Attachment 1_SOW Window and Roof Repairs.pdf

Window & Roof Repairs, USDA Building B004 47 Houlton Rd, Presque Isle, ME 04769

STATEMENT OF WORK

April 9, 2025

1.0 SCOPE

The United State Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), New England Center for Sustained Soil and Water Health (NECSSWH) is located at 8 Greenhouse Lane, Orono, ME 04469 where it conducts laboratory and greenhouse research. Additionally, the NECSSWH conducts agricultural field research at Aroostook Farm where it maintains two buildings nearby. Building B004, located at 47 Houlton Rd, Presque Isle, ME 04769, has a leaking roof and six window units with rotted wood.

NECSSWH proposes to replace all six windows and patch the roof on Building B004.

Prospective bidders shall submit a cost proposal to complete all tasks described below.

Submit examples of experience with similar projects, and specifications describing the proposed windows and roofing materials with cost proposal.

1.1 WORK

Contractor shall provide all labor, insurance, permits, tools, material, equipment, and travel to complete the work listed. All work shall be completed by properly trained and licensed personnel or subcontractors in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained in this document. Contractor shall keep the work premises clean, free of accumulations of waste and rubbish, as well as construction material, to the extent possible and practical, during the period of performance and at the time of final inspection and acceptance.

A. WINDOWS:

1. Remove and properly dispose of four, existing 6040 (i.e. 6’ wide by 4’ high) window unit, and one existing 3040 (i.e. 3’ wide by 4’ high) window unit.

2. Replace each existing 6040 window unit with two mulled together 3040 units.

Replace the existing 3040 window unit with a new 3040 window unit. (Altogether, provide and install nine, new 3040 window units).

3. New units shall be double hung, white, vinyl units with ¾” insulated glass and screens.

4. Units to be pre-flashed with sealant tape around opening.

5. Install 1”x 4” PVC trim around interior perimeter of units and new metal L trim around exterior of units.

6. New units shall be caulked with window grade sealant.

B. ROOF:

1. Remove and cap 2’’ diameter pipes below roof at connection into ceiling duct work.

2. Install 24 gauge metal over holes with roof membrane flashing over patch. Extend to peak. Match existing roof materials, color and texture.

3. Place membrane flashing around two, 12” diameter metal-bestos chimneys 4” up flue and 8” onto roof.

4. Place (2) witch hat flashing units at base of chimney to protect roof from heat.

5. Prior to membrane placement, clean roof metal and prime to accept adhesive on membrane.

Window & Roof Repairs, USDA Building B004 47 Houlton Rd, Presque Isle, ME 04769

1.2 LOCATION

All work will occur on USDA Building B004 at 47 Houlton Road, Presque Isle, ME.

1.3 PHYSICAL SECURITY

Contractor shall be responsible for the safe delivery of all items. Contractor will repair or replace any item that is defective, does not meet specifications, or is damaged during transport.

1.4 NORMAL HOURS OF OPERATION

All deliveries and associated work shall fall within the hours of 7:30 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. All work shall be scheduled and approved in advance with the location coordinator.

1.5 DELIVERY COORDINATION

The Station does not have equipment or staff to handle material deliveries. Therefore, the Contractor, Transporter, and the Station will have to communicate clearly, and coordinate the date and time of the delivery.

1.6 No Government furnished property, equipment and services will be provided.