P09 Boiler Service PWS.docx

Performance Work Statement

Service Contract – Boiler/Burner Tuning and Emergency and Non-Emergency Repairs

Background:

The Manchester VAMC Healthcare System requires semiannual tuning and emergency repairs on the three boilers/burners that provide steam to the Manchester VA Medical Center.

1. Manchester Facility have a central boiler plant to provide steam for heating and air conditioning, domestic hot water, kitchens, and sterilization.

2. Boiler plant safety, reliability, efficiency, and equipment longevity are paramount concerns of Manchester management. Malfunctioning burners or controls can cause catastrophic events resulting in injuries and death and massive property damage. Inaccurate or inadequate data management and monitoring systems can fail to warn of unsafe or inefficient performance. Regular tuning, testing, calibration, and maintenance by expert technicians are an essential part of a program to address these concerns.

3. This statement of work describes the requirements for the tuning, testing, calibration, and maintenance of the boiler plant boilers/burners, controls, and instruments by qualified technicians.

Objective:

This service contract is to perform semiannual boiler tuning and maintenance service on the boilers/burners at the Manchester VA Medical Center. The awardee shall meet the requirements and be familiar with the VHA Directive 1810 Amended September 11, 2018 “Boiler Plant Operations” most current, and to test and adjust all boiler/burner components (IAW) “In Accordance With” the most current (BEI) “Boiler Efficiency Institute” protocols that are available “VHA Boiler and Associated Plant Safety Device Testing Manual 5th Edition” most current.

Scope of Work:

The selected contractor will perform semiannual tuning of all three Boilers as well as emergency and non-emergency repairs throughout the period of performance.

Emergency repairs are defined as: any repairs needed to the boiler system between the semiannual tuning events that prevent the boiler/burner from starting. Response time to onsite to correct emergency repairs will be within 24 hours of notification.

Non-emergency repairs are defined as: any repairs needed to the boiler system between the semiannual tuning events that do not prevent the boiler/burner from starting. Response time to onsite to correct non-emergency repairs will be within 96 hours of notification. Contractor will be able to provide emergency and non-emergency assistance regardless of “normal” working hours.

Emergency and non-emergency repairs shall be coordinated with the COR.

Period of Performance: 12 Months

The following equipment is included in the service contract.

Manchester VA Medical Center 718 Smyth Road, Manchester, NH. 03104

3 Boilers

· Fire Tube Boilers: Superior Mohicans 300 HP 10,350 LBS/HR (boilers 1 & 3), and 150 HP 5,175 LBS/HR (boiler 2).

· Webster Burners 300’s has HDSX5C-150A-YB110 (boilers 1 & 3), and the 150 has JBSX3C-110T-YB110 (boiler 2), Low NOX 30 PPM

· Fireye Boiler Management System (BMS): PPC6000 parallel positioning system and all related components.

· Danfoss VSD “Variable Speed Drives” have four profiles to the combustion curve. Natural Gas profile and No. 2 fuel with and without VSD.13-point curve Hi/Lo Fire.

· All Other boiler plant related ancillary systems (i.e., MAXON gas valves, Siemen’s fuel valves, Hawk & KRAL fuel meters, Siemen’s feedwater control valve with Siemen’s transmitter level indicator)

· Any electrical wiring or mechanical components in the boiler system.

Data/Deliverables:

Semiannual Boiler Tune Ups and Emergency and Non-Emergency Repairs

All three Boilers must be tuned at least once every six months. A qualified service technician shall be used to tune the boilers and issue reports of results of the tuning. Reports shall be submitted to the COR. The tuning performed will be on Natural Gas and on Fuel Oil. The Boilers will be tuned at a minimum of thirteen points through the entire range of 0-100% Boiler Firing Rate. All repairs (emergency/non-emergency) will include mechanical, electrical, and controls to the boilers and burners.

Qualifications/Certifications The contractor shall have electrical safety training to meet the requirements of NFPA 70e.

The contractor and all the individuals working on the project site shall have taken the OSHA Certified 10-hour construction safety course.

The contractor will submit the following training records prior to bid: Technicians shall have completed at least a 1 year of trade school and have 5 years of successful experience in this field. The experience shall be largely with institutional and industrial boiler plants similar in size to the VAMC-MAN plant.

Technicians shall demonstrate familiarity with the current versions of the following references:

· National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 85

· Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code

· VHA Boiler Plant Safety Device Testing Manual, 5th Edition

Technicians shall be equipped with portable electronic flue gas analyzers and other test instruments necessary for the required tests and calibrations. All equipment shall be calibrated within 1 month of the site visits. At facilities with programmable digital controls, the technicians must be capable of programming the controls and have the appropriate hardware and software for this. Contractor will provide digital records to the VA COR of all repairs and tuning work. For tuning purposes, the Government requires a digital report of the initial condition of the boiler and final report upon completion.

Safety Regulations

· All applicable safety regulations shall be observed during all work of this contract.

· VA Facilities will issue contracting badges to contractors, employees and subcontractors which must be worn at all times when on VA property

· Contractor shall keep the area cleaned daily and haul away all debris to a designated container

· The VA COR shall have full authority to see that the contractor obeys all safety rules and regulations relative to the fulfillment of this contract.

· Provide the necessary barricades/signage where and when required.

Scheduling and Hours of Work

· All work in areas involved shall be scheduled with the VA COR.

· Work shall be scheduled for proper execution to completion of this contract.

· Hours of work. The tuning work only will be conducted during normal working hours 0700-1630 Monday – Friday excluding Federal Holidays.

· The 11 holidays observed by the Federal Government, are New Year’s Day, MLK Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas or any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a national holiday.

Attachments:

A. Boiler Safety Device Testing Manual - 5th Edition December 2018 Final B. VHA Directive_1810 BOILER AND BOILER PLANT OPERATIONS_2017-02-06 C. Nexus-Commissioning-Worksheet-for-Gas-Fuels