B08_Attachment_1_SOW_CERC_A3_Backup_Generator.doc

United States Department of the Interior

U. S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

Columbia Environmental Research Center (CERC) 4200 New Haven Road

Columbia, Missouri 65201

Statement of Work CERC A-3 Backup Generator

1. General Information

a. Background: The Columbia Environmental Research Center (CERC), located at 4200 New Haven Road in Columbia Missouri, conducts research needed to address national and international environmental contaminant issues and effects of habitat alterations on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. The A3 Main Building at the CERC is a 34,019 square foot research laboratory building that houses several research laboratories, office space, and a 6,000 square foot research wet laboratory.

b. Applicable Documents:

i. Attachment 2_Generator for A-3 Diagram 1

c. Scope

i. The Columbia Environmental Research Center (CERC) has a requirement to install a back-up power supply to the A-3 Main Building and ensure the system will provide adequate power to operate the A-3 Main Building for extended periods during power outages. The contractor shall provide and install a generator and transfer switching gear in accordance with the specifications listed herein. The contractor shall provide all labor, material, tools, equipment, and supervision necessary. During the course of construction, the Contractor shall communicate with the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) concerning all technical requirements and issues.

2. Work Requirements

a. Technical Requirements: The contractor shall provide and install a generator set, automatic transfer switches, and electrical service disconnect switch ahead of the automatic transfer switch. Reference Attachment 2_Generator for A-3 Diagram 1 for design and specifications.

i. Two automatic transfer switches, New 120/240V,1PH, 1200 AMP, service rated automatic transfer switch and a 240V, 3PH, 800 AMP, service rated automatic transfer switch, shall be mounted in the southeast corner of the parking lot between the F-11 building and the hill by the R-1 building. See Attachment 2_Generator for A-3 Diagram 1 for details.

ii. The contractor shall install an appropriately sized concrete mounting pad at the south east corner of parking lot between F-11 building and the hill by R-1 building and install underground conduit and wire from the generator set to the transfer switch.

iii. The contractor shall make all wiring connections in conjunction with the installation.

iv. The contractor shall provide a NEW 120/240V, WYE, 3PH, 500 KW GENSET EQUAL TO CAT #C15 PG AM WITH 48 HOURS RUN TIME DUEL WALL BELLY TANK & WEATHER PROOF ENCLOSURE

1. Generator set weather-proof enclosure with hinged side servicing panels, hot air exhaust louvers with up-duct, air intake louver with bird screen and rain deflector, lockable control panel access door and compartment access panels.

2. Generator set mounting shall incorporate a minimum 48 hours run time. Shall be diesel fuel. With a tank with mounting pad designed to contain spills or leaks. Tank shall double wall construction, UL listed, with low fuel, high fuel and fuel in rupture basin alarms. Fuel tank shall be heated and include a thermostat and fuel safety shut-down.

3. Fuel tank will be installed with flush mount fuel fill station with spill basin and locking doors. High level lamp and horn will be installed inside the fuel station to give the tank truck driver a signal that the tank is 90% filled.

4. Standard and emergency fuel tank vents to be installed and extended to the exterior of the enclosure.

5. Generator set and exhaust system will be completely installed and plumbed inside the enclosure.

6. Lube oil and coolant drains shall be extended to the exterior of the enclosure.

7. The contractor shall provide a concrete pad for the generator and fuel tank that meets manufacturer specifications

8. Main line circuit breaker

9. Coolant heater

10. Oil heater

11. Battery float charger with ammeter and monitors for high battery, low battery, and charger failure.

12. Bypass isolation feature that allows transfer from normal contactor assembly to bypass contactor assembly without a break in power to the facility.

v. All work under this order shall be incompliance with the most recent issue of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) guidance. All equipment will be UL listed.

b. Generator System Components.

i. The generator system installed shall be for long term reliability and provide adequate power to operate the A-3 Main Building for extended periods during power outages. The system shall be installed to perform whole-building continuous power. Components of the system will include the generator set, breakers and transfer switching gear.

ii. The equipment furnished under this contract shall be guaranteed against defective materials, design, and workmanship for the full warranty time which is standard with the manufacturer and/or supplier, but in no case less than one year from the date of acceptance. Upon receipt of notice from the Government of failure of any part of the warranted equipment during the warranty period, the affected parts shall be replaced promptly with new parts at the expense of the contractor. The contractor shall provide training on the use and proper maintenance of the generator set system and associated equipment to a minimum of two Government employees at the time of the system commissioning. The contractor shall provide a schematic or diagram for the generator set installation indicating of conduits, schematics for control panels and transfer switching equipment and all manufacturer literature applicable to the operation and maintenance of the equipment.

iii. The generator set shall be programmable with an automatic (minimum) weekly exerciser and have standard predictive maintenance reminders. The generator set shall come standard with generator winding protections under all fault conditions. Additionally, the generator set shall be equipped with connections for remote monitoring and controlling. The generator set will have manual override controls for start/stop.

c. General Requirements

i. All electrical systems work specified in this contract shall be performed by a licensed electrician. The Contractor shall submit a copy of the electrician’s license to the Government within five (5) calendars days of award. All electrical work shall be performed in accordance with the most recent issue of the National Electrical Code (NEC).

ii. Within five (5) calendar days after the notice to proceed is issued, the Contractor shall submit in writing to the Contracting Officer’ Technical Representative (COTR) a schedule of construction for the project. The schedule shall indicate the dates of the periods of time that the Contractor intends to be on site. The schedule shall indicate the dates that major components of the work will be accomplished. When preparing the schedule, the Contractor shall consider lead times for utility outages, permit requirements and material/ equipment procurement, and shall consider the permitted hours of work indicated in Time of Work Performance clause. The Contractor shall notify the COTR immediately if any anticipated on-site date is expected to change from the original schedule. The Contractor shall be responsible for determining the labor staffing levels needed to complete the project by the established delivery date.

iii. Much of the equipment in the affected building requires shut down sequences and is very critical to the science mission. It is imperative that the contractor coordinate outages of electric power necessary for the installation of the generator set with the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) prior to disconnecting or disrupting services. The coordinated outages shall be less than 6 hours at a time.

3. Supporting Information

a. Place of Performance: CERC, 4200 New Haven Road, Columbia, Missouri 65201

b. Period of Performance: 70 days from NTP

c. Government Furnished Property (GFP): None

d. Special Considerations:

i. The CERC normal facility business hours are 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday thru Friday.

ii. Utility/Service Interruptions: The Contracting Officer’ Technical Representative (COTR) shall be notified not less than 3 calendar days in advance of any interruptions of building utility/services. The contractor shall describe in writing the work to be done and the time and duration of the interruption. No work shall be done until approval is received from the COTR.

iii. The contractor shall be responsible for complying with all National, Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations in connection with the execution of the work.

iv. Contractor is responsible for visiting the worksite to verify measurements and to ascertain the nature and location of the work to be performed and the general and local conditions which can affect the work or the cost thereof. Failure to do so will not relieve the contractor of his responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty or cost of successfully performing the work.

v. Occupancy: During construction the Government will occupy the existing facility. The contractor shall not restrict nearby pedestrian or vehicular traffic to this facility and shall coordinate construction with the Contracting Officer to minimize conflicts and to facilitate usage. The contractor shall perform the work so as not to interfere with ongoing operations.

vi. Any changes affecting the scope of work shall be originated from and approved by the Contracting Officer.

vii. All materials and workmanship shall be subject to the inspection and approval of the COTR. All work unsatisfactorily performed shall be promptly corrected and made acceptable to the Government at no additional Cost.

viii. Final inspection and acceptance shall be performed with the contractor, on site by the COTR upon completion of job performance.

ix. MATERIALS. The contractor shall furnish all supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for performance of the work included in this contract unless otherwise specified. Materials and supplies to be used shall be commercially available products of reputable manufacturers or suppliers and shall be of a quality to conform to applicable Federal Specifications.

x. SPECIFICATIONS. In any case of discrepancy in the specifications, the matter shall be immediately submitted to the Contracting Officer, without whose decision said discrepancy shall not be adjusted by the Contractor, save only at his own risk and expense. Any changes affecting the scope of the work shall originate from and be approved by the Contracting Officer.

xi. SCHEDULING CONTRACT WORK. The contractor shall make necessary arrangement with the COTR to perform the work and shall arrange and schedule his work so that the minimum amount of interference with government activities will result.

xii. USE OF BUILDING FACILITIES. The contractor may use utility services and toilet facilities of the building subject to approval of the COTR.

xiii. CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK. It will be the responsibility of the contractor to inspect the site, determine quality of work involved. Compare the specifications with the work to be done, and inform themselves as to all conditions, including other work, if any, being performed. Failure to do so will in no way relieve the successful contractor from the necessity of furnishing any materials or performing any work that may be required to carry out the contract in accordance with the true intent and meaning of the specifications without additional cost to the Government.

xiv. EMPLOYEES. The contractor shall be responsible at all times for the supervision and control of the employees that may be assigned to render services under the contract. Fully qualified work personnel shall be available for work on the date this purchase order begins and shall be maintained throughout the period of performance.

xv. LICENSES-PERMITS. The contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits, and for complying with any Federal, State, and Municipal laws, codes and regulations in connection with the execution of the work.

xvi. ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND FIRE HAZARDS. The contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent fires or injury to the public, building occupant(s), or damage to property of others during the performance of this contract. For the purpose of this contract, the public or building occupant shall include all persons not employed by the contractor or a subcontractor working under his/her direction. If welding is required, permission shall be obtained from the COTR.

xvii. INDEMNITY. The contractor shall confine all work on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer or COTR. The contractor shall save and keep harmless and indemnify the Government against any and all liability claims, and costs of whatsoever kind and nature of injury to or death of any person or persons and for loss or damage to any property (Government or otherwise) occurring in connection with or in any way incident to or arising out of the occupancy, use, service, operations, or performance of work in connection with this contract, resulting in whole or part from the negligent acts or omissions of the contractor.