Attachment 2 Statement of Work Solicitation 1232SA26Q0591.docx

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Statement of Work

Contents

Project Furnish two (2) AMSCO® 250LS (or equal/similar) Sterilizers and one (1) Electric Pure Steam Generator.

Installation of two (2) AMSCO® 250LS (or equal/similar) Sterilizers and one (1) Electric Pure Steam Generator.

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

USDA, ARS, Plains Area (PA), Edward T. Schafer Agricultural Research Center, Northern Crop Science Laboratory (NCSL) Greenhouse Complex, 1307 18th Street N., Fargo, ND 58102 has a requirement for a Sterilizer/Autoclave installed in Range J, NCSL Greenhouse complex, with the option for a second unit installed outside Range B. The Range J Sterilizer will require a Electric Steam Generator.

2.0 Background

The existing derelict sterilizers have become obsolete and will be removed by the USDA Facilities Department prior to instillation of new.

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

Technical Requirements

1. Furnish two (2) AMSCO® 250LS (or equal/similar) Small Steam Sterilizers.

AMSCO® 250LS (or equal/similar) Small Steam Sterilizers.

Salient Characteristics:

· Sterilizers must be BSL2 compliant.

· Chamber size must be 20” x 20” x 38” (508 x 508 x 965 mm).

· Loading rack and two shelves (20” x 20” x 38”).

· Loading Cart/Transfer Carriage.

· Auto utility start up and shutdown.

· Standby mode – shuts down the jacket and generator.

· New green mode - only turns off the jacket, conserving energy, can return to temperature quickly.

2. Furnish one (1) Electric Pure Steam Generator.

Electric Pure Steam Generator.

Salient Characteristics:

· Must be compatible with AMSCO® 250LS (or equal/similar) Small Steam Sterilizer (20” x 20” x 38”).

· Must be Carbon Steel.

· 3-stage impurity separation process.

· Continuous hot water circulation design.

Tasks

1. Installation of two (2) AMSCO® 250LS (or equal/similar) Small Steam Sterilizers (20” x 20” x 38”) and one (1) Carbon Steel Electric Pure Steam Generator.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS.

A. Install one (1) AMSCO® 250LS (or equal/similar) Small Steam Sterilizer Chamber Size (20” x 20” x 38”) and one (1) Carbon Steel Electric Pure Steam Generator required for Sterilizer in Range J at Range J - Northern Crop Science Laboratory (NCSL) Greenhouse Complex.

· Uncrate the equipment at the site and inspect for shipping damage.

· Assemble or re-erect the equipment.

· Assemble equipment piping packages and accessories where provided.

· Install standard final panels where provided.

· Move the equipment to specified facility location. Customer to provide clear, unimpeded ingress to installation site. No special rigging or rigging equipment is included in this scope unless previously addressed and priced.

· Put the equipment into its place and level it (See Seismic restrictions).

· Make all air, steam, water & drain utility connections from building termination to the equipment (maximum of 6ft/1.8m) using flexible or hard-piping* according to local regulations.

· Install one (1) 208v Carbon Steel Electric Steam Generator required to supply steam to 20” x 20” x 38” Sterilizer.

· Make electrical connections to the equipment, a service which includes one of the following which must also be specified in advance through contact with the STERIS District Service Manager. EITHER – supply and fit electrical cable from the junction box within 6ft/1.8m of unit to the STERIS equipment electrical connection point according to local regulations. Wall or ceiling penetrations and junction / isolation /disconnect box to be supplied by others, OR – the final termination / connection to the cable (supplied by others) to the STERIS equipment electrical connection point according to local regulations.

· Remove and dispose offsite all packaging material and cleanup of site daily.

B. Install one (1) AMSCO® 250LS (or equal/similar) Small Steam Sterilizer Chamber Size (20” x 20” x 38”) outside Range B at Range B – Northern Crop Science Laboratory (NCSL) Greenhouse Complex.

· Uncrate the equipment at the site and inspect for shipping damage.

· Assemble or re-erect the equipment.

· Assemble equipment piping packages and accessories where provided.

· Install standard final panels where provided.

· Move the equipment to specified facility location. Customer to provide clear, unimpeded ingress to installation site. No special rigging or rigging equipment is included in this scope unless previously addressed and priced.

· Put the equipment into its place and level it (See Seismic restrictions).

· Make all air, steam, water & drain utility connections from building termination to the equipment (maximum of 6ft/1.8m) using flexible or hard-piping* according to local regulations.

· Install one (1) 208v Carbon Steel Electric Steam Generator required to supply steam to 20” x 20” x 38” Sterilizer.

· Make electrical connections to the equipment, a service which includes one of the following which must also be specified in advance through contact with the STERIS District Service Manager. EITHER – supply and fit electrical cable from the junction box within 6ft/1.8m of unit to the STERIS equipment electrical connection point according to local regulations. Wall or ceiling penetrations and junction / isolation /disconnect box to be supplied by others, OR – the final termination / connection to the cable (supplied by others) to the STERIS equipment electrical connection point according to local regulations.

· Remove and dispose offsite all packaging material and cleanup of site daily.

4.0 Deliverables

· Submittals (must be received no more than 30 days after award).

· Provide cutsheets on all mechanical equipment to be replaced. Ensure that dimensions are included.

· Provide work schedule, including schedule for delivery of materials, no more than 60 days from the date of the award.

· Testing. USDA must be notified in advance of equipment startup upon completion of repairs. USDA will be present to witness and assist in verification of operation.

· Contractor at completion of project will do a walk through with USDA personnel to address any deficiencies.

· O&M. Provide all operation and maintenance manuals in both hard copy and digital formats (Adobe Acrobat PDF file is appropriate).

· Warranties. Provide a minimum of one-year parts and labor warranty or manufacturer’s warranty, whichever is greater.

· Conduct all work in accordance with the State and Federal building codes.

5.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

Contractor must have staff experienced in steam piping and controls. Lead man on job must have Journeyman’s License in their respective trade.

6.0 Security Requirements

All personnel shall have a U.S. photo ID, such as a U.S. Driver License, or U.S. Passport. Contractor shall meet with the Maintenance Staff on 1st day of construction to coordinate temporary parking permits, badges and keys as necessary. All contractors shall have a U.S. photo ID, such as U.S. Driver’s License or U.S. passport.

7.0 Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards Electronic submittals and manuals are to be in Adobe file format.

8.0 Performance Requirement Measures.

Items will be inspected before payment will be rendered.

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