Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a qualified, independent third-party Fire Protection Engineer (or team of Fire Protection Engineers) to conduct a complete Life Safety Assessment of Building 100 and the Building 1 Pipe Basement at James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital. The assessment will verify compliance with applicable NFPA codes, identify discrepancies between existing Life Safety Drawings and actual field conditions, and produce a written deficiency report. The contractor will be responsible for providing all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personnel services necessary to perform the life safety assessment. Key responsibilities include conducting on-site surveys, documenting deficiencies, and providing a written report of findings. The contract will be awarded to the offeror determined to be technically acceptable, price reasonable, and representing the best value to the Government.
• The contractor must have a certified Fire Protection Engineer with 10+ years of experience designing healthcare facilities and conducting building life safety assessments.
• The contractor must provide a written report of deficiencies within 10 calendar days of the on-site Life Safety Assessment.
• The contractor must comply with all VA, local, state, and Federal occupational safety laws, rules, and regulations.
• The contractor must follow life safety codes and take necessary actions to avoid conditions that may be hazardous to the health and safety of hospital personnel and patients.
• The contractor must provide all necessary certifications and training certificates for personnel performing work under this contract.