Z1LZ--526-17-707 Parking Lot Replacement and Expansion

James J Peters VA Medical Center, 130 West Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, New York 10468. Prior to submitting a quote, it is mandatory to examine the scope of work and it is highly recommended to visit the facility to take field measurements, evaluations, etc., and become familiar with existing conditions under which the work will be performed. Schedule work to minimize interference with the facility s normal operations. Normal operating hours are from 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday thru Friday except federal holidays. Any work during other hours unless otherwise instructed or permitted shall be scheduled and approved with the Contracting Officers Representative. All disposals shall be done in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. All bulk waste shall be disposed of in contractor provided dumpsters. The Contracting Officer s Representative has the right to reject defective workmanship or materials or work not performed as per the project specifications. Only the Contracting Officer or his/her representative may accept work performed by the contractor. The C&A requirements do not apply, and that a Security Accreditation Package is not required. Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the following unless noted below: Site Preparation and Demolition Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for VAMC Bronx Parking Lot Replacement and Expansion as required by drawings and specifications. Contractor shall Mobilize equipment and establish construction boundaries and safety zones. Contractor shall remove all existing pavement (asphalt or concrete), gravel, curbs, sidewalks, wheel stops, signage, and striping Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the Medical Center Engineering Officer. Offices of Northeast Infrastructure LLC., as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three work days unless otherwise designated by the COR. Grading and Subbase Installation Contractor shall excavate and regrade the area to achieve proper drainage (min. 2% slope away from buildings). Contractor shall compact subgrade to a minimum of 95% modified Proctor density. Contractor shall install new aggregate subbase (e.g., 6 8 of GAB or crushed stone), compacted in lifts. Pavement Installation Contractor shall Install [6 8 ] of hot mix asphalt or per plan (can be concrete based on region/facility type). Contractor shall Place in two lifts (base and surface), rolled and compacted to project specifications. Contractor shall include joints, transitions, and connection to adjacent roadways and sidewalks. Drainage Improvements Contractor shall install or re-grade catch basins, trench drains, swales, or underground piping. Contractor shall ensure stormwater runoff is properly managed and directed to approved discharge points. Contractor shall ensure that all drainage work must meet EPA stormwater guidelines and municipal codes. ADA & Accessibility Compliance Contractor shall provide clearly marked and signed ADA-accessible parking spaces. Contractor shall ensure proper slope (max 2%) and surfacing for all pedestrian walkways and ramps. Contractor shall install compliant signage, curb ramps, and detectable warning strips. Curbs, Gutters, and Sidewalks Contractor shall replace all concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and transitions affected by demolition. Contractor shall Comply with local DOT and federal accessibility specifications. Striping, Signage, and Finishing Contractor shall layout and stripe all standard and ADA-compliant parking stalls with thermoplastic or approved paint. Contractor shall install new signage for traffic direction, ADA access, loading zones, and speed limits. Contractor shall replace or install wheel stops and bollards where needed. Contractor shall provide, furnish, install, integrate, test, commission, and place into full operation two (2) new LED electronic message signs, including the complete removal, disconnection, and legal disposal of the existing signs and all associated components. The existing system utilizes wired communication infrastructure reporting to the guard shack; the Contractor shall assume full responsibility for evaluating, modifying, replacing, or expanding the existing infrastructure as required to support the new system. Contractor shall provide a parking study to determine current needs (FCA Rec # 233213). Contractor shall provide and install corrections to (FCA Rec # 15671) on site wayfinding which is currently poor will be updated. Provide a new updated on site signage system for parking lot identification and additional signage on site for the building, and medical department locations. Lighting and Electrical (if applicable) Contractor shall remove, reinstall, or replace light poles and associated underground conduit/wiring. Contractor shall ensure illumination levels comply with security and energy efficiency standards. Contractors work shall include, but not be limited to, all sign assemblies, mounting hardware, dedicated electrical power, conduit and wiring, low-voltage, data, wired and wireless communication cabling, equipment, controllers, networking equipment, servers, cellular communication equipment, antennas, software, licenses, accessories, wireless radios and/or access points, and all equipment required within the guard shack to provide full monitoring, control, and operation of the signs. Contractor shall also provide and include a minimum of two (2) years of cellular communication service for the system, beginning at final acceptance. The Contractor shall deliver a complete, fully integrated, reliable, and code-compliant turnkey system, including all coordination, grounding and bonding, testing, training, documentation, and final commissioning, with no additional cost to the Government. Deliverables Contractor shall provide the VA Contracting Officer Representative the project: Safety plan and phasing schedule Stormwater Management Plan Shop drawings and product submittals Daily logs and weekly progress reports Final inspection checklist As-built drawings Warranty documents (minimum 1-year workmanship, per contract) for approval by the VA Contracting Officer Representative PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE Contractor shall ensure the Project Duration: 180 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP) Contractor must submit and follow a detailed project schedule, with critical milestones for demolition, grading, paving, and striping. STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS Contractor shall adhere to VA specifications and design guides and applicable codes including NFPA, NEC, AISC, ACI, AWS, NSDOT, FAR Subpart 36 Construction