S02 - Scope of Work - FINAL REVISED.pdf

815IC3040 Long Island NC Facility Renovation, Improvements, and Repairs Construction Project

Scope of Work (SOW) Long Island National Cemetery

FY 20

Facility Renovation, Improvements, and Repairs Const.

Project Number 815IC3040

Project Scope For Construction

Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Office of Design and Engineering June, 2020

1. GENERAL

1.1. This Scope of work (SOW) identifies the goal and objectives of this construction project.

1.2. The construction contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools and equipment, and services necessary to construct this project per the construction documents and specifications.

1.3. The construction contractor shall be responsible for the quality and completeness of the construction project. Complete and accurate coordination between the trades and quality control of all sub-contractor’s work shall be required.

2. PROJECT GOAL

2.1. The purpose of this project is to provide construction for facility renovation, improvements, and repairs as described in this Scope of Work (SOW).

3. BACKGROUND

3.1. Long Island National Cemetery is located in the community of Farmingdale on Long Island in Suffolk County, N.Y. Address is 2040 Wellwood Avenue, Farmingdale, NY.

4. OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

4.1. Each national cemetery is managed by VA National Cemetery Administration (NCA) personnel in conformance with national and regional (North Atlantic District) policies, priorities, goals, and objectives. The functions of a national cemetery include the operation and maintenance of all aspects of the cemetery. Typically, this includes burial of veterans and eligible family members, the interment of cremated remains, and the placement and maintenance of a headstone or grave marker. Cemetery operations include the conduct of Memorial Day and other special ceremonies, as well as the care of graves, structures and grounds. Long Island

National Cemetery is operated and maintained by local NCA staff supervised by the cemetery director. Operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Closed federal holidays except Memorial Day and Veterans Day.

4.2. All work must take place during normal operating hours. Any request to work over these hours must be requested in writing and approved by Cemetery Director in conjunction with COR a minimum of 24hrs in advance. Also, the Cemetery hosts numerous ceremonies and events. Work that interferes with these ceremonies will cease during ceremonies. Notice will be provided by the Cemetery staff 5 days in advance of scheduled ceremonies whenever possible. Occasionally events are scheduled with less than 5 days’ notice in which case the Cemetery will provide as much notice as is possible.

4.3. Parking is limited. Construction staff vehicle parking areas are to be coordinated with the COR and cemetery director.

4.4. No smoking inside cemetery grounds.

4.5. Proper attire and professional conduct is required at all times.

4.6. All work must cease during the time an internment is taking place near the construction site.

Special care must be taken to accommodate visitors and to ensure work does not interfere with their visit and ensure that there are no safety hazards present.

5. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

5.1. Based upon Department of Veterans Affairs “Environmental Effects of VA Actions,” 38 CFR

Part 26, the Long Island Cemetery project is “categorically excluded” from the need for environmental documentation, specifically Section 26.6 of said code paragraph (b)(2).

The contractor shall not be responsible for environmental compliance under NEPA.

6. HISTORIC COMPLIANCE

6.1. This project is located in the Long Island National Cemetery, which is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The proposed scope of work for this project is subject to compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (P.L. 89-665, as amended).

7. PROJECT SCOPE (Construction contract is to include all work associated with items 7.1 thru 7.5) VA NCA requests 4 additional add alternate prices for construction CLINS 02 thru 05 in addition to base contract CLIN 01. Bid sets identify any and all work specific to each of the CLINs 002, 003, and 004. CLIN 005 award is contingent on unforeseen conditions that may be exposed during demolition operations. Please note that a Hazmat Report is include as part of the bid documents, removal/mitigation of Hazmat material is to be included as applicable for each CLIN, see spec section 02-83-33.13 which includes the asbestos and lead paint survey report as part of these construction documents. Hazmat work associated with CLIN 5 will be included in a contract mod issued during construction operations if required, cost will be based on number of units per unit cost and associated general costs submitted with your proposal.

7.1. CLIN 01, Spoils Area, construct per construction documents and specifications.

7.2. CLIN 02, Maintenance Yard, construct per construction documents and specifications.

7.3. CLIN 03, Maintenance Building, construct per construction documents and specifications. Optional add alternate 1, replace roof and soffit panels within limits of construction as shown on sheet AE-202 (this includes the whole roof).

7.4. CLIN 04, Administrative Building, construct per construction documents and specifications.

7.5. CLIN 05, Associated general and unit costs per linear foot for asbestos pipe insulation removal if found on heating supply and return pipes to remain in place or pipes to be removed at both the Maintenance and Administration Buildings.

8. Government Provided Construction Document Package; The following construction documents are attached for your use.

8.1.1. 815IC3040 Bid Set Specs LINC

8.1.2. 815IC3040 Bid Set Dwgs LINC (sheet AE610-Door Schedule; for doors 105A, 105B provide door type FG; for doors 109, 110A provide door type HG)

8.1.3. 815IC3040 Basis of Design LINC

8.1.4. 815IC3040 SpecialInspections01 LINC

8.1.5. 815IC3040 SpecialInspections02 LINC

8.1.6. 815IC3040 GeotechReport LINC

8.1.7. 815IC3040 Color Board LINC

8.1.8. 815IC3040 LeadAsbestosReport LINC

8.1.9. 815IC3040 FF&E LINC (as a reference)

9. Accessibility- All features of the project shall be accessible in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act-1990, Architectural Barriers Act of 1968, as amended and local accessibility requirements. To achieve compliance, the National Cemetery Administration uses as its standard for building and facility design the ABA Accessibility Standard for Federal Facilities (ABAAS). The standards are found at the following URL: http://www.access-board.gov/ada-aba/aba-standards-gsa.cfm. All aspects of compliance related to this project are to be discussed and exceptions may apply based on site conditions.

10. Design Criteria- See bid documents.

11. Construction Performance Schedule; 300 calendar days from notice to proceed.

Signed by Michael J. Borgman ____________________________________________ 6/9/2020 http://www.access-board.gov/ada-aba/aba-standards-gsa.cfm http://www.access-board.gov/ada-aba/aba-standards-gsa.cfm