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36C24722Q0906

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS

Department of Veterans Affairs Carl Vinson VA Medical Center 1826 Veterans Blvd.

Dublin GA 31021

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer Sheryl Harris sheryl.harris5@va.gov 478-272-1210

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Tuskegee VA Medical Center

2400 Hospital Road

Tuskegee Alabama

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AGENCY’S URL

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AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

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DESCRIPTION

This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-01.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 221330– Steam and Air-Conditioning Supply, with a small business size standard of $16.5 million.

The Engineering Services Department at the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System, 2400 Hospital Road, Tuskegee, Alabama 36083 This requirement is for a base plus 4 option year contract to obtain preventative maintenance and repair of all boilers located in various building on the campus.

All interested companies shall provide offer(s) for the base plus 4 option year period of performance in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement.

Submit all proposal NLT August 5, 2022, NLT 10:00 am cst; to Sheryl Harris; email sheryl.harris5@va.gov Site Visit will be conducted on August 2, 2022 please contact Timothy Kane @ timothy.kane@va.gov; to schedule a time.

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28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________

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COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

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31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER) 30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

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OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

36C24722Q0906 07-27-2022

SHERYL HARRIS

478-272-1210 08-05-2022 10:00 am

CDT

Department of Veterans Affairs Carl Vinson VA Medical Center 1826 Veterans Blvd.

Dublin GA 31021 X X 221330 $16.5 Million N/A X See Delivery Schedule

Department of Veterans Affairs Carl Vinson VA Medical Center 1826 Veterans Blvd.

Dublin GA 31021

Department of Veterans Affairs

FMS-VA-2(101)

Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971 See CONTINUATION Page Please reference B.2 Cost Price Delivery Shedule and Performance Work Statement See CONTINUATION Page x X

SHERYL HARRIS

Contracting Officer Page 1 of Table of Contents

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C247 Sheryl Harris Department of Veterans Affairs Carl Vinson VA Medical Center 1826 Veterans Blvd.

Dublin GA 31021

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE ITEM INFORMATION

ANNUAL BOILER MAINTANCE Provide one (1) annual inspection per boiler by Qualified Service Provider. Each annual inspection will be coordinated with your personnel. The client will be responsible for coordinating their Qualified Professional Inspector and water treatment company to be present if required. The annual inspection will consist of the following: The Qualified Professional Inspector is for the two Rite steam boilers. A. Secure boiler provide the proper lockout procedures and drain. B. Open fireside and waterside of unit, clean furnace area and refractory of all minor accumulations of soot and carbon deposits. Inspect for any adverse conditions. When sealing boiler, all fireside and waterside gaskets will be replaced. C. Repair all minor cracks, and wash-coat all refractory with protective high temperature cement (as needed). D. Remove all hand holes, and cross plugs on the waterside, if possible. Clean as needed with your water pressure. E. Check operation of all fuel valves, all fuel, air, temperature, and pressure interlock controls, adjust, if necessary. F. Check flame safeguard control for proper operation. G. Test fire unit to operating temperature or pressure. Allow Unit to Cycle off and automatically restart. H. Set combustion on fuel choice for maximum efficiency throughout entire range, if load conditions allow, and note results in writing providing the owner with the following information and service: 1. Test Pilot Flame Failure 2. Test high temperature Limit 3. Test Operating Limit 4. Test gas pressure switches at high pressure cutoff and at low pressure cutoff. 5. Test combustion air proving switch. 6. Test high and low fire proving switches. 7. Check acid neutralizer medium replace if required 8. Test primary low water cutoff with the evaporation test or slow drain method 10. Remove pilot assembly, clean, and adjust. 9. Check position of diffuser and adjust if necessary 10. Calibrate pressure gauges and thermometers 11. Complete service report with recommendations. 12. Replace hot surface igniter 13. Check tube leak on all boilers 14. Condensate Tank: interior cleaning and visual inspection 15. Calibrate pressure gages and thermometers. 16. Obtain flue gas analysis on fuel currently being used 17. Adjust combustion settings as required on fuel currently being used 18. Provide Owner/Operator with printout of flue gas analysis I. Check condition of low water cutoffs and clean as necessary. J. Close unit up, properly sealing heads on fireside and replacing all waterside/fireside gaskets. K. Clean burner, air damper, diffuser, and pilot assembly. L. Provide written post maintenance report.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-19-2022 POP End: 11-18-2023

BI-ANNUAL BOILER MAINTANCE inspection 1. Adjust burner combustion settings and calibrate oxygen trim. 2. Check vibration of burner fans. 3. High-steam pressure cut-out (recycle) 4. High-steam pressure cut-out (recycle) 5. High-steam pressure cut-out (non-recycle) 6. Steam/water safety valve operational test 7. Check gas vent valve for leaks 8. High-gas fuel pressure cut-off 9. Low-gas fuel pressure cut-off 10. Gas fuel safety shut off valves proof of closure 11. Leak test gas fuel safety shut off valves 12. Low-pilot gas pressure cut-out 13. Check operation of Liquid Petroleum Gas pilot 14. Forced draft fan motor interlock 15. Forced draft fan damper wide open for purge 16. Boiler outlet damper wide open for purge 17. Purge air flow interlock 18. Timing for pre-purge 19. Timing for post-purge 20. Igniter timing 21. Low fire position interlock 22. Combustion air interlock 23. Main flame out; i.e., time to close valves 24. Ignition flame out; i.e. time to close valves 25. Minimum igniter flame test 26. Scanner not sensing ignition spark 27. Burner/heating element control 28. CO and combustible gas detection equipment testing 29. Plant/boiler emergency stop buttons testing 30. Remove pilot assembly, clean, and adjust. 31. Check position of diffuser and adjust if necessary 32. Clean screens/filters in venting air intake system 33. Complete service report with recommendations. 34. Obtain flue gas analysis on fuel currently being used 35. Provide Owner/Operator with printout of flue gas analysis Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-19-2022 POP End: 11-18-2023

ANNUAL BOILER MAINTANCE Provide one (1) annual inspection per boiler by Qualified Service Provider. Each annual inspection will be coordinated with your personnel. The client will be responsible for coordinating their Qualified Professional Inspector and water treatment company to be present if required. The annual inspection will consist of the following: The Qualified Professional Inspector is for the two Rite steam boilers. A. Secure boiler provide the proper lockout procedures and drain. B. Open fireside and waterside of unit, clean furnace area and refractory of all minor accumulations of soot and carbon deposits. Inspect for any adverse conditions. When sealing boiler, all fireside and waterside gaskets will be replaced. C. Repair all minor cracks, and wash-coat all refractory with protective high temperature cement (as needed). D. Remove all hand holes, and cross plugs on the waterside, if possible. Clean as needed with your water pressure. E. Check operation of all fuel valves, all fuel, air, temperature, and pressure interlock controls, adjust, if necessary. F. Check flame safeguard control for proper operation. G. Test fire unit to operating temperature or pressure. Allow Unit to Cycle off and automatically restart. H. Set combustion on fuel choice for maximum efficiency throughout entire range, if load conditions allow, and note results in writing providing the owner with the following information and service: 1. Test Pilot Flame Failure 2. Test high temperature Limit 3. Test Operating Limit 4. Test gas pressure switches at high pressure cutoff and at low pressure cutoff. 5. Test combustion air proving switch. 6. Test high and low fire proving switches. 7. Check acid neutralizer medium replace if required 8. Test primary low water cutoff with the evaporation test or slow drain method 10. Remove pilot assembly, clean, and adjust. 9. Check position of diffuser and adjust if necessary 10. Calibrate pressure gauges and thermometers 11. Complete service report with recommendations. 12. Replace hot surface igniter 13. Check tube leak on all boilers 14. Condensate Tank: interior cleaning and visual inspection 15. Calibrate pressure gages and thermometers. 16. Obtain flue gas analysis on fuel currently being used 17. Adjust combustion settings as required on fuel currently being used 18. Provide Owner/Operator with printout of flue gas analysis I. Check condition of low water cutoffs and clean as necessary. J. Close unit up, properly sealing heads on fireside and replacing all waterside/fireside gaskets. K. Clean burner, air damper, diffuser, and pilot assembly. L. Provide written post maintenance report.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 11-19-2023 POP End: 11-18-2024

BI-ANNUAL BOILER MAINTANCE inspection 1. Adjust burner combustion settings and calibrate oxygen trim. 2. Check vibration of burner fans. 3. High-steam pressure cut-out (recycle) 4. High-steam pressure cut-out (recycle) 5. High-steam pressure cut-out (non-recycle) 6. Steam/water safety valve operational test 7. Check gas vent valve for leaks 8. High-gas fuel pressure cut-off 9. Low-gas fuel pressure cut-off 10. Gas fuel safety shut off valves proof of closure 11. Leak test gas fuel safety shut off valves 12. Low-pilot gas pressure cut-out 13. Check operation of Liquid Petroleum Gas pilot 14. Forced draft fan motor interlock 15. Forced draft fan damper wide open for purge 16. Boiler outlet damper wide open for purge 17. Purge air flow interlock 18. Timing for pre-purge 19. Timing for post-purge 20. Igniter timing 21. Low fire position interlock 22. Combustion air interlock 23. Main flame out; i.e., time to close valves 24. Ignition flame out; i.e. time to close valves 25. Minimum igniter flame test 26. Scanner not sensing ignition spark 27. Burner/heating element control 28. CO and combustible gas detection equipment testing 29. Plant/boiler emergency stop buttons testing 30. Remove pilot assembly, clean, and adjust. 31. Check position of diffuser and adjust if necessary 32. Clean screens/filters in venting air intake system 33. Complete service report with recommendations. 34. Obtain flue gas analysis on fuel currently being used 35. Provide Owner/Operator with printout of flue gas analysis Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 11-19-2023 POP End: 11-18-2024

ANNUAL BOILER MAINTANCE Provide one (1) annual inspection per boiler by Qualified Service Provider. Each annual inspection will be coordinated with your personnel. The client will be responsible for coordinating their Qualified Professional Inspector and water treatment company to be present if required. The annual inspection will consist of the following: The Qualified Professional Inspector is for the two Rite steam boilers. A. Secure boiler provide the proper lockout procedures and drain. B. Open fireside and waterside of unit, clean furnace area and refractory of all minor accumulations of soot and carbon deposits. Inspect for any adverse conditions. When sealing boiler, all fireside and waterside gaskets will be replaced. C. Repair all minor cracks, and wash-coat all refractory with protective high temperature cement (as needed). D. Remove all hand holes, and cross plugs on the waterside, if possible. Clean as needed with your water pressure. E. Check operation of all fuel valves, all fuel, air, temperature, and pressure interlock controls, adjust, if necessary. F. Check flame safeguard control for proper operation. G. Test fire unit to operating temperature or pressure. Allow Unit to Cycle off and automatically restart. H. Set combustion on fuel choice for maximum efficiency throughout entire range, if load conditions allow, and note results in writing providing the owner with the following information and service: 1. Test Pilot Flame Failure 2. Test high temperature Limit 3. Test Operating Limit 4. Test gas pressure switches at high pressure cutoff and at low pressure cutoff. 5. Test combustion air proving switch. 6. Test high and low fire proving switches. 7. Check acid neutralizer medium replace if required 8. Test primary low water cutoff with the evaporation test or slow drain method 10. Remove pilot assembly, clean, and adjust. 9. Check position of diffuser and adjust if necessary 10. Calibrate pressure gauges and thermometers 11. Complete service report with recommendations. 12. Replace hot surface igniter 13. Check tube leak on all boilers 14. Condensate Tank: interior cleaning and visual inspection 15. Calibrate pressure gages and thermometers. 16. Obtain flue gas analysis on fuel currently being used 17. Adjust combustion settings as required on fuel currently being used 18. Provide Owner/Operator with printout of flue gas analysis I. Check condition of low water cutoffs and clean as necessary. J. Close unit up, properly sealing heads on fireside and replacing all waterside/fireside gaskets. K. Clean burner, air damper, diffuser, and pilot assembly. L. Provide written post maintenance report.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 11-19-2024 POP End: 11-18-2025

BI-ANNUAL BOILER MAINTANCE inspection 1. Adjust burner combustion settings and calibrate oxygen trim. 2. Check vibration of burner fans. 3. High-steam pressure cut-out (recycle) 4. High-steam pressure cut-out (recycle) 5. High-steam pressure cut-out (non-recycle) 6. Steam/water safety valve operational test 7. Check gas vent valve for leaks 8. High-gas fuel pressure cut-off 9. Low-gas fuel pressure cut-off 10. Gas fuel safety shut off valves proof of closure 11. Leak test gas fuel safety shut off valves 12. Low-pilot gas pressure cut-out 13. Check operation of Liquid Petroleum Gas pilot 14. Forced draft fan motor interlock 15. Forced draft fan damper wide open for purge 16. Boiler outlet damper wide open for purge 17. Purge air flow interlock 18. Timing for pre-purge 19. Timing for post-purge 20. Igniter timing 21. Low fire position interlock 22. Combustion air interlock 23. Main flame out; i.e., time to close valves 24. Ignition flame out; i.e. time to close valves 25. Minimum igniter flame test 26. Scanner not sensing ignition spark 27. Burner/heating element control 28. CO and combustible gas detection equipment testing 29. Plant/boiler emergency stop buttons testing 30. Remove pilot assembly, clean, and adjust. 31. Check position of diffuser and adjust if necessary 32. Clean screens/filters in venting air intake system 33. Complete service report with recommendations. 34. Obtain flue gas analysis on fuel currently being used 35. Provide Owner/Operator with printout of flue gas analysis Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 11-19-2024 POP End: 11-18-2025

ANNUAL BOILER MAINTANCE Provide one (1) annual inspection per boiler by Qualified Service Provider. Each annual inspection will be coordinated with your personnel. The client will be responsible for coordinating their Qualified Professional Inspector and water treatment company to be present if required. The annual inspection will consist of the following: The Qualified Professional Inspector is for the two Rite steam boilers. A. Secure boiler provide the proper lockout procedures and drain. B. Open fireside and waterside of unit, clean furnace area and refractory of all minor accumulations of soot and carbon deposits. Inspect for any adverse conditions. When sealing boiler, all fireside and waterside gaskets will be replaced. C. Repair all minor cracks, and wash-coat all refractory with protective high temperature cement (as needed). D. Remove all hand holes, and cross plugs on the waterside, if possible. Clean as needed with your water pressure. E. Check operation of all fuel valves, all fuel, air, temperature, and pressure interlock controls, adjust, if necessary. F. Check flame safeguard control for proper operation. G. Test fire unit to operating temperature or pressure. Allow Unit to Cycle off and automatically restart. H. Set combustion on fuel choice for maximum efficiency throughout entire range, if load conditions allow, and note results in writing providing the owner with the following information and service: 1. Test Pilot Flame Failure 2. Test high temperature Limit 3. Test Operating Limit 4. Test gas pressure switches at high pressure cutoff and at low pressure cutoff. 5. Test combustion air proving switch. 6. Test high and low fire proving switches. 7. Check acid neutralizer medium replace if required 8. Test primary low water cutoff with the evaporation test or slow drain method 10. Remove pilot assembly, clean, and adjust. 9. Check position of diffuser and adjust if necessary 10. Calibrate pressure gauges and thermometers 11. Complete service report with recommendations. 12. Replace hot surface igniter 13. Check tube leak on all boilers 14. Condensate Tank: interior cleaning and visual inspection 15. Calibrate pressure gages and thermometers. 16. Obtain flue gas analysis on fuel currently being used 17. Adjust combustion settings as required on fuel currently being used 18. Provide Owner/Operator with printout of flue gas analysis I. Check condition of low water cutoffs and clean as necessary. J. Close unit up, properly sealing heads on fireside and replacing all waterside/fireside gaskets. K. Clean burner, air damper, diffuser, and pilot assembly. L. Provide written post maintenance report.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 11-19-2025 POP End: 11-18-2026

BI-ANNUAL BOILER MAINTANCE inspection 1. Adjust burner combustion settings and calibrate oxygen trim. 2. Check vibration of burner fans. 3. High-steam pressure cut-out (recycle) 4. High-steam pressure cut-out (recycle) 5. High-steam pressure cut-out (non-recycle) 6. Steam/water safety valve operational test 7. Check gas vent valve for leaks 8. High-gas fuel pressure cut-off 9. Low-gas fuel pressure cut-off 10. Gas fuel safety shut off valves proof of closure 11. Leak test gas fuel safety shut off valves 12. Low-pilot gas pressure cut-out 13. Check operation of Liquid Petroleum Gas pilot 14. Forced draft fan motor interlock 15. Forced draft fan damper wide open for purge 16. Boiler outlet damper wide open for purge 17. Purge air flow interlock 18. Timing for pre-purge 19. Timing for post-purge 20. Igniter timing 21. Low fire position interlock 22. Combustion air interlock 23. Main flame out; i.e., time to close valves 24. Ignition flame out; i.e. time to close valves 25. Minimum igniter flame test 26. Scanner not sensing ignition spark 27. Burner/heating element control 28. CO and combustible gas detection equipment testing 29. Plant/boiler emergency stop buttons testing 30. Remove pilot assembly, clean, and adjust. 31. Check position of diffuser and adjust if necessary 32. Clean screens/filters in venting air intake system 33. Complete service report with recommendations. 34. Obtain flue gas analysis on fuel currently being used 35. Provide Owner/Operator with printout of flue gas analysis Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 11-19-2025 POP End: 11-18-2026

ANNUAL BOILER MAINTANCE Provide one (1) annual inspection per boiler by Qualified Service Provider. Each annual inspection will be coordinated with your personnel. The client will be responsible for coordinating their Qualified Professional Inspector and water treatment company to be present if required. The annual inspection will consist of the following: The Qualified Professional Inspector is for the two Rite steam boilers. A. Secure boiler provide the proper lockout procedures and drain. B. Open fireside and waterside of unit, clean furnace area and refractory of all minor accumulations of soot and carbon deposits. Inspect for any adverse conditions. When sealing boiler, all fireside and waterside gaskets will be replaced. C. Repair all minor cracks, and wash-coat all refractory with protective high temperature cement (as needed). D. Remove all hand holes, and cross plugs on the waterside, if possible. Clean as needed with your water pressure. E. Check operation of all fuel valves, all fuel, air, temperature, and pressure interlock controls, adjust, if necessary. F. Check flame safeguard control for proper operation. G. Test fire unit to operating temperature or pressure. Allow Unit to Cycle off and automatically restart. H. Set combustion on fuel choice for maximum efficiency throughout entire range, if load conditions allow, and note results in writing providing the owner with the following information and service: 1. Test Pilot Flame Failure 2. Test high temperature Limit 3. Test Operating Limit 4. Test gas pressure switches at high pressure cutoff and at low pressure cutoff. 5. Test combustion air proving switch. 6. Test high and low fire proving switches. 7. Check acid neutralizer medium replace if required 8. Test primary low water cutoff with the evaporation test or slow drain method 10. Remove pilot assembly, clean, and adjust. 9. Check position of diffuser and adjust if necessary 10. Calibrate pressure gauges and thermometers 11. Complete service report with recommendations. 12. Replace hot surface igniter 13. Check tube leak on all boilers 14. Condensate Tank: interior cleaning and visual inspection 15. Calibrate pressure gages and thermometers. 16. Obtain flue gas analysis on fuel currently being used 17. Adjust combustion settings as required on fuel currently being used 18. Provide Owner/Operator with printout of flue gas analysis I. Check condition of low water cutoffs and clean as necessary. J. Close unit up, properly sealing heads on fireside and replacing all waterside/fireside gaskets. K. Clean burner, air damper, diffuser, and pilot assembly. L. Provide written post maintenance report.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 11-19-2026 POP End: 11-18-2027

BI-ANNUAL BOILER MAINTANCE inspection 1. Adjust burner combustion settings and calibrate oxygen trim. 2. Check vibration of burner fans. 3. High-steam pressure cut-out (recycle) 4. High-steam pressure cut-out (recycle) 5. High-steam pressure cut-out (non-recycle) 6. Steam/water safety valve operational test 7. Check gas vent valve for leaks 8. High-gas fuel pressure cut-off 9. Low-gas fuel pressure cut-off 10. Gas fuel safety shut off valves proof of closure 11. Leak test gas fuel safety shut off valves 12. Low-pilot gas pressure cut-out 13. Check operation of Liquid Petroleum Gas pilot 14. Forced draft fan motor interlock 15. Forced draft fan damper wide open for purge 16. Boiler outlet damper wide open for purge 17. Purge air flow interlock 18. Timing for pre-purge 19. Timing for post-purge 20. Igniter timing 21. Low fire position interlock 22. Combustion air interlock 23. Main flame out; i.e., time to close valves 24. Ignition flame out; i.e. time to close valves 25. Minimum igniter flame test 26. Scanner not sensing ignition spark 27. Burner/heating element control 28. CO and combustible gas detection equipment testing 29. Plant/boiler emergency stop buttons testing 30. Remove pilot assembly, clean, and adjust. 31. Check position of diffuser and adjust if necessary 32. Clean screens/filters in venting air intake system 33. Complete service report with recommendations. 34. Obtain flue gas analysis on fuel currently being used 35. Provide Owner/Operator with printout of flue gas analysis Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 11-19-2026 POP End: 11-18-2027

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

Performance Work Statement (PWS) Tuskegee Boiler Cleaning and Maintenance

1. The intent of this scope of work is to obtain preventative maintenance and repair of all boilers located at: Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System, 2400 Hospital Rd. Tuskegee, Alabama.

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to perform cleaning and maintenance services on boiler as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) at the Tuskegee VA Medical Center. The boilers are located in various buildings on the campus as listed herein. The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government. Contractor should have a supervisor on site at each visit. Site visit prior to the bidding process will be required.

SITE VISIT: Bidders shall conduct a site visit prior to bid submittal during normal duty hours (Mon-Fri 7am- 430pm CST) (excluding Federal Holidays); to confirm locations, dimensions, and conditions of the requirements for the fulfillment of this contract. The site visit will be for the purpose of observing firsthand any conditions relevant to the fulfillment of this contract. No consideration will be given to claims based on a lack of knowledge of the existing conditions, except where contract documents make definite provisions for adjustment in cost or extension due to existing conditions not readily foreseeable.

The site visit Address is:

2400 Hospital Road Tuskegee, Alabama 36083

2.1. Description of Services: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, management, supervision, system testing equipment, tools, supplies, and transportation to provide cleaning and maintenance services on the boilers at the Tuskegee VA Medical Center. The boilers are located in various buildings and are listed in section 3.1.1.

2.2 Period of Performance:

2.3.1 Quality Control: The Contractor shall be responsible for performing inspections and submitting the inspection report to the COR within five (5) calendar days from completion of inspection to ensure that the services conform to the requirements specified herein. However, the Government reserves the right to perform random inspections and test, which are deemed to assure that the services conform to the prescribed requirements in this PWS.

2.4. Recognized Holidays:

2.5 Hours of Operation: The Contractor shall conduct normal cleaning and preventative maintenances, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday, The rite steam boilers building 68 and 5 will be done on saturday 0800-430pm. except US Government Holidays as listed in Para 2.4

2.6 Place of Performance: All services required within the scope of this contract shall be performed at the Tuskegee VA Medical Center located in 2400 Hospital Rd, Tuskegee, Al

2.7 Type of Contract: The government will award Requirements with Firm Fixed Price Contract.

2.8 Security Requirements: Due to the nature of working at a VA Medical Facility, contractor personnel shall obtain a security badge from the PIV office. The COR shall provide the necessary forms and sponsorships of personnel. In addition, all contractors should be fully vaccinated.

2.9 Special Expertise:

2.9.1 Qualifications for Service Providers:

· Successful bidder must have an Alabama General Contractor License.

· Successful bidder must hold a current R Stamp as issued by the NBIC.

· Successful bidder must be in the regular business for at least Fifteen (15) years of servicing and installing boilers and burners of the firetube, water tube, and modular type designs.

· Successful bidder must have a service department located within 130 miles from VAMC Tuskegee that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

· Service department must be able to respond to emergency service calls within Two (2) hours.

· Successful bidder must have at least Eight (8) Boiler Technicians that are factory trained and certified by at least Two (2) major boiler manufacturers (one of which must be Camus Hydronics). A summary of the training and certification to be provided in the bidding process

· Successful bidder must have Boiler Technicians equipped with the following diagnostic equipment:

· ECOM portable emission analyzer with on board printer and wireless data transmission to a PC. This wireless analyzer shall be fitted with sensors to measure O2, CO, NO, NO2, SO2, and combustibles, along with gas and ambient temperatures, stack draft & pressure, plus calculations of CO2, efficiency, dew point and excess air.

· Successful bidder must have a service department trained in OSHA requirements for this type of work. This work includes, but is not limited to Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space Entry, and Respirator programs. A summary of the safety program to be provided upon request.

3. Specific: Attachment B – Inspection and Testing Procedures for Low Pressure Steam Boilers and Equipment Inspections/testing shall be performed in accordance with the following:

1. Testing and inspection must be executed and documented by a Qualified Boiler Operator or Qualified Professional Inspector.

0. Hydrostatic testing of boilers and pressure vessels must be conducted after a repair or a tube replacement, or when the boiler or pressure vessel integrity is in doubt. Hydrostatic pressure must be limited to 150 percent of normal operating pressure of the boiler or pressure vessel.

0. Selection of contractors for plant services including boiler inspections, burner adjustments, testing of safety devices, calibration of instruments, and monitoring of water treatment must be based on qualifications and experience as the first priorities.

1. A Qualified Professional Inspector (QPI) is any one or combination of:

1. A boiler inspector who has a valid certificate from the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors.

1. A boiler inspector who has qualified by passing a written examination under the laws, rules and regulations of a jurisdiction of the state.

1. A boiler inspector who is regularly employed as a boiler inspector/testing by a jurisdiction that has adopted and administers one or more sections of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code as a legal requirement, and has a representative serving as a member of the ASME Conference Committee.

A boiler inspector who is regularly employed by an insurance company that has been licensed or registered by the appropriate authority of a state of the United States to write boiler and pressure vessel insurance.

Task:

3.1 Cleaning/Maintenance of Gas Fired Commercial Condensing Boilers for Heating Hot Water

3.1.1 Boilers

3.1.2 The contractor shall provide cleaning/maintenance service for heating hot water boilers IAW this PWS, the appropriate equipment manufacture’s recommendations, and commercial practices. The boilers are listed in paragraph 3.1.1.

3.1.2.1 Heating Hot Water Boiler Maintenance Schedule

Scope of Supply for bi-annual inspection

1. Adjust burner combustion settings and calibrate oxygen trim.

1. Check vibration of burner fans.

1. High-steam pressure cut-out (recycle)

1. High-steam pressure cut-out (recycle)

1. High-steam pressure cut-out (non-recycle)

1. Steam/water safety valve operational test

1. Check gas vent valve for leaks

1. High-gas fuel pressure cut-off

1. Low-gas fuel pressure cut-off

1. Gas fuel safety shut off valves proof of closure

1. Leak test gas fuel safety shut off valves

1. Low-pilot gas pressure cut-out

1. Check operation of Liquid Petroleum Gas pilot

1. Forced draft fan motor interlock

1. Forced draft fan damper wide open for purge

1. Boiler outlet damper wide open for purge

1. Purge air flow interlock

1. Timing for pre-purge

1. Timing for post-purge

1. Igniter timing

1. Low fire position interlock

1. Combustion air interlock

1. Main flame out; i.e., time to close valves

1. Ignition flame out; i.e. time to close valves

1. Minimum igniter flame test

1. Scanner not sensing ignition spark

1. Burner/heating element control

1. CO and combustible gas detection equipment testing

1. Plant/boiler emergency stop buttons testing

1. Remove pilot assembly, clean, and adjust.

1. Check position of diffuser and adjust if necessary

1. Clean screens/filters in venting air intake system

1. Complete service report with recommendations.

1. Obtain flue gas analysis on fuel currently being used

1. Provide Owner/Operator with printout of flue gas analysis

SCOPE OF SUPPLY FOR ANNUAL INSPECTION AND TUNE

Provide one (1) annual inspection per boiler by Qualified Service Provider. Each annual inspection will be coordinated with your personnel. The client will be responsible for coordinating their Qualified Professional Inspector and water treatment company to be present if required. The annual inspection will consist of the following: The Qualified Professional Inspector is for the two Rite steam boilers.

D. Remove all hand holes, and cross plugs on the waterside, if possible. Clean as needed with your water pressure.

E. Check operation of all fuel valves, all fuel, air, temperature, and pressure interlock controls, adjust, if necessary.

1. Test Pilot Flame Failure

1. Test high temperature Limit

1. Test Operating Limit

1. Test gas pressure switches at high pressure cutoff and at low pressure cutoff.

1. Test combustion air proving switch.

1. Test high and low fire proving switches.

1. Check acid neutralizer medium replace if required

1. Test primary low water cutoff with the evaporation test or slow drain method 10. Remove pilot assembly, clean, and adjust.

1. Check position of diffuser and adjust if necessary

1. Calibrate pressure gauges and thermometers

1. Complete service report with recommendations.

1. Replace hot surface igniter

1. Check tube leak on all boilers

1. Condensate Tank: interior cleaning and visual inspection

1. Calibrate pressure gages and thermometers.

1. Obtain flue gas analysis on fuel currently being used

1. Adjust combustion settings as required on fuel currently being used

1. Provide Owner/Operator with printout of flue gas analysis

I. Check condition of low water cutoffs and clean as necessary.

J. Close unit up, properly sealing heads on fireside and replacing all waterside/fireside gaskets.

K. Clean burner, air damper, diffuser, and pilot assembly.

L. Provide written post maintenance report.

4. Special Requirements

4.1 Check-in – The contractor staff will check in with the work order clerk in Bldg. 68 Room 24 prior to commencing any work on site or notify the COR.

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights—

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice.

(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include—

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.

(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.

(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment.—

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212-5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

(4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall—

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the—

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable; and

(D) Contractor point of contact.

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(6) Interest.

(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if—

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the…