AEC_Standards_Performance_Works_Statement_(AEC)_DRAFT.pdf

Performance Work Statement Construction Standards Database Access Services

Directorate of Public Works, (DPW), Engineering Division Fort Jackson, SC 29207

1.0. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The Vendor shall provide access to an Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Standards Collection database for the Fort Jackson Directorate of Public Works, Engineering Division through a single access portal for all standards. The Vendor shall provide individual logins for 33 users. With this configuration all users at Ft. Jackson DPW will have access that is limited by two (2) users at a time within the database. Attaining the various AEC standards shall be the responsibility of the Vendor. The Vendor’s method of acquisition shall be at the Vendor’s discretion.

1.1. The Vendor shall provide continuous access to their AEC Standards Collection database.

1.2. The Vendor shall provide training on use of database within 30 days of award and annually thereafter per the request of the Ft Jackson Directorate of Public Works.

1.3. The Vendor shall configure the online database to automatically log off users after 15 minutes of inactivity.

1.4 Users shall have the ability to print and copy & paste from the AEC Standards.

1.5 The Vendor shall at a minimum provide customer support between the hours of 1000 through 1600 EST.

1.6 The Vendor shall ensure that the web based platform remains compatible with Government systems. If a Government system update renders the platform inoperable, the Vendor shall have 1 business week to update the platform and make it compatible with the new system updates.

2.0. LOCATION OF WORK: The Vendor shall provide a web-based platform for access to the AEC standards.

2.1. Initial/Annual Training: Directorate of Public Works will provide the conference room in building 2562 Fort Jackson, SC 29207. The Directorate of Public Works will provide computer and projector or television located in the conference room at the time of training. The training should be a brief orientation with the use of the system.

Training should be between one (1) to two (2) hours long. A minimum of 15 and a maximum of 33 personnel shall attend the training.

3.0. WORK TO BE DONE: Maintaining and updating the web based platform shall be the Vendor’s ongoing responsibility throughout the period of the contract. Updates or new versions of the standards shall be updated to the online database within seven (7) days of publish date. Failing to meet this requirement may result in termination for default. Provide continuous access to the AEC database throughout the contract period of performance.

4.0. WARRANTY: N/A

5.0. COORDINATION: Points of contact Joe Moran 803-751-0885 or John Arnold 803- 751-0881.

AEC REFERENCE STDS

Provide online access to a comprehensive single source of updated Architectural, Engineering and Construction Standards that are referenced in the International Code Council Model Codes. Provide access and use of standards to all users within DPW at Fort Jackson. Collection shall include a minimum of 3,500 standards from the following standards development organizations:

•Aluminum As s ocia tion (AA)

• American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)

• American Concrete Institute (ACI)

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

• American Petroleum Institute (API)

• American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE)

• American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

• American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)

• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

• American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE Sanitary)

• ASTM International

• American Wood Protection Association, formerly the American Wood-Preservers' Association (AWPA)

• American Welding Society (AWS)

• American Water Works Association (AWWA)

• Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA)

• Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB)

• CSA America (CSA/AM)

• Canadian Standards Association (CSA)

• Factory Mutual Approvals (FM)

• International Code Council (ICC)

• Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS)

• North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA)

• National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA FIRE)

• National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC)

• NSF International (NSF)

• SAE International

• Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA)

• Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

• Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC)

• IEEE-SA C2-2017 National Electric Safety Code (NESC)

• IEEE-SA 4-2013 High Voltage Testing Techniques

• IEEE-SA 80-2013 Guide for Safety in AC Substation Grounding

• IEEE-SA 516-2009 Guide for Maintenance Methods on Energized Power Lines

• IEEE-SA 1366-2012 Guide for Electric Power Distribution Reliability Indices

• IEEE-SA 1402-2000 Guide for Electric Power Substation Physical and Electronic Security

• IEEE-SA 1410-2010 Guide for Improving the Lightning Performance of Electric Power Overhead Distribution Lines

• IEEE-SA 1729-2014 Recommended Practice for Electric Power Distribution System Analysis

LICENSE FEE FOR APPLICATION AND SERVICES

Provide training on use of the web based platform. Provide customer support for product and technical questions.