S02 SOW - 523A5-24-010 - Expansion Joint Corrections.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

Project #523A5‐24‐010

Expansion Joint Corrections

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, materials, equipment and plans to remove the existing expansion joints in the tunnel and install new epoxy expansion joints and the identified locations.

Additionally, the contractor shall complete the flooring installation at the locations identified.

After Contract Award the Contractor is required to provide a Payment Bond, a Performance Bond, Insurance certificate, a Schedule of Values and a Realistic Construction Schedule within 10 days. Once received and confirmed, the period of performance for the above‐mentioned project will begin with a Notice to Proceed (NTP) issued at a Pre‐Construction Meeting (Pre‐Con) and shall not exceed 240 days after NTP. This period of performance includes 30 days for all submittals to be approved prior to beginning construction. As part of this solicitation the General Contractor (GC) shall submit an electronic PDF preliminary schedule showing the methodology for accomplishing the project within the period of performance.

2.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. The project is located in the Connecting Corridor System at the Brockton Campus of the VA Boston Healthcare System, 940 Belmont St. Brockton, MA 02301.

2. The work shall be accomplished during normal working hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM, excluding federal holidays, unless otherwise noted. The building will be occupied during the construction period, but occupants will be excluded from the construction site.

3. Schedule all off‐hours activities with approval of the COTR, a minimum of 3 weeks in advance. All off‐ hours work forms, changes in scheduled work activities, and any activity leading to delay of construction schedule must be submitted within this time frame. Failure to submit within the allotted timeframe may result in adverse action to the contractor in accordance with the contract.

Off‐hours work may include work in the spur corridors connecting the buildings to the main loop. Off‐ hours work may not negatively impact hospital operations (to include required drying time for materials, etc.)

4. Work requires dust control measures to prevent introducing dust into the hospital environment, and patients will occupy adjacent areas around the work site. The contractor shall take all precautions that are required to control dust and not disrupt hospital operations. A safe environment shall be maintained at all times. All procedures shall be approved by the COTR. The contractor shall submit its dust protection measure(s). This will also be reviewed during an ICRA, ILSM, and GEMs Determination Meeting and all requirements set forth in those meetings shall be followed.

VA Boston Healthcare System Brockton VA Medical Center

940 Belmont Street Brockton, MA 02301

5. Prohibited Equipment: The work area is within and adjacent to an active medical center. Equipment that uses hydrocarbon fuel, flammable fuel and or produces carbon monoxide exhaust are prohibited from use within the medical center or where fumes can be introduced into the medical center buildings. At its option, the contractor shall use either electric or electric pneumatic tools to perform the required work.

6. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in and adjacent to the construction area, inside existing buildings and additions under construction. In separate and detached buildings under construction, smoking is prohibited except in designated smoking areas.

7. Masking: All contractor employees are required to wear a surgical mask when working inside VA Buildings. Masks will not be provided by the VA for Contractor employees or their subcontractors.

8. Contractor shall verify all measurements, and dimensions provided in the field prior to ordering any materials. Any discrepancies should be brough to the attention of the VA immediately.

9. Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241. The contractor shall remove and properly dispose of all waste/debris generated from demolition and construction off site daily, as necessary to maintain a safe work environment throughout the performance period and at job completion. The contractor is not allowed to use VA Dumpsters. All removal and disposal work shall be performed in a safe and legal manner. Contractor shall arrange travel paths for moving trash and debris out of the building. All materials transferred through the building shall be completely covered. Review proposed travel routes with the COTR for approval.

10. Contractor shall damp mop as required to control dust and keep traffic areas clean and safe. Use of sticky mats in encouraged.

11. Perform other construction, alteration, and demolition operations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.

12. Means of Egress: Do not block exiting for occupied buildings, including paths from exits to roads.

Minimize disruptions and coordinate with the VA COTR and the facility Safety Specialist.

13. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for the Medical Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, to assure uninterrupted services.

Where necessary to cut or disconnect existing water, fire alarm, steam, sewer, gases, sewer or air pipes or conduits, wires, cables of existing utility services or fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown or as needed to meet the requirements of the scope of work ; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by the VA Contracting Officer.

14. All utility tie‐ins and interruption of utility systems require prior approval and scheduling with VA Project Engineer (COTR), Engineering Manager and M&O Foreman. The GC shall submit a request to interrupt any utility systems to the VA Project Engineer (COTR) in writing at a minimum of three (3) weeks in advance of proposed interruption. See specification 01 00 00 subpar 1.6 Operations and Storage Areas for full requirements.

15. Photography of VA premises is allowed if the photos do not contain any visible patients, staff, or sensitive material.

16. The VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order the General Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

17. Install barricades as necessary to keep unauthorized personnel from the construction site.

General Contractor’s employees and sub‐contractor employees shall not enter the VA Medical Center site or project site without appropriate VA issued PIV badge. Please coordinate badging requirements with the VA COR a minimum of 1 month prior to starting work.

18. General Contractor shall furnish & post a board where directed by the Contracting Officer, VA Project Engineer (COTR) and VA Safety Specialist that includes, but is not limited to, a copy of Rates and Wages, the Davis‐Bacon poster & schedules, ILSM/ICRA/GEMS/Patient Safety signed determinations, Site Specific Emergency Contact information, Construction site fire response procedures & evacuation plan, post the number of accident free days, emergency force contact information with nearest hospital including directions, etc.

19. The GC shall not proceed with mobilization or construction until after Veteran Affairs’ acceptance of all required submittals and coordination drawings.

20. The GC shall supply a master submittal list to track all required submittal items and provide the VA Project Engineer (COTR) an updated master submittal list weekly until the submittal process is completed. All submittals shall include appropriate project information, GC signature, adequate descriptive literature, catalog cuts, shop drawings and other data necessary for the Government to ascertain that the proposed equipment and materials comply with the contract document requirements. Catalog cuts submitted for approval shall be legible and clearly identify equipment being submitted (i.e. highlight, cloud, etc.). It is the GC’s responsibility to provide submittals that meet all necessary Federal, State and Local code requirements in order to be approved. Failure to meet these requirements are the responsibility of the contractor and do not justify a request of time extension.

Itemized below is a list of materials requiring drawings, certifications, manufacturer’s literature, data brochures, Material Safety Data Sheets, technical data, and samples. These materials as noted shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer by the Contractor for approval using the appropriate form approved by the Contracting Officer.

Note that MSDS used on this project shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer. Copies of all approved MSDS shall be obtained from the Contracting Officer before starting any work requiring submittals as specified. All submittals, except warranties and operating instructions, as noted below, shall be submitted not later than 10 days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed or as specified by the Contracting Officer.

The Contracting Officer shall return the submittals approved or disapproved within 10 days after receipt, by VA Form 08‐6225. If submittals cannot be made within 10 days after Notice to proceed or as specified by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer shall be advised of the difficulty and an extension of time requested.

Warranties and operating instructions are required at the completion of the Contract work. One hard copy and one electronic copy of all warranties and operating instructions shall be provided unless otherwise specified.

Schedule of Contractor’s Submittals (may include but not be limited to):

Utility Outages Request Off Hours Request Request

Burn Permit Request Subcontractors Company name, address, phone number Work Site employees Name, Company name Construction Schedule Site Safety Plan Phasing Schedule Floor Tiles Thinset Floor Grout Expansion Joint Materials Cove Base AHAs Installer Qualifications Site Superintendent Qualifications Schedule of Values Waste Management Plan Other Submittals as Requested

21. Below are the salient characteristics of the products for the floor repair and expansion joint products:

2.21.1 Hybrid urethan repair liquid

2.21.1.1 Low viscosity (60 cP)

2.21.1.2 Gel Time at 75ᵒF ‐ less than 5 minutes

2.21.1.3 Tack Free Time at 75ᵒ F – maximum of 10 minutes

2.21.1.4 Tensile Strength after 7 days – Minimum of 3,400 psi

2.21.1.5 Compressive Strength after 24 hours – Minimum of 5,000 psi

2.21.2 Epoxy Coating

2.21.2.1 Mixed Viscosity 1,450 cps

2.21.2.2 Full Cure Time at 73ᵒ F – 48 hours maximum

2.21.2.3 Adhesion Tested with ACI 503R – minimum 275 psi failure

2.21.2.4 Tensile Strength – 1,700 psi minimum

22. Installer Qualifications:

2.22.1 Minimum 7 Years Demonstrated experience with VA

2.22.2 Demonstrated experience of 3 projects or install events of expansion joints using products with above characteristics

23. The GC shall submit a Site Superintendent Designation Letter designating the Site Superintendent to be dedicated to this project only. The Site Superintendent shall be physically present at the construction site at all times there are sub‐contractors present, work activities are ongoing, materials are being delivered, etc. The GC shall submit, via e‐mail, a list identifying key GC personnel, their responsibilities, contact info and 24 hour/7 day per week primary and secondary contacts. Superintendent Communications: At all times during the performance of this contract, the GC’s designated Site Superintendent is to be available by cell phone. After‐hours phone number shall be posted at the construction site on the required board.

24. Waste Report

2.24.1 With each application for progress payment, submit a summary of construction and demolition debris diversion and disposal including beginning and ending dates of period covered.

2.24.2 Quantify all materials diverted from landfill disposal through salvage or recycling during the period with the receiving parties, dates removed, transportation costs, weight tickets, manifests, invoices. Include the net total costs or savings for each salvaged or recycled material.

2.24.3 Quantify all materials disposed of during the period with the receiving parties, dates removed, transportation costs, weight tickets, tipping fees, manifests, invoices.

Include the net total costs for each disposal.

25. Before placement and installation of work subject to acceptance checks and tests, the GC shall coordinate and notify the VA Project Engineer (COTR) in sufficient time to enable testing personnel to be present at the site in time for proper testing and field inspection. This includes notification prior to closing walls, ceilings, chases, etc. Such prior notice shall be not less than two (2) weeks unless otherwise designated by the VA Project Engineer (COTR).

26. General contractor shall coordinate in advance with VA Project Engineer (COR) regarding ALL work above ceilings in public corridors, offices, any general public occupied spaces, etc. All work within interior spaces, particularly patient care buildings, including public corridors in patient care buildings, the general contractor shall utilize HEPACART (or equal) environment ceiling access containment carts with embedded negative air‐machine, impeller fan, HEPA filters, and windows. No above the ceiling work shall be performed without the proper HEPACART (or equal) environment ceiling access containment carts in any interior spaces. This is a requirement for ALL work outside the negative air pressured construction partitioned area.

27. The contractor shall provide its own secure job box for storing tools and materials on the job site. An area for storage may be considered. Should VA allow for use of a storage trailer or laydown area, the Contractor shall ensure that it is labeled with the Company Name and Phone Number.

28. The contractor is responsible for fitting new construction to existing conditions and shall provide all demolition that is required to fit the new work, whether or not it is indicated on the drawings.

29. The use of radios, and other music playing devices is prohibited on the work site.

30. The site should be left neat, orderly, and clean upon the completion of the work day.

31. All equipment and materials shall be listed and labeled for their intended use. Equipment and materials not covered by the UL Standards shall be listed and labeled for their intended use by a nationally recognized testing laboratory

32. Unless otherwise shown, all insulation systems shall meet flame spread 25 and smoke developed 50 rating as developed under ASTM, NFPA and UL standards.

3.0 Phasing

1. The facility will be occupied during the work period. Expansion Joints located in the 10’ corridors shall be completed half a tunnel at a time or via a full closure. Only one full tunnel closure will be allowed at one time allowing for interior access to all buildings. Expansion Joints located in the 8’ corridors shall either be completed half a tunnel at a time, or at a full closure off‐hour to limit disruptions to Medical Center normal operations. Full closure timing shall be coordinated with the

VA COR on a case‐by‐case basis. Full closure requests are required to be submitted to the VA a minimum of 3 weeks prior to the proposed closure for review.

4.0 Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle access outside of the employee parking lot shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

2. The General Contractor and its employees are authorized to park in designated employee parking spaces or is places designated “CONTRACTOR PARKING ONLY”.

3. A parking space is not guaranteed for each employee and subcontractor. The employee lot is a shared space and used by all government personnel, patients and contractors. Space becomes limited at times.

5.0 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local legal requirements regarding workers health and safety. The requirements include but are not limited to, those found in Federal and State Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) statutes and regulations, such as applicable provisions of Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 1910 and 1926. Contractor is solely responsible for determining the legal requirements that apply to activities and shall ensure safe and healthful working conditions for its employees.

2. Contractor shall assume the responsibility to guard against causing of fires and/or explosions and to protect Government Property.

3. The Contractor shall perform the work in a manner consistent with the area security and fire safety regulations especially with regard to exits and exit way access. Utility shutdowns shall not compromise security, communication or fire safety for occupants.

4. No flammable liquids shall be stored or used in the medical center.

5. The necessary number and appropriate types of portable fire extinguishers are required per National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 10 and NFPA 241. Contractor shall keep certification on site at all times of extinguisher inspections.

6. The Contractor shall receive from the COR a permit for all cutting, welding, and soldering 24 hours in advance. All permits shall be prominently displayed during all construction.

7. All necessary precautions shall be taken by the contractor to prevent accidental operation of any existing smoke detectors or sprinkler heads.

8. The Contractor shall comply with an Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) which will be developed with the COR and the Infection Control Practitioner assigned to the project at the Preconstruction Conference. Multiple ICRA's may be necessary to address specific risks at various stages of the project and must be approved prior to proceeding on each phase. The Contractor shall also comply with an Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) & Green Environmental Management System (GEMS) which will be developed with the COR.

6.0 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REPORTING

1. The Contractor shall maintain hazardous material inventories and material safety data sheets (MSDS) for all hazardous materials (as defined in CFR 1910.120, 40 CFR's 355, 370, & 372) to be stored and used on this Medical Center. Hazardous materials must be inventoried when received and at the project's completion. The amounts used shall be maintained for the project duration, and for the calendar year (ending 31 December).

2. Hazardous Materials Inventories, Material Safety Data Sheets and material quantities used shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval.

3. In the event of a spill, Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (extension 5138) as well as the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the expense of any cleanup of such spill, and the cleanup shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of 40 CFR Part 761.

7.0 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

1. In order to provide for abatement and control of all environmentally hazardous materials arising from demolition and/or construction activities, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable environmentally hazardous material control and abatement and all applicable provisions of the Corps of Engineers’ Manual EM 385‐1‐1, “General Safety Requirements” as well as the specific requirements stated elsewhere in the Contract Documents.

2. Contract is responsible for daily cleanup of all areas affected by construction. Construction areas in use or affected shall be returned to condition in which they were turned over or initially found. VA Housekeeping shall not be dispatched for cleaning associated with contractor construction.

3. Contractor shall take every precaution in preserving flooring, finishes, equipment, and furniture in areas of construction. Contractor shall repair or replace any damage incurred during construction at their expense.

4. Contractor shall use freight elevators for transmission of materials and personnel. Contractor shall take every precaution in preserving the elevators, including the hoist way and lobby doors, interior finishes, and shall conduct all good practices in observing lifting and motor components tolerances. Any damage incurred to any elevator component due to negligence will be repaired at expense of the contractor, within the work day of incurred damage.