ATCH 1 STATEMENT OF WORK.pdf

B1 STATEMENT OF WORK

BACKGROUND: As per safety inspection performed to the San Juan Vet Center, the existing reception desk counter is not wheelchair accessible and does not comply with applicable requirements of ABA Standards, Chapter 9, section 904. The specifications in the ABA Standards were not done as part of the initial buildout of the lease and must be modified for compliance.

SCOPE: The San Juan Vet Center, located at San Patricio Office Center, 7 Tabonuco Street, Suite 104, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00968, has the need to complete construction work for a wheelchair accessible counter for the reception area to meet with applicable requirements of Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) standards. In general, the work shall consist of supervision, materials, equipment, and labor to complete the work of counter.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: The counter in the reception area of the San Juan Vet Center shall comply with the applicable requirements as described in ABA Standards, Chapter 9, Section 904 Check-Out Aisles and Sales and Service Counters.

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904 Check-Out Aisles and Sales and Service Counters

904.1 General. Check-out aisles and sales and service counters

904.2 Approach. All portions of counters required to comply with 904 shall be located adjacent to a walking surface complying with 403.

904.3 Check-Out Aisles. Check-out aisles shall comply with 904.3.

904.3.1 Aisle. Aisles shall comply with 403.

904.3.2 Counter. The counter surface height shall be 38 inches (965 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground. The top of the counter edge protection shall be 2 inches (51 mm) maximum above the top of the counter surface on the aisle side of the check-out counter.

Figure 904.3.2

Check-Out

904.3.3 Check Writing Surfaces. Where provided, check writing surfaces shall comply with 902.3.

[902.3 Height. The tops of dining surfaces and work surfaces shall be 28 inches (710 mm) minimum and 34 inches (865 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground.]

904.4 Sales and Service Counters. Sales counters and service counters shall comply with 904.4.1 or 904.4.2. The accessible portion of the countertop shall extend the same depth as the sales or service countertop.

EXCEPTION: In alterations, when the provision of a counter complying with 904.4 would result in a reduction of the number of existing counters at workstations or a reduction of https://www.access-board.gov/aba/ the number of existing mailboxes, the counter shall be permitted to have a portion which is 24 inches (610 mm) long minimum complying with 904.4.1 provided that the required clear floor or ground space is centered on the accessible length of the counter.

Figure 904.4 (Exception) Alteration of Sales and Service Counters

904.4.1 Parallel Approach. A portion of the counter surface that is 36 inches (915 mm) long minimum and 36 inches (915 mm) high maximum above the finish floor shall be provided. A clear floor or ground space complying with 305 shall be positioned for a parallel approach adjacent to the 36 inch (915 mm) minimum length of counter.

EXCEPTION: Where the provided counter surface is less than 36 inches (915 mm) long, the entire counter surface shall be 36 inches (915 mm) high maximum above the finish floor.

904.4.2 Forward Approach. A portion of the counter surface that is 30 inches (760 mm) long minimum and 36 inches (915 mm) high maximum shall be provided. Knee and toe space complying with 306 shall be provided under the counter. A clear floor or ground space complying with 305 shall be positioned for a forward approach to the counter.

904.5 Food Service Lines. Counters in food service lines shall comply with 904.5.

904.5.1 Self-Service Shelves and Dispensing Devices. Self-service shelves and dispensing devices for tableware, dishware, condiments, food and beverages shall comply with 308.

904.5.2 Tray Slides. The tops of tray slides shall be 28 inches (710 mm) minimum and 34 inches (865 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground.

904.6 Security Glazing. Where counters or teller windows have security glazing to separate personnel from the public, a method to facilitate voice communication shall be provided. Telephone handset devices, if provided, shall comply with 704.3.

FUNCTIONAL AND PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS: The counter in the reception area must provide the functional and performance capability listed as in section above.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The Center is very active and busy. Therefore, there are special considerations that must be taken prior to starting any work as our Veterans healthcare and accessibility to the Center has the highest priority of business.

1. All contractors/subcontractors will be escorted while working in the Center.

2. All contractors/subcontractors will be subject to Covid-19 screening and will be required to wear a mask. Mask shall be provided by the contractor/subcontractor.

3. The Contractor/Subcontractor shall keep the areas cleaned daily and haul away all construction debris. All materials and construction debris must be in a covered cart when entering and exiting the Center.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: After the receipt of notice to proceed, the project shall be during traditional work hours (7:00am-4:30pm). If for any reason a deliverable cannot be delivered as scheduled, the Contractor is required to submit a request for a time extension to the Contracting Officer and the COR. The request must include the reason(s) for the delay, the impact on the overall project, and the impact on the cost of the project. The Contracting Officer will consider each request on the basis of its merit and will, if approved, issue a modification to the contract. The Contractor is required to proceed as originally scheduled until such modification is issued. The Contracting Officer is the only official authorized to make changes to the contract.

FINAL COMPLETION AND CLEAN-UP: Remove all rubbish and any excess material from the job site.

FINAL INSPECTION: Final inspection will be performed by the COR & Representatives.