36C78618R0404-002.docx

Project Location: BEVERLY NATIONAL CEMETERY

Project Title: Renovate Maintenance Building Interior

Project Control #: 926-NRM18-16

Statement of Work Summary:

Contractor shall furnish all tools, labor, materials, equipment, services, and professional design services to perform work described below, in other specification sections, and on the drawings at Beverly National Cemetery.

A. General

1. Contractor is strongly encouraged to survey the project area prior to submitting a proposal to adequately understand the full scope of work and all requirements. Contractor is required to submit any questions or clarifications prior to bid. A bid submitted will be taken as agreement that the work shall be performed to meet the requirements herein based on the existing conditions in the field.

2. This numbered requirement only applies to work items specifically noted as a “DESIGN BUILD ELEMENT” below. The contractor shall engage the services of a professional design firm which specializes in the work contained in this project. Contractor shall submit this firm for approval complete with qualifications prior to the start of construction. Contractor and this professional design firm shall submit design drawings. Design drawings shall be: scaled drawings, Final construction documents, stamped and sealed by a professional engineer in the state where the work is to take place, submitted full size (30x42”) and in electronic format (pdf) to both the Project Engineer and the Cemetery Director.

3. This numbered requirement only applies to work items specifically noted as a “DESIGN BUILD ELEMENT” below. Where a work item is noted as a design build element, a professional engineer’s review shall be performed prior to submission. Prior to submission to the COR, contractor shall have all submittals reviewed, signed and sealed by a professional engineer in the state where work is to take place, and stamped approved by this professional design firm.

4. The contractor shall submit submittals including shop drawings and any other specification requirements to the COR and Project Engineer for review and approval prior to fabrication/installation. Submittals approved by the owner (VA/NCA) are required prior to starting on the corresponding work.

5. The contractor shall submit a draft invoice/payment request concurrently to the field COR and the Project Engineer for dual approval. Only when the field COR and the Project Engineer approve of the draft invoice may it then be submitted for formal payment.

B. Specific Work Items.

1. Maintenance Building (approximately 75’x30’):

a. DESIGN BUILD ELEMENT. Develop and submit for approval a mold abatement plan for the entire building, signed by a certified industrial hygienist. All offerors are to assume that the building has mold throughout. Survey for more information and to determine full extent of the work. Contractor shall then abate all mold in the building. This is to be coordinated with other work such as to allow for the project work to complete in a manner which is safe for the workers.

b. DESIGN BUILD ELEMENT. Contractor shall provide design build drawings for two options for the heating system: one which installs electric unit heaters which is the base bid for this project, and another option which restores the existing heating system including replacement of piping, insulation, and the natural gas furnace as required to provide heat to the building. If the Government chooses to accept the option of restoring the existing heating system, this will be handled by the FAR/VAAR Changes clauses included in this contract.

Base bid: Unless specifically noted otherwise, demolish entire existing building heating system including wall radiators, piping, pumps, compressors, and fans. Demolish single garage door hung window unit air conditioner. Patch holes as necessary in interior or exterior walls, ceilings. Contractor shall survey existing mechanical system to determine full extent of demolition. Contractor shall provide a design drawing floor plan showing the demolition and new mechanical plan. Install new electrical unit heaters as necessary to maintain automatic temperature control of 60F in each room and zone given an exterior temperature of 15F. Coordinate locations for unit heaters in each room. Provide new circuits for this heating work, combining circuits where acceptable per electrical design build drawings.

c. DESIGN BUILD ELEMENT. Survey and trace all feeds and circuits for the panel shown in 926-NRM18-16-01, detail 7. Provide single line drawing as submittal to show existing work, and another single line drawing showing new work. Provide updated panel schedule in field and on drawings. Design and install new life safety lighting including exit signage. This panel feeds all circuits discussed in this project. This project includes the removal of all existing circuits with the exception of the recently installed circuits to the exterior light fixtures on the building envelope. Work includes the installation of new circuits in conduit to all electrical installations. Design per NEC and all applicable codes and the project specifications. Reuse existing panel, replacing and or changing breakers where necessary given the design build electrical solution. Unless specifically noted otherwise, demolish entire existing building electrical system including but not limited to outlets, switches, conduit, cabling and lighting. The main electrical panel is to be protected in place and reused. Run new interior circuits in EMT conduit per the design build electrical plan which feeds all existing outlet locations, light locations, switch locations, heating system, instant hot water heaters, any existing equipment not shown for demolition, and any other work required in this project. Exterior conduit shall be rigid; see specifications for more clarification and requirements. Conduit may be installed surface-mounted or concealed throughout the building. Install weather proof GFI receptacles in both Garage Bay areas. New lights are to be LED fixtures (bulbs protected and enclosed) and lighting to be designed to provide ample light per contractor’s design build professional engineer. Contractor shall provide a design drawing floor plan showing the demolition and new electrical plans.

d. DESIGN BUILD ELEMENT. Survey all existing plumbing systems. Contractor shall provide a design drawing floor plan showing the demolition and new plumbing plans. The new plumbing fixtures required as part of this contract are in the restroom (described below) and a new service sink and floor standing tepid eyewash station in the northern Garage Bay room. Demolish and replace with new the (2) existing through wall spigots. Design per all applicable codes and project specifications, and for all required piping, connections and insulation. Work shall include the full demolition of all existing plumbing back to the service entry, or to the existing floor drain or connection. Demolish existing water heater. New work shall be run throughout building as necessary for the new plumbing fixtures required herein. New plumbing fixtures shall be provided with on-demand hot water heaters. Design and install a new water service backflow preventer.

e. Demolish plaster or gypsum wallboard on all walls and ceilings in all locations except where noted otherwise in this document. All existing plaster and gypsum wallboard requires lead paint abatement per specifications. Replace all existing plaster or gypsum wallboard walls with new gypsum wallboard on 3 5/8” studs, and paint. Many existing walls are lead painted brick or concrete block which shall only require the abatement of the lead paint; the abated brick or concrete block is an acceptable finish. Ceilings to be open unless noted otherwise.

f. Demolish (4) interior doors and frames which are lead painted. Abate lead paint per specifications. Install (4) new interior wood doors, hollow metal frames and hardware. Coordinate and submit hardware functions to provide logical functionality of the space. Verify opening sizes in field.

g. Demolish and remove all trash, materials, wood storage carpentry, and unnecessary components throughout the building. Take care as many of these items are covered in lead paint. Incorporate into your asbestos and lead paint abatement plans.

h. Prior to final inspection, professionally clean entire building including floors, walls, ceilings and existing and new work.

i. Protect existing fire extinguishers, and install any new as required per design build life safety plan.

SPECIFIC ROOM WORK DESCRIPTIONS (Items p. through u.)

For work described in room names below, reference below rough floorplan:

Note room names are not necessarily indicative of the room’s contents. Note also that often this work is described in more detail above or elsewhere in these project documents.

p. Restroom. Work includes demolition and removal of wall finishes which are lead paint throughout. Work includes full demolition, and then installation of new furnishings and fixtures as follows: Vanity including mirror and shelf, towel dispenser, toilet paper dispenser, trash can. Demolish existing plumbing fixtures including sink, urinal, shower and toilet. Demolish existing piping and all related work. Install new sink, toilet, and mop sink. Install new epoxy flooring. Install new privacy hardware.

q. Office (room). Protect existing walls, ceiling and floor finishes in place. No demolition of finishes or ceiling is required. Replace electrical with as little impact as possible.

r. Chemicals (room). Abate asbestos flooring and mastic. Remove and abate lead painted walls and ceiling and replace with new drywall and paint. Open ceiling permitted. Where existing walls are brick or concrete block, abated brick or concrete block shall be an acceptable finish. Install new epoxy flooring.

s. Morgue (room). Abate asbestos flooring and mastic. Remove and abate lead painted walls and ceiling and replace with new drywall and paint. Open ceiling permitted. Where existing walls are brick or concrete block, abated brick or concrete block shall be an acceptable finish. Install new epoxy flooring.

t. Garage Bays (north section to include the walkway between the Garage Bays). Demolish ceiling and leave open. Ceiling requires lead abatement. Demolish all furniture, equipment, and materials. Demolish the committal shelter materials. Existing concrete floor to remain.

u. Garage Bay (south section). Demolish ceiling and leave open. Ceiling requires lead abatement. Demolish all furniture, equipment, and materials. Coordinate with COR to verify if any items can remain. Existing concrete floor to remain. Provide electrical circuit to power the existing air compressor and vehicle lift and coordinate with COR for startup.

SPECIFICATION SECTIONS:

DRAWING:

926-NRM18-16-01

Site Visit: Offerors are strongly urged to inspect, site investigate by observation, and Request for Information (RFI) and responses through the Contracting Office to satisfy their understanding of the work to be done, all general, local and technical conditions that may affect the cost and the feasibility of their proposal. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after award

PRICE SCHEDULE

Duration: Term of the contract shall be one hundred and eighty days (180 days) from date of award. The Contractor shall complete all work within 180 calendar days after receipt of Notice of Award, subject to all terms, conditions, provisions and schedules of the contract. Contractor shall perform work in the spring after evening temperatures are sustained above freezing.

(END OF PRICE SCHEDULE)

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