Attachment II SOW New Boilers USSL Feb 2022.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service

STATEMENT OF WORK

Replace/Upgrade US Salinity Main Building Boilers

(HVAC)

USDA-ARS

US Salinity Laboratory 450 W. Big Springs Rd.

Riverside, CA 92507 December 20, 2021

STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 CONTRACT PROJECT:

a. Project Number: TBD

b. Project Title: US Salinity Lab Replacement Boilers

c. Project Location:

US Salinity Laboratory 450 W. Big Springs Rd.

Riverside, CA 92507

2.0 PROJECT CONTACT PERSONS:

a. CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO):

TBD

USDA, ARS

Tel. No.:

Email:

b. RESEARCH PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVES (RPR):

Dr. Todd Skaggs

USDA-ARS

US Salinity Laboratory 450 W. Big Springs Rd.

Riverside, CA 92507

Phone: (951) 369-4853 Email: todd.skaggs@usda.gov

c. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (AO):

Nancy Knap

USDA-ARS

US Salinity Laboratory 450 W. Big Springs Rd.

Riverside, CA 92507

Phone: (951) 369-4813 Email: nancy.knap@usda.gov

d. LOCATION MONITOR:

Paul Walker

USDA-ARS

US Salinity Laboratory 450 W. Big Springs Rd.

Riverside, CA 92507

Phone: (951) 369-4871 Email: paul.walker@usda.gov

e. AREA SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGER (ASHM)

TBD

Email:

f. REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT:

N/A

g. ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER (EPM) Tom Goebel

USDA-ARS

800 Buchanan Street Albany, CA 94701 Email: thomas.goebel@usda.gov Phone: 510-559-6331

3.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES:

The Contractor shall provide all professional services necessary for the accomplishment of the contract project and such required services shall be in accordance with requirements as described herein.

a. The Contractor shall provide services for the following tasks marked by an “X”:

[X] Provide a cost proposal to complete the project as per project requirements.

[X] Provide and install all material to complete the project as per project requirements.

4.0 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor shall provide and install new boilers and two new hot water heat exchangers for the heating and domestic hot water systems. Controls will be tied into the building’s existing Metasys BAS. The two (2) existing (Ajax model WGXED-1375) boilers and one steam boiler will be disconnected, removed, and disposed of off-site.

a. The Contractor will work with Location Monitor and other site personnel to ensure minimum downtime as heating and cooling of the building will likely be affected.

b. The Contractor shall comply with the Guiding Principles for Federal Leadership in High- Performance and Sustainable Building at https://www.epa.gov/greeningepa/guiding-principles-federal-leadership-high-performance-and-sustainable-buildings

c. The Contractor’s work shall adhere to the criteria stated within these project requirements.

All construction shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local code requirements as well as current industry standards, (ie: EPA, ASTM, GSA, AASHTO, etc.) and health and safety codes, in effect at the time of contract award.

https://www.epa.gov/greeningepa/guiding-principles-federal-leadership-high-performance-and-sustainable-buildings https://www.epa.gov/greeningepa/guiding-principles-federal-leadership-high-performance-and-sustainable-buildings

d. All work to meet all pertinent Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) and ARS

242.1M standards. UFGS available at http://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-guide-specifications-ufgs. ARS 242.1M available at https://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/ppweb/pps-and-manuals/.

e. This project falls under the DAVIS BACON Wage Act.

f. The Government Point of Contact (POC) for the coordination of this event is Theodore

Blume, email: Theodore.Blume@usda.gov . This site visit is your opportunity to inspect the requirement site. Questions may be submitted by email afterwards to the referenced POC, but answers will not be provided onsite. Questions shall be submitted no later than (insert date). Any questions and answers will be provided to all Contractors attending the site visit and posted to the solicitation notice on SAM. The Government will not reimburse any offeror for expenses related to attendance of this site visit. Offerors are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

4.1 Background & Site Description:

The project site is the main building of the US Salinity Laboratory located at 450 W. Big Springs Rd., Riverside, CA 92507. Attached are drawings of the HVAC system. The contractor shall determine the scope of the inspections and test to meet the code requirements in 4.0 above.

Specifications on the existing Ajax WGXED-1375 is as follows:

Type Fuel: Natural Gas Maximum Input (MBH): 1300 Output (MBH): 925 Temperature In: 160 degrees Fahrenheit Temperature Out: 200 degrees Fahrenheit Max Operating Pressure: 45 PSIG

Hot Water Boiler Coil Output: 11500 BTUH

4.2 Bid Schedule:

A quotation for the following items:

• removal and disposal of two existing Ajax model WGXED-1375 boilers currently in use and one steam boiler not in use

• installation and testing of two new modulating vertical water boilers that meet or exceed the existing boiler specifications. (Raypak, model MVB H7-1504A or equivalent) and two new hot water heat exchangers (11500 BTUH output)

• integration of controls for the two new boilers into the building’s existing Metasys BAS

4.3 Description of Work:

http://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-guide-specifications-ufgs http://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-guide-specifications-ufgs https://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/ppweb/pps-and-manuals/ https://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/ppweb/pps-and-manuals/ mailto:Theodore.Blume@usda.gov

The Contractor will disconnect (including electrical, plumbing, gas, flue stack, and pneumatic controls), remove, and dispose of existing boilers (two Ajax model WGXED-1375) and one steam boiler not in use off-site.

• The Contractor shall provide, install, and test two new modulating vertical water boilers that meet or exceed the existing boiler specifications (Raypak, model MVB H7-1504A or equivalent and two new hot water heat exchangers (11500 BTUH output)

• The boiler salient characteristics are as follows:

MBTUH (kW/h) Input (H) Input (WH) Output (H) Output (WH) Turndown

(H) Thermal

Efficiency % (H)

Thermal Efficiency

% (WH)

(439.5)

(417.5)

(369.2)

(347.8)

1.7:1 84 83.3

To include:

• Furnish and install sections of primary loop and make connections to secondary loop

• Provide connections from primary loop to new boilers

• Pipe in new domestic cold water to new water heaters

• Pipe domestic hot water to building hot water supply

• Furnish and install new gas piping from boilers to existing gas header

• Provide flue stack to new boilers and tie into existing stack

• Provide flue stack to new water heaters and tie into existing stack

• Reconnect electrical

• Reconnect gas

• Reconnect pneumatics

• Remove LOTO

• Perform pressure test of system

• Insulate all new hot water piping

• Perform Startup

• Clean up of all work areas

Integration of new boilers into existing Metasys BAS to include:

• Demo and safe-off existing pneumatic controllers.

• Run new communication and low voltage from nearest AHU panel

• Provide and install new controller in enclosure

• Provide and install new pressure transducer for Pneumatic valve control

• Program boiler sequence

• Map in new controller into existing Metasys N2 network

• Update graphics to show new points and allow user control of boiler

• Provide customer a back of the configuration file

• Provide customer training

4.4 Government Furnished Equipment\Services

a. none

5.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

5.1 Permits: Where governing regulations and imposed codes and standards require notices, permits, licenses, inspections, tests, and similar items or actions in order to lawfully proceed with the required work, the Contractor shall obtain items and take those actions in accordance with the regulations of the governing authority. The costs of such permits, licenses, inspections, etc., are the obligation of the Contractor.

5.2 Existing Installations / Demolition: Contractor shall modify existing installations as needed to accommodate the new installation. Contractor shall coordinate modification of existing installations with Owner. All disturbances of existing systems shall be thoroughly coordinated with the Owner to prevent disturbances that might jeopardize on-going operations and research.

Owner reserves the right to retain any equipment / materials removed as part of the scope of work. Contractor shall coordinate any equipment / materials to be retained with Owner prior to starting demolition operations. Contractor shall legally dispose all any materials removed that will not be retained. The contractor shall divert project waste to recycle where practical. The Contractor shall track and document the amount of waste diverted to recycle. The contractor shall submit diversion documentation as part of closeout. If no waste is diverted to recycle, the contractor shall submit a letter stating so and why diversion was not practical.

5.3 Installation: It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to complete work in accordance with

Federal, State, and Local Code Standards. Additional procedures and materials may be required than is indicated herein. If any item specified herein conflicts with the applicable codes and recommendations, the Contractor shall bring it to the attention of the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for immediate resolution.

5.4 Submittals: Provide manufacturer’s descriptive literature/shop drawings for all materials to the

COR for review. The descriptive literature shall be annotated/ highlighted to show its conformance with contract requirements. Submittals are required for new materials and will be stamped and/or signed by the general contractor prior to submission to the Government.

Contractor is responsible for any costs incurred for equipment ordered without prior approval.

5.5 Quality Control: The work performed under this contract shall be subject to continuous audit by the COR. Quality control is the exclusive responsibility of the Contractor.

5.6 Protection of Work and Property/Safety Requirements:

a. Contractor shall furnish a Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) or Accident Prevention Plan (APP) 10 days after contract award. SSSP / APP shall be approved by the Government before construction work commences.

b. The Contractor shall protect the work, the site, and all existing property and structures within the limits of the construction activities or that may be affected thereby until acceptance of the work. Any damage to property shall be repaired at the Contractor’s expense, to pre-damaged condition to the satisfaction of the COR.

c. Safety and health matters, as they relate to the work, are the exclusive responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall furnish, erect, and maintain barricades, warning lights, signs, guards, or take other precautions as may be required by law or local authorities of the protection and security.

d. Contractor is responsible for verifying location of any underground utility and is responsible for any damaged caused to such utilities.

5.7 Temporary Facilities:

a. Temporary utilities (water and electricity) may be furnished to the Contractor by the Government, if so requested. The Contractor shall maintain and protect all such utilities during the course of construction and shall repair or replace any items damaged through its own negligence.

b. Should the Contractor require any power or utility shutdowns during construction, the

Contractor shall obtain approval for such shutdown from the COR 21 working days prior to the need.

5.8 Materials and Equipment:

a. The material and equipment to be furnished under these contract documents shall be the standard products of manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of such materials and equipment and shall be the manufacturer’s latest standard design.

b. All materials and equipment to be incorporated in the work shall be handled and stored by the manufacturer, fabricator, supplies and Contractor before during and after shipment in a manner to prevent any injury, theft or damage of any kind to the materials and equipment.

All materials and equipment furnished by the Contractor shall be subject to inspection and approval by the CO/COR.

c. Government will not furnish any labor or equipment to unload or move materials or supplies.

5.9 Cleanup: The construction site shall be kept clean and free of debris at all times. Disposal of the old equipment is required. Restore areas disturbed as nearly as possible to the original appearance and condition. Upon completion of the project, and prior to final inspection, the Contractor shall remove from the premises all unused material, trash, and debris resulting from the work to the satisfaction of the COR.

5.10 Warranty:

a. Submit data concerning the standard one year warranty for workmanship, including the warranty periods (dates), and warranty contacts with names, addresses and telephone numbers.

b. Extended Equipment/Product Warranties: Obtain and furnish to the Contracting Officer all written warranties for equipment/products that have extended warranties (warranty periods exceeding the standard one-year warranty) furnished under the contract. The warranty period shall begin on the same date as project acceptance and shall continue for the full/product warranty period. The warranties shall be fully executed and delivered to the Contracting Officer prior to final acceptance of the facility.

5.11 Final Payment/Contract Closeout: The following documents are REQUIRED PRIOR TO

FINAL PAYMENT (other documents may also be required):

a. General contractors minimum one (1) year warranty on work.

b. Operation and Maintenance Data

c. Release of liens.

d. Final Invoice

6.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE: The Contract time for this project is 90 calendar days from Notice to

Proceed.

7.0 Existing Boilers and building exterior access to equipment room photos ATTACHED.