Statement of Work (SOW) SLM Boiler Training.doc

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STATEMENT OF WORK

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

FOR

Boiler Operation, Maintenance, & Safety Training USCG Sector Lake Michigan

1. GENERAL

· The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is seeking a qualified contractor to perform a painting project in the Coast Guard Exchange located at USCG Sector Lake Michigan, 2420 South Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Sector Lake Michigan is a working Coast Guard unit and will remain in operation during the project. Bidders are responsible for visiting the site to field verify existing conditions and determine actual dimensions and the nature of the work required. Failure to visit the site does not relinquish the bidder from determining the extent and scope of the work required and estimating the difficulty and cost to complete the project.

· The USCG Sector Lake Michigan Engineering Officer, CWO J.P. Thompson, will be the USCG’s Onsite Representative for this project. Arrange pre-bid site visits to verify existing conditions by sending an email to: john.p.thompson@uscg.mil

2. Background

· The USCG Sector Lake Michigan engineering personnel are not properly trained on the new boilers that have been installed within the recent years. The Electrican’s Mates(EM) and Machinery Technican (MK) have troubleshoot these new boiler systems, however they could not fix the causalty and had to call a local boiler technician to correct the problem.

3. Scope

· Contractor shall conduct training to ensure the student gains a comprehensive understanding of commercial, industrial and utility boiler systems. Boiler inspections, operating controls testing and general troubleshooting tips shall be discussed. Contractor shall show the boiler maintenance to help maximize safety, dependability, and efficiency, thus extending boiler life, improving boiler efficiency, saving energy costs for the employer, and establishing a culture of safe work practices among the employees. Contrator shall make no alterations without pre-approval from the Engineer Officer. Contractor shall return all equipment to normal conditions after completion of work.

1. Contractor shall provide all labor, materials and equipment needed to complete work.

2. Contractor shall ensure all safety precautions are taken prior to and during the training process to ensure the safety of Contracting personnel and USCG Sector Lake Michigan property.

3. Upon completion of training, Contractor shall guarantee site is cleaned and ready for final inspection of site before turning site back over to Sector Lake Michigan personnel.

4. Upon completion, all debris caused from the project shall be removed and disposed of immediately from government property at the contractor’s expense in accordance with all local,State and Federal regulations.

5. The contractor shall not use Coast Guard dumpsters or any waste receptacles for disposal of debris.

6. Contractor shall train engineer personnel listed below.

a) Boiler Types and Configurations

b) Fundamentals of Combustion and Heat transfer

c) Burner Operation and Control

d) Boiler Operation and Testing / Standard Operating Procedures

e) Boiler Room Safety

f) Cause and Effect Case Study

g) Operation Standards

h) Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers

i) Inspection and Maintenance of Commercial and Industrial Boilers

j) Boiler and Burner Efficiency

k) Troubleshooting

4. SAFETY PROGRAM

· The Contractor is wholly responsible for work site safety. The Contractor shall implement a safety program that protects the lives and health of personnel in the construction area and adjacent areas, prevents damage to property, and avoids work interruptions. The Contractor shall provide appropriate safety barricades, signs, signal lights, etc. as well as complying with the requirements of all applicable Federal, State and Local safety laws, rules, and regulations.

5. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

· The Contractor shall provide personnel with the following minimum capability:

· The on-site supervisor must have the ability to read, write, clearly speak, and understand English.

· All Contractor personnel shall be citizens of the United States (U.S.) or legal residents who have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. The Contractor shall obtain signed statements from all employees and potential employees to be assigned work under this contract attesting they have been informed of these restrictions.

· All Contractor personnel shall be in good health and free of any communicable disease while performing work at this facility.

· Any necessary medical certificates, exams, and treatments are at the expense of the Contractor.

· The Contractor shall provide a list of names of all on-site workers to the USCG for access to the facility. All Contractor personnel shall present valid ID to the watch stander at the entrance to the base.

6. QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

· The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel to perform all requirements specified in this SOW.

7. CONTINUITY OF SUPPORT

· The Contractor shall ensure that the contractually required level of support for this requirement is maintained at all times. The Contractor shall ensure that all contract support personnel are present for all hours of the workday. If for any reason the Contractor staffing levels are not maintained due to vacation, leave, appointments, etc., and replacement personnel will not be provided, the Contractor shall provide e-mail notification to the Onsite Representative prior to employee absence. Otherwise, the Contractor shall provide a fully qualified replacement.

8. EMPLOYEE CONDUCT

· There shall be NO SMOKING in any Coast Guard building.

· Contractor’s employees shall comply with all applicable Government regulations, policies, and procedures (e.g., fire, safety, sanitation, environmental protection, security, “off limits” areas, earing of parts of DHS uniforms, and possession of weapons) when visiting or working at Government facilities. The Contractor shall ensure Contractor employees always present a professional appearance and that their conduct shall not reflect discredit on the United States or the Department of Homeland Security. The Project Manager shall ensure Contractor employees understand and abide by Department of Homeland Security established rules, regulations and policies concerning safety and security.

9. REMOVING EMPLOYEES FOR MISCONDUCT OR SECURITY REASONS

· The Government may, at its sole discretion (via the Contracting Officer*), direct the Contractor to remove any Contractor employee from DHS facilities for misconduct or security reasons. Removal does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to continue providing the services required under the contract. The Contracting Officer will provide the Contractor with a written explanation to support any request to remove an employee.

10. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

· The period of performance is 15-16 January 2025.

11. PLACE OF PERDORMANCE

· The primary place of performance will be:

USCG Sector Lake Michigan Milwaukee

2420th Lincoln Memorial Dr.

Milwaukee, WI 53207

12. HOURS OF OPERATION

· Contractor employees shall generally perform all work between the hours of 7:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays) unless otherwise approved by the Coast Guard.

· SATURDAY, SUNDAY, AND HOLIDAYS: The Contractor shall provide the Onsite Representative at least forty-eight hours advance notice prior to working on weekends or Federal holidays. The Government may reject any such request without impacting the completion time of the contract.

13. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED RESOURCES

· The Government will provide all utility services required in the performance of this contract, including normal amounts of electricity and water. Electrical power is provided at existing outlets for the Contractor to operate equipment necessary in the performance of work. Hot and cold water is provided at existing sinks and outlets limited to the normal water capacity of the building. No special heating or cooling of water will be provided.

· The Government will not furnish any other resources to the Contractor in support of this contract.

14. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY

· The Contractor shall furnish all materials, equipment, and services necessary to fulfill the requirements of this contract.

15. GOVERNMENT ACCEPTANCE PERIOD

· The Onsite Representative will review deliverables prior to acceptance and provide the Contractor with an e-mail that provides documented reasons for non-acceptance. If the deliverable is acceptable, the Onsite Representative will send an e-mail to the Contractor notifying it that the deliverable has been accepted.

· The Onsite Representative will have the right to reject or require correction of any deficiencies found in the deliverables that are contrary to the information contained in the Contractor’s accepted proposal. In the event of a rejected deliverable, the Contractor will be notified in writing by the Onsite Representative of the specific reasons for rejection. The Contractor may have an opportunity to correct the rejected deliverable and return it per delivery instructions.

· The Contractor shall have 10 business days to make corrections and redeliver.

LAST UPDATED: XX/XX/XXXX

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