Performance_Work_Statement _ AC for Fourth Bay.docx

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Performance Work Statement

Contents

Project Title Install A/C for the fourth bay in the Greenhouse for cooling and heating

General Information

1.0 Background and Purpose

Install A/C for the 4th bay in the New Greenhouse where corn will be grown year around. The optimum temperature should be 80-85 degrees F. Outside temp in summer will be around 105 deg F and in cooler months it can dip to low 30s deg F.

2.0 Definitions

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Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

The AC should maintain temp from 78-80 degrees F for the fourth bay (700 sq ft) in the greenhouse for successfully growing corn year around. The following specifications apply:

The packaged A/C Unit should be 2-speed belt-driven with cooling capacity of at least 290,000 Btu (using refrigerant R-410-A) and gas heating with at least 320,000 Btu. The AC should be powered by volts/Ph/HZ - 208/3/60. The whole unit should be mounted on a weather proof slab (14” x 14”) and mounted on vibration -free galvanized steel frame. Ducts should be extended into bay -4 for uniform dispersal of cold/hot air. Control mechanisms are available at the Headhouse (MicroGrow control)

All components should be American-made and compliant to industry standards.

4.0 Deliverable / Schedule

All written deliverables shall be phrased in layperson language.

· AC should be procured installed within 60-90 days from the date of acceptance of the contract.

· AC will be controlled by the MicroGrow controller in the headhouse. For technical reasons, this will be handled separately.

· Reporting Requirements: The contractor is required to provide written progress reports {biweekly} for the period of installation and completion {not beyond 90 days).

Key Deliverables

5.0 Government Furnished

Access to government site will be provided. The contract awardee will be working with Ponchartrain Partners – in house contractors who maintain the building, greenhouse and the surroundings.

6.0 Travel

N/A

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

Not known until the contract is awarded

8.0 Security Requirements

Register with the Administrative Office for access to the greenhouse. Inform The Research Leader Dr. Rajasekaran in advance of the commencement of work.

9.0 Data Rights

N/A

10.0 Section 508 - Electronic and Information Technology Standards N/A

11.0 Performance Requirement Measures

% for NOT meeting the Task

Insert Performance Requirement Measures Here

Attachment None. For the AC specs please see PWS. Additional information can be provided by the building engineer or by Dr. K. Rajasekaran image1.png