Condenser_Cleaning_Service_Tech_Description.docx

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR

WASTE TO ENERGY (WTE) FACILITY ANNUAL CONDENSER CLEANING/TESTING

8. PERFORMANCE.

The Contractor will do all work, furnish all labor, materials, tools, construction equipment, transportation, supplies, supervision, permits, organization and other items of work and cost necessary for the proper execution and completion of the work described as in the below scope of work, attachments, and reference specifications.

The Firm must have five (5) years’ experience in Condenser Cleaning Services for Waste To Energy Facilities.

8.1 General

The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, administration, labor, tools, materials and all necessary supplies and incidentals to complete the service described herein, unless other arrangements are agreed upon in specific work scope. Time sheets including date and shifts work was performed, names and job titles of those performing work, hours worked and under what pay code they were worked under (ST/OT/DT) will be submitted daily in electronic form unless otherwise agreed upon. The time sheet shall be submitted for the previous day prior to the next shift commencing. All time and material pay requests will be processed from these time sheets. All work will be discussed and agreed upon prior to start of work. For reimbursement purposes, any material or incidental purchasing and or procurement shall be pre-approved by the City prior to purchase. All time other than straight time must be pre-authorized by the City. The City and the Contractor will devise a plan acceptable to both parties on all points discussed here prior to work start, any deviations must be pre-authorized.

8.2 Service Description

Provide Condenser Cleaning/Testing Services for the McKay Bay Waste to Energy (WTE) Facility located at 107 North 34th Street, Tampa, FL 33605. In addition, Contractor may be asked to perform miscellaneous repairs agreed upon by the City representative and Contractor. The Contractor must report to the Control Room located on the 5th floor daily prior to performing any service.

8.2.1 Provide cleaning services for the following vessels:

a. (1 each) Main Condenser consisting of approx. 3,478 tubes, ¾” O.D. x 20 BWG x 30’ long.

b. (1 each) Dump Condenser consisting of approx. 902 tubes, 1” O.D. x 22 BWG x 10’ long.

c. (1 each) LP Heater consisting of approx. 255 u-tubes, 5/8” x 18 BWG x 21’ long.

Tube Cleaning Specifications

1. Inspect inlet and outlet tube sheets for obstructions and remove all macro-fouling from inlet water-box.

2. Supply and set up nylon catch nets in outlet end.

3. Test-shoot some tubes to determine cleaner type selection, proper pump settings and cleaner travel time.

4. Load and shoot each tube.

5. Mark all tubes that have not been cleared of obstruction and/or cleaners.

6. Inspect unit with high intensity lights for the same.

7. Re-shoot obstructed tubes.

8. Rod out any obstructed tubes using flexible fiberglass rod.

9. Mark any and all tubes not cleared and make plant personnel aware of their location.

10. Remove all debris from water-box following cleaning to verify count of cleaners used.

11. Wash down floors of water boxes.

12. Clean up work area.

13. Get final approval from the Maintenance Supervisor or his designee before leaving site.

14. A final report must be provided after the cleaning is completed.

8.2.2 Provide eddy current testing on 10% of the tubes for the following vessel:

a. Dump condenser consisting of 902 tubes x 10% = 90 tubes that need to be tested.

1. A final report must be provided after the testing is completed.

8.2.3 Pricing must include all costs associated with the project i.e. labor, materials, tools, construction equipment, transportation, mobilization, supplies, supervision, permits, scrapers, organization and other items of work and cost necessary for the proper execution and completion of the work described as in the scope of work, attachments, and reference specifications.

8.3 Service Schedule:

Historically, the cold iron outage is scheduled for either October or November of each year.

City of Tampa McKay Bay (WTE) Facility reserves the right to change the dates of the work scope as needed.

To ensure clear communication Vendor shall be in communication with the Maintenance Planner and Maintenance Supervisor at least one month prior to each scheduled outage date to ensure a clear communication as to what work will be performed and start dates/times.

8.4 Contractor Safety Requirements: See Attachment -- “City of Tampa McKay Bay Waste-To-Energy Facility Contractor Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements”

8.5 Contractor Notice: See Attachment – “City of Tampa McKay Bay Waste-To-Energy Facility Contractor Arsenic, Lead, Cadmium, and Hexavalent Chromium Notice