Z2DA--542-25-105 | Replace Pitched Roof Building 1 | NCO 4 Construction East (VA-25-00008811)

ll need to be completed to replace the roof alongside the replacement and installation of the gutter lining. The following specifics are detailed in accordance with the drawings and required work: The contractor must replace the entire pitched shingled roof of Building 1 while considering the increased height in comparison to the rest of the facilities buildings resulting in a higher safety need. The contractor must upon removal of the pitched shingled roof, investigate and survey the structural integrity of the wood decking. Confirm any damage and repair the wood decking where needed to prevent further water penetration and damage to the floors below. The contractor must replace all the flashing in kind with 16 oz. copper where the pitched shingle roof meets the conjoined areas of the building. (Includes Drip Edge) The contractor must replace all the lightning protection involved with the pitched shingled roof properly without damaging the new pitched shingled roof replacement while gaining the proper certification for the lightning protection system. The contractor must phase the replacement of the pitched shingled roof with prior notice to the COR for shutdowns of individual faces as the building has many entrances that staff and patients use daily around the entirety of the building. The contractor must ensure that no debris or equipment falls from the worksite down the roof during demolition. This must be coordinated with the COR to ensure the safety of the patients and a shutdown of the building s entrances will be in effect during this time. The contractor must ensure that proper weather protection is provided for times that the pitched shingled roof s envelope is removed, and construction is ongoing up until the full replacement of the pitched shingled roof is complete. The contractor is to replace the shingled portions of the dormers upon the roof fully and held to the VA standards. The gutters connected to the pitched shingle roof are to be cleaned, prepared, sealed, and a new gutter membrane installed. The materials used are to meet or exceed the referenced spec section presented. General Requirements - All work will occur Monday to Friday from 6:30 am to 5 pm. All evidence of work on the project must be cleaned and removed daily to prevent patient tampering. At no time will tools or an active job site be unmanned. Some after-hours work must be conducted and must be highly coordinated with the COR, the Electricians, Plumbers, HVAC, and the CVAMC medical staff. Contractors will need to remain highly flexible to rearrange scheduling when necessary. An extensive partnership and coordination must be designed between the contractor, the COR, Contracting Officer, the CVAMC engineering staff, and the CVAMC medical staff. The contractor must provide their own storage. The CVAMC has a small field where a construction trailer can be placed only for the duration of the project and must be coordinated with the COR for size and footprint. Parking shall occur only in approved places so the need to shuttle men and materials may be necessary. Other than this location, the VA will not supply storage space. All exterior work will require a locked 6-foot chain link fence around the perimeter. A dumpster must always remain secured. Contractor must be responsible to verify all site conditions prior to performing any work. Contractor must follow all Guidelines and Standards, applicable to the task, as described in the Construction Safety Standards and Master Construction Specifications all available on the VA Technical Information Library. No production or purchases shall occur until all products are submitted for approval as per Section 01� 33� 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES. Submittal Drawings shall show size, configuration, and fabrication and installation details. The Contracting Officer is the only one who can authorize the proceeding of work through signed documentation. The Contractor must substantiate those manufacturers and installers qualifications which comply with specifications. Contractor must provide a minimum one-year warranty on all material and workmanship unless otherwise noted in the specifications. All work shall be performed in compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws and regulations. In addition, work must meet equipment s manufacturer specifications and generally accepted industry standards of good workmanship. All waste materials must be disposed of by the contractor in compliance with Federal State and Local laws and regulations. Contractors will supply receipts for quantities of material removed for recycling accountability. The lot T21 is used for metal recycling and shall receive all metal debris and for disposal. No work may proceed by the contractor until all material cut sheets are submitted to the COR for approval. COR will review and submit to Contracting Officer. No work may proceed until Contracting Officer authorizes work. The COR is not authorized to issue a Notice to Proceed. A site visit must be conducted with perspective offerors to visually access the site to avoid mistaken installation practices. The reference materials listed below must be cited with all perspective offerors. Offerors will receive a briefing on parking, facilities, and patient safety prior to submitting a bid as the proposal may be affected by hospital procedures. Contractor must be required to comply with physical security requirements to include checking in with the VA Police or VA sponsor/COR each time they come on site to perform services and obtaining a VA compliant ID badge which must be always worn while on VA property. All damage done to structures, equipment, or VA property by the contractor during construction is to be repaired as per the specifications at the contractor s expense. Contractor will have 160 days to complete the project from NTP.