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Rev2 - July 7, 2023

Statement of Work

Replace Steam Pipe South Leg

Project 578-17-027

March 8, 2023

Rev1 - April 26, 2023

Rev2 - July 7, 2023 (H.3.a.8, page 7)

A) Mission.

Engineering Service’s mission is the total oversight and management of the environment of care, as it pertains to the physical infrastructure and base plant operations, at the Edward

Hines VA Hospital. Engineering support is for customers that include, but are not limited to, patients, visitors, clinic staff and administrative employees.

B) Goals.

The goal of this project is to replace the steam pipe between Vault 9 and Vault 7 steam tunnel intersection located in the west side of the Hines VA campus (CLIN 1), and to replace the pipe between Vault 9 and Pit 5 located on the east side of the Hines VA campus near building 37

(CLIN 2A) to reliably provide steam to Buildings 217, 221,215,48, and 37.

C) Current Conditions.

Portions of the existing steam lines in the south leg of the campus show signs of wear and tear as many were installed 95 years ago. These pipes have exceeded their useful life and suffer from inefficiency and reliability issues.

D) Justification.

The south steam line buried pipe west of Vault 9 ruptured in 2017, requiring an emergency steam line repair. The repair process revealed corroded pipe due to direct contact with the ground and a nonfunctional cathodic protection system, it was determined that the VA needs to replace this buried pipe. Additional investigation revealed that the entire direct buried perma-pipe system is also at risk of failure and needs to be replaced. This project is a preventative measure necessary to mitigate the risk of another failure in the piping between steam Vault 9 and the Vault 7 steam tunnel intersection as several remaining steam and condensate pipes are more than 95 years old with insulation deteriorated at multiple locations. These buried pipes supply steam to patient care buildings 217 and 221. Replacement will increase efficiency and provide energy savings.

E) Objectives.

The objectives of this project are to:

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1) Replace the sump pump controls on the existing steam vaults.

2) Construct new concrete box conduit steam tunnels per drawings and specifications.

3) Construct roof top pipe rack on building 217 per drawings and specifications.

4) Construct pipe rack over the outer corridor per drawings and specifications.

5) Perform the work in a manner least likely to interfere with the daily operations of the hospital.

F) Acronyms and Definitions.

The following is a listing of acronyms and/or definitions to terms that may be used in this document.

A/E Architect and Engineer (firm)

CLIN Contract Line-Item Number

CO Contracting Officer

COR Contracting Officers Representative as delegated by the CO

CS Contracting Specialist assigned by the CO

EHVAH Edward Hines Veterans Affairs Hospital

FCA Facilities Condition Assessment

GC General Contractor (firm)

GLAC Great Lakes Acquisition Center

IDIQ Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity

LAN Local Area Network

LF Linear or Lineal Feet

MATOC Multiple Award Task Order Contracting

NTP Notice to Proceed

OIT Office of Information & Technology

PDT Project Delivery Team – Typically comprised of the CO/CS, the COR, and EHVAH staff

RFI Request for Information

SF Square Feet

VA Department of Veteran Affairs

G) Requirements.

Where a conflict exists between the Statement of Work (SOW) requirements and the requirements of other associated contract documents, the SOW requirements shall prevail.

This SOW presumes the Contractor will not need access to the Hines LAN or any VA

Sensitive Information to execute the contract.

The awarded Contractor will adhere to all codes, standards, guidelines, and design requirements found in the VA’s Technical Information Library (TIL) including but not limited to the following:

1) Pre-bid site visit:

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a. A pre-construction site walk shall be held during the period of solicitation.

Details can be found on Page 1 of the SF-1442. The intent of this walkthrough is to give the Contractor access to the project site so that an accurate evaluation of the project requirements and site assessment can be made.

2) RFI Submittals:

a. The Contractor shall submit any RFI’s resulting from the site visit within five

(5) working days after the inspection to the CO.

b. Unless otherwise stated the Contractor shall allow the COR and CO ten (10) working days to respond to an RFI.

3) Infection Control Barrier (ICB):

a. Temporary construction partitions shall be smoke-tight and built of noncombustible materials that will not contribute to the development or spread of fire.

b. Barriers shall not obstruct access to emergency services and for fire, police, and other emergency forces.

c. The Contractor shall provide and install a rigid infection control panel system manufactured by Edge Guard out of Bement, Illinois or an approved equal.

http://www.edge-guard.com/home.html. Salient details of the infection control barrier are:

i. The ICB must be fire-resistant.

ii. The barrier must be water resistant; capable of being cleaned and sanitized.

iii. Installation of the barrier shall not:

1. Generate dust outside the barrier.

2. Generate excess noise outside the barrier.

3. Generates excess fumes outside the barrier.

iv. Demobilization of the barrier shall not:

1. Generate dust outside the barrier.

2. Generate excess noise outside the barrier.

3. Generates excess fumes outside the barrier.

4. Require floor, wall, or ceiling repairs upon removal.

v. The barrier should be environmentally responsible.

1. The materials should be reusable.

2. The materials should not contribute to unnecessary waste to our landfills.

d. Fire-resistant plastic sheeting may be used to supplement the rigid infection control panel system. COR approval is required.

i. The Contractor shall submit an RFI requesting approval during the bid period.

e. Wood studs, plywood, OSB, particle board, pressboard, or other flammable materials are not allowed inside buildings at Hines.

f. Manometers shall be installed on the ICB adjacent to every entrance of the work zone to monitor negative pressure within the work zone.

See Attachment 15.

http://www.edge-guard.com/home.html

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g. All doors to rooms inside the work zone but directly impacted by the work shall have their doors shut and the perimeters taped to prevent the migration of dust and debris into these rooms.

h. Cover all sprinkler heads (daily), signs, data transmitters, and light fixtures.

Cover the supply and return diffusers within the work zone to prevent the spread of dust and fumes to other areas outside the work zone.

i. Rigid infection control panel system and manometers are to be submitted and approved by the COR prior to installation.

j. The following is a manner acceptable to Hines Infection Control to maintain negative pressure inside an infection control barrier with no reasonable access to discharge air to the exterior.

i. Install a floor-to-ceiling infectious control barrier (ICB) meeting the fire-rating required.

ii. Cover all sprinkler heads (daily), signs, data transmitters, and light fixtures. Cover the supply and return diffusers within the work zone to prevent the spread of dust and fumes to other areas outside the work zone.

iii. Place the air scrubber inside the ICB with a HEPA filter. The air scrubber will draw air from inside the ICB.

iv. Place a flapper valve connection on the ICB near to the ceiling.

v. Route the filtered air from the scrubber via a collapsible duct to the flapper valve thus maintaining negative pressure inside the ICB.

vi. If the power should accidently get cutoff, the flapper valve will swing close thereby maintaining the integrity of the ICB.

4) The Contractor shall post and maintain the final signed PCRA, ICRA, ILSM and

Emergency Contact Information (when issued) at the entrance to the ICB for the duration of the project. The Contractor will update the postings when new documents are issued. See Attachment 15.

5) Equipment Lead time:

a. The contractor shall make an informed bid submission by working with suppliers and considering all potential long-lead items involved with the project reasonably known or considered to impact the start, performance, and completion of the project. Equipment and material lead times are included in the contractual period of performance listed on Page 1 of the SF-1442.

b. The contractor shall bear the cost of temporary materials, equipment, labor, and services for the time period between the end of the period of performance and the final installation of the contract's specified materials and equipment.

c. Equipment lead times shall be individualized and incorporated into the project schedule and used in conjunction with the baseline for the project start date.

6) EHVAH Permits:

a. Unless otherwise stated the Contractor shall submit for all required VA permits (i.e., above ceiling or dig) fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the event based on the approved project schedule with the COR.

7) Project Pay Applications:

a. All submitted project pay applications require certified payroll and waste report documents to be current with each pay submission.

b. Certified payroll documents shall be submitted to the COR and CO weekly.

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c. Approval of all invoices will require documents to be current.

8) Work outside of normal business hours or weekends:

a. All work performed after hours or on weekends requires coordination with the

COR and shall be requested fourteen (14) calendar days prior in writing or e-mail to the COR for approval.

b. No work shall take place without written or e-mail confirmation from the project COR.

9) Utility Shutdowns:

a. The Contractor shall provide twenty-one (21) calendar days’ advance notice for any planned utility shutdowns to all allow the station to notify staff/visitors and prepare contingency plans if necessary.

b. Planned utility shutdowns should be indicated on the project schedule.

10) Submittals and Shop Drawings:

a. Unless otherwise stated the Contractor shall provide shop drawings and equipment submittals for review and approval by the COR seven (7) calendar days prior to the start of construction.

b. No work shall be started prior to review and approval by the COR.

11) Certifications:

a. When applicable, the Contractor shall provide certifications for all personnel performing any welding and shall certify all welds prior to the start-up of any of the units.

b. These certifications shall be supplied to the COR and retained as a permanent record of the project folder.

c. Personnel certifications shall be provided to the COR prior to the start of construction.

d. All weld certifications shall be provided to the COR at the end of every work week when applicable.

12) OSHA Certification:

a. The Contractor shall have an OSHA certified site superintendent on site whenever any work is being performed.

b. A copy of the OSHA certification shall be supplied to the COR prior to the start of any work and retained as part of the project folder.

13) Post-Award meeting:

a. The meeting shall be coordinated through the COR and CS/CO.

b. The meeting shall take place after the Notice to Proceed has been issued but prior to the start of demolition/construction.

c. The Contractor shall schedule and attend a “Page-Turn” meeting in which the

Designer of Record will be in attendance. The goal of this meeting is to clarify any confusion the Contractor may have regarding the contract documents in advance of commencing construction activities, delivery of project submittals, submission of the project schedule, the coordination of project phasing, etc.

H) Scope of Work.

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The Scope of Work for this project includes all labor, management, and materials to construct new steam lines as detailed ion the specifications and drawings. All measurements/dimensions on the drawings are approximate. The Contractor must verify all measurements/dimensions.

The following descriptions are an outline of the work to be performed for information and are not directions or a substitute for the contractor’s means and methods to construct a safe and complete project per their experience.

The Contractor shall inspect the area under contract prior to commencing work and identify any pre-existing damage and provide an Existing Site Conditions report with related photos to the Contracting Officer for review and approval.

Any deviation from this scope of work requires the express authorization of the

Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) does not hold the authority to authorize changes to this scope of work.

1) Continued Use – The Medical Center maintains operations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks.

2) Stages – The work is to be completed in one singular, uninterrupted project consisting of multiple tasks. A two-year period of performance will be granted to allow for seasonal tie-ins. The heating season at Hines is generally October 15 through May 15, and the cooling season is May 15 through October 15. The order of the following tasks is flexible and will be determined by the contractor’s own means and methods.

a. Task 1 – Replace existing vault sump pump panels and controls.

b. Task 2 – Construct vaults and box conduit from Vault 9 to Building 217.

c. Task 3 – Construct rooftop pipe rack on Building 217.

d. Task 4 – Construct pipe rack spanning outer corridor to Vault 7 tunnel.

e. Task 5 – Construct vaults and box conduit from Vault 9 to Pit 5 near Building

37.

3) Task 1 – Replace existing sump pump panels and controls (CLIN 0003)

a. Installation:

1. Purchase and install (qty 10) Hoffman A723018SSFSN4 stainless-steel free standing electrical enclosures (or approved equal) on existing concrete vaults 1,6,8,9,10,11,2,3,12,7. (refer to drawings MI002 and

EP500)

2. Install concrete pad for new above ground panel adjacent to vaults and construct chain link fence around each vault.

3. Purchase and install (qty 10) Weil 8167 pump control panels inside the

Hoffman enclosures to replace existing inside vault.

4. Core drill holes in existing concrete vault lids for conduit and wire through the bottom of the stainless-steel enclosure.

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5. Connect pumps and signal wires to controller. Commission pumps and

BAS alarms in boiler plant.

6. Caulk between panel base and concrete vault lid, and conduit penetrations inside the panels to prevent moisture from vault entering the panel.

7. Provide and install a new 6 ft tall black vinyl coated chain link fence with padlock-able service gate around existing vault and new control panel.

8. Provide and install new high temperature (200°F) critical duty pumps for each vault to replace the existing pumps. Return old pumps to the

Hines pipe shop for condition evaluation to stock as spare parts. (Added via Amendment 00004)

b. Tie-In:

1. Coordinate power outages with COR.

2. Connect each new panel and test functionality of pumps and BAS alarm signals at boiler plant.

c. Demolition:

1. Demolish old Weil controller inside each vault and remove old conduit and wire.

2. Patch holes in concrete in each vault and clean entire vault.

4) Task 2 – Construct vaults and box conduit from Vault 9 to Building 217 (CLIN

0001) – There are two underground routes originating at Vault 9, one for CLIN 1

(going west) and one for CLIN 2A (going east) shown on the drawings. These tasks may be scheduled separately to allow for seasonal tie-ins to not interrupt steam service.

a. Installation:

1. Continue to provide temporary safety measures and site access controls during construction per specifications.

2. Develop and submit dig permit.

3. Shoring and Excavation.

4. Construct vaults and conduits.

5. Install pipe.

6. Test pipe and system.

7. Insulate pipe.

8. Construct per the details described for “Option 1” at Building 217 east wall referring to drawings A101-A102-A200-A300-A400-A401-A500.

9. Install vault and conduit Lids and waterproof.

10. Backfill.

11. Provide and install a new 6 ft tall black vinyl coated chain link fence with padlock-able service gate around each vault and control panel.

12. Site restoration and landscaping.

b. Tie-in:

1. Schedule shutdowns and change over.

2. Disconnect old steam lines.

3. Connect new steam lines.

4. Test system including BAS in boiler plant.

5. Place in service.

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c. Demolition:

1. Remove old steam pipes, vaults, pits, etc.

2. Site restoration and clean up.

5) Task 3 – Construct rooftop pipe rack on Building 217 (CLIN 004) – There are two tasks with this description, one on the roofs of Buildings 217 and 221, and the other over the outer corridor of Building 1. Plan construction and tie-in to ensure steam service is maintained to the patient care buildings which use steam year-round via the steam loop. New service from Vault 9 to Buildings 217 and 221 must be completed before the old line from the Vault 7 tunnel can be demolished to allow construction of the pipe rack columns in task 4.

a. Installation:

1. Continue to provide temporary safety measures and access controls during construction per specifications.

2. Develop and submit crane lift plans.

3. Install steel.

4. Roof flashing and roof repairs.

5. Install pipe.

6. Test pipe and system.

7. Insulate pipe.

8. Provide and install pipe crossover stairs per plans and details.

b. Tie-in:

1. Schedule shutdowns and change over.

2. Disconnect old steam lines.

3. Connect new steam lines.

4. Test system.

5. Place in service.

c. Demolition:

1. Remove old steam pipes, vaults, pits, etc.

2. Site restoration and clean up

6) Task 4 – Construct pipe rack spanning outer corridor to Vault 7 tunnel

(CLIN 0005)

a. Installation:

1. Continue to provide temporary safety measures and access controls during construction per specifications.

2. Develop and submit crane lift plans.

3. Install steel.

4. Construct as is noted on drawing SB504 as “Alternate A” and construct masonry column enclosures on both the west and east sides of the outer corridor.

5. Roof flashing and roof repairs.

6. Install pipe.

7. Test pipe and system.

8. Insulate pipe.

9. Provide and install pipe crossover stairs per plans and details.

10. Repair existing medium pressure steam vault that feeds Building 3 near

Buildings 3 and 4 and install a new lockable Bilco (or equal) access

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b. Tie-in:

1. Schedule shutdowns and change over.

2. Disconnect old steam lines.

3. Connect new steam lines.

4. Test system.

5. Place in service.

c. Demolition:

1. Remove old steam pipes, vaults, pits, etc.

2. Site restoration and clean up

7) Task 5 – Construct vaults and box conduit from Vault 9 to Pit 5 near

Building 37 (CLIN 0002/0002A)

a. Installation:

1. Continue to provide temporary safety measures and access controls during construction per specifications.

2. Develop and submit dig permit.

3. Shoring and Excavation.

4. Construct vaults and conduits.

5. Install pipe.

6. Test pipe and system.

7. Insulate pipe.

8. Install Lids and waterproof.

9. Backfill.

10. Provide and install a new 6 ft tall black vinyl coated chain link fence with padlock-able service gate around each vault and control panel including

Pit 5.

11. Site restoration and landscaping.

b. Tie-in:

1. Schedule shutdowns and change over.

2. Disconnect old steam lines.

3. Connect new steam lines.

4. Test system.

5. Place in service.

c. Demolition:

1. Remove old steam pipes, vaults, pits, etc.

2. Site restoration and clean up.

I) Constraints.

1) Work hours for EHVAH staff are from 7:30 am until 4:00 pm, Monday through

Friday.

2) Photographs may be taken of the work performed at the jobsite. However, photographs containing patients and/or staff are a violation of the Patient Privacy and hospital policy. Both violations are subject to penalties and dismissal. Permission

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3) Exploratory demolition is permitted but must be coordinated with the COR.

4) VHA Directive 1085 implements a smoke-free policy for patients, visitors, contractors, volunteers, and vendors at VA health care facilities.

5) Maximizing Use of American-Made Goods, Products, and Materials. Contractors must comply with Contract Requirement FAR 52-225-11, 52.225-12 and 52.225-13.

6) All Contractors visiting the jobsite will need to receive a temporary PIV badge. The procedure to follow is:

a. Contractors must FIRST get their fingerprints done by Human Resources located in Building 17.

b. It takes between 3-5 days at least for fingerprints clear.

c. Once fingerprints have cleared the person requesting a badge can be sponsored.

d. The Contractor must then complete a “Request for a PIV card” form. See

Attachment 11 and then turn in to the Engineering Services.

e. The Contractor can then be sponsored upon verification the fingerprints have been cleared.

f. Once the Contractor has been sponsored the COR, they can call PIV (708)

202-5170 to arrangement for issuance of a PIV for badge.

J) Tasks and Responsibilities.

A pre-construction (kick-off) meeting between the Contracting Officer (CO) or

Contracting Specialist (CS), the Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and key GC team members will be conducted to review project objectives, scope, deliverables, communication, site access, schedule, and responsibilities. During this meeting the Notice to Proceed (NTP) should be signed. After this meeting the awarded GC firm shall provide their services according to the approved project schedule.

1) Preconstruction Period: The Contractor shall provide the following:

a. Logistics Plan: A comprehensive narrative describing the chronological planned development of the project. The Logistics Plan includes an organizational chart, hourly rates, staging plan, description of means and methods, and hours of work.

b. Construction Security Plan: Defines both physical and administrative security.

c. Construction Phasing Plan: It is the Contractor’s responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks.

d. Submittal Registry: The Submittal Registry shall include a listing of all documentation required for pre-approved submissions including shop drawings, technical data, product performance information, calculations, and samples.

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e. Accident Prevention Plan: The APP (aka Construction Safety & Health Plan) shall interface with the Contractor's overall safety and health program.

f. Activity Hazard Analyses: AHAs are also known as Job Hazard Analyses, Job Safety Analyses, and Activity Safety Analyses.

g. Construction Schedule: WBS schedule including start/end dates, duration, and sequencing, preferably in MS Project format (include floats).

h. Schedule of Values: A detailed Breakdown for Payment, including design stages, work performed, and work invoiced per Progress Payment submission.

i. Existing Conditions Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR of the buildings or areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the Contracting Officer.

j. Infection Control Plan (ICP): Narrative description of the dust control and debris disposal process including disposal destination and methodology.

k. Quality Control Plan (QCP): Describes the methods by which the Contractor will ensure all work is being accomplished in accordance with specifications and this SOW.

l. Environmental Protection Plan: The Contractor shall meet with the COR to discuss the proposed Environmental Protection Plan and to develop mutual understanding relative to details of environmental protection.

m. Document Submissions. All documents included as Attachments to this SOW that are required to be filled out and signed or jointly signed by the

Contractor.

n. Demolition Debris Management Plan.

o. Certificates, Licenses, and Training Documents.

p. Obtain PIV badges.

q. RFI’s: Other than those resulting directly from demolition or construction.

2) Construction Period: The Contractor shall provide the following during construction services:

a. Display the signed PCRA, ICRA, ILSM and Emergency Contact Information in a location coordinated with the COR.

b. Attending biweekly construction meetings which are facilitated by the COR.

c. Submit RFI’s during construction as necessary.

d. Issue biweekly field reports of construction progress to the COR.

e. Attend field inspections and punch list inspections as requested by the COR.

3) Construction Close-out Period:

a. The Contractor shall provide the following:

1. Inspection and Approval by the COR and/or the CO.

2. Final Approval and Beneficial Occupancy when applicable.

3. Warranties documents and O&M Manuals.

4. As-built drawings and record submittals.

5. Staff training when applicable.

6. Contractor Release of Claims.

7. All Waste Reports submitted per Safety and Health during Construction

Activities.

8. Existing Conditions Re-survey.

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b. The COR shall review the Contractor’s close-out submissions for thoroughness and conformance with the contract document requirements. The

COR shall also review field-marked as-built drawings for conformance with final installations.

c. The COR shall utilize these as-built drawings and specifications from the

Contractor and generate as recorded drawings and specifications.

K) Deliverables.

1) The Contractor shall provide all submittals required by the Specifications Book.

L) Time Frames.

1) This project shall be completed within Seven Hundred Thirty (730) calendar days once NTP is issued.

a. Phasing – This project shall be executed in one single, uninterrupted phase.

b. Pre-construction (kick-off) Meeting is when the Notice to Proceed (NTP) is signed.

c. Pre-Construction Period duration is NTP + 60 calendar days. Within this period the Contractor shall provide all materials included under Tasks and

Responsibilities and the following:

1. Logistics Plan.

2. Construction Security Plan.

3. Construction Phasing Plan.

4. Submittal Registry.

5. Accident Prevention Plan.

6. Activity Hazard Analyses.

7. Construction Schedule.

8. Schedule of Values.

9. Existing Conditions Survey.

10. Infection Control Plan.

11. Quality Control Plan.

12. Environmental Protection Plan.

13. Document Submissions.

14. Demolition Debris Management Plan.

15. Certificates, Licenses, and Training Documents.

16. Obtain PIV badges.

d. Construction Period - To be determined based upon the approved schedule for construction. The estimated construction period is 640 calendar days with all product submittals to be delivered prior to the start of construction to the COR for review and approval. No demolition or construction shall be started without the review and approval from the COR for those items listed in the

Pre-Construction Period unless authorized in writing by the COR or the CO.

e. Construction Closeout Period duration is NTP + 730 calendar days. The

Contractor shall submit within 30 calendar days from EHVAH acceptance of

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Within this period the Contractor shall provide all materials included under

Tasks and Responsibilities and the following:

1. Inspection and Approval by the COR and/or the CO.

2. Final Approval and Beneficial Occupancy.

3. Warranties documents and O&M Manuals.

4. As-built drawings and record submittals.

5. Staff training when applicable.

6. Contractor Release of Claims.

7. Waste Reports.

8. Existing Conditions Re-survey.

M) Performance Monitoring.

The Government will periodically evaluate the Contractor’s performance by appointing a representative(s) to monitor such performance and ensure services are received. The

Government representative will evaluate the Contractor’s performance through intermittent on-site inspections of the Contractor's performance.

N) Other Pertinent Information or Special Considerations.

1) All Contractor personnel shall be certified by appropriate federal and state regulatory agencies to meet federal and local certification requirements as applicable. All licenses, permits, and welding certifications shall be kept current throughout the period of performance of the contract. The Contractor shall provide the Government copies of such certificates.

2) Per VA Information Security Program policy – VA Directive and Handbook 6500 and 6500.6, Appendix A, contractor storage, generation, transmission or exchanging of VA sensitive information during this construction project is not acceptable.

3) All work shall be scheduled to meet requirements of EHVAH. All work shall be coordinated through the Contracting Officer. Local coordination shall be routed through the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

4) The Contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer record of work certifications for all trade’s relative to this contract 5 calendar days prior to beginning work.

Certifications shall include welders, pipe installers, machine operators, etc.

5) The Contractor is responsible for repairing any damages to existing utilities incurred during construction or demolition.

6) Utilities within the area and identified on existing drawings are not to be interpreted as the exact location, or as the only existing site conditions. The Contractor shall verify all existing conditions and proceed with caution around any anticipated obstructions.

7) Where any work disturbs the grass areas, sod, walls, ceilings, floors, windows, entrances or building structures, etc. or where new and old work join, the Contractor shall restore, repair, or refinish affected areas or surfaces to their original condition, or as existed before the commencement of this project. Upon completion of the contract, the Contractor shall deliver all work complete and undamaged. Any damage

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8) Should a conflict exist between VA requirements and VA adopted nationally recognized codes and standards, the conflict shall be brought to the attention of the

Contracting Officer. The resolution of the conflict shall be made by the authority having jurisdiction for VA to ensure system-wide consistency. All work conducted under this scope of work shall comply with the Department of Veterans Affairs

Master Specifications and all applicable state and federal regulations and codes.

O) Risk Control.

1) Refer to the attached ICRA form.

P) Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)/Government Furnished Information (GFI).

1) GFE.

a. None.

2) GFI.

a. No additional information is intended to be supplied other than solicitation attachments.

Q) Solicitation Point of Contact: Kristi.Kluck3@va.gov.

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Attachments: 1a) Hines VA Campus Site Plan

1b) Hines VA Campus Site Plan-Building Directory

2) Hines Underground Utility Plan

3) Pre-Construction Checklist

4) Safety and Health during Construction Activities

A Pre-construction/Safety Risk Assessment (PCRA)

B National Environmental Protection Act Assessment (NEPA)

C Construction Safety Checklist

D GEMS Awareness Competent Person Training

E Construction Project Waste Minimization Report

F Hines VAH Contractor Safety Disciplinary Procedure

G Hines VAH COR Letter of Concern for Safety Non-Compliance

H OSHA Required Competent Person Inspections

I Crane Operation and Minimum Criteria On-Site Inspection Checklist

J Hines VA Hospital Planned Critical Lift Plan & Crane Permit

5) Cutting Welding and Other Hot Work

6) Dig Permit Program SOP

7) Above Ceiling Entry and Wall Construction Permits

8) Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA) mailto:Kristi.Kluck3@va.gov

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9) Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA)

10) Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM)

11) Contractor PIV Instructions and Form

12) Contractor Parking

13) OIT Horizontal Cable Requirements

14) No Smoking Policy 10-1-19

15) Infection Control Barrier Sample

16) Hines COVID-19 Guidelines

17) Not Applicable

18.1a) 578-17-027 Replace Steam Pipe South Leg DWGS Vol 1Aof2 2023.04.21

18.1b) 578-17-027 Replace Steam Pipe South Leg DWGS Vol 1Bof2 2023.04.21

18.1c) 578-17-027 Replace Steam Pipe South Leg DWGS Vol2of2 2023.04.21

19.1) 578-17-027 Replace Steam Pipe South Leg SPECS Volume 1 of 2 Div

00_21 2023.04.21

19.2) 578-17-027 Replace Steam Pipe South Leg SPECS Volume 2 of 2 Div

22_33 2023.04.21

19.3) S02 SOL 0026 AttA-SOW.19.3) 578-17-027 Replace Steam Pipe South

Leg UNCONTAMINATED SOIL REPORT

References: 1) VA’s Technical Information Library (TIL).

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

3) Standard Details (PG-18-4).

4) Environmental Planning Guidance (PG-18-17).

NOTE: THE SOLICITATION SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS

OVERRIDE THE ABOVE REFERENCED GENERAL VA_TIL

GUIDANCE.