Z2DA--Actionable: 554-24-101 Install Continuous Water Monitoring (VA-24-00006816)

Agency:
State: Colorado
Level of Government: Federal
Category:
  • Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property
Opps ID: NBD00159787715323306
Posted Date: Oct 27, 2023
Due Date: Dec 8, 2023
Source: Members Only
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Z2DA--Actionable: 554-24-101 Install Continuous Water Monitoring (VA-24-00006816)
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Contract Opportunity
Notice ID
36C25923R0113
Related Notice
36C25923R0113
Department/Ind. Agency
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Sub-tier
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Office
NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259)
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  • Contract Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Updated)
  • All Dates/Times are: (UTC-06:00) MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME, DENVER, USA
  • Updated Published Date: Oct 27, 2023 02:59 pm MDT
  • Original Published Date: Oct 27, 2023 02:40 pm MDT
  • Updated Date Offers Due: Dec 08, 2023 10:00 am MST
  • Original Date Offers Due: Nov 30, 2023 10:00 am MST
  • Inactive Policy: Manual
  • Updated Inactive Date: Mar 28, 2024
  • Original Inactive Date: Feb 28, 2024
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside:
  • Updated Set Aside: Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (specific to Department of Veterans Affairs)
  • Product Service Code: Z2DA - REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF HOSPITALS AND INFIRMARIES
  • NAICS Code:
    • 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
  • Place of Performance:
    Aurora , CO 80045
    USA
Description

1.0 - OBJECTIVE The Department of Veteran s Affairs has a requirement to install continuous water quality monitoring in compliance with VA Directive 1061(1) at RMR VAMC, located at 1700 N. Wheeling St., Aurora CO 80045. All Contractor-provided systems and components shall optimize performance and require low-maintenance. All Contractor-provided systems and components shall comply with applicable codes, be field tested, be fully functional, and be installed in accordance with manufacturer s specifications. 2.0 SCOPE OF WORK Contractor shall provide turnkey installation of continuous domestic water monitoring systems in Building H, K, Q, and R. Contractor shall provide turnkey installation of continuous cooling tower water quality monitoring and chemical feed system in Building L. Systems shall be integrated with the campus Building Automation System (BAS) to meet the monitoring and reporting requirements of VA Directive 1061(1). The existing BAS is JCI Metasys. In Building H and Building K, provide: Temperature monitoring of pipe surface temperature in 21 locations per building. The locations are: Building Entry Domestic Cold Water (DCW) Service Level Domestic Hot Water Return (DHWR) Service Level Domestic Hot Water Supply (DHWS) Service Level DCW at Remote Branch 1 Service Level DCW at Remote Branch 2 Service Level DCW at Remote Branch 3 1st Level DHWR 1st Level DHWS 1st Level DCW at Remote Branch 1 1st Level DCW at Remote Branch 2 1st Level DCW at Remote Branch 3 2nd Level DHWR 2nd Level DHWS 2nd Level DCW at Remote Branch 1 2nd Level DCW at Remote Branch 2 2nd Level DCW at Remote Branch 3 3rd Level DHWR 3rd Level DHWS 3rd Level DCW at Remote Branch 1 3rd Level DCW at Remote Branch 2 3rd Level DCW at Remote Branch 3 Pressure, Chlorine Dioxide, Free Chlorine, and pH monitoring from Water Quality Monitoring System (WQMS) at the Building Entry on both DHWS and DCW. In Building Q, provide: Temperature monitoring of pipe surface temperature in 4 locations per building. The locations are: Building Entry DHWS Building Entry DHWR Building Entry DCWS Building Entry DCWR Pressure, Chlorine Dioxide, Free Chlorine, and pH monitoring from Water Quality Monitoring System (WQMS) at the Building Entry on both DHWS and DCWS. In Building R, provide: Temperature monitoring of pipe surface temperature in 6 locations per building. The locations are: Building Entry DHWS Building Entry DHWR Building Entry DCW 1st Floor DCW Remote Branch 1 1st Floor DCW Remote Branch 2 1st Floor DCW Remote Branch 3 Pressure, Chlorine Dioxide, Free Chlorine, and pH monitoring from Water Quality Monitoring System (WQMS) at the Building Entry on both DHWS and DCWS. In Building L, provide new or upgrade existing system to provide biocide, corrosion control, pH, conductivity, and turbidity monitoring of the cooling tower (condenser) water. Automate biocide and corrosion control chemical additions and blowdown based on monitoring input in coordination the chemical treatment service contractor. WQMS in Buildings H, K, Q, and R shall be ATi Q52 MetriNet or equivalent. Hot water sampling shall require a sample cooler. See supporting documents for details. Power for WQMS to be run from spare circuit in nearest electrical room. Sample water to be run to nearest floor drain. Network cables for communications to be run from nearest telecom room. Temperature sensors may be tied in to spare or expanded IO on existing building equipment controllers such as VAV boxes. A wireless temperature monitoring system with front end connected to the BAS is acceptable and preferred in Building R . WQMS sensor range, accuracy, and resolution to meet or exceed that provided by the ATi Q52 MetriNet M-probes. Temperature sensors to be accurate to +/- 0.5 °F. 3.0 GENERAL The Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA) requires strict adherence to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 29, Part 1910 and 1926. This includes the requirement that the Contractor have a Competent Person on the job at all times. The Competent Person must have a 30-hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) card. All Contractor employees, on site, shall have a ten (10) hours OSHA construction safety training certificate, at a minimum. Documentation of these requirements shall be submitted and approved prior to performing the work. This entire project shall conform to 100% of all VA standards and specifications, OSHA, AIA Construction Guidelines, Joint Commission Environment of Care Standards, and applicable building codes. The Contractor shall be responsible for the health and safety of their own employees. The VA will inform the Contractor of any hazards such as designated permit confined spaces, electrical hazards, etc. which may affect Contractor employees. The Contractor must take precautions appropriate for the safety of their employees as well as provide equipment necessary for these actions. Contractor employees will notify the VA Representative before entering a designated permit required confined space, so precautions can be taken in advance of the work. The Contractor shall hold harmless and indemnify the Government against any and all liability, claims, and costs of whatsoever kind and nature for injury to or death of any person or persons and for loss or damage to any property occurring in connection with, in any way incident to, or arising out of the occupancy, use, service, operation or performance of work under the terms of the contract, resulting in whole or in part from the negligence acts or omissions of the Contractor, any Subcontractor, or any employee, agent, or representative of the Contractor or Subcontractor The Contractor is responsible for protection of existing finishes, and VA property, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E), located in the areas where demolition, construction, preventative maintenance, and repair work is being performed, as well as along paths of travel to and from these areas. Both exterior and interior finishes and property must be maintained. The Contractor is liable for any damage to VA property during the course of the contract. Any damage to existing finishes must be repaired by the Contractor to equal or greater quality than existing finishes. All tasks accomplished by the Contractor personnel will be performed to preclude damage or disfigurement of government-owned FF&E and architectural or building structures. Contractor will report any damage or disfigurement to these items when caused by the Contractor s personnel and will perform repairs or replace government-owned equipment, fixtures, furnishings, grounds and architectural or building structures to their previously existing condition. 4.0 PROJECT MANAGEMENT Based on the above list of work items, the Contractor selected must complete, maintain, and submit the following documentation and managerial requirements: Construction schedule including sequencing, phasing, and durations. The schedule will be provided to the COR within ten (10) working days after Notice to Proceed (NTP). Coordinate and follow a phasing schedule. The phasing schedule must be approved by the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR). Work by others in the construction site requires the Contractor to perform tasks during specific time periods as directed by the COR. Obtain VA identification Personal Identity Verification (PIV) badges for all employees. Contractor to consider lead-time for badge procurement. Manage job-site access and security. Implement and maintain required ICRA and ILSM measures. Follow all required safety protocols. 5.0 SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS Contractor shall be required to field verify current conditions and accuracy of most current documentation, construction drawings and specifications. 6.0 CODE & REGULATION COMPLIANCE The Contractor shall comply with the public laws and statutes including all changes and amendments of federal, state, and local environmental statutes and regulations in effect of date of issuance of this delivery order, including, the applicable portions of the documents cited in the basic contract and below. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): NFPA 99-2015 Healthcare Facilities Code NFPA 101 Life Safety Code International Code Council (ICC): IBC: International Building, 2015 Building Officials and Code Administrators International (BOCA), 1999 International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO): UBC 1997: Uniform Building Code 29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards 29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Underwriters Laboratories 2018 International Plumbing Code SBCCI Standard Plumbing Code 7.0 SUBMITTALS Contractor shall submit the following prior to beginning scope of work: Project schedule with sequencing, durations, phasing, and cost loading within 10 working days of NTP, and monthly with invoices. Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) with an emphasis on, but not limited to, demolition, installation, and safety. Submit to VA Safety staff for review within 10 working days after issuance of NTP. Include a detailed description of how the work will be performed and be submitted with sketches, supporting documents, submittals etc. Detail fire, construction, and health-related safety measures. Listing safety training records for all employees expected on site. Include detailed Job-Safety-Analysis (JSA) or Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) or Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) for all tasks associated with Statement of Work (SOW) Wait for approved by VA Safety staff prior to start of construction activities. Allow 10 working days for approval. Correct if necessary. Inspection reports, manufacturer approval certificates, and warranties. Penetration, live work, or hot work permits as necessary. Manufacturer and construction warranties as noted in specifications or where applicable. SOV Schedule of Value. The schedule will be provided to COR 10 working days prior to start of the work. Material Submittals Submit for COR approval Physical and electronic Redline (As-Built) drawings of the completed work. Technical literature and/or descriptions of all materials, equipment and tools proposed for use by the Contractor shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer (CO) or his/her designee for approval prior to contract start and whenever a change is required. All Contractor-furnished materials, equipment and tools used shall be standard products all manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of such items. The Contractor shall secure all materials. The Government assumes no liability for loss of or damage to Contractor-owned property held upon Government premises. Contractor shall submit hours worked, full report of completed structural, piping, and electrical which shall include location, hours worked, the full name of Contractor s employees on site, and digital photographs before and after work is completed. Reports shall be submitted within one day upon completion of work performed. Contractor will provide a completed redline drawing of the completed work. Reports shall be provided in hard copy as well as in an agreeable and compatible electronic format such as, but not limited to, pdf or Microsoft Word. 8.0 ELECTRONIC/ DIGITAL DELIVERABLES CD set with above documents (Report, Summary Report, Handwritten Notes) in a PDF format. An electronic copy of redline drawings of the completed work in the latest AutoCAD version. 9.0 RESOURCES The Government will not furnish any resources for the fulfillment of the work required under this contract other than electricity for area where work is being conducted. Under this contract, the Contractor must provide all tools, equipment, materials, transportation, professional expertise, personnel, supervision, and for testing and maintenance required for completion of this contract. Contractor shall provide all necessary parts and equipment to complete the objective of this contract in accordance with manufacturer specifications. All new equipment including parts and labor shall be preapproved by the COR. The Contractor shall instruct his/her personnel in utilities conservation practices. The Contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions which preclude the waste of utilities which shall include but not necessarily be limited to: 1. Lights shall be used only in areas where and at the time when work is actually being performed unless otherwise directed. 2. Contractor s personnel will not adjust mechanical equipment controls for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. 3. Government telephones shall not be used for personal reasons or for any toll or long-distance calls. 10.0 TECHNICIAN/INSPECTOR QUALIFICATIONS The Government reserves the right to accept or reject Contractor s staff for safety violation, lack or required training, or other cause. Documented prior the work, Contractor shall provide staff throughout the contract qualified to perform work on plumbing systems. The Contractor shall notify the Government within 3 business days if it intends to replace a staff member. At the time of notification, the Contractor shall submit all required certifications for all personnel working on the contract. In the event new, or replacement, personnel become involved in the contract, the Contractor must submit all required certification. Additions or changes in personnel require written approval of the Government. The Contractor shall have a back-up staff available in the event the primary staff is unable to perform his/her duties. The Contractor will ensure their personnel and Subcontractor personnel meet the privacy standards as set forth by HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) with respect to personal and confidential information that they may come upon, while contract work is being performed. 11.0 PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENTS The Contractor shall assign the appropriate quantity and type of personnel to successfully complete all functions specified in this SOW within the designated period of performance and required sequencing/ phasing. The Contractor shall maintain throughout the life of this contract, a current list of laborers, tradesmen, technicians, superintendents, etc. and their credentials available for inspection by the Government at any time. The Contractor shall specify a Project Manager who will have responsibility for performance of contract services. The Project Manager shall be competent to supervise all aspects of contract and shall be available on-site during performance of contract work. The Contracting Officer shall be notified in writing of the name of the Project Manager and of changes in personnel appointed to fulfill this function. 12.0 ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS The VA reserves the right to dispute completion of contract scope if contract work is found not in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, is not satisfactorily executed, or if the system is not properly tested and inspected to achieve certification. All work completed by the Contractor must be reviewed and approved by the VA. 13.0 SAFETY AND FIRE PREVENTION Comply with the following safety and fire prevention principles and regulations. a. Precaution shall be exercised at all times for the protection of all persons on the site and government property. These precautions shall include, but not be limited to, the installation of adequate safety guards and protective devices for all equipment and machinery, whether used in the performance of work or permanently installed as part of the work. Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws relating to safety precautions. b. The Contractor shall immediately correct any fire and safety deficiencies caused by his/her personnel. If the Contractor fails or refused to correct deficiencies promptly, the CO may issue an order stopping all or any part of the work and hold the Contractor in default of the contract. c. The Contractor shall comply with applicable Federal, State, and local safety and fire regulations and codes which are in effect at the beginning of the contract. The Contractor shall keep abreast of and comply with changes in these requirements and codes applicable to the contract. The requirements include but are not limited to, those found in Federal and State OSHA statutes and regulations, such as applicable provisions of Title 29, CFR Parts 1910 and 1926. Contractor is solely responsible for determining the legal requirements that apply to activities, and shall ensure safe and healthful working conditions for its employees d. The Contractor s personnel shall follow applicable facility policies concerning fire/disaster programs. e. All materials and equipment will be removed from the facility or stored properly at the end of the workday and secured during the workday. Under no circumstances will the Contractor allow for any equipment to be left unattended for any length of time. f. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local legal requirements regarding workers health and safety. g. Contractor shall assume the responsibility to guard against causing of fires and/or explosions and to protect Government Property. h. The Contractor shall perform the work in a manner consistent with the area security and fire safety regulations especially regarding exits and exit way access. Utility shutdowns shall not compromise security, communication, or fire safety for occupants. i. No flammable liquids shall be stored or used in the Medical Center. j. The necessary number and appropriate types of portable fire extinguishers are required per NFPA 10 and NFPA 241. Contractor shall keep certification on site at all times of extinguisher inspections. k. The Contractor shall request from the COR a permit for all live work, cutting, welding, soldering, and permit required confined space entry. All permits shall be prominently displayed during all construction. Allow 10 working days for approval. l. All necessary precautions shall be taken by the Contractor to prevent accidental operation of any existing smoke detectors or sprinkler heads. m. The Contractor shall assume responsibility of environmental protection of all material storage. 13.1 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Comply with the following environmental protection principles and regulations. a. In order to provide for abatement and control of all environmentally hazardous materials arising from demolition and/or construction activities, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable environmentally hazardous material control and abatement and all applicable provisions of the Corps of Engineers Manual EM 385-1-1, General Safety Requirements as well as the specific requirements stated elsewhere in the Contract Documents. b. The Contractor is responsible for daily cleanup of all areas affected by its work. Areas in use or affected shall be returned to condition in which they were turned over or initially found. VA Housekeeping shall not be dispatched for cleaning associated with Contractor work. c. Contractor shall use freight elevators for transmission of materials and personnel. Contractor shall take every precaution in preserving the elevators, including the hoist way and lobby doors, interior finishes, and shall conduct all good practices in observing lifting and motor components tolerances. Any damage incurred to any elevator component due to negligence will be repaired at expense of the Contractor, within the workday of incurred damage. 14.0 WORK STANDARDS AND ICRA/ILSM Work site shall be free of debris and returned to original condition upon completion of demolition and construction, preventative maintenance, or repairs. All work is to be performed in areas used daily by facility clients and staff. Contractor will take suitable measures to control all material and equipment to produce a minimum of interference in facility routine. All work shall be performed in a safe and prudent manner. Contractor shall so perform all work as to offer the least possible obstruction and inconvenience to staff and the public and shall have under construction no greater amount of work than can be completed promptly and properly with due regard to the rights of staff and the public. Any person the COR may deem incompetent or disorderly shall be promptly removed from the facility and not be allowed to return for the duration of the agreement. The Contractor shall comply with an Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) which will be developed with the COR and the Infection Control Practitioner. The Contractor shall comply with Interim Life Safety Measures (ISLM) which will be developed with the COR and the Safety Office. Multiple ICRA s may be necessary to address specific risks at various stages of the project and must be approved prior to proceeding on each phase. 15.0 - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REPORTING Comply with the following hazardous material reporting principles and regulations. a. The Contractor shall maintain hazardous material inventories and safety data sheets (SDS) for all hazardous materials (as defined in CFR 1910.120, 40 CFR s 355, 370, & 372) to be stored and used on this Medical Center. Hazardous materials must be inventoried when received and at the project s completion. The amounts used shall be maintained for the project duration, and for the calendar year (ending 31 December). b. Hazardous Materials Inventories, Safety Data Sheets and material quantities used shall be submitted to the CO for approval. c. In the event of a hazardous spill, Contractor shall immediately notify the COR. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the expense of any cleanup of such spill, and the cleanup shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of 40 CFR Part 761. d. Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) should not present in the workspace. If the Contractor locates suspected ACM, the Contractor shall contact the COR immediately for further direction. If any suspected ACM is disturbed or becomes friable, the construction site shall be shut down until abatement can be performed, after which the job site shall be reopened for continued work. 16.0 HOURS OF WORK With preapproved exceptions, as needed or as required, the hours of work shall take place during the normal business hours of 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, Federal Holidays excluded. Weekend, after-hour, and Federal holiday work is permitted with a request in writing submitted beforehand. Allow 10 working days for approval. Off hours, as needed or as required, are not to billed as overtime. Federal Holidays and any other day declared a federal holiday by the President of the United States are defined below. New Year s Day Martin Luther King Jr s Day Presidents Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day Juneteenth If a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as the National Holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a National Holiday by the U.S. Government. All work shall be scheduled and performed within the dates and times approved by the COR, in conjunction with the department occupying the space served by this equipment and in conjunction with work performed by others within the construction site. 17.0 - BADGES AND PARKING Contractor must acquire PIV badge for all staff onsite prior to work beginning. While on VA Facilities official I.D. badges shall be worn continuously. Failure of the background check may result in specific personnel being disallowed to work on VA premises and the Contractor will need to provide replacement personnel. It is the responsibility of the Contractor s personnel to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. The designated parking area will be specified by COR upon award of contract. While performing under this contract, all vehicles used by the Contractor shall be locked and the keys removed when not in use. This is intended to protect the Contractor s property and the safety of the patients at the Medical Center. 18.0 QUALITY CONTROL The Contractor shall have a quality control program to assure the requirements of this contract are provided as specified. The Contractor and COR will inspect the work. Deficiencies will be noted and corrected. Any damage done by the Contractor will also be noted and corrected by the Contractor within a time period specified by the COR. Damage causing an immediate impact on the environment of the hospital shall be corrected immediately. 19.0 ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS Completed work will be to the entire satisfaction of the VA. The COR shall be the sole judge as to its acceptability. Any work not acceptable to the COR, shall be immediately, at Contractor s own expense, refashioned to an acceptable level. 20.0 KEYS a. Keys: The COR shall provide the Contractor access to all buildings and rooms required in the provisions of this contract. The Contractor shall notify the COR when leaving these areas. b. Clearances/Access Controls: Contractor and all personnel shall comply with the security clearances or access controls of areas within the Medical Center. If the Contractor must obtain access to areas that require special security precautions, obtain permission from the COR prior to access. 21.0 MEETINGS Pre-Bid meeting and site walk will be held at a date and time specified by the COR to review the scope of work, site conditions, and work requirements with perspective contractors, and to provide answers to any questions. Contractor and/or Sub-contractors are encouraged to attend the pre-bid meeting before submitting a bid. The date and time of this walkthrough will be determined by the CO and COR. Contractor and/or Subcontractors shall be responsible for directing any clarification requests that arise at the pre-bid walkthrough to the CO prior to the bidding of the work. 22.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE Government intends to issue NTP immediately after kickoff meeting with Contractor. The period of performance for this contract is 180 calendar days. The period of performance includes fourteen (14) days anticipated to complete initial administrative tasks.


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