S02 - 556-24-122 SOW.pdf

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This is a Construction Statement of Work for a pool and HVAC replacement project at Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, Illinois. The project (556-24-122) is scheduled for 365 calendar days from Notice to Proceed and encompasses complete renovation of the facility's pool to meet current code requirements and Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) compliance standards. The scope includes replacement and modernization of pool plumbing and systems, conversion of staff and patient locker rooms to ABA compliance, and demolition of the existing air handling unit (AHU) on an elevated platform with installation of a new exterior pad-mounted AHU. The contractor must provide all tools, materials, labor, quality assurance, and supervision to deliver a fully compliant and functional project in accordance with design drawings and specifications.

The performance schedule includes 30 calendar days for submittals (with 21 days VA review), 293 calendar days for mobilization and construction, and 14 calendar days for acceptance and closeout. Pre-construction submittals must receive VA approval before site mobilization. Material requirements specify that cast or malleable iron fittings are prohibited in favor of forged steel, and ASTM A193 fasteners are required for pipe flange assembly. The contractor must erect and maintain dust-tight containment complying with UL-rated wall assemblies, ICRA standards, and design requirements, with removal only upon Contracting Officer Representative approval. A single pre-bid conference will be conducted for observation of existing conditions; all prospective bidder inquiries must follow the Request for Information (RFI) process outlined in the solicitation, with responses posted to all bidders simultaneously.

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556-24-122 Pool and HVAC Replacement 9/19/2025

CONSTRUCTION STATEMENT OF WORK

Date: September 19, 2025 Project Number: 556-24-122 Project Name: Pool and HVAC Replacement Place of Performance:

Captain James A. Lovell FHCC 3001 Green Bay Road North Chicago IL 60064

Part 1: Project Scope of Work Overview:

Contractor shall provide all tools, materials, labor, quality assurance, and supervision for renovations resulting in a complete, compliant, and fully-functional project as described throughout the contract documents – including the drawings and specifications.

Project will renovate the pool to bring into compliance with current codes as well as making it Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) complaint. Pool plumbing and systems are also to be replaced/modernized as shown in design drawings.

Staff and patient locker rooms will also be made ABA complaint.

Pool area is to have old AHU on elevated platform demolished and replaced with new exterior pad mounted AHU.

Part 2: Period of Performance:

1. Period of Performance shall be 365 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP).

Activity Calendar Days for the Work

VA

Review

Total Days After

NTP

(approx.)

Kickoff Meeting and NTP 0

Submittals 30 21 51

Mobilization on Site/Construction 293 344

Acceptance and Closeout 14 7 365

Part 3: Detailed Project Requirements:

1. Project Objectives:

A. Provide fully ABA accessible and functional pool, locker rooms, and HVAC system.

B. Meet or exceed all requirements of the design and specification documents.

2. List of AE Documents to be included in this Contract:

A. See: 00 01 10 Table of Contents and the entire Project Manual B. See: 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets and the entire volume of drawings

556-24-122 Pool and HVAC Replacement 9/19/2025

3. Pre-Bid Conference:

A. VA shall schedule one pre-bid conference to be attended by prospective bidders to observe current conditions within the work area(s). Do not expect additional events to occur.

B. The AE shall not attend the pre-bid event. No questions will be allowed during the event. All questions by all prospective contractors shall follow the RFI process described in the Solicitation.

C. Prospective bidders shall not attempt to contact the AE or VA facilities engineering staff during the solicitation and bidding period. The AE and VA facilities engineering staff are instructed to ignore all such inquiries and report them to the VA Contracting Officer. All inquiries regarding this project shall be presented as complete and coherent Requests for Information (RFI) specifically citing design or specification sections, pages, paragraphs, notes, details, etc. to enable responses to RFI’s. Follow the instructions provided by the Contracting Officer within the Solicitation regarding submission of RFI’s.

VA will post responses developed to enable all prospective bidders to receive the same information at the same time.

4. Material Issues:

A. Cast or malleable iron fittings are prohibited for use in any system. Use forged steel.

B. Only allow use of ASTM A193 fasteners for pipe flange assembly.

5. Mobilization on Site:

A. The contractor will not mobilize on site until all pre-construction submittals have been reviewed and approved by VA.

B. GC submits documentation for factory ship date of long lead items such as

HVAC, electrical gear, or other products requiring an inordinate amount of time to attain – and the dates are shown in the Cost-Loaded CPM Schedule.

6. Performance of the Work:

A. Erect and maintain a dust-tight containment around the work areas which complies with applicable Code associated with UL-Rated wall assemblies and maintenance of egress paths as well as ICRA and design document requirements.

B. Containment shall enable access to the work, without obstructing access to adjacent suites or rooms. Follow PCRA & ICRA plan and permit generated and issued by VA.

Remove only upon completion approval of the COR.

C. In no case shall any containment be removed unless and until the work area, including the inside of the ventilation system, has been thoroughly cleaned and approved for progress toward activation.

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