J059--Emergency Generator Maintenance/Support Services

This contract covers 11 (eleven) emergency generators and 2 (two) standby generators for annual and semi-annual service, annual load banking of emergency generators, annual oil samples, and annual fuel samples. This service is for the Chillicothe VA Medical Center located at 17273 State Route 104, Chillicothe, Ohio, 45601. The contractor shall notify the Point of Contact (POC) or Contracting Officer (CO) regarding any work outside the scope of the contract. Any work outside the scope of this contract shall only be authorized through a separate purchase order (PO) or credit card payment (under $2,500 for credit card) and shall only commence AFTER receipt of the purchase order or authorization to proceed with credit card payment. Two periodic inspections are required. The first shall be completed with the annual inspection, the next shall be done no sooner than 6 months from Annual Maintenance. Periodic inspection shall include: • Inspect air cleaner • Test antifreeze and adjust if necessary • Check coolant level • Inspect belts and hoses • Check engine heater operation • Check generator set for fuel, oil, and coolant leaks • Check air intakes and outlets • Check transfer tank operation in applicable • Drain exhaust line • Inspect silencer • Check battery charger operation and charge rate • Check battery electrolyte levels and specific gravity - Fill as necessary • Clean battery terminals as necessary • Check generator output voltage and adjust as necessary • Emergency system operation without load transfer • Frequency check and governor adjustment as necessary • Check transfer switch and accessory operation (only with prior VA approval) • Check engine alternator charge rates • Check engine and generator gauge and indicator operation • Check generator set controller operation including shutdown functions • Perform engine checks per manufacturer’s recommendations • **Air filter and battery replacement** Any air filter or battery replacement shall be quoted at the time of need and paid by PO or credit card

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