Z2DA--OKC Replace Exterior Utility Lines Project 623-24-101 Posted 9-17-25 Closes 10-08-25

creased risk to contaminate domestic water with Legionella. The water loop and sewer system have degraded over time and are hard to maintain due inadequate isolations and access points. We are in need of a contractor to replace all exterior site water lines and create a separate fire protection and domestic exterior water loop as called out in the design drawings and specifications provided. The firm shall provide acceptable electronic services for submittal and document exchange for both design and construction, i.e. Submittal Exchange . Work includes construction period services, site visits, and acceptance inspections by a qualified inspector. Construction includes the following items: Firms shall be properly licensed and bonded to perform general contracting work in the State of Oklahoma or have equivalent licensing and be approved for such work by the Veteran s Administration. This project will require the removal and replacement of all exterior site water lines and create a separate fire protection and domestic exterior water loop for Legionella prevention efforts on the Muskogee campus. Replacement lines shall run to the first valve inside the buildings. The Fire loop Shall include new fire hydrants at proper spacing. Project includes removal and/or decommissioning of all replaced lines to include abatement as necessary. Contractor shall phase the installation of the water line and fire lines in such a way to minimize leaving buildings without domestic water or fire protection. The new domestic water and fire line shall have new valves and flow back preventors. All lines shall be ductile iron. New grass/concrete/ pavement shall be installed over the new water lines and disposal of the old water loop. Contractor shall store all material offsite and only bring in up to 3 days worth of material on site. It is to be documented in the construction documents, the prime construction contractor shall provide engineering and technical support, all manuals, wiring diagrams, and tools necessary for adjusting, maintaining, repairing, and testing of equipment for use by VA engineering staff or VA s designated Maintenance Provider. The above requirements for design will also apply to construction and shall be in accordance with ADA, OSHA, and NFPA requirements. It is to be documented in the construction documents that the prime construction contractor shall provide engineering and technical support, all manuals, wiring diagrams, and tools necessary for adjusting, maintaining, repairing, and testing of equipment for use by VA Engineering staff or VA s designated Maintenance Provider. Construction Prime Contractor shall provide one year of maintenance and inspection service following beneficial use as specified and required within the specifications of this project. The space conditions and the execution of this project shall proceed with minor interference to the operation of the medical center and shall comply with all requirements for infection control, utility interruptions, fire protection, and all other safety requirements of the contract. Contractor Access and Activities Contractor must comply with the VA security management program. Contractors must not enter the work site without VA issued identity Badge. Contractors can be subject to inspection of personal effects when entering or leaving the project site and VA property. Contractor superintendent must escort Contractor employees to Engineering (Building 18) to obtain badge(s). The Contractor must maintain a log of Employee Names, Badge ID Numbers, Start Date(s), Departure Date(s), ID Lost Date(s), and ID Return Date(s). Updated Badge log must be given to the COR weekly or as directed by COR. Contractor s superintendent must return all badges on day of departure of employee from contract to COR. Contractor s superintendent must return all remaining badges at contract closeout to COR. Lost Badges must be reported immediately to the COR and documented on badge log. Contractor is responsible for a $100.00 fee for each lost or unreturned badge to VA. The C&A requirements do not apply; A Security Accreditation Package is not required. Property Access Regular Business Hours: PM must be scheduled during normal business hours, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding the following Federal holidays: The following Federal legal holidays are observed by this facility: New Year s Day January 1 Martin Luther King s Birthday Third Monday in January President s Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth June 19 Independence Day July 4 Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in November Veteran s Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25 COR must be informed in the following situations: To schedule any work. After arriving on site but before any work is started. To provide an approximate timeframe for the work. As soon as it is known that the work will take longer than expected. At completion of work prior to leaving the facility. To report any incomplete aspects of the work or issues that could not be corrected during the visit. To furnish a written plan for corrective action for any work that cannot be completed within 24 hours. Plan must be furnished to and approved by the COR. Safety must be the Contractor s highest priority. The Contractor must be in accordance with Federal, State, Local OSHA regulations, latest edition of NEC, latest edition of NFPA 70E, and 01 35 26 Safety Requirements specification. The Contractor must furnish and have in place Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to, safety signage, cones, and barricades, to protect the safety of VA patients, employees, visitors, volunteers, tenants and others. Contractor must not be permitted to work without proper PPE and can be directed to leave job site. Contractor must furnish required safety items and wear required PPE. Work must be conducted in a manner and at times which would present the least amount of disruption to the VA healthcare facility. Contractors must not leave or unattended out-of-service any utility, fire protection, or security system without written permission of the COR. If a utility, fire protection, or security system is not functioning at the end of a work period without written permission of the COR, then the Contractor must restore the system(s) to working order prior to leaving the jobsite or must furnish an around-the-clock watch until the system is functioning properly. If the Contractor fails to do so, the Contractor must reimburse the Government for any costs incurred by the VA to furnish around-the-clock watch and/or repair the system(s). Vehicles and Construction equipment: Contractors keys to unattended vehicles and equipment must be removed and vehicles locked. Unloading and Parking: No materials or equipment are permitted through the front entry. Use loading dock entrance only for loading and unloading, do not leave vehicle(s) unattended. Contractor parking on VA property is limited to availability of designated Contractor parking. Contractor must have prior written approval of on-site Contractor parking from COR. Contractor parking shall be in lot 4 or at the Hatbox and ride the shuttle up. No parking space shall be reserved for the contractor. Elevators: Contractor must use COR designated elev