SOW Demolish Building 5.pdf

Samuel S. Stratton VA Medical Center 5 December 2022 113 Holland Avenue Albany, New York 12208

Scope of Work 528A8-20-805 Demolish Building 5

A. General Scope of Work:

The 528A8-20-805 Demolish Building 5 project is the demolition of the VA Medical Center’s (VAMC) building 5 located at 330 Myrtle Avenue in the City of Albany, NY, and replacing it with a parking lot. The demolition of the building includes the removal of asbestos-containing and other hazardous materials prior to the building being razed. Building 5 is no longer in use and it is impractical to renovate the building for another purpose.

The Scope of Work generally includes, but is not limited to:

• Removal of asbestos pipe insulation, asbestos-contaminated soil, lead paint, fluorescent bulbs and ballasts, areas of asbestos-containing mastic and small areas of asbestos-containing floor tiles prior to building demolition.

• Removal of the electric service line to the transformer (on VAMC property).

• Removal of communications, minor power and lighting cabling.

• Removal of the natural gas service to at least the VAMC property line along Myrtle Ave. It is likely that work will be required off VAMC property to accomplish this item. Contractor to coordinate with National Grid and the City of Albany for this work.

• Removal of water and sewer service lines. Both are on VAMC property.

• Complete removal of Building 5 and its contents.

• Installation of a subsurface stormwater management system.

• Modification of the existing parking lot entrance.

• Asphalt repair and overlay of part of the existing parking area and full-depth pavement of new pavement areas.

• Installation of new parking lot lighting.

• Installation of new pavement striping.

B. References:

The project is more fully described in detail in the accompanying project drawings and specifications. The plans are in color and should be viewed in color to fully understand all aspects of the project. The contractor shall perform all work necessary to accomplish the work indicated within the allotted time. As part of the close-out documentation, the Contractor shall provide as-built drawings in Adobe PDF or AutoCAD format.

C. Additional Information:

The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision and materials necessary to perform the work as indicated in this scope of work, specifications and project drawings. The contactor shall make every effort to maintain the existing conditions that are not part of the project. In addition to following “FAR 52.236-9, Protection of Existing, Structures, Equipment, Utilities and Improvements” the contractor shall remove or alter existing work in such a manner as to prevent injury or damage to any portions of the existing work, which is to remain. The contractor shall repair or replace portions of the existing work, which have been altered or damaged during construction operations to match existing or adjoining work, as approved by the Contracting Officer and at no cost to the government. At the completion of operations, existing work shall be in a condition equal to or better than that which existed when new.

The Contactor shall verify all existing conditions on the site and in the facility infrastructure that the proposed project may affect before the commencement of any construction. This includes but is not limited to verifying the location and elevations of existing utilities, verifying site items as shown on the project drawings and taking appropriate field measurements. The government will not be held responsible for bidding errors made or the failure to adequately inspect the job site for existing conditions, dimensions or to fully review manufacturer’s information related to the project. All bidders are strongly encouraged to inspect the job site prior to submitting bids.

All discrepancies between the drawings, site conditions and manufacturer’s recommendations shall be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer’s Representative prior to the commencement of work.

The Contractor shall abide by the Scope of Work regardless of whether or not a manufacturer calls for the task, level of preparation, etc. in question. The only exception is where the Contracting Officer agrees in writing that the item or task specifically voids a manufacturer’s warranty and may be omitted. A credit for the work not performed may be due the government in such circumstances at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

All drawings notated with “install, replace, provide or new” infer that the contractor is responsible for providing all materials and labor associated to complete that task or phase of the project as well as the project overall.

The Contractor shall examine the project area before work begins. As part of the project, the Contractor shall:

i. Provide a project schedule that addresses the needs of the VAMC facility that will or may be impacted by the work.

ii. Prepare and execute a well-managed plan to mitigate service disruptions and limit down time.

iii. Prepare a contingency plan with the VA’s input to provide access or service in the event of an unforeseen complication.

D. Schedule:

The work shall be substantially completed within 180 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the Contracting Officer. Provide the government with a development and construction project timeline that includes but is not limited to submittal submission dates, start of construction, completion of construction, performance testing and final hand over to government for use that is less than or equal to 220 days.

Rescheduling of any activities shall be done at no cost to the government unless negotiation and authorization of the rescheduled activity has been agreed upon by the Contracting Officer. Notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative at least 72 hours prior to starting abatement, demolition work, minor utility shut- downs, large deliveries or any event that may impact the normal operations of the facility.

E. Contractor Performance:

Use good construction practices and standards in completing all work. All work shall be performed by laborers that are fully versed and experienced in the trade that they are employed to do. Coordination with the government, of project progress and scheduled items, shall be a regular occurrence, initiated by the Contractor.

The VA’s project Contracting Officer’s Representative shall govern all work done during the project duration.

The Contractor will immediately correct any work that the Contracting Officer’s Representative deems unacceptable or not in accordance with the plans or specifications.