Statement of Work 24Q0118.pdf

Statement of Work

Vivarium Cage Wash Installation

GENERAL INFORMAITON

1.0 Scope of Work. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Animal Disease

Center in Ames, Iowa has a need for a Vivarium Cage Wash and installation. The contractor shall be responsible for providing all necessary labor, tools, parts and materials to ship, unload, install, connect all utilities, provide all chemicals and controls, program, setup, test and commission a new

Cage and Rack Washer, with microprocessor controls. The Cage and Rack Washer shall have multiple pre-programmed cycle treatments and the capability to program additional cycles. All equipment, programming and controls shall be the latest version.

2.0 Background. The USDA National Centers for Animal Health, 1920 Dayton Ave, Ames, IA, 50010 has a requirement to install, setup and commission a new Cage Wash in Building 20. The existing Basil 4600 Cage Washers have been in service since 2007 and can no longer meet the volume of cages that need to be cleaned.

CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

3.0 Technical Requirements/Tasks.

3.1 Cage and Rack Wash Description:

3.1.1 Pit-mounted (left hand service access),microprocessor-controlled unit for use in the sanitation of animal cages, racks, debris pans, feeder bottles and other miscellaneous items.

3.1.1.1 Double-door (pass-through) configuration (load-right, unload-left).

3.1.1.2 Knock down construction: Disassembled unit sections shall pass through a

36” W x 80” H door opening.

3.1.2 Dimensions:

3.1.2.1 Overall unit: 124 inches W x 104 inches H x 100 inches L.

3.1.2.2 Interior Chamber: 46 inches W x 85 inches H x 92 inches L.

3.1.2.3 Clearance: 120 inches minimum, floor to ceiling.

3.1.2.4 Service Area Clearance: 24 inches W, minimum.

3.1.2.5 Pit: 104 inches W x 104 inches L, 10 inches D, sloped to drain. Provide 1/4 inch by 2 inch by 2 inch stainless steel angle anchors around top of pit for transition plates.

3.1.3 Engineering Data (Basis of design):

3.1.3.1 Hot Water Consumption, maximum per cycle: 200 US gal.

3.1.3.2 Steam Consumption, maximum per cycle: 142 lbs. (with hot tap water heated at 140 degree C)

3.1.3.3 Noise Level,: maximum 76.6 dB.

3.1.3.4 Heat Loss, maximum 9,000 BTU/hr.at 75 degrees F, 40 percent R.H.

ambient), maximum 25,000 btu/hr. at service area, maximum 5,000 btu/hr.

at average carts.

3.1.4 Cycles: Shall include but are not limited to: Multiple Pre-programmed wash cycles, Recirculating Pre-Wash, Acid Cycle Wash, Alkaline & Acid Cycle Wash, Alkaline

Wash, Recirculating Rinse, Bottle Wash Cycle. Standard treatment cycles shall include: Pre-wash, Detergent Wash, Acid Wash, Acid Soak, Neutralization, Rinse, Final Rinse w/Thermal Disinfection, and Exhaust. All Cycle times and temperatures shall be adjustable. Wash and rinse treatments shall be recirculated under pump pressure. Additional cycle phases shall be programmable.

3.1.5 Features:

3.1.5.1 Microprocessor Control System:

3.1.5.1.1 The Microprocessor Control System shall be mounted in a stainless steel flush mounted control box. The control box shall be insulated against temperature, moisture, and shall enclose all function lights, switches, an integral thermal printer, and operator control components. The entire control assembly shall be UL listed.

3.1.5.1.2 The Microprocessor Control System shall be based on a standard, commercially available Allen Bradley or equivalent, non-proprietary programmable controller.

3.1.5.1.3 The Microprocessor Control System shall come complete with the ability to adjust cycle times and temperatures, cycle counters to monitor the loads processed, digital timer displaying countdown of cycle times, and tie-in capability to a central, computerized control/monitoring center.

3.1.5.1.4 Microprocessor Control System shall include multiple factory-preset cycles and user-programmable cycles. Cycles can be named and programmed with adjustability for phases, times, temperatures and chemicals. Programming and service functions shall be protected by multi-level password.

3.1.5.1.5 Microprocessor Control System shall include a multi-color touch screen that will provide and display, date and time, cycle program data on demand and real time in-process cycle performance. All cycle deviations shall be alarmed both visually and audibly, recorded and acknowledged by operator.

3.1.5.1.6 The Microprocessor Control System shall have safety features of dual-integrated shut-down system with a door activated safety switch and a separate stop button.

3.1.5.1.7 The Microprocessor Control System shall include a panel mounted integral printer to print all cycle, alarms and pertinent information in real time. The printer shall be complete with automatic paper take-up and shall be protected by a NEMA 4X-rated enclosure.

3.1.5.2 Spraying System: Cage Washer shall include multiple spray headers on each side of wash chamber to optimize load coverage and cycle time. Each mounted spray header shall include multiple stainless steel jets and be mounted and positioned to reach all cart surfaces, including underside of shelves and base. Spray headers shall cycle the entire length of the wash chamber to ensure complete load coverage. .

3.1.5.3 Manual Doors: Doors shall be of double-wall construction, insulated and made of stainless steel. Each door shall include a double-pane insulated shatter proof observation window. Doors shall be manually operated and include a safety switch that will stop washer operation if a door is opened during a treatment cycle.

3.1.5.4 Interior Light: LED lamps shall illuminate the interior of the cage wash from above, safety glass ports shall be installed in the cabinet roof.

Incandescent or phosphorescent units, or lights installed inside the cage wash chamber, will not be acceptable.

3.1.5.5 Tool-less, Vertical Self-Cleaning Filter: Filter shall be automatically cleaned by at the end of each wash cycle by recirculating solution through the filter before being discharged to the drain. Filter shall be removable by use of sanitary clamp collar. 1/32 inch filter hole diameter.

3.1.5.6 Electronic Temperature Control: Resistive Temperature Device (RTD) sensors used to provide accurate control inputs and readouts. RTD sensors located in-line, prior to spray jets.

3.1.5.7 Automatic Drain Discharge Cool Down System: The unit shall be provided with a system to cool the drain effluent to a minimum of 140 degrees by admixture of cold water. Cooling shall be controlled by the unit programmable controller.

3.1.6 Safety Features

3.1.6.1 Emergency Exits: Panic push-open doors must allow emergency exit from wash chamber.

3.1.6.2 Safety Door Switch: Micro-switch must require doors to be completely closed to start or continue operation. Opening door shall immediately stop operation.

3.1.6.3 Emergency Stop: External emergency stop buttons next to doors shall automatically de-energize supply valves and stops washer operation.

3.1.6.4 Pass-Through Door Interlock System: Safety interlock mechanism shall prevent doors on both ends from being opened simultaneously.

3.1.6.5 Labeling: Provide operator and service technician warning and caution pictograms.

3.1.6.6 Emergency Stop Guard Rails: Shall be located on each side of interior wash chamber, and must instantly stop washer operation.

3.1.6.7 Start-up Warning System Light or Audible alarm: Light shall flash and/or alarm shall sound prior to cycle startup

3.1.6.8 Emergency Stop Cables: Two (2) red safety cables inside wash chamber next to door shall immediately stop operation when pulled.

3.1.7 Additional Features:

3.1.7.1 Control Location – LEFT (As viewed from Service Side)

3.1.7.2 Feeder Bottle Washing Manifolded Coupling System: The Washer shall be equipped with an automatic coupling in the washer capable of diverting recirculated solution through a bottle washing cart. System shall be interpiped and interwired for automatic operation.

3.1.7.3 Base and Chamber Sump for special entry into building: Base and Chamber

Sump shall each be of one piece or constructed in two (2) parts and welded together at the facility during installation.

3.1.7.4 No tank PH Neutralization Monitoring System shall include control hardware, pH probe and components to monitor and control the pH level of effluent drain discharge.

3.1.7.5 Instantaneous Hot Water Heat Exchanger: The unit shall include a stainless steel steam heat exchanger to raise the temperature of the incoming water by approximately 80°F.

3.1.7.6 RS-232 or RS-485 (ethernet) computer data ports: Data ports shall allow for connection to building management system or third-party reporting software.

3.1.7.7 Chemical agent injection ports: The unit shall be provided with ports and contacts for a minimum of 3 chemical agents.

3.1.7.8 Chemical Treatment Pump: Main pump shall be horizontal, close-coupled pump with stainless steel shaft and wetted parts complete with mechanical seal. Vertical or seal-less pumps will not be accepted. Pump shall deliver<260 gpm @45 psi water pressure for effective cleaning.

3.1.7.9 Acid and Alkaline Control: The unit shall have chemicals, pumps, plumbing and controls needed for the Acid and Alkaline cycles.

3.1.7.10 Detergent Control: The unit shall have detergent, pumps, plumbing and controls needed for the cleaning cycles.

3.1.7.11 Automatic sump water level control: The unit shall be provided with an automated solution level control in recirculating sump to ensure proper solution volume in the sump.

3.1.7.12 All incoming utilities shall have pressure and temperature gauges installed.

3.1.7.13 Exhaust hoods shall be manufactured and install on the clean and dirty sides of the Cage Wash and shall match material and design of exhaust hoods on existing Cage Washers

3.1.7.14 Auto Watering Rack Flush: The Cage Wash shall have two quick-disconnect hoses positioned at each end of the wash compartment can be connected to auto-watering racks to flush the lines and prevent infiltration of contaminants.

3.1.7.15 Barrier Wall Trim: The Cage Wash shall include a barrier wall trim/flange as need for installation

3.1.8 Construction shall be smooth without ledges, edges and crevices for debris buildup and contamination.

3.1.8.1 Materials and Finishes:

3.1.8.1.1 Exterior Cabinet: Shall be 16 gage Type #304 stainless steel, No.

#4 finish

3.1.8.1.2 Doors: Shall be Type 304 stainless steel, No.4 finish with tempered tinted windows. Equipped with Silicone and EPDM gaskets.

3.1.8.1.3 Wash Chamber: Shall be Type 304 stainless steel or better, argon welded and polished.

3.1.8.1.4 Ceiling and walls: Shall be 14 gage Type 304 stainless steel, No.4 finish.

3.1.8.1.5 Sump base: Shall be 14 gage Type 304 L stainless steel, No. 2B finish.

3.1.8.1.6 High Pressure Pump: Shall be Type 316 L stainless steel

3.1.8.1.7 Recirculation Piping: Shall be Type 304 stainless steel with sanitary clamp fittings, collars and silicone seal.

3.1.8.1.8 Recirculating Valve: Shall be Type 316 L stainless steel, with

Teflon seal ball type).

3.1.8.1.9 Supply Piping: Shall be Copper (water and steam).

3.1.8.1.10 Drain and stainless steel Booster inline heat exchanger: Shall be

Type 304 stainless steel.

3.1.8.1.11 Flooring: Shall be Type 304 Stainless steel, electro polish finish and sectionalized to permit access below.

3.1.8.1.12 Guard Rails: Shall be Type 304 stainless steel

3.1.8.1.13 Pulleys: Shall be Hydrex 3101 polymer (Doors, Traveler)

3.1.8.1.14 Chamber Exterior: Shall be fully insulated aluminum sheathed rigid chlorine free fiberglass insulation (2 inch thick), covering top and sides of chamber exterior

3.1.8.1.15 Pump motor: Shall be TEFC (drip-_proof) frame, magnetic starter, overload protection and sealed bearings, requiring no lubrication.

3.1.8.1.16 Pump impeller and shaft shall be Type 316 L stainless steel construction, fitted with a casing mechanical seal.

3.1.9 Accessories

3.1.9.1 Bottle Washing Cart: One (1) heavy duty, stainless steel Bottle Washing

Cart shall be included. The Cart shall include all necessary plumbing, rotating spray arms and nozzles along with the necessary hardware and software to allow up to six full baskets of bottles to be processed for thorough and efficient cleaning.

3.1.9.2 Non-proprietary components

3.1.9.3 An electronic copy of the factory program shall be turned over to the COR

3.1.10 Utility Requirements

3.1.10.1 HW 1-1/2 inches NPT, 35 psig dynamic to 80 psig static, 140 degrees F, 50

GPM; Max Hardness 100ppm, Max Dis. Solids 250ppm, sump capacity 40 gal.

3.1.10.2 CW 1-1/2 inches NPT, 35 psig dynamic to 80 psig static, 50 degrees F, 60

GPM

3.1.10.3 Steam 2 1/2 inches NPT, 30-80 psig dynamic. Maximum static pressure –

90 psig. Average flow rate – 600 lbs/hr at 80 psig. Peak flow rate – 1200 lbs/hr. if optional heat exchanger is selected. Steam quality: Clean and dry recommended.

3.1.10.4 Air 1/2 inch NPT, 100-125 psig static. Maximum flow rate – 6 cfm. Air quality: Solid part – 3; water content – 3; oil content – 3.

3.1.10.5 Ventilation 12 inch I.D. vent connection. Maximum flow rate 450 cfm for saturated vapor exhaust at 190 degrees F, automated damper shall be controlled by cage wash PLC.

3.1.10.6 Drain 4 inch O.D. floor drain recommended for pit-mounted units. Max.

flow rate – 120 gpm @ 200 degrees F

3.1.10.7 Condensate 1 inch NPT. Peak flow rate – 2 US gpm.

3.1.10.8 Elec. 480 V, 60 Hz, 3-phase, 12HP.

3.2 Unit shall be equal to Steris Corporation Cage Wash- Model Basil 4600, Cage and Rack

Washer or LYNX Cage and Rack Washer- Model 410LX or Getinge Virus Cage & Rack

Washer- Model VT2850.

3.3 The new Cage Wash shall have the ability to accept and use cage wash carts from Steris

Corporation Cage Wash - Model Basil 4600.

3.4 All demolition, fabrication, erection, installation, testing and commissioning shall be in accordance with all Federal, State and Local codes.

3.5 Training shall be included and consist of at least 2 separate, 2 hour training sessions. Each session should take place on different days and cover operation and maintenance of all components.

3.6 A site visit is highly encouraged.

4.0 Contractor/Vendor Qualifications. Work on/for this project shall be completed by technicians with at least 5 years of experience and fully trained, certified and current on repair, rebuilding, servicing, installation, setup, programing and commissioning of Cage and Rack Washers. All work shall result in a Cage and Rack Washers in compliance with corporate policy for field service of

Cage and Rack Washers. The contract shall submit jobs completed that are of similar size and scope.

5.0 Project Timeline. All work will need to be scheduled with the Government’s representative.

Contractor shall be given 365 days from the “Notice to Proceed” to complete the project. The contractor shall have 90 days to complete onsite work.

6.0 Warranty. The Cage Wash shall be warranted to be free from defects in workmanship and materials used in the installation of the Cage Wash. The period of warranty shall be 12 months from the date the Cage Wash has been commissioned, placed into service and turned over to the

USDA. Trouble/service call response time for the warranty shall be less than 5 Business days.

7.0 Work Restrictions & Conditions

7.1 Site Security Access

7.1.1 Access to the construction 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.

7.1.2 Access to each individual site shall be arranged by the Contracting Officer's

Representative according to the schedule submitted by the contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. 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.

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

7.1.4 The Contractor shall use only the service roads and access routes approved by the

Contracting Officer’s Representative.

7.1.5 Work shall be generally confined to the immediate area of the Building 20 Vivarium

Cage Wash. 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.

7.1.6 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.

7.1.7 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.

7.2 Work Hours: Regular work hours for the site are 7:00am to 4:30PM, 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 Contracting Officer's

Representative.

7.3 Work Outside Regular Work Hours: Work scheduled outside regular work hours including late hours, Saturdays, Sundays, and Government holidays requires Contracting Officer’s

Representative (COR) approval in advance. Make application to the COR at least 5 calendar days prior to such work to allow arrangements to be made by the Government for access to the work area and inspection & monitoring arrangements. Requests shall include the exact dates, hours, location, and purpose of the exception. If approved, the COR will coordinate access with the site security office.

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

Representative (COR).

7.5 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.

7.5.1 Assume full responsibility for protection and safekeeping of items under this

Agreement, stored on site.

7.5.2 Move any stored items, under Contractor’s control, which interfere with operations of

Owner or separate contractor.

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

7.6 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 at all times conduct its operations as to ensure least inconvenience to Owner.

8.0 Security Clearance Requirements

8.1 Use of Premises

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

8.1.2 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.

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

8.1.4 The contractor shall provide a list of all staff employees that will be working on the project to the Engineering Project Manager (EPM) a minimum of three days in advance. The 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.

8.1.5 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.

8.2 Adherence to Security Policies and Procedures

8.2.1 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.

8.2.2 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.

9.0 Intent of Contract Drawings

9.1 Government provided drawings, henceforth referred to as “Contract Drawings,” do not attempt to show complete details of building construction that may affect installation.

Government provided diagrams of proposed systems are for reference only and do not necessarily show physical arrangement of all equipment and/or maximum number of devices.

Minimum system requirements are shown.

9.2 Devices are shown diagrammatically only. System layout does not necessarily show maximum number of system components and should not be used for obtaining quantities for linear runs of conduits and wires. The contractor shall provide all conduits and wire wherever needed to complete installation of specific equipment required and provided by the contractor.

9.3 Locations of existing and Government concept devices are approximate and may be distorted for clarity in representation.

10.0 Regulatory Requirements

10.1 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:

10.1.1 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

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

10.1.1.2 NFPA 1 – Uniform Fire Code

10.1.1.3 NFPA 5000 – Building Construction and Safety Code

10.1.2 Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)

10.1.2.1 Appropriate UL Standards

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

(AHJ).

10.1.4 The Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS)

10.1.5 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

10.1.6 Architectural Barriers Act (ABA)

10.1.7 Equipment Manufacturer Printed Instructions

10.1.8 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

10.1.9 Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

10.2 All work shall be completed in accordance with the Iowa Statewide Urban Design and

Specifications (SUDAS) most recent edition. The SUDAS Standard Specifications are modified by the following additions. These are supplemental specifications, and they shall prevail over those published in the SUDAS Standard Specifications Manual.

10.2.1 Underground Facilities:

10.2.1.1 Shown or Indicated: The information and data shown or indicated in the

Contract Documents with respect to existing Underground Facilities at or contiguous to the Site is based on information and data furnished to Owner by the Owners of such underground facilities, including Owner, or by others. Unless it is otherwise expressly provided in the Supplementary

Conditions:

10.2.1.1.1 Owner shall not be responsible for the accuracy or completeness of any such information or data provided by others; and

10.2.1.1.2 The cost of all the following will be included in the Contract

Price, and Contractor shall have full responsibility for:

10.2.1.1.2.1 Reviewing and checking all such information and

data.

10.2.1.1.2.2 Locating all Underground Facilities shown or

indicated in the Contract Documents.

10.2.1.1.2.3 Coordination of the Work with the Owners of such

Underground Facilities, including Owner, during construction.

10.2.1.1.2.4 The safety and protection of all such underground facilities and repairing any damage thereto resulting from the Work.

10.2.1.2 Not Shown or Indicated: If an Underground Facility is uncovered or revealed at or contiguous to the Site which was not shown or indicated, or not shown or indicated with reasonable accuracy in the Contract Documents, Contractor shall, promptly after becoming aware thereof and before further disturbing conditions affected thereby or performing any Work in connection therewith (except in an emergency), identify the owner of such

Underground Facility and give written notice to that owner and to the COR.

COR will promptly review the Underground Facility and determine the extent, if any, to which a change is required in the Contract Documents to reflect and document the consequences of the existence or location of the

Underground Facility. During such time, Contractor shall be responsible for the safety and protection of such Underground Facility. If Contractor concludes that a change in the Contract Documents is required, a Work

Change Directive or a Change Order will be issued to the Contracting

Officer to reflect and document such consequences. An equitable adjustment shall be made in the Contract Price or Contract Times, or both, to the extent that they are attributable to the existence or location of any Underground

Facility that was not shown or indicated or not shown or indicated with reasonable accuracy in the Contract Documents and that Contractor did not know of and could not reasonably have been expected to be aware of or to have anticipated. If Owner and Contractor are unable to agree on entitlement to or on the amount or extent, if any, of any such adjustment in Contract

Price or Contract Times, Owner or Contractor may make a Claim.

11.0 Coordination.

11.1 The contractor shall coordinate all work with the Contracting Officer's Representative. In general, Owner will need a minimum of four weeks’ notice to prepare spaces in preparation for contractor to come in and complete work.

11.2 The contractor shall submit a schedule for review and approval by the Contracting Officer's

Representative within ten (10) days of task order award.

11.3 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.

12.0 Special Provisions

12.1 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 Building 20 Vivarium Cage Wash Installation shall be refinished to match original condition by skilled personnel of the trades involved at no additional expense to the Government.

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

12.2.1 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.

12.2.2 Patching material, paint color, paint material and paint application methods shall be approved in advance by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

12.3 No building structural members shall be cut or altered without prior approval of the

Contracting Officer's Representative.

12.4 Any damage resulting from contractor's operation shall be brought to the attention of the

Contracting Officer's Representative immediately.

12.5 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.

12.6 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

Contracting Officer's Representative.

12.7 The contractor shall provide proper safety equipment to workers 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.

13.0 Temporary Facilities

13.1 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.

13.2 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.

13.3 Construction Trailer: The Contractor may locate a job trailer to the site. Location and services shall be coordinated with the COR prior to delivery of any materials and/or construction beginning on site.

13.4 Toilet Facilities: The existing USDA toilet facilities in Building 20 may be used by the

Contractor for completion of the contract work at no cost to the Contractor.

13.5 Dumpster/Roll-off: The Contractor may locate a dumpster/roll-off to the site. Location and services shall be coordinated with the COR.

14.0 Confined Space Program.

14.1 The Contractor and/or subcontractor employees who will be entering Confined Spaces shall be adequately trained and equipped for access and extraction. The Contractor shall provide all ventilation equipment, air quality monitoring, harnesses, and other safety equipment as appropriate for OSHA compliance. The Contractor’s Confined Space program shall substantially conform to the NCAH plan.

14.2 The Contractor shall submit a written copy of their plan(s) for acceptance by the COR prior to entry into any confined spaces.

14.3 The Contractor shall provide copies of entry logs and monitoring to the Owner’s

Representative at any time requested during the project effort.

15.0 Lock-out/Tag-out Program.

15.1 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.

15.2 The Contractor/subcontractor shall review their LOTO program with NCAH FEU personnel to coordinate LOTO programs before implementing LOTO.

16.0 Hot Work Plan. The Contractor/subcontractor shall have a written plan in place to manage the safety and fire hazards associated with hot work. The Plan shall include fire watch and all other requirements in accordance with OSHA. The Contractor/subcontractor shall maintain written records of hot work until final acceptance of the project and shall provide copies to the Owner’s

Representatives at any time requested.

17.0 Submittal & Shop Drawings Procedures

17.1 Submittal Register: At the beginning of the project, the Contractor will provide a Submittal

Register identifying all the items called out in the Specifications for submittal to the COR for approval. The Contractor will update and maintain the Submittal Register to show the current status of all required submittals.

17.2 Submittal Requirements

17.2.1 Format: There is no formal submittal transmittal or format for this project other than the documents shall be submitted as PDF files, scanned or created in documents that can be easily read when printed on 11x17 sheets. Exceptions for larger sheet sizes will be considered by the COR. Failure of the Contractor to provide legible submittals will be adequate grounds for rejection.

17.2.2 Identification: Submittals shall be labeled and marked for this project. The identification shall include Contractor/subcontractor’s name, date of submittal, description of item, specification section, and details on product data that are marked clearly for this project.

17.3 Submittal Procedures: All submittals will be in PDF form emailed to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative. The reviewed submittals will be emailed back to the Contractor upon approval or disapproval. This same submittal process will be used for

RFIs, Change Bulletins, etc.

17.4 Approved Submittals: The approval/acceptance of submittals is not to be construed as a complete check. Approval or acceptance will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for any error which may exist.

17.5 Submittal items for this project:

17.5.1 PLC

17.5.2 Touch Screen.

17.5.3 Printer.

17.5.4 Cage Wash Design and Construction Material.

17.5.5 Cage Wash Chamber Spray Jets and Spray Header Assembly.

17.5.6 Cycles.

17.5.7 Bottle Wash Cart Connection and Bottle Washing Cart.

17.5.8 Pumps.

17.5.9 Heat Exchanger.

17.5.10Gauges

17.5.11Valves.

17.5.12Safety Plan.

18.0 Close-out Submittals

18.1 Warranty Documentation

18.1.1 Warranty List: Provide a warranty summary sheet in spreadsheet format with all the warranties listed by section, description, supplier, warranty contact, start date, end date. Provide electronic copy to the COR and place printed copy in the front of the

Warranty Binder.

18.1.2 Warranty Copies in Binder: Provide one signed & dated copy of all warranties for valve/parts installed on the project. The Warranty binder shall be divided by

Specification Section and shall be provided to the COR. An electronic (scanned) copy of the Warranty Binder in a PDF file shall be submitted with the final close-out documentation.

18.2 Operation & Maintenance/Technical Manuals: The Contractor shall provide 2 printed copies of all Operation & Maintenance/Technical documentation provided with the Building 20

Vivarium Cage Washer Installation project and place the manuals in an organized binder.

The O&M/T Manuals shall include a parts list and a list of recommended parts. The O&M/T

Manuals shall be organized by specification section and shall have an index at the front of the binder. The Contractor shall also provide an electronic PDF version of the Manuals to be submitted with the close-out documentation.

18.3 Record Drawings

18.3.1 Redline Specifications: During the construction period the Contractor shall keep an updated & marked-up or “redline” copy of the project specifications on the jobsite.

The redline set shall include notes on changes, RFI responses, and other field notes.

At the end of the project the Contractor shall electronically scan the redline specifications and provide an electronic copy in PDF to the Owner along with the close-out documentation.

18.3.2 Redline Drawings: During the construction period the Contractor shall keep an updated “redline” or “conformed” copy of the project drawings on the jobsite. The redline set shall include notes on changes, RFI responses, and other field notes. At the end of the project the Contractor shall electronically scan the redline drawings at full-size and in color, and provide an electronic copy in PDF to the Owner along with the close-out documentation.

19.0 Place of Performance, USDA, 1920 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA 50010.