The VAMC has a four-boiler plant, two high temperature hot water heating boilers located at the BRAC and in the Fisher House, and an HVAC System that supplies hot water, steam, and heating. It is necessary to have the water tested regularly to maintain safe, normal operation of Boiler Plant equipment. Left unchecked, other elements inherent to the water in this area will degrade pipes, pumps, and other delivery equipment. The VAMC owns the chemical feed systems (Pumps and Controller s) containments and electronic monitoring equipment currently being used on the system and the VA will purchase any additional or replacement equipment as needed or required to include containment and testing equipment. A.3 SCOPE OF WORK The vendor shall provide all labor and supervision to conduct water treatment services for: Four (4) boilers in the Boiler Plant One (1) high temp hot water heating boiler at the Building 20 (BRAC) One (1) high temp hot water heating boiler at the Fisher House One (1) Cooling Tower. Other water softener and closed loop systems outlined in the scope of work. The Vendor will provide water testing services and provide recommendations for the proper operation of 26 Closed Loop and Open Loop systems. The Vendor will provide quarterly preventive maintenance services for three (3) water softener systems (Boiler Plant, Bldg. 2, BRAC) and provide recommendations for the proper operation of each. (October, January, April, and July) The vendor will provide comprehensive repair service for all Water Softeners as requested by the VA. This additional maintenance and repair, if requested by the VA, will be paid for under separate purchase order. Chemical Water Treatment Contractor Qualifications: The contractor shall have been in business at least three years providing chemical treatment of boiler plant and steam distribution systems, cooling water systems, closed loop systems and water softener systems similar in design and annual production rates to that of the Huntington VAMC facility. Provide a list of at least three customers similar to the Huntington VAMC who have utilized the vendor s services for chemical treatment in the at last three years. One water treatment specialist who has a bachelor s degree in chemical engineering or the physical sciences from an accredited college or university shall be assigned to this contract. The water treatment specialist must have at least three years successful experience treating water systems listed in this Statement of Work. The water treatment specialist assigned must be able to respond to requests for assistance within 24hrs of notification. To ensure that any problems that may arise will be promptly taken care of, the Vendor will maintain a twenty-four hour means of contact via answering service or cell phone seven days per week. The contractor must operate (or continuously maintain a contract with) a state certified laboratory. This laboratory must be capable of performing complete scientific analyses of water chemistry, deposits and metallic materials affected by corrosion. The laboratory and or Water Treatment Company must also provide recommendations for correction of problems related to the chemical and mechanical water treatment program. A Professional Chemist shall supervise the laboratory. The Method of Contractor Selection has not been determined at this Time.