Description
Defense Logistics Agency
DLA Installation Management Richmond
DM-FRIE
DSCR-ARNG QA/CAL SHOP BOILER REPLACEMENT
P.2026.00549
STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
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1. OBJECTIVES
The objective of this project is to remove and properly dispose of the existing oil-fired boiler
system, associated hydronic piping, hot water circulating pumps, isolation valves, controls in
accordance with all applicable UFC, federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations.
The contractor shall furnish, install, test, and commission a new dual fuel oil/natural gas boiler
system including all required mechanical, electrical, venting and control components necessary to
provide a fully functional and code compliant heating system. Natural Gas hookup shall not be
required at this time as there is no service present in the building.
2. BACKGROUND
The existing oil-fired boiler has reached the end of its service life and requires replacement.
Installation of a new dual fuel boiler (Fuel Oil/Natural Gas) shall allow for the replacement
equipment to continue to provide heating services to the affected building, while allowing for the
boilers to continue to be utilized at a later date when the building is converted to operate on the
natural gas piping utilized in other facilities on the installation. Work shall be performed in an
occupied government facility with minimal disruption to daily operations.
3. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
The contractor shall prepare and submit complete shop drawings for the new boiler and all
associated system components for government review and approval prior to commencement of
work. The government will be allotted ten working days to review submitted drawings. In the event
the submittal is not approved, the contractor shall revise and submit corrected documents. A new
ten working day review period shall begin upon receipt of each resubmittal. Upon written
government acceptance of the submittals, the contractor shall proceed with the removal of existing
boiler and all associated equipment, including but not limited to pumps, furnaces, controls, and
related components. The contractor shall provide written notification to the government’s
designated point of contact a minimum of fourteen calendar days prior to initiating and removal
activities to allow the government sufficient time to isolate and secure existing gas and water
services to the affected area.
The contractor shall be responsible for the complete removal and lawful disposal of existing boilers
and all associated equipment, piping, and materials generated during the replacement process in
accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The contractor shall perform a
complete system blowdown and all required preparation procedures in accordance with applicable
Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) standards and manufacture recommendations. All activities shall
be executed by qualified personnel and shall include proper isolation, controlled discharge,
inspection of system components, and verification that the system is safe and ready for subsequent
work. The contractor shall provide a temporary dumpster and portable toilet.
The contractor shall implement lockout/tagout procedures. Maintain fire prevention and spill
containment measures. Provide daily housekeeping and maintain safe access routes. Coordinate
utility shutdowns with project manager.
The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, tools, equipment, materials, transportation.
Isolate and secure existing boilers, fuel oil, electrical, and water connections. Drain and remove
existing oil-fired boilers and associated components.
The contractor shall furnish and install a new dual fuel boiler oil/natural gas boiler sized to the
existing heating load. Modify and reconnect existing heating distribution piping. Install new
isolation valves, hot water circulation pump, motor controllers, fittings, sediment traps, supports,
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and installation as required. Reconnect to existing hydronic heating distribution system. Provide air
combustion and new flue/venting system in accordance with local code. Provide electrical power,
disconnects, controls, thermostats and safety devices. Integrate boiler controls with existing
building systems if applicable. All boiler piping shall be insulated per American Society of Heating
(ASHRAE).
The contractor shall furnish and install a complete water softening and/or chemical treatment
system for the boiler to maintain proper water quality and protect equipment from scale, corrosion,
and fouling. The system shall include all required piping, valves, controls, metering equipment,
chemical feed components, and accessories necessary for a fully functional installation. The
contractor shall coordinate system setup, provide initial chemical charge, perform startup and
commissioning, and provide operator training and documentation in accordance with manufacture
recommendations and applicable codes and standards.
The contractor shall conduct a pressure test on all piping and on the fuel oil systems. Fill, purge,
and balance the system. All equipment and systems shall be thoroughly inspected, tested, and
verified to be fully operational prior to the Government. The contractor shall ensure that all
installed components function in accordance with contract requirements, manufacture
specifications, and applicable codes and standards.
The contractor shall provide and coordinate in-person training for designated Government
personnel for final acceptance. Training shall include, at a minimum, system startup procedures,
normal operation, emergency shutdown procedures, preventative maintenance requirements and
schedules, and troubleshooting of system and control components. Training shall be conducted by
qualified personnel knowledgeable in the installed system.
The contractor shall furnish with the Government, prior to contract completion, a complete turnover
package including but not limited…
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