S02 - Att1 SOW 676-18-103.pdf

Tomah VA Medical Center

Update Exterior Signage and Wayfinding 676-18-103 (C )

STATEMENT OF WORK

I. GENERAL:

This project will construct a planned design for an exterior signage and wayfinding program for the Tomah VAMC. The existing signage, posts, and post foundations (except for lighted locations) is to be removed, recycled, or otherwise disposed. New signage will be installed generally in the same, similar, or regulated locations per MUTCD. The signage replacement consists of lighted signs at the main entrance to most of the four hundred numbered buildings, unlighted signage identifying buildings, free standing directional signage, street name signage, traffic control signage, Fitness Trail Signage, and parking signage. New signage for recently constructed buildings as well as an entrance kiosk showing the map of the facility are included.

II. SCOPE OF WORK

The work includes the demolition and construction of the Exterior Signage and Wayfinding plan according to the plans and specifications prepared by Nagel Architects, Elm Grove, Wisconsin.

Detailed work elements are provided in the plans, specifications, and Basis of Design documents located in the Appendix to this SOW. In general, the contractor will be responsible for organizing, scheduling, and facilitating the progress of the work. Major work items include but are not limited to:

A. Provide all necessary equipment, labor, materials, supervision to comply with the requirements of the drawings and specifications that define this project.

B. Provide for construction barriers to protect pedestrian and vehicular traffic near the construction locations.

C. Provide flaggers and directional assistance to pedestrians and vehicles where construction areas (construction barriers) locations are within ten feet of roads and crosswalks.

D. Provide for the safety of all employees, contractors, visitors, and others involved with the project site.

E. Provide dust control and reduction measures to minimize infection risks; ICRA Level 2

(preliminary).

F. Demolish specific elements at each signage locations.

G. Install all materials according to the design plan intent and according to the manufacturer’s instructions. All materials shall be installed plumb and vertical.

H. The contractor shall provide marked up drawings and prepare As-Built drawings and provide both a hard-copy and electronic copy.

I. Conduct a detailed inspection including mechanical and electrical installations. Develop punch list for corrective action. Provide and follow-up on final inspection.

J. All signage text, especially standard mandatory signage, must be approved by the VA prior to printing. The text on standard mandatory signage may have changed since the 2019 design was completed.

III. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Normal working hours are between 7:00 am to 4:30 pm.

B. Contractor shall be required to comply with the General Requirements, Specification 01 00 00.

C. Work shall be scheduled as materials are approved, available, delivered on site and ready for installation and shall be installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions and according to the specifications. Submittal requirements include:

1. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all hazardous materials to be used/kept on the contract site,

2. Manufacturer’s literature, hardware, and installation instructions.

D. The contractor will be responsible for organizing, scheduling, and facilitating the progress of work and coordinate with the COR.

E. Contractors shall be required to obtain, wear, and return VA Contractor badges.

F. Contractors and sub-contractors shall wear proper PPE including safety shoes, safety glasses, and hardhat and additional PPE as required by the task being completed.

G. Contractors shall obtain the 2021 flu vaccination when available and as appropriate during the period of performance. Evidence of inoculation will be required.

H. The contractor will be required to follow COVID check-in procedures in effect during the period of performance. Generally, this means answering questions about physical condition and having a temperature taken. The contractor will wear a sticker indicating compliance with daily check-in. Current COVID requirements will be reviewed after award during the project kick-off meeting.

I. The work area shall be clean and picked up at the end of each day’s work.

J. The VA does not anticipate lead or asbestos abatement in the project.

IV. Time Line:

The period for construction activities from the date of the Notice to Proceed T1 = Notice To Proceed, T1 + 15 days = Pre-construction Kick-Off Meeting scheduled, including all sub-contractors, T1 + 70 days = 50% complete, T1 + 120 days = 100% complete, T1 + 150 days = Project closeout.

V. Other:

The C&A requirements do not apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required.

END OF DOCUMENT

Appendix

1. Basis of Design

2. Specifications

3. Drawing Sheets