Installation of Back-up Generator SOW.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service

STATEMENT OF WORK

INSTALL BACKUP GENERATOR

NATIONAL CLONAL GERMPLASM REPOSITORY

RIVERSIDE, CA

Date: July 1, 2024

STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 CONTRACT PROJECT:

a. Project Number:

b. Project Title: Install Backup Generator

c. Project Location: USDA ARS National Clonal Germplasm Repository 1060 Martin Luther King Blvd., Riverside, CA 92546

2.0 PROJECT CONTACT PERSONS:

a. CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO):

TBD

USDA-ARS-PWA

Email: Tel. No.:

b. CONTRACTING SPECIALIST (CS):

TBD

Email: Tel. No.:

c. LOCATION MONITOR (LM):

Dr. Robert Krueger 1060 Martin Luther King Blvd., Riverside, CA. 92546 Email: robert.krueger@usda.gov Tel. No.: 951-827-6980

d. ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER (EPM)

Peter Lane

Email: peter.lane@usda.gov Tel. No.: 510-559-6340

e. AREA SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGER Ken Cushman

Email: ken.cushman@usda.gov Tel. No.: 510-529-5921 mailto:robert.krueger@usda.gov mailto:peter.lane@usda.gov mailto:ken.cushman@usda.gov

3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Provide all services necessary to install a Government Furnished 200 kW generator with automatic transfer switch on a constructed concrete pad with startup and testing, load bank test and permits.

4.0 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:

a. Do not disturb hazardous materials and report condition immediately to the Location Monitor regarding potentially hazardous conditions that are uncovered. Stop work in the area of the questionable material or condition until identification and direction is provided.

b. The Contractor’s work shall adhere to the criteria stated within these project requirements, drawings, and specifications. All construction shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local code requirements as well as current industry standards, (i.e., IBC, NEC, NSPC, NFPA, EPA, ASTM, GSA, AASHTO, etc.) and health and safety codes, in effect at the time of contract award.

c. Access the site between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Friday excluding federal holidays. Contractor staff must sign-in on the first day of arrival and then sign-out on the final day of the project, upon completion.

4.1 Background & Site Description:

Location has need of backup generator. There is currently an existing older backup power generator.

4.2 Bid Schedule:

Provide all labor, equipment and materials to perform this Statement of Work.

4.3 Description of Work:

a. Existing generator – Drain tank and dispose of existing generator.

b. Concrete pad –

i. Remove existing concrete pad. Saw cut and demolish asphalt as required for construction of new pad.

ii. Construct a 6” concrete pad in same location for new generator. Pad to be 64” x 204”.

Top of pad to be 1” above existing ground.

1. Coordinate and stake exact location of pad with Government.

2. Excavate and provide 6” of compacted crushed rock extending 1’ minimum beyond pad.

3. Provide #4 reinforcement spaced at 12” on center at mid-depth of slab.

4. Concrete to be 3,500 psi compressive strength with 4-7% entrained air.

5. Provide expansion joint against existing concrete.

6. Provide broom finish on pad.

iii. Install new asphalt where removed to match existing.

c. New generator

i. Provide new or reuse conduit, routed underground between transfer switch and existing wall mounted service panels.

ii. Install a 200 KW Generator on the concrete pad.

1. Generator is Government Furnished, Cummins C200D6D. Contractor shall relocate generator to concrete pad.

2. Coordinate placement of generator onsite with Government. Place generator at same location.

3. Anchor generator to pad per manufacturer’s recommendations.

4. Ensure designed plan is stamped by an engineer.

5. Provide full fuel tank.

iii. Remove existing automatic transfer switch.

iv. Install new automatic transfer switch and connect to existing panel.

1. Automatic transfer switch is Government Furnished, Cummins OTECSE800

2. Install at designated location per manufacturer’s recommendations and instructions. Replace or modify cabinets as required.

3. Location for automatic transfer switch is in covered area approximately 50 ft from generator location.

v. Provide and install all trenching, wiring, conduit to connect generator, automatic transfer switch and existing panel. Include bedding and compacted backfill in all trenches.

vi. Install and mount Government Furnished remote emergency stop switch.

d. Acquire state and local permits, inspections, filings or accounts. Pay all fees, fill out paperwork and coordinate between Government and permit agencies. At a minimum, these include:

i. Local electrical permit

ii. South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) permit to install/construct

iii. SCAQMD permit to operate

e. All work to be in compliance with National Electric Code (NEC) and manufacturer’s recommendations and instructions.

f. All work will be inspected by University of California Riverside Capital Projects Team for compliance with campus standards.

g. Coordinate and provide manufacturer’s representative or distributor to perform startup, commissioning and test, including on-site 4-hour load bank test.

h. Coordinate and provide manufacturer’s representative or distributor to provide training on operations and maintenance.

4.4 Government Furnished Equipment\Services

a. Government will furnish a reasonable amount of electricity and water.

b. Generator, automatic transfer switch, and remote emergency stop switch are Government

Furnished Equipment.

5.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

5.1 Permits: Where governing regulations and imposed codes and standards require notices, permits, licenses, inspections, tests, and similar items or actions in order to lawfully proceed with the required work, the Contractor shall obtain items and take those actions in accordance with the regulations of the governing authority. The costs of such permits, licenses, inspections, etc., are the obligation of the Contractor.

5.2 Existing Installations / Demolition: Contractor shall modify existing installations as needed to accommodate the new installation. Contractor shall coordinate modification of existing installations with Government. All disturbances of existing systems shall be thoroughly coordinated with the Government to prevent disturbances that might jeopardize on-going operations and research. Government reserves the right to retain any equipment / materials removed as part of the scope of work. Contractor shall coordinate any equipment / materials to be retained with Government prior to starting demolition operations.

Contractor shall legally dispose all any materials removed that will not be retained.

5.3 Installation: It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to complete work in accordance with Federal, State, and Local Code Standards. Additional procedures and materials may be required than is indicated herein. If any item specified herein conflicts with the applicable codes and recommendations, the Contractor shall bring it to the attention of the Contracting Officer Representative for immediate resolution.

5.4 Submittals: Provide manufacturer’s descriptive literature/shop drawings for all materials to the Location Monitor for review. The descriptive literature shall be annotated/ highlighted to show its conformance with contract requirements. Submittals are required for new materials and will be stamped and/or signed by the general contractor prior to submission to the Government. Contractor is responsible for any costs incurred for equipment ordered without prior approval.

5.5 Quality Control: The work performed under this contract shall be subject to continuous audit by the Location Monitor. Quality control is the exclusive responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall retain and pay for the services of an independent inspector or testing laboratory to perform all tests expressly required by this contract.

5.6 Protection of Work and Property/Safety Requirements:

a. The Contractor shall protect the work, the site, and all existing property and structures within the limits of the construction activities or that may be affected thereby until acceptance of the work. Any damage to property shall be repaired at the Contractor’s expense, to pre-damaged condition to the satisfaction of the Location Monitor.

b. Safety and health matters, as they relate to the work, are the exclusive responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall furnish, erect, and maintain barricades, warning lights, signs, guards, or take other precautions as may be required by law or local authorities of the protection and security.

c. Contractor is responsible for verifying location of any underground utilities and is responsible for any damaged caused to such utilities.

5.7 Temporary Facilities:

a. Temporary utilities (water and electricity) may be furnished to the Contractor by the Government, if so requested. The Contractor shall maintain and protect all such utilities during the course of construction and shall repair or replace any items damaged through its own negligence.

b. Should the Contractor require any power or utility shutdowns during construction, the

Contractor shall obtain approval for such shutdown from the Location Monitor fourteen

(14) calendar days prior to the need.

5.8 Materials and Equipment:

a. The material and equipment to be furnished under these contract documents shall be the standard products of manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of such materials and equipment and shall be the manufacturer’s latest standard design.

b. All materials and equipment to be incorporated in the work shall be handled and stored by the manufacturer, fabricator, supplies and Contractor before during and after shipment in a manner to prevent any injury, theft or damage of any kind to the materials and equipment. All materials and equipment furnished by the Contractor shall be subject to inspection and approval by the CO/Location Monitor.

c. Government will not furnish any labor or equipment to unload or move materials or supplies.

5.9 Cleanup: The construction site shall be kept clean and free of debris at all times. Restore areas disturbed as nearly as possible to the original appearance and condition. Upon completion of the project, and prior to final inspection, the Contractor shall remove from the premises all unused material, trash, and debris resulting from the work to the satisfaction of the Location Monitor.

5.10 Warranty:

a. Submit data concerning the standard one year warranty for workmanship, including the warranty periods (dates), and warranty contacts with names, addresses and telephone numbers.

5.11 Final Payment/Contract Closeout: The following documents are REQUIRED PRIOR TO

FINAL PAYMENT (other documents may also be required):

a. General contractor’s minimum one (1) year warranty on work.

b. Release of liens

c. Final Invoice

6.0 Project Schedule:

The automatic transfer switch is scheduled to arrive July 2025. The generator is TBD.

7.0 Attachments

- Generator submittal package

7.0 Figures

Figure 1. Existing electrical service panel

Figure 2. Approximate generator location