SOLICITATION NOTICE
Z -- *T4 442-22-024S Mural Stair Painting (VA-23-00007510)
- Notice Date
- 9/15/2022 2:46:32 PM
- Notice Type
- Solicitation
- NAICS
- 238320
— Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
- Contracting Office
- NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259) Greenwood Village CO 80111 USA
- ZIP Code
- 80111
- Solicitation Number
- 36C25922Q0730
- Response Due
- 10/28/2022 7:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 02/04/2023
- Point of Contact
- Elia-Laritza L Ruiz-Manzo (CS), Contract Specialist
- E-Mail Address
-
Elia-Laritza.Ruiz-Manzo@va.gov
(Elia-Laritza.Ruiz-Manzo@va.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- SDVOSBC Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- Purpose The Cheyenne Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) is seeking a General Contractor to provide all materials, labor, equipment, and supervision for updates to the Design & Construction Guidelines Division 9 Finishes in stairwell SF13 located at 2360 Pershing Blvd, Cheyenne, WY 82001. The existing finishes have exceeded the useful life and due for a replacement. The successful Contractor will provide attention to detail, quality control, and professional workmanship. Project Quality Assurance, Quality Control (QA/ QC) and work sequencing is the responsibly of the General Contractor. (Contractor). The Contractor shall provide and execute QA/QC and work plan to accommodate VA requirements for 24/7, 365 day a year operation. Background The structure of the building was constructed over 72 years ago and has an extremely rough surface on the walls. This surface can cause scratches on the skin if someone were to rub up against it accidently. All the flooring and handrail colors are showing fading or wear. The stairwell leads up the Mental Health Service is used by many Veterans as a discrete way to travel to get to their appointments. Approach/Scope Below is a rough outline of the scope of work and schedule requirements for completion of work. Contract scope occurs in an Outpatient setting which functions under regular business hours (7a-5p) Monday through Friday. The Contractor shall provide all resources to complete the scope/tasks in a way that all work is coordinated and completed with minimal disruption to the patients and departments including nights/weekends. Contractor shall adhere to Interim Life Safety and Infection Prevention protocols. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to field verify conditions prior to bid in conjunction with all contract documents, specifications, drawings, sketches, supplemental information, etc. The approximate affected area is 1638 SF and includes BUT is NOT limited to the following work: Contractor shall be responsible for Lead based paint XRF testing, air monitoring and testing during renovations resulting in disruption of suspected lead-based paint. Adhere to the requirements of OSHA 29 CFP 1926.62 Lead in Construction . Demolish and dispose of existing stair and stair landing finishes (rubber-based stair treads, risers, base and tile). Refer to the VA provided floor plan. It is the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR to verify this information for bid accuracy upon walk Through. Minor floor prep (potential leveling on landings and stairs where existing flooring was removed) Install new rubber stair treads with integral risers, new rubber tile and rubber base in the stairwell except for the no stair treads and integral risers on the stairs leading to the lower level. Remove and salvage/dispose/replace all wall hung items. Light receptacle trim plates, signage, etc. for paint scope. (Temporary storage in Interior Design Conex). Coordinate this work with COR prior to start of work. Skim coat plaster finish the walls to smooth level 4 finish. Finish will be achieved by a providing and installing a bonding agent with one coat of Gypsum Veneer Base coat and one Coat Gypsum Veneer plaster. Sand, prep, prime and paint of ½ door frames and jambs (stairwell side) (paint color 3). Sand, prep, prime and paint walls, ceilings. All walls to be properly prepped, painted corner to corner. Sand, prep, prime and paint handrails. Provide design lay-out for 4 Sized Typographical Letters for the following motivational quote: Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. ~Confucius Provide and install 4 Stainless Steel, ¼ thick, Pin (Typographical) Letters. Letters must be mechanically fastened. Provide and set up scaffolding for Artist to paint mural. Set- up to be on a Friday for Artist to paint Mural over weekend. Take-down of scaffolding to be on Monday after artist completes mural. Specifications 000110 Table of Contents 000115 List of Drawings 010000 General Requirements 01326.15 Project Schedules 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 01 42 19 Reference Standards 01 45 00 Quality Control 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 02 41 00 Demolition 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 09 05 16 Sub-surface Preparation for Floor Finishes 09 23 00 Gypsum Plastering 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 09 91 00 Painting 10 14 00 Signage 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection Project Deliverables Submittals for Division 1 and all other sections as outlined in project specifications Plan for Renovating in Areas with suspected Lead Based Paint Quality Control Plan Project CPM Schedule Pre-Construction Meeting (Risk Assessment, Life Safety and ICRA, QA/QC Plan see spec for Pre-Con Agenda topics) Closeout Documentation including Flooring Maintenance Manuals Contractor Responsibilities Contractor shall supply all labor and materials necessary to provide a complete, quality project in adherence to all VA specifications and requirements as outlined in the contract/contract documents. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to properly assess the contract documents and existing site conditions for the installation of the work. Contractor and/or Sub-Contractors shall be responsible for quality control, workmanship of all contract work. If there is a discrepancy between the specifications and the construction drawings, the specifications or the more stringent condition shall apply. Contractor and/or Sub-Contractors shall be responsible for reviewing all drawings and specifications and shall submit Requests for Information (RFI s) directed to the VAMC s Contracting Officer for any discrepancies or clarifications needed to provide a complete and working system PRIOR to the bidding of the work. Contractors shall adhere to the VAMC s facility security requirements, including preparation of a fire safety plan, protection of all existing facility improvements and coordination with the COR. All requests for any clarification shall be forwarded by the VAMC s Contracting Officer (CO) and copy the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Contractor and/or Sub-Contractors shall be responsible for the accuracy and scope of the specifications, drawings, and cost estimates in relation to areas or items addressed in this SOW. Any deficiencies in the documents shall be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer prior to bid receipt. Contractor and/or Sub-Contractors shall perform all necessary investigations and work to determine and verify work can be performed as specified. Contractor and/or Sub-Contractors shall provide material submittals to the Engineer of Record and COR for review and approval prior to purchase or installation. Contractor and/or Sub-Contractors are responsible for providing all labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to perform this work. The medical center must remain operational throughout the construction period. Any required shutdowns shall be the coordinated through the COR and a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the proposed date of the shutdown. All work performed and specified shall comply with applicable Local, State, and Federal code requirements, and VA Master Construction Specifications as found in the VA Technical Information Library Technical Information Library (TIL) - Office of Construction & Facilities Management (va.gov). It is the responsibility of the Contractor to understand and comply with all applicable municipal, county, state, and federal codes, laws, ordinances, standards, rules, and regulations. The Contractor will submit a sequenced work plan for approval from the COR prior to the start of work. The Contractor shall adhere to all specifications, approved drawings, contract documents. The Contractor will be held responsible for any damages to VA property and shall replace any damage in full. The Contractor shall meet the safety requirements of OSHA and VA. The Contractor shall meet all deadlines for construction. The Contractor shall identify to the COR any possible problems and or deficiencies if they foresee a future problem related to the construction of the project. Safety & Training: Comply with the requirements of the appended Construction Safety Policy and the Div. 01 Safety Requirement s specification. A competent person must always be on site who has completed OSHA s 30-hour construction safety course per VA directive 2011-036. All other employees of general Contractor must at a minimum has completed the OSHA 10-hour construction worker course and /or other relevant competency training, as determined by VA CP with input from the ICRA team. Submit training records of all such employees for approval before the start of work. Security Requirements: THE CONTRACTOR SHALL COMPLY WITH AGENCY PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION PROCEDURES IDENTIFIED IN THE CONTRACT THAT IMPLEMENT HOMELAND SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE-12 (HSPD-12), OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB) GUIDANCE M-05-24, AND FEDERAL INFORMATION PROCESSING STANDARDS PUBLICATION (FIPS PUB) NUMBER 201. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL INSERT THIS CLAUSE IN ALL SUBCONTRACTS WHEN THE SUBCONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO HAVE ROUTINE PHYSICAL ACCESS TO A FEDERALLY CONTROLLED FACILITY AND/OR ROUTINE ACCESS TO A FEDERALLY CONTROLLED INFORMATION SYSTEM. Every worker shall wear a valid VA ID badge at all times to work on this site. The VA Police will issue day badges to workers who produce valid IDs. Right-to-work documentation will be required for workers who are not US citizens. Infection Control Requirements: All personnel involved in the construction or renovation activity shall be educated and trained in infection prevention measures. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring compliance with this training requirement. Waste materials shall be removed in containers with tightly fitting lids or covers that are taped in place and are wet wiped down before removal. Implement the requirements of VAMC s Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA). Infection Prevention and/or Safety personnel may monitor dust in the vicinity of the construction work and require the Contractor to take corrective action immediately if the safe levels are exceeded. Establish and maintain a dust control program as part of the Contractor s infection preventive measures in accordance with the VA requirements. All equipment, tools, material, worker s clothing, etc. transported through occupied areas shall be made free from dust and moisture by vacuuming and wipe down prior to entering all existing hospital areas. Vacuum and wet mop all transition areas from construction to the occupied medical center at the end of each workday. Vacuum shall utilize HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Accumulator) filtration. Using a HEPA vacuum, clean inside the barrier and vacuum ceiling tile prior to replacement. Any ceiling access panels opened for investigation beyond sealed areas shall be sealed immediately when unattended. Medical Center Infection Control personnel may monitor for micro-organisms associated with construction dust (e.g., aspergillosis) as appropriate during construction. A baseline of conditions may be established by the medical center prior to the start of work and periodically during the construction stage to determine impact of construction activities on indoor air quality. Construction areas shall maintain a sealed barrier between the construction areas and the working areas of the hospital. Above ceiling spaces shall be sealed to the deck above to achieve an isolated workspace. There shall be no standing water during construction. This includes water in equipment drip pans and open containers within the construction areas. All accidental spills must be cleaned up and dried within 12 hours. Remove and dispose of porous materials that remain damp for more than 72 hours. All work will be performed per the Contractor submitted and approved VA schedule, updated on a weekly basis, and the COR shall be notified at least 2 weeks in advance the proposed areas that will undergo construction. All scheduling of areas will be coordinated with the relevant hospital personnel by the COR to minimize impact to normal hospital functions. Coordination to include, but not limited to: Office of Information and Technology, Biomed Electronics Technician, and O&M Electrician. Fire sprinkler lines will be down less than four hours unless otherwise approved by the COR. All sprinkler line shutdowns shall be coordinated with the COR at least 2 weeks in advance. Final Cleanup: Upon completion of project, or as work progresses, remove all construction debris from above ceiling, vertical shafts and utility chases that have been part of the construction. Perform HEPA vacuum cleaning of all surfaces in the construction area. This includes walls, ceilings, cabinets, furniture (built-in or free standing), partitions, flooring, etc. All work performed cleaned by the Contractor per Cheyenne VA hospital standards prior to turning the area over for use by the VA. Place of Performance VA Medical Center, Cheyenne 2360 E. Pershing Blvd, Cheyenne, WY 82001 Travel The Contractor shall not charge travel costs to the Government. Hours of Work Requirements for night and weekend work. This work must be coordinated with the COR. Work requiring shutdown, interruption, infection control, or potential interruption of power to critical areas of the Medical Center will require extensive coordination and planning with the COR and will require at least 2 weeks notice. Major shutdowns will have to occur on weekends. Schedule and General Requirements Construction shall be completed 120 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. This period of performance includes considerations for long lead equipment times and phasing of the project. Federal Legal Holidays: The following Federal legal holidays are observed by this facility: New Year s Day January 1 Martin Luther King s Birthday Third Monday in January President s Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth June 18 Independence Day July 4 Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veteran s Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25 Historic Preservation Where the Contractor or any of the Contractor's employees, prior to, or during the construction work, are advised of or discover any possible archeological, historical and/or cultural resources, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR verbally, and then with a written follow up. - END OF SOW-
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Cheyenne, WY 82001, USA
- Zip Code: 82001
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 82001
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