Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) are an official government contracting resource for small businesses. Find your local PTAC (opens in new window) for free government expertise related to contract opportunities.

Scope of Work

This project will install a continuous water monitoring system for Buildings 1 (Main Hospital), 59 (Substance Abuse Residential Treatment Facility – SARRTF), and 60 (Community Living Center – CLC) in accordance with VHA Directive 1061. The scope will include the following items:

1. The continuous monitoring system will meet the requirements located in VHA Directive 1061, chapter 3 paragraphs j., Appendix A 2.a., 2.b.(3), and 2.c.(2)(a). The system will integrate with and use the existing Building Automated System to display and record data. The system will be able to trend data and alert when values are outside of acceptable limits. The system and the data will be owned by the VA and will not require a subscription or service contract.

2. Incoming water will be monitored at two locations. Continuous monitoring of incoming water will include water pressure, temperature, pH, hardness, suspended or dissolved solids, and biocide levels (monochloramine).

a. Building 1: Domestic cold water entering building 1 room 019-1.

b. Building 60: Domestic cold water entering building 60 in room 102B-60.

i. A new hub drain will be needed to channel the water out since there is no drain nearby.

3. Temperature and biocide residual (monochloramine) will be monitored at approximately 8 locations.

a. Building 1: Hot water recirculation in the basement mechanical room and the domestic cold water and hot water loops on fourth floor east and west.

b. Building 59: Domestic cold water and hot water in room 139-59.

c. Building 60: Domestic cold water, hot water, and hot water recirculation loops in attic.

4. The basis of design for water monitoring will be an Emmerson Rosemount MCL water monitoring station. They will be in accessible locations at the areas indicated on the project drawings. The unit shall be connected to the BAS for monitoring via 4-20 cable.

5. Architectural scope is limited to patch and repair or walls, ceilings, and finishes as required to address the demolition of plumbing items.