Atch 1-FY21 Plumbing Repair BPA PWS 1 Oct 20.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

PLUMBING REPAIRS

BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT (BPA)

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

01 OCTOBER 2020

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. The contractor shall provide all materials, tools, equipment, personnel, supervision, vehicles and other items necessary to perform plumbing repairs at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Lackland, Randolph, Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis. The plumbing services required under this Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) include: repair/replace lavatory faucets, commodes/toilets, backflow assemblies, cartridges, flush valves, royal shower stems, wall-mounted drinking fountains, showerheads, sink aerators, urinals, water filter changes on Elkay bottle filler fountains and backflow inspection/certification as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract and shall be bonded and licensed in the state of Texas. Anything identified during the repair that is outside the assigned task will be reported back to the Government for action.

1.1. Lavatory Faucets. The contractor shall remove/repair/replace lavatory faucets to include sink drains and pop-ups in accordance with the steps listed on Appendix 1.

1.2. Commode/Toilet. The contractor shall replace tank type commodes/toilets in accordance with the steps listed on Appendix 2.

1.3. Backflow Assembly. The contractor shall replace backflow assemblies in accordance with the steps listed on Appendix 3.

1.4. Cartridge. The contractor shall replace cartridges in accordance with the steps listed on Appendix 4.

1.5. Flush Valve. The contractor shall replace flush/Sloan valves in accordance with the steps listed on Appendix 5.

1.6. Royal Shower Stems. The contractor shall replace royal shower stems in accordance with the steps listed on Appendix 6.

1.7. Wall Mounted Drinking Fountain. The contractor shall replace wall mounted drinking fountains in accordance with the steps listed on Appendix 7.

1.8. Water Filter Change on Elkay Bottle Filler Fountain. The contractor shall perform water filter change and reset filter status light (as required) on Elkay Bottle Filler Fountains in accordance with the steps listed on Appendix 8.

1.9. Shower Heads. The contractor shall replace showerheads in accordance with the steps listed on Appendix 9.

1.10. Sink Aerators. The contractor shall replace sink aerators in accordance with the steps listed on Appendix 10.

1.11. Urinal Replacement. The contractor shall replace urinals in accordance with the steps listed on Appendix 11.

1.12. Backflow Inspection/Certification. The contractor shall perform backflow inspection/certification in accordance with the steps listed on Appendix 12.

1.13. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL. Contractor shall have a valid Texas Master Plumbing License. Contractor personnel performing repairs shall be at least Journeymen or Apprentice plumbers. The Apprentice’s work shall be verified by a Journeyman or Master plumber upon completion of task. Contractor shall have a valid Backflow Assembly Tester License certified by the state of Texas. Contractor shall have knowledge of Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and shall apply the UPC to all plumbing repair jobs. The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The name of this person shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer (CO) no later than five business days after the effective date of the BPA. During normal duty hours, the contract manager shall be available within two hours to meet with Civil Engineering personnel on the installation.

1.14. QUALITY CONTROL. The contractor shall have a quality control system in place to identify, prevent and remedy defects. This system shall also ensure non-performance and continual repeat of defective service does not occur.

1.14.1. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE. The office having responsibility for inspection and acceptance of services is 502d CES/CEOIUL.

1.15. NORMAL HOURS OF OPERATIONS. The contractor shall perform the services required under this contract from 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Monday through Friday. The contractor is not required to provide services on Federal Holidays.

1.16. SAFETY. The contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety requirements, including the Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) Standards.

2. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED SERVICE. The Government will provide police and fire response. Contractor shall dial 911 for Emergency Force Protection or Fire Response. In the event of a medical emergency, base ambulance service for transporting an injured employee to a local hospital is available on a cost reimbursement basis. Contractor may be required to prepare necessary documentation and reimburse the government for the cost of emergency medical treatment.

A government escort shall be provided to the contractor to enter controlled areas; contractor may experience a delay until escort is available. The government will furnish electricity, water and sewage service as necessary for accomplishment of work in accordance with this BPA.

3. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PARTS/MATERIAL. The contractor shall furnish all parts and materials necessary to perform repair/replacement of defective plumbing devices. The contractor shall provide parts that are new or reconditioned parts that are equal to, or exceed, the original manufacturer’s parts. The contractor shall be reimbursed for parts/materials in accordance with the Contracting Officer approved price list. Parts replaced remain the property of the Government.

4. PLACEMENT OF CALL/JOB ORDERS. Performance of services shall be accomplished by service request issued against a BPA. Each service call will be assigned a number and issued to the contractor by authorized individual(s) designated by the CO. Work assigned to the contractor shall consist of individual items: the exact number, quantities and dollar amount of each item involved. Each call order service requested (Appendix 13) will vary according to specific requirements of each job.

5. GENERAL.

5.1. PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY. The contractor shall take all necessary precautions to protect government property, personnel and equipment.

5.2. DAMAGED PROPERTY. The contractor shall make all necessary repairs to government property if damaged during the performance of service calls. Repairs to damaged government property or replacement of damaged components shall be made at no additional cost to the government.

5.3 CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS. Contractor shall ensure a criminal background check has been performed on all employees working on the installation. Only minimum level National Crime Information Center (NCIC) background checks are required for the performance of this contract. This requirement is mandatory as called for in AFI 10-245, Air Force Antiterrorism Standards, paragraph 2.17.3. These checks shall be accomplished prior to the first day of performance.

5.4. CLEAN UP. The contractor shall keep work area(s) free from accumulation of waste materials and rubbish. The contractor shall leave the work area and premises in a clean neat condition upon completion of work each day and at the completion of each call order. All waste generated during the repair process shall be disposed of by the contractor at a disposal site located outside the installation.

6. Appendices.

Appendix 1 – Lavatory Faucets Appendix 2 – Commodes/Toilets (Tank Type) Appendix 3 – Backflow Assembly Appendix 4 – Cartridges Appendix 5 – Flush Valves Appendix 6 – Royal Shower Stems Appendix 7 – Wall Mounted Drinking Fountains Appendix 8 – Water Filter Change on Elkay Bottle Filler Fountain Appendix 9 – Shower Heads Appendix 10 – Sink Aerators Appendix 11 – Urinals Appendix 12 – Backflow Device Inspection/Certification Appendix 13 – Plumbing Repair Service Request

APPENDIX 1

LAVATORY FAUCETS REPLACEMENT

1. Turn off the water supply; the valves are typically under the sink. If not, turn off the water at the main valve; then turn on the faucet to relieve any water pressure left in the lines

2. Disconnect the supply lines from the faucet; use a basin wrench if you can’t reach the connections with your hands

3. Disconnect the lift rod and then remove the nuts from under the faucet

4. Remove the drain; unscrew the slip nut on the P-trap; put a bucket underneath to catch water in the trap.

5. Disconnect the drain flange from the tailpiece, it should unscrew

6. Clean around the old drain and faucet holes; mineral spirits can help remove old silicone sealant

7. Follow the manufacturer's directions for specific installation instructions. Most installations begin with installing the gasket on the bottom of the faucet. Some require sealant or plumber's putty. Then put the faucet through the mounting holes in the sink and tighten the mounting nuts.

8. Not all faucets come preassembled so you might have to attach the handles.

9. Screw the nut all the way down on the drain body and push the gasket over it. Some gaskets are threaded and simply screw into place.

10. Apply silicone (some manufacturers recommend plumber’s putty) under the flange. Position the drain body on the bottom of the sink — making sure the pivot hole is facing the back — and screw the flange on from the top side.

11. Underneath, tighten the nut and gasket. On the top, use mineral spirits to clean up any excess silicone.

12. Unscrew the pivot nut on the drain body, insert the horizontal rod through the hole in the stopper and replace the nut. Push the horizontal rod down and secure the lift rod to the strap with the screw. Test the lift rod.

13. Reconnect the supply lines to the faucet. If your sink is already in place, use a basin wrench to reach the faucet shanks.

14. Flush the faucet by removing the aerator. This gets rid of debris or sediment in the faucet. Turn on the hot and cold water for about a minute. Check all the connections for leaks and retighten if necessary. Screw the aerator back on.

15. Clean the work area.

APPENDIX 2

COMMODE/TOILET (TANK TYPE) REPLACEMENT

1. Remove old toilet, starting with the tank

2. Turn off the water supply line and flush the water from the tank. Remove the rest of the water with a sponge or rag.

3. Disconnect the water supply lines from the tank. Position a bucket to catch any water remaining in the bowl or lines. Unscrew the nuts on the bottom of the tank and lift it off the bowl. Wear gloves in case it cracks.

4. Use a sponge to remove any remaining water out of the bowl. Loosen and remove the nuts holding the toilet bowl to the floor. Lift the bowl and set it out of the way on a garbage bag/cardboard.

5. Remove the old wax ring and dispose (wax rings cannot be reused).

6. Stuff a rag in the hole to block any sewer gases and anything from falling into the drain.

7. Use a putty knife to remove any excess wax on the flange.

8. Remove the old closet bolts from the flange.

9. Make any repairs to the flange as needed.

10. Install new closet bolts by sliding them into the slots on the flange. Some have washer/nuts to hold them in place on the flange. Tighten down these washers so it’s easier to align your toilet when setting in place.

11. Set the new toilet bowl upside-down on a towel. Install wax ring onto the toilet outlet.

12. Remove the rag from the drain.

13. Carefully lower the bowl over the new closet bolts. Lower it straight down over the flange then tilting and rocking into place. Firmly press down on the bowl and make sure it is square with the wall. Ensure the commode is leveled.

14. To secure the toilet, add the cap bases.

15. Install the tank on the commode.

16. Hook up the water supply and slowly turn on the water.

17. Check for leaks and make necessary corrections/adjustments.

18. Install the seat and set the top to the tank.

19. Caulk the base of the commode and allow to dry.

20. Clean the work area.

APPENDIX 3

BACKFLOW ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

1. Secure the water supply to the backflow device. Obtain a water outage if the outage effects the entire facility being served by Backflow Assembly.

2. Remove the backflow device to include inlet and outlet valves for the assembly.

3. Clean the connecting areas and prepare for new device.

4. Install new device using manufacturer’s recommendations.

5. Restore water service and check for leaks and ensure all connections are tight.

6. Investigate device and direction of water

7. Prepare your test gauges. Gauges must be certified annually and certification must be available at the time of testing. Usually stamped on the device.

8. Flush test cocks if they are installed, install and flush if they are not installed on the device.

9. Follow the manufacturer’s instruction on testing the particular device.

10. If the device passes then follow these instructions in reverse and place unit back in operation.

11. If the device fails, report the findings and obtain approval for replacement or repair.

12. Once repaired/replaced, place unit back in service. Restore water.

13. Provide test report to Contract representative from 502 CES.

14. Place assembly back in service and restore water to the facility.

APPENDIX 4

CARTRIDGE REPLACMENT

1. Cartridge replacement should be performed according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

2. Secure water source. Obtain a water outage if the outage effects the entire facility.

3. Release the pressure in the valve and drain as much as possible.

4. Remove the handle from valve assembly

5. Remove the retaining nut/clip

6. Remove cartridge from the valve body

7. Clean the cartridge area and ensure there is no debris in the valve body

8. Apply plumbers grease on the cartridge and install in the valve body.

9. Reinstall retaining nut/clip and handles

10. Restore water supply and flush the valve with the strainer removed.

11. Clean strainer and replace on valve.

12. Clean work area.

APPENDIX 5

FLUSH VALVE REPLACMENT

1. Turn off water at angle stop. If water does not stop completely you will have to obtain a water outage and close at main cut off to building.

2. Loosen slip nut from angle stop and slip nut from tail piece. Place a bucket or towel under toilet to capture excess water. Remove old valve; loosen slip nut from toilet spud and remove old tail piece.

3. Clean around area, insert new valve into angle stop and hand tighten.

4. Measure length of new tail piece and cut to length.

5. Place new slip nuts and washers to both sides of new tail piece.

6. Insert bottom side of tail piece into spud and tighten slip nut with non-scratch channel locks or pipe wrench.

7. Put vacuum breaker into place and tighten top of tail piece on to bottom of valve.

8. Insert new handle and tighten handle with non-scratch channel locks or pipe wrench.

9. Tighten slip nut to angle stop.

10. Turn water back on, check for leaks and operation of new valve. Adjust valve for preferred flush.

11. Clean area of any water and old parts.

APPENDIX 6

ROYAL SHOWER STEM REPLACMENT

1. Locate water cutoff to shower

2. Open shower valve to relieve any water pressure

3. Take handles off

4. Take escutcheons off

5. Using a stem removal socket, remove stem from valve

6. Do the same for opposite side of shower valve

7. Insert new stems and tighten with socket

8. Replace escutcheons

9. Put new handles on.

10. Close shower valve

11. Turn water back on to shower

12. Remove shower head and turn on valves to shower

13. Flush both hot and cold side

14. Replace shower head

15. Check for leaks

16. Clean work area

APPENDIX 7

WALL MOUNTED DRINKING FOUNTAIN REPLACMENT

1. Remove fountain cover

2. Turn off power to fountain and pull plug from wall

3. Turn off water to fountain at angle stop

4. Place a bucket or towel under fountain

5. Loosen slip nuts to p-trap and remove

6. Dump any excess water in bucket

7. Loosen compression nut from water line and disconnect from angle stop

8. Capture any excess water into bucket

9. Remove fountain from wall bracket, careful not to pull angle stop from wall

10. Place old fountain away from work site

11. Place new fountain on wall brackets; confirming bracket is correct. Water drain and power align with location of old fountain

12. Connect water supply line to fountain and on to angle stop

13. Connect p-trap to fountain and back to wall outlet

14. Connect power cord to power supply

15. Turn on angle stop; allow water to fill fountain

16. Remove aerator and flush water through fountain

17. Check for leaks

18. Replace fountain cover

19. Clean work area

APPENDIX 8

WATER FILER CHANGE ON ELKAY BOTTLE FILLER FOUNTAIN

1. Remove the lower cover by removing the four screws on the underside of the cooler.

2. Turn off the water supply; dispense water to relieve pressure (through either the bubbler or the bottle filler).

3. Turn the used filter clockwise one quarter turn to remove from the filter head and dispose.

4. Remove the red cap from the new filter.

5. Insert the new filter into the existing filter head and turn counter-clockwise until secure. Make sure the blue label is visible on the front of the filter once installed.

6. Turn on the water supply and run a minimum of two gallons of water through the filter to purge air and any fine carbon particles from the filter.

Filter Status Light Reset Note: On newer model fountains, the filter status light will automatically reset once the new filter is properly installed.

1. Remove the top cover of the bottle filling station by unscrewing the two Torx screws.

2. Depress the program button for approximately two seconds until the display changes and then release.

3. The display will scroll through two messages: 1) RST FLTR – reset filter monitor, and 2) SETTINGS – the system settings sub-menu

4. The display will then change to “RST FLTR”, depress the button again; the display will change to show “FLTR=”.

5. Depress the button again and the display will show “FLTR=0”.

6. The green LED will indicate that the filter monitor has been reset.

7. Replace the top cover of the bottle filling station be replacing the two Torx screws.

8. Replace the lower cover of the cooler using four screws.

APPENDIX 9

SHOWER HEAD REPLACMENT

1. Install shower head according to manufacturer’s instructions

2. With the water off, remove the shower head

3. Flush the line to remove any debris in the line

4. Install new shower head

5. Test for leaks and operation

6. Clean work area

APPENDIX 10

SINK AERATOR REPLACMENT

1. Remove old aerator

2. Flush line to remove debris

3. Install new aerator

4. Test for leaks and operation

5. Clean work area

APPENDIX 11

URINAL REPLACMENT

1. Turn water off at angle stop

2. If water does not turn completely off, look for building shut off

3. Remove flush valve; loosen slip nut between angle stop and flush valve

4. Place a bucket or towel on floor to capture and excess water

5. Loosen slip nuts from top of tail piece and bottom of flush valve

6. Remove water from urinal bowl with wet vacuum

7. Loosen mounting bolts from wall flange

8. Pull urinal from wall and lift off wall hanger

9. Place old urinal away from work area

10. Clean up any excess water and inspect wall flange for damage

11. Inspect wall hanger for wall integrity

12. Remove any residual caulk from wall to create a smooth finish

13. Place new flange gasket onto clean wall flange

14. Lift new urinal above wall hanger; allow urinal to slide onto hanger

15. Ensure new urinal lines up with wall flange

16. Screw new flange bolts with washers into wall flange; tighten moderately

17. Replace valve tail piece to urinal spud and tighten slip nut with non-scratch wrench

18. Place flush valve into angle stop and rotate into place with tail piece

19. Insert vacuum breaker before tightening slip nut to flush valve with non-scratch wrench

20. Open angle stop slowly while checking for leaks

21. Run a bead of caulk around urinal to secure to wall

22. Clean up work site

APPENDIX 12

BACKFLOW DEVICE INSPECTION CERTIFICATION

1. Secure the water supply to the backflow device. Obtain a water outage if the outage effects the entire facility being served by Backflow Device.

2. Investigate device and direction of water.

3. Prepare your test gauges. Gauges must be certified annually and certification must be available at the time of testing (usually stamped on the device).

4. Flush test cocks if they are installed; install and flush if they are not installed on the device.

5. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on testing the particular device.

6. If the device passes inspection, follow these instructions in reverse and place unit back in operation.

7. If the device fails inspection, report the findings to 502d CES/CEOIUL inspector/POC and obtain approval for replacement or repair.

8. If approved for replacement/repair, a separate call sheet shall be processed by Government prior to work being initiated.

9. Once unit is repaired/replaced, place back in service; restore water.

10. Provide Texas Commission for Environmental Quality (TCEQ) approved test report or TCEQ provided form to 502d CES/CEOIUL inspector/POC.

APPENDIX 13

PLUMBING REPAIR

SERVICE REQUEST

CONTRACTOR:

Call No.: ________ Date Issued: ____________

REQUIREMENT:

Work start date _____________

Estimated completion date _____________ Actual date completed _____________

TOTAL LINE ITEM AMOUNT $___________

Call issued by:

Signature of Contract Administrator Date issued

I verify plumbing repair service was accomplished IAW BPA.

____________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of CE Personnel Date of final inspection