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STATEMENT OF WORK

Install Fully Automatic Isolation Valves at the Main Backflow Preventers

I. INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE OF WORK

This service contract is to provide all labor, tools, material, special equipment, and supervision needed to replace the existing manually operated gate valves currently located at the inlet to the four (4) main backflow preventers. Replacement valves shall be fully automatic shutter style valves to minimize collection of debris on the sealing surfaces with low amperage 120-volt actuators.

II.

REQUIREMENTS

A. Prior to any work for the contractor begins work, the contractor shall prepare a safety plan and ensures workers understand and comply with the safety measures while working at VA Medical Center.

B. VAMC personnel will isolate the water at only one source at a time (Blue Heron or Military Trail). Under no circumstance will both feeds be isolated at the same time.

C. Contractor shall properly support the backflow preventer to prevent movement once inlet valve is removed.

D. Contractor shall remove the existing inlet gate valve and install a properly sized shutter style valve with motorized actuator.

a. Contractor shall furnish all gaskets and fasteners required to install the shutter style valve IAW manufactures specifications.

E. Contractor shall be responsible for providing any additional power feed for the actuators if the existing 102-volt power provided to the water monitoring is insufficient.

a. In either case the contractor shall configure the 120-volt power system to allow for independent isolation of either the water monitor or the shutter style valves without interfering with either system.

F. The contractor shall install in to the incoming water supply line at each source a pressure detecting device that will be used to actuate the shutter style valves to close in the event of a pressure loss from the municipal water supply.

a. The system shall cause the shutter style valve to close when the municipal water pressure drops to below 20psi

b. The system shall incorporate a lock out feature to prevent the valves from reopening automatically.

i. The valves should only reopen when a manual reset is activated.

III. DELIVERY

Performance of services shall be rendered as identified in Section II above. Scheduling of services shall be coordinated with the Plumbing Shop Supervisor, room BC-242C, telephone 561-422-6655. Contractor shall report to the Plumbing Shop, room BC-242C, prior to commencing work.

IV. PROGRESS AND COMPLIANCE

A. Contractor shall perform services on this order only to the extent indicated on this agreement. No additional services/repairs will be made without the approval of the Contracting Officer.

B. All payments shall be made in arrears. Upon receipt of Contractor’s invoices, the Plumbing Shop Supervisor will certify invoices through referenced service tickets, assuring that all services were performed in accordance with contract terms.

C. Contractor shall properly dispose of any old or left-over materials and shall ensure the work areas are kept clean on a daily basis.

V. NOTES:

A. VA will provide NO tools, equipment, materials, storage, and transportation.

B. VA will NOT receive, unload, load, or transport contractor’s goods.

C. Contractor storage at the site is not available.

D. Contractor shall provide for his necessary secure storage.

E. All work shall be in accordance with OSHA, NEC, AWWA, manufacturer’s requirements, VA standards, and other related codes / standards.

F. Unless specifically arranged with COR, VA holidays are NO WORK days for the contractor.

G. Contractor work on such days shall be at NO added cost to the government.

H. ALL work shall be scheduled with COR.

I. Contractor shall advise COR 48 hours in advance of proposed on site work start.