C213--Life Safety Statement of Conditions Survey

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide a Complete Life Safety Assessment Statement of Conditions (SOC) for the Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks (VHSO) in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and its affiliated Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) and other locations. The contractor will be responsible for conducting a physical on-site survey of the listed buildings to determine compliance with the most current edition of NFPA 101 Life Safety Code and VA requirements. The contractor will also be required to provide updated SOC drawings in electronic format, support via a unique log-in Data Innovations Customer Web Portal, and an exit conference to discuss findings and trends. Some key tasks and deliverables include: • Conducting a physical on-site survey of the listed buildings • Reviewing and verifying areas for occupancy classification • Assessing fire and smoke barrier walls and dampers • Verifying electrical closets and transformer rooms • Conducting a survey of 100% of all fire and smoke barrier walls and ceilings • Identifying and documenting deviations from NFPA Code and VA requirements • Providing a SOC binder with required documents • Preparing a preliminary Plan for Improvement (PFI) for any noncompliant items