Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15C. DATE SIGNED

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

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6. ISSUED BY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

SF30 CONTINUATION OF BLOCK NARRATIVE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Solicitation Number 75H70126R00022 is hereby amended to address the following:

1. Section C, Statement of Work has been revised (12 pages)

2. Section I has been revised to include the following clauses:

a. FAR 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (April 2026)

b. HHSAR 352.232-71 Electronic Submission of Invoice Payment Requests (Feb 2022)

(DEVIATION RFO Apr 2026)

3. Provide responses to questions submitted (3 pages)

4. Provide the sign-in sheet to the Site Visit held on 6 May 2026 (1 page)

NOTICE TO OFFERORS: Offerors must acknowledge receipt of any and all amendments by number and date on their cover letter in their offer or by submitting a signed copy of the SF30. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

END OF SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Statement of Work Heat Exchanger Replacement & Boiler System Repairs July 2025

REVISED STATEMENT OF WORK

Belcourt Service Unit

Belcourt, North Dakota

1. Project Description (BASE BID) A. Title: Heat Exchanger Replacement & Boiler System Repairs

B. Location: This project is at the Quentin N. Burdick Memorial Health Facility, in Belcourt, ND.

C. Period of Performance: 180 calendar days from notice to proceed.

D. Description: The project defined within this scope of work will cover the following: replacement of the hospital’s two domestic water heating systems; replacement of boiler system isolation valves;

replacement of boiler pump’s triple duty valves, pressure gauges, thermometers, etc; laser align and grout in pumps; replace gate valves and site glasses on boiler expansion tanks; replace boiler and breaching flue gaskets; and upgrade and replace controls on boiler room make up air unit and exhaust fan. The new hot water heating systems shall be designed and sized by a mechanical engineer licensed in the state of North Dakota.

E. Background: The boiler plant at the Quentin N Burdick is an aging system with numerous system issues.

The condition of the system is a risk to the operation of the boiler plant and the facility it serves. This project will remedy the various issues and increase the lifespan of the boiler plant.

F. Related Documents

This SOW and any other standard government or IHS documents are included and considered a part of this contract

1. This SOW and any other standard government or IHS documents are included and considered a part of this contract.

2. IHS Architecture and Engineering Design Manual – 2025

3. FGI 2022 – Healthcare Facility Design Guide

4. NFPA 101 Life Safety Code – 2012

5. NFPA 99 Healthcare Facilities Code – 2012

6. NFPA 70 National Electric Code (NEC)

7. NFPA 99 Healthcare Facilities Codebook, 2012

8. International Mechanical Code – 2024

9. International Plumbing Code – 2024

G. Common Acronyms or Definitions

1. IHS – Indian Health Service

2. CMS – Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

3. BAS – Building Automation System

4. Metasys – Name of the existing BAS

5. CO – Contracting Officer

6. COR – Contracting Officer’s Representative

7. PM – Project Manager

8. IGCE – Independent Government Cost Estimate

9. BIM – Building Information Model

10. LOD – Level of Design

11. CAD – Computer Aided Design

2. Scope of Work (SOW) The scope of this project includes all design, demo, new installation, and clean up for installation of the products described below.

The contractor shall provide all engineering, design, material, labor, equipment and supervision required to accomplish the following:

A. Scope of Design: A professional engineer licensed in the state of North Dakota shall provide stamped design sheets and equipment selection for the installation of two separate domestic water heating systems.

a. Boiler Room Primary Domestic Water Heating System: A domestic water heating system shall be selected that meets the criteria below. This system will serve as a primary heating system and will be in Mechanical Room C012. See design sheets for further details.

i. Utilizes both the hot water boilers and the steam generator as heating sources.

Utilizes available capacity of hot boiler water and steam.

1. Available Hot Water Capacity – 870,000 Btu/h @165F.

2. Available Steam Capacity – 573 lb/hr @ 8 psi.

ii. Provides sufficient hot water storage to meet changes in demand. Hot water storage shall be a minimum of 600 gallons.

iii. Maintains a water storage temperature of 140 F.

iv. Utilizes a master mixing valve to deliver 140 F and 125 F water temperatures to the corresponding domestic hot water loops.

v. Control and monitoring connected to existing building automation system

1. Supply and return temperature monitoring

2. Flow monitoring, GPM

b. Desing Submission Requirements:

i. Table 1. Milestones and Deliverables Schedule No Item Duration Period 1 Design Contract Award 0 Date contract awarded

10 65% Construction Documents Submittal 14 days after previous milestone 11 Government Review 7 days after previous milestone 12 95% Construction Documents Submittal 14 days after previous milestone 13 Government Review 7 days after previous milestone 14 Final Construction Documents Submittal 10 days after previous milestone

TOTAL DESIGN DURATION 52 days

ii. Table 2. Design Review Meeting Locations No Item Location

1 Pre-Design Investigation Belcourt, ND 2 65% Schematic Review Meeting Conference Call 5 100% Final Construction Documents Conference Call

iii. Coordination: The AE shall coordinate with the IHS project engineer and IHS hospital staff.

iv. Submittal Checklist.

1. Design Schedule

2. 65% Construction Documents Submittal

3. 95% Construction Documents Submittal

4. Final Construction Documents Submittal

B. Demolition: The Design Builder shall remove and properly dispose of the existing heat exchanger, valves, and piping necessary to complete the work indicated in the design-builders water heater design and attached design sheets for boiler repairs.

C. Construction: The design-builder shall install the new primary domestic water heating system, backup domestic water heater per the submitted design. The additional installation described below shall be according to this scope of work and included IHS design sheets.

a. Boiler Isolation Valves: See IHS design sheets for valve locations and details.

i. Motorized Butterfly Valves: The contractor shall install new DDC butterfly valves as described below.

1. Comply with MSS-SP-67

2. End connection: Grooved

3. Pressure Rating: CWP 175 PSI minimum

4. Body Material: Coated ductile iron

5. Stem Material: Stainless steel

6. Disc Material: Stainless steel

7. Disc Seal: EPDM

8. Manufacturer: Victaulic or approved equal

ii. Manual Butterfly Valves: The contractor shall install new manual butterfly valves as described below

1. Comply with MSS-SP-67

2. End Connection: Grooved

3. Pressure Rating: CWP 175 PSI minimum

4. Temperature Rating: 180 F minimum

5. Body Material: Coated ductile iron

6. Stem Material: Stainless steel

7. Disc Material: Stainless steel

8. Disc Seal: EPDM

9. Manufacturer: Victaulic or approved equal

iii. Manual Gate Valves: The contractor shall install new manual gate valves as described below

1. Comply with MSS-SP-70

2. End Connection: Flanged

3. Pressure Rating: CWP 175 PSI minimum

4. Temperature Rating: 180F minimum

5. Body Material: Coated ductile iron

6. Stem Material: Stainless steel

7. Manufacturer: Watts, Milwaukee, Apollo, NIBCO or approved equal

b. Hydronic Hot Water Pumps Upgrades: See IHS design sheets for locations and details

i. Balancing Valve: The contractor shall install new calibrated balancing valves are described below

1. End Connection: Flanged

2. Pressure Rating: CWP 175 PSI minimum

3. Temperature Rating: 180F minimum

4. Body Material: Ductile Iron/Cast Iron

5. Stem Material: Stainless steel

6. Seal Ring: EPDM

7. Manufacturer: Bell & Gossett or approved equal

ii. Flexible Pump Connections: The contractor shall install new flexible pump connectors as described below

1. End Connection: Flanged

2. Pressure Rating: CWP 175 PSI minimum

3. Temperature Rating: 180F minimum

4. Body Material: Stainless steel

5. Manufacturer: Metraflex or approved equal

iii. Non-Slam Check Valve: The contractor shall install new non-slam check valves as described below

1. End Connection: Flanged

2. Pressure Rating: CWP 175 PSI minimum

3. Temperature Rating: 180F minimum

4. Body Material: Ductile Iron/Cast Iron

5. Manufacturer: Watts, Milwaukee, Apollo, NIBCO or approved equal

iv. Strainer: The contractor shall install a new wye-patterned strainer as described below. A drain connection shall be furnished with a closure plug.

1. End Connection: Flanged

2. Pressure Rating: CWP 175 PSI minimum

3. Temperature Rating: 180F minimum

4. Body Material: Ductile Iron/Cast Iron

5. Screen Material: Stainless steel

6. Manufacturer: Watts or approved equal

v. 3-Way Mixing Valve: The contractor shall install a new three-way mixing valves as described below. The three-way mixing valve shall be connected to the Metasys building automation system for monitoring and control.

1. End Connection: Flanged

2. Pressure Rating: CWP 175 PSI minimum

3. Temperature Rating: 180F minimum

4. Body Material: Ductile Iron/Cast Iron

5. Seal Material: EPDM

6. Manufacturer: Powers or approved equal

vi. Pressure Gauge: The contractor shall install new dry-type pressure gauges.

vii. Laser Aligning: The contractor shall laser align the pumps and drivers in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations. Provide before and after alignment data to project engineer for alignment verification. Laser align prior to grouting. The contractor shall laser align the 6 pumps indicated in the IHS plan sheets.

viii. Grouting: The contractor shall verify pump base is level and grout space between pump base and concrete pad with non-shrink grout.

c. Hot Water Boiler Expansion Tanks: The contractor shall replace existing boiler expansion tank sight glasses, drain valves, and manual air bleeding valve with equivalent. See IHS design sheet for location and details.

d. Boiler Flue Gaskets & Remediation: The contractor shall replace the existing boiler flue gaskets with new equivalent. Location is indicated on IHS plan sheets.

i. Asbestos Testing & Remediation: Test existing gasketing material for asbestos containing material. If asbestos is detected engage a licensed asbestos abatement contractor for removal in accordance with OSHA Standard 1910.1001– 29 CFR 1910 Subpart Z.

ii. Removal & Replacement: The contractor shall disconnect flue section or breeching as required for access to existing gaskets. Remove existing gaskets and clean all surfaces to bare metal without damage to flanges. Supply and install new high-temperature fuel-oil compatible gaskets. Install according to manufacturer’s specifications.

e. Relief Air Damper: The contractor shall install a new low-leakage, galvanized steel control damper to match the existing duct dimensions. Additionally, the contractor shall install new linkage and a ddc damper actuator sized for the torque requirements of the installed damper.

The new actuator shall be connected to the existing Metasys building automation system for monitoring and control.

f. Pipe Insulation: All new piping shall be installed with ½” fiberglass piping insulation.

g. Pipe Markers: The contractor shall install new pipe markers on all boiler piping and domestic water piping in mechanical room C011 & C012. Pipe markers shall be installed a minimum of every 50 feet on straight runs, at both sides of wall penetrations, and at each valve, branch or change in direction. Pipe markers shall be snap-around type and compliant with ANSI/ASME A13.1 Standards. Coordinate specific locations & wording on-site with project engineer.

h. Eddy Current Testing: Provide eddy current testing (ECT) services for two (2) Kewanee firetube boilers to assess tube integrity and identify defects such as pitting, cracking, erosion, and wall loss. Testing shall be conducted in accordance with applicable ASME, ASTM, and EPRI guidelines.

Provide a written report summarizing findings for each boiler, including:

i. Scope and extent of inspection

ii. Tube condition assessment

iii. Location and severity of indications

iv. Recommended corrective actions

i. Controls & BAS: The contractor shall provide the following for control and monitoring of the new and existing systems.

i. Motorized Valves: DDC controlled isolation valves shall be added to the existing METASYS building automation system and included in the existing graphics.

ii. 3-way Valves: New 3-way valves shall be added to the existing METASYS building automation system and included in the existing graphics. The existing 3-way valves are currently connected to the existing BAS, new valves shall utilize the existing wire.

iii. Boiler Water Temperature: The nine (9) existing boiler water supply and return temperature sensors shall be recalibrated, and verification shall be provided that they are reading the correct temperature.

iv. Boiler Water Pressure Sensors: Two (2) new pressure sensors shall be installed. One on the main boiler water supply line and one on the main boiler water return line.

v. Pump pressure sensors: Six (6) new differential pressure sensors on pump suction and discharge piping. Utilize existing ¼” tubing. Add to the existing METASYS building automation system and include in the existing graphics.

D. Commissioning: The Design Builder shall commission the system upon completion of the construction by a Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP) or a Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA). The systems in the building will be operated in their different modes of operation to ensure the facility operates properly as a whole. This testing provides both Owner with documentation that the building was operating properly at turnover. The commissioning will ensure the installed steam boiler meets the needs required by the facility. The Commissioning Authority shall schedule and direct the testing once all construction checklists have been completed by the Commissioning Authority. The Commissioning Authority will provide all participating parties, including the project officer, with a performance test plan in advance of scheduled testing. Skilled technicians shall be provided by the appropriate contractor familiar with the system and building to execute the functional performance testing of the control system and perform functional performance testing of the equipment. The Design Builder shall assign representatives with expertise and authority to act on their behalf and shall schedule them to participate in and perform commissioning process activities including, but not limited to, the following:

a. Evaluate performance deficiencies identified in test reports and, in collaboration with entity responsible for system and equipment installation, recommend corrective action.

b. Cooperate with the Commissioning Authority for resolution of issues recorded in the Issues Log.

c. Integrate and coordinate commissioning process activities with construction schedule.

d. Review and accept construction checklists provided by the Commissioning Authority.

e. Complete construction checklists as work is completed and provide them to the Commissioning Authority as requested.

f. Review and accept commissioning process test procedures provided by the Commissioning Authority.

g. Complete commissioning process test procedures and correct all note deficiencies identified by the Commissioning Authority.

B. Owner’s Training: The design-builder shall host an on-site training meeting to train facility maintenance staff on the proper operation and maintenance of the heat exchanger system. The training shall cover manufacturers’ recommended maintenance procedures and manufacturer’s recommended operating procedure required for the full operation of the steam boiler system.

E. Warranty: Provide a 1-year labor and material warranty at no additional cost to the government which provides for the repair of all work and equipment that was provided under this scope of work.

F. Clean Up: Jobsite shall be cleaned daily and must comply with the Infection Control & Safety Officer’s requirements given with the ICRA and PRCA. The construction areas involved shall be free of any debris, rubbish and left-over material scraps upon completion of the project. Trash receptacles used for the collection of this debris and their removal from the project site shall be provided by the contractor. The site will be inspected by the engineer prior to final payment to ensure the sites return to their original condition prior to construction.

G. Site Restoration: The construction site shall be free of any materials, debris and/or rubbish. The contractor will be responsible for the removal of this debris and must restore the site to its original condition as approved by the project engineer. Photos are to be taken before construction begins for documentation of the site’s original condition by the contractor.

H. Additional Facility Requirements: Contractor shall comply with the requirements of the hospital’s Facility Manager, Infection Control Officer and Safety Officer. These requirements will be laid out during the pre-construction meeting. Other permits and requirements will be given after the pre-construction meeting and the ICRA and PRCA assessments are completed.

4. Period of Performance.

A. Time of the Essence: All time limits for Milestones, if any, Substantial Completion, and completion and readiness for final payment as stated in the Contract Documents are of the essence of the Contract.

B. The Work will be substantially completed within one hundred and eighty (180) calendar days after notice to proceed.

5. Submittals A. Submittals or shop drawings shall be submitted for the following items and shall be delivered electronically to the COR or designated PM for final approval before ordering any new material or equipment.

1. Design drawings and specifications

2. Non-shrink grout

3. Boiler flue gaskets

4. Relief air damper

5. Pressure gauges

6. Sight glasses

7. Pipe Markers

8. Pipe Insulation

9. Boiler Valves

(a) Motorized butterfly valves

(b) Manual butterfly valves

(c) Manual gate valves

(d) Balancing valves

(e) Flexible pump connections

(f) Non-slam check valves

(g) Strainers

(h) 3-way mixing valves

6. Schedule/Meetings A. The general contractor shall submit a detailed schedule to the COR for approval within (30) calendar days of the award.

B. Pre-Construction Meeting: One Pre-Construction meeting shall be conducted prior to the start of the construction of the contract.

C. Progress Meetings: Progress meetings shall be conducted at regular intervals as merited by the progress of the work.

D. Substantial Completion: One substantial completion meeting shall be held following notification of the Project Officer by the General Contractor that the project is Substantially Complete.

E. Final Completion: One final completion meeting shall be held following determination that the project is complete.

7. Miscellaneous A. Security Requirements.

1. All contractors are required to check in with the facility manager/maintenance staff before commencing work on any project.

2. The contractor will be responsible for the security of the work site. The hospital and the Indian Health Service staff shall not be responsible for the security of the contractor’s tools, equipment, or material during the project.

B. Protection of Government Property. The contractor shall protect all Government property against damage, to include but not limited to dust, fumes, impact, scratching, water, paint, joint compound, power failure, power surges, weather, heavy equipment, etc.

1. All damage caused by the contractor, whether to equipment, roads, landscaping, building components or any other type of Government property encountered at or near the project site shall be repaired or replaced to match the existing and to the satisfaction of the Project Officer at no cost to the Government.

2. The Contractor assumes responsibility for all damage and/or injury to persons or property resulting from any action of prime contractor and subcontractor employees (at any tier).

3. The Contractor, at the Contractor’s expense, shall maintain adequate public liability and property damage insurance during the continuance of this contract, insuring the Contractor against all claims for injury or damage.

4. The Contractor shall maintain Workers’ Compensation and other legally required insurance with respect to the Contractor’s own employees and agents.

5. The Government shall in no event be liable or responsible for damage or injury to any person or property occasioned through the use, maintenance, or operation of any vehicle or other equipment by, or the action of, the Contractor or the Contractor’s employees and agents in performing under this contract, and the Government shall be indemnified and held harmless against claims for damage or injury in such cases.

C. Occupancy of Government Facilities. The contractor shall be responsible for properly informing the COR of any condition which would jeopardize the building or its contents, such as loss of heat, air conditioning, danger of pipes freezing, loss of electrical power, water, sewer or loss of building security.

D. Correspondence. All correspondence shall be addressed to the COR. Each letter, document, etc., shall contain the following information:

1. Date

2. Project Numbers, Contract Number, Delivery Order Number and Service Unit Name/Location.

3. Name of those who were sent copies.

E. Superintendent. The prime contractor shall have an onsite superintendent for this project while all work is being performed unless prior approval is granted by the COR.

F. TERO/EPA. The contractor is required to acquire and maintain a tribal business license before any work commences. The contractor shall comply with the Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO) and pay TERO and EPA fees.

G. Construction Materials and Storage

1. All materials shall be stored and handled according to the manufacturers’ recommendations.

2. All materials shall be submitted to the COR prior to ordering, for approval by the project engineer.

3. The contractor(s) shall be present and on site to receive all construction material, equipment, or products. IHS staff will not be present, responsible, nor receive, or provide any type of offloading equipment for construction materials, products, or equipment. It is solely the contractor(s) responsibility to properly receive all construction equipment, products, and materials on site.

4. The contractor(s) shall provide their own means of storing all construction materials, products, or equipment required for installation. IHS staff will not be responsible or provide any means of storing construction material, products, or equipment before or during construction. All material, products, or equipment remain the contractor(s) property until the project has been deemed substantially completed by all parties.

H. Hours Of Operation

1. The project shall start after award.

2. The work hours shall be 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday. Weekends and after-hours work may be available upon request.

8. Payments to the Contractor

1. The Government will pay the Contractor a fixed price, as indicated below, which will constitute full compensation for all Contractor professional and incidental services, travel expenses, and materials necessary to furnish complete project as required and specified in this SOW.

2. Progress payments will be paid following acceptance by the Government of that schedule item and a properly submitted and approved invoice.

9. Project Officer

Will be provided at the time of award

10. Invoice Format The Contractor is responsible for submitting payments through government’s electronic invoicing system

(IPP).

The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov

Upon reaching 100% completion of the entire contract, submission of the final invoice must be accompanied by Final Claims Release before payment can be approved. Failure to provide the proper information may cause the invoice to be returned or delayed.

11. Closeout Documents The Contractor shall submit one hard copy set of all final, installed submittal items, accessories, and all installation/operation/maintenance documents to the facility manager/engineer. The final installed submittal package and O&M shall also be sent electronically to the COR and/or PM.

RFI

75H70126R00022

Belcourt Heat Exchange and Boiler Replacement

Question Response A00002 dated 5/11/2026 1 The Boiler Pump Demolition Plan (Sheet M.2) shows the existing boiler pumps to remain. Is the Owner requesting replacement of the four (4) boiler pumps, or are the existing pumps to be reused?

- If new boiler pumps are required, are the new pumps required to be provided with VFD controls and integrated with the Metasys BAS?

The existing boiler pumps are to remain for reuse. No VFD controls will be required.

2 The Clinic Pump Demolition Plan (Sheet M.4) shows the existing clinic pumps to remain. Is the Owner requesting replacement of the two (2) clinic pumps, or are the existing pumps to be reused?

- If new clinic pumps are required, are the new pumps required to be provided with VFD controls and integrated with the Metasys BAS?

The existing clinic pumps are to remain for reuse. No VFD controls will be required.

3 Is pre construction and post construction testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) of the boiler and clinic pump systems required under this contract?

No

4 Is this project required to comply with Buy America, Build America (BABA) requirements?

Yes

5 RFP Section 1.D references replacement of boiler burners. Is boiler burner replacement included in the base bid scope?

The boiler burner replacement is not part of this project. This was included in the description by mistake and will be amended. See revised SOW included in Amendment A0002.

6 There are currently two (2) pumps mounted near the ceiling. Are these pumps to be reused, relocated, or replaced?

Under the design of the new heat exchangers these pumps should be relocated lower to fix the current overheating issue.

7 Chemical pot feeders are currently installed on some pump systems. Are new chemical pot feeders required on all pumps, are existing pot feeders to be reused, or is no chemical treatment equipment required?

New chemical pot feeders are not required the existing one is to be removed. There are existing chemical feed lines on the pumps with ball valves that will be reused. See picture below.

8 If removal of an exterior window is required to facilitate equipment removal or installation, is the contractor required to replace the window, or is alternate restoration acceptable?

An alternate restoration is acceptable.

9 PVC piping is currently routed through the fresh air intake. Is the contractor required to relocate the PVC piping and seal the fresh air intake opening?

No

10 Does the base bid include relocation of existing domestic hot water pumps, including required piping modifications?

The base bid does not require relocation of these pumps.

11 Are hospital and clinic domestic hot water systems required to be treated as separate systems for phasing and shutdowns?

No

12 Is boiler tube cleaning and nondestructive testing, including eddy current testing, included in the base bid scope?

Eddy current testing will be added to the SOW. See revised SOW included in Amendment A0002.

13 Does the scope include boiler breeching insulation repairs, or is the work limited to gasket replacement only?

Limited to gasket replacement only. Only insulation that is removed or damaged during gasket replacement is required to be returned to its pre-repair condition.

14 Are contractors required to provide individual BAS temperature monitoring points for each domestic hot water heat exchanger, or is general system monitoring sufficient?

General system monitoring is sufficient.

15 Does the base bid include full decommissioning and demolition of existing clinic boilers, including mechanical and electrical terminations?

No, this is not included.

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