191N6526Q0013 _SOW - Provide install and commission fountains.pdf

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STATEMENT of WORK

NEW DELHI, INDIA

New Delhi Embassy Temporary Chancery Arrival Plaza Water Feature – System Narrative

CONTENTS:

PART ONE GENERAL

PART TWO PRODUCTS

PART THREE EXECUTION

PART FOUR SCHEDULE

FACILITY MANAGEMENT

AMERICAN EMBASSY, NEW DELHI

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PART ONE – GENERAL

PART ONE – GENERAL

C.1.1 SUMMARY:

A. The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, India has a requirement to provide, install and commission fountains in front of the Chancery Building as per attached Annexures. The work for new fountains includes, but is not limited to, the following:

SCOPE:

Contractor scope is to provide, install and commission all MEP works from pump room to the actual fountain site as per below SOW and Specifications.

Detailed Scope of Work

1. To do entire MEP work after and including Pump room, such as.

a. Provide, install and commission new plumbing lines from pump room to the proposed fountain body. These plumbing lines will go through existing Under Ground Storage Tank above which this water body is coming up.

b. To provide, install and commission new electrical panel.

c. To run electrical conduits from pump room to proposed fountain body as required.

d. To provide, install and commission new pumps (inside the pump room or with each nozzle). Contractor to quote on both the systems and USG will decide during bids evaluation on the system to follow.

Jets

a. All jets to be of bronze construction. The basin contains three categories of jets:

An outer ring of qty. (12) solid stream arching jets with 15.9mm (5/8”) orifice. Jets to be pointed towards the basin’s center, and set in a symmetric, circular pattern with radius approximately 4.6m (15 feet).

Jet trajectory is intended to be approximately 45 degrees above horizontal.

The end of the jet nozzle is set between 25mm - 75mm (1" to 3") above the operating water level.

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These jets shall have sufficient design capacity and proper alignment to allow the jets to converge at the fountain’s center point, though the jets will be programmed for a lower height/throw during normal operation.

These jets are operated by a pump named DP-1 later in this document.

An inner ring of qty. (4) solid stream vertical jets with 25mm (1") orifice and 3m (10ft) jet height. Jets to be evenly spaced. Top of nozzles to extend between 50 – 75mm (2" –

3") above the operating water level.

These jets are operated by a pump named DP-2 later in this document.

A central solid stream vertical jet with 38mm (1.5") orifice and 4.6m (15ft) jet height.

Top of nozzle to extend between 50 – 100mm (2" – 4") above the operating water level.

This jet is also operated by DP-2, but with its own throttled branch pipe run from the pump.

Flow straighteners and swivel fittings shall be included with all jets.

Jets shall be as manufactured by Crystal Fountains, PEM Fountain, or approved equal.

LIGHTING:

a. Qty. (8) 24VDC, 30W minimum, RGBW LED light fixtures located inside the inner jet ring. One bronze underwater junction box (minimum 1,060 cubic centimeters / 65 cubic

01/13/2026 STATEMENT of WORK 4 inches inside volume) per four light fixtures.

b. One 24VDC, 30W minimum, RBGW LED light per arching jet. One bronze underwater junction box (665 cubic centimeters / 41 cubic inches inside volume) per light fixture.

Optional alternative: Locate all junction boxes inside the central area and route conduit below the basin to each arching jet’s light fixture.

c. Each light fixture to be provided with mounting foot capable of swivel and rotation for alignment of fixture direction with that of adjacent jet. Fixtures shall be wet-dry rated, suitable for continuous submergence, and bronze or stainless steel body construction.

d. Fixtures should be installed so that no part extends above the water level.

Pot all underwater junction boxes with re-enterable encapsulant. Seal all conduit entries with waterproof caulking compound. Use cord seals where light fixtures cords enter junction boxes.

e. Light fixtures shall be manufactured by Crystal Fountains, PEM Fountain, Unmei, or approved equal. Junction boxes shall be as manufactured by Crystal Fountains, Hydrel, or approved equal.

f. Fixtures with noteworthy color variations should be re-lamped or replaced.

Display Systems

a. Display jets will be supplied with water by one of two pumps that can operate independently of each other.

b. Display pump DP-1 services all outer ring arching jets. A circular manifold underneath the fountain basin, directly below the jets, is supplied with branching piping with at least four inlet locations along the manifold. Manifold to be 150mm (6") minimum pipe size. DP-1 shall be a self-priming type end-suction pump with operating point around

18.9 lps @ 10.7 meters of head (300 gpm @ 35 feet of head). Pentair EQ series with 5HP motor, or approved equal.

c. Display pump DP-2 services the inner ring jets and central vertical jet. The central jet and inner ring will be throttleable via valves in the equipment space and have dedicated supply lines. One line is routed to the inner ring jet’s branch piping, sized for 12.6 lps (200 gpm), and the other line is routed to the central jet, sized for 10.1 lps (160 gpm).

The display pump for this group of jets shall be a self-priming type end suction pump with operating point around 23.3 lps @ 12.2 meters of head (370 gpm @ 40 feet of head). Pentair EQ series with 7.5HP motor or approved equal.

Filtration and Water Treatment System –

a. Filter system sized for an approximately 4-hour filtration turnover of the entire system volume.

b. Filter pump: Self-priming end-suction pump with integral basket strainer. Operating parameter is 2.2 lps at 21.3 meters of head (35 gpm at 70 feet of head). Pentair WhisperfloXF with 2HP motor, or approved equal.

d. Filter tank: High-rate sand type with manual backwash. 570mm (22.5") diameter tank with 0.21 square meters (2.3 square feet) of filtration area. Fiberglass-reinforced-glass construction with 345 kPa (50 psi) pressure rating. Pentair SD 60 or approved equal.

Water treatment: Tablet feeder. Pentair Rainbow series or approved equal.

Piping

Inside the equipment shed: Schedule 80 PVC pipe and fittings. Unions and flanges as required to

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In grade: Schedule 40 PVC pipe and schedule 80 PVC fittings.

Exposed piping in the pool: Brass or stainless steel.

Piping shall be sized so that water velocities do not exceed:

a 1.5 meters per second (5 fps) in pump suction applications.

b 2.1 meters per second (7 fps) in pump discharge applications.

a. 0.6 meters per second (2 fps) at suction (inlet) fittings. Ensure at least two fittings inside the basin for each individual suction run from the basin to the equipment shed.

Conduit Minimum conduit size shall be 21mm (3/4") trade size.

Inside the equipment is shed: PVC with long-radius sweeps.

Connections to motors: Flexible non-metallic conduit.

Existing Penetrations through the basin: Brass with water stop or flashing flange, as appropriate for the waterproofing method.

Water Supply

a. A 25mm or 32mm (1" or 1½") potable water supply for fill and make-up purposes. This would fill the feature in approximately 7 hours or 3.5 hours respectively. The water supply should include a wye strainer and dedicated, reduced-pressure-zone type backflow preventer. A dedicated submeter may be desired for tracking water usage.

Sanitary

b. At times incidental water may spill onto the floor. The floor should be pitched to drain.

A floor drain with 100mm (4") pipe connection centered in the room would be sufficient and should direct water to sanitary.

c. The system includes a backwashing sand filter, and this water should be directed to sanitary. The anticipated discharge flowrate is approximately 2.2 lps (35 gpm). Water should be directed to sanitary via a floor sink sized for this discharge rate for 4 to 5 minutes, or via a standpipe. Electrical

d. The fountain’s power and control panel will require either 415V, 100A service or 240V, 150A service. Part of this anticipated capacity is to support an eyewash heater, so if that is deemed not required for the project then the demand load can be reduced by approximately 40%.

Water Level Management

a. The basin water level is intended to be within 25mm - 50mm (1" - 2") of the perimeter’s cantilevered stone. A remote overflow standpipe and water level sensor in a fabricated box inside the adjacent planting is to be provided. The box shall be surrounded by plants to shroud its appearance. An 80mm (3") equalizer pipe will route from the basin to this assembly, and 21mm (3/4") conduit will be routed to the equipment shed for the sensor’s signal wires. The overflow pipe should be a minimum of 80mm (3") pipe size, and this box assembly is to provide a means of draining this overflow water to sanitary.

b. If a cast-in-wall, combination float-fill and overflow standpipe assembly can be procured that achieves the intended basin water level, there should still be a means of manual fill in the equipment space to reduce fill times.

Power and Control System

a. Panel: NEMA 4X Integrated power/control/load-distribution panel located in the equipment housing. Panel is to be fabricated in a UL certified facility and the panel is to be UL listed.

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b. Control Enclosure Air Conditioning Unit. As manufactured by Thermal Edge, Narrow Edge series, or approved equal.

c. Variable Frequency Drives: As manufactured by Schneider Electric, Altivar series, or approved equal.

d. Personnel Protection Devices: An external, NEMA 4X, SPGFCI device upstream of each motor VFD. As manufactured by Littelfuse, ShockBlock 5000 series, or approved equal.

Underwater Lighting Power Supplies:

a. Pool and Spa rated power supply with electrically isolated outputs, as manufactured by Luminii or approved equal.

b. Underwater Lighting Control: DMX show controller manufactured by Daslight or approved equal.

Wind Control

a. Ultrasonic wind speed sensor/transmitter as manufactured by Gill Instruments, or approved equal. Sensor is used to turn down or turn off the system in the event of moderate or high wind speeds, to reduce the amount of water spray that exits the fountain footprint.

b. The system shall be capable of providing alarms and on/off control of each pump and the light fixtures to the BMS/BAS. Remote connection for alarms and controlling the feature operation shall be coordinated with OBO.

Control System Summary

a. Display pumps DP-1 and DP-2 to be provided with dedicated time switch channels for independent control. Each pump has its own VFD and can be throttled independently.

Control system to be programmed with the following operational shows, which could be set to operate based on time of day (does not bypass wind control override):

b. Both display pumps active.

c. DP-1 active, DP-2 inactive. Lights for DP-2 jets inactive.

d. DP-2 active, DP-1 inactive. Lights for DP-1 jets inactive.

e. DP-1 active with slow change in jet height from the starting setpoint, down to approximately 1 meter throw, then to all jets converging at the center of the feature before returning back to the starting setpoint. DP-2 inactive. Lights for DP-2 fade so that the closer the jets project to the center, the brighter the lights become.

A wind sensor will monitor site conditions and pump VFD setpoints depending on measured wind speed. A “moderate” wind speed shall be user-defined, which shall direct the control system to reduce the active jets to about half-height. A user-defined “high” wind speed shall deactivate the display pumps until the wind speed reduces. A delay time (or window) of approximately 10 minutes shall be incorporated to reduce on/off cycling of this functionality.

The filter system is intended to operate between 12 to 24 hours per day and should become active at least two hours prior to the display pump(s) activating. Control system to provide on/off control to support normal operation and to support manual backwashing of the filter tank.

Grounding and Bonding

a. Permanently ground and bond electrical cabinets, motors, metallic piping, conduits, and metal for the support of electrical equipment such as metallic piping systems and reinforcing steel.

b. Furnish all ground rods as required.

c. Grounding and bonding shall be in compliance with Article 250 of the NEC as a minimum.

d. Underwater lighting fixtures and all metallic parts in or around the fountain pool shall be

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C.1.2 SUBMITTALS BY CONTRACOR:

A. Shop drawings based on initial assessment and review the contractual documents, for approval.

B. Cut sheets of all the equipment and other material in vendor’s scope for compliance.

C. Contractor's executed bonds and insurance certificate.

D. Contractor’s crew individual identification information for background checks.

E. Submit list of all mechanical, electrical, rigging, sheet metal, and all other subcontractors with evidence of subcontractor's insurance coverage.

F. Project schedule showing work phasing and proposed daily progress.

G. Construction Accident Prevention Plan (CAPP) H. Material Manufacturers and Accessory Product Data Sheets.

C.1.3 SUBSTITUTIONS AND PRODUCT OPTIONS:

Contractors are expected to go through all the documents in this solicitation and come prepared with their questions, especially if there is any substitution requirement due to unavailability of any of the items.

A. Contractor's Representation: Request for substitution constitutes a representation that

Contractor:

1. Has investigated proposed product and determined that it is equal to or superior in all respects to that specified.

2. Shall coordinate installation of accepted substitution into Work and make such other changes as may be required for Work to be complete in all respects.

3. Waives all claims for additional costs, under his responsibility, related to substitution which subsequently becomes apparent.

4. If substitution is not approved or accepted, Contractor shall furnish specified product.

B. Substitutions:

1. During Solicitation only written requests for substitutions of products in place of those specified will be considered. Such requests must be received at least two weeks prior to Proposal Date. Requests received after that time will not be considered. Approval of substitutions will be set forth in an Amendment.

2. Requests for substitutions supported with complete data, drawings, and appropriate samples shall include data listed below:

a. Product description, performance and test data, and applicable reference standards.

b. Changes required in other elements of Work because of substitution.

c. Effect on construction schedule.

C.1.4 QUALITY CONTROL:

A. The USG has the right to inspect and test all services, to the extent practicable always and place during work. USG may perform full-time quality assurance inspections [QAI] and tests during construction to confirm the work is installed according to the Construction Documents but that will not relieve he vendor from his QA responsibilities. Primarily vendor is responsible for QA.

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B. Maintain quality control over suppliers, manufacturers, products, services, site conditions, and workmanship to produce work of specified quality.

C. Contractors shall be approved by manufacturers to perform the work for the specified guarantee period.

C.1.5 STORAGE OF MATERIALS:

A. Contractors will be provided with a laydown area near podium in green grass space.

B. Contractor has to put a barricading around the space to make it dedicated for the project and safe for the passerby’s.

C. Proper storage of materials is the sole responsibility of Contractor. Keep all labels intact and legible, clearly showing the product, manufacturer, and other pertinent information.

D. Store materials on site. Cover and protect materials subject to damage by weather, including during transit. Stored materials shall be available for inspection.

E. Store flammable and volatile liquids in sealed containers located a minimum of 20 feet from existing buildings.

F. Store roll goods in an upright position.

G. Distribute material, debris, and equipment over the roof deck to avoid damage to the structural deck. Place materials and equipment to be stored on the roof as nearly direct over structural members as can be determined. Secure equipment, material, and debris on the roof to prevent movement by wind or other elements.

C.1.6 TEMPORARY FACILITIES:

A. Temporary Water:

1. Temporary water connection (free of cost) will be provided to the successful vendor at one location and further distribution will be in his scope for the tenure of the work.

2. Do not disrupt existing water service to the building.

3. Provide hoses for conveyance.

B. Temporary Electrical

1. Temporary connection (free of cost) will be provided at one location for vendor to use during project tenure. Vendor must make arrangements for further distribution and any need of lighting for works to happen during project duration.

2. Notify Embassy prior to each required interruption of mechanical or electrical services in building.

3. Provide all necessary temporary wiring extensions and temporary lighting devices.

C. Temporary Ladders, Chutes, Scaffolds, Hoists and Cranes:

1. Furnish and maintain temporary ramps, scaffolds, hoists, or chutes as required for proper execution of Work.

2. Provide overhead protection at all building entrances.

3. Restrict debris removal to Embassy -approved area of building site.

4. Restrict location of construction cranes to areas as approved by Embassy.

5. Such apparatus, equipment, and construction shall meet requirements of applicable federal, state, and local safety and labor laws.

C.1.7 PROJECT PROCEDURES:

A. Embassy will occupy premises during entire period of construction for the conduct of normal, daily operations. Contractor shall conduct his operations so as to ensure least inconvenience to Embassy’s operations.

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B. Contractor shall take precautions to avoid excessive noise or vibration that would disturb Embassy’s operations. When directed by Embassy, Contractor shall perform certain operations at designated time of day or night in order to minimize disturbance.

C. Working hours shall be 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Saturday. No work shall be done on Sunday and mission holidays unless otherwise approved.

C.1.8 PROJECT SAFTEY:

A. Contractor is responsible for safety and shall comply with all local labor laws, regulations, customs and practices pertaining to labor, safety and similar matters. Contractor shall prepare a Construction Accident Prevention Plan to cover total project safety.

B. The Contracting Officer and the Post Occupational Safety and Health Officer [POSHO] reserve the right to suspend work when and where Contractor’s safety and health program is operating in an inadequate or non-complying manner.

C.1.9 PROJECT SECURITY:

A. Personnel Clearances: Labor Background checks will require a minimum of 21 days for clearance. Local labor may be used on this Project provided that they are escorted by local embassy employees or U.S. cleared citizens.

B. Vehicle Clearances: Submit authorization requests, to include dates, vehicle type, license number, and driver name, for each motorized vehicular implement used on-site.

C. Access to Site: Contractor shall have limited access to or be admitted into the compound outside the areas designated for the project except with permission by the Embassy.

D. Access to Work Area:

1. Local Labor shall access from the designated gate through which access has been approved to the compound.

2. Material loading/off-loading shall be from the same gate.

E. Procurement/Storage: Materials shall be procured by NON-SECURE or local means and stored NON-SECURE. All materials may be inspected prior to use on the project.

C.1.10 What the contractors should provide with the proposal:

o Companies Profile.

o Contact names and contact numbers of the persons of completed projects.

o Material proposed for the project, specifications and their availability with the vendor.

o Evidence that the offeror/quoter operates an established business with a permanent address and telephone listing within India o List of key subcontractors and suppliers.

o Licenses and permits required by local law.

o Organization chart showing the company structure and indicating those who will work on this project with their role and how they fit into the organization.

o Resumes for key personnel, including the key personnel who will work directly on the project. Resume must list the specific projects that the person has been a part of and their role.

C.1.11 How contractors will be evaluated:

o Evidence of similar past performances in and around NCR (National Capital Region) and in other metropolitan cities of India only.

o Evidence that the offeror/quoter has all licenses and permits required by local law for the

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o Evidence that the contractor has the financial strength to execute the project o Evidence that the contractor has successfully completed relevant projects in the last 5 years. In order to be considered relevant, each project must meet all of the following criteria:

▪ The project must be of similar (or greater) cost and complexity

▪ The project must be a fountain, water feature or similar project

▪ The project must be a project completed for a high-profile property or international client

▪ The project must be in the National Capital Region (NCR) of India o Evidence that key project personnel have experience on relevant projects (relevant described above)

C.2.1 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

A. Solicitation & Award of Contract:

1. Pre-Proposal Site Visit 10 days prior to Award

2. Award Zero Day

B. Pre-Construction Submittals:

1. Insurance & Bonding: 07 days after Award

2. Crew Information: 07 days

3. Embassy Review: 02 days

4. Schedule: 15 days

5. OBO & Embassy Approval: 02 days

D. Mobilization & Construction:

1. Material on site 15 days

2. Final Cleanup Begins: 5 days prior to completion

E. TOTAL PERIOD of PERFORMANCE: 40 days (on site)

C.2 PROPOSAL SCHEDULE:

A. Proposals shall be evaluated based on total fixed cost and shall include labor, project start-up expenses and worker incidentals, overhead, profit, taxes, and DBA Insurance (if required in host country) as a complete project.

1. Labor

2. Mobilization Expenses

3. Overhead & Profit

4. Taxes

5. DBA Insurance (if applicable).

C.3 PAYMENT MILESTONES

Milestone # 1 40% upon delivery of materials.

Milestone # 2 30% at the time of installation and commissioning.

Milestone # 3 30% at the time of final handover.

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