528A7-22-122 Replace boiler vent updated SOW_R3.pdf

New York/New Jersey VA Health Care Network Syracuse VA Medical Center

800 Irving Avenue | Syracuse, NY 13210 315-425-4400 www.syracuse.va.gov

Statement of Work Project Name: Replace the Boilers’ Flue Gas Vents in Syracuse VAMC

Project No: 528A7-22-122 Project Location: Syracuse VAMC

Overview:

The Syracuse VAMC has a requirement to replace its existing boilers’ flue vents.

The Syracuse VAMC existing 4 boilers are locating in the 11th floor mechanical penthouse, the boilers are identical, considered by the manufacturer as category IV gas appliances, same manufacturer and capacities (4000 MBH). The existing 4 single flue vent piping are single wall vents. The flue gas vents has showed signs of corrosion defects and rusts due to the corrosive effects of condensation within the vents, and due to that, this requirement was created.

The VA required that the replacement vents to be manufactured as double wall insulated special gas vents, the inner wall to be manufactured of AL29-4C stainless steel, and the external wall (casing) to be manufactured of 316L or 441 stainless steel, the space between the two walls shall be insulated. The guy wire system to be removed, retained, and reused. The guy wire anchor to stay.

The contractor will be responsible on:

1- Conducting Site investigation, verification and measurements taking for all the existing condition and roof opening.

2- Following the boiler manufacturer recommendations in regarding to the special gas vents, sizes and materials.

3- Demolition of the existing approximate 20 ft length of each of the four vertical special gas vents.

4- Providing all the required materials, fitting, connections as specified by the design documents and recommended by the manufacturer.

5- Performing the required installation work, which is includes but not limited to, installing the new special gas vent from the boiler and vertically to the roof, Maintain the existing roof openings to fit the new -manufacturer recommended- vents, install all vent fitting/ accessories (vent thimble, end cab… etc.), roof flashing and insulation work to match existing.

Please refer to project specifications and drawing for the technical information and the design details.

The period of performs for this project is (45 business days) from the date of the Notice to Proceed to be issued, the work will take place at the Syracuse VA Medical Center (800 Irving Ave, Syracuse, NY 13210) on the 11th floor mechanical penthouse, boiler room).

The work to be performed during the regular work hours (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM). All safety measures to be taken in consideration in terms of construction infection control.

6- Contractor employees who work in or travel to VHA locations must comply with the federal COVID-19 mandate below:

a. If fully vaccinated, shall show proof of vaccination.

NOTE: Acceptable proof of vaccination includes a signed record of immunization from a health care provider or pharmacy, a copy of the COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card (CDC Form MLS-319813_r, published on September 3, 2020), or a copy of medical records documenting the vaccination.

b. If unvaccinated and granted a medical or religious exception, shall show negative COVID-19 test results dated within three calendar days prior to desired entry date. Test must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use or full approval. This includes tests available by a doctor’s order or an FDA approved over-the-counter test.

NOTE: Contractor employees are subject to daily screening for COVID-19 and may be denied entry to VA facilities if they fail to pass screening protocols. As part of the screening process contractors may be asked screening questions found on the COVID-19 Screening Tool. Check regularly for updates.

3. Contractor must immediately notify their COR or Contracting Officer if contract performance is jeopardized due to contractor employees being denied entry into VA Facilities.

This project to be implemented in FY2022.

VHAMORGriffL Sticky Note Please correct the following:

1. The period of performance of this project is 45 business days from the issue date of the Notice to Proceed.

2. Remove the ")" from boiler room.

3. The work will be performed during regular working hours from 7:00 Am- 3:30 PM.

4. All safety measures will be taken in consideration with the terms of construction infection control.

5. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, CDC and VA guidelines must be followed.

6. This project will be implemented in FY 2022.