N041--509-20-4-5102-1054 Heating Water Pump in Room GG100

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 7 Regional Procurement Office East (RPO-7), is seeking sources that can provide and install two (2) new Heating Water Pump assemblies that at a minimum meets the following salient characteristics with a brand name or equal product for the Charlie Norwood Veteran s Affairs Medical Center, Bldg. 110, 1 Freedom Way, Augusta GA 30904.VA Birmingham Healthcare System: Provide and Install two (2) new Heating Water Pump Units Project Charlie Norwood Veterans Affairs Medical Center Uptown Division OBJECTIVE The Department of Veteran s Affairs has a requirement to Provide and Install two (2) new Heating Water Pump assemblies at Bldg. 110, Charlie Norwood Veteran s Affairs Medical Center, located at 1 Freedom Way, Augusta GA 30904. The objective of the project is to replace Pump units and other associated parts. All contractor-provided system components shall be provided to optimize performance and require low-maintenance. The affected building is occupied and in use. The work may require the removal and reinstallation of mechanical equipment which shall be coordinated with the Facilities Management Services (FMS). Equipment down-times shall be kept to a minimum and be scheduled with applicable departments and the project COR in writing two (2) weeks in advance for equipment downtime. STATEMENT OF WORK Tasks the contractor shall complete include but are not limited to: Heating Water All work shall be performed during the days and times approved by the COR pending user approval. Any deviations or conflicts in schedule must be rescheduled and submitted in writing to the COR and CO for approval. All work shall be turned over continuously as completed. Work shall be performed in such a manner to keep the areas being worked to a minimum while maximizing productivity and turnover of areas being worked on. No areas should remain down. Install new rotating assembly in location specified. Install new equipment in locations specified; using approved UL listed equipment. All locations shall be reviewed and approved by VA-Safety dept. and the COR. Remove current pump assemblies in location specified. All new equipment shall be free from defect. Building 110, GG100 Provide and Install two new Heating Water Pump assemblies. GENERAL 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 such as 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 hold harmless and indemnify the Government against any and all liability, claims, and costs of whatsoever kind and nature for injury to or death of any person or persons and for loss or damage to any property occurring in connection with, in any way incident to, or arising out of the occupancy , use, service, operation or performance of work under the terms of the contract, resulting in whole or in part from the negligence acts or omissions of the Contractor, any subcontractor, or any employee, agent, or representative of the Contractor or subcontractor The Contractor is responsible for protection of existing finishes, and VA property (FF&E), located in the areas 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 course of 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. 4.0 PROJECT MANAGEMENT Based on the above list of work items the, general contractor selected must complete, maintain, and submit the following documentation and managerial requirements: Construction schedule including sequencing and durations. The schedule will be provided to the COR ten (10) working days prior to the start of work. Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) with an emphasis on, but not limited to, plumbing demolition, installation and safety. The SSSP must: Include a detailed description of how the work will be performed and be submitted with sketches, supporting documents, submittals etc. Include a Job-Safety-Analysis (JSA) for all tasks associated with Statement of Work (SOW) Be approved by VA-Safety prior to commencement of work. Maintain site supervision by a competent individual(s) with OSHA-30 certificates. OSHA-30 certified technician shall be onsite anytime work is being performed. Obtain VA identification PIV badges for all employees. Contractor to consider lead-time for badge procurement. Manage job-site access and security. Implement and maintain required ICRA and ILSM measures. 5.0 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 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 6.0 SUBMITTALS Contractor shall submit the following prior to beginning scope of work: Project schedule 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. Penetration permits as necessary. Manufacturer warranties. Project Schedule including sequencing and durations. SOV Schedule of Value 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. 7.0 RESOURCES The Government will not furnish any resources for the fulfillment of the work required under this contract other than electricity for area where work is being conducted. Under this contract, the contractor must provide all tools, equipment, materials, transportation, professional expertise, personnel, supervision, and for testing and maintenance required for completion of this contract. Contractor shall provide all necessary parts and equipment to complete the objective of this contract in accordance with manufacturer specifications. All new equipment including parts and labor shall be preapproved by the COR. including shipping and handling. Contractor shall provide all necessary equipment to perform the work required. 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. The Contractor shall instruct his/her personnel in utilities conservation practices. The Contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions which preclude the waste of utilities which shall include but not necessarily be limited to: 1. Lights shall be used only in areas where and at the time when work is actually being performed unless otherwise directed. 2. Contractor s personnel will not adjust mechanical equipment controls for heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. 3. Government telephones shall not be used for personal reasons or for any toll or long-distance calls. 8.0 TECHNICIAN The Contractor will ensure their personnel and subcontractor personnel meet the privacy standards as set forth by HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) with respect to personal and confidential information that they may come upon, while contract work is being performed. 9.0 PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENTS The Contractor shall assign the appropriate quantity and type of personnel to successfully complete all functions specified in this SOW.

Division 02 -	Existing Conditions, Subsurface Investigation.
Division 03 -	Concrete, Cast-in-Place Concrete.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Plumbing Equipment.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Water Utility Distribution Piping, Water Utility Distribution Equipment, Water Utility Pumping Stations, Wells.
Division 44 -	Pollution and Waste Control Equipment, Water Pollution Control Equipment.