SOW_BMK_ND002ZZ_Bismarck_FB_Damper_0001.docx

CONSTRUCTION SCOPE OF WORK

U.S. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION 8

Date: Revision: N/A

Section 1: Project Title Damper Replacement

Section 4: Project Background & Project Description The purpose of this project is to replace the existing fresh air dampers with insulated dampers to help with the drastic temperature changes within the HVAC system itself. The insulated dampers shall help with the overall efficiency of the air handler unit.

Section 5: Project Objectives It has been determined that the relief dampers on the 1st & 3rd floors require modernization due to excessive cold air migration during winter season. Therefore, the government wants to install new insulated dampers, along with controls, at the indicated locations. The contractor shall provide labor, materials, equipment, commissioning and supervision to complete the project.

1) Confirm existing fire detection system is in place and functioning properly

2) Contractor shall be responsible for gaining access to all required locations, including but not limited to moving of furniture, man lift, scaffolding, installation of access panels, etc

3) Provide testing of newly installed equipment to ensure that actuators are functioning as intended and are being properly controlled by the BAS. Contact the GSA Project Manager as to when these tests will occur. Provide test report for review by GSA Project Manager (BAC POC:

4) The contractor shall make an access hatch at each damper location if one does not exist. Verify size and location with GSA Project Manager for location.

5) The contractor shall install automatic controls to the relief dampers (see below) to match the make and model (or an approved equal) of the existing supply damper actuator.

6) Remove old pneumatic actuators and install the new actuators with its damper. Contractor shall provide testing of newly installed equipment to ensure that actuators are functioning as intended and are being properly controlled by the BAS. Provide test report for review by GSA Property Manager.

7) All work shall comply with codes and standards applicable to each type of work through the course of this project. Contractor shall also comply with the requirements of GSA BuildGreen Standards and the PBS P100.

8) It is recommended to replace the dampers by removing the exterior louvers and replacing from the outside. Seal exterior louver to prevent leakage.

Damper: Install relief dampers with low leak, metal, “double-thickness”, 1” thick with Styrofoam insulation sandwiched between metal skins insulated blade dampers. The damper blades insulating factors shall be R-value 4 or better and U-factor .25 BTU per hour per square foot per degree F with a specific low leak of 3 CFM or less. The damper seals blade and jamb shall be made out of polyurethane neoprene isolator between metal skins. The damper shall be insulated type robust construction. This damper shall be fitted with easily accessible operating mechanism, complete with links, levers, quadrant for proper control and setting in a desire position. Damper splitters shall be fabricated out of galvanized steel at least two gauges higher than the duct piece having these fittings. Damper shall be installed in duct at the required location.

Section 6: Proposal Pricing & Site Walk

1) Pre-proposal Site Visit Meeting:

a) The site visit shall consist of a meeting to review construction requirements followed by a walk-thru of the project site. The meeting shall be attended by the contractor and GSA project personnel, and appropriate sub-contractors.

b) Review existing conditions of the project area including any field verification.

c) Review the solicitation/evaluation requirements.

d) Contact Project Manager to schedule a site visit.

2) Cost Proposal Requirements:

a) When submitting a proposal, provide a cost breakdown for each task into the following categories: Materials, equipment, labor hours, subcontractor's quotes, overhead, profit, and bond broken down into shell, tenant improvement (TI) (by tenant), Building- Specific Amortized Capital (BSAC), and environmental (as applicable). Follow P120 guidelines for teir level 3 based on project triage tool. Pricing shall be broken down by Construction Specification Institute (CSI) divisions.

b) Base Bid-

Section 7: Period of Performance Once award has been issued, the contractor has 60 calendar days to complete the project. The contractor must also promptly begin the badging process at the time of award. Please allow a minimum of 30 days to complete the badging process. Extensions will be granted for unforeseen conditions and other factors outside of the contractor’s control at the Contracting Officer’s discretion.

Section 8: Universal Scope Requirements

· ALL of the requirements in this section are MANDATORY for ALL GSA projects

· See the attached Universal Scope Requirements document for the full details outlining each item

· Failure to comply with any and all of the requirements will result in the project not being accepted as complete

REQUIREMENTS for ALL Projects (Construction, Design & Design/Build)

a. Safety and Health Program

b. Asbestos Containing Materials. To comply with federal and state regulations as well as GSA policy, an asbestos pre-alteration assessment is required for all construction projects as outlined in Section B of the Universal Scope Requirements.

c. Lead Containing Paint / Lead Based Paint

d. Accessibility

e. Green Purchasing

f. Construction Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan

g. Construction Waste Diversion

REQUIREMENTS for ALL projects IF APPLICABLE (Remove if not needed AFTER consulting with OFM and/or other appropriate groups)

h. Excavation Permit

i. Utility Locates

j. gBuild

k. Historic Compliance

l. Commissioning (for all new AHUs or all new building system equipment)

m. GSA IT Network

n. Building Monitoring and Control Systems (BMC)

o. Advanced Metering System

p. Sustainable Environmental Management System (SEMS)

Typical Project Document References

Rebates The Contractor shall pursue any and all utility rebate and incentive programs and any government grant or incentive programs at the local, state, and federal level. Contractor is responsible for researching, submitting, and ensuring collection of all applicable rebates. Rebate opportunities must be explored for all elements of the project including but not limited to resource-saving equipment, materials, design & services (Commissioning/Recommissioning and other strategies & processes). Submit all rebate checks to:

For assistance with the rebate process please contact Doug Baughman, Regional Rebate Coordinator

Section 9: Submittals

1) Contractor shall submit a Method of Procedures (MOP) to the GSA Delivery Project Manager (PM) for approval prior to commencement of work. At a minimum, the MOP shall include:

a) Brief narrative describing method of accomplishment, construction techniques, etc

b) Project schedule (to include critical path, major milestones, long lead time items, mob & de-mob, inspection dates, substantial completion, and occupancy dates)

c) Service/Utility Outages (if necessary)

d) Phasing schedule (if necessary)

e) Any building infrastructure/BAS equipment that may be impacted

2) Manufacturer's specifications, instructions and material specification sheets in original form

3) Submittal register/ log for all products specified to establish a standard of quality to include. Submittal register response by the government shall be (14) calendar days or less.

a) For pricing purposed please assume 1 hard copy of submittals and 1 electronic copy to be sent to the project manager. Distribution list including final quantities will be finalized after receipt of the submittal log/ register by GSA project manager.

4) If product samples are not submitted in a timely fashion, any delays caused by the contractor will not warrant a time extension. After completion of all work, the Contractor shall submit to the project manager the manufacturer's specifications, instructions and material specification sheets in original form. Additionally, the Contractor shall submit all inventory changes (removals, additions, upgrades, etc., and new condition codes) to the COR.

5) Submittal response by the government shall be (14) calendar days or less.

Section 10: General Requirements

1) Contractor Use of the Premises

a) During the period of the project, the contractor will have access to the site only during business hours of 7:00 am to 5:00pm. No on-site work shall be performed outside these hours or on holidays unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. The contractor will need to coordinate with the Contracting Officer to arrange access to the parking lot. The contractor shall make every effort to cause a minimum of damage to parking lots, any other paved areas, any items that need to be moved during the course of the project, and any areas not included in this scope of work. Any damage caused will be repaired at the contractor’s expense.

b) Operations will continue during this project so particular attention shall be given to phasing of project to minimize disruptions to their activities. Contractor shall coordinate with GSA representatives and then provide a schedule with phasing and duration for each activity. Schedule approval is to be obtained at least seven days prior to any work commencing. Communication during this project will be critical to meet this need.

2) Progress Meetings

a) The contractor shall schedule weekly meetings with the GSA and subcontractors. The contractor shall keep meeting minutes and distribute copies at the following meetings. The meeting agenda will include the following as a minimum: Approval of previous meeting, review of work progress, field observations, problems and decisions, identification of problems which impede planned progress, review of submittals schedule and status of submittals, maintenance of progress schedules, planned progress during the succeeding work period.

3) Equipment The contractor shall provide all equipment associated with the entire project, operate in a safe manner and adhere to all OSHA and GSA standards.

4) Equipment and Material Storage The contractor shall provide and store all equipment, the materials specified above, and any other materials required completing the project. The materials are required to be kept clean and dry throughout the duration of the project. Contractor to coordinate with building manager for location of storage sheds.

5) Electricity, Water, and Gas GSA will pay for electricity, water, and gas during the course of this project. The contractor is responsible for making connections to the existing systems. Temporary electrical work shall meet the requirements of NFPA 70-1996 (NEC), Article 305. When temporary connections are removed, restore existing utility services to their original condition.

6) Contractor’s Field Office The contractor may provide an office for their own use. Size, location, and construction shall be subject to approval.

7) Fire Watch Contractor shall be responsible for providing fire watch if required per attached GSA fire watch guidelines.

8) Fire Alarm Impairment and Hot Work When a fire suppression or alarm system impairment is required, contractor shall provide written outage request to GSA for approval in advance of impairing any systems. Contractor shall be responsible for having a GSA approved NICET certified fire alarm contractor perform all system impairments. During fire alarm/suppression impairments or hot work procedures, contractor shall provide a fire watch per the GSA Regional Fire Watch Guidelines.

9) Protection of Public The building site will continue to be used by tenants. The contractor shall fence, barricade, or otherwise block off the immediate work area to prevent unauthorized entry. The contractor shall illuminate barricades and obstructions at night and maintain safe building access and egress for tenants.

10) Housekeeping The project site shall be kept in a neat, orderly, and safe condition at all times. The contractor shall provide enough containers for collecting construction debris and construction materials to be recycled. The contractor shall wet down dry materials and rubbish to prevent blowing dust and keep volatile wastes in covered containers.

11) Transportation and Deliveries The contractor shall arrange deliveries of materials in accordance with construction schedules; coordinate with COR to avoid conflict with other tenants and other work conditions at the site. Contractor must make GSA PM & CO aware of any lead times that may affect the project schedule.

12) Cleaning Before scheduling the final inspection, the Contractor shall accomplish six items: (1) Remove all tools, equipment, surplus material, and rubbish; (2) Restore or refinish, to original condition, surfaces that are damaged due to the work of this contract; (3) Remove grease, dirt, stains, foreign materials, and labels from finished surfaces; (4) Thoroughly clean building interiors; (5) Pickup all construction debris from the site; and (6) At time of final inspection, project shall be thoroughly cleaned and ready for use.

13) Protection of the Building The construction contractor is responsible for the protection of all existing building property for damage due to work performed under this contract. Any damage caused by the performance of this contract shall be repaired to match like or better condition at no additional cost to the government

14) Disruptive Work All painting, staining, or other activity which may cause noxious or undesirable fumes and/ or any noisy work that may be disruptive to the tenants/ public must be performed after normal working hours. The use of paint or stain that does not generate odors is preferred and may be required if the space will be occupied the following day with prior written approval from GSA.

Section 11: Badging & Security

1) Contractor is responsible to follow GSA’s security and badging requirements as detailed in the attached Badging & Security Requirements (Vendor Fitness Determination Training Manual).

2) US Access shared enrollment centers can be found at fedidcard.gov. Travel distances to the nearest center should be accounted for during the badging process.

Section 12: Payments

1) Information regarding payment requests and payment is in the solicitation/ contract. Please contact the CO if you have any questions regarding payments.

Section 13: Substantial Completion & Final Inspection

1) When project, or designated portion of project is complete, request a final inspection. Upon receipt of request that project is substantially complete, the Contracting Officer will proceed with the inspection within ten days of receipt of request or will advise the contractor of items that prevent the project from being designated substantially complete.

2) Red-lined drawings and CAD and/or BIM as-built drawings, and field training for Operations and Maintenance (O&M) personnel shall be provided at completion of project. Maintain one complete set of contract drawings. Clearly mark changes, deletions, and additions using GSA CAD Standards to show actual construction conditions. Show additions in red, deletions in green, and special instructions in blue print. Provide to GSA within timeframe negotiated at time of award.

3) The contractor shall provide O&M manuals. The O&M manuals shall contain the following:

· Executed Warranties (at project completion)

· Maintenance and operation manuals

Section 14: Historical Building: The Bismarck Federal Building in Bismarck, North Dakota is a Historic Building and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRID# 83004064 10/1983). As such, projects in the building are required to follow the guidelines set forth in the following publications.

· ADM 1020.2 GSA Procedures for Historic Properties

· The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended and Executive Order 11593.

· The Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Illustrated Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings, Revised 1992 (36 CFR 67).

· GSA Technical Preservation Guidelines: http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/101402

· GSA Historic Preservation Technical Procedures: http://www.gsa.gov/portal/hp/hpc/category/100371/hostUri/portal

· National Park Service Preservation Briefs:

http://www.nps.gov/tps/how-to-preserve/briefs.htm Any work that could alter the building’s historic fabric, character, or appearance, both on the interior and exterior must first be approved by the GSA Historic Preservation Officer/Historic Preservation Specialist and the North Dakota State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) before any actions are to take place.

This work was approved by .

No construction work can begin until Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) is complete.

Section 15: Attachments

1) Universal Scope requirements

2) Badging & Security requirements

Actuator AHU Exterior Louvers

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