Pedestrian Crossing Signage with Installation

(36C246) NS, ADVERTISING DISPLAYS, AND IDENTIFICATION PLATES Hampton VA Medical Center Pedestrian Crosswalk Signage

Scope of Work and Specifications PART 1 GENERAL GENERAL SCOPE & VENDOR

REQUIREMENTS The Hampton VA Medical Center, located at 100 Emancipation Drive, Hampton, Virginia 23667 has an immediate requirement for the procurement installation of pedestrian crossing signs at the main hospital site. The contractor shall provide all necessary material; tools, equipment, labor, supervision, and expertise for the tenure of this contract. The intent of the overall project is to aid in regulatory traffic controls by increasing safety and ease of access for visitors at the site. This project is in response to a recent (OIG) finding that requires immediate remediation. This is a GSA Schedule procurement for exterior architectural signage and ancillary services including design, programing, site survey and utility marking prior to installation in accordance with state of Virginia legislation, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and VHA Technical Information Library (TIL) codes and standards. Design manuals (18-10) and Specifications (18-01) can be found at https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/. For the purpose of this contract, please utilize the information found with TIL PG 18-10 Signage and Wayfinding Manual, Section 3.5 (Exterior Signage) and Section 2.3 (Mandatory VA Policy & Directive Signage) to inform bid proposals. The scope of this project includes removal of designated existing aged signage, signage design and programming, underground utility surveying and marking, providing/installing matching single post signs to match facility standards and accommodate facility needs to include matching hardware, wayfinding, site walkthroughs/verification of site conditions, submission of a Signage Location Plan keyed to a Sign Message Schedule, shop drawings, and a design concept/material finishes/colors and graphics package are to be provided as part of this contract. The Hampton VA Medical Center has established a new sign standard and has implemented it as part of various projects and renovations. That approved sign standard shall be followed and maintained for all work under the resulting contract for a consistent and interchangeable system for the healthcare facility. The proposed signage and wayfinding package shall be in compliance to meet Department of Veterans Affairs Technical Information Library s (VA TIL) Signage & Wayfinding Guidelines. This project requires a vendor with significant experience providing ancillary services including wayfinding analysis, programming, and installation. 1.0a REPLACEMENT AVAILABILITY All signs must be American made and under standard warranties. All work shall be closely coordinated with the designated VA personnel. The various phases shall be closely supervised by the design/build contractor and regular on-site planning meetings between all parties are mandatory. 1.0b ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES It is important to the VA that the vendor and the products provided are manufactured with sustainability and environmental attributes in mind. Aluminum and extruded products for interior and exterior should feature 75% recycled content or higher. 1.1 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

A. Deliver materials to job site in manufacturer's original sealed containers with manufacturer s name, and project title marked thereon. Protect materials from damage.

B. Package to prevent damage or deterioration during shipment, handling, storage, and installation. Maintain protective covering in place and in good repair until removal is necessary.

C. Deliver signs only when the site and mounting services are ready for installation work to proceed.