S02 - Attachment SOW.pdf

SCOPE OF WORK

676-328 Accept Donated Home- LaCrosse

Tomah VAMC, Tomah WI 54660

20201222

SW-1 INSPECTION OF PROPOSED WORK SITE:

Before submitting a proposal on the work specified herein and indicated on the contract drawings, each bidder shall examine the site and familiarize themselves with all existing conditions and limitations. No extra compensation will be allowed because of the Contractor’s misunderstanding as to the amount of work involved or because of his lack of knowledge of any existing conditions. Permission for inspection may be obtained from Mr. David Martin, Project

Manager at (608) 372-3971 EXT 61841. Contractor shall contact Project Manager prior to entry into the complex.

SW-2 FACILITY STATUS:

The Donation home is in a residential part of LaCrosse. The work hours will be between the hours of 0730 and 1800. All scheduling and coordination of these phases will have to be submitted and approved by the COR prior to work start. All construction barricades, construction signs, and infection control barriers shall be the responsibility of the contractor to furnish and install as necessary throughout the various phases of this project.

SW-3 DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

The Contractor shall furnish all plant, labor, equipment, tools, materials, and supervision necessary to perform all work in strict accordance with this Statement of Work.

Provide all labor, materials, equipment, tools, and supervision necessary for the construction of project 676-328 Accept Donated Home- LaCrosse as defined by the drawings, specifications, and this statement of work. This work will be completed in two (2) phases. The phases are laid out in work that will allow for major construction without interruption to veterans in phase one.

In Phase 2 the work to be completed will be minor construction that will allow for staff and veterans to move into and occupy the living spaces without major interruptions.

Line items that shall be completed First in Phase One (1) prior to Veterans start to occupy the facility:

1. Indication of leaking around skylights, contractor to remove all skylights and repair the void match existing finishes

2. In the rec. room, the east and west wall above the sliding door shows signs of the beginning stages of CMU bond beam failure. Contractor to perform an evaluation and repair. Preferred repair will include removal of existing door/window combo and infill to allow for passage only no doors.

3. Remove existing and install new inter-connected Fire/Smoke/CO2 monitor/detectors throughout the building per state and federal safety codes

4. A bathroom exhaust vent terminated in the soffit instead of at the home exterior, move vent to exterior wall not the soffit

5. Replace existing laundry tub faucet with new like in kind

6. Remove and replace all Hollow Core doors with Oak Faced solid core doors with hotel type key override latching hardware and self-closure devices. The doors are allowed a maximum ¾ inch at the undercut.

7. Install NEW UL approved 30 Minute Fire Rated wall assembly that separates the first and second floors to include an approved equal rated fire door

8. Install NEW UL approved 120 Minute Fire Rated wall and ceiling assembly that separates the garage and house living spaces to include an approved equal rated fire door

9. Remove and install new UL approved 30 Minute Fire door that heads into the basement

10. Remove first floor bathroom pocket door and infill with sheetrock assembly to match existing walls

11. Remove door that enters adjoining bedroom and infill with sheetrock assembly to match existing walls

12. Remove double swinging doors from bedroom and replace with single 3’0” door to match other doors being replaced. Infill the door opening to match existing walls.

13. Alarm exterior door leading from bedroom, west side of facility

14. In all the service and sub panels, multiple neutral conductors were installed in a single hole in a bus bar. This condition is improper. NFPA safety standards mandate that only one neutral conductor terminate in each hole in a bus bar. The Contractor to perform an evaluation and repair

15. Separate the neutral and the ground wires in all panels

16. Improper clearance in between the furnace intake air pipe and the gas meter vent.

This improper clearance could potentially allow the gas vent fumes to enter the furnace via the intake air pipe. Contractor to evaluate and repair.

17. Improper clearance in between the water heater exhaust air pipe and the furnace air intake. Contractor to evaluate and repair.

18. Repair electrical outlet (south wall) in the bedroom off the master bathroom had an open neutral

19. Replace the kitchen GFCI receptacles

20. Secure loose interior handrail and correct baluster spacing, potential safety hazard.

Preferred method is to remove handrail and continue wall up to 4’ above the steps and install a suitable handrail attached to the finished knee wall

Line items that can be worked on in Phase Two (2) when Veterans and staff start to occupy the facility:

1. Clean and seal interior basement walls to prevent moisture infiltration

2. Floor joists have been notched improperly which can weaken the structural integrity of the joist, contractor to repair.

3. Replace the temperature pressure relief valve and corrosion anodes on water heaters.

3 TPR’s and anodes to be replaced

4. Prepare and Seal interior basement walls with water proofing sealant Approx. 3000

SF

5. Prepare and repair approx. 100LF of foundation tuckpointing prior to sealant application

6. Repair 3 2”X12” Floor joist locations from improper cuts creating a weak point in the joist

7. Repair foundation insulation and add an additional 2 inches of polystyrene insulation in crawl locations. Tape and seal all joints and vapor barriers

8. Install 3 furnace filter door enclosures

9. Install new floor joist hangers next to basement entrance steps where hangers are currently missing

10. Install copper pipe hangers and insulation where copper water pipe crosses over metal objects to prevent dissimilar metals from touching

11. Install floor joist bracing in basement west side where braces are loose and or missing

12. Replace ALL light switches in the facility with traditional toggle switches and cover plates to match

13. Foundation had some vertical/step cracking (East corner/West wall). On the west wall, the home inspector was able to see daylight through a vertical crack, contractor to evaluate and repair.

14. Repair violation of 40-amp breakers feeding loads with #10 wiring

15. The deck guardrail is loose and needed re-fastening. Contractor to evaluate and repair.

16. A hose bib on the west side of the property is improperly working. Remove and replace

17. Sidewall flashing is pulling up at one or more areas of the roof, that increases the chance of leakage with the potential to cause roof structure damage from wood decay, to damage home materials, or to create unhealthy conditions by encouraging microbial growth such as mold. Seal and reattach the flashing to the lower level roof.

18. Cracked rubber flashing on the plumbing vent stack where the PVC pipe meets the flashing. Remove and replace with new transition flashing

19. Replace the failed caulking around windows, doors, corners, utility penetrations to prevent moisture/water intrusion

20. Install exterior receptacle covers on the home where not protected from weather

21. Repair exterior lighting that is installed in a manner that has left energized electrical components exposed to moisture intrusion.

22. Remove existing insulation on HVAC exterior condensers and replace with new insulation. Complete with physical protection from the elements.

23. Remove existing dryer vent insect screen

24. Secure toilet in main floor half-bathroom

25. Service all windows to insure proper operations

26. Replace all non-dedicated basement receptacles with GFCI receptacles

27. All receptacles in laundry room to be GFCI protected

28. Replace all currently installed GFCI receptacles with new

29. Remove the piggy backed restroom GFCI receptacles and have each restroom protected with GFCI from inside that room

30. Install ground bonding jumper around the main water meter

31. Install a ground bond to the main gas line

32. Romex wiring entering furnaces need to have proper protection from damage installed

33. All Furnaces to have flexible gas line terminated outside of the furnaces. Current flex line is terminated inside the furnace

34. North east furnace has a condensate pump connected to aging vinyl tubing. This is aa excessive length of tubing and it should be changed to rigid PVC or PEX

35. Add de-humidistats to air exchange systems to allow automatic operation based on basement humidity level.

SW-4 BID ALTERNATES:

1. Install 6 new interior ceiling mounted Mini PTZ Dome security cameras part number

01079-001 from Axis

2. Install 4 new exterior ceiling mounted HDTV PTZ Dome security cameras part number

01682-001 from Axis

3. Install 1 Network Video Recorder with licenses part number 01617-001-C from Axis

Communications

4. Install 1 new TD Sourcing UNIFI Switch part number US-16-150W-C from TD Sourcing

All cameras to be hardwired to switching and recording devices. WIFI, Cloud or wireless options are not allowed. Security and video surveillance equipment to be stand alone and

NOT connected to the VA systems.

SW- 5 PRINCIPAL WORK ITEMS:

A. Contractors are NOT subject to Hepatitis screening prior to access to the start of the project. All workers will be subject to additional health screening once project has been awarded and started.

B. Contractor’s work crew will be required to have a daily COVID Screening. Contractors will need to screen individuals on work site daily. General Contractor will need to develop a roster to track individuals screened, subject to daily review by the VA staff. All individuals will need to follow VA COVID guidance. (See COVID Attachment)

C. Contractor shall provide all tools, equipment and supplies required to provide employees with proper PPE to conduct all phases of equipment removal and installation in accordance with Federal Regulations and VA Policy. Anticipated equipment includes but may not be limited to face mask respirators, gloves, booties, protective coveralls, and eye protection.

D. The contractor shall provide a plan for how they will safely remove and dispose of removed electronic devices from the facility. The plan must comply with Federal

Regulation and VA Policy.

E. Contractor shall keep security access badging current for all employees to include all sub-contractors. Badge requests must be given a minimum of 5 working days’ notice for processing.

F. Contractor shall provide a suitable clean area; contained, contamination zone; pumps;

water; PPE disposal container; and HEPA air filtration/vacuum for employee decontamination.

G. Contractor shall provide all tools, equipment and supplies required to provide employees with all tools and equipment to conduct all phases of equipment removal and installation in accordance with Federal Regulations and VA Policy. Tomah VA will not be providing government tools to perform contracted work.

SW-6 GENERAL:

A. ALL HAZARDOUS WASTES ENCOUNTERED OR GENERATED DURING THIS

PROJECT MUST BE HANDLED, TRANSPORTED, AND DISPOSED OF IN

ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL HAZARDOUS

WASTE REGULATIONS.

B. Contractor shall be responsible for traffic control and temporary marking/signage during the demolition and construction phases.

C. Contractor shall submit a construction schedule for approval prior to work start. Work shall be accomplished during normal daylight working hours Monday through Friday excluding holidays. Construction schedule shall be approved by the COR prior to work start.

D. Government personnel will be responsible for the moving of any Government equipment and materials in all affected areas.

E. All phasing, scheduling and coordination of temporary traffic rerouting and government property needing to be moved shall be done through the COR.

F. Contractor is responsible for all underground utility locating and marking prior to start of work.

G. Demolition shall be performed with a minimum amount of damage to adjacent property not included in this contract, which is to remain. Any damage to such existing work or existing underground utilities resulting from execution of this contract shall be considered a part of work included in this contract and is the responsibility of the contractor and shall be repaired upon completion of project.

H. If removal of materials discloses defective materials, which should be replaced, necessitating work over and above the scope of this contract, Contractor shall immediately contact the Contracting Officer or his duly appointed representative in order that corrective action may be taken.

I. Contractor shall take extra measures to ensure any significant amounts of dust and dirt generated from this project are contained within the immediate construction area. Any dirt and debris tracked outside of the immediate working areas will be the responsibility of the contractor for clean-up. This includes any adjoining property and State or Public roadways.

Any work being done shall be done in such a manner as to create a minimal amount of disruption to the ongoing work mission on the property and within the remainder of the complex.

J. During the demolition and construction phases contractor shall ensure that all work is accomplished in a safe manner in accordance with OSHA requirements. Contractor shall ensure that all areas where work is to be performed are secured and safe during and at the end of each workday.

K. All non-hazardous excess material and debris generated from this project shall be disposed of off-site in a State of Wisconsin licensed landfill upon completion of project. The

Contractor shall remove all debris resulting from this contract from the site.

L. Public restrooms will be available for use during contract.

SW-7 PROTECTION:

A. All existing station complex property to include trees, lawns, shrubs, and equipment shall be suitably protected against injury or damage and it shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to replace any such items as may become damaged as a result of his failure or negligence in fully protecting same. Any damage done to the buildings or grounds by the contractor during the construction period will be the responsibility of the contractor and shall be repaired upon completion of project.

B. Provide, erect, and maintain barricades as required to protect general public, workers, and adjoining property.

SW-8 STORAGE AREA:

Storage area will be available at the facility during construction phases.

SW-9 QUALITY:

The Contractor shall perform Quality Control. Contractor shall provide a quality control plan to include testing and frequency methods for approval prior to work start. Quality assurance will be the responsibility of the Government to ensure that the approved quality control plan is being implemented as described.

SW-10 SAFETY:

Safety is the responsibility of the Contractor. Contractor shall submit a safety plan for approval prior to work start. Contractor shall assume all liability for damage or injury. Contractor shall cease operations and notify Contracting Officer’s Representative if safety appears to be endangered. Do not resume operations until safety is restored.

SW-11 SUBMITTALS:

The following paragraphs indicate the requirements for submittals by the Contractor. All items listed in the Schedule of Material Submittals shall be submitted in accordance with the following paragraphs.

A. DEFINITIONS:

1. Submittal - General term that includes any item that is required to be provided by the

Contractor to the Government to identify product descriptive literature, drawings, sketches, and schematics that indicate and show a fabrication or installation method or technique; or any other model or sample of actual items or methods to include product data sheets, shop drawings or samples.

2. Product Data - Descriptive literature or data such as that describes the physical properties of a product or material item that the Contractor intends to use in doing the work. Such descriptive data should enable the Contracting Officers Representative to verify that the intended item meets the necessary requirements of the Technical

Provisions.

B. PRODUCT DATA

1. Preparation:

a. Clearly mark each copy to identify pertinent products or models.

b. Show performance characteristics and capacities.

c. Show dimensions and clearances required.

d. Show wiring or piping diagrams and controls.

2. Manufacturer’s standard schematic drawings and diagrams:

a. Modify drawings and diagrams to delete information, which is not applicable to the work.

b. Supplement standard information to provide information specifically applicable to the work.

C. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Review Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples prior to submission. All submittals shall be made through and approved by the General Contractor. Submittals will not be accepted directly from sub-contractor.

2. Determine and verify:

a. Field measurement.

b. Field construction criteria.

c. Catalog numbers and similar data.

d. Conformance with specifications.

3. Coordinate each submittal with requirements of the work and of the Contract

Documents.

4. Contract Period of Performance shall be Completion no later than 120 days from the signed NTP date.

D. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. Make submittals promptly to the Contracting Officers Representative in accordance with approved schedule, and in such sequence as to cause no delay in the work or in the work of any contractor.

2. Number of submittals required:

a. Product Data: Submit one copy. Contractor shall receive approval by the COR on each submittal item prior to ordering or installing each item.

3. Submittals shall contain:

a. The date of submission and the dates of any previous submissions.

b. The project title and number.

c. Contract identification.

d. The names of:

c. Contractor

d. Supplier

e. Manufacturer

f. Identification of the product with the specification section number.

g. Field dimensions clearly identified as such.

h. Applicable standards such as ASTM or Federal Specification numbers.

i. Identification of deviations from Contract Documents.

j. Identification of revisions on re-submittals.

5. Resubmission Requirements:

a. Make any corrections or changes in the submittals required by the COR and submit until approved.

6. Contractor shall receive approval by the COR on each submittal item prior to ordering or installing each item.

7. Provide product data submittals on the following pieces of equipment/material:

SCHEDULE OF MATERIAL SUBMITTALS

A. To be submitted within 20 calendar days after receipt of Notice of Award.

B. To be submitted 20 calendar days prior to installation.

C. To be submitted within 30 days after installation.

D. To be submitted upon completion of project.

END OF SECTION