify as-built conditions and produce a correct, complete and fully coordinated set of Construction Documents, Drawings and Technical Specifications. Plumbing, electrical and mechanical “tie-in” points shall be clearly identified. All tie-in points shall be numbered. All necessary flow and control diagrams shall be provided. Diagrams shall be completed with legends and detail description of operations.

16. Work also shall include the specialized construction labor and supervision work; materials and equipment's provision; and related architectural, mechanical, structural, electrical, and demolition work as required by the contract documents, specifications and/or conceptual lay-out drawings. In addition, these services include associated environmental documentation and permits, construction period services such as construction, inspections, technical studies, cost estimates and/or reports; and post construction services such as post occupancy evaluations, technical studies and/or reports. Prior to any mobilization and construction, the Contractor shall request and have approved an Infection Control Construction Permit, a Construction Safety Certification, and an Interim Life Safety Measures Certification from the VAMC. Conduct any incidental asphalt bituminous pavement, sidewalk and associated project infrastructure repairs as required during construction. The Contractor shall be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the entire job. The Contractor shall keep the Project Manager and the Contracting Officer informed the project status and progress of the design project at all times. The Contractor shall develop a well-organized, practicable and complete construction phasing for the proposed project in order that the normal hospital operations shall not be interrupted except by previous and timely coordination with VA staff.

17. Work is to be performed per the contract requirements, specifications, and drawings. The Contractor must show experience in this type of work prior to construction. Construction is to be coordinated with VA Engineering and may require flexible hours of work due to hours of operation, patient care and safety among other factors that may arise as to keep the disruption of Medical Center operation to a minimum.

18. The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer Representative with at least 48 hours-notice of all site work. The Contractor is to meet all infection control, security and life safety standards.

19. The work generally includes but is not limited to:

a. The Contractor shall be responsible for taking and applying accurate field measurements.

b. The Contractor shall submit an infection control risk assessment (ICRA) (see attached) prior to commencement of work.

c. Area shall be broom swept/mopped hourly or as needed to maintain a clean hospital environment.

d. The Contractor shall remove, protect, store in a Medical Center provided area and reinstall all signage, artwork and other similar wall mounted items.

e. Trim plates within the area of work at electrical and fire devices shall be removed and replaced.

f. The Contractor employees shall be required to maintain a professional appearance including a shirt bearing the company logo. All Contractor’s employees will be required to acquire and wear approved Medical Center Contractor’s badge. Per Medical Center policy, badge must be visible and located above the waist.

20. The Contractor shall be required to provide the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer Representative a phasing plan to perform this contract for review and approval. A multi-phased plan will have to be developed and approved by the VA prior disruption of the existing Generator 5. This phasing plan should be developed to minimize disruption to the services using the Generator 5. The Contractor shall be required to update this plan on a regular basis and submit to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer Representative. The selected Contractor’s system shall be integral and compatible with the existing Generator 5 controls without any modifications to the existing hardware (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition “SCADA” system) to minimize the disruption to the VA, during construction, the old and new systems must be capable of communicating.

21. Coordination. Shutdown of utilities must be coordinated with the COR with a minimum of two (2) weeks’ notice. Shut downs to be performed after hours.

22. Work Hours. The Contractor shall perform the work at the site from Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, unless modified. The Contractor shall not have access to the site for performance of any portion of the work beyond these hours, during Federal Holidays nor weekends without prior approval by COR. Major noise producing items to be performed in early morning hours or late afternoons. Major defined as concrete cutting, jack hammering, concrete drilling, etc. Normal construction related items are not considered for afterhours work. We will work with staff to minimize disruption in the area.

23. Receipt of Materials. Address all shipment of materials and supplies to the Contractor – not the Government. The Contractor must be on hand to accept shipments; the Government will not accept deliveries on the behalf of the Contractor.

24. Specific Environmental Requirements. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that materials and supplies are in accordance with VA policy for no or low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC).

25. Protection of Existing Property. The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring the area to its original condition at the completion of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for repair of any damage incurred to buildings or property as a result of construction activities.

26. Clean-up and Disposal. The Contractor shall be responsible for the removal and disposal of all trash/debris connected with construction activities on a daily basis. Recyclable products shall be disposed of in accordance with applicable statutes, in respective containers. The Contractor shall provide their own dumpster for construction debris.

27. Storage: The Contractor is responsible for providing temporary storage for tools, equipment, and materials required for this project.

28. Warranties and Support Services. The Contractor will provide a two-year warranty covering all material and labor upon approved final inspection. The pneumatic system company shall be local and capable of providing service within 1 business day of call.

29. Project Performance Time. The Contractor shall perform all the works, including clean-up process (Mandatory) on seven-hundred thirty (730) calendar days after “Notice to Proceed” (NTP) is issued by the Contracting Officer. The works includes the time required for all submittals submission and approval process, procurement of materials in or outside PR, construction activities, and project inspections. All submittals will be returned to the Contractor by VA within two (2) weeks of submission. Disapproved submittals are not reason for additional time extension request; or delay claims for this Contract. The Contractor shall provide labor to compile project timeline in Ghant format. The Contractor shall submit their project timeline to be in MS project format and PDF format. The Contractor shall work continuously during approved work hours, after works begin on the project site. The Contractor’s Superintendent shall be present on-site, at all times, until the completion of the contract.

D. Responsibilities:

1. The RFP documents are intended to define existing conditions, certain required items and design parameters to be included in the project. Contractor shall verify all existing conditions and consider any deviations from the drawings prior to contract award. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to complete the documents and construction in a manner consistent with the intent of the RFP documents within the required time period (contract length).

2. Prior to any mobilization and construction, the Contractor shall request and have approved an Infection Control Construction Permit, a Construction Safety Certification, and an Interim Life Safety Measures Certification from the VA Medical Center. Also, project schedule and construction phases must be approved by VA Chief Engineering. The Contractor shall provide all necessary environmental documents and related EQB approved permits for construction.

3. The Contractor shall completely prepare site, prior to the installation of the equipment, and furnish all labor, equipment and materials necessary to perform work for this specific project as required by this statement of work and the project specifications and drawings.

4. All projects associated construction and temporary work shall conform to the latest VA specifications, VA Standards, energy conservation methods, EPA, OSHA, NFPA, NEC, ASHRAE, LIFE SAFETY CODE, IBC, local, Federal and industry requirements and regulations.

5. The Contractor shall be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the entire job.

6. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local requirements for protecting the safety of the DB Contractor’s employees, building occupants and the environment. All applicable standards of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) shall be followed when working in accordance with this project. No process or materials shall be employed in such a manner that they will introduce additional hazards into occupied space.

7. The Contractors should visit the site as scheduled by the PM/COR and CO as shown in the RFP. Additional visits are not allowed by the Government.

8. The Contractor shall have comprehensive knowledge, experience, expertise, equipment and personnel to complete this work.

9. The Contractor shall keep the VA Project Manager informed at all times of the status and progress of the project.

10. Detailed Schedule and Narrative: The Contractor shall provide a detailed phasing schedule and written narrative, indicating specific dates for each step of the construction process in concurrence with the progress schedule.

11. Contract Progress Schedule: The progress schedule shall be provided in a time scaled bar graph format for each project phase. The horizontal axis shall be scaled for time beginning with the Notice to Proceed and concluding with contract completion. The vertical axis shall show the milestones and a detailed breakdown of the construction tasks. All schedule items shall show a start date and a completion date.

12. Breakdown the construction period in at least eight construction tasks as required, (e.g.: site preparation, demolition, equipment procurement, equipment/materials delivery, equipment installation, architectural finishes, tests, and final inspection, etc.).

13. The Contractor shall develop a well-organized, practicable and complete written narrative construction phasing for the proposed project in order that the normal hospital operations shall not be interrupted except by previous and timely coordination with VA staff through the Project Manager.

14. The Contractor shall specify how much allowance has been made for adverse weather in the schedule.

15. The Contractor shall specify the days of the week and the hours of construction operations during each phase of the work.

16. The Contractor shall prepare written minutes of each meeting with the Government concerning contractual, design and construction matters. Copies of the minutes shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer and within seven (7) calendar days of the meetings. The DB Contractor shall prepare written records of phone conversations addressing major project issues, and furnish a copy to the Contracting Officer within five (5) calendar days of contract.

17. The Contractor shall develop a complete set of as-built drawings at the end of the construction work and submit it for VA review and approval.

18. Any related supporting system, apparatus, material or work not mentioned, or any incidental accessories necessary to make the work complete in all respects and ready for operation even if not particularly specified, shall be furnished, delivered and installed by the Contractor without additional cost to the Government.

19. Construction General Sections' applicable requirements: the Contractor shall comply with the applicable construction project requirements (e.g. submission of final as-built drawings, shop drawings, tests, safety requirements, new material and equipment provision and installation requirements, Buy American Act, payment and performance bonds requirements; insurance requirements; progress payments and schedules, work inspection and supervision, daily logs requirements, material and workmanship, guaranty, cleaning up, accident prevention, and other requirements) included in the specifications.

20. Pedestrian and/or Vehicular Maintenance of Traffic: The construction of the proposed project shall allow for full operation of the existing hospital at all times and maintaining the operations of all existing utility services and fire exits. In addition, it shall maintain free and unobstructed access to facility emergency vehicles and for fire, police, and other emergency response forces in accordance with NFPA 241. Open excavations, trenches, etc. shall be protected with fences, covers, and railings to maintain safe pedestrian and vehicular traffic passage at all times.

a. Protect and cover routes from all existing exterior exits to the perimeter of the construction limits.

b. Provide temporary utility connections including power, site lighting, and other services without operational disruption to the existing buildings and site facilities.

c. Use of reflective stop paddles and other types of portable signs to increase visibility to warn drivers of the presence of guards and visitors/staff pedestrians.

d. Provide appropriate way-finding signage.

e. Coordinate all activities within the facility with the VA Project Manager. Ensure all work within and adjacent to the construction area is properly and timely coordinated with VA. The operation of the facility shall not be interrupted.

f. Prior to any work being performed, method and scheduling of required cutting, altering, and removal of existing roads, walks and entrances must be submitted for timely review and approval to the VA Project Manager.

21. Prior to the initial Pre-Construction Meeting, Contractor shall submit a list key personnel (Project Manager, on-the-job Superintendent, Quality Control Manager, etc.) to be involved in this project and supply brief statement of qualifications/biographical data including name of individual, company position, years with the company, work and educational background, experience applicable to this Project, tasks to be assigned to that individual on this Project, percentage of work-week to be committed to this Project, and authority of that individual to act on behalf of the Contractor. All key personnel shall submit evidence of their OSHA 30-hour construction safety training. VA expects to have a Project Manager and Superintendent on-site fully devoted for this project. The Project Manager shall be committed a minimum of 30% of work per week on this project and be present on site the same percentage. The Superintendent shall be committed a minimum of 100% of work per week on this project and be present on site the same percentage.

22. No later than fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of notice to proceed (NTP) and prior to commencing construction work, Contractor shall submit a Quality Control Plan proposed to implement the requirements for inspection of construction. Design and construction will be permitted to begin only after the VA COR acceptance of the Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Plan. Include, as a minimum, the following to cover all design and construction operations, both onsite and offsite, including work by sub-contractors, designers of record, consultants, architect/engineers (AE), fabricators, suppliers, and purchasing agents:

a. A description of the quality control organization, including a chart showing lines of authority and acknowledgment that the CQC staff shall implement all aspects of the work specified.

b. The name, qualifications (in resume format), duties, responsibilities, and authorities of each person assigned a CQC function.

c. Procedures for scheduling, reviewing, certifying, and managing submittals, including those of sub-contractors, designers of record, consultants, architect engineers (AE), offsite fabricators, and suppliers.

d. Control, verification, and acceptance testing procedures for each specific test to include the test name, specification paragraph requiring test, feature of work to be tested, test frequency, and person responsible for each test.

e. Procedures for tracking preparatory, initial, and follow-up control phases and control, verification, and acceptance tests including documentation.

f. Procedures for tracking design and construction deficiencies from identification through acceptable corrective action. Establish verification procedures that identified deficiencies have been corrected.

g. Reporting procedures, including proposed reporting formats.

h. A list of the definable features of design and construction work. A definable feature of work is a task which is separate and distinct from other tasks, has separate control requirements, and may be identified by different trades or disciplines, or it may be work by the same trade in a different environment. Although each section of the specifications may generally be considered as a definable feature of work, there are frequently more than one definable feature under a particular section.

23. All DB Contractor’s personnel must report to the Police Service to identify themselves upon entering the VACHS facility and to carry the identification card throughout the entire period while providing the service.

24. This acquisition won’t require services involving connection of one or more Contractor-owned IT devices such as a laptop computer or remote connection from a Contractor system to a VA internal trusted, therefore the C&A requirements do not apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required.

E. Scheduling, Phasing, And Working Hours:

1. Schedule Objectives and Length of Project: The Contractor shall complete the work required under this Scope of Work within seven-hundred thirty (730) calendar days from receipt of “Notice to Proceed” (NTP) Please refer to Program Guide PG-18-15, Volume C for document requirements. Working hours will vary depending on the tasks being accomplished. Work affecting hospital’s operations must be done after 5 p.m. in the afternoon and with timely advance coordination with VA’s Project Manager/COR.

3. The Contractor shall submit a Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule for BOTH Design phase and Construction phase with estimated dates and itemized cost of work to the Contracting Officer for review and approval before Notice to proceed.

4. The Contractor shall divide the documents by divisions, when submit the packages. The VA will review as many as six (6) package submissions (examples: demolition, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing or other as applicable in this project) to facilitate the start of the construction.

5. All work hours MUST be coordinated with the project’s COR. Some VA areas may be conducive to work being completed DURING normal business hours (8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday). All requests for work during normal business hours must be requested by the Contractor at least 14 calendar days in advance.

6. After the Notice to Proceed, the Design-Build Team A/E shall submit Schematic Design drawings to 25% within 31 calendar days. Allow 14 calendar days for VA review.

7. The Design-Build Team A/E shall submit Design Development drawings to 75%, which incorporates the VA’s comments on the 25% submission within 21 calendar days. Allow 14 calendar days for VA review.

8. The Design-Build Team A/E shall submit Final Document drawings to 100% (Signed & Sealed), which incorporates the VA’s comments on the 75% submission within 14 calendar days. Allow 14 calendar days for VA review.

9. The Design-Build Team A/E will schedule a Pre-Construction Meeting with all pertinent VA personnel for final drawing approval before construction start submission within 14 calendar days of receiving Government acceptance of 100% drawings.

10. Project’s construction phase MUST be completed in no more than 622 days from Design completion and Government acceptance.

11. Utility Outages, including disruption of fire alarms, must be requested by the Contractor at least 14 calendar days in advance.

a. Utility shutdowns/Outages: All shutdowns involving temporary impairment of utilities shall be requested by the DB Contractor at least fourteen (14) calendar days in advance.

F. Project Classification:

1. This project has been classified per the Construction Infection Control Risk Assessment as a Type A, Low Risk Group, Class I (in accordance with Life Safety Code and VA Standards: Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) Level 1 project.

G. Safety Requirements:

1. All Contractor's personnel are required to have completed an OSHA-approved 10-hour construction worker course prior to working on the site. The On-site general superintendent/supervisor is required to have completed an OSHA-approved 30-hour construction course prior to working on the site. Every worker must provide the Contracting Officer a copy of current certificates identifying successful completion of the training prior to executing work for the Veterans Administration. In addition, Contractor shall provide submittals for contract construction or renovation work which include the names, qualifications, and training dates for Contractor’s Competent Persons (CP), who has been designated to administer the site-specific safety program, as well as the CP for other activities as required by OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1926.32 (such as scaffolds, cranes, excavations, etc.). The Contractor’s CP are required to implement and maintain effective safety programs that identify and control hazards that may cause injury or illness to VA patients, staff, visitors, and Contractor employees. The VA CP does not take the place of Contractor’s CP nor acts on their behalf. The VA CP determines if DB Contractor is meeting VA standards and contractual requirements for safety and OSHA compliance. When these standards and contract requirements are not being met, the VA COR/PM and/or CP will take immediate action to prevent injury, non-compliance, and/or property damage. The Contractor shall submit an Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), and an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) as per FAR 52.236-13 prior to commencement of site activities. The Government shall have twenty-one (21) calendar days to review the AHA and APP.

H. Government Furnished Information:

1. All available record drawings will be provided upon written request attention to COR/PM and CO; for review and approval. They should not however, be considered “as-built”. These drawing files are provided without warranty or obligation as to the accuracy of information contained in the files. All information in the files shall be independently verified by the user. Any user shall agree to indemnify and hold the VA harmless from any and all claims, damages, losses, and expenses, including, but not limited to, attorney fees arising out of the use of the Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) drawing and other drawing files.

I. Resources:

1. All designs shall comply with applicable sections of VA standards and publications, and all references therein. Ensure that construction documents comply with the latest edition of these VA construction, design standards, and other references. VA standards can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/. VA publications, standards, and other references shall include but shall not be limited to the following:

a. Office of Construction & Facilities Management Site Map: http://www.cfm.va.gov/sitemap.asp

b. The Technical Information Library (TIL): http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/

(1) Master Construction Specifications Index (PG-18-1)

(2) Design and Construction Procedures (PG-18-3)

(3) VA Standard Details and CAD Standards (PG-18-4)

(4) Equipment Guide List (PG-18-5)

(5) Equipment Inspection Manual (Program Guide 7610.2)

(6) Equipment Reference Manual (PG-18-6)

(7) Space Planning Criteria (PG-18-9)

(8) Design Manuals (by discipline) (PG-18-10)

(9) Design Guides (graphical, by function) (PG-18-12)

(10) Barrier Free Design Guide (PG-18-13)

(11) Room Finishes, Door and Hardware Schedules (PG-18-14)

(12) Minimum Requirements for A/E Submissions (PG-18-15)

(13) Environmental Planning Guidance (PG-18-17)

(14) HVAC Design Manual for Hospitals Amendment B

(15) Lighting Study

(16) Design Alerts

(17) Quality Alerts

(18) VA Signage Design Guide

(19) Fire Protection Design Manual – Latest Edition

(20) Cost Estimating

(21) Physical…