2900_GENERATOR_PWS-FINAL.doc

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Equipment and Installation for 2900 – Emergency Generator

PROJECT NO. JLWS182102

1. LOCATION: Delaware Air National Guard (DANG) Base, New Castle, DE 19720-1615. Arrangements for entrance onto the Base shall be made between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Contact may be made through the Base Contracting Office, at (302) 326-7365; Amy Kline.

2. PURPOSE: The purpose of this specification is to replace the existing 80KW natural gas Generator in Building 2900 with a new 80KW diesel generator. The Government requires a solution that is durable, reliable and economical that meets all requirements of the Department of Defense (DOD), Air Force (AF) and National Guard Bureau.

3. SCOPE OF WORK: The work covered by this Statement of Work (SOW) consists of furnishing all labor, equipment, tools, materials, travel, lifts, licenses, and permits required to perform the work described herein.

4. WORK SUMMARY:

4.1 Referenced Publications and Forms The Contractor shall follow the policies and procedures referenced below specifically with the installation and procurement of a generator.

· Engineering Technical Letter (ETL) 13-4 (Change 1)- Emergency and Standby Generator Design, Maintenance, and Testing Criteria.

· Air Force Instruction (AFI) 32-1062 – Electrical Power Plants and Generators

· UFC 3-540-01 Engine Driven Generator Design

· NFPA 70 Article 708, “COPS” & NFPA 110 Level 2 criteria.

· AF 487, Emergency Generator Operating Log (Inspection Testing)

· AF IMT 719, Historical Record – Diesel-Electric Generator and System

4.2 Generator Specifications The contractor shall provide an appropriate sized Critical Operations Power (COP) Generator. The Generator shall be 80KW 208/120 volts, 3 phase, diesel-fueled generator with outdoor enclosure. The generator shall have a runtime capacity of 72 hours. The contractor shall provide local verification and allow for startup loads on existing building equipment. The generator shall provide optimum 80-85% load on generator.

The contractor shall attend the applicable site visit in Section 7, to provide on-site verification of electrical and site requirements. The contractor shall provide all electrical connections associated with installation of new generator. The contractor shall supply a full tank of fuel for the generator startup. The contractor shall provide initial startup and testing to verify loading and necessary voltage settings. The contractor shall document initial inspection and startup procedures. The contractor shall provide Operation and Maintenance Manuals and applicable Training needed to start up the generator. The Government will provide a concrete pad to place the enclosure on and the electrical conduit from the switch to the concrete pad.

4.3 Outdoor Enclosure Specifications

The contractor shall provide a complete weather enclosure with thermal insulation. This enclosure shall require no additional field modifications or assembly by the Government. The enclosure is to have accurate dimensions to be in compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and all applicable fire codes for a structure and application of the specified items in this PWS.

The contractor shall provide an enclosure formed of sheet steel construction. All component parts shall be comprised of a minimum 14 gauge-galvanized steel. The enclosure shall be reinforced with steel supports and galvanized structural angle base. The enclosure shall include interior electrical and lighting to be fundamentally safe, to include explosion resistant lighting, outlets and switches.

The doors on the enclosure shall be removable, hinged, flush-mounted, adjustable, along with key lock latches and door stops. The doors shall be located to allow ease of maintenance and visibility of instruments, and controls. The roof of the enclosure shall be constructed and reinforced as to support the weight of the largest commercially available exhaust silencer recommended by the generator set manufacturer, and the weight of two (2) maintenance workers. The manufacturer of the enclosure shall provide silencer mounting brackets with a Level III, sound attenuation package.

The contractor shall provide an enclosure constructed to meet or exceed the generator’s set manufacturer requirements for air flow. The intake air shall enter the enclosure through a fixed intake louver. The exhaust air shall be discharged through a gravity shutter. The intake openings shall be screened to prevent the entrance of birds.

5. SPECIFICATIONS:

a. Submittals:

(1) The contractor shall submit samples of all materials prior to commencing work on site; submittals shall be on an AF Form 3000. Prior to acquiring any material, the contractor shall receive an endorsed copy of the submittal.

b. Utilities:

(1) Contractors shall use lock out tag out with all local utilities when removing and installing equipment.

(2) Contractor shall be responsible for injury to water pipes, gas pipes, oil pipes, electrical wires, conduits, drains, sewers, buildings and other structures that may be set within prosecution of the work, owned by individuals, firms, corporations or by the municipality. Contractor shall be liable for damages to public or private property resulting there from.

c. Materials:

(1) The contractor shall submit a list of all chemicals that will be used on this project. The materials shall conform to specifications, applicable industry codes and standards and the manufacturer's recommendations, whichever is more stringent. The contractor shall supply all certificates of compliance and Technical Data Sheets for all materials supplied. Materials delivered to the site shall be in the manufacturer’s original unopened containers, packaging or wrapping, bearing the manufacturer’s brand, name and description of contents. The contractor shall have someone on site to accept delivered materials. The Government will not accept delivery of contractor’s materials.

d. Execution:

(1) The contractor shall attend a pre-construction meeting with the Facility Manager, Fire Chief, Base Safety, Contracting Official, Security, Communications, Environmental and Base Civil Engineer.

(2) The contractor shall establish a set-up/work area that shall be kept clean and orderly. The contractor shall keep all wastes and rags in metal containers, tightly covered and remove waste from site daily. The contractor shall be responsible for cleaning up any spills on the work site. The contractor shall take all precautions to avoid fire. The contractor shall provide a suitable ABC fire extinguisher at the set-up area.

e. Close Out:

(1) A joint close out inspection shall be conducted by the Contractor Project Manager and the COR to insure all work is accomplished in accordance with this contract. Failure to conduct this inspection will delay payment processing, until the joint inspection is completed.

6.

SITE INSPECTION: The Contractor shall acknowledge, at time of Bid Opening, that the 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 existed at the time of the site visit. A site visit has been established in the RFQ.

7.

BASE ACCESS: The contractor shall provide a list of names and their job or trade, to the Contracting Officers Representative (COR), prior to the start of work. Additionally, each person shall sign-in and pick-up a security badge, at the beginning of the work day and any time they leave and come back on base. Each person must wear the badge in a prominent location. The badge shall be returned anytime departing the base. Access to the Base is limited to travel from the Main Gate to the Civil Engineering Office, Bldg. 2803. All other areas are off limits. All Contractor personnel must be escorted on the aircraft-parking apron, and vehicles on Base must have proof of Insurance and operator must have a valid driver’s license. Violations of these security requirements will revoke any or all passes. The Government reserves the right to deny access to any person, with no consequence to the contract.

8.

SAFETY: The Contractor shall conduct operations in accordance with all Federal, State and Local regulations and/or standards pertinent to "Safe Practices". Base Safety personnel will inspect the job site to insure safety standards are met. Base Safety, through the COR, will issue warnings or stop work if not in compliance. All contract workers shall wear proper personal protection equipment per OSHA requirements (i.e. ear plugs, safety goggles, welding helmet, improper Lockout Tag out).

a. These construction documents, and the joint and several phases of construction hereby contemplated are to be governed, at all times, by applicable provisions of the federal laws.

b. The contractor shall not allow employees, subcontractors, material, men or any other persons over whom they control to enter, remain upon, or allow any plant or materials to be brought upon any part of the Base or Airport. Equipment not actually in operation shall be kept clear of aircraft operating areas.

c. The Contractor is not be permitted to enter upon any area of the active landing strips, unless accompanied by a representative of the Contracting Officer designated by the National Guard Bureau. The COR has the ability to escort the contractor’s personnel and equipment to the point(s) of operations within the limits of such areas. The contractor shall not traverse back and forth between points within such areas unless accompanied by appropriate representatives.

d. The Contractor shall furnish, erect, and maintain all barricades, warning signs, “rope-offs”, detours, markings and other protection for hazards. When used during periods of darkness, the protection provided shall be suitably illuminated. Open-flame type lights are not permitted within the air operations areas of the Airport. The contractor shall place safety protection prior to commencing work and keep it established until directed by the Contracting Officer or the COR.

e. Radio Transmitter Restrictions: To preclude accidental actuation of sensitive electronic equipment, under no circumstances shall transmitters be used without prior approval. Cell phones greater than 4 watts, and any cell phone within the munitions compound, shall not be powered on.

f. Loading: No part of any work involved in this PWS shall be loaded during construction with a load greater than the vehicle/equipment is rated. For example, the contractor shall not exceed the GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) of vehicles or other equipment. Should any accidents or damage occur through any violation of this requirement, the Contractor shall be held responsible under his contract and/or bond.

9.

FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION: The Contractor shall comply with all fire protection measures prescribed by the base policies and practice. The contractor shall obtain a written fire permit, this fire permit shall be obtained from the Base Fire Department each day for use of open flame devices, such as blowtorches, portable furnaces, tar kettles or gas and electric welding and cutting equipment. The contractor shall ensure burn permits/hot work permits are routed through Bioenvironmental Engineering when work is performed in occupied areas. The Contractor shall be liable for any fire loss to Government property attributable to negligence on his part of the Contractor, including failure to comply with fire prevention measures prescribed by terms of this contract.

10.

EMERGENCIES: When tornado, hurricane, gale or heavy wind warnings are issued, the contractor shall take every practicable precaution to minimize danger to persons, to the work and to the adjacent property. Any damage caused by a failure to take every practicable precaution, shall be rectified or replaced to the complete satisfaction of the Contracting Officer and at no expense to the Owner. Injury to personnel, or damage to adjacent property because of the work shall be the complete responsibility of the Contractor, and he accepts exclusive liability for the same. Precautions shall include, but not be limited to, closing all openings, removing all loose materials, tools and equipment from exposed locations, and removing or securing scaffolding and other temporary work.

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CLEAN-UP: Clean-up and remove debris generated by this requirement shall be disposed of to an approved off-base location. Debris shall be trucked off site in an enclosed truck to prevent accidental loss of debris. Two (2) 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. The contractor shall keep work area clean at the end of each working day and clean-up entire locations at the completion of contract.

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GOVERNMENT RESOURCES: No Government resources will be available to the contractor beyond the use of restrooms and drinking water for contractor personnel, unless otherwise stated in this PWS. The contractor shall provide for all necessary resources to provide a complete and usable facility or systems as described in the contract documents. The contractor shall not obligate Government resources in any manner. The Government will seek remedy for any obligation or encumbrance imposed by the contractor’s actions. Government resources include, but are not limited to, Government owned materials, equipment, tools, vehicles, personnel and facilities. The contractor shall provide all material handling equipment, properly sized to move all equipment to accomplish the work.

a. Use of the site: Confine operations at the site to the areas permitted under the Contract. Portions of the site beyond areas on which work is indicated are not to be disturbed. Conform to site rules and regulations affecting the work while engaged in project construction.

(1) The contractor shall keep existing driveways and entrances serving the premises clear. The contractor shall not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

(2) The contractor shall not unreasonably encumber the site with materials or equipment. Confine stockpiling of materials and location of storage sheds to the areas indicated. If additional storage is necessary, the contractor shall obtain and pay for such storage off-site.

(3) The contractor and any employees shall lock automotive type vehicles, such as passenger cars and trucks, and other mechanized and motorized construction equipment when parked and unattended, so as to prevent unauthorized use. The contractor shall not leave such vehicles or equipment unattended with the motor running or the ignition key in place.

b. Use of the Existing Buildings: The contractor shall maintain the existing buildings in a safe and weather tight condition throughout the construction period. The contractor shall repair any damage caused by construction operations. The contractor shall take all precautions necessary to protect the building and its occupants during the construction period.

(1) The contractor shall keep public areas, such as hallways, vestibules and toilet rooms free from accumulation of waste material, rubbish or construction debris.

(2) The Government will not permit smoking or open fires within the building enclosure or on the premises.

(3) If contractor discovers existing damage, written notice with photographs shall be submitted prior to any work is started in the area.

(4) The contractor shall be responsible for storage, the Government will not provide any facility, or space within a facility, for storage of materials and equipment.

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GOVERNMENT OCCUPANCY: The Government will occupy the site during the entire period of construction. The contractor shall coordinate with the COR and cooperate fully with the occupant(s) during construction operations to minimize conflicts and to facilitate Government usage. The contractor shall perform the work so as not to interfere with the Government’s operations. The contractor shall immediately report any issues/conflicts to the Contracting Officer or COR. The contractor shall not enter the buildings without prior approval from the Contracting Officer or COR. The contractor shall leave fixed equipment in place and protect against damage or temporarily disconnect, relocate, protect, and reinstall at completion of work. The Government will remove and relocate other Government property in the areas of the buildings scheduled to receive work.

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WORK SCHEDULE: The contractor shall submit for review and approval all work schedules with the Contracting Officer or COR prior to beginning any work. Any deviations shall be submitted, in writing, to the Contracting Officer or COR.

a. Unavoidable minor delays during construction caused by essential defense activities (alerts, security checks, fire suppression practices, terrorist alerts, etc.) may occur due to mission requirements. These occur at the rate of about four (4) hours per month during the work day.

b. The contractors shall construct work in stages to accommodate the Government’s use of the premises during the construction period.

c. There may other contractors working on site or in the in this area. The contractor shall coordinate the construction schedule and operations with all other contractors and subcontractors performing work on the project, on site, or in the area.

d. The contractor shall perform all work during normal business hours. No work shall be done other than during normal business hours without 48 hours advance notice to the Contracting Officer.

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CONTRACT MANPOWER REPORTING APPLICATION (CMRA): The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the Air Force collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil/. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at http://www.ecmra.mil/. The applicable Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC) for this contract is FA6081. The applicable Unit Identification Code (UIC) is F6N3CE.

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AT LEVEL I TRAINING. Contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army/Air National Guard controlled installation, facility or area. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army/Air National Guard installations, facilities and controlled access shall complete AT Level I awareness training. The contractor shall submit a sign in sheet of completion by all affected contractor and subcontractor employees, to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). AT Level 1 awareness training is available upon sign-in at the Civil Engineering Squadron Building 2803 at the start of the project.

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ESSENTIAL REFERENCES

The Government will provide the contractor access to the following buildings on base: 2900 Critical Points of Contact:

Deputy Base Civil Engineer, Capt Jaymes Ellers, 302-323-3316

Facility Manager, Daniel Mitchell, 302-323-3429 USPFO Contracting Officer, Amy Kline, 302-323-3474