SOW - 2022 - Leaking Transformers Repairs_11.3.22.pdf

Statement of Work

Repair Leaking Transformers

Buildings A7, A8 & 194

USDA, Ames, IA

Project Requirements:

Background:

There are currently 3 pad mounted transformers on the NCAH campus in Ames, Iowa that are leaking oil from around the bayonet fuses.

Scope:

The general objective of this project is the repair of the leaks on all 3 transformers feeding buildings A7, A8 and 194. The contractor shall:

Pump out the existing oil to a level below where the leak is located.

Pull the bayonet fuses from transformer Remove the old gaskets Replace gaskets with manufacturer’s recommended type and material.

Reinstall the bayonet fuses Reinstall any oil that was previously pumped out.

Vacuum fill transformer with nitrogen and pressure test according to manufacturer’s specifications. Clean and remove any existing or spilled fluid and debris from the area.

Transformer at A7 is a 75KVA, primary voltage of 13,800 Delta, secondary 208Y/120.

Transformer at A8 is a 75KVA, primary voltage of 13,800 Delta, secondary 208Y/120.

Transformer at 194 is a 300KVA, primary voltage of 13,200 Delta, secondary 208Y/120.

Contractor shall coordinate outages with USDA FEU personnel.

General Requirements

1.01 Work Restrictions & Conditions

A. Site Security Access

1. Access to the site is controlled by a security fence and visitor/contractor check-in/check-out system. All contractor/subcontractor employees shall sign-in and out at the main site entrance gate and wear a contractor/visitor identification badge at all times while on the site. The ID badges will be turned in at the end of the workday. A current government-issued identification with a picture ID is required for entry.

2. Access to each individual site shall be arranged by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) according to the schedule submitted by the Contractor and approved by the COR. The Contractor shall coordinate and schedule his/her work under this contract to cause the least interference with the normal flow of visitor and employee traffic.

3. Construction vehicles will be allowed access adjacent to the work; contractor employee’s personal vehicles shall be parked in the facility parking lots.

4. The Contractor shall use only the service roads and access routes approved by the COR.

5. Work shall be confined to the areas identified on the Drawings. Unless accompanied by a NCAH/USDA employee, the Contractor, subcontractors, and their employees shall not enter buildings or facilities not specifically part of this project. Reasons included, but are not limited to, disease control and health requirements.

6. Additional security requirements may be imposed when the Federal Government raises the Homeland Security Alert Level. Additional directions will be provided if the situation occurs.

7. Failure to comply with access requirements shall be adequate grounds for removal of the Contractor/subcontractor employees from the site and barring further site access to individuals.

B. Work Hours: Regular work hours for the site are 7:00am to 3:30PM, Monday through Friday, excluding Government holidays. Requests for exceptions to this schedule shall be made in writing forty-eight (48) hours in advance and approved by the COR.

C. Work Outside Regular Work Hours: Work scheduled outside regular work hours including late hours, Saturdays, Sundays, and Government holidays requires COR approval in advance.

D. Construct Work in stages to accommodate Owner’s use of premises during construction period. Coordinate construction schedule and operations with

COR.

E. Contractor shall coordinate use of premises under direction of the COR. Contractor shall confine construction equipment, storage of materials and equipment and operations of workers to areas permitted by law, ordinances, permits, or requirements of Contract Documents, and shall not unreasonably encumber premises with construction equipment or other material or equipment.

F. Contractor shall:

1. Assume full responsibility for protection and safekeeping of all items, under this Agreement, stored on site.

2. Move any stored items, under Contractor’s control, which interfere with operations of Owner or separate contractor.

3. Obtain and pay for use of additional storage or Work areas needed for operations.

G. Owner will occupy premises during entire period of construction for conduct of its normal operations. Coordinate with Owner’s Representative/COR in all construction operations to minimize conflict, and to facilitate Owner usage. Contractor shall always conduct its operations as to ensure least inconvenience to Owner.

1.02 Security Clearance Requirements

A. Use of Premises

1. Limit use of premises to work in areas indicated. Do not disturb portions of site beyond areas in which the work is approved.

2. Keep driveways, entrances, walkways, and doorways serving premises clear and available to the Government employees, visitors and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

3. Limited parking may be available on the site away from each facility.

4. The Contractor shall provide a list of all staff employees that will be working on the project to the Contracting Officer’s Representative a minimum of three days in advance. Contractors that will be onsite will be required to provide a valid driver’s license and be a valid United States Citizen to be able to access campus.

5. Once onsite, contractors will be escorted by a USDA employee to the location of the work and will be escorted at all times while onsite.

B. Adherence to Security Policies and Procedures

1. The Contractor shall adhere to all Site, APHIS and USDA security policies and procedures including Code of Federal Regulations Requirements, Standard Operating Procedures, Security Directives, Security Procedures, General Orders, Post Orders and any applicable Government Policies and Procedures.

a. Failure to adhere to or violation of any above listed requirements, procedures, directives, orders and/or policies may result in criminal prosecution or contractor representative or contractor employee (violator) removal.

1.03 Regulatory Requirements

A. The equipment materials, installation, workmanship, and operation shall conform to the most stringent applicable requirements of the most recent editions of the associated publications, in the below section and in the attached specifications unless otherwise noted:

1. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

a. NFPA 101 – Safety to Life from Fire in Buildings and Structures.

b. NFPA 1 – Uniform Fire Code

c. NFPA 5000 – Building Construction and Safety Code

2. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (U.L.)

a. Appropriate U.L. Standards

3. State and Local Building Codes as adopted by the Authority Having Jurisdiction

(AHJ).

4. The Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS)

5. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

6. Architectural Barriers Act (ABA)

7. Equipment Manufacturer Printed Instructions

8. National Electrical Code (NEC)

1.04 Coordination

A. The contractor shall coordinate all work with the COR. In general, Owner will need a minimum of four weeks’ notice to prepare spaces and coordinate with building users to come in and complete work.

B. The contractor shall submit an installation schedule for review and approval by the

COR within ten (10) days of award.

C. The contractor shall be solely responsible for coordinating work with all subcontractors and ensuring that all items of joint use in conjunction with installations are completed.

1.05 Special Provisions

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations to within the work limits of the project and exercise special care to maintain natural surroundings undamaged. All surfaces that have been altered for the installation of the new spill containment basins or the new transformers shall be refinished to match original condition by skilled personnel of the trades involved at no additional expense to the Government.

B. Finished surfaces of existing facilities that are affected, marred, scratched, or damaged by the contractor shall be refinished to match original condition.

1. Patching material shall be of the same type, style, and thickness, and shall be finished to match existing adjacent surface construction in color and texture.

Patching material, paint color, paint material and paint application methods shall be approved in advance by the COR.

C. No building structural members shall be cut or altered without prior approval of the COR.

D. Any damage resulting from Contractor's operation shall be brought to the attention of the COR immediately.

E. The contractor shall take all necessary and reasonable measures to keep the work site clean of trash and debris. Work areas shall be cleaned immediately as work in that area is completed, and before moving to a new work site. Place all trash and debris in OSHA approved containers, remove, and dispose of trash off site daily.

F. The Contractor shall move all materials, and equipment, including ladders and scaffolding from the site at the completion of each day's operation unless otherwise approved by the COR.

G. The Contractor shall provide proper safety equipment to workmen and ensure a safe environment for employees and the general public at all times. The contractor shall work to ensure free, unobstructed, and safe access to and about the work area.

1.06 Temporary Facilities

A. Utilities: The existing USDA utilities at the site may be used by the Contractor for completion of the contract work at no cost to the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for making and removing any utility connections.

B. Telephones: The Contractor shall equip all his foremen and work leaders with cell phones as necessary to coordinate the work effort. The Government will not provide any phone service to the project.

C. Contractor will be responsible for removal of any trash or debris that is produced from this work.

1.07 Lock-out/Tag-out Program:

A. The Contractor and/or subcontractor employees who will be working on the job will apply a lockout/tagout (LOTO) process to control dangerous energy sources.

The Contractor/subcontractor shall have a LOTO program established and use Contractor LOTO locks, tags, and procedures.

B. The Contractor/subcontractor shall review their LOTO program with NCAH

FEU personnel to coordinate LOTO programs before implementing LOTO.

Place of Performance: USDA, 1920 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA 50010

Technical Point of Contact: Brandon Keith: 515-450-1980 brandon.keith@usda.gov

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