Attach 1 SOW Sanitary Sewer Repairs (13JUN24).pdf

United States Department of Agriculture

Agricultural Research Service

STATEMENT OF WORK

Sanitary Sewer Repair

New England Plant, Soil, and Water Laboratory (NEPSWL) Portage Road

University of Maine Orono, ME 04469

Prepared by: Vanessa Edwards June 13, 2024

Sanitary Sewer Repairs at NEPSWL

Table of Contents

1.0 Scope of Work:

2.0 Inspections and Completion:

3.0 Site Visit:

4.0 Utilization of Bio-Based Products:

5.0 Recycling:

6.0 Safety:

7.0 Detailed Proposal:

8.0 Contractor Responsibility:

9.0 Material / Submittals:

10.0 Damage to Property:

11.0 Inspection and Acceptance:

12.0 Project Schedule:

13.0 Work Hours:

14.0 Project Contacts:

15.0 Attachments:

16.0 Appendix:

1.0 Scope of Work:

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and supplies to remove and replace horizontal underground sanitary sewer line to four toilets (two in women’s restroom and two in men’s restroom), replace existing toilets with low flow units, and replace all floor tile in the men’s restroom at U. S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, New England Plant, Soil and Water Research Laboratory (NEPSWL) located on Portage Road on the University of Maine Campus, Orono, ME 04469. Contractor shall also provide a new cleanout and floor drain.

The University of Maine plumbing shop has determined there is a blockage or break in the horizontal sewer line that serves the four toilets, therefore, vertical runs will remain. To access the sewer line, the contractor shall excavate in the men’s restroom parallel to the common wall between the men’s and women’s restrooms. Due to the age of the tile flooring, the contractor shall remove and replace it. Contractor shall protect all fixtures and appurtenances and exercise caution to not damage the walls. See Appendix for bathroom layout and approximated dimensions.

Contractor shall:

1.1 Disconnect and dispose of four existing toilets.

1.2 Remove partitions. Reinstall after floor replacement.

1.3 Remove existing 4” cast iron horizontal sanitary sewer line, approximately 4’ under floor, and replace with

PVC material of same size. Contractor shall ensure that material, bedding, and slope are in accordance with plumbing code.

1.4 Provide new cleanout at end of sewer line nearest bathroom door.

1.5 Provide new floor drain in center of room.

1.6 Before backfilling, piping shall be tested in accordance with plumbing code and contractor shall test system to ensure there are no blockages.

1.7 Remove and replace flooring in men’s restroom. Provide location personnel with at least three flooring samples that closely resembles existing in size, material/type, durability, and color for approval.

1.8 Install new low-flow toilets.

1.9 Reinstall partitions.

1.10 Replace, repair, or touch up any damaged or disturbed finishes with material of same type, size, and color.

All work shall be completed in accordance with all local, state, and federal codes and regulations. Work shall be accomplished in a professional manner and in accordance with good workmanship and acceptable practice.

Contractor is responsible for inspecting the site and for determining the exact dimensions of the project.

Contractor shall obtain at own expense all permits, licenses, and inspections required by all local, state, and federal authorities. Contractor shall submit written specifications for all materials and supplies to be used and included in the proposal.

Contractor shall notify and schedule utility outages at least 5 business days in advance with Ethel Champaco (207) 478-4352 or Ethel.Champaco@usda.gov.

During work, contractor shall maintain a safe work area around the site of repair and clearly mark danger areas with cones and safety tape. All unused and demolition materials shall be removed from the site by the contractor and shall not be placed in the owner’s disposal areas.

2.0 Inspections and Completion:

2.1 Upon completion of the project, contractor shall ensure proper performance and shall demonstrate the required performance to the Location Monitor (LM) and/or other owner representatives.

mailto:Ethel.Champaco@usda.gov

2.2 Contractor shall remove all excess materials, debris, and equipment from the site.

2.3 Upon completion of all project requirements and inspections, the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) shall approve payment.

3.0 Site Visit:

Offerors are encouraged to visit the site and be escorted by a government representative to confirm locations, dimensions, and conditions of the project before a proposal is submitted. The site visit shall be for the purpose of observing firsthand any conditions relevant to the completion of this project. No consideration will be given to claims based on lack of knowledge of existing conditions, except where contract documents make definite provisions for adjustment in cost or extension due to existing conditions not readily foreseeable.

Contractor must be registered in System for Award Management, (SAM), prior to submitting an offeror.

Registration can be obtained through: https://sam.gov/content/home

4.0 Utilization of Bio-Based Products:

As required by the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 and the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (7 U.S.C.

8102(c) (3)), the Offeror certifies, by signing this offer, that bio-based products (within categories of products listed by the United States Department of Agriculture in 7 CFR part 3201, subpart B) to be used or delivered in the performance of the contract, other than bio-based products that are not purchased by the Offeror as a direct result of this contract, will comply with the applicable specifications or other contractual requirements.

The contractor shall utilize products and material based on bio-based materials as applicable, (e.g. bio-based greases; bio-based hydraulic fluids, bio-based absorbents), to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use of detracting from the overall quality delivered to the end user. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quality that conform to the applicable Federal Specifications and Standards. All supplies and materials to be used in the performance of work described herein are subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer (CO). Products can be found at: https://www.biopreferred.gov

5.0 Recycling:

Contractor shall make best effort to recycle any construction debris created during the contract.

6.0 Safety:

The contractor will submit a Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP)/Accident Prevention Plan (APP) in industry recognizable format to the Contracting Officer within 14 days of contract award for Government review and approval. The plan shall be approved prior to beginning any construction activities.

7.0 Detailed Proposal:

Contractor shall provide a detailed proposal which includes all materials, labor, and equipment to fully and successfully complete the Scope of Work described in this document.

8.0 Contractor Responsibility:

8.1 Contractor will verify all dimensions and existing site conditions prior to beginning work.

8.2 Contractor shall keep work area clean daily and take measures to control debris while work is being performed.

8.3 Contractor is required to manage the project and consult with the Government prior to beginning all work phases and to work in a manner that minimizes the impact of the work on Government operations, research, and functions.

8.4 Contractor will provide daily reports of work performed to the LM.

https://sam.gov/content/home https://www.biopreferred.gov/

8.5 Contractor shall remove and dispose of all construction related materials from all work areas daily and remove these waste materials from the site weekly.

8.6 All work must be performed in such a manner as to not adversely affect daily operations of the facility, its workers, and the onsite facility operations.

8.7 Contractor must always have a superintendent on the jobsite when working on this project.

8.8 Contactor can use facility restrooms.

9.0 Material / Submittals:

Submittals on all material, including shop drawings and specifications, used on this project shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for review and approval. Contractor shall demonstrate proper operation of system and provide as-builts when work is completed.

10.0 Damage to Property:

Any damage to the Government buildings, utilities, etc. caused as the result of the contractor’s activities shall be repaired or replaced to the satisfaction of the Government at contractor’s own expense.

11.0 Inspection and Acceptance:

A government representative shall inspect and approve the work performed on this project.

12.0 Project Schedule:

The completion of this project shall not exceed 30 days from date of notice to proceed. A request for time extension must be submitted to the Contracting Officer in writing. Each request must include specific and detailed reasons in support of the schedule alteration.

13.0 Work Hours:

Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM except for Government holidays. Should it be necessary to schedule working hours other than normal working hours, contractor shall arrange for access to the work area with the LM at least 24 hours prior to the need. Possible work arrangements can be extended to weekends.

14.0 Project Contacts:

Location Monitor (LM):

Ethel Champaco

USDA, ARS, NEPSWL

Phone: (207) 478-4352 Ethel.Champaco@usda.gov

Contracting Officer Representative (COR):

Wayne Shekailo

USDA, ARS, AFM, NEA-FSRP

Wayne.Shekailo@usda.gov Phone: (302) 854-8296

Engineering Project Manager (EPM):

Vanessa Edwards Vanessa.edwards@usda.gov Phone: (706) 546-3190 mailto:Ethel.Champaco@usda.gov mailto:Wayne.Shekailo@usda.gov mailto:Vanessa.edwards@usda.gov

Administrative Officer (AO):

Karen Barry

USDA, ARS, NEPSWL

University of Maine Orono, ME 04469 Karen.Barry@usda.gov Phone: (607) 375-7535

Contracting Officer (CO):

Roger Ammons

USDA, ARS, AFM, NEA-APPF

roger.ammons@usda.gov Phone: (301) 504-3464

Contract Specialist (CS) Janie Roney

USDA, ARS, AFM-NEA-APPF

Jjanie.roney@usda.gov Phone: (301) 450-2235

15.0 Attachments:

15.1 Submittal Log

15.2 DIV 1 USDA GEN REQUIREMENTS 3AUG2023

16.0 Appendix:

16.1 Bathroom Layout

mailto:Karen.Barry@usda.gov mailto:roger.ammons@usda.gov mailto:Jjanie.roney@usda.gov