656-24-501 - Final SOW - Generator Annunciators - 4.11.25.docx

Scope of work Install remote generator annunciators st cloud va HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

1. General:

a. Base Project: The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, and equipment required to install, test, and commission five (5) remote generator annunciator panels for emergency generators at the St Cloud VA Medical Center in accordance with NFPA 99 Subsection 6.7.1.2.7. All work shall be completed in accordance with the specifications and requirement herein.

2. Objectives:

a. Contractor shall install five (5) hard-wired remote generator annunciator panels in the Boiler Plant Control Room (Building 7 Room 104), in compliance with NFPA 99.

3. Work Includes:

a. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, and equipment required to install, test, and commission five (5) remote generator annunciator panels for Emergency Generators 112, 113, 114, 117, and 119, at the St Cloud VA Medical Center.

b. Contractor shall be responsible for installing a communication network for each of the five (5) generators listed above. See Attachment 1 for additional details on existing infrastructure and cabling pathway.

c. Annunciator Panels: Contractor shall be responsible for the procurement and installation of five (5) remote generator annunciators suitable for use with the original equipment manufacturer of the emergency generators: CAT EMCP 4 RS-485 (or approved equal). Remote annunciators shall be compliant with requirements dictated by NFPA 99 for remote generator annunciation. Contractor shall be responsible for all terminations, programing, and commissioning necessary for the new remote generator annunciator panels. All five (5) remote generator annunciator panels shall be installed in Building 7 Room 104.

d. Cabling: Contractor shall be responsible for all cabling, conduit, and all other materials needed to provide a hardwired signal from the existing generators to the new remote generator annunciator panels. Contractor shall be responsible for all materials, labor, programming, and terminations necessary to complete the hardwired connections. Contractor shall coordinate with the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the generators to ensure all communication cabling and connections are in accordance with the OEM’s recommendations.

e. Contractor shall be responsible for proper labeling on all new cable.

f. Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all Remote Generator Annunciators are fully complaint with NFPA 99 Subsection 6.7.1.2.7, including but not limited to ensuring the hard-wired remote annunciators are storage battery powered.

g. All new equipment installed by the contractor shall be powered by an uninterruptible power supply. All new uninterruptible power supplies shall be on emergency power.

h. All new installation from the source to point of use shall be done within current raceways, cable trays or conduit when/where available. Where these items are not available, the Contractor shall provide these items and install the cabling within them. Submit cut sheets to Contracting Office Representative (COR) prior to installation of raceways.

i. All work requiring integration with existing VA network infrastructure (both OIT and engineering) shall be coordinated with the COR prior to commencement.

j. The Contractor shall provide a one (1) year warranty on the labor, parts and materials.

k. All penetrations must be sealed with fire stop or fire caulk per National Fire Protection Agencies (NFPA) regulations.

l. Any variations not specified in the contract must be approved by the COR prior to starting the work.

m. All installations shall be completed in accordance with Specifications listed below. See Attachment 3 for additional details.

a) 01 00 00 General Requirements

b) 07 84 00 Firestopping

c) 07 92 00 Joint Sealants

d) 26 05 19 Low Voltage Conductors

e) 27-05-11 Requirements for Communication installations

f) 27-05-33 Raceways and boxes for communication systems

g) 27-10-00 Control, Communications and Signal Wiring

4. Phasing

a. This work shall consist of two phases. Phase One shall consist of completing the work for Generators 113 and 117. Phase One shall be given the priority and work must be expedited on this phase. Phase Two shall consist of the work for Generators 112, 114, and 119. Both phases can be done concurrently. However, Phase One is to be given priority and not held up back the work on under Phase 2.

5. Working hours:

a. Working hours will typically be between 8:00am and 4:30pm Monday through Friday. However, contractor shall be expected to work 6:00AM to 4:30PM Monday through Saturday until the completion of Phase One. After hours, Weekends, and Holidays shall be coordinated with the COR.

b. Observed Federal Holidays:

Christmas Day

6. Submittals:

a. Contractor shall submit cut sheets for all materials used to complete the work described herein. Submittals include, but are not limited to:

i. Remote Generator Annunciator Panels

ii. Copper Cable

iii. Uninterruptible Power Supplies

iv. Conduit

7. Deliverables:

a. Cable and Annunciator Panel Location Shop Drawings

b. Schedule

c. Data signal test results for each generator

8. Safety:

a. Contractor is responsible for maintaining a safe working environment for their employees as well as the St Cloud VAMC Staff. Work areas shall be kept cleaned throughout the day and all trash and demolished materials properly disposed of daily.

b. Contractor must comply with hospital security and safety controls in order to minimize impact to patient care safety and security.

c. Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) and Interim Life Safety Assessments (ILSA) will need to be completed by VA staff prior to the beginning of the work. A fully extended portable cube must be in place when moving or removing ceiling tiles. A tight seal between the cube and the ceiling must be maintained before performing the task.

d. Some locations for this project will require activities adjacent to asbestos containing materials. The activities of this project will not disturb any adjacent asbestos containing materials. Abatement shall not be required.

9. Security:

a. The Contractor shall comply with St Cloud VA security, access, and badging requirements. Employees must be able to pass a background check so they can obtain a Tier level 1 PIV Security access badge. Contractor’s employees will submit fingerprints and all documents required documents within 10 business days of Notice to Proceed (NTP) or award date of contract. The estimated turn around time for the badging process is 60 calendar days.

b. Contract personnel assigned to this contract must pass a background investigation. Background investigations will be completed, and access badges acquired via coordination with the COR prior to any work being done on VA property by any contractor or subcontractor personnel.

c. Contractor’s Technicians are required to check in with the COR upon arrival at facility to obtain access and basic instructions, task explanations and project location information. Daily performance log sheets are required to be submitted to the CO and COR daily. The logs will provide information about location and progress that has been made.

10. Parking/Storage:

a. Contractor and all subcontractors shall park in the East Contractors’ Gravel Lot. All materials must be stored in an enclosed trailer, parked in this same location.

11. Anticipated Schedule: