1. Statement of Work.pdf

C. DESCRIPTION/ SPECIFICATIONS/ STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 Scope of Work

Description of Work:

The purpose of this project requires, but not limited to, replacing existing windows at various buildings on the Inyo National Forest. The project shall involve general construction, alterations, demolition and removal of the existing windows and the installation of new energy efficient double-pane windows. The project also includes the removal of the exterior cladding/siding, screens, as necessary to remove the existing windows and the reinstallation of cladding/siding to its original condition and all temporary structures/measures necessary to ensure protection of the building and its occupants during the project.

Base Bid

Remove & replace existing windows with new energy efficient double-pane windows at three barracks locations: Lee Vining, Mammoth Lakes & Bishop, CA. Work consits of removal, preparation, window installation and installation of associated window accessories (trim, screens etc.).

Optional Items

Remove & replace existing windows with new energy efficient double-pane windows at the Lee

Vining Ranger Station and Crestview Work Center. Work consits of removal, preparation, window installation and installation of associated window accessories (trim, screens etc.).

Existing Windows Schedule

Base Items

Location

Approximate Window

Size (wxh)* Window Type Existing Frame Material #

Lee Vining Recreation Barracks 12x24 Sliding Aluminum 1

(Lee Vining, CA) 24x24 Sliding Aluminum 1

36x24 Sliding Aluminum 2

36x36 Sliding Aluminum 1

48x30 Sliding Aluminum 4

48x36 Sliding Aluminum 3

72x36 Sliding Aluminum 1

Sub-total 13

Mammoth Recreation Barracks 12x30 Transom Aluminum 1

(Mammoth Lakes, CA) 24x36 Sliding Aluminum 2

36x36 Sliding Aluminum 1

36x48 Sliding Aluminum 8

48x36 Sliding Aluminum 1

48x48 Sliding Aluminum 1

72x48 Sliding Aluminum 1

Sub-total 15

White Mountain Barracks 48x48 Sliding Aluminum 11

(Bishop, CA) 60x48 Sliding Aluminum 2

72x24 Sliding Aluminum 2

72x48 Sliding Aluminum 1

Sub-total 16

Total 44

Optional Items

Location Window Size (wxh)* Window Type Frame Material #

Lee Vining Ranger Station 36x36 Sliding Aluminum 2

(Lee Vining, CA) 48x48 Sliding Aluminum 18

72x36 Sliding Aluminum 4

96x36 Sliding Aluminum 6

Bid Option 1 Total 30

Crestview Work Center 24x30 Sliding Aluminum 1

(Between June Lake and 24x36 Sliding Aluminum 4

Mammoth Lakes, CA) 24x42 Sliding Aluminum 2

36x36 Sliding Aluminum 3

36x42 Sliding Aluminum 16

Bid Option 2 Total 26

Table 1 Window Schedule. *Approximate size, Contractor to verify actual measurements.

Work associated with this contract includes, but is not limited to the following:

1. The Contractor shall visit the project sites to confirm the existing window count, window dimensions and exterior trim/siding conditions at each of the buildings.

2. The Contractor shall disassemble/remove, store, and protect the siding/cladding for each window section to be replaced.

3. The Contractor shall remove approximately 44 existing windows, window trim and all associated window accessories that are determined to be too damaged to be reused (Base

Bid).

4. The Contractor shall remove approximately 56 existing windows, window trim and all associated window accessories that are determined to be too damaged to be reused (Optional

Items).

5. The Contractor shall furnish and install approximately 44 new energy efficient double-pane exterior windows, including window screens (Base Bid)

6. The Contractor shall furnish and install approximately 56 new energy efficient double-pane exterior windows, including window screens (Optional Items).

7. The Contractor shall furnish and install new interior and exterior window trim, including all associated window accessories.

8. The Contractor shall clean all work areas and dispose of all waste or debris resulting from project work.

9. Upon completing installation work at each project site, the Contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), to inspect and accept the work.

Project Expectations:

1. The Contractor shall submit a project timeline two (2) weeks after award of the contract, to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The Contractor shall give a three (3) week minimum notice prior to performing work at any of the project buildings.

2. No site work shall commence prior to the approval of all project submittals by the COR.

Contractor shall send the project submittals to the COR a minimum of three (3) weeks prior to beginning any installation work.

3. All the buildings will be operational during the contract performance period; therefore the

Contractor shall be mindful of the building occupants while doing project work.

4. Where possible, the Contractor shall phase out the project work to allow building occupants to use other sections of the building, while the Contractor is working in a particular area.

5. At the end of each workday, the Contractor shall clean all project work areas and shall dispose of all project waste away from the buildings.

Contractor Responsibility:

1. The Contractor shall provide everything--including, but not limited to, all equipment, supplies, transportation, labor, and supervision--necessary to complete the project, except for that which the contract clearly states is to be furnished by the Government.

2. The Contractor is responsible for verifying the number of windows to be replaced at each building, window dimensions, condition of the existing exterior trim and cladding/siding.

The Contractor’s price proposal shall specify the quantity and dimensions of the windows to be installed at each building, including, exterior trim, window screens, window blinds, and all associated window accessories that will be replaced by the Contractor.

3. The Contractor is responsible for the proper storage and disposal of all project waste and debris from the project site.

The Contractor is responsible for the coordination of all material deliveries and work performed until completion and acceptance of the entire work.

C.2 Project Location & Description

Location:

The project is located on the Inyo National Forest at the Lee Vining Ranger Station & the Lee

Vining Recreation Barracks, in Lee Vining, CA, the Mammoth Barracks, in Mammoth Lakes, CA, and the White Mountain Barracks in Bishop, CA.

Description:

Base Item

1. Lee Vining Recreation Barracks is a single story building located at the Mono Lake Ranger

Station compound, approximately 1.3 miles west of Lee Vining, CA off of CA-120.

2. Mammoth Recreation Barracks is a single story building located in the Town of Mammoth

Lakes, CA, off of Sawmill Cutoff Road.

3. White Mountain Barracks is is a single story building located in the City of Bishop, CA, approximately 0.1 miles from the intersection between E Yaney St and US-395 S, along E

Yaney St, near the White Moutain Ranger District Office.

4. Lee Vining Ranger Station is a double story building located at the Mono Lake Ranger

Station compound, approximately 1.3 miles west of Lee Vining, CA off of CA-120.

5. The Crestview Work Center is located in Crestview CA, near June Lake, CA, approximately 7.7 miles south of the June Lake Junction, off of Deadman Creek Road..

Building photographs are included in the project documents.

Exclusions (Non-Work Areas):

All other areas that are not directly adjacent to the project area are considered non-work areas and should not be impacted by the Contractor in any way.

Accessibility:

All locations are accessible by passenger vehicle or truck and are located on paved roads, except for the road to the Crestview work center. Deadman Creek Road is an unpaved/native surface road but is still accessible by passenger vehicle or truck.

Any prospective contractor desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing from the Contracting Officer soon enough to allow a reply to reach all prospective contractors before the solicitation closing date. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding.

C.3 Maps

For project location maps, see attachments.

Any maps included in Section J are general in nature and are not to be considered as definitively identifying locations.

C.4 Estimated Start Date & Contract Time

Estimated Start Date: June 26th, 2022.

Number of Calendar Days Required: 90 Days

See also Section F

C.5 Restrictions on Work

Work may be performed at any time during the period of the contract, except as outlined here.

Nothing in this part shall be construed to take away any of the Government's rights under the

Suspension of Work Clause (52.242-14). Restrictions are as follows:

1. In accordance with the fire plan, if included in Section J.

2. When the Contracting Officer (or designated representative) determines that adverse weather has made access too dangerous or that continued vehicular travel would cause unacceptable road damage.

3. Work shall be performed between 9 am on Monday through 6 pm on Friday, during the contracts performance period. All buildings will be operational during the contract period.

Additional working hours may be negotiated with the Contracting Officer. Access to the various buildings will be coordinated through the COR.

C.6 Licenses and Insurance

The contractor shall obtain the insurance and licenses listed here.

MSPA Card (Form WH510): This contract [ ] does [x] does not require the contractor to be registered with the US Department of Labor as a Farm Labor Contractor. The Contractor shall provide a current Form WH510 or legible copy.

Other: The Contractor shall obtain and maintain all necessary licenses and permits that are needed to successfully complete the project.

C.7 Technical Requirements

1. Examination

A. Site Verification of Conditions:

1) Contractor shall verify the dimensions of the existing window openings by field measurements to ensure that the windows are accurately fabricated and fitted to the existing window frame structures.

2) Contractor shall examine window openings and adjacent building structure where windows will be installed for conditions that will prevent proper execution of project work and endanger building occupants.

3) Contractor shall not proceed with installation until defects have been corrected.

4) Contractor shall verify sealant compatibility and adhesion to vinyl before application.

B. Environmental Requirements:

1) Contractor shall not proceed with jobsite sealant application when ambient and substrate temperature conditions are not within limits permitted by sealant manufacturer.

2) Sealants shall not be applied when joint substrates are wet due to rain, frost, condensation, or other causes.

2. Window Removal

A. Removal Method: The Contractor shall select the most suitable method to remove the existing windows, window screens, exterior window trim, siding and all associated window accessories, at each project building. The Contractor shall reuse window exterior trim and siding that is determined to be in good condition. No additional costs will be incurred by the Government for the Contractor’s choice of removal methods.

B. The Contractor shall store and protect siding/cladding for each window section that is replaced. The Contractor shall furnish and replace any cladding/siding that is damaged during the window removal process.

C. The Contractor shall not leave any materials or scraps overnight or store debris in the project buildings. The Contractor shall collect all pieces of wood and all loose nails created during the removal of the windows, window exterior trim and siding. The

Contractor shall use a magnet to retrieve the nails if necessary. Any damage caused by loose nails to the building occupant’s vehicles shall become the responsibility of the

Contractor.

D. The Contractor shall inspect the plywood sub sheathing, and re-nail or replace it where necessary. The Contractor shall notify the COR if plywood sub sheathing or framing is found to be water or moisture damaged.

E. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to dispose of all windows, window screens, siding and window trim, off of the project sites as soon as they are removed from the buildings. The cost for clean and disposal of the debris generated during the window removal process shall be included in the Contractor’s quoted price.

F. The Contractor shall not remove any existing windows unless new windows can be installed the same day. No building shall be left open overnight, and no visqueen or temporary covers of any kind shall be used in place of a window installation.

3. Window Installation

A. Installation Method: The Contractor shall select the most suitable method to install the new energy efficient double-pane windows, window screens, window exterior trim, siding and all associated window accessories. The Contractor’s installation method shall not void the manufacturer’s warranty. No additional costs will be incurred by the

Government for the Contractor’s choice of installation methods.

B. The Contractor shall repair any damage to the window frames, sheathing, and cladding/siding resulting from the removal of the existing windows, prior to installing the new windows.

C. The Contractor shall furnish and install approximately 100 new energy efficient double-pane exterior windows with window screens. Includes furnishing and installing new exterior window trim, windows screens, window blinds, cladding/siding, and all associated window accessories. The Contractor shall install obscure glass in bathroom windows. Window blinds shall be outside mounted, unless directed otherwise by the

COR.

Below is the installation breakdown:

Location # Windows with Screens

Base Bid

Lee Vining Recreation Barracks 13

Mammoth Recreation Barracks 15

White Mountain Barracks 16

Base Total 44

Lee Vining Ranger Station 30

Crestview Work Center 26

Optional Items Total 56

Base Items & Optional Items

Total

Table 2 New windows installation breakdown. See Table 1 for window opening sizes.

D. The Contractor shall install the new windows including the associated window accessories according to the manufacture’s recommended installation procedures.

E. The new windows shall be sized to fit each framed opening and shall allow ¼” clearance on all sides.

F. After installing the new windows and associated window accessories, the Contractor shall perform weatherproofing procedures to the trim by caulking around the new windows.

The Contractor shall also fill joints and all nail holes before painting the trim. The trim paint/stain shall match the existing trim color or shall be selected by the COR.

G. Do not erect warped, bowed, deformed, or otherwise damaged or defaced members.

Replace materials that are damaged during installation as directed.

H. After completing each window installation, the Contractor shall ensure that the window is square, plumb, level with full support under the sill and operates smoothly. Under sized windows will not be accepted.

I. Insulation must be used around the perimeter of the window in accordance with the insulation manufacturer’s guidelines. Insulation must allow for expansion and contraction of the installed window.

J. Flashing and other materials used around window opening shall be corrosion resistant, non-staining, non-bleeding, and compatible with adjoining materials.

K. Erection Tolerances:

1) Variations from Plumb: ±1/8” maximum in window height.

2) Variations from Level: ± 1/8” maximum in 10’ run, non-cumulative.

L. After completing window installation in an area, the Contractor shall ensure that all adjacent surfaces are cleaned and free of any debris prior to being open to regular use by the building occupants.

4. Delivery, Storage, Handling

A. The Contractor shall not store materials and equipment in the work area without approval and coordination with the COR.

B. Storage and protection

1) Store windows/elements vertically, inside, in a clean and dry location.

2) Stacking shall be done in a way to prevent bending.

3) Cover stacks in a manner to provide air circulation and to reasonably protect materials from damage.

4) Keep on-site handling to a minimum. Exercise particular care to avoid damage to finishes. Damaged or deteriorated materials shall be removed from the site.

C. Material and equipment approved for storage shall be properly stored to provide continued building use and shall assure the building’s occupants safety.

D. New windows and window accessories shall be delivered in manufacturer’s original packaging with labels intact.

5. Project Safety

A. During the execution of this contract, the Contractor shall conform to all existing local, state, and federal safety regulations.

B. The Contractor shall provide barriers, temporary fencing, trench covers etc., wherever work could cause injury to workers, and building occupants.

6. Project Cleanup

A. The Contractor shall remove all debris and rubbish created by work from each project site.

B. The Contractor shall protect the building occupant’s property from project dust or debris during the course of the project, and shall wipe the dust off of all building furniture, walls etc.

C. All paint/stain used during the project, shall be disposed of off the project sites.

D. Waste materials resulting from the project shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the project sites. All disposal shall be done in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

7. Damage to Government Property

A. The Contractor shall notify the COR when damage to Government property is discovered. Any damage to Government property caused by the Contractor shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor at the Contractor’s expense.

8. Installation Warranty

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for installing all materials and equipment in accordance with the original manufacturers specifications and requirements. All warranty documents shall be provided to the COR.

B. The Contractor shall warrant all labor for a period of one (1) years from the completion of the installation. The expiration or termination of the contract does not void the

Contractor’s responsibility to perform diligent warranty work.

C.7-1 Definitions

Definitions:

NONE

C.7-2 Specifications

Products

1. Energy Efficient Double-Pane Exterior Windows

A. The windows shall meet, but not limited to, the following requirements:

1) Glazing Type: Double-Pane

2) Window Style: Sliding Windows or approved equal.

3) Glass Type: Low-E Glass.

4) Frame Material: Vinyl.

5) Window Screen: Shall be included with the new window.

6) Features: Argon Gas Insulated.

7) U-Factor: 0.3 maximum.

8) Interior Color/Finish: Color shall be selected by the COR.

9) Exterior Color/Finish: Color shall be selected by the COR.

10) Hardware: Self-Latching Lock, Sash handle or approved equal.

11) Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: 0.3 maximum.

12) Air Infiltration: 0.2 maximum.

13) Grille Type: TBD by COR.

14) Grille Width: TBD by COR.

15) Frame Width; 2.75” or approved equal.

16) Size: The window width and height shall vary based on the installation location.

17) Energy Efficiency: Energy Star rated.

18) Warranty: 20-year manufacturer’s warranty.

Submittals: Contractor shall submit product information for the new exterior windows, a minimum of three (3) weeks prior to beginning any installation work to the COR for approval. No installation work shall commence prior to approval of submittals. Alternative window style maybe approved by the COR.

2. Window Trim

A. This section covers both interior and exterior trim requirements. The window trim shall meet, but not limited to, the following requirements:

1) Interior trim

a) Material: Wood or approved equal.

b) Color: Shall be selected by the COR.

c) Size: 1.75” thick x 7.5” wide or approved equal.

2) Exterior Trim

a) Material: Wood.

b) Color: Shall match the existing exterior trim, or as directed by the COR.

c) Size: 1” thick x 5” wide or approved equal.

d) Paint: Color shall be selected by the COR.

Submittals: Contractor shall submit product information for the window trim, a minimum of three (3) weeks prior to beginning any installation work to the COR for approval. No installation work shall commence prior to approval of submittals.

3. Weatherseals

A. Black polymer (EPDM) replaceable weatherseals or approved equal.

1) Shapes, designs, and thickness as needed to satisfy performance requirements.

2) Weatherseals shall be provided in continuous lengths, butted firm to ends of races and to each other when in the same planes.

Submittals: Contractor shall submit product information for weatherseal, a minimum of three (3) weeks prior to beginning any installation work to the COR for approval. No installation work shall commence prior to approval of submittals.

4. Accessories

A. Fasteners: Stainless Steel: ANSI 300 Series

1) Fasteners shall be selected to prevent galvanic reaction with any reinforcement materials fastened.

2) Above criteria is applicable to screws used to secure internal reinforcement and to fasteners used in window mulling connections, if required.

3) Avoid exposed fasteners to greatest extent possible.

4) Where exposed fasteners are unavoidable in finished surfaces, use flathead countersunk Phillips head screws.

5) Installation anchors must be approved by the COR prior to installation.

B. Sealants

1) Sealants shall comply with requirements of AAMA 800.

Submittals: Contractor shall submit product information for the fasteners and sealants, a minimum of three (3) weeks prior to beginning any installation work to the COR for approval. No installation work shall commence prior to approval of submittals.

5. Miscellaneous Products/Materials

A. The Contractor is responsible for identifying and purchasing additional products and materials that are necessary for the successful completion of the project.

Submittals: Contractor shall submit product information for all miscellaneous products/materials for the project, a minimum of three (3) weeks prior to beginning any installation work to the COR for approval. No installation work shall commence prior to approval of submittals.

C.7-3 Contractor-Furnished Equipment

The Contractor shall furnish all labor and equipment necessary to complete the work specified in this Contract.

C.7-4 Government-Furnished Equipment

Water and 120V electricity are available at no cost to the Contractor. The cost for utility connections and disconnections shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

The utility systems must remain operational throughout the project. any disruptions in service need to be coordinated through the COR a minimum of seven (7) days in advance.