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SCOPE OF WORK Bay Door Replacements and Repairs for Buildings 15 and 202 Waco VA Project PROJECT # 674-22-3-5065-2038 Requirements The contractor shall be responsible for providing all labor, material... SCOPE OF WORK Bay Door Replacements and Repairs for Buildings 15 and 202 Waco VA Project PROJECT # 674-22-3-5065-2038 Requirements The contractor shall be responsible for providing all labor, materials, and equipment needed for the services to replace 3 sectional overhead doors and 1 roll-up overhead door with a chain hoist for Building 15 and repair a sectional area on bay door for Building 202. Services will be performed at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care Facility in Waco, at 4800 Memorial Drive, Waco, Texas 76711. After all work is completed, the contractor will have a walkthrough with the VA COR or Alternative COR to ensure all work is completed and ready to receive payment. The contractor shall provide all personnel, services, vehicles, transportation, tools, equipment, materials, supplies, facility supervision, administration supervision and any other item(s) necessary to perform and accomplish this service. The contractor shall be familiar with all the terms, conditions, and requirement herein contained. All work must comply with federal, state, and local regulations. The period of performance for this service shall be less than 60 days to complete from delivery of materials to the site. Note: The C&A requirements do not apply, and that a Security Accreditation Package is not required for this contract. Project Requirements Base Bid Replacements Contractor will need to demo and replace 3 metal overhead doors and provide new tracks for the overhead doors too. Also, the contractor will need to demo and replace 1 metal overhead door, provide new track for the door and provide chain with hoist for one of them. Each door measures 10 ft x 10 ft. All new metal roll-up doors will need tracks and railing for the overhead doors as well as blocking for the rail system. Also, contractor will need to repair bay door and possible tracking for door on Building 202 as well. Note: At the end of each workday, please clean-up all worked in areas. Contractor will contact VA COR or Alternative COR 72 hours prior to start of the work. A. Program Office Points of Contact: Contracting Officer s Representative (COR): Rene Flores, Engineering Tech (COR) Engineering Service, Rene.Flores2@va.gov Alternative (COR): Keith Johnson, M&O Supervisor Engineering Service, 254-297-3682, Keith.Johnson1@va.gov Supervisory POC: Moses Briscoe, M&O Section Chief Engineering Service, 254-709-0523, Moses.Briscoe1@va.gov Coordinate with VA COR before the start of this service and completion. See information below: Government Holidays: The Government hereby provides notice and Contractor hereby acknowledges receipt that Government personnel observe the listed days as holidays: New Year's Day                                       January 1st Martin Luther King's Birthday                Third Monday in January Washington s Birthday                            Third Monday in February Memorial Day                                          Last Monday in May Juneteenth 19th of June Independence Day                                   July 4th Labor Day                                                First Monday in September Columbus Day                                         Second Monday in October Veterans Day                                           November 11th Thanksgiving Day                                   Fourth Thursday in November Christmas                                                 December 25th In addition to the days designated as holidays, the Government observes the following days: Any other day designated by Federal Statute Any other day designated by Executive Order Any other day designated by the President s Proclamation It is understood and agreed between the Government and the Contractor that observance of such days by Government personnel shall not otherwise be a reason for an additional period of performance, or entitlement of compensation. In the event the Contractor's personnel work during the holiday, they may be reimbursed by the Contractor, however, no form of holiday or other premium compensation will be reimbursed either as a direct or indirect cost, other than their normal compensation for the time worked. Submit the proper documentation and reports to receive payment on this service. See information below: Invoices and Payment Payment to be made monthly, in arrears, following satisfactory performance by Contractor s personnel and upon receipt of a properly prepared invoice. Contractor shall be required to invoice through the Tungsten System at http://www.tungsten-network.com/us/en/veterans-affairs/. Additional information regarding Tungsten shall be provided upon award. The contract shall have current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) for this solicitation; URL: www.sam.gov. The invoice MUST be itemized to include the following information. Any information listed below, and not provided on an invoice, will render that invoice incomplete and the invoice will be returned for immediate correction. Time period being invoiced for. Description of services performed. Unit Cost billed. Extended amount due. Invoice number, date, and; amount partial or full Contract and obligation numbers. A site visit will provided prior to bid to be fully acquaint oneself with existing site conditions and scope of work. It is Contractor s responsibility to field verify all site conditions prior to bidding the job. The contractor shall be responsible for the verification of all requirements for this project and all field measurements/conditions that must be verified by the contractor. Any discrepancies between field conditions, project documents, and this SOW shall be immediately brought to the Contracting Officer s attention. Majority of the work shall be performed during normal working hours unless other wised noted by the VA COR. Working hours are Monday Friday from 7:30 am 4:30 pm and Saturday from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. Any other times, not address in the SOW, will need to be scheduled with the VA COR to work if needed to satisfy this contract. The Contractor s Supervisor (Not Contractor s -Subcontractor) shall always be onsite and available to address any needs, the VA COR/Alternative COR may have during the Period of Performance which is 60 days from the time of delivery of materials to the site. The contractor shall be responsible for the removal of project demo materials/debris /equipment from this facility when complete. Contractor must perform standard testing to ensure all equipment is up running when complete. VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors COVID-19 Mandated Protocol (Executive Order 14042) Contractor employees who work in or travel to VHA locations must comply with the following: Documentation requirements: If fully vaccinated, shall show proof of vaccination NOTE: Acceptable proof of vaccination includes a signed record of immunization from a health care provider or pharmacy, a copy of the COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card (CDC Form MLS-319813_r, published on September 3, 2020), or a copy of medical records documenting the vaccination If unvaccinated and granted a medical or religious exception, shall show negative COVID-19 test results dated within three calendar days prior to desired entry date. Test must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use or full approval. This includes tests available by a doctor s order or an FDA approved over-the-counter test. Documentation cited in this section shall be digitally or physically maintained on each contractor employee while in a VA facility and is subject to inspection prior to entry to VA facilities and after entry for spot inspections by Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) or other hospital personnel. Documentation will not be collected by the VA; contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information. Contractor employees are subject to daily screening for COVID-19 and may be denied entry to VA facilities if they fail to pass screening protocols. As part of the screening process contractors may be asked screening questions found on the following website: COVID-19 Screening Tool. Regularly check the website for updates. Contractor employees who work away from VA locations, but who will have direct patient contact with VA patients shall self-screen utilizing the COVID-19 Screening Tool, in advance each day that they will have direct patient contact and in accordance with their person or persons who coordinate COVID-19 workplace safety efforts at covered contractor workplaces. Contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information. Contractor must immediately notify their COR or Contracting Officer if contract performance is jeopardized due to contractor employees being denied entry into VA Facilities. Codes and Standards The project shall be in accordance with the latest Uniform Building Code (UBC), National Fire Protection Associate (NFPA) standard, Uniform Federal Accessibility Standard (UFAS), VA Specifications and Standards, and local facility requirements. In the event there is a conflict between any of the standards/codes, the more stringent standard/code shall apply. The contractor shall provide all applicable safety signage and barricades applicable to OSHA, VHA and DOD regulations. Contractor shall comply with VHA DIRECTIVE 2004-012 and all VA Center Policy Memorandums, including but not limited to the following: Protection of patients, visitors, and employees from traumatic injury, as well as occupational and facility associated infections. Compliance with OSHA and State construction safety regulations. Construction contracts require that the general contractor s on-site competent person have completed the OSHA 30-hour construction worker course and that all other general and sub-contractor s workers have completed the OSHA 10-hour construction worker course or other relevant competency training. The determination for training is based on the project hazards and complexity, State and Federal regulations and VA requirements. Verification of completion of training will be required prior to performing work. Compliance with EPA and State environmental regulations. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Prior to performing any work, the contractor will be required to submit a safety plan in accordance with OSHA and VA Regulations. The safety plan shall include, but not limited to the following: Safety and Health Policy (i.e. company policy) Safety and Health Objectives (i.e. company goals, procedures, etc.) Job Site Inspections (i.e. safety inspection/potential hazards/prevention, etc.) Contractor Safety Administrator (i.e. competent person/safety officer) Personal Protective Equipment (i.e. head, hearing, and eye protection, footwear, clothing, gloves, etc.) Safety Rules (i.e. rules applicable to the work/task being performed, equipment, ladders, confined spaces, open flame, etc.) Job Safety Training (i.e. OSHA, safety meetings, etc.) 30 Hour OSHA Construction Safety Course competent person 10 Hour OSHA Construction Safety Course all others Safety Discipline (i.e. correction of violations, etc.) Hot Work Permit (i.e. responsibilities, procedures, etc.) Emergency Procedures (i.e. responsibilities, procedures, etc.) Written Hazard Communication Program (i.e. responsibilities, procedures, list of hazards, MSD) Site Conditions All work must be coordinated with the VA COR. The contractor shall leave no area unsecured or unsafe areas at the end of the day. The contractor shall always keep the premises as clean as possible and free from an accumulation of waste materials and rubbish. It shall be the contractor s responsibility to field verify all existing conditions and dimensions prior to bid. All materials removed shall be disposed of offsite by the contractor. Proper PPE must be worn when working in these conditions. SAFETY INSPECTIONS On a weekly basis, the VA will conduct a safety inspection of the work area. This inspection includes, but is not limited to the following: Means of Egress Fire/Smoke Doors unlocked, free of obstructions. Means of Egress (includes Exits) free of obstructions and clearly marked. Housekeeping and Traffic Control Trash and debris are removed promptly and transported outside the construction area. Floor mats and dust tack mats are located at the entrance to construction area. Tools and equipment are properly stored. Signs installed to restrict patient access (doors locked as needed). Dust control measures are in place. Barriers are in place and properly sealed. Clothing PPE is available and properly worn. Clothing is relatively dust free with the construction area and patient areas. Warranty Period Contractor must provide one (1) year warranty on parts and labor. Warranty period does not start until VA COR signs off on the project. Important Notice: Apparent successful offerors must apply for and receive verification from the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE) in accordance with 38 CFR Part 74 and VAAR 819.70 by submission of documentation of Veteran status, ownership and control sufficient to establish appropriate status, offerors must be both VISIBLE and VERIFIED by the Department of Veteran Affairs Center for Veterans Enterprises prior to submission of offer. Failure to be both VERIFIED by CVE and VISIBLE on VetBiz prior to submission of offer will result in the offeror s proposal being deemed non-responsive. All offerors are urged to contact the CVE and submit the required documents to obtain CVE verification of their SDVOSB status if they have not already done so.

Inactive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)

Important Notice: Apparent successful offerors must apply for and receive verification from the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE) in accordance with 38 CFR Pa... Important Notice: Apparent successful offerors must apply for and receive verification from the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE) in accordance with 38 CFR Part 74 and VAAR 819.70 by submission of documentation of Veteran status, ownership and control sufficient to establish appropriate status, offerors must be both VISIBLE and VERIFIED by the Department of Veteran Affairs Center for Veterans Enterprises prior to submission of offer. Failure to be both VERIFIED by CVE and VISIBLE on VetBiz prior to submission of offer will result in the offeror s proposal being deemed non-responsive. All offerors are urged to contact the CVE and submit the required documents to obtain CVE verification of their SDVOSB status if they have not already done so.