SOWBurlingtonHotwatertanks.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

REPLACE DOMESTIC HOT-WATER HEATERS

U.S. COAST GUARD STATION BURLINGTON

1 DEPOT STREET

BURLINGTON, VT 05404

Date: 08 October 2026

1. INTRODUCTION

Background

U.S. Coast Guard Station Burlington has existing natural-gas domestic hot-water heater equipment serving the galley, berthing spaces, and heads. The existing equipment was manufactured in 2006 and is failing because of age and corrosion.

Objective

The objective of this project is to remove and replace the failed domestic hot-water heater equipment with new like-for-like equipment and restore reliable hot-water service to the galley, berthing spaces, and heads.

2. SCOPE OF WORK

The contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, tools, equipment, permits, transportation, removal, disposal, testing, startup support, and incidental services necessary to remove and replace the existing domestic hot-water heater equipment.

The contractor shall:

1. Verify existing conditions before beginning work.

2. Safely isolate, drain, disconnect, remove, and dispose of the existing failed domestic hot-water heaters.

3. Furnish and install two new commercial natural-gas domestic hot-water heaters, Rheem or Equal, matching the existing system’s required aggregate capacity, input, recovery capability, electrical requirements, physical fit, and venting configuration.

4. Connect the replacement water heaters to the existing compatible domestic-water piping, natural-gas connections, electrical/control connections, and venting system.

5. Replace equipment-adjacent fittings, valves, connectors, insulation, and other incidental components as required for a complete and functional installation.

6. Conduct all manufacturer-required startup procedures.

7. Test the domestic-water and natural-gas connections for leaks.

8. Restore electrical service, natural-gas service, and domestic hot-water service to the affected areas.

9. Complete manufacturer startup paperwork and provide all required closeout documentation.

10. Remove all work debris and dispose of removed equipment and materials properly.

The contractor shall not deviate from the approved equipment configuration, installation location, utility connection arrangement, or venting arrangement without first notifying the COR and receiving direction from the Contracting Officer.

If site conditions prevent installation using the existing compatible water, gas, electrical, or venting connections, the contractor shall stop work in the affected area and notify the

COR.

2.1 Minimum Replacement Equipment Requirements

The Contractor shall furnish and install two commercial, storage-type, natural-gas domestic hot-water heaters. Each replacement unit shall be Rheem-Ruud G91-200-1 or Equal and shall meet or exceed the following minimum performance characteristics of the existing equipment:

Characteristic Minimum Requirement, Per Water Heater

Fuel Natural gas

Storage capacity 91 U.S. gallons

Input rating 199,900 Btu per hour

Recovery capability

193.8 U.S. gallons per hour minimum

Characteristic Minimum Requirement, Per Water Heater

Electrical requirement

Compatible with existing 120-volt, 50/60-Hz electrical service

Control power draw

Compatible with existing system; existing unit is rated at 0.3 amp

Gas manifold pressure

Compatible with existing 3.5-inch water-column manifold pressure

Gas inlet pressure Compatible with existing gas-supply pressure range of 4.5 to 10.5 inches water column

Installation clearances

Compatible with the existing installation location and manufacturer-required clearances; existing unit requires minimum clearances of 2 inches at sides, 2 inches at rear, and 12 inches above the unit

Physical fit Compatible with the existing equipment-room footprint, equipment-removal/installation path, service access, and required maintenance clearances

Domestic-water connections

Compatible with existing domestic-water piping and connection configuration

Venting Compatible with the existing approved venting configuration, including vent type, size, routing, termination, combustion-air requirements, and manufacturer installation requirements

The Contractor shall verify all existing field conditions, including dimensions, connection sizes, venting configuration, and utility characteristics before ordering equipment. The Contractor shall not assume that existing connections, venting, or physical clearances are compatible without field verification.

The Contractor shall not substitute equipment that provides less than the required per-unit storage capacity, input rating, or recovery capability without written authorization from the Contracting Officer.

3. SITE VISIT

Offerors are urged and expected to inspect the site before submitting a quote and satisfy themselves regarding existing conditions that may affect performance, pricing, equipment requirements, access, removal path, utility connections, venting, staging, and work constraints.

Site visits may be arranged during normal duty hours through the COR.

Failure to inspect the site does not relieve the contractor of responsibility for performing the work in accordance with the contract terms, specifications, and quoted price.

4. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The contractor shall notify the COR of the intended start date immediately after award.

The contractor shall commence work no later than 14 calendar days after Notice to Proceed and diligently complete all work within 14 working days after commencement.

The contractor shall provide the COR at least 48 hours’ notice before planned shutdown of domestic hot water, natural gas, or electrical service.

If work is performed during freezing conditions, the contractor shall protect equipment, plumbing, and building systems from freeze damage.

5. WORK HOURS AND ACCESS

Normal work hours are Monday through Friday, 0730 to 1530, excluding federal holidays.

The contractor shall coordinate any requested work outside normal duty hours with the COR at least 48 hours in advance.

The Station Burlington Engineering Petty Officer may assist with access, escorts, staging, and local coordination. The Engineering Petty Officer is not authorized to direct contractor performance, alter scope, approve substitutions, or accept work on behalf of the Government.

6. COR

The anticipated COR for this requirement is:

CWO3 Anthony R. Sanchez Facilities Engineer

U.S. Coast Guard Sector Northern New England Phone: (207) 318-2485 Email: Anthony.R.Sanchez@uscg.mil

The COR will coordinate access, conduct quality-assurance surveillance, identify deficiencies, inspect work, and recommend acceptance to the Contracting Officer.

Only the Contracting Officer may authorize changes to contract scope, price, schedule, materials, or performance requirements.

7. WORKMANSHIP, SAFETY, AND PERMITS

All work shall be performed in accordance with applicable federal, state, local, manufacturer, fuel-gas, plumbing, electrical, fire, and building-code requirements.

The contractor shall use properly qualified and licensed personnel, where required, to perform natural-gas, plumbing, electrical, and domestic hot-water heater work.

The contractor shall:

• Follow applicable safety requirements, including lockout/tagout and fuel-gas safety procedures;

• Protect Government personnel and property during performance;

• Maintain clear access to building exits, emergency equipment, and egress routes;

• Secure all tools, equipment, and materials when not in use;

• Obtain all required permits and inspections;

• Provide copies of permits and inspection records to the COR;

• Remove trash and debris from the worksite daily; and

• Immediately notify the COR if suspected lead-based paint, asbestos-containing material, mold, damaged insulation, or other hazardous conditions are encountered.

No smoking or vaping is permitted inside Coast Guard buildings or within 50 feet of entrances, windows, or ventilation intakes.

8. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

mailto:Anthony.R.Sanchez@uscg.mil

The COR may inspect the work at the following intervals:

1. After mobilization and before work begins;

2. After removal of the existing equipment and before installation of replacement equipment;

3. After installation, startup, and testing but before demobilization; and

4. After cleanup and submission of closeout documentation.

The work will not be accepted until the contractor demonstrates that:

• The replacement water heaters are installed and operating in accordance with manufacturer requirements;

• Domestic-water, natural-gas, electrical/control, and venting connections are secure and leak-free;

• Required startup and operational testing is complete;

• Hot-water service is restored to the galley, berthing spaces, and heads;

• Required permits and inspections are complete;

• The work area is clean and free of debris; and

• Required closeout documents have been provided.

9. CLOSEOUT DOCUMENTATION

Before final acceptance, the contractor shall provide the COR:

• Manufacturer startup documentation;

• Equipment manuals and warranty information;

• Final make, model, serial number, input rating, storage capacity, and warranty term for each installed water heater;

• Permit and inspection records;

• Water and gas leak-test documentation; and

• Recommended preventive-maintenance requirements.

10. WARRANTY

The contractor shall provide a minimum one-year warranty from the date of final acceptance covering workmanship, installation, and contractor-furnished materials.

Manufacturer warranties shall be transferred to the Government at final acceptance.

11. CLEANUP

The contractor shall remove all old equipment, trash, packaging, debris, and scrap material from the worksite.

The worksite shall be left in a clean, safe, and orderly condition acceptable to the COR.