B08b_Attachment_1_-_SOW_NAMA_Backflow_Repairs_and_Replacements.pdf

SCOPE OF SERVICES

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BACKFLOW REPAIRS/REPLACEMENTS

SCOPE OF SERVICES

NATIONAL MALL AND MEMORIAL PARKS

BACKFLOW REPAIRS/REPLACEMENTS

BACKGROUND

The National Mall and Memorial Parks (NAMA) has many backflows throughout the sites under its jurisdiction. These valves are tested yearly and reported to DC Water as they are safety valves that allow potable and non-potable water systems to be connected. These valves only last for so long before they need to be repaired or replaced to ensure that the potable water systems are not contaminated.

1. PURPOSE

Repair or replace, test, and report to DC Water 10 backflow preventers on fountain and irrigation systems.

2. LOCATION

Dupont Circle - 1610 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington DC 20036 Farragut Park - 17TH St NW. Washington, DC 20006 FDR Memorial - 1850 West Basin Dr SW, Washington, DC 20242 John Rawlings Memorial - 1900 E St NW, Washington, DC 20415 Lincoln Memorial - 2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington, DC 20002 MLK Memorial - 1964 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20003 National Mall – Madison Dr NW near 7th Street NCR 1100 Ohio - 1100 Ohio Dr SW, Washington, DC 20242 Navy Memorial - 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004

3. SCOPE OF WORK

Independently, and not as an agent of the government, the contractor shall provide the National Park Service, with all labor, supplies, materials, equipment, and travel, necessary to perform the work described in this scope for the National Mall and Memorial Parks. The work shall include but is not limited to the following:

For Replacements

• Valve off existing valve.

• Remove existing valve.

• Properly install new backflow preventer (BFP) to include minor adjustments to current setup to ensure correct installation and function.

• Check for leaks on any new piping/fitting/etc. and valves installed.

• Check for proper operation of new BFP.

• Place system back in the operational status it was found upon commencing work.

• Test and certify the newly installed BFP and file required documents with the appropriate local government agency, DC Water and Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

For Repairs

• Valve off existing valve.

• Rebuild the existing BFP(s) using rebuild kit(s). Contractor to provide kit(‘s) make/model to

COR before starting work.

• Check for leaks after work.

• Check for proper operation of new BFP.

• Place system back in the operational status it was found upon commencing work.

• Test and certify the newly installed BFP and file required documents with the appropriate local government agency, DC Water and COR.

The following table shows the locations, size, valve type needing to be repaired/replaced

Site Repair/Replace BFP Size Make Model Dupont Circle Replace 2" Watts 707 Farragut Park Replace 2" Wilkins 950 FDR Memorial Repair 4" Wilkins 375 John Rawlings Memorial Replace 2" Watts 007 Lincoln Memorial Replace 2" Watts 009 MLK Memorial Replace 3/4" Watts 909 National Mall Replace 8" Watts 909 NCR 1100 Ohio Repair 4" Watts 757 Navy Memorial Replace 1-1/2" Watts 909 Navy Memorial Replace 2" Watts 909

4. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

There will be no property furnished by the government under this Order. Access to site will be given when work is scheduled.

5. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

For the purpose of this task order, the COR will be announced at the time of award. The COR is responsible for: (1) monitoring the contractor's technical progress including the surveillance and assessment of performance and recommending to the Contracting Officer changes in requirements;

(2) interpreting the Scope of Work; (3) performing technical evaluation as required; (4) performing technical inspections and acceptances required by this task order; and (5) assisting the Contracting Officer in the resolution of technical problems encountered during performance.

THE CONTRACTING OFFICER IS RESPONSIBLE AND HAS THE SOLE AUTHORITY FOR

DIRECTING AND/OR NEGOTIATING ANY CHANGES IN THE TERMS, CONDITIONS, OR

AMOUNTS CITED IN THE TASK ORDER. INCREASES IN THE SCOPE OF WORK SHALL

BE APPROVED ONLY BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER

For guidance from the COR to the contractor to be valid, it must: (1) be consistent with the description of work set forth in this CONTRACT; (2) not constitute new assignment of work or change to the expressed terms, conditions, or specifications. incorporated into this contract; (3) not constitute a basis for an extension to the period of performance or contract delivery schedule; and (4) not constitute a basis for any increase in the total contract value.

6. TIME FOR COMPLETION

All work specified shall be accomplished within the period of performance of award.

7. COORDINATION AND SCHEDULING OF WORK

All work is to be scheduled and coordinated through the Contracting Officers Representative. Work shall be scheduled in advance so that proper access to the area can be provided and the least amount of traffic interrupted as possible.

8. GENERAL LIABILITY INURANCE

The contractor shall be responsible for securing general liability insurance which will protect the government from any claims, or litigation connected with any injury or damage resulting from his/her (and all subcontractors) actions while working under this contract, and further agrees to save and hold harmless the government, its agents and employees, from any and all claims, damages, suits at law or equity of whatever kind of nature from damages to or loss of property or injury or death to persons resulting directly or indirectly from attributable to the contractor in connection with this task order.

9. TRAVEL

The contractor shall be responsible for all travel necessary to complete the work described in the Scope of Work.

10. LOSS OR DAMAGE

If due to fault, neglect, dishonesty of the contractor, his agency or employees, loss or damage to government property is incurred during the performance of this task order, the contractor shall be responsible for the same. The government, at its option, in lieu of repayment, may require the contractor to replace at his own expense, all property as directed by the Contracting Officer.

11. SAFETY

The work area shall be maintained in a clean and safe condition at all times. The contractor shall, with the use of barricades, ropes, signs, or audible signals, take all necessary precautions for the protection of the work and safety of the public. Any accident or incident, in regard to the work under this task order, shall be reported immediately, in writing, to the Contracting Officer in accordance with FAR 52.236-13 Accident Prevention (NOV 1991).

Working in a Federal building or Federally controlled indoor workspaces:

In order to take steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to protect the health and safety of all Federal employees, onsite contractors, visitors to Federal buildings or Federally controlled indoor workspaces, and other individuals interacting with the Federal workforce, employees under the subject contract who are required to work on site in Federal buildings or Federally controlled indoor worksites must comply with requirements located at https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/overview/.

12. UTILITY SERVICE

The Government will not furnish any utility services beyond what is available at the site.

13. DELIVERABLES

• Contractor must show they are doing 100% of the work, no subcontractors.

• Contractor must submit copies of the following with the signed contract and bid submittal form to be eligible for the contract award:

o Plumber’s Specialty License o Backflow Tester Certification o Certificate of Gauge Calibration

• Contractor will have the price of the valve and the labor costs for each device on the bid sheet.

• Contractor will provide past performance where they have done this work in Washington DC over the last 3 years consecutively.

14. INVOICE REQUIREMENTS

Acceptance will be given by the COR after an inspection and verification of the work performed as defined in the contract specifications.

The Contractor shall submit all invoices through www.ipp.gov within 30 days of completion of the work. Failure of the contractor to attach the invoice through IPP.gov will result in the invoice being rejected. Invoices will be itemized, and the location of work will be on them.

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