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This scope of work document outlines requirements for architectural and engineering design services to renovate operating suites at the VA Medical Center in Togus, Maine. Key details include the following. The project scope involves increasing operating room sizes, reorganizing workflow, and upgrading mechanical and electrical equipment to meet code. Required design services encompass concept development, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and support through project completion. Specific infrastructure upgrades listed are electrical systems including normal and emergency power, building management system interfaces, and HVAC reconfiguration and expansion. The design schedule is 240 calendar days with submittals required at 10%, 35%, 65%, 95%, and 100% completion. The estimated construction cost is over $10 million. Qualification submissions are due November 10, 2022 and requests for information by October 26, 2022. The contracting agency is the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Network 1.

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VA Maine Healthcare System (Togus VAMC) 1 VA Center 04/20/2022 Augusta, ME 04330

ARCHITECT-ENGINEER DESIGN SCOPE OF WORK

Renovate Operating Suite

PROJECT NO: 402-22-753

PROJECT NAME: Renovate Operating Suite – Togus, ME

ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST: More than $10,000,000.00

1. GENERAL INTENT:

The Contractor (herein referred to as “A/E”) shall provide Architect/Engineer (A/E) services to design a construction project at the VA Maine Health Care System (Togus) in accordance with this design scope of work.

2. STATEMENT OF WORK:

A/E Part One Services (also known as Design Phase) for this design project includes site visits, field investigation, studies and user interviews to prepare drawings, specifications and cost estimates for all facets of work and disciplines/trades to facilitate a complete construction project to upgrade the facility infrastructure to support the new operating suite renovations.

The scope of this project will provide code compliant operating rooms in the operating suite. Renovation will include increasing operating room sizes, reorganizing suite for more efficient workflow and upgrading existing mechanical and electrical equipment to meet code requirements.

The scope of this project includes, but is not limited to, the following infrastructure improvements:

Electrical (electrical panel upgrade, power (normal & emergency)), Building Management System interfaces, assess for new and upgrades to existing HVAC, reconfiguration, expansion, and renovation of existing space (demo, new construction, finishes, etc.).

Scope to include phasing and infection control plans that will allow for functional use of this space throughout construction.

The selected A/E shall prepare all required National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analysis and Environmental Assessment reports and documentation for any improvements made as part of this project.

A/E Part Two Services of this design project (also known as Construction Period Services) includes responding to construction contractor Requests For Information (RFIs) during the solicitation (solicitation support) and construction phases of the construction project, attendance at pre-bid, post-award and commissioning kick off construction project conferences, review of construction material submittals and shop drawings, approximately 4 site visits per month during construction (both scheduled and emergent) to ensure compliance with the design drawings and specifications, preparation of site visit reports, coordination with project commissioning requirements, review of any construction project modifications for cost and technical acceptability, attendance and participation during the final acceptance inspection, preparation of the punch list and preparation of record drawings

Augusta, ME 04330 of the completed construction project based on the construction contractor’s as-built drawings. The A/E shall prepare a submittal log to be utilized by the VA during construction period services, maintain RFI log and provide meeting minutes for weekly construction meetings throughout the duration of construction. All Part Two Services are optional line items and will not be exercised at the time of award.

The A/E shall provide Commissioning and Commissioning Agent services and deliverables in accordance with the reference document, “OCFM Whole Building Commissioning Process Manual.” See “Commissioning Agent Tasks” in each section of the reference document. The Commissioning Agent shall be involved in all phases of the project, including both design and construction. It is anticipated that the Commissioning Agent will participate in the following: design reviews, owner’s requirements updates, design phase commissioning planning (will facilitate), commissioning specification reviews (will facilitate), construction project meetings, construction observation visits, equipment startup and testing, Testing Adjusting and Balancing (TAB) verification, and project commissioning (will facilitate in coordination with General Contractor). The commissioning process shall be adapted to the size and complexity of the project. Deliverables shall be as described in the reference document. Additionally, the A/E shall develop the commissioning plan, pre-functional checklists, systems functional performance test checklists, integrated system test checklists, and edited master specification templates to serve as a starting point for the commissioning process on all projects based on the following Systems to be Commissioned.

1. HVAC (VA Master Specification Section 23 08 00): Direct Digital Control System, Chilled Water System, Condenser Water System, Steam/Heating Hot Water System, HVAC Air Handling System, HVAC Ventilation/Exhaust Systems, HVAC Terminal Unit Systems, Decentralized Unitary HVAC Systems, Humidity Control Systems, Hydronic Distribution Systems

2. Electrical (VA Master Specification Section 26 08 00): Grounding and Bonding Systems, Electric Power Monitoring Systems, Low-Voltage Distribution System, Emergency Power Generation Systems

3. Communications (VA Master Specification Section 27 08 00): Grounding and Bonding Systems, Structured Cabling System.

4. Electronic Safety and Security (VA Master Specification Section 28 08 00): Grounding and Bonding, Physical Access Control Systems, Access Control Systems, Security Access Detection Systems, Video Surveillance System.

The above paragraphs constitute a basic outline of the work to be accomplished and in no way comprises all the details for design of this project. The A/E shall initiate detailed inspection of the project site to determine the needs and conditions for the design of this project. Copies of VA Maine Health Care System (Togus VAMC) record will be made available to the highest rated A/E firm; the A/E will verify the validity of the record drawings prior to the start of design work and conduct site investigations as necessary throughout the design. SOW Attachment 09 – Togus Campus Map will give AE firm a basic understanding of the VA Maine Health Care System (Togus VAMC) campus.

The A/E shall be solely responsible for the management, including all associated labor, equipment, materials, mailing costs, and inspection, to meet the requirements of the design project. The A/E shall further provide meeting minutes for all meetings held under this design project.

The A/E firms’ representatives performing site investigations on the VA Maine Health Care System (Togus VAMC) campus must show documentation, and meet, the following additional requirements before starting site investigations on campus:

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

2. N95 fit tested and documented

3. Negative COVID-19 test prior to entry into sensitive areas with immune-compromised patients

(CLC, SCU, Inpatient Wards on 3N & 3S)

4. Daily visit at an active check-in station for COVID-19 and temperature screening including answering all screening questions

a. Sticker/device must be worn visibly

5. Annual influenza vaccination is required for all staff performing work at VA Maine Healthcare System (Togus VAMC)

6. Completion of a full COVID-19 vaccination series (Moderna, Janssen, or Pfizer) at least 2 weeks prior to arrival onsite

7. Contractor badge must be obtained and worn by contractor, or representative, at all times while on campus

Temperature checks and screening for COVID-19 are performed on the VA Maine Health Care System (Togus) campus and must be performed immediately when the contractor enters the main medical center complex on site. Temperature checks and screening are currently performed at Building 200E, 205, and 207 all day as well as at building 235 from 8:00am to 1:00pm only. If at any time an employee of the A/E firm is found in deficiency of these requirements a stop work order will be issued for safety of VA Maine (Togus VAMC) patients and staff. Please refence the below documents Seasonal influenza with Vaccines (SOW Attachment 07A) COVID Vaccinations (SOW Attachment 07B)

3. DESIGN WITHIN FUNDING LIMITATIONS:

The design shall be prepared by the A/E to permit the award of a construction contract, using Federal Acquisition Regulation procedures for the construction of the facilities, at a cost that does not exceed the project’s estimated construction contract price of $10,600,000.00.

4. DESIGN INDEPENDENCE, FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT: Designs for construction must produce a “complete and usable” facility or improvement when constructed. VA policy (VHA Office of Capital Assets Management, Engineering and Support memo Updated Construction Guidance and Expectations dated Sep 12, 2016) requires the A/E to certify that their design (including all bid alternates/bid deducts) is independent of any future construction project. In addition, the A/E must certify that it has produced a design that does not include furniture and equipment that will be procured separately. Equipment that can be part of the design in the includes those items to meet code requirements for building occupancy, items covered in the VA’s Master Construction Specifications (PG-18-1) Divisions 1 through 10, 13 through 26 or 28 through 48, non-IT equipment items covered by Division 27 and items covered by Division Numbers 12 31 00, 12 32 00, 12 34 00 and 12 36 00.

The A/E shall submit as part of the Final Bid Documents submittal a signed letter on company letterhead stating the design’s independence.

5. DESIGN CRITERIA: The VA Technical Information Library (TIL) available at http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/index.asp is managed by the VA Office of Construction and Facility Management and is the master repository for all VA Numbered Standards for Construction to include http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/index.asp design and construction specifications, procedures, standard details, BIM/CAD standards, equipment guides, space planning and design guides. The documents of the TIL shall be the minimum design criteria for all VA projects performed in the construction of new facilities and the modernization, alteration, addition, or improvement of its real property. All design documents shall be developed in accordance with the VA TIL, including (but not limited to) the following listed Department of Veterans Affairs References:

PG-18-1 Master Construction Specifications SOW Attachment 01 VHA Required Division 01 Specification Section List PG-18-3 Design and Construction Procedures [Including but not limited to: Codes, Standards, and Executive Orders] PG-18-4 Standard Details and CAD Standards PG-18-5 Equipment Guide List H-18-8 Seismic Design Handbook PG-18-9 Space Planning Criteria PG-18-10 Design Manuals (by discipline) [Including but not limited to: Guiding Principles checklists as indicated for Minor Projects in Sustainable Design Manual, Life Cycle Cost Analysis]

PG-18-12 Design Guides (graphical, by function) PG-18-13 Barrier Free Design Guides PG-18-14 Room Finishes, Door, and Hardware Schedules PG-18-15 Minimum Requirements for A/E Submissions PG-18-17 Environmental Compliance Manual H-7545 VA Cultural Resource Management Procedures OIT Infrastructure Standard for Telecommunications Spaces v3.0 (21 August 2020)

The following references should also be used to complete the design documents:

Where conflicts exist between VA adopted codes and standards and the documents on the TIL, the A/E shall bring this to the attention of the VA. The resolution of the conflict shall be made by the authority having jurisdiction for VA to ensure consistency department wide.

6. DESIGN COLLABORATION: The A/E during this design project shall collaborate with the VHA Office of Healthcare Environment and Facilities Programs Special Engineering Program (HEFP/SEP) staff, VISN 1 staff, and the Independent Life Safety Review Agent (LS Agent) for the project. Design submittal comments from these contractors, if concurred with by VA, shall be incorporated into the design.

HEPF/SEP and/or VISN deliverables shall be coordinated with the A/E’s design submittals to ensure compliance with all requirements are met. The A/E is required to ensure all elements of the design adhere to the Life Safety Code, including recommendations for temporary construction barriers, prior to the Independent Life Safety review.

7. INDEPENDENT LIFE SAFETY REVIEW: The A/E shall incorporate any comments from the VA 3rd party life safety review.

8. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: The A/E shall assist the VA with completion of a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) assessment as required by the VA Maine Health Care System (Togus http://www.cfm.va.gov/CFM/TIL/spec.asp http://www.cfm.va.gov/CFM/TIL/cPro.asp http://www.cfm.va.gov/CFM/TIL/sDetail.asp http://www.cfm.va.gov/CFM/TIL/equip.asp http://www.cfm.va.gov/CFM/TIL/seismic.asp http://www.cfm.va.gov/CFM/TIL/planning.asp http://www.cfm.va.gov/cfm/til/dManual.asp http://www.cfm.va.gov/cfm/til/dGuide.asp http://www.cfm.va.gov/CFM/TIL/accessibility.asp http://www.cfm.va.gov/cfm/til/room/RoomFinishes.pdf http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/aeDesSubReq.asp http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/etc/NEPAGuidance.pdf http://www.va.gov/vapubs/viewPublication.asp?Pub_ID=584&FType=2

VAMC), Augusta, ME. If the NEPA assessment results in potential environmental impacts, the A/E shall be responsible for completing any auxiliary documentation required per PG-18-17 NEPA Interim Guidance for Projects located on the TIL (http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/etc/NEPAGuidance.pdf). Additional requirements may include, but are not limited to, Environmental Assessment, Environmental Impact Statement, and Record of Decision. The NEPA analysis and concluding documentation must be completed by the Final Bid Documents submittal.

9. PHYSICAL SECURITY DESIGN: The A/E must include a certified physical security specialist. The specialists must be involved with the design beginning with the concept phase and the qualifications must be submitted to the COR for review and approval prior to the concept/basis of design phase. The specialists shall meet the specific requirements listed in the Physical Security Design Manual for Mission Critical Facilities located on the TIL (DESIGN MANUALS (PG-18-10) - Office of Construction & Facilities Management (va.gov)). The A/E shall ensure that all aspects of the applicable VA Physical Security Design Manual (either Life-Safety Protected or Mission Critical Facilities; both will be applicable depending on the area the work is taking place) are incorporated into the design and shall prepare a written report acknowledging compliance as required by the VAMC. The A/E must inform the COR of any physical security items that will be difficult to achieve during the concept/basis of design phase of the design and assist the VA with waiver requests as necessary.

10. Surgical and Endovascular services Design Guide: In accordance with “Surgical and Endovascular services Design Guide,” April 2016 (https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dGuide/dgSurg.pdf) This document is included as SOW Attachment 01.

11. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: Design submittals shall follow the requirements of Program Guide, PG-18-15, Volume C - A/E Submission Instructions for Minor and NRM Construction Program dated November 2008. This document is included as SOW Attachment 06. Submittal documents shall be prominently marked “For Official Use Only (FOUO)” if they contain qualifying data as defined in VHA Memorandum 2019-11-13 Sensitive Infrastructure Data Classification – For Official Use Only (FOUO).

This memo is hosted on a non-public VHA site (https://vaww.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=8949).

The A/E shall deliver design submittal documents that follow the iterative phase breakdown for design work in PG-18-15 and as additionally specified below. Specific requirements for each discipline/work product listed under each phase can be found in PG-18-15; it is expected for the phase of design that each of the checked items in the SD/DD/CD columns will be completed for the submittal. The A/E shall attend a review meeting following each design submittal as indicated under the Project Schedule section of this Scope of Work. Each new submittal will incorporate all VA comments from the previous submittal. The Asbestos Abatement & Lead Abatement requirements in PG-18-15 are applicable at VA Maine Health Care System (Togus VAMC), Augusta, ME due to the age of the campus (construction of some existing buildings began in the 1890’s and continued through the present. Buildings dating from all decades are present on the Togus campus).

The following submittals will be required for this project:

Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Plan Basis of Design (BD) - 10% - In addition to the requirements in PG-18-15, a Basis of Design is required. Basis of Design is a narrative presentation of facts, sufficiently complete, to http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/etc/NEPAGuidance.pdf https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual.asp#PSR https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual.asp#PSR https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dGuide/dgSurg.pdf https://vaww.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=8949 demonstrate that the project concept is fully understood, and that subsequent design details, and their ultimate presentation in the final drawings and specifications, will be based on sound architectural and engineering decisions. Conceptual drawings of the planned design and the initial cost estimate will additionally be included.

Schematic Design (SD)- 35% Design Development One (DD) – 65% Construction Documents (CD)- 95% Final Bid Documents (Bid) – 100%

12. DRAWING FORMAT:

All drawings shall adhere to VA project software requirements for Computer Aided Design (CAD) available at http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/projReq.asp. Software shall be AutoCAD 2020 or the latest version available to VA Maine Healthcare System (Togus VAMC). Verify latest version available at the project’s design kickoff meeting.

The A/E shall provide various 3D renderings to present to VA throughout the design phase to adequately represent architectural, mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP), site conditions and other items in the design to aide with facility visualization and coordination.

VA Maine Healthcare System (Togus VAMC) buildings are extremely congested with existing utilities.

Completed and submitted drawings shall clearly show the exact pathways, with dimensions, of all telecommunications and electrical utility runs under this project. Pathways shall be fully researched during design and graphically depicted in detail to clearly identify the route of each pathway for conduit and cable infrastructure which will meet all EHRM design requirements. Schematically showing pathways and circuits will not be accepted as part of a complete drawing submission for the electrical and telecommunications disciplines.

13. SUBMITTAL FORMATS: Submittals shall be submitted in electronic format and hard copy formats as listed below. Portable Document Format (.pdf), Microsoft Office Suite formats (.doc, .xls, and .ppt), Microsoft Project (.mpp) and AutoCAD (.dwg) files are acceptable. Submittals shall additionally be compliant with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 794 d); information on the requirements for accessible media can be found at http://www.section508.gov/. The A/E shall be responsible for providing:

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

Minimum meeting minutes requirements

• Project name, number, meeting host, Meeting Name

• Date, Time, meeting ID, call in number, Duration, and consecutive number of total related meetings

• Participant list (Name, Title, Phone number (office and Mobile), Email, Attended Meeting

(yes/no Check box)

• Meeting purpose, Roll call, COVID-19, and Additional Items http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/projReq.asp http://www.section508.gov/

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

• Next meeting date and time

• Detailed attachment list

Construction Cost Estimates Construction cost estimates shall comply with Manual for Preparation of Cost Estimates & Related Documents for VA Facilities dated February 1, 2019. This document is available on the TIL at http://www.cfm.va.gov/cost/index.asp. All estimates in any of the electronic formats listed above.

Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Plan All documents in any of the electronic formats listed above.

Basis of Design (BD)

Two (2) half-size paper bond sets of drawings – 2 to VA

Schematic Design (SD)

Two (2) half-size paper bond sets of drawings – 2 to VA Two (2) paper bond sets of specifications – 2 to VA Two (2) paper bond sets of investigation reports, design calculations, space planning data and cost estimate - 2 to VA

Design Development (DD), and Construction Documents (CD) All documents in any of the electronic formats listed above.

Memo annotating what was not upgraded and corresponding justifications.

One (1) full size paper bond sets of drawings - 1 to VA Two (2) half-size paper bond sets of drawings – 2 to VA Two (2) paper bond sets of specifications – 2 to VA Two (2) paper bond sets of investigation reports, design calculations, space planning data, construction schedule, construction statement of work (SOW) and cost estimate - 2 to VA

Final Bid Documents (Bid) PDF files of drawings, specifications, and any miscellaneous design analysis documents such as submittal log and physical security compliance report.

Certified memo annotating what areas/times were not upgraded and the corresponding justifications.

Certified memo that the A/E design is independent of future projects and includes all equipment required for the project to be activated/full functional.

Word files of specifications.

Revit and AutoCAD files of drawings.

One (1) full size paper bond sets of drawings - 1 to VA Two (2) half-size paper bond sets of drawings – 2 to VA Two (2) paper bond sets of specifications – 2 to VA http://www.cfm.va.gov/cost/index.asp

One (1) paper bond sets of investigation reports, design calculations, space planning data, construction schedule, construction SOW and cost estimate - 1 to VA

Construction Period Services (CPS)

Requests for Information (RFI) Requests for Information shall be reviewed with responses submitted to VA within three (3) calendar days of submittal to the A/E.

Submittal Reviews Submittal reviews shall be reviewed with responses submitted to VA within seven (7) calendar days of submittal to the A/E.

Site Visit Reports Site visit reports shall be submitted within seven (7) calendar days of the visit. All documents shall be in any of the electronic formats listed above.

Modification/Change Order Requests Modification requests shall be reviewed with responses submitted to VA within seven (7) calendar days of submittal to the A/E. This includes the review of the contractor’s change order/modification proposal for construction change orders, as well as the formulation of an IGCE for the modification, as requested. The A/E's reply regarding his/her review of cost proposals and his/her recommendations shall include an independent breakdown of costs in detail, quantities, and unit prices and shall cover both additions and deductions of labor, materials, and equipment. The A/E shall also supply cost estimates as requested by the COR for Request for Proposals for anticipated changes.” All documents in any of the electronic formats listed above. Note - If major modification, VA will provide additional time and document format guidance.

Punch List Punch list shall be submitted within seven (7) calendar days of the final acceptance inspection.

Record Drawings Record drawings shall be delivered to the VA within thirty (30) calendar days after VA acceptance of the construction project. Record drawings shall be in AutoCAD (.dwg) format and fully compliant with all VA CAD standards.

14. PROJECT SCHEDULE/PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The A/E shall perform Part One Services/Design Phase work according to the schedule shown below. The A/E is also responsible for following specification Section 01 32 16.10 Architectural And Engineering CPM Schedules, which is located in SOW Attachment 05 - Engineering CPM Schedule. If a due date on the timeline below falls on a Holiday or Weekend, the submittal shall be due the following business day. The remaining timeline will not be shifted to accommodate Holidays or Weekends.

Administrative Time 11 calendar days after receipt of Notice of Award QA/QC Submittal & Basis of Design (BD) 10% Submittal

23 calendar days after end of Administrative Time

QA/QC and BD 10% Submittal Review Meeting

11 calendar days after VA receipt of QA/QC & BD 10% Submittals

35% SD Submittal 44 calendar days after acceptance of QA/QC & BD 10% Submittals

35% SD Review Meeting 23 calendar days after VA receipt of 35% SD Submittal

65% DD Submittal 44 calendar days after VA acceptance of 35% SD Submittal

65% DD Review Meeting 23 calendar days after VA receipt of 65% DD Submittal

95% CD Submittal 23 calendar days after VA acceptance of 65% DD Submittal

95% CD Review Meeting 11 calendar days after VA receipt of 95% CD Submittal

Final Bid Documents Submittal 16 calendar days after VA acceptance of 95% CD Submittal

Final Bid Documents Acceptance Meeting 11 calendar days after VA receipt of Final Bid Documents Submittal

Total Part One Services/Design Phase Schedule

240 calendar days

The 240 days listed in the part one project schedule may fluctuate based on when each submittal, especially the 95% CD submittal, is determined to meet all VA guidelines and acceptance is issued. If any submittal is not accepted due to insufficient design requirements or failing to meet all VA contract, submittal, and content requirements and additional time is deemed necessary, it is the responsibility of the AE firm to cover all costs associated with such delays and required revisions.

Part Two Services/Construction Period Services (optional Line Items) shall be performed for the length of time between the time the option(s) are exercised and acceptance of Construction Completion. The VA has 365 calendar days from final acceptance of the design to exercise the option(s) for Construction Period Services.

15. CONTRACT OVERSIGHT: All contracts for this project shall be awarded by the Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC); only a warranted VA Contracting Officer shall have authority to change the terms and conditions of a contract. These changes may involve the contract award amount, contract period of performance, issuance of stop work orders and changes to the statement of work.

PCAC shall designate a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to monitor and manage the A/E’s performance under the design project contract. The COR shall be a representative of the VA Maine Healthcare System (Togus VAMC) Facilities Management Service Project Section and have the technical knowledge required to monitor and oversee the project.

A COR from the VA Maine Healthcare System (Togus VAMC) Facilities Management Service Project Section shall also be designated for the construction project contract to monitor and manage the construction contractor’s performance under the construction project contract. This designation under the construction contract shall be considered equivalent to the industry standard of “Owner’s Representative” and does not supersede or eliminate the A/E’s responsibility for Part Two Services/Construction Period Services. The A/E ultimately shall be responsible for any errors and omissions with the design discovered during and after the construction phase.

16. OI&T INFRASTRUCTURE STANDARD FOR TELECOMMUNICATION SPACE:

The current version for this standard is version 3.1, dated July 1, 2021 (https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dguide/OIT-InfrastrucStdTelecomSpaces.pdf). The design for this project at The VA Maine Healthcare System (Togus VAMC) must meet the Campus Support Center (CSC) requirements of the Infrastructure Standard for Telecommunications Spaces.

The Infrastructure Standard for Telecommunications Spaces (The Standards) serves as the master reference document of criteria for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facility Information Technology (IT) support infrastructure. It defines the technical requirements necessary to maintain optimum reliability and efficiency within VA facilities and computing centers. IT Support Infrastructure is defined as all passive telecommunications and information technology equipment and supporting physical space and equipment.

17. VISITOR SECURITY & REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:

All contractor personnel will be required to complete a background check by VA Police and receive a badge prior to being permitted to work on campus. This check is mandatory and will be conducted by VA Police based on information provided by the personnel who will be onsite. The selected AE will be provided the background check forms to fill out during the ‘Administrative Time’ portion of the schedule. These forms shall be returned to the COR during this same portion of the schedule.

Upon their first visit to campus, personnel shall check in with the COR at the designated time and location. They will then be escorted to the VA Police to receive their badge. Badges can be issued for up to 1 year if the same personnel will be returning to site during future visits.

Once badges have been obtained, personnel are required to check in with the COR upon arrival and upon departure from campus each day. Badges must be worn in a visible location at all times when contractor personnel are onsite.

18. SOW and ATTACHMENTS:

The following list of documents are attached to this SOW for A/E use and incorporation into the project documents:

Surgical Design Guide (SOW Attachment 02) VHA Required Div 01 Specification Sections (See SOW Attachment 02) Floor Space of Project (SOW Attachment 03) OR Renovation PFD (SOW Attachment 04) https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dguide/OIT-InfrastrucStdTelecomSpaces.pdf

01 32 16.01 EHRM Architecture and Engineering CPM Schedule (SOW Attachment 05) Program guide, PG-18-15 Volume C – A/E Submission Instructions for Minor and NRM

Construction program dates November 2008 (SOW Attachment 06) Seasonal influenza with vaccines (SOW Attachment 07A) COVID-19 Vaccinations (SOW Attachment 07B) VHA Directive 1061 Prevention of Healthcare Associated Legionella Disease (SOW Attachment 08) Campus Map (SOW Attachment 09)

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