SOW CLC Fence Modification.docx

ERIE Veterans Affairs Medical Center Erie, PA 16504

Construction SCOPE OF WORK For CLC Alpha Courtyard Modifications

Construction Completed by 120 days after NTP issued Contracting Officer: Jeffrey Pruett

Services

PROVIDE: The contractor will provide all material, labor, supervision, and equipment necessary to perform modifications to the CLC Alpha fence and courtyard access. The contractor shall adhere to all VA security and certification requirements, and COVID and infection control procedures and standards.

Project Scope

GENERAL: The contractor shall provide the Erie VAMC with all material, labor, and equipment necessary to ensure the completion of work will meet VA specification as indicated on the drawings and the Statement of Work. The work is both interior and exterior and requires partial modification of the existing aluminum storefront and aluminum entrance and demolition of the existing CLC courtyard steel fence with installation of new steel fence. The work shall be coordinated with CLC and other VA staff as the work will impact CLC operations and the drive/ drop off at the CLC and adjacent access road.

SPECIFICS: The contractor shall provide, but is not limited to:

· The contractor to demolish the estimated 155’ of steel courtyard fence and remove from VA property.

· The contractor shall determine if the existing fence concrete piers are to be reused. If the piers are not reused, they shall be removed. The 21 concrete piers are 12” diameter x 24” deep.

· Layout the area of the new fence to match the layout of the existing fence and gates.

· Protect and not damage the existing screen plantings. The existing plantings are boxwood and arborvitae. Replace any damaged screen plantings with like new. If existing plantings need to be removed for new fence posts, remove plantings to be re-planted as directed by the VA.

· Provide fence gates prepped for VA cylinder lock.

· Install new 6-foot-high steel fence and gates as specified. The existing gate posts are to remain and sleeved over to match new fencing.

· Modify the aluminum storefront and entrance system to enlarge the door opening width at the two locations shown on the plan. The new door openings will a single 3’-6” x 7’-0” wide stile door (two locations) with 2” x 4 1/2” non-thermal aluminum door frames. The finish of the new doors and frames shall be clear anodized. The glass will be 1” tempered insulated glass using 1/4” clear with Solarban 70 low-e (or equal) over 1/4” starphire.

· The new doors shall have new continuous hinge, panic, pull, weatherproof threshold, overhead stops and bottom sweeps. The new frame shall have weatherstripping.

· The existing stud and drywall knee walls shall be demolished as necessary to modify and enlarge the doors to the new width. All patching of interior and exterior surfaces are to be patched to match and painted. Provide new metal stud framing as necessary to secure wall and new door frame.

· Remove and re-use the EPT, rim cylinder and mortise cylinder. The existing auto-operator, card reader and maglock are to be removed and re-installed. Provide all electrical wiring and connections as necessary to have a complete working automatic opening door via card readers on the interior and exterior. When closed, the doors shall return to the locked function.

· The contractor shall perform a pre-construction risk assessment (PICRA) and complete an infection control risk assessment (ICRA) to the VA for approval prior to starting any interior work on the doors.

Technical Specifications

EXPECTATIONS: The contractor will engage in the modification of the CLC Alpha Courtyard per this Statement of Work and drawings. The contractor is expected to perform the duties of the project with experienced workers.

The following items are to be submitted for approval at least 2 weeks prior to arriving to perform work:

· List of all workers, OSHA certifications including competent person with 30- hour OSHA certification, compliance with VA security policy, TB tests. Compliance with VA Covid policy in effect at the time that work is being performed.

· The contractor is to submit within 15 days of NTP a Health and Safety Plan and work plan/ schedule with ordering and delivery lead times.

· Product data, shop and installation drawings for fencing and gates, installation details, aluminum storefront and entrances, hardware, metal stud framing, paint, and power wiring and data cabling.

· The Basis of Design for the storefront and entrance system is: Kawneer 451T or equal.

Base Bid fence: 6 foot high Centurian Spartan 3- rail panel steel fence- Erie Fence or equal.

Alternate Bid fence: 6 foot high Regis 4131 panel satin black ornamental aluminum fence by Digger Specialties – Erie Fence of equal.

Impacts

· Work area is along the CLC turn-around drive and parking garage.

· The contractor is to provide their own restroom facilities and will not be allowed to use VA restroom facilities.

· The contractor staging area will be coordinated with the COR and Erie VAMC Police. All demolished materials are to be removed from the VA site by the contractor.

· Site clean- up will be performed daily.

· The C&A requirements do not apply, and that a Security Accreditation Package is not required.

Site Investigations

EXPECTATION: The contractor is expected to perform all necessary site investigations to ensure the VA receives all the deliverables stated in this SOW.

· Any site or existing conditions that might impact the project are to be brought to the attention of the VA.

Construction Schedule EXPECTATION: Construction is expected to be completed 120 days (includes delivery lead times) after the Notice to Proceed (NTP) is signed. Working hours will be regular hours Monday thru Friday, excluding Federal Holidays, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. The contractor shall provide, but is not limited to, the following documents, prior to being given the NTP

· Schedule

· Construction safety plan

· Contractor’s employee roster

· OSHA training certificates

Infection Control

EXPECTATION: The contractor shall adhere to all the Erie VAMC Infection Control standards. The contractor must have a up to date flu shot per VHA Directive 1192.01. If the flu shot was not administered at the Erie VAMC, show documentation the flu shot was given per VA form Health Care Personnel Influenza Vaccination Form, VA Form 10-9050 Appendix B.

· The contractor will comply with all VA, State and CDC guidelines concerning COVID-19 measures including daily screening prior to entry into the Erie VAMC facility.

Attachements

Drawings: 1 of 1 – Partial Site Plan- Modification Plan