P01- V2. SOW Exterior bldg signs-final.pdf

SCOPE OF WORK

VA Central Western Massachusetts Medical Center Leeds, MA Exterior Building Signage

631-23-2-4808-0466

1. GENERAL

The VA Central Western Mass requires a Graphic Design firm to design/detail, procure/construct and install new exterior building signage identification as indicated below.

2. PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK

The Graphic Design Firm/Signage Contractor is to complete the construction work laid out in this statement of work. This includes the following tasks:

a) Meet with VA Facilities staff, review existing drawings, perform field work necessary to determine required materials and equipment. Present proposed rendered designs and images, including building elevations showing locations of proposed building name and number identification signage, sign style elevations and construction drawings showing materials proposed.

b) Present different design options, minimum of (3)three, for the Building identification style. VA allowed up to (3) three modifications of the contractor’s proposed designs.

c) All work will be performed and will be in accordance with applicable VHA, OSHA, EPA, and Mass DEP standards and regulations. Installation to meet latest edition of the NEC, NFPA, and all applicable building and construction safety codes.

d) All field work shall be scheduled at least 2 weeks in advance with VA Facilities Management.

e) The contractor must use all reasonable means to divert construction and demolition waste from landfills and incinerators. The site shall be left clean of all construction debris. VA is not responsible for providing dumpsters or providing any assistance with removal of trash or recycling. The site shall be left clean of any and all hazardous materials. Contractor shall contact VA CWM HCS GEMS coordinator for signing of the waste manifests.

f) All product shall be shipped and stored in Contractor’s Warehouse. VA will NOT accept direct shipments of product or store product for the contractor. Contractor is responsible for bringing their own supplies and equipment to complete the installation.

j.) The performance period end date for this contract is December 22, 2023.

1. Exterior Wayfinding Graphic Design Firm qualifications for scope of work:

The Graphic Design Firm shall have experience in providing both design services and fabrication specifically for the development of exterior signage for health care facilities. The signage contractor’s activities and experience requirements are:

1. Primary business activity is in the field of Environmental Graphic Design performing the work of sign programming, design and fabrication.

2. Project Manager assigned must have extensive experience with the development of pedestrian and vehicle wayfinding sign programs, building and entrance identification and traffic/regulatory signage. Extensive experience refers to having worked on and managed multiple large sized (100+bed) medical centers as well as mental health facilities, community living centers and outpatient clinics.

3. Ability to provide colored renderings and elevations, superimpose proposed designs onto buildings within photographs, shop drawings and as-built plans in AutoCAD

4. Be a Professional member of the Society for Environmental Graphic Design.

5. Thorough familiarity with the VA’s Signage Design Guide.

6. Knowledge of medical terminology and operational characteristics of medical centers and clinics.

8. Full-color portfolio shall be provided with bid showing design work and fabrication work.

Liberty Building 1:

Meadow Building 2: Maple Building 3:

Horizon Building 4: Pine Building 5:

Cascades Building 6: Lake Building 7:

River Building 8: Harbor Building 9:

Brook Building 9A: Mountain Building 11:

Birch Building 12: Monument Building 20:

Eagle Building 25: Marsh Building 26:

Line items:

S-01 BUILDING IDENTIFICATION NAMES Quantity: 20

- Include one reflective building identification name for Cottage, Warehouse, Logistics.

- Names incorporated into design shall be not less than 4”high. Graphic Design Firm to recommend proper scale for viewing distance.

S-02 BUILDING IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS Quantity: 55

- 18”x18” aluminum sign with 1”aluminum bent sides. Reflective vinyl number on sign face.

- Include one building identification number for Cottage, Warehouse, 12A, 1C, 1E, 1W, 63,65,69, 6A, 7A, 8A, 15, 24, 13, 14 (2 signs), Salt Shed (S).

- Some buildings with multiple entrances will receive more than one plaque.

IN-01 DESIGN AND INSTALLATION SERVICES Quantity: 1

- Meet with VA Facilities staff, review existing drawings, perform field work necessary to determine required materials and equipment.

- As the subject matter expert, provide recommendations on new sign style, letter and number heights and mounting locations, taking into consideration viewer distance and uniformity on all buildings.

- Produce and present rendered designs, to include but not limited to, building elevations showing locations of proposed building name and number identification signage.

- Provide detailed shop drawings in plan, elevation and section views showing sign construction, materials, sizes, colors, mounting details, etc.

- Provide small scale sample of both sign types for review by VA prior to production.

- Provide as built drawings in both pdf and AutoCAD to VA prior to project close-out.

2. Existing Building Icon Elevation

3. Existing Building Icon Section

4. Existing Site Plan