Attachment_1_PLVC_Bathroom_Heat_SOW.pdf

Province Lands Visitor Center Satellite Bathroom Mini-Split Heat Installation

Cape Cod National Seashore (CACO) Race Point Road Provincetown, MA

Scope of Work Work will consist of Installation of 3-zone ductless mini-split heat pump, units to be piped, evacuated, and charged with all pipes covered with fortress duct covers. System will have 2 - 9,000 and 1- 7,000 BTU heads, or near approximation. All internal wiring to be included.

Contractor will provide electrical extensions from Facility sub-panel using code compliant and appliance-appropriate wiring, switches, and circuit breakers. All electrical work shall be performed by a State of Massachusetts certified electrician.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment required to complete this work. All ancillary work, cutting and /or removal of existing work necessary for the installation of new work shall be done as required as part of this contract.

The contractor shall minimize disturbance to the site to the greatest extent possible unless directed otherwise.

All waste material shall be disposed of off-site.

Work shall be performed between the hours of 7:00am and 5:00pm during the week.

Weekend work must be pre-approved. Completion of this project must be prior to August 31, 2024.

All work performed under this contract shall be done in accordance with applicable local, State, and Federal codes, by-laws, and ordinances in effect at the time of this work.

DETAILED REQUIREMENTS:

1. Secure work site and all tools when unattended. Jobsite shall be secure at the close of business each day.

2. The Contractor competent person shall review and sign Cape Cod National Seashore, Lock out Tag Out acknowledgement prior to the start of work.

3. All construction debris removed from the work area at the end of each day.

4. Minimum installation standards are as follows: NFPA-70 (2020); NFPA-72 (2022);

NFPA-90 (2020); 780 CMR Massachusetts State Building Code 10th edition; NFPA 90A (2021), Standard for the Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems; Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA); American Society for Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Standard

15 (2022); and American Welding Society, Inc. (AWS):Brazing Handbook A5.8/A5.8M- 2004.

5. SEER rating at greater than 15

6. Ductless equipment shall be 2 pipe VRF system with heat pump equal to Daikin condenser, cooling and heating, up to three zones, Seacoast protection (ASTM B117 testing), factory installed base pan heater, heating capacity at -13F, cooling minimum temperature 13F, Noise level cooling 51dB, noise level heating 54dB. Provide three indoor zones. Equivalent manufacturers are Mistubishi, Trane.

7. Unit shall include the following options: condenser fan baffles to allow low temperature operation; Factory installed base pan heater for the condenser unit; Coastal rated condenser and equipment with factory applied corrosion coating for condenser fins; three zone branch distribution unit; Y branch refrigerant kits or header unit; and wall unit condensate pumps.

8. Provide condensate pumps and piping concealed.

9. Indoor units shall be provided complete (9,000/9,000/7,000btu) reusable filter, blower, wall mounted thermostat, refrigerant lines, power, and control.

10. Provide power and control to the indoor units in accordance with manufacturers specification and contract documents.

11. Provide 5amp, NEMA 3X, Heavy Duty, fused disconnects switch and UL listed liquid tight whips to condenser.

12. Provide exterior duplex, Heavy duty, GFCI receptacle at condenser in NEMA 3X enclosure with hinged metal cover

13. Outlet or junction boxes shall be steel and comply with UL –50 and UL-514A. Boxes larger than 4x4 square shall have hinged covers.

14. Insulate refrigerant lines with flexible closed cell elastomeric foam to meet ASTM C-534 and ASTM E-84.

15. Ball valves shall be in accordance with ANSI/NSF 61-8 brass ball valve with lever handle for water connection to hot water service.

16. Water piping shall be copper: ASTM B88, Type K or L, hard drawn.

17. Brass dielectric fittings are required at transition from copper to steel pipe.

18. Refrigerant piping shall be copper refrigerant tube, ASTM B280, cleaned, dehydrated and sealed, marked ACR on hard temper straight lengths. Coils shall be tagged ASTM B280 by the manufacturer.

19. A refrigerant line or piping run shall include the liquid lines and hot gas lines.

20. Brazed joints: Comply with AWS "Brazing Handbook" and with filler materials complying with AWS A5.8/A5.8M. Use Type BcuP, copper-phosphorus alloy for joining copper socket fittings with copper tubing. Use Type BAg, cadmium-free silver alloy for joining copper with bronze or steel.

21. Refrigeration Valves and accessories shall comply with the following:

o Stop Valves: Brass or bronze alloy, packless, or packed type with gas tight cap, frost proof and back seating.

o Pressure Relief Valves: Comply with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code;

UL listed. Forged brass with nonferrous, corrosion resistant internal working parts of high strength, cast

Measurements

Estimated dimensions and quantities are provided as a guide only. The contractor is responsible for verifying all measurements and dimensions. The contractor shall take all measurements for quantities of materials and note existing conditions for the installation of new work.

Site Examination It is the responsibility of the Contractor to examine the work site to confirm existing conditions and required quantities prior to submitting a proposal on this project.

Utilities and Services Contractor shall be responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities. If damage occurs, repair utility at no additional expense to the Government. Notify Contracting Officer and utility companies of proposed locations and times for excavation.

If damage occurs to an unknown utility, immediately notify Contracting Officer.

Electric Power Service: Electric power from existing system is normally available for use during construction without metering and without payment of use charges. Provide connections and extensions of services as required for construction operations without any additional permit costs. Arrange with utility company and government for time when service can be interrupted, if necessary, to make connections for temporary services. If electric power is not available, contractor shall provide temporary power for project use at no additional cost to the contract.

Public Sanitary services are provided on site.

Materials Provide products that meet industry standards and all applicable codes. Deliver, handle and store materials in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

MANUFACTURERS

Provide products by one of the following or approved equal.

Lennox Mitsubishi Daikin Trane Other Approved Equals

All associated and necessary parts and supplies will be provided by Contractor, meeting all manufacturer specifications.

Installation Location is at the Province Lands Visitor Center, satellite bathroom building, Provincetown, MA. Bathroom walls are concrete block construction. All equipment installed will be placed as discretely as possible, on the backside of the structure and as close to the roof/wall joint under the eave as possible.

Install materials and system in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and approved submittals. A full test of both heating and cooling shall be successfully completed before terms of the contract will be considered fulfilled.

Contractor conduct All contractor employees, including subcontractors, shall be the sole responsibility of the contractor. The contractor shall be responsible for their compliance with all laws, rules and regulations and conduct at the respective medical centers.

Contractor training and competency

The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will conduct a contractor orientation to the contractor site supervisor or worker at the pre-work conference. Before starting any work and assigning an employee to the work site, the COR shall receive signed training forms indicating that each employee has received the training from the contractor or their designee. Failure to comply with this policy will be grounds for not allowing personnel to work on site.

All field service work at the site shall be performed by properly trained field service technicians with experience in maintaining all of the designated manufacturer’s equipment. Field service technicians shall have completed certified training in manufacturer approved training courses, and contractor shall furnish evidence of experience/training prior to award.

All field service technicians shall be capable of testing, evaluating, repairing and servicing all components of the system and identifying defective equipment, potential problems, safety hazards and code or environmental problems. Also assuring that the equipment on which work has been performed is safe, reliable and acceptable for its intended purpose. The site work shall be documented in a report addressing each item on the work list with test results and any corrective action taken or maintenance performed and any recommendation for repairs to be made that are not part of the preventative maintenance program.

Employees shall be trained in the requirements of 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S, NFPA 70E, Lock out/Tag Out of the equipment and the safe work practices outlined in the facility electrical safety and Lock out/Tag out policy.

The contractor shall instruct its Appropriate Employees in the safety significance of

• The Lockout / Tagout Procedure (s). Each new or transferred employee, including personnel from other trades, who may be working in the same area, shall be instructed in the purpose and

• Use of Lockout or Tagout Procedure. As part of the contractor’s electrical safety plan, the contractor shall provide its procedure for Lockout or Tagout and

Lockout or Tagout for the equipment in this contract. The contractor shall make a survey prior to the start of work. The survey will locate and identify all isolating devices that apply to the equipment or circuits to be locked or tagged out.

The contractor shall provide a Lockout/Tagout Procedure Checklist to be used while providing maintenance or repairs for the equipment. Prior to leaving the site, the contractor shall furnish to COR a copy of its completed checklist for each equipment, if requested. The checklist shall be filled out, signed and dated the contractor’s qualified person.

Houskeeping

The contractor shall maintain its authorized work area in a neat, clean, and orderly manner.

• The contractor shall take all necessary precautions to safeguard and protect all CACO property with which the contractor comes in contact while performing the contract work.

• All accumulated rubbish shall be removed and deposited in the CACO facility dumpster. Chemicals, oily rags or other fire hazardous materials cannot be deposited in the CACO dumpster. These items shall be properly protected and properly disposed of offsite by the contractor.

• The contractor shall keep Safety Data Sheets (SDS) on file with the on-site COR or his designee for all materials and liquids it uses.

• The contractor shall use reasonable care to minimize the risks its work poses to the environment, the customers, the general public, and the contractor employees.

Quality Assurance, Safety and Environmental Protection Requirements, Permits and Approvals

The Contractor is responsible for contract performance quality control and shall develop and maintain an effective QC program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The Contractor shall be required to establish an inspection system that develops and implements procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor’s QC program is the means by which it assures itself that its work complies with the requirements of the contract

The plan will include but not limited to:

An inspection system covering the services stated in this Scope of Work.

The methods for identifying deficiencies in the quality of services performed before the level of performance is unacceptable.

A file of all inspections conducted by the Contractor and the corrective actions taken.

This documentation will be made available to the Government during the term of the contract.

The Contractor is solely responsible for the quality of all contract deliverables and shall perform services and develop products by referring to their QAQC to assure service and product quality.

The Government will monitor the Contractor's performance. The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) will maintain a file of all inspection results. Government surveillance of tasks not listed in the performance requirements summary or by methods other than those listed in the performance requirements summary may occur during the performance period of this contract. Such surveillance will be done according to standard inspection procedures or other contract provisions. If the services are found to be defective in workmanship or otherwise not in conformity with the specifications and requirements, the Government will have the right to reject such service and the work will then be performed in an efficient and workmanlike manner without additional cost to the Government. Reoccurring incidences of unsatisfactory performance of any required service may result in appropriate action by the CO in accordance with the Inspection of Services clause(s).

Government inspection personnel will monitor the Contractor's performance by physical inspection, review of reports/documentation and validated customer complaints.

Workmanship The Contractor is responsible for appropriate Quality Control and workmanship shall be the best of their respective kinds and in full accordance with applicable codes.

When a manufacturer or a standard uses subjective words, e.g., should, could, may, etc., these words shall mean shall, will, required, etc. When the word recommended is used, it shall mean required. When there is a conflict between general and specific provisions, the specific shall govern.

Upon Notice to Proceed, Contractor shall make steady and uninterrupted progress toward the completion of the work of this contract.

Supplies, Material, and Equipment

• Furnished by the contractor.

• The contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, supplies, materials, repair or replacement parts, tools, and equipment (including diagnostic tools, equipment, software updates, etc.) necessary to perform the work specified in this contract efficiently and effectively and at no additional cost to the CACO.

• All parts provided under the provisions of this contract shall be from the original equipment manufacturer, manufactured to OEM specifications or shall be equipment manufacturer recommended replacement parts.

Inspection and tests (CACO)

Maintenance and Repair Inspections by the CACO: The CACO reserves the right to make any test or inspection it deems necessary to ensure that all performance requirements are being maintained.

Compliance with safety regulations

• In performance of this contract, the contractor shall follow the CACO safety policies and standard safe work practices and take such safety precautions as the Safety Officer or his/her Designee may determine to be reasonably necessary to protect the lives and health of occupants of the building.

• The contractor shall comply with CACO smoking policy, which designates all interior and exterior spaces as non-smoking/non-vaping areas. The Contracting Officer or his/her designee will notify the contractor of any noncompliance, and the contractor shall immediately correct the conditions to which attention has been directed.

• Contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer, no later than ten (10) days after contract start date, Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all potentially hazardous materials (lubricants, cleaners, working fluids, etc.) to be used in the facility in performance of the contract.

• The contractor shall not use any materials that have not been cleared in advance with the CACO. SDS for new chemicals shall be furnished concurrently with arrival of the chemicals on site. Additionally, a copy of all required SDS will be maintained at the chemical storage site in a location accessible to CACO personnel.

NOTE: OSHA requires used rags and flammable materials to be stored in fireproof containers.

Clean-Up After completion of the work, construction debris, excess material and equipment shall be removed from the site and legally disposed of. The work areas shall be left broom clean.

Period of Performance Material Submittals – Due within 48 hours (or 2 business days) of Notice to Proceed.

Proposed completed work with all documentation submittals – 30 days after date of the Notice to Proceed.