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Statement of Work (SOW) Site Prep for C-Arm Pain Clinic

564-22-503 Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO)

Fayetteville, Arkansas

The Contractor must furnish all management, supervision, labor, material, equipment, tools, supplies, consumables, parts, and related services, in accordance with the

SOW, drawings, and specifications to be complete and working of the site preparation of room 2236-21 to a C-arm procedure space based on VA Design Guides for Pain

Clinic Spaces. Project to include, but not limited to, demolition and installation of new wall and door assemblies, lighting and electrical/data systems, finishes, and window coverings. Contractor must install nurse call to fully integrate with the current VHSO system. Electronic Portable Document Format (.pdf) copies of drawings and specifications to this work will be furnished by VA upon Contractor’s written request to the Contracting Officer (CO). Hard copies of SOW, drawings, and specifications must be the Contractor’s responsibility and expense. Contractor is responsible to verify existing and new dimensions, locations, and quantities to complete this project located on the VHSO Main Campus 1100 N. College Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72703.

**The Certification and Accreditation (C&A) does not apply, a Security Accreditation Package is not required**

I. GENERAL:

A. Any provision or partial provision of the Contract, including but not limited to, drawings and specifications that is not consistent with this SOW will be null and void only to the extent of the inconsistency. All other provisions or partial provisions of the Contract, including but not limited to, drawings and specifications, must remain in full force and effect.

B. Safety must be the Contractor’s highest priority.

C. The Contractor’s performing site activities on VHSO campus must have the following requirements completed prior to beginning work;

1. Negative TB Test, within the past calendar year.

2. Annual influenza shot is required for all staff performing work on

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VHSO VA campus.

3. Additional PPE will be furnished by VHSO for access into COVID patient room(s).

4. While on campus, Contractor must wear a visible VHSO issued identity Badge.

5. Mask must be replaced when damaged or soiled.

6. Contractor to follow the VA requirements and mandates for COVID vaccination, masking, and temperature check requirements.

7. Seasonal influenza with Vaccines (SOW Attachment 01).

D. Period of Performance: Sixty (60) calendar days.

E. This project must be a turn-key operation in accordance with this SOW, drawings, and specifications to be complete and working system(s).

F. VHSO facility must continue to operate during the contract Period of

Performance, including but not limited to, the mechanical and electrical systems.

G. Contractor’s work must be conducted with the least amount of disruption to the VHSO facility.

H. Contractor must submit to the CO and CO Representative (COR) a

Schedule of Values (SOV) and a Project Schedule (including Phasing Control

Plan if applicable) in accordance with this SOW, drawings, and specifications no later than ten (10) calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP) for COR written approval. The Project Schedule must contain provisions, including but not limited to, staging equipment and materials ahead of closing the affected patient care areas and working extended hours to meet the project requirement.

I. Contractor must submit to the CO and CO Representative (COR) all submittals no later than ten (10) calendar days after NTP for COR written approval.

J. Prior to the start of job site activities, together the Contractor and COR must conduct a site survey to identify and review specific work and differing site conditions.

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K. VHSO utilities and work areas may not be immediately available to the

Contractor and the Contractor must be flexible in the project schedule without additional cost to the Government.

L. Contractor materials, equipment, tools, supplies, consumables, and parts must not be left unattended within a common work area. When working in common areas, there must be a minimum of two (2) contractor employees present to ensure that Contractor building materials, including but not limited to, equipment, tools, and supplies are not accessible to others.

M. Warranty: Contractor must guarantee workmanship for a period of one (1) year after COR written acceptance of work. Contractor must furnish a minimum one (1) year parts and labor warranty on equipment, components, and materials furnished plus any manufacturer’s warranty greater than one (1) year.

N. Emergency Service: Contractor emergency service must be available 24 hours per day. Contractor must respond on-site to emergency service calls within two (2) hours of notification. Contractor must have the issue(s) corrected or a plan in place (awaiting parts) within four (4) hours of arrival at job site. Any temporary repairs must have prior written approval by the Chief, Engineering

Service or their designated representative.

II. SCOPE OF WORK:

A. Contractor except as noted otherwise must:

1. Remove and properly dispose of in accordance with the contract drawings:

a) Flooring and Cove

b) Light Fixtures and selected switching

c) Wall and Door Assemblies

d) Recessed Floor Outlet

e) Window Coverings

2. Furnish labor/materials and install in accordance with the contract drawings:

a) New Flooring and Cove

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b) New Light Fixtures, Electrical and Data Outlets, and

Switching

c) Relocate Switching, Fire Sprinkler Heads, HVAC

Return/Supply Grills/Ducts, and Ceiling Tiles and Grid

d) Install New Wall and Door Assembly to Match Existing

e) Re-install and Install New Handrail to Match Existing

f) Ceiling Installed Curtain Track and Privacy Curtain

g) Paint and Install New Corner Guards

h) Install New Nurse Call for Complete Integration to the

Existing VHSO Nurse Call System

i) Install Soffit Over Upper Cabinets

j) New Window Coverings

III. SPECIFICATIONS INDEX:

SECTIONS NO. SECTION TITLES DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

01 00 00 General Requirements 10-17

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 04-13

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17

01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16

01 45 00 Quality Control 01-18

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16

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08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-16

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 06-18

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-16

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 05-15

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15

12 24 00 Window Shades 08-17

12 24 21 Lightproof Shades 01-21

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installation 09-19

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communication Systems 06-15

27 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Communication Systems 10-18

27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-16

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 10-15

IV. DRAWINGS INDEX:

DWG# DRAWING TITLE

AE201 DEMOLITION AND FLOOR PLANS

AC202 REFLECTED CEILING PLANS

AF203 FINISH AND MATERIAL LEGEND

EP204 ELECTRIC & COMMUNICATION PLAN

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V. WIRING:

A. Wiring (conductors), including but not limited to, conduit must be installed in accordance to the latest edition of the National Electric Code (NEC), drawings, and specifications.

B. Wiring except fixture whips (maximum length 6 feet) must be enclosed in

EMT conduit. Fixture whips and conduit must be installed per NEC with compression fittings.

C. Electrical terminations must be in accordance with manufacturer’s installation instructions.

D. Contractor must furnish conduit with factory finish color as follows:

1. Red = Fire Alarm

2. Blue = Nurse Call

3. Green = Access Control/Camera System/Intercom

4. Silver = Electrical General

5. Orange = High Voltage

6. Yellow = HVAC Controls

7. White = Cable TV

8. Purple = Telephone/Data

VI. CONTRACTOR ACCESS AND ACTIVITIES:

A. Safety: Contractor’s highest priority must be safety. Contractor work must be in accordance with Federal, State, Local OSHA codes, regulations, latest edition of NEC, latest edition of NFPA 70E, and 01 35 26 Safety

Requirements specification. Contractor must furnish required safety items, including but not limited to, safety signage, cones, barricades, and must furnish and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Contractor must be prohibited to work without proper safety items and PPE and will be asked to leave job site in absence or use of same.

B. Infection Control:

1. Contractor must be responsible to develop a phasing and Infection

Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) that incorporates requirements of specifications 01 00 00 General Requirements to meet requirements of

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VHSO and VHSO ICRA. Contractor must install and create temporary dust barriers with the following products:

a) ZipWall® ZIP POLES FOUR PACK (includes 4 spring

Loaded Steel Zip Poles, 4 GripDisk™ Slide Stoppers, 2 standard zippers, 1 carry bag or equal, construction film must be white, fire retardant polyethylene, antistatic, 12x100 Ft x minimum 6 mill thickness, imprinted with fire retardant labeling. Zippers must be straight or curved heavy duty ZipWall® Zippers or equal. Stick mat must be STICKY MAT Flat Store Clean Mat or equal, tacky mat, white, 24x45-inch minimum. Construction traffic through the facility must be coordinated with the COR. Construction workers, materials, and clothing must be transported through the hospital dust free. Any dusty, dirty, odorous or wet materials must be transported in sealed clean bags. Disposal traffic routes and times will be at the discretion of the COR.

b) Edge-Guard Panel Transparent Infection Control Wall

Partitions with a 42-inch door and associated components or equal.

Edge-Guard Panel Transportation Cart(s) or equal.

2. Contractor must maintain negative air pressure within ICRA barrier space 24/7 for duration of time ICRA barrier is in place.

3. Contractor must furnish and install BALL-IN-THE-WALL® DOME-

ON-THE-WALL ROOM PRESSURE MONITOR WITH FAILSAFE CHECK

FEATURE or equal for each ICRA barrier space (minimum of one each adjacent to each entrance of ICRA barrier space) and maintain 24/7 for duration of time ICRA barrier is in place. Contractor must request COR written approval for location of BALL-IN-THE-WALL® DOME-ON-THE-

WALL ROOM PRESSURE MONITOR WITH FAILSAFE CHECK FEATURE.

C. Site Supervision: Contractor must submit written qualifications of proposed site superintendent(s) to the CO and COR for consideration.

Contractor must furnish superintendent(s) with written COR approval to

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D. Security: Contractor must coordinate with VA Police and COR to comply with the VHSO security management program, including but not limited to, obtain onsite access permission by the VA Police, be identified by Contractor and project, and restricted from unauthorized access.

E. Badging: While on campus, Contractor must wear a visible VHSO issued identity Badge. Contractor can be subject to inspection of personal effects when entering or leaving the project site and VHSO property. Contractor site superintendent must escort Contractor employees to Engineering Shop (Building

37) to obtain badge(s). Contractor must maintain a Badge Log with Employee

Names, Badge ID Numbers, Start Date(s), Departure Date(s), ID Lost Date(s), and ID Return Date(s). Contractor must update Badge Log and furnish to the

COR weekly or as directed in writing by COR. Contractor must report lost

Badge(s) immediately to the COR and document on Badge Log. Contractor must return Badge(s) immediately on day of departure of employee from project to COR and document on Badge Log. Contractor must return remaining

Badge(s) at project closeout to COR. Contractor must reimburse the

Government a $100.00 fee for each lost or unreturned Badge.

F. Key Access: Contractor site superintendent may check out a key to access mechanical and electrical rooms as project requires. Contractor site superintendent must check out and return a key at Engineering (Building 7-A) daily and the key must not leave VHSO property. Contractor site superintendent must notify the COR when a key is lost. Contractor must reimburse the

Government a $3,500.00 fee for each lost or unreturned key(s).

G. Property Access Work Hours:

1. Regular Business Hours: Work must be scheduled during regular business hours, 0600 to 1600 hours, Monday through Friday (excluding the following Federal holidays - New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day).

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2. Outside Regular Business Hours: Work must be scheduled during

1800 to 0500 hours, Monday through Friday, Saturday and Sunday

(excluding the following Federal holidays - New Year’s Day, Inauguration day, Martin Luther King Jr. day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day) and must not commence without prior COR written approval at no additional expense to the Government. //

3. Designated Hours: Contractor must plan contract work activity that interferes with Medical Center (MC) operations and must not commence without prior COR written approval at no additional expense to the

Government.

H. Utilities: Contractor must not leave unattended out-of-service any utility, fire protection, life safety system, or security system without written permission of the COR. If a utility, fire protection, life safety system or security system is not functional at the end of a work period without written permission of the COR, then the Contractor must restore the system(s) to working order prior to leaving the job site or must furnish an around-the-clock watch subject to COR written approval until the system is functional. If the Contractor fails to do so, the

Contractor must reimburse the Government a fee equal to the amount of costs incurred by the Government to furnish around-the-clock watch and/or repair the system(s).

I. Parking: Contractor on-site parking is limited to availability of designated

Contractor parking. Contractor must have prior COR written approval of on-site

Contractor parking.

J. Vehicles and Construction Equipment: Contractors’ key(s) to unattended vehicle(s) and construction equipment must be removed and vehicle(s) locked.

K. Unloading and Loading: Contractor must unload and load materials, including but not limited to, equipment, tools, supplies, parts, and construction debris at the loading dock. Contractor must not leave vehicle(s) or construction equipment unattended at the loading dock. No materials, including but not

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L. Elevators: Contractor must use COR designated elevators and must protect elevator cabs, including but not limited to, cab interior components and controls during Contractor use. Contractor must not exceed elevator weight limits. COR designated elevator(s) may not be immediately available to the

Contractor. The Contractor must account for this and Contractor must be flexible in the project schedule without additional cost to the Government.

M. Storage and Staging: Contractor storage and staging is limited to availability of designated on-site Contractor storage and staging. Contractor must submit a written request for storage or staging to the COR for consideration a minimum of seven (7) business days prior to the storage or staging. Contractor must have prior COR written approval of on-site Contractor storage and staging.

Contractor must relocate or remove on-site storage and staging, including but not limited to, Contractor’s office trailer(s), dumpster(s), storage container(s) and construction materials a maximum of seven (7) business days after written notification by the COR without additional expense to the Government.

N. Equipment and Tools: Contractor must furnish construction equipment and power and hand tools, including but not limited to, ladders, scaffolds, lifts, backhoes, and forklifts to complete Contractor’s work.

O. Radios and Mobile Devices: Contractor must use mobile devices at low volume or outside. Contractor must not carry on conversations in hallways or near any patient areas. AM/FM radios and other media producing devices must not be used on VHSO property.

P. Noise: Contractor must coordinate and schedule with COR noise making activities. Contractor must submit to the COR a written request for consideration and written approval a minimum of seven (7) business days prior to activity.

Contractor must have COR written approval to proceed.

Q. Dust Proofing and Cleaning: Contractor must cover furnishings and equipment with white plastic, fire retardant polyethylene, antistatic, minimum 6 mil thickness, imprinted with fire retardant labeling or clean drop cloth. Contractor

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R. Fire Alarm: Contractor must coordinate and schedule fire alarm interruption activity with COR. Contractor must submit to the COR for consideration and written approval a minimum of seven (7) business days prior to activity. Contractor must have COR written approval to proceed three business days prior to activity. Contractor must submit written fire watch plan to CO and

COR for consideration no later than (NLT) ten (10) calendar days after NTP.

Contractor must be responsible for fire watch in the areas where fire/smoke detection coverage is removed or disabled. Contractor must be responsible to coordinate fire or smoke detection with the COR for the removal and restoration of fire protection coverage. After regular business hours or designated hours, supervision of the fire alarm panel is required at the Contractor’s expense. The

Contractor must be responsible for completion and submission of a written Fire

Alarm Bypass Request. The Contractors’ written request must be submitted for

COR approval and if approved by COR, then the COR must furnish a written approval to proceed three (3) business days in advance of any proposed work activity. If the fire alarm system requires any deactivation, then it must be reactivated the same day before the Contractor leaves the job site to ensure that the fire alarm system is functional. If the fire alarm system is not functional, then the Contractor must restore the fire alarm system to working order prior to leaving the site or must furnish an around-the-clock fire watch until the fire alarm system is functional. The Contractor must be liable for any costs incurred by the

Government to furnish the fire watch and/or to repair the fire alarm system.

S. Hot Work: Contractor must perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with OSHA 1910 Subpart Q, NFPA 241, and NFPA 51B. Contractor must coordinate and schedule with COR Hot Work Operations. Hot work operation is defined as operations including, but not limited to, open flame, producing heat and/or sparks, burning, welding, processes such as arc welding, oxy-fuel gas welding, open-flame soldering, brazing, thermal spraying, cutting, oxygen cutting, arc cutting, chipping, grinding, heat treating, sand blasting, torch-

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T. Fire and Smoke Barrier Penetration: Contractor must perform, maintain, and safeguard the integrity of smoke and fire barriers in accordance with NFPA

101, NFPA 80, and NFPA 90A. Contractor penetrations in barriers must be repaired in an approved manner (filled with the designated and COR approved flame retardant filler).

U. Energized Circuit Work: Contractor must perform, maintain, and safeguard the integrity of the VHSO electrical systems and must follow procedures around energized equipment in accordance with NFPA 70E standards including proper PPE. Contractor must coordinate and schedule energized circuit work with COR. Contractor must submit to the COR a written request for consideration and written approval a minimum of seven (7) business days prior to activity. VHSO electrician or electrical engineer must monitor work.

Contractor must use safety equipment to include but not be limited to, 12 calorie arc flash suits with hoods and 5KV gloves. No exits will be blocked. Personnel without proper PPE must be prohibited within the working area around live electrical panels with the cover removed. Contractor must have COR written approval to proceed three (3) business days prior to activity.

V. Utility interruption: Contractor must coordinate and schedule with COR.

Contractor must submit to the COR a written request for consideration and written approval a minimum of seven (7) business days prior to activity. Work must be planned in advance to give as much time as possible to schedule a utility interruption. There may be times when a utility interruption request is denied because of insufficient lead-time or interference with ongoing VHSO activities and must be rescheduled at no additional cost to the Government.

Contractor must have COR written approval to proceed three (3) business days prior to activity.

W. Disposal: Contractor must coordinate and schedule with COR.

Contractor must have COR written approval to proceed three (3) business days

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COR written approval. Contractor must remove and properly dispose construction debris, materials, equipment, and substances from this project and the VHSO property daily into the Contractor supplied containers. Contractor must coordinate disposal container location with COR contingent upon available space and any future COR directed relocation(s) must be at no additional cost to the

Government. Construction debris created from the project must not be disposed of in VHSO dumpsters or on VHSO property. Disposal of construction debris, materials, equipment, and substances from the project must be in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, and regulations. The

Contractor must ensure and furnish appropriate documentation to the CO and

COR that all hazardous waste handlers, haulers, and disposal facilities are properly licensed. The Contractor must furnish shipping manifest and documentation of disposal of construction debris, materials, equipment, and substances from the project prior to final payment.

X. Fumes: Contractor must coordinate and schedule with COR. Contractor must submit to the COR a written request for consideration and written approval a minimum of seven (7) business days prior to activity. The Contractor must schedule fume producing work activities, including but not limited to, painting or heat produced fumes after regular business hours. Contractor must be responsible for ventilation necessary to exhaust and prevent fumes from entering adjoining areas, outside air intake ductwork, and re-entering the VHSO healthcare facilities at no additional cost to the Government. Contractor must have COR written approval to proceed three (3) business days prior to activity.

Y. Photography: Contractor must coordinate and schedule with COR.

Contractor must be escorted by VHSO personnel to take job site related photos.

Contractor must not photograph any patients, personnel, visitors, and others on

VHSO property.

Z. Training: Training must be included to applicable VHSO personnel. The

Contractor must furnish training for users of installed system(s) and procedure(s).

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Training must include an agenda and instruction manual in electronic form.

Contractor must furnish user and administrator training to VHSO officials and

VHSO Engineering personnel, with a minimum of four (4) to eight (8) hours of on-site training. Coordination and scheduling for the training must be determined after contract award. Training must include hands-on training and demonstrations.

AA. Project Meeting/Conference Minutes:

1. Meeting minutes for all formal meetings and conferences held with the VA; including weekly construction meetings. Meeting minutes must be submitted within seven (7) calendar days of the meeting or conference. All documents in any of the electronic formats listed above.

2. Minimum meeting minutes requirements.

a) Contractor must take minutes of all meetings held relative to this project.

b) The progress meeting must include at a minimum, the

Project Manager and the Contractor, the COR and the CO representing the Government. Others must attend when requested by the Contracting Officer. The meeting must be scheduled the same day, time, and place each week.

c) Project name, number, meeting host, Meeting Name.

d) Date, Time, meeting ID, call in number, Duration, and consecutive number of total related meetings.

e) Participant list (Name, Title, Phone number (office and

Mobile), Email, Attended Meeting (yes/no Check box).

f) Meeting purpose, Roll call, Safety, Security, Environmental, COVID-19, and Additional Items.

g) Agenda items (Decisions, action items, and fixes or next steps).

h) Next meeting date and time.

i) Detailed attachment list.

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j) Contractor must furnish, via e-mail, complete copies of all minutes to all attendees within 72 hours of the meeting. All challenges to the minutes will be reflected in a revised version prepared by the Contractor along with the Contractor and COR shall sign/initial the minutes. In the event of any disputes or challenges that can’t be resolved, the

Contracting Officer shall render a final decision. Copies of updated minutes must be distributed to the all attendees within 48 hours after change notice.

VII. OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

A. Structural members must not be cut or altered, without prior CO written authorization.

B. Contractor must make every reasonable effort to protect VHSO property from damage.

C. Contractor must furnish adequate protection for VHSO property before any construction activities occur. Contractor moved items must be put back by the Contractor to original locations and conditions as work is completed at no additional cost to the Government.

D. Anything remaining in place that is damaged or defaced by the Contractor must be restored by the Contractor to the pre-existing damaged or defaced condition at no additional cost to the Government.

E. Contractor must coordinate work of different trades so that interference between mechanical, electrical, architectural, and structural work including existing services must be avoided and within limits indicated the required space for operation, repair, removal, maintenance, and testing of equipment. Utilities, including but not limited to, conduit, ducts, and pipes must be arranged to ceiling slab, walls, and columns to take up a minimum footprint of space. Conduit, ducts, pipes, and equipment must not interfere with intended use of eyebolts and other lifting devices.

F. Contractor must locate existing utilities in area of work. Contractor must furnish adequate means of support and protection to utilities that remain in place.

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Any property, including but not limited to, electrical, natural gas, medical gas, communication and utility lines, landscaping, walkways, roads, and curbs damaged by Contractor must be repaired or replaced at no additional cost to the

Government. Government property, including but not limited to, walls, ceilings, floors, furniture, must be protected from damage at no additional cost to the

Government. Areas must be cleaned after coring, sawing, and other construction activities by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

G. No unauthorized Contractor work to be initiated without the prior written approval of the CO. The CO must approve any request, or proposal for changes in project scope or additional requirements, in writing prior to the Contractor proceeding with any work. Any Contractor changes without prior written approval by the CO, must be done at the Contractor’s risk and at the Contractor’s expense. Contractors must visit the job site and visit the facility in order to determine the nature and location of the work to be performed in general and the local conditions which can affect the work. Failure to do so must not relieve the

Contractor of responsibility for estimating the difficulty or cost to perform the work. Contractor must comply with applicable Federal, State, Local laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances. Contractor must obtain permits and licenses required by Federal, State, Local law, code, regulation, and ordinance(s) at no additional cost to the Government.