Attachment 4__8H SOW-Replace A-Wing Roofs Revision 1.pdf

Scope of Work Replace A-Wing Roofs Project

583-21-203 Revision 1 (7/20/2021)

I. GENERAL SCOPE: The project involves replacing the EPDM membrane and conducting various upgrade and repairs to the 7th and 8th floor, A-wing roofs of the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center (VAMC).

All work will be performed at Building 1, on the 7th and 8th floor roof of the A-Wing, at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center (VAMC), located at 1481 West 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202. The Contractor shall complete all work within 120 days following Notice to Proceed. All crane related work or any work that is disruptive to veteran care shall be completed afterhours.

A. The Contractor shall provide all necessary services (i.e., labor, materials, tools, equipment, and competent supervision) to perform all work as noted below to meet the scope objectives and requirements, and to provide the required outcome in terms of overall quality, timeliness, and documentation. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining and coordinating the services of all third-party subcontractors performing services on site as part of the contract to accomplish the following:

a. Temporality disassemble and remove the lighting protection system and store until all work has been completed and the lightning protection system can be reinstalled. Once the membrane has been installed, the lightning protection will need to be reinstalled using new clips in the exact location that it was removed. The contractor shall be required to UL certify the lighting protection system at the contractor’s expense if the system is not correctly reinstalled.

b. Remove the existing splash blocks and store for later use.

c. Remove the existing EPDM membrane on roofs 74, 79, 80, 81, and 82.

d. Remove and replace coping caulk at all seams and joints on roofs 74, 79, 80, 81, and 82.

e. Mechanical fasteners will be replaced as needed on concrete roofs. All the mechanical fasteners on the metal deck roofs shall all be replaced. The contractor shall conduct pull out test and confirm all mechanical fasteners are in good working condition. Replace any fasteners that are broken, worn, or rusted with new fasteners. If any fasteners are removed the holes in the deck or wall must be repaired by the contractor by epoxy injection.

f. Inspect the insulation for moisture and damage. Core 18 holes at various locations down to the deck to investigate for moisture at lower levels.

Document the location of the core and provide a picture of each core that is removed. Provide the documentation and the pictures to the COR. Replace any damaged or wet insulation that is found during the inspection. The contractor shall include 28,000 board feet of insulation polyisocyanurate replacement in their bid. Any addition damaged insulation over 28,000 board feet should be noted and presented to the COR. The additional insulation replacement that may need required will be addressed via a mod to the contract if approved. The contractor shall include 2500 fastener replacements in their bid.

g. Adhere 1/2” gypsum-fiber cover board over all concrete deck roofs and metal decks. The cover board must not change the existing roof taper/slope.

h. Remove and replace the entire gutter system on roof 74. The new gutter system should be made from aluminum and be as seamless as possible. The new gutter system shall also include splash blocks, downspouts and all pieces to form a complete system.

i. Install a new ladder system on roof 74. The ladder shall extend from roof 75 to roof 74 which is an estimated 12’. The new ladder system shall be permanently attached, include a cage and be OSHA compliant to the latest standards.

j. Remove the abandoned lighting protection cable on roof 82. Repair and fill any holes or protrusions.

k. Replacing the expansion joint between roof 79 and 80.

l. Replace 18 primary drains and 18 overflow drains. The new drains must be made of iron, plastic will not be accepted. Access to the drains below are in patient areas and will require increased ISLM and ICRA measures.

m. Install a new adhered EPDM membrane that will receive a 25-year manufactures warranty. A 90-mil EPDM membrane or thicker is required.

Follow the manufactures recommendations when installing the membrane.

B. Prior to start of work, the Contractor is responsible for verifying existing conditions and maintaining current conditions of the VAMC during and following completion of the installation.

a. Contractor shall mobilize equipment and materials without interfering with the normal flow of vehicle, pedestrian traffic, and medical center operations.

b. Roofing materials and special material associated with the install shall be stored in a manner which will assure the protection of the material from damage and to keep it clean prior to install.

c. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to keep the construction areas clean and the surrounding areas free from damage. If during work, surrounding areas are damaged, the Contractor will be responsible for any repairs/replacements that are required.

d. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to understand and comply with all applicable city, county, state, and federal codes, laws, ordinances, standards, rules and regulations.

e. The contractor is responsible for materials storage until the materials are installed. The VA will not allow storage in the medical facility. If storage is needed, the contractor shall provide a conex to temporarily store on site in the F parking lot.

f. The contractor shall notify the COR daily when their crew is on site working.

II. WORK HOURS

a. Maintaining the operational capability of the medical center is of paramount importance. The contractor shall coordinate all activities with the VA COR.

Most work will be allowed to take place during normal business hours. Normal business hours for the medical center are defined as Monday through Friday, 0730–1630, excluding Saturday and Sunday. Designated off-shift hours are defined as 1630–0700, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays.

b. The following construction activities shall be considered afterhours work

a. Crane lifts (weekends only)

b. Work that will impact patient/veteran care

c. Work that causes vibrations or noise that can be heard or felt on adjacent floors.

d. Cutting or drilling into concrete or metal decking.

III. HEALTH & SAFETY

a. The Contractor shall be thoroughly familiar will all rules and regulations governing safety. A 30-hour OSHA “Competent Person” shall be present for all work and all additional workers shall have a minimum of a 10-hour OSHA Certification. All welders, pipefitters, carpenters, electricians, etc. performing work must present a valid certification for their respectable trade.

b. All work associated with this project shall be in compliance with all VA regulations concerning Safety, Infection Control Requirements, Interim Life Safety Measure Requirements, Parking, Personnel Access, and proper removal/safe disposal of construction waste and debris as listed in the specifications and drawings. The Contractor shall abide by all Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) requirements that are put into place by the VA infections prevention team. The COR shall provide requirements and forms to Contractor.

c. All work will be performed in accordance with ICRA, but it will still be the responsibility of the Contractor to keep the construction areas clean and to not damage the existing equipment. If during the work, equipment is damaged, the Contractor will be responsible for any repairs/replacements that are required.

d. Starting October 1, 2019, the VAMC campus has become a “Smoke-free” zone.

No smoking is allowed on the grounds of any VA-related health care facilities by patients, visitors, volunteers, contractors, vendors and employees. The new smoke-free policy applies to cigarettes, cigars, pipes, any other combustion of tobacco, and e-cigarettes, vape pens and e-cigars.

e. All crane work will be required to be complete after hours on a weekend. A crane safety plan will need to be submitted and approved before any crane lifts can be conducted.

f. Intakes and vents may be required to be covered when using chemicals that cause strong odors or VOCs.

g. A safety plan shall be approved by the VA before any work is started. Once the safety plan is submitted, a meeting will be setup with VA safety, the COR, and the Contractor to review and discuss the safety plan.

h. Chemicals shall be properly stored and approved by the VA.

IV. SECURITY

A. The Contractor shall be thoroughly familiar will all rules and regulations governing safety. A 30-hour OSHA “Competent Person” shall be present for all work and all additional workers shall have a minimum of a 10-hour OSHA Certification. All welders, pipefitters, carpenters, electricians, etc. performing work must present a valid certification for their respectable trade.

B. All work associated with this project shall be in compliance with all VA regulations concerning Safety, Infection Control Requirements, Interim Life Safety Measure Requirements, Parking, Personnel Access, and proper removal/safe disposal of construction waste and debris as listed in the specifications and drawings. The Contractor shall abide by all Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) requirements that are put into place by the VA infections prevention team. The COR shall provide requirements and forms to Contractor.

C. All work will be performed in accordance with ICRA, but it will still be the responsibility of the Contractor to keep the construction areas clean and to not damage the existing equipment. If during the work, equipment is damaged, the Contractor will be responsible for any repairs/replacements that are required.

D. Starting October 1, 2019, the VAMC campus has become a “Smoke-free” zone. No smoking is allowed on the grounds of any VA-related health care facilities by patients, visitors, volunteers, contractors, vendors and employees. The new smoke-free policy applies to cigarettes, cigars, pipes, any other combustion of tobacco, and e-cigarettes, vape pens and e-cigars.