STATEMENT OF WORK.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK

GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Renovate Clinical Laboratories required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the Medical Center Engineering Officer.

C. Offices of RDC/John Poe Architects, as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three workdays unless otherwise designated by the COR.

E. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. BID ITEM I, BASE BID ALL WORK: Work will include complete the project Renovate Clinical Laboratories, at the Malcom Randall Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Gainesville, Florida. Work includes general construction, alterations, plumbing, mechanical and electrical work, utility systems, and certain other items as described in the specifications and drawings. All work to be completed within 540 calendar days after receipt of the Notice To Proceed (NTP). It is the intent of the Government that award will be made on BID ITEM 1 (BASE BID); however, should funds be available, award may be made on BID ITEM 2, 3, 4 or 5 in that order if priority, based on available funding. Bidders should bid on each item listed.

B. BID ITEM 2: All work in BID ITEM 1, BASE BID, except ADD all labor and materials associated with the construction, alteration, plumbing, mechanical and electrical: add work to complete public toilet room. All work to be completed within 540 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed.

C. BID ITEM 3: All work in BID ITEM 2, except ADD labor and materials associated with the construction, alteration, plumbing, mechanical and electrical: Add autopsy equipment. All work to be completed within 540 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed.

D. BID ITEM 4: All work in BID ITEM 3, except ADD labor and materials associated with the construction, alteration, plumbing, mechanical and electrical: Add fume hoods and bio-safety cabinets. All work to be completed within 540 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed.

E. BID ITEM 5: All work in BID ITEM 4, except ADD labor and materials associated with the construction, alteration, plumbing, mechanical and electrical: Add Lab casework. All work to be completed within 540 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed.