Attachment 1-SOW - 653-22-116 Create Therapeutic Mindfulness Garden.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK

Create Therapeutic Mindfulness Healing Garden Project Number 653-22-116

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The project is on the campus of the Roseburg VAMC between buildings 2 and 16. This project includes landscaping updates and work as shown in the contract documents. The Contractor will provide all labor, materials and equipment for the demolition and construction services needed to complete this project. All work will meet SOW, drawings, and specification requirements as well as any applicable manufacturer’s recommended installation procedures.

The landscape renovation includes, but is not limited to, the following work:

· Demolition of existing landscaping material, plants, and hardscape paving and other items located within the project site

· Clearing and grubbing of existing soil around the project limits

· Minor regrading of existing ground

· Installation of VA furnished items

· New concrete walks and pads

· Installation of new plants, trees, and ground cover

The above list is intended to serve as a starting point for construction and does not represent the only information in determining the project scope.

1.0.1 Project Management: This project will be working in an active environment. A high level of coordination with VA staff will be required. Regularly scheduled project meetings will be required to facilitate this communication.

1.0.2 Construction Inspection: The Contractor will develop and implement a Quality control plan that includes project inspection for the duration of the construction period of the project in accordance with specification.

1.0.3 Construction: The Contractor will provide all labor, materials and equipment for demolition and installation in this project.

1.1 Life Safety: When life safety is impacted, the Contractor will design interim life safety measures as part of the construction documents.

1.2 Project Management

1.2.1 Project meetings will be held on a weekly basis or more frequently if needed.

1.2.2 The contractor will plan and coordinate the project meetings including agenda and taking of meeting minutes to be emailed out to all attendees.

1.2.3 VA meeting room facilities may be utilized for project meetings. The Contractor will coordinate with Facilities Management Service (Building 10) for use of VA facilities.

1.2.4 The Contractor will have an authorized representative on site at all times during project construction. The authorized representative will have the authority to receive instruction from the Government and direct the actions of Contractor employees and all subcontractors.

1.2.5 Contractor will develop a “Submittal Register” based on the included specification sections. After submittals are reviewed for compliance, the Contractor shall log them in the submittal register. A copy of the submittal register will be returned with the submittals.

1.2.6 Submittals will be submitted 30 working days, excluding federal holidays, prior to proceeding with that portion of the contract work which requires submittal approval. Delays attributable to untimely and rejected submittals will not serve as a basis for extending contract time for completion. Partial submittals will not be accepted unless authorized by the Contracting Officer or COR.

1.2.7 The Contractor will retain copies of everything submitted. The intent of this requirement is to save time, whereby many questions can be resolved by telephone and to ensure that true copies are available in the event of loss or damage during the reproduction cycle. It will further assist in the consummation of contract awards in the event potential bidders uncover problems wherein Contractor prepared amendments may be necessary.

1.2.8 Quality Control: The contractor will design and implement a quality control plan to ensure that construction is performed in accordance with the specifications. The quality control plan shall include a minimum of one construction inspection per week at the job site and at critical junctures to ensure compliance with the specifications. Copies of all inspection reports, commissioning reports, materials testing reports and safety inspections shall be provided to the COR on a weekly basis at a minimum.

1.2.9 Infection Control: The contractor will design and implement an infection control plan to ensure that construction is performed in accordance with the specifications. The infection control plan will include but is not limited to, demolition removal methods, dust and debris barrier protection, negative air (if needed), daily site cleanup and maintaining patient access through corridors due to barriers.

1.2.10 Background Information: Information, including drawings and other documentation, provided to the Contractor, will be used for reference only. The Contractor shall field check everything and shall not use any drawings provided for plan or elevation views. The final drawings submitted by the Contractor shall be originals and shall be the result of their field check, and shall not be take-offs or tracings, for any drawings or other information provided.

1.2.11 All Contractor and subcontractor owners and employees shall adhere to the Roseburg VAMC security and safety requirements while on site.

1.2.12 Work complete: Due 120 days after NTP for construction.