Sam_Gibbons_PRV_SOW_FINAL_3.7.2013.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

Pressure Reducing Valve Replacement Project Sam Gibbons Courthouse

801 N. Florida Avenue Tampa, FL 33602

Building Number: FL0012ZZ

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A. Scope of Services:

The Construction Contractor shall perform all services described in this Scope of Services.

1. Statement of Work

Excessive Noise at Select PRV Locations:

Contractor to reduce the excessive PRV noise at select locations to levels equal to or below the requirements listed in the Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service (P-100) using the following scope of work.

1.1 Remove and reinstall existing ceiling tile and/or Courtroom cloth ceiling panels as necessary to access the (PRV).

1.2 Remove the existing 2” PRV.

1.3 Install one 2” Wilkins 600 PRV (or equal) on the existing 2” main supply line.

1.4 Install one 1” Wilkins 600 PRV (or equal) in parallel to the installed 2” line as shown on the example layout drawing 1.4.1.

1.4.1 Example Layout Drawing with Specified initial pressure settings

Note: Layout may vary depending on installation location. Contractor to provide shop drawings for each location identifying the proposed installation layout for COR approval, prior to installation.

1.5 Contractor to utilize the “ProPress” system with the “Smart Connect” feature for the installation of the PRV’s, check valves, piping, fittings, etc…

1.6 Contractor to install the following at each PRV location:

1.6.1 9 LF (135 LF Total) 1” copper pipe (approximately)

1.6.2 2 EA (30 Total) 1” 90 degree copper fittings

1.6.3 2 EA (30 Total) 1” to 2” copper tee fittings

1.6.4 2 EA (30 total) 2” copper shut-off valves

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1.6.5 2 EA (30 total) 1” copper shut-of valves

1.6.6 1 EA (15 Total) 3 1/2” 0-100 PSI dry pressure gauge downstream of each PRV(e.g., two gauges per location)

1.6.7 1 EA (15 Total) 2” Wilken 600 PRV (or equal)

1.6.8 1 EA (15 Total) 1” Wilken 600 PRV (or equal)

1.6.9 4 EA (60 Total) 3/8” All-Thread tie rods. Rods shall be attached to the concrete slab using the manufacturers recommended anchor. Rods currently in place on the 2” line are to be reused.

1.6.10 4 EA (60 Total) 1” Supports. All supports shall be made of a carbon steel ring, adjustable, and have a saddle inserted at installation.

1.6.11 2 EA (30 Total) 2” Supports. All supports shall be made of a carbon steel, adjustable, and have a saddle inserted at installation.

1.6.11.1 Example of a Typical Hanger Support and Saddle

1.6.12 20 LF (300 LF Total) 1-1/2” thick Armaflex with Microban® or equal closed cell foam insulation product. Cover the exposed copper 2” water line in each direction of the PRV assembly to the extent accessible, but not to exceed five (5) linear feet in either direction.

Cover the newly installed parallel PRV copper line cutting the insulation as required to properly tie into the existing 2” PRV line and seal all joints as recommended by the product manufacturer.

1.6.12.1 Examples of Acceptable Insulation Installation:

1.6.13 1EA (15 Total) Fire Rated Ceiling Access Doors. Each location with a hard ceiling: remove the existing access panel and replace with a new 36” X 36” 1.5 hour fire rated access panel, downward opening that is equal to or better than the Best Access Door “BA-PFI”. Each unit shall be 16 Gauge cold rolled steel frame with a 20 gauge galvanneal steel door. The door will be filled with mineral wool.

Hinges shall be a continuous piano hinge. The door lock/latch shall

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1.6.13.1 Example Layout Drawing

1.7 PRV installation, testing and “initial” regulator pressure settings shall be dictated by the product manufacture’s recommendations.

1.7.1 Following the COR inspection of the installation the Contractor shall be prepared to adjust the regulator pressure settings as identified on the drawing shown under 1.4.1. Contractor may be required to perform additional adjustments, as required the meet the requirements for acceptable background identified in the current editions of both the US Courts Design Guide and Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service (P-100). The purpose of this portion of the statement of work is for the PRV’s to be set so each assembly produces the lowest possible noise levels while maintaining an Agency acceptable local urinal and toilet flush and industry standard flow rate through the two PRV’s.

1.8 Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) Site Locations (9th – 15th Floor Drawings Attached):

1.8.1 USDC Locations:

1.8.1.1 North & South Courtrooms 10th Floor

1.8.1.2 North & South Courtrooms 11th Floor

1.8.1.3 North & South Courtrooms 12th Floor

1.8.1.4 North & South Courtrooms 13th Floor

1.8.1.5 North & South Courtrooms 14th Floor

1.8.1.6 North & South Courtrooms 15th Floor

1.8.2 USBC Locations:

1.8.2.1 North & South Courtrooms 9th Floor

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Typical Wet Wall

2.0 Statement of Work

Restrict Water line movement in Select Wall Cavities:

Contractor to properly strap the existing water lines supplying the fixtures in five (5) bathroom locations. The lines are located in the “wet wall” of each bathroom. Location:

A) 0941 / 0945 B) 0916 C) 1043 / 1047 D) 1241 / 1245 E) 1510

2.1 Contractor to open wall cavity, as necessary in the affected restrooms in order to provide clamping to stop line movement in the walls.

2.2 Repair walls to pre-existing condition and satisfactorily re-paint wall surface and/or replace wall tile as necessary to ensure that no signs of previous work are invisible. Wall tile replacement shall match existing.

2.3 Contractor to install the following at each bathroom location:

2.3.1 2 EA - 3 LF (30 LF Total) Sections of Unistrut®, or equal. Installation to include all required component hardware for a complete installation at each application site.

2.3.2 2 EA - 1” Rubber Lined Clamps. Clamps to be Cooper B-Line BVT100 or equal.

Example of Typical Assembly & Clamp:

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3.0 Perform pre & post construction photographs. Provide quality, color photographs of different views of the existing work. Views selected should be suitable to serve as “before” photographs for comparison with final photographs to be taken after the PRV replacements are complete but prior to closure of the ceiling.

Provide a compact disk (CD) containing the digital images of all photographs.

4.0 The floors in the Sam Gibbons are “Post-Tension” concrete slabs with imbedded conduit, power, data and communication lines. Prior to drilling into the concrete ceiling, concrete wall or concrete floor the Contractor shall follow the requirements listed:

4.1Drilling, Cutting, Demolition Requirements

4.1.1 Requirements for Structural Work: Do not cut and patch structural work in a manner that would result in a reduction of load-carrying capacity or of load-deflection ratio. Structural work, for the purposes of this statement of work is defined as ceiling, wall, and floor slab that is load bearing or carries a load of the building.

4.1.2 Before cutting and patching the following categories of work, x-ray and layout the proposed drilling or cutting area at the location of the work (e.g., ceiling slab, slab floor, concrete wall, etc…).

4.1.2.1 Structural steel.

4.1.2.2 Miscellaneous structural metals, including lintels, equipment supports, and similar categories of work.

4.1.2.3 Structural concrete.

4.1.2.4 Bearing and retaining walls.

4.1.2.5 Structural decking.

4.1.2.6 Piping and equipment.

4.1.2.7 Shoring, bracing, and sheeting.

4.1.2.8 Primary operational systems and equipment.

4.1.2.9 Noise and vibration control elements and systems.

4.1.2.10 Control, communication, conveying, and electrical wiring systems.

4.1.2.11 Example of X-Ray Equipment in Use & Work Area Layout:

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4.1.2.12 The contractor shall use a R-Meter MK III™ Basic System, a Mini R-Meter™, or equal instrument(s) to conduct the X-Ray operations. Prior to the penetration of a ceiling slab, wall slab or floor slab the Contractor shall obtain written approval from the GSA COR and GSA Building Manager. “ALL” work related to drilling, demolition, setting of anchors, etc… that generates or may generate noise which may disturb the GSA or its Tenants shall be conducted outside the Tenants (e.g., USBC / USDC, etc…) working hours. Delays caused by noise related issues that result in the Contractor’s work being re-scheduled or requiring the work to be conducted after Tenant hours shall not constitute a contract adjustment.

4.1.3 Visual Requirements: Do not cut and patch work exposed in the building’s occupied spaces in a manner that would result in lessening the building's aesthetic qualities. Contractor shall remove and replace work that’s finish is visually inconsistent with the existing wall and ceiling finishes. Contractor shall blend the new work into the existing work so that there is a smooth consistent even texture and sheen.

4.1.4 Procedural Proposal for Drilling, Cutting and/or Patching: Contractor to submit the proposed procedures for this work 72 hours in advance of the time work will be performed and shall request the approval of the GSA COR and Building Manager to proceed. A failure to obtain the written approval of both parties may result is a stop work order or delay in the progress of the Contractor’s work. Such a delay shall not constitute an adjustment to the contract for additional funds. Include the following information in the submittal prior to conducting any work:

4.1.4.1 Describe nature of the work and how it is to be performed, indicating why cutting and patching cannot be avoided.

Describe anticipated results of the work in terms ofchanges to existing work, including structural, operational and visual changes as well as other significant elements.

4.1.4.2 List products to be used and firms, including their

qualifications that will perform work.

4.1.4.3 Provide dates on the weekly project schedule identifying when work is expected to be performed.

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4.1.4.4 List utilities that will be disturbed or otherwise be affected by work, including those that will be relocated and those that will be out-of-service temporarily. Indicate how long utility service will be disrupted.

4.1.4.5 When cutting and patching of structural work involves the addition of reinforcement, submit details and engineering calculations to show how that reinforcement is integrated with original structure to satisfy requirements.

4.1.4.6 Provide dust barrier location plan.

All work shall be performed in strict accordance with the following requirements:

1. PBS-P100, Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service, including all applicable standards, criteria and guides listed therein.

2. Court Design Guide.

3. International Building Code.

4. Uniform Plumbing Code.

5. ASTM F708

6. Manufacturer’s Recommendations / Installation Guides.

7. ProPress Specification

8. GSA Master Specification (Specific Attention to Sections 01040, 01045, 01090, 01300, 01310, 01311, 01546, 01700, 15010 and 15510)

B. Schedule: The construction project will be accomplished in an area of the building where sensitive work is being performed adjacent to public and tenant space. All Construction activities that will effect building operations and/or tenant operation shall be performed between the hours of 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM. All other work being performed after normal building operations shall be scheduled with the COR seventy-two (72) hours in advance and must be identified on the Contractor submitted project schedule. Most work will be accomplished during normal working hours.

C. Period of Performance: The contract performance period is 90 calendar days. The time frame is designed to cover lost time associated with long lead items, access restrictions associated with the Courtrooms, obtain USMS & CIW personnel clearances and to permit the Contractor time to organize and submit their work schedule to the COR for approval. No work shall be performed that is not scheduled and approved by the COR in advance. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in immediate removal of the violators from the project site.

D. Place of Delivery: All work shall be performed on the property of the Sam Gibbons Courthouse, 801 N. Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602 (GSA Building Number:

FL0012ZZ).

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E. FOB Destination: Any material shipped to the construction site by the contractor shall be paid for by the contractor. The government in no way shall accept receipt of materials shipped to the construction site building.

F. Standards: Any construction work where a standard is not specified in the specifications referenced, and/or the publications identified shall be accomplished according to the manufacturer’s instructions, and the latest International Building codes.

In the case of conflicts between any of the different requirements the most stringent shall be enforced by the COR.

G. Security:

1) The Sam Gibbons Courthouse is a secured building with security check points at various points within the building. All Contractor and sub-contractor employees that perform on this project/contract will be required to meet the latest established and recognized requirements of Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) as well as other local building access requirements and procedures. Individual employees will submit security clearance requests in advance of contract performance with all required forms, identification, and certifications needed to have security clearances adjudicated by the appropriate office of DHS.

2) Only those employees receiving favorable clearances will be issued the proper badges/cards to access federally-controlled facilities. FAR 52.204-9 will be included in the delivery order as well as other accompanying provisions and specifications that implement the current recognized provisions of HSPD-12.

3) The US Courts may also impose additional security requirements that the contractor will have to comply with when accessing the stairwells throughout the project. A master list of every worker with a badge employed by the Contractor shall be kept on file and all badges will be returned to the government after project completion, as appropriate.

H. Storage: The government does not provide special storage space for the contractor or the materials.

I. Cleanup: The construction area shall be cleanup daily. Tripping hazards, ladders, scaffolding and other objects that can obstruct the free flow of foot traffic is to be secured when not in use and manned when in use.

J. Deliverables:

1) The contractor shall provide a construction schedule in MS Project format, as outlined in the GSA Master Specification sections 01310 and 01311 within 10

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2) Punch-List After the Contractor issues a certification that the work or each designated portion thereof is substantially complete, the COR shall conduct an inspection for the purpose of documenting work that is complete, in-progress, unacceptable, etc... This document will be the punch list for the Contractor. The Contractor shall assist in the preparation of the punch-list.

3) Participate with the GSA in conducting follow-up inspections of Contractor reported and completed punch-list items, involving the tenant agencies and other stakeholders, as appropriate.

4) Update the existing Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Manuals.

5) Prepare and submit warranties, guarantees, and certificates, ensuring that the

GSA rights and responsibilities are clearly defined. Warranties and guarantees shall be for a period of 12 months from the date of “Substantial Completion”.

6) Provide product data sheets for all proposed components to be installed, for COR approval.

7) Provide pre-work and post-work pictures of each location.

8) Provide evidence of PRV testing at each location. Failure to provide this documentation will delay payment until such evidence is issued.

9) Provide all required submittals identified by the statement of work in the time frames outlined in the statement of work and GSA Master Specification. No work shall proceed until “ALL” required submittals are issued by the contractor and approved by the GSA COR. Time extensions and additional funding for this contract shall not be provided should the Contractor fail to provide the required documents in the time frames identified.

PRV Locations

Bathroom Locations

Bathroom Location

PRV Location

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