36C24719Q0613-001.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

PORJECT: Test and balance of various HVAC systems throughout the facility

The purpose of this project is to provide Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) services of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems at various areas of Ralph H. Johnson, VAMC in Charleston, South Carolina. Contractor shall not require access to VA systems or VA sensitive information.

SCOPE OF WORK:

(1) Project includes testing, adjusting, balancing and replacement or repair of damaged or missing manual balancing volume dampers of the HVAC system serving all existing operating rooms (6 ORs), GU clinic procedure room, SPS(entire clean and soiled areas), ten isolation rooms throughout the facility, pharmacy Chemo room and two cardiac Cath Labs. TAB shall include all air distribution devices including supply air, exhaust air and return air.

(2) Take initial air measurement of all existing air distribution devices in the specific areas listed above and submit a report to the COR for review. Upon COR’s review and approval, proceed to adjusting and balancing all the air distribution devices to achieve desired air flow requirements provided by the COR.

(3) Provide three copies of final TAB report summary for all work completed under this contract.

(4) Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Administration Medical Center retain the right to have all components examined by qualified technicians upon completion of work.

(5) Contractor shall meet all Federal and State law for industrial safety and occupational health.

(6) All work must conform to the VA design and construction guidelines.

GENERAL:

(1) All work shall commence during 4:30PM-9:30PM, Monday-Friday and 7:30AM-7:00PM Saturday and

Sunday as reviewed and approved by the COR. Request to begin work must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for approval.

(2) All work shall be carried out to the satisfaction and approval of the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical

Center COR. The contractor shall be responsible for demonstrating that the completed project meets the requirements as specified in the SOW and design documents.

(3) A request for time extension must be submitted to the Contracting Officer in writing. Each request must include specific and detailed reasons in support of the schedule alteration.

(4) All TAB services shall be in accordance with VA design and construction guidelines, ASHRAE, AABC, and NEBB standards.

(5) The TAB agency shall be either a certified member of AABC or certified by the NEBB to perform TAB service for HVAC, water balancing and vibrations and sound testing of equipment. The certification shall be maintained for the entire duration of duties specified in the scope of project. TAB Specialist shall be either a member of AABC or an experienced technician of the Agency certified by NEBB.

(6) All TAB technicians performing actual TAB work shall be experienced and must have done satisfactory work on a minimum of 3 projects comparable in size and complexity to this project. Qualifications must be certified by the TAB agency in writing. The lead technician shall be certified by AABC or NEBB.

(7) Test Equipment Criteria: The instrumentation shall meet the accuracy/calibration requirements established by AABC National Standards or by NEBB Procedural Standards for Testing, Adjusting and

Balancing of Environmental Systems and instrument manufacturer. Provide calibration history of the instruments to be used for test and balance purpose.

(8) TAB criteria: One or more of the applicable AABC, NEBB or SMACNA publications, supplemented by

ASHRAE Handbook "HVAC Applications" Chapter 38, and requirements stated herein shall be the basis for planning, procedures, and reports.

(9) Submit names and qualifications of TAB agency and TAB specialists within 10 calendar days after the notice to proceed. Submit information on three recently completed projects and a list of proposed test equipment.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

(1) The Contractor shall complete the project within 90 (ninety) calendar days from the notice to proceed issued by the contracting officer. The contract period shall be the base year plus four additional one year options to extend.

PLACE OF WORK:

Ralph H. Johnson, VAMC

109 Bee Street

Charleston, SC 29401