Mammography Site Prep - SOW 05292024.docx

Site Prep for Mammography Project Number 667-24-155

May 14, 2024

Scope of Work:

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center 510 E Stoner Ave Shreveport, LA 71101

Site Preparation Work for: Hologic Digital Mammography Unit.

The site preparation work ("Work") is limited to the construction, labor, materials, equipment, and related services set forth in the specifications contained in this Scope of Work to prepare the below-defined Site for the installation of the above-referenced diagnostic imaging system. The Work will conform to the general configuration (floor plan) represented in the "Work Drawings" consisting of the following drawing(s) which are incorporated herein by reference. Any directional references in this Scope of Work rely on north or plan north being located at the top of the Work Drawings, unless indicated otherwise on the Work Drawings.

VA supplied concept drawing for its File Named “Mammography Layout-1B”, dated 02/16/2024.

The Work will comply with (i) the applicable specifications and dimensions set forth in the VA TIL titled as “Class 2 Standing Breast Imaging Room, Imgng Svcs (CI056)” Sheet 4-120, and (ii) the applicable requirements set forth by the equipment manufacturer of the Hologic Digital Mammography Unit (Brevera). If the above- referenced Work Drawings are not the final site-specific equipment installation drawings, the final site- specific equipment installation drawings, with the above-referenced drawings, when issued, will be known as the "Work Drawings" thereafter.

The "Site" where the Work will be performed consists of existing rooms on the 3rd Floor of Building 55 – Break Room 301, HAC Room 302 & Conference Room 303 (totaling approximately 500 sq. ft.) that are shown on the Work Drawings.

For the purposes of this Scope of Work, (i) the term "furnish" means supply the specified item(s) as an integral part of the Work, delivered to the location within the Site where it (they) will be installed and/or used,

(ii) the term "install" means place the specified item(s) into final position, including the necessary fastening, cutting, mechanical/electrical connections, and adjustments, and (iii) the term "Standard Work Hours" means the hours from 7:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. local Site time, Monday through Friday, excluding VA observed holidays.

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center is responsible for the removal, storage, and return of all existing furniture and equipment in affected areas.

Period of Performance The delivery date for this contract shall be 200 days from Notice to Proceed. Performance time to include VA review of each submission as identified.

Work Hours The Contractor may schedule work during the following time periods: 7:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday, excluding federal holidays. For any work involving a utility shut down, it must be scheduled outside the normal, designated work hours and must be scheduled no fewer than fourteen (14) days in advance. Approximately 30% of this work will need to be performed at night. Nightly work is expected for extensive noise or odor, demolition and utility outages that impact operations. Any required utility outages shall be scheduled at the convenience of the hospital, and potentially require after hours work or on weekends. The VA may need to perform additional existing site investigations and troubleshooting methods when conducting outages. The contractor must provide a schedule to be approved by the COR prior to beginning work.

Work Clarifications:

VA is responsible for ensuring the existing building structural system will support the loads imposed by the new diagnostic imaging system’s components.

VA is responsible for ensuring the existing floor structures and building structural system will support the loads imposed by the Work itself, the occupancy and use of the Site, and the new diagnostic imaging system's components.

VA is responsible for ensuring the existing radiation (x-ray) shielding, including new patches, complies with all applicable regulatory requirements for the operation of the diagnostic imaging system(s) located within the Exam room.

VA is responsible for completing all removal and/or abatement of asbestos or other hazardous or toxic materials (including but not limited to biohazards and mold) at the Site and other areas where the Work will be conducted prior to the commencement of Work at the Site. Such removal and/or abatement shall be conducted in strict compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

VA is responsible for furnishing at its expense any state and local construction-related reviews and permits if and to the extent they are needed for the production of the Work.

VA is responsible for ensuring the existing heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems for the Site are adequate to support the operation of the new diagnostic imaging system, the Work, and the occupancy/use indicated in the Work Drawings.

VA is responsible for ensuring the existing power for the new diagnostic imaging system at the source electrical panel complies with Hologic’s power specifications for that system.

VA may at any time request in writing, any additional labor, materials, or services not specifically included in this Scope of Work. If such requested materially changes the Scope of Work, a change order letter describing the Work and any price adjustment will be submitted to VA for processing.