DRAFT SOW Renovate Dish Room.pdf

Design/Build Statement of Work VA Project Number: 546-22-140

“Renovate Dish Room in Nutrition & Food Service” Miami, FL

I. General Information

1. November 28, 2022

2. Target Completion Date: NLT 120 days after Contract Award.

3. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8 is seeking a design/build (DB) construction contract to renovate of existing dish room, Project # 546-22-140 located at the Miami VA Healthcare System at 1201 NW 16th Street, Miami, Florida 33125.

4. This document contains basic information and minimal requirements for DB services for the renovation of our existing dish room area. This document is not to be used as a standard design and does not limit the Design Build Team (DBT) responsibilities to complete an accurate project that best meets the users' needs, applicable code requirements and construction best practices. This document will provide VA reviewers and the DBT a clear understanding of the project intent and what is required at each stage of the project.

II. Project Scope

1. This project encompasses a complete renovation of the main dish washing room (1,630

SQFT) area located in building 1, 2nd floor, and the partial renovation of the accompanying mechanical room (230 SQFT) in preparation for a new dish washing machine system for the space. The dish washing machine system is comprised of three components: the dish washing machine, pulper, and conveyor. The removal of the existing dish machine system and the installation of the new dish machine system will be performed by others, and the DBT for this project is responsible for the preparation of the utilities for the dish machine system as part of the renovation.

2. The existing dish system will be removed by others before the start of construction. The DBT shall perform demolition, install the new floor, then prepare the utilities for the dish system equipment. At this point, the new dish machine will be installed and connected to the utilities by others. After the dish machine installation, the DBT can complete construction.

3. VA Engineering Service will provide the DBT with all applicable drawings for the project.

The accuracy of the paper copies of Drawings is not guaranteed and shall be used only for general information. Actual conditions must be field verified by the DBT and all consulting firms.

4. The DBT Shall field verify VA furnished drawings to ensure accuracy. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to determine existing conditions and to base the design - build on this information

III. Project Requirements

1. Existing Conditions

a. As part of the design, evaluate the existing HVAC system, Fire Protection System, Lighting system, and underfloor dish machine pipes. Determine if these systems are adequate for their intended use and if they comply with the most current applicable codes and standards. Note: The retail store is directly under the dish room. As such, evaluation of the underfloor dish machine pipes must be performed while the Retail store is closed, which is after hours and on weekends. This activity can be performed during the design preparation phase.

b. In the dish room only, perform a coring analysis through the deck to confirm the integrity of the entire flooring system, namely the topping slab. If the topping slab is acceptable, the contractor shall fill all core holes with suitable concrete.

2. Demolition

Dish Room:

a. Remove approximately 1,630 SF of existing epoxy surface flooring (assume existing epoxy flooring is ¾” thick).

b. Remove approximately 1,600 SF of existing 2’x2’ ceiling tiles with associated structure.

c. Remove existing 2’x4’ lighting troffers in area and return to VA personnel

d. Remove existing electrical disconnect boxes from walls and return to VA personnel.

e. Remove existing guard/crash rails/Corner Guards from existing walls

f. Remove existing sprinkler heads

g. Remove plumbing connections for equipment removal by others

h. Remove all signage and other fixtures from wall surfaces

i. Based on floor condition potentially remove topping slab (based on contractor floor evaluation)

j. Remove sink (including pipes)

k. Remove eyewash

l. Remove pressure washer system and return to VA personnel.

m. Remove abandoned hose coil mounts

n. Remove existing blue hose coils. Do not discard as these will be reinstalled.

o. Remove signage

p. Removal of (3) sets of double doors

q. Remove or scrap existing wall finishes (paint, etc.)

r. Remove supply diffusers (Do not remove the flex ducts, these will be reused)

s. Remove 24” x 6.5” solid exhaust duct and transition, which is approximately 25 ft long (Do not remove the existing 16 in x 10 in duct protruding from the wall)

t. Remove dishwasher hoods and respective 22” x 12” ducts (Do not remove the big

70” x 16” exhaust duct)

u. Remove above-grade dish system utilities (water, steam, drainage, etc.).

v. Remove and cap the pipe next to the sink

w. Asbestos or lead paint removal (Tiles and walls)

Mechanical Room:

x. Remove approximately 230 SF of existing epoxy surface flooring (top layer only)

y. Remove (1) broken compressor.

z. See Guide Drawings and Site Photos for Details. The DBT is responsible for disposal of all equipment. VA dumpsters and receptacles shall not be used by the contractor for this purpose.

3. Concrete

a. If the coring analysis determines that the integrity of the topping slab is compromised, the DBT shall pour a new topping slab in the dish room. Demolition and replacement of the topping slab shall be included as a separate item in the cost proposal.

4. Doors and Windows

a. Replace-in-kind (3) sets of double doors including frames (one at the main entrance, one on the electrical closet E2 3A, and one on the mechanical room). This includes replacement of the hold-open magnets on the (1) set of double doors on the west wall. These magnets shall be wired into the fire alarm system.

5. Finishes

a. Pour a new epoxy floor in the dish room (approx. 1630 SF) with a 4 inch integral cove base. It is assumed that the epoxy layer is ¾ in thick.

b. Install ceramic tile with epoxy grout on all walls in the dish room, including the divider wall and columns. This includes all patchwork and skim coats. The green blocks on the columns shall not be removed but shall be skimmed over.

c. Install a new acoustical (drop) ceiling in the dish room. This drop ceiling shall be a white aluminum grid with 2 ft X 2 ft smooth white 5/8 in thickness mineral fiber clean room tiles. Grid shall be aluminum 15/16 in.

d. Pour a new epoxy floor in the Mechanical Room (approx. 230 SF). It is assumed that the epoxy layer is ¾ in thick. The functioning compressors on the floor of this room cannot be shut off or moved. Therefore, the epoxy floor shall be poured around these compressors.

6. Specialties

a. Install (2) line stainless steel wall guards on all walls in the dish room, except for the west wall with the sink. The brackets for these wall guards shall be mounted straight to the wall, and the ceramic tile shall be installed around them. The seams between the tiles and brackets shall be sealed from all moisture.

b. Install stainless Steel Corner Guards on all outside corners.

c. Install new signage in the area. Signage shall be in-kind.

7. Equipment

a. Furnish and install a new custom 3 compartment sink with a garbage disposal and scrap sink. This new sink shall be stainless steel, have similar dimensions, same layout, and similar faucets to the existing sink. However, the new sink shall not have the agitator or water heating system. It shall be a “bare bones” sink. The garbage Disposal shall have a fixed nozzle rinse system with a control box for the disposal and rinse water, similar to what is currently installed.

b. Install a new eyewash, like-for-like.

c. Install (2) new stainless steel dishwasher hoods. These new hoods shall be similar in size and form factor to the existing hoods and their exact location will depend on the location of the new dish machine, whose dimensions and location will differ slightly from the existing. There shall be (1) hood directly over the “load” side of the new dish machine, and (1) hood directly over the “unload” side, similar to the current setup. This includes the installation of new sections of solid duct to connect to the main exhaust duct. The contractor will be provided drawings with the exact location and dimensions of the new dish machine.

d. Install (2) new 2000 PSI electric pressure washers. The new pressure washers shall be located in the mechanical room, rather than the dish room, and shall be tied into the existing pipe system. The pressure washers shall be wired so that an operator in the dish room can turn it on and off without entering the mechanical room. The controls for these pressure washers shall be wall-mounted in the southwest corner of the dish room. They shall be wired such that only one pressure washer can be used at a time, and the operator shall have the ability to choose which pressure washer to use with the other acting as a redundancy.

e. The following equipment will be procured and installed by others, but the DBT will prepare the utilities.

i. dish washer

ii. pulper

iii. pulper disconnect box

iv. conveyor system

8. Fire Suppression

a. Install new sprinkler heads (must meet existing code requirements) and test the new system if necessary. See Schedule. This may require adding some new heads. The existing pipes shall be reused.

b. If the existing sprinkler system layout and number of sprinkler heads does not meet codes, the DBT shall install any necessary branch piping and additional sprinkler heads and test the system. The DBT Shall use as much of the existing piping as possible.

c. The other fire alarm equipment (hornstrobes, smoke detectors, and AHU overrides) shall be removed and reinstalled in their same locations.

9. Plumbing

a. Install a new floor sink in the dish room near the new pulper.

b. Install a new hydraulic trap primer on the existing drain in the mechanical room. This trap primer shall utilize the low-pressure pipes from the pressure washers as a water source.

c. Install new aboveground pipes for the dish equipment. These include but are not limited to: hot water, hot water relief, cold water, steam, steam relief, steam condensate, and drain. The contractor will be provided drawings with the exact location, dimensions, and required fittings of the new dish machine. The new pipes must reach within 1 foot of their indicated connection locations and must be within the footprint if the equipment.

d. If the DBT determines that the existing underfloor dish machine pipes are inadequate, they shall replace them. Any work on the underfloor dish machine pipes must be performed while the store is closed.

10. Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning

a. Install new corrosion resistant supply diffusers in the dish room. These shall be installed in the same general location as the existing, and the existing 12 in flex duct shall be reused if adequate.

b. Before demolition of space, conduct air flow testing and temperature monitoring at task level to determine if the existing system meets current operational needs. If the existing HVAC system is inadequate, they shall incorporate all necessary changes into the design, including the new diffusers mentioned above.

c. Install a new 24 in x 6.5 in aluminum rectangular solid duct for the dish machine exhaust. This includes a 5 foot long section of 16 inch aluminum round duct that connects to the dish machine, and the transition that ties into the existing 16 in x 10 in duct.

d. Install new ducts for the dishwasher hoods. These tie into the large 70 in x 16 in exhaust duct, which shall be modified as required to accommodate these changes.

e. Extend the HVAC supply ducts in the mechanical room to one foot above the floor.

11. Electrical

a. Install new electrical disconnects for both the dish washer and conveyor system. The dish washer shall be connected to it’s respective disconnect by new EMT conduit.

This conduit shall be ran from the disconnect on the column, up in the ceiling, to a junction box in the ceiling above the connection point on the dish washer. The final connection between this junction box and the dish washer will be completed by others. The whip between the conveyor and it’s disconnect will be installed by others.

The disconnect for the pulper shall be supplied and installed by others.

b. Install new lighting and lighting circuitry in the dish room. These lights shall be recessed LED troffers suitable for wet locations, 4000K color temperature. The DBT shall determine the ideal luminosity from their evaluation of the lighting system.

There shall be a minimum of 21 troffers in the dish room, installed in the same relative locations as the existing lights, unless the DBT determines this configuration to be inadequate, in which case, they shall incorporate all necessary changes into the design. The lighting circuitry shall be replaced back to the panel in the adjacent electrical closet.

c. Evaluate all electrical outlets and wiring that is run to the space. If any electrical infrastructure needs to be replaced to meet current code requirement, those changes shall be incorporated into the design.

12. For more details about the project requirements, please see the following reference documents:

a. Guide Drawings

b. Equipment Drawings

c. Site Photos

d. Finish Schedule

e. Equipment Schedule

f. Door Schedule

IV. Codes and Specifications

1. The design work shall be in accordance with the following, in order of precedence; changes in precedence require approval of the COR: Requirements summarized in this statement of work, Latest VA standards, manuals, design guides, master specifications, safety, Infection Control, Life Safety, AISC, ACI, ASHRAE, OSHA, EQB, NFPA, NEC, ADA, Local Building Codes, latest requirements and Industry Standards and Federal Requirements and Regulations.

2. The DBT shall submit edited TIL specifications as a part of the design. These include, but are not limited to the following:

a. 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management

b. 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements

c. 02 41 00 Demolition

d. 03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete

e. 08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames

f. 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors

g. 08 71 00 Door Hardware

h. 08 80 00 Glazing

i. 09 30 13 Ceramic or Porcelain Tiling

j. 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings

k. 09 67 23.20 Resinous Epoxy Base With Vinyl Chip Broadcast RES-2

l. 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection

m. 11 40 11 Custom Fabricated Foodservice Equipment

n. 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems

o. 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures

p. 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping

q. 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings

r. 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers

s. 26 51 00 Interior Lighting

3. TIL specifications are available at the following link: https://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/spec.asp

V. SUBMISSIONS OF DOCUMENTS

Submissions will be reviewed for completeness against the Contractor Design Submission Requirements (PG-18-15 Volume C). The following specifies the documents, etc., required to be submitted by the Contractor to Engineering Service, for each scheduled review.

1. General

a. The Architect/Engineer hired by the Contractor will design - build and estimate so that all applicable codes are met. The Contractor will be required to make a formal presentation in person at the 100% and Final design - build review as required.

b. The Contractor shall take written minutes of all design - build review meetings, participate in the pre-bid and pre-construction meetings, site visits, and any other site https://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/spec.asp investigation meeting and provide copies of those minutes to the VA within five (5) work days after the meeting.

c. The overall design - build shall include all calculations, CADD drawings, plans and specifications in conformance with recognized standards e.g. NEC, UL, NFPA, JCAHO, VA Construction Standards, and other references indicated above, etc. The most stringent standard shall be utilized.

d. In each submission, the Contractor shall incorporate all material specified and all revisions according to comments made by either the Medical Center, Network Safety & Fire Protection Engineer or VA Headquarters where applicable.

2. 65% Review/ First Review – 1 set of specifications, 1 set of CADD drawings, cost estimates, and design - build calculations.

a. Submittal Letter: Contractor shall provide a submittal letter addressed to the Chief, P&A Service stating documents submitted for 30% review.

b. Specifications: Contractor shall provide a full set of project specifications digitally in both Microsoft Word and PDF formats, including “General Requirements,” reflecting 30% of completed construction documents.

c. Drawings: Contractor shall provide one (1) full size and 1 (11”x17”) size sets of project drawings produced on a Computer-Aided Drafting and Design - build (CADD) system. CADD system shall be compatible with AutoCAD LT 2010 or Later.

d. Should the VA change or modify the scope of work in any way to increase the cost the Contractor would not be responsible, but he must advise the Contacting Officer of the increase. If any other cost increases become evident, the Contractor must notify the Contracting Officer and recommend remedial action to reduce the estimated cost to within the approved limits. If an overrun is caused by the Contractor, the contract requires him/her to make whatever changes the Contracting Officer deems necessary to reduce the project’s cost at no additional design - build expense to the Government. However, if the overrun in cost was not caused by the Contractor, or if the Contracting Officer agrees to a change in scope, the Contractor’s fee will be adjusted. The responsibility for reducing costs to the lowest level while satisfying the functional requirements of project rests with the Contractor. Therefore, efforts toward controlling costs must begin in the earliest planning stages and continue through the final stages. The devices used to control construction costs are cost monitoring, value Engineering, bid alternates, scope reductions, etc.

e. Technical accuracy and details will be the responsibility of the Contractor firm.

3. 100% Review/ Second Review – 1 set of specifications, 1 set of CADD drawings, cost estimates, and design - build calculations.

a. Submittal Letter: Contractor shall provide a submittal letter addressed to the Chief, P&A Service stating documents submitted for 50% review.

b. Specifications: Contractor shall provide a full set of project specifications digitally in both Microsoft Word and PDF formats, including “General Requirements,” reflecting 50% of completed construction documents.

c. Drawings: Contractor shall provide one (1) full size and 1 (11”x17”) size sets of project drawings produced on a Computer-Aided Drafting and Design - build (CADD) system. CADD system shall be compatible with AutoCAD LT 2010 or Later.

d. Should the VA change or modify the scope of work in any way to increase the cost the Contractor would not be responsible, but he must advise the Contacting Officer of the increase. If any other cost increases become evident, the Contractor must notify the Contracting Officer and recommend remedial action to reduce the estimated cost to within the approved limits. If an overrun is caused by the Contractor, the contract requires him/her to make whatever changes the Contracting Officer deems necessary to reduce the project’s cost at no additional design - build expense to the Government. However, if the overrun in cost was not caused by the Contractor, or if the Contracting Officer agrees to a change in scope, the Contractor’s fee will be adjusted. The responsibility for reducing costs to the lowest level while satisfying the functional requirements of project rests with the Contractor. Therefore, efforts toward controlling costs must begin in the earliest planning stages and continue through the final stages. The devices used to control construction costs are cost monitoring, value Engineering, bid alternates, scope reductions, etc.

4. Final Review Submission – After completion of the 100% review comments and corrections, the final bid contract documents shall be prepared and shall include:

a. Submittal Letter: Contractor shall provide a submittal letter stating that the changes and corrections noted on the previous review have been evaluated and incorporated in the documents submitted for the final submission.

b. Certification: At the final review the Contractor will present the completed CADD produced drawings one (1) Full Size and one (1) Half Size (11”x17”) each of which shall include a signature block that will bear the professional registration stamp of the registered professional architect and/or engineers responsible for the design - build.

An architect’s stamp (seal) must be applied to architectural drawings and an engineer’s stamp to engineering drawings. In addition to the seals of the applicable Registered Professional Engineers, Certified Independent Third-Party Safety Professional of Professional Credential (CITP) and the Fire Protection Engineer in Charge of the final design - build revision is required as indicated in Section IV Certified Independent Third- Party Design - build Reviews of this document. Also, a certification letter signed and stamped by the CITP indicating that the design - build is in compliance with the latest codes and regulations per Section V shall be included with this submission. The Final Bid design - build package will not be accepted without the CITP Review certification letter. After the drawings and specifications have been reviewed by Engineering, the Contracting Officer will issue for bid. If major discrepancies exist in the drawings, the technical clearance will be postponed until the Contractor has corrected these contract documents. Technical accuracy shall be the Contractor’s responsibility.

c. Electronic Drawings: One (1) CD-ROM sets of electronic media containing all final

CADD drawing files shall be submitted. Files must be compatible with current AutoCAD LT 2006 and all layers shall be unlocked prior to submission. In addition, electronic copies of the specifications in “Word” format and Cost Estimates shall be included in the CD-ROM’s

d. Contractor shall include in specification section 01 33 23 “SAMPLES AND SHOP

DRAWINGS” a list by specification and paragraph of all submittals required to be made under this project; however, a disclaimer statement is recommended. Section 01 00 00 shall include the 10 hours OSHA training for all employees and subcontractor’s staff, and the 30 hours course for the superintendent if he will be assigned as a “competent person”.

VI. Construction Period Service Requirements

1. Review of Submittals: Contractor shall review all material submittals, shop drawings and test reports that are required, etc. Reviews shall be completed, and submittals returned to Engineering Service within ten (10) working days.

2. Review Analysis of Change Orders and Costs: Contractor shall provide prompt response when contacted by the COR to review and provide analysis of Change Orders and Costs within five (5) working days.

3. Site Visits: Contractor shall provide site visits including the pre-bid conference, preconstruction conference, and final inspection when requested by Engineering Service.

Include price for additional site visits during site investigation process by discipline limited to a maximum of ten (10) including all disciplines. The Contractor will also provide conference minutes and make written inspection report within five (5) workdays after each meeting and/or site inspection including the final inspection punch list.

4. Record Drawing Requirements: Contractor shall provide one (1) complete finished set of

AS-BUILT drawing reflecting all changes incorporated during the actual construction. These AS Built are to be drawn on a CADD and highlighting all changes. Updated as-built CADD drawings. The complete set will all be dated the same with “RECORD AS-BUILT DRAWINGS” on each page’s title block. The Contractor shall include a requirement note for the Contractor to provide marked up prints directed to the Contractor showing actual construction and any changes, which occurred during construction. These shall be verified by the Contractor. Contractor shall also provide a complete updated set of record as-built drawing files as produced on (CADD) system compatible with AutoCAD 2010 or later CD- ROM. Contractor shall update drawings such that they shall meet the complete approval of the Engineering Service.

VII. CERTIFIED INDEPENDENT THIRD-PARTY DESIGN-BUILD REVIEWS (CITP)

1. The Contractor will hire a Certified Independent Third-Party (CITP) Safety Professional or Professional Credential to provide the necessary design - build reviews for compliance with national and local codes, standards, and federal and state regulations included but not limited to:

a. OSHA Standards

b. JCAHO Standards

c. Handicap Accessibility Standards

d. NFPA Codes

e. National and Local Building Codes

f. EPA Regulations

g. Emergency Preparedness infrastructure vulnerabilities

h. Security infrastructure vulnerabilities

i. Others as applicable

2. Requirement for acquiring and incorporating CITP Safety Professional or Professional

Credential review of design - build documents: VA must comply with national and local codes, standards and regulatory requirements to comply with Public Law 100-678, Public Buildings Amendment Act of 1988 and Public Law 102-522, Federal Fire Safety Act of 1992. Like other federal agencies with real property and construction authority, VA acts as its own building and code enforcing official or as the “Authority Having Jurisdiction” (AHJ) for meeting code requirements. As such, the VA has overall responsibility of ensuring compliance with codes.

3. The design - build Contractor will hire a CITP consultant(s) as necessary for the review of design - build documents for compliance with applicable national and local codes, standards, federal and state regulations. The design - build Contractor will take into consideration and incorporate all third-party consultant comments/recommendations into the design - build documents prior to advertising for a construction contract award.

4. CITP Professional or Professional Credential Review and Approval: Project plans must have a signature block or a letter on third-party Company’s letterhead, a third-party certified safety professional or professional credentials as applicable to the nature of review certifying and verifying the plans and specifications have been reviewed for compliance with applicable codes, standards and regulatory requirements. At the time of review, the CITP should identify all corrections necessary for the Contractor to bring the design - build into compliance. The Contractors required to incorporate and make necessary corrections to the design - build to bring the design - build into compliance prior to the final design - build documents being issued for a construction contract award.

VIII. Schedule

The Contractor shall submit documents as indicated below:

DUE DATE

____ITEM______ (DAYS AFTER NOTICE TO PROCEED)

65% Review 30 calendar days 100% Review 30 calendar days after 65% approval.

Final design - build review 7 calendar days after 100% approval.

Length of Project:

1. Project will have a 67-calendar day design phase.

2. From Notice to Proceed, DBT shall submit Design drawings to 65% within 30 calendar days.

Allow 5 business days for VA review (if needed).

3. From 65% approval, DBT shall submit Design drawings to 100%, which incorporates the

VA’s comments on the 65% submission within 30 calendar days. Allow 5 business days for VA review (if needed).

4. DBT shall submit final construction documents, which incorporates the VA’s comments on the 65% and 100% submission within 7 calendar days. Allow 5 business days for VA review (if needed).

5. DBT will schedule a design drawing review meeting with all pertinent VA personnel for final drawing approval before construction start within 7 calendar days of receiving Government acceptance of 100% drawings.

6. Project’s construction phase MUST be completed in no more than 60 days from Design Acceptance.

7. The period of performance for this project is 120 calendar days not to exceed after NTP is issued.

8. DBT shall submit a Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule for BOTH Design phase and Construction phase with estimated dates and itemized cost of work to the Contracting Officer for review and approval before Notice to proceed.

9. Utility Outages, including disruption of fire alarms, must be marked as activities in the CPM scheduled and discussed with MVAMC COR during the two weeks look ahead scheduled meetings at least 14 calendar days in advance.

IX. Additional Information

1. Location of Project: 1201 NW 16th Street Miami, FL 33125. See plans for details.

2. SIZE SQ FT OF NEW Project: Approximately 1,860 SF area located on 2nd floor building #1.

3. Contractor shall remove all debris from VA property, and provide waste reports to

Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

4. Prime Contractor Superintendent must be on site while work is being performed, and must be OSHA‐30 certified.

5. Prior to work commencing, Contractor must check‐in with COR, in Building 1, room B110.

6. Dust created during construction must be contained and prevented from leaving the work area. Contractor must maintain a clean working site.

7. All work must be contained within the approved construction limits.

8. Contractor shall follow all security protocols.

9. Contractor shall notify COR at least 48 hours prior to any significant construction activity.

For example: project activities that require utility shutdowns.

10. Pricing Schedule

a. Base Bid: Contractors shall submit lump sum pricing for entire DB contract.

Contractor prior to bidding should visit site to evaluate existing system and ask COR any clarifying conditions. Base bid shall include all work as described in this SOW, plans, and specifications. Bid summary shall include a breakdown of each item to be used in construction.

b. Alternate: Contractor should include a separate line item that includes pricing for the demolition and pouring of topping slab (based on evaluation).

11. SUBMITTALS: The following shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for review:

a. Construction Schedule, 3 weeks prior to work commencing.

b. Safety Plan, 2 weeks prior to work commencing.

c. Security Plan, 2 weeks prior to work commencing.

d. Material and Debris Management Plan, 2 weeks prior to work commencing.

e. Key Personnel Contact Information for the Contractor and Subcontractors, 2 weeks prior to work commencing.

f. Written summary of all tests, inspections, and results conducted by the vendor or subcontractors.

g. Waste report for all material removed from the site.

h. Testing and Commission plan and report

i. Construction Plan

12. PERMITS: Contractor is responsible for all necessary permits at no additional cost to the government.

13. TESTING, INSPECTION, AND APPROVAL: Contractor is responsible for all necessary testing, inspections and approvals required by local enforcing authorities and in accordance with Construction Specification Institute's master specifications in order to produce a warranted product without additional cost to the government.

14. CONSTRUCTION PERFORMANCE STANDARD: Contractor is solely responsible for construction quality that will result in a final product meeting the following conditions:

a. Standard one‐year contractor’s warranty as administered by this contract.

b. Additionally, no visible surface defects during this period.

15. Essential References from the VA

16. ATTACHED:

a. Guide Drawings

b. Equipment Drawings

c. Site Photos

d. Finish Schedule

e. Equipment Schedule

f. Door Schedule

17. All applicable city, state, and national codes and standards shall be followed to include, but not limited to:

a. VA Master Construction Specifications (Refer to included specification and TIL)

b. International Building Code, All Chapters

c. OSHA Standards

d. NFPA 101 Life Safety Standards

e. VA Accessibility Standards

18. POINTS of CONTACT:

a. The VA – COR, Joshua Manley, Miami, FL; 305‐575‐7000 Ext: 15990

Joshua.Manley@va.gov

b. The VA – Backup COR, Jose Gonzalez, Miami, FL; 305‐575-7000

Jose.Gonzalez125@va.gov mailto:Joshua.Manley@va.gov mailto:Jose.Gonzalez125@va.gov