WATER TREATMENT SERVICES for National Research Council Canada, Montreal Road (Headquarters) Ottawa

Water Treatment Services

for

National Research Council Canada, Montreal Road (Headquarters) Ottawa

Background:

The National Research Council Canada, Montreal Road (Headquarters), located at 1200 Montreal Road, Ottawa requires the services of an organization specialized in the water treatment process which includes all water boiler systems, all cooling towers, all hot water loops and all chilled water loops.

Tasks:

The water treatment program will include all chemical products, any required equipment, and professional consulting services to:

1. Improve program safety and reduce program risk/liability
2. Reduce fuel and electrical consumption through heat transfer efficiency. This is accomplished by minimizing scale, corrosion, fouling, and microbiological growth, which create deposits on heat transfer surfaces.
3. Minimize repair and maintenance costs associated with replacement and cleaning of equipment due to scale, corrosion, fouling, or microbiological activity.
4. Provide professional, knowledgeable and involved sales/service personnel to ensure program success.
5. Accurately monitor program results and communicate appropriate recommendations with quantifiable business oriented justifications.
6. Thoroughly train maintenance personnel on the implementation and control of the program.

Timeframe and Delivery Dates:

The proposal is for these five year(s) periods.

Year 1 April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018

Year 2 April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019

Year 3 April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020

Year 4 April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021

Year 5 April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022

Criteria for assessment of the Statement of Capabilities - Mandatory requirements:

• The proposed supplier must have at least 15 years’ experience working in the field of Industrial Chemical Sales and Service.
• On-site staff must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience as a Technical Service Technician
• The on-site staff must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s of Science.
• The proposed product and service supplier must be able to provide a one hour response time to the Ottawa area which allows for face to face meetings on a monthly basis and for quick response over urgent operational issues.
• The proposed supplier must regulate the concentration of amine using an on-site analyzer system which is designed to continuously monitor and control the concentration of amine in the system. A sample conditioning module prepares the process sample as it is being pumped to an analyzer. The conditioned sample is measured as it passes through a polished, quartz tube in the fluorometer by the following process; an excitation light source shines through the quartz tube, the conditioned sample fluoresces, and a photomultiplier measures the emitted light. The quantity of light emitted is proportional to the amount of chemical present in the system
• The proposed supplier must use for the boiler, an internal sludge conditioner with an all polymer product to reduce the internal boiler corrosion and have an integrated fluorescent dye for the ease of testing (within 5 sec) and control
• There must be no additional installation cost associated in the implementation of the proposed water conditioning system.
• The proposed supplier must be able to supply/rent to the NRCC fully automated solid chemical systems for complete chemical control for large cooling tower systems. This system will have remote control and access ability.

Chemical bulk delivery:

CHEMICAL STORAGE AND HANDLING REQUIREMENTS

We are concerned with chemical storage, drum handling and disposal at our site. To eliminate chemical handling by site personnel, all products must be capable of being fed neat (without dilution or contact) by our operators. In order to minimize our liability in this regard, we require the following regarding chemical delivery and storage:

***Chemical Storage Requirements:

a) Storage container material of construction must be stainless steel. It must have an appropriate lining if storing corrosive chemical material. Exteriors must be stainless for strength.

b) Secondary containment volume must be at least 150% of the delivered chemical storage container volume.

c) Storage tanks must have bottom drain capabilities to insure positive, flooded suction for chemical pumping and injection and to allow complete emptying of the vessel.

d) Storage containers must have a clear sight glass with inventory and drawdown capabilities for monitoring and control of the chemical program.

e) Pumps must be located inside the containment.

f) The supplier must retain ownership of tanks.

g) Tanks must be vented and fitted with fume suppression equipment during delivery.

h) Tanks must be fitted with automated inventory control and re-ordering equipment to prevent running out of chemical unexpectedly and to notify supplier of use rate abnormalities.

i) Tanks must be fitted with automated inventory control and re-ordering equipment to prevent running out of chemical unexpectedly and to notify supplier of use rate abnormalities.

*Chemical Delivery Requirements:

a) Chemical transport equipment must comply with DOT requirements for transporting hazardous material.

b) Chemical transport equipment brought on site must be stainless steel on exterior for strength.

c) No empty or full chemical transport equipment is to be stored on-site.

d) Deliveries must be made by chemical handlers working for the chemical provider and not a third party contractor with the following certifications

i) Certified in WHIMS compliance

ii) Equipped with PPE on-site for delivery and transfer of chemical.

iii) Equipped with items required to handle spills and any unexpected incidents.

e) Chemicals must be transportable up steps if needed.

Dry Chemical Packaging, Storage and Handling Requirements

We are concerned with the amount of liquid chemicals being used and stored on campus. In an effort to reduce our carbon footprint, reduce freight charges and increase safety, we are asking for solid chemical feed and control programs for the cooling systems. This ensures the least amount of packaging material is used and makes storage easier due to the concentrated form of the chemistry. Minimal handling is allowed but must be minimized (i.e. placing solid bricks in feeder/dispenser is allowed). Training regarding proper PPE shall be provided at no additional cost. In addition, biocides should be handled with care to minimize contact with operators and workers. In order to minimize our liability in this regard, we require the following regarding chemical packaging, delivery and storage.

***Chemical Packaging Requirements:

a) Chemical packaging material must be recyclable and made of cardboard. Actual chemical bricks shall retain a light plastic wrapper to minimize dust until product can be place in dissolver.

b) Chemical packaging must provide >90% reduction in packaging material by weight as compared to 5 gallon pails.

c) There shall be no specified Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) required for handling the chemical bricks.

***Chemical Shipping Requirements:

a) Chemical containers or boxes must be capable of shipping overnight for emergency use.

b) Deliveries must not require specialized training or additional safety precautions.

c) Boxes of solid chemistry must be capable of being stored in a cabinet to minimize chemical footprint.

Large System Liquid Chemical Addition and Control (one system on site)

1. Chemical control panel for bleed control and inject of chemical is to meet the following minimum requirements:

· The Controller must be able to directly monitor and control both the addition of the corrosion inhibitor, the Primary Oxidizing Biocide and the secondary biocide. It must also be able to measure the active polymer in the system.

· The controller must have the ability to monitor and control conductivity (bleed).

· The controller is to be equipped with an automatic system that detects and reacts to Biological Activity real time to base feed and control strategies on both planktonic and sessile bacteria levels. The feed strategies must allow for manual, slug-based or timer feed options. This shall include pre-bleed and lockout capability.

· The controller must also be capable of monitoring and controlling the condenser water’s pH, and ORP.

· The control system must have in-line mild steel and copper corrosion probes, and be capable of sending those readings to the controller for instantaneous corrosion rate measurements.

· The unit must be capable of measuring turbidity.

· The controller must have the ability for remote monitoring and control, either through a phone line, or a web based system. It must also be able to send Alarms via phones, texts and/or emails.

· The controller must be equipped with a Data Management program, capable of storing measured values for a one year period, and be able to generate graphs and reports on any or all of the variables.

· Additional measurement capabilities shall include temperature, cell fouling, background fluorescence, relay status, and pulse counter with water meter.

· The controller shall be capable of calculating the following parameters: Holding Time Index, System Volume, Blowdown Rate, Heat Rejection, Makeup Water Rate, Recirculation Rate, Pump Duty, and Product Usage.

· The controller shall have additional two (2) 4/20 mA input relays and eight (8) additional output relays.

Large System Dry Chemical Addition and Control (two systems on site)

We are very concerned with our environmental foot print and the safety aspects of our cooling water program and are requiring a solid chemistry feed and control program. The program shall have the ability to have each component (inhibitor and biocides) to be in a solid form along with real time control of the solid form inhibitor chemistry.

Treatment Dispenser

The solid chemistry dispenser shall meet the following minimum requirements:

· The capacity of the dispensing tube shall equate to the volume of active product in a 5 to 15 gallon container.

· The reservoir that contains the dissolving solid brick chemistry shall have 3 level sensors to minimize chemical spills.

· At least one level sensor must be capable of shutting down the flow to prevent overflow conditions.

· The reservoir shall be capable of doubling its capacity with two solid dispenser units and maintain one common reservoir to simplify feed and demand strategies based on real time control.

· Dispenser shall be capable of automatically notifying the operator of low inventory chemical levels.

· Dispenser must contain an automatic safety shut off when the inventory lid is opened to prevent spray or spill incidences.

· Dispenser shall be IP-67 rated for environmental conditions.

· Dispensing unit must have passed temperature testing for a range between 33F to 140F (please provide laboratory test results/proof).

Cooling Towers – Conventional Treatment (17 systems on site, most year round operation)

The NRCC recognizes that technology changes over time and updating is required from time to time. Due to the number of cooling towers and the differences in size and operation of each, there are various controller platforms used. As each unit is assessed and replaced the following criteria will be followed

Chemical control panel for bleed control and injection of chemical is to meet the following minimum requirements:

· The Controller must be able to directly monitor and control both the addition of the corrosion inhibitor, the Primary Oxidizing Biocide and the Secondary biocide. It must also be able to measure the active polymer in the system.

· The controller must have the ability to monitor and control conductivity (bleed).

· The controller must also be capable of monitoring the condenser water’s ORP.

· The unit must be capable of measuring turbidity.

· The controller must have the ability for remote monitoring and control, either through a phone line, or a web based system. It must also be able to send Alarms via phones, texts and/or emails.

· The controller must be equipped with a Data Management program, capable of storing measured values for a one year period, and be able to generate graphs and reports on any or all of the variables.

· Additional measurement capabilities shall include temperature, cell fouling, background fluorescence, relay status, and pulse counter with water meter.

· The controller shall be capable of calculating the following parameters: Holding Time Index, System Volume, Blowdown Rate, Heat Rejection, Makeup Water Rate, Recirculation Rate, Pump Duty, and Product Usage.

· The controller shall have additional two (2) 4/20 mA input relays and eight (8) additional output relays.

CLOSED LOOP CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT

The NRCC has over 100 closed loops located in the various buildings on the Montreal Rd. campus. The closed loops require corrosion inhibitor to be maintained to prolong the life of the systems and ensure the highest heat exchange capacity. Consideration will need to be made in terms of quantity of treatment these systems on an ongoing basis. Professional guidance will be required if a system becomes a challenge to the staff of NRCC with regards to the correcting of the systems chemistry.

Service

1. Minimum monthly site service visits with reports and recommendations to be submitted to manager in a professional type written manner. All reports are to be maintained on site in binder format for the current contract year. Weekly reports must also be submitted to the manager with all of the parameters that the control system is measuring as specified in Section B.

Laboratory and analytical capabilities

Vendor shall own and operate their lab and have the ISO 9001:2000 certification and not sub-contract analysis.

Vendor should be able to provide the following analysis:

· Deposit analysis

· Resin analysis

· Membrane analysis

· Complete Differential Microbiological Analyses

· Metallurgy