36C24823R0107_1.docx

SUBJECT*

FY23 - Tier 2: B/B Renovate Spinal Cord (546-23-115)

GENERAL INFORMATION

Miami VA Healthcare System

Bruce W. Carter Medical Center

1201 NW 16th St.

Miami FL

CONTACT INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Miami VA Healthcare System 1201 NW 16th Street Miami FL 33125

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer Duwane B. Snyder Duwane.Snyder@va.gov 305-339-0404

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Presolicitation Notice Presolicitation Notice See Attached

Presolicitation Notice

Miami Veterans Affairs Medical Center 1201 NW 16th Street Miami, FL 33125

Project Title: Renovate Spinal Cord VA Project Number: 546-23-115 Construction Duration: Not to exceed 360 calendar days after NTP

1) PROJECT GOAL

This project will renovate walls, floor and ceiling of Spinal Cord area in building 1, main hospital.

2) STATEMENT OF WORK

The scope of this project is to renovate walls, floor and ceiling of Spinal Cord area, in building 1 main hospital hallways, patient rooms and staff areas. Project excludes telecom rooms and areas with ceramic titles (wall and floor ceramic titles) and areas with epoxy flooring. Area of this project is approximately 29,785 SF. Contractor shall provide all material, tools, labor, personal protection equipment, and supervision to complete this project. Work includes but it’s not limited to:

· Removal of existing floor tiles removal, preparation of floor and installation of new 20 mil LVT floor. Preparation shall include a complete asbestos abatement of all floor areas except for excluded areas previously mention in this SOW. Preparation of floor shall include any floor crack repairs and floor leveling.

· Removal of existing cove base and installation of new rubber 4” cove base.

· Prepare wall for finishes (including removal of wallpaper where needed), sand, patch, prime and paint (Level 5 finish required).

· Removal of existing ceiling tiles and ceiling grids. Install a new acoustic (drop) ceiling and ceiling grid to match existing. 2”x2” ceiling titles shall be used in all areas.

· Removal of existing handrails, crash rails and wall guards and installation of new handrails, crash rails and wall guards. Handrails, crash rails and wall guards need to be installed with inside-wall backing and per manufacture’s specifications. Install new handrails, crash rails and wall guards to match existing stainless-steel rails throughout the hospital.

· Prepare metal doors and door frames for priming and painting. Metal doors and door frames shall be for primed and painted.

· In room 1C138 of spinal cord, install (3) electrical outlets, for use of recharging electrical wheelchairs. Mark and label flooring “wheelchair charging station” in areas adjacent to installed electrical outlets.

Contractor must:

· Contractor shall remove all the items on walls, floor and ceiling (examples: door signs, pictures, electrical wall plates, exit signs, hand sanitizers dispensers, etc.) from the area before start work and storage them in a safe place. These items will be installed back in their original place.

· Contractor shall use caulking and sealant for areas around door frames, windows and between walls and ceiling grids.

· Contractor shall take necessary precautions to prevent pollution of flowing and impounded waters.

· Site safety inspection shall be performed at the onset of the project.

· Progress shall be documented during each phase of the work.

· Final site inspection will be completed prior to signing off on the project.

· Coordinate all work with project COR.

· Provide a cost loaded schedule to COR after issuance of NTP and before commencement of work.

· Secure area before commencement of work according to MVAMC Infection Control and Construction Policy requirements.

3) SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

· VA Police will issue identification badges to contractors, employees and subcontractors which must be worn at all times when on VA Property.

· Contractor shall provide a list of all personnel who will participate on the project. Personnel shall be subjected to a background investigation previous to commencement. After background check has been completed identification badges will be issued.

· Contractor shall keep the area cleaned daily and haul away all construction debris. All materials and construction debris must be in covered cart when entering and exiting the building.

· Must include 20% bid deduct alternates

4) QUALIFICATION / CERTIFICATION

· The Contractor shall be a State of Florida Certified General Contractor.

· The Electrical Subcontractor shall be a State of Florida Certified Electrical Contractor.

· The contractor and all contractor employees must have taken the OSHA Certified 30/ 10-hour construction safety course and show documented proof. The contractor shall designate a “competent person” in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. 32(f) which states, “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”. The contractor shall instruct each of his employees in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to this work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.

Additionally, the contractor shall comply with the following requirements:

· Develop a plan detailing project specific fire-safety measures.

· Maintain site and building access free and unobstructed to facility emergency services.

· Separate temporary facilities from existing buildings and new construction by appropriate distances.

· All temporary construction partitions must meet fire-safety requirements.

· Temporary heating and electrical installations must comply with OSHA 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70.

· Means of egress shall not be blocked.

· Egress routes for construction workers must be maintained free and unobstructed.

· Contractor furnished fire extinguishers must be provided and maintained in construction areas and in temporary storage areas.

· Flammable and combustible liquids must be stored, disposed and used in accordance with OSHA 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30.

· Existing fire protection must not be impaired. Provide fire watch for impairments more than four (4) hours in a 24-hour period.

· Prevent accidental smoke detector operation.

· Perform Hot Work in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B.

· Maintain all construction permits visible and updated as required by the MVAMC Safety Office and Infection Control Department.

· Prohibit smoking in and adjacent to construction areas.

· Dispose of waste and debris from buildings DAILY.

· Follow all additional requirements as specified in the MVAMC Construction Policy.

5) EQUIPMENT

· All Equipment, tools, etc., shall be maintained while on the project and shall be adequate, in quality and capacity for proper execution of work.

· Under no circumstances tools or equipment shall be left unattended.

6) SCHEDULING AND HOURS OF WORK

· All work in areas involved shall be scheduled with the VA Engineering COR. Work shall be scheduled for proper execution to completion of this contract. This project shall be completed in phases to minimize service interruptions of the project areas.

· Hours of Work: The contractor will perform work that may be accomplished as scheduled in advanced, 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. No work shall be performed during U.S. Federal Holidays. Normal duty hours are 7:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday thru Friday except, U.S Federal Holidays.

· All shutdowns involving temporary impairment of utilities shall be requested in writing to the MVAMC COR three (3) weeks in advance. Shutdowns shall be considered as an activity in the contractor schedule. The following list addresses the kind of shutdowns or service interruptions that shall require advanced notice:

· Electrical Systems shutdown including Normal or emergency Power.

· Fire Suppression Systems: Sprinkler shutdowns lasting over four (4) hours require notification and concurrence from the VISN Safety office. Fire Alarm work shall be conducted by Simplex.

· Parking.

· Cranes: Prior to crane arriving on site contractor shall submit: Crane maintenance logs, crane operator’s license, drawings showing crane’s operational and exclusion zone. All documents shall be revised and approved by the MVAMC Safety Office prior to scheduling the work.

7) SITE VISITS

· Job site shall be visited to verify all existing conditions and dimensions and the extent of work involved with the MVAMC COR. Visits to site may be made by appointment only and be previously approved by CO.

8) INSPECTIONS

· All work shall be inspected daily, during installation and at final completion by MVAMC COR.

9) SAFETY REGULATIONS

· All applicable Safety Regulations shall be observed during all work of this contract.

· The MVAMC Safety Officer shall have full authority to see that the contractor obeys all safety rules and regulations relative to the fulfillment of this contract.

· Provide all necessary barricades / signage where required.

· Isolate the area to prevent the spread of debris into adjacent area.

· Follow Infection Control regulations. Maintained the area negatively pressurized if required.

· Perform field test and participate on final acceptance tests for new equipment or systems installed.

· Provide a written certified statement indicating that the construction project meets the life safety code requirements. For those maintenance and repair projects where the life / safety code requirements are not applicable, a written statement shall also be provided accordingly.

10) SUBMITTALS

· Submit documented proof of OSHA construction safety course.

· General Contractor License and Insurance.

· Submit as per Construction Documents and Specifications.

· Warranties.

11) APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

· VA Technical Information Library (TIL) Specs.

· Florida Building Code.

· VA Interior Design Manual.

· National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

· Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)

· Americans National Standards Institute (ANSI)

· American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM)

· National Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

· National Electric Code (NEC).

12) MATERIALS

· Contractor to provide all materials required, remove and replace finishes in accordance with Specifications. Materials used will be approved by the engineering team.

13) EXECUTION

· After scheduling work (including phasing according to General Requirements) with the MVAMC COR, provide the required signage and barricades as required to maintain safety and protection of work and around construction site.

· The contractor shall have all required equipment, tools and materials on site before any work stars.

· After Substantial Completion remove any excess material from VA campus and turned over 10% of materials to MVAMC maintenance crew.

· After Substantial Completion request Final Inspection from MVAMC COR.

14) ACRONYMS

· NTP - Notice to Proceed

· LVT - Luxury Vinyl Tile

· CO - Contracting Officer

· COR - Contracting Officer Representative

· OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration

· MVAMC - Miami Veterans Affairs Medical Center

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