36C25019Q1306-001.docx

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

FOR REPLACEMENT OF B1E MEDICAL VACUUM

I. SCOPE OF WORK:

This contract is for the work listed below. All work will be performed by the Contractor and all materials will be provided by the Contractor unless noted that the VA “will provide.” The specific job site location is Building 1East, VA Medical Center, 2215 Fuller Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105.

A. Contractor shall provide the following materials:

1) Copper L in 2” and 4” diameters.

2) All soldering and brazing materials to assemble intake and exhaust.

3) All Blow-down test ports.

B. VA Staff will perform the following:

1) LOTO electrical breaker(s) and remove any disconnect boxes mounted to the existing Medical Vacuum equipment.

2) Identify piping to be cut and reconfigured.

3) Check new equipment installation and operation for code compliance.

4) Arrange for Medical Gas Verifier in accordance with NFPA-99.

5) Install or replace electrical disconnect boxes for new Medical Vacuum equipment.

C. Contractor shall perform the following services:

1) Disconnect and disassemble existing Medical Vacuum System.

2) Transport and dispose of disassembled equipment.

3) Transport new equipment from Loading Dock and set on concrete pad within DB-61.

4) Setup and install 2” and 4” Copper L piping in accordance with NFPA-99

5) Test piping integrity per NFPA-99.

6) Upon successful verification, contractor will provide all equipment manuals.

7) Contractor will broom clean work area upon completion of all work.

D. Contractor shall be responsible for providing assembly equipment, lift equipment or PPE’s which include but are not limited to:

1) Man-lift or scaffolds.

2) Welding, brazing or threading equipment.

3) Rigging equipment for lifting or moving equipment.

4) Carts for transporting materials or scrap.

5) PPE’s for welding.

6) PPE’s for hearing protection.

*Note: The Medical Vacuum System is a required utility for use within Operating Room Suites. Demo and installation will be performed over 4 consecutive days, 2 of which will be a Saturday and Sunday.

II. CONFORMANCE STANDARDS:

All work will be performed per State and Federal Requirements of ASME, OSHA and the NFPA.

III. PARTS:

All materials and installation work will have a standard warranty period of one year from the date of installation.

IV. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:

When necessary for the Contractor, (or Sub-Contractors), to be onsite at the Ann Arbor Campus, they shall be required to report to the Maintenance Supervisor in Building 32 to log in during normal working hours. Normal business hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday-Friday. This check in is mandatory.

Note: Due to the critically of this equipment, it will be necessary to work 1 Saturday and 1 Sunday consecutively.

V. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

If on the Ann Arbor Campus during the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall take such safety precautions as OSHA may determine to be reasonably necessary to protect the lives and health of occupants of the building. The Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor of any safety issues and the action necessary to correct these issues. Such notice, when served on the Vendor or his representative at the work site shall be deemed sufficient for the corrective actions to be taken. If the Contractor fails or refuses to comply promptly, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work, and hold the Contractor in default.