MODIFICATION
Z -- Waste Pipe Replacement Building 143 (VA-23-00046351)
- Notice Date
- 7/28/2023 11:57:36 AM
- Notice Type
- Solicitation
- NAICS
- 238220
— Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
- Contracting Office
- 246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246) HAMPTON VA 23667 USA
- ZIP Code
- 23667
- Solicitation Number
- 36C24623B0033
- Response Due
- 7/25/2023 6:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 09/23/2023
- Point of Contact
- Taneil C Crump, Contract Specialist
- E-Mail Address
-
Taneil.Crump@va.gov
(Taneil.Crump@va.gov)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- I. BACKGROUND The Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) has waste lines that are in need of replacement due to deterioration of pipe in the sub-basement of 143. The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and quality control needed to replace the sections of waste pipe of various sizes (2-8 ) as needed and noted by the VA. II. SCOPE OF SERVICES A. Part 1 Installation A.1 BUILDING 143 Sub-basement of 143 there are multiple sections of 2,4, 6, and 8 cast iron waste lines that have deteriorated and need replacement. Contractor will demo and replace with new sections of pipe within the sub-basement as noted on drawings and visual inspection. At no point will pipe sections be left out that would negatively affect hospital operations. I.E. pipe removed during the night must be back in place prior to the hospital beginning normal operations. Materials should be removed from the sub-basement to contractor supplied dumpster. Materials to be used will be like in kind to existing. A.2 REFERENCES All work will be in accordance of VA Technical Information Library (TIL) Division 22 sub-section 13. Section 01-74-19 for construction waste management Section 01-00-00 General Requirements A.3 Miscellaneous The VA will provide technical assistance including as-built drawings to contractor as needed. VA via COR will assist with coordination of shutdowns for tie in of new pipe throughout the duration of the project. A.4 Material and Performance Requirements Facility Sanitary Sewerage B. PART 2 PRODUCTS B.1 SANITARY PIPING A. Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings: Used for pipe buried in or in contact with earth and for extension of pipe to a distance of approximately 1500 mm (5 feet) outside of building walls and interior waste and vent piping above grade. Pipe shall be bell and spigot, modified hub, or plain end (no-hub) as required by selected jointing method: 1. Material, (Pipe and Fittings): ASTM A74, C1SP1-301, Service Class. 2. Joints: Provide any one of the following types to suit pipe furnished. a. Lead and oakum and caulked by hand. b. Double seal, compression-type molded neoprene gasket. Gaskets shall suit class of pipe being jointed. c. Mechanical: Meet the requirements and criteria for pressure, leak, deflection and shear tests as outlined in Factory Mutual No. 1680 for Class 1 couplings. 1) Stainless steel clamp type coupling of elastomeric sealing sleeve, ASTM C564 and a Series 300 stainless steel shield and clamp assembly. Sealing sleeve with center-stop to prevent contact between pipes/fittings being joined shall be marked ASTM C564. 2) Cast Iron coupling with neoprene gasket and stainless steel bolts and nuts. d. Mechanical Grooved Couplings: Shall consist of ductile iron (ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12), or malleable iron (ASTM A47, Grade 32510) housings, a pressure responsive elastomeric gasket (ASTM D2000), and steel track head bolts. Shall be for use on pipe and fittings grooved to the manufacturer's specifications. Couplings and fittings to be of the same manufacturer. e. Adapters: Where service weight pipe is connected to extra heavy pipe and extra heavy fittings of chair carriers, provide adapters or similar system to make tight, leakproof joints. B. Steel Pipe and Fittings: May be used for vent piping above grade. 1. Pipe Galvanized: ASTM A53, standard weight. 2. Fittings: a. Soil, Waste and Drain Piping: Cast iron, ANSI B16.12, threaded, galvanized. b. Sanitary and Exhaust Vent Piping: Malleable iron, ANSI B16.3, or cast iron, ANSI B16.4. All piping shall be of the same kind. Couplings of vent piping may be standard couplings furnished with pipe. c. Unions: Tucker connection or equivalent type throughout. d. Mechanical Grooved Couplings: Shall consist of ductile iron (ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12), or malleable iron (ASTM A47, Grade 32510) housings, a pressure responsive elastomeric gasket (ASTM D2000), and steel track head bolts. Shall be for use on pipe and fittings grooved to the manufacturer's specifications. Couplings and fittings to be of the same manufacturer. C. Copper Tube, (DWV): May be used for piping above ground, except for urinal drains. 1. Tube: ASTM B306. 2. Fittings: a. Solder type. b. Grooved fittings, 50 to 150 mm (2 to 6 inch) wrought copper conforming to ASTM B75 C12200, 125 to 150 mm (5 to 6 inch) bronze casting conforming to ASTM B584, CDA 844(81-3-7-9). Mechanical grooved couplings, ductile iron, ASTM A536 (Grade 65-45-12), or malleable iron, ASTM A47 (Grade 32510) housings, with EPDM gasket, steel track head bolts, ASTM A183, coated with copper colored alkyd enamel. 3. Joints: ASTM B32, 50/50, special alloy, lead free. Solder using non-corrosive flux. SPEC WRITER NOTE: Do not use PVC in areas where the waste water temperature exceeds 38°C (140°F) D. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC): Schedule 40. Shall not be used where waste temperature may exceed 60°C (140°F), such as mechanical equipment rooms, and kitchen, SPD, and sterilizer areas. In nursing homes, restrict PVC to patient toilet areas and use other specified material for trunk sewer. PVC shall not be used in waste risers due to higher noise than other specified material. 1. Pipe: Shall be manufactured from Type I normal impact resins in conformance with ASTM D2665 and ASTM B16.12. 2. Fittings: a. Solvent Welded Socket Type: Use solvent cement, ASTM D2564. b. Threaded Type: Molded threads only. Use tape or lubricant specifically intended for use with PVC plastic pipe. 2.2 EXPOSED WASTE PIPING A. Finished Room: Use full iron pipe size chrome plated brass piping for exposed waste piping connecting fixtures, casework, cabinets, equipment and reagent racks when not concealed by apron including those furnished by the Government or specified in other sections. 1. Pipe: Fed. Spec. WW P 351, standard weight. 2. Fittings: ANSI B16.15 cast bronze threaded fittings with chrome finish, (125 and 250). 3. Nipples: ASTM B 687, Chromium-plated. 4. Unions: Brass or Bronze with chrome finish. Unions 65 mm (2 1/2 inches) and larger shall be flange type with approved gaskets. B. Unfinished Rooms, Mechanical Rooms and Kitchens: Chrome plated brass piping is not required. Paint piping systems as specified in Section 09 91 00, PAINTING. B.2 Installation A. General: Comply with the PHCC National Standard Plumbing Code and the following: 1. Install branch piping for waste from the respective piping systems and connect to all fixtures, valves, cocks, outlets, casework, cabinets and equipment, including those furnished by the Government or specified in other sections. 2. Pipe shall be round and straight. Cutting shall be done with proper tools. Pipe, except for plastic and glass, shall be reamed to full size after cutting. 3. All pipe runs shall be laid out to avoid interference with other work. 4. All gravity waste drain lines inside the building with vertical drops over 6 m (20 feet) shall be provided with joint restraint on the vertical drop and horizontal offset or branch below the vertical drop. Joint restraint shall be accomplished by threaded, soldered, lead and oakum or grooved joints or a combination of pipe clamps and tie-rods as detailed in NFPA 24. Vertical joint restraint shall be provided from the fitting at the bottom of the vertical drop through every joint up to the riser clamp at the floor penetration of the floor above. Horizontal joint restraint shall be provided from the same fitting at the bottom of the vertical drop through every joint on the horizontal offset or branch for a minimum of 18 m (60 feet) or to anchoring point from the building structure. Joint restraint below ground shall be accomplished by thrust blocks detailed in NFPA 24. 5. Pipe Hangers, Supports and Accessories: a. All piping shall be supported per of the National Standard Plumbing Code, Chapter No. 8. b. Shop Painting and Plating: Hangers, supports, rods, inserts and accessories used for Pipe supports shall be shop coated with red lead or zinc Chromate primer paint. Electroplated copper hanger rods, hangers and accessories may be used with copper tubing. c. Floor, Wall and Ceiling Plates, Supports, Hangers: 1) Solid or split unplated cast iron. 2) All plates shall be provided with set screws. 3) Pipe Hangers: Height adjustable clevis type. 4) Adjustable Floor Rests and Base Flanges: Steel. 5) Concrete Inserts: ""Universal"" or continuous slotted type. 6) Hanger Rods: Mild, low carbon steel, fully threaded or Threaded at each end with two removable nuts at each end for positioning rod and hanger and locking each in place. 7) Riser Clamps: Malleable iron or steel. 8) Rollers: Cast iron. 9) Self-drilling type expansion shields shall be ""Phillips"" type, with case hardened steel expander plugs. 10) Hangers and supports utilized with insulated pipe and tubing shall have 180 degree (min.) metal protection shield Centered on and welded to the hanger and support. The shield shall be 4 inches in length and be 16 gauge steel. The shield shall be sized for the insulation. 11) Miscellaneous Materials: As specified, required, directed or as noted on the drawings for proper installation of hangers, supports and accessories. If the vertical distance exceeds 6 m (20 feet) for cast iron pipe additional support shall be provided in the center of that span. Provide all necessary auxiliary steel to provide that support. 6. Penetrations: a. Fire Stopping: Where pipes pass through fire partitions, fire walls, smoke partitions, or floors, install a fire stop that provides an effective barrier against the spread of fire, smoke and gases as specified in Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING. Completely fill and seal clearances between raceways and openings with the fire stopping materials. b. Waterproofing: At floor penetrations, completely seal clearances around the pipe and make watertight with sealant as specified in Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS. B. Piping shall conform to the following: 1. Waste and Vent Drain to main stacks: Pipe Size Minimum Pitch 80 mm (3 inches) and smaller 1 : 50 (1/4"" to the foot). 80 mm (4 inches) and larger 1 : 100 (1/8"" to the foot). III. GENERAL III.A. Payment The Contractor shall submit a certified invoice to the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) upon satisfactory completion of the work and acceptance of the Government. III.D. Schedule Upon award, the Contractor shall coordinate scheduling of the work with the COR. Completion of work is expected within 180 calendar days of NTP. III.C. Work Hours and Restrictions Work activities associated with installation will be done after normal hours. Although the hospital is a 24 hour facility, the number of personnel in the building reduces at night which should assist with completion of the project. Schedule for project completion to be discussed prior to initiation of work.
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