Scope of Work - Portal Vacis -Dry Pipe Replacement.pdf

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CONSTRUCTION SCOPE OF WORK

U.S. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION 8

Date: 11/24/2024 Revision: 4.0

Section 1: Project Title 525 Portal VACIS-NII Sprinkler Pipe Replacement

Section 2: Project Location, Building Name, & Building Number Portal North Dakota Land Port of Entry, NII Building ND0525AM

US HWY 52 AT CAN BDR

Portal, ND Building Number: ND0525AM

Section 3: Contact List

Contracting Officer (CO) Name: Laura Funk Email: laura.funk@gsa.gov Address: 657 2nd Ave North Fargo, ND 58102 Phone (O): 701-566-6114

Development Project Manager Name: Al Antonio Email: alan.antonio@gsa.gov Phone (C) (720) 284-9598

Property Manager Name: Curtis Schumaier Email: curtis.schumaier@gsa.gov Address: 100 1st Street SW Minot, ND 58701 Phone (O): 701-552-9852 Phone (C): 701-340-5954

Section 4: Project Background & Project Description The purpose of this project is to replace corroded high bay horizontal runs of existing dry-charged sprinkler pipe, and update the system to newer technology, add (2) sprinkler heads below the overhead doors, or relocate (2) existing misplaced heads as applicable, replace one existing drum drip trap, provide 3 additional drum drip traps, replace 1 inspectors test assembly, and convert the existing compressed air dry charging system to a nitrogen system.

1) Existing System Information:

a. Area of Protection:

i. Main Floor 7,400 SF SQ FT

ii. Mezzanine Level 120 SQ FT

b. System Design originally performed per NFPS 13 2007 Edition for Ordinary Hazard, Group I occupancy. (.15/1950 including 30% increase for dry system)

c. Dry pipe system capacity = 230 Gallons

d. System Demand per original calcs:

i. Calc #4 – 365.8 GPM @ 55.5 PSI

ii. Calc #5 – 364.7 GPM @ 60.8 PSI

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Section 5: Project Objectives All new work shall comply with latest applicable standards. The contractor shall provide labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to perform:

BASE BID WORK Requirements:

1. Horizontal runs of piping at the high bay level (approx. 25’ above floor) shall be removed and replaced back to an appropriate vertical pipe, and new connection made with an appropriate fitting for dissimilar materials, compliant with all applicable codes.

2. All new sprinkler piping shall be threaded Schedule 10 in accordance with GSA P100 standard.

3. All piping shall be installed in existing pipe hangers unless replacement is required, and the entire piping and hanger system shall be installed to ensure a minimum toward appropriate drain points.

a. Pitch cross mains at ¼” per 10’-0” of run

b. Pitch branch lines at ½” per 10’-0” of run

4. Approximately 62 new brass upright quick response sprinkler heads are required, to replace the high bay sprinkler heads, and they shall be selected based on the associated hazards within the occupancy to be protected in accordance with the requirements in NFPA 13 and the IBC. Contractor shall verify quantities required.

5. Sprinkler equipped with O-ring water seals are not permitted to be installed.

6. The use of saddle tees fitted with rubber gaskets is not permitted.

7. Install new sprinkler heads in a manner to provide the required sprinkler head coverage under the door when the door is up.

8. Remove existing steel piping Drum Drip Trap, and valves, and provide new drum drip trap at that location.

9. Provide additional 3 drum drip traps at each corner of the building.

10. Sprinkler system and FACP shall be put back into full operation at the end of each day.

11. The attached drawings are for reference only. A pre-bid walk through is highly encouraged to understand the whole scope of work.

12. A staging area will be determined by mutual agreement after contract award.

13. The following information is provided for bidding purposes only. The contractor is advised to conduct a site visit and field-verify the exact information required for use in completing the work and submitting an offer.

14. No asbestos or lead containing materials shall be used.

15. All work shall comply with codes and standards applicable to each type of work through the course of this project including the

National Electric Code (NFPA 70). Contractor shall also comply with the requirements of GSA Build Green Standards, and PBS P-100, unless exempted.

16. The Contractor is responsible for locating all utilities in project area, both public and private. GSA will make any existing drawing available for reference purposes only, actual locate is still contractor’s responsibility.

17. The contractor is responsible for the protection of all existing building property surfaces from damage due to work performed under this contract. Damages to existing surfaces caused by the performance of this contract shall be repaired as to match the existing surface finish at no additional cost to the Government.

18. The Contractor shall remove all debris generated in the performance of this contract daily.

19. The contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent any dust or debris from filtering into other parts of the building including but not limited to mechanical systems. Should dust or debris filter into other parts of the building the contractor shall take immediate steps to clean the area (no equipment or supplies will be furnished by GSA).

20. At the completion of the project, the project area shall be cleaned to building standards as determined by the GSA Property Manager. Should the contractor fail to clean the project limits in a timely manner, GSA will contract for said cleaning and the cost will be deducted from the contract. Ensure that all penetrations are sealed with fire rated approved material as required by the International Building Code.

21. The CO has the right to reject any unsatisfactory or unsuitable material or workmanship.

Optional Work Requirement

2) Install Nitrogen Generator, Contractor Shall:

a. Remove and dispose the existing dry pipe air compressor system

b. Install new appropriately sized Engineered Corrosion Solutions (ECS) Nitrogen Generator System or approved equal

c. Provide all necessary electrical connections and installation. All work shall comply with codes and standards applicable to each type of work through the course of this project including the National Electric Code (NFPA 70).

d. Nitrogen Generator and gas shall be installed in accordance with GSA P-100, Chapter 7.

e. Comply with the requirements of;

i. GSA Build Green Standards

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ii. PBS P-100,

iii. NFPA Standards

f. A design and calculations shall be included as a part of this project.

Section 6: Proposal Pricing & Site Walk

1) Pre-proposal Site Visit Meeting:

a) The site visit shall consist of a meeting to review construction requirements followed by a walk-thru of the project site. The meeting shall be attended by the contractor and GSA project personnel, and appropriate sub-contractors. Contact the Project Manager to schedule a site visit.

b) Review existing conditions of the project area including any field verification.

Review the solicitation/evaluation requirements

2) Cost Proposal Requirements:

a) When submitting a proposal, provide a cost breakdown for each task into the following categories: Materials, equipment, labor hours, subcontractor's quotes, overhead, profit, and bond broken down into shell, tenant improvement (TI) (by tenant), Building- Specific Amortized Capital (BSAC), and environmental (as applicable). Follow P120 guidelines for tier level 3 based on project triage tool. Pricing shall be broken down by Construction Specification Institute (CSI) divisions.

b) Base Bid- All materials and labor associated with removing and replacing the sprinkler piping and heads, and compressed air charging system (to include air compressor) in accordance with the scope of work, AND installation of the Nitrogen Generator system for dry-piping charging.

c) Alternate Bid (DEDUCT) – all work associated with the nitrogen generator system and demolition of the existing compressed air charging system.

Section 7: Period of Performance Once notice to proceed has been issued, the contractor has 60 calendar days to complete the project. The contractor must also promptly begin the badging process at the time of award. Please allow a minimum of 30 days to complete the badging process. Extensions will be granted for unforeseen conditions and other factors outside of the contractor’s control at the Contracting Officer’s discretion.

Section 8: Universal Scope Requirements ALL of the requirements in this section are MANDATORY for ALL GSA projects

See the attached Universal Scope Requirements document for the full details outlining each item

Failure to comply with any and all of the requirements will result in the project not being accepted as complete

REQUIREMENTS for ALL Projects (Construction, Design & Design/Build)

a. Safety and Health Program

b. Asbestos Containing Materials. To comply with federal and state regulations as well as GSA policy, an asbestos pre-alteration assessment is required for all construction projects as outlined in Section B of the Universal Scope Requirements.

c. Lead Containing Paint / Lead Based Paint

d. Accessibility

e. Green Purchasing

f. Construction Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan

g. Construction Waste Diversion

Section 9: Submittals

1) Contractor shall submit a Method of Procedures (MOP) to the GSA Delivery Project Manager (PM) for approval prior to commencement of work. At a minimum, the MOP shall include:

a) Brief narrative describing method of accomplishment, construction techniques, etc

b) Project schedule (to include critical path, major milestones, long lead time items, mob & de-mob, inspection dates, substantial completion, and occupancy dates)

c) Service/Utility Outages (if necessary)

d) Phasing schedule (if necessary)

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e) Any building infrastructure/BAS equipment that may be impacted

2) As- Builts (CAD and/ or BIM) BIM is required for any project above the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, currently $250,000.

3) All new equipment and anything requiring a preventative maintenance plan shall be inputted into Maximo upload template.

Information needed from the contractor will be all: Manufacturer, Model Number, Part Number, Serial Number, Any Manufacturer Warranty Information.

4) Manufacturer's specifications, instructions and material specification sheets in original form

5) Submittal register/ log for all products specified to establish a standard of quality to include. Submittal register response by the government shall be 14 calendar days or less.

a) For pricing purposed please assume 1 hard copy of submittals and 1 electronic copy to be sent to the project manager.

Distribution list including final quantities will be finalized after receipt of the submittal log/ register by GSA project manager.

6) If product samples are not submitted in a timely fashion, any delays caused by the contractor will not warrant a time extension.

After completion of all work, the Contractor shall submit to the project manager the manufacturer's specifications, instructions and material specification sheets in original form. Additionally, the Contractor shall submit all inventory changes (removals, additions, upgrades, etc., and new condition codes) to the COR.

7) Submittal response by the government shall be 14 calendar days or less.

Section 10: General Requirements

1) Contractor Use of the Premises

a) During the period of the project, the contractor will have access to the site only during business hours of 7:00 am 4:00

pm. No on-site work shall be performed outside these hours or on holidays unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. The contractor will need to coordinate with the Contracting Officer to arrange access to the parking lot. The contractor shall make every effort to cause a minimum of damage to parking lots, any other paved areas, any items that need to be moved during the course of the project, and any areas not included in this scope of work. Any damage caused will be repaired at the contractor’s expense.

2) Progress Meetings

a) Progress meetings are not required for this project. The project manager and building team representative shall make daily inspections of the work progress.

3) Equipment

The contractor shall provide all equipment associated with the entire project, operate in a safe manner and adhere to all OSHA and GSA standards.

4) Equipment and Material Storage The contractor shall provide and store all equipment, the materials specified above, and any other materials required completing the project. The materials are required to be kept clean and dry throughout the duration of the project.

Contractor to coordinate with building manager for location of storage sheds.

5) Sanitary Facilities Provide and maintain temporary toilet facilities in accordance with State Health Department and GSA requirements.

6) Electricity, Water, and Gas GSA will pay for electricity, water, and gas during the course of this project. The contractor is responsible for making connections to the existing systems. Temporary electrical work shall meet the requirements of NFPA 70-1996 (NEC), Article

305. When temporary connections are removed, restore existing utility services to their original condition.

7) Contractor’s Field Office The contractor may provide an office for their own use. Size, location, and construction shall be subject to approval.

8) Fire Watch Contractor shall be responsible for providing fire watch if required per attached GSA fire watch guidelines.

9) Fire Alarm Impairment and Hot Work When a fire suppression or alarm system impairment is required, contractor shall provide written outage request to GSA for approval in advance of impairing any systems. Contractor shall be responsible for having a GSA approved NICET certified fire alarm contractor perform all system impairments. During fire alarm/suppression impairments or hot work procedures, contractor shall provide a fire watch per the GSA Regional Fire Watch Guidelines.

10) Protection of Public The building site will continue to be used by tenants. The contractor shall fence, barricade, or otherwise block off the immediate work area to prevent unauthorized entry. The contractor shall illuminate barricades and obstructions at night and maintain safe building access and egress for tenants.

11) Housekeeping

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The project site shall be kept in a neat, orderly, and safe condition at all times. The contractor shall provide enough containers for collecting construction debris and construction materials to be recycled. The contractor shall wet down dry materials and rubbish to prevent blowing dust and keep volatile wastes in covered containers.

12) Transportation and Deliveries The contractor shall arrange deliveries of materials in accordance with construction schedules; coordinate with COR to avoid conflict with other tenants and other work conditions at the site. Contractor must make GSA PM & CO aware of any lead times that may affect the project schedule.

13) Cleaning Before scheduling the final inspection, the Contractor shall accomplish six items: (1) Remove all tools, equipment, surplus material, and rubbish; (2) Restore or refinish, to original condition, surfaces that are damaged due to the work of this contract; (3) Remove grease, dirt, stains, foreign materials, and labels from finished surfaces; (4) Thoroughly clean building interiors; (5) Pickup all construction debris from the site; and (6) At time of final inspection, project shall be thoroughly cleaned and ready for use.

14) Protection of the Building The construction contractor is responsible for the protection of all existing building property for damage due to work performed under this contract. Any damage caused by the performance of this contract shall be repaired to match like or better condition at no additional cost to the government.

15) Disruptive Work All painting, staining, or other activity which may cause noxious or undesirable fumes and/ or any noisy work that may be disruptive to the tenants/ public must be performed after normal working hours. The use of paint or stain that does not generate odors is preferred and may be required if the space will be occupied the following day with prior written approval from GSA.

Section 11: Badging & Security

1) Contractor is responsible to follow GSA’s security and badging requirements as detailed at the time of contract award.

2) US Access shared enrollment centers can be found at fedidcard.gov. Travel distances to the nearest center should be accounted for during the badging process.

3) All contract employees working onsite shall have a favorable Tier 1 or SAC background investigation.

Personnel who have not received a favorable determination will not be permitted to work on this project.

Escorting of employees that have not received a favorable determination through GSA’s security requirements or local agencies background check is not permitted.

The contractor may be subjected to additional background checks by the local agency for any border station projects or services.

At the discretion of the Port Director and GSA Facility Manager, background checks for escorted personnel may be conducted by Customs and Border Protection.

Section 12: Payments

1) Information regarding payment requests and payment is in the solicitation/ contract. Please contact the CO if you have any questions regarding payments.

Section 13: Substantial Completion & Final Inspection

1) When project, or designated portion of project is complete, request a final inspection. Upon receipt of request that project is substantially complete, the Contracting Officer will proceed with the inspection within ten days of receipt of request or will advise the contractor of items that prevent the project from being designated substantially complete.

2) Red-lined drawings and CAD and/or BIM as-built drawings, and field training for Operations and Maintenance (O&M) personnel shall be provided at completion of project. Maintain one complete set of contract drawings. Clearly mark changes, deletions, and additions using GSA CAD Standards to show actual construction conditions. Show additions in red, deletions in green, and special instructions in blue print. Provide to GSA within timeframe negotiated at time of award.

3) The contractor shall provide O&M manuals. The O&M manuals shall contain the following:

o Executed Warranties (at project completion) o Maintenance and operation manuals

Section 14: Historical Building: NA

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Section 15: Attachments

1) Universal Scope requirements

2) Building drawings

3) Photos

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Existing Sprinkler Plan – Not to Scale

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Drum Drip Trap Detail – Not to Scale:

Typical Building Section – Not to Scale

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Representative Photos

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