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Annex K-Heating/Cooling Services PWS Fort Gordon, GA. Base Operations (BASOPS)

Annex K—Heating/Cooling Services Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Base Operations and Maintenance Contract

Fort Gordon, Georgia

Annex K - Heating/Cooling Services PWS Fort GordonBASOPS

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Annex K-Heating/Cooling Services PWS Fort Gordon, GA. Base Operations (BASOPS)

1.0 General Information.

1.1 Overview.

Heating and Cooling Services provide steam, hot water, chilled water for heating, cooling, and facility processes using Government-owned central heating and cooling plants, and distribution systems. Operating Government-owned central heating and cooling plants; and distribution systems includes all contract costs associated with full operation and maintenance (O&M) staff, oversight of contracted plant (other than a Utilities Privatization Contractor), O&M, periodic regulatory inspections and certifications, purchase of fuels (coal, natural gas, fuel oil, etc.), storage of fuels; maintenance, inspection, and certification of fuel storage facilities; periodic operators training and certification, supervision and administration tasks, and purchase of chemicals and supplies.

1.1.1 The Contractor shall provide licensed personnel who shall provide the overall management of the Fort Gordon heating and cooling plants. The Contractor shall provide proof (in writing) to the Contracting Officer (KO) that the plant foreman, and all operators, electricians, instrument mechanics and maintenance mechanics meet the minimum standards specified below. These employees shall be capable of performing all types of maintenance, repair, or replacement work necessary to keep the plants in safe and efficient operating conditions as determined by the KO or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The Contractor shall submit to the COR a listing of all personnel tasked with operation and maintenance of the plant indicating current levels of applicable licensing, certification, training, apprenticeship, and experience as identified in the paragraphs below. The listing shall be submitted prior to the first day of the contract phase-in period and annually no later than (NLT) the fifth (5th) working day of January thereafter. Deliverable K0001, Plant Operation & Maintenance Personnel Qualifications.

1.1.2 Licensed Personnel.

All utility plant operators and maintenance personnel shall be licensed by governing authorities with certification or licensing programs that meet Army, Georgia, and local standards. If no Governmental certification for boiler operators exists, utility operators must have, as a minimum, a Fourth Class Power Engineer Certificate issued by the National Institute for the Uniform Licensing of Power Engineers, Incorporated.

1.1.3 Plant Supervisor.

The plant supervisor shall provide operational control of the heating and cooling plants in accordance with Federal, State, and military regulations to provide the required degree of service as specified herein this PWS. The plant supervisor shall have the appropriate amount of experience in a high pressure steam or pressurized high-temperature water generating plant as a stationary operating engineer. The plant supervisor shall also have the necessary experience as a plant supervisor or plant foreman. The plant supervisor shall be capable to perform any type of boiler water analysis as well as a combustion analysis and be able to provide proper corrective action.

1.1.4 Plant Operating Personnel.

Plant operating personnel employed by the Contractor shall have the appropriate amount of experience in operating high pressure steam or pressurized high-temperature water generating plants. They shall be capable of determining the causes of generating plant malfunctions and take corrective actions, perform any type of boiler water analysis, as well as a combustion analysis and stack gas analysis, and provide necessary correction. They shall also perform operator and PM at all plants.

1.2 Air Pollution Regulations.

The Contractor shall operate all heating plants in compliance with all Federal, State, and local air pollution regulations. The Contractor shall address all non-compliance issues immediately to the COR.

2.0 Description of Services.

2.1 Scope.

The Contractor shall operate all heating plants (Bldgs. 310 and 25910) and systems (steam meters, automatic tank monitoring system, boilers, and furnaces) used in the production of domestic heat (including the provision of unscheduled services) as directed by the COR. Major heating and cooling plant components are found in Technical Exhibit TE K-001, Bldg. 310 Installed Building Equipment, and TE K-002, Bldg. 25910 Installed Building Equipment.

2.2 Heating and Boiler Plant Staffing.

The Contractor shall provide boiler operators who are properly certified in conformance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.

2.3 Operation of Heating and Cooling Plants.

The Contractor shall operate the Heating and Cooling Plants,operation of these plants includes start-up and shutdown of heating and cooling equipment; operator maintenance and inspection (maintenance required to operate the plants on a daily basis; e.g., during operational visits ensure the plant is operating properly). Operation also includes keeping required logs, correction of improper operating conditions, and making minor adjustments to the plant and equipment. See TE K-009, Central Energy Plants 310 & 25910 Operation Logs.

Operating logs (including watch clock disks or tapes) maintained on these plants shall be submitted to the COR by the tenth (10th) of each month for the preceding month. Deliverable K0002. Logs shall be maintained for the Chillers, Boilers, Emergency Generators, and ancillary systems and component. Data recording includes, but is not limited to temperature, pressure, consumption, production, opacity, flow rates, makeup water, voltage, amperage, etc., The Contractor shall submit the Cumulative Steam and Hot Water Generating Hours Report for each boiler and Hot Water Generator to the COR on Monday of each week for the preceding week.

2.4 Central Boiler & Chiller Plants.

The central boiler plants are located in Building 310 (steam boilers, installed in 1997) and Building 25910 (hot water generators, installed in 2003). The major components of each of the plant is listed in the Installed Building Equipment Technical Exhibits, TE K-0001 and K-0002.

2.5 Summer Overhaul.

The Contractor shall schedule summer overhauls for boiler plants that cannot be overhauled during the heating season because of operational requirements. The Contractor shall perform shutdowns when required by the COR. The Contractor shall submit a written schedule of summer boiler shutdowns to the KO for approval at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the beginning of the proposed shutdown period. The approved shutdown schedule shall have minimal disruptions.

2.6 Idle Standby Boilers.

All boilers not in use shall be maintained in a fully operational condition, except when deactivated. In the event that any boiler cannot be placed on-line within two (2) hours, a notification that includes the probable cause shall be submitted to the COR. Proper lay-up procedures shall be used in accordance with (IAW) Technical Manual (TM) 5-650, Repairs and Utilities: Central Boiler Plants, when deactivating boilers.

2.7 Monthly Inspections.

The Contractor shall perform monthly visual inspections of the central steam and hot water distribution and condensation systems. The inspection shall include, but not be limited to, general condition and cleanliness of all exterior and working parts, and evidences of large or small leaks from steam or hot water equipment, emissions, pipes, valves, and covers. The Contractor shall submit a report outlining the results of the inspection to the COR within three (3) working days. However, any defects identified by the Contractor shall be submitted in writing to the COR on the same work day.

2.8 Boiler/Heat Plant Shutdowns.

The Contractor shall inform the COR within thirty (30) minutes of shutting down any boiler or heating plant for unplanned repairs. The Contractor shall provide written notice thirty (30) days in advance of planned repairs that require the shutdown of any boiler or heat plant, unless shutdown is otherwise requested by the COR.

2.9 Boiler Water Treatment Chemicals.

The Contractor shall supply the chemicals necessary to maintain all boiler water chemistry IAW TM 5-650, Repairs and Utilities: Central Boiler Plants.

2.11 Prepare Boilers and Coordinate Boiler Inspections.

The Contractor shall schedule and prepare high-pressure boilers for the boiler inspections. Preparation of boilers for inspection shall be IAW TM 5-650, Chapter 3, paragraph 65. The Contractor shall provide to the COR, in writing, a proposed schedule of high-pressure boiler inspections. The Contractor shall post a copy of the most recent Boiler Inspection Report in the plant where each inspected boiler is located.

2.12 Boiler Plant Calibration.

Prior to annual boiler inspections, the Contractor shall calibrate all pressure and temperature gauges. A self-adhesive seal shall be attached on each gauge certifying that it has been calibrated. The date of the calibration and the initials of the person performing the calibration shall be noted on the sticker. The gauges shall be calibrated over the full operational range and accuracy tested for compliance with the manufacturer's published data. The gauges shall be calibrated against standard dead weight tester or a calibrated master gauge. In addition to the normal annual calibration, the Contractor shall at all times recalibrate any gauge that is suspected of being in error. All tests shall be IAW the applicable provisions of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

2.13 Emergencies.

Operational emergencies which reduce the steam rate by ten (10) percent or boiler pressure by twenty (20) percent, for a period exceeding thirty (30) minutes, shall be reported by the Contractor within thirty (30) minutes of occurrence to the COR. Such emergencies include, but are not limited to, ruptured tubes, loss of boilers, and loss of power. The Contractor shall report operational emergencies together with identification of the probable cause and the estimated time required before full pressure and steam rate can be restored.

2.14 Operational Considerations.

The following considerations apply to all-heating plants and systems covered under this contract.

2.14.1 The Contractor shall perform the operation and maintenance of the heating and cooling plants at Fort Gordon, Georgia, which include two (2) central heating and cooling plants operated and maintained on a seven (7) days-a-week, twenty-four (24) hours-a-day basis, including legal and religious holidays. At least one (1) operator shall be in attendance at Plant #1, Building 25910 and Plant #2, Building 310 at all times.

Alternate staffing levels that are consistent with AR 420-1, Army Facilities Management, section 23-36f may be proposed. Operation, maintenance, and repair of these facilities will be IAW the manufacturer’s instructions for specific equipment. Operation, maintenance, and repair of these facilities shall be IAW UFC 3-410-05N, Heating Systems Operation and Maintenance; UFC 3-410-06N, Central Heating Plants Operation and Maintenance; TM 5-650, Central Boiler Plants; and UFC 3-410-01FA, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, and Industry/Manufacturer standards. The Contractor shall notify the COR a minimum of two (2) weeks prior to performing maintenance that requires outages. The following is a representative list of systems/equipment that shall be operated and maintained.

2.14.2 Building 25910.

TE K-003, Buildings Served By Bldg 2591, identifies the facilities that are served from this plant. The plant is capable of fully automatic operation, although it presently is not operated that way. It is the goal of the Government to have the plant controlled by the Utilities Monitoring and Control System (UMCS) Contractor during normal operation and the plant personnel at other times. See TE K-004, Bldg 25910 Chilled Water (CHW) and High Temperature Water (HTW) Operations and TE K-005, Bldg 25910 Operation CHW and HTW Controls for details of operation. The Contractor shall coordinate with the UMCS Contractor and the Government to achieve this goal.

2.14.3 Building 310.

TE K-006, Buildings Served By Bldg 310, identifies the facilities that are served from this plant. This is a manually operated plant. It is the goal of the Government to eventually have this plant also fully automated and controlled by the UMCS section during normal operation. The Contractor shall assist the Government with all endeavors toward this goal.

2.14.4 Notification of Equipment Failure – Building 310.

The KO, COR and Facility Manager of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center (DDEAMC) or their designated representatives shall be notified of any major equipment failure of chillers, boilers, circulating pumps, etc. within one (1) hour of the emergency or failure. The Contractor shall provide the extent of the emergency, the impact on the mission, and the anticipated corrective action within two (2) hours of the failure. Deliveable H0058, Notification of Emergencies/Unscheduled Interruptions of Utility Services/Major Component Equipment Failures.

2.14.5 Monitoring, Recordkeeping, and Reporting.

Plant operations shall comply with the Clean Air Act Title V permits operating and recordkeeping limits. The Permit required monitoring shall be annotated and recorded within the operating records for plant operations. A statistical inventory of petroleum products shall be maintained, recorded and draining of secondary containment structures shall be documented and recorded.

2.14.6 Operate the heating and cooling plants to comply with AR 420-1, Army Facilities Management, Chapter 23, Utility Services, to meet Fort Gordon’s energy management goals.

2.14.7 Operation of the storage tanks at the facility aboveground and underground shall comply with the installation spill contingency plan and storage tank management plan.

2.14.8 Daily Operation.

The Contractor shall provide operational and maintenance personnel for total plant operations. They shall be on duty at each heating and cooling plant to operate the plants in a safe and orderly manner. "Operation" as used in this specification shall be interpreted to include the handling of all fuels, lubricating oils, chemicals, auxiliary machinery, and boiler water treatment; attending all boiler fires to maintain steam pressure as required; and controlling operation of chillers and cooling towers. The Contractor shall accomplish heating and cooling plant operations, including but not limited to the following:

2.14.8.1 Perform daily and more frequent checks and operating services on all heating and cooling plant machinery and equipment.

2.14.8.2 Coordinate and schedule inspections of all high pressure and High-Temperature Water (HTW) boilers IAW AR 420-1, Army Facilities Management, and the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.

2.14.8.3 Ensure that boiler water levels are maintained at the levels for safe and efficient operation.

2.14.8.4 Check soot blowers daily for proper operation. Blowing soot from boiler tubes shall be accomplished daily when burning fuel oil and not less than monthly when burning natural gas. Soot blowing shall be performed during night hours only.

2.14.8.5 Accomplish bottom blow-down to keep the level of boiler solids in the range of 3,000 to 3,500 parts per million (ppm). Water walls and cascades shall be blown down weekly.

2.14.8.6 Accomplish blow-down of the water columns on each eight (8) hour shift and blow down surface drums, depending on conditions shown by the chemical analysis of the boiler water.

2.14.8.7 Maintain boilers in the maximum efficiency range by observing and controlling condition of fire to carry lowest possible oxygen with lowest possible stack temperature without smoke pollution to the atmosphere. Based on design boiler efficiency specifications, the Contractor shall maintain a minimum plant efficiency of 83% in each plant.

2.14.8.9 Check to ensure that flame failure controls and lower water cut-outs are in good working condition at least once per eight-hour shift, or more frequently if required.

2.14.8.10 Operate, when necessary, the emergency electric generator.

2.14.8.11 Treat boiler, chiller, and distribution system water IAW UFC 3-430-08N, Central Heating Plants, current industry standards and manufacturer’s recommendations to control corrosion and scale formation. Water samples from each central boiler plant will be tested every day to ensure boiler water quality is maintained. The Contractor shall take water samples from all heating and cooling plant services equipment systems, by the fifteenth (15th) of each month, and prepare a boiler water analysis report. The report and water samples from boilers at Buildings 25910, 25911, 25912, and 310, shall be forwarded to an independent certified laboratory for analysis. Deliverable K0003, Boiler Water Analysis Report.

2.14.8.12 Operate and maintain the smoke stack efficiency system per manufacturers' instructions.

2.14.8.13 Maintain plant log that notes plant deficiencies and difficulties with equipment experienced each shift, any preventive maintenance performed, any changes made to the operation, etc.

2.15 Maintenance Considerations.

The following considerations apply to all-heating plants and systems covered under this contract.

2.15.1 Electricians.

Electricians shall perform maintenance on all types of electrical equipment, motors, and controls which are a part of the central heating and cooling plants and shall have the necessary and expected experience as electricians with the appropriate knowledge and skills on heating and cooling equipment or as plant electricians.

2.15.2 Instrument Mechanics.

Instrument mechanics shall perform maintenance, repair, and calibration of all types of instruments (electric, electronic, and pneumatic) and controls used throughout the plants. This includes the Direct Digital Controls (DDC) control system, combustion controls, recording instruments, flow controls, safety devices, thermostatic controls, pressure and temperature reducing valves, outside weather controls, immersion type aqua static controls, pressure and vacuum gauges, limit switches other instruments, gauges, and controls used in plant operations. The instrument mechanic shall work hand-in-hand with the UMCS Contractor to operate the plant in auto.

2.15.3 Maintenance Mechanics.

Maintenance mechanics shall be capable of performing all maintenance tasks, such as aligning pumps, repacking valves and pumps, repairing and rebuilding combustion chambers, repairing heat exchangers, etc., and shall be familiar with and capable of performing welding practices, machine shop practices, and installation, maintenance, and alignment of heavy machinery and equipment. Maintenance mechanics shall have the appropriate amount of experience as maintenance mechanics on high pressure steam or high-temperature water systems. Personnel employed by the Contractor to do acetylene cutting, welding, or electric welding in the central heating and cooling plants shall be certified IAW requirements of the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspection Code and Sections VIII and IX of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.

2.16 Maintenance and/or Repair.

The Contractor shall provide maintenance and/or repair of the Government furnished heating and cooling plants, including associated equipment. The areas around all equipment shall be maintained clean at all times. Electrical work shall be in compliance with the National Electric Code. Plumbing work shall be in compliance with the National Standard Plumbing Code. When any piece of equipment that is essential to the mission of the plant cannot be placed on line within eight (8) hours, telephonic notification, to include probable cause, shall be provided to the COR.

Operational emergencies, such as ruptured mains, loss of boilers, loss of power, etc., which reduce the steam rate by fifteen (15) percent, boiler pressure by twenty (20) percent, or temperature reduction by twenty (20) percent or more for a period extending beyond thirty (30) minutes, shall be reported telephonically within thirty (30) minutes of occurrence to the COR; together with identification of the probable cause and the estimated time required before full pressure and steam rate can be restored. The boilers in Bldg. 310 support the Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center (DDEAMC); any breakdown in this plant shall be given immediate attention and take precedence over all other repairs.

2.16.1 Off-line Boilers and Chillers.

The Contractor shall maintain all boilers and chillers not in use in a ready condition. When any boiler cannot be placed on-line within eight (8) hours, telephonic notification, including the probable cause, shall be given to the COR.

2.16.2 Remove and clean boiler atomizers in operation at least once per eight (8) hour shift, or more frequently if required.

2.16.3 Check electrical equipment in operation for cleanliness, excess vibration, and excess noise level at least once each eight (8) hour shift noting conditions such as vibration, lack of local drainage, and document in the log.

2.16.4 The Contractor shall schedule and perform preventive maintenance for all heating plants and associated facilities and system components.

2.16.5 Heating and Plant Maintenance Tasks.

The Contractor shall accomplish heating and plant maintenance tasks, including but not limited to the following:

2.16.5.1 Inspect for steam and water leaks daily.

Leaks shall be eliminated as soon as possible to prevent their spread and the corrosion which would result. Leaks that cannot be corrected without interrupting the supply of steam/HTW shall be referred to the KO/COR to determine if their correction is to be deferred until a scheduled maintenance or repair downtime.

2.16.5.2 Keep both sides of all metal surfaces clean.

On the waterside, scale and sludge shall be removed immediately. The Contractor shall make maximum effort to prevent scale formation by using proper boiler water treatment. On the fireside, accumulated soot must be removed at periodic intervals by means of soot blowers.

2.16.5.7 The areas around all equipment shall be maintained clean at all times.

Electrical work shall be in compliance with the National Electric Code. Plumbing work shall be in compliance with the National Standard Plumbing Code. When any piece of equipment that is essential to the mission of the plant cannot be placed on line within eight (8) hours, telephonic notification, to include probable cause, shall be provided to the COR. The boilers in Bldg. 310 support the DDEAMC; any breakdown in this plant shall be given immediate attention and take precedence over all other repairs.

3.0 Purchase of Fuels.

3.1 Fuel Oil.

The Contractor shall maintain an accurate record of the fuel oil received, transferred, and used on DA Forms 3852-1 and 3857, or Contractor generated equivalent. The amount of fuel received each time a delivery is made shall be verified by either recording the gauge reading before and after delivery or by sounding the tank into which the fuel is transferred. The Contractor shall maintain an accurate record of the fuel oil received, transferred and used The amount of fuel received each time a delivery is made shall be verified by either recording the gauge reading before and after delivery or by gauging the liquid level of the tank into which the fuel is transferred. Tanks shall be filled to ninety (90) percent capacity to allow sufficient volume (approximately ten (10) percent of the total capacity) to allow for expansion.

3.2 Natural Gas Distribution System.

The Contractor shall maintain an accurate record of the natural gas consumed on DA 3967 or Contractor generated equivalent.

3.2.1 The Contractor shall conform to any curtailment of natural gas usages directed by Facilities Engineering Branch personnel, primarily the Energy Manager or the UMCS program manager.

3.3 Other Fuels and Miscellaneous Requirements.

3.3.1 The Contractor shall conduct monthly testing of emergency power generating equipment and transfer switches located in Bldg. 310, and weekly testing of other emergency generating equipment located in Bldg. 25910. All testing shall be IAW AR 420-1, Army Facilities Management. During the monthly joint test run of the 3,000 KW Emergency Stand-By generator in Plant 310 and the weekly test run of the 350 kilowatt (KW) Emergency Stand-By generator in Bldg. 25910, the beginning and ending diesel hour readings and monthly diesel fuel usage shall be provided to the COR. Monthly reporting shall be provided IAW Deliverable K0004. Monthly Standby Generator Exercise, Bldg 310 & Bldg 25910.

3.3.2 The Contractor shall follow the direction of the KO/COR concerning the utilization of plant equipment during electrical power curtailments. Through the UMCS, the COR will direct the monitoring and coordination level of power being consumed during these periods. The Contractor shall take timely action concerning the "shutting down" and "bringing-up" of chillers and other high electrical consuming equipment.

3.3.3 Construction Plan Review.

The Contractor's heating and cooling plant supervisor shall review construction plans, specifications, drawings and provide comments to determine if an impact on the heating and cooling plant services under the Contractor’s control is affected.

3.3.4 Army Energy and Water Reporting System.

The Contractor shall provide input for Facilities Engineering related heating and diesel fuels. This information is reported in the Army Energy and Water Reporting System (AEWRS). The related facilities with fuel oil backup, i.e., dual fuel facilities, TE K-007, Fuel Oil Tanks at Dual Fired Facilities. The input shall reflect the quantities of fuels received and used each month. The data shall be submitted electronically to the COR by the first workday of the month. Deliverable K0005, Monthly Facilities Engineering Related Fuels Report.

3.3.5 Fuel Tank Monitoring & Fueling During Gas Curtailments.

The Contractor shall monitor fuel tanks in the facilities designated on TE K-007, Fuel Oil Tanks at Dual Fired Facilities. During times of natural gas curtailments, normally November thru March, tank readings; to include building number, gallons of fuel remaining, quantity of fuel needed, and the presence of any contaminants, will be provided to the COR. Deliverable K0006, Fuel Tank Monitoring & Fueling During Gas Curtailment. The consumption rates shall assist with determining the frequency the tank levels should be monitored. Successful use of fuel oil during natural gas curtailments shall assist Fort Gordon with avoiding performance penalties.

3.3.6 Upon notification, the Contractor will escort the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) fuel vendor to the facilities requiring fuel. Delivery receipt information shall be provided to the Government on a per delivery basis, at time of delivery. The Contractor will document fuel quantities delivered, per component and facility. Deliverable K0007, Delivered Fuel Quantities.

3.3.7 Sulfur Content of Diesel Fuel Oil.

Fuel oil fired in the emergency generator at boiler 25910 shall be diesel fuel and shall not contain more than half (0.5) percent sulfur by weight. Diesel fuel oil means fuel oil that complies with the specifications for diesel fuel oil numbers 1-D, 2-D, Low Sulfur 1-D or Low Sulfur 2-D as defined by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standard ASTM D975, Standard Specification for Diesel Fuel Oils.

Fuel oil burned in boilers located in 310 and 25910 shall be distillate fuel oil and shall not contain more than half (0.5) percent sulfur by weight. Distillate fuel oil means fuel oil that complies with the specifications for fuel oil number 1 or 2, as defined by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standard ASTM D396, Standard Specification for Fuel Oils. Deliverable K0008, Fuel Sampling Analysis.

4.0 Chillers and Refrigeration Systems Operations

4.1 Certified Personnel.

All technicians who open or work on (maintain, service, repair, or dispose of appliances) must pass a certification exam by an United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) approved technician certification program per section 608 of the Clean Air Act. Technicians shall have the universal type certification.

4.1.1 Certifications.

Technicians must keep a copy of their certificate at their place of business and a copy must be maintained at the plant for an additional three (3) years after a technician no longer works at the plant. It is additionally recommended that technicians keep a copy of their certification card on their person. A copy shall be made avaialable to the COR upon request.

4.2 Daily Inspection of Chillers.

As part of the plant operations, the Contractor shall perform daily inspections of all chiller units located at buildings 25910 and 310.

4.3 Equipment Calibration.

Calibrate all instruments, gauges, glasses, dials, and indicators at least annually.

4.4 Refrigerant Addition.

Per Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, the leak rate of an appliance must be calculated each time refrigerant is added to an appliance containing fifty (50) pounds or more of refrigerant. Any leak rate over ten (10) percent must be reported immediately to COR and to DPW Environmental Division. Deliverable K0009, Ozone Depleting Substances Leak Rate Calculation.

4.4.1 Refrigerant Addition due to Leak Verification Testing.

Per Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, technicians must perform and document both an initial and a follow-up verification test of leak repairs for appliances that exceeded a ten (10) percent leak rate. The verification tests must demonstrate that leaks were successfully repaired. If either the initial or follow-up verification test indicates that repairs were not successful, owners/operators may conduct as many additional repairs and verification tests as needed within the thirty (30) day repair period.

4.5 Labelling.

Per 40 CFR 82.102(a)(1) and 82.110, all containers in which a class I or class II substance is stored or transported must be labeled to identify the substance contained. This label must not be easily dislodged.

4.6 Recordkeeping.

Records shall be kept and available on-site documenting the full charge of appliances, the date and type of action for any service or maintenance performed, leak rate calculations, and verification testing. Invoices for refrigerant purchases shall also be maintained on-site. Deliverable K0010, Ozone Depleting Chemical Containing Appliance Repair Records.

4.6.1 Usage Log.

A log of the amount of ozone depleting substances/chemicals, for all appliances, removed for the purposes of disposal, recycling, reclamation and any amount added due to leak, repair, etc. shall be maintained and delivered. Deliverable K0011, Ozone Depleting Substance Usage Logs.

4.7 Ozone Depleting Substances Turn –In.

Excess ozone depleting substances shall be turned-in to the Defense Reserve and a receipt or list of these substances that are being stored or have been turned-in shall be maintained per Deliverable K0012, Ozone Depleting Substances Turn-In.

5.0 Opacity Reading Report.

Opacity observations using EPA Method 9 (40 CFR 60) shall be performed within forty-eight (48) hours of switching boilers from fuel oil to natural gas, within two (2) hours if visible emissions are present and/or once every seven (7) days when burning fuel oil continuously. If opacity reading is over forty (40) percent, immediately notify COR and DPW Environmental Division. Deliverable K0013, Opacity Reading Report. TE K-008, Visible Emission Form.