36C25618R0212-002.docx

Statement of Work

Project No. 502-18-202 Emergency Repair of Sewer Lines Alexandria VA Health Care System, Pineville, LA

Scope

The Alexandria VA Health Care System, Pineville, LA requires the replacement of the existing Clay Sewer Line and reconnection of failed couplings. Contractor shall completely furnish labor and materials required to complete the task described below.

Objective

To replace failing critical components immediately to prevent further impact of patient care services.

To ensure that all construction activities are performed in such a manner as to ensure safe and correct operation and in compliance with applicable local, state and federal regulations and specifications.

Tasks

Contractor shall furnish labor and materials required to complete the task of repairing or replacing the underground sewer main pit connection piping. Tasks to be completed are detailed below:

· Contractor to field verify conditions of site, existing utilities in immediate area and correct path of piping and depths per V.A. provided Groung Penetrating Radar Imagery of main sewer line West of BLDGS 5 and 6 and sewer line North of BLDG 4.

· Once piping paths and depths are identified, verified and approved by V.A COR, The work at building #5 the contractor shall locate and cut out the root intrusion and replace the pipe from manhole to manhole by Pipe Bursting using HDPE pipe.

· It is the intent of the Specification to define the approved methods and materials for trenchless rehabilitation of existing sanitary sewer mains by the Pipe Bursting and Trenchless Pipe Replacement Method.

These Specifications form a part of the Contract Documents and shall govern for rehabilitating sanitary sewer mains and laterals by the pipe bursting process. The work covered in the section includes the furnishing of all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and required incidentals and performing all operations in connection with the complete rehabilitation of the existing deteriorated sanitary sewer system piping.

The Pipe Bursting and Trenchless Pipe Replacement process is defined as the reconstruction of sanitary sewer pipe by the bursting of the host pipe and inserting new High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Pipe of specified size and SDR. The HDPE pipe shall extend the full length of the existing pipe and shall provide a structurally sound, impermeable, jointless pipe.

The Contractor shall complete all work in strict accordance with all applicable current OSHA standards. Particular attention is drawn to those safety requirements involving work on an elevated platform and entry into a confined space. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to comply with VAHCS and OSHA Standards and Regulations pertaining to all aspects of the work.

When required for acceptable completion of the pipe rehabilitation or replacement, the Contractor shall provide bypass pumping for continuous sewage flow around the section(s) of pipe for the installation of replacement pipe. The pump bypass lines shall be of adequate capacity and size to handle the flow.

Recommended skill trades for this project includes, but is not limited to: Commercial plumbers, pipe fitters, general laborers, equipment operators.

Delivery

All personnel in the contractors services shall have certifications or proper training on the tasks they perform.

The Project COR shall be informed by the contractor of the following situations/events in writing:

· The anticipated start date of any contract work.

· As soon as it is known that the work will take longer than expected.

· As soon as it is known that a possible change order will have to happen.

· To provide a written plan for corrective action for any work that cannot be completely within contract specified time.

· At completion of work prior to leaving the facility.

· Contractor Payment Application shall be provided once contractually obligated tasks are completed and accepted by COR.

All work shall be completed in accordance with contract specifications.

All required contract work completed shall be approved and accepted by Project Engineer or COR prior to accepting and approving contractor application for payment.

Security and General Requirements

All on-site work should be completed between the hours designated by the CORs ensuring minimizing any utility outages. Hours of operation will be 8:00AM to 4:30PM, Monday through Friday excluding federal holidays.

Contractor shall obtain an access badge from the VA Police Department prior to performing work on-site for their self, their employees and all subcontractors under their authority.

Contractor shall contact Project COR whenever work is being performed in any VA facility to determine if an escort is needed. Project COR will arrange for an escort if needed.

Security and privacy requirements vary depending on the equipment to be serviced and the service being performed. Contractor personnel may be required to complete any or all of the following but not limited to:

· Read, sign, and comply with ‘Contractor Rules of Behavior’.

· Submit to finger printing and background investigation if needed.

· The extent of these requirements shall be determined by Project COR using current facility Information Technology and Privacy rules in cooperation with experts in those departments.

Parking shall be limited to established concrete or improved rock parking lots, Project COR will advise which parking lots to use. Contractors and personnel are not allowed on the grass area unless specifically authorized by the Project COR and with authorization of V.A. Police service. U.S. District Court Violation Notices shall be issued for parking violations.

The contractor and all employees shall comply with all applicable VA Health System fire, safety, and traffic regulations.

All work is to be performed within all ASME, OSHA, EPA, VA, and Federal, State and local codes and regulations.

Proper Lock-out/Tag-out procedures shall be used when appropriate.

No roadway, drainage ditch, pedestrian walkway, or any other service, utility, or access to any of the above is to be blocked or rendered unusable for any length of time during this project unless previously approved by the Project COR.

All work, materials, storage of materials and equipment, repair procedures and unforeseen problems or circumstances are to be coordinated with the Project COR.

Work on this project shall not begin until authorized by the Contracting Officer.

The COR shall refer to the Contracting Officer’s guidance and approval.

Work to be conducted on a Fully Operational VA Hospital Campus, in and around Mental Health and Long Term Care facilities. Tools and equipment shall be kept under close watch to prevent patient injury. Tool accountability is paramount abourd this facility. Contractor site supervisor is to perform daily accountability for all tool, equipment/components and materials.

Place of Performance

· Work shall be performed, with issuance of a verbal or written Notice to Proceed by the Contracting Officer, at the Alexandria VA Medical Center, Pineville, LA, as required by this Scope of Work.

· Equipment or Government property may not be removed from the facilities without prior permission from Contracting officer or COR.

Period of Performance All contractually required work and tests must be successfully completed within 45 calendar days of issuance of Notice to Proceed.

ISO Requirements:

· The C&A requirements do not apply, therefore a Security Accreditation Package is not required.