Scope of Work~1.pdf

Town of Dighton

Office of the Town Administrator 979 Somerset Avenue Dighton, MA 02715 Tel: (508) 669-6431 Fax: (508) 669-5667

Scope of Work for Town of Dighton:

Emergency Vehicle Exhaust Fume Removal System Fire Station 2, 132 Chase Street, North Dighton

Project Scope:

The Town of Dighton seeks quotes from qualified companies for the installation of an emergency vehicle exhaust fume removal system, including duct work and any necessary electrical connections and controls, at Fire Station 2 located at 132 Chase Street, North Dighton, MA 02764.

Currently no system exists, but the building is equipped with compressed air lines which will be used for the exhaust removal system. The exhaust removal system must be designed for four (4) fire apparatus with under carriage exhaust that operate in a back-in mode. Labor, materials and equipment to furnish and install a complete exhaust system shall be included in the quoted price.

The system shall be pneumatic with pneumatic nozzles, motor control panel, and exhaust fan vented out a side wall. The system shall also be compatible with the equipment in Station 1 so that the Town has flexibility in storing and maintaining vehicles at both stations as well as for operational efficiencies.

The Scope of Work to be completed includes:

All electrical and control wiring.

All ductwork.

Pneumatic nozzle type source capture emergency vehicle exhaust removal system for four (4) fire apparatus in tandem arrangements.

The four (4) fire apparatus systems shall use a sliding ceiling mounted track type, specific to the building layout and apparatus specifications.

The selected vendor shall provide and install at least (1) automatic start control panel listed by UL in accordance with the Underwriters Laboratories standard UL-508.

The selected vendor shall provide and install at least (1) blower with the capacity to handle the needs of the system.

Contractor shall provide and install one (1) air filtration system to reduce the diesel exhaust particulate (soot) from the exhaust blower discharge.

Flexible exhaust hose equipped with pneumatic nozzle shall move towards the exit door along the ceiling mounted track. The travelling trolley shall glide along the track with a balancer that supports the hose. The balancer must keep the exhaust hose away from the existing apparatus.

Tailpipe modifications, if applicable.

Interested vendors must be able to provide on-site training for personnel concerning the use of the system as well any required upkeep and maintenance needed for optimal performance.

Quotes must describe how this training will be provided. Quotes must describe any warranties available with the system with value and length of warranty specified.

Wage rates are subject to the Massachusetts Prevailing Wage law.

Tours: Interested vendors may request to tour the building by contacting Fire Chief Chris

Maguy at 508-669-4510.

Quotes must be submitted in writing to the Town Administrator, Chief Procurement Officer, 979

Somerset Avenue, Dighton, MA 02715. Quotes will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. Quotes can also be submitted via email to maronstein@townofdighton.com.

Complete, responsive quotes will include a cost estimate for the installation of the exhaust removal system including ductwork and electrical work, along with the labor harmony and

OSHA training statement, Non Collusion statement, and Tax Compliance statement, all included herein. Quotes must also include references for all similar contracts within the last five years, at least three of which must be municipalities. The Town will randomly select five of these references for each vendor offering a quote.

The Town will vote to award the contract within thirty (30) days of the receipt of bids. The time for award may be extended for up to ten (10) additional days by mutual agreement between the

Town and the apparent lowest responsive and responsible vendor.

The Town reserves the right to reject any and all quotes. The Town will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Should the cost exceed $25,000, the selected vendor will be required to provide a 50% payment bond. The selected vendor is also responsible for obtaining any and all necessary permits from the Town of Dighton.

mailto:maronstein@townofdighton.com

979 Somerset Avenue Dighton, MA 02715

Tel: (508) 669-6431 Fax: (508) 669-5667

LABOR HARMONY AND OSHA TRAINING STATEMENT:

By signing below, the bidder agrees to the following:

(1) that he is able to furnish labor that can work in harmony with all other elements of labor employed or to be employed in the work; (2) that all employees to be employed at the worksite will have successfully completed a course in construction safety and health approved by the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration that is at least 10 hours in duration at the time the employee begins work and who shall furnish documentation of successful completion of said course with the first certified payroll report for each employee; and (3) that all employees to be employed in the work subject to this bid have successfully completed a course in construction safety and health approved by the United States

Occupational Safety and Health Administration that is at least 10 hours in duration.

Printed Signed

Title:

Dighton, MA 02715

CERTIFICATE OF NON-COLLUSION

The undersigned certifies under penalties of perjury that this Proposal is in all respects bona fide, fair and made without collusion or fraud with any other person. As used in this certification, the word “person” shall mean any natural person, joint venture, partnership, corporation or other business or legal entity.

Signature of individual submitting Proposal

Name of Business

Dighton, MA 02715

CERTIFICATE OF TAX COMPLIANCE

Pursuant to Chapter 62C of the Massachusetts General Laws, Section 49A (b), I, ___________________________________________, authorized signatory for

_________________________________________________________________________ do hereby certify under the pains and penalties of perjury that said proposer has complied with all laws of the

Commonwealth of Massachusetts relating to taxes, reporting of employees and contractors, and withholding and remitting of child support.

Signature

Name (printed)

Title