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Statement of Work For

Sea Water Recirculation System Plumbing At the Northeast Fisheries Science Center Milford CT Laboratory 212 Rogers Ave Milford CT 06460 3/29/2023

1. DESCRIPTION

A. The National Marine Fisheries Service-Laboratory is located at 212 Rogers Ave Milford CT 06460. All inquiries are to the attention of Domenick Capomolla, who may be contacted regarding any questions or for a pre-bid job site inspection, 203-882-6512 office phone or email Domenick.capomolla@noaa.gov. To coordinate site visits at least 48 (two working days) hours in advance of intended site visit.

B. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), a part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of the Department of Commerce (DOC), is a governmental agency charged with the mission of stewardship for living marine resources.

C. The Contractor shall be fully knowledgeable of all requirements of the contract documents and shall make themselves aware of all job site conditions that will affect their work.

D. The Contractor shall verify all dimensions and equipment prior to submitting bid quotation.

E. The Contract shall install all plumbing necessary for two heat exchangers and two 500- gallon seawater-holding tanks.

F. The Contractor shall provide all equipment, tools and labor to install piping and all necessary hardware.

G. Site and Project Location:

2. PRE-BID SITE VISIT

It is recommended that a site visit be conducted prior to submitting a quote in order to view site conditions, verify locations, verify measurements, and equipment. Contact the Point of Contract to schedule a site visit between the hours of 7:30 AM- 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Please plan to coordinate site visits at least two working days in advance of intended site visit.

3. GENERAL

A. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable codes and other published instructions for the installation of specified products, and installation requirements per the contract documents.

B. The Contractor shall have at a minimum 5 years of verifiable experience installing HVAC systems and programming for proper operation.

C. The Contractor shall provide licensed tradesman for electrical, plumbing, pipefitting, rigging and shall follow the BOCA, NEC, ASME, other applicable codes for the state of Connecticut.

D. The Contractor shall be responsible for tracing, verifying and isolating all utilities before construction begins. The Contractor shall coordinate with Southern Connecticut Gas Company for gas related activities and UI power company for electrical related activities.

E. The Contractor is responsible for his/her own security arrangements including sub Contractor's materials, tools, equipment, and personnel.

F. Work in Progress: The Contractor shall be responsible for the protection and safe keeping of all work in progress prior to final acceptance by the Government.

G. All methods, materials and workmanship provided by the Contractor under this contract shall be performed in accordance with professional industry standards, manufacturer's specifications and shall comply with applicable codes for construction. Field measurements are the responsibility of the Contractor.

H. Professional agencies, associations, councils, institutes, codes, and standards as required or referenced by law, statue or manufactures recommendation including those listed in Appendix #2 are part of the contract requirements.

I. All permits and fees are the responsibility of the Contractor.

J. Appendix 1: Acronyms.

K. Appendix 2: Professional Organizations L. Appendix 3: Drawing/Specs

4. SPECIFIC TASKS

A. The Contractor shall isolate and lockout/tag out all utilities to ensure a safe working environment.

B. The Contractor shall provide all equipment, tools and labor to install piping and all necessary hardware associated with the seawater recirculation system.

C. The Contractor shall install all plumbing necessary plumbing for two heat exchangers and two 500-gallon seawater-holding tanks.

D. The Contractor shall place and secure two 500-gallon tanks.

E. The Contractor shall place and secure two heat exchanger/pump skids.

F. The Contractor shall demo existing piping associated with existing systems.

G. The Contractor shall plumb two exchanger/pump skids and two 500-gallon seawater holding tanks into existing systems within the laboratory and mechanical room spaces.

H. The Contractor shall plumb all necessary connections to existing boiler piping associated with exchanger/pump skids.

I. The Contractor shall make all necessary pneumatic connections between exchanger/pump skid and an air compressor located in the mechanical room.

J. The Contractor shall test all plumbing/piping installed associated with the seawater recirculation system.

K. Supply all ancillary equipment, materials not specifically referenced required to complete the work such as support hangers, hardware, valves, couplings, signs and labels.

5. ACCESS TO WORK SITE

A. All persons employed within the boundaries of the property or restricted-access areas therein, and all persons permitted to enter such property and areas shall comply with the security regulations for the NEFSC Milford Laboratory.

B. The Government reserves the right to close down the job site and order Contractor personnel off the premises in the event of a national emergency or a shut-down, for as long as security problems persist. The Contractor may only return to the site with verbal approval from the Point of Contact.

C. The Government reserves the right to exclude or remove from the site or building any employee of the Contractor or a sub-Contractor whom the Government deems incompetent, careless, insubordinate or otherwise objectionable, or whose continued employment on the work is deemed by the Government to be contrary to the public interest.

6. FINAL ACCEPTANCE AND INSPECTIONS

A. Inspection of work to be performed by the NEFSC Facilities Operations Manager –Point of Contact. Any corrective action required because of the inspection will be accomplished prior to final billing.

B. The Contractor may be notified of deficiencies in performance in writing by the Point of Contact. Oral deficiency notifications will be confirmed in writing. The Contractor shall take prompt corrective action upon notice of deficiency.

C. The Contractor shall advise the Government when all work is completed. The Government will not accept the work until it determines that all work has been satisfactorily completed within the terms of the contract.

7. EXISTING CONDITIONS

If discrepancies are discovered between the existing conditions and those noted on the SOW/drawings, immediately notify the Point of Contact. Upon receipt of Bidding Documents, verify documents are complete. Notify Point of Contact if documents are incomplete. Immediately notify GPC/POC upon finding discrepancies or omissions in Bidding Documents.

8. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

A. The actual start date shall be coordinated with the POC.

B. Upon notice to proceed, the Contractor shall be required to complete work within 30 calendar days.

9. SUBMITTALS

The Contractor shall submit the following:

· Schedule (5 days after NTP) Manufacturer's cut sheets.

· Safety Data Sheets (SDS) (10 days after NTP)

· Safety Plan (5 days after NTP)

10. DELIVERY, STORAGE, HANDLING, AND PROTECTION

A. Deliver materials to the job site in the manufacturer's original, unopened containers or wrappings with the manufacturer's name, brand name and installation instructions intact and legible. Deliver in sufficient quantity to permit work to continue without interruption.

B. Comply with the manufacturer's written instructions for proper material storage.

C. Any damaged materials shall be removed and replaced at the Contractor's expense.

D. Care shall be taken to provide protection of surrounding structures, hallways and building structures.

11. GOVERNMENT POINT OF CONTACT

Domenick Capomolla POC (Point of Contact) Office# 203-882-6512 or Cell# 203-627-0994

12. QUALITY CONTROL

A. The Contractor shall submit manufacture cut sheets and other specification literature for all materials to be installed for the POC approval.

B. All work described in the Statement of Work shall comply with the manufacturers installation guidelines.

C. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, transportation, services and supplies as stated in this requirement.

D. Work shall be completed in accordance with the construction industry standards and codes.

E. The Contractor shall supply the POC with the onsite supervisor contact information and any other key personnel.

13. WARRANTY

The Contractor shall provide a written warranty for service including labor and materials for a period of one year from the date of startup with no dollar limitation. Including but not limited to all manufacturers warranties.

14. USE OF THE PREMISES

Before beginning work, the Contractor shall secure approval from the POC for the following:

A. Contact the POC for parking information and facility access.

B. Access to the site.

C. Areas permitted for storage of materials and debris.

D. Security: Obey the government's requirements for personnel identification, inspection and other security measures.

E. The NEFSC is a smoke free campus. The Contractor and its employees shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations regarding maintenance of a smoke free environment on the job site.

F. Use of Government facilities

1. Water and electricity for construction purposes are available at the work site.

2. Contractor shall provide storage for tools and materials. The Government is not responsible for providing storage or security of materials, tools, or equipment.

G. The premises will be occupied during the performance of the work. Contractor to coordinate work with the POC to accommodate the work schedule, continuing access and completion date.

H. Working hours shall be 7:00 AM- 3:30 PM (M-F). Contractor shall observe all federal holidays.

15. WORKMANSHIP

All work shall be of highest quality and in strict accordance with the manufacturer's published specifications and to the building owner's satisfaction, most recent codes and standards.

16. QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Unless otherwise noted in the contract documents, Contractor shall comply with the manufacturer's current specifications and details.

B. The Contractor shall provide adequate number of experienced workers regularly engaged in this type of work who are skilled in the application techniques of the materials specified.

C. There shall be a site superintendent on the job site at all times while work is in progress. The site superintendent must be an employee of the general Contractor and on the site all times during the course of any ongoing work.

D. There shall be no deviations made from this specification or the approved shop drawings (if any) without the prior written approval of the POC. Any deviation from the manufacturer's installation procedures must be supported by a written certification on the manufacturer's letterhead and presented to the POC for consideration.

E. All substitution requests for products, equipment, materials and methods described within the contract documents shall be submitted to the POC. Substitution requests are not permitted prior to the Notice to Proceed. Substitute products will be considered when the request is submitted in writing to the POC. The POC will have seven (7) working days to approve/disapprove substitution request. Substitution requests shall not result in schedule extensions.

17. FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

A. The Contractor shall remove and dispose of all debris and trash from the job site in a timely and legally acceptable manner so as to not detract from the aesthetics or the functions of the building.

B. Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations concerning environmental pollution prevention control and waste disposal.

C. Contractor shall immediately inform the POC of any environmentally hazardous situations that may arise as well as contact required regulatory agencies.

D. Perform daily clean up to collect all wrappings, empty containers, paper, and other debris from the project site. Upon completion, all debris must be disposed of in a legally acceptable manner. The Contractor shall ensure that the project area and areas adjacent to the project area are maintained in a clean and safe condition.

18. SAFETY

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for all means and methods as they relate to safety and shall comply with all applicable OSHA, NEC, NFPA, and EPA, local, state and federal requirements. Safety shall be the responsibility of the general Contractor. All related personnel shall be instructed daily to be mindful of the full time requirement to maintain a safe environment for the facility's occupants including staff, visitors, customers and the occurrence of the public on or near the site.

B. The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of 29 CFR, Part 1910: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) General Industry and Health Standards, and Health Administration (OSHA) General Industry and Health Standards and 29 CFR, part 1926 Construction Standards. The Contractor shall promptly correct any non-complying work or conditions. Contractor shall be responsible to ensure its work does not affect the safety of the public or employees of the Government. Neither the Government nor its representatives shall bear any responsibility for safety precautions at the project work site. If, however, in the opinion of the POC a life-threatening condition exists, the POC will orally (to be confirmed in writing) require the Contractor to immediately suspend work in the affected area until the condition is corrected. Whenever Contractor's operations may create a hazardous condition, it shall at its sole expense, furnish, install and maintain such guards, fences, barricades, railing, light, signs, or other devices necessary to prevent accident, injury or damage to people or equipment.

C. Five days prior to start of work the Contractor shall submit a safety plan. To include but not limited, open flames, welding, debris, cleanup, workplace safety methods, and emergency procedures. The Safety Plan must be available on site at all times and must be reviewed with all sub-Contractors working under this contract for the duration of the contract project.

E. It is the Contractor's responsibility to ensure all employees; sub-Contractors, vendors, and other company representatives adhere to all safety rules, regulations, policies and practices.

F. Contractor shall observe lock/out tag/out regulations and as required by OSHA.

G. The Contractor shall keep the project site in a neat and orderly condition at all times.

19. JOB CONDITIONS, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS

A. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) must be on location at all times during the transportation, storage and application of materials. A separate set shall be given to the POC fifteen

(15) days prior to starting of the work.

B. The Contractor shall not cause or permit any hazardous material to be brought upon, kept or used in or about the premises by its agents, employees, or subContractors without the prior consent of the POC. Hazardous materials that are necessary to the performance of this contract shall be used, kept and stored in a manner that complies with all laws regulating any such hazardous material brought upon or used or kept at this site. Contractor shall provide Safety Data Sheets to the POC for any hazardous materials used in the performance of this contract.

C. As used herein, the term "Hazardous Material" means any hazardous or toxic substance, material, or waste, including but not limited to, those substances, materials, and wastes listed in the Department of Transportation Hazardous Material Table (49 CFR 172.101) or by the Environmental Protection Agency as hazardous substances (40 CFR Part 68.130) and amendments thereto, petroleum products, or such other substances, material, and wastes that are or become regulated under any applicable local, state, or Federal law.

D. Site condition in and around the boiler is limited. Working space between boilers, walls and ceilings is limited.

20. PERSONNEL

A. The Contractor shall provide proof that all on-site employees are US citizens or legal aliens.

B. The Contractor shall not employ personnel with felony convictions, or with a record of narcotics use, for work at the Milford Laboratory.

21. INVOICING

Contractor shall provide “proper” invoices in arrears of tasks performed (and expensed) with the last invoice being submitted within 30 days of contract completion. Invoices shall be submitted (via electronic copy) no later than by the 10th day of the billing month.

1. Payments will be based on receipt of a proper invoice and satisfactory contract performance and guidelines in FAR 32.9, Prompt Payment.

2. To constitute a proper invoice, the Contractor’s invoice shall be prepared in accordance with, and contain the elements specified in FAR 52.212-4(g), “Invoices”.

3. The Government will return invoices that do not comply with FAR 52.212-4(g), “Invoices” within 7 days after the date the invoice was received along with a statement as to the reasons why it is not a proper invoice.

4. The Contractor will send invoices in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract to the following address (electronic submission of invoices is preferred): nmfs.nec.invoices@noaa.gov

5. Please reference the Contract/Order Number in your email subject line when submitting invoices.

APPENDIX 1

PROFESSIONAL AGENCIES, ASSOCIATIONS, CODES, COUNCILS, INSTITUTES,

AND STANDARDS

Air-Condition and Refrigeration Institute - ARI Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc. - AMCA American Bearing Manufactures Association - ABMA American Concrete Institute - ACI American Ladder Institute - ALI American Institute of Steel Construction - AISC American National Standards Institute - ANSI American Plywood Association - APA American Society of Civil Engineers - ASCE American Society for Testing and Materials - ASTM American Society of Mechanical Engineers - ASME American Welding Society - AWS American Wood Preserve Bureau - AWPB American Wood Protection Association - AWPA Building Officials and Code Administrators - BOCA California Roof Rating Council - CRRC Clean Air Act - CAA Clean Water Act - CWA Chain Link Fence Manufacturing Institute - CLFMI Code of Federal Regulation - CFR Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute - CRSI Construction Specification Institute - CSI Department of Environmental Protection - DEP Electronic Industries Alliance - EIA Environmental Protection Agency - EPA Gypsum Association - GA International Organization for Standardization - ISO Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers - IEEE Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design - LEED Metal Lath/Steel Framing Association - ML/SFA National Asphalt Pavement Association - NAPA National Association of Corrosion Engineers - NACE National Electric Code - NEC National Fire Protection Association - NFPA National Institute of Standards and Technology - NIST National Sanitation Foundation - NSF National Society of Professional Engineers - NSPE Occupational Safety and Health Act - OSHA National Electric Manufactures Association - NEMA Plastic Pipe Institute - PPI Portland Cement Association - PCA Precast/Restressed Concrete Institute - PCI Resource Conservation and Recovery Act - RCRA Steel Door Institute - SDI

Telecommunication Industry Association - TIA Uniform Construction Code- UCC Underwriters Laboratories - UL United States Army Corps of Engineers - USACE United States Coast Guard - USCG United States Green Building Council - USGBC Western Wood Products Association - WWPA Western Wood Preservation Institute - WWPI

APPENDIX 2

ACRONYMS

Air-Condition and Refrigeration Institute - ARI Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc. - AMCA American Bearing Manufactures Association - ABMA American Concrete Institute - ACI Asbestos Containing Material - ACM American Institute of Steel Construction - AISC American National Standards Institute - ANSI American Plywood Association - APA American Society of Civil Engineers - ASCE American Wood Preserve Bureau - AWPB American Wood Protection Association - AWPA Above ground Storage Tank - AST American Society for Testing and Materials - ASTM American Society of Mechanical Engineers - ASME American Welding Society - AWS Best Management Practices - BMP Building Officials and Code Administrators - BOCA California Roof Rating Council - CRRC Clean Air Act - CAA Clean Water Act - CWA Chain Link Fence Manufacturing Institute - CLFMI Chromatid Copper Arsenate - CCA Cubic Feet per Minute - CFM Code of Federal Regulation - CFR Concrete Masonry Unit - CMU Concrete - Conc Contracting Officer - CO Contracting Officer's Representative - COR Contracting Officer's Technical Representative - COTR Demarcation point - DEMARC Demolition - Demo Department of Environmental Protection - DEP Drawing - Dwg Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer - EPDM Electronic Industries Alliance - EIA

Elevation - Elev Encased Burial - EB Environmental Protection Agency - EPA Feet - Ft Factory Mutual - FM Finish Floor - FF Fire Rated - FR Fiberglass Reinforced Product - FRP Gauge - Ga General Contractor - GC Gallons per Minute - GPM Gypsum - GYP Gypsum Association - GA International Organization for Standardization - ISO Inch - In Information Technology - IT Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers - IEEE Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design - LEED Linear Feet - LF Maximum - MAX Metal Lath/Steel Framing Association - ML/SFA Mean High Water - MHW Mean Low Water - MLW Mile Per Hour - MPH Material Safety Data Sheets - MSDS National Electric Code - NEC National Fire Protection Association - NFPA National Institute of Standards and Technology - NIST National Sanitation Foundation - NSF Notice To Proceed - NTP Not To Scale - NTS On Center - OC Ounce - OZ Outside Diameter - OD Occupational Safety and Health Act - OSHA No Added Urea Formaldehyde - NAUF National Electric Manufactures Association - NEMA Not To Scale - NTS Parts Per Billion - PPB Parts Per Million - PPM Pounds - lbs Pounds per Square Inch - PSI Polyvinyl Chloride - PVC Professional Engineer - PE Programmable Logic Controllers - PLC Resource Conservation and Recovery Act - RCRA Schedule - Sch Steel Door Institute - SDI Square Feet - SF

Statement Of Work - SOW Solar Reflectance Index - SRI Sound Transmission Class - STC Square - Sq Telecommunication Industry Association - TIA Thick - Thk Typical - Typ Uniform Construction Code - UCC Underwriters Laboratories - UL United States Army Corps of Engineers - USACE United States Coast Guard - USCG United States Green Building Council - USGBC Veneered Faced Panel Products - HPVA Underground Storage Tank - UST Vinyl Asbestos Floor Tile - VAT Volatile Organic Carbon - VOC Welded Wire Fabric - WWF Western Wood Products Association - WWPA

APPENDIX 3

T-101

T-201

LAYOUT

CHILLED SALTWATER SKID

HEATED SALTWATER SKID

SALTWATER TEMPERING SYSTEM CONTROL PANEL

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