Attachment 1 - STATEMENT OF WORK - 557-23-103.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK

Replace Building 2 and Building 4 Generators Project# 557-23-103

SCOPE OF WORK

Contractor will provide management, supervision, materials, tools, and labor to replace and upgrade two generators at Building 2 and Building 4, serving the campus emergency electrical system. Work is located at the Carl Vinson VAMC Dublin, Georgia. Work will include but is not limited to temporary generator, replacement fuel tanks, installation of new generators and all associated automatic transfer switches, switchboards, electrical panels, day tanks, load banks, civil site work, physical enclosures, fire alarm and sprinkler modifications, and electronic security based on provided A/E design drawings and specifications. All work will be done in compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations.

Construction will take place at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center located at 1826 Veterans Blvd in Dublin, GA 31021.

ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: BASE BID:

ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, alterations, roads, walks, grading, drainage, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items. This project includes the replacement of the existing emergency generators and associated fuel storage systems serving Buildings 2 and 4. In conjunction with the generator replacement, the project will implement upgrades to each building’s emergency electrical distribution system, including improvements necessary to bring all affected scope elements into compliance with the VA Electrical Design Manual (EDM) and applicable Physical Security (PSRDM) requirements.

The scope of work also includes modifications and improvements to the electrical rooms and spaces within each building to accommodate the new emergency distribution equipment, as well as the installation of new metering and monitoring systems to support enhanced operational visibility and system reliability. These improvements are intended to ensure a complete, coordinated, and code-compliant emergency power system that supports the operational needs of the facility and aligns with current VA design and security standards.

Period of Performance: 455 days after issuance of Notice to Proceed.

General Conditions

Contractors will be allowed to park on site. Laydown yard for this project is to be determined, but will be adjacent to area of work.

Prime contractor’s Superintendent is required to have an OSHA 30-hour certification and all other contractors regardless of position are required to have at a minimum OSHA 10-hour certification before being allowed to work on construction site. Copies of certification will be kept in superintendent’s office; electronic or hard copies are acceptable.

Prime contractor is required to provide a construction schedule within 30 days of Notice to Proceed. Additionally, an updated construction schedule is required with each payment request. Payments will not be processed unless they are accompanied by an updated construction schedule and Certified Payroll.

Normal work hours will be between 7am and 5pm any deviation to these times will need the approval of the COR. After hours work is allowed with the coordination of the COR.

Contractor will be required to follow the Infection Control procedures identified in the Pre-Construction Risk Assessment and Infection Control Risk Assessment documentation. If conditions arise all contractors will be subject to Carl Vinson VAMC protocols for COVID conditions or any other health matter which may arise. All contractors are required to provide a valid TB test resulting in a negative reading within the past 90 days prior to being allowed access to work site (Ref. Spec 01 35 26 1.13).

All contractors will be required to obtain a contractor badge which will be provided by the VA. Prior to beginning work, badge documents (provided by the VA to the Prime Contractor) will be filled out and given to the Site Superintendent. COR will review and sign badge documents and escort contractors to the badging location. Once issued, badges will be worn at all times while on station and be visible.

Utility shutdowns will be scheduled thru the COR. A minimum of 10 working days are required for any utility shutdown. Some shutdowns are required to be done after hours and with the approval of the COR. No utility outage can last longer than 4 hours. Contractor will provide a detailed Utility Shutdown Work Request identifying what work is to be done, time expected to complete the work, and POC for work being done during shutdown.

Follow guidelines stated in Spec Section 01 74 19 for debris removal. Provide a debris removal/recycle plan to COR for approval through GEMS coordinator prior to demolition of construction area.