Page 4 of 4 THIS IS A PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE ONLY Project No. 526-17-707; Parking Lot Expansion at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, New York. CONSTRUCTION SERVICES GENERAL SCOPE/Statement of Work. BACKGROUND: The department of Veterans Affairs is accepting proposals for qualified firms provide Construction services that will include but are not limited to Demolition, Architectural, Electrical, landscape, utility, grading, fencing and pavement markings, as well as other design considerations for the complete renovation of 2300 square feet of parking lot replacement, located at the James J Peters VA Medical Center, 130 West Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, New York 10468. Prior to submitting a quote, it is mandatory to examine the scope of work and it is highly recommended to visit the facility to take field measurements, evaluations, etc., and become familiar with existing conditions under which the work will be performed. Schedule work to minimize interference with the facility s normal operations. Normal operating hours are from 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday thru Friday except federal holidays. Any work during other hours unless otherwise instructed or permitted shall be scheduled and approved with the Contracting Officers Representative. All disposals shall be done in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. All bulk waste shall be disposed of in contractor provided dumpsters. The Contracting Officer s Representative has the right to reject defective workmanship or materials or work not performed as per the project specifications. Only the Contracting Officer or his/her representative may accept work performed by the contractor. The C&A requirements do not apply, and that a Security Accreditation Package is not required. Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the following unless noted below: Site Preparation and Demolition Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for VAMC Bronx Parking Lot Replacement and Expansion as required by drawings and specifications. Contractor shall Mobilize equipment and establish construction boundaries and safety zones. Contractor shall remove all existing pavement (asphalt or concrete), gravel, curbs, sidewalks, wheel stops, signage, and striping Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the Medical Center Engineering Officer. Offices of Northeast Infrastructure LLC., as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans…