Z1DZ--Replace Gaskets Building 1 in Chilled Water Pipe System at the Northampton VA Medical Center

clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-04. This solicitation is set-aside 100% for SDVOSBs. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 238220, with a small business size standard of $19.0 million. The FSC/PSC is Z1DZ. CLIN Description Quantity POP 0001 B1 Chiller Pipe to AHU Gasket Replacement in accordance with PWS 1 JOB 60 days after receipt of order. The Central Western MAVA Medical center located at 421 North Main ST in Leeds, MA 01053 is seeking to purchase services to replace all gaskets in the supply/return chilled water mechanical pipe joining system in all of Building 1. Wage Determination 2015-6115 is applicable. STATEMENT OF WORK Performance Work Statement for B1- Chiller Pipe Victaulic Gasket Replacement Project Number: 631-26-005 Location(s): Building 1 1 Overview 1.1 General The Contractor provide professional services to include all labor, transportation, materials, apparatus, tools, equipment and permits necessary to in accordance with this design scope of work. All work must meet VHA, OSHA, EPA, and Mass DEP standards. 1.2 Project Specific Scope of Work - B1- Chiller Pipe Victaulic Gasket Replacement Work consists of replacing all gaskets in the Supply/Return Chilled Water mechanical pipe joining system in all of Building 1; approximately 490 gaskets, see drawings for sizes. Replace damaged insulation in kind approximately 2,000 linear feet. The Period of Performance for this project is 60 calendar days. Weather needs to be forecasted to be 56°F or below consistently throughout the work. 1.3 General Scope Items The following is a list of general scope considerations: 1. Meet with VA Facilities staff, review existing drawings and estimates, and perform field work necessary to determine required materials and equipment. 2. When conflict exist between documents the order of precedence shall be specifications then drawings. Any conflicts shall be identified to the COR and be resolved using the RFI process to allow for proper documentation and correction as necessary. 3. Permitting (external to VA): a. City of Northampton permits, and waivers are the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor must be prepared to attend City of Northampton committee meetings as required. b. All Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection permits, and waivers are the responsibility of the contractor. This includes, but not limited to all environmental and hazardous material permits. 4. All field work shall be scheduled at least 72 hours in advance with VA Facilities Management. 5. The site shall be left clean of all construction debris and hazardous materials. 6. Coordinate with VA CWM HCS GEMS coordinator Rob Michalik at 413-584-4040 x 2330 for the signing of the waste manifests. 7. Design and installation to meet the most stringent of latest edition of the VA Specifications, Design Guides and Manuals, IBC, NEC, NFPA, and all applicable building codes. 8. Submit product data and shop drawings for all materials prior to installation. Submittals and shop drawings shall be approved by COR. 9. All work shall be performed in accordance with Massachusetts DLS regulations and OSHA codes. 1.4 Site Access and Management Requirements The contractor shall be solely responsible for the management, including all associated labor, equipment, materials, mailing costs, and inspection, to meet the requirements of the project. The contractor must have the following additional requirements before working on site: 1. Contractor badge must be obtained and visibly worn by contractor or representative at all times while on campus 2. Negative TB Test, within the past calendar year 3. Clear Face Shield or Safety Glasses in patient care areas 4. Annual influenza shot is required to perform work on campus. These requirements are applicable to all contractor employees and subcontractors working in and around campus building unless stated otherwise by COR. The contractor is ultimately responsible for the behavior of employees and subcontractors. Questions or concerns may be addressed by the COR. 1.5 List of Attachments The following list of documents are attached to this SOW for Contractor use and incorporation into the project documents: 1. B1-Chiller Pipe Victaulic Gasket Replacement Contract Drawings 2. VHA Directive 2011-036- Safety and Heath During Construction 3. 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting 4. Wage Determination No. 2015-6115 2 Proposed Schedule Period of performance for this contract is 60 days from NTP. All on-site work (including cleanup) shall take place during the following times, unless otherwise approved by the COR: 07:00-16:30h Monday through Friday Except the following: Abatement work Off Hours Monday through Friday1700-0600 or Weekends. Noisy work 70Db and above inside the building Off Hours M-F 1700-0600 or Weekends. Excessively Noisy exterior work Off Hours M-F 1700-0600 or Weekends. Work on Federal Holidays requires permission from the COR except Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Weather needs to be forecasted to be 56°F or below consistently for 3x days prior to start of construction and remain below 56°F throughout the remainder of the work. 3 Work Location and Restrictions The work site location is at the Edward P. Boland Campus- VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System. The contract work is limited to Building 1. When the contractor s work interferes with hospital functions, such as when work produces excessive noise, odors, dust, utility service interruptions, or other interferences with normal hospital operations that cannot be contained within the area of work, the contractor shall schedule said work at other than normal hours and as directed by the COR. 3.1 Project Safety Contractor shall comply with the VA Construction Safety Guidebook as well as all OSHA requirements. Exterior work areas shall be fenced in with temporary fence. Interior work areas must maintain ICRA barriers which shall not impede patient thru traffic. A 5 foot wide clear path must be maintained through the Building 1 main corridor. FAR Clause 52.236-13 subparagraph (f) is invoked: 3.2 Penetrations of Fire and Smoke Barriers Prior to any installation of equipment, cables, power connections, conduit, piping or other work that penetrates a smoke or fire barrier, all such work must be approved by the site-specific Facilities Management Service (FMS) via the COR. An above ceiling/penetration permit must be secured from FMS prior to disturbing the integrity of the barrier. The permit must be available for inspection at the project location. After the work is completed, the penetration must be repaired (sealed) according to accepted practice and utilizing materials (including UL/FM-listed through penetration fire stopping materials) that meet the original barrier construction requirements in order to restore the designed specifications for smoke and fire compartmentalization. Upon completion of any penetration repair, a visual inspection for approval must be requested from, and completed by FMS. 3.3 Interim Life Safety Protection Measures Contractor shall participate with the VA in the preparation of an interim life safety measures and fire protection Plan that will be implemented during construction of this project. At a minimum, contractor shall comply with the followi