P09 (REVISED) 520-22-169 SOW Upgrade Mechanical Systems JACC Eglin PCY rev4.docx

Statement of Work Upgrade Mechanical Systems JACC, Eglin, & PCY VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System 520-22-169

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Revision Date:

11/2/2023 Scope of work The purpose of this project is to upgrade mechanical systems at multiple GCVHCS outpatient sites including the Panama City Beach VA Clinic, Eglin AFB VA Clinic, and Pensacola VA Clinic (JACC). Contractor shall not require access to VA systems or VA sensitive information. The awarded Contractor shall furnish all labor, tools, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and supervision necessary to safely perform all work associated with the following mechanical upgrades.

1. Panama City Outpatient Clinic (Magnolia)

a. Demolition and Prep Work:

i. A survey of the work areas shall be performed to document existing conditions prior to the start of work

ii. VA to isolate and de-energize all equipment slated for work

iii. Contractor to disconnect flexible hoses, piping, electric, instrumentation, and other equipment necessary for equipment replacement

iv. Dispose of old equipment at an offsite disposal site or recycling center in compliance with state and local law

v. Provide independent as-found testing of system as-built

1. A qualified independent testing agency shall test the system prior to construction. A digital copy of the test report shall be provided to VA.

vi. Tie-in timing restrictions for all HVAC system work shall be coordinated with VA. Consideration should be given to minimize the amount of time each air handler is out of service.

1. Temporary air conditioning should be provided to heat, cool and ventilate critical spaces such as the lab, OIT closets, etc. as required to satisfy the VA HVAC design criteria

vii. Demo energy recovery ventilators (ERVs) and their related systems

1. Demo ERV disconnects not used by new arrangement

viii. Demo existing bypass and control valve being replaced by 3-way valves at each AHU coil

ix. Demo approx. 20’ of 2.5”coil drop piping at each AHU being sized up

b. Install:

i. Change AHU2 (East) coil to 8 row 8 FPI coil

ii. Change each AHU coil drop piping from 2.5” to 3”

1. Replace approx. 40’ of 2.5” copper with 3” type K copper where each coil supply and return branches from chilled water main

2. Re-insulate valves and pipe sections to match existing I. Insulation of piping and ductwork shall include insulation of appurtenances such as valves, flanges, elbows, tees, circuit setters, dampers, etc.

II. All duct and insulation seams shall be aluminum taped and coated with insulating mastic.

iii. Replace single loop modulating bypass with 3-way valves at each coil

1. Valves should be sized for design flow of 80 gpm on each coil

2. Install pressure sensors on each coil supply and return to derive coil flowrates at each coil

3. Re-insulate valves and pipe sections to match existing I. Insulation of piping and ductwork shall include insulation of appurtenances such as valves, flanges, elbows, tees, circuit setters, dampers, etc.

II. All duct and insulation seams shall be aluminum taped and coated with insulating mastic.

4. Adjust BAS controls from modulating single bypass to 3-ways valves at each coil

5. The existing controls system was built and is maintained under contract with Siemens. Therefore, all controls design, installation, and programming shall be through Siemens.

6. All controls installed or replaced shall be native BACnet

iv. Re-work AHU-1 and AHU-2 and their related systems for non-ERVs arrangements. See drawings for new airflow requirements on each AHU.

1. AHU-1

I. Exhaust

i. Provide and install exhaust fan with roof outlet. Match existing roof finishes. Re-use existing variable frequency drive (VFD).

ii. Reroute exhaust duct from former ERV connection to new exhaust fan II. Outside air

i. Provide and install louvers and motorized dampers for outside air make-up

ii. Reroute outside air duct from former ERV connection to AHU-1 III. Return

i. Combine 2 return air ducts prior to AHU-1 enclosure to allow for return air fan install and damper separation of exhausted return and recycled air

ii. Provide and install combined return air fan and reuse existing VFD for fan control

iii. Provide and install motorized return air damper for recycled air back to AHU-1

iv. Provide and install exhausted return air louvers and motorized dampers IV. Supply

i. Demo back-to-back 90s directly off AHU discharge and reconfigure to reduce friction losses

2. AHU-2

I. Exhaust

i. Provide and install exhaust fan with roof outlet. Match existing roof finishes. Re-use existing VFD.

ii. Reroute exhaust duct from former ERV connection to new exhaust fan II. Outside air

i. Provide and install louvers and motorized dampers for outside air make-up

ii. Reroute outside air duct from former ERV connection to AHU-2 III. Return

i. Provide and install combined return air fan and reuse existing VFD for fan control

ii. Provide and install motorized return air damper for recycled air back to AHU-2

iii. Provide and install exhausted return air louvers and motorized dampers

3. All duct work shall meet or exceed SMACNA standards

4. Seal relocated louver penetrations properly. Match existing exterior materials and finishes.

5. Alter BAS controls to run non-ERV sequence

6. Existing controls are built and is maintained under contract with Siemens. Therefore, all controls design, installation, and programming shall be through Siemens.

7. All controls installed or replaced shall be native BACnet

8. Re-insulate affected systems to match existing I. Insulation of piping and ductwork shall include insulation of appurtenances such as valves, flanges, elbows, tees, circuit setters, dampers, etc.

II. All duct and insulation seams shall be aluminum taped and coated with insulating mastic.

v. Hot water piping upgrades

1. Any removal of the acoustical ceiling systems will require a temporary suspension to support any present electrical and mechanical fixtures.

2. Provide and install 5 hot water balancing valves at branch locations designated in drawings

3. Re-insulate affected systems to match existing I. Insulation of piping shall include insulation of appurtenances such as valves, flanges, elbows, tees, circuit setters, dampers, etc.

II. All duct and insulation seams shall be aluminum taped and coated with insulating mastic.

4. Return ceiling grid back to prior construction condition

c. Testing and Documentation:

i. Provide independent test, adjust, and balance (TAB) after all modifications are made

ii. Test, adjust, and balance should be completed after hours to prevent impacts to patient care

iii. A digital copy of the test and balance report shall be provided to VA

d. Work Schedule:

i. 80% of work is to be performed during normal duty hours (0800 to 1630) Monday through Friday, exclusive of Federal holidays. 20% of the work is to be performed outside normal duty hours (0800 to 1630) for anything that will disrupt the HVAC system. Any work performed outside of normal working hours shall be coordinated with the COR.

2. Eglin AFB Outpatient Clinic

a. Demolition and Prep Work:

i. A survey of the work areas shall be performed to document existing conditions prior to the start of work

ii. VA to isolate and de-energize all equipment slated for work

iii. Contractor to disconnect flexible hoses, piping, electric, instrumentation, and other equipment necessary for equipment install

iv. Tie-in timing restrictions for all HVAC system work shall be coordinated with VA. Consideration should be given to minimize the amount of time each air handler is out of service.

1. Temporary air conditioning should be provided to heat, cool and ventilate critical spaces such as the lab, OIT closets, etc. as required to satisfy the VA HVAC design criteria

v. Demo existing chilled water pumps

vi. Demo existing motor starters for replacement variable frequency drive (VFD)

b. Install:

i. Chilled Water Pumps

1. Install four (4) Xylem 21BF2L5C0 pumps or equivalent I. Design minimums of 132 gpm/82ft to maintain maximum cooling capacity on each chiller and coil set II. All pumps should be provided with ABB ACH580 variable frequency drives (VFDs) with bypass contactors

2. New piping connections and insulation to match existing I. Insulation of piping shall include insulation of appurtenances such as valves, flanges, elbows, tees, circuit setters, dampers, etc.

II. All duct and insulation seams shall be aluminum taped and coated with insulating mastic.

ii. Controls

1. Controls upgrade in BAS should include a lead/lag sequence to alternate pumps during normal operation

2. The existing controls system was built and is maintained under contract with Siemens. Therefore, all controls design, installation, and programming shall be through Siemens.

3. All controls installed or replaced shall be native BACnet

c. Work Schedule:

i. 90% of work is to be performed during normal duty hours (0800 to 1630) Monday through Friday, exclusive of Federal holidays. 10% of work is to be performed outside normal duty hours since the clinic HVAC must isolated to make piping tie ins. Any work performed outside of normal working hours shall be coordinated with the COR.

3. Pensacola Joint Ambulatory Care Clinic

a. Med Gas Sole Source:

i. The existing medical air for the Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System (GCVHCS) is maintained and inspected by HMS Inc. Inspections are completed annually for National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) compliance. HMS Inc is intimately familiar with the facility, needs, and current med gas equipment. Therefore, all med gas modifications, installations, repairs, and programming shall be through HMS.

b. Instrument Air Skids

i. Demolition and Prep Work:

1. A survey of the work areas shall be performed to document existing conditions prior to the start of work

2. VA to isolate and de-energize all equipment slated for work

3. Contractor to disconnect flexible hoses, piping, electric, instrumentation, and other equipment necessary for equipment replacement

4. Demo 2 existing instrument air skids

5. Dispose of old equipment at an offsite disposal site or recycling center in compliance with state and local law

ii. Install:

1. Replace 2- instrument air skids with POWEREX Scroll Medical Instrument Air Systems (MSQ05A4) to include:

I. Quad 5 HP skid mounted units II. NFPA Compliant Redundancy Premium Control Panel with Touch Screen III. Duplex Desiccant Tower Dryers IV. CO & Dew Point Control Monitors V. NFPA Compliant Local and Master Alarm Points VI. 120 Gallon Receiver Tank VII. Removal and Disposal of Existing System VIII. Inlet Piping and Facility Piping Connections IX. All alarm Signal and Electrical Connections X. Delivery to site XI. On-site Training XII. System Certification

c. Oral Vacuum System

i. Demolition and Prep Work:

1. A survey of the work areas shall be performed to document existing conditions prior to the start of work

2. VA to isolate and de-energize all equipment slated for work

3. Contractor to disconnect flexible hoses, piping, electric, instrumentation, and other equipment necessary for equipment replacement

4. Demo 2 RamVac oral evac pumps

5. Dispose of old equipment at an offsite disposal site or recycling center in compliance with state and local law

ii. Install:

1. Replace 2 RamVac oral evac system pumps with RamVac Aeras 10s (Bison 7) to include:

2. Owl Touch 4 controllers

3. Removal and Disposal of Existing System

4. Inlet Piping and Facility Piping Connections

5. All alarm Signal and Electrical Connections

6. Delivery to site

7. On-site Training

8. System Certification

d. Medical Air

i. Demolition and Prep Work:

1. A survey of the work areas shall be performed to document existing conditions prior to the start of work

2. VA to isolate and de-energize all equipment slated for work

3. Contractor to disconnect flexible hoses, piping, electric, instrumentation, and other equipment necessary for equipment replacement

4. Demo existing medical air compressor skid

5. Dispose of old equipment at an offsite disposal site or recycling center in compliance with state and local law

ii. Install:

1. Provide and Install POWEREX Medical Scroll Compressor System (MSD0754) to include:

I. Duplex 7.5 Scroll Compressors II. NFPA Compliant Redundancy Premium Control Panel with Touch Screen III. Duplex Desiccant Tower Dryers IV. CO & Dew Point Control Monitors V. NFPA Compliant Local and Master Alarm Points VI. 120 Gallon Receiver Tank VII. Removal and Disposal of Existing System VIII. Inlet Piping and Facility Piping Connections IX. All alarm Signal and Electrical Connections X. Delivery to site XI. On-site Training XII. System Certification

e. Instrument air outlets 2D140 and 2D146

i. All installations to be completed per NFPA requirements

ii. Provide System certification / affidavit once completed

iii. Installer must be American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Medical Gas Installer 6010 Certified

iv. Contractor to provide independent, third-party inspection of system installs where required. Inspector must be Medical Gas Inspector 6020 Certified.

v. 2D140

1. Provide and install one (1) ceiling outlet in 2D140 for new equipment

2. Provide and install Diameter Index Safety System (DISS) outlet type with gas specific instrument air fitting adapters

3. Aluminum tiles to be installed in place of existing acoustic tile at outlet tile locations

4. Requirements for air quality of new equipment I. Quality: ISO-8573-1 Class 5

i. Max. particles size: 40 microns

ii. Max. particulate density: 10 mg/m³

iii. Max. dew point for water content: 45°F [7°C] II. Max. oil concentration for the oil content: 25 mg/m³ III. Pressure:

i. MIN 80 psig DYNAMIC [552 kPa]

ii. MAX. 125 psig STATIC [860 kPA] IV. Volume: 1.75 SCFM V. Connection: 1/8 in / FEMALE NPT [1/8 in / MALE BSPT]

vi. 2D146

1. Provide and install three (3) new ceiling outlets in room 2D146 for new equipment, ENDODRY™ Cabinet for ADVANTAGE PLUS™. New equipment is provided outside the scope of this project.

2. 5’ flex hose connector from the instrument air outlet to the ENDODRY™ Cabinets is to be provided outside the scope of this project

3. Provide and install 4 Diameter Index Safety System (DISS) outlet type with gas specific instrument air fitting adapters

4. Aluminum tiles to be installed in place of existing acoustic tile at outlet tile locations

5. Requirements for air quality of new equipment

6. Quality: ISO 8573-1:2010 class 1.2.1 I. Particle Size: Incoming air filtered down to <1 micron in size.

II. Moisture Content: Pressure dew point (PDP) of -40°C or better required and no liquid water.

III. Oil Content: < 0.01mg of oil per cubic meter of compressed air (liquid, aerosol or vapor oil).

IV. Pressure:

i. ENDODRY™ Cabinet for ADVANTAGE PLUS™ Endoscope Reprocessor: 58-145 psi.

V. Volume:

i. Each ADVANTAGE PLUS Endoscope Reprocessor/ENDODRY Cabinet requires 4.2 scfm VI. Connections

i. Contractor to provide and connect ¼” or 6mm inner diameter connection plates

f. Decon (2D140) Site Prep Sterile Processing Steris Washer

i. General

1. Contractor is responsible for field verifying prior to construction for the installation of the sterilizers, all existing utilities, existing conditions, and dimensions (including architectural, structural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, fire suppression, and vendor equipment drawings)

2. ICRA barrier must be installed around washer location so that sterile processing can continue service throughout the duration of the project.

ii. Demo and Construction

1. Renovate 2D140/Sterile Processing Service (SPS) corridor and utilities for VA supplied AMSCO 5052 washer install through wall to corridor.

2. Renovation requirements should be in accordance with Steris AMSCO drawing 10232353.F found in Attachment_B_Decon Site Prep I. Washer to be located as close to entrance door as existing studs will allow.

II. Renovation includes all utility connections for electrical power, hot water, cold water, reverse osmosis (RO)/pure water, instrument air, and waste drain.

III. Core drill for floor drain piping penetration for new washer. Install floor drain, all required waste lines, and connect into existing waste piping below floor. The contractor is responsible for performing any floor slab x-raying to determine contents if they so choose.

i. At the core drilled locations, fill the voids around new duct, conduit, and pipe installations with high early strength concrete that has a fire rating consistent with the fire rating of the penetrated building component.

ii. Furnish and install a self-leveling cementitious underlayment which meets the requirements of the epoxy floor to the extent necessary to level the existing floor in the decontamination room in the area below the new washer, so it complies with that system's pre-installation specifications.

IV. Domestic hot and cold-water (critical water) piping is to be provided with a size F hammer arrestors to mitigate line vibration from quick closing, pneumatic solenoids in the washer.

V. Critical water (commonly labelled as RO or Reverse Osmosis) piping must be connected to existing piping using only stainless-steel piping and fittings. Due to thermal failures from machine back feeding, no additional PVC piping will be approved for install on the RO loop or tie-ins. A stainless-steel check valve must be installed as close to washer connection as possible preventing back feeding. Critical water must never be run through pipe networks containing copper or brass materials.

VI. Power

i. Furnish and install all new data, electrical wiring, conduit, breakers, panels, etc as required to support new equipment and renovation work. Electrical closet is located in room 2D150.

ii. Pull a new circuit (wiring and conduit) for the new washer. Refer to Steris cut sheet for voltage and amperage requirements.

iii. All junction boxes must be marked with circuit numbers.

3. Relocate items currently located in new washer placement I. Relocate eye wash to west wall by sink II. Relocate building automation system (BAS) elements

i. Corridor: Siemens pressure sensing element and alarm box to the west of the entrance door

ii. In room: Siemens pressure sensing element to the west side of entrance door.

iii. The existing controls system was built and is maintained under contract with Siemens. Therefore, all controls relocation shall be through Siemens. All controls installed or replaced shall be native BACnet.

III. Relocate electrical outlet IV. Relocate PA system speaker V. Relocate fire system elements VI. Relocate any Environmental Management Service (EMS) dispensers (gloves, hand sanitizer, lotion, etc.)

VII. Remove sharps container VIII. Cap existing wall guard on either side of new washer wall cutout to match existing IX. Relocate signage X. Relocate PPE rack XI. Relocate Biomed asset tracker to be above the entrance door

4. Thermal and Moisture Protection I. Furnish and install caulking and, where applicable, fire rated sealant compounds at the work penetrations. The fire rated materials will be consistent with the fire rating of the penetrated building component.

II. Furnish and install structural system component fireproofing of where the fireproofing on the existing structural components was damaged by the production of the work.

5. Flooring I. Repair and transition flooring in the decontamination room and adjacent corridor to accommodate the new washer.

g. Work Schedule:

i. Medical Gas Equipment Room

1. 30% of work, which includes replacing RamVac Oral Evac System, is to be performed during normal duty hours (0800 to 1630) Monday through Friday, exclusive of Federal holidays.

2. 70% of work, which includes replacing the instrument/medical air skids and oral evac testing/commissioning, is to be performed outside normal duty hours. Any work performed outside of normal working hours shall be coordinated with the COR.

ii. All EMPU/Sterile Processing work is to take place outside normal Sterile Processing duty hours (0500 to 1700) Monday through Friday, exclusive of Federal holidays.

4. Interior Finishes

a. Replace all ceiling system disturbed by construction/demolition process.

b. Repair any damaged flooring from the construction/demolition process.

c. Repair walls/doors/trim of any damage in the construction/demolition process.

5. Equipment

a. Any heavy equipment or rigging shall be provided by the contractor or equipment vendor

6. Fire Protection During Construction

a. Coordinate with the project Contracting Officer Representative (COR) prior to and throughout the construction period.

b. Coordinate with the project Contracting Officer Representative (COR) prior to and throughout the construction period.

c. Fire protection during construction shall comply with VA Master Construction Specification (VAMCS) 01 00 00, General Requirements. (Note: VAMCS 01 00 00, General Requirements, addresses NFPA 241, Joint Commission Interim Life Safety Measures, and Hot Work Permits. This specification section was formerly section 01010.)

d. Separate all occupied areas from demolition, renovation, or construction activities by temporary smoke-tight construction partitions of gypsum board or other approved non-combustible or limited-combustible material. Partitions shall be full height, extending through suspended/hard ceilings to the floor slab or roof deck above and shall be one-hour fire rated, unless sprinklers are installed and are operational on both sides of the temporary partition whereupon the partition may be permitted to terminate at the ceiling in accordance with NFPA 241. Where the ceiling on one side of the temporary construction barrier has been removed, the temporary wall would need to go to the deck above. This requirement is due to the inherently greater potential for fire or hazardous materials incidents associated with the combustibles and operations of demolition/construction. This risk is made worse by the likelihood of compromised fire protection systems and fire/smoke resistant construction. This does not obviate the need to provide other protective measures to contain dust and debris as specified by VAMCS 01 00 00 section 1.8(D)(2). Sprinklers are considered to be operational when they are installed in accordance with NFPA 13 (spacing, protection, distance from the ceiling, etc.) and there is a sufficient automatic water supply. If the ceiling was removed and the sprinklers remain at the original ceiling level, they would likely not be considered operational.

e. Provide dust proof one-hour / fire-rated drywall construction barriers to separate construction from the operational areas of the clinic in order to contain dirt debris and dust. Barriers shall be sealed and made presentable on clinic occupied side. Install a self-closing rated door in a metal frame, commensurate with the partition, to allow worker access. Always maintain negative air. A fire-retardant polystyrene, 6-mil thick or greater plastic barrier meeting local fire codes may be used where dust control is the only hazard, and an agreement is reached with the COR and Safety Office.

f. Phase construction as necessary to ensure that obstruction of exits is minimized or avoided. If exits are obstructed during construction, provide alternate exit routes during each phase of construction, and identify the alternate routes on the construction drawings.

g. Minimize or avoid disruptions to fire alarm and sprinkler systems. Delineate phasing of construction to ensure that installations of new systems are expedited, and where possible, maintain existing systems in service until the replacement system is operational. If fire protection systems are to be disrupted, ensure procedures are incorporated to maintain equivalent levels of fire protection and provide 5 calendar days formal written notification to COR and Safety Office before fire alarm systems are taken out of service.

7. Infection Control- During Construction

a. Implement the requirements of VAMC’s Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) team. ICRA Group may monitor dust in the vicinity of the construction work and require the Contractor to take corrective action immediately if the safe levels are exceeded.

b. The contractor is responsible for notifying/educating all personnel involved in the construction or renovation process in infection prevention measures established by the medical center and as noted on the ICRA Permit Form which will be provided at the Preconstruction Meeting.

c. Isolate HVAC system in area where work is to be done to prevent the contamination of the air duct system.

d. Complete all critical barriers i.e. (sheetrock, plastic, etc. to seal area from non-work area or implement control cube method (cart with plastic covering and sealed connection to work site with HEPA vacuum - prior to vacuuming and prior to exit) before construction begins.

e. HEPA filtration is required where the exhaust dust may re-enter the breathing zone.

f. Contractor shall verify that construction exhaust that is released to the exterior of the building is not reintroduced and circulated back to the medical center via intake vents, or other building openings.

g. Negative air pressure must be maintained within workspace throughout the construction project. Install HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Accumulator) filter vacuum system rated at 95% capture of 0.3 microns including pollen, mold spores and dust particles. Insure continuous negative air pressures occurring within the work area. HEPA filters should have ASHRAE 85 or other pre-filter to extend the useful life of the HEPA. Provide both primary and secondary filtrations units. Exhaust hoses shall be heavy duty, flexible steel reinforced and exhausted so that dust is not reintroduced and circulated back through the medical center. HEPA filters must be routinely monitored and replaced once filter become visibly dirty or is no longer effective.

h. Seal all holes, pipes, conduits, penetrations, or punctures within the envelope of the work area in an appropriate manner. The selected method of sealing must maintain the construction areas required fire/smoke rating.

i. The Contractor shall construct an “ante-room” and require all personnel to pass through this room so they can be vacuumed using an HEPA vacuum cleaner before leaving the worksite or they can wear cloth or paper coveralls that are to be removed each time they leave the worksite. Keep area adjacent to the “ante-room” mopped and clean as required due to heavy worksite traffic.

j. During demolition, any dust producing work, and/or work in the ceiling, disposable shoes or shoe covers must be worn. This footwear shall be removed in the “ante-room” whenever the worker exits the work site.

k. Do not remove any construction barriers from the work area until the area is thoroughly cleaned, and the project is signed off as complete by the COR.

l. Provide and install adhesive dust “sticky” walk-off mats at each entrance/exit of construction area. These mats shall be a minimum 600mm x 900mm (24” x 36”). Replace walk-off mats as often as required while maintaining clean work areas directly outside of the construction areas.

m. Vacuum and wet mop all transition areas between the construction area and the occupied medical center at the end of each workday. The Vacuum shall utilize a HEPA filter. Maintain the surrounding area by frequently removing debris. Transport the debris to a location outside of the construction area. Utilize containers with tightly fitting lids and dispose of them dumpsters that are provided by the contractor.

n. There shall be no standing water created and present on the worksite during construction. This includes water located in equipment drip pans and open containers within the construction areas. All accidental spills must be cleaned up and dried within 30 minutes. Remove and dispose of porous materials that remain damp for more than 24 hours.

8. Infection Control– Upon Project Completion

a. During demobilization, remove barrier material carefully to minimize the spreading of dirt and debris that was generated during construction.

b. Transport construction waste in tightly covered containers.

c. Cover transport receptacles or carts with a solid lid. Tape any covering that is not covered with a solid lid.

d. Clean and mop areas with disinfectant or as approved by the COR.

e. Remove the isolation barriers that were placed upon the HVAC systems located within the areas where construction work was performed.

f. Vacuum using a HEPA filter and wipe clean all surfaces in the construction area. This includes walls, ceilings, cabinets, casework, furniture (built-in or free standing), partitions, flooring, etc.

9. Installation Time All work shall be completed within 180-calendar days after “Notice to Proceed” is received by the Contractor. To not/minimize impact patient care, the COR and contractor should coordinate schedule.

10. Special Bid Considerations by the Contractor It is the responsibility of the Contractor and all involved sub-contractors to visit the site and field verify all existing conditions necessary to be addressed for the pricing of this subject project. All disposal costs and fees for debris removal will be the contractor’s responsibility. The contractor will be responsible for cleanliness of the building area exterior and providing their own dumpster on site.

11. Safety Considerations Contractors shall provide and utilize all safety requirements in accordance with OSHA regulations in the performance of the work.

12. Notes

a. The Contractor shall submit ALL samples, including manufacture’s literature, of newly proposed materials for approval. No materials shall be procured or installed prior to the approval of the samples.

b. Site shall always be kept clean and free from debris, and the contractor shall remove debris daily from the health care system property. Contractor will not be allowed to use Government tools, materials, and/or labor for this project.

c. All work is to be performed in strict compliance with the attached specifications and “Scope of Work”.