S02_Statement of Work.pdf

Statement of Work

Resurface Community Living Center (CLC) Shower Floor in Grand Island

SCOPE. Contractor shall provide all required transportation, tools, equipment, supplies, materials, and labor to remove existing floor covering and replace with epoxy floor coating in two CLC shower rooms – approximately 250 Sq ft each – at the Grand Island VA Medical Center.

CONTRACT PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. The contract Period of Performance shall be 60 days.

LOCATION OF WORK: Grand Island V.A. Healthcare Systems located at:

NWIHCS Grand Island VA CBOC

2201 North Broadwell Ave Grand Island. NE 68803

ATTACHMENTS: Attachment 1 Pictures of existing tile Attachment 2 Floor plans

General Conditions

1. All materials, labor, equipment, and travel requirements listed in the contract shall be provided and installed by the contractor; including, but not limited to, all prep work, flooring removal, floor leveling, and finish material.

2. All material submittals for this project shall be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for approval prior to order.

a. Submittal information shall include all applicable MSDS information, information of any VOC’s as well as the slip resistance, i.e. coefficient of friction, that the product will provide. If the product being selected has a high off gas concentration and potentially dangerous VOC’s. the contractor shall ensure the proper ventilation is provided.

b. Contractor shall provide a 3’x3’ mockup of the final product that will be approved by engineering, infection control, EMS and safe patient handling.

Slip resistance when wet and cleanability of the floors will be evaluated.

3. Delivery of materials and equipment shall be made with a minimum of interference to

Government operations and personnel. VA personnel shall not assist with shipments or deliveries that are made to the job site.

4. The contractor shall be responsible for providing all work site protective barriers and site control devices. This includes, but is not limited to protective fences, protective tapes and protective signage.

5. Contractor shall participate in preconstruction risk assessment and may be required to provide negative, plastic zipper walls to maintain infection control and patient safety when requested by COR or technical monitor.

a. Contractor shall drape equipment that cannot be removed from the wall plastic to keep out dust and debris.

b. Contractor shall cover all air supply and return air diffusers or grilles with plastic prior to beginning work.

c. Contractor shall provide HEPA filtration unit and keep unit running throughout the duration of work.

6. Contractor shall secure work area to prevent visitors or VHA staff from entering the space

7. Contractor will deliver flooring and adhesives in original wrappings and packages clearly labeled with manufacturer’s name or brand, type and color, production run number and date of manufacture. Materials from containers which have been distorted, damaged, opened or are beyond manufacturer’s shelf life prior to installation will be rejected.

8. Most work will be performed in occupied areas. The contractor shall have access to that portion of the area within which work is to be performed. The movement of contractor personnel, equipment, materials, and tools shall be confined to this area so as not to interfere with ongoing hospital operations.

9. Storage of materials in areas designated by the COR. The storage and its security must be provided by the contractor. Storage areas must be approved by the COR.

10. All materials shall be installed per manufacturers recommendations.

11. Adhesives shall comply with applicable regulations regarding toxic and hazardous materials Green Seal (GS-36) for commercial adhesive.

12. Contractor will maintain walkways where required and remove debris after each workday, keeping dust to a minimum.

13. Contractor will use proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to ensure safety for both technicians and facility employees and work crews per Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) recommendations and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) requirements.

14. Smoke and fire alarms will be put in test mode or shut down if any spraying is in progress.

DEMOLITION

1. The contractor shall remove all existing floor tile in the work area defined in Attachment

1. Tiles shall be removed to the concrete subfloor.

2. Solvents shall not be used to remove adhesives.

3. Existing adhesive residue shall be removed so that 100% of the overall area of the original subfloor is exposed.

INSTALLATION

1. Before installation of any floor covering takes place, the contractor shall inspect the sub-flooring and correct any deficiencies that will prevent proper lying of floor covering. Any detected deficiencies shall be reported to the COR immediately prior to any work being accomplished.

2. The contractor shall correct any conditions which will impair proper installation. The contractor shall fill cracks, joints, and other irregularities in concrete sub-floor with leveling compound. Contractor shall not use adhesive for filling or leveling purposes.

Contractor shall not use leveling compound to correct imperfections which can be corrected by spot grinding.

3. Contractor will prepare the surface to accept a coating that will seal and prevent water penetration to the surface below.

4. Floor must be clean of oil, paint, dust, and deleterious substances: leave floor dry and cured free of residue from existing curing or cleaning agents.

5. Contractor will seal the existing flooring with an epoxy like coating that will prevent liquids from penetrating the surface below.

6. Installation shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions for application and installation unless specified otherwise.

7. Install epoxy floor covering on the floor and approx. 6” up wall to ensure watertight seal.

8. The epoxy must be low VOC, water based.

9. The epoxy must be rated for continuous water exposure with a 10-year manufactures warranty.

10. Project phasing shall be determined by mutual agreement between VA and contractor.

11. Contractor shall be experienced in applying specified floor coverings that are similar in material, design, and extent to those indicated for this project.

12. The floor will have a continuous appearance with no bubbles, gaps, or seams.

13. Flooring shall not inhibit the access to floor drains, cleanouts, or any other access points in the floor.

14. The Contractor will use a negative air exhaust system and venting tube which will be vented out of a door or window (if available), and path will be free of obstructions to provide ventilation of airborne debris and fumes.

15. Contractor shall be responsible for any damages caused due to the installation process and must well clean work area upon job completion.

BADGES AND PARKING

1. All Contractor personnel are required to wear identification (I.D.) badges issued by the Grand Island Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (GIVAHCS) Engineering office during the entire time they are on the GIVAHCS grounds.

2. It is the responsibility of the Contractor’s personnel to park in the appropriate designated parking areas assigned by VA medical center security or the COR.

OTHER.

1. Contractor Escort. The Veterans Affairs (VA) Technical Representative, or another VA employee, will escort the contractor employees for the duration of the project. The contractor will coordinate for daily access with the VA Technical Representative. The contact information for the VA Technical Representative, a VA General Engineer, for this project will be provided through the post-award letter.

2. It shall be understood that throughout performance of the contract, the contractor’s personnel, while on VA property, shall adhere to all requirements and regulations that govern the VA Health Care System and its property. This includes but is not limited to 1) wearing of appropriate face masks due to COVID 19; and 2) adherence to the ‘smoke free’ VA policy, both inside all buildings and outside while on VA property.