Upgrade soft water RO and DI water systems.docx

United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service

STATEMENT OF WORK

Upgrade Soft Water, Reverse Osmosis, and Deionize Systems

For the

U.S. Arid Land Agricultural Research Center Maricopa, Arizona

STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 CONTRACT PROJECT:

0. Project Number: TBD

b. Project Title: “Upgrade Soft Water, RO, and DI systems” at the U.S. Arid Land Agricultural Research Center, Maricopa, Arizona.

2.0 PROJECT CONTACT PERSONS:

2.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO):

TBD

3.0 BACKGROUND:

ALARC is organized under the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) which is the principal research agency of the USDA and the Research, Education, and Economics (REE).

The U.S. Arid-Land Agricultural Research Center (ALARC) integrates the former Western Cotton Research Laboratory and the U.S. Water Conservation Laboratory on a 20-acre site at the University of Arizona, Maricopa Agricultural Center (MAC). The facility opened in February 2006.

The location needs a Qualified Contractor to provide labor, supervision, equipment, and supplies/materials, except those furnished by the Government, necessary to perform the Upgrade Soft Water, RO, and DI systems as described in this PWS. The contractor shall maintain the current facility buildings, grounds and equipment to their most productive and efficient state of performance.

4.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES:

The Contractor shall provide all professional services necessary for the accomplishment of the contract project and such required services shall be in accordance with requirements as described herein.

[X] Provide cost estimates for parts and labor to complete the requested work.

5.0 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor shall provide a cost estimate for parts and labor, furnish a technical and cost proposal to complete each project for any requested work as detailed in section 5.1 below. All requested work will be performed at the U.S. Arid Land Agricultural Research Center, Maricopa, Arizona.

5.1 Bid Schedule: Base

Provide qualified labor, supervision, equipment, and supplies/materials, except those furnished by the Government, necessary to perform the Upgrade Soft Water, RO, and DI systems including pumps.

· Contractor to verify separate system requirements and locations.

· Replace existing 4,000GPD RO unit with 1,200 GPD RO unit.

· Supply line item quotes for the complete systems.

5.1.1 Removal:

· Schedule with facilities department.

· Lockout/Tagout existing drives as needed.

· Remove defective/leaking components of the SMF-185 water softener.

· Remove MVP controller.

· Remove defective/leaking components of the RO/DI water loop.

· Remove HRF-30T Automatic Carbon Filter.

· Remove MVP Controller.

· Remove two (2) 460V, 3HP RO pump/motor combinations and remove from the location.

· Remove two (2) 460V, 1 ½ HP DI pump/motor combinations and remove from the location.

· Remove controls for the RO/DI water systems.

· Supply: (All as specified or its equivalent)

· 1 - Culligan GBE Control Conversion Kit for Culligan HDF-30 Single Depth Filter.

· 1 - Culligan Model HE 10” Single Automatic Carbon Filter.

· 1 - HE 1.5-90PF Duplex Progressive Water Softener System; including one (1) 24” x 40” Brine Tank.

· GBE Controller.

· Two (2) 460V, 3HP RO pump/motor combinations.

· Two (2) 460V, 1 ½ HP DI pump/motor combinations.

· Controls for the RO/DI water systems.

5.1.2 Installation/Replacement:

· Replace MVP Control with GBE Control on HDF-30T.

· Install HE 10” Automatic Carbon filter next to RO.

· Replace SMF-185 water softener with HE 1.5-90 PF Duplex Water Softener System.

· Install two (2) new 460V, 3HP RO pump/motor combinations.

· Install two (2) new 460V, 1 ½ HP DI pump/motor combinations.

· Install Controls for the RO/DI water systems.

5.1.3 Close-out:

· Start-up, training and warranty.

· All work to be completed during normal business hours (7:00 - 3:30).

· Provide USDA with a copy of all necessary documentation.

5.2 Description of Work:

5.2.1 General:

a. The Contractor will work with site personnel to ensure project is accomplished in a timely manner.

b. All requested work shall comply with applicable federal, state (Arizona), and local code requirements as well as current industry standards, and health and safety codes, in effect at the time of contract award.

c. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and field supervision for the completion of any requested project.

d. All removed hardware, debris and surplus materials resulting from all completed work shall be removed from the work area and disposed of properly after completion of the project.

e. Contractor shall provide and maintain all necessary guards, lights, barricades, etc., to protect persons, property, and materials in and around the site.

f. Contractor shall schedule his work so that his working hours and the working hours of the location coincide (M-F -7:00am – 3:30pm). Should it be necessary to work hours other than the normal, regular working hours, the contractor shall arrange for access to the area with the location personnel.

g. Sanitation facilities: The contractor may use the government sanitary facilities during the execution of this project. It is required that the contractor use these facilities in a responsible manner.

6.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

6.1 Existing Installations / Demolition:

a. Contractor shall modify existing installations, as needed, to accommodate the new installation.

b. Contractor shall coordinate demolition/modification of existing installations with location personnel.

c. Contractor shall legally dispose all equipment / materials removed that will not be retained.

6.2 Installation:

a. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to complete work in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and Industry Standards. Additional procedures and materials may be required than is indicated herein. If any item specified herein conflicts with the applicable codes and recommendations, the Contractor shall bring it to the attention of the location personnel for immediate resolution.

6.3 Quality Control:

a. The work performed under this contract shall be subject to continuous audit by the location personnel. Quality control is the exclusive responsibility of the Contractor.

6.4 Protection of Work and Property/Safety Requirements:

a. The Contractor shall protect the work, the site, and all existing property and structures within the limits of the construction activities or that may be affected thereby until acceptance of the work. Any damage to property shall be repaired at the Contractor’s expense, to pre-damaged condition to the satisfaction of the COR.

6.5 Temporary Facilities:

a. Temporary utilities (water and electricity) may be furnished to the Contractor by the Government, if so requested. The Contractor shall maintain and protect all such utilities during the course of construction and shall repair or replace any items damaged through its own negligence.

b. Should the Contractor require any power or utility shutdowns during construction, the Contractor shall obtain approval for such shutdown from the location personnel.

6.6 Materials and Equipment:

a. The material and equipment to be furnished under these contract documents shall be the standard products of manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of such materials and equipment and shall be the manufacturer’s latest standard design.

6.7 Cleanup:

a. The construction site shall always be kept clean and free of debris. Restore areas disturbed as nearly as possible to the original appearance and condition. Upon completion of the project, and prior to final inspection, the Contractor shall remove from the premises all unused material, trash, and debris resulting from the work to the satisfaction of the location personnel.

6.8 Warranty:

a. Submit data concerning the standard one-year warranty for workmanship, including the warranty periods (dates), and warranty contacts with names, addresses and telephone numbers.

b. Extended Equipment/Product Warranties: Obtain and furnish, to the location personnel, all written warranties for equipment/products that have extended warranties (warranty periods exceeding the standard one-year warranty) furnished under the contract. The warranty period shall begin on the same date as project acceptance and shall continue for the full/product warranty period. The warranties shall be fully executed and delivered to the Contracting Officer prior to final acceptance of the facility.

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