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BID WORKSHEET (B0000083)(BID Document # 1 -- Request to Bidders)
MAIL OR DELIVER BID TO: / BID # B0000083
Suffolk County Community College
Purchasing Office (B0000083)
Room 11 NFL Building
533 College Road
Selden, NY 11784
(631-451-4230)
INVITATION / BIDDER'S ACCEPTANCE
This is an invitation to submit sealed bids for furnishing the supplies and/or services specified below, subject to the conditions on this and the standard/special terms referenced. All bids must be received at the Purchasing Office; they will be publicly opened in Room, 11, NFL Building, Ammerman Campus, 533 College Road on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 3 PM. Mandatory pre-bid vendor conference has been scheduled for Thursday, November 10,2011 at 10 AM at SCCC, 533 College Rd, Selden, NY 11784, NFL Bldg Room 11. / 1. The delivery date indicated is as required by the College. If you cannot meet it, insert your own best delivery time. 2. All delivery charges are to be included in your quotation. 3. If the bid is accepted within 90 days from the bid opening, the undersigned offers and agrees to furnish any or all of the items on which prices are quoted, at the price and delivery time indicated, subject to all the terms and conditions thereon. 4. ALL BIDS MUST BE SIGNED IN INK. THEY CANNOT BE ELECTRONICALLY SUBMITTED. Non-Collusive Bid Certification must be returned with this bid.
DELIVERY TO: SEE SPECIFICATION
(All delivery charges MUST be included in your quotation) / (Print Firm Name)
Required Delivery Date: ______/ (Authorized Signature
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(date) / (fax #) (phone #)
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Installation of Condensing Boilers
BID # B0000083
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ALL ITEMS BID ARE "OR EQUAL"
Alternate bids must be entered in the blank row following the Item # for each.
Any exceptions taken to any part of these specifications must be fully explained in writing and returned with the bid. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
All alternates or substitutions must be accepted by the college.
All shall be covered by manufacturers' standard warranty.
Include all delivery charges, by item, in your bid.
State Best Delivery Time ARO ______
PER THE ATTACHED SPECIFICATIONS
THE BID SPECIFICATION WORKSHEET
MUST BE ATTACHED AND RETURNED
WITH YOUR BID SUBMITTAL
Condensing Boiler Installation Project
Project Scope of Work
This project involves the installation of 5 new Aerco Benchmark condensing boilers on the Ammerman campus in Selden, NY as per the attached drawings and specifications. One boiler will be installed in each of the following buildings, NFL Building, Southampton Building, Ammerman Building, Riverhead Building, and Babylon Student Center Building. The boilers will be installed in existing boiler rooms alongside existing boilers that are to remain in service.
Work covered under this contract
Provide materials and labor to install 5 boilers as per the attached drawings and specifications. This includes all mechanical work necessary for a complete installation including gas, water and flue piping, insulation, core drilling, commissioning and start up services.
Work not covered under this contract
Purchase of the boilers – the boilers have been purchased by Suffolk County Community College. Electrical work – this will be done by the college, connection to the existing building automation system and installation of the concrete pads upon which the boilers will be placed.
Mandatory pre-bid meeting
There is a mandatory pre bid meeting on November 10th at 10:00 AM at Suffolk County Community College 533 College Road Selden NY in the NFL Building, Room 11
Bid schedule
Advertised:November 3, 2011
Pre Bid Meeting:November 10th in NFL building room 11 at 10:00 AM
Bids Due:November 17, 2011.
NYS PREVAILING WAGES
Prevailing wages must be paid as per NYS dept of Labor rates –see link to NYS dept of Labor prevailing wage rates.
BID SECURITY
a. Each bid must be accompanied by the Certified Check of the Bidder or by a Bid Bond duly executed by the Bidder as principal and having as surety thereon a Surety Company licensed to do business in the State of New York, subject to the approval of the County of Suffolk and U.S. Treasury Department rated, and in the amount specified in the ‘Proposal Form’, made payable to the Suffolk County Treasurer. Upon award of the Contract, the successful bidder will be required to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds within 2 weeks. Failure to do this may result in forfeiture of bidder’s security to the College as liquidated damages.
b.Upon request, the Bid Bonds and Certified Checks of all except the two lowest formal bidders will be returned within one business week after the opening of bids and the remaining Bid Bonds or Certified Checks of the two lowest formal bidders will be returned when the contract is executed, or in any event within 45 days after the opening of bids. If either of the two lowest bidders has submitted a Certified Check, a Bid Bond may be substituted within 24 hours.
c.The successful Bidder shall provide: a Payment Bond (Labor and Materials Bond) and Performance Bond for the full amount of the contract price, guaranteeing the full payment for all labor, materials, and equipment and the full payment of all subcontractors. American Institute of Architects (AIA) bond forms are preferred.
d. The premium on these bonds shall be paid by the Contractor.
Total Cost for Installation of all five (5) boilers: ______
SECTION 15992
CLEANING AND TESTING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01DESCRIPTION OF WORK
A.Provide cleaning and testing for the HVAC Work done in this Project, as specified herein, and as needed for a complete and proper installation.
1.02RELATED SECTIONS
A.Basic HVAC Requirements...... Section 15501
B.HVAC Piping...... Section 15510
C.HVAC Pumps...... Section 15540
1.03SUBMITTALS
A.Quality Control Submittals
1.Test Reports (Field Tests):
a.Boiler Water Test: Submit test results.
1.04QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.Regulatory Requirements
1.Perform testing of factory fabricated equipment in accordance with all the City agencies having jurisdiction.
2.Perform field testing of piping systems in accordance with all the City agencies having jurisdiction and as specified.
1.05PROJECT CONDITIONS
A.Protection
During test Work, protect controls, gauges and accessories which are not designed to withstand test pressures. Do not utilize permanently installed gauges for field testing of systems.
1.06SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING
A.Transmit written notification of proposed date and time of operational tests to the SCCC and the Custodian at least 5 days in advance of such tests.
B.Perform cleaning and testing Work in the presence of the SCCC.
C.Pressure test piping systems inside buildings, at the roughingin stage of installation, before piping is enclosed by construction Work, and at other times as directed. Perform test operations in sections as required and directed, to progress the Work in a satisfactory manner and not delay the general construction of the building. Valve or capoff sections of piping to be tested, can utilize valves required to be installed in the permanent piping systems, or temporary valves or caps as required to perform the Work.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01MATERIALS
A.Certified Test Equipment and Instruments
Type and kind as required for the particular system under test. All gauges, instruments and test devices shall be provided with a certificate of calibration and calibration curve. The certificate must show date of last calibration. Calibration must be current.
B.Test Media (air, gas, refrigerant, vacuum, water)
As specified for the particular piping or system under test.
C.Cleaning Agent (chemical solution, steam, water)
As specified for the particular piping, apparatus or system being cleaned.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01PRELIMINARY WORK
A.Thoroughly clean pipe and tubing prior to installation. During installation, prevent foreign matter from entering the systems. Prevent if possible and remove stoppages or obstructions from piping and systems.
B.Thoroughly clean compressed air, control air, refrigerant pipe and similar systems prior to pressure or vacuum testing.
3.02PRESSURE TESTS PIPING
A.Apply tests as specified below. No work shall be covered or concealed before it is tested. Piping may be concealed after the hydrostatic test and an inspection of the position, pitch and allowance for expansion has been made.
B.Hydrostatic Tests
Steam piping, condensate return, hot water systems, shall be tested at not less than 80pounds per square inch hydrostatic pressure maintained for at least 4hours during the progress of installation, and all leaks shall be properly eliminated. Caulking of leaky joints is not permitted. For testing purposes end of piping to be tested shall be plugged or capped. Convectors, thermostatic vacuum traps, floatthermostatic traps, pneumatic valves and other equipments or apparatus which may be damaged by this hydrostatic test shall be excluded from the test. Water piping shall be tested at 150 percent of design pressure, but never at less than 80 psi.
3.03TESTING OF EQUIPMENT, APPARATUS AND APPURTENANCES
A.Hot Water Boilers
Perform hydrostatic test at 30 psig, after installation, with piping connections shutoff.
END OF SECTION
SECTION 10270
FIRESTOPPING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01DESCRIPTION OF WORK
A.Provide firestopping at all penetrations and juncture joints of fire-rated walls, floors and ceilings in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Code
Firestopping shall be provided, but not limited to the following specific locations:
1.Penetrations for the passage of conduit, piping through fire-rated vertical barriers (walls and partitions), horizontal barriers (floor slabs and floor/ceiling assemblies), and vertical service shafts.
2.Openings between floor slabs and curtain walls and fire rated walls and curtain walls.
3.Openings between structurally separate sections of walls or floors.
4.Construction Joints between the top of walls and floor or roof slab and steel deck assemblies, or, concrete floor or roof slab.
5.Vertical service shafts at each floor level.
6.Expansion joints in walls and floors.
7.Openings and penetrations in fire-rated partitions or walls containing fire doors.
8.Locations shown specifically on the Drawings.
1.02REFERENCES
A.References and industry standards listed in this Section are applicable to the Work. Unless more restrictive criteria or differing requirements are explicitly stated in the Specifications, or mandated by governing codes or regulations, the recommendations, suggestions, and requirements described in the referenced standards shall be deemed mandatory and applicable to the Work.
1.American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
2.Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)
3.National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
4.Warnock Hersey
1.03 SUBMITTALS
A.Submit manufacturer's product data including instructions for installing firestopping.
B.Submit manufacturer's certifications that materials and systems meet or exceed the specified requirements.
C.Submit shop drawings of each firestopping or smoke seal system to be installed in the project.
1.04QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.All firestopping Work shall be performed by a Subcontractor who will be acceptable to the firestopping manufacturer in the application of its products and systems.
B.Manufacturer
Minimum of 5 years successful experience in manufacture of firestopping material.
C.Regulatory Requirements
Conform to U.L. requirements and to requirements of the Building Code of the City of New York and Materials and Equipment Acceptance (MEA) Standards.
D.Comply with the following for firestopping that is required to be in compliance with:
1.ASTM E-84 - Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.
2.ASTM E-814 - Fire Tests of Through Penetration Firestops.
3.U.L.-1479 - Fire Tests of Through-penetration Firestops.
4.U.L.- Fire Resistance Directory; Through-Penetration Firestop Systems (XHEZ), and Fill, Void or Cavity Materials (XHHW).
5.U. L. 723 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.
1.05CONTROLLED INSPECTIONS
A.The SCCC shall retain a professional Architect or Engineer to perform controlled inspection for all firestopping in accordance with Art. 1.02, Section 01400 of the Specifications
1.06SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A.Technical Requirements
1.Firestopping materials shall be UL Classified as "Fill, Void or Cavity Material" for use in Through-Penetration Firestop Systems.
2.Firestop Systems shall provide a fire resistance rating at least equal to the hourly resistance rating of the fire-rated barrier and resist passage of smoke and other gases.
B.General Considerations
1.Firestop Systems do not re-establish the structural integrity of load bearing partitions. The Contractor shall consult the SCCC's Representative prior to penetrating any load bearing assembly.
2.Firestop systems are not intended to support live loads or traffic. Contractor shall consult the SCCC's Representative if there is reason to believe these limitations may be violated.
1.07DEFINITIONS
A.Penetration: Any opening or foreign material passing through or into a fire-rated barrier.
B.Fire-Rated: Have the ability to withstand the effects of a standard fire exposure for a specified time period, as determined by qualified testing.
C.Fire-Rated Barrier: A floor, wall, partition or floor-ceiling assembly able to withstand a standard fire and hose stream test without failure.
D.Fire resistance rating: The ability of a structure to act as a barrier to the spread of fire and to confine it to the area of origin. Ratings are expressed in hours and apply to beams, columns, floors, ceilings, roofs, walls and partitions.
E.Firestopping: A means of sealing openings in fire-rated barriers to preserve or restore the fire resistance rating.
F.Firestop System: A material, or combination of materials, installed to retain the integrity of fire-rated construction by maintaining an effective barrier against the spread of flame, smoke or gases through penetrations in fire-rated barriers.
1.08MANUFACTURER'S CERTIFICATION
A.Manufacturer shall provide written certification stipulating that its products and systems used in this Project, if installed in accordance with the manufacturer'srecommendations, shall provide the firestopping specified in this Section, as indicated by its UL rating for that specific installation.
The certification shall not include either or both of the following statements, or variations thereof:
"Owner or User shall determine suitability of the product or system for its intended use and assume all risks and liabilities connected therewith".
and,
"Owner or User shall test application of product or system for its specific use".
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01MANUFACTURERS
A.Hilti Construction Chemicals, Inc., Tulsa, OK.
B.The Carborundum Company, Niagara Falls, NY.
C.3M Fire Protection Products, St. Paul, MN.
D.Bio Fireshield, Inc., Concord, MA
E.Tremco Sealant Division, Tremco LTD, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
F.Specified Technologies, Inc., Somerville, NJ
G. W. R. Grace & Co., Macungie, PA
H.RectorSeal Corp., Houston, TX
2.02MATERIALS
A.Grout and sealant systems shall meet or exceed requirements as specified in Part 1 of this Section and shall be acceptable to the SCCC.
B.Firestopping systems shall meet the requirements of ASTM E-814, which include, but are not limited to, the following:
1.Prevent flame pass-through.
2.Restrict temperature to not exceed 325 degrees F over ambient on side of assembly opposite flames.
3.Provide a positive smoke seal.
4.Withstand hose stream test.
C.Firestopping materials shall be asbestos-free, emit no toxic or combustible fumes and be capable of maintaining an effective barrier against flame, smoke, gas, and water in compliance with requirements of this Section.
D.Firestopping materials/systems shall be flexible to allow for normal movement of building structure and penetrating items(s) without affecting the adhesion or integrity of the system.
E.Firestopping materials shall not require hazardous waste disposal of used containers/packages.
F.On insulated pipe, the fire-rating classification must not require the removal of the insulation.
G.Firestopping materials shall be free of solvents and shall not experience shrinkage while curing.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01EXAMINATION
A.Examine and confirm the compatibility of surfaces to receive firestopping materials. Verify that surfaces are sound, clean and dry and are ready to receive the firestopping.
B.Verify that penetration elements are properly located and securely fixed, with the proper space between the penetration element and surfaces of the opening.
3.02PREPARATION
A.Protect adjacent surfaces and equipment from damage.
B.Clean surfaces of opening.
3.03INSTALLATION
A.Install firestopping system in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions to obtain the fire-rating required at the specific location.
B.Provide escutcheons for piping at each side of penetration.
3.04FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
- Inspect all installations to ensure that all work meets the requirements specified.
3.05CLEANING
A. Remove excess materials, droppings, and debris; remove excess materials from adjacent surfaces.
3.06PROTECTION
- Protect firestopping installations from damage until completion of all Project Work.
END OF SECTION
SECTION 15501
BASIC HEATING AND VENTILATING
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01SCOPE OF WORK
A.Provide labor, materials, tools, machinery, equipment, and services necessary to complete the HVAC Work under this Contract. All systems and equipment shall be complete in every aspect and all items of material, equipment and labor shall be provided for a fully operational system and ready for use. Coordinate the work with the work of the other trades in order to resolve all conflicts without impeding the job progress.
B.Examine the Architectural, Structural, Plumbing and Electrical Drawings and other Divisions, and Sections of the Specifications in order to determine the extent of the Work required to be completed under this Division. Failure to examine all the Contract Documents for this Project will not relieve this Section and any other Sections of their responsibilities to perform the Work required for a complete fully operational and satisfactory installation.
C.The Work includes but is not limited to the following systems, equipment and services: Condensing Boiler system, note boiler package to be pre purchased by SCCC.
D.Start-up services shall be included in the bid.
- All systems, equipment and services specified herein shall be provided complete and ready for use.
Installations:
1.a.Install five (5) condensing boilers with single fuel (natural gas), trim, controls, programming, interlocks, piping, sequence of operation, electrical requirements, safety devices and control panels.
- Install five (5) circulation pumps unit complete with valving and all piping and controls.
- Install five (5) neutralization kits and piping.
- Install Stainless Steel flue and PVC vent piping.
1.02ACCESSIBILITY
A.Install access for servicing and maintenance. Coordinate the final location of concealed equipment and devices requiring access with final location of access panels and doors. Allow ample space for removal of all parts that require replacement or servicing.