3_-_Specifications.pdf

SOLICITATION: IFBP02071300001

REPLACE STEAM AND CONDENSATION LINES

PROJECT 2A4K

FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS

USP LEWISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA

STATEMENT OF WORK & REQUIREMENTS

Replace Steam & Condensation Lines

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A. INTRODUCTION/ SCOPE OF WORK

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) intends to make a single award to a responsible entity to provide all necessary equipment, labor, materials, and incidentals to Replace Steam and Condensation Lines at the United States Penitentiary (USP) located in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. The location of the facility, otherwise known as USP Lewisburg, is 2400 Robert F. Miler Drive, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, 17837. It is the contractor’s responsibility to obtain permitting, should it be required.

Work will consist of providing all labor, tools and materials required to perform a complete turnkey 100 lb steam supply and condensate return lines to be relocated and supported above ground running from the power plant to the RDAP Housing Unit and RDAP Gym on the grounds of USP Lewisburg. All work will be completed by contract and will comply with all federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations, including those pertaining to OSHA, Life Safety and accessibility issues.

SCOPE:

PART 1 - New Construction

1.0 Work under this section includes labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and services necessary to install a new steam supply and condensate return lines:

1.1 - Excavation

A. The selected contractor shall excavate a runway approximately 4 to 6 inches deep x

6 feet wide x approximately 725 feet. Long.

1. Selected contractor shall provide a geotextile cloth the full width and length of the runway and cover with 4 to 6 inches of 2b stone to grade.

B. Excavate for steel and concrete support structures. Spacing and sizing of supports shall be provided by the contractor and approved by the owner.

C. Excavate and locate the existing steam lines at the connect points at the Power House, RDAP Gym and RDAP Housing Unit.

1.2 – Steam Piping

A. The selected contractor shall install a complete Rovanco (or equal) steam piping supply system from the USP Power Plant to the RDAP gym, consisting of the following:

1. Approx. 560 feet of 4” sch. 80 A53B ERW domestic black steel tied in to the Power Plant and running to and tied into the RDAP building including the following:

a. 400 degree HT foam insulation filling the void between the carrier and casing.

b. 26 guage galvanized steel casing.

2. Approx. 260 feet of 2” sch. 80 A53B ERW domestic black steel tied in to the RDAP building running to and tied into the RDAP gym including the following:

b. 26 gauge galvanized steel casing.

B. The selected contractor shall install a complete Rovanco (or equal) steam condensate return system from the USP Power Plant to the RDAP gym, consisting of the following:

1. Approx. 560 feet of 2” sch. 80 A53B ERW domestic black steel tied in to the Power Plant and running to and tied into the RDAP building

2. Approx. 260 feet of 1-1/2” sch. 80 A53B ERW domestic black steel tied in to the RDAP building running to and tied into the RDAP gym

C. The selected contractor shall supply and install at proper locations (4) steam compensators to allow for proper pipe expansion in both supply and return lines.

D. All piping, tees and elbows will be welded in the field and after proper pressure testing covered with insulation kits.

E. All piping will be anchored into saddles and guides provided throughout the entire piping system.

F. At the wall of the RDAP building and RDAP gym will have pipe stubbed with threaded connections and connected by owner.

G. The Power Plant connections will be tied into existing lines by contractor.

H. The existing steam piping system will be abandoned in place.

PART 2 - GENERAL

2.1 - SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. The contractor shall provide written submittals to the Contracting Officer’s Representative describing recommended equipment within 15 days from receiving the Notice to Proceed for approval.

B. All security clearance paperwork/documentation shall be submitted to the Contract Monitor, a minimum of fourteen working days prior to the start of work.

C. A progress schedule must be submitted for approval to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative 10 days prior to the contractor mobilizing to the site. The progress schedule must detail a work sequence/schedule that demonstrates minimal interruption of the existing institution fire alarm systems. In addition, an updated progress schedule shall be submitted each month at the scheduled monthly progress meeting.

D. A detailed Schedule of Values shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative with the progress schedule 10 days prior to the contractor mobilizing to the site.

E. The contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (3) copies of the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on all materials and substances that may be used during the course of the project. In the event the material is not approved by the Safety Manager, it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to locate and procure an alternative product.

F. For security and safety purposes, forty-eight (48) hour advance notice in writing, prior to disruption to the system must be given.

2.2 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Transmit each Submittal with AIA Form G810.

B. Sequentially number transmittal forms. Mark revised submittals with the original number and a sequential alphabetic suffix.

C. Identify project, contractor, subcontractor and supplier; pertinent drawing and detail number, and specification section number, appropriate to submittal.

D. Apply Contractor's stamp, signed or initialed certifying that review, approval, verification of products required, field dimensions, adjacent construction work, and coordination of information is in accordance with requirements of the work and contract documents.

E. Schedule submittals to expedite project. Coordinate submission of related items.

F. For each submittal for review, allow 15 days excluding delivery time to and from contractor.

G. Identify variations from contract documents and product or system limitations which may be detrimental to successful performance of completed work.

H. Allow space on submittals for contractor and owner review stamps.

I. When revised for submission, identify changes made since previous submission.

J. Distribute copies of reviewed submittals as appropriate. Instruct parties to promptly report inability to comply with requirements.

K. Submittals not requested will not be recognized or processed.

2.3 - PRODUCT DATA

A. Product Data: Submit to owner for review for limited purpose of checking for conformance with information given and design concept expressed in contract documents. Provide copies and distribute in accordance with FAO Clause FAO- 0005, Submittals. and for record documents purposes described.

B. Submit number of copies contractor requires, plus two copies which the owner will retain.

C. Mark each copy to identify applicable products, models, options, and other data.

Supplement manufacturers' standard data to provide information specific to this project.

D. After review distribute in accordance with Submittal Procedures article above and provide copies for record documents described.

E.

2.4 - DRAWINGS, MANUALS & REPORTS

Submittal Drawings: Submit 2 complete sets of drawings for approval prior to construction.

Show quantities, types, and locations, drawings shall be fully detailed, showing weights of material, finish, framing, reinforcing, and anchoring of detention hardware. Drawings shall be marked ”For Approval Only”.

Construction Drawings: Submit 3 complete sets of “As-Built” drawings prior to project close out procedures. Show quantities, types, and locations, drawings shall be fully detailed, showing weights of material, finish, framing, reinforcing, and anchoring of detention hardware. Drawings shall be marked “Final Construction Drawings”.

1. All Sensitive-LOU information, either in electronic media or paper formats shall have imprinted on each page and diskette/CD:

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2. The following paragraph will be included on the cover sheet of the construction drawings and project specifications and on the label of all electronic storage media:

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COPYING, DISSEMINATION, OR DISTRIBUTION OF THESE DRAWINGS, PLANS,

SPECIFICATIONS OR INFORMATION TO UNAUTHORIZED USERS IS PROHIBITED

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A. Operation/Maintenance Manuals: Furnish three (3) copies of parts catalog, maintenance, and operating manuals for detention hardware and grille lock control system, prior to project close out procedures. These manuals shall be precisely expressed, clear, and specific.

B. Inspections: Provide a certified manufacturer’s representative to perform a minimum of two intermediate and one final inspection to verify proper installation of all hardware and mechanisms. Copies of the intermediate reports will be forwarded to the BOP within 14 calendar day of the inspections. A final inspection report will be forwarded to the BOP prior to project close out procedures.

2.5 - CERTIFICATES

A. Submit certification by manufacturer, installation/application subcontractor, or contractor to owner, in quantities specified for product data.

B. Indicate material or product conforms to or exceeds specified requirements.

Submit supporting reference data, affidavits, and certifications as appropriate.

C. Certificates may be recent or previous test results on material or product, but must be acceptable to owner.

2.6 - MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS

A. When specified in individual specification sections, submit printed instructions for delivery, storage, assembly, installation, adjusting, and finishing, to owner in quantities specified for product data.

B. Indicate special procedures, perimeter conditions requiring special attention, and special environmental criteria required for application or installation.

2.7- REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFI) BETWEEN THE CONTRACTOR AND THE

FBOP

A. Request for information (RFI): If a question, information, or clarification regarding any part of the Contract or FBOP Requirements is needed, the Contractor will submit a Request for Information (RFI) to the Contracting Officer in accordance with the following procedures:

1. RFI Submission Process:

a. The Contractor shall submit a written, signed, and dated RFI to the

Contracting Officer.

b. Each RFI shall be numbered sequentially using a unique series of numbers for document control purposes.

c. The Contractor should indicate when the reply is needed. However, the Contractor shall allow a reasonable amount of time, from the date of receipt, for the Contracting Officer’s review and written reply to the RFI.

PART 3 - SITE WORK

3.1 - WORK SEQUENCE

The Contractor shall coordinate scheduled work inside the secure areas of the existing institution with the Supervisory Construction Representative.

A. New Work: Unless otherwise noted on drawings or specified, new work (if any) tying to or providing an extension of existing conditions shall correspond in all respects with that to which it connects, or to similar existing conditions, in materials, workmanship, and finish.

B. Alterations to Existing Work (if any):

1. Existing Work shall be cut, drilled, altered, removed, or temporarily removed and replaced as necessary for performance of work under the Contract. Work that is replaced shall match similar existing work. Structural members shall not be cut or altered, without authorization of the Contracting Officer. Work remaining in place that is damaged or defaced during this Contract shall be restored to the condition existing at the time of Notice to Proceed with construction.

2. Discolored or unfinished surfaces exposed by removal of existing work and indicated to be the final exposed surfaces shall be refinished or the material shall be replaced as necessary to make contiguous work uniform and harmonious. Work out of alignment where exposed by removal of existing work shall be called to the Contracting Officer's attention. Necessary corrective work directed by the Contracting Officer will be subject to adjustment of the Contract in accordance with the "Differing Site Conditions" Contract Clause.

PART 4 - CONSTRUCTION CLEANING

4.1-MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

A. Use cleaning methods and materials which will not create hazards to health or property and which will not damage surfaces.

B. Provide covered containers for deposit of waste materials, debris, and rubbish.

4.2-CLEANING DURING CONSTRUCTION

A. Execute continual cleaning to keep building, site, and adjacent properties free from accumulations of waste materials, litter, debris, rubbish, windblown debris and foreign substances resulting from construction operations.

B. Prior to Substantial Completion, remove construction tools, scaffolding, equipment, machinery, and surplus materials.

C. Broom clean interior areas prior to start of surface finishing and continue cleaning to eliminate dust.

D. Schedule cleaning operations so that dust and other contaminants will not fall on or adhere to wet or newly-coated surfaces.

E. Remove debris and rubbish from pipe chases, plenums, attics, crawl spaces, and other remote spaces, prior to enclosing space.

F. Store volatile wastes in covered metal containers and remove from premises daily.

Prevent accumulation of waste which causes hazardous conditions. Provide adequate ventilation during use of volatile or noxious substances.

G. Conduct cleaning and disposal operations to comply with local ordinances and anti-pollution laws.

H. Do not bury rubbish and waste materials on Project site. Do not dispose of volatile wastes such as mineral spirits, oil, or paint thinner in storm or sanitary drains. Do not dispose of wastes into streams or waterways.

I. Clean soils within the compound. The entire area within the secure compound must be free from all debris. The soils must be free of all nails, wires, re-bar or other construction materials. During and after the construction process there must be no burying of any construction debris.

J. Continue construction cleaning on as-needed basis until execution of final cleaning.

4.3-DISPOSAL

A. Remove waste materials, debris, and rubbish from premises and dispose off site in lawful manner.

B. CONTRACTOR SECURITY/WORKING REGULATIONS

A. Work Hours:

Work Hours for the contractor are 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM, Monday - Friday, excluding weekends and federal holidays. Any work required to be completed at any other time than noted above must be scheduled two (2) working days prior to the start of the work.

Access to the site will be available during normal working hours except during emergencies. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to familiarize himself, his employees, and his subcontractors of the working hours and conditions in the correctional facility, as working hours may not constitute a full eight-hour work day. The Government assumes no responsibility to the Contractor nor to any of his subcontractors for shorter hours due to institutional emergencies or entry and/or exit of workers necessitated by normal institution routines.

Contractors should plan for a certain amount of time accrued for security considerations, i.e., check-in screening, delay due to inmate movements, institution lock-down, institution emergencies, etc. In the event of an institution emergency, the Contractor will be instructed to secure all work, secure and stow all tools, equipment and materials, and the Contractor will be escorted out of the institution. Work will resume once the institution emergency passes.

B. Delivery of Materials:

All construction materials/equipment required for work on this project is required to be processed by the Contractor and coordinated with the institution Contracting Officer’s Representative for temporary storage.

Any construction related deliveries which are directly shipped to the contractor can be received between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays.

At no point will a Bureau of Prisons (BOP) staff member receive or sign for a delivery if the contractor or his representative is not present to verify and accept the delivery.

Under no circumstances will USP Lewisburg or its staff be responsible for the acceptance of any Contractor or company deliveries. The contractor shall be responsible for providing their own means of loading and unloading contractor material or equipment.

The contractor shall not use the institution entry/driveway for the loading, unloading, or storage of any materials and equipment. The contractor will not impede/block the driveway at any time during or after the work shift.

C. Storage of Materials and Equipment:

1. All construction material / tools shall be stored in a designated area determined by the COR.

The storage area will be a secure lockable gang box or similar, size to be determined by the contractor and the COR. The gate/door to the storage box will be secured by a chain and or double locked with a contractor lock and Federal Bureau of Prisons lock. All materials / tools stored within the storage box/container will be neat and stored in a safe manner. Materials cannot be stored at a height that would create a fall hazard. All tools will be inventoried prior to entering the institution. At the start of each work day all tools will be inventoried out on a daily tool inventory sheet and at the end of the work day all tools will be inventoried back in to ensure accurate accountability of all tools at the end of each work day.

2. The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) will provide a secure lay-down area for storage of all equipment and material deliveries from the Contractor. The FBOP does not take any responsibility for the security of such equipment and materials. The Contractor will work thru the COR to address any security issues relating to storage.

D. Security Clearance/Contractor Badges:

All contractors/subcontractors working at USP Lewisburg will be issued and required to wear a picture ID/contractor badge provided by the institution. For security reasons, the badge will be worn in a visible manner as directed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

All contractors and subcontractor employees will provide a check list of all employees on site each day to the Contracting Officer’s Representative, verifying the number of workers on site each day and that all workers are approved to be on site.

E. Safety and Personal Protective Equipment:

All contractors and employees shall have and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) prescribed by industry standards at all times while on the job site. It is the responsibility of the contractor to provide all PPE equipment. All ladders regardless of the size shall be stored, and secured to a stationary fixture with a chain and lock in a predetermined area, in a way that they cannot be removed. If ladders are required, immediately consult with the Contracting Officer’s Representative to ensure the Contracting Officer’s Representative can make timely notification to appropriate institution staff. All extension cords regardless of length shall be in good condition with no broken outer insulation and will be secured in a locked construction gang box. Should a system require Lock-out/Tag-out, the system will be required to have both Contractor and USP Lewisburg locks on the isolation point to prevent shock. All Lock-out/Tag-out procedures will be in compliance with the institution Lock-out program.

F. Utilities:

1. USP Lewisburg will provide minimal electricity service (120V), for battery chargers, radios, small hand tools, etc.

2. USP Lewisburg will provide restroom services.

3. All other utilities, to include must be provided by the Contractor.

G. Additional Considerations:

1. Contractors will NOT be allowed to bring cell phones, cameras or two way pagers into USP Lewisburg. The Facilities Department maintains a digital camera that will be utilized by BOP staff to document the project work. The Contractor may request copies of these documentation photos for record keeping.

2. Contractor will be permitted to wear jeans in the institution, however, green or khaki-color clothing will not be allowed. The clothes will be proper and suitable for the services that are being provided.

3. Lunches will be consumed at the work site. Contractor shall ensure they have everything they need for their lunch when they check-in first thing in the morning.

4. Federal smoking policy on Federal property states that smoking is only allowed in designated areas. This policy will be strictly enforced.

End Scope of Work