A.02. Scope of Work - TCPP Cooling Tower Replacement_DRAFT.pdf

DRAFT

EMERGENCY

TCPP COOLING TOWER REPLACEMENT SERVICE

The work defined by this specification consists of replacing two cooling towers at the Tensas-Cocodrie Pumping Plant in Monterey, Louisiana. All contract employees must wear or otherwise display a plainly seen identification label that bares the employee’s name and Contractor’s company name.

Site visit is required to gather additional details including, but not limited to, obstacles, working environment, etc.

Contract work shall be completed NLT 12 months after contract award.

A separate Notice to Proceed (NTP) will be issued after contract award.

1.0 SCOPE OF WORK

The work defined by this specification consists of replacing cooling towers at the Tensas-Cocodrie Pumping Plant. This project includes, but is not limited to, replacing two cooling towers, auxiliary pumps, piping, insulation, scaffolding, valves, fittings, coolant, booster pumps, pressure gauges, and repairing miscellaneous leaks.

*Contractor must provide all supervision, labor, equipment/tools, etc. necessary to perform the service work including but not limited to the below:

1.1 Cooling Towers

a. Contractor shall replace two (2) existing cooling towers and auxiliary pumps with in-kind replacements. The new cooling towers shall meet, at a minimum, the performance metrics of the OEM equipment (see Attachment 1 Cooling Tower Details for specifications of original cooling towers and pumps).

Contractor shall submit the selected cooling tower/auxiliary equipment to the COR/Project Engineer for approval (see Section 5.1.a).

b. Contractor shall flush and replace the circulating water of the existing, 400-gallon, closed-loop cooling tower system. The circulating water shall be 50% ethylene glycol.

c. Contractor is responsible for removing existing equipment and anchoring the new cooling towers and auxiliary equipment into place. The cooling towers shall be anchored as recommended by the equipment manufacturer and must resist wind loads up to 30 psf. acting on the full vertical projected area with 16 psf. acting simultaneously on the full horizonal projected area.

d. Contractor shall demo existing pipes and electrical conduit. New conduit and stainless-steel piping shall be installed. Electrical shall be reconnected to the new cooling towers and auxiliary equipment.

e. Scaffolding and insulation shall be installed on new piping going to both cooling towers and auxiliary equipment.

1.2 Miscellaneous Repairs

a. Contractor shall replace two (2) vertical booster pumps. The new pumps must meet, at a minimum, the performance metrics of the OEM equipment (see Table 1 for details). Contractor shall submit booster pump selection to Project Engineer/COR for approval (see Section 5.1.a). Contractor shall rework existing pipes going to the booster pumps and install new insulation on piping.

Table 1: Booster Pump Specifications Pump

Make Peerless Pump Type 5STG Size 1.5T MUAH

Serial No. 425399 TDH - ft 184

RPM 3500

GPM 50

Motor Phase 3

Hz 60 Volts 230/460

b. Contractor shall repair two (2), 2” 90-degree elbows of cooling tower piping.

This leak is located in the loading bay alleyway. Contractor shall remove existing insulation and thermal gauges on both 90-degree elbows before repair.

Thermal gauges and new insulation shall be installed after repairs are made.

c. Contractor shall replace a damaged, 2” control valve with a new in-kind replacement. Contractor shall replace immediate piping with stainless-steel piping. Contractor shall install new insulation and on the new piping and a new insulation blanket on the new control valve after repairs are made.

d. Contractor shall replace pressure gauge on Potable Water Control Box located in loading bay alleyway. The replacement gauge shall be operable when integrated.

1.3 Testing

Contractor shall test the new equipment, gauges, and valves after repairs are made for continuity, alignment, and operability. These operational tests shall be coordinated with the Plant Supervisor/Project Engineer and be conducted in the presence of the approved USACE representative.

1.4 Project Location

Address: Tensas Cocodrie Pumping Plant 10639 Hwy 129 Monterey, LA 71354

Coordinates: 31.196922, -91.677547

1.5 The Contractor must notify the TCPP supervisor/COR at least two days before the expected start date. Contractor must coordinate on a daily basis the personnel & equipment accountability on grounds.

2.0 TO BE FURNISHED BY THE CONTRACTOR

2.1 In BID: Contractor shall submit a schedule to include, but not limited to, the duration of repair processes, estimated lead times, and projected start and completion dates.

2.2 In BID: Provide Warranty as noted in Section 4.0

2.3 All materials supplied shall be provided by the Contractor. The contractor is responsible for their own source of utilities including but not limited to electric, water, gas etc. to perform service.

3.0 QUALITY CONTROL

3.1 Contractor shall be responsible for all inspections and conformance to the requirements of this specification and contract requirements.

3.2 The Contractor shall be responsible for removing/disposing the existing cooling towers and any replaced equipment/piping/waste derived from the contract work from the facility/property.

3.3 Contractor is responsible for replacing all removed/disturbed seals resulting from pipe repairs/replacements or from rerouting electrical hook ups.

3.4 All materials shall be free from defects and imperfections, of a recent manufacture, unused, and of the classifications and grades specified unless otherwise approved. Materials not specifically described shall, as far as practicable, conform to the latest specifications of the American Society for testing and materials.

4.0 WARRANTY

4.1 The Contractor shall furnish the Government, under separate cover, the company standard industrial warranty for the service work, replacement parts and equipment – minimum of one (1) year.

5.0 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

Contractor shall submit the following items to the Project Engineer:

5.1 Contractor shall submit product data on all supplied equipment, valves, gauges, fluids, etc. These documents should pertain to, but not be limited to, specs, manufacturer, model numbers, material safety data sheets (MSDS), shop drawings, O&M manuals, warranty, etc.

a. Contractor shall submit the selected replacement cooling towers, auxiliary equipment, and booster pumps to the Project Engineer for approval. This approval shall be made in writing before procurement/installation.

b. Contractor shall provide drawings and O&M manuals for the replacement cooling towers, auxiliary equipment, and booster pumps. This submittal includes providing one hardcopy and one digital copy (pdf.) to the Project Engineer and TCPP Supervisor.

5.2 Contractor shall submit a schedule to include, but not be limited to, the duration of repair processes, estimated lead times, and projected start and completion dates.

6.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

General security requirements and guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures, to include identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

Antiterrorism (AT) Level 1 training: All contract personnel requiring routine access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas, or requiring network access shall complete initial and annual refresher AT Level I awareness training. Online AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jko.jten.mil/ (website subject to change).

Physical security and access control requirements: All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”). Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the RA.

Suspicious Activity Reporting training (e.g., iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something): All contract personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity.

https://jko.jten.mil/

Escorting in classified and/or sensitive areas: In accordance with applicable regulations, all contract personnel who do not possess the appropriate security clearance or access privileges will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified information or operations, sensitive information or activities, or restricted areas.

Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program: Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements.

Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/ eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

Non-U.S. Citizens working on Government Contracts: Government Approval MUST be obtained PRIOR to any non-U.S. Citizen being permitted to work on a government contract. The Contractor must submit a letter requesting approval via the Contracting Officer/Contracting Officer Representative to the Vicksburg District Security Officer.

The letter must include the contract number, period of performance, location(s) of work performance and attach a copy of the individual’s passport and visa/work authorization documents.

https://www.e-verify.gov/