Description
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking a contractor to upgrade chillers and cooling towers at the Energy Center. The project involves replacing existing chillers with new ones, modifying existing piping, and installing new pumps and controls. The contractor will be responsible for verifying existing conditions, coordinating replacement or installation of controls, valving, sensors, actuators, and ensuring that the new equipment functions as described in the sequence of operations. The project requires the contractor to provide a commissioning agent and perform testing and commissioning of the new equipment. The VA has provided a set of specifications and plans, and the contractor must comply with all applicable codes and regulations.
• The project includes the replacement of four chillers and four primary chilled water pumps, as well as three secondary chilled water pumps.
• The contractor must ensure that the new equipment is installed and functioning properly, and that the existing systems are modified as necessary to accommodate the new equipment.
• The project requires the contractor to provide a site-specific safety plan and to ensure that all work is performed in a safe and efficient manner.
• The VA has provided an asbestos report, and the contractor must comply with all applicable regulations and guidelines for handling asbestos.
• The project requires the contractor to provide a schedule for the work, including milestones and deadlines, and to ensure that the work is completed on time and within budget.