Attachment_1_-_Statement_of_Work.docx

Yellowstone National Park Replace Boilers Heritage Center

Heritage Center HVAC location:

Yellowstone National Park Heritage Center Building 20 Old Yellowstone Trail Road Gardiner MT 59030 Requirements:

1. The requirements are to remove and install two new LPG gas fired water boilers (In kind, direct replacement) LPG boilers utilizing the current below grade tank and all existing components.

2. Current system Lochinvar LPG boilers

Award Selection Process:

Award will be made in accordance with FAR Part 13 to the offeror that provides the best value to the government based on price, technical, and prior experience.

1. Price.

2. Technical: Technical is the factual documentation of the firm’s ability to meet the specifications.

3. Prior experiences: Prior experience is the factual documentation or narrative of a firm’s experience, qualifications, and capability, along with providing examples of their firm’s most recent projects within the past five years of similar size and scope.

General Information

1. The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking proposals for construction services as attached in the accompanying statement of work. The NPS intends to conduct this acquisition by use of simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.

2. To assure timely and equitable evaluation of proposals, respondents are cautioned to strictly comply with all instructions within this solicitation to ensure submission of a complete proposal. Respondents are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements. Failure to adhere to proposal requirements, at the time of submission, may result in the proposal being unacceptable to the Government and eliminated from consideration for award.

3. Respondents are cautioned to submit adequate information to enable the Government to fully ascertain each respondent’s capability to perform the requirements in accordance with the requirements of the request for proposal (RFP).

4. If a respondent believes that requirements in these instructions contain an error, omission, or are otherwise flawed, the respondent shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer in writing (email is the preferred method) with supporting rationale prior to the closing of this RFP.

5. Proposals shall be valid for a minimum of 60 days.

6. All interested parties shall be registered in the System for Award Management or SAM at time an offer or proposal is submitted.

7. Award is subject to and based on the availability of funds. This project is currently funded based upon an independent cost estimate.

8. Respondents shall not contact any government personnel related to this requirement other than the Contracting Officer and Contracting Specialist.

9. All questions should be emailed directly to the Contracting Specialist. Only written RFI’s will be considered and responded to by the Government. NPS responses to RFIs will be posted as an amendment to the solicitation.

Contract Requirements Work Hours The performance period established for this contract is based upon all work being conducted during regular working hours between 7:00am and 4:00pm, Monday through Friday, excluding government holidays. If the Contractor desires to carry on work outside regular hours, including Saturdays, Sundays, and government holidays, a request must be submitted to the Contracting Officer in sufficient time to allow satisfactory arrangements to be made by the Government for access to the work site and inspection.

The following Federal Legal Holidays are observed:

Federal Holidays:

Christmas

Period of Performance

Notice to Proceed will only be issued upon receipt of acceptable bonding and insurance. All onsite work is estimated to be performed:

Work shall be completed by September 30, 2023.

Instructions to Offeror:

Proposals shall be in accordance with and in the order detailed in this section. Failure to submit proposals in according to the instructions provided within the solicitation may result in the respondent’s proposal being deemed unacceptable. All interested parties shall be registered in the System for Award Management or SAM at time an offer or proposal is submitted.

Offers shall submit the following information in its entirety: Price schedule in accordance with statement of work.

Funded line item:

1. Price to replace both boilers in kind utilizing existing LPG tank, plumbing and duct work.

Contractor Core Data:

Offeror’s Name:

Offeror’s Address:

Offeror’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI):

Offeror’s POC:

Offeror’s Phone/Email:

Replace LPG Fired Boiler at the Gardiner Heritage Center building.

Part 1 General Boiler requirements Description

a) The work of this contract consists of complete removal, proper disposal, and replacement of the existing LPG-fired boiler system located at the Heritage Center building. The existing flue shall remain and be reused for new boiler if no additional work is required to meet current code requirements. The contractor shall be responsible for removal of the boiler and all associated materials/debris.

b) Contractor shall provide final mechanical design in compliance with all applicable State and Federal Codes, and all labor, material, tools, equipment, and supervision necessary for complete demolition/removal and installation, testing adjusting and balancing of the new boiler, including reconnections to existing utilities, piping, and ductwork. The new boiler system shall be of size and type necessary to replace the existing system and as energy efficient as possible to provide reliable operation and ease of maintenance.

c) The new boiler system shall be installed and ready to use. The awarded contractor shall provide the service of pumps feedwater, etc., and a flush of the existing pipe supply distribution and return system.

Site visit.

a) Site visit is highly recommended, the location of the boiler is in the basement of the Heritage Center. The basement also has an external door to the outside with no steps. Please review the attached pictures of current boiler configurations.

Related Work:

a) Contractor shall provide all piping, pumps, gas valves, safety switches, valves, wiring, and controllers necessary for a complete and operational boiler system.

b) The contractor will be responsible for the disposal of all removed equipment piping etc. from the mechanical boiler room at the completion of demo and final install closeout.

Location

a) Yellowstone National Park Heritage Center Heritage Center HVAC location: Yellowstone National Park Heritage Center Building 20 Old Yellowstone Trail Road Gardiner MT 59030 Quality Assurance:

a) Electrical components shall comply with NFPA 70 and be UL listed.

b) Boilers shall comply with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, 2021.

c) Boiler tested and rated according to the Hydronics Institute’s “Testing and Rating Standard for Heating Boilers” with I=B=R emblem on a nameplate.

Submittals:

a) Submit manufacturer’s data including physical dimensions, rated capacities, weights and accessories for boilers along with as-builds and electrical drawings or specs.

b) Submit wiring diagrams detailing wiring for power and control systems differentiating between factory and field installed wiring.

c) Submit final efficiency test results once installation has been completed.

d) Submit all information pertinent to the installation, operation, and maintenance of the new boiler system, valves, circulators, and controller.

Close out submittals

a) Operation and maintenance data for review and approval as required in section 1.5 parts A, B, C and D. Hard copies as well as PDF’s.

b) Combustion Tests and Inspection Report: Copy of test results for compliance with performance requirements.

c) Warranty: Manufacturer’s standard warranty of not less than 10 years

d) All Hazardous waste material handling documents such as manifests and other Products : Cast iron boilers

a) Two each new LPG-fired boiler to be factory assembled and packaged, with cast iron sections set on existing concrete base.

b) Water Pressure Rating Currently: 50 psi. (Or manufacturers required psi)

c) Hot-water Trim:

d) All fittings shall be of cast iron nipple connections, (Gaskets are unacceptable)

e) Boilers shall have a minimum efficiency rating of 82%

· Safety Relief Valve: ASME rated, factory set at 30 psi.

· Barometric Damper: Adjustable, self-actuating, full size of breeching or as recommended by burner manufacturer.

· Operating Controls: valves, all associated controls associate to LPG-fired boilers shall be installed.

Flue:

a) Existing flue shall be reused. Flue shall be inspected prior to connection. Flue shall only be used if appropriate after inspection, and meet current code requirements Condensing Boiler

a) Factory assembled and tested module include combustion air fire chamber, LPG burner control valve, combustion chamber, heat exchanger, and exhaust. Insulated jacket around module and unit mounted electrical control panel with operation sequence indicator lights.

b) Type: Cast iron, LPG-fired sealed combustion, condensing type hot water boiler with capacities and accessories as scheduled to meet the current specifications of BTU/HR.

c) Fuel: LPG

d) Controller: LPG burner controller Controls:

a) Installation of factory trim controls.

Installation: Execution of Project

a) Install boiler level and plumb, according to manufacturer’s recommendations.

b) Install boiler on existing cement pad.

c) Install LPG-fired boiler according to NFPA 54 most current version

d) Flush entire heating system supply and return piping.

Connection:

a) Install piping as specified in Montana/Federal plumbing code. Connect piping full size to boiler oil inlet. Install each with a union as required by code.

b) All serviceable parts will have isolation valves provided with easy access as possible

c) Install heating water piping to existing supply, Connect to boiler with shutoff valve and union or flange at each connection.

Cast Iron Boilers:

a) Reuse flue in accordance with recommendations of the manufacturer, and current code requirements.

b) Connect to existing water supply Controls:

a) Wire boiler burner so it cannot fire unless heating water circulating pump is running, flow switch to be installed.

b) Wire boiler burner through flow switch in heating water loop to prevent boiler operation until positive flow is proven.

c) Low water cutoff switch shall shut down boiler operation when water level drops below limit.

d) Automatic high limit shall shut down boiler operation when water temperature exceeds 200 degrees F (adjustable).

e) Manual reset high limit shall shut down boiler operation when water temperature exceeds 205 degrees F (adjustable) Cleaning:

a) After completing system installation, inspect boiler and associated components. Repair scratches and mars on finish to match original finish.(prevent rust/corrosion)

b) Clean Inspect for poor water quality and prepare a handwritten report with an electronic copy and send it to the CO on recommendations.

c) Clean work site of all debris from project and remove from site.

Testing, Adjusting and Balancing:

a) Complete manufacturer’s installation and startup checklist.

b) Test boiler performance and adjust boiler combustion efficiency to meet manufacturer’s recommendations.

Measure and record the following:

· Over-fire draft.

· Percent CO2.

· Flue gas temperature at boiler discharge, ambient room temperature, and net stack temperature.

· Spot smoke reading.

· Combustion efficiency.

· Flue draft.

· Nozzle data.

Training:

At the closing of the project coordinate with COR and provide 1 hour of instruction overview with documentation along with the boiler performance test results to COR and Government personnel. Include operation of boiler including accessories and controls, procedures for startup and shutdown, troubleshooting, servicing, and preventive maintenance.

The following bid is to include all materials, labor, and equipment necessary to execute the work described in the respective specification’s sections.