NOAA_Chiller_Removal_SOW.pdf

GENERAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATION Region 10

Scope of Work

NOAA Chiller Removal

U.S. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NORTHWEST/ARCTIC REGION 10

Section 1:

Project Location & Building Number

Section 2:

Background

Section 3:

Work Hours

Section 4:

Parking/ Loading Dock

Section 5:

General Information

Hurff A. Saunders Federal Building & Robert Boochever US Courthouse 709 W 9th St Juneau, AK 99802

AK0013ZZ

The United States General Services Administration (GSA) requires the removal of an inoperable 15T chiller unit in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) server room, located on the 4th floor of the Hurff A. Saunders Federal Building & Robert Boochever US Courthouse (JFB). GSA also requires the installation of two (2) exhaust fans for new stand-alone AC units. The existing configuration exhausts hot air into the fire damper and the exhaust fans need to move air into the adjacent vertical air shaft, located near the elevators.

The IT Server Room is an operational, secure space 24/7. Entrance to the room is limited to authorized individuals. Any service interruption, must be coordinated with GSA PM and NOAA staff three (3) days in advance; interruptions shall not be longer than one

(1) hour, and only one (1) outage per week is permitted. However, weekend outage time may be authorized for an extended period of time.

This project shall be accomplished during normal JFB working hours of 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM weekdays, except Federal holidays. Weekend end work may be authorized from 7:00 AM to 7:00pm. Contractor shall schedule the work in writing at least 5 business days in advance with the GSA Project Manager (PM).

Contractor parking at the JFB is very limited and available on first-come-first-serve basis only. Access to the loading dock requires written coordination with the GSA PM at least

5 business days in advance.

1. All work shall comply with the latest versions of GSA’s PBS-P100, Facility

Standards for the Public Buildings Service http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/104821

2. Specific attention should be given to PBS P-100 Chapter One requirements including Laws, Regulations, Codes and Standards, and Key Sustainable Product requirements for carpet, interior paint, gyp board, ceiling tiles, and concrete.

3. Contractor shall provide all supplies, equipment, materials, services, and labor to http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/104821 perform the work.

4. Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary local, state, and federal permits, licenses, and clearances.

5. Field Verification: All work dimensions, quantities, and locations shall be field verified by the contractor.

6. Contractor Use of Premises: The Contractor shall coordinate with the GSA PM to arrange a schedule for site access during construction. Construction processes disruptive to normal facility operations shall be coordinated with the GSA PM in writing at least 5 business days in advance. The Contractor shall be authorized to use building restrooms.

7. Utilities: Contractor shall be authorized to use utilities during the course of this project. The contractor is responsible for making connections to the existing utility systems. Temporary electrical work shall meet the requirements of NFPA 70.

When temporary connections are removed, the Contractor is responsible for restoring existing utility services to their original condition.

8. Utility Outages and Locates: No utility outages will be approved without the written consent and approval of the GSA PM. Requests for utility outages shall be coordinated in writing at least 5 business days in advance with the GSA PM.

9. Protection of Public: The building site will continue to be used by tenants. The contractor shall fence, barricade, or otherwise block off the immediate work area to prevent unauthorized entry.

10. Housekeeping: The project site shall be kept in a neat, orderly, and safe condition at all times and all work areas shall be cleaned at the end of each work day. A final cleaning of the entire construction area will be required at substantial completion of the project. Final Cleaning to include (1) Removal of all tools, equipment, surplus material, and rubbish/debris; (2) Restore or refinish, to original condition, surfaces that are damaged due to the work of this contract; (3) Removal of grease, dirt, stains, foreign materials, and labels from finished surfaces; and (4) thoroughly clean building interiors.

11. Disposal: Ensure all waste materials and debris is disposed at an Alaska

Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) approved disposal site, in accordance with applicable environmental regulations. Unless otherwise specified, all material(s) removed becomes the property of the Contractor.

12. Painting/Staining: If necessary, all painting, staining, or other activity which may cause noxious or undesirable fumes must be performed outside of the normal working hours of 8AM-5PM. Painting/Staining shall be coordinated in writing with the GSA Project Manager at least 5 business days in advance. The Contractor is responsible for using “low or no VOC” paints and stains.

13. Communications: Contractor project designee must be available to provide project status updates to GSA each work day.

Section 6:

Description

As indicated, Contractor shall execute the project as follows:

1. The Contractor shall remove and dispose of inoperable evaporator/compressor in

NOAA server room on the 4th Floor, located next to women’s restrooms

2. The contractor shall remove and dispose of the associated condenser from the

JFB roof, located on the roof of the mezzanine floor

a. Access to unit is from mezzanine floor, through the tunnel, and up the hatch

3. The contractor shall remove and dispose of two (2) ¾” insulated copper lines, each approximately 155 linear feet

a. Lines are charged with R-22

b. Contractor shall reclaim and dispose of R-22

4. The contractor shall repair ceiling and drywall as needed after copper line removal

a. The contractor shall install grout in chase holes after copper line removal

b. Replace ceiling tiles where required; tiles will be provided by GSA

c. Provide and install T-bar where required

5. The contractor shall provide and install two (2) new exhaust fans for stand-alone A/C units in server room

a. Exhaust fans shall be installed to pull hot air exhaust to vertical air shaft located next to elevators; contractor may use existing plenum if available

b. Use of soft duct is authorized

c. Fans shall be minimum of 6100 cfm

d. Contractor shall electrically connect each exhaust fan to both commercial power and generator back up power

e. Electrical panel is located approximately 20 feet from IT room in hallway

f. Contractor shall use EMT conduit/straps for conduit runs; conduit can be installed on ceiling/hangers; use of flexible metal conduit is allowed within walls

6. Existing condensate drain and new drainage line to remain

7. Remove raised floor in server room and aluminum ramp/railings leading into server room

a. Server racks and power racks to remain in same location after floor removal

b. Power/cooling/IT outages cannot be longer than one (1) hour during any given weekday, however extended outage times may be authorized during weekends

c. Coordinate with GSA PM and NOAA for demo work and outages

d. Contractor shall provide and install longer power cable(s)/circuits for UPS if required

e. NOAA will remove/install existing data drops to patch panel if required

8. Contractor shall ensure secondary entrance door leading into server room is flush with “grade” flooring

a. Contractor shall remove and save door, door hardware, and frame to reinstall after opening is reconfigured

b. Contractor shall provide new 20 gauge metal studs and install framing and header for existing door to be reinstalled in same location

c. Contractor shall provide and install new gypsum wall board and tape/mud sand area to match existing wall finish (both sides of wall)

Section 7:

Submittals

Section 8:

Attachments

d. Contractor shall paint area to match existing color (both sides of door)

9. Contractor to provide and install Electro-Static Dissipative (ESD) flooring as indicated on drawing

a. Install per manufacture recommendations; use low VOC adhesives

10. Contractor shall prevent dust/debris from entering fan-cooled computer/networking equipment during demo work

11. Contractor shall ensure exhaust fans are operational upon project completion

12. Contractor is not responsible for any move services

Submittals required by this contract are the following:

1. Exhaust fan specifications

2. Duct material

3. Construction schedule

4. ESD specifications (MSDS, manual(s), technical information)

5. ESD color sample(s)

Attachments:

1. Server room layout drawing

2. Juneau historical zone poster

3. GSA State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) letter, Juneau

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