6 NWWP92512100048 SOW CRP UPS_Facility Upgrade RFQ.pdf

Statement of Work

Facility Upgrades

Weather Forecast Office CRP Corpus Christi, TX.

January 4, 2021 Purchase Request #NW-WP9251-21-00048

Background:

The National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office (WFO) Corpus Christi, TX (CRP) electrical, and structural systems need replacement. The existing system are beyond their useful life due to age and are inefficient.

Objectives:

Replace Building UPS and Raised Access Flooring.

The government may award one or more tasks. A pre-bid site visit is highly recommended. It is the responsibility of the contractor to inform himself of all existing issues with the systems.

Contractor shall provide pricing for each task

Scope:

Task 1 - Replace Building UPS

Remove and properly dispose of existing UPSs, battery cabinet, batteries, and any associated debris. Supply and install per site 1 each UPS, battery cabinet (if separate), and batteries.

Salvage existing UPS batteries and provide to NWS. Furnish and install.

Furnish the National Weather Service with the following:

• BRAND NAME Eaton UPS 93PM, Online, 208VAC, 3 phase, 60 HZ UPS rated 15% above working KVA

• UPS shall be Energy Star Certified, if available.

• Cellwatch battery monitoring system or equivalent.

• VRLA (valve-regulated lead acid) battery string with at least 20-minute run time and contractor will also provide pricing for optional Lithium-ion battery string with same run time per site at the following WFOs.

NOTE: Current UPS specifications are provided as a reference only. Contractor shall size UPS using NWS supplied Critical loads. NWS will verify loads prior to ordering of UPS and batteries to ensure proper sizing.

Current UPS Specs:

Module Input- 3 Phase, 4 Wire, 208 VAC, 141.0 A, 60 HZ, 50.8 KVA, 0.98PF LAGGING

Module Output- 3 Phase, 4 Wire, 208 VAC, 138.8 A, 60 HZ, 50 KVA, 0.8PF LAGGING

Module Bypass- 3 Phase, 4 Wire, 208 VAC, 138.8 A, 60 HZ, 50 KVA, 0.8PF LAGGING

Battery Voltage- 360 VDC, 120.6 A

Task 2 - Replace Raised Access Flooring

Remove existing access floor panels and replace with new. The current access floor system is in need of replacement due to chipping, cracking and warping at the corners and tile stands that are failing. This poses a critical trip/fall risk to WFO personnel.

The NWS will consider alternate methods to replacing the access floor system which will meet specifications outlined below and result in a smooth and safe finished floor. The alternate method will be approved by NWS prior to contract award.

Concentrated Load (max. deflection .080”)-1000 lbs.

Rolling Load (max. .020” average over-all deformation)-600 lbs.

Ultimate Load-4000 lbs.

Color- Gray Starlight

The Contractor shall provide all materials, labor, transportation, equipment and all miscellaneous items necessary to install approximately 2,500 sq. ft of new High-Pressure Laminate (HPL) floor panels utilizing current access floor substructure or replacing it in the operations area, equipment room, and the communications room. The color of the HPL surface will be Gray Starlight. The contractor will install approximately 16 new air access panels in the equipment room. Inspect existing floor substructure. Replace as needed to ensure a smooth finished floor surface.

Prior to removing/replacing raised access floor the contractor will relocate and or remove all systems furniture (note configuration) and store. Once new floor is installed contractor will reinstall systems furniture in same configuration. Furniture tear down, removal, and reinstall should follow floors installation phasing. The NWS will accept alternate methods to system furniture removing and storing, however it must be approved prior to contract award. The contractor will be responsible for replacement of any damaged furniture.

There will be floor tiles identified in the equipment room that cannot be replaced or new panels will have to be cut to fit.

Drill holes and sleeve with 4” grommets in raised flooring to accommodate electrical conduit and communication wiring.

Task 3 – Interior Renovations

Restrooms – Men and Women

• Remove and replace restroom stalls 2ea. Per restroom.

• Remove 2 ea. counter with sinks and faucets.

• Clean and paint steel cleanout boxes.

• Install 2 ea toilets and 1 ea urinal which are ADA-compliant, toilets 17-19” seat height models. Urinals also have ADA requirement of 13.5” min. depth and 17” max. rim height above FF.

• Prep and paint all walls, doors and Jambs using two coats of interior paint.

• Clean floor and grout joints and seal tile floor.

Kitchen – Employee Breakroom.

• Clean Prime and paint metal lockers

• Remove all Cabinets, Countertops, Ceramic Flooring, Ceramic Base, Sink and Faucet.

• Remove wall paper.

• Install new custom wood cabinets.

• Install new Quartz Countertops.

• Install new matching breakroom table.

• Install new Stainless Sink and Faucet.

• Repair any sheet rock damaged during removal of wall paper and texture wall matching existing texture.

• Seal, prime, and apply two coats of paint walls, jambs, doors and ceiling.

• Install of new VCT flooring.

• Install of new Cove Base.

Point of Contacts:

TO BE PROVIDED AT TIME OF AWARD

Security:

The contractor(s) will be required to sign in each morning at the front reception area and sign out each evening.

*** The C & A requirements of clause 73 does apply and a Security Accreditation Package is required. ***

Place of Performance:

National Weather Service Forecast Office 426 Pinson Drive Corpus Christi, TX 78406

Period of Performance:

Provide a fully functional and operational system, replace flooring, and complete interior renovations 120 days from contract award date.

Project Warranty:

Contractor shall provide a written warranty for the installed system for a period of (1) one for year parts and (1) one year for labor from the date of acceptance.

STANDARD CLAUSES

A. Compliance.

The Contractor shall comply with all local, state, and Federal environmental, health, and safety regulations while conducting this work. In addition, the Contractor shall ensure that all work complies the applicable, current codes and be responsible for all licenses, permits and fees required to complete this project. Typical codes are referenced here:

• Occupational Safety & Health Standards (OHSA) Safety Requirements

• Uniform Building Code (UBC)

• Uniform Facilities Criteria (UFC)

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

• American Society of Testing & Materials (ASTM)

• American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)

• Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractor’s Association (SMANCA)

• Applicable local, states, and federal codes and standards

• Energy Star Certification Program

B. Disposal.

The Contractor will be required to properly remove and dispose of all waste material in an environmentally friendly manor.

C. Guidelines.

The Project shall follow the guidelines stated in the Statement of Work, site diagrams, blueprint, and any contractor provided quoted documents. All modifications must be submitted and approved by the Contracting Officer.

D. Hours of Operation.

Work shall be performed between 7:00am & 5:00pm Central time Monday thru Friday unless otherwise approved by the COR. Contractor agrees to observe all Federal Holidays, and any other day off work designated by Federal Statute, Executive Order, or Presidential Proclamation:

New Year’s Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Memorial Day, Presidents Day, Independence Day & Martin Luther King Day.

E. Facility Access.

A Project sign in sheet shall be completed each day for all contractors, contractor employees and sub-contractors on site.

F. Government Contact.

The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will serve as the Government’s point of contact for all submissions.

G. Documents.

The Government does not warrant that any documents provided as attachments to be free from discrepancies, ambiguities, errors, omissions, or changing conditions. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to confirm existing conditions and resolve discrepancies between documents.

H. Project Duration

Project shall be completed within 120 days of notice to proceed.

I. Davis Bacon Act.

The Contractor shall comply with the current wages of the Davis- Bacon Act.

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PLAN:

A. The Contractor shall observe and institute all applicable OSHA safety requirements and procedures to prevent accidents and injuries to both Contractor and Government employees including 40 CFR 1926 Subpart M for fall protection requirements.

B. The Contractor shall designate one person as Safety Coordinator for purposes of communication between the Contractor and the National Weather Service COR Primary Contact TO BE

PROVIDED AT TIME OF AWARD.

C. Contractor shall provide a Safety Plan and Procedure to protect employees from being injured while on the job site. Submit plan to the COR for review and approval.

D. Contractor shall provide an Emergency Plan and Procedure to provide immediate care for an employee injured while on the job site. Submit plan to the COR for review and approval.

GOVERNMENT PROVIDED MATERIALS AND/OR SERVICES

A. EXCLUSIONS:

Unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this SOW, the Government will provide no data, materials, equipment and/or services to the Contractor. Any and all research required to fulfill the SOW described herein, shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Government retains the right to request the Contractor to acquire additional information on behalf of the Government.

B. WARRANTY:

The Government does not warrant that any documents provided as attachments to be free from discrepancies, ambiguities, errors, omissions, or changing conditions. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to confirm existing conditions and resolve discrepancies between documents.

C. SUBMITTALS:

Shall be sent to COR:

TO BE PROVIDED AT TIME OF AWARD

***All submittals shall become the property of the U.S. Government***

END OF STATEMENT OF WORK