Attachment_A_-_Scope_of_Work_-_DCAM-26-CS-IFB-0007.pdf

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Generator Replacement at Various FEMS Engine Houses And Facilities
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DCAM-26-CS-IFB-0007
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This is a Scope of Work document issued by the District of Columbia Department of General Services (DGS) on behalf of the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services (FEMS) for the replacement and installation of generator systems and automatic transfer switch (ATS) systems at eight FEMS engine houses and facilities throughout Washington, DC. The project encompasses Engine Houses 3, 7, 9, 14, 16, and 20, plus Training South Lower and Ready Reserve North E24, with generator sizes ranging from 75 kilowatts to 400 kilowatts and various ATS configurations. The selected general contractor must furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to deliver complete and fully operational systems; develop and submit permit-ready shop drawings; secure all required building, electrical, plumbing, and public space permits from the District agencies and utilities; and conduct field verification of existing conditions. The scope includes both pre-construction phases involving kickoff meetings, field assessments, and permit applications, as well as construction phases requiring load bank testing by third-party manufacturer representatives, BACNet system integration with existing building automation systems, and comprehensive training of DGS and FEMS personnel on equipment operation and maintenance.

The contract structure includes a base bid comprising general work requirements and natural gas-fueled generator installation, with the District reserving the right to accept or reject alternate bids post-award based on funding availability. The contractor is responsible for removal and disposal of existing generator and ATS systems with delivery to the DC FEMS-Logistics Warehouse, all necessary modifications to physical workspace, and provision of five-year equipment and material warranties plus one-year workmanship warranties. All work must be completed during normal business hours with coordination of power and gas service connections through Pepco and Washington Gas, respectively. The contractor must utilize the ProjectTeam platform for project management and documentation and must provide Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project scheduling. Additional requirements include installation of security barrier enclosures around new generators, delivery of comprehensive operations and maintenance reports, provision of laminated quick-tips sheets at electrical panels, and two thirty-minute training sessions covering minimum two engine house shifts.

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SCOPE OF WORK

FOR

FEMS ENGINE HOUSES – VARIOUS GENERATOR REPLACEMENT PROJECTS

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

I. INTRODUCTION

The District of Columbia Department of General Services (“DGS” or “District”), on behalf of the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services (“FEMS”), is soliciting a qualified General Contractor

(“GC” or “Contractor”) to provide construction services for the replacement and installation of Generator

Systems and Automatic Transfer Switch (“ATS”) Systems at various FEMS Engine Houses in Washington, DC.

Station/Facility Address Square

Footage

Built

Engine 3 439 New Jersey Avenue NW DC 20001 11,836 1979

Engine 7 1101 Half Street SW DC 20024 7,590 1961

Engine 9 1617 U Street NW DC 20009 10,151 1967

Engine 14 4801 North Capitol Street NW DC

20011

7,500 1945

Engine 16 1018 13th Street NW DC 20005 25,634 1932

Engine 20 4300 Wisconsin Avenue NW DC 20016 13,044 1911

Training South Lower 4600 Shepherd Parkway SW DC 20032 9,000 1995

Ready Reserve North

E24

915 Gallatin Street NW DC 20011 22,943 2002

The Generators are to be supplied and installed per technical specifications attached in this Scope of Work as Exhibit A. The Contractor shall be responsible for developing shop drawings and related documentation necessary to obtain required permits and the installation. The shop drawings shall be based on the specifications provided, field conditions, and manufacturer’s requirements.

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to deliver a complete and fully operational generator system in accordance with the contract documents, applicable codes, and permitting authority requirements.

II. PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

The GC’s work includes all services and coordination necessary to complete the generator replacement projects, including but not limited to:

• Preparing and submitting shop drawings, equipment data, and supporting documentation to meet the technical specifications and code requirements.

• Securing all required building, electrical, plumbing, and public space permits from the appropriate

District agencies (Department of Buildings (“DOB”), Department of Transportation (“DDOT”), Department of Energy and Environment “DOEE”), Pepco, Washington Gas).

• Performing all construction activities in compliance with current IBC, NFPA, NEC, and local codes.

• Conducting field verification of existing site conditions prior to installation and reporting any discrepancies to DGS.

• Coordinating power and gas service connections with Pepco and Washington Gas.

This Scope of Work is being provided to the General Contractor as preliminary or conceptual in nature that needs to be further developed into DOB, DDOT and DOEE Permit-approved Construction Drawings and Specifications that are in compliance and approved by DOB, DDOT, DOEE, DC DGS and DC

FEMS.

III. SCOPE OF WORK

A. PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHASE

• Attend kickoff and coordination meetings with DGS and FEMS.

• Conduct field assessments to confirm existing conditions of electrical service, natural gas availability, and connection points for generator and ATS installation.

• Develop and submit permit-ready shop drawings based on DGS/FEMS specifications and manufacturer requirements.

• Coordinate with Washington Gas to verify gas pressure and service size as needed for the selected generator type.

• Submit applications for required DOB, DDOT, and DOEE permits.

• Provide a project schedule in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project format showing permit, procurement, and installation milestones.

B. CONSTRUCTION PHASE

The Contractor shall perform all work necessary to furnish, install, and commission generator and ATS systems at each designated Engine House.

Standard Work Requirements (“SWR”)

The Contractor shall complete the following Standard Work Requirements (“SWR”) for all areas where construction activities are noted to occur:

(a) Obtain all DOB, DDOT, DOEE, Pepco, and Washington Gas inspection and permits of installed work. Coordinate, schedule, and submit all necessary power outage requests to Pepco, Washington

Gas, and any other utility companies or relevant parties.

(b) All work is to be done during normal business hours.

(c) Load Bank Testing and Third-Party Commissioning – All new work will be required to have a third-party manufacturer’s representative to confirm and warrant installation/ testing/commissioning of the installed equipment. All load bank testing shall comply with the latest NFPA 110: Standard for

Emergency Standby Power Systems including Section 8.4.2.3 for Diesel Fuel and Section 8.4.2.4 for

Natural Gas generator systems. The Contractor shall have qualified electricians, fire alarm technicians, and related staff to inspect the Generator/ATS system and Fire Alarm Annunciator panel, properly land generator wiring, ensure the ATS is working properly, and that there is a successful transfer test.

(d) Deliver comprehensive operations and maintenance report at completion of generator installation process. Each completed Generator and ATS system shall be BACNet card enabled to interface, communicate and connect with existing BAS and Fire Alarm Systems. This work also includes the physical interface and update of and connection to the existing EnteliWeb graphics.

(e) Contractor is responsible for saving/obtaining any equipment/appliance literature (i.e. manuals, warranty cards, etc.), and specifically confirming the warranty card(s) or other documents include the model, serial number, and the in-service date of the equipment installed. Contractor to provide to the DGS Project Manager, at the completion of the job, such information in an organized/bounded format (i.e. notebook, folder, etc.). Contractor shall include five-year warranty for equipment and one-year warranty for workmanship.

(f) Train the responsible DGS, FEMS, and Engine House Fire Department officers on operation, preventative maintenance, and seasonal start-up and break-down of equipment.

(g) Provide final cleaning of all contractor-installed equipment and workspaces.

(h) Provide security barrier enclosure to fence around new generator to prevent access from the public.

Specific Requirements (“SR”)

The following Specific Requirements (“SR”) section outlines more detailed scope and/or unique scope descriptions that is not included in SWR section above. Conflicts between SWR and SR information shall be clarified by DGS’ Project Manager (“PM”), but greater quality and quantity rules shall apply in all cases and shall be included in the Lump Sum Bid.

A. Contractor is responsible for removal, disposal and transportation of the existing Generator and

ATS system including any associated equipment with delivery to 3170 V Street NE, Washington, DC 20018 (DC FEMS-Logistics Warehouse: 202-673-4406). The Contractor is responsible for making any modifications to physical workspace for demolition of required equipment as well as installation of required equipment.

B. The Contractor shall furnish & install Generator system including ATS (service-rated) system and associated equipment including any Disconnect Switches for each Engine House. The

Generator system shall provide 24-hours of uninterrupted electrical power service to support 100% of the electrical load for each Engine House and shall match existing electrical service.

C. Rig the generator and set on existing or new concrete pad. The Contractor is responsible for properly sizing and providing a new concrete pad per the manufacturer and engineer of record.

D. Furnish & install all new connections per manufacturer’s instructions for a fully operating system. Contractor to utilize the “Equal or greater than Intesis INBACMBM***0000 Gateway” system to properly communicate with the Engine House’s BACnet system. This work also includes the necessary and physical interface with actual updating of the EnteliWeb graphics.

E. Start-up the generator and check all operations in strict compliance with the manufacturer's specifications and local codes. Furnish, install and test all required safety devices.

F. MISCELLANEOUS

1. Review existing Natural Gas conditions at site and determine if adequate to handle intended installation. If not, provide any missing components or upgrades required for complete and operational Scope of Work (“SOW”) installation in the end.

2. Provide any additional work not listed above but required to have a complete and functioning system in the end. Contractor shall provide all coordination and scheduling with Pepco on power outages and Washington Gas on any installation of Gas Regulators as it relates to existing meter.

3. WARRANTY: Five-year EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL warranty and one-year workmanship warranty.

4. Provide laminated “QUICK TIPS” sheet installed directly adjacent to the engine house Electrical

Panel located in the electrical/mechanical room. Provide any necessary Trouble Shooting.

5. Provide (2) TWO thirty-minute training sessions on equipment to the Officer on Duty at this engine house; training must cover minimum two engine house shifts/rotations.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

The Contractor shall be responsible for utilizing “ProjectTeam” platform for the management of the

Project.

All Project documents, meeting minutes for all types of meetings, and all principal correspondence/memoranda for inclusion in the Project must be preserved on ProjectTeam.

Contractor shall be responsible for adding all information to DGS’ ProjectTeam platform. The

Contractor shall utilize Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project for scheduling or DGS approved software

Existing Generator Survey

See Attachment B-Existing Generators Survey (Existing generators survey is for bidding purposes only, and to be field verified on-site by GC; GC is to comply with requirements in the above referenced

SOW, SWR and SR and to further develop the Scope of Work and Specifications, including any necessary shop drawings or other documents necessary for all required permits.

CONTRACT AWARD

The Base Bid shall comprise of CLIN 001 General Work Requirements and CLIN 002 Natural Gas-Fueled Generator.

The Department reserves the right, at its sole discretion and post-award, to accept or reject Alternate 01, in whole or in part, based on its needs, priorities, and available funding. If the Department elects to exercise Alternate 01, the Contract value shall be adjusted, either increased or decreased, by the specific amount identified by the Bidder in the Bid Form for that

Alternate.

Existing Washington Gas Service Size

(Supply Side)

Needed for NG Generator Water

Column/PSI (Customer Side)

Existing PEPCO Service Size

KW Generator Size

Automatic Transfer Switch

(ATS) Size

E3 Gas pressure is not sufficient to support NG generator. Will need to verify with

Washington Gas.

2 PSI

225AMP - 3PH -

120/208V

75kw 250Amp

E7 Gas pressure is not sufficient to support NG generator. Will need to verify with

Washington Gas.

2 PSI

400amp - 3ph - 208V

125kw Two-200amp

Switches (Locate at exterior)

E9

Washington Gas confirmed 2psi service is available. Meter upgrade required to support NG generator. Will need to verify with Washington Gas.

2 PSI

400AMP - 3PH -

120/208 125kw 400amp

E14

Washington Gas confirmed 2psi service is available. Meter upgrade required to support NG generator. Will need to verify with Washington Gas. Contractor to re-utilize existing ATS.

2 PSI

600amp - 3ph -

120/208v 175kw

Re-use existing equipment on site.

E16 20 PSI 2 PSI

1200AMP - 3PH -

120/208V 346kw

One (1)

1200AMP ATS

E20

Washington Gas confirmed 2psi service is available. Meter upgrade required to support NG generator. Will need to verify with Washington Gas.

2 PSI

400amp - 3ph -

208v 125kw 400amp

Training South Lower

Washington Gas confirmed 2psi service is available. Meter upgrade required to support NG generator. Will need to verify with Washington Gas.

2 PSI

1200amp - 3ph -

120/208v 400kw

Two-600amp Switches (Locate at exterior)

Ready Reserve North E24

Gas pressure is not sufficient to support NG generator. Will need to verify with

Washington Gas.

2 PSI

250amp - 3ph - 208v

75kw 250amp

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