BC-795-241-003 - Hagerstown MSC- Boiler & Pumps Replacement (Project Manual).pdf

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PROJECT MANUAL

FOR THE

REPLACEMENT OF (2) HOT WATER BOILERS & PUMPS

AT THE

J. LOUIS BOUBLITZ DISTRICT COURT

36 WEST ANTIETAM STREET

HAGERSTOWN, MARYLAND 21740

MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES

DGS PROJECT NUMBER: BC-795-241-003 (SBR)

DATE: November 16, 2023

PROJECT CLASSIFICATION: “A”

SMALL BUSINESS RESERVE (SBR) ONLY

Minority Business Enterprises are Encouraged to Respond to this Solicitation

STATE OF MARYLAND

DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS

Atif Chaudhry, Secretary Wes Moore, Governor

301 West Preston Street, Room 1405 Brooke E. Lierman, Comptroller

Baltimore, Maryland 21201 Dereck E. Davis, Treasurer

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 0 - PROCUREMENT & CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

• Notice To Bidders - Solicitation Fact Sheet (eMaryland Marketplace Advantage attachment)

• Instructions to Bidders for Construction Projects (July 1, 2022) (eMaryland Marketplace Advantage attachment)

• General Conditions for Construction Contracts (July 1, 2022) (eMaryland Marketplace Advantage attachment)

• Bid/Proposal Affidavit (eMaryland Marketplace Advantage attachment)

• Payment of Employee Health Care Expenses Certification (eMaryland Marketplace Advantage attachment)

• Contractors Questionnaire (eMaryland Marketplace Advantage attachment)

• Bid Bond, if applicable (eMaryland Marketplace Advantage attachment)

• Minority Business Enterprise Forms Attachment D (February 5, 2021), if applicable (eMaryland Marketplace

Advantage attachment)

• Veteran-owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) Forms Attachment E (September 1, 2022), if applicable (eMaryland

Marketplace Advantage attachment)

• List of Prevailing Wage Rates, if applicable (eMaryland Marketplace Advantage attachment)

• Corporate Diversity Addendum, if applicable (eMaryland Marketplace attachment)

• Addenda, if any (eMaryland Marketplace Advantage attachment)

• List of Drawings (eMaryland Marketplace Advantage attachment)

• Attachment A – Contract (eMaryland Marketplace attachment)

• Pre-Bid Conference/Site Visit – Refer to: State Finance and Procurement Article §14-302(a)(7)(v) and COMAR

21.11.03.09.C.(2)(e).

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• SECTION 011000 – SUMMARY OF WORK

ATTACHMENT(S)

• NONE

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DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. General Scope of Work:

The work to be accomplished under this contract is located at the J. Louis Boublitz District Court, at 36 W.

Antietam Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740. The successful contractor is to provide all labor, equipment, tools, materials, supplies, means and methods as required for the removal and replacement of the (2) existing Hot Water Boilers located in the mechanical room. All work, in this turnkey project, is to be performed in accordance with the documents, drawings, specifications, and references contained in this scope of work.

B. Description of Work:

(Base Bid)

1. This scope of work shall apply to any and all work performed under this contract, including, but not limited to the base bid, alternates, unit prices, allowances, any other work described in this document, and any and all change orders.

2. The Contractor is to remove and dispose of the (2) existing hot water boilers (A.O. Smith Legend

2000), located in the mechanical room. Also, to be removed and disposed of are the existing circulation pumps, air/dirt separator(s), expansion tank(s), and all associated components, piping, valves, and accessories, but only to the extent of providing ample room to install the new boilers, per manufacturer’s installation instructions. (2) new hot water boilers are to be installed in the location of the existing boilers along with all new components necessary to properly operate the new units.

Existing controls are to be connected to the new equipment, reprogrammed as necessary, and turned over to the using agency in a complete and proper functioning condition. All equipment and materials are to be installed as new and connected. This is a turn-key project.

3. All work included in this section (B) of the project manual is to take place in two (II) phases as follows:

Phase I includes all work associated with replacing the existing boilers. This includes the specified triple duty valves. This work is to be initiated and completed immediately following the issuance of the NTP.

Phase II includes all work associated with replacing the circulation pumps, variable frequency drives, air/dirt separator, expansion tank and shot feeder. This work is to take place after the official end of the heating season. Facility change-over typically takes place Mid-April each year.

Note: A complete demobilization must take place immediately after phase I. All tools, equipment, materials and all items related to both phases must be removed from the site, unless otherwise indicated by the using agency. Coordination of stored items, if allowed, must be handled with the using agency personnel.

1. Specified new equipment (or approved equal):

Patterson-Kelley Firetube Boiler, Model SOLIS – SL-850

850,000 BTUH Input & 816,000 BTUH – 240/1/60

-Features/To include:

a. 96% Efficiency Condensing Hydronic Boiler

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b. FireTube Heat Exchanger Design

c. 160 PSIG Working Pressure

d. Output Based on Return Water & Set-Point Conditions (Up to 99% Eff.)

e. 316L Stainless Steel Construction

f. Low Water Pressure Drop

g. Removable and Hinged Door Panels

h. Fully Modulating Gas Train w/ 10:1 Turndown

i. Zero-Clearance Capable for Side-by-Side Installation or Close Boiler Room Application

j. CSD-1 Compliant: Low Water Cut-Off, High/Low Gas Pressure Switches, Factory Installed Flow Switch

k. Variable Speed Blower

l. Ultra-Low NOX performance, Complies w/ SCAQMD

m. Micro-Processor Controls and PID Temperature Control

n. No Low Limit for Water Temperature

o. Nuro Touch Screen Interface For Sequencing and Stand Alone Control Of Multiple Boilers

p. Building Management Control Via Modbus as Standard (BACnet and LonWorks Optional)

• 75 PSI Relief Valve (Must be Confirmed if Order Results)

• Remote Header Sensor w/ Thermowell - One Sensor Serves Multiple Boilers

• Outdoor Air Sensor - One Sensor Serves Multiple Boilers

• Natural Gas

• BACnet Protocol Converter w/ Enclosure and Transformer, 115-1, Ships Loose for Field Mounting

- One Serves Multiple Boilers

• Condensate Neutralization Kit - One Per Boiler

• Factory Start-Up & Training

2. Specified new equipment (or approved equal):

(2) Armstrong Centrifugal Pumps, Model 4380 – 3x3x10

Vertical In-Line Close Coupled Pumps; Coupled to 7.5 HP, 1800 RPM, 460/3/60

a. ODP motors

b. Based on 120 GPM @ 70' TDH each

c. Bronze-Fitted Construction (Bronze Impeller)

d. Carbon Steel Shaft w/ 304 Stainless Steel Shaft Sleeve

e. Mechanical Seal w/ Silicon Carbide and Ceramic Seat

f. Suitable for Horizontal or Vertical Mounting (up to 15 HP)

• NEMA Premium Efficiency Inverter Duty Motor

• Motor Shaft Grounding Rings.

• Factory Certified Startup

3. Specified new equipment (or approved equal):

(2) Armstrong Suction Diffuser(s), Model SG-43

4" x 3" Suction Diffusers - based on flow rate, please confirm line size.

a. Stainless Steel Strainer

b. Disposable Startup Strainer

c. Flanged or Grooved available, Flanged provided if Not Specified

4. Specified new equipment (or approved equal):

(2) Armstrong Triple Duty Valve(s), Model FTV-4FA

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4" Flo-Trex Triple Duty Valves - based on flow rate, please confirm line size.

a. Balance, Check, and Shut-Off Valve

a. Flanged Connections

b. Angled Arrangement

5. Specified new equipment (or approved equal):

(2) Danfoss Variable Frequency Drive(s), Model FC-102

(7.5-HP) Variable Frequency Drive Package - 460/3/60

a. User Friendly Control Panel (Removable) and Keypad with Plain Language Alarms and Warnings

b. Closed Loop PIC Control for Simple Control Set-Up of Temperature or Pressure Setpoints

c. Standard BAS EIA-485 Interface

d. Dual DC Link Reactors to Exceed the Performance of a 5% Input Line Reactor and Minimize Harmonics

e. EMI/RFI Noise Shielding

• Three Contactor Bypass with Drive-Off-Bypass Switch and Pilot Light

• Main Disconnect Switch - Padlockable, Defeatable Two Postion Rotary Switch

• NEMA Type 1 Enclosure

• BACnet MS/TP Communication Interface with Communication Rates up to 78.6 kBAUD

• Start Up & Training (1Trip)

6. Specified new equipment (or approved equal):

(1) Spirotherm Air/Dirt Separator(s), Model VDT-400-FA

4" High-Efficiency Coalescing Combination Air/Dirt Separator - Based on 120 GPM

a. Guaranteed to remove 100% of Free Air

b. Guaranteed to Remove 100% of Entrained Air

c. Guaranteed to Remove 99.6% of Dissolved Air

d. Guaranteed to Remove 80% of Particles 30 Micron and Larger

e. 150 PSIG Rated Working Pressure

f. 3 Year Warranty

• ASME Rated to 150-PSI & 270 Deg F

• Sized Based on Flow Rate - May Not Always Match Pipe Size

• Flanged Connections

7. Specified new equipment (or approved equal):

(1) Armstrong Expansion Tank(s), Model A200-L

53 Gallon Bladder Style Expansion Tank

a. Full Acceptance Design

8. Specified new equipment (or approved equal):

(1) John Wood Company Shot Feeder, Model JWVF-28-005

5 Gallon Chemical Feeder Vertical Style, Dish, Bottom Out

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a. ASME Rated to 300 PSI and 200 Deg F

• Filter Bag Kit - Model FBK-5

• (6) Replacement Filter Bags, Model PAC-6

4. Existing concrete pads are to be utilized, where applicable, unless they are found to be structurally unsound or too small to re-use.

5. This is a turn-key project.

C. General Requirements

1. All materials are to be new and used for their intended purpose and are to be installed as per the manufacturer’s written recommendations, to ensure the finished product will withstand commercial wear and tear.

2. Materials are to be furnished, delivered, erected, connected and finished in every detail and shall be selected and arranged to fit properly into the available spaces in the specified areas. Where no material qualities are specified and there are several appropriate material choices to select for a given use, the material(s) having the higher durability or suitability for the purpose shall be utilized. Any such material selection instances are to be approved by the Using Agency and Project Manager.

3. Any and all materials, design, labor, equipment, tools or other goods and services not mentioned in this document but are necessary to affect a complete, functional, safe, code compliant, turn-key system shall be furnished by the Contractor at no additional cost to the State. This includes, but is not limited to, equipment isolation, support brackets, pipe hangers/saddles, safety guards, hardware, insulation, inspections, controls, balancing, commissioning, etc.

4. All materials are to be installed and completed in a first-class workman like manner and in accordance with the best modern practice. Any materials installed which are not in an orderly and reasonably neat workman like appearance are to be removed and replaced when so directed, by the DGS Project

Manager, at the Contractor’s expense within (3) days.

5. All materials, installation practices, and work performed as part of these specifications are to meet all applicable local and national codes including but not limited to:

A. Occupational Health and Safety (OSHA)

B. Maryland Occupational Health and Safety (MOSH)

C. International Building Code, 2018 (IBC 2018)

D. The State Fire Prevention Code

E. The Maryland Building Performance Standards (MBPS)

F. National Electric Code (NEC)

G. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

H. National Health and Environmental Regulations (USEPA)

I. American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers

J. (ASHRAE)

K. Regulations Governing Construction of Facilities for the Handicapped by the

State of Maryland (COMAR 05.02.02), and the “ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Building and Facilities” published by the U.S. Department of Justice, 28 CFR Part 36, as amended to date.

L. Life Safety Code - NFPA 101, and NFPA 1, inclusive of all supplements and

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6. It is the Contractor’s responsibility, to field verify all existing conditions in relation to the new equipment and its compatibility, as well as all dimensions and indicated measurements prior to submitting their bid.

7. The Contractor shall notify the Using Agency and the DGS Project Manager of any situation that may develop which prevents the proper installation of the work as specified before proceeding.

8. Any damage caused by the Contractor has to be repaired to its original condition and at the

Contractor’s expense.

9. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to protect the work area and materials from traffic and/or damage created by others during the agreed upon Hours of Operation. Any damage to the work already in place shall be repaired to its original condition at the Contractor’s expense.

10. The Contractor shall be fully responsible for any loss or damage to his own materials, supplies or equipment and to the personal property of their employees while they are on State property.

11. The Contractor, at no given time is allowed to leave any equipment, materials, tools, etc. on the premises, unless it is permitted by and coordinated with the Using Agency. This permission must be documented in writing to protect all parties affected.

12. At the conclusion of the work, the contractor shall provide the facility with up to (2) hours of training in the operation and maintenance of the new equipment.

13. The contractor shall provide the facility with operation manuals, documentation, and warranty information for all equipment installed in paper and digital format.

14. At the conclusion of the work, the contractor shall attend a walkthrough with the Using Agency

Representative and Project Manager. If there are any outstanding issues with the work, a punch list will be prepared, and the punch list items shall be completed within (15) days.

15. All work shall be accomplished within one hundred-twenty (120) calendar days from the date designated by the notice to proceed. This project/contract will carry liquidated damages in the amount of $250 per calendar day as specified in the Department of General Services’ “General Conditions” dated July 2022.

D. Site Conditions:

1. The work covered by this specification is in an occupied courthouse. Security is an extremely high priority. The Contractor shall adhere to all security measures and protocols under the general direction of the Using Agency and Maintenance Supervisors. The Contractor is expected to fully cooperate with Agency authorities to assure that the security of the facility is maintained at all times.

These protocols include, but are not restricted to, submitting to background checks, being searched at entering and while working on the facility, being escorted around the facility grounds if required, documentation of all tools and equipment if requested, etc. Disregard for any of the facilities’ expressed security protocols is grounds for immediate removal from the facility. Readmittance is at the discretion of the using agency’s designated authorities.

2. At this particular time there are no COVID-19 protocols in place. However, this is subject to change at the Facility’s and State’s discretion. The contractor must abide by any and all protocols that are enacted should this change.

3. All personnel that will be working or visiting the facility at any time, may be required to submit to a background check, at the expense of the Contractor. Additionally, the using agency’s designated authorities have the sole authority to admit or deny admittance to the facility, to any worker for any

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Project Manager within two (2) weeks after the preconstruction meeting.

4. All handling of materials, to include rigging, hoisting, lifting, trash removal and the moving of materials and equipment necessary to perform the work, is to be provided by the Contractor.

5. If a dumpster is needed, it will be obtained and provided by the Contractor, at his/her expense. All logistics pertaining to the dumpster, including but not limited to: (1) obtaining the necessary permit(s); (2) supplying the dumpster and (3) coordinating its location as well as its delivery and removal dates are the responsibility of the Contractor and is to be coordinated with the Using Agency.

6. Before performing any work that interrupts or restricts the use of any of the mechanical systems of the facility for any length of time, or causes any disruption in service whatsoever, regardless of how minimal the interruption is, the Contractor must obtain permission from and coordinate it with the

Using Agency to ensure that proper system utilization remains in place. If at any time a complete shutdown is needed, the Contractor must request permission, in writing, from the Using Agency no less than 72 hours in advance. The Contractor must receive written approval from the Using Agency and communicate it in writing to the DGS Project Manager, before proceeding. Electronic communication is acceptable.

7. If any portion of the work, creates an unsafe or foreseeably unsafe condition, the Contractor is responsible for providing the necessary signage and/or barriers to maintain safety and prevent damage or injury in accordance with both OSHA & MOSHA guidelines.

8. The Contractor is not to leave any area, or portion of any area in an unsafe condition, throughout the workday nor at the end of the workday. The Contractor is responsible for providing the necessary barriers and signage to maintain safety at all times.

9. The contractor is not to prop open, or by any means keep an exterior door from closing at any time without the consent of the using agency security personnel. This action causes a security and safety risk and will not be tolerated at all. No warnings will be afforded.

10. Unless otherwise directed by the Using Agency, no work will be permitted on weekends, after-hours or on State Holidays.

E. Environmentally Hazardous Materials:

Note: If at any time during the performance of the work required by the contract, the contractor finds or has reason to suspect the presence, in any work area, of environmentally hazardous materials, other than those that may be addressed in the specifications and/or drawings, they shall immediately notify the Using Agency Representative. This notification shall also be submitted in writing to the DGS

Project Manager, setting forth any observations/suspicions and requesting instructions. At the same time, the contractor shall withdraw all their personnel from the potentially contaminated area.

F. Site Inspection:

1. All prospective bidders are encouraged to attend the pre-bid conference and familiarize themselves with all requirements for the project. All dimensions and information given are approximate and provided to potentially assist the contractor and are not intended to define the project. The contractor should visit the jobsite to familiarize himself with the project and to make any necessary calculations for a complete project.

2. Failure to attend the pre-bid conference shall not relieve the successful bidder from complying with the requirements of this specification at no added cost to the State.

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3. Any site visit requiring access to the interior of the building (other than the pre-bid conference) must be arranged in advance with the DGS Project Manager listed below in this project manual.

G. Submittals:

1. All materials and methods of application are to be submitted for review and approval by the

Using Agency and DGS prior to material order placement or work beginning.

2. Product Data: Provide data for each product indicated in section B or required by the manufacturer to complete the work. Indicate material characteristics, performance criteria and limitations.

3. Submittal Procedures: Refer to General Conditions for Submittal procedures.

4. Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: Submit manufacturer's installation instructions/procedures for products selected for use.

5. Submit only materials which are known to be fully compatible with the actual installation conditions.

H. Samples:

1. N/A

I. Attic Stock:

1. N/A

J. Qualifications of the Contractor, Contractor’s Employees & Subcontractors:

1. The Contractor must be a company specializing in mechanical system(s) installation, having full knowledge and understanding of the methods and techniques required to professionally perform the work contained in the scope of work for this project. The company must have a minimum of three (3) years of documented experience with projects of a similar scope and size. If necessary, the

Contractor and their employees must have completed any required training or certification to install the manufacturer’s products and show documentation that this has been satisfied. The Contractor is to maintain proof of this credential for each installer, on the site at all times.

2. Maintain throughout the duration of the work a crew of workers or subcontractors who are professionally licensed and fully qualified to satisfy the requirements of the specifications.

K. License(s) Required:

1. The Contractor must be licensed as required by the State of Maryland – See Department of General

Services General Conditions for Construction Contracts Manual Dated July 1, 2022 (Revised January

18, 2023).

L. Warranty: The warranty is to be as designated in the DGS General Conditions for Construction

Contracts Manual, July 1, 2022 (Revised January 18, 2023).

1. All work is to be warranted in writing against defects in materials and workmanship for the entire project as a whole, for a period of two (2) years from the date of substantial completion.

2. Final inspection is to be done by the Contractor, DGS Project Manager, Using Agency and/or other designated State of Maryland Representatives.

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3. Contractor to forward all manufacturer's warranties to the Using Agency Representative.

M. Bids:

Note: Refer to the “Instructions to Bidders for Construction Projects”, Number 3 Components of the Bid;

B. Definitions.

Submit Bids as follows:

1. Item #1 – Base Bid (Lump Sum): (This line item must be included in the bid response for the bid to be accepted.)

a. The Contractor is to remove and dispose of the (2) existing hot water boilers, circulation pumps, variable frequency drive, expansion tank, air/dirt separator, shot feeder, suction diffusers, triple duty valves and all necessary components as indicated in section (B) of this project manual.

b. The Contractor is to tie all new equipment into the existing building automation system as detailed in section (B).

Note: The scope of this work is to be performed in II phases as outlined in section (B) of this project manual.

N. Point of Contact:

To be provided to the awarded contractor.

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