528-18-109 9C Abatement Air Monitoring 23JUN23 SOW.docx

Air Monitoring Scope of Work Unit 9C Renovations - Air Monitoring Project 528-18-109

05JUN23

1. General Information

1.1 Location

Work performed under this scope will be for and conducted within VA Western New York Healthcare System (VAWNYHS) at the Buffalo VA Medical Center (VAMC) located at 3495 Bailey Avenue Buffalo, NY 14215 under VA Project Number 528‐18‐109.

1.2 Background

Buffalo VAMC has acquired the services of a general contractor to perform renovations on Unit 9C. With this construction it requires abatement on floors 7, 8, 9, and 10. Asbestos containing materials have been identified in those spaces and will require air monitoring and third-party oversight during abatement activities.

1.3 Purpose

The purpose of this project is to provide air monitoring and third-party oversight during the abatement and removal the asbestos containing materials. All work will be completed under abatement conditions, and all demolition materials are to be disposed of in accordance with all applicable state and federal regulations.

The VAWNYHS requires a consultant to perform the air monitoring work necessary to accomplish this goal.

1.4 Scope

Consultant shall completely prepare the project site, furnish labor and materials to monitor air quality during the abatement work, conduct the required project monitor site inspections, and maintain the appropriate records as established in 12 NYCRR Part 56.

Please review the specifications, drawings and specifications for types and quantities of asbestos containing materials.

1.4.1 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

The Contractor is responsible for obtaining/providing, inspecting, and maintaining any required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and access equipment (lifts, scaffolding, etc...) necessary to perform services identified in this SOW.

1.5 Approach

1.5.1 General

This Scope of Work has been broken down into general requirements that are applicable to the entire contract and the specific construction effort:

Air Monitoring.

2. Applicable Documents The following documents are applicable to this Scope of Work (SOW) to the extent specified herein. While every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must meet all specified requirements of documents cited in sections 3 of this SOW, whether or not they are listed here.

2.1 Government Documents

The following directives, guides, handbooks, and drawings form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the latest revisions available shall be used.

Copies of construction related Department of Veterans Affairs directives, guides, and handbooks are available from the Office of Construction and Facilities Management website:

http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/index.asp

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS DIRECTIVES

1078 PRIVACY OF PERSONS REGARDING PHOTOGRAPHS, DIGITAL IMAGES, AND VIDEO OR AUDIO RECORDINGS

2.2 Veterans Health Administration Western New York Documents The following drawings and documents form a part of this document to the extent specified herein.

Documents identified as “AS MODIFIED BY VHA WNY” are base VA documents that have been tailored to the needs of the Veterans Health Administration Western New York (VHA WNY) or this specific effort. While the base VA documents are available on the Office of Construction and Facilities Management website listed above, the Contractor shall use the modified version listed below, NOT the base document. Copies of these documents are available from the KO, COR, or Technical POC.

VA WESTERN NEW YORK HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, BUFFALO VA MEDICAL CENTER

Drawings:

Department of Veterans Affairs Ward 9C Renovations – WNYHS Buffalo, NY

2.3 Non‐Government Publications

All work shall be accomplished in strict accordance with the latest codes and standards. The Contractor shall follow any/all applicable standards and codes, including, but not limited to applicable NFPA standards, NEC, JCAHO, OSHA, ANSI, ASHRAE, and any other codes.

2.4 Order of Precedence

In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein, the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.

3. Requirements The Contractor shall provide personnel, material, services, and facilities to perform, accomplish, and deliver the required services detailed in this scope of work.

Asbestos abatement must be performed in accordance with all federal and state regulations and PG‐18‐1 MASTER CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS; SECTION 02 82 11 TRADITIONAL ASBESTOS ABATEMENT (528‐21‐135).

3.1 General

This section contains general information that is applicable for the duration of the contract (i.e. applies to all Parts of this effort).

3.2 Kick‐off Meeting and Site Survey

This will be a joint meeting with both the abatement contractor and the air monitoring consultant.

The Contractor shall conduct a kick‐off meeting at the VAMC. During the kick‐off meeting the Contractor shall address their plan to meet the construction intent, review the schedule, and review their plan to address any risks associated with the effort.

In conjunction with the Kick‐off Meeting, the Contractor shall survey the area to be abated to assess current site conditions.

3.3 Submittals

The Contractor shall provide all applicable submittals identified from the specifications listed in Section 2.2 at the times specified during the project. Submittals are required for all items outlined in the specification and include but are not limited to the following major submittals. The items highlighted are required to be submitted with your offer:

3.4 Evaluation:

You will be rated for your technical capabilities on the factors below. In the event of a tie, the firm with the lowest priced offer will be accepted.

Pass/Fail Item Staff organization chart showing all personnel who will be working on the project and their capacity/function.

4. Delivery

4.1 Technical POC

The Contractor shall coordinate all visits and meetings with and provide the required quantity of submittals to:

Christopher Herby VA Western New York Healthcare System Buffalo VA Medical Center 3495 Bailey Avenue Buffalo, NY 14215

4.2 Schedule

The Period of Performance for the total effort will not exceed 130 Days.

528‐21‐135 Building 6 Air Monitoring

Contractor shall coordinate with the Prime and abatement contractors on scheduling.

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