6N Replace Toilets - 2 - SOW - 667-27-130_7-13-26.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

Modernize 6N Inpatient Restrooms

Project # 667-27-130

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, LA

The Overton Brooks VAMC has a has a requirement to replace ten (10) inpatient restroom “Patient Care Units” (PCU) comprised of a combination swivette toilet with sink and cabinet on the 6N ICU room (Fig.1) and replace them with a VA-approved fixed type toilet combo with sink and cabinet equal to or better than the existing PCUs located on 3N ICU room (Fig.2).

SCOPE OF WORK:

The contractor shall provide for all labor, equipment, and materials to perform the work outlined in this Scope of Work (SOW). The construction work shall provide access and continuous function/operation of adjacent occupied spaces (above, below and beside) shall consider any construction phasing to minimize the overall impact and disruptions generated by the construction activities. The nature of the work and location may require after hours and/or weekend work.

DEMOLITION:

Contractor shall protect all adjacent areas of the hospital, especially windows and doors during all operations. Repairing any damage shall be the sole responsibility of the contractor. If any damage is noticed prior to starting work which may be misconstrued as damage caused by the contractor, the COR shall be notified immediately, and the damage shall be documented as existing conditions.

NEW WORK:

New work includes, but is not limited to:

1. Demolition of 10 existing PCUs with Swivette toilets, cabinets, countertops, sinks, faucets, and hardware. See Fig (1) and (4).

2. Maintain and reuse existing water and plumbing connections for the new PCUs.

3. Prep, patch, and paint the areas of the walls where the existing PCUs were removed from. Paint color to match existing walls.

4. Provide for 10 new PCUs with fixed toilet, cabinet, countertop, sink, faucet, and hardware. See Figs. (2 & 3). Connect the water and sewer lines to the existing connections.

5. Provide new curtain track and curtains for privacy near new fixtures

PCU SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

1. Cabinet: A heavy duty stainless steel modular frame that includes kick plates, bedpan washer, dialysis box, plumbing access doors. The cabinet includes a pivoting padded toilet cover and back rest that doubles as a bedside seat.

a. Color and Material type: TBD; To be finalized during the submittal phase.

2. Counter: The countertop comes with a 3” backsplash

a. Color and Material type: TBD; To be finalized during the submittal phase.

3. Toilet: Stainless Steel with wall mounted siphon jet type wit white plastic seat and self sustaining hinge

4. Hydraulic Flush Valve: Hydraulically actuated with 1-3/4” diameter and comes with push button.

a. Minimum Required Flow: 25 psi

b. Minimum Water Consumption: 1.28 GPF

5. Vacuum Breaker: Elevated Pressure type to prevent back-siphonage

6. Bedpan washer: concealed within the cabinet and includes a bedpan washer with volume control, positive shut-off, and a stainless steel hose.

7. Bedpan Washer drain: As-Required for installation

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The delivery date for this construction contract shall be 180 days from Notice to Proceed.

LOCATION

Overton Brooks Veteran Affairs Medical Center 510 E. Stoner Ave.

Shreveport, LA 71101

INFECTION CONTROL DURING CONSTRUCTION:

Demolition activities shall include but are not limited to: complying with all applicable Infection Control Construction Risk Assessment (ICRA) requirements, establishing containment measures, protecting and covering surfaces, sealing all penetrations, installing negative air machines, removing and properly disposing of existing materials, and performing final cleaning.

The Contractor must adhere to the ICRA protocols specific to project site. The Contractor is responsible for implementing dust control measures throughout demolition, construction, and material hauling operations.

PHASING, NOISE, SMELLS, AND AFTER-HOURS WORK:

The renovation areas are expected to be occupied during construction; therefore, scheduling must be coordinated closely with the COR. Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding federal holidays. Any work that generates significant noise, vibrations, or odors should be conducted outside of regular business hours or on weekends (to be scheduled with COR). Utility outages must be scheduled to accommodate hospital operations and may need to occur after hours or on weekends (to be scheduled with COR). A minimum of 14 days’ advance notice is required for any utility outage or work that may impact patient care.

HANDICAP ACCESSIBLITY

The construction will be required to comply with the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS), ABAAS (Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards) and PG-18-13 (Barrier Free Design Guide) in all areas.

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION

The following is a list of government furnished information found on the VA’s Technical Information Library website (https://www/cfm/va.gov/TIL/) to be used for this project, if applicable:

PG-18-1 Master Construction Specifications PG-18-3 Design and Construction Procedures PG-18-4 Standard Details and CAD Standards PG-18-10 Design Manuals (by discipline) PG-18-12 Design Guides (graphical, by function) PG-18-13 Barrier Free Design Guides Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards ABAAS Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (UFAS) Physical Security Design Manual for VA Facilities, Life-Safety Protected NOTE: Utilize the latest version of guidance at time of design award

APPENDIX:

Figure 1: Existing Swivette Toilet located in 6N ICU

Figure 2: “Fixed” Toilet Type PCU located on 3N ICU

FIGURE 3: Reference Fixed PCU Schematic

Figure 4: 6N Floorplan Drawing