Boiler_Replace_Sector_Detroit_06NOV18.docx

Scope of Work and Specifications for Replacement Boiler Plant At U.S. Coast Guard Sector Detroit Detroit, MI.

06 NOV 2018

Sector Commander United States Coast Guard Sector Detroit 110 Mount Elliot St.

Detroit, MI. 48207

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

EXISTING CONDITIONS

BOILER AND CONTROLLER

SECTION 01 11 00

SCOPE OF WORK

1. WORK INCLUDED: Major items of work shall include the following:

1.1 Contractor shall provide all, labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and supervision, necessary to perform the work described herein. Remove and replace existing Boiler Plant located in Sector Detroit machinery space.

1.2 Work associated with these items is described in the following specification sections. Incidental work items not listed above and necessary for completing the project shall be included.

SECTION 01 14 00

CONTRACTOR WORK HOURS

1. WORK HOURS: Accomplish work during normal unit operational hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except during federal holidays. The Onsite Technical Representative (OTR) must approve any deviations from these hours.

2. PROJECT DURATION: Upon approval of required submittals, the project work shall be completed within 14 calendar days.

SECTION 01 14 13

PRE-BID SITE VISITS

1. GENERAL: Bidders are responsible for visiting the site to field verify existing conditions and determine actual dimensions and the nature of the work required. Failure to visit the site does not relinquish the bidder from determining the extent and scope of the work required and estimating the difficulty and cost to complete the project. Requests for equitable adjustments, in either time or money, arising from failing to field verify site conditions may be denied. Provisions regarding the site visit requirements are outlined in FAR Clause 52.236-3 “Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work”.

2. SITE VISIT: Arrange pre-bid site visits to verify existing conditions with the Onsite Technical Representative (OTR), DCC Clifford Morgan or MK1 Adam Jenkins, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Detroit at (313) 568-9474 or (313) 656-2653. The OTR may limit hours of access or levy certain restrictions regarding visits to the site.

SECTION 01 14 16

COORDINATION

1. INTERFERENCE WITH COAST GUARD OPERATIONS: Accomplish work in a manner that causes minimal impact on normal operations. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative at least three working days in advance of any planned outages of water, electrical, telephone, or sanitary facilities. The contractor shall notify the Engineering Officer a minimum of two working days prior to the start of work.

2. MILITARY STATION REGULATIONS:

2.1 The Contractor, his employees, and subcontractors shall become familiar with and obey all station regulations. All personnel employed on the project shall keep within the limits of the work and avenues of ingress and egress, and shall not enter any other areas outside of the site of the work unless required to do so in the performance of their duties. The Contractor's equipment shall be conspicuously marked for identification.

2.2 There shall be NO SMOKING in any Coast Guard building.

2.3 Storage Areas: The Contracting Officer’s Representative will determine exact location and boundaries of staging areas. Under no circumstances shall materials be stored in areas that will interfere with aircraft operations.

2.4 Storm Protection: If a gale force wind warning or higher is issued, take precautions to minimize any danger to persons and protect the work and nearby Government property. Precautions shall include, but not be limited to, closings, removing loose materials, tools and equipment, from exposed locations. Remove and secure scaffolding and temporary work. Close openings in the work area if storms of lessor intensity are imminent.

SECTION 01 26 13

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION

1. SUMMARY:

A. Section Includes: Administrative requirements for requests for information.

2. DEFINITIONS:

1. Improperly prepared RFIs will not be processed by the Contracting Officer, but will be returned unprocessed.

3. CONTRACTOR’S REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION:

1. RFIs from subcontractors or material suppliers shall be submitted through, reviewed by, and signed by the Prime Contractor prior to submitting to the Contracting Officer.

2. The Contracting Officer will neither act on nor respond to RFIs received directly from subcontractors or suppliers.

4. To request different methods of performing work than those drawn and specified.

4. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S RESPONSE TO RFIs:

a. Unprocessed RFIs will be returned with a stamp or notation: Not Reviewed.

3. Answers to properly prepared RFIs may be made directly upon the RFI form with supplementary instructions as necessary

SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

1. GENERAL: The Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer (2) copies of submittals required by this specification and/or itemized on the "List of Submittals" found at the end of this division.

2. REQUEST: A "CONTRACT ITEM ACCEPTANCE REQUEST" shall accompany all submittals. All items shall be individually listed and clearly identified, referencing the applicable Section and Paragraph. A copy of this form is located at the end of this division and may be reproduced as needed.

2.1 Up to eight (8) items may be listed on an individual acceptance request. Number each Contract Item Acceptance Request consecutively (Submittals # 1, 2, etc.) and re-submittals with letters (Submittal #1A is the first re-submittal of Submittal #1).

2.2 Submittals shall be forwarded to the Contracting Officer. The contractor shall allow 14 calendar days, excluding mailing time, for the review process in the Construction Schedule and all project planning. In instances where submittal review must be expedited, the Contractor may annotate the Contract Item Acceptance Request as "Urgent" and provide a FAX number for prompt return. The Coast Guard will make every effort to accelerate the review of each urgent submittal; however, the Contractor should not anticipate a reduced time schedule and shall plan project progress accordingly.

3. ACCEPTANCE: Submittals will be stamped "Accepted," "Accepted with Comments," or "Resubmit". Acceptance, Acceptance with comments or Resubmit for each item will be indicated on the Contract Item Acceptance Request form and one copy returned to the Contractor.

3.1 Prompt re-submittal of items is required. The Contractor shall furnish a new Contract Item Acceptance Request numbered in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 2.1.

4. DEFECTIVE WORK: Acceptance of Submittals does not restrict the Government's right to reject departures from contract requirements, use of damaged or improperly installed items/materials, or latent defects, nor does it prejudice the Government's rights of rejecting any work found defective at Final Inspection and Acceptance.

4.1 Work started or completed prior to submittal acceptance is solely at Contractor's risk and may jeopardize contract performance.

SECTION 01 35 29

SAFETY PROGRAM

1. GENERAL: The Contractor is wholly responsible for work site safety. The Contractor shall implement a safety program that protects the lives and health of personnel in the construction area, prevents damage to property, and avoids work interruptions. The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of all applicable Federal, State and Local safety laws, rules and regulations.

SECTION 01 51 00

TEMPORARY UTILITIES

1. GENERAL: All temporary utility connections shall be compatible with existing materials and equipment to provide safe and efficient installation, operation and removal.

2. ELECTRICITY AND WATER: Electrical power and water are available on the site. The Contractor will be permitted to utilize these utilities in performing the work, provided that the existing systems are not overloaded. The Contractor is responsible for installing and removing all connections to existing systems and shall ensure work and materials are in accordance with local codes. The use of the electricity shall be limited to tools that can be operated on 60 Hertz, single phase, 20 ampere, 120 volt circuits.

3. TELEPHONE: Telephone services will not be available for use by the Contractor.

4. WATER HOOKUP: All connections to the water system shall be equipped with back flow protection. Temporary potable water pipes and hoses shall be sterilized before being placed in operation and every time the system is opened to the atmosphere for repair or relocation.

5. SANITARY FACILITIES: Toilet facilities within existing buildings will be authorized for use by Contractor personnel.

SECTION 01 55 00

ACCESS ROADS AND PARKING

1. ACCESS: Access to the site is available from public roads. Any damage to these roads by the Contractor's vehicles shall be repaired without cost to the Government.

2. PARKING: Vehicular operations and parking shall comply with all applicable government orders and regulations. All driveways and entrances serving the Government shall be kept clear and available to emergency vehicles at all times.

3. VEHICLE AND VEHICLE OPERATION: All vehicles, owned by the Contractor or employees of the Contractor, and operators of these vehicles, shall meet all state regulations for safety, noise, loading and minimum liability insurance. All vehicle operators demonstrating reckless or careless operation in the opinion of the Government shall not be allowed to operate vehicles on government property for the duration of the contract.

4. VISITORS: No visiting vehicles will be permitted on government property unless the operator is employed by a subcontractor or supplier.

SECTION 01 55 29

STAGING AREAS AND ACCESS

1. LOCATION: The Contractor shall store materials and operate equipment within the confines of the staging area identified by the Government. Storage of materials outside of the staging area will not be permitted.

2. COORDINATION: Two weeks prior to construction, the Contractor shall contact DCC Clifford Morgan, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Detroit, 110 Mount Elliot St.

Detroit, MI. 48207, at (313) 568-9535 to verify the condition of the staging area.

3. ADJACENT AREAS: The Contractor shall ensure that all land and vegetation adjacent to the staging area and access drive remain undisturbed and undamaged; all damages shall be repaired at no cost to the Government.

SECTION 01 56 00

LIGHTS, SIGNS & BARRICADES

1. GENERAL: The contractor shall provide and maintain all warning lights, sign, and barriers to insure the safety of pedestrians or vehicles traveling near or through any hazardous area caused by the execution of the Contract work.

SECTION 01 65 00

RECOVERED MATERIALS NOTICE

1. GENERAL: It is the intent of Sector Detroit to comply with the requirements of Section 6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA or the Act) as amended, 42 U.S.C. 6962 and Executive Order 12873 as they apply to the procurement of the materials designated in paragraph 2.

2. DESIGNATED RECOVERED MATERIALS: It is the purpose of this section to designate items that are or can be made with recovered materials. These designated items can be found at http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/procure/products.htm .

3. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY: The contractor should provide recycled materials to the extent practical, provided the materials meet all other requirements of the applicable specification section.

SECTION 01 74 00

GENERAL CLEANUP & SITE RESTORATION OF WORK AREAS

1. GENERAL: The Contractor shall remove and properly dispose of all trash and debris incidental to the contract work from the limits of government property, as well as all adjacent affected areas. The Contracting Officer shall determine the extent and interval of these cleanups.

2. WORK AREA CLEANUP: At the end of each day the entire work area and all adjacent affected areas shall be thoroughly cleaned by removing all trash, debris, dust, etc. caused by the contract work. Any floor, wall or ceiling surfaces that may have been stained or soiled by the contract work shall be restored to pre-construction condition.

3. SITE RESTORATION: If at any time while performing the contract the Contractor causes damage or destruction to any portion of any Government facility or grounds; e.g., bulkheads, pavement, lawns, shrubbery, etc., it shall be the Contractor's responsibility to replace and/or restore the damage as approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative at no additional cost to the Government.

4. POST CONSTRUCTION CLEANUP: Upon completion of the job, the Contractor shall clean up the job site, returning it to a state of cleanliness equal to or exceeding that in which it was found. The Contractor shall properly dispose of any trash, extra materials, dirt, debris, or other litter that remains. If the job site appearance is not to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer’s Representative, final acceptance will not be approved.

LIST OF SUBMITTALS

CONTRACT ITEM ACCEPTANCE REQUEST

Contractor Name:

URGENT YES NO (if yes) CONTRACTOR FAX #: _______________________

Submittal #_____________________ Job Location: ___________________________________

NOTE: Contractor must mark Deviation column if submittal deviates from contract requirements

Item No.

Spec Section and Paragraph Description of Material Include Type, Model #, Manufacturer, Etc.

STATUS ABBREVIATION GUIDE:

AC - Accepted AC w/ CMT - Accepted with Comment R-Resubmit Comments:

NOTE: Review and acceptance of submittals by the Government is intended to verify general conformance with the design intent as shown on the contract drawings and in the specifications. Acceptance by the Contracting Officer’s Representative does not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for any errors and/or omissions in the submittals, nor from the responsibility for complying with the requirements of the contract, except with respect to variations described and approved in accordance with FAR 52.243-4 CHANGES.

SECTION 02 41 13

SITE DEMOLITION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 Work Included: Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to remove existing boiler plant and to accomplish the contract work according to all federal, state and local regulations.

1.2 References: The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by basic designation only. Refer to the latest editions.

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI):

ANSI A10.6 Demolition Operations - Safety Requirements

1.3 General Requirements: Do not begin demolition until authorization is received from the Contracting Officer. Do not discard aluminum railings, as they will be reused. Remove rubbish and debris from the project site. Store materials that cannot be removed daily in areas specified by the Onsite Technical Representative (OTR). Notify the OTR a minimum one week prior to start of demolition unless otherwise noted.

1.5 Regulations and Safety Requirements: Comply with federal, state and local hauling and disposal regulations. In addition to the requirements of the "Contract Clauses", safety requirements shall conform with ANSI A10.6, "Demolition Operation - Safety Requirements". It is the responsibility of the Contractor to be aware of and comply with all pertinent environmental regulations.

1.6 Protection:

1.6.1 Existing Work and Utilities: Conduct work and provide protection so not to damage existing work and utilities which are to remain in place, be reused, be relocated, or remain the property of the Government. Such items damaged shall be restored to their original condition or replaced with new. Provide new supports and reinforcement for existing construction weakened by demolition or removal work. Repairs, reinforcement, or structural replacement must have Contracting Officer's approval. The Contractor is financially responsible for damage to existing work and utilities.

1.6.2 Provide temporary barricades and other forms of protection to protect Coast Guard personnel and general public from injury due to demolition and removal work.

1.7 Hazardous Materials: If hazardous materials, not previously identified as hazardous, are encountered during demolition operations, contact both Contracting Officer and OTR immediately. Comply with applicable regulations, laws, and ordinances concerning removal, handling, and protection against exposure and environmental pollution.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 Materials: None.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 Inspection: Prior to commencement of selective demolition and removal work, the Contractor shall verify and document existing conditions of structure surfaces, equipment, or surrounding properties that could be misconstrued as damage resulting from selective demolition work.

3.2 Demolition and Removal: Demolish and remove completely all indicated items and other items as required to install new work.

3.3 Title to Materials: Except where specified in other sections, all materials and equipment removed and not to be salvaged, shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from Government Property. Title to materials resulting from demolition, and materials and equipment to be removed, is vested in the Contractor upon removal from the site after approval by the Contracting Officer of the Contractor’s demolition and removal procedures. The Government will not be responsible for the condition or loss of, or damage to, such property after notice to proceed. Materials and equipment shall not be viewed by prospective purchasers or sold on the site.

3.4 Cleanup: Remove tools, equipment, and demolished materials from the site. Remove protections, barricades and temporary work. Remove and transport debris and rubbish in a manner that will prevent spillage into waters, onto streets or adjacent area. Restore work site to a condition comparable or better than originally encountered prior to demolition.

SECTION 23 05 00

BOILERS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL: Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to install new Boiler Plant with 4 stage controller comparable to current plant of two twinned Utica J-400’s Natural Gas Hot Water boilers. Current plant does not have controller capable of sequencing boilers based on outside ambient temperature.

1.2 SUBMITTALS: Submit the following in accordance with section 01 33 00 entitled “Submittal Procedures.”

1.2.1 Catalog cut sheets for boiler plant showing it is comparable to two twinned Utica J-400’s.

1.3 Materials and Locations: Materials shall be delivered to the jobsite in their original unopened packages, clearly marked with the manufacturer’s name, brand name, and description of contents. Storage shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations in a clean, dry, well-ventilated area. Stored materials shall be protected from sunlight, and kept away from excessive heat or cold. The contractor shall not store any highly flammable materials in the work area. Sufficient area for staging is available on site; storage areas will be pre-approved by the Onsite Technical Representative (OTR). Special precautions shall be taken to ensure construction materials and debris does not enter the water.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 Natural Gas Hot Water Boilers:

2.1.1 Replacement boilers shall be capable of producing equivalent BTU’s of existing two twinned Utica J-400’s, along with new safety devices, gas valves and spark controllers.

2.2 4 Stage Controller:

2.2.1 Controller shall be capable of sequencing boilers based on outside ambient temperature.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 Install Boiler Plant in existing location. Modify/install piping and lines necessary to complete installation.

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