NRMAF00023000X Statement of Work.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

1. Government Point Of Contact: Tim Powell, tim.powell@noaa.gov; 231-755-3831 – Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

2. Purpose: To install and purchase a standby generator for Building 2 at the Lake Michigan Field Station (government owned facility).

3. Background: A power outage at the LMFS facility can cause significant property and research sample damage at LMFS. In Building 2, where a boiler heater is the primary heat source in the winter, a standby generator is needed that will automatically trigger during a power outage and keep heat supply going during a power outage. This will act as a safeguard against the boiler lines and water pipes freezing. If the boiler lines were to freeze due to lack of heat then not only could they break but could also cause water damage after a break resulting in significant costs to repair. As well, operations would be halted in the event of a power failure during all seasons without a standby generator. Further, bldg 2 also houses freezers that contain research samples that rely on electrical power in all seasons.

4. Scope: This procurement is to install and buy a generator for the Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory.

5. Objectives: This backup generator will ensure that the boiler heater will continue to operate during winter power outage events and power will remain on to freezers holding fish samples during all seasons. It will also serve as a standby generator. It will also allow on-site staff to remain working to meet operational demands in the event of a power outage. This 24KW generator will be able to power most circuits in bldg. 2.

6. Tasks:

· Install at a minimum (1) 24KW, air-cooled, automatic standby propane generator on a concrete pad, permanent site.

· Connect generator to propane tank and meter.

· Install automatic 200 amp transfer switch and connect generator to electrical panels (2 each) and existing wiring. 250 amp, 240/120 volt electrical service.

· Annual preventive maintenance visit per year with all parts/Labor included. This will be paid separately outside the warranty period, utilizing a government purchase card as the payment vehicle.

· Prior to installation, the contractor shall submit for approval the following:

1. Required permits for commercial installation of standby power installations.

2. Evidence of compliance with electrical and gas utility company requirements.

3. Drawings of interconnections with existing gas utilities and electrical distribution panels and associated interconnections.

4. Drawing of installation site plan with generator location and required setbacks from exiting installations, windows, doors and walkways.

· All permits will be the responsibility of the contractor.

· Contractor will provide in new condition all supplies (generator, transfer switch gear, wiring, etc.)

as outlined in section 7.

· Contractor will pour the new concrete pad in a location determined suitable by the technical representative. It will be a minimum of 12” thick and meet the diameter of the equipment being installed.

· Equipment will be tested twice for workability prior to the acceptance by the government.

· Contractor will instruct the government technical representative on the operation of the installed unit, and will leave all associated instructions and manuals with the government representative.

· Contractor will be responsible for all cleanup of work area, to include removal of rubbish and recyclables as a result of the installation.

7. Deliverables:

· New back-up, air-cooled, automatic standby propane generator, minimum of 24KW in size, with transfer switchgear.

· The contractor will provide all materials and labor required under this contract.

· Provide a written 5 year limited warranty for generator and labor. Warranties shall begin on the date of Government acceptance of the work. When repairs due to defective workmanship are required during the Contractor’s warranty period, the Contractor shall make such repairs within 72 hours of notification. When repairs are not performed within the specified time, emergency repairs performed by others will not void the warranty.

8. Place of Performance:

Lake Michigan Field Station, Building 2 (middle building on left as you enter the property) 1431 Beach St.

Muskegon, MI 49441-1098

Davis Bacon Act Building construction type, applies for Muskegon County, MI

9. Period of Performance: Date of Award – March 31, 2023

Upon receipt of order the contractor will order the appropriate supplies/equipment and be ready to install within 10 days upon receiving the equipment. Should issues arise outside of the contractor's control, the government representative will be consulted, and will adjust the date, after consulting the contracting officer.

10. Government Furnished Equipment:

Government will provide all the necessary workspace required for the installation of the generator.