S02 SOW Replace Building 14n15 HVAC and Halls and Walls .docx

517-16-135 Beckley VA Medical Center Replace Building 14/15 HVAC, Halls & Walls

SCOPE OF WORK

Replace Building 14/15 HVAC, Halls & Walls 517-16-135

LOCATION:

Work performed under this scope will be conducted at the Beckley VA Medical Center (VAMC) located at 200 Veterans Ave., Beckley, WV 25801. Work to be conducted in Buildings 14 and 15.

GENERAL:

Provide professional construction services to replace HVAC to correct air balance issues as well as complete interior and exterior repairs and upgrades.

PROJECT OUTLINE:

The purpose of this project is to replace HVAC for Buildings 14 and 15. Interior repairs and upgrades to include replacing flooring finishes in the lobby, patient corridors, waiting areas and select offices. Exterior repairs and upgrades to include, but not limited to, repainting and adding brick skirting around the base of the building. This scope of work (SOW) is intended to provide the general contractor a description of work to be completed. Please refer to drawings and specifications for more detailed information. The information provided in the SOW includes but is not limited to the following:

· Architectural Summary:

The architectural scope of work for this project consists of the following:

· Interior – Replace flooring/finishes in lobby, patient corridors, waiting areas and offices as detailed in drawings and specifications.

· Exterior – Repaint exterior siding and add skirting around base of building as detailed in drawings and specifications.

· Mechanical Summary:

The mechanical scope of work for this project consists of the following:

· Demolition/Removal of existing wall mounted air conditioning units.

· Installation of centralized HVAC. Installation shall include new HVAC unit(s), new ductwork for supply and return as well as a stand-alone Direct Digital Control System (DDC) to regulate heating/cooling throughout the building.

· Electrical Summary:

The electrical scope of work for this project consists of the following:

· Demolition/Removal of electrical connections from existing wall mounted units to upstream panelboards. Demolition/removal of existing C/T enclosure and main distribution panel board.

· Installation of new main distribution panelboard and C/T. Provide new circuit breakers in existing branch panelboards to serve new units.

Appalachian Power to upgrade existing service drop, utility transformer and primary service conductors.

BID ITEMS:

1. BID ITEM 1 (BASE BID): Contractor shall perform all work listed above and as indicated in the contract documents, drawings, and specifications. Construction duration for BID ITEM 1 is 240 calendar days for all bid items after the Notice to Proceed.

PHASING:

The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. The Contractor may schedule work Monday through Friday, 0800-1600, not including federal holidays, unless otherwise specified herein. For work occurring during the regular work week, utility/alarm shut-off can be coordinated between the hours of 0800-1600, Monday through Friday. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to develop a work plan detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be employed during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work including milestone subtasks.

To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to by COR and Contractor.

For specific phasing details see drawings and specifications.

SITE INFORMATION:

Covid-19 Screening:

The VA is dedicated to protecting its employees and Veterans from COVID-19. For public health and safety reasons, screening requirements have been implemented in facilities that the contractor may need to access to perform work. Contractors must adhere to these screening procedures the same as VA employees and visitors to the facility. Refer to the CDC website for Resources for Businesses and Employers. Screening procedures may vary from location to location. If a contractor refuses screening, they can be denied access to the facility. 38 C.F.R. § 1.218(a)(1) vests the Secretary or his designee with authority to close facilities or portions of facilities that are under the charge and control of VA to the public. This includes the authority to prohibit contractors from entering VA facilities, if they refuse to undergo screening measures. Additionally, FAR 52.212-4(q) requires contractors to comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under contracts for commercial services and supplies. Also see these FAQs under the “Stop Work” topic for guidance regarding non-performance.

The VA makes every effort to keep drawings current, however, sometimes changes and updates may be omitted. In accordance with FAR 52.236-3 (Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work), it is the Contractor’s responsibility to perform field investigations and verify all dimensions, as well as the site plan information.

CONTRACTOR REQUIRMENTS:

Contractor shall read and adhere to VA specifications and requirements and shall provide the necessary sub-contractors skills, materials and labor to complete the project.

Contractor will be working around an occupied healthcare facility in operation 24 hours a day and care shall be taken to keep work areas clean and contained.

Contractor shall maintain a safe environment consistent with VA and OSHA requirements. Ensure that all contractors and subs meet and abide by all government regulations and requirements to include the 10-hour OSHA training for all workers and mandatory 30-hour OSHA certificate for the project superintendent.

Contractor shall complete the project in accordance with the contract documents, drawings and specifications. The VA will provide their existing drawings/documents only as a reference guide.

Contractor shall complete the project within the schedule as specified in the contract documents.

Contractor shall remove and insure proper disposal of all waste materials.

Contractor shall maintain an accurate set of project redlines throughout the construction lifecycle. Redlines should be readily available for review by VA personnel. A complete turnover package, including all approved submittals, equipment cut/data sheets, test plans, quality checklists/reports, inspection reports, start-up procedures, owner’s manuals including recommended maintenance and spare parts lists, redlines, and completed punch list, shall be turned over at the end of the construction phase, not later than two weeks after final on-site construction activities are completed. One hard copy of the project turnover package and one CD, containing all turn-over documentation, are to be provided.