IAHATCT BSTRPMPSPC (003).pdf

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE REPLACEMENT

OF THE BOOSTER PUMP UNIT

AT THE GEORGE BUSH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (IAH)

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER (ATCT), HOUSTON, TEXAS

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA)

CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

1. SUMMARY OF WORK.

1.1. These specifications together with referenced specifications, cover the requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for furnishing all equipment, supplies, materials, tools, and their use in connection to replace the IAH ATCT’s booster pumps system.

The work required consists of, but is not limited to, the following:

NOTE 1: The IAH ATCT is located at 4215 Will Clayton Parkway, Houston, Texas 77032. All work shall take place in and around the IAH ATCT booster pump system located at the Level 2 (3rd floor) of the control tower shaft.

NOTE 2: All dimensions listed in this document and on the project drawing are approximate. It shall be the contractor’s responsibility to verify dimensions prior to purchasing any project materials.

NOTE 3: The existing booster pump system provide water to the tower levels from the Sub-junction up to the Cab. To minimize interruption providing water for building occupants, project work may be done (off-peak, after hours, weekend?)

1.1.1. Remove the following:

a. The two existing booster pumps and connecting piping sections to the existing incoming and outgoing water lines, including gauges.

b. The existing control panel for the booster pumps and its mounting rack.

Protect existing electrical power feed to panel for reconnection to new replacement panel.

1.1.2. After removal of listed items, the contractor shall install the following:

a. Provide and install two new replacement booster pumps and associated piping sections, gauges, etc., similar to existing installation and connecting to the existing incoming and outgoing water lines. Install an additional shut-off valve at the outgoing water pipe section, between the two pumps.

b. Provide and install a new control panel for the pumps, utilizing the existing 480VAC electrical power feed. Mount the new control panel on the wall allowing working space around pumps.

1.1.3. The contractor shall be responsible for the coordination of the work of various trades that may be involved in the job. To arrange for a site inspection, please contact Mr. Phillip Shaver, I90 Environmental SSC Coordinator, 281-253-6414

1.1.4. Access to Worksite - The FAA Contracting Office Representative (COR) will provide contractor access to the site. Parking for contractor vehicles will be within the facility plot as directed by the FAA COR. The contractor will have the option to work 4 - 10 hour days, or 5-8 hour days Monday through Friday.

1.1.5. Protection of Property – The contractor shall protect all government and private property from damage during the execution of his work, any damaged to private or government property caused by the contractor activity shall be repaired by the contractor at no additional cost to the government.

1.1.6. Site Cleanup/Disposal of Materials - The contractor, during the process of work, and upon completion of all work, shall remove from the worksite and properly dispose of all surplus materials, tools, equipment, etc., and shall clean up all rubbish and debris resulting from his work, to the satisfaction of the FAA COR. All surplus material shall be disposed of at an approved municipal landfill or at the contractor’s own disposal site.

1.1.7. Performance Time - Actual project performance time is 8 calendar days. Product submittal and approval is 15 calendar. Closeout is 15 calendar days. Equipment procurement lead time is estimated to be 10 to 12 weeks.

1.1.8. Materials and Workmanship - The rules, regulations, and referenced specifications enumerated herein shall be considered as minimum requirements. They should not relieve the contractor from furnishing and installing higher grades of materials and workmanship.

1.1.9. Application of Hazardous Materials - The contractor shall follow the application requirements stated in all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) when using chemical materials at any portion of this project.

1.10. Safety Requirements - All application, material handling, and the use of equipment in performance of any work under this contract shall conform with the latest edition of OSHA safety requirements.

1.2. Intent of Specifications

1.2.1. It is intended that the work performed pursuant to these specifications be complete in every respect, resulting in a system installed entirely in accordance with the applicable codes, standards, manufacturer’s recommendations and Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) listings for the type equipment being installed.

1.2.2. It is further intended that upon completion of this work, the FAA shall be provided with:

a. Complete information which would include any shop drawings, equipment manufacture’s data sheets and operation manuals on all equipment installed.

b. Complete documentation of systems testing.

1.3. The Contractor shall be responsible for filing all documents, paying all fees and securing all permits, inspection and approvals necessary for conducting this work.

2. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1. Prior to Notice to Proceed (NTP), specific shop drawings and or submittal data required for various contractor furnished materials shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval. The submittals will include the followings:

• Booster pumps.

• Control panels for booster pumps.

• Valves.

• Gauges.

3. MATERIALS

3.1. Domestic Water Pumps

Must come installed on a factory metal skid with drip rim and have the correct rotation to provide the required discharge flow rate/direction.

The pump should have the following Conditions of Service:

Pump with motor skid mount Rating; 5HP 50 US gpm Pressure rated: 175 psi Speed: Variable Shutoff head: 175 psi Suction Pressure: City Supplied Domestic Water 30 psi Country of origin: United States Shipping: Standard

3.2. Control panel for booster pumps

Controller voltage: 460 Volts AC 3phase D-CPS-Variable Frequency Drive Variable frequency drives UL/C-UL and NSF/ANSI-61

3.3. Gauges

Suction pressure Discharge pressure

3.4. Valves for each pump

Supply Isolation Valve: Butterfly Discharge Isolation Valve: Butterfly Check valves

3.5. Piping

Attached to current discharge and suction header Fabricated stainless steel

4. BOOSTER PUMPS TIE-IN AND SYSTEM TESTING

4.1. The contractor shall reuse the existing 480VAC electrical power circuitry and the existing incoming and outgoing water lines for the tie-in of the new pump units and associated equipment.

4.2. The contractor shall conduct a field acceptance test to verify that the pump system is operating in accordance with the specified pump output.

In addition to flow testing the contractor shall conduct the following test:

4.2.1. Load Start Test - The booster pump unit shall be started and brought up to rated speed without interruption under the conditions of a discharge equal to peak load.

4.2.2. Booster Pump Controller Test – Test booster pump controller to ensure that the controller starts and operates the pumps and that the automatic operation sequence of the controller is fully functional.

5. WARRANTY

The contractor shall provide a 12 month warranty on labor and parts

6. TRAINING

The contractor shall provide at least 2 hour in training to FAA personnel, on proper operation of all newly installed equipment.