SOW PRQE242910 B42 HVAC Replacement.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

HVAC REPLACEMENT BUILDING 42

PRQE242910

8 May 2024

SW-1 LOCATION: Building 42 at McConnell AFB, Wichita, Kansas. Arrangements for entrance onto McConnell AFB must be made by contacting Civil Engineer (CE) Operations at (316) 759-7490 between the hours of 7:00 a.m.

and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. ACCESS IS RESTRICTED, ESCORTS SHALL BE PROVIDED BY THE

BUILDING OCCUPANTS

SW-2 SCOPE OF WORK: The work covered in this contract consists of furnishing all labor, expertise, equipment, materials, facilities, transportation, and appliances necessary to perform operations in connection with the work described in paragraph SW-3. It is the intent of the government for the contractor to provide a complete and useable system. Any relevant details required for a complete system that are omitted in the contract plans and specifications will be provided by the Contractor at no cost to the government.

SW-3 SUMMARY OF WORK: Work shall consist of the removal of the three mini-split systems in rooms 17, 13A and 13B and the installation of a new 5-ton Modulating Heat-Pump unit. The current systems are 30+ years-old and are failing or have already failed and cannot keep the rooms climatized. This project allows for the replacement of the three units and incorporates the installation of a new 5-ton Modulating Heat-Pump unit or equivalent. The contractor will be responsible for proper sizing of the unit. The project needs to include the following:

1. Removal of current mini-split systems in rooms 13A, 13B, and 17; to include the removal of the outside units for the placement of a new outside condenser.

a. The contractor will be responsible for disposal the old units.

2. Purchase and installation of a recommended 5-ton Modulating Heat-Pump unit or equivalent.

a. The unit will have approximately 200 linear feet of new supply and return duct work leading into each room that will need to be included and sized properly by the Contractor.

i. Associated duct work will need to have zone dampers.

b. The interior unit will have to be mounted from the ceiling inside room 21.

c. Outside condensing unit will need to have a pad installed for the unit to set on. The pad can be either concrete or a plastic pad.

i. The line set needed to run to the outside unit is approximately 100 linear feet from the interior unit.

3. The new duct work will lead into a Controlled Operational Secure Area (COSA) and will need to have security bars installed inside the duct work entering room 17.

a. All walls which penetrate room 17, either entering or exiting will need to be sealed due to the room’s secure nature.

4. Wired Communicating Thermostats will need to be installed in each room.

5. Electrical will need to be upgraded for new unit. The current systems operate on the following:

a. Outside units – One 30-amp breaker

b. Inside units – Two 20-amp breakers

6. The contractor will be responsible for determining the exact placement of diffusers and return vents It is recommended that the diffusers be installed in the center of room if able.

***Note***

1. During construction the COSA area will be vacated, and all sensitive items will be removed so the contractor can have full access during the duration of the project.

2. The contractors are responsible for verifying all quantities of duct work and line sets needed.

SW-4 CODES & STANDARDS: All work performed under this contract shall be in accordance with federal, state and local codes & standards, as well as widely accepted industry standards, including but not limited to: American Institute of Architects, American Concrete Institute, American Institute of Electrical Engineers, American Institute of Steel Construction, American National Standards Institute, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air- Conditioning Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society of Testing Materials, National Bureau of Standards, National Electric Code, American Welding Society, Brick Institute of America, Building

Officials and Code Administrators, Federal Aviation Administration, National Fire Protection Association, National Electric Code, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Rubber Manufacturers Association, Underwriters Laboratories, and the Kansas DOT standard specification. Additionally, all requirements of the Kansas Department of Health must be satisfied in their entirety for any work performed or materials bought under this contract.

Failure to comply with any of the aforementioned codes and standards shall be considered as a failure to comply to contract specifications.

SW-5 UTILITIES: Contractors shall coordinate with all local utilities having jurisdiction.

SW-6 CALL BEFORE YOU DIG: All contractors shall be responsible for locating any or all utilities for any excavations or penetrations into the ground greater than 12-inches deep.

SW-7 CONFINED SPACE: The Contractor shall provide a confined space entry permit to the Base Engineers Office prior to any entry into a permit-required confined space. The following steps shall be accomplished to acquire authorization to open or enter a confined space:

1. The Contractor shall provide written notice to the Contracting Office Technical Representative, (COTR) defining exact location of space requiring entry.

2. A Kansas Air National Guard (KANG) Confined Space Supervisor shall brief the Contractor on the following:

a. The contents of the space and known hazards that make the space permit required.

b. The precautions and procedures that have been implemented by the organization to protect KANG personnel.

c. Emergency rescue responsibilities to determine whether the Contractor supplies the rescue team or if the installation fire department is expected to supply a rescue function.

d. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to contact the Fire Chief on the installation if the Contractor is planning to use the installation fire department as a rescue function.

e. Standard procedures if the project requires a combined effort involving both KANG and contracted personnel to access the space at the same time.

f. Contractor shall follow Air Force Occupational Safety and Health Standard 91-25 and Occupational

Safety and Health Administration 29 CFR 1910.146.

3. A written record of the briefing shall be signed by the Contractor and Confined Space Supervisor and kept on file in the project folder.

4. The Contractor accepts full responsibility at this point to initiate and maintain the permit and supply all material, equipment and labor to test, monitor, enter and exit the space in a safe manner.

5. The Contractor’s Confined Space Entry Permit shall be kept on site during entry to the space. A copy of the Contractor’s Permit shall be returned to the COTR at the completion of the project.

SW-8 MATERIALS: The materials shall conform to specifications, applicable industry codes and standards and the manufacturer's recommendations, whichever is more stringent. Certificates of compliance and Technical Data Sheets are required for all materials supplied.

SW-9 SITE INSPECTION: The Contractor is required to acknowledge, at time of Bid Opening that said contractor has inspected and is fully cognizant of conditions at the site. No allowance or consideration will be given after award for any condition(s) which was(were) existing at the time of the site visit.

SW-10 BASE ACCESS: The contractor shall be granted access to McConnell Air Force Base to complete this project. All other areas are off limits. The Government reserves the right to deny access to any person, with no consequences to the contract.

Contractors will be provided a Base Access Form that must be filled out for any individual requiring access to the Base for this project. The completed forms must be e-mailed to the Point of Contact (POC) who will forward them to security to be processed. The security check process usually takes a minimum of five days. Individuals must provide a Real ID form of identification and if driving they will need a valid driver’s license, automotive registration, and proof of insurance at the time they pick up their base passes or badges at the Visitor Center located at the East Gate off Rock Road; following initial pick up, contractors are required to produce the forementioned documentation upon request After Contractors have their pass or badge they should enter the Base through the Inspection Area at the West

Gate. Access is limited to travel from the Gate to the job site. All other areas are off limits. Vehicle passes are not transferable to other vehicles. The Government reserves the right to deny access to any person, with no consequences to the contract.

Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within Government controlled installation, facility, or area. The contractor shall comply with all applicable installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures, which may be obtained from the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the local installation’s Security Forces, Director of Emergency Services, or local Security Office. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by Department of Defense (DoD), Headquarters Air Force (HAF) and/or local policy. Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

For contractors that do not require Common Access Cards (CACs) but require access to a DoD Facility and/or Installation. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (AFI 31-101 and AFI 10-245), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

SW-11 SAFETY: Compliance with OSHA and other applicable laws and regulations for the protection of employees is exclusively the obligation of the commercial contractor. Government employees must comply with Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH). All contractors and employees will attend a pre-construction meeting prior to project work beginning.

SW-12 CLEAN-UP: Clean-up and remove debris generated by this contract to an approved off-base location. Two copies of the receiving (tipping or dumping) tickets, with a cover letter from the Prime Contractor stating the full name and address of the location to which debris was taken.

SW-13 GOVERNMENT RESOURCES: No Government resources shall be made available to the contractor, unless otherwise stated in this Statement of Work. The contractor shall provide all necessary resources to complete the work as described in the contract document. The contractor shall not obligate Government resources in any manner. The Government shall seek remedy for any obligation or encumbrance imposed by the Contractors actions.

Government resources include, but are not limited to, government owned materials, equipment, tools, vehicles, personnel and facilities.

SW-14 SUPPLEMENTAL ATTACHMENTS:

Conceptual Drawings (not to be used for construction purposes)