J041--Chiller Maintenance - MPLS
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See its 2 award notices in the notice history.
- Solicitation number
- 36C26321Q0452
- Agency
- Veterans Integrated Service Network 23 Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561210 Facilities Support Services
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
This pre-solicitation notice seeks a contractor to provide preventative maintenance, seasonal maintenance, and periodic services for ten chillers and two condensers located at the Minneapolis Veteran Affairs Health Care System. The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting proposals for a base year plus three option years of chiller maintenance services. The solicitation number is 36C26321Q0452 and responses are due by April 15, 2021. Proposals will be evaluated based on experience maintaining the specified equipment brands, ability to perform all maintenance tasks, and provision of emergency response within four hours.
The opportunity is set aside for SDVOSBC and has a NAICS code of 561210. Key requirements include annual winterization and start-up, five running inspections per year, oil and filter changes annually, vibration analysis, and eddy current testing every three years. Emergency response is required within four hours. The pre-solicitation does not provide budget details but seeks maintenance for ten chillers and two condensers over a four year period at the Minneapolis VA facility.
Notice text
Feb 8, 2021
STATEMENT OF WORK
Minneapolis Veteran Affairs Health Care System
Chiller Maintenance
Introduction:
The Chillers and associated equipment require preventative and scheduled maintenance. Requesting a Base year plus three option years (4 years total). Request Contractor to offer Best (Premium, Gold, etc.) service package to meet the needs of the MVAHCS.
Objectives:
Create a chiller maintenance contract with a reputable company with a minimum of 5 years experience and capable of performing all aspects of chiller maintenance.
Equipment
Brand
Size
Model
Serial
Location
Chiller 1
York
1100 ton
YKNQNRK1-CZGS
SMWM-774210
69
Chiller 2
York
1100 ton
YKNQNRK1-CZG
SMWM-753090
69
Chiller3
York
1100 ton
YKNQNRK1-CZG
SMWM-481550
69
Chiller 4
York
1100 ton
YKNQNRK2-CZG
SMWM-700880
69
Chiller 5
McQuay
290 ton
WMC290DSC-ER10
STNU081000119
70
Chiller 6
McQuay
290 ton
WMC290DSC-ER10
STNU081000100
70
Chiller 7
Trane
500 ton
CVHE0500
L99C01119M
49
Chiller 8
Trane
70 ton
RTAE 300F
U17B07263
70
chiller 9
Trane
70 ton
RTAE 300F
U17B07264
70
Chiller 10
York
60 ton
YCAL0060EB17X
RCNM007937
9
Condenser
McQuay
50 ton
AGZ050CHHNN
STNU090800034
MRI 70
Condenser
Dimplex
15 ton
HW02-7500
29643
MRI 70
Statement of Work:
Contractor will provide all parts and labor to perform Preventative Maintenance, Seasonal Maintenance and Periodic Services on the equipment listed above as per manufacture s service manual, technical bulletins and other documentation. Provide service parts and labor for annual winter service, all parts will meet manufacture s Specifications. Service to include maintaining York Variable Speed drive including replaced with OEM York Inhibitor annually equipment.
Preventative Maintenance Program includes:
Spring Start Up,
Fall Shutdown,
(5) Running Inspections,
Oil & filter Analysis,
Vibration Analysis
Tube Brushing.
Eddy current testing (every 3 years)
(see appendix A for details)
Provide a written report to the VAHCS about the condition of the system, any recommendations for necessary repairs or enhancements to maintain capacity, reliability, and efficiency. The written reports shall be submitted to the VAHCS Energy Center, within 30 calendar days.
Emergency Services: These services will be included as part of the Annual Contract. Contractor shall provide prompt emergency service (be on site) within a four (4) hour period. Contractor shall provide one (1) hour phone response time, when contacted for an emergency service request. Contractor shall diagnosis, repair, replace parts and perform labor to correct the problem. This service shall be provided in response to requests from the Energy Center Supervisor, Operations Engineer, or their designee. Emergency service shall be rendered at any hour, of any day of the week.
Additional Repairs: In the event equipment requires repairs that fall outside of this Statemnent of Work (SOW), a detailed itemized Quote will be provide to the COR/CO for approval. This quote will list individual parts and labor. No work will begin until the COR or CO have given the approval.
Training: Contractor shall provide annual operational training and instruction for VAHCS personnel on the above listed equipment each year, not to exceed 24 hours. Training to be coordinated and scheduled with the supervisor of the VAMC Energy Center.
Project Deducts: None.
Expected Asbestos or Lead: Not applicable
Working hours:
Anticipated hours of work will be Monday through Friday from 7:am 5:00 pm. Emergency repairs may be required on weekends and/or federal holidays.
Observed Federal Holidays:
Columbus Day Veteran s Day
Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day
New Year s Day Martin Luther King Birthday
Washington s Birthday Memorial Day
Independence Day Labor Day
Submittals:
none
References:
References listed below:
Manufactures manuals and technical bulletins.
Safety:
Contractor is responsible for maintaining a safe working environment for their employees as well as the MVAHACS Staff. Work areas will be kept cleaned throughout the day and all trash and demolished materials properly disposed of daily.
Appropriate Personnel Protective Equipment will be worn while performing work on the VA Campus. Contact COR for additional requirments
Security:
Contract personnel need to obtain a vendor s badge form VA Security located at the outpatient entrance security desk. A valid government issued form of identification will be required to receive a badge. A charge of $25 will be assessed for any badges that are not returned at the completion of the project
Contractor s Technicians are required to check in with the COR or Grounds Supervisor upon arrival at facility to obtain access and any additional instructions, task explanations and project location information. Daily performance log sheets are required to be submitted to the CO and COR daily.
Parking/Storage:
Parking is available in parking lots 11, 43A and 43B for vehicles (automobiles and Pickup trucks). Larger vehicles, equipment, job site trailers or storage containers must utilize parking lot 43A only. Contractor s contact information (name and phone number) is required to be displayed on all vehicles, equipment, trailers or containers that are stored overnight at the MVAHCS. Dropping off tools and materials at the loading dock is permitted but no parking is allowed in the loading dock area. Unattended vehicles in unauthorized parking areas will be ticketed by MVAHCS Police.
MVHACS POC s:
Energy Center Supervisor 612-467-1969
HVAC Shop Supervisor 612-467-2632
Pipe Shop Supervisor 612-467-2631
Maintenance Shop Supervisor - 612-467-6537
Contract Officer Representative (COR) - 618-629-7888.
Appendix A
Maintain the following items related to the equipment listed above, per designated schedule:
All electric wiring integral to each chiller.
All refrigerant piping associated with the chiller systems.
Insulation on the refrigerant piping and equipment, to be re-installed up to professional standards.
The pressure and temperature controls, thermometers, and manual valves located on the equipment.
Calibration services of the flow meters/DP sensors.
Vibration Analysis of the pumps
Calibration of Refrigerant Leak Detection Systems in Chiller Mechanical Rooms Vibration Analysis of Cooling Towers
Preventative Maintenance Program includes:
Spring Start Up,
Fall Shutdown,
(5) Running Inspections,
Oil & filter Analysis,
Vibration Analysis
Tube Brushing.
Eddy current testing.
The following list emphasizes the required tasks required to keep the chillers in good operating condition, but the contractor shall use each manufacturer s specifications and guidelines, as a final determination to keep the chiller system operating as designed.
Annual winter (off peak season) inspection on each chiller listed above, to include as a minimum, but not limited to:
Inspect main starter and control panel.
Leak test chiller for refrigerant and oil systems leaks using an electronic leak detector.
Test electrical wiring insulation using the Megohmmeter method for compressor motor and
oil pump motor.
Clean and tighten all electrical terminals.
Test oil for acidity.
Change starter cooling fluid.
Check oil sump heater operation.
Cleaning of all condensers and tube sheets, which include BOTH bell ends being removed.
Seasonal startup (spring/peak season) tasks on each chiller listed above, which requires a contractor technician be on-site, when every chiller is started:
Review manufacturer's recommendations for startup
Check auxiliary equipment operation
Check refrigerant and oil levels
Check oil sump heater and purge pump oil heater where applicable.
Check and test all operating and safety controls
Start condenser, evaporator and cooling towers.
Start chiller and monitor its operating conditions.
Leak-test chiller for refrigerant and oil system leaks with an electronic leak detector.
Log all operating conditions after unit stabilizes
Review Owners logs and log all operating conditions.
Review operating procedures and owners log with chiller operator
An oil sample shall be taken after startup for test lab analysis.
Spectrochemical oil analysis:
Parameters tested: Results:
Metals Diagnosis
Moisture Trends
Acid Number Recommendations
1-oil analysis (es) shall be performed annually. Oil filters shall be changed annually.
Refrigerant analysis:
Parameters tested: Results:
High boiling residue Diagnosis
Acid Number Trends
Moisture Content Recommendations
Refrigerant analysis (es) shall be performed annually.
Eddy current analysis (es) shall be performed during Fiscal Year 2022 as indicated in the Schedule of Items, and every 3 calendar years thereafter. Analyses are to be performed on both evaporator and condenser tubes. Both end bells shall be removed during the process of the Eddy Current Testing and the evaporator/ condenser cleaning procedure.
Parameters tested: Results:
Corrosion Verbal report
Support wear Written report
Freeze bulge Charts/diagrams
Split fins Recommendations
Leakers Pitting
Vibration analysis:
Parameters tested: Results:
Measure horizontal deflections Report
Measure vertical deflections Trends
Measure axial deflections Recommendations
Establish baseline
Vibration analysis (es) shall be performed annually
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C26321Q0452_1.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| J041--Chiller Maintenance - MPLS | Award Notice | |
| J041--Chiller Maintenance - MPLS | Award Notice | |
| J041--Chiller Maintenance - MPLS | Solicitation | |
| J041--Chiller Maintenance - MPLS | Pre-Solicitation |
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