SOO R10 FRC Cooling Tower Replacement V.pdf

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY | REGION 10

COOLING TOWER REPLACEMENT | FRC

STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVE

August 2023

A. PROJECT TITLE

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 10 Federal Regional Center (FRC) Cooling Tower Replacement.

B. BACKGROUND

FEMA has a requirement for replacement of the existing Cooling Tower which has reached its End of Life.

C. OBJECTIVE

The Contractor shall provide FEMA - Region 10 with all labor, parts and materials to perform work related to remove existing cooling tower and install new cooling tower. Before coming on-site, contact will be made with the Facilities team to ensure FEMA is given a report on every visit with what is completion at the job site.

D. REQUIREMENTS

Contractor to provide construction and renovation services to include:

- Order/Manufacture exact replacement or equivalent Cooling Tower BAC Model Series VF1-048-21L o See specifications document titled “Series V Engineering Data”

− Replace Cooling Tower o Isolation and disconnection of Cooling system components o Demo existing make up waterline, supply waterline and return waterline.

o Crane out existing cooling tower.

o Camera inspection of existing piping.

o Pressurized leak down testing for circulation piping.

o Provide new cooling tower o Install new cooling tower on existing pad.

o Fabricate and install new make-up waterline, supply waterline, and return waterline.

o Test system for leaks o Insulate piping as needed.

o Provide and Install factory control panel to connect/communicate with existing chiller.

o Glycol replenishment o Start-up and commission equipment.

E. DELIVERABLE AND DELIVERY SCHEDULE

Project timeline & site work schedule must be submitted to the government prior to start for review. The Contractor must call if there are any changes to the schedule and give a minimum 1-day notice before coming on-site or will not be allowed to enter the facility. All work will be reviewed and accepted by the government upon completion of project milestones. Project shall be completed within the period of performance as stated in the Purchase Order.

F. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT AND INFORMATION

Any work or action indicated to be accomplished by the Contractor, including the furnishing of materials therefore unless otherwise specified, shall be at the Contractor’s expense.

G. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The Contractor shall perform work at the following FEMA Region 10 location:

FEMA Federal Regional Center (FRC) Region 10 130 228th ST SW Bothell, WA 98021

H. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance to be as stated on Purchase Order.

I. SITE SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

Security requirement of this facility grounds include but are not limited to a 100% identification check. All toolboxes, machinery, etc. are subject to random search, and shall not be left unattended in public areas, except by prior approval of the FEMA Region 10 Facility Manager or designee. Such containers and toolboxes shall be locked and secured when unattended and shall be clearly labeled to indicate general contents and a point of contact in case of emergency. The Contractor shall make available and keep a current roster of employees working at the FEMA Region 10 site.

J. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

In order to provide safety controls for protection of the life and health of employees and other persons; for prevention of damage to property, materials, supplies, and equipment; and for avoidance of work interruptions in the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal laws and regulations with such additional measures as the government may deem necessary.

All tools and personal protective equipment required to be provided by the Contractor. The Contractor shall ensure all tools, equipment, and machinery are in good working order.

K. PROJECT WORK HOURS AND SITE ACCESS

Working hours of the building occupants designated to assist with this project are from 7:00AM to 4:00PM – Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. Work performed under this contract shall be performed during these hours designated above, unless otherwise approved in advanced by the FEMA Region 10 Facility Manager or designee. The Contractor shall coordinate the contracted and/or related work items with the FEMA Region 10 Facilities Manager or designee. The Contractor shall make request for exception to the work hours indicated above to the FEMA Region 10 Facility Manager or designee, at least 48 hours prior to the proposed deviation from the above work hours.