What this opportunity is
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to replace windows in Building 3 and corridors at the VA Medical Center in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. The project involves various aspects of construction, including demolition, asbestos abatement, and painting, as outlined in the project manual. This is a design-build project, as indicated by the project schedule, and the government will award a 100% Construction Contract. Bidders should track the solicitation, as it is not a pre-solicited opportunity.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
PROJECT MANUAL
VA Medical Center
REPLACE WINDOWS
BUILDING 3 & CORRIDORS
Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Project Number 656-12-223 SCIP
Project Number: JLG 11050I
Date: July 14, 2017
100% CD’s: For Construction
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS
Replace Windows, Building 3 & Corridors
656-12-223 SCIP
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 00 01 10
DIVISION 00 – SPECIAL SECTION
00 01 15 List of Drawings
DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
01 00 00 General Requirements 11-25
01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 04-10
01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 11-08
01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-11
01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11
01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-10
DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS
02 41 00 Demolition 06-10
02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 07-11
02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 08-11
attachment Hazardous Materials Report, Bldg 3: dated 03.30.2012
attachment Hazardous Materials Report, Corridors: dated 04.17.2012
attachment Hazardous Materials Report, Corridors Revised: dated
04.20.2012
DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION
07 92 00 Joint Sealants 12-11
DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS
08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 03-10
08 80 00 Glazing 12-10
DIVISION 09 – FINISHES
09 10 00 Cutting and Patching
09 23 00 Gypsum Plastering 10-11
09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-13
09 91 00 Painting 04-09
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS
Section 00 01 15
The drawings listed below accompanying this specification form a part of
the contract.
General:
GI1 Cover Sheet
Architectural:
AS1
AS2
AS3
AS4
AS5
AS6
AS7
AS8
AS9
Photo Elevations Building 3
Photo Elevations Corridors
Window Types Building 3
Window Types Corridors
Scheduling Coordination Building 3
Scheduling Coordination Corridors
Window Details
Window Details
Installation Sequence
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SECTION 01 00 00
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS........................................ 1
1.2 GENERAL INTENTION ...................................................................................................... 1
1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S) ..................................................................................... 4
1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR .......................................... 5
1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS ............................................................. 5
1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS ............................................................................ 9
1.7 ALTERATIONS................................................................................................................... 18
1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION ........................................................................................ 20
1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,
UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS ............................................................................. 21
1.10 RESTORATION ................................................................................................................ 23
1.11 PHYSICAL DATA ........................................................................................................... 24
1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES ................................................................ 24
1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK ......................................................................................................... 24
1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS .................................................................................................. 24
1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS....................................................................................................... 24
1.16 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT .............. 25
1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS....................................................... 26
1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES........................................... 27
1.23 TESTS............................................................................................................................... 40
1.24 INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................................. 42
1.33 REBATE DOCUMENTATION........................................................................................... 53
1.34 SITE INSPECTIONS .................................................................................................. 58
1.35 Project/Phase Occupancy .......................................................................................
1.36 Contracting Officer Representative Coordination........................
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SECTION 01 00 00
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Refer to section 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for safety and infection
control requirements. Throughout the campus there is existing hazardous
material (lead paint, asbestos, etc); not all areas are shown on the
drawings. Contractor shall maintain awareness, have safety plans, PPE
and comply with OSHA, EPA and other related regulations when working
near assemblies.
In addition to the requirements of the safety section, the contractor
shall submit Safety Data Sheets per OSHA, for all products, chemicals,
etc to be used on site within 15 calendar days of contract award. Any
changes to the material, products, chemicals planned for use during the
project shall be submitted and approved 15 calendar days prior to
bringing the material onsite.
1.2 GENERAL INTENTION
The successful contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools and
equipment required to repair, remove, replace and completely install all of
the new windows in Building 3 and corridors. The contractor shall remove the
existing internal and external wind…
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.