1-Statement of Work.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK

PL 86-121 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE

PORTLAND AREA

Cowlitz County

Project No: PO-21-C87L

A. Project Description

This project is for the installation of a replacement individual septic system for an existing home on fee land in Cowlitz County.

The individual on-site septic system shall include 4” solid sewer pipe; one underground two-way cleanout; one 1,050-gallon two-compartment concrete septic tank with effluent filter, a distribution box with speed levelers, and 4” PVC feeder lines connected to gravity trench chamber drainfield laterals. The existing septic tank shall be pumped, decommissioned, and abandoned in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

B. Ownership

This project will provide sanitation facilities for a private home owned by a member of the Cowlitz Tribe. Upon completion, the facilities will be transferred to the homeowner. The system will be operated by the homeowner.

C. TERO & Other Fees

TERO fees do not apply.

D. Scope of Work

D.1 Summary: Work is to be completed at a private home, under the jurisdiction of Cowlitz County. The Contractor must review site conditions, and report any concerns or discrepancies to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) in writing prior to beginning construction. In accordance with the Design, the Contractor must complete the following:

D.2 Work Requirements include:

D.2.1. Mobilize and demobilize D.2.2. Install solid sewer pipe D.2.3. Install one underground two-way cleanout D.2.4. Install one 1,050 gallon, two-compartment septic tank D.2.5. Install PVC Transport Pipe from Septic Tank to Distribution Box

D.2.6. Install distribution box with speed levelers D.2.7. Install feeder lines to laterals D.2.8. Install 180 LF of gravity chamber drainfield per design D.2.9. Abandon existing septic tank

E. Technical Requirements

E.1 Codes, References, and Standards Work under this contract shall be performed in compliance with the codes, references, and standards listed below. If conflicts exist between these references, consult the COR for direction.

i. Washington Administrative Code

ii. Cowlitz County Public Health Standards

iii. Attached Septic Design

iv. Attached Technical Provisions

E.2 Submittals The Contractor must provide electronic copies of the below listed items to the COR in the manner specified.

i. Pre-Construction Manufacturer’s product information for system components, including septic tank and distribution box with speed levelers.

Any equipment or material variations from those specified in the Design.

ii. Post–Construction (submit with payment invoice)

a) Swing-tie measurements for the tank riser lid centers and drainfield distal ends in accordance with Washington Administrative Code (WAC 246-272A-0265 - Record drawings).

b) Equipment or material variations from those specified in the Bid Schedule.

E.3 Material Specifications

i. The Contractor must install materials as specified on the Design.

ii. Materials specified may be substituted with equals with written approval from the COR in accordance with submittal procedure E.2 i.b) above.

E.4 Work Execution Requirements

i. The Contractor is responsible for determining the exact location of all utilities before construction. The Contractor is responsible for protecting utilities from damage during construction.

ii. The Contractor must attend a pre-construction meeting before beginning work under this contract, unless otherwise explicitly authorized by the Contracting Officer.

iii. A minimum of five days of continuous dry weather conditions is required prior to commencing work, unless explicitly waived by the COR.

iv. All debris generated during construction must be removed from site.

v. All areas disturbed by construction activities must be finish-graded.

vi. The Contractor must not damage or disturb soils when clearing drainfield.

vii. The Contractor must notify and obtain approval from the COR before deviating from the Design.

viii. The Contractor must obtain approval from the Contracting Officer via the COR prior to installing material quantities in excess of those specified on the Bid Schedule.

ix. The Contractor must notify and advise the COR on all work to be done or in progress sufficiently in advance so that proper inspection can be performed.

x. The Contractor must provide the Designer and COR 24-hours’ notice for inspection prior to final backfill.

xi. The Contractor must obtain approval for final backfill from the Health Department via the Designer or COR.

Project Manager and Recommended COR:

Jennifer Toth

(360) 536-6351 jennifer.toth@ihs.gov

Project Completion Time:

The period of performance (POP) is 45 days from issuance of notice to proceed (NTP).