Scope_of_Work_Farmers_Branch_2016-02-16.pdf

Installation of 422 Ton Magnetic Levitation Chiller With Option # 1 – Installation of 117.0R Ton Magnetic Levitation Chiller

TX0302ZZ

The Centre Phase 5 4050 Alpha Road Farmers Branch, Texas 75244

Date: February 16, 2016 Prepared by: Dana Ulanoff / Frank Campagna

SCOPE OF W ORK

GSA Public Buildings Service Greater Southwest Region 7, Dallas Office of the Dallas / Fort Worth TX Service Center

The Contractor shall provide all materials, supplies, labor, equipment and supervision, necessary to complete demolition of existing 450 ton water cooled Chiller (Chiller # 3) and installation of new 422 ton nominal two (2) compressor magnetic levitation chiller. Upon completion of the project, this chiller shall be connected to the common building chilled water loop and building automation system.

New Chiller Requirements

Chiller # 3 (CH-3) 422 tons of cooling Evaporator EWT/LWT (F) 55/45 Evaporator GPM – 1006.7 Condenser EWT/LWT (F) 85/95 Condenser GPM – 1182.2 Evaporator Pressure Drop (Not to exceed) –

11.84 psi Condenser Pressure Drop (Not to exceed) – 13.66 psi

Note:

Minimum two compressor chiller Chiller selections must be submitted with bid Chiller selection for each Chiller must not exceed the pressure drop and ILPV in Exhibit A

A. Demolition

1. Remove and reclaim refrigerant from an existing 450 ton water cooled chiller.

(Chiller #3)

2. Disconnect all electrical, controls, piping and associated equipment to chiller.

Remove all unused conduit/wiring back to panel boards and provide knock-out plugs at all unused openings.

3. Remove and dispose of properly one 450 ton water cooled chiller located in the chiller mechanical room and other out of service equipment and excess equipment located in the Chiller Plant. (please refer to Exhibit D ).

B. Alterations

1. Provide and install one each 422 ton nominal capacity two compressor water cooled chiller with factory supplied evaporator/condenser water box and insulation option 1.5 inch. The 422 ton chiller shall be operational within two (2) calendar weeks after equipment is set in penthouse. The crane lift shall be accomplished on a weekend and this date must be approved by the GSA Project Manager. Installation shall be/have but not limited to:

i. Equal to or better than magnetic bearing Frictionless Centrifugal Chillers WA130.2LG11.F2HHKA.F2AVKA.TN0 (See Exhibit A)

ii. Oil free, magnetic bearing, magnetic high-speed variable speed centrifugal compressor(s).

iii. 460 volts, 3 phase

iv. Compressor suction and discharge isolation valves.

v. Step-less capacity control using multi-compressors, inlet guide vanes, and internal variable speed drives.

vi. Environmentally friendly refrigerant.

vii. Cleanable flooded evaporator providing low temperature approach and built to ASME standard. Marine water box on the condenser and evaporator.

viii. Water cooled cleanable shell and tube condenser built to ASME standard.

ix. High resolution electronic expansion valve(s).

x. 1.5 inch minimum closed cell insulation to prevent external condensation.

xi. Advanced Control System including integrated communication with compressor for precise capacity control and operational safeties.

xii. 12" color graphical interface with panel mounted touch-screen.

xiii. BACnet interface between the chiller and the BAS.

xiv. Single point electrical entry.

xv. Full refrigerant charge.

xvi. Chilled water: IFM – Thermal Dispersion Switch

xvii. Condenser water: IFM – Thermal Dispersion Switch

xviii. Dual pressure relief valves on evaporator and condenser

xix. Factory startup by a certified startup agent

xx. 5-year full chiller parts and labor warranty (including compressors)

xxi. 5-year refrigerant warranty

xxii. Factory installed epoxy coating on the condenser tube sheets, marine water boxes and end plates for the 422 ton chiller. New condenser water piping shall be primed and painted to match existing paint scheme. All new chilled water piping shall be insulated and painted to match existing paint scheme.

xxiii. Program existing refrigerant monitor to monitor the new refrigerant R134A. The monitor shall also monitor the refrigerant on the remaining Chiller #2. The existing refrigerant monitor is Bacharach HGM-MZ Exhibit C

xxiv. Provide and install all necessary piping and insulation to match existing profiles. Provide and install all necessary piping hangers and/or support for new piping. Include new valve tags IAW current Valve Tag Schedule in the control room. Paint all piping to match existing color scheme. Paint color selection to be provided by GSA.

xxv. Provide and install all necessary and properly sized electrical conduit and electrical wiring for new Chiller. Contractor will be responsible to verify existing electrical power and/or circuit breaker will handle new Chiller’s electrical voltage and amperage. Provide and install properly sized transformers, electrical panel(s) and circuit breakers for new Chillers as needed. Provide new panel schedules reflecting work accomplished.

xxvi. Provide and install all necessary new water thermowell connections and include new thermometers and new liquid filled pressure gauges (4 thermometers/4 gauges) with associated hardware to provide shut off and removal during gauge removal. Provide new manual isolation valves (4 each) and properly sized expansion devices with restraint device 4 each.

xxvii. Contractor will repaint the Chiller housekeeping pad with epoxy paint.

Contractor to provide epoxy paint submittal for review and approval. Field verify housekeeping and extend housekeeping pad if need for new Chiller footprint.

2. The new chiller’s control system shall communicate with existing building automated system. Replacement Chillers shall be wired to and communicate by BACnet directly to the Building's Niagara JACE Controller. The Chillers shall not be linked through a propriety building system controller. Contractor will be responsible to verify the existing BAS and provide all necessary wiring, controls, and/or BACnet cards (if needed) to integrate chiller’s controls to BAS. The BAS Integration contractor shall include any mapping and linking changes of the MagLev chiller on the graphics page of the building’s BAS including new piping, chiller layout and cooling tower.

Contractor is responsible for licensing fee and drivers to connect/communicate BACnet to the existing JACE. Chiller display/ chiller history/trending shall be connected to the BAS for viewing and controlling. Provide the tonnage with the chiller graphic (ex: Brand X 422 Ton). Include links to the chiller history logs on the central plant page so that access to the trends are easily opened for analysis. The Contractor shall program the existing and any new feedback points using BACNET protocol intergraded into the existing BAS. The new chiller’s control system shall communicate with existing building automated system. Contractor will be responsible to verify the existing BAS and provide all necessary wiring, controls, and/or Bacnet cards to integrate chiller’s controls to BAS. Automated valves shall provide reporting feedback on current status, history screens, and valve icons shall be visible on the BAS central plant page. All analog histories of new Chiller points shall be recorded in 15 minute intervals and stored in the building JACE controller for 14 days. All discrete point histories shall be recorded both as 15 minute interval, 14 day FIFO history logs but also as COV histories storing 100 intervals within the JACE. All new Chiller point histories shall be exported daily from the JACE to the hosting GSA BAS Server and to the GSA AMS Application for long term archival storage.

a. The chiller control panel/gateway and all its points shall be added to the BAS.

Refer to Exhibit SOO for the chiller(s) plant’s Sequence of Operation

b. Install new fast action (20 seconds or less) from fully open to fully closed)

DDC automatic isolation valves (two positions) on the condenser and chilled water line for this chiller and incorporate in the BAS (Total two). These valves will eliminate water flowing through a chiller that is not operating.

Actuator(s) shall have feedback signal for valve position and connected to the building automation system and displayed on the graphics page.

c. Contractor will be responsible to setting the pressure drop across the evaporator and condenser water heat exchanger by programing the VFD and associated pressure differential controller.

Option # 1:

Chiller: One (1) 117 Ton - Contractor shall also submit on separate cover

SCOPE OF W ORK

The Contractor shall provide all materials, supplies, labor, equipment and supervision, necessary to complete demolition of existing 90 ton water cooled Chiller (Chiller # 1) and installation of new 117 ton nominal one (1) compressor magnetic levitation Chiller, condenser water, chilled water pump and factory installed insulation option 1.5 inch. Upon completion of the project, this chiller shall be connected to the common building chilled water loop and building automation system.

The 117 ton chiller will have the following specifications:

OPTION # 1 - Chiller #1 (CH-1) 117 tons of cooling CH-1 Evaporator EWT/LWT: (F) 56.6/45 Evaporator GPM - 240: Pressure Drop (NTE) 3.67 psi Condenser EWT/LWT (F) 85/95 Condenser GPM - 330.5: Pressure Drop (NTE) 7.03 psi 4 pass

A. Demolition

1. Remove and dispose of properly one (1) 90 ton water cooled chiller

2. Remove and disconnect all electrical, piping and associated equipment for existing

CHW & CW pumps.

3. Remove and reclaim refrigerant from an existing 90 ton water cooled chiller. (Chiller

#1)

4. Disconnect all electrical, controls, piping and associated equipment to chiller. Remove all unused conduit/wiring back to panel boards and provide knock-out plugs at all unused openings.

B. Alterations

Chiller # 1

1. Provide and install one (1) 117 ton nominal capacity one (1) compressor water cooled chiller with factory supplied evaporator/condenser water box and insulation option 1.5 inch. The 117 ton chiller shall be operational within two (2) calendar weeks after equipment is set in penthouse. The crane lift shall be accomplished on a weekend and this date must be approved by the GSA Project Manager. Installation shall be/have but not limited to:

i. Equal to or better than magnetic bearing Frictionless Centrifugal Chillers WA041.1EG06.F4AQCA.F4APCA.0C0 (Exhibit B)

ii. Oil free, magnetic bearing, magnetic high-speed variable speed centrifugal compressor(s).

iii. 460 volts, 3 phase

iv. Compressor suction and discharge isolation valves.

v. Step-less capacity control using multi-compressors, inlet guide vanes, and internal variable speed drives.

vi. Environmentally friendly refrigerant.

vii. Cleanable flooded evaporator providing low temperature approach and built to ASME standard.

viii. Water cooled cleanable shell and tube condenser built to ASME standard.

ix. High resolution electronic expansion valve(s).

x. 1.5 inch minimum closed cell insulation to prevent external condensation.

xi. Advanced Control System including integrated communication with compressor for precise capacity control and operational safeties.

xii. 12" color graphical interface with panel mounted touch-screen.

xiii. BACnet interface between the chiller and the BAS.

xiv. Single point electrical entry.

xv. Full refrigerant charge.

xvi. Chilled water: IFM – Thermal Dispersion Switch

xvii. Condenser water: IFM – Thermal Dispersion Switch

xviii. Dual pressure relief valves on evaporator and condenser

xix. Factory startup by a certified startup agent

xx. 5-year full chiller parts and labor warranty (including compressors)

xxi. 5-year refrigerant warranty

xxii. Factory installed epoxy coating on the condenser tube sheets and end plates for the 117.0R ton chiller. New condenser water piping shall be primed and painted to match existing paint scheme. All new chilled water piping shall be insulated and painted to match existing paint scheme.

xxiii. Program existing refrigerant monitor to monitor the new refrigerant R134A. The monitor shall also monitor the refrigerant on the remaining

Chiller #2. The existing refrigerant monitor is Bacharach HGM-MZ (please refer to Exhibit C).

xxiv. Provide and install all necessary piping and insulation to match existing profiles. Provide and install all necessary piping hangers and/or support for new piping. Include new valve tags IAW current Valve Tag Schedule in the control room. Paint all piping to match existing color scheme. Paint color selection to be provided by GSA.

xxv. Provide and install all necessary and properly sized electrical conduit and electrical wiring for new Chiller. Contractor will be responsible to verify existing electrical power and/or circuit breaker will handle new Chiller’s electrical voltage and amperage. Provide and install properly sized transformers, electrical panel(s) and circuit breakers for new Chillers as needed. Provide new panel schedules reflecting work accomplished.

xxvi. Provide and install all new water thermowell connections and include new thermometers and liquid filled pressure gauges (4 thermometers/4 gauges) with associated hardware to provide shut off and removal during gauge removal. Provide new manual isolation valves (4 each) and properly sized expansion devices with restraint device (4 each).

xxvii. Contractor will repaint the Chiller housekeeping pad with epoxy paint.

Contractor to provide epoxy paint submittal for review and approval. Field verify housekeeping and extend housekeeping pad if need for new Chiller footprint.

2. The 117 ton chiller shall have a removable coupling installed within 6 inches from the Chiller (condenser) to be able to remove the end plates to be accomplished without removing several feet of pipe to perform annual tube cleaning. Couplings shall be a minimum 4 inches in length. The 117 ton chiller shall have a flow control valve on the condenser water to limit the GPM to 345 and a flow control valve on the evaporator to limit the flow to 250 GPM. This device must be factory set and non-adjustable type.

3. The new chiller’s control system shall communicate with existing building automated system. Replacement Chillers shall be wired to and communicate by BACnet directly to the Building's Niagara JACE Controller. The Chillers shall not be linked through a propriety building system controller. Contractor will be responsible to verify the existing BAS and provide all necessary wiring, controls, and/or BACnet cards (if needed) to integrate chiller’s controls to BAS. The BAS Integration contractor shall include any mapping and linking changes of the MagLev chiller on the graphics page of the building’s BAS including new piping, chiller layout and cooling tower. Contractor is responsible for licensing fee and drivers to connect/communicate BACnet to the existing JACE. Chiller display/ chiller history/trending shall be connected to the BAS for viewing and controlling.

Provide the tonnage with the chiller graphic (ex: Brand X 422 Ton). Include links to the chiller history logs on the central plant page so that access to the trends are easily opened for analysis. The Contractor shall program the existing and any new feedback points using BACNET protocol intergraded into the existing BAS. The new chiller’s control system shall communicate with existing building automated system. Contractor will be responsible to verify the existing BAS and provide all necessary wiring, controls, and/or Bacnet cards (if needed) to integrate chiller’s controls to BAS. Automated valves shall provide reporting feedback on current status, history screens, and valve icons shall be visible on the BAS central plant page. All analog histories of new Chiller points shall be recorded in 15 minute intervals and stored in the building JACE controller for 14 days. All discrete point histories shall be recorded both as 15 minute interval, 14 day FIFO history logs but also as COV histories storing 100 intervals within the JACE. All new Chiller point histories shall be exported daily from the JACE to the hosting GSA BAS Server and to the GSA AMS Application for long term archival storage.

4. The new equipment shall be controlled by the BAS and be added/integrated to the sequence of operation the same as the chiller it replaced. The chiller control panel/gateway and all its points shall be added to the BAS.

5. Install new fast action (20 seconds or less) from fully open to fully closed DDC automatic isolation valves (two positions) on the condenser and chilled water line for this chiller and incorporate in the BAS (Total two). These valves will eliminate water flowing through a chiller that is not operating. Actuator(s) shall have feedback signal for valve position and connected to the building automation system and displayed on the graphics page.

6. Contractor will be responsible to setting the pressure drop across the evaporator and condenser water heat exchanger by programing the VFD and associated pressure differential controller.

C. Specifications and Requirements

1. Valves connections, accessories and operators

i. Provide threaded ends for valves 2.5 inches and smaller

ii. Provide flanged or grooved ends for valves 3 inch and larger

iii. For butterfly valves (isolation valves) provide lever handle, infinitely adjustable with lock nut and memory stop. Provide hot dipped galvanized extension stems, valve handles and gear actuators outdoors. Provide weatherproof galvanized cast iron gear operators for valves mounted outdoors.

2. DDC Automatic isolation valves:

i. Type of end fitting: pattern to mate with ANSI 125 flange.

ii. Cast iron GG25 with stainless steel stem and ball.

3. Pipe insulation- Match existing size/type/color scheme and labeling.

4. Steel pipe and fittings:

i. Steel pipe, DN 50 (NPS 2) and smaller: ASTM A 53, type S (seamless) or type F (furnace butt welded), grade B, schedule 40, black steel, plain ends.

ii. Steel Pipe, DN 65 through DN 300 (NPS 2-1/2 through NPS 12): ASTM A 53, type E (electric-resistance welded), Grade B, Schedule 40, black steel, plain ends.

iii. Steel Pipe Nipples: ASTM A 733, made of ASTM A 53, Schedule 40, black steel; electric-resistance welded for DN 65 (NPS 2-1/2) and larger.

iv. Cast-Iron Threaded Fittings: ASME B16.4; Classes 125 and 250.

Malleable-Iron Threaded Fittings: ASME B16.3, Classes 150 and 300.

Note:

Chiller selection for each Chiller must not exceed the pressure drop and ILPV in Exhibit B

Integration Technician: Integration technician performing installation shall be certified on the Niagara AX JACE for both installation and maintenance of the system and shall have a minimum of 3 years’ experience performing the required tasks. The Contractor shall provide with their offer the integration technician’s resume and certification documentation.

Current BAS Controls System: The current controls system is Schneider Electric JACEs as the supervisory controller with Schneider Electric BACnet MNB-1000 unitary controllers.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Contractors shall submit proposal with a detailed cost breakdown. Cost Breakdown shall be submitted in CSI Master Format 2010. Proposal shall include make and model of all proposed equipment. Chiller selection shall include IPLV rating and pressure drops within submitted proposal. Chiller selection shall be submitted at time of bid. Chiller selection submitted at the bid shall not exceed the pressure drop indicated in the SOW and the chiller energy efficiency (IPLV) shall be equal to or better than the chiller specifications in the exhibit.

Contractor is responsible to comply with the “Buy American Act”. Buy American Act provides domestic construction material be used in performing this contract.

Contractor will be responsible to request and furnish all required overhead and/or road blocking permits from the City of Farmers Branch and/or electrical/utility providers when using a crane at this location.

In the event asbestos is discovered during this chiller replacement project, GSA will be responsible for all costs associated with the removal of the asbestos.

MATERIAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Where a particular manufacturer's product is specified, it is not intended to discriminate against other manufacturer's which are equal in quality of material, workmanship, appearance and function to those specified. Rather, it is intended to establish and indicate the desired standard of quality. If any tests are required to determine the equality of any substitutes, such tests shall be made by an independent authority as approved by the government. All expenses related to proposed substitutions shall to be paid by the Contractor. Proposed items are to be submitted with the bid and shall be a basis for the award of the contract.

All materials and equipment shall bear evidence of the Underwriter's Laboratories Inc. Label (UL) or approval of other nationally recognized independent testing organizations adequately equipped and competent to perform such services when these standards are required and such product listing is available.

PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES

Product Data: Contractor shall submit one electronic set of chiller product data including any valves, piping, insulation, BAS hardware, refrigerant monitoring system, catalog sheets, brochures, performance charts or other standard descriptive data provided by any Subcontractor, supplier or distributor. Product Data must be certified by the Contractor stating that it was reviewed and approved. Product to be used must be highlighted on the data sheet by the Contractor. Product Data used for construction must bear GSA’s stamp certifying final review and approval. No product shall be used that does not bear such stamp.

Submittals shall be identified on a submittal register provided by the Contractor and transmitted using a transmittal letter.

Samples: Contractor shall submit physical samples establishing standards by which completed work is judged. Samples shall indicate color range, functional characteristics and shall represent exact material to be used on the project.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT

All contractor personnel performing working on premises at GSA owned and operated buildings are required to pass a security background check conducted by the Department of Homeland Security/Federal Protective Service. No contractor employee will be allowed to perform work on the building premises until employee has been determined to be suitable for hire by the Department of Homeland Security/Federal Protective Service.

WORKING HOURS

Work not impacting normal building occupancy shall be performed during normal business hours Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. All scheduled demolition / delivery of chillers shall take place during unoccupied times. (Recommended over a weekend) Any work affecting normal building occupancy needs to be scheduled after normal business hours/weekends and approved by GSA building manager.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANACE

Chiller # 2 All work shall be completed within 45 calendar days after Chiller delivery. It is estimated that it will take 12-14 weeks to manufacture the chiller. A partial NTP will be issued to place the order on the equipment upon approved submittals.

Option # 1 - Chiller # 1 – Concurrent with Chiller # 2 All work shall be completed within 45 calendar days after Chiller delivery. It is estimated that it will take 12-14 weeks to manufacture the chiller. A partial NTP will be issued to place the order on the equipment upon approved submittals. If the option is exercised, Chiller #1 shall be installed after Chiller #2 is operational.

PROJECT SCHEDULE

Contractor shall submit to the GSA Project Manager a project schedule within thirty (30) days of the Partial Notice to Proceed. The project schedule shall include a written narrative describing the major work activities, activities critical path and major constraints underlying the sequence and logic, all tasks to be performed under this project, duration of each task and tentative date/s each task will be performed. Project schedule must be approved by the GSA Project Manager prior to performing any work under this project. The project schedule shall incorporate milestone events specifics in the Contract, including as applicable NTP, Substantial Completion and milestones related to specific work phases and site restrictions. The project schedule shall also include Contractor-defined milestones to identify target dates for critical events, based upon the Contractor’s chosen sequence of work.

Microsoft Project or other similar format can be used for this schedule.

EXTENSION OF TIME

If the Contractor requests an extension of the time for Substantial Completion, the Contractor shall base its request on analysis of time impact using the Project Schedule as its baseline, and shall propose as a new Substantial Completion date to account for the impact. The Contractor shall submit a written request to the Contracting Officer setting forth facts and analysis in sufficient detail to enable the Contracting Officer to evaluate the Contractor’s entitlement to an extension of time. (See Section III.E. Extensions of Time in the Agreement)

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

1. Keep work areas clean on a daily basis.

2. Remove debris from site on a daily basis.

3. Protect all existing walls and furniture from damage.

4. Contractor is responsible for all damages to government property caused by him/her and their subcontractors.

5. Contractor is responsible for all dimensions and quantities.

6. Contractor shall field verify all existing conditions prior to submitting a bid.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

1. The contractor shall field verify existing conditions prior to any demolition.

2. The contractor shall reinstall existing access panels; etc, back to their original location and condition after all work is completed.

3. The contractor shall remove and dispose of all construction debris as it accumulates on a daily basis.

4. Upon completion of work the contactor shall leave the premised clean and free of any debris.

5. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating all activities of subcontractors. This responsibility includes coordination of; preparation of shop drawings preparation of shop drawings produced by different subcontractors where their work interfaces or may potentially conflict or interfere and the installation of such work; scheduling of work by subcontractors and use of the Project site for staging and logistics.

6. Contractor to provide a work plan within thirty (30) days of receipt of the Partial Notice to Proceed (NTP) identifying equipment access plan, CHWP / CWP piping tie-in and electrical tie-in for review and acceptance prior to installation.

7. Contractor to provide schedule of values within thirty (30) days of receipt of the Partial Notice of Proceed (NTP). The Contractor shall prepare and submit for approval a detail cost breakdown of the Contract price, to be referred to as the Schedule of Values, assigning values to each component of the Work. Values must include all direct and indirect cost, although a separate value for bond cost may be established. The Schedule of Values must contain sufficient detail to enable the Project Manager to evaluate applications for payment.

Before submitting a request for payment, the Contractor shall schedule a pencil copy review with the Project Manager for review and acceptance.

8. Once the chiller is fully operational the Contractor shall be responsible to provide a report to GSA Project Manager for the following: Re-balance water flow, Manufacturer’s Start-up Check-list and Commissioning (all adjustments and balancing to the system shall be in accordance with manufacturer requirements).

CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN SPECIFICS (AFTER CONTRACT AWARD)

Fourteen days (14) after receipt of the partial Notice to Proceed, the Contractor shall submit to the Project Manager, a draft Waste Management Plan for mixed debris recycling to GSA approval. The plan shall include (but not be limited to) the following: List of the materials to be reused or recycled.

The Contractor will record and track the type and quantity, by weight or each material salvaged, reused, recycled or disposed throughout the project. The Contractor shall provide a Construction Management Waste Management Report upon request of Substantial Completion

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

If substantial completion is not achieved, the Contracting Officer may assess liquidated damages at a rate of $250.00 per day.

PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

Interested parties must notify the Contracting Officer for further information about attendance and to confirm location, time, and date. Only those parties who have notified the Contracting Officer and provided necessary information in advance of the meeting will be allowed to attend. Contractors are encouraged to verify all existing conditions at the job site prior to bidding on project. Failure to do so will not relieve the Contractor of any responsibility to properly estimate the cost of this project.

The following items will be discussed during the conference:

1. On site storage.

2. Parking.

3. Use of elevators.

4. Access through secured area.

5. Contractor shall coordinate with the GSA mechanical maintenance contractor, for placing the fire alarm system in test mode prior to performing any work that may result in the activation of an alarm signal from the fire alarm system including but not limited to: connecting devices to fire alarm system, cutting, welding or other work that creates excessive dust. Contractor is responsible for all costs associated with placing the fire alarm system in test mode.

6. A GSA approved welding permit will be required before performing any cutting and welding.

Contractor shall contact the GSA Project Manager at least 48 hours in advance to request a permit for cutting and welding.

7. Contractor shall be responsible for all quantities, measurements, correct installation of all items and for any damages to the building, items such as parked vehicles and surrounding areas.

8. All materials, equipment and supplies to be incorporated into work under the terms of this contract shall have been “NEW” and “UNUSED” at time of award.

9. Materials of equipment containing asbestos in any form shall not be incorporated into this project.

10. All material, workmanship and equipment shall be subject to the inspection and approval by the

Contracting Officer Representative. All work unsatisfactorily performed shall be promptly corrected and made acceptable for the Government.

FINAL PREPARATIONS

1. Contractor shall provide three (3) hours classroom and three (3) hours hands-on training at a minimum six (6) hours to training to GSA maintenance personnel.

2. Contactor shall provide two (2) sets of as-built drawings on compact disk (CD). As-built drawings shall be in Auto CAD format and shall illustrate all alterations performed under this contract. Final payment will not be authorized until all as-built drawings are provided.

3. Contractor shall provide two hard copies (2) copies and one (1) on compact disk (CD) of owner’s

(O&M) manuals for all new equipment.

4. Contractor shall return all GSA Badges issued for this project. Final payment will not be authorized until all O&M manuals and badges are provided and returned.

WARRANTY

1. All workmanship and materials shall be warranted for a period of not less than three hundred sixty five (365) days from date of acceptance by the Government (Standard Warranty) plus extended compressor parts and labor warranty (4 years).

2. The Contractor shall provide a copy of warranty of items procured. Warranty shall be in writing and shall include any conditions which may invalidate the warranty.

3. Warranty shall include procedures on how to exercise warranty rights. Provide points of contact in order to get services required.

4. Standard warranty shall be all inclusive of parts, labor and materials, related coverage and additional costs, if any.

Contractor shall provide all applicable manufacturers’ warranties at time of completion

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. Department of Labor:

1. Occupational and Health Standards: (29 CFR part 1926).

2. Safety and Health Regulations for Construction: (29CFR part 1518).

3. Federal Code:

All renovations shall be in accordance with the current design requirements as found in the Federal Construction & Safety Standard, and Third Party approved structure design package.

Latest Edition of the following Codes/Regulations:

4. Fire Codes: All units shall meet or exceed all required Federal, State and Local Fire Codes.

5. Housing & Urban Development (HUD 24 CFR 3280).

6. National Electrical Code (NEC).

7. International Building Code (IBC).

8. International Mechanical Code (IMC).

9. International Plumbing Code (IPC).

10. American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (ASHRA).

11. Occupational and Safety Act (OSHA).

12. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

13. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), “Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial

Buildings”.

B. Manufacture, installation and testing shall comply with manufacturer’s instructions and standards. When more stringent requirements are call for either this S.O.W. or codes and regulations, the priority of precedence in compliance shall be:

1. Federal Requirements.

2. State Requirements.

3. Local Requirements.

4. Manufacturer’s Requirements.

5. Contractor’s Requirements.

DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

1. Any information made available to the Contractor by the government shall be used only for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this contract. This information shall not be divulged or made known in any manner to any persons except as may be necessary in the performance of the contract.

2. In the performance of this contract the Contractor assumes responsibility for the protection of the confidentiality of government records.

3. The Contractor shall adhere to the requirements found in Part 24 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information.

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