Y1AZ--Renovate SCI for Negative Pressure Project 526-21-120

ons that follow ADA guidelines, PVA standards, and SCI/D specifications. The intention is for the contractor to perform all work necessary to renovate patient bathrooms and Activities for Daily Living (ADL) spaces to meet current accessibility and usability standards. All work shall be executed in accordance with the architectural drawings, design narratives, and specifications prepared by the architectural firm. All trade work must be done by a certified master plumber, master electrician, etc. and work must be completed in 8-hour increments to ensure fire safety standards. FDNY fire safety protocols must be followed, and the contractor is responsible for creating a protection plan for dust protection for pedestrians and office workers. Work is not considered complete unless a sanitation ticket is provided for the construction debris. No wiring, pipes, or construction debris is to be left abandoned. Scope of Work: Project Overview This project involves renovations of the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Unit located in the 1E-Wing of the James J Peters Medical Center. The work is focused on increasing compliance with the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) guidelines, Spinal Cord Injury/Disorder (SCI/D) requirements, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. The previously awarded AE firm has completed design development based on site visits and a stamped schematic design review. Any numbers provided in the scope of work below are an estimate, but the final numbers to be constructed and completed are in the design drawings. 1. Specific Scope of Work The renovation work includes, but is not limited to, the following: Bathroom Door Modifications Modify a total of 24 patient bathroom doors located in the 1E-Wing to be automatic, low-energy, power-operated doors. Door systems must comply with PVA, SCI/D, and ADA accessibility standards. Installation shall follow the door types and hardware as detailed in the architectural design documents. Toilet Bump-Out Installations Install 12 toilet bump-outs in designated 1E-Wing patient bathrooms, per the architectural design specifications. Bump-outs must be constructed to meet accessibility clearances and maneuvering space per PVA, SCI/D, and ADA standards. Vanity Sink Modifications Lower and modify 11 patient vanity sinks in select 1E-Wing bathrooms of the SCI Center by 6 inches, as identified in the design documents. Modified sinks must meet reach and usability standards in accordance with ADA and PVA requirements. Activities for Daily Living (ADL) Space Renovation Modify existing ADL space to include a bedroom, compliant with the functional needs of SCI/D patients. Design must follow the architectural layout provided and applicable accessibility codes. Shower Room Conversion Convert Shower Room 1E-124B into a fully functional bathroom with toilet facilities, as added in the schematic design modification. Plumbing, finishes, and fixtures shall be installed per design documents. Plumbing work to be done by certified master plumbers. 2. Design Coordination and Compliance The Architectural firm has performed a total of four (4) site visits to inform design development, including one general investigation and one electrical follow-up. Contractor must follow all design drawings, narratives, and specifications exactly as provided. Clarifying questions or small-scale changes must be agreed upon by the AE and must not incur any additional cost. No substitutions or deviations shall be made without written approval from the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer s Representative, or the Architect Firm. 3. Applicable Standards All modifications must be fully compliant with the following standards and guidelines: Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) Design Standards Spinal Cord Injury/Disorder (SCI/D) Design Recommendations Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines Federal building and health codes Safety Requirements The Contracting Officer or his/her designee will notify the contractor of any noncompliance with the foregoing provisions and the action to be taken. The Contractor shall, after receipt of such notice, immediately correct the conditions to which attention has been directed. Such notice, when served on the Contractor or his/her representative at the site of the work, shall be deemed sufficient for the purpose aforesaid. If the Contractor fails or refuses to comply promptly, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all and any part of the work and hold the Contractor in default. Period of Performance A period of performance is required for the specific work done. The work shall take 365 days following receipt of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). Place of performance The site for the work to be performed will be the Main building (Building 100) Wing 1E in the James J Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Inspection If inspection services are required for equipment or a performed task, then an inspection shall be done by the VA COR/POC upon completion. Upon completion of the maintenance service, the COR/POC will perform the inspection in the presence of the contractor personnel, prior to the contractor personnel leaving the facility. This inspection will ensure that all equipment is returned to full-functioning conditions. No invoices will be processed for payment prior to the completion of POC inspection. If the service is routine and/or performance based, then inspections may not occur for every service date but may occur periodically as part of a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). If this is the case, then a QASP will need to be provided as a separate document. Drawings, and Other Attachments 100% design drawings to be provided in solicitation. Government Furnished Property N/A Other Related Services (Not Included in the Scope of Work) Any services not expressly stated in this statement of work are not authorized. Services such as inspection, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) required maintenance, or other maintenance and repair vital to the continued functioning of the systems may be added only after written modification from the contracting officer, unless they are inclusive to the requested services. No other person, including the COR or any other VA personnel are authorized to request additional work be performed by the contractor. Any additional services performed that are not authorized by the contracting officer will be considered inclusive. Autodesk Build Construction management platform: Construction contractors and A/E design firms, selected by award to perform work at VISN 2 VA facilities, are required to utilize VISN 2 Autodesk Build Construction management platform, also called Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC). Access to the platform and training portal will be provided by VISN 2 through project Contracting Officer Representative (COR) at no cost for the duration of the project. Autodesk Build is the management and collaborative environment that VISN 2 uses for all its Non-Recurring Maintenance (NRM), Minor Program projects, Feasibility Studies, Commissioning and Retro-Commissioning contracts.� There is no user, license, or subscription fee to the contractor for using this cloud-based platform. The contractor shall accomplish and complete the following tasks upon award of contract: Request access to ACC platform and ProductivityNOW eLearning Site to project VA