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04/05/2022 Statement of Work Tuckpointing of Main Hospital, Bldg #1 Project No. 667-19-101

SCOPE:

Overton Brooks VAMC has a requirement to tuckpoint the Main Hospital, Bldg #1 (basement thru the 12th floor). All brick faced elevations, cap stones, window and decorative sills, cantilevered roofs concrete ceilings, metal trim and louvers shall be cleaned, repaired, or replaced per plans and specs. Contractor shall provide all materials, labor, equipment, and supervision necessary to perform the work for Building 1 IAW the provided specifications & drawings.

The mortar color for tuckpointing shall match the existing/adjacent mortar. Sealant color shall match the dominant surrounding color.

Specified surface areas around the base of the building shall be graded to slope away and remove water from the base of the building.

Construction shall be phased per plans. The contractor shall provide a schedule of phased work for each specific area. Contractor shall have at least 10 years of experience in restoring masonry.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

Pre-construction period – 90 Days. Contractor to provide the following deliverables before the end of this period:

· Submittal log of all submittals to be approved during the course of the project.

· Site Survey of pre-existing conditions as described in paragraph titled “special conditions”.

· All submittals which are to be approved by the AE and VA COR.

All contractually required work and tests must be successfully completed within 365 calendar days of issuance of Notice to Proceed for construction.

CONTRACTOR SITE VISIT AND FIELD VERIFICATION PRIOR TO BIDDING:

Contractor shall be responsible for attending the Pre-Bid Site Visit prior to bidding to verify all existing conditions and take any necessary measurements required to adequately bid the project. If the Contractor chooses not to attend the Pre-Bid Site Visit, the Contractor may submit their bid at their own risk.

INFECTION CONTROL DURING CONSTRUCTION:

Contractor shall follow and comply with the established Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) specific for the project. Contractor is responsible for dust control during demolition and during hauling operations.

DEMOLITION:

Contractor shall protect all adjacent areas of the hospital, especially windows and doors during all operations. Repairing any damage shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor. If any damage is noticed prior to starting work which may be misconstrued as damage caused by the contractor, immediately notify the COR, and the damage shall be documented as existing conditions.

PHASING, NOISE, SMELLS, AND AFTER-HOURS WORK:

Work resulting in extensive noise or odor, shall be performed after hours or on weekends. Any required utility outages shall be scheduled at the convenience of the hospital, and potentially require after hours work or on weekends.

DELIVERIES:

Contractor shall coordinate material and equipment deliveries, storage, and handling requirements with COR.

FINAL CLEAN, PRE-FINAL & FINAL INSPECTIONS:

Once all work has been completed, the Contractor shall adequately clean the project site and request a Pre-Final Inspection. Upon completion of the Pre-Final punch list items, the Contractor shall request a Final Inspection. Each of these inspections will be scheduled at the convenience of the hospital.

SUBMITTALS:

Provide 3 hard copies & email an electronic copy (on a CD) to the COR and each copy shall have a completed VA transmittal sheet attached.

Contractor shall provide submittals as detailed in the specifications and samples of all finishes showing the full range of available colors and options to be selected by the VA-ID and COR.

VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors

1. Contractor employees who work in or travel to VHA locations must comply with the following:

1. Documentation requirements:

0. If fully vaccinated, shall show proof of vaccination

0. NOTE: Acceptable proof of vaccination includes a signed record of immunization from a health care provider or pharmacy, a copy of the COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card (CDC Form MLS-319813_r, published on September 3, 2020), or a copy of medical records documenting the vaccination

0. If unvaccinated and granted a medical or religious exception, shall show negative COVID-19 test results dated within three calendar days prior to desired entry date. Test must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use or full approval. This includes tests available by a doctor’s order or an FDA approved over-the-counter test.

0. Documentation cited in this section shall be digitally or physically maintained on each contractor employee while in a VA facility and is subject to inspection prior to entry to VA facilities and after entry for spot inspections by Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) or other hospital personnel.

0. Documentation will not be collected by the VA; contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.

1. Contractor employees are subject to daily screening for COVID-19 and may be denied entry to VA facilities if they fail to pass screening protocols. As part of the screening process contractors may be asked screening questions found on the following website: COVID-19 Screening Tool. Regularly check the website for updates.

1. Contractor employees who work away from VA locations, but who will have direct patient contact with VA patients shall self-screen utilizing the COVID-19 Screening Tool, in advance each day that they will have direct patient contact and in accordance with their person or persons who coordinate COVID-19 workplace safety efforts at covered contractor workplaces. Contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.

1. Contractor must immediately notify their COR or Contracting Officer if contract performance is jeopardized due to contractor employees being denied entry into VA Facilities.