Renovation of a mixed-use development in Grand Junction, Colorado. Completed plans call for the renovation of a medical facility.

Bid is cancelled as per addendum 2. Replace Patient Lifts in CLC Project 575-21-106 VA Western Colorado Health Care System OBJECTIVE: Provide labor, materials, equipment, and other services as necessary to reinforce steel structure and install prep area to install new patient lifts at the Grand Junction VA campus, 2121 North Ave., Grand Junction, CO 81501. SCOPE OF WORK: Scope of work is to provide site prep for new bariatric patient lifts & tracks to replace the existing lifts in the Community Living Center (CLC) wing. The CLC wing includes 4 single patient rooms and 1 quad patient room to have new lifts. All rooms with attached toilets to have lift track to extend into each except for rooms 143 and 144 which will have 1000lb bariatric lifts installed. The lift design was based off the Arjo Maxi Sky 2 Plus, the lifts will be provided by the VA and installed by the manufacturer on a separate contract. Existing lifts and tracks to be removed along with existing acoustical ceiling tile and grid. New 2 x4 acoustical ceiling tile and grid will be installed. All hollow metal doorframes and doors at Toilet Rooms will be removed and new doorframes with notch for lifts to be installed with existing doors reinstalled. All sprinkler heads will be removed and reinstalled after new acoustical ceiling tile and grid is installed. Any sprinkler heads in direct conflict with lifts will be relocated. The existing supply air diffusers and toilet exhausts will be removed during ceiling demolition and replaced with new. All new diffusers/exhaust grilles shall be balanced to provide positive pressure in the patient rooms and negative pressure in the restrooms. All lifts will require electrical power, this will be added to each room if not in the room currently. Work will include reinforcement of existing roof joists to allow the installation of new bariatric patient lifts. New patient lifts may be rated for 600# or 1000# each and shall be attached to existing open web steel joist bottom chord with a series of uni-strut channels and, kickers, and hanging rods. Contractor will complete the necessary site preparation, and once complete coordinate with manufacturer who will then install the new patient lifts. Contractor will re-paint rooms after patient lift installation is completed. REQUIREMENTS/MANDATORY TASKS: Architectural: Phase 1 Rooms 143, 144, and 146 will be isolated by a VA provided Starc wall system with temporary 3 -0 door located in corridor C-3. Once the area is isolated, all existing ACT ceiling to be removed to allow for structural reinforcement. The new lifts rails and associated supports to be installed. All existing mechanical and electrical devices to be temporarily covered and hung. A new 2 x4 ACT to be installed, reinstalling lights and devices back in original locations (with exceptions to conflicts with new rail system. While ceilings are removed, sprinkler heads must be changed to upright heads and system to remain operational throughout entire construction process. The existing door frames at the bathrooms to be removed and replaced with new specialty frame to allow for track pass through, door, and door hardware. Area to be cleaned, and then temporary barrier(s) taken down. New ACT ceilings to be installed only where removed earlier in the phase. Phase 2 and 3 Phase 2 will be in Room 138 Phase 3 will be in room 109. Each phase to follow the same process: isolate the area due to corridor configuration the ICRA measures proposed for Phases 2 and 3 include the use VA provided Starc wall system with integral doors for access and create a vestibule into each room. Perform all necessary demolition and new work within the area, clean, and move to the next phase. The phases are graphically illustrated on G-004 Phasing Plans. Structural: . Work will include reinforcement of existing roof joists to allow the installation of new bariatric patient lifts. New patient lifts may be rated for 600# or 1000# each and shall be attached to existing open web steel joist bottom chord with a series of Unistrut channels and, kickers, and hanging rods. Demolition of gypsum board smoke and fire barriers above ceiling grid will be required to install reinforcement. Smoke barriers and walls to deck shall be repaired and reinstalled after completion of reinforcement. Fire Protection: All sprinkler heads within the area of ceiling demolition shall be demolished and replaced with new quick-response, light hazard sprinkler heads. New sprinkler heads shall be placed in the same location as the existing heads, except in instances where the new patient lifts or other devices would interfere with the required coverage of the room area. During the demolition phase(s), the existing pendant sprinkler heads shall be turned up and demolished. Temporary upright heads shall be installed to provide fire protection coverage during the construction period. Upon completion of construction, the temporary upright heads shall be removed and replaced with new pendant sprinklers, as shown on the plans. The Contractor shall provide a fire watch in the affected location(s) whenever the automatic fire sprinkler system is disabled. The Contractor shall coordinate all shutdowns of the sprinkler system with the project COR. Mechanical: The existing sidewall supply diffusers and ceiling mounted exhaust grilles shall be demolished when the ceilings are removed during demolition. New sidewall supply diffusers and ceiling mounted exhaust grilles shall be installed during the construction period. The patient rooms shall be balanced for positive pressure, while the restrooms shall be balanced for negative pressure. The existing ductwork shall remain and be re-used with the new air terminal devices. Electrical: Each of the of the rooms that do not presently have lifts, will need a 120V critical power branch source provided to each lift. Existing lighting fixtures to be replaced with new LED fixtures. In addition to connecting power to the lifts, it is expected that some ceiling mounted electrical and low voltage devices will need to be relocated or added out of the path of the lift tracks. It is expected that work can be performed without re-wiring the devices by limiting movement of each device to one ceiling tile. SPECIAL CONDITIONS: A pre-demolition study for hazardous materials has been performed on this building, contractor is to review hazardous materials sampling report study to determine if hazardous materials are present within the scope of work. If the contractor finds hazardous building materials, a modification will be implemented to have the contractor remove and dispose of the existing materials following state and local environmental requirements. If the contractor finds hazardous building materials, a modification will be implemented to have the contractor remove and dispose of the existing materials following state and local environmental requirements. Minimize noise using every action possible. All work that exceeds the dB limitations: 70dB More than 12 minutes in any hour, 85dB less than 30 seconds of any hour, 80dB Less than three minutes of any hour, 75 less than 12 minutes of any hour. will be coordinated by the COR to inform clinicians of anticipated noise and potential patient impact. If the fire alarm system is down for more than 4 hours, a fire watch must be present and documented until the system is back up. In the case that the ceiling will be removed the fire sprinkler heads must be turned up to provide active fire protection. See specification 01 35 26. Special consideration for infection control will be required since construction area is adjacent to the occupied patient rooms. All work will be adjacent to the occupied areas, see plans and specification 01 35 26 for Infection Control requirements. Obtain the infection control permit before construction begins. Contractor shall submit demolition plan and site staging plan for VA approval prior to beginning work. All demo materials must be taken out of the building via an exterior chute or directly through the exterior access to the construction zone. Hospital is operational 24/7 and contractor will reference the plans and specifications for the details and requirements regarding noise and dust control measures and their impact on the hospital in their planning and during demolition. All inspections (fire sprinkler system, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, framing, doors and windows, patient lift system, communication system, access control) shall be done by an independent third party who has been hired by the VA, and coordinated by the COR. Notification for inspections must be given to the COR in writing at least 5 working days prior to the proposed inspection date. Due to the VA s desire to keep the CLC wing operational during construction the project is proposed to be done in phases to isolate smaller construction areas with the remainder of the wing being operational (See sheet G-004 Phasing Plans) SAFETY: The contractor will submit a Site Safety Accident Prevention Plan (APP) within 15 days of the preconstruction conference. APP consists of; Letter appointing the Site Safety Health Officer SSHO and Project Manager (Superintendent), Statement of Safety & Health Policy, Responsibilities and Lines of Authority, Listed Subcontractors and Suppliers including safety responsibilities, Training of personal and required certificates, Safety & Health Inspections, Accident Investigation and Reporting, Safety Plans (programs/Procedures) Required, Emergency Response including evacuation routes, Contingency for Severe Weather, Fire Prevention, Medical Support, Posting of Emergency Telephone Numbers, Prevention of Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Site Sanitation Procedures, Hazard Communication Program, Welding/Cutting Hot Work Procedure, Electrical Safe Work Practices (LOTO), General Electrical Safety, Fall Protection, Asbestos Abatement, Respiratory Protection, Health Hazard Control Program, Heat/Cold stress Monitoring, Crystalline Silica Monitoring, and Demolition Plan. A template for APP will be supplied to the contractor through the COR. Contractor must obtain an Infection Control Permit from the COR before the start of work. The infection control permit will outline all requirements of the job site to be followed by the contractor during construction. Any discrepancies found on the job site will be corrected by the contractor within 1 business day of notification. The current patient risk group for this project is ICRMR level III/IV. Contractor will follow all safety requirements outlined in specification section 01 35 26 Safety Requirements. Contractor will participate in the weekly site safety inspection accompanied by the COR, Construction Safety Officer, and Infection Control Preventionist. Any deficiency found will be reported to the contractor. The contractor shall fix the deficiency on site or develop and plan of correction by the next business day. Contractor shall comply with the attached Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA) to determine hazards and develop a mitigation plan to reduce or eliminate hazards that are created due to the nature of the work. This project anticipates hot work during construction. The contractor will adhere to the Facilities SOP 575-138-1014 Facility Procedure on Hot-Work. 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 always have a Competent Person on the job (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. This entire project shall conform to VA standards and specifications, Federal Regulations, OSHA, AIA Construction Guidelines, Joint Commission Environment of Care Standards, and applicable building codes as interpreted by project plans and specifications. In addition, any part of any VA specification that is not up to current design and construction practice shall be brought to the attention of the CO and COR for further evaluation. PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Based on the above list of work items the general contractor selected must successfully manage a variety of trades and tasks, coordinate just-in-time delivery of materials, get those materials to the job site, and schedule the necessary labor to construct various parts of this project in a timely fashion. Therefore, a critical aspect of this contract is construction management including but not necessarily limited to: Scheduling using the critical-path-method. Running and documenting an OSHA-compliant construction safety program. Managing job site access and security. Compliance with all VA security policy and Police requirements, to include badging of all personnel working on site. Managing the separation of construction activities from on-going hospital patient-care operations. Managing periodic utility shutdowns including appropriate permitting procedures including lockout/tag out, hot work, etc. Implementing and maintaining required interim life safety measures (ILSM) as needed. Coordinating with VA COR to maintain acceptable conditions for all on-going hospital functions. Coordinate all training with COR. Attend weekly construction meetings on phone or in person. SUBMITTALS: Contractor shall be expected to submit the following: Submittal log of all anticipated submittals. Updated Request for information (RFI) log with all responses at each progress review meeting. Project schedule to include sequencing durations, and critical path to be submitted 15 days after the Pre-Construction meeting. A 4-week look-ahead schedule of anticipated work will be provided at every construction progress meeting. A schedule of values must be approved before submittal of first invoice, and an updated schedule of values will be transmitted with each additional invoice. Environmental compliance and monitoring plans. Site Specific Safety Plan (accident prevention plan) Activity Hazard Analysis Plan Demolition Plan with staging sequencing. Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) for all related construction procedures. Names of all employees, proof of their OSHA training, and results of their TB test results must be provided to COR at least 15 days before they arrive on site. Name of site superintendent, designated Site Safety and Health Officer, and/or Competent Persons, and proof of 30-hour OSHA certification must be provided at the Preconstruction meeting. Updated utility as-builts in CAD format upon project completion. Red-line updates will be reviewed at every construction progress meeting. HOURS OF WORK: Work shall take place during the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM MST, Monday through Friday, all Federal Holidays excluded. In order to minimize impact to adjacent clinics (above and beside), work after regular working hours is allowed upon approval from the COR. Work should not be completed after hours to not disrupt patients that are sleeping on the unit. Weekend work (Saturdays and Sundays) and work on Federal holidays is allowed upon approval from the COR. Written notification must be given to the COR at least 10 working days before the weekend, holiday, or work after regular hours in question. Inspections will require a prior five-day notification submitted to the Contract Officer Representative (COR) or government representative. CHANGES: Please be advised, the Contracting Officer, from information furnished by the COR and Contractor, may direct changes to the drawings and/or specifications that are within the general scope of the contract. If such change is necessary, it shall be accomplished via a written contract modification between VA and the Contractor. ACCESS: The COR shall provide the Contractor access to all buildings and rooms required in the provisions of this contract. The Contractor shall notify the COR when leaving these areas. The Contractor and all personnel shall comply with the security clearance or access controls of areas within the Medical Center. If the Contractor must obtain access to areas that require special security precautions, the COR will arrange for access. QUALITY CONTROL: The Contractor shall have a quality control program to assure the requirements of this contract are provided as specified. The Contractor and COR will inspect the work. Deficiencies will be noted and corrected before beginning work in another area. Any damage done by Contractor will also be noted and corrected by the Contractor within 2 working days. Damage causing an immediate impact on the environment of the hospital shall be corrected immediately. ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS: The VA reserves the right to dispute completion of contract scope if contract work is found not in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, or is not satisfactorily executed in accordance with the SOW. All work completed by the Contractor must be reviewed and approved by the COR prior to final acceptance. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Period of performance including lead time for materials and submittals: 60 days from Notice to Proceed. APPLICABLE & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: DWG.1 (Replace Patient Lifts CLC) SPECS (Replace Patient Lifts CLC) Building 20 Asbestos Report VHA-PCRA-2023-1.0 The contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision to complete replacement of patient lifts CLC. Located at Grand Jct., VA Medical Center 2121 North Ave, Grand Jct., CO 81501. Project magnitude: between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The NAICS code is 236220 - Small Business size standard is $45 M In accordance with P.L. 116-283, this acquisition is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business concerns. See VAAR 852.219-73, VA Notice of Total Set-Aside for Verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business for information in regards to requirements in order to be considered. Offerors must be both VISIBLE and VERIFIED by the Small Business Administration (SBA) prior to proposal receipt. Failure to be both VERIFIED, and VISIBLE by the SBA prior to contract award will result in the offerors proposal being deemed non-compliant. All offerors are urged to contact the SBA and submit the aforementioned required documents to obtain SBA (VetCert) verification of their SDVOSB status if they have not already done so. In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (SAM), Prospective contractors shall be registered in the SAM database prior to close of solicitation. A site visit will be held on January 5th, 2024 at 10:30 AM Mountain Time (MT). Please meet at Building 8. All questions in relation to this solicitation must be submitted in writing via e-mail to Robyn.Young2@va.gov and received no later than January 11th, 2024 at 12:00 PM (NOON)Mountain Time (MT). Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors. All submitted proposals must be received in email by the closing date and time. This solicitation closes January 29th, 2024 at 2:00P.M. MT. Proposals shall be submitted via e-mail in accordance with Part I/Section B, to be considered for this project. Proposals received in any other format will result in the offeror's proposal not receiving further consideration. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.