36C25626Q0448 CORRECT FCA DEFICIENCIES

Statement of Work (SOW)

To fully complete the repair of Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) deficiencies within Building 34 at the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO) in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

• Furnish all management, supervision, labor, material, equipment, tools, supplies, consumables, parts, and related services.
• Complete repairs in accordance with the SOW, drawings, and specifications.
• This is a phased project.
• Electronic Portable Document Format (.pdf) copies of drawings and specifications will be furnished by VA upon written request to the Contracting Officer (CO).
• Contractor is responsible for obtaining hard copies of SOW, drawings, and specifications at their own expense.
• Contractor must verify existing and new dimensions, locations, and quantities.

One hundred eighty (180) calendar days.

• Safety: Contractor's highest priority. Must comply with Federal, State, Local OSHA codes, NEC, NFPA 70E, and safety specifications. Required to furnish and wear PPE.

• Infection Control: Develop a phasing and Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA).

• Security: Coordinate with VA Police and COR for onsite access. Must wear a visible VHSO issued identity badge. Maintain a Badge Log.

• Work Hours: Regular business hours (0600-1600 Mon-Fri) or outside regular business hours with prior COR approval.

• Utilities: Must not leave unattended out-of-service utilities, fire protection, life safety, or security systems without COR permission.

• Equipment: Must furnish construction equipment and tools. Keys to unattended vehicles/equipment must be removed and vehicles locked.

• Noise: Coordinate and schedule noise-making activities with COR.

• Hot Work: Must perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with OSHA, NFPA 241, and NFPA 51B. Obtain Hot Work Permit from COR.

• Energized Circuit Work: Perform, maintain, and safeguard electrical systems per NFPA 70E. Obtain COR approval.

• Disposal: Coordinate and schedule with COR. Must dispose of construction debris, materials, and substances daily into contractor-supplied containers. Must not use VHSO dumpsters.

• Fumes: Coordinate and schedule fume-producing activities with COR. Ensure ventilation to prevent fumes entering adjoining areas.

• Photography: Must be escorted by VHSO personnel. No photography of patients, personnel, or visitors.

• Meetings: Submit meeting minutes within seven (7) calendar days. Progress meetings must include Project Manager, Contractor, COR, and CO.

• Records Management: Comply with all applicable records management laws and regulations, including NARA policies. All data created for Government use is subject to Federal law.

• Subcontractors: Must incorporate the substance of the SOW requirements and obtain written subcontractor acknowledgment.

• The Certification and Accreditation (C&A) does not apply; a Security Accreditation Package is not required.

• Contractor must submit a Schedule of Values (SOV), Field Office Expenses, and Project Schedule within ten (10) calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP).

• Contractor must submit all submittals within forty-five (45) calendar days after NTP.

• Prior to starting job site activities, conduct a site survey with COR.

• VHSO utilities and work areas may not be immediately available; Contractor must be flexible.

• Contractor materials must not be left unattended in common work areas; minimum of two employees required.

• Warranty: One (1) year workmanship warranty after COR acceptance, plus one (1) year parts and labor warranty on equipment/components.

• Emergency Service: Available 24 hours/day, with on-site response within two (2) hours and issue correction or plan within four (4) hours of arrival.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an "Overall Parking Map" for the VA Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It serves to visually represent the various parking lots, building locations, and traffic flow on the campus.

• Building Legend: Identifies numbered buildings and their corresponding names (e.g., Main Hospital, MRI 2, Specialty Care, Engineering, Administration, Parking Garage).
• Parking Lot Designations: Clearly labels different parking areas (Lot A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, M, P, S, MC, LRP Employees Only) with color-coding to indicate usage (Patient, Employee, Volunteer, Motorcycle, Contractor).
• Traffic Flow: Arrows indicate the direction of travel on internal roads and loops.
• Areas Closed for Construction: Specific zones are marked as inaccessible.
• Key Roads: Surrounding streets like Woolsey Avenue, North College Avenue, and West North Street are shown.

This map is crucial for bidders to understand the physical layout of the VA Medical Center campus. It helps in visualizing access points, delivery routes, and the location of various facilities relevant to any potential contract work. Understanding the parking and traffic patterns can be important for logistical planning, site visits, and overall project execution.