36C24120Q0161-001.docx

Performance Work Statement Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

A. Purpose The purpose of this contract is to a establish a Steam Trap Survey contract for the West Haven and Newington Connecticut Veterans Medical Centers.

B. Location of VA facilities

C. General Information:

1. All materials furnished and all work installed shall comply with codes, standards and recommendation of the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the State of Connecticut Building Code, The National Electric Code (NEC) and the International Plumbing code (IPC).

2. All Work shall be done in a "First class" manner according to the best trade practices by licensed Tradesman according to trade. Work to be done to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer (CE) or his designated authority.

3. All work shall be done between the hours of 7:30am-4:00pm EST, Monday thru Friday, Holiday excepted unless other times are prearranged with the Chief Engineer.

4. Interference to Normal Functions:

The contractor may be required to interrupt their normal work at any time as not to interfere with the normal function of the facility to include facility repair. When the contractor's work interferes with Hospital functions (excessive noise, odors, dust etc.) or it cannot be contained within the area of work, the contractor shall schedule said work at other than normal hours and as directed by the CE.

In the event of an emergency, contractor services may be stopped and rescheduled at no additional cost to the government.

5. Parking is rigidly controlled throughout the Medical Center. The Government is not liable for contractor vehicles or contracted employees’ vehicles and shall not reimburse with no exception any expenses not limited to vehicle tickets or towing.

6. Contractor shall:

· Provide the following at West Haven Campus on an estimated 1978 Traps and Newington Campus an estimated 550 Traps:

· Perform a system operational analysis to establish energy savings potential through a comprehensive survey of installed steam trap population.

· Steam Trap performance testing of all steam traps

· Steam Trap selection, installation review and assessment of all steam Traps

· Provide a Steam Trap and condensate return system mapping, identification and labeling of the West Haven campus and the Newington campus.

· Establish a Steam Trap management system for each campus

· All Traps shall be tested, tagged and the condition reported in Excel format. The Excel spreadsheet shall be consistently updated and available to VA Engineering, Plumbing and Maintenance shop.

· The Vendor shall plan for confined space work with proper entry watch and air monitors.

D. Debris Removal:

1. Upon completion of the project and as required daily, all materials and debris shall be removed from the station. Debris shall be disposed of by the contractor in accordance with applicable State Environmental Protection Regulations.

E. Special instructions:

1. The specifications do not detail all existing structure, utilities, or components that may interfere with the contract work required. The bidder shall not obstruct utilities or create conditions that may hinder or interfere with the execution of the contract and shall make provision within his bid accordingly.

F. Time of Completion:

1. The entire survey shall be completed within 3 months of award of contract unless prior approval given by Chief Engineer.