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Notice ID:36C24623Q0210
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Durham VA Health Care System 508 Fulton Street Durham, NC 27705 STATEMENT OF WORK The Department of Veterans Affairs currently has the need for Fire Alarm Door Hood Open...
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Durham VA Health Care System 508 Fulton Street Durham, NC 27705 STATEMENT OF WORK The Department of Veterans Affairs currently has the need for Fire Alarm Door Hood Open devices at the Durham Veterans Affairs Health Care System (VAHCS), 508 Fulton St, Durham, NC 27705 in accordance with the terms and conditions herein. Period of Performance: Not to Exceed 60 days from Notice to Proceed DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Hours of Operation: Services shall be performed during normal business hours 7:30am until 4:00pm, excluding Federal holidays, and any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States. Federal holidays are available at the Federal Holiday OPM Site. For working outside the hours as defined in this contract, the vendor shall give 3-day notice to the Contracting Officer Representative so that arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section. All work to be coordinated around an operational medical center as to minimize impact to patient care. The contractor shall furnish, install and connect (4) four Fire Alarm Door Hold Open devices to the Fire Alarm System at Durham Veterans Affairs Health Care System at 508 Fulton Street, Durham North Carolina 27705. STATEMENT OF WORK: ELECTRICAL: The contractor shall furnish and install, program and test, to building 1, F Wing, ground floor, Four Fire Alarm Door Hold Open devices on four doors at or near to FG144B. Devices shall be compatible with the current Simplex/JCI Fire Alarm System at the Durham VA Health Care System. Door and Locations indicated on attachment A . Attachment A as follows: GENERAL: All contract field personnel engaged in work on this project shall be trained in accordance with current regulations and enrolled in a medical monitoring program. Training shall include 40-hour and annual update training in compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations. Key personnel shall be identified in the proposal and shall be considered key personnel essential for the successful completion of the work performed under the contract. The contractor agrees that such personnel shall not be removed, diverted or replaced from the work without prior written approval of the Contracting Officer. The contractor shall submit written notice of proposed personnel changes to the Contracting Officer for approval at least thirty (30) business days in advance. The contractor shall provide a safety plan, that must be approved by VA safety office, for roof work prior to the performance of work. The contractor s employees shall not enter the work site without appropriate identification. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site. Execute work to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of the hospital including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being performed by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor s personnel, except as permitted by COR where required by limited working space. No utility service such as water, gas, steam sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without the Medical Center Director s prior knowledge and written approval. The vendor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR, in writing, 48-hours in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order the vendor s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The vendor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer. Site and Building Access: Maintain free and unobstructed access to facility emergency services and for fire, police and other emergency response forces in accordance with NFPA 241. Means of Egress: Do not block exiting for occupied buildings, including paths from exits to roads. Minimize disruptions and coordinate with COR. Buildings will be occupied during performance of work. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Durham VAHCS operations will not be hindered. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that Durham VAHCS operations will continue during the installation period. The contractor shall maintain neat and orderly work areas and shall clean area of debris and rubbish daily and dispose of waste materials offsite per hospital policies. The contractor shall provide a dumpster if it is determined to be necessary and shall work with the COR in advance for a spot-on site to establish the dumpster. All work shall be performed in full accordance with applicable local and Federal regulations. All materials and installation shall conform to the recommendations of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), plumbing and mechanical codes. No departures from specification requirements will be permitted without written approval. The Supplier shall use good safety practices while working. All hardware should be installed in such a manner to minimize damage and maximize patient and employee safety. New work shall be installed and connected to existing work safely and professionally. Disturbed or damaged work shall be replaced or repaired to its prior conditions. All items furnished shall be free from defects that would adversely affect the performance, maintainability and appearance of individual components and overall assembly. Where the Government determines that the vendor has installed equipment not conveniently accessible for operation and maintenance, equipment shall be removed, and reinstalled or remedial action performed as directed at no additional cost to the Government. Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Obtain daily permits from facility Safety Manager at least 24-hours in advance. Contractor personnel and sub-contractor personnel shall be subject to the same Federal laws, regulations, standards, and VA Directives and Handbooks as VA personnel regarding information and information system security. All contractor and sub-contractor personnel shall have completed tuberculosis skin test within the past year and provide documentation to the COR prior to performing any work at the VA facility. The contractor shall be issued temporary construction badges each day work is performed and must be returned at the end of each work day. All contractors shall wear badges so that the badges are easily viewed always while on-site. Contractor shall notify the COR immediately of any lost badges. Contractor and all their employees shall report to the safety office to receive safety training prior to working on site. Contractors will be issued a short-term parking pass. Contractor shall provide a valid driver s license, license plate number and signed copy of their contract. OSHA 10-hour training is required for all workers on site and the OSHA 30-hour training is required for Trade Competent Persons (CPs) and shall provide documentation to the COR prior to performing any work at the VA facility. End of Statement of Work
