B26 HW Recirc Line SOW.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK

Title: Building 26 Hot Water Recirculation Line

I. BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The Department of Commerce (DOC) campus is a research and development complex located at 325 Broadway in Boulder, Colorado. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is the primary occupant, National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) also have a presence on campus. NIST’s Office of Facilities and Property Management (OFPM) is responsible for maintaining and renovation of spaces which consist of laboratories, office space and facilities maintenance areas throughout the campus.

II. PURPOSE

Provide all labor, equipment, and materials for the following requirement: Installation of a hot water recirculation line and pump in Building 26 (Daycare Center).

The intent is to procure a Design-Build Entity (DBE) for this project that will furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, and design/construction services.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

NIST Boulder Campus 325 Broadway Boulder, CO 80305

Regular Business Hours Regular business hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Mountain Time, excluding Federal holidays and NIST closures.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

See FAR 52.211-10, Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work.

III. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

WORKING AT NIST

1. Contractor shall adhere to all requirements in the attached specifications and documents detailing requirements for construction at NIST.

a. General Instructions for Conducting Work at the NIST Boulder Campus contains valuable information pertaining to unique requirements which can impact project schedule and budget if not accounted for, a few key areas are listed below. It is recommended that contractors become familiar with all the requirements and ask clarifying questions during the proposal phase.

i. Site access and badging requirements

ii. Permitting requirements for a variety of activities

iii. Safety

iv. Work requiring advance notice and coordination

2. Contractor team shall refer to existing facility documentation and obtain clarification from the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) if discrepancies are noted.

3. Contractor team shall be responsible for field verification of all measurements and equipment data presented on existing documentation and project construction documents.

4. Contractor team shall coordinate all construction activities with the COR for the duration of this project.

5. Contractor team shall communicate with the COR and Contracting Officer (CO) on all contractual matters for the duration of this project.

ELECTRICAL SHUTDOWNS

The shutdown of branch circuit panelboards will be required in order to connect new line-voltage circuits for the new pole luminaires. Shutdowns shall be coordinated with NIST, and an 8-week notice for each shutdown shall be provided. Shutdowns include any outages that cause loss of control of HVAC systems, power, lighting, water, or any other building utilities for any length of time. It is crucial that power shutdown activities are closely coordinated with the NIST COR and internal customers. Work schedules/milestone plans will be required to ensure NIST internal customers can work around the work schedule.

Semi-annual full site shutdowns are tentatively scheduled to occur on:

· May 16, 17 2026

· September 19, 20 2026

· May 22, 23 2027

· September 18, 19 2027

SCOPE OF WORK

MECHANICAL:

1. Building 26 Hot Water Recirculation Line (Base Scope – CLIN 0001):

a. Provide two new recirculation pumps with associated piping. See attached drawing for additional information and requirements.

b. Refer to NIST mechanical site standards for additional information and requirements

c. As this is a Daycare facility, any work within the building will need to be closely coordinated with NIST. Off-hour work will be necessary for some activities.

2. Building 111 Water Heater (Option 1 – CLIN 0002):

a. Provide new water heater in bathroom of building 111 with associated piping.

b. Refer to NIST mechanical site standards for additional information and requirements

ELECTRICAL:

1. Provide circuits for the two new recirculation pumps. Circuit to nearest existing panelboard and provide new circuit breakers as necessary.

2. Provide new disconnecting means for pumps. Labeling shall meet NIST’s site standards.

3. Contractor shall confirm that existing panelboard(s) are not loaded beyond their capacity.

4. All electrical installations shall meet current NEC.

5. Refer to NIST’s Site Standard Specifications attachment for additional information and requirements.

6. As this is a Daycare facility, any work within the building will need to be closely coordinated with NIST. Off-hour work will be necessary for some activities.

OTHER PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

Safety on the NIST Campus NIST is committed to maintaining a work environment that safeguards the public and the environment, as well as personnel and property.

Contractor shall provide a detailed, site-specific Safety Plan to the contracting officer within 7 days after award that describes how the contractor will maintain a safe work environment and comply with applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, as well as with applicable state and local laws, standards, and codes.

The Safety Plan shall specify how the company’s policies and practices will comply with each of the applicable standards, laws, and codes.

The contracting officer will provide written comments regarding the plan to the contractor within seven (7) days of receipt and will require the contractor to submit a revised safety plan within seven (7) days after that to the contracting officer for their review. This cycle may be repeated, if necessary, until the contracting officer determines the safety plan to be acceptable.

Reference:

See NIST’s Contractor Safety Program for required elements of Contractor Safety Plans.

Safety-Related Equipment The Contractor shall provide all safety-related equipment required to perform the work under this award, including personal protective equipment (PPE) and other equipment that is required or appropriate to protect contractor personnel and other personnel on the NIST campus. Contractor-provided personal protective equipment shall include, at a minimum, hard hats, safety shoes, safety glasses (prescription or standard), respiratory protection (powered air purifying respirator or full-face mask respirator), high visibility clothing and gloves that meet applicable OSHA standards for PPE.

Training The Contractor shall provide safety-related training required by applicable OSHA, state and local regulations or standards to affected contractor personnel (including subcontractor personnel) that perform work under this award. Such training may include, for example, training for proper use of PPE, respirator use, fall protection, crane operation, forklift operation; electrical safety, or other safety-related topics.

Maintain records of safety training provided to contractor personnel (including subcontractor personnel) that perform work on this award. The contractor shall make those records available to the contracting officer, contracting officer’s representative for the award, or other authorized personnel within 7 days of receipt of their written request, and annually thereafter or upon request.

Require contractor personnel (including subcontractors) to attend required NIST-specific health or safety training that is required by the award.

Health Hazard Assessments and Medical Evaluations The Contractor shall provide required health hazard exposure assessments, medical evaluations and screenings, and exposure monitoring required by applicable OSHA requirements.

Ensure PII information is protected.

Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12 The Contractor (and/or any subcontractor) and its employees who require physical access to NIST facilities or logical access to NIST IT networks or systems must comply with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12, Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors; OMB M-05-24; OMB M-19-17; FIPS 201, Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors; NIST HSPD-12 policy; and Executive Order 13467, Part 1 §1.2.

5. Roster

The Contractor (and/or any subcontractor) must submit a roster by name, position, e-mail address, phone number and responsibility, of all staff working under this acquisition where the Contractor will develop, have the ability to access, or host and/or maintain a government information system(s).

The roster must be submitted to the COR and/or CO within 14 days of the effective date of this contract. Any revisions to the roster as a result of staffing changes must be submitted within 14 days of the change. The COR will notify the Contractor of the appropriate level of investigation required for each staff member. If the employee is filling a new position, the Contractor must provide a position description, and the Government will determine the appropriate suitability level.

Position Sensitivity Designations Requirement All Contractor (and/or any subcontractor) employees must obtain a background investigation commensurate with their position sensitivity designation that complies with Parts 1400 and 731 of Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

Inspection & Acceptance In addition to the inspection and acceptance terms articulated in the specific FAR clause that allows the Government reserves the right to perform such performance tests and evaluations as defined below to verify specified system performance. Such tests and evaluations, if performed, shall be conducted within the environment that the system is to be operated. The Contractor has the right to be present during the tests and evaluations, if performed, at the Contractor’s expense.

Requirements for Contractor Personnel Identify all qualifications that the Contractor and/or their personnel working on this contract must possess.

Safety: The Contractor employee must be responsible for knowing and complying with all installation safety prevention regulations. Such regulations include, but are not limited to, general safety, fire prevention, and waste disposal.

Security: NIST is a restricted campus. An identification badge is required for access for entry into buildings and is shown to the armed Security Police when entering the campus.

Identification Badges: Contractor employees must comply with NIST identification and access requirements. Each Contractor employee must wear a visible identification badge provided by the NIST Security Office.

SCHEDULE OF DELIVERABLES

Quantity

Standards of Acceptance: The NIST POC or COR shall review all the above deliverables and respond with an acceptance or request for revision email to the Contractor Point of Contact (POC) within 10 days/weeks of receipt of deliverable. This section applies to deliverables which must be reviewed and approved for acceptances (e.g., draft plans, drawings, etc.)

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

The Contractor will be paid, in accordance with the payments clause in the contract and as otherwise noted in this document, upon receipt of a proper invoice.

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