SCOPE OF WORK CENTRAL UTILITY PLANT WATER TREATMENT.docx

SCOPE OF WORK

CENTRAL UTILITY PLANT WATER TREATMENT

Federal Bureau of Prisons FCC FORREST CITY 1300 Dale Bumpers Road Forrest City Arkansas 72335

1.0 SCOPE OF WORK

The WATER TREATMENT CONTRACTOR shall provide all labor, materials, equipment and supervision to provide chemical treatment and service for heating and cooling equipment and associated piping at the Powerhouse.

Chilled Water Service: The BOP provides chilled water at 44 degrees and 50-PSI to the institution. Chilled water is returned at 57° F. Chilled water is provided 24 hours per day 7 days per week during the chilling season and at other times as may be needed by the BOP.

Boiler Loop Temps is 175 to 180 degree supply and return will be 165 to 170 returned back at 55 to 60 PSI . Boilers will run 24 hours per day 7 days per week as described.

2.0 Responsibilities.

The program is intended to be a “Full Service” contract. The Contractor shall furnish and supply all labor, materials, incidentals, supervision and services necessary to provide and deliver water treatment programs relating to equipment listed below. This shall include, but is not limited to, all treatment chemicals, all storage containers, secondary containment if not already existing, all testing equipment, all testing reagents and supplies, a fully functional water chemistry tracking, and full training of Authority personnel and their agents. This is to include all treated equipment when in service, idle or “laid up.” The treatment programs shall be designed to protect the system and meet the performance requirements under the constraints of the operating sequences.

The WATER TREATMENT CONTRACTOR in consultation with BOP staff shall develop a complete water treatment program during the thirty-day phase-in period for the systems listed below.

(1) Condensate systems.

(2) Boilers;

(3) Hot Water Heating Systems

(4) Chilled water systems

(5) Cooling Towers

(6) Legionella Testing - four (4) times per year; and

(7) “Pickling” of the cooling towers during the winter months via a “molybdenite layup All biocide chemicals used shall have an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration number, if applicable. All Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on proposed chemicals must accompany the Offeror’s proposals. The Contractor shall supply an 800-emergency spill response number that will be manned 24-hours per day, seven (7) days per week.

The water treatment program and services supplied by the WATER TREATMENT CONTRACTOR shall be specifically formulated for each type of system, according to the recommendations of a chemist, laboratory, or firm that specializes in the water treatment field. Daily checks of each water system will be made by the CUP operators. Logs will be kept of chemical tests, dosages and consumptions and presented monthly to CRDA Chemicals shall be approved and used in compliance with current water pollution regulations of the county, state, and Environmental Protection Agency. Any fines and or fees imposed by the county/state will be the full responsibility of the contractor.

2.1 Services:

The WATER TREATMENT CONTRACTOR shall be present each Spring for boilers and each Fall for chillers, and each time the equipment is opened for inspection and provide a written report on observed conditions indicating the effectiveness of the treatment programs.

The WATER TREATMENT CONTRACTOR shall provide complete written directions for applying all recommended materials, including procedures to maintain all proper operating conditions within the equipment being treated, and actions to be taken when conditions are not within prescribed operating parameters.

The WATER TREATMENT CONTRACTOR shall provide complete instructions for cleaning and treating systems and equipment before and when being initially placed into service. WATER TREATMENT CONTRACTOR shall also provide complete instructions for deactivating and protecting systems and equipment when taken out-of-service.

The WATER TREATMENT CONTRACTOR shall provide written instructions and supervision for protecting idle systems under stagnant flow conditions taking into consideration the operating variables of the facility.

The WATER TREATMENT CONTRACTOR shall provide written instructions and supervision for draining, flushing and refilling of all systems and equipment before water treatment is started.

The WATER TREATMENT CONTRACTOR shall take samples of treated water, deposits, or raw water for analysis when considered necessary for effective control of the water treatment programs, in addition to the normal service.

The WATER TREATMENT CONTRACTOR shall run resin analyses on the water softener at least once per year.

2.2 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The WATER TREATMENT CONTRACTOR will for the term of the contract: Provide sufficient qualified personnel to perform the Work. Furnish the services of all business and project managers, supervisors, and other personnel to manage and control the Work. Assure that the Water Treatment Programs are operated and maintained in full compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, standards and regulations, as well as good engineering practice. Furnish or cause to be furnished and maintain in force insurance in the types and amounts set forth. Furnish the services of administrative, operating, maintenance and technical personnel for the Water treatment Program.

2.3 Reporting Responsibilities

The WATER TREATMENT CONTRACTOR shall provide monthly reports which shall include but not be limited to consumption of chemicals, log sheets, chemical range exception reports. WATER TREATMENT CONTRACTOR shall also provide a comprehensive annual report regarding cumulative data on the above, projected fuel use, and projected outage and maintenance schedules. The annual report shall also include WATER TREATMENT CONTRACTOR’s recommendations regarding Facility capital improvements, and improvements in the efficient, safe and reliable operation of the Facility.

2.4 Efficiency and Reliability Requirements:

FCC Forrest City expects the WATER TREATMENT CONTRACTOR to implement and complete all reasonable efficiency enhancing and cost reduction measures that are mutually agreeable to the parties in the operation and maintenance of the Facility. Measures that are implemented by the WATER TREATMENT CONTRACTOR should achieve the highest practicable energy and cost savings.

2.5 Background Requirements.

Contractor must e able to pass all background security requirements to obtain award.