5680--659-22-801_Improve Accessibility, Pavement & Drainage Campus Wide

SCOPE OF WORK:

The Contractor shall provide, but not limited to all equipment, personnel, and services to complete civil improvements at Building 7 Front entrance with new road construction and repaired of sidewalks campus wide. All work, including final cleanup and completion of any punch list items, shall be performed within two hundred (240) calendar days of receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Work includes, but not limited

1.1 STATEMENT OF WORK.

1.2 DIVISION 001 GENERAL:

Contractor shall execute work as describe in Division 001 and shall submit, but not limited to the

following items.

· Security Plan

· Warranty Management Plan

· Project Schedule (Interim/Final Baseline)

· Accident Prevention Plan (APP)

· Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA) for each definable feature of work.

· Quality Control Plan (Three Phase Control System)

· Environmental Protection Plan

· Waste Management Plan

1.3 DIVISION 002 EXISTING CONDITIONS:

a) Site Preparation: Contractor to conduct Site Survey before mobilizing. Coordinate with

COR of location of material and/or office support elements.

b) Dumpster shall be located on site and covered at all times. Coordinate with COR for

location.

c) All debris shall be removed from site and if exposed outside of construction area it shall be

covered and protected at all times.

d) Contractor shall protect all storm inlets and drains from any erosion from site. These

measure along with others shall be indicated in the Environmental Protection Plan (see

specification 01 57 19).

e) Infection control measures shall be deployed at all times.

f) Contractor must contact utility Location Services. Existing utility liens and services must be

located, flagged, and not disturbed without meeting requirements of contract documents.

(See specification 02 21 13.)

g) Dumpster shall be located on site and covered at all times. Coordinate with COR for

location. Contractor shall submit a mobilization plan indicated existing site in relationship to

any mobilization activities.

h) All debris shall be removed from site and if exposed outside of construction area it shall be

covered and protected at all times.

i) Infection control measures shall be deployed at all times.

j) Existing VA Sign to be removed and turn over to VA COR.

k) New area for VA sign is indicated on G 104 Landscape area. Contractor shall run new

electrical per contract drawings, coordinate with COR.

1.4 DIVISION 003 CONCRETE:

a) Contractor shall submit VA accessibility ramp as indicated in construction drawings per ACI

318.

b) Placement, Curing, and Testing shall be in accordance per ACI 318

1.5 DIVISION 005 METALS:

a) Contractor shall provide and install handrails as required for VA accessibility ramp.

b) Bollards shall be provided and installed coordinate with COR/VA police services.

1.6 DIVISION 026 ELECTRICAL:

a) Contractor shall provide and installed exterior LED light poles as indicated within

construction drawings. Coordinate work with COR.

b) Electrical shall be ran to new sign location and exterior lights from Building 7.

c) Photocell shall be provided and installed for exterior lights.

d) Existing CALL24 station with base that will need to be relocated. Coordinate with COR for

new location. New location distance shall be equal to be no greater than current distance

from B7 Front Entrance. New works shall include new concrete footer.

Four anchor bolts 3/4 x 18 long Galvanized Steel with all nuts, flat washers, and lock

washers, reinforcement, and concrete.

1.7 DIVISION 031 EARTHWORKS:

a) Contractor shall provide and installed exterior LED light poles as indicated within

construction drawings. Coordinate work with COR.

b) Electrical shall be ran to new sign and exterior lights from Building 7.

c) Perform excavation of existing domestic water lines to confirm their depth and install

sleeving for protection for future construction.

1.8 DIVISION 032 EXTERIOR:

a) Existing sidewalks shall be removed and replace with new sidewalk. Contractor shall make

repair to sub base prior to placement of new sidewalks.

b) New Road works at Building 7 shall be per NCDOT and specification 32 12 16.

c) Pavement markings shall be per NCDOT and specification 32 17 23.

d) Planting and Landscape shall be per construction drawing and specification 32 90 00.

e) New curb/gutter to be installed as indicated on contract drawings.

f) New VA accessibility ramps with handrails shall be provided and installed.

1.9 DIVISION 033 UTILITIES:

a) Existing water valves shall be located and verified they are in working order. New valve

collars and stems will be installed to match new existing graded as needed.

b) There is an existing inlet depth that shall be verified and relocated as needed for new

construction. New grate for inlet shall be provided to match new existing grade.

c) Existing 10 water main to be located. Water main area under road to received steel sleeve

and type 3 utility trench detail shall be applied as noted on U 101.

2.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Progress Reporting: The Contractor shall report construction progress daily to the

Contracting Officer s Representative (COR). Any delays must be communicated to the COR as soon as

possible after they occur. This report must be in writing. The format of this report will be discussed

during the pre construction meeting. Any changes to this scope of work must be approved IN WRITING,

by the Contracting Officer, before the Contractor is authorized to begin work on the proposed change

2.2 Supervision by Contractor: The Contractor shall provide a Site Superintendent who shall be on site

whenever work is being performed. The Site Superintendent shall be separate from the prime subcontractor

and employed by the prime contractor. Responsibilities of the Site Superintendent are as

follows:

a) Oversight of project and preliminary approval of all material submittals and change order

requests.

b) Daily inspections of progress. The results of the daily inspections shall be submitted to the COR

in a weekly report.

c) Coordination of a weekly meeting with the COR.

3.0 REMOVAL OF UNACCEPTABLE AND UNAUTHORIZED WORK. All work which does not conform to the

requirements of the Contract will be considered unacceptable. Unacceptable work, whether the result

of poor workmanship, use of defective materials, damage through carelessness or any other cause,

found to exist prior to the final acceptance of the work, shall be remedied or removed immediately and

replaced in an acceptable manner

4.0 LOCATION OF WORK:

Refer to contractor drawings.

5.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE: Details of the project schedule pertaining to the definitions of percent

completion will be submitted and milestone noted for progress payments.

6.0 SAFETY AND LIABILITY: Contractor assumes all responsibility for the safety of the workers on the job

site. Site Superintendent shall meet the following requirements: A minimum of 1 year safety work on

similar projects; 30 hour OSHA construction safety class or equivalent within the last 3 years. Some work

will be in confined space so, special safety consideration will need to be taken and addressed.

Contractor shall adhere to OSHA, State, Local, and VA Construction Safety Guidelines (manual).

6.1 LIABLE CONTRACT ITEMS: Contractor is only responsible for initial items included in this Statement

of Work and for any repairs to damage caused by the workers during construction. Contractor will be

responsible for all damages caused by construction, regardless of whether the item was originally

included in the scope of work. Damaged work area shall be restored to its original condition.

6.2 PORTABLE EXTENSION CORDS: Portable extension cords shall be sized in accordance with

manufacturer ratings for the tool to be powered and protected from damage. All damaged extension

cords shall be immediately removed from service. Portable extension cords shall meet the requirements

of NFPA 70. (GFCI) Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters shall be provided at all times for any plug in at

VAMC electrical outlets.

6.3 Infection Control:

Class I includes inspection and non invasive activities; e.g., small scale removal of ceiling tiles and

painting (but not sanding).

* Class II includes small scale, short duration activities that create minimal dust; e.g. access to chase

spaces or computer cables.

* Class III includes any work which generates a moderate to high level of dust or requires demolition

or removal of any fixed components or assemblies (e.g., removal of floor coverings) or new

construction.

1. Construction personnel will use a designated entry and exit site.

2. Only authorized personnel should be allowed to enter the construction area.

3. Doorways and walkways must be kept free of debris.

4. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), such as goggles for eye protection, face mask or

shield, (possibly shoe covers, a hairnet, and a clean gown or Tyvek suit), will be donned before

entering the site.

5. All PPE for infection prevention and control must be removed at the site of exit to prevent carrying

dust to other areas within the facility. Clothes and shoes should be free of loose sand or debris once the

PPE has been removed.

6. Contractor is responsible for keeping the construction entrance/exit zones clean. This may include

sweeping and cleaning of sidewalks, providing temporary sidewalk during construction, and/or traffic

control for sidewalks and roads.

7. During demolition and other dust producing construction activities, a Dust Control Plan will be

developed and submitted to COR for Contractor to execute.

8. Proper containment of construction waste, i.e., using a tightly covered container, is mandatory.

9. Appropriate barrier systems for dust control must be in place before any construction starts. A job in

patient areas or hospital hallways taking 5 Minutes or longer to complete requires dust barriers and

barricades.

10. Once the project has been completed, Infection Control will be invited to do a walk thru inspection

to ensure cleanliness in the area.

To obtain a PIV badge, each worker shall report to their respective COR:

a valid photo ID and one other form of identification such as a Social Security Card;

evidence of negative TB screening within 90 days prior to working on site; and

certification of OSHA 10 hour or 30 hour Construction Safety training and other relevant competency

training as determined by the by the Construction Safety Committee with input from the Multi

Disciplinary Team.

Site superintendents for general contractors and subcontractors are required to have certification of

OSHA 30 hour Construction Safety training and other relevant competency training. Site

superintendents for general contractors are encouraged to obtain and maintain the U.S. Army Corps of

Engineers Contractor Safety and Health Requirements EM 385 1 1 40 hour Certification.

Workers may not drive or park on the grass without a daily permit. The Medical Center and its

surrounding grounds are Federal property. The following, which includes a partial list of forbidden items

and practices forbidden on federal property, are strictly prohibited in the Medical Center buildings or on

the campus:

7.0 SITE CLEAN UP AND RESTORATION: The contractor shall ensure the work site and areas around the

work site are free of any debris and materials upon completion of work each day, as well as at the

completion of the job. Contractor shall remove and properly dispose of all materials and equipment at

the completion of the job.

8.0 INSPECTIONS : Definition Work includes, but is not limited to, materials, workmanship.

8.1 The Contractor shall maintain an adequate inspection system and perform such periodic inspections

as will ensure that the work performed under the contract conforms to contract requirements. The

Contractor shall maintain complete inspection records and make them available to the Government. All

work shall be conducted under the general direction of the COR as supported by the Contracting Officer

and is subject to Government inspection and test at all places and at all reasonable times before

acceptance to ensure strict compliance with the terms of the contract. Government inspections and

tests are for the sole benefit of the Government and do not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for

providing adequate quality control measures; of responsibility for damage to or loss of the material

before acceptance; constitute or imply acceptance of work unless so stated in writing; or affect the

continuing rights of the Government after acceptance of the completed work.

8.2 The presence or absence of a Government inspector does not relieve the Contractor from any

contract requirements, nor is the inspector authorized to change any term or condition of the contract

without written authorization from the Contracting Officer, as set forth elsewhere in this agreement.

8.3 The Contractor shall promptly furnish, at no increase in contract price, all facilities, labor, and

material reasonably needed for performing such safe and convenient inspections and tests as may be

required by the Contracting Officer.

8.4 The Contractor shall, without charge, replace or correct work found by the Government not to

conform to contract requirements, unless in the public interest the Government consents to accept the

work with an appropriate adjustment in contract price. The Contractor shall promptly segregate and

remove rejected material from the premises.

8.5 If the Contractor does not promptly replace or correct rejected work, the Government may, by

contract or otherwise, replace or correct the work and charge the cost to the Contractor; or terminate

the Contract for default.