SAM #36C26226C0151

Award for Suicide Prevention Construction Services at Jennifer Moreno VA Medical Center

This award notice details a contract for construction services to address suicide prevention deficiencies at a major VA medical center: - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, 262-Network Contract Office 22 - Awarded Vendor: - JT West Construction, Inc. - Scope of Work: - Design/build services for suicide prevention at Jennifer Moreno VA Medical Center - Installation of fall netting at PG-2 Level 1 - Installation of metal fencing at PG-1 north end, Level 2 - Demolition and replacement of existing railings and guardrails - Patching and repair of concrete walls - Fabrication and installation of new metal railings and fencing frames - Installation of wedge anchor eye bolts and safety netting - Relocation of chain-link fence poles - Third-party pull testing and review by an independent CA-licensed professional engineer - Clean-up and restoration of affected areas - Requirements: - All materials must match existing VA specifications and requirements - Submission of design shop drawings and permits - Notification for activities outside normal working hours - No specific OEMs or part numbers are specified; materials must conform to VA standards - Place of Performance: - Jennifer Moreno VA Medical Center, San Diego, CA - Contracting Office: - 262-Network Contract Office 22, Gilbert, AZ

Description

This requirement is for construction services to perform a Design/Build service that includes the installation of fall netting at PG-2 Level 1, and metal fencing at PG-1 north end, Level 2.  

Area of work:

The project work area is at PG-1 Level 2 north end, and PG-2 Level 1 at center west end. The construction will take place on government owned land at the Jennifer Moreno VA Medical Center. The Contractor will need to provide a cost proposal based on the Scope of Work.

Project Requirements:

The scope of work for this project consists of designing, furnishing, installing, and removing the following:

The design shop drawings and construction of a metal suicide prevention wall:

Concrete Anchor Bolts for plate attachments (to match existing plate attachment specifications) Fabrication of new metal wall framing to match existing in form, material and color Attachment of specified metal paneling to framework Installation of ‘angled metal panel stepping prevention elements’ at column tops for climbing prevention Existing chain-link fence pole relocation at NE corner Specifically, Includes:

Demolish approximately 100 linear feet existing metal railing at the north upper level indicated on sheet A-1.1 Demolish approximately 160 linear feet of existing metal guardrail and embedded post anchors at the light well area indicated on sheet A-1.0 Patch concrete walls at areas of guard rail demolition to match existing finish. Install new wedge anchor eye bolts @ 4’ off center indicated on plans Provide 3rd party pull testing for eye bolts installation Install new 177’x10’4” safety netting in light well Fabricate and install new metal railing with 2”x2” galvanized tube steel railing with stainless steel metal corrugated mesh to match existing rail on PG-1 Clean up and demobilize

The installation of suicide prevention fall netting:

Removal of existing metal fencing and repair. Installation of new wedge anchor eye bolts Provide suicide prevention netting per specification Attachment of new safety netting Specifically, Includes:

18 Gauge Stainless Steel T304 2B Perforated 3/8” Dia. on 1/2” Staggered Center panels mounted on 5 prefabricated sections of fencing frames from; 1.25" x 2" x 2" pre-galvanized square tube, 1/2" x 6" x 18" galvanized mounting plates anchored onto concrete to match existing fencing and drawings provided for parking structure. We will use a combination of a 2-man extended boom lift and reach forklift with jib to complete the work. After fencing frame is erected and anchored a welder will complete final points of connection. The corrugated panels will then be installed by being fastened to galvanized frame and supported by stainless steel J-Mold. We understand some of this work may have to be completed after ours and/or on weekends.

The general design will need to include approved heights, materials, colors, and form, which will be provided by the VASD COR Representative. Only two design shop drawings submissions (50 and 100) % are required. Need to post permits in accordance with VASD Safety Office and Infection Control Department. Notify the COR and cc the CO of any activity outside the working hours. A VA representative should always be present. An independent third-party reviewer (PE CA licensed) is mandatory. The Master Construction Specification site is https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/spec.asp

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