S02 - Att 04 - SOW 6.25.24 - Construct - Mental Health Addition.docx

Wilmington, DE VA Medical Center Wilmington, DE 19805

CONSTRUCTION SCOPE OF WORK

For

Addition for Mental Health (in-fill auditorium) (460-325)

-- Services --

Provide:

1. Professional construction services to include but not limited to:

a. Professional construction services to completely demolish, renovate and in-fill the Auditorium in bldg. 1 of the Wilmington, Delaware VA Medical Center.

b. Construction period services- Furnish and Install all items per plan and specification as shown in construction documents.

-- Project Scope --

GENERAL:

The Wilmington, Delaware VA Medical Center intends to issue a construction contract to completely renovate and in-fill the Auditorium for administrative space to support the expansion of the Mental Health program.

SPECIFICS:

1. The contractor will furnish all materials, equipment, supervision, and personnel necessary to accomplish the project as indicated on the drawings and specifications. Work includes but is not limited to trades required for the complete interior renovation and in-fill of the Auditorium of building 1 on the ground and first floor, including but not limited to: demolition, general construction, new construction of interior partitions, alterations, renovations, asbestos and lead abatement, interior finishes, doors and hardware, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and security systems. Refer to the construction drawings and specifications as accompanied herewith for details of the scope of work for this contract.

2. Demolition of the existing building includes, but is not limited to, the removal of all finishes, fixtures, interior walls (to include backup wall/inner wythe of the external wall), ceilings (to the upper floor slab and penetrations), lighting, electrical distribution, HVAC equipment, medical gas systems, fire/alarm systems, IT systems (to include BMS), plumbing and any abandoned commodities.

3. Deduct Alternates:

Deduct alternate #1: Ground floor of the design to not be constructed with the exception of the following:

a. In-fill the depressed Auditorium floor to make level with ground floor corridor.

b. Installation of temporary lighting throughout the ground floor space.

c. Contractor to insulate and add drywall to perimeter block wall.

d. Contractor to construct a finished barrier from floor to ceiling separating the ground floor of the auditorium from the main hospital and in accordance with all specifications for temporary partitions.

e. Contractor to provide double doors to serve as an entryway through the barrier with hardware that can receive Best Lock 7 pin SFIC cores

Deduct alternate #2: Building façade to remain as is with no new windows.

a) In lieu of installing new windows in the building façade (along column P, between columns 5-9) as noted in Demolition Plans AD101 and AD102 and as indicated on Exterior Elevation sheet A200, the façade will remain exactly as it is now with the exception of replacing the existing egress door which is already included in the base bid.

4. Office of Pettit Group Architects and Engineers, as the project Architect/Engineer, have prepared drawings and specifications which are part of this SOW and are to be used for the completion of this project.

5. The work will require phasing so as to minimize disruption to daily functions of the VA campus. Construction activity shall involve all disciplines listed in Item 1 above. Infection control and safety measures shall be provided per the contract drawings and specifications throughout the construction period to minimize risks. All work shall be completed in accordance with the latest ANSI, VA, UFAS, local, state and federal regulations.

6. Contractor must submit a detailed Infection Control Risk Assessment Plan, to include Lead Paint and Asbestos removal certification. Testing has been performed for lead paint and asbestos and the results of this third party testing are included in the project specifications prepared by project Architect/Engineer. The contractor is to follow all OSHA approved safety guidelines for all necessary abatements of these materials.

7. All employees of the general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with the VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

8. Prior to commencing work, the general contractor shall provide proof that an OSHA certified “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

9. The general contractor shall establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. Prior to start of work, a protection plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to COR for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES.

10. The general contractor shall implement the requirements of the VA Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) team, including the establishment and maintenance of a dust control program. Prior to the start of work, the general contractor must prepare a plan detailing project-specific dust protection measure, including periodic status reports, and submit to the COR and Facility ICRA team for review.

11. Submission of a bid is a representation that the bidder has thoroughly investigated general and local site conditions and is satisfied as to the conditions to be encountered, while accomplishing work at the site.

-- Environmental/Occupational Safety and health (EOSH) --

Expectation: All projects and project designs shall contain language that addresses all applicable EOSH requirements.

1. Regulatory Compliance- EOSH requirements for work performed at the above location can be found in:

a. Volume 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1910- Occupational Safety for General industry.

b. Volume 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1926- Occupational Safety for the Construction Industry.

c. Volume 40 of Code of Federal Regulations, Protecting of the Environment.

d. Volume 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 397- Transportation of Hazardous Materials.

e. Title 7 of Delaware Code, Conservation

f. Title 16 of Delaware Code, Health and Safety

-- Location/Hours/Deliverables --

Performance Location:

1. Wilmington VAMC, Delaware located at 1601 Kirkwood HWY, Wilmington, DE 19805.

Hours:

1. Work is to be performed on Monday to Friday at 7:00AM -4:00PM, Saturday at 08:00AM-4:00PM and Sunday 08:00AM-4:00PM. Contractor access will be provided during this time, except special federal holidays.

2. The contractor will not have any personnel on site any other day without the proper approval from the COR.

Deliverables:

1. The Contractor must have deliverables sent to a project field office offsite and NOT to use the Warehouse building onsite as a means of materials handling/delivery.

-- Contractor Personnel and Management --

Contractor Personnel:

1. The Contractor shall be responsible for employing qualified personnel to perform the work specified in this SOW. The Contractor shall make sure that subcontractor and employees have proper documentation to authorize personnel to work in the United States of America. The Contractor shall maintain the personnel, organization and administrative control necessary to ensure that the work delivered meets the contract specifications and requirements.

2. The Contractor is required that all subcontractor or employees have been screen by the VAMC Wilmington Healthcare System. All personnel are required to wear a VA government furnished badge. All contractor and subcontractor are required to wear a government and company furnish badge while performing services under this contract. The badge will contain a personal picture, name of employee, and Contractor's name. Badges shall be worn on the outer garment attached to the outer shirt or jacket pocket by a button or clip or worn around the neck secured by an appropriate identification card lanyard.

3. Government issued identification badge remains the property of the Government and shall be returned to the issuing office or other designated Government personnel upon transfer of Contractor employees from the contract.

4. The contractor shall insure that employee or subcontractor have valid driver license when driving a vehicle on property.

Management:

1. All information generated in performance of this contract becomes property of the Government and must be surrendered upon request and/or completion of the contract. The Contractor must protect against the destruction and/or misplacement of all information produced under this contract, unless directed under local policy to destroy. This includes both hard and soft copies of data.

2. The Contractor shall not release any information (including photographs, files, public announcements, statements, denials, or confirmations) on any part of the subject matter of this contract or any phase of any program hereunder without the prior written approval of the COR.

3. Contractor personnel or subcontractor shall conduct themselves in a professional manner (i.e. timeliness, communication; spoken and written etc.). The Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to remove from the job site any employee working under this contract for reasons of suspected misconduct, a suspected security breach, or suspected to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any other incapacitating agent. Contractor employees shall be subject to dismissal from the premises upon determination by the Contracting Officer that such action is necessary in the interests of the Government. The hospital director or designated representative has the authority to bar individuals from the Government facility. The removal from the job site or dismissal from the premises shall not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to provide sufficient personnel to perform the services as required by this performance work statement. The Government shall not reimburse the Contractor for travel and other expenses associated with the removal of personnel.

4. Contractor personnel are not authorized to carry or possess personal weapons to include, but not limited to, firearms and knives with a blade length in excess of three inches, while assigned under this contract.

Safety/Security Requirements:

1. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and ensure performance is secure while protecting material, equipment, and supplies from damage and loss. The Contractor shall ensure that employees or subcontractor have the proper PPE for the job. Government security personnel shall have the express right to inspect for security violations at any time during the term of the contract.

Work Attire and Appearance:

1. Contractor personnel shall present a professional appearance commensurate with standards delineated for Government civilian personnel acting in similar capacities.

Personnel Qualification:

1. The Contractor shall be responsible for employing technically qualified personnel to perform the work specified in this SOW and authorized to work in the United States. The Contractor shall maintain the personnel, organization, and administrative control necessary to ensure that the work delivered meets the contract specifications and requirements. The work history of each contractor employee must contain experience directly related to the task and functions he/she is intended to perform under this contract. The Government reserves the right, during the life of the resulting contract, to request work histories on any contractor employee for the purposes of verifying compliance with the above requirements; additionally, the Government reserves the right to review resumes of contractor personnel proposed to be assigned. Personnel assigned to, or utilized by, the Contractor in performance of work shall be fully capable of performing the requirements contained in the SOW in an efficient, reliable, and professional manner.

2. Contractor shall provide a supervisor who speaks English on site at all time.

3. Personnel should be properly trained for safety and performance of their respective duties.

4. Appropriate safety equipment shall be furnished by the Contractor to contractor personnel or subcontractor and shall be used as prescribed by OSHA Standards.

5. The Government reserves the right to review Contractor personnel qualifications. Upon request, resume shall be provided to the Contracting Office prior to clearance approval, for review and acceptance by the COR. The intent is verification purpose and not for the Government to become the hiring authority.

Non-Personal Service Statement:

1. Contractor employees performing services under this order will be controlled, directed, and supervised at all times by management personnel of the contractor. Contractor management will ensure that employees properly comply with the performance work standards outlined in the SOW. Contractor employees will perform their duties independent of, and without the supervision of, any Government official. The tasks, duties, and responsibilities set forth in the contract may not be interpreted or implemented in any manner that results in any contractor employee creating or modifying Federal policy, obligating the appropriated funds of the United States Government, overseeing the work of Federal employees, providing direct personal services to any Federal employee, or otherwise violating the prohibitions set forth in Parts 7.5 and 37.1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The Government will control access to the facility and will perform the inspection and acceptance of the completed work.

-- Damages/Insurance --

Damages:

1. The Contractor is liable for all damages to Government equipment, property; utilities, etc., located at the site (e.g. sprinkler heads, ceiling tiles, manholes, fire hydrants, vehicles, windows, etc.) caused by the Contractor, its employees or it subcontractors. The Contractor shall immediately report all damages to the COR and shall provide the Contracting Officer (CO) and COR, a written report, within 24 hrs. The report shall include: What occurred, who was involved, when it occurred (Time/Date), where did it occurred, why it occurred, how it occurred, and the proposed means to repair or replace.

2. Contractor is to maintain free and unobstructed access to facility emergency services and for fire, police and other emergency response forces in accordance with NFPA 241.

-- Commissioning Requirement --

1. The VA is responsible for Commissioning.