SOW 2FL3FL B650 Window Replace.pdf

VA Northern California Health Care System

Statement of Work

Replace Windows on 2nd&3rd Floor of Building 650

Project #612A-23-005

General Intention:

A. All work associated with this scope of work shall occur at Building 650 at the Mather Veterans Affairs Medical Center (referred as VA or VAMC).

B. The contractor shall complete all work within 326 calendar days from the notice to proceed.

C. The work site is located at the Sacramento Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 10535 Hospital Way, Mather, CA 95655.

D. All work shall comply with all applicable international building codes, DOT standards, and the Veterans Affairs’ Master Construction Specifications.

E. All on-site visits and work must be coordinated through the Contracting Officer Representative

(COR).

F. Final payment will not be made without the approval of the Contracting Officer (CO) or assigned Contract Specialist (CS) on the contract.

G. All reviews, and/or construction conflicts will be resolved by the COR. Any professional inspections or testing provided by the contractor are for information purposes only.

H. Crucial space where individuals are not able to vacate, or material is not ready to be removed will result in work being performed over the weekend or after working hours.

Scope of Work:

A. The contractor shall remove and replace all the existing windows located on the South side of

Building 650, 2nd and 3rd floors shown in picture 1 of page 4. Contractor shall replace a total of 20, 4 panel double-glazed windows, thermally broken that sum a total of 80 double-glazed windows. Windows shall have insulated glass with mini blinds between the panes of glass and tint shall match existing windows. The new frames and windows will be of exact dimensions as the current windows in place shown in pictures 3, 4, and 5 of page 5 and 6.

The contractor shall not make any new perforations in the building in case new windows are slightly off and adjustments are necessary. The frames will consist of 4 panels of double-glazed windows separated with three vertical mullions. The size of each glass pane is approximately 59”w X 26-3/4”h. The entire interior window frame excluding sills is approximately 139”w X 64-3/4”h. These measurements as said, are approximate meaning that the contractor shall field-verify measurements before any fabrication. The contractor shall also replace the interior aluminum window sills with new ones; product to match color and material of existing system. The contractor shall install exterior aluminum window sill flashing to match or equal existing product of Building 644, shown in picture 7 of page 7.

The contractor shall provide a water proofing system around each window seal to ensure watertight integrity is met. The contractor is responsible for providing their own access to complete this work defined by their means and methods. The contractor’s planned solution shall take into consideration possible issues, obstructions, and hazards when providing a proposal for this work. The contractor shall place the new windows’ perimeter with Dow

Corning 795 silicone building sealant or equal product and shall silicone seal the frame interior and components. The contractor shall follow all manufacturer’s recommendations for installation and installer shall be trained to install the manufacturer’s product. The contractor shall complete and provide a sample window with the specified product for inspection prior to fabricating any of the windows to be installed. A cross section of sample window shall be visible for inspection. Once the sample window is ready for review, the

COR and the integrated project team (IPT) will be responsible for approval. The contractor shall not deviate installations from the approved sample unless a new review meeting is held with the COR and the new changes or suggestions are approved. An installed procedure and submittal package will be required prior to the start of work.

B. Contractor shall provide a traffic plan for review and approval prior to the start of work.

C. Contractor shall provide a phasing plan for review and approval that outlines how the work will be accomplished without shutting down access to Building 650.

D. Contractor shall provide identification badges to all employees and subs and ensure they are worn at all times while on campus.

E. Contractor shall work during normal work hours which are Monday through Friday from

7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., unless necessary and approved by the COR. Contractor shall not work during official Federal Holidays.

F. Construction:

F.1. Ensure all traffic control measures are in place with traffic detour signage as needed and the site layout is approved by the COR prior to the start of work.

F.2. Do not block doorways at any time.

F.3. Provide acceptable alternate pedestrian and vehicle routes if walkways, sidewalks, driveways, and curves are to be covered; submit plan for review and approval.

F.4. Do not store material other than on the worksite currently being worked in.

F.5. Ensure GFCIs are used for all electrical tools.

F.6. Remove any site obstructions.

F.7. Use proper guardrails around Building 650 when closing access; shall be approved by the COR having in mind that places around Building 650 have high pedestrian traffic hence will require extra protection.

F.8. Clean window installation surface per manufacturer’s recommendations.

F.9. Maintain proper housekeeping at all times.

F.10. Maintain dust control to follow requirements in the ICRA permit class.

F.11. Always use dust mats in place and secure work areas.

F.12. Use dust barrier zipper doors at each work area.

F.13. Use plastic sheeting to cover all furniture at each work area.

Post Construction:

A. Contractor shall clean all construction areas and remove all construction debris from site.

B. Contractor shall walk the project with the COR after installations, project is not complete until COR provides final acceptance.

Records Management Obligations:

A. Citations to pertinent laws, codes and regulations such as 44 U.S.C. chapters 21, 29, 31 and

33; Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552); Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a); 36 CFR Part

1222 and Part 1228.

B. Contractor shall treat all deliverables under the contract as the property of the U.S.

Government for which the Government Agency shall have unlimited rights to use, dispose of, or disclose such data contained therein as it determines to be in the public interest.

C. Contractor shall not create or maintain any records that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract using Government IT equipment and/or Government records.

D. Contractor shall not retain, use, sell, or disseminate copies of any deliverable that contains information covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 or that which is generally protected by the

Freedom of Information Act.

E. Contractor shall not create or maintain any records containing any Government Agency records that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract.

F. The Government Agency owns the rights to all data/records produced as part of this contract.

G. The Government Agency owns the rights to all electronic information (electronic data, electronic information systems, electronic databases, etc.) and all supporting documentation created as part of this contract. Contractor must deliver sufficient technical documentation with all data deliverables to permit the agency to use the data.

H. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, the Contractor shall maintain all records created for

Government use or created in the course of performing the contract and/or delivered to, or under the legal control of the government and must be managed in accordance with Federal law. Electronic records and associated metadata must be accompanied by sufficient technical documentation to permit understanding and use of the records and data.

I. Contractor agrees to comply with Federal and Agency records management policies, including those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974.

These policies include the preservation of all records created or received regardless of format

[paper, electronic, etc.] or mode of transmission [e-mail, fax, etc.] or state of completion [draft, final, etc.].

J. No disposition of documents will be allowed without the prior written consent of the CO. The

Agency and its contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18

U.S.C. 2701. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of the Agency or destroyed without regard to the provisions of the agency records schedules.

K. Contractor is required to obtain the CO's approval prior to engaging in any contractual relationship (sub-contractor) in support of this contract requiring the disclosure of information, documentary material and/or records generated under, or relating to, this contract. The

Contractor and any sub-contractor are required to abide by Government and Agency guidance for protecting sensitive and proprietary information.

Picture 1: Windows to be Replaced at South Face of Building 650

Picture 2: Top View of Building 650 - Location of Project

Picture 3: Interior Window Face View

Picture 4: Interior Window Face View with Approximate Measurements

Picture 5: Exterior Window Face View with Approximate Measurements

64-3/4”

59”

26-3/4”

139”

140”

67”

Picture 6: Exterior Window Corner

Picture 7: Building 644 - Window Sill Flashing