PROJECT # 654-22-003

Replace Dietetics and Cath Lab Flooring in Building 1 & 1D

STATEMENT OF WORK

GENERAL

1. This project will be title “Replace Dietetics and Cath Lab Flooring”. The project number is 654-22-003.

2. Project scope is replacement of flooring in the Cath Lab & Dietetics Services (kitchen) spaces located in Building 1 and 1D. The contractor should replace approximately 850

sq. ft of the Cath Lab floor, and 1,200 sq. ft of the kitchen space as shown on the

Drawing labeled “Cover Sheet” GI-000. The work will include demolition, recycling and disposal of existing flooring, and installation (new construction) of new flooring. The work should also account for temporary removal, storage, and reinstallation of furnishing and equipment as required for the successful replacement of flooring products as well as infection control and life safety requirements.

3. The contractor must completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing flooring, and furnish all services, materials, supplies, temporary equipment and items, tools, specialty services, and project supervision.

4. Contractor will perform work for the Reno VA as required in this Statement of Work, Drawings, and Specifications. All work will conform to the facility requirements as outlined in the 01 00 00 General Requirements Specification. Construction must follow all applicable VA, Federal, State, County, City, Industry design guides, codes, standards, regulations, and policies.

5. Should any questions or concerns arise during construction, a Request for Information

(RFI) will be submitted to the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer

Representative (COR) for further clarification, prior to proceeding with work.

6. All work is located at the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System facility located at 975

Kirman Ave., Reno, Nevada 89502.

SCOPE

1. The general scope of work is to include all material, supplies, equipment, labor, oversight, and administration to install a functioning complete system. See attached drawings and specifications for specific requirements by trade:

a. Building 1D, Cath Lab:

1. Temporary removal of equipment and furnishings as required for the successful replacement of flooring products.

2. Demolition, recycling, and disposal of existing underlayment and welded sheet vinyl flooring.

3. Subsurface preparation.

4. Installation (new construction) of new welded sheet vinyl flooring.

b. Building 1, Dietetics

1. Temporary removal of equipment and furnishings as required for the successful replacement of flooring products.

2. Demolition, recycling, and disposal of existing carpet flooring.

3. Subsurface preparation.

4. Installation (new construction) of new welded LVT flooring.

2. Contractor to phase work and coordinate with facility to minimize disruptions to normal operations. Contractor will work with the COR to determine impacts and timelines.

3. Work is to be performed during normal work hours Monday – Friday between the hours of

7:30am and 4pm, excluding Federal holidays. After-hours work may be required during work phases that generate high levels of noise/vibrations or produce noxious fumes that cannot be contained to the work area. The proposed work will be performed to cause minimal disruption to VA staff and patients. Any after-hours work will be agreed upon with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) prior to the work commencing.

4. Work area must be cleaned prior to leaving the site. Any hazards must be identified, and risk properly mitigated to allow normal access through the corridors during regular hours.

5. No utility shutdowns will be allowed without proper prior coordination with the medical center. Minor utility shutdowns (those which in no way impact patient care activities) are to be scheduled no less than 72 hours in advance of the planned shutdown. Major utility shutdowns (those which do impact patient care activities) are to be formally requested no less than 21 days in advance of the requested shutdown.

6. COR Notification: No contractor is permitted to perform on-site contract work without

COR knowledge.

7. There is limited space available for the contractor to use as a staging location. Unless otherwise noted in the contract drawings or specifications, all staging of equipment and materials is to occur within the boundaries of the limits of construction shown on the contract documents. Coordination for street use for dumpsters, storage containers, or office trailers is between the contractor and the City of Reno.

8. Appropriate Interim Life Safety Measures (exits, etc.) and Infection Control Risk

Assessments (ICRA) must be considered, to include providing safe passage to patients by removing all materials and hazards at the end of each shift. No work will be allowed to occur anywhere within the facility until an ICRA form has been completed and all work activities required by the completed ICRA have been implemented including but not limited to construction of dust barriers and installation of HEPA filters. The hospital side of job access points must be kept pristine; use of sticky mats, continual sweeping/mopping, and other appropriate measures to keep facility areas clean are to be provided by the contractor as needed. Exterior doors will not be propped open. Open exterior doors provide ingress to the hospital for insects, pigeons, and unauthorized personnel.

9. The contractor will ensure that their personnel comply with all VASNHCS policies to include, but is not limited to:

a. The facility rules as included in the specifications.

b. VASNHCS may demand that the contractor remove any person(s) who pose a threat to the health, safety, or security of the hospital, employees, or patients.

10. The contractor must meet the VA design criteria as listed in the VA design guides and manuals which can be found on the web at the VA Office of Facilities Management technical information library – site address; http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL.

ADMINISTRATIVE

1. Schedule. It is the intent of the Reno VA that the work is to be completed within 90 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Work will be conducted during normal business hours except for work that will cause disruption to hospital operations;

the standard tour for the facility is 07:30AM to 4:00PM Monday through Friday except for Federal Holidays https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/#url=2026

2. Proposal. The Contractor will thoroughly review the scope, all attachments, and specifications prior to submitting their proposal. The proposal must be prepared to reflect all work required to provide a complete system. The contractor’s proposal will list the breakdown of all materials and labor and time required to complete the above-mentioned work. Onsite job walk prior to bid is highly recommended.

ATTACHMENTS – SPECIFICATIONS/DRAWINGS

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 08/02/22

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 08/02/22

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 08/02/22

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 08/02/22

Submittal Register 08/02/22

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 08/02/22

01 42 19 Reference Standards 08/02/22

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 08/02/22

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08/02/22

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 08/02/22

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 08/02/22

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 08/02/22

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 08/02/22 http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/