36C25622R0030 SOW FCA Corrections Bldg 17 (Revised v2).pdf

36C25622R0030

FCA CORRECTIONS BLDG. 17

PROJECT NO. 520-22-122

FCA CORRECTIONS, BUILDING 17

VA GULF COAST VETERANS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI

SCOPE OF WORK

Furnish all labor, tools, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to perform all work associated with Project No. 520-22-122, VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, Biloxi, Mississippi.

The new work required is listed as follows:

1. Remove all old original branch circuit wiring from the building and replace with new.

Remove all abandoned conduit and wiring. Secure all conduit and boxes that are unsupported. Provide closures to all boxes with openings.

2. Refinish 4 sets of existing wood exterior doors double doors. This includes any prep work, sanding, staining, sealing, etc. Doors to receive five coats of polyurethane finish. The single tall set of wood double doors located at rear of building is to be prep, primed and painted “white”.

3. Prep, patch, and paint (1 coat concrete/brick sealer/bonding agent, 1 coat elastomeric and 2 coats exterior latex) on the exterior of building 17 (walls, trim and windows). Contractor is to carefully remove all loose paint chips and prep/seal brick as required in area receiving new paint. The cracks in the wall will be repaired using an elastomeric patching compound. Remove any rotten or damaged wood trim/molding from building exterior and replace with new to match shape and size of original exactly. All perimeter edges, joints and penetrations are to be sealed/caulked as required. Contractor will need to remove existing storm windows from building prior to new work and re-install after painting is complete. Prior to painting the contractor is to pressure wash entire face of building, sidewalks and steps. Clean out leaves from basement and in the gutters of building.

▪ The contractor should note that the original exterior “white” masonry wall paint has tested positive for containing lead/asbestos material but has been painted over and encapsulated in a previous building exterior paint project (2008). The purpose of this effort is to carefully remove loose paint, properly seal building exterior and paint exterior walls/windows encapsulating any remaining lead/asbestos paint. This is not a lead/asbestos removal effort. The contractor should ensure the following:

▪ Contractor shall have a safety plan in place that covers worker protection

(respiratory protection, safety glasses, etc..)

▪ All wood windows, wood trim/molding, or loose paint needing to be removed/scraped, the contractor will need to place down plastic sheeting so that all the paint chips being dropped onto the ground are collected. All wood windows and wood trim that is to be demoed should be carefully removed in complete sections and wrapped. Once collected these paint chips need to be carefully placed into an empty container (re-sealable top) and properly dispose paint chips at an approved hazardous waste site.

Contractor to provide proof of disposal receipt for all hazardous material removed from site.

4. Grind, sand, prep, and paint “black” wrought iron handrails located on the building exterior. Make any repairs to damaged areas of original ornate handrails as required to receive new paint and to ensure a good finished appearance.

5. Remove approximately 1200sf of existing exterior corrugated metal roof canopy system. Provide and install approximately 1200sf of new “white” metal canopy system of equal in same location. This includes, columns, beams, metal roof deck, gutters, and downspout.

6. Remove existing wood double doors and frame located at basement and replace with new exterior grade metal double doors and frame (including all hardware) in existing opening. Prep and paint new metal doors and frame.

7. Remove existing rusted main service disconnect located outside near primary service transformer, rework wiring as required and to tie into new MCB panel in basement.

Remove existing service entrance Square D panel in basement and replace with new MCB Square D Panel, including new breakers and main circuit breaker (contractor to size main breaker appropriately). Replace/rework wiring as required.

8. Remove existing old rusted transformer enclosure (transformer to remain) and furnish/install new enclosure over existing transformer.

9. Provide and install new backflow preventer to existing fire suppression system.

10. Provide and install new 100kw Natural Gas Backup Generator 3 Phase 208v/120v with a 200amp transfer switch to support IT/Server and mini-split system in Room 1B102D. The new backup generator is to be installed on concrete pad located on rear side of building and will tie into the facility’s existing natural gas system. The contractor to furnish and install new conduit and electrical wiring from new generator to IT/Server electrical panel located outside 1B102D as required. The contractor is to remove conduit and wiring as required and to furnish and install new conduit and wiring as required to relocate existing mini-split system from electrical panel in basement to IT/Server electrical panel located outside 1B102D. The intent is for the new backup generator to fully support the IT/Server and mini-split system in Room 1B102D in the event of a power outage. Contractor is responsible for reworking all electrical wiring and conduit as required for this effort. Caulk and seal all penetrations. Provide and install required pipe bollards to protect new generator.

11. Provide and install 6-12 concrete vehicle barrier pipe bollards to protect electrical equipment located on northeast corner of building.

Miscellaneous:

a. Contractor is responsible for locating all underground utilities as required. The

VA facility will provide a utility site map but it is the contractors responsibility to site verify and mark all existing utilities prior to digging.

b. Contractor is responsible for site verifying all dimensions.

c. Contractor is responsible for any prep/paint work or wood casing replacement as affected by window replacement effort. Contractor is expected to deliver a turn-key finished product on all aspects of this project.

d. Contractor shall be responsible (if applicable) for moving any equipment, furniture and/or supplies as necessary to accomplish the renovation tasks. It shall also be the contractor’s responsibility to put all removed furniture, equipment, and supplies back in their approximate respective locations.

e. All new work shall meet VA handicap accessibility requirements.

f. Contractor to verify all room dimensions and utility locations.

g. Contractor is responsible for providing a HEPA filtration unit and to maintain negative air pressure in indoor construction areas at all times.

h. Contractor to install and maintain a temporary 1hr fire rated construction partition, door and frame to provide smoke-tight separations between construction areas and corridor before any work begins. Fire tape will need to be used to seal any cracks and joints in construction wall.

i. Prime contractor is responsible for informing all sub-contractors and employees of nature of work, hospital safety polices and requirements.

j. All contractors are to obtain a VA issued contractor’s ID badge and have them visibly displayed at all times.

k. Construction areas are to be clean and free of debris (including scrap material and food) at all times.

l. A tested/inspected fire extinguisher is to be on site and easily assessable throughout the duration of the construction project.

m. Supply, return air and exhaust vents are to be sealed/covered to prevent dust migration.

n. Fire alarms and detection systems are to remain operational and unimpaired unless located directly in construction area. Alarms and detection systems located in construction areas are to be temporarily covered during working hours and uncovered at the end of the day, to prevent setting off a false alarm.

The prime contractor is responsible for all charges billed to the VA from the local fire department due to falsely setting off the fire alarm system.

o. Lockout/tagout procedures are to be used at all times, as appropriate.

p. Construction carts transporting debris are to be covered to minimize airborne particulate matter from debris.

q. Walk-off mat adhesive strips are to be placed at construction entry/exit and are to be changed sufficiently enough to maintain clean entry/exits at all times.

r. Ceiling tiles are to be replaced when above space is not being accessed.

2. Workmanship:

a. Prep work includes taping, mudding, sanding, filling, etc. of any imperfections in wall, ceiling, or floor surfaces.

b. Paint cut-ins between walls and ceilings, case work, etc. shall be neat and straight with minimal cross-over.

c. Floor shall be clear of all debris at all times.

3. Installation Time:

All work shall be completed within 120-calender days after “Notice to Proceed” is received by the Contractor.

All work shall be coordinated and scheduled with the Project Engineer/COR.

SPECIAL BID CONSIDERATIONS BY THE CONTRACTOR:

All disposal costs and fees for debris removal will be the contractor’s responsibility. The contractor will be responsible for cleanliness of the building area both interior & exterior.

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS:

Contractor’s workmen shall provide and utilize all safety requirements in accordance with OSHA regulations during all phases of the work. Contractor shall provide and utilize scaffolding and ladders in accordance with all OSHA regulations.

FIRE PROTECTION DURING CONSTRUCTION:

a. Coordinate with the facility prior to performing any work and as throughout the duration of project.

b. Fire protection during construction shall comply with VA Master Construction

Specification (VAMCS) 01 00 00, General Requirements. (Note: VAMCS 01 00 00, General Requirements, addresses NFPA 241, Joint Commission Interim Life Safety Measures, Hot Work Permits.

c. Separate all occupied areas from demolition, renovation, or construction activities by temporary smoke-tight construction partitions of gypsum board or other approved non-combustible or limited-combustible material. Partitions shall be full height, extending through suspended ceilings to the floor slab or roof deck above and shall be one-hour fire rated, unless sprinklers are installed and are operational on both sides of the temporary partition whereupon the partition may be permitted to terminate at the ceiling in accordance with NFPA 241. Where the ceiling on one side of the temporary construction barrier has been removed, the temporary wall would need to go to the deck above.

▪ Note: This requirement is due to the inherently greater potential for fire or hazardous materials incidents associated with the combustibles and operations of demolition/construction. This risk is made worse by the likelihood of compromised fire protection systems and fire/smoke resistant construction. This does not obviate the need to provide other protective measures to contain dust and debris as specified by VAMCS 01 00 00 section 1.8(D)(2). Sprinklers are considered to be operational when they are installed in accordance with NFPA 13 (spacing, protection, distance from the ceiling, etc.) and there is a sufficient automatic water supply. If the ceiling was removed and the sprinklers remain at the original ceiling level, they would likely not be considered operational.

d. Provide dust proof one-hour / fire-rated drywall construction barriers to completely separate construction from the operational areas of the hospital in order to contain dirt debris and dust. Barriers shall be sealed and made presentable on hospital occupied side. Install a self-closing rated door in a metal frame, commensurate with the partition, to allow worker access. Maintain negative air at all times. A fire retardant polystyrene, 6-mil thick or greater plastic barrier meeting local fire codes may be used where dust control is the only hazard, and an agreement is reached with the COR and Safety Office.

e. Phase construction as necessary to ensure that obstruction of exits is minimized or avoided. If exits are obstructed during construction, provide alternate exit routes during each phase of construction and identify the alternate routes on the construction drawings.

f. Minimize or avoid disruptions to fire alarm and sprinkler systems. Delineate phasing of construction to ensure that installations of new systems are expedited, and where possible, maintain existing systems in service until the replacement system is operational. If fire protection systems are to be disrupted, ensure procedures are incorporated to maintain equivalent levels of fire protection and provide formal notification to the facility while systems are down.

INFECTION CONTROL - DURING CONSTRUCTION:

a. Implement the requirements of VAMC’s Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) team. ICRA Group may monitor dust in the vicinity of the construction work and require the Contractor to take corrective action immediately to achieve safe levels.

b. The contractor is responsible for notifying/educating all personnel involved in the construction or renovation process of infection prevention measures on ICRA.

c. Isolate HVAC system in area where work is to be done to prevent contamination of duct system.

d. Complete all critical barriers i.e. (sheetrock, plastic, etc. to seal area from non-work area or implement control cube method (cart with plastic covering and sealed connection to work site with HEPA vacuum - prior to vacuuming and prior to exit) before construction begins.

e. HEPA filtration is required where the exhaust dust may reenter the breathing zone.

f. Negative air pressure must be maintained within indoor workspace throughout the construction project. Install HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Accumulator) filter vacuum system rated at 95% capture of 0.3 microns including pollen, mold spores and dust particles. Insure continuous negative air pressures occurring within the work area.

g. Seal all holes, pipes, conduits, penetrations or punctures within work area.

h. Construct “ante-room” and require all personnel to pass through this room so they can be vacuumed using a HEPA vacuum cleaner before leaving work site or they can wear cloth or paper coveralls that are removed each time they leave the work site.

Keep area adjacent to the “ante-room” mopped clean as required by project traffic.

i. During demolition or any dust producing work or work in the ceiling, disposable shoes or shoe covers must be worn and removed in the “ante-room” when the worker exits the work site.

j. Do not remove construction barriers from work area until completed project is signed off by COR and area is cleaned of all dust and debris.

k. Provide and install adhesive dust “sticky” walk-off mats at each entrance/exit of construction area. Replace walk-off mats as required to maintain clean work areas directly outside construction areas at all times.

l. Vacuum and wet mop all transition areas from construction to the occupied medical center at the end of each workday. Vacuum shall utilize HEPA filtration. Maintain surrounding area frequently. Remove debris as they are created. Transport these outside the construction area in containers with tightly fitting lids.

INFECTION CONTROL – UPON PROJECT COMPLETION:

a. Remove barrier material carefully to minimize the spreading of dirt and debris associated with construction.

b. Contain construction waste before transport in tightly covered containers.

c. Cover transport receptacles or carts. Tape covering unless solid lid.

d. Wet mop area with disinfectant or other cleaning solution as approved by COR.

e. Remove isolation of HVAC systems in areas where work is being performed.

f. HEPA vacuum and wipe clean all surfaces in the construction area. This includes walls, ceilings, cabinets, casework, furniture (built-in or free standing), partitions, flooring, etc.

NOTE:

Contractor shall submit samples of all new proposed materials for approval with manufacturer’s literature. No materials shall be procured or installed prior to sample approval.

All work is to be performed during the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, exclusive of Federal holidays. All utility shutdowns and/or work performed outside of normal working hours shall be coordinated with the Project Engineer/COR two weeks in advance.

Job site shall be kept clean and free from debris at all times during construction. The contractor is responsible for all removal and disposal costs from the health care system property. Contractor will not be allowed to use Government tools, materials, and/or labor for this project.

All work is to be performed in strict compliance with the attached drawings, scope of work, and technical specifications.