P09 Performance Work Statement.docx

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This is a Performance Work Statement for cathodic protection inspection services at the Jonathan M. Wainwright VA Medical Center in Walla Walla, Washington. The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 is seeking an experienced cathodic protection service technician to inspect the water tower's cathodic protection system serving the medical center's potable water operations. The facility operates a Washington State Group A small water system with a 150,000-gallon water tower, two wells, approximately 100-110 backflow preventers, and 67 service line connections serving 65 full-time residents across 78 acres. The water system supports six dental operatories, two overnight stay facilities, one medical laboratory, one sterile processing department, and leased properties for residential housing, food production, childcare, and recreation.

The contractor must demonstrate prior experience successfully inspecting cathodic protection systems of similar size and complexity within Washington State and must follow American Water Works Association (AWWA) D104-11 best practices and WAC 173-360A-0430 standards. The contractor shall maintain required certifications including Cathodic Protection Tester, Corrosion Expert, Entry-level Tender/Diver, Air Diver, and Air-Diving Supervisor credentials per WAC 173-360A-0940 and Association of Diving Contractors International standards. The contract has a 120-day period of performance, with the contractor required to submit a proposed inspection schedule within 30 days of award and provide all inspection documentation to the Contracting Officer's Representative. Compliance with OSHA commercial diving standards, confined space regulations, and NACE corrosion engineering requirements is mandatory.

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Performance Work Statement Cathodic Protection Inspection Services Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center, Walla Walla, Washington

1. Background The Jonathan M. Wainwright VA Medical Center located in Walla Walla, WA (WWVA), seeks the services of an experienced cathodic protection service technician to inspect the water tower’s cathodic protection system.

2. Site Information The WWVA operates a Washington State Group A small water system currently which is currently managed by Valley Water Services with the system identification number 90542. Potable water is typically sourced from one of two on-site wells, with backup connections to the City of Walla Walla for use in the event of well service interruption. These WWVA-owned utilities serve several properties leased to community partners, with functions including residential housing, food production, childcare, and recreation. The WWVA operates six dental operatories, two overnight stay facilities, one medical laboratory, and one sterile processing department.

The WWVA’s water system has two wells (one currently in use and one in the process of being capped), approximately 100-110 backflow preventers, one 150,000-gallon water tower, 67 service line connections, 65 full-time residents, and spans approximately 78 acres. Well water is chlorinated on-site and monthly consumption for other than irrigation use is up to two (2) million gallons.

3. General Requirements A. The contractor must have prior experience successfully inspecting cathodic protection systems of similar size and complexity to the WWVA water tower, within the state of Washington.

B. The contractor shall follow best industry practices to ensure that the cathodic protection system is properly inspected.

C. The contractor shall follow the best practices of American Water Works Association (AWWA) to properly maintain safety within the water tower during inspection.

4. Specific Tasks A. Perform administration services specified below:

1. The Contractor will provide the COR a schedule of proposed dates for the cathodic protection system inspection within thirty (30) days of contract award. The period of performance of the contract shall be one hundred and twenty (120) days.

2. The Contractor shall provide all inspection documentation to the COR for provision to the current operator of the water system.

B. The contractor shall follow the practices of WAC 173-360A-0430 to ensure that the cathodic protection system is properly inspected.

C. The contractor shall follow the practices of American Water Works Association (AWWA) D104-11 to properly inspect the cathodic protection system.

D. Have and maintain the following licenses or certifications per WAC 173-360A-0940 and the Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) to perform the services required by this contract: Cathodic Protection Tester, Corrosion Expert, and Entry-level Tender/Diver, Air Diver, and Air-Diving Supervisor.

E. Comply with the following provisions and requirements:

a. OSHA CFR1910.401(A)(2)(LV)(B) - Commercial Diving Standards

b. OSHA CFR 1910(g)(t) - Commercial Diving Operations

c. OSHA CFR 1910.00 – Safety and Health Requirements

d. OSHA CFR1910.146 – Permit Required Confined Spaces

e. NIOSH 87-113 – Confined Air Space Regulations

f. NACE – National Association of Corrosion Engineers for Corrosion Expert

g. ANSI/AWWA D104-91 (C) – Inspection of Impressed Current Cathodic Protection Systems

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