Z1DA--554-26-105 Replace Damaged Windows at RMRVAMC (Const) (VA-26-00010269)

imize disruption. Contract shall include repair of all 20 windows and 4 doors listed in the attached Appendix A. Contractor shall validate window types/properties with COR prior to ordering. Contract shall include all necessary work required to accomplish replacement/repair. It is presumed that all building envelope repairs can be conducted primarily from the exterior: if this is not the case, additional ICRA measures may be required. Any temporary movement/removal/reinstallation of interior or exterior features needed in order to execute the window and door repairs is included. 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. 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. Contractor shall submit a project Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) / Accident Prevention Plan (APP) that must be reviewed by VA Safety prior to work beginning. This plan shall detail fire safety, construction, and health-related safety measures, in addition to providing necessary training records for all employees for the previous year. A company standard or boilerplate safety plan will not be acceptable plan should be specific to the site/project, and contain a detailed hazard analysis for each element of construction to be performed such as an Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) or Job Hazard Analysis (JHA). 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 (Appendix A), the Contractor selected must complete, maintain, and submit the following documentation and managerial requirements: Construction schedule, including sequencing, phasing, and durations. Obtain VA identification Personal Identity Verification (PIV) badges for all necessary employees. Contractor to consider lead-time for badge procurement. Manage job-site access and security. Implement and maintain required Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) and Interim Life Safety Measure (ILSM) items as required. See Draft ICRA comments in Appendix A and blank ICRA Format Follow all required safety protocols. Shall host regular project update meetings (weekly/bi-weekly, as discussed with the COR), including distributed notes/minutes after each meeting. 5.0 SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS Contractor shall be required to field verify current conditions and accuracy of most current documentation, including existing conditions of glazing to be replaced. See Appendix A for list and pictures of all SOW items Draft ICRA Form attached. 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. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): NFPA 99-2015 Healthcare Facilities Code NFPA 101 Life Safety Code International Code Council (ICC): IBC: International Building, 2015 Building Officials and Code Administrators International (BOCA), 1999 International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO): UBC 1997: Uniform Building Code 29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards 29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Underwriters Laboratories 7.0 SUBMITTALS Contractor shall submit the following prior to beginning scope of work: Project schedule with sequencing, durations, phasing, and cost loading within 10 working days of NTP, and monthly with invoices. Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) with an emphasis on, but not limited to, demolition, installation, and safety. Submit to VA Safety staff for review within 10 working days after issuance of NTP. Include a detailed description of how the work will be performed and be submitted with sketches, supporting documents, submittals etc. Detail fire, construction, and health-related safety measures. Listing safety training records for all employees expected on site. Include detailed Job-Safety-Analysis (JSA) or Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) or Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) for all tasks associated with Statement of Work (SOW), include lift equipment and describe plans for elevated work. Wait for approved by VA Safety staff prior to start of construction activities. Allow 10 working days for approval. Correct if necessary. Inspection reports, manufacturer approval certificates, and warranties. Manufacturer and construction warranties as noted in specifications or where applicable. Material Submittals Submit for to COR for approval. All Contractor-furnished materials, equipment and tools used shall be standard products all manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of such items. The Contractor shall secure all materials. The Government assumes no liability for loss of or damage to Contractor-owned property held upon Government premises. Contractor shall submit daily reports of hours worked, full report of completed work which shall include: location, hours worked, the full name of Contractor s and Subcontractor s employees on site, and digital photographs before and after work is completed. Reports shall be submitted weekly upon completion of work performe