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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JUNE 25, 2011 FBO #3500
DOCUMENT

Z -- Replacing Concrete Outside Building 15 - Attachment

Notice Date

6/23/2011
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

238110 — Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;VAMC Bedford;200 Springs Road;Bedford MA 01730
 

ZIP Code

01730
 

Solicitation Number

VA24111RQ0904
 

Response Due

7/14/2011
 

Archive Date

8/13/2011
 

Point of Contact

David Bullerwell
 

E-Mail Address

rings
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
 

Description

SCOPE OF WORK FOR CONCRETE REPAIRS Manchester VAMC Background The concrete around the main entrance of Building 15 is damaged and requires replacement. This includes the pick up/drop off area as well as the ramp leading up from the street and the patio areas adjacent to the entrance. Project Tasks TASK 1: "Remove and replace damaged concrete at the entrance to Building 15 per the specifications for the project. The contractor is required to field verify actual amounts of concrete to be removed and replaced. Photos and description of the work area are provided as Appendix A. "New hand rails are to be provided for the ramp and entrance area - -similar to the layout of the rail currently installed. DELIVERABLES - The Contractor will submit to the contracting officer for approval: 1.Cut sheets and other manufacturers' information for the painting system proposed for this task. Allow 2 weeks for the reviewing process. 2.MSDS's for all chemicals that will be used on site must be submitted for approval before chemicals are brought on site. Allow 2 weeks for the reviewing process. 3.Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) for the project. Allow 2 weeks for the reviewing process. 4.Provide for review and approval: lock out/ tag out program and training records for workers performing work on site; electrical safety program and training records for workers performing work on site; fall protection program and training records for workers performing work on site; crane inspections (annual and daily) when crane work is being done; OSHA 10 hour safety training for all workers performing work on site; OSHA 30 hour safety training records for site superintendent. Allow 2 weeks for the reviewing process. 5.Daily progress reports will be provided to the COTR. 6.The contractor is to generate a waste profile for the disposal of the waste generated during this portion of the project. Other Considerations for the Proposal Perform work in compliance with Attachments and Specifications: Appendix A: Building 15 Ramp and Damaged Concrete Wrapping Entrance Appendix B: 01 00 00 - General Requirements Appendix C: 03 30 00 - Cast-In-Place Concrete Appendix D: 05 50 00 - Metal Fabrications Appendix E: 09 91 00 - Painting Appendix F: 32 05 23 - Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements Other Items for consideration: 1.All materials are to be asbestos free. 2.No lead based paint is to be utilized in the performance of the work of these tasks. 3.The provisions of all applicable NFPA, OSHA, EPA, and VA codes, Federal, State, and local regulations shall be followed throughout the course of this project. Applicable VA publications and design manuals are available to the successful bidder at www.va.gov/facmgt. 4.Please allow two weeks for the review of submittals when planning schedules: 5.Cut sheets and other manufacturers' information for the painting system proposed for this task. Allow 2 weeks for the reviewing process. 6.All MSDS's for materials and chemicals must be submitted and approved prior to the start of their use on station. Allow 2 weeks for the reviewing process. 7.Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) for the project. Allow 2 weeks for the reviewing process. 8.It is presumed that the work of the project will require the use of respirators. Therefore, the Contractors written programs as well as all documentation of personnel training on those plans shall be submitted for review and acceptance prior to the start of work on site. Allow 2 weeks for the reviewing process. 7.After award, VA personnel familiar with the facility will be available during the field investigations. It is expected that the Contractor will view the site and verify all information necessary for the development of the work plan. The Contractor shall set up appointments with the COTR for these site investigations at least three (3) workdays in advance of the date of the planned visit. Non-compliance with this requirement will mean no staff will be available to guide, and to help on these surveys. Secondly, the VA will not be billed for reviews that do not comply with this section. 8.All debris shall be transported from the work site in covered containers. Dumpsters also must be covered while they are on VA property. 9.Any work impacting life safety or utility shut downs shall be scheduled a minimum of two weeks in advance. This includes, but is not limited to, any work requiring a shutdown of the fire alarm or sprinkler system, any work that will leave a clear path less than four feet wide in a corridor, any work involving lifting (crane) operations, any work that will limit the ability of fuel to be available for an extended period of time (longer than 9 hours), and any work that will close a building exit. 10.Construction activities are not to interfere with patient care or the operation of this facility 11.End of day clean up of the work area(s) is mandatory. There will be no exception to the daily clean up requirement. Construction waste will be appropriately stored. Storing construction waste near a storage trailer is not permitted. 12.Hot Work Permits (for welding, brazing, soldering, torch cutting, etc.) are to be applied for through the COTR. Penetration permits for any wall or slab penetrations shall also be required. 13.It is presumed that the work plan includes requirements for respirators. Therefore, the Contractors written programs must be included in the document. 14.All hazardous materials must be submitted for review and approval by the Medical Center before they can be brought on site. Where ever possible, it is anticipated that the least hazardous materials necessary will be used. 15.There is no internal bulk storage on VA property. However, there is some space for parking storage trailers, permission for which must be applied for through the COTR. The contractor must furnish their own storage trailers. 16.Contractor vehicles, including those of their employees, are to be parked in Lot D. 17.Smoking is permitted only in designated locations. 18.All work shall occur during normal administrative hours (8 AM to 4:30 PM, M-F, Holidays excluded). 19.Protection of existing vegetation, structures, equipment, utilities, and improvements: 20.The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which is not to be removed and which does not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. 21.The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor. 22.Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified. 23.Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged. Existing work (mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.) disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work. 24.At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workmen to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are indicated on drawings and which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment. 25.The successful bidder shall comply with the latest version of VA Office of Construction and Facilities Management Master Specifications for painting and damp proofing. These specifications are available over the Internet at http://www.va.gov/facmgt/standard 26.The work of the project is to be completed no later than 45 days after the Notice to Proceed.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/BeVAMC518/BeVAMC518/VA24111RQ0904/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA-241-11-RQ-0904 VA-241-11-RQ-0904_1.doc (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=212571&FileName=VA-241-11-RQ-0904-000.doc)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=212571&FileName=VA-241-11-RQ-0904-000.doc

 

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Place of Performance

Address: VAMC Manchester;718 Smyth Road;Manchester, NH

Zip Code: 03104
 

Record

SN02480941-W 20110625/110623235432-d8ddfde7d2520629490023298e55ee00 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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