SOLICITATION NOTICE
Z -- 442-24-016 Repair Chilled Water Cistern & Heat Exchanger
- Notice Date
- 10/23/2023 5:09:03 AM
- Notice Type
- Solicitation
- NAICS
- 238220
— Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
- Contracting Office
- NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259) Greenwood Village CO 80111 USA
- ZIP Code
- 80111
- Solicitation Number
- 36C25924R0011
- Response Due
- 12/4/2023 9:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 03/03/2024
- Point of Contact
- Jason M Rankin (CS), Contract Specialist
- E-Mail Address
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Jason.Rankin@va.gov
(Jason.Rankin@va.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- SDVOSBC Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- STATEMENT OF WORK Project: 442-24-016 Project Name: Repair Chilled Water Cistern & Heat Exchanger Project Scope Purpose The purpose of this Statement of Work (SOW) is to repair the leaking condenser water cistern for the chilled water system and replace other components serving the cistern including the heat exchanger and filter systems. This project is located at the Cheyenne VA Medical Center Campus at 2360 East Pershing Blvd., Cheyenne WY, 82001. All local and federal standards and requirements shall be met. Project Requirements This SOW is provided in order to construct the project as outlined herein, in the construction drawings (including any addendums), specifications, and any further detail provided in this SOW. All work shall be planned and scheduled to minimize the construction activity impact on the operation of the medical center. This project has weather dependent scope that shall be prioritized to be accomplished as outlined below: The cistern repairs as outlined in the construction documents must be completed in the month of January or February while there will not be a demand for chilled water. The replacement of the isolation valve on the supply line to the filter must also be completed during this time to allow isolation of the system for work in part 2. The cistern heat exchanger and filter replacement work as outlined in the construction documents shall occur while the condenser water circuit is isolated from these systems and may be operational to serve the demands of the system. Contractor Responsibilities The drawings show a general arrangement of systems areas but do not show all required components or offsets that may be necessary to field coordinate and install the system. It is the contractor s responsibility to field coordinate with existing infrastructure and supply all labor and materials necessary to provide a complete and working system as outlined in the construction documents at no additional cost or time to the Government. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to properly assess the contract documents and existing site conditions for the installation of the work prior to providing their bid. Contractor shall assess the contract drawings for the installation of the work as called out in the drawings and specifications. Contractor and/or sub-contractors shall be responsible for timely and accurate determination of work to be performed. 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. Contractor to submit manufacturer s literature, product drawings, coordination drawings, electrical drawings for COR review and approval of new equipment and materials (coiling doors, door operators, workstation, dock leveler, dock shelter, etc.). 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 perform all necessary investigations and work to determine and verify work can be performed as specified. Contractor and/or sub-contractors shall provide all materials and equipment as well as installation as required in the specifications and drawings. Contractor and/or sub-contractors shall provide material submittals to the Engineer of Record, COR, and CO for review and approval prior to purchase or installation. Contractor and/or sub-contractors are responsible for providing all tools and equipment necessary to perform this work. Facility equipment such as ladders shall not be used. The medical center must remain operational throughout the construction period. Any required shutdowns shall be the coordinated through the COR and a minimum of 14 days 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. 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 provide a final phasing plan that is coordinated with phasing information provided in the construction documents for COR and CO approval. The contractor shall meet all specifications and approved drawings. 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 AND CO any possible problems and or deficiencies if they foresee a future problem related to the construction of the project. Safety & Training: The Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA) requires strict adherence to the Code of Federal Regulations 29, Part 1926. This includes the requirement that the contractor have a Competent Person on the job at all times (must have a 30-hour OSHA card), and that all contractor employees have received a minimum of ten (10) hours of OSHA construction safety training. Documentation of these requirements shall be submitted and approved prior to performing the work. Contractor must submit a company Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) that must be approved by VA Safety prior to work beginning. This plan shall detail fire, construction, and health-related safety measures, in addition to listing Training Records for all employees for the previous year. A company standard or boilerplate safety plan will not be acceptable plan should contain a detailed hazard analysis for each element of construction to be performed in the form of an Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) or Job Hazard Analysis (JHA). 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. The Contractor shall adhere to VHA Directive 1192.01: Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program for VHA Healthcare Personnel. The VHA Directive requires all HCP covered by the policy to receive the annual seasonal influenza vaccination. All contractors and subcontractors will follow COVID screenings and mask regulations per CDC policy and VHA Directives. The Contractor is responsible for protection of existing finishes, and VA property (FF&E), located in the areas where 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 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 furnishing, fixtures, equipment 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. Comply with the requirements of the Div. 01 Safety Requirement s specification. A competent person must always be on site who has completed OHSA 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. Provide a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) in accordance with the specifications. Submit training records of all such employees for approval before the start of work. The contractor shall not mobilize until these and other requirements outlined in Division 1 specifications are met. Physical 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 must 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. Dust Mitigation Requirements: Provide active means to control airborne dust from dispersing into occupied areas and/or water mist surface to control dust (e.g., Mobile Dust Containment Cart or some other system). Seal doors to areas not a part of the scope to prevent dust migration. Waste materials shall be removed in a clean and controlled manner for the project. Contain all trash and debris in the work area. Perform daily cleaning and disposal of trash (covered) from work area using an identified exit route. Any equipment, tools, or materials removed from the work area must be in sealed containers and/or cleaned of dust and debris prior to removal from the area. Nonporous/smooth and cleanable containers (with a hard lid) must be used to transport trash and debris from the construction areas. These containers must be damp-wiped cleaned and free of visible dust/debris before leaving the contained work area. Maintain clean surroundings when area is not contained by damp mopping or HEPA vacuuming surfaces at least daily. 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 14 calendar days 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. 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 cleaning performed by the Contractor shall be per Cheyenne VA hospital standards prior to turning the area over for use by the VA. Hours of Work Work shall be planned and scheduled to minimize the construction activity impact on the operation of the medical center. Work requiring system shutdowns, utility interruptions, critical infection control work, or potential interruption of power or HVAC to critical areas of the Medical Center will require extensive coordination and planning with the COR and will require at least 14 days notice. This work and high noise producing work is to occur outside of normal agency operations hours and on weekends. All other work is expected to occur within agency normal operation hours of Monday through Friday from 8:00am 4:30pm (MST). Schedule and Period of Performance Construction shall be completed 115 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. This period of performance includes considerations for long lead equipment times and phasing of the project. The hours of work shall take place during the normal business hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, Federal Holidays excluded. Request for weekend, after-hour, and Federal holiday work is permitted with a request in writing submitted beforehand. Off hours are not to billed as overtime. Federal Holidays and any other day declared a federal holiday by the President of the United States are defined below. New Year s Day Martin Luther King Jr s Day Presidents Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day Juneteenth Day If a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as the National Holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a National Holiday by the U.S. Government. All work is to have a limited impact on the facility, veterans, and employees. This may require evening or weekend hours and will be identified in the schedule. All after hours work should be scheduled in advance. All work shall be scheduled and performed within the date and time approved by the COR, in conjunction with the department occupying the space served by this equipment. 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 70 National Electrical Code 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 2018 International Plumbing Code SBCCI Standard Plumbing Code 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 Notice to Proceed (NTP), and monthly with invoices. Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) SSSP to be submitted to VA Safety staff for review 10 working days after issuance of NTP. SSSP to be approved by VA Safety staff prior to start of construction activities. Construction Demolition Removal / Handover Plan Inspection reports, manufacturer approval certificates, and warranties. Penetration and or hot work permits as necessary. Manufacturer and construction warranties as noted in specifications. Project Schedule including sequencing and durations. SOV Schedule of Value The schedule will be provided to COR 10 working days prior to start of the work. Site superintendent OSHA-30, and tradesmen/laborer OSHA-10 certificates. OSHA-30 certified technician shall be onsite anytime work is being performed. Material Submittals Submit for COR approval Physical and electronic Redline drawings of the completed work. Technical literature and/or descriptions of all materials, equipment and tools proposed for use by the Contractor shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer or his/her designee for approval prior to contract start and whenever a change is required. 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 hours worked, full report of completed piping which shall include location, hours worked, the full name of Contractor s employees on site, and digital photographs before and after work is completed. Reports shall be submitted within one day upon completion of work performed. Contractor will provide a completed redline drawing of the completed routing of piping. Reports shall be provided in hard copy as well as in an agreeable and compatible electronic format such as, but not limited to, pdf or Microsoft Word. 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. Information Security Requirements Contractor shall comply with all applicable records management laws and regulations, as well as National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) records policies, including but not limited to the Federal Records Act (44 U.S.C. chs. 21, 29, 31, 33), NARA regulations at 36 CFR Chapter XII Subchapter B, and those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a). These policies include the preservation of all records, regardless of form or characteristics, mode of transmission, or state of completion. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, all data created for Government use and delivered to, or falling under the legal control of, the Government are Federal records subject to the provisions of 44 U.S.C. chapters 21, 29, 31, and 33, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), as amended, and the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended and must be managed and scheduled for disposition only as permitted by statute or regulation. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, Contractor shall maintain all records created for Government use or created in the course of performing the contract and/or delivered to, or under the legal control of the Government and must be managed in accordance with Federal law. Electronic records and associated metadata must be accompanied by sufficient technical documentation to permit understanding and use of the records and data. The Cheyenne VA Healthcare System (CVAHCS) and its contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of CVAHCS or destroyed except for in accordance with the provisions of the agency records schedules and with the written concurrence of the Head of the Contracting Activity. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 2701. In the event of any unlawful or accidental removal, defacing, alteration, or destruction of records, the contractor must report to CVAHCS. The agency must report promptly to NARA in accordance with 36 CFR 1230. The Contractor shall immediately notify the appropriate Contracting Officer upon discovery of any inadvertent or unauthorized disclosures of information, data, documentary materials, records or equipment. Disclosure of non-public information is limited to authorized personnel with a need-to-know as described in the contract. The Contractor shall ensure that the appropriate personnel, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are established to ensure the security and confidentiality of this information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment is properly protected. The Contractor shall not remove material from Government facilities or systems, or facilities or systems operated or maintained on the Government s behalf, without the express written permission of the Head of the Contracting Activity. When information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment is no longer required, it shall be returned to VA control, or the Contractor must hold it until otherwise directed. Items returned to the Government shall be hand carried, mailed, emailed, or securely electronically transmitted to the Contracting Officer or address prescribed in the contract. Destruction of records is EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED unless in accordance with Paragraph (4). The Contractor is required to obtain the Contracting Officer's approval prior to engaging in any contractual relationship (sub-contractor) in support of this contract requiring the disclosure of information, documentary material and/or records generated under, or relating to, contracts. The Contractor (and any sub-contractor) is required to abide by Government and VA guidance for protecting sensitive, proprietary information, classified, and controlled unclassified information. The Contractor shall only use Government IT equipment for purposes specifically tied to or authorized by the contract and in accordance with VA policy. The Contractor shall not create or maintain any records containing any non-public VA information that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract. The Contractor shall not retain, use, sell, or disseminate copies of any deliverable that contains information covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 or that which is generally protected from public disclosure by an exemption to the Freedom of Information Act. The VA owns the rights to all data and records produced as part of this contract. All deliverables under the contract are the property of the U.S. Government for which VA shall have unlimited rights to use, dispose of, or disclose such data contained therein as it determines to be in the public interest. Any Contractor rights in the data or deliverables must be identified as required by FAR 52.227-11 through FAR 52.227-20. Training. All Contractor employees assigned to this contract who create, work with, or otherwise handle records are required to take VA-provided records management training. The Contractor is responsible for confirming training has been completed according to agency policies, including initial training and any annual or refresher training. The Contractor shall incorporate the substance of this clause, its terms and requirements including this paragraph, in all subcontracts under this contract, and require written subcontractor acknowledgment of same. Violation by a subcontractor of any provision set forth in this clause will be attributed to the Contractor. - END OF SOW-
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- Address: Cheyenne, WY 82001, USA
- Zip Code: 82001
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 82001
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