NWWW40002100094 Statement of Work RFQ.docx

SCOPE OF WORK

NW-WW4000-21-00094

1.0 BACKGROUND

The Lihue Data Collection Office (DCO) is critical to the operations within the National Weather Service (NWS) Pacific Region’s weather forecasting network. The Lihue DCO was built in 2005, the air conditioning system is original to the building construction and has reached the end of its useful life. The strong winds coupled with salt spray at the DCO, has deteriorated the 8 ton (nominal), DX Ducted split system, and it will need a complete replacement.

2.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

Provide a fully functional and operational system 120 days from contract award date.

3.0 LOCATION

Data Collection Office Lihue Lihue Airport 3260 Kailani Street Lihue, Hawaii 96766-9702

4.0 DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT

5.0 SCOPE

5.1 Professionally designed drawing showing the mechanical ducted system replacement, complete with a Mechanical Engineers AutoCad drawing and registered professional engineers stamp. All duct connections shall be air-tight metal ducting and shall have sheet metal lock form joints with metallic backed pressure sensitive tape throughout seam to ensure proper air-tight seal.

5.2 Air Handling Unit: Demolish existing air handling unit (AHU), thermostat, control wiring, etc. Properly remove refrigerant and recycle. Dispose of existing AHU. Duct smoke detector and connection to existing fire alarm system shall remain. Existing ductwork to remain. Modify supply and return ductwork to accommodate new AHU connections. Provide a filter bank in the return ductwork for the new unit. Provide new duct transitions as necessary to matchup to existing floor mounted AHU supply and return ductwork. Allow accessibility to new condensate drain connections, refrigerant piping, filter replacement, condensate drain pan, etc. Provide condensate drain pan with drain to exterior of building, terminate in new drywell. New Air handling unit shall remain in the same location as existing.

5.3 Air Cooled Condenser: Demolish existing Air Cooled Condensing Unit (ACCU), refrigerant piping and condensate drain. Modify concrete foundation as needed to accommodate new ACCU.

5.4 Duct Sensor: Shall remain in similar position and location, if sensor is needed to be relocated, contractor shall modify ductwork to accommodate such sensor into the new duct system. Provide duct transitions as necessary to ensure laminar flow over the duct sensor. Duct sensor has been changed within the past 6 months and is fully operational.

5.5 Insulation: Ductwork - Insulation shall be of sufficient R-value to prevent moisture development all new work. Duct insulation shall be sealed and connected with pressure sensitive aluminum duct tape made for duct board insulation.

Piping - Refrigerant piping and condensate drain insulation shall be closed cell elastomeric foam, Armaflex or equal.

5.6 Thermostat and control: Thermostat shall be digital with 7 day programmable feature complete with illuminated LED display. Locate new Thermostat at entry to operations floor.

5.7 Dry well: Contractor shall provide a new drywell to accommodate the new condensate drain, provide access cover for inspection.

5.8 Temporary cooling: Provide temporary air conditioning for the Operations floor and the computer room for the duration of the work.

5.9 General: Air cooled condenser fins shall be factory coated and dipped with a conformal coating to protect piping, fins and casing from highly corrosive salt air environments. Design shall meet all current Mechanical State and Local codes.

6.0 Submittals

7.0 Deliverables

a. Furnish two (2) hard copies and one (1) electronic (PDF) copy of each O&M Manuals

b. Provide training on programming and operation of equipment with all DCO Lihue Personnel. Coordinate with DCO Lihue Official in Charge (OIC).

8.0 Warranties

Equipment shall be warrantied for a minimum of 1 year after the final acceptance of the project. Final Acceptance is when training has been completed and equipment is operating as designed. A written final acceptance must be signed by Regional Facilities Engineer or approved government appointee.

9.0 Security:

The contractor(s) will be required to sign in each morning at the front reception area and sign out each evening.

Contractor agrees to observe all Federal Holidays, and any other day off work designated by Federal Statute, Executive Order, or Presidential Proclamation:

New Year’s Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Memorial Day, Presidents Day, Independence Day & Martin Luther King Day.

11.0 CONTACT LIST

TBD

STANDARD INFORMATION

A. Compliance The Contractor shall comply with all local, state, and Federal environmental, health, and safety regulations while conducting this work. In addition, the Contractor shall ensure that all work is compliant with all applicable codes and be responsible for all licenses, permits and fees required to complete this project. The Contractor and all employees must be in compliance with all State and Local COVID19 guidelines. Masks must be worn in any of the NWS buildings and maintain social distance from NWS employees and other onsite contractors. Please notify the contact list and CO immediately if any of the Contractor’s employees or subcontractors have tested positive for COVID19 and provide a plan for continuing the work as specified in this Statement of Work.

B. Disposal The Contractor will be required to properly remove and dispose of all waste material in an environmentally friendly manor.

C. Guidelines The Project shall follow the guidelines stated in the Statement of Work, site diagrams, blueprint, and any contractor provided quoted documents. All modifications must be submitted and approved by the Contracting Officer.

D. Government Contact The Official-in-Charge (OIC) will serve as the Government’s point of contact for all submissions.

E. Documents The Government does not warrant that any documents provided as attachments to be free from discrepancies, ambiguities, errors, omissions, or changing conditions. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to confirm existing conditions and resolve discrepancies between documents.

F. Service Contract Labor Standards Act (SCLS).

The Contractor shall comply with the current wages of the SCLS Act for Kauai County, HI.