36E77619R0027-002.pdf

SCOPE OF WORK

“UPGRADE INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY ROOMS”

PROJECT NO. 618-CSI-109

MINNEAPOLIS VA MEDICAL CENTER

A. PART I - GENERAL

A1. Scope of Contract

1. General Scope: The project includes the remodeling and site preparations for two new pieces of x-ray equipment in two Interventional Radiology rooms (IRs). One IR will receive a single plane piece of x-ray equipment and the other room will receive a bi-plane piece of equipment. Both pieces of equipment will be provided by Siemens and installed by Siemens. Site preparations for the new pieces of equipment will be provided and installed by the General Contractor. Modifications to the electrical systems, HAVC systems, low voltage systems, plumbing systems and finishes shall be included in the project scope.

2. Base Bid: The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials and equipment to accomplish the remodeling and x-ray equipment site preparation of IR 7 (1R-139) and IR No. 8 (1R-142). Construction and site preparations for the new x-ray equipment in the IRs shall be completed per contract drawing and specifications.

a. Demolition: The existing x-ray equipment in both IRs is scheduled to be removed under a separate contract. The conduits, gutters, raceways and power that supported the existing x-ray equipment shall be removed by the contractor as part of the IR project. Demolition of the existing structural strut system, walls (lead), finishes, casework, medical gases, plumbing, HVAC, low voltage systems and electrical systems shall be included in the demolition. The contractor shall remove from the VA site and dispose of all equipment and materials not scheduled to be reused.

b. New Construction: Will include the site preparation for the installation of two new pieces of x-ray equipment, new walls, corridor wall/floor, finishes and ceilings for the IRs. See plans for the extent of new electrical and mechanical systems.

i. The contractor should review the x-ray drawings and understand that the contractor will be responsible for providing materials and labor for the installation of all items shown on the Siemen’s x-ray drawings as contractor/owner provided and installed and vendor supplied and contractor/owner installed. During the installation of the new x-ray equipment the contractor should allow time to support the installation and terminations of final electrical conductors for the x-ray equipment.

ii. New flooring, ceilings, finishes, casework, doors, walls and other miscellaneous items will be included as part of the construction for both IRs. Contractor shall include all lead lined items shown on the drawings. Lead shielding will be required for walls, doors and windows.

iii. Corridor Finishes – Included in the IR project will be the repair of finishes in the corridors due to the removal of existing doors, medical gases and the replacement of existing doors with larger doors. Note that in addition to wall repair, flooring repairs will also be required.

Flooring will be provided by the VA and installed by the contractor.

iv. Both IRs will require the removal and replacement of the flooring, ceiling, the repair of wall finishes and new walls and doors as shown on the drawings.

v. New stainless steel cabinets will be provided and installed by the contractor. Base cabinets will require new solid surface tops. The upright cabinets will require various accessories and include shelving and racks to store catheters.

vi. Removal of the existing structural support system for the existing x-ray equipment will be required and a new structural support system for the new x-ray equipment will be required in both IRs. The structural support systems shall be provided and installed by the contractor.

vii. Medical gases shown on the drawings shall be modified as shown on the contract drawings. New medical gas valve boxes will be required as shown and an existing medical gas alarm panel will be removed and a new medical gas alarm panel will be installed at a new location.

Medical gas certification shall be included and coordination for medical gas shutdowns will be accomplished after regular business hours and on Sundays and Saturdays.

viii. Both IRs will require the removal of the existing HVAC supply and returns and will be replaced by a new stainless steel laminar flow system. New VAV boxes and controls will be required. Balancing of the existing air handler and spaces supplied by the air handler will be required.

ix. A new 4” chilled water supply and return piping mains from ‘J’ Pump

Room to the renovated Interventional Radiology rooms and a future

CT Force room will be required. Pipe routing to be through Loading

Dock areas and basement level interstitial shall be as shown on plans. Final connection points into IT Loop via existing valves indicated on flow diagrams. Contractor should note that providing full sized butterfly isolation valves to both IR Procedure Rooms and the future CT Force room, shall be included within this scope of work.

x. Electrical will include the demolition of all raceways associated with the existing x-ray equipment and the installation of new raceways as required by the Siemens drawings and the general construction drawings.

xi. Upgrades and relocation for power to the new x-ray equipment will be required. Electrical contractor shall provide support and final terminations to the x-ray equipment after and during installation of the new Siemens x-ray equipment.

xii. New receptacles and the installation of normal and emergency power isolation panels will be included in the scope of work for this project for both IR rooms.

xiii. New lighting and dimming systems will be included for both IRs.

xiv. The contractor shall provide nurse call and code blue in each IR room.

xv. Existing low voltage data lines will be removed and replaced with current technology cabling. A new voltage data ladder racking system will be installed by the contractor in the interstitial space to supply both IR rooms with the new cabling from an existing telecommunications room.

3. Work Hours and Shutdowns:

i. Work hours shall be between 6:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Second and third shift work will be allowed to meet delivery dates for the new

Siemens equipment.

ii. Shutdowns for electrical equipment and medical gas systems shall begin after 8:00 p.m. and be complete and tested by 5:00 a.m.

Monday through Sunday. Shutdowns shall be coordinated with the

COR. Contractor shall provide a written 30-day notice for shutdowns which affect patient care. Sprinkler shutdowns shall have a 7-day notice.

iii. Noise producing activities such as hammer drilling and core drilling shall be completed before 7:00 a.m. unless approved by the COR.

4. Phasing:

i. Phase One - Shall include all work shown on the drawings for

Interventional Radiology (IR) room 8, 1R-142 and adjacent spaces.

ii. Contractor shall allow 30 days after the Phase One is complete before beginning Phase 2 for activation for Room 8, 1R-142.

iii. Phase Two – Shall include all work required to for the site preparation for the new Siemens x-ray equipment in Room 7, 1R-139.

A2. Schedule: Calendar Days – Includes Phase One and Phase Two and the 30 days between phase 1 and phase 2 to allow for the installation and activation of Phase

1 x-ray equipment.

Notice to Proceed D

Construction Start Phase 1 D+10

Construction Complete Phase 1 D+82

Construction Start Phase 2 D+112

Construction completion Phase 2 D + 172

1. Schedule Objectives - The anticipated substantial completion of this project is 172 calendar days from the “Notice to Proceed” (NTP) with the contractor returning for final electrical terminations after the installation of the x-ray equipment and booms as a punch list item.

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