SOW - Board up and Secure Clermont campus_updated.docx

1.0 – OBJECTIVE:

The Department of Veteran’s Affairs has a requirement to board up 1st and selected 2nd floor windows and all glass entries of Buildings 1, 4, 6, 8, 19, 21, 24, 38 and the parking garage at the Denver (Clermont) VA Medical Center, build an exterior wall where Bldg 38 connects to the hallway to Bldg 1 to permanently separate the two Bldgs and install additional exterior lighting on buildings for added security. All work is located at 1055 Clermont Street, Denver, CO 80220.

2.0 – STATEMENT OF WORK

CLIN 1: Secure fire rated ½” plywood, using 2” metal screws, to all inside 1st and selected 2nd floor windows and all glass entry frames of the VAMC Clermont Facility buildings 1, 4, 6, 8, 19, 21, 24 38 and the parking garage to mitigate entry by unauthorized personnel. The Linear Feet (LF) of windows is estimated at 1,800 feet for all buildings. See attached site map with buildings and 1st/2nd floor window/door locations and the reference pictures.

Build an exterior wall on the southern end of Bldg 38 where the hallway connects to Bldg 1. The wall will consist of concrete CMU blocks and grout going from floor to the top of hallway and fully across the existing hallway sealing Building 38 from the external elements. The hallway is approximately 8 ft by 12 ft. There will be no entrance or doorway. All mechanical, electrical and plumbing utilities lines running along this hallway from Bldg 38 to Bldg 1 will also be cut and capped at the wall.

CLIN 2 (ADDITIVE): Removed

3.0 PROJECT MANAGEMENT:

Based on the above list of work items the, general contractor selected must complete, maintain, and submit the following documentation and managerial requirements:

· Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) with an emphasis on, but not limited to safety. Be approved by VA-Safety prior to commencement of work.

· Maintain site supervision by a competent individual(s) with OSHA-30 certificates. OSHA-30 certified technician shall be onsite anytime work is being performed.

· Manage job-site access and security at ALL times.

The Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA) requires strict adherence to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 29, Part 1926. This includes the requirement that the Contractor have a “Competent Person” on the job at all times. The Competent Person must have a 30-hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) card. All Contractor employees are required to have proof of a minimum of ten (10) hours of OSHA construction safety training. Documentation of these requirements shall be submitted for approval prior to performing the work.

This entire project shall conform to 100% of all VA standards and specifications, OSHA, American Institute of Architects (AIA) Construction Guidelines, Joint Commission Environment of Care Standards, and applicable building codes.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the health and safety of their own employees, as well as VA staff, patients, and visitors that may be affected by the construction. The VA will inform the Contractor of any hazards such as designated permit confined spaces, electrical hazards, etc. which may affect Contractor employees. The Contractor must take precautions appropriate for the safety of their employees as well as provide equipment necessary for these actions. Contractor employees will obtain permission from the COR before entering a designated permit required confined space, or performing hot work or live work, fourteen (14) days in advance of the planned work.

The Contractor shall hold harmless and indemnify the Government against any and all liability, claims, and costs of whatsoever kind and nature for injury to or death of any person or persons and for loss or damage to any property occurring in connection with, in any way incident to, or arising out of the occupancy, use, service, operation or performance of work under the terms of the contract, resulting in whole or in part from the negligence acts or omissions of the Contractor, any subcontractor, or any employee, agent, or representative of the Contractor or subcontractor.

4.0 - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:

· Site map showing approximate locations of boarding of windows and dark areas for external lighting and the location of the wall separating Bldg 38 and 1 of Denver VAMC at 1055 Clermont Street, Denver, CO 80220.

5.0 - CODE & REGULATION COMPLIANCE:

The Contractor shall comply with public laws and statutes including all changes and amendments to federal, state and local environmental statutes and regulations in effect the date of issuance of this delivery order, including applicable portions of the documents cited in the basic contract and below:

· NFPA 99-2015 Healthcare Facilities Codes.

· ANSI/ASSE Z359

· NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code

· International Code Council (ICC): IBC: International Building, 2015

· Building Officials and Code Administrators International (BOCA), 1999

· International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO): UBC 1997: Uniform Building Code

· 29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards

· 29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

· Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

· Underwriters Laboratories

6.0 – SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR ACCESS AND WORKING IN BUILDINGS

The Denver Clermont site buildings 1, 4, 6, 8, 19, 21, 24, 38 and the parking garage are being Decommissioned and are considered empty and vacant buildings. This includes:

· All utilities and fire/life safety protection systems are shut off except for limited purchased electrical power for minimum lighting only. There will not be electrical power available for this project.

· Domestic Water for drinking and bathrooms is NOT available.

· Emergency generators and power are NOT operational.

· Radios do NOT work in the Bldgs and cell service may be interrupted. Land-line phones in the Bldgs are NOT operational.

· Elevators do NOT work and are shut down. Lock Out/Tag Outs (LOTOs) are in place.

· Ventilation (HVAC) system is NOT operational. No heating or cool within the buildings.

Personnel entering the Bldgs COULD BE exposed to hazardous conditions to include, but not limited to, Asbestos and Lead.

7.0 – SUBMITTALS:

Contractor shall submit the following prior to beginning scope of work:

· Project schedule with sequencing, durations and phasing within 10 working days of Notice to Proceed (NTP), and monthly with invoices.

· Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP)

· SSSP to be approved by VA Safety staff prior to start of construction activities.

· Contractor personnel can on go on the floors they are working.

· Maintaining accountability of personnel entering/existing and security Buildings must be kept at all times to prevent unauthorized personnel from gaining access. Minimum of two personnel team to enter the Bldg(s). If the party splits into smaller groups, they must still have a minimum of two-person teams.

· Stairway access only. Elevators are shut down and Locked-Out, Taged out.

· Wearing of required Safety/PPE equipment is required at all times while in the Bldg: Bump cap/hard hat, flashlights, eye protection, proper footwear and clothing.

· At the end of each work day, insure all ALL Building entrances/exits are locked and secured.

8.0 – RESOURCES

The Government will not furnish any resources for the fulfillment of the work required under this contract for area where work is being conducted. Under this contract, the contractor must provide all tools, equipment, materials, transportation, professional expertise, personnel, supervision, and for testing and maintenance required for completion of this contract.

Contractor shall provide all necessary parts and equipment to complete the objective of this contract in accordance with manufacturer specifications. All new equipment including parts and labor shall be preapproved by the POC. Prices for parts shall be invoiced at no more than 10% above contractor’s costs, including shipping and handling. Verification of contractor’s cost shall be included with all invoices. Contractor shall provide all necessary equipment to perform the work required.

9.0 PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENTS:

The Contractor shall assign the appropriate quantity and type of personnel to successfully complete all functions specified in this SOW. The Contractor shall maintain throughout the life of this contract, a current list of technicians and their credentials available for inspection by the Government at any time.

10.0 – SAFETY AND FIRE PREVENTION

· In the performance of this contract, the contractor shall take such safety precautions as necessary to protect the lives and health of occupants of the building.

· The Contractor shall immediately correct any fire and safety deficiencies caused by his/her personnel. If the Contractor fails or refused to correct deficiencies promptly, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or any part of the work and hold the contractor in default of the contract.

· All materials and equipment will be removed from the facility or stored properly at the end of the workday and secured during the workday. At completion of the job, all unused plywood will be turned over to the VA or put in the dumpster for disposal.

· Contractor shall assume the responsibility to guard against causing of fires and/or explosions and to protect Government Property.

· Special emphasis should me made to insure the security of the buildings so unauthorized personnel do not gain access. Building entrances will remain secure, not left unattended and at the completion of each work day all building entrances are secure.

11.0 HOURS OF WORK

All construction activities shall be conducted during normal business hours Monday thru Friday from 0730 hrs. to 1600 hrs excluding Federal Holidays and any other day declared a federal holiday by the President of the United States listed below.

If a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as the National Holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a National Holiday by the U.S. Government.

Postponement/Delays: In the event climate or weather conditions become unsuitable for work or may induce an environmental hazard, then the entire work shall be rescheduled to a date and time satisfactory to the Contractor and the POC. Postponement due to inclement weather will not cause assessment of the penalty provision outlined above, nor should there be an additional cost to the Government.

All work shall be scheduled and performed within the date and time approved by the CO, in conjunction with the department occupying the space served by this equipment.

12.0 BADGES AND PARKING

No badging or parking permit will be required as the Denver VAMC is vacant and has no patient or staff working on site except in support of this project.

13.0 – PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

Period of performance including lead time for materials and submittals: ninety (90) calendar days from NTP.