MOD | 99 | Privacy locksets | 20-Jun-10

FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JUNE 20, 2010 FBO #3130
MODIFICATION

99 -- Privacy locksets

Notice Date: 6/18/2010
Notice Type: Modification/Amendment
NAICS: 332510 — Hardware Manufacturing
Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs;VISN 9 ASC (90C);1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 400;Murfreesboro TN 37129
ZIP Code: 37129
Solicitation Number: VA24910RQ0262
Response Due: 6/21/2010
Archive Date: 7/21/2010
Point of Contact: Stacey McClendon
E-Mail Address: stacey.mcclendon4@va.gov
(Stacey)
Small Business Set-Aside: Total Small Business
Description: MEMPHIS-Replace 246 Privacy Locksets Plus 18 spare locksets as specified and provide 2 hours of installation instructions-No drawings available. STATEMENT OF WORK PART A - GENERAL INFORMATION A.1 INTRODUCTION - This requirement is for the installation of new bathroom door hardware on all bathrooms in the bed tower. A.2 BACKGROUND - Problems with current hardware. Fail to open properly and sub-standard equipment. A.3 SCOPE OF WORK - The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, and material to repair remove and install new door hardware.. STATEMENT OF WORK PART B - WORK REQUIREMENTS Shall coordinate all work during normal work hours 7:30 am thru 4:30 pm Monday thru Friday. Contractor shall remove and install new bathroom door hardware on all public and staff bathrooms including patient bathrooms. Contractor must apply for all applicable construction permits. Contractor shall provide daily cleanup of work area and trash removal from site. STATEMENT OF WORK PART C - SUPPORTING INFORMATION C.1 Place of Performance - VA Medical Center, Memphis, TN. C.2 Period of Performance - The Contractor shall perform all work after normal business hours, (unless other times are stipulated by the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR)). C.3 Special Considerations - C.3.1 Contractor Furnished Materials - All labor, materials, equipment to perform the job. When "furnish", "provide", "install", or similar term is used it shall mean a complete installation, ready for use. C.3.2 Government Furnished Materials and Services. Government furnished property, if any, will be identified and will only be used for the performance of this contract unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall, at all times, take any and all steps necessary for maintenance and preservation of all Government-furnished property. The Contractor shall comply with all reasonable requests of the Contracting Officer to enclose, or specifically protect, Government ¬furnished property. C.3.3 Qualifications of Key Personnel - Contractor's employees should be knowledgeable of standards associated with this type work. C.3.4 Supervision/Communications. At all times during the performance, the Contractor's Superintendent (if applicable) shall be available by' cellular phone. Prior to beginning any work, the Contractor shall supply the COTR with the telephone number for the Superintendent. The Contractor's "Competent Person" that meets OSHA training guidelines, is capable of making decisions and acting on behalf of the Contractor shall be physically located on site at all times during performance of the contract. If the Contractor's Competent Person is absent from the job site for an extended period of time, the COTR may send all Contractor/sub-contractor employees off the job. C.3.5 Security Requirements: Contractor shall identify which employees will be working under the awarded contract Contractor personnel shall include employees, sub-contractors, subcontractor employees, suppliers and delivery personnel entering the Medical Center. This does not apply to suppliers and delivery personnel making deliveries to the VA warehouse dock only. Those employees shall bring photo ID to obtain a VA Contractor identification badge that shall be worn above the belt at all times while on Medical Center property. Contractor's employees shall return all I.D. badges to designated personnel at time designated in the task order. C.3.6 The Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) is responsible for the inspection of the work called for in this job. The Contracting Officer's Technical Representative will be identified in the task order by name, telephone number and location. Inspections made by the COTR are for the sole benefit of the Government and do not relieve the Contractor of any quality control responsibilities. C.3.7 The Safety Manger is responsible for safety inspections of all contract operations. The Safety Manager will be identified in the task order by name, phone number and location. C.3.8 Drawings - General. Contract drawings (if applicable) will indicate the extent and location of work. If any departure from the contract drawings are deemed necessary by the Contractor, the details of such departure and the reasons therefore shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval as soon as practical. No such departure shall be made without proper written permission of the Contracting Officer. The Contractor is responsible for all information and requirements in drawings and specifications that pertain to the task order. C.3.9 Verification of Dimensions - The Contractor shall visit the job site to thoroughly familiarize himself with all the details of the work and working conditions. The Contractor shall also verify all dimensions in the field and shall advise the Contracting Officer of any discrepancy before performing any work. The Contractor shall be specifically responsible for the coordination and proper relation of his work to the building, structure, phasing and ensure the safety of employees and workmen. C.3.10 Smoking Policy. The Contractor shall not allow smoking in any building. The Contractor shall ensure employees smoke only in designated outdoor areas, 50 feet away from buildings. C.3.11 Parking/Traffic Regulations. The Contractor shall not park on grassy areas unless approved by the COTR and the Contractor agrees to restore areas back to VA standards. Drivers should be particularly concerned with pedestrian traffic. Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. Posted speed limits and all other traffic controls are to be observed by operators at all times. Seat belt use is mandatory on the VA grounds. FAR 52.236-3 SITE INVESTIGATION AND CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK (APR 1984) (a) The Contractor acknowledges that it has taken steps reasonably necessary to ascertain the nature and location of the work, and that it has investigated and satisfied itself as to the general and local conditions which can affect the work or its cost, including but not limited to (1) conditions bearing upon transportation, disposal, handling, and storage of materials; (2) the availability of labor, water, electric power, and roads; (3) uncertainties of weather, river stages, tides, or similar physical conditions at the site; (4) the conformation and conditions of the ground; and (5) the character of equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during work performance. The Contractor also acknowledges that it has satisfied itself as to the character, quality, and quantity of surface and subsurface materials or obstacles to be encountered insofar as this information is reasonably ascertainable from an inspection of the site, including all exploratory work done by the Government, as well as from the drawings and specifications made a part of this contract. Any failure of the Contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expense to the Government. (b) The Government assumes no responsibility for any conclusions or interpretations made by the Contractor based on the information made available by the Government. Nor does the Government assume responsibility for any understanding reached or representation made concerning conditions which can affect the work by any of its officers or agents before the execution of this contract, unless that understanding or representation is expressly stated in this contract. (End of clause) FAR 52.236-5 MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP (APR 1984) (a)All equipment, material, and articles incorporated into the work covered by this contract shall be new and of the most suitable grade for the purpose intended, unless otherwise specifically provided in this contract. References in the specifications to equipment, material, articles, or patented processes by trade name, make, or catalog number, shall be regarded as establishing a standard of quality and shall not be construed as limiting competition. The Contractor may, at its option, use any equipment, material, article, or process that, in the judgment of the Contracting Officer, is equal to that named in the specifications, unless otherwise specifically provided in this contract. (b)The Contractor shall obtain the Contracting Officer's approval of the machinery and mechanical and other equipment to be incorporated into the work. When requesting approval, the Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer the name of the manufacturer, the model number, and other information concerning the performance, capacity, nature, and rating of the machinery and mechanical and other equipment. When required by this contract or by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall also obtain the Contracting Officer's approval of the material or articles which the Contractor contemplates incorporating into the work. When requesting approval, the Contractor shall provide full information concerning the material or articles. When directed to do so, the Contractor shall submit samples for approval at the Contractor's expense, with all shipping charges prepaid. Machinery, equipment, material, and articles that do not have the required approval shall be installed or used at the risk of subsequent rejection. (c)All work under this contract shall be performed in a skillful and workmanlike manner. The Contracting Officer may require, in writing, that the Contractor remove from the work any employee the Contracting Officer deems incompetent, careless, or otherwise objectionable. (End of clause) FAR 52.236-7 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Nov 1991) The Contractor shall. without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any Federal, State, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all damages to persons or property that occur as a result of the Contractor's fault or negligence. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the entire work, except for any completed unit of work which may have been accepted under the contract. (End of clause) FAR 52.236-8 Other Contracts (APR 1984) The Government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work at or near the site of the work under this contract. The Contractor shall fully cooperate with the other Contractors and with Government employees and shall carefully adapt scheduling and performing the work under this contract to accommodate the additional work, heeding any direction that may be provided by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not commit or permit any act that will interfere with the performance of work by any other Contractor or by Government employees (End of clause) FAR 52.236-9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS (APR 1984) (a)The Contractor acknowledges that it has taken steps reasonably necessary to ascertain the nature and location of the work, and that it has investigated and satisfied itself as to its cost, including, but not limited to (1) conditions bearing upon transportation, disposal, handling, and storage of materials; (2) the availability of labor, water, electric power, and roads; (3) uncertainties of weather, river stages, tides or similar physical conditions at the site; (4) the conformation and conditions of the ground; and (5) the character of equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during work performance. The Contractor also acknowledges that it has satisfied itself as to the character, quality, and quantity of surface and subsurface materials or obstacles to be encountered insofar as this information is reasonably ascertainable from an inspection of the site, including all exploratory work done by the Government, as well as from the drawings and specifications made a part of this contract. Any failure of the Contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expense to the Government. (b)The Government assumes no responsibility for any conclusions or interpretations made by the Contractor based on the information made available by the Government. Nor does the Government assume responsibility for any understanding reached or representation made concerning conditions which can affect the work by any of its officers or agents before the execution of this contract, unless that understanding or representation is expressly stated in this contract. FAR 52.236-10 Operations and Storage (a)The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its offers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance. (b)Temporary buildings (e.g. storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed. (c)The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks or roads. (End of clause) FAR 52.236-11 USE AND POSSESSION PRIOR TO COMPLETION (APR 1984) (a)The Government shall have the right to take possession of or use any completed or partially completed part of the work. Before taking possession of or using any work, the Contracting Officer shall furnish the Contractor a list of items of work remaining to be performed or corrected on those portions of the work that the Government intends to take possession of or use. However, failure of the Contracting Officer to list any item of work shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for complying with the terms of the contract. The Government's possession or use shall not be deemed an acceptance of any work under the contract. (b)While the Government has such possession or use, the Contractor shall be relieved of the responsibility for the loss of or damage to the work resulting from the Government's possession or use, notwithstanding the terms of the clause in this contract entitled "Permits and Responsibilities" If prior possession or use by the Government delays the progress of the work or causes additional expense to the Contractor, an equitable adjustment shall be made in the contract price or the time of completion, and the contract shall be modified in writing accordingly. (End of clause) FAR 52.236-12 CLEANING UP (APR 1984) The Contractor shall at all times keep the work area, including storage areas, free from accumulations of waste materials. Before completing the work, the Contractor shall remove from the work and premises any rubbish, tools, scaffolding, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the Government. Upon completing the work, the Contractor shall leave the work area in a clean, neat, and orderly condition satisfactory to the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR). (End of clause) FAR 52.236-13 ACCIDENT PREVENTION (Nov 1991) (a) The Contractor shall provide and maintain work environments and procedures which will (1)Safeguard the public and Government personnel, property, materials, supplies, and equipment exposed to Contractor operations and activities; (2)Avoid interruptions of Government operations and delays in project completion dates; and (3)Control costs in the performance of this contract. (b) For these purposes on contracts for construction or dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements, the Contractor shall (1)Provide appropriate safety barricades, signs, and signal lights; (2)Comply with the standards issued by the Secretary of Labor at 29 CFR Part 1926 and 29 CFR Part 1910; and (3)Ensure that any additional measures the Contracting Officer determines to be reasonably necessary for the purposes are taken. (d)Whenever the Contracting Officer becomes aware of any noncompliance with these requirements or any condition which poses a serious or imminent danger to the health or safety of the public or Government personnel, the Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor orally, with written confirmation, and request immediate initiation of corrective action. This notice, when delivered to the Contractor or the Contractor's representative at the work site, shall be deemed sufficient notice of the noncompliance and that corrective action is required. After receiving the notice, the Contractor shall immediately take corrective action. If the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly take corrective action, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. The Contractor shall not be entitled to any equitable adjustment of the contract price or extension of the performance schedule on any stop work order issued under this clause. (e)The Contractor shall insert this clause, including this paragraph (e), with appropriate changes in the designation of the parties, in subcontracts. (End of clause) FAR 52.236-14 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES (APR 1984) (a) The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. Unless otherwise provided in the contract, the amount of each utility service consumed shall be charged to or paid for by the Contractor at prevailing rates charged to the Government or, where the utility is produced by the Government, at reasonable rates determined by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge. (b) The Contractor, at its expense and in a workmanlike manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines, and all meters required to measure the amount of each utility used for the purpose of determining charges. Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia. 12-09 SECTION 08 71 00 DOOR HARDWARE PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 DESCRIPTION A.Door hardware and related items necessary for complete installation and operation of doors. 1.2 RELATED WORK B.Application of Hardware:Section 08 14 00, WOOD DOORSSection 08 11 13, HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMEs. 1.3 GENERAL A.All hardware shall comply with UFAS, (Uniform Federal Accessible Standards) unless specified otherwise. B.Provide rated door hardware assemblies where required by most current version of the International Building Code (IBC). C.Hardware for Labeled Fire Doors and Exit Doors: Conform to requirements of NFPA 80 for labeled fire doors and to NFPA 101 for exit doors, as well as to other requirements specified. Provide hardware listed by UL, except where heavier materials, large size, or better grades are specified herein under paragraph HARDWARE SETS. In lieu of UL labeling and listing, test reports from a nationally recognized testing agency may be submitted showing that hardware has been tested in accordance with UL test methods and that it conforms to NFPA requirements. 1 D.Hardware for application on metal and wood doors and frames shall be made to standard templates. Furnish templates to the fabricator of these items in sufficient time so as not to delay the construction. E.The following items shall be of the same manufacturer, if possible, except as otherwise specified: 1.Mortise locksets. 2.Hinges for hollow metal and wood doors. 3.Surface applied overhead door closers. 4.Exit devices. 5.Floor closers. 1.4 WARRANTY A. Automatic door operators shall be subject to the terms of FAR Clause 52.24-21, except that the Warranty period shall be two years in lieu of one year for all items except as noted below: 1.Locks, latchsets, and panic hardware: 5 years. 2.Door closers and continuous hinges: 10 years. 1.5 MAINTENANCE MANUALS A. In accordance with Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Article titled "INSTRUCTIONS", furnish maintenance manuals and instructions on all door hardware. 1.10 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS A.The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only. In text, hardware items are referred to by series, types, etc., listed in such specifications and standards, except as otherwise specified. B.American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM): F883-04 Padlocks E2180-07 Standard Test Method for Determining the Activity of Incorporated Antimicrobial Agent(s) In Polymeric or Hydrophobic Materials C.American National Standards Institute/Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (ANSI/BHMA): A156.1-06 Butts and Hinges A156.2-03 Bored and Pre-assembled Locks and Latches A156.3-08 Exit Devices, Coordinators, and Auto Flush Bolts A156.4-08 Door Controls (Closers) A156.5-01 Auxiliary Locks and Associated Products A156.6-05 Architectural Door Trim A156.8-05 Door Controls-Overhead Stops and Holders A156.12-05 Interconnected Locks and Latches A156.13-05 Mortise Locks and Latches Series 1000 A156.14-07 Sliding and Folding Door Hardware A156.15-06 Release Devices-Closer Holder, Electromagnetic and Electromechanical A156.16-08 Auxiliary Hardware A156.17-04 Self-Closing Hinges and Pivots A156.18-06 Materials and Finishes A156.20-06 Strap and Tee Hinges, and Hasps A156.21-09 Thresholds A156.22-05 Door Gasketing and Edge Seal Systems A156.23-04 Electromagnetic Locks A156.24-03 Delayed Egress Locking Systems A156.25-07 Electrified Locking Devices A156.26-06 Continuous Hinges A156.28-07 Master Keying Systems A156.29-07 Exit Locks and Alarms A156.30-03 High Security Cylinders A156.31-07 Electric Strikes and Frame Mounted Actuators A250.8-03 Standard Steel Doors and Frames D.National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): 80-10 Fire Doors and Fire Windows 101-09 Life Safety Code E.Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL): Building Materials Directory (2008) PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 BUTT HINGES A.ANSI A156.1. Provide only three-knuckle hinges, except five-knuckle where the required hinge type is not available in a three-knuckle version (e.g., some types of swing-clear hinges). The following types of butt hinges shall be used for the types of doors listed, except where otherwise specified: 1. Interior Doors: Type A8112/A5112 for doors 900 mm (3 feet) wide or less and Type A8111/A5111 for doors over 900 mm (3 feet) wide. Hinges for doors exposed to high humidity areas (shower rooms, toilet rooms, kitchens, janitor rooms, etc. shall be of stainless steel material. 2.10 LOCKS AND LATCHES B.In addition to above requirements, locks and latches shall comply with following requirements: 1.Mortise Lock and Latch Sets: Conform to ANSI/BHMA A156.13. Mortise locksets shall be series 1000, minimum Grade 2. All locksets and latchsets, except on designated doors in Psychiatric (Mental Health) areas, shall have lever handles fabricated from cast stainless steel. 2.Cylindrical Lock and Latch Sets: levers shall meet ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements. Cylindrical locksets shall be series 4000 Grade I. All locks and latchsets shall be furnished with 122.55 mm (4-7/8-inch) curved lip strike and wrought box. At outswing pairs with overlapping astragals, provide flat lip strip with 21mm (7/8-inch) lip-to-center dimension. Provide lever design to match design selected by Architect or to match existing lever design. Where two turn pieces are specified for lock F76, turn piece on inside knob shall lock and unlock inside knob, and turn piece on outside knob shall unlock outside knob when inside knob is in the locked position. (This function is intended to allow emergency entry into these rooms without an emergency key or any special tool.) 5. Privacy locks in non-mental-health patient rooms shall have an inside thumbturn for privacy and an outside thumbturn for emergency entrance. F. Anti-microbial Coating: All hand-operated hardware (levers, pulls, push bars, push plates, paddles, and panic bars) shall be provided with an anti-microbial/anti-fungal coating that has passed ASTM E2180 tests. Coating to consist of ionic silver (Ag+). Silver ions surround bacterial cells, inhibiting growth of bacteria, mold, and mildew by blockading food and respiration supplies. 2.32 BASE METALS A. Apply specified U.S. Standard finishes on different base metals as following: FinishBase Metal 652Steel 1626Brass or bronze 630Stainless steel 3.3 FINAL INSPECTION A. Installer to provide letter to VA Resident/Project Engineer that upon completion, installer has visited the Project and has accomplished the following: 1.Re-adjust hardware. 2.Evaluate maintenance procedures and recommend changes or additions, and instruct VA personnel. 3.Identify items that have deteriorated or failed. 4.Submit written report identifying problems. 3.4 DEMONSTRATION A. Demonstrate efficacy of mechanical hardware and electrical, and electronic hardware systems, including adjustment and maintenance procedures, to satisfaction of Resident/Project Engineer and VA Locksmith.
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Place of Performance: Address: VA MEDICAL CENTER;1030 JEFFERSON AVENUE;MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE; Zip Code: 38104
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