36E77619R0067-005.pdf

5-30-2019

648-19-134 Seismically Retrofit Boiler Plant, Vancouver Bldg. 3

Portland VA Healthcare System

Scope of Work

1. The Design-Build General Contractor (here forth known as the “Contractor”) will design and build the seismic upgrade of the Vancouver Boiler Plant Boiler as a “Critical” and “Essential” facility, for immediate occupancy after a seismic event, in accordance with VA Seismic Design Manual H-18-8, which is attached.

2. The Contractor will design and build the seismic upgrade VA Seismic Design Manual for Retrofit Projects, which is attached.

3. The Contractor will design and build the seismic upgrade in accordance with the VA guide for Codes, Standards, and Executive Orders, which is attached.

4. The Contractor will design and build the seismic upgrade in accordance with the with VA guide for Drawing standards, which is attached.

5. The Boiler Plant record drawings are included in this solicitation. The Contractor will assume that the information provided in the record drawings is accurate. There are no materials test records available for the original construction.

6. A document of photos is included in this solicitation, to familiarize the Contractor with the Boiler Plant.

7. There is no known asbestos at the Boiler Plant. The 1991 asbestos survey report will be included in this solicitation.

8. There is no known lead-based paint at the Boiler Plant. The survey report is not available at this time. The survey report will be provided at a later date, or the paint in the building will be tested again at the expense of the VA.

9. The Boiler Plant is staffed 0500 to 1700 Monday thru Friday, and when the outside air temperature is less than 20 degrees F. The Contractor may choose which hours to work.

10. The Boiler Plant has one high-pressure boiler which must be available 0500-1700 Monday thru Friday.

11. The Boiler Plant has two low-pressure boilers, one of which must be available at all times.

12. The Boiler Plant has a concrete spread foundation. The Contractor will seismically upgrade foundation if necessary.

13. The Boiler Plant has a concrete masonry unit exterior wall. The Contractor will seismically upgrade the exterior wall if necessary.

14. The Boiler Plant has an exterior brick veneer. If necessary, the Contractor will seismically upgrade or replace the brick veneer without changing its appearance.

15. The Boiler Plant roof deck may require replacement or upgrade. The Contractor will upgrade the roof including numerous communication antennas which must be seismically upgraded.

16. The Contractor will seismically upgrade the all Boiler Plant equipment including, but not limited to, boilers, condensate tank, flash tank, chemical treatment, air compressor, and de-aerator tank.

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17. The Contractor will seismically upgrade all mechanical systems including, but not limited to, water, sewer, and fire protection.

18. The Contractor will seismically upgrade all electrical equipment and systems, including, but not limited to, the Boiler Plant generator, generator exhaust and muffler, electrical distribution, and electrical conduit.

19. There is an underground steam project 648-17-110 in progress at the Boiler Plant and campus.

The mechanical drawings related to the Boiler Plant are included in the solicitation. The Contractor will assume that all new work done within that project will meet VA critical and essential seismic requirements.

Schedule (calendar days): The period of performance for the project is 365 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

• Notice to proceed –D Day

• SD Submission (35%) –D+45

• SD Review by VA complete – D+60

• DD Submission (95%) – D+105

• DD Review by VA Complete – D+135

• CD submission (100%) -D+165

• CD Review by VA Complete -D+180

• Documents Complete (CD Issue) – D+195

• Mobilization Complete – D+210

• Construction Complete – D+365