Revised SOW 5.3.23 (4 Pages).pdf

SCOPE OF WORK

PREVENT LEGIONELLA PHASE 3

PROJECT #618‐18‐108

MINNEAPOLIS VA MEDICAL

CENTER LAST REVISED: May 3, 2023

A. GENERAL

B. Scope of Contract

C. BASE BID: Contractor shall furnish all supervision, tools, labor, materials, equipment, transportation and testing necessary to accomplish the “PREVENT LEGIONELLA PHASE 3” project per construction drawings and specifications. This project shall be accomplished per contract Drawings and Specifications for Project 618‐18‐108. This work includes, but is not limited to:

a. Provide mixing valves at each lav and sink fixture, plus select shower modifications, served from riser ‘M’, and associated basement level areas, of Building 70. See Drawing Sheet 1356‐70‐PP03 for additional information.

b. Provide mixing valves at each lav and sink fixture, plus select shower modifications, served from riser #2, and associated basement level areas, of Building 70. See Drawing Sheet 1356‐ 70‐PP03 for additional information.

c. Provide mixing valves at each lav and sink fixture, plus select shower modifications, served from riser #3, and associated basement level areas, of Building 70. See Drawing Sheet 1356‐ 70‐PP03 for additional information.

d. Provide mixing valves at each lav and sink fixture, plus select shower modifications, served from riser ‘A’, and associated basement level areas, of Building 70. See Drawing Sheet 1356‐70‐PP03 for additional information.

e. Provide mixing valves at each lav and sink fixture, plus select shower modifications, served from riser #7, and associated basement level areas, of Building 70. See Drawing Sheet 1356‐ 70‐PP03 for additional information.

f. Provide mixing valves at each lav and sink fixture, plus select shower modifications, served from riser #4, and associated basement level areas, of Building 70. See Drawing Sheet 1356‐ 70‐PP03 for additional information.

g. Provide mixing valves at each lav and sink fixture, plus select shower modifications, served from riser ‘E’, and associated basement level areas, of Building 70. See Drawing Sheet 1356‐ 70‐PP03 for additional information.

h. Provide mixing valves at each lav and sink fixture, plus select shower modifications, served from riser #6, and associated basement level areas, of Building 70. See Drawing Sheet 1356‐ 70‐PP03 for additional information.

i. Provide mixing valves at each lav and sink fixture, plus select shower modifications, served from riser ‘J’, and associated basement level areas, of Building 70. See Drawing Sheet 70‐ PP03 for additional information.

j. Provide mixing valves at each lav and sink fixture, plus select shower modifications, served from riser ‘K’, and associated basement level areas, of Building 70. See Drawing Sheet 70‐ PP03 for additional information.

k. Provide mixing valves at each lav and sink fixture, plus select shower modifications, served from riser ‘G’, and associated basement level areas, of Building 70. See Drawing Sheet 70‐ PP03 for additional information.

l. Provide mixing valves at each lav and sink fixture, plus select shower modifications, serving SCI Building 77. See Drawing Sheet 70‐PP03 for additional information.

m. Verify and document network addresses of all previously installed temperature sensors. See Drawing Sheet 70‐PP03, keynote 21 for additional information.

n. Replace all existing balancing valves with new manual circuit setters. See Drawing Sheet 70‐ PP03, key notes 31 through 36 for additional information.

o. Split basement level hot and recirculation domestic water loops into two halves to eliminate potential for stagnant sections of piping with limited flow due to equalized pressure in loop.

See drawing sheet 70‐PP03, key notes 61 through 68 for additional information.

p. Provide incoming water monitors per VA directive 1061 requirements. Facility currently has two incoming water sources, located at northeast a,d southwest quadrants of building, that will both require this monitoring equipment to be implemented.

q. Replace all existing galvanized piping throughout 8" piping loop, and select risers as shown on drawings and details within this package. All replaced piping shall be schedule 10 stainless steel with roll‐grooved fittings. Include replacement of all valves indicated with triple offset high performance butterfly valves per specifications and descriptions within these drawings. Also included is the addition of two (2) steam‐to‐water domestic hot water heaters and associated pressure reducing stations and recirculation pumps installed during phases 4 and 8. In addition, both phase 4 and 8 include replacement on incoming backflow preventor assemblies on both primary and secondary water services, and providing new domestic water booster pump system on the secondary water service during phase 4. Refer to drawings 1356‐PP101.0 through 1356‐PP108.6 (22 drawing in total) for completion of phased replacement of galvanized piping and system components/equipment.

D. GENERAL:

1. Sensitivity of Information: The sensitivity of information relating to this project is emphasized.

The entirety of the information in this SOW shall be treated as For Official Use Only. This information is not to be distributed without a confirmed need to know as confirmed by the VA.

2. Accuracy of Planning Information: Bidders are highly encouraged to conduct a thorough site visit to investigate all as‐built conditions of the project area in this SOW.

3. Discrepancies in Planning Information: The Prime Contractor shall promptly report to the Contracting Officer in writing any discrepancies between plans and specification and as‐built conditions.

The Prime Contractor shall make no adjustments to his work due to discrepancies prior to review by the Contracting Officer.

4. Ownership of Drawings: All designs, drawings, specifications, notes, and other work developed in the performance of this Contract shall be the sole property of the US Government.

5. The Prime Contractor shall provide a list of all items specified for which no substitutions will be accepted. The list shall identify each item with the specification section in which the item is defined.

E. SCHEDULE OBJECTIVE

Contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within 365 days after “Notice to Proceed” (NTP).

F. COVID 19

Contractors shall adhere to the hospital’s requirement for the wearing of medical masks and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Contractors are held to the same standards as employees. The VA does NOT provide the contractors PPE or cloth masks.

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

a. Documentation requirements:

(1) If fully vaccinated, contractors shall show proof of vaccination.

(a) 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.

b. If unvaccinated, contractors 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 that includes an affiliated telehealth service.

c. 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.

d. 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.

2. 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 COVID‐19 Screening Tool. Check regularly for updates.

a. Contractor employees who work away from VA locations, but who will have direct 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.

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

G. MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION

The anticipated cost range for this project is between $10,000,000 to $20,000,000.

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