Z2DA--Project# 626-24-509 Repair ACRE North Stairwell

STATEMENT OF WORK

Department of Veterans Affairs TVHS, Nashville Campus

Requirements for Construction Services

Project 626-24-509

Repair Acre North Stairwell

GENERAL INFORMATION

Title of Project: Project# 626-24-509 Repair Acre North Stairwell

Scope of Work: The contractor shall furnish all labor, material, equipment, and supervision necessary to accomplish the work for this project. This project shall restore the stairwell to original condition due to water damage and wear. The work will include but is not limited to installation of new drywall, tile floors, door, electrical outlet, conduit, lighting fixtures, rust inhibitor, and paint to complete the project, to the satisfaction of the VA and COR. Relating to Project# 626-24-509 Repair Acre North Stairwell at the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, VA Medical Center, 1310 24th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212.

3. Statement of Bid Item(s):

Base Bid: Complete Project 626-24-509 Repair Acre North Stairwell in strict accordance with the specifications and drawings at the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, VAMC, 1310 24th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212.

Period of Performance: 32 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed to complete the work.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

All work, including materials, shall have a one-year warranty, or as noted in project specifications. Flooring shall have a minimum of a two-year warranty.

Contractor shall paint entire stairwell.

Contractor shall repair damaged drywall, underside of damaged landings, and underside of damage staircases.

Contractor shall paint damaged staircases and landings with rust-inhibitor.

Contractor shall paint exposed metal studs with rust-inhibitor.

Contractor shall replace flooring on all stairway landings.

Stairwell shall have a level 3 finish.

Contractor shall replace damaged lighting fixtures.

Contractor shall provide submittals for items to COR and CO 2 weeks before the start of work.

Medical Center normal working hours are Monday thru Friday from 6 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. On-site work time shall be managed to minimize the effect on the medical center and Acre building operations.

Portions of work that require shutdowns, noise, vibration, chemicals or interrupt adjacent service operations will be performed from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. On weekends the work can be performed between 6:00 p.m. Friday to 9:00 p.m. Sunday.

Before evening and weekend work begins, the project schedule shall be submitted by the contractor and approved by the VA COR 72 hours in advance of the work being performed.

The contractor will coordinate all work in advance with the VA COR.

The prime contractor s superintendent will always be on-site during the performance of the work associated with this contract.

When using furnish , provide , install , or similar term is used regarding all labor, materials, and equipment to perform the job it shall mean a complete installation that is ready for use.

The contractor shall identify all employees that will be working under the awarded contract. The contractor personnel shall include employees, sub-contractors, suppliers, and delivery personnel entering the medical center. Those employees shall bring one photo ID and the second form of state /federally issued id to obtain a VA Contractor identification badge. This badge must always be worn above the belt while on medical center property. The contractor s employees shall return all I.D. badges to designated personnel at the end of the period of performance of the contract. Lost badges will result in a surcharge.

The contractor's safety manager is responsible for safety inspections of all contract operations and will be identified to the contractor. All VA and OSHA safety regulations shall be observed during the performance of work identified on this contract. Provide signage and barricades, as required, to maintain safety and protection of work around the project work site. Daily safety reports shall be provided to the COR each day.

The contractor shall visit the job site to thoroughly familiarize themselves with all the details of this work and working conditions. The contractor shall also verify all dimensions in the field and shall advise the CO and COR of any discrepancy before performing any work. The contractor shall be responsible for the coordination and proper relation of his work to the building, structure, phasing, ensuring the safety of employees, and workmen.

The contractor shall not allow smoking in any building or vehicle or connex (located on VA property) and shall ensure employees do not smoke on VA property. This is a smoke free facility.

The contractor will take adequate precautions to protect all adjacent equipment, concrete pads, and walkways in the work area from spills, drips, runs, and damage from the use of power tools.

The general contractor will be provided one (1) parking space. Employees can park in designated areas if available. Paid parking is available in adjacent Vanderbilt parking garages. Drivers should be particularly concerned with pedestrian traffic and yield to pedestrians. Seat Belt use is mandatory on all VA grounds.

The Contractor shall always keep the work area and stored materials/equipment(s) areas free from the accumulation of waste materials. The Contractor shall remove from the work and premises any rubbish, tools, scaffolding, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the Government. This includes the area around the dumpster/Connex. Material stored on-site shall be organized and inside a conditioned storage space. Materials shall not be stored on connex.

Equipment (building service equipment and systems) shall be provided by nationally recognized manufacturers that produce and distribute mechanical products across the United States for over 5 years. Manufacturers must have local vender representatives.

When fixture/devices are being removed, remove all appurtenances related or connected to the items being removed or demolished. Utilities shall be removed back to the source or active main/branch. Do not leave any abandoned utilities/lines or dead-end lines. Final verification required by COR before covering up connection.

The type of controls throughout project work shall be consistent. Controls must be of the same manufacturer and type.

Contractor shall conduct investigative analysis prior to starting work to get an accurate assessment.

Due to space limitations, the contractor will have space for one small dumpster. A space for a small connex may become available, but it will be determined by the COR. For equipment/material that is no longer needed and/or waste, the contractor is responsible for their proper and daily removal. Staging area location will be determined by the COR.

There is only one final inspection at the end of the project, contractor shall request a final inspection two weeks after providing a certified inspection report (in writing), and a copy of their completed and corrected QA inspection. At the time of the request there shall be no incomplete work.

When work is not being performed, the first floor of the stairwell shall remain accessible and usable for emergency situations unless coordinated with VA COR 72 hours in advance.