Attachment1_PWS_2Nov2026.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Project Name: Rebuilding Damen Building Condensate System.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

Jesse Brown VA Medical Center – Damen Building Basement 820 S. Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60612

Current Conditions/Background: This system is approximately 7 years old. Typically, these systems last approximately 7 to 8 years. The current equipment has been under water at least four times due to flooding over the past 6 to 7 years.

Part 1: PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK OVERVIEW The contractor must provide all tools, materials, components, labor, and supervision to rebuild the Damen buildings existing condensate collection system. The work schedule must be fully coordinated with the POC to ensure that no work will be performed and that will interfere with staff, patient care and safety. No government furnished equipment will be provided.

Part 2: PERIOD of PERFORMANCE (POP) Complete all work within ninety (90) calendar days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

Part 3: DETAILED PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK

1. Replace Existing Vacuum Pumps The contractor will replace four (4) vacuum pumps with two serving each condensate receiver. This includes full disassembly, inspection, and reinstallation to ensure the pumps meet manufacturer performance specifications.

Components involved:

A. Four (4) existing vacuum pumps to be replaced with new pumps.

B. New bolts and nuts C. New gaskets

2. Provide and Install New Condensate Pumps The contractor will furnish and install four new condensate pumps, two serving each condensate receiver. These pumps must be properly mounted, connected, and tested for correct flow and operation.

Components provided:

A. Four (4) new condensate pumps.

B. New bolts and nuts C. New gaskets

3. Install New Mechanical Alternators The contractor will furnish and install two new mechanical alternators, one dedicated to each system.

Components provided:

•Two (2) mechanical alternators.

4. Install Cold Water Solenoid Valves The contractor will provide and install two cold‑water solenoid valves, one per system, ensuring correct electrical and piping integration.

Components provided:

• Two (2) cold water solenoid valves.

5. Install Temperature‑Limiting Switches Temperature‑limiting switches must be provided and installed in each system to protect against overheating.

Components provided:

• Two (2) temperature‑limiting switches.

6. Install New Vacuum Switches The contractor will furnish and install four vacuum switches—two per system.

Components provided:

• Four (4) vacuum switches.

7. Replace All Required Pump Gaskets All pump connection gaskets requiring replacement will be removed and replaced with new gaskets to ensure proper sealing.

Components provided:

• New gaskets for pump connections (quantity as needed).

8. Install New Vertical Pumps and Alternator Assembly The contractor will install two new 7½‑horsepower vertical pumps at the main condensate receiver. Installation includes the use of all new gaskets, bolts, and nuts. A new mechanical alternator assembly will also be provided and installed.

Components provided:

A. Two (2) 7½ HP vertical pumps B. New bolts and nuts C. New gaskets D. One (1) mechanical alternator assembly

9. Disconnect, Reconnect, and Align Piping All necessary piping will be disconnected, properly realigned, and reconnected to ensure leak‑free, correctly routed operation.

10. Disconnect, Reconnect, and Verify Electrical Wiring The contractor will disconnect any affected electrical connections, rewire according to equipment requirements, and verify that all electrical systems operate safely and correctly.

11. System Start‑Up and Operational Testing Once all components are installed, the contractor will start up all equipment and perform full operational testing. All systems must be confirmed to operate in accordance with manufacturer specifications.

12. Disposal and Cleanup Requirements The contractor will remove and properly dispose of all replaced components, including pumps, switches, valves, gaskets, wiring, and hardware. Disposal must comply with all applicable regulations. The contractor will fully clean the worksite and leave the area in safe, orderly condition after completion.

Part 4: PROCEDURES

1. All work will be completed in a professional manner by skilled personnel.

2. Coordinate with Engineering Pipe Shop to schedule final inspection.

3. All work will be provided with 1-year parts and labor warranty from date of acceptance by the VA.

Part 5: Applicable Performance Standards

Contractors will ensure that the equipment functions in conformance with the latest published edition of NFPA 99, OSHA, Joint Commission, VA, UL, NEC, state and local regulations. The equipment covered under this contract will be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's standards/specifications.

Part 6: Contractor Qualifications A. Demonstrated experience installing industrial-grade Condensate Systems in commercial, industrial, or hospital facilities.

B. All required state/local licenses to perform the installation, e.g., contractors who are currently licensed in plumbing and electrical work in Illinois.

Part 5: Applicable Performance Standards/Contractor Qualifications

Contractors will ensure that the equipment functions in conformance with the latest published edition of NFPA 99, OSHA, Joint Commission, VA, UL, NEC, state and local regulations. The equipment covered under this contract will be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's standards/specifications.

Part 76: Jesse Brown VAMC Additional Requirements

1. Comply with all Jesse Brown VAMC site specific requirements and SOPs including and not limited to: Rules of Behavior and Smoking Policy.

2. No parking will be provided to the contractor on the Jesse Brown campus. All parking costs will be covered by the contractor.

3. All contractor personnel will check in at the Jesse Brown front desk for identification and obtain visitor passes and must have them displayed on their person at all times when they are present on the Jesse Brown campus.

4. Any work including and not limited to noise, vibration, dust, odors, hammer drilling, saw cutting, equipment moving in public corridors, will perform in coordination with the POC to minimize disruption to the facility.

5. Normal construction work hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

a. Normal work hours can be modified only by written approval of the CO.

b. Facility Check-in and Out/Inspection: Contractor will check in with the POC at the start of work and check out with the POC once work is completed for final inspection.

c. Recognized Holidays: No work by the Contractor on Federal Holidays and no work on the weekend when the Federal Holiday is on the respective Monday or Friday.

Federal Holidays observed by the Jesse Brown VAMC(s) are:

New Years’ Day Labor Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Columbus Day Washington’s Birthday Inauguration Day Juneteenth National Independence Day Labor Day Independence Day Veterans’ Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day Columbus Day Part 86. Security

All contractor representatives shall only be on site during the regular business hours of the Engineering Service Pipe Shop Department, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. local time (Illinois) when management or Engineering Service Pipe Shop Department Representatives are present and shall have appropriate identification that is easily visible on their person. All work that requires contractor access to the equipment shall always have management or a representative from the Engineering Service Pipe Shop Department to provide access and monitoring of work.