SOLICITATION - 36C24825R0079 -.pdf

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER 2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION 3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF PAGES

4. CONTRACT NUMBER 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 6. PROJECT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) STANDARD FORM 1442

Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 52.236-1(d)

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

SOLICITATION SOLICITATION

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within ____________ calendar days and complete it within ____________ calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See _____________________________).

YES NO

a. Sealed offers in original and ___________________copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________

(hour) local time _____________________ (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, the date, and time offers are due.

b. An offer guarantee is, is not required.

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

d. Offers providing less than _______________________ calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

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36C24825R0079

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12/16/2025

546-22-110

36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8)

Miami VA Healthcare System

1201 NW 16th Street

Miami FL 33125

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8)

Miami VA Healthcare System

1201 NW 16th Street

Miami FL 33125

Jean Pierre, Jean.Pierre1@va.gov 786-647-6723

Project Title: Construct a New Boiler Building and Controls & Expand/Move the Graphic Control.

Project No.: 546-22-110

Project Location: Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center, 1201 NW 16th Street, Miami, FL 33125

NAICS code: 236220 Size Standard $45.0M

Magnitude of Construction: Pursuant to VAAR 836.204(h)(2), the magnitude range of this construction is between $20,000,000 and $50,000,000.

In accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 8127 (Public Law 109-461), this procurement is set aside for SDVOSBs utilizing a tiered set-aside evaluation approach, including other than small businesses, to minimize delays in the re-solicitation process.

The Contractor shall completely prepare the project site for operations, including demolition and removal of existing site elements, furnish labor and materials, and perform work according to the statement of work and as required by the drawings and specifications.

At the time of proposal submission, and at the time of award, interested contractors MUST be actively registered in the following databases: System for Award Management (SAM) - https;//ww.sam.gov

Veteran Small Business Administration (VSBA) - https://veterans.certify.sba.gov

Funds are not currently available for this procurement. No contract award will be made until appropriated funds are made available. The Government cannot guarantee additional funds will be made available for award (reference 38 U.S.C. 8104).

Site Visit: Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 09:00 am EST.

Requests for information (RFI) are due Wednesday, January 07, 2026, at 11:00 am EST.

Requests for Proposals (RFP) are due Wednesday, February 04, 2026, at 11:00 am EST.

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14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of the solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within __________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

26. ADMINISTERED BY 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

PHONE: FAX:

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD Your

Contractor agrees offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contracts award. No further cont-this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract ractual document is necessary.

shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

TO SIGN

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. AWARD DATE

BY

OFFER

AWARD

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

(Include ZIP Code) (Include area code)

(Include only if different than Item 14.)

(Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

(Type or print)

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

(Type or print) (Type or print)

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return _______ copies to issuing office.)

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

(Must be fully completed by offeror)

(To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8)

Miami VA Healthcare System

1201 NW 16th Street

Miami FL 33125

Financial Services Center

P.O. Box 149971

Austin TX 78714-9971

Dian E. Williams

Contracting Officer

Table of Contents

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

A.1 SF 1442 SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Construction, Alteration, or Repair) A.2 SF 1442 SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION, OR REPAIR)–

BACK

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE - ITEM INFORMATION

A.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

A.4 STATEMENT OF WORK

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

VAAR 852.228-72 ASSISTING SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESSES IN OBTAINING BONDS (DEC 2009)

VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (OCT 2018)

VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)

VAAR 852.239-75 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE

(FEB 2023)

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2023)

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

52.204-29 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT ORDERS—REPRESENTATION

AND DISCLOSURES (DEC 2023)

52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

52.209-13 VIOLATION OF ARMS CONTROL TREATIES OR AGREEMENTS—CERTIFICATION (NOV

2021)

GENERAL CONDITIONS

52.203-14 DISPLAY OF HOTLINE POSTER(S) (NOV 2021)

52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC

2014)

52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY

MATTERS (OCT 2018)

52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984)

52.223-9 ESTIMATE OF PERCENTAGE OF RECOVERED MATERIAL CONTENT FOR EPA-DESIGNATED

ITEMS (MAY 2008)

SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

52.236-4 PHYSICAL DATA (APR 1984)

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

VAAR 852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 2022)

VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

VAAR 852.204-70 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (MAY 2020)

VAAR 852.219-70 VA SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

(JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-

OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

VAAR 852.219-74 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESSES (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF

COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

VAAR 852.223-71 SAFETY AND HEALTH (SEP 2019)

VAAR 852.228-70 BOND PREMIUM ADJUSTMENT (JAN 2008)

VAAR 852.232-71 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (INCLUDING

NAS– CPM) (NOV 2018)

VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018)

VAAR 852.236-71 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION (APR 2019)

VAAR 852.236-72 PERFORMANCE OF WORK BY THE CONTRACTOR (APR 2019) ALTERNATE I (APR 2019)

VAAR 852.236-79 CONTRACTOR PRODUCTION REPORT (APR 2019)

VAAR 852.236-80 SUBCONTRACTS AND WORK COORDINATION (APR 2019)

VAAR 852.239-76 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY (FEB

2023) VAAR 852.242-70 GOVERNMENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION (OCT 2020) ... 54

VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

VAAR 852.243-70 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGES— SUPPLEMENT (SEP 2019)

MANDATORY WRITTEN DISCLOSURES

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

PROPOSAL PREPARATION AND EVALUATION INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATION

ATTACHMENTS

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE - ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1.00 JB $0.00 $0.00

The contractor shall provide construction services in accordance with the Statement of

Work for Project Number: 546-22-110 – Construct a New Boiler Building and Controls & Expand/Move the Graphic Control. The contractor shall furnish and install a new Boiler Plant and a new extension to the existing utility building, a Boiler Control Room adjacent to Building 44 with three (3) new 400-horsepower (HP) Boilers. The contractor shall furnish and install two (2) 400 HP Rental, stand-alone, Dual Fuel, (Natural Gas/Oil) Mobile, Temporary Boilers and a Boiler Control Room to always supply and maintain the Hospital Steam Load during construction as per the 100% construction drawings, narrative, addendums, Physical Security & Resiliency Design Manual (PSRDM), and specifications provided. The rental shall be provided on a monthly basis until the project is completed and accepted by the Government.

Period of Performance (POP) Dates: 730 Calendar Days from the notice to proceed (NTP).

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction.

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Y1NB - Construction of Heating and Cooling Plants.

GRAND TOTAL $0.00

A.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM

NUMBER SHIPPING INFORMATION QUANTITY DELIVERY DATE

0001 SHIP TO: Miami VA Healthcare System 1201 NW 16th Street Miami, FL 33125

USA

1.00 TBD

A.4 STATEMENT OF WORK

Statement of Work Construct a New Boiler Building and Controls & Expand/Move the Graphic Control

Project Number 546-22-110

Definitions and Acronyms:

1. American Concrete Institute (ACI)

2. American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)

3. American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

4. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

5. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning

6. Engineers (ASHRAE)

7. American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM)

8. Boiler Efficiency Institute (BEI)

9. Building Management System (BMS)

10. Contracting Officer (CO)

11. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

12. Certified Third-Party Boiler Inspector (CTPBI)

13. Environmental/Occupational Safety and Health (EOSH)

14. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

15. Green Environmental Management System (GEMS)

16. High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA)

17. International Code Council (ICC)

18. Miami Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (MVAHCS)

19. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

20. National Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

21. National Electric Code (NEC)

22. National Board Inspection Code (NBIC)

23. Notice to Proceed (NTP)

24. Professional Engineers (PE)

25. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)

26. Physical Security & Resiliency Design Manual (PSRDM)

27. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

28. Square Feet (SF)

29. Statement of Work (SOW)

30. Technical Information Library (TIL)

31. The Masonry Society (TMS)

32. Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

33. Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC)

34. Veterans Affairs (VA)

35. Veterans’ Health Administration (VHA)

36. Quality Control (QC)

37. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

38. Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC)

I. Project Overview:

The Miami Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (MVAHCS), located at 1201 NW 16th St., Miami, FL 33125, requires the expansion of the existing Utility Building (Building 44) and its Graphics Control to correct several Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) deficiencies as per the Facility Condition Report. The existing Boiler Plant does not meet the standards and requires N+1 redundancy utilizing a minimum of three (3) boilers.

The existing Boiler Plant does not have adequate clearances around and above the boilers for proper maintenance and operation.

The objective of this project is to renovate and upgrade the existing steam generation and its associated auxiliary systems in the Boiler Plant, Utility Building 44, located at the (MVAHCS). This includes constructing a new Boiler Plant and a new extension to the existing utility building, a Boiler Control Room adjacent to Building 44 with three (3) new 400-horsepower (HP) Boilers. The contractor shall furnish and install two (2) 400 HP Rental, stand-alone, Dual Fuel, (Natural Gas/Oil) Mobile, Temporary Boilers and a Boiler Control Room to always supply and maintain the Hospital Steam Load during construction as per the 100% construction drawings, narrative, addendums, Physical Security & Resiliency Design Manual (PSRDM), and specifications provided. The rental shall be provided on a monthly basis until the project is completed and accepted by the Government.

The Contractor shall, in accordance with the 100% Design, Narrative, Addendum, and Specifications, prepare the site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, furnish labor and materials, and complete all tasks as per this SOW. All work shall be coordinated with the project CORs. A cost-loaded schedule shall be provided after the issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) and before the commencement of work.

II. Project Phases: The project shall be phased to always supply and maintain the hospital's steam load during construction.

i. Phase 1: Temporary boilers, Boiler Control Room installation and commission, and Protective Barriers and Perimeter Fence as per Drawings, Addendums, and PSRDM.

ii. Phase 2: Existing boiler plant systems transfer and/or relocation.

iii. Phase 3: Existing boiler plant demolition.

iv. Phase 4: New boiler plant construction.

v. Phase 5: New boiler plant and control room commissioning.

vi. Phase 6: Temporary boilers and boiler control room decommissioning.

1. Note: Simultaneous phase work shall be allowed if it does not interfere, jeopardize, impact patient care, and/or compromise steam production capacity and redundancy. Simultaneous Phase Work Plans shall be submitted for review and approval by VA prior to being executed.

2. Note: The two (2) temporary (rental) boilers and boiler control room shall be located in the West parking lot, to the right of the Utility Plant outside the Blass Wall (West Side). Reference drawings and Addendums, Temporary Boiler Plant Plan Notes & Requirements, and PSRDM.

III. Specific Project Requirements:

i. Temporary Boiler Plant

1. The contractor shall furnish and install two (2) 400 Horsepower (HP) rental stand-alone, portable, self-contained, dual-fuel (natural gas/oil) temporary boilers and a boiler control room to provide steam to the MVAHCS for the duration of the project. For the purposes of this SOW, the term “Temporary Boiler Plant” shall refer to the (2) temporary boilers and the boiler control room and all associated utility systems. Installation shall be completed in accordance with the provided Construction Documents, Master Specifications, and SOW.

2. Construction, start-up, testing, training, and full operation of the temporary boiler plant shall be complete prior to the start of any demolition or construction of the existing/new boiler plant. The VA shall be provided two (2) weeks to transition into the Temporary Boiler Plant upon final acceptance. During this two (2) week timeframe, the government boiler plant operators will operate the boiler plant under the full steam load of the facility. If during this (2) week timeframe, the boiler plant trips offline, experiences failures of the boilers, or otherwise proves to not meet the load demand of the facility, the contractor shall be responsible for making the necessary repairs and/or modifications. Once the necessary repairs and/or corrections are complete, the (2) week transition timeframe shall restart.

3. Temporary Boiler Plant Construction: The contractor shall provide all labor, tools, and materials required to modify, extend, and connect all required utilities to ensure the operation of the Temporary Boiler Plant. These utilities shall include, at a minimum, water, steam, electrical power, condensate water return, natural gas, oil, controls, lighting, blow-down lines, drain lines, sewer lines, data, phones, cameras, monitors, computers, and connections to the BMS System from their current location to the location necessary to support the Temporary Boiler Plant. All utility connections shall conform with the requirements of the provided Construction Documents and Specifications, VHA Directive 1810, and the 8th edition of the VHA Safety Device Testing Manual.

Temporary utilities for this project shall be installed, tested, and inspected per the VA Master Specifications provided within the Construction Documents (drawings and specifications). The contractor shall use Yarway Blow-Off Type Valves (or equivalent) meeting Specifications 23 21 11 for the Temp Boilers Blowdown Lines (Refer to Yarway literature provided (Attachment 14)). See specification section 23 05 10 for temporary boiler installation and inspections required.

4. Safety Device Testing: The contractor shall conduct all semi-annual (every 6 months (6M)) testing of the safety devices in accordance with the 8th edition of the VA Safety Device Testing Manual. The government shall conduct all monthly (M) safety device testing. The table below provides the frequency of testing for each required safety device. The items marked as monthly (M) shall also be included in the contractor’s 6M safety device testing. Documentation of safety device testing shall be reported on the government-provided “Miami Main Boiler Semi-Annual Safety Device Testing Documentation” (Attachment 34). The document shall be filled out and signed. Repairs as a result of failed safety devices must be fixed immediately. The contractor shall provide evidence that the person conducting the safety device testing is competent in the VA requirements for safety device testing. (See specification section 23 05 10 for temporary boiler installation and inspections required).

Inspection Frequency

High Water Alarm on Condensate Tank (HWACT) 6M

Low Water Alarm on Condensate Tank (LWACT) 6M

High Water Alarm on Deaerator Tank (HWADT) 6M

Low Water Alarm on Deaerator Tank (LWADT) 6M

Deaerator Overflow Drain System (DAODS) 6M

Deaerator Safety Valve (DASV) 6M

Steam Safety Valve Following PRV (SVFPRV)-Deaerator 6M

Steam Safety Valve Following PRV (SVFPRV) –Other 6M

Liquid Relief Valve on Oil Pump Set (LRVOPS) 6M

Liquid Relief Valve on Economizer (LRVE) 6M

Control Air Pressure Alarm (CAPA) 6M

Carbon Monoxide and Combustible Gas Alarms in the Boiler Plant (CMCGABP) 6M

Emergency Stop/Panic Buttons (ESPB) Year

High Fuel Gas Pressure Alarm on Main Gas Line (HFGPAMG) 6M

Low-water cutoff (slow drain) (LWCO) M

Fire each boiler and the pilot on the alternate fuel for 1 hour M

Auxiliary low-water cut-off (slow drain) (ALWCO) M

High-water alarm on Boiler (HWAB) M

Low-water alarm (LWA) M

High Boiler Steam Pressure Limit Switch (HBSPLS) 6M

High Boiler Steam Pressure Limit Switch (HHBSPLS) 6M

Steam safety valves lift test (SVB) 6M

Steam safety valves (accumulation test at high fire) Year

Low Fuel Gas Pressure Cutoff Switch (LFGPCS) 6M

High Fuel Gas Pressure Cutoff Switch (HFGPCS) 6M

Automatic Fuel Gas Shutoff Valves and Solenoid Vent Valve Seat Leakage (AFGSOV & AFGSVV) – Main Gas Line

6M

Automatic Pilot Fuel Gas Shutoff Valves and Automatic Pilot Fuel Gas Solenoid Vent Valve Seat Leakage (APFGSOV & APFGSVV) – Pilot Line

6M

Proof of Closure on Automatic Fuel Shutoff Valves (POC-AFGSOV) – Natural Gas 6M

Flame Scanner for main flame out (FSMFO) M

Flame Scanner Not Sensing Igniter Spark (FSNSIS) 6M

Igniter Timing (IT) 6M

Main Flame Ignition Timing (MFIT) 6M

Pre-Purge and Post-Purge Timing (PPT) 6M

Low-Fire Proving Switch (LFPS) 6M

Forced Draft Damper Wide-Open Pre-Purge Proving Switch (FDDWOPS) 6M

Combustion Air Pressure Switch (CAPS) 6M

Purge Airflow Proving Switch (PAPS) 6M

Forced Draft Motor Interlock Switches (FDMIS) 6M

Outlet Stack Damper Position Interlock Switch (OSDPI) 6M

Furnace Pressure Interlock (FPI) 6M

Low Pilot Fuel Gas Pressure Cutoff Switch (LPFGPCS) 6M

Flue Gas Recirculation Damper Interlock (FGRDI) 6M

Low Flue Gas Oxygen Level Interlock (LFGOLI) 6M

Low Fuel Oil Pressure Cutoff Switch (LFOPCS) 6M

High Fuel Oil Pressure Cutoff Switch (HFOPCS) 6M

Low Atomizing Media Pressure Switch (LAMPS) 6M

Low Atomizing Media Differential Pressure Switch (LAMDPS) 6M

Secondary Low Atomizing Media Pressure Switch (SLAMPS) 6M

Automatic Fuel Oil Shutoff Valves (AFOSV) - for Seat Leakage 6M

Proof of Closure on Automatic Fuel Oil Shutoff Valves (POC-AFOSV) – Oil 6M

Oil Burner Position Switch (OBPS) 6M

5. Missing Safety Devices: The government recognizes that the above-mentioned list of safety devices may not be available as a standard on temporary rental boilers. During the submittal phase of the project, along with the submittals for the Temporary Boiler Plant, the contractor shall provide a list of Safety Devices that are included as a standard on the proposed temporary rental boilers. The contractor shall then work with the government to complete a “Boiler Safety Device Interim Safety Measure Form” (Attachment 33) for each missing safety device to identify interim measures that will meet the same level of protection as the intended safety device. The contractor shall be responsible for conducting any additional tests of installed safety devices as a result of the Interim Safety Measure assessment.

6. Temporary Boiler Plant Maintenance, Operations, and Repairs: The contractor shall be responsible for all maintenance, testing, certification, and repairs of the Temporary Boiler Plant in accordance with VA requirements including the requirements set forth within VHA Directive 1810, the 8th edition of the VA Safety Device Testing Manual, VA Master Specifications, and this Scope of Work.

The government shall be responsible for the daily operation of the Temporary Boiler Plant.

6.1. Annual Board Certification: The contractor shall be responsible for the hiring, payment, and oversight of the annual certification of the Temporary Boiler Plant utilizing a National Board- Certified Boiler Inspector in accordance with the National Board Inspection Code (NBIC). The first certification shall be provided prior to the turnover of the Temporary Boiler Plant to the government and annually thereafter (every 12 months). Reports shall be provided to the government prior to acceptance of the Temporary Boiler Plant and then within seven (7) calendar days of completion of the annual certification thereafter. (See specification section 23 05 10 for temporary boiler installation and inspections required).

6.2. Emergency Response: The contractor shall ensure that the Temporary Boiler Plant provides continuous steam supply to the medical center at full load demand 24 hours/day, 365 days/year. The contractor shall have staff available to respond to the site 24 hours/day, including holidays and weekends, within 2 hours of notification of a problem from the government by the CO, COR, Boiler Plant Operator on Duty, Boiler Plant Supervisor, or any other VA Engineering Staff.

6.3. Repairs: The contractor shall keep a stock of spare parts on hand in order to make repairs to return all systems and equipment of the Temporary Boiler Plant to full service immediately.

The contractor shall provide a proposed list of spare parts and par levels to the government for approval during the submittal phase of the project, similar to the one provided in Common and Emergency Parts Inventory Recommendation and Tracking Sheet (Attachment 35). The Contractor shall provide an update on the repair efforts and results to the Contracting Officer’s Representative and Contracting Officer immediately. If any system or component of the Temporary Boiler Plant will be out of service for more than 24 hours, the government shall make the determination, based on risk and impact, if the contractor needs to supply an alternate temporary boiler or system component or if it can remain offline for a period of more than 24 hours.

6.4. Routine Preventive Maintenance: The contractor shall be responsible for the routine preventive maintenance of the Temporary Boiler Plant in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations/requirements and VHA Directive 1810. If there is a conflict between the manufacturer’s recommendations and VHA requirements, the more stringent shall apply. The contractor shall provide a planned routine preventative maintenance schedule to the government prior to acceptance of the Temporary Boiler Plant. Preventive Maintenance activities shall not interrupt the steam supply to the medical center, and neither temporary boilers shall not be taken out of service at the same time. Preventive Maintenance records shall be provided to the government within seven (7) calendar days of the preventive maintenance activities. Questions about the expectations for performing or documenting routine preventive maintenance activities are the responsibility of the contractor.

6.5. VHA Directive 1810 Boiler Plant Inspection and Testing: The contractor shall be responsible for conducting the following inspection and testing activities for the Temporary Boiler Plant at the below-defined frequencies per VHA Directive 1810. The first round of inspection and testing activities shall be conducted prior to the government’s acceptance of the Temporary Boiler Plant and then at the defined frequencies below.

Maintenance and testing reports for the initial inspection and testing shall be provided prior to government acceptance of the Temporary Boiler Plant, and then within seven (7) calendar days of completion for the routine tests. The below must be accomplished by a documented, qualified contractor that is National Board Certified through NBIC. Questions about the expectations for performing or documenting the activities below are the responsibility of the contractor.

Inspection/Testing Activity Description Frequency Responsibility

Inspect furnace and other internal surfaces, closures, and accessories

Yearly (Every 12 months) Contractor

Inspect the exterior of the boiler, casing, supports, closures, accessories, valves, and controls.

Yearly (Every 12 months) Contractor

Check all Boilers for fouling and combustion gas flow Yearly (Every 12 months) Contractor

Tube leak check Yearly (Every 12 months) Contractor

Deaerator: Interior cleaning and visual inspection Yearly (Every 12 months) Contractor

Condensate Tank: Interior cleaning and visual inspection Yearly (Every 12 months) Contractor

Adjust burner combustion settings and calibrate oxygen trim

Semi-Annual (Every 6 months) Contractor

Check the vibration of burner fans. Semi-Annual (Every 6 months) Contractor

Calibrate instrumentation, monitoring, and control systems Semi-Annual (Every 6 months) Contractor

Calibrate pressure gauges and thermometers Yearly (Every 12 months) Contractor

Test the functionality of UPS systems. Yearly (Every 12 months) Contractor

Clean the waterside of the boilers. Yearly (Every 12 months) Contractor

Clean the fireside and repair the refractory Yearly (Every 12 months) Contractor

Check furnace pressure Semi-Annual (Every 6 months) Contractor

Check combustion gas leaks into the boiler room Semi-Annual (Every 6 months) Contractor

6.6. Notification to the Government: The contractor shall provide a minimum of seven (7) days’ notice to the government for Routine Maintenance Activities and VHA Directive 1810 Boiler Plant Inspection and Testing. These activities shall be conducted without any impact on facility operations. If any of these activities require a full Temporary Boiler Plant shutdown or outage, the government shall be provided with a minimum of 21 days’ notice. The government reserves the right to reschedule or stop activities that impact patient care or facility operations.

6.7. Documentation of Maintenance, Inspection, Testing, and Repair Activities: The contractor shall fully document all maintenance, inspection, and testing activities referenced in this Scope of Work. At a minimum, maintenance, inspection, and testing records shall include:

a. Date of test, inspection, maintenance, or repair activity.

b. Description of test, inspection, maintenance, or repair activity.

c. Results of test, inspection, and maintenance procedures completed.

d. Parts installed.

e. Repairs or adjustments made to safety devices and the date of their return to service.

f. Qualifications of individuals performing inspections, testing, and repairs.

g. Test and retest results following any necessary repairs or adjustments.

6.8. Water Treatment: The contractor shall be responsible for the water treatment program of the

Temporary Boiler Plant. The contractor shall be responsible for selecting, purchasing, transporting, and setting up all chemicals required to implement the water treatment program as written in the accepted plan.

As a part of the submittal phase of the project, the contractor shall provide the government with a written water treatment program that includes daily tests, records of tests, the use of chemicals, and a monthly review by a technical representative of the chemical supplier, by an independent water treatment consultant. All chemical treatment systems are to be automated.

The plan should include the daily tests to be completed by the government Boiler Plant Operators. The government will make adjustments to the chemical feed based on guidance and requests by the contractor and/or chemical treatment vendor.

6.9. Maintenance and Operations Manuals: The contractor shall provide (2) copies of the maintenance and operations manuals for all equipment within the Temporary Boiler Plant to the government prior to acceptance of the Temporary Boiler Plant.

6.10. Training: The contractor shall provide a four (4) hour training session to the government on three (3) different shifts. An agenda and schedule for the training shall be provided 14 days prior to the start of the training. Training shall ensure that the Boiler Plant Operators are well-trained and proficient in the following topics:

a. Lighting off, warming up, placing in service, and shutting down the boilers.

b. Firing on each of the available fuels.

c. Operating all plant equipment and controls, including start-up and shutdown.

d. Gradual warm-up of the hot piping system and placing them into service.

e. Maintaining water quality to protect the equipment and piping from damage.

f. Handling malfunctions and emergencies, including emergency or backup generator operation in the central plant.

g. Collecting and organizing the equipment and plant performance records.

h. Operating boiler plant emergency generators within the central plant and associated electrical equipment. If the central plant emergency generator is not located inside the central plant, emergency SOPs must be established for the restoration of central plant electrical power, along with training plans for appropriate personnel.

i. Routine equipment maintenance.

j. Preparing equipment for inspections.

k. Operating and testing of all safety devices and control equipment.

l. Facilitating and monitoring the receipt of fuels and supplies.

m. Operating all equipment at the most cost-effective and efficient. This means maintaining pressures, temperatures, and fuel consumption at the minimum necessary for the proper operation of the equipment, plant, and connected loads.

7. Monthly rental payments for the Temporary Boiler Plant shall begin upon full acceptance of the

Temporary Boiler Plant by the government, after having been fully commissioned and certified by a CTPBI, including training.

8. After the construction and full acceptance of the New permanent boilers and boiler plant, the contractor shall be responsible for the removal and disposal of the Temporary Boiler Plant and shall restore the site to the same condition in which it was prior to construction of the Temporary Boiler Plant.

ii. New Boiler and Boiler Plant Construction Requirements

1. The project scope shall include the construction of a new two (2) story addition utility building between the existing utility building 44 and the loading dock of the main hospital. No crawl space will be required for this building. Each story shall be approximately 5,000 square feet in area.

The project includes approximately 10,000 square feet of new construction and 1,665 of renovation.

Construction and renovation shall be accomplished in accordance with the provided 100% Construction Documents, VA Master Specifications, narrative, and addendums.

2. The contractor shall read and analyze the complete design package and perform all construction activities (excavation, footing, beam, columns, slabs, building, installation, replacement, wiring, control, calibration, adjustment, testing, commissioning, etc) while always maintaining the steam production and its redundancy capacity during construction as per the 100% construction drawings, narrative, addendums, Physical Security & Resiliency Design Manual and specifications provided.

3. The contractor shall follow all startup, training, and commissioning requirements contained within the 100% construction documents and specifications. Discrepancies among these documents shall be brought to the COR and CO’s attention immediately for resolution. After completion and installation of the three (3) new boilers, the contractor shall test and commission the entire steam system and provide a sequence of operation. Miami VA will hire a third-party commissioning agent to oversee the commissioning. The CORs and VA Boiler Plant representative shall be present at the time of inspection. The contractor shall provide for each New Permanent Boiler all initial, semi-annual, and annual mandatory/required Boiler Inspections from a Third-Party Boiler Certified Inspector as per VHA Directive 1810 and VHA Boiler Plant Safety Device Testing Manual, 8th edition or greater. The contractor shall follow the commissioning agent’s commissioning plan. The contractor shall install catwalk access to the top area of the three (3) new boilers as per the design detail and in compliance with NBIC requirements, and shall use Yarway Blow-Off Type Valves or equivalent meeting Specifications 23 21 11 for the New Boilers Blowdown Lines. Reference to Yarway literature provided (Attachment 14).

4. The contractor shall be responsible for properly maintaining the new boilers and boiler plant equipment (including water treatment and its consumables) and comply with all required VA Inspections and VHA directives (VHA Directive 1810 and VHA Boiler Plant Safety Device Testing Manual, 8th edition or greater) and provide full reports within seven (7) calendar days of completion of the activity until boilers have been fully commissioned and accepted by VA, including training.

Please refer to the training section for additional information on training.

5. The Contractor shall provide and install the same new electronic key system to all new doors on the project; reference to Electronic Key Project 546-23-106 Specs (Attachment 36, A-D). (Coordinate with VA Police and Project COR).

iii. Demo and Disposal of Existing Boilers

The existing boilers and associated ancillary equipment (DA Tank, Condensate Tank, Day Tank, Water Pumps, ID Fans, Softener Equipment, Atomizing Air Compressor, Plant Master Control) shall be decommissioned, removed, properly discarded, and disposed of by the Prime Contractor after the two (2) required Temporary Boilers have been installed and commissioned to create the workspace. The contractor shall scrap the boilers as per the Federal and State Environmental Regulations (Refer to the TIL Specifications) and provide a fully signed and Sealed Scrap Certificate (one (1) per boiler), including the boiler’s weight, manufacturer, capacity, model number, serial number, date scrapped, scrapped method, etc.

IV. Additional Requirements:

i. Health and Safety Plan. The contractor shall read, analyze, and follow the complete Health and Safety

Plan provided, perform all required activities, and provide a Certified Report by a Certified Environmental Company as per the DERM Department for the construction project.

In addition, the Contractor shall follow and comply with the Soil Management and Dust Control Plan provided, which includes measures for dust control and proper disposal of excavated soil that is not reused on the property. Refer to the Tierra Group Health and Safety Plan and Soil Management and Dust Control Plan Provided (Attachment 12). The contractor shall comply and perform all tasks as per the approved DERM Letter dated 08/01/2024 (Attachment 32).

ii. The contractor shall maintain the work area in a neat and orderly condition.

iii. The contractor shall provide a dumpster for the proper disposal of all construction materials and any debris generated during the work and provide a monthly Recycling Report.

iv. The contractor shall ensure the work area is broom-cleaned at the end of each shift.

v. Only MVAHCS Personnel are authorized to shut down and restore utilities (Electrical, Plumbing, Steam, Natural Gas, Oil, Med Gasses, Communication, Fire Alarm, Sprinkler Systems, Elevators, etc.).

vi. Emergency Response: The contractor shall provide an onsite technical response within two (2) hours of being notified (via email, phone call, or text) by either the CO, COR, Boiler Tech Operator on Duty, Boiler Plant Supervisor, or any other VA Engineering Staff of a Temp Boiler Emergency or any other related issue affecting Temp Boilers operation, safety or loss of redundancy steam capacity. This shall apply 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including any holidays.

vii. Materials to be furnished to the contractor by the MVAHCS: VA Engineering Service will provide the

Contractor with all available As-Built and Existing Drawings in a link format as part of the supporting documents (Site Plan, MVAHCS Asbestos and Lead Survey; Electrical Plans, VA Construction Policy, Mechanical Drawings, One Line, and As-Built Drawings). The accuracy of any document requested by the contractor outside of what is provided with this procurement (Paper Copy or Drawings) is not guaranteed and shall be used only for general information. Actual conditions shall be field verified by the contractor.

viii. Inspection Acceptance: The contractor shall only render for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been rendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights within thirty (30) calendar days after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered and before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

ix. Submittals: The contractor shall provide the MVAHCS a detailed proposal (no lump sum line items) and a detailed construction completion schedule with detailed task activities for each project construction phase as per the Narrative Document for review and acceptance.

1. All parts, materials, and equipment submittals shall be submitted and approved prior to the start of any work and within the first thirty (30) days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). All parts, materials, and equipment shall be on hand prior to the commencement of work to avoid project delays.

2. Lead time and/or backorder equipment shall be ordered within the first five (5) calendar days after the Submittal has been approved. The Government shall not be responsible or liable for any cost escalation increases on materials, equipment, or labor not procured or secured within the five (5) calendar days after the submittal has been approved.

x. Prepare recommendations and solutions for all identified project issues and provide proper tracking.

xi. Document all work performed. Material installations performed shall follow manufacturers’ recommendations and applicable Codes and VA Standards.

xii. Be responsible for all required licenses and permits, including Environmental Requirements.

V. Additional Responsibilities:

i. The contractor shall relocate and/or cover any furnishings in the work area.

ii. The contractor shall ensure all products/equipment used for this project are stored, handled, applied, and disposed of following the manufacturer’s instructions.

iii. The contractor shall only use products suitable for the job conditions. Manufacturers’ instructions and recommendations shall be followed for all products used.

iv. The contractor shall replace any damaged grass, sprinkler heads, or other utility systems caused during the work performed.

v. The contractor shall maintain and upkeep the assigned staging area. The staging area will be provided by the Police Service.

vi. The contractor shall provide their own dumpster and properly dispose of all items and debris created from the construction and demolition in every aspect of this project and provide Construction Waste and Recycling Report Documents to the Project COR for the VA GEMS Records.

vii. The contractor shall dispose of waste and debris daily from the construction site.

viii. The contractor shall follow all requirements as per the VA Safety and Health During Construction (VHA

Directive 7715(1), Interim Life Safety Measures Policy (MCP 147-29-22), and Comprehensive Occupational Safety and Health Program (VHA Directive 7701).

ix. The contractor shall submit before and after pictures of the project.

x. The contractor shall ensure value engineering is included in this project to maintain the approved awarded contract amount, revised by the Project COR and approved by the Project CO.

xi. The contractor shall develop a detailed project-specific fire-safety measure plan showing the escape route and fire extinguisher locations.

xii. The contractor shall maintain site and building access free and unobstructed to facility emergency services. Means of egress shall not be blocked.

xiii. All temporary construction partitions must meet fire safety requirements.

xiv. Temporary heating and electrical installations shall comply with OSHA 1926, NFPA 241, and NFPA 70.

xv. Contractor-furnished shed fire extinguishers shall be provided and maintained in all construction and temporary storage areas.

xvi. Flammable and combustible liquids shall be stored, disposed of, and used in accordance with OSHA

1926, NFPA 241, and NFPA 30.

xvii. Existing fire protection shall not be impaired. The contractor shall provide a fire watch for impairments for more than four (4) hours in a 24-hour period.

xviii. The contractor shall perform hot work in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B.

xix. The contractor shall maintain all construction permits visible and updated as required by the VA Safety

Office and Infection Control Department.

VI. Training:

The contractor shall provide training to MVAHCS personnel in the proper Startup, Operation, and Shutdown of the Temporary Boilers and related equipment, including the manufacturer's recommendations. The contractor shall provide training on the maintenance requirements and performance. The contractor shall provide proper training to VA Boiler Plant Personnel for all new equipment and systems transferred to the new Control Room, including new boilers. All Training (Temporary and New Boilers) shall be phased to accommodate the existing three (3) shifts.

VII. Period of Performance:

The contractor shall complete the project, including commissioning, training, closeout documents, As-Built, final payment, etc., on or before 730 calendar days after issuance of the NTP.

VIII. Environmental/Occupational Safety and Health (EOSH):

ii. All projects and project designs shall contain language that addresses all applicable EOSH requirements.

iii. Regulatory Compliance- EOSH requirements for work performed at the above location can be found in:

1. Volume 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1910- Occupational Safety for General Industry.

2. Volume 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1926- Occupational Safety for the Construction

Industry.

3. Volume 40 of Code of Federal Regulations, Protection of the Environment.

4. Volume 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 397- Transportation of Hazardous Materials.

IX. Other Government Documents:

i. VA Directive 1810.

ii. VA Electrical Design Manual.

iii. VA Fire Protection Design Manual.

iv. VA HVAC Design Manual.

v. VA Plumbing Design Manual.

vi. VA Steam, Heating Hot Water Design Manual.

vii. VA Interior Design Manual.

viii. National Board Inspection Code.

ix. VA Physical Security & Resiliency Design Manual.

X. Project Classification:

This project has been classified per the Construction Infection Control Risk Assessment as a Class III (Type D, High Risk Group) project. See PCRA (Attachment 37) and ICRA (Attachment 38).

XI. Meetings, Conferences, and Site Visits:

i. Meetings at the site are anticipated; however, teleconferences may be requested by the contractor if necessary. The contractor shall participate in a weekly project meeting organized by the Project COR and shall correct any deficiency found within seven (7) calendar days.

ii. The contractor shall be responsible for generating meeting minutes for any progress meetings. The meeting minutes shall document all items discussed at the meeting and shall include a list of meeting attendees.

iii. The contractor shall attend site visits as necessary to survey existing conditions and to determine existing as-built conditions affecting this project.

iv. The contractor shall provide any structural, architectural, electrical, and mechanical investigation work of existing and designed systems necessary to ensure the accuracy of the project.

v. The contractor shall provide any measured drawings of existing systems of the facility required to ensure the accuracy of the project.

vi. OHE, HEFP, CFM, and VISN Site Visits are anticipated at any time.

XII. Location:

MVAHCS, 1201 NW 16th Street, Miami, FL 33125, in the old Incinerator Area.

XIII. Work Hours:

Work shall be performed during normal business hours; Monday to Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM (five (5) days a week). If work is required outside of normal business hours, it shall be coordinated with the project

COR.

i. Contractor access shall be provided during this time. The contractor shall not have any personnel on-site without the proper approval from the COR. Contractors and subcontractors are required to have a form of physical identifier, such as a uniform or armband, reviewed and approved by the COR.

ii. All work in the areas involved shall be scheduled with the VA Engineering COR. Work shall be scheduled for proper execution to complete this contract.

iii. All shutdowns involving temporary impairment of utilities shall be requested in writing to the VA COR three (3) weeks in advance and properly scheduled to minimize the impact (Off Shifts, Nights, Weekends, or Holidays). Shutdowns shall be considered as an activity in the contractor schedule and discussed with the COR during the Bi-weekly Progress scheduled meetings.

iv. The following list addresses the kind of shutdowns or service interruptions that shall require advanced notice:

1. Electrical Systems shutdown, including normal or emergency power.

2. Steam System Shutdown.

3. Domestic Water Shutdown.

4. Medical Gases Shutdown.

5. Fire Suppression Systems: Sprinkler shutdowns lasting over four (4) hours require notification and concurrence from the VISN Safety office. Fire Alarm work shall be conducted by Simplex.

6. Parking.

7. Cranes. Prior to the crane arriving on site contractor shall…