Statement of Work.pdf

Renovate for Expanded SPS

G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Jackson, MS

Project No: 586-18-102

Statement of Work

1 Foreword

1.1 The G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center located at 1500 East Woodrow

Wilson Drive, Jackson, MS, has a requirement to completely renovate approximately

11,000 square foot of existing sterile processing space per attached drawings and specifications.

1.2 Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, expertise, administration, supervision and transportation as necessary to perform all work in accordance with provided construction specifications, drawings, all documents attached to this contract, all terms and conditions of this contract, and this statement of work.

1.3 This document does not relieve the contractor of their professional responsibility to comply with all local and federal construction and environmental codes and to perform and complete a fully coordinated job.

2 Design Criteria

Contractors shall adhere to the following, but not limited to, standard, codes, and regulations during the contract period with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

2.1 NFPA 101: Life Safety Code 2015 Ed

2.2 IBC (International Building Code) 2015 Ed

2.3 ANSI A17.1 2016 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators

2.4 ADA 2010

2.5 NEC (National Electric Code)

2.6 VA Standards for Construction TIL

2.7 Code of Federal Regulations

2.8 International Plumbing Code

2.9 Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ)

2.10 Mississippi Department of Health

3 Scope of Work

3.1 The project will modernize and enhance the efficiency of the existing area as set forth by the latest established design criteria and guidelines published by the VA. This project will include the installation of a Mobile SPS Unit on site for sterile instrument processing during the project duration and the replacement and/or upgrade of the entire mechanical (HVAC), electrical and plumbing (MEP) infrastructure systems serving the area.

3.2 Work Involved: Civil/site work required for the installation of the temporary, mobile

SPS unit including the construction of the timber-framed, covered walkway and all required utilities for service and restoration of the courtyard area following removal of the mobile unit at the end of construction. Internally, complete demolition of the existing SPS space including all internal walls and barriers and existing utilities; repairs to existing slab penetrations for piping and floor drains that are to be eliminated; installation of new plumbing, electrical, and HVAC; installation of new walls and finishes including cabinetry, sinks, and equipment provided both by the

General Contractor and the VA. Dust control and infectious disease control will be required and continuous for the duration of construction.

3.3 Estimated construction duration: 12 months

4 Observed Holidays

New Year's Day January 1st

Martin Luther King's Birthday Third Monday in January

Presidents Day Third Monday in February

Memorial Day Last Monday in May

Independence Day July 4th

Labor Day First Monday in September

Columbus Day Second Monday in October

Veterans Day November 11th

Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November

Christmas Day December 25th and any day declared by the federal government as holiday.

5 Project Meetings

5.1 At a minimum, every two weeks the contractor shall hold a progress meeting to review progress to date and to resolve all questions for the upcoming week. The progress meeting shall include at a minimum, the Project Manager and the Superintendent representing the Contractor, the COR and the CO representing the Government.

Technical supervisor (foreman), sub-contractors, suppliers, etc. shall attend when requested by the Contracting Officer Representative. Meetings shall be same day, time, and place each week.

5.2 Meeting Minutes - The contractor shall take minutes of all meetings held relative to this project. The format must be acceptable to the Contracting Officer (CO). Minutes must include the meeting date and time; agenda; meeting location; list of participants with their affiliations, and telephone numbers; be fully descriptive of issues, problems and decisions made; and action items with names of responsible parties and deadlines.

In addition, the minutes must include, as attachments, all exhibits, and references distributed as handout materials, unless the materials are part of a formal submission.

The contractor shall provide, via e-mail, complete copies of all minutes to all attendees within 72 hours of the meeting. All challenges to the minutes will be reflected in a revised version prepared by the contractor and CO along with the contractor and COR shall sign/initial the minutes. In the event of any disputes or challenges that can’t be resolved, the Contracting Officer shall render a final decision. Copies of updated minutes shall be distributed to the all attendees within 48 hours after change notice.

6 ID Badge Requirement

6.1 Contract workers under this project may require a VA issued identification card before the start of construction work at the Jackson VAMC. There is no charge for the badges;

however, multiple trips to MEDVAMC facility maybe required.

6.2 After award, the contractor shall provide a letter to the CO stating that all workers, including subcontractors’ employees, are TB negative.

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