Z2DA--Replace MRI 1.5T

e current MRI is removed and prior to the installation of the new 1.5T MRI machine while simultaneously ensuring efficient/safe services for the Medical Center. This project will fix the following deficiencies: RF shielding to include testing. Fire Sprinkler heads and piping system. HVAC Supply and return air diffusers. Power and data outlets. SCOPE OF WORK Location of Work: Location of work is on the Southwest side of Building 1 known as F-Wing. Access for project 558-CSI-400, Replace MRI 1.5T in Building 1 at Durham VA Health Care System, Durham, NC is gained via the loading dock, mechanical room, or double doors on the Southwest side of Building 1. The double doors on the Southwest side of Building 1 serve as a primary entry and exit for MRI, Gastroenterology, and Eye Clinic staff and patients. Currently, the loading dock area is occupied by HICAPS, so there is a chance for concurrent staging. The access road on the Southwest side of Building 1 leading to the loading docks can be extremely congested during deliveries and when patients and/or staff are entering/existing Garages A&B. Therefore, Contractor deliveries will be phased to minimize disruption to medical center operations. Scope: Provide professional construction services prior to removal of current 1.5T MRI from Room 2 (FG184B) and professional construction services in preparing Room 2 (FG184B) as shown in the drawings and specifications prior to installing a new 1.5T MRI. Additional considerations are as follows: Install a barrier to separate Room 2 (FG184B) from Room 1(FG184A) but does not impede services provided by Room 1 (FG184A). Barriers must conform to Infectious Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) requirements to protect patients and staff from construction efforts. Install a barrier in the maintenance room behind Room 2(FG184B), separating it from Room 1(FG184A) but does not hinder maintenance on operational MRI machine. Remove/reposition utilities and/or equipment directly behind Room 2 (FG184B) to ensure a clear path in removing the current MRI 1.5T. Other than Construction support, Contractor will not be involved with the removal and installation of MRI Machines. Lastly, remove Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS) leading to the loading dock and install a temporary weatherproof wall to remove the current MRI 1.5T and install a new MRI 1.5T. Demolition and New Construction involving loud noises and/or vibrations must work around scheduled scans. Architectural-demolish existing finishes, including tile flooring, sub-floor, acoustic tile ceiling (ATC) and track, RFI shielding and casework. Provide new finishes in accordance with VA Imagining Services Guide for space type C111-Class 1 MRI Scanning Room and in conjunction with the Durham VA Interior Design team and Imagining Staff. New ACT ceiling will be installed at 9 0 Above Finish Floor (AFF). Watson Engineering, PC has CPS and will consult with DVAMC Contracted Physicist to determine the appropriate amount of RFI Shielding for the walls, floors, ceilings, doors, and viewing window. Replace the exterior EIFS in kind and color match. Mechanical-limited demolition of the supply and return diffusers in the ceiling and mini-split unit. New supply and return diffusers shall be provided to replace the existing ones to include testing, adjusting, and balancing. Mini-split unit(s) removed during demolition will be reinstalled in previous location. Electrical/Telecommunications-demolish all power and data outlets, electrical connections for previous MRI machine to include conduit, circuit wiring, backboxes, pull boxes, etc., in Room 2(FG184B) for the entire circuits back to the panel. Install new power and data outlets in accordance with Imaging Services Design Guide for space type CI111 Class 1 MRI Scanning Room. Install new LED lighting rated for MRI environments in accordance with VA Design Manual for a Diagnostic Imaging Room. Plumbing-no anticipated demolition of plumbing. The existing oxygen and vacuum connections within the MRI Examination room may need minor adjustment to ensure they are flush with the new architectural walls, and new house connections will be provided to meet user preferences. Fire Protection-demolish six (6) ceiling mounted sprinkler heads and plastic PVC supply lines. Install new lines and flush mounted sprinkler heads to a 9 0 Above Finished Floor height. Refer to paragraph U. for Outage Requests . Vendors should refer to the Project Design Narrative provided by the A&E for additional details. Codes and Standards: This project will meet but is not limited to the following most recent codes and standards: All Federal and local codes including National Fire Protection Agency s (NFPA) 101, 92B, 92, 96, 72, 13, 241, and 90a National Electric Code (NEC). VA Numbered Standards for Construction: PG-18-1 Master Construction Specifications PG-18-3 Design and Construction Procedures PG-18-4 Standard Details and CAD Standards PG-18-5 Equipment Guide List PG-18-9 Space Planning Criteria, and VA-Space & Equipment Planning System (VA-SEPS) PG-18-12 Design Guides (graphical, by function) PG-18-13 Barrier Free Design Standard PG-18-14 Room Finishes, Door, and Hardware Schedule Change Summary PG-18-17 Environmental Planning Guidance D-7545 Cultural Resource Management H-7545 Cultural Resource Management Procedures VA Imagining Services Design Guide, revised 08/01/23 Construction - Provide construction service as captured in project specification and as indicated below: Contractor shall provide an online submittal and RFI review and comment system at no additional cost to the VA. Submittal Exchange, PROCORE, or a platform of similar functionality which allows submittal review by the A&E (first reviewer) and Contracting Officers Representative (COR; second reviewer/approval), comment, and archiving is required. There shall be no additional cost for adding alternate VA reviewers upon request. VA review shall be no less than 10 working days. The first submittals required are Cost Loaded Schedule, Submittal Registry, Mobilization Plan, and an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) with Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) for activities. Refer to VA Master Construction Specification 01-35-26 General Requirements. Pre-Construction Meeting: Contractor shall participate in and facilitate a Pre-Con in conjunction with the Contracting Officer, COR, A&E, and building stakeholders as needed. Pre-Con shall be scheduled upon acceptance of necessary submittals by the COR and CO. Submittal and Request for Information (RFI) Review and Logs. As-Built Drawing Submission: Provide As-built Drawings that include the contractor s mark-ups in PDF formats. Storage: No storage of any material will be allowed on VA property unless approved by the COR. Payment of stored materials is not permitted. Period of Performance: Contractor shall complete this project no later than 250 days after issue of notice to proceed (NTP). Hours of Operation and Phasing: Construction shall be performed during 2nd Shift, 4:00PM-12:00AM, Monday-Friday to avoid exposing patients to long durations of loud noise, or vibrations which may interrupt a scan. Coordinate with the COR at least two weeks in advance of any schedule changes. Contractor shall phase construction according to the Designs to allow for continued Services during Period of Performance. Utility and System or Service Outages: No ut