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STATEMENT OF WORK OXYGEN QUICK CONNECT PROJECT #521-14-212 1.1 GENERAL INTENTION A. Vendor shall furnish labor, materials, equipment and supervision for the installation of an oxygen quick connect fitting and associated piping for the Birmingham VA Medical Center located at 700 South 19th Street, Birmingham, AL 35233. B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with Engineering Department (138) at 205/933-4481. C. All employees of vendor shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access. 1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S) A. ITEM I, Provide all labor, materials, equipment and supervision for the installation of an oxygen quick connect fitting and associated piping for the Birmingham VA Medical Center located at 700 South 19th Street, Birmingham, AL 35233. B. Vendor is responsible for all associated piping, fitting, certifications and installation of such for this equipment. D. The Vendor is responsible for the removal of debris and waste, and replacement of all structures damaged during installation of new equipment. E. Period of performance is sixty (60) days from Notice to Proceed. 1.3 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS A. Security Procedures: 1. Vendor's employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badge. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site. 2. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer. 3. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order 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. 1.4 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS A. The Vendor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Vendor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Vendor's performance. In general, the is no storage space available for the Vendor's use. The Vendor should plan to remove all equipment, tools, and materials or a daily basis. 1.5 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES A. Implement the requirements of VAMC's Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) team. ICRA Group may monitor dust in the vicinity of the installation work and require the Vendor to take corrective action immediately if the safe levels are exceeded. B. In general, following preventive measures shall be adopted during installation to keep down dust and prevent mold. 1. Dampen debris to keep down dust and provide temporary installation partitions in existing structures where directed by Resident Engineer. Blank-off ducts and diffusers to prevent circulation of dust into occupied areas during installation. 2. Do not perform dust producing tasks within occupied areas without the approval of the Resident Engineer. For installation in any areas that will remain jointly occupied by the medical Center and Vendor's workers, the Vendor shall: a. Provide dust proof temporary barriers to completely separate installation from the operational areas of the hospital in order to contain dirt debris and dust. Barriers shall be sealed and made presentable on hospital occupied side. b. Adhesive Walk-off/Carpet Walk-off Mats, minimum 600mm x 900mm (24" x 36"), shall be used at all interior transitions from the installation area to occupied medical center area. These mats shall be changed as often as required to maintain clean work areas directly outside installation area at all times. d. Vacuum and wet mop all transition areas from installation to the occupied medical center at the end of each workday. Vacuum shall utilize HEPA filtration. Maintain surrounding area frequently. Remove debris as they are created. Transport these outside the installation area in containers with tightly fitting lids. e. At completion, remove barriers and ceiling protection carefully, outside of normal work hours. Vacuum and clean all surfaces free of dust after the removal. E. Final Cleanup: 1. Upon completion of installation, remove all debris. 2. Perform HEPA vacuum cleaning of all surfaces in the installation area. This includes walls, ceilings, cabinets, furniture (built-in or free standing), partitions, flooring, etc. 3. All air ducts shall be cleaned prior to final inspection. 1.6 INSTRUCTIONS A. Vendor shall furnish Maintenance and Operating manuals and verbal instructions when required by the various sections of the specifications and as hereinafter specified. - E N D