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SPECIFICATION

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REQUEST FOR QUOTE

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July 23, 2021 1:00pm EST.

CONTACT PERSON:

Melissa Martel 202-258-0072

E-mail: melissa.martel@gsa.gov

ISSUING OFFICE: General Services Administration National Capital Region (NCR)

Office of Acquisitions HOTD & Planning Branch

1800 F Street, NW, Washington DC 20407

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47PM1121Q0024

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

Monday, July 26, 2021 melissa.martel@gsa.gov 2:00 P.M. local time (EST)

Remote Oxygen Analyzer Replacement

325 13th Street, SW, Washington, DC mailto:melissa.martel@gsa.gov mailto:melissa.martel@gsa.gov

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PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

Project Title: REMOTE OXYGEN ANALYZER REPLACEMENT

Building: Heating, Operations & Transmission Division

Building ID #: DC0001ZZ

Building Location: 325 13th Street SW, Washington, DC 20228

Project Control Number: RDC04804

GSA Work Items: 5559 ePM Number: 67006

Date: 02/11/2021

Statement of Work REMOTE OXYGEN ANALYZER REPLACEMENT, Heating, Operations & Transmission Division, D0001ZZ

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. PROJECT INFORMATION 6

1.1. PROJECT BACKGROUND 6

1.2. PROJECT SUMMARY DESCRIPTION 6

1.3. PROJECT DELIVERY TYPE 6

1.4. PROJECT GOALS 6

1.5. PROJECT OBJECTIVES 6

1.6. PROJECT BUDGET 7

1.7. PROJECT SCHEDULE 7

1.8. CONTRACT TYPE 7

2. SCOPE OF WORK 8

2.1. CRITERIA GOVERNING DESIGN 8

2.1.1. GSA Requirements 8

2.1.2. Customer Requirements 9

2.1.3. Stakeholder Requirements 9

2.2. PROJECT SITE REQUIREMENTS 9

2.2.1. Work Restrictions 9

2.2.2. Working Hours 10

2.2.2.1. Government Occupied Hours 10

2.2.2.2. Contractor's On-Site Working Hours 10

2.2.3. Loading Dock 10

2.2.4. Parking 10

2.2.5. Staging and Storage 10

2.2.6. Dumpster 10

2.2.7. Restrooms 10

2.2.8. Freight Elevator 10

2.3. PROJECT REQUIREMENTS 10

2.3.1. Sensor: 11

2.3.2. Cable - Sensor to AMEVision Host 11

2.3.3. Cable - Sensor to RCU 11

2.3.4. AME Vision HMI Host/Display Unit 11

2.3.5. AMP-Cherokee On-site Installation & Commissioning 12

2.3.6. Base Bid 12

2.3.7. Options 12

2.3.8. Unit Prices 12

2.4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 12

2.4.1. Alternates 12

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2.4.2. Substitutions 12

2.4.3. Cutting & Patching 13

2.5. U.S. COMMISSION OF FINE ARTS REQUIREMENTS 13

2.6. NATIONAL CAPITAL PLANNING COMMISSION REQUIREMENTS 13

2.7. NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA) REQUIREMENTS 13

2.8. NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT (NHPA) REQUIREMENTS 13

2.9. FINE ARTS REQUIREMENTS 14

2.10. ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 14

2.11. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 14

2.12. FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 14

2.13. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS 14

2.14. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS 14

2.14.1. General 14

2.14.2. Asbestos Containing Material 14

2.14.3. Lead Based Paint 15

2.14.4. Polychlorinated Biphenyl 15

2.14.5. Presence of Hazardous Materials 15

2.14.6. Hazardous Materials Cost Tracking 15

2.15. SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS 16

2.15.1. Green Purchasing 16

2.15.2. Key Sustainable Products 16

2.15.3. Proof of Compliance 16

2.15.4. Construction and Demolition Debris 16

2.15.5. Refrigerants 17

2.16. ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS 17

2.16.1. Payback Analysis 17

2.16.2. Plumbing Fixtures 17

2.16.3. Lighting Fixtures 17

2.16.4. Energy Rebates 17

2.16.5. Cooling Tower Replacement 17

2.16.6. Transformer Replacement 17

2.16.7. Roof Replacement 17

2.17. CONTROLS 17

2.18. COMMISSIONING 17

2.18.1. Commissioning Agent 17

2.18.2. Building Enclosure Commissioning 18

2.18.3. HVAC Energy / Metering 18

2.18.4. Electrical Metering / Monitoring 18

2.18.5. Lighting 18

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2.18.6. Acoustics 18

2.19. SITEWORK REQUIREMENTS 18

2.19.1. Stormwater Management 18

2.19.2. Erosion and Sediment Control 18

2.19.3. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans 18

3. DESIGN STAGE 19

4. CONSTRUCTION STAGE 19

4.1. GENERAL 19

4.2. PERMITTING 19

4.2.1. Hot Work Permits 19

4.2.2. Utility Locating Services 19

4.2.3. Utility Outage 19

4.2.4. Fire Watch 19

4.3. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS 19

4.4. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE 19

4.5. CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS REPORTS 20

4.6. SHOP DRAWINGS / PRODUCT DATA SUBMISSIONS 20

4.6.1. Early Review 21

4.6.2. Government Review 21

4.6.3. Changes 21

4.6.4. Products for Submission 21

4.7. SCHEDULE OF INSPECTIONS AND TESTS 21

4.8. SPECIAL INSPECTIONS 21

4.9. CONSTRUCTION WORK PLAN 22

4.9.1. Submissions 22

4.10. QUALITY CONTROL PLAN 22

4.10.1. Submissions 22

4.10.2. Content 22

4.10.3. Workmanship Standards 23

4.10.4. Manufacturer's Instructions 23

4.10.5. Specialists 23

4.10.6. Minimum Quality and Quantity 23

4.10.7. Availability of Tradespersons and Manufacturer's Field Services Representatives 23

4.10.8. Inspection / Testing 23

4.10.9. Test Parameters 24

4.10.10. Test Report 24

4.10.11. Coordination with others 24

4.10.12. Format 24

4.11. COMMISSIONING 24

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4.12. CONSTRUCTION INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ) MANAGEMENT 24

4.13. COORDINATION OF WORK 25

4.14. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION 25

4.15. MODIFICATIONS / CHANGE ORDERS 25

5. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION 26

5.1. CONTRACTOR’S STAFF 26

5.1.1. Personnel Qualifications 26

5.1.2. Acceptance 26

5.1.3. Personnel Security Requirements 26

5.1.4. Escorting 26

5.1.5. Building Systems Shutdown 26

5.2. MEETINGS 26

5.2.1. Design Review Meetings 27

5.2.2. Time of Performance Meeting 27

5.2.3. Construction Progress Meetings 27

5.3. ePM (ELECTRONIC PROJECT MANAGEMENT) 27

5.4. PROJECT CLOSEOUT 27

5.4.1. Final Inspection and Test 27

5.4.2. As-Built Drawings 27

5.4.3. Specification Manual 27

5.4.4. Product Data and Shop Drawing Manuals 27

5.4.5. Design Calculation Manual 28

5.4.6. Operation and Maintenance Manual 28

5.4.7. Maintenance Training 28

5.4.8. Warranties 28

5.4.9. Attic Stock 28

5.5. SCHEDULE OF VALUES 28

5.5.1. Modifications 29

5.5.2. Options 29

5.6. FEE & PAYMENT 29

6. ATTACHMENTS 30

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1. PROJECT INFORMATION

1.1. PROJECT BACKGROUND

The General Services Administration Central Heating and Refrigeration Plant (GSA-CHRP) is a

Title V major source facility, it is required that the plant complies with all applicable Federal environmental regulations, including but not limited to the EPA 40 CFR, Part 60 (New Source

Performance Standards) and all applicable environmental requirements of the District of

Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE), including but not limited to the

DCMR Title 20 and the NOx Budget Program (40 CFR, Part 75).

The applicable regulations require that the GSA-CHRP monitors and complies with all combustion pollution emission limits established within the operating Title V permits. These applicable regulations further require the use of Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems

(CEMS) to monitor nitrogen dioxide/nitrous oxide (NOx), visible emission (opacity), oxygen

(O2) and fuel consumed during combustion.

The oxygen analyzer is a major component of the CEMS. It is used to monitor, and measure combustion oxygen required to compute mass combustion emissions. The existing remote oxygen analyzers (AMETEK WDG Series 2000) used at the GSA-CHRP are antiquated. The manufacturer of these equipment has discontinued the WDG 2000 Series - replacement parts are no longer available. A complete system replacement with the newer model, the AMETEK

WDG-V combustion analyzer, is recommended. The GSA-CHRP has already replaced one older system, WDG 2000 Series, on Boiler No. 3 with the WDG-V combustion analyzer with great success.

1.2. PROJECT SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

To guarantee the HOTD customers receive chilled water and steam services without interruption, HOTD must continually maintain the water leaking to the electrical equipment.

GSA has requested that The contractor to procure and install hardware components required to upgrade O2 Monitoring to current model Ametek WDG-V for five (5) boilers (Units 1, 2, 4, 5, & 6).

GSA has already procured four Ametek Remote Calibration Units (RCUs), that will be included in the installation.

The contractor is required to provide all supervision, labor, materials and equipment to:

1.3. PROJECT DELIVERY TYPE

The project is a Constriction delivery type.

1.4. PROJECT GOALS

● Complete project within 10% of overall project duration

1.5. PROJECT OBJECTIVES

The project shall be based on the chiller plant equipment manufacturer’s specifications and the

Criteria Governing Design.

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The objective of this contract is to prevent water leak from the roof to the plant. This work will allow for Operations to run the Plant without plant outage due to water leak to electrical equipment.

1.6. PROJECT BUDGET

See solicitation for estimated cost of project. The estimated range of construction will be provided in the solicitation per FAR 36.204.

1.7. PROJECT SCHEDULE

The overall period of performance is expected to be 290 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

● Services 262 calendar days after Notice to Proceed

● Project Closeout 28 calendar days after Substantial Completion

1.8. CONTRACT TYPE

The Government contemplates the award of a firm-fixed price contract to the successful offeror. The prices shall include, but shall not be limited to the following:

● Contract Management

● Services including Labor, and Supervision

● Professional Inspection and Testing Services

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2. SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor shall perform all services described in this Scope of Services (including services required under exercised options, if any) in accordance with applicable requirements and provisions set forth in this

Statement of Work. The GSA-CHRP needs a contractor to furnish all the necessary labor, material, and supervision for a complete replacement of all existing antiquated AMETEK Thermox WDG 2000 Series currently on Boiler Nos. 1, 2, 4, 6 and the cogeneration system (Boiler No. 5) with the newer model, the

AMETEK Thermox WDG-V combustion analyzers.

The contractor shall provide a turnkey installation including start-up, configuration, calibration, certification and onsite or virtual training of assigned employees on system operation. Additional deliverables include but not limited to complete project report, equipment operating manuals (both hard copies and electronics), and an over-all on-site checkout of all systems to ensure that the system operates well with the existing CEMS and all applicable Title V requirements. This means that the turnkey system shall work seamlessly on the existing

Environmental System Corporation (ESC)-based StackVision software. To achieve this objective, the contractor shall work collaboratively with the ESC to perform the proper configuration of the oxygen analyzer parameters within the latest version of the ESC stackvision operating software.

The project shall consist of the installation of five (5) AMETEK Thermox WDG-V oxygen analyzer systems on each of five boilers: Boiler Nos: 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6. As mentioned earlier, this system has already been installed on Boiler No. 3 with great success.

2.1. CRITERIA GOVERNING DESIGN

All work must comply with the documents listed below. The applicable version of each document must be the version current at the time of award of this task order.

Any conflicts or ambiguities within or among the referenced Standards and Criteria Documents, or any deviations from requirements contained in the Standards and Criteria Documents, must be reported to the GSA in writing, for determination as to applicability.

2.1.1. GSA Requirements

● PBS P100, Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service, including all applicable

Standards, Criteria and Guides listed therein, 2018

● PBS P120, Public Buildings Service Cost and Schedule Management Policy Requirements

● Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard (ABAAS)

● PBS Order 3490.2, “Document Security for Sensitive but Unclassified Building Information.”

● PBS CAD Standards

● PBS Building Commissioning Guide

● Guidance for Electric Metering in Federal Buildings

● IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings under Construction

● Occupational Safety and Health regulations for construction and general industry; 29 CFR Parts

1926 and 1910

● Section 01546 – Safety and Health Specification

● International Building Code (IBC)

● International Fire Code (IFC)

● National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) National Fire Codes and Standards

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● Egress issues shall meet NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code)

● GSA PBS 1000.1 Asbestos Policy

● 40 CFR 763 Asbestos

● Section 02085 - Asbestos Abatement Procedures

● Electrical codes (NEC)

● NETA codes

2.1.2. Customer Requirements

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2.1.3. Stakeholder Requirements

● National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) Guidelines

● U.S. Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) Requirements

2.2. PROJECT SITE REQUIREMENTS

2.2.1. Work Restrictions

The Contractor will review and document the existing conditions surrounding the project premises.

Provide documentation to the Government prior to the commencement of any construction activity.

The Contractor shall survey the entire worksite and be familiar with the existing conditions. This includes all areas of the building, structure, and site affected by the removal and demolition work, alterations and new construction work prior to initiation of design work.

During the construction period, the Contractor shall have full use of the designated premises for construction operations, including full use of the indicated work site, limited only by the

Government's right to perform work or retain other contractors to perform work on portions of the project.

The Contractor shall limit use of the premises to the work in areas indicated, and to allow for

Government occupancy and public use.

The work shall be sequenced to minimize disruption to building occupants, visitors, and maintenance activities. To the greatest extent feasible, demolition work should not take place until supplies are on hand to perform new work.

The building is to remain fully operational throughout the entirety of the project, with no disruption to tenant operations.

The premises will be occupied during performance of work under the contract. All work areas must be cleaned at the end of every work day.

The building ABBAS accessibility and means of egress shall be maintained at all times.

The Contractor shall coordinate all work activity with the GSA Building Manager and the

Contracting Officer's Representative to ensure that proper security and access arrangements are made without impact on the construction schedule.

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2.2.2. Working Hours

2.2.2.1. Government Occupied Hours

Government personnel are scheduled to occupy the building during the following hours on weekdays, Monday through Friday, except for established Government Holidays, 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

2.2.2.2. Contractor's On-Site Working Hours

All work is required to be performed during Government Occupied Hours.

2.2.3. Loading Dock

Use of the existing loading dock facilities will be shared with Government activities on a first-come-first-served, wait-your-turn basis. The loading dock is available for the delivery of materials, tools, and supplies between the hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

The loading dock is available for receipt of materials. Loading dock activities must be coordinated with the GSA Building Manager a minimum of 72 hours in advance.

2.2.4. Parking

No parking will be available on site during working hours for building occupants. The Contractor and Contractor's employees shall make their own arrangements for vehicle parking off site.

2.2.5. Staging and Storage

No space is available for a contractor’s office in building

Limited Space on the premises will be made available for the Contractor's storage and related activities, provided that its use will not interfere with operations of the Government. Arrange and gain approval for use of this space through the Building Manager.

2.2.6. Dumpster

No space is available for dumpster on site. Material is expected to be hauled off at the end of each work shift.

Use of existing building dumpster and trash bins is strictly prohibited.

2.2.7. Restrooms

Public toilet facilities are available for use. Restroom must be designated by the GSA Building

Manager.

2.2.8. Freight Elevator

A freight elevator is available for use at the project site.

2.3. PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall furnish all the necessary, management, equipment, labor, mobilizations, supplies and supervision to perform the following: Ametek Thermox WDG-VC flue gas oxygen analyzer consists of but not limited to the followings – contractor shall install one system on each of five industrial steam-producing boilers to continuously monitor and measure combustion oxygen:

The contractor shall furnish all the necessary, management, equipment, labor, mobilizations, supplies and supervision to perform the following:

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2.3.1. Sensor:

The contractor shall provide five (5) Ametek Thermox Sensors with the description below. The contractor shall be responsible to install all five sensors in different locations of the plant.

• WDG-VC sensor in NEMAX 4X hinged stainless steel enclosure.

• Air-operated aspirator with aspirator air regulator and gauge

• Heater to maintain components above the dew point of flue gas.

• Convection flow loop with zirconia cell, catalytic combustibles detector, and flow sensor.

• Three isolated current outputs; adjustable to correspond from 0-1% oxygen to 0-100% oxygen and from 0-2000 ppm to 0-10,000 ppm combustibles. Each output can be 4-20 mA, 0-20 mA or

20-0 mA and is fully scalable. NAMUR configurable. Select hold or track during calibration.

• Three independent NO alarms; relays can be set to energize or de-energize on alarm.

• Diagnostics: low sample flow, cell & detector age tracking, cell resistance, calibration required, analog current.

• Digital communication: 2-wire MODBUS RTU.

• Real-time clock/calendar.

• Manual calibration or calibration verification. Stored calibration and verification data. Selectable calibration and verification gas run time and process recovery time. Timed automatic calibration with optional Remote Calibration Unit.

• Configuration: MODBUS RTU, AMETEK configuration software, or AMEVision HMI.

• Sensor Mounting: Flange – TBD

• 115 VAC power

• 316 Stainless Steel Probe– Standard

2.3.2. Cable - Sensor to AMEVision Host

The government will provide all the cables described below; the contractor shall provide all the tubing described below. The contractor shall be responsible to install all the cable.

• Quantity five (5 – 50‘lengths) - 1 Twisted Pair, 24 AWG cable with overall braided shield and

PVC jacket. Max. temperature 194°F (90°C). Government supplied

2.3.3. Cable - Sensor to RCU

• Quantity five (5 – 25‘ lengths) 3 Twisted pair, 18 AWG cable with overall braided shield and polyurethane jacket. Max. temperature 194°F (90°C). Government supplied

• Quantity five (5 -50’ lengths) PFA Teflon tubing / CAL bottles to RCU/RCU to sensor.

Contractor supplied

• The contractor shall be responsible to install all the cable and tubing

2.3.4. AME Vision HMI Host/Display Unit

The government will provide four (4) AME Vision HMI Host/Display units as described below; the contractor shall be responsible to provide one (1) AME Vision HMI Host/Display units as described below. The contractor shall be responsible to install all five AME Vision HMI Host/Display units in different locations of the plant.

• 2 Wire MODBUS from Sensor. Ability to connect with up to 4 sensors

• Display: 4.2” Color 1/4W VGA with GUI

• Keypad: 18 Key, Alpha Numeric Membrane

• Enclosure: Div 2, Zone 2, IP65 (NEMA 4X)

• Power Requirement: 115 VAC or 230 VAC

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2.3.5. On-site Installation & Commissioning

The contractor must plan at least five days to install all the equipment at the plant. The contractor must commission and test the equipment before acceptance by the government. The contractor must plan to include expenses for travel, labor, and project management. The contractor must submit to the government documentation related to all the installed equipment from the contract.

2.3.6. Base Bid

The contractor is required to provide pricing for labor and tools to:

● A – Sensors devices ---------------------------

● B -Cable sensors to AMEVisio hst ---------------------------

● C – Cable-sensor to RCU ---------------------------

● D – HMI installation ---------------------------

● E – on site installation and commissioning ---------------------------

Total Price = A + B + C + D + E ---------------------------

2.3.7. Options

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2.3.8. Unit Prices

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2.4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.4.1. Alternates

Acceptance or rejection of proposed alternates will be made by the Government prior to award of the

Contract, and the Base Bid amount will be adjusted accordingly for accepted alternates to establish the contract price.

Alternate work shall include miscellaneous devices, accessory objects and similar items incidental to or required for a complete installation, whether or not mentioned as part of the alternate description.

The Contractor shall modify or adjust affected work as necessary to completely and fully integrate the accepted alternate work into the project Work.

2.4.2. Substitutions

Show compliance with requirements for substitutions and the following, as applicable:

● Coordination information, including a list of changes or modifications needed to other parts of the

Work and to construction performed by the Government and separate contractors that will be necessary to accommodate proposed substitution.

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● Detailed comparison of significant qualities of proposed substitution with those of the Work specified. Include annotated copy of applicable specification section. Significant qualities may include attributes such as performance, weight, size, durability, visual effect, sustainable design characteristics, energy and resource performance goals, warranties, and specific features and requirements indicated. Indicate deviations, if any, from the Work specified.

● Product Data, including drawings and descriptions of products and fabrication and installation procedures.

● Samples, where applicable or requested.

● Certificates and qualification data, where applicable or requested.

● List of similar installations for completed projects with project name, location and contact information of owner and architect/engineer of record.

● Material test reports from a qualified testing agency indicating and interpreting test results for compliance with requirements indicated.

● Research reports evidencing compliance with building code in effect for project, when applicable for the proposed substitution.

● Detailed comparison of Contractor's construction schedule using proposed substitution with products specified for the Work. If specified product or method of construction cannot be provided within the Contract Time, include letter from manufacturer, on manufacturer's letterhead, stating date of receipt of purchase order, lack of availability, or delays in delivery.

Provide a schedule fragnet with a time impact analysis to allow the Government to consider the proposed substitution.

● Cost information, including a proposal of change, if any, in the Contract Sum.

● Proposed substitution complies with requirements in the Contract Documents except as indicated in substitution request, is compatible with related materials, and is appropriate for applications indicated.

● The Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to provide a Contractor's Waiver of Rights to additional payment or time that may subsequently become necessary because of failure of proposed substitution to produce indicated results.

2.4.3. Cutting & Patching

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2.5. U.S. COMMISSION OF FINE ARTS REQUIREMENTS

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2.6. NATIONAL CAPITAL PLANNING COMMISSION REQUIREMENTS

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2.7. NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA) REQUIREMENTS

This project has had a NEPA/Floodplain Determination completed. An Environmental Impact

Statement applies to this project.

2.8. NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT (NHPA) REQUIREMENTS

The GSA, Central Heating and Refrigeration Plant is listed in the National Register of Historic Places

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2.9. FINE ARTS REQUIREMENTS

It is not anticipated that Fine Arts will be disturbed during work activities.

2.10. ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard (ABAAS) is mandatory for all GSA projects. If local accessibility standards exist, the Contractor must follow the most stringent requirements between the local standards and ABAAS.

2.11. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

All contractor(s) shall comply with the safety guidelines and requirements contained in NCR’s

Section 01546 – Safety and Health specification.

2.12. FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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2.13. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Contractor shall not allow the venting of coolants to the atmosphere in compliance with section 608 of the Clean Air Act (40 CFR Part 82)

2.14. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

All work, including contact with and handling of hazardous materials, the disturbance or dismantling of structures containing hazardous materials, and/or the transport and disposal of hazardous materials shall comply with the applicable requirements of 29 CFR 1910/1926, and 40 CFR 761/260-271

2.14.1. General

All work area should be inspected prior to starting work. If material suspect to be ACMs or LBPs are encountered, the material shall be sample for bulk asbestos and/or lead paint chip.

2.14.2. Asbestos Containing Material

It is not anticipated that Asbestos Containing Material will be encountered during work activities.

All thermal systems insulation (i.e., boiler insulation, duct insulation, pipe insulation), surfacing materials (i.e., plaster and sprayed-on fireproofing) and miscellaneous materials (i.e., asphalt flooring, ceiling tiles, adhesives and mastics, drywall, roofing, gaskets and cement board), installed no later than 1980, must be considered asbestos containing unless proven otherwise in accordance with 29

CFR 1926.1101.

The Contractor will obtain the services of a qualified firm to conduct an asbestos assessment of the portion of the building scheduled for renovation. Qualified is defined as utilizing personnel who are

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) accredited AHERA Inspectors/Management Planners or Project Designers. The assessment is to include the following:

● Search for any existing documentation. Contact the GSA Safety and Environmental Management

Branch at (202) 708-5236 to review existing documentation.

● Perform a walk-through inspection.

● Sample any possible ACM not identified in existing documentation. Sampling should conform to the requirements found in 40 CFR 763.85.

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● Provide sampling, testing and report for asbestos containing materials (ACM) that will be disturbed as a result of the projects.

Work involving the disturbance, dismantling or demolition of asbestos containing materials or structures containing asbestos; and/or the removal and disposal of asbestos, shall also comply with the requirements of 40 CFR Part 61, Subparts A and M; 29 CFR 1915.1001 (where applicable); GSA

PBS 1000.1 Asbestos Policy; and GSA Specification 02085 (Asbestos Abatement Procedures).

Any required asbestos abatement and waste disposal shall be included in the construction cost estimate as a separate line item, as well as the contract drawings and specifications.

2.14.3. Lead Based Paint

It is not anticipated that Lead-Based Paint (LBP) will be encountered during work activities.

All finished/painted surfaces of buildings constructed prior to 1978 shall be considered finished with lead based paint unless proven otherwise.

The Contractor shall protect employees and the building by minimizing the creation of dust when patching/repairing/prepping existing surfaces for new paint. Dry sanding is prohibited.

The Contractor will obtain the services of an industrial hygiene firm to conduct a lead-based paint assessment of the portion of the building scheduled for renovation. The assessment is to include the following:

● Search of any existing documentation. Contact the GSA Safety, Environment and Fire Protection

Branch at (202) 708-5236 to review existing documentation.

● Perform an on-site walk-through inspection to verify existing conditions.

● Sampling of any suspect lead-based paint not identified in existing documentation.

● Provide sampling, testing and report for paint containing lead that will be disturbed as a result of these projects.

Work involving the disturbance, dismantling or demolition of lead based paint shall comply with 29

CFR 1926.62, as well as GSA Specification 02090 (Lead Based Paint Abatement Procedures). It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to adequately test and characterize the waste by the toxicity characteristics leaching procedure (TCLP) – Lead.

Any required abatement and lead waste disposal shall be included in the construction cost estimate as a separate line item, as well as the contract drawings and specifications.

2.14.4. Polychlorinated Biphenyl

It is not anticipated that Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) will be encountered during work activities.

2.14.5. Presence of Hazardous Materials

If any of the pre-alteration assessments determines that a hazardous material is present, the Contractor shall follow the requirements above.

2.14.6. Hazardous Materials Cost Tracking

The Contractor shall propose and invoice costs for all effort related to asbestos separately from costs for all effort related to Lead and PCBs, both of which shall be separate from all other costs for GSA’s accounting purposes.

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2.15. SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS

2.15.1. Green Purchasing

All products and services purchased by GSA must meet strict sustainability requirements including, but not limited to, non-toxic, low VOC, recycled content, energy efficient, and water conserving.

Where products that are labelled FEMP-approved, DesignLights Consortium® (DLC)-approved, Energy Star, EPA Safer Choice, or WaterSense exist and are applicable for this project, they must be used.

2.15.2. Key Sustainable Products

The use of GSA’s Key Sustainable Product (KSP) standards is mandatory for all contracts and task orders. If any of the five materials listed below are purchased as part of this project, they must comply with their respective sustainability standards. The Contractor shall specify the brand name and product that shall be used to meet each applicable KSP standard below. The Contractor shall provide the required data submittals to the Contracting Officer (CO) or their designee prior to the start of construction. The COR shall verify that the products submitted are compliant with these KSPs.

The Contractor shall use standards listed in the Green Procurement Compilation

(https://sftool.gov/greenprocurement) for products not listed below:

● Concrete (ready-mix and site-mix) Standard: ≥ 25% fly ash OR ≥ 15% ground granulated blast-furnace (GGBF) slag.

● Interior Latex Paint Standard: ≤ 50 grams per liter (g/L) VOCs post-tint (i.e. SCAQMD Rule 1113 standard).

● Acoustical Ceiling Tile Standard: Meets the California Section 01350 standard for low-VOC materials; AND total recycled content ≥ 20%;

AND recyclable in a closed loop process; AND USDA Certified

BioPreferred; AND Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) available.

● Nylon Carpet Standard: NSF 140 Platinum certification or Cradle-to-Cradle Bronze

● Gypsum Board Standard: Greenguard Gold certification OR 0 g/L VOCs

In addition to the above listed key sustainable products, all other interior finishes must meet, at a minimum, the baseline environmental requirements specified in the GSA P100 facilities standards, Chapter 3, Architecture and Interior Design. Contractor shall submit product data for each finish material used, demonstrating compliance with the appropriate environmental requirements.

Sustainability requirements for specific interior finishes and construction materials may also be found at https://sftool.gov/.

2.15.3. Proof of Compliance

The Contractor must, at all times during the performance of this contract, maintain a cut sheet or other documentation of compliance with product purchasing activities as stated within this specification.

The Contractor shall provide copies of such documentation to the Contracting Officer or their designee as required or upon request.

2.15.4. Construction and Demolition Debris

Practice efficient waste management in the use of materials in the course of the work and use all reasonable means to divert construction and demolition waste from landfills and incinerators. The contractor shall provide enough containers for collecting construction debris and construction materials to be recycled. Unless state or local regulations require a higher percentage, this project is required to achieve minimum end-of-project rates for diversion of 50% by weight of total non-

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Scope). While GSA’s minimum waste diversion requirement is 50%, the agency has a higher goal of

70% waste diversion for this project if required by specific regional targets. At the beginning of the project, the contractor/vendor is required to submit a waste management plan with monthly update reports on progress to the GSA project manager, as well as a final report documenting the total tons recycled, total tons reused, and total tons landfilled.

Waste reports and associated documentation must be submitted with each invoice.

2.15.5. Refrigerants

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2.16. ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

2.16.1. Payback Analysis

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2.16.2. Plumbing Fixtures

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2.16.3. Lighting Fixtures

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2.16.4. Energy Rebates

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2.16.5. Cooling Tower Replacement

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2.16.6. Transformer Replacement

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2.16.7. Roof Replacement

No service needed

2.17. CONTROLS

All new equipment is required to tie in with existing Building Automation System and controllers.

This includes interface compatibility, required programming, and commissioning to ensure performance meets required performance objectives. The Contractor is responsible for integration of new with existing systems.

2.18. COMMISSIONING

2.18.1. Commissioning Agent

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2.18.2. Building Enclosure Commissioning

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2.18.3. HVAC Energy / Metering

No service needed

2.18.4. Electrical Metering / Monitoring

Per P100, 6.5.3.4 Advanced Building Metering and Control, this project must install advanced meters for electricity in accordance with EPAct 2005. Provide electric meters capable of bidirectional monitoring of phase voltages, phase currents, power consumption (demand), power factor, kVAR, and availability. These meters must be capable of communicating via MOContractorUS/TCP/IP.

Electric sub-meters shall be design-selected and installed for overall premises, and special-use internal facilities (data centers, computer rooms, laboratory), having a designed electricity intensity exceeding 7 watts per usable square foot (7 w/USF) - reference GSA Public Buildings Service Pricing

Guide, 4th Edition. Tenant-Agency supplemental HVAC and other equipment including, but not limited to, roof-top HVAC units (RTUs), computer room air conditioning (CRAC) units, and business support equipment larger than 5 KVA, shall also be provided with metering in compliance with

ASHRAE 90.1.

Electrical contract design shall include detailed drawings and panel schedules indicating capacity and connected load calculations (KVA) for all premises, special-use facilities, and electrically operated equipment. Electrical contract design shall result in electric panel configuration that facilitates a cost-effective method (‘single-meter’) of high intensity facilities and individual equipment. Electric meters shall be installed and tested for operation prior to electrical sub-contract substantial completion and subsequent project commissioning.

2.18.5. Lighting

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2.18.6. Acoustics

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2.19. SITEWORK REQUIREMENTS

2.19.1. Stormwater Management

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2.19.2. Erosion and Sediment Control

No service needed

2.19.3. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans

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3. DESIGN STAGE

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4. CONSTRUCTION STAGE

4.1. GENERAL

The Contractor shall provide all the necessary labor, materials, supervision, management, quality control plan, and testing to produce work conforming to the contract documents .

4.2. PERMITTING

Contractor is responsible for all applicable permitting such as, but not limited to, sheeting, shoring, and public space permits as required by federal, state or local jurisdictions; this includes application fees and any fines or penalties that result from noncompliance.

4.2.1. Hot Work Permits

Comply with NFPA 51B. Do not conduct operations involving the use of open-flame, electrical arc equipment, or flammable substances until a permit for welding, cutting, and burning has been issued by the Government. Contact the Field Office to obtain burn permits. Burn permits are required for each separate occurrence.

Hot work permit duration shall be one work shift for a specific location unless otherwise agreed to by the Government and Contractor.

4.2.2. Utility Locating Services

Where sitework shall occur, utility locating services must be provided [7] calendar days in advance of any sitework work beginning.

4.2.3. Utility Outage

All utility outages must be coordinated with GSA Building Manager and customer representatives at least 3 calendar days in advance of any outages. All outages must receive written approval by GSA

Project Manager prior to commencement.

4.2.4. Fire Watch

When a required fire alarm system or automatic sprinkler system is out of service for more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period, the GSA Building Manager and authority having jurisdiction shall be notified at least 7 calendar days in advance. Work cannot commence until the AHJ has given written approval of the proposed Fire Watch or building evacuation plan. Comply with NFPA 101 and

OSHA 1910.252 for all Fire Watch requirements.

4.3. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

All thermal and/or moisture responsive materials must be acclimated to project climate conditions a minimum of 3 calendar days prior to install, or per manufacturer’s recommendations.

4.4. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

Within 14 calendar days of Notice to Proceed, the Contractor shall submit a Preliminary Schedule detailing the complete scope of work and proposed logical relationships.

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All owner furnished equipment and materials shall be identified with dates needed to be received by the Contractor.

Provide a detailed, time-scaled computer generated Project Schedule with activities representing each portion of the Work for the entire Contract Performance Period. Submit both as MS Project and PDF.

All durations shall be shown in calendar days.

The Project Schedule shall use the Critical Path Method (CPM) for the planning, scheduling and reporting of the work to be performed under the contract.

No unspecified constraints, float suppression techniques, or use of activity durations, logic ties and/or sequences deemed unreasonable by GSA shall be used in the Project Schedule.

As defined by the Contract, the entire project performance period shall establish the Project

Substantial Completion Date which shall be used in the planning and presentation of the Contractor’s

Project Schedule. GSA reserves the right not to approve any schedule deemed to have an unrealistic forecasted Substantial Completion Date. Government approval of an early completion Project

Schedule shall not modify the Contractual Substantial Completion Date or Project Completion Date.

The time difference between the Contractor’s planned Substantial Completion Date and the Contract directed Substantial Contractor and GSA.

The Project Schedule shall be updated on a monthly basis throughout the entire Project performance period until Project completion is achieved. A revised project schedule must be submitted with each invoice.

4.5. CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS REPORTS

Prepare electronic daily construction report recording the following information concerning but not limited to events at the site. All daily reports are to be uploaded to GSA’s e-PM weekly. Include:

● List of subcontractors at the site.

● List of separate contractors at the site.

● Count of personnel at the site.

● High and low temperatures, general weather conditions.

● Accidents.

● Meetings and significant decisions.

● Unusual events

● Stoppages, delays, shortages, and losses.

● Meter readings and similar recordings.

● Emergency procedures.

● Orders and requests of governing authorities.

● Change Orders received or implemented.

● Services connected or disconnected.

● Equipment or system tests and startups.

● Partial completions or occupancies.

● Summary of all work performed.

4.6. SHOP DRAWINGS / PRODUCT DATA SUBMISSIONS

The Contractor shall submit shop drawings and product data as stipulated in the project specifications.

All submissions shall be made to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Prior to submitting shop drawings to the COR, the Contractor shall review the shop drawings for completeness and shall establish that the shop drawings meet the contract requirements.

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Shop drawings must illustrate manufacturer’s recommended clearances around installed equipment for access and maintenance. Shop drawings will be checked for compliance with manufacturer’s recommended clearances.

Shop drawings shall be continuously annotated showing solution to problems not encountered during survey period or anticipated. The government shall be apprised of all modifications and each solution shall be submitted for approval within three days of change.

Drawings shall have the professional seals and signatures of the preparing Registered Professional

Engineers and/or Architects.

4.6.1. Early Review

The Contractor shall utilize early submission to minimize lead time. This may include long lead time items such as handrails, guardrails, and stoneworks.

4.6.2. Government Review

Government rejection of submittals does not relieve the Contractor from responsibility of meeting the period of performance.

4.6.3. Changes

Should shop drawing and/or product data changes take place after Government review and approval, the Contractor shall submit the altered material within three days of the change.

4.6.4. Products for Submission

The Contractor shall provide shop drawings and product data for all systems, equipment and materials referenced within the Contract Documents.

4.7. SCHEDULE OF INSPECTIONS AND TESTS

Prepare and submit a schedule of inspections, tests and similar services required by the Contract

Documents within 14 calendar days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

The Contractor shall coordinate the schedule of inspections and tests with the Construction Schedule and other related documents. Prepare the schedule in tabular form, including but not limited to the following information:

● Specification section number.

● Description.

● Identification of applicable standards.

● Identification of methods to be used.

● Number of inspections, tests or similar services.

● Time schedule or time span.

● Responsible entity.

● Requirements for taking samples.

● Unique characteristics.

4.8. SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

The Contractor shall provide the coordination and services for the special inspections as indicated in the Schedule of Inspections and Testing, including, but not limited to:

● Coordination of the trades, quality control and the sequence of construction to ensure continuity of the system for the inspection(s).

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● Not covering or encasing inspection areas prior to inspections.

● Additional testing or retesting.

● Associated services for the inspections.

● Repair.

The Contractor shall obtain and include the cost for special inspections as a separate line in the

Contract Sum.

The Contractor shall submit payments for the inspecting and testing services, track the budget and keep the GSA informed on projected costs and remaining budget.

4.9. CONSTRUCTION WORK PLAN

The Contractor shall develop, provide, and maintain a Construction Work Plan based upon the contract requirements referenced. The Construction Work Plan describes the means and methods for executing the Work, including general sequencing of the Work, the use of the Site for staging, stockpiling, and other activities, security measures and personnel to secure the Site work areas, contractors equipment and materials as well as protecting the occupants and existing property during working and non-working hours.

4.9.1. Submissions

The Construction Work Plan shall be prepared and submitted within 14 calendar days of NTP.

Construction shall not begin until the Construction Work Plan is approved.

4.10. QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

The Contractor shall develop, provide, and maintain a Quality Control Plan during the construction initiation of the project, based upon the USACE Three-Phases of Control, to accomplish the contract requirements referenced within this Document. The Quality Control Plan shall identifying personnel, procedures, instructions, records and forms to be used in carrying out the requirements of the Project.

It will provide the means to maintain effective Quality Controls for construction, sampling and testing activities.

The Quality Control Plan shall also describes the quality assurance, quality control, and other technical activities that will be implemented to ensure that sampling and analyses are performed in order to meet applicable data quality objectives for the project.

4.10.1. Submissions

The Quality Control Plan shall be prepared and submitted within 14 calendar days of NTP.

Construction shall not begin until the Quality Control Plan is approved.

4.10.2. Content

The Quality Control Plan shall identify and address the special factors impacting the construction and specify the considerations and provisions to be made by the Contractor during construction of the project. Consideration and provisions proposed to accommodate special factors impacting the construction shall be outlined, and described in sufficient detail to clearly indicate all facets of how they relate to the coordinated construction of the project. The Contractor is not relieved from any requirements specified in this document should they not be included in the plan.

Special factors impacting include, but are not limited to:

● Government occupancy of the building during construction.

● Work hour restrictions

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● Construction phasing

● Utility outages

● Security and access requirements

● Safety Plan per OSHA requirements

● Staging and storage area space limitations

● Asbestos removal and disposal

● Lead paint removal and disposal

4.10.3. Workmanship Standards

Initiate and maintain procedures to ensure personnel performing the work are skilled and knowledgeable in the methods and craftsmanship needed to produce the required levels of workmanship. Remove and replace work that does not comply with workmanship specified and standards recognized in the construction industry for the applications indicated. Remove and replace work damaged or deteriorated by faulty workmanship or replacement of other work.

4.10.4. Manufacturer's Instructions

Where installations include manufactured products, comply with manufacturer's applicable installation instructions and recommendations to the extent that those instructions and recommendations are more explicit or stringent than requirements contained in the Contract

Documents.

4.10.5. Specialists

Where the individual sections of the specifications require specialists to perform the work, comply with the requirements specified. The assignment of a specialist shall not relieve the Contractor from complying with applicable regulations, union jurisdictional settlements or similar conventions, and the final responsibility for fulfillment of the entire requirements remains with the Contractor.

4.10.6. Minimum Quality and Quantity

The quality level or quantity shown or specified shall be the minimum required for the work. Except as otherwise indicated, the actual work shall comply exactly with that minimum or may be superior to that minimum within limits acceptable to GSA. Specified numeric values are either minimums or maximums as indicated or as appropriate for the context of the requirements.

4.10.7. Availability of Tradespersons and Manufacturer's Field Services Representatives

At each progress or coordination meeting, review availability of tradespersons, qualified manufacturers representatives required in the specifications, and projected needs to accomplish work as scheduled. Require each entity employing personnel to report on events which might affect progress of work. Where possible, consider alternatives and take actions to avoid disputes and delays.

4.10.8. Inspection / Testing

The Contractor shall provide all inspection and testing, except where required by code, specification, or detailed elsewhere in the requirements of this document.

The Quality Control Plan shall identify the equipment/system to be inspected/tested, exact test(s) to be performed, measured parameters, and the stage of construction development when test are to be performed. The Contractor shall organize inspection/testing of equipment in accordance with a recognized method which delineates all facets of construction. The method shall identify all equipment items, subsystems, and/or components which influence operation, function, quality or

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4.10.9. Test Parameters

For each component to be inspected/adjusted/tested, identify each test parameter and represent each operating condition and all control modes of operation. Tests shall document any observed deficiencies or improper operation.