Z2DA--Actionable-554-23-101 Construct New SCI Residential Rehab Apartment, Building H (VA-26-00005761)

applicable codes, be field tested, be fully functional, and be installed in accordance with manufacturer s specifications. 2.0 STATEMENT OF WORK In accordance with the construction drawings and specifications provide the following items and services. The required work includes but is not limited to these items. Demolish walls, floors, and ceilings. Demolish plumbing, electrical, and low voltage data and communication systems. Construct walls, floors, and ceilings. Install plumbing, electrical, and low voltage data and communication systems. Provide and install kitchen cabinetry and appliances. Provide Infection Control Risk Assessment IV (ICRA IV) protections during construction. Work causing noise, vibration, dust, or possible disruption to normal operations may be required to be done after normal working hours, at no additional cost to the government. The items below are required. The items below are supplemental information or corrections or clarifications to the project drawings. #04-A1-601 Detail 8A The transition from the porcelain tile to the luxury vinyl tile shall be a Schluter system or equal to create a level transition. #04-A1-401 View 1 Key Note 2. The kitchen table shall be contractor purchased contractor installed. The table shall be retractable, ceiling mounted, motorized, 120 V, with wall mounted SPDT up/neutral/down controls. The table shall allow for a minimum of 6 -8 a.f.f. clearance when in the up position. The table shall be 60 diameter and constructed of hospital grade cleanable components. Limit switches shall control the upper and lower, 30 a.f.f., stopping positions. The controls shall allow for the table to be used at heights above the lower limit. Field coordinate location with COR. Provide power to the table. #04-A1-401 View 1 Key Note 19. The bedroom closet door is contractor purchased contractor installed. It is a bifold door. #04-ES-401 In the Storage closet, H1-203, the electrical outlet shall be a quad. #04-AC-101 View 1 Key Note 3. The electrically operated wave sensor shall be mounted in a location that is accessible to patients in wheelchairs. Field coordinate with the COR. The east end of the kitchen cabinetry, south facing, is an appropriate location. Modify cabinet features to allow for the mounting of the wave sensor. #04-TA-301 One additional nurse call pull cord shall be provided in the main living area. Field coordinate location with the COR. #04-ES-301 All circadian light fixture shall have separate switches and controls, independent of the regular room lights. 3.0 GENERAL The Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA) requires strict adherence to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 29, Part 1910 and 1926. This includes the requirement that the Contractor have a Competent Person on the job at all times. The Competent Person must have a 30-hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) card, completed within the last five years. All Contractor employees, on site, shall have a ten (10) hours OSHA construction safety training certificate, at a minimum. Documentation of these requirements shall be submitted and approved prior to performing the work. This entire project shall conform to 100% of all VA standards and specifications, OSHA, AIA Construction Guidelines, Joint Commission Environment of Care Standards, and applicable building codes. The Contractor shall be responsible for the health and safety of their own employees. The VA will inform the Contractor of any hazards such as designated permit confined spaces, electrical hazards, etc. which may affect Contractor employees. The Contractor must take precautions appropriate for the safety of their employees as well as provide equipment necessary for these actions. Contractor employees will notify the VA Representative before entering a designated permit required confined space, so precautions can be taken in advance of the work. The Contractor shall hold harmless and indemnify the Government against any and all liability, claims, and costs of whatsoever kind and nature for injury to or death of any person or persons and for loss or damage to any property occurring in connection with, in any way incident to, or arising out of the occupancy, use, service, operation or performance of work under the terms of the contract, resulting in whole or in part from the negligence acts or omissions of the Contractor, any Subcontractor, or any employee, agent, or representative of the Contractor or Subcontractor The Contractor is responsible for protection of existing finishes, and VA property, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E), located in the areas where demolition, construction, preventative maintenance, and repair work is being performed, as well as along paths of travel to and from these areas. Both exterior and interior finishes and property must be maintained. The Contractor is liable for any damage to VA property during the course of the contract. Any damage to existing finishes must be repaired by the Contractor to equal or greater quality than existing finishes. All tasks accomplished by the Contractor personnel will be performed to preclude damage or disfigurement of government-owned FF&E and architectural or building structures. Contractor will report any damage or disfigurement to these items when caused by the Contractor s personnel and will perform repairs or replace government-owned equipment, fixtures, furnishings, grounds and architectural or building structures to their previously existing condition. 4.0 PROJECT MANAGEMENT Based on the above list of work items, the Contractor selected must complete, maintain, and submit the following documentation and managerial requirements: Construction schedule including sequencing, phasing, and durations. The schedule will be provided to the COR within ten (10) working days after Notice to Proceed (NTP). Coordinate and follow a phasing schedule. The phasing schedule must be approved by the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR). Work by others in the construction site requires the Contractor to perform tasks during specific time periods as directed by the COR. Obtain VA identification Personal Identity Verification (PIV) badges for all employees. Contractor to consider lead-time for badge procurement. Manage job-site access and security. Implement and maintain required ICRA and ILSM measures. Follow all required safety protocols. 5.0 SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS Contractor shall be required to field verify current conditions and accuracy of most current documentation, construction drawings and specifications. 6.0 CODE & REGULATION COMPLIANCE The Contractor shall comply with the public laws and statutes including all changes and amendments of federal, state, and local environmental statutes and regulations in effect of date of issuance of this delivery order, including, the applicable portions of the documents cited in the basic contract and below, most recent editions. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code NFPA 101 Life Safety Code International Code Council (ICC): IBC: International Building Building Officials and Code Administrators International (BOCA) International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO): UBC: Uniform Building Code 29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards 29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction Federal Occupational Safety and