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Performance Work Statement 1ST CIG Boiler Upgrade/Modernization

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General Overview:

The United States Army Corp of Engineers, Humphrey Engineer Center (HEC) and the 1st Capabilities Integration Group (Airborne) has requested the replacement of (3) three Aerco Boilers. The current boilers has exceeded its life expectancy and needs to be replaced located at Bldg 2596, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315.

A.1 The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials and services to replace three (3) Aerco Boilers and (1) Control Management System . The contractor shall be responsible for acquiring all operating permits to include burn permits from Fort Belvoir Fire Department. The contractor will provide the HEC Project Manager copies of their safety plan for review and approval prior to any work beginning.

A.2 All work shall be performed in stages allowing the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers customer the flexibility to relocate their workforce for telecommunication reasons. The period of performance shall be 180 days after Notice to Proceed (NTP).

A.3 See below for required work actions. Technical point of contact for questions or project visit (recommended) is Michael Johnson, 703-428-9172, room 2D06 in building 2593. Contractual POC is HECSA Contracting Office, 703-428-7153; FAX 703-428-8181.

A.4 The Contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for the performance of services provided under this contract for the replacement of (3) three Aerco Boilers, (1 ) Control Management System, to include, condensate neutralizers, exhaust vents, piping, insulation, associated valves and controls.

The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil/. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (21), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, beginning with 2020. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at help desk at: http://www.ecmra.mil.

A.5 The Contractor will provide the Contracting Officer a copy of their valid proof of Liability, Worker Comps, and Automotive insurance. The contractor will ensure liability, worker comps, and automotive insurance meet all current State and Federal Worker compensation laws and regulations. The contract will maintain valid liability, worker comps, and automotive insurance through-out the entire duration of this contract. The contractor will also ensure there’s a Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO) onsite at all times whenever employees or subcontractors are working on the worksite. The contractor will provide a copy of the selected SSHO resume and all certifications for approval. The government has the right to STOP all work if the SSHO is not present on the worksite.

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1. Statement of Work:

The Contractor shall provide all permitting, labor, materials, and services to replace of (3) three Aerco Boilers, (1) Control Management System. The contractor shall be responsible for acquiring all operating permits to include burn permits from Fort Belvoir Fire Department. The contractor will provide the HEC Project Manager copies of their safety plan for review and approval prior to any work beginning. All lift equipment MUST contain a valid current inspection.

Performance of Work:

The contractor will perform all lock-out/tag-out safety requirements and ensure each employee on site is wearing the Proper Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times. The contractor will ensure the area is safe prior to beginning any work, during working hours and any time when the area is secured. The contractor will conduct onsite hazard safety training daily.

The contractor shall meet with the HEC Project Manager to establish a laydown area for all equipment and materials needed to perform its work and ensure this area does not impede the daily operations of the HEC.

The contractor will check and inspect area prior to any work to ensure size, design, and application, meets the requirement for the maintenance room space area. The contractor will tie the new boilers into the current buildings automation system.

The contractor will ensure all employees are properly vetted at the Fort Belvoir Visitor Center prior to entering the HEC and any employee not cleared will be denied access for the duration of this project. All work performed in this contract shall comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and National Electrical Installation Standards (NEIS)

The contractor shall provide updated manuals, drawings and as built for this project.

The contractor will DEMO existing Aerco Boilers and piping to the point the boilers can be removed. One Boiler MUST always remain functionable.

The contractor will conduct a gas outage prior to demo and setting aside all power and control wiring to be reused.

The contractor will Demo the 3 excessing Boilers and remove from property and properly dispose per Local, State and Federal guideline. One Boiler MUST always remain functionable.

The contractor will supply and install Three (3) new Model: BMK2000 GWBF-USA-9RB Benchmark 2000 Boiler boilers and all associated wiring both primary to include, condensate neutralizers, exhaust vents, piping, insulation, associated valves and controls.

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The contractor will supply and install Onboard BST header temperature Sensor (Dual Bead PT1000) – Direct Connect.

The contractor will supply and install 1 new Onboard Boiler Sequencing Technology.

The contractor will supply and install 3 new CONDENSATE NEUTRALIZER, 2 LITERS.

The contractor will supply and install 3 new (3) Benchmark 2000 Boiler w/ Control and Management System

The contractor will provide a factory startup and Inspection Certificate for approval.

The contractor will clean up all job debris created by their workforce daily.

Performance of Work:

B.1. Contractor shall perform this service IAW EM 385-1-1, US Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, National Electric Code (NEC) and, 28 CFR Part 36 and Public Law 101-336 -Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

B.2. Contractor shall furnish the government a warranty for a minimum of one year for parts and service (at no additional cost to the government), including all labor and service calls if needed. Contractor shall also submit Manufacturers extended warranties on equipment to the

POC.

B.3 Contractor shall not leave any areas in an unsafe manner and shall remove debris from the complex on a daily basis.

B.4 Contractor shall verify measurements and site conditions prior to starting work. Contractor shall provide submittals (and be approved by the POC) for all equipment and materials prior to purchase.

B.5. Any Government property damaged by contractor shall be repaired to a condition acceptable to the Government at no additional cost to the Government.

B.6. All work shall be performed during normal duty hours, 0600 to 1500 and shall be coordinated with the P.O.C. This work may be required to be done in stages so not to hinder the government employees from completing their work.

B.7. Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all information of manufacture requirements and shall install all materials and equipment in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.

B.8. All work shall be done in a professional workman like manner.

B.9. All material used for this project shall be new, and any requests to use equivalent parts and materials must be made and approved by the POC prior to purchase/installation of materials.

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B.10. All work performed shall not be accepted until 100 % complete and operational to the satisfaction of the POC (Michael Johnson).

General Security Requirements:

C.1 All contractor and all associated sub-contractors’ employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

C.2 The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH, Corps Watch, or See Something, Say Something program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 5 calendar days after contract award.

C.3 The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award. *When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with the designated Government representative. This Form will be provided to the Contracting Officer and shall become part of the official contract file.

Accident Prevention and Requirements:

F.1 In performing this contract, the contractor shall provide for protecting the lives and health of employees and other persons; preventing damage to property, materials, supplies and equipment;

and avoiding work interruptions. For these purposes, the Contractor shall:

(1) Comply with all pertinent provisions of the most recent version of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, in effect on the date of the solicitation and available at:

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/E M_385-1-1_2008Sep_Consolidated_2011Aug.pdf ;

(2) Provide appropriate safety personal protection equipment (steel toe safety boots, eye protection, hearing protection, reflective vests, etc.) as required by the Position Hazard Analysis;

(2) Comply with the standards issued by the Secretary of Labor in 29 CFR Part 1910 and or 29 CFR Part 1926;

(3) Safeguard the public and Government personnel, property, materials, supplies, and

(4) equipment exposed to Contractor operations and activities;

(5) Avoid interruptions of Government operations and delays in project completion dates, and;

(6) Control costs in the performance of this contract.

F.2 Additionally, for these purposes on contracts for construction or dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements, the Contractor shall also --

(1) Provide appropriate safety barricades, signs, and signal lights, and;

(2) Ensure that any additional measures the Contracting Officer determines to be reasonably necessary for the purposes are taken.

F.3 Whenever the Contracting Officer becomes aware of any noncompliance with these requirements or any condition which poses a serious or imminent danger to the health or safety of the public or Government personnel, the Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor orally, with written confirmation, and request immediate initiation of corrective action. This notice, when delivered to the Contractor or the Contractor’s representative at the work site, shall be deemed sufficient notice of the noncompliance and that corrective action is required. After receiving the notice, the Contractor shall immediately take corrective action. If the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly take corrective action, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. The Contractor shall not be entitled to any equitable adjustment of the contract price or extension of the performance schedule on any Stop-Work Order issued under this clause.

F.4 The Contractor shall require any/all subcontractors to comply with these safety requirements.

F.5 After receipt of a notice of award, the Contractor will:

(1) Submit in writing (within 10 working days) a proposal for effectuating this provision for accident prevention. The plan shall include an analysis of the significant hazards to life, limb, and property inherent in the contract work performance and a plan for controlling these hazards.

(2) The plan, which will be reviewed by the Humphreys Engineer Center Support Activity, Safety and Occupational Health Office shall include but not be limited to the following:

(a) Identification and signature of on-site contractor safety officer.

(b) Identification and telephone numbers of medical emergency facilities.

(c) Medical emergency response procedures (what to do in a medical emergency).

(d) Plans for initial safety indoctrination and continuing safety training for employees.

(e) Hazard analysis and abatement.

(f) Personal protective equipment.

(g) Procedures to be used for accident reporting and investigating.

(h) Criteria for reprimand due to willful negligence towards safety standards.

(3) Meet in conference with representatives of the Contracting Officer to discuss and develop mutual understanding relative to administration of the overall safety program.