660-23-231 VMU HVAC Backup - SOW.docx

VA Salt Lake City Health Care System VMU Backup HVAC Project No. 660-24-102

STATEMENT OF WORK

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

Project Title: Add VMU Backup HVAC Redundancy B7 Project No.: 660-23-231 Location: Building 7, Salt Lake City, UT, VA Salt Lake City Health Care System (VASLCHCS)

I. SCOPE OF WORK:

A. Furnish all necessary professional services, equipment, labor, materials, supervision, and tools to perform construction services for the Add VMU Backup HVAC Redundancy B7, Project #660-23-231, located in building 7 at the Salt Lake City VA Medical Center 500 Foothill Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84148.

This project will add individual redundant heating/cooling systems to 6 animal holding rooms in building 7 to support the VMU (Veterinarian Medical Unit).

The rooms are:

· 1A24 (292.5 sqft)

· 1A28A (332.92 sqft)

· 1A28B (265.63 sqft)

· 1A28C (265.63 sqft)

· 1A34 (205.83 sqft)

· 1A36 (210 sqft) The contractor shall equip each room with an independent ductless heat pump mini split system. The units shall be commercially graded Mitsubishi 9,000BTU Cooling + Heating mini split outdoor condenser and wall mounted fan unit or equal.

No units installed as a part of this project should share condensing units or refrigerant. The condensing unit components of these systems will be housed in the grass area between buildings 6 and 7 just outside from 1A16A and 1A22. The condenser units shall be installed on a concrete pad and as per the manufacturer instructions.

These units will be powered from our emergency equipment power panels in B.7: 7-1-A-E-P2 and 7-1-A-E-P8. There is room in these panels for the 6 mini split units to take up 2 open slots each.

The ductless fan units will be wall mounted and the condensate lines will need to be run to floor drains or sinks nearby for all the units. These units will need to be tied into our controls system for monitoring at a minimum, if not monitoring and remote control. Each unit shall be controlled by a wall mounted low voltage thermostat.

The refrigerant lines that run from the wall mounted fan units to the condensers shall be punched thru the exterior wall and sealed from the inside and outside to match the existing exterior siding. Refrigerant lines that run thru the interior of the building must be 7’ off the ground and sealed with Escutcheon plates on wall penetrations.

Contractor shall review all specifications and drawings and shall identify any issues to the contracting officer before solicitation deadline. Contractor shall perform work as specified and shall adhere to standard practices for the industry. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to review the existing drawings and verify the existing conditions.

The product data, units cut sheets must be submitted to and approved by project COR before purchase or installation as per the specifications.

The Prime Contractor shall designate a minimum of one Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to administer the contractor’s safety program and government-accepted Accident Prevention Plan. Each subcontractor shall designate a minimum of one Competent Person (CP) in compliance with 29 CFR 1926.20 (b)(2) that will be identified as a CP to administer their individual safety programs. Also, The SSHO or an equally-qualified designated representative/alternative will maintain a presence on the site during construction operations in accordance with FAR Clause 52.236-6: Superintendence by the Contractor. CPs will maintain presence during their construction activities in accordance with above mentioned clause. A listing of the designated SSHO and all known CPs shall be submitted prior to the start of work as part of the APP with the training documentation and/or AHA.

In order to comply with above, please do NOT bid for same SSHO that would or would potentially cover multiple projects on the campus.

B. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, performing construction including but not limited to architectural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire safety, information technology and equipment. Asbestos testing, site investigation, and testing/special inspection services.

The contractor shall review all drawings, with the assigned VA COR (Contracting Officer’s Representative), to verify the project areas and project scope. The contractor shall be required to lead weekly construction progress meetings to discuss progress and to communicate any concerns to the CO and COR. The contractor shall be required to take meeting minutes and distribute to the VA for approval and as documentation of what was covered within the meeting.

The contractor shall show a detailed containment plan for infection control and hazmat control. This plan shall be detailed showing locations and what infection and hazmat control requirements are to be used for each area. Safety and infection control requirements shall be enforced for the duration of the project, regardless of any disruptions, to protect patients, visitors, VA staff, and contractors/subcontractors. The contractor shall be responsible for the site during construction and shall ensure all contractor employees and subcontractors adhere to all safety and infection control requirements at all times.

Total Period of Performance: 90 Days

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