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36C262 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815

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Y 238220 $15 Million

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36C691 Department of Veterans Affairs Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center (SACC)

16111 Plummer St, Bldg 202, North Hills CA 91343

Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center (LAACC)

351 East Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 36C262 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center P.O. Box 149971

Austin TX 78714-9971

See CONTINUATION Page Perform Boiler Plant Safety Device Maintenance, Inspection, Calibration and Testing.

See Statement of Work (SOW) herein.

This requirement shall be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price

(FFP)

Contract subject to the Service Contract Labor Standard

(SCLS).

Solicitation is in accordance with FAR Part 12 and 13, specifically FAR Subpart 13.5.

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Vicie R. Graves

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SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

(continuation from Standard Form 1449, block 18A.)

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

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C262 Vicie Grave vicie.graves@va.gov, 562-766-2294 Contract Specialist 36C262 Tue M. Tran tue.tran@va.gov, 562-766-2302

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor should be mailed to the following address:

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Other [X] After completion of each semi-annual and annual inspections

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.

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center P.O. Box 149971 http://www.tungsten-network.com/customer-campaigns/veterans-affairs/ Austin TX 78714-9971

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

B.2 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING-- MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUN 2011)

This solicitation includes 852.219-11, Notice of Total Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside. Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation will include this clause. The contractor is advised in performing contract administration functions, the CO may use the services of a support contractor(s) retained by VA to assist in assessing the contractor's compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirements specified in the clause. To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to contractor's offices where the contractor's business records or other proprietary data are retained and to review such business records regarding the contractor's compliance with this requirement. All support contractors conducting this review on behalf of VA will be required to sign an “Information Protection and Non-Disclosure and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Agreement” to ensure the contractor's business records or other proprietary data reviewed or obtained in the course of assisting the CO in assessing the contractor for compliance are protected to ensure information or data is not improperly disclosed or other impropriety occurs. Furthermore, if VA determines any services the support contractor(s) will perform in assessing compliance are advisory and assistance services as defined in FAR 2.101, Definitions, the support contractor(s) must also enter into an agreement with the contractor to protect proprietary information as required by FAR 9.505-4, obtaining access to proprietary information, paragraph (b). The contractor is required to cooperate fully and make available any records as may be required to enable the CO to assess the contractor's compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirement.

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B.3 PRICE SCHEDULE:

BASE YEAR: April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019 (Estimated)

See paragraph 8.1 of SOW, Task # 1

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OPTION YEAR 1: April 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020 (Estimated)

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OPTION YEAR 2: April 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021 (Estimated)

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OPTION YEAR 3: April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022 (Estimated)

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OPTION YEAR 4: April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023 (Estimated)

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B.4 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1. CONTRACT TITLE:

Boiler Plant Safety device maintenance, inspection, calibration, and testing.

2. BACKGROUND:

The Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center (SACC) has three (3) 400 hp, 16 mil BTU fire tube boilers. These boilers supply steam to the SACC campus for heat, hot water and sterilization. Boilers can very dangerous if not operated and maintained properly. The Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center (LAACC) has three (3) Gordon-Piatt 1.750 mil BTU hot water boilers (RZ8.3-G-15/021151) that supply heat to the building.

VHA Directive 1810 and California’s Air Quality Management District (AQMD) requires quarterly emissions testing & tuning, annual boiler maintenance, and safety device operation and testing. VHA Directive 1810 requires these services be performed by a qualified boiler that can demonstrate knowledge and competency in boiler plant operations, systems, theory, safety devices, and safety topics.

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, supplies, equipment and transportation necessary to perform boiler plant safety device maintenance. inspection, calibration, and testing at the specific identified facilities within the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS). Contractor will perform all testing in accordance with the VHA Boiler Safety Device Testing Manual (Third Edition), VACO Directive 1810, South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), and all other applicable laws / regulations.

3. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS) at the following facilities:

16111 Plummer St.

351 East Temple St.

Building 202

Los Angeles, CA 90012

North Hills, CA 91343

4. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

This will be a base and up to four (4) one (1) year option renewals. The period of performance shall be for one (1) year from the date of award.

5. CONTRACT TYPE: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)

6. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS, STANDARDS, LAWS AND/OR REGULATIONS:

The following are a list of various applicable standards, policies, regulations, and/or governing bodies. This list is not an all-inclusive list; therefore, it is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure all applicable standards, policies, regulations, and/or governing bodies not listed here are adhere to. Furthermore, contractor is responsible to adhere to all current addition of applicable standards, policies, regulations, and/or governing bodies.

6.1. VHA Boiler Safety Device Testing Manual (4th Edition) (see attachment),

6.2. VHA Directive 1810, dated February 6, 2017 (see attachment),

6.3. South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD).

6.4. NFPA 85, Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code,

6.5. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, latest edition,

6.6. The Joint Commission, and

6.7. all other applicable laws / regulations.

7. LIST OF EQUIPMENT:

The following are the list of boilers and equipment which require services listed in this Performance Work Statement (PWS):

7.1. Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center (SACC):

7.1.1. Boiler #1 – Superior Mohawk – Serial # 12965 – Steam (Dual Fuel)

7.1.2. Boiler #2 – Superior Mohawk – Serial # 12964 – Steam (Dual Fuel)

7.1.3. Boiler #3 – Superior Mohawk – Serial # 11963 – Steam (Dual Fuel)

7.1.4. DA Tank – Wheeler Tank – Serial # 13202

7.1.5. Condensate Tank – Industrial Steam – Serial # 18238

7.2. Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center (LAACC):

7.2.1. Boiler #1 – Rite – National Board # 7968 – Hot Water (Single Fuel)

7.2.2. Boiler #2 – Rite – National Board # 7969 – Hot Water (Single Fuel)

7.2.3. Boiler #3 – Rite – National Board # 7967 – Hot Water (Single Fuel)

8. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, SPECIFICATIONS:

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, supplies, equipment and transportation necessary to perform boiler plant safety device inspection, calibration, and testing. Per the VHA Boiler Safety Device Testing Manual, contractor shall ensure the safety device is in correct place, safety device set point is correct, safety device activates at the correct set point, and safety device produces the required effect. Safety device identification and labeling, including set point and normal operating range is to be determined and set prior to test. Calibration/test sticker shall be affixed to each equipment after completion of tests.

The following is the list of equipment that shall be maintenance, inspected, calibrated, and tested in accordance with this statement of work:

8.1. TASK 1 - SEMI-ANNUAL AND ANNUAL SAFETY DEVICE TESTING:

8.1.1. Prior to the semi-annual and annual services, contractor shall ensure the following is performed:

8.1.1.1. Verify the following boiler safety devices are in the correct locations and plumed correctly.

8.1.1.2. Verify the safety device set points are correct in relation to normal operating values.

8.1.1.3. Verify the safety devices activates and resets at the correct set points.

8.1.1.4. Verify the safety device’s produces the required flame safeguard shutdown and audible / visual annunciation.

8.1.2. Contractor shall provide the following for each equipment service under Task 1:

8.1.2.1. Provide and apply calibration and tested stickers for all safety devices tested.

8.1.2.2. Provide and file boiler safety device testing reports with steam plant supervisor.

8.1.3. BOILERS: After 8.1.1. is complete, contractor shall inspect, calibrate, test and label the boiler safety devices listed in paragraph 7.1 and 7.2 in accordance with VHA Directive 1810 and the VHA Boiler Plant Safety Device Testing Manual (Third Edition). Contractor shall perform the following:

8.1.3.1. Conduct natural gas / propane main and pilot vent valve leak tests.

8.1.3.2. Calibrate high gas pressure gauge and conduct high gas / propane pressure cutout tests.

8.1.3.3. Calibrate low gas pressure gauge and conduct low gas / propane pressure cutout tests.

8.1.3.4. Conduct main natural gas / propane fuel safety shutoff valves proof of closure switch tests.

8.1.3.5. Conduct main natural gas / propane fuel safety shutoff valve leak tests.

8.1.3.6. Calibrate pilot gas pressure gauge and conduct low natural gas / low propane gas pilot pressure cutout tests.

8.1.3.7. Adjust natural gas and propane gas pilot flame.

8.1.3.8. Calibrate high steam pressure gauge and conduct high steam pressure cutout tests.

8.1.3.9. Conduct high water temperature cutout tests.

8.1.3.10. Calibrate auxiliary high steam pressure gauge and conduct auxiliary high steam pressure cutout tests.

8.1.3.11. Conduct auxiliary high water temperature cutout switch tests.

8.1.3.12. Calibrate 8” main steam pressure gauges by 3rd party calibration lab.

8.1.3.13. Calibrate main hot water pressure / temperature gauge.

8.1.3.14. Conduct steam safety relief valve pop and accumulation tests.

8.1.3.15. Conduct hot water safety relief valve pop and accumulation tests.

8.1.3.16. Conduct high water alarm tests.

8.1.3.17. Conduct low water alarm tests.

8.1.3.18. Conduct low water cutout switch tests.

8.1.3.19. Conduct low water cutout shunt switch tests.

8.1.3.20. Conduct auxiliary low water cutout switch tests.

8.1.3.21. Conduct auxiliary low water cutout shunt switch tests.

8.1.3.22. Conduct forced draft fan motor current interlock switch tests

8.1.3.23. Conduct forced draft fan damper purge position switch tests on 24 natural gas and propane fuels.

8.1.3.24. Conduct forced draft fan damper light off position switch tests on natural gas and propane fuels.

8.1.3.25. Conduct natural gas control valve light off position switch tests on natural gas and propane fuels.

8.1.3.26. Conduct purge air flow cutout switch tests.

8.1.3.27. Conduct time for pre purge tests.

8.1.3.28. Conduct time for post purge tests.

8.1.3.29. Conduct igniter timing tests.

8.1.3.30. Conduct low combustion air flow cutout switch tests.

8.1.3.31. Conduct main flame failure time to close valve tests.

8.1.3.32. Conduct Igniter flame failure time to close valve tests.

8.1.3.33. Conduct flame scanner tests.

8.1.3.34. Conduct flame scanner not sensing ignition spark tests.

8.1.3.35. Conduct low O2 alarm and cutout switch tests.

8.1.3.36. Conduct low instrument air pressure cutout tests.

8.1.3.37. Calibrate economizer relief valve pressure gauge and conduct economizer liquid relief valve pop tests.

8.1.3.38. Fire up boilers and place on line to verify proper operation after conducting testing.

8.1.4. DA TANK: After 8.1.1. is complete, contractor shall inspect, calibrate, test and label the SACC DA Tank listed in paragraph 7.1 in accordance with VHA Directive 1810 and the VHA Boiler Plant Safety Device Testing Manual (Third Edition). Contractor shall perform the following:

8.1.5. For DA tanks listed in paragraph 7.2.1, contractor shall inspect, calibrate, and test the following:

8.1.5.1. High water alarm.

8.1.5.2. Auxiliary high water level alarm switch tests.

8.1.5.3. Low water alarm switch tests.

8.1.5.4. Auxiliary low water level alarm switch tests.

8.1.5.5. Overflow valve switch tests.

8.1.5.6. Safety valve following the DA PRV pop and accumulation tests.

8.1.5.7. Calibrate DA Tank steam PRV inlet pressure transmitter and associated pressure gauge.

8.1.5.8. Calibrate DA Tank steam PRV outlet pressure transmitter and associated pressure gauge.

8.1.5.9. Calibrate DA Tank pressure transmitter and associated pressure gauge.

8.1.6. CONDENSATE TANK: After 8.1.1. is complete, contractor shall inspect, calibrate, test and label the SACC Condensate Tank listed in paragraph 7.1 in accordance with VHA Directive 1810 and the VHA Boiler Plant Safety Device Testing Manual (Third Edition). Contractor shall perform the following:

8.1.6.1. High water alarm switch tests.

8.1.6.2. Low water alarm switch tests.

8.1.6.3. Auxiliary low water alarm switch tests.

8.1.7. OTHER PLANT SAFETY DEVICES:

8.1.7.1. For all other plant safety devices located at SACC, contractor shall inspect, calibrate, test and label in accordance with VHA Directive 1810 and the VHA Boiler Plant Safety Device Testing Manual (Third Edition). The following are a required for each specific other plant safety devices:

8.1.7.1.1. DANGEROUS AND TOXIC GAS SYSTEM TESTING:

8.1.7.1.1.1. Inspect, calibrate, test and label the following Dangerous and Toxic Gas Systems using supplied calibration gases and calibration equipment.

8.1.7.1.1.2. Calibrate and test three (3) MSA propane dangerous gas sensors, transmitters and system audible/visual alarms.

8.1.7.1.1.3. Calibrate and test four (4) MSA CO dangerous gas sensors, transmitters and system audible/visual alarms.

8.1.7.1.1.4. Calibrate and test three (3) MSA Methane dangerous gas sensors, transmitters and system audible/visual alarms.

8.1.7.1.1.5. Calibrate two (2) portable dangerous gas detectors.

8.1.7.1.1.6. Provide and file dangerous and toxic gas system calibration and testing reports with steam plant supervisor.

8.1.7.1.1.7. Provide and apply calibration and tested stickers for all instrument and systems tested.

8.1.7.2. EMERGENCY FUEL SHUTDOWN SYSTEM TESTING:

8.1.7.2.1. Inspect, calibrate, test and label the Emergency Fuel Shutdown System components listed below. Test must be performed on primary and secondary fuels Systems.

8.1.7.2.1.1. Boiler room door 1 emergency fuel shutdown switch.

8.1.7.2.1.2. Boiler room door 2 emergency fuel shutdown switch.

8.1.7.2.1.3. Boiler 1 control panel emergency fuel shutdown switch.

8.1.7.2.1.4. Boiler 2 control panel emergency fuel shutdown switch.

8.1.7.2.1.5. Boiler 3 control panel emergency fuel shutdown switch.

8.1.7.2.1.6. Manual reset main natural gas fuel shutdown valve.

8.1.7.2.1.7. Audible/visual alarms

8.1.7.2.2. Provide and file emergency fuel shutdown system testing reports with steam plant supervisor.

8.1.7.2.3. Provide and apply tested stickers for all system components tested.

8.1.7.3. PLANT SAFETY DEVICES & ASSOCIATED PLC TOUCH SCREEN:

8.1.7.3.1. Inspect, calibrate, test and label the Plant Safety Devices and associated PLC touch screen indication and alarms below:

8.1.7.3.1.1. Low main gas pressure switch and safety cutout test.

8.1.7.3.1.2. High main gas pressure switch and safety cutout test.

8.1.7.3.1.3. Low plant air pressure switch and safety cutout test.

8.1.7.3.1.4. Low main steam pressure switch alarm test.

8.1.7.3.2. Provide and file plant safety device testing reports with steam plant supervisor.

8.1.7.3.3. Provide and apply calibration stickers for all instruments calibrated and tested stickers for all plant safety devices tested.

8.2. TASK 2 – ANNUAL BOILER MAINTENANCE OF STEAM AND HOT WATER BOILERS:

8.2.1. The SACC facility has three (3) steam boilers, while LAACC has three (3) hot water boilers. The contractor shall perform the following specific services for the boilers listed in paragraph 7 for each respective facility:

8.2.1.1. SACC ANNUAL BOILER MAINTENANCE:

8.2.1.1.1. Conduct lock-out / tag-out on all boiler energy sources per VA shutdown schedule.

8.2.1.1.2. Open boiler front and rear fireside doors. Remove all fireside gaskets and associated sealing insulation. Brush all fireside tubes free of deposits. Clean boiler front and rear tube sheets free of rust and debris. Clean boiler Morrison tube free of debris. Wash coat refractory surfaces as required. Provide all confined space equipment for inspecting and cleaning service.

8.2.1.1.3. Disconnect, remove and plug two (2) existing steam pressure relief valves.

8.2.1.1.4. Conduct boiler hydrostatic test at 1.5 times the operating pressure with a pneumatic hydrostatic test pump and calibrated gauge. Inspect tube sheets for any water leakage at the seal welded and rolled boiler tube penetrations. Report test pressure and any leakage. Provide digital pictures of any leaks. Reinstall relief valves using new gaskets. Conduct hydrostatic test on economizer relief valve to verify proper operation.

8.2.1.1.5. Drain waterside free of all water and debris. Open all man / hand-hole inspection / clean out plates and associated gaskets. Prepare all plates and associated rings for new gaskets. Inspect, clean and lubricate all feed-water connections, strainers and valves. Lubricate all steam and water valves. Tighten all steam valve and water packing glands.

8.2.1.1.6. Remove all boiler water / steam column plugs, Warrick level probes and McDonald Miller float head for inspection and cleaning. Replace McDonald Miller level control wiper assembly. And Warrick level control probes with new stainless steel ¼” probes. Replace water column gauge glass and associated gaskets and connecting pipe crush washers. Replace liquid level float assembly gasket. Replace any plugged or defective piping nipples, fittings or valves found during the cleaning process. Flush out and remove all water side scale buildup from the belly of the boiler. Report amount of scale removed from the boiler. Retain scale sample for chemical testing contractor to analyze. Inspect and clean all boiler surface and bottom blow down connections. Remove and dispose of existing cast plugs. Replace all plugs removed with solid forged steel hex design.

8.2.1.1.7. Open and remove any inspection plugs or access plates on the associated feed water economizers.

8.2.1.1.8. Provide and schedule a Hartford qualified government boiler inspector to conduct VA require internal and external inspection on each of the three boilers.

8.2.1.1.9. Have main boiler pressure gauge calibrated by a certified calibration lab.

8.2.1.1.10. Close water-side and fire-side using new gaskets after Boiler inspector’s internal inspections.

8.2.1.1.11. Reinstall all water column floats, new probes and associated new plugs using new thread sealant, pipe tape and gaskets.

8.2.1.1.12. Remove pilot assembly and associated ignition electrode. Clean and set electrode gap. Replace ignition electrode, associated cable and connector.

8.2.1.1.13. Replace burner sealing gaskets if evidence of leak by is present.

8.2.1.1.14. Conduct electronic leak test of all boiler natural gas / propane piping.

8.2.1.1.15. Remove and clean Honeywell UV self- checking scanner lens and associated sight pipe.

8.2.1.1.16. Calibrate all boiler pressure and temperature transmitters using certified calibration equipment. Provide calibration reports on all instruments calibrated.

8.2.1.1.17. Inspect and clean associated boiler’s feed pump y-strainer and all other strainers in the boiler’s feed water supply piping.

8.2.1.1.18. Fire up boiler to operating pressure and tighten man / hand-hole gaskets.

8.2.1.1.19. Test the following boiler safety devices to verify proper operation after inspection: High water alarm, Low water alarm, Low water cut out, Auxiliary low water cut out, High steam pressure trip and Auxiliary high steam pressure trip. Conduct steam relief valve pop tests. Replace missing stack dial thermometers.

8.2.1.1.20. Provide and install new burner combustion air blower inlet filters provided by customer. Analyze and adjust burners on natural gas and propane for SCAQMD permit conditions, efficiency and safe operation throughout the burner operating range.

8.2.1.1.21. Provide a paper and electronic report of inspection results, Boiler Inspectors Permit, instrumentation calibration reports combustion analysis reports and safety device operating status. Label all safety devices for current operating and trip set points.

8.2.1.1.22. Clean up boiler area of all inspection / cleaning related debris.

8.2.1.1.23. Place boiler on line in automatic operation.

8.2.1.1.24. Open, inspect, clean and test condensate tank and all associated level control controls and connecting pipes. Replace gauge glass and associated gauge glass isolation valves. Calibrate associated Honeywell level controller and valve I/P transducer. Conduct auto tune sequence on Honeywell UDC controller to update PID constants.

8.2.1.1.25. Open, inspect, clean and test feed water DA tank and all associated level control controls and connecting pipes. Replace vacuum breaker. Replace gauge glass and associated gauge glass isolation valves. Calibrate associated Honeywell level controller and valve I/P transducer. Conduct auto tune sequence on Honeywell UDC controller to update PID constants.

8.2.1.1.26. Open, inspect, clean and test bottom blow down tank and all associated controls, connecting pipes and cooling system.

8.2.1.1.27. Disconnect, remove and calibrate 3 Sage natural gas flow meters.

8.2.1.1.28. Disconnect, remove and calibrate 3 Sage propane gas flow meters.

8.2.1.1.29. Disconnect, remove and replace 4 each propane vaporizer regulating valve rubber hoses.

8.2.1.1.30. Provide 3rd party Inspector to adjust and certify propane vaporizer pressure regulators for proper operation and specific gravity.

8.2.1.2. LAACC ANNUAL BOILER MAINTENANCE:

8.2.1.2.1. Conduct lock-out / tag-out on all boiler energy sources per VA shutdown schedule.

8.2.1.2.2. Disconnect, remove and plug 1 existing water pressure relief valve.

8.2.1.2.3. Conduct boiler hydrostatic test at 1.5 times the operating pressure with a pneumatic hydrostatic test pump and calibrated gauge. Inspect firebox for any water leakage at tube sheet rolled boiler tube penetrations. Report test pressure and any leakage. Provide digital pictures of any leaks. Provide and install new how water pressure relief safety valve.

8.2.1.2.4. Drain waterside free of all water.

8.2.1.2.5. Open boiler front and rear waterside doors. Remove all waterside gaskets and associated seals. Brush all waterside tubes free of debris. Clean boiler waterside front and rear tube sheets free of rust and debris. Clean boiler firebox free of debris. Wash coat refractory surfaces as required. Provide all confined space equipment for inspecting and cleaning service.

8.2.1.2.6. Remove all boiler water sensing column plugs, Warrick level probes and McDonald Miller float head for inspection and cleaning. Replace Warrick level control probes with new stainless steel ¼” probes. Replace liquid level float assembly gasket. Replace any plugged or defective piping nipples, fittings or valves found during the cleaning process. Flush out and remove all water side scale. Report amount of scale removed from the boiler. Retain scale sample for chemical testing contractor to analyze. Inspect and clean all boiler surface and bottom blow down connections. Remove and dispose of existing cast plugs. Replace all plugs removed with solid forged steel hex design.

8.2.1.2.7. Inspect and clean firebox. Replace insulation as required.

8.2.1.2.8. Provide and schedule a Hartford qualified government boiler inspector to conduct VA require internal and external inspection on each of the three boilers.

8.2.1.2.9. Have main boiler pressure /temperature gauge calibrated by a certified calibration lab.

8.2.1.2.10. Close water-side and fire-side using new gaskets after Boiler inspector’s internal inspections.

8.2.1.2.11. Reinstall all water column floats, new probes and associated new plugs using new thread sealant, pipe tape and gaskets.

8.2.1.2.12. Remove pilot assembly and associated ignition electrode. Clean and set electrode gap. Replace ignition electrode, associated cable and connector.

8.2.1.2.13. Replace burner sealing gaskets if evidence of leak by is present.

8.2.1.2.14. Conduct electronic leak test of all boiler natural gas piping.

8.2.1.2.15. Remove and clean Honeywell UV scanner lens and associated sight pipe.

8.2.1.2.16. Calibrate all boiler pressure and temperature indicators using certified calibration equipment. Provide calibration reports on all instruments calibrated.

8.2.1.2.17. Inspect and clean associated boiler’s makeup water system.

8.2.1.2.18. Inspect barometric draft system for proper operation.

8.2.1.2.19. Fire up boiler to operating temperature and waterside front and rear door gaskets.

8.2.1.2.20. Test the following boiler safety devices to verify proper operation after inspection: Low water cut out, Auxiliary low water cut out, High water temperature trip and Auxiliary high water temperature trips.

8.2.1.2.21. Clean and lubricate burner combustion air blower damper assembly. Analyze and adjust burners on natural gas for SCAQMD permit conditions, efficiency and safe operation throughout the burner operating range.

8.2.1.2.22. Provide a paper and electronic report of inspection results, Boiler Inspectors Permit, instrumentation calibration reports combustion analysis reports and safety device operating status. Label all safety devices for current operating and trip set points.

8.2.1.2.23. Clean up boiler area of all inspection / cleaning related debris.

8.2.1.2.24. Place boiler on line in automatic operation.

8.3. TASK 3 – SCAQMD BURNER TUNING AND INDEPENDENT 3RD PARTY TESTING ON BOILERS:

8.3.1. Contractor shall conduct permit SCAQMD burner tuning and SCAQMD independent 3rd party testing for the boilers listed in paragraph 7.1 and 7.2 for each respective facility. Each facility requires specific SCAQMD tuning / testing, as such, the contractor shall perform the following:

8.3.1.1. SACC SCAQMD:

8.3.1.1.1. Tuning and testing shall be scheduled in advance with Boiler Plant Supervisor. Deliver all paper and digital reports to steam plant supervisor. All digital files must be in PDF format.

8.3.1.1.2. Tune boilers 1, 2 and 3 on natural gas four (4) times a year at all 10 load points to the following SCAQMD requirements and VA Safety Device testing Manual: NOx below 9 ppm, CO below 200 ppm and all final readings must be corrected to 3% O2. Provide paper and digital copies of portable analyzer printouts for all 16 load points.

8.3.1.1.3. Tune boilers 1, 2 and 3 on propane gas four (4) times a year at all 10 load points to the following SCAQMD requirements and VA Safety Device testing Manual: NOx below 30 ppm, CO below 200 ppm all corrected to 3% O2. Provide paper and digital copies of portable analyzer printouts for all load points.

8.3.1.1.4. Provide and conduct SCAQMD Certified Independent 3rd party Source Testing Company to perform SCAQMD rule 1146 quarterly periodic Source Testing on boilers 1, 2 and 3 on natural gas and propane in as found condition. Provide paper and digital reports for all test conducted. Note, the combustion readings must be taken at the test port located at the stack outlet with the portable analyzer.

8.3.1.1.5. Provide and conduct SCAQMD Certified Independent 3rd party Source Testing Company to perform SCAQMD rule 1146 Triannual Source Testing on boilers 1, 2 and 3 on natural gas at low, mid and high firing rates. Provide paper and digital reports for all test conducted.

8.3.1.1.6. Analyze and adjust propane vaporizer burner combustion per SCAQMD permit conditions.

8.3.1.2. LAACC SCAQMD:

8.3.1.2.1. Tuning and testing shall be scheduled in advance with Boiler Plant Supervisor. Deliver all paper and digital reports to steam plant supervisor. All digital files must be in PDF format.

8.3.1.2.2. Tune boilers 1, 2 and 3 on natural gas 4 times a year at all load points to the following SCAQMD requirements and VA Safety Device testing Manual: NOx below 30 ppm, CO below 200 ppm and all final readings must be corrected to 3% O2. Provide paper and digital copies of portable analyzer printouts for all load points.

8.3.1.2.3. Test boilers 1, 2 and 3 on natural gas 4 times a year at all as found condition to the following SCAQMD requirements and VA Safety Device testing Manual: NOx below 30 ppm, CO below 200 ppm and all final readings must be corrected to 3% O2. Provide paper and digital copies of portable analyzer printouts for all load points

9. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS:

The Contractor shall have, but not limited to the following qualification, experience and certifications:

i. Shall possess a valid California C4 contractors’ license

ii. Technicians shall have completed at least a one (1) year trade school and have 15 years of experience in this field.

iii. The contractor shall be proficient in all maintenance aspects of high pressure steam systems, fire tube boilers, hot water boilers, alternate fuel equipment, tuning, testing, and boiler control operations with the sizes indicated in the SOW.

iv. Contractor and/or contractors’ employees shall have documented knowledge and experience in the design and construction of boiler plants and VA’s standard for construction and testing of safety devices. The following are specific standards: CA South Coast Air Quality Management requirements, local / state inspections, the Joint Commission Standards, NFPA 85, Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code, VHA Directive 1810, and VHA Boiler Plant Safety Device Testing Manual, 4th Edition 2017

10. REPORT REQUIREMENTS:

Provide complete written report (electronic and hard copy) of the inspection fully describing all tests performed, all findings, and recommendations. The report shall have two sections the first section will be in a table form that with four (4) columns:

i. The first column labeled “FUNCTION” did the device pass or fail.

ii. The second column labeled “Device” list the device number and description in accordance with the VHA Boiler Plant Safety Devices Testing Manual, 4th Edition.

iii. The third labeled “Deficiencies-Recommendations”

iv. The fourth column labeled “corrective actions” list any corrective actions taken during the inspection.

The next section shall be in paragraph/bulleted form and list each device individual in accordance to the VHA Boiler Plant Safety Devices Testing Manual, 4th Edition 2017. Plus, the section must reference the correct Master Specification and Standard Detail for that device.

Furnish report within one week of the facility inspection in “Microsoft Word” format by email to the COR and to the Assistant Chief of FMS. Provide hard copies of data sheets and flue gas analyzer “strip” printouts to the COR within one week of visit.

All safety-related deficiencies shall be immediately reported to the COR and/or Chief Engineer during the inspection visit.

11. CHANGES:

The awarded Contractor is advised that only the Contracting Officer, acting within the scope of the contract has the authority to make changes which affect the contract in terms of quality, quantity, price or delivery.

In the event the Contractor effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change shall be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment shall be made in the contract price to cover any increase in costs incurred as a result thereof.

12. INSURANCE COVERAGE:

The Contractor agrees to procure and maintain, while the contract is in effect, Workers Compensation and Employee’s Public Liability Insurance in accordance with Federal and State of California and/or Nevada laws. The Contractor shall be responsible for all damage to property, which may be done by him, or any employee engaged in the performance of this contract.

The Government shall be held harmless against any or all loss, cost, damage, claim expense or liability whatsoever, because of accident or injury to persons or property of others occurring in the performance of this contract.

Before commencing work under this contract, the Contracting Officer shall require the Contractor to furnish certification from his/her insurance company indicating that the coverage specified by FAR 52.228-5 and per FAR Subpart 28.307-2 has been obtained and that it may not be changed or canceled without guaranteed thirty (30) day notice to the Contracting Officer.

Contractor is required to provide copies of proof of Workers Compensation and Employee Public Liability Insurance within fifteen (15) calendar days after notification of contract award

13. VA POLICY:

Possession of weapons is prohibited. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, are subject to search. Violations of VA regulations may result in citations answerable in the United States (Federal) District Court.

14. POINT OF CONTACT:

The Contractor shall provide a point of contact for all contract administration.

Name:

Title:

Address:

Phone:

Fax:

Email:

15. SAFETY AND FIRE PREVENTION:

All personnel employed by the Contractor in the performance of this contract, or any representative of the Contractor entering the VAGLAHS shall comply with applicable Federal, State, and VA safety and fire regulations and codes, which are in effect during the performance period of the contract.

16. PARKING POLICY:

It is the responsibility of Contractor personnel to park only in designated parking areas. Parking information is available from the VA Police. The VA shall not validate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the Contractor’s personnel under any circumstances.

17. IDENTIFICATION BADGES:

All Contractor personnel are required to wear identification (I.D.) badges during the entire time they are on the VA Healthcare System grounds. I.D. badges must have an identification picture and shall state the name of the individual and the company represented.

18. SMOKING POLICY:

Smoking is not permitted within or around the VA Healthcare System facilities, except in designated areas.

19. NORMAL WORKING HOURS:

Contractor will shall be performing services between the hours of 8:00 AM through 4:00 PM Monday through Friday, with exceptions to National Holidays.

20. OVERTIME AND NATIONAL HOLIDAYS:

Any overtime or holiday pay that may be entitled to the Contractor’s employees shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor and shall not be billed to nor reimbursed by the Government.

The Contractor is not required to provide service on the following U.S. Government holidays nor shall the Contractor be paid for these days:

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS Clauses that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

The following clauses are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum to this contract:

C.1 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 Days.

(End of Clause)

C.2 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 Days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed.

(End of Clause)

C.3 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (JAN 2008)

The bidder or offeror agrees that if a contract is awarded to him/her, as a result of this solicitation, he/she will not advertise the award of the contract in his/her commercial advertising in such a manner as to state or imply that the Department of Veterans Affairs endorses a product, project or commercial line of endeavor.

(End of Clause) C.4 VAAR 852.219-11 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (JUL 2016)(DEVIATION)

(a) Definition. For the Department of Veterans Affairs, “Veteran-owned small business or VOSB.”—

(1) Means a small business concern—

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans;

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans;

(iii) The business meets Federal small business size standards for the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code identified in the solicitation document;

(iv) The business has been verified for ownership and control pursuant to 38 CFR 74 and is so listed in the Vendor Information Pages database, (https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov): and

(v) The business will comply with subcontracting limitations in 13 CFR 125.6, as applicable

(2) “Veteran” is defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2).

(b) General.

(1) Offers are solicited only from verified veteran-owned small business concerns. All service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses are also determined to be veteran-owned small businesses if they meet the criteria identified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section.