5950--NRM-CONST 528A5-24-516 - Replace 5MV Transformer

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Replace 5MV Transformer
528A5-24-516
GENERAL PROJECT WORK SCOPE DESCRIPTION

Existing Conditions:
The Canandaigua VAMC is located at 400 Fort Hill Avenue, Canandaigua, NY 14424. The
layout is a campus with more than 30 buildings located on over 150 acres. Normal working hours are Monday Friday 8:00am 4:30pm. The electric service for the campus enters at the northwest corner of the property through a 5 MVA transformer, with a redundant backup. One transformer was recently damaged from pest activity and subsequently repaired, however this is not a long term fix and it needs to be replaced.

Scope of Work:
Contractor is to provide all labor, material, equipment, supervision, to replace the primary 5 MVA
transformer in kind. Work shall include disconnect and removal of the existing transformer, installation of a new transformer, connection and testing. Contractor to provide a crane service for removal and installation of equipment. Existing transformer to be turned over to VA. All Electrical work to be in compliance with NEC and equipment manufacturer standards.

Code requirements:

The repaired equipment must, at a minimum, be in accordance with all applicable codes including Veterans Affairs standards which can be found at https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/. This will include, but not be limited to: Department of Veterans Affairs Design Manuals, VA Publications, and Construction Standards, National Fire Protection Code (NFPA), Life Safety Code, Underwriters Laboratory (UL), International Building Code IBC, National Electric Code (NEC), the VA Information Security Handbook 6500.6, Occupational Health and Safety (OSHA), and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements (to include Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings). All work will be completed by certified individuals. All abatement will be in compliance with NYSCR 56.
Specifications:
Project Location Map
Cut-sheet of existing transformer
Transformer Specifications

General Requirements:
The contractor shall repair equipment to original functionality. Where conflicts exist work shall
not proceed until the COR has been notified and has given direction.
Prior to any work commencing in an area, the contractor shall notify the COR of his intention to work in the area and shall schedule a walkthrough with the COR to determine existing
conditions.

After the work, the existing work areas shall be returned to their original state before final
approval shall be given. After the completion of construction, the contractor shall completely clean all surfaces of construction debris.
The contractor shall receive all deliveries of materials, equipment, tools, or other goods off station, and bring them to the job site. The Canandaigua VA shall not accept deliveries for project purposes.
The contractor shall prepare and submit an excel spreadsheet listing all submittals required. The worksheet shall be submitted by the contractor and reviewed and re-submitted as necessary.
The contractor shall not proceed with any on-site work until the completion of the submittal process or approval to proceed from the CO and COR without completion of the submittal process. Not less than 14 calendar days shall be planned for COR review of each submittal. Re- submittals shall be provided as required by the COR, and shall be treated as a new, separate submittal.
Any non-lead time materials will only be paid for when installed.
Any items identified as punch list items will be fixed prior to project closeout.
Special care will be taken to secure tools and construction equipment during construction as this facility has patients in it.
Work cleanliness must be adhered to throughout the project.
Sounds and vibrations must be kept to a minimum to avoid patient disruption. The COR reserves the right to stop work if sound and vibrations are impacting patient living or employees.
Off tour work may be required to minimize impact to Veterans and employees.
The contractor shall warranty all work including for 1 year from the date of acceptance. Warranty shall include any labor or parts necessary to ensure complete functionality of the repaired equipment.
Submittals:
The following shall be submitted to the COR for approval prior to construction:
Transformer
Lift Plan
Project Duration:
The project duration is 3 years.

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