J042--Perform Repairs, Inspections & Testing on Fire and Smoke Barrier Doors

Tentative/Sample Statement of Work: Background: PURPOSE: The Contract shall provide parts; material and labor in performing minor repairs and inspections on approximately 375 fire and smoke barrier doors twice per year. State when the inspections are going to occur. This is a firm fixed price base plus four (4) option year s service contract. Upon completion of inspections and minor repairs the contractor shall test all functions in the present of VA staff to assure proper safety operations of all fire doors. This will include a detailed description of work performed, any deficiencies the contractor is unable to repair, and an itemized breakdown for parts, material and warranty information. The report shall include identification of door system, location, maintenance work performed, date of inspection, inspector, and overall condition of the door within 10 days of the inspection date. GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENT: No open holes or breaks exist in surfaces of either the door or framing. Examine door, hinges, hardware, frame, and noncombustible thresholds are secured, aligned, and in proper working condition with no visible signs of damage. Inspect gasket and edge seals, where required, to verify their presence and integrity. Ensuring the active door completely closes when operated from the fully open position. Check door clearances at the door edge to the frame, on the pull side of the door, which shall not exceed clearances listed in (4.8.4 and 6.3.1). The Latching hardware shall operate and secures the door when it is in the closed position. Any Auxiliary hardware items that prohibit or interfere with operation are not installed on the door or frame. There will be no open holes or breaks exist in surfaces of either the door or frame. Glazing, vision light frames, and glazing beads are intact and securely fastened in place, if so equipped The clearances between the door and the frame will be 1/8 +/- 1/16 and the meeting edges of pairs of doors shall be 1/8 +/- for steel doors. The clearances between the door and the frame shall not exceed 1/8 and the clearances at the meeting doors edges of pairs of doors shall not exceed 1/8 for wood doors. If a coordinator is installed, the inactive leaf closes before active leaf. No field modifications to the door assembly have been performed that void the label. Provides a Life Safety drawing which will identify the location and placement of identification stickers on each door. STANDARDS: Any work the Contractor is required to accomplish due to unsatisfactory performance or nonperformance in accordance with the stated quality and level of effort specified in the contract. how is this being monitored, who determines if the performance is satisfactory Rework is performed at no additional cost to the Government. Base plus 4 option years contract. Follow all Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) guidelines for dust control during all construction work. Do we want to use the word "Construction" on a contract for service? A construction dust Risk Assessment will be conducted by the Medical Center s Infection Control Nurse. Temporary dust barriers may be installed based on this assessment. Bi-weekly inspections of barriers and work areas will be conducted by Infection Control Nurse, Safety Manager, and COR to enforce implementation of risk assessment. Follow Interim Life Safety Measures. Any series of Operational Actions taken to temporarily reduce hazards posed by Life Safety deficiencies which have been created by demolition, renovation, or construction works, and which are to remain in place and in effect for duration of Contract work. Provide interim life safety measures (ILSM) where fire protection, fire suppression or smoke/fire partitions will be shut down or rendered ineffective during construction. Coordinate with VA safety office through VA COR. The ILSM must be posted outside the work area at all times. All equipment and materials shall be approved prior to being brought on job site. Although normal work hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for critical areas that will require shut-downs, work shall be completed on normal weekday afterhours. Contractor shall make prior arrangements with the COR to coordinate shut-down periods. Also, contractor must make arrangements for sub-contractors to work in secured areas. VA will not grant access to sub-contractors; it is the responsibility of the contractor. Contractor must obtain a burn permit from VA Safety Office prior to any welding, soldering work and burning. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police. The work is in a professional environment, employees must conduct themselves accordingly. Employees shall not use abusive language, carry firearms, or bring alcoholic beverages on site. Employee's dress code shall consist of normal work uniform. Shirts must be worn at all times. Contractor shall provide general clean up to construction area daily to the satisfaction of the VA Project Manager. Construction? Hospital smoking policy (NO SMOKING IN THE BUILDING), smoking must be done in approved smoke shelters or at least 35 feet from any building. OSHA and VA CONSTRUCTION SAFETY STANDARDS will be enforced. Contractor must have 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety course. Start up, test, check and adjust all new replacements in the presence of the VA COR. IT SECURITY / PRIVACY: In accordance with VA Handbook 6500.6 titled Contract Security, this statement of work does not include any activity that pertains to VA sensitive information which is stored, generated, transmitted or exchanged by VA, a contractor, subcontractor or a third party, or on behalf of any of these entities regardless of format or whether it resides on a VA system or contractor or subcontractor s electronic information system(s) operating for or on the VA s behalf. LOCATIONS: Baltimore VA Medical Center, 10 N. Greene Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201 & Loch Raven VA Medical Center, 3901 The Alameda, Baltimore, MD 21218

Division 01 -	General Requirements, Quality Control, Testing and Inspecting Services.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Fire Detection and Alarm.