SOW S011 Fence 2024.pdf

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United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service

STATEMENT OF WORK

Repairing and Additional Fencing around NPRL perimeter

National Peanut Research Laboratory 1011 FORRESTER DR, S.E.

DAWSON, GA 39842

Asset IDs 660400S011

Prepared by Reviewed by Date: 07/29/2024

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Contents

1. BACKGROUND:

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES:

3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS:

4. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

5. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

6. HOURS OF OPERATION

7. PHYSICAL SECURITY

8. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

9. PROJECT CONTACT PERSONS:

10. Picture 1

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1. BACKGROUND:

As of result of damage from storms at the National Peanut Research laboratory at Dawson, Georgia the perimeter fencing has incurred some damage. The fence needs to be repaired to secure the facility, the added fencing is for better protection of the environmental control plot used for research.

Project Location:

National Peanut Research Laboratory 1011 Forrester Dr., S.E.

Dawson, GA 39842

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES:

The scope of work for this project shall be to repair and replace damaged sections of fencing and the additional fencing around the Environmental control plots. The asset ID is 660400S011

3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS:

Base bid:

• On the northwest corner by driveway replace 70’ of 6’of 11.5-gauge chain-link fencing and schedule 40 post with equivalent materials.

• On the northeast corner replace post, fence and gate at driveway with same Hight and gauge fencing with equivalent materials.

• Replace 150’ of three runs of barb wire brackets and wire on top of fence at southeast corner of property.

• Repair fence at southwest corner of parking lot, adding additional post for support.

• Replace three wire support at southwest corner of parking lot.

• Replace post and repair fence along west side of parking lot with equivalent materials.

• Install new fencing around research plots which includes adding 786’ of fencing, 5’X4’ gate, 2ea. 5’ X 20’ double gate to existing fencing. All fencing shall be 5’ height 11.5-gauge chain-link fencing and #7 bottom cable. All contractors need to visit location to get proper dimensions of project. Area for new fencing marked with white flags.

• All line post shall be 2” sch.40 10’ max spacing.

• Corner post 3” sch.40.

• Gate post 4” sch. 40

4. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

4.1 The contractor is responsible for complying with all local, state and federal safety codes and regulations.

4.2 The contractor will submit a Site Safety Specific Plan (SSSP) in industry recognizable format to the Contracting Officer within 14 days of contract award. The Government shall review the SSSP prior to the start any construction activities.

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4.3 Safety and health matters, as they relate to the work, are the exclusive responsibility of the contractor. The contractor shall furnish, erect, and maintain barricades, warning lights, signs, guards, or take other precautions that may be required by law or local authorities for the protection and security of the grounds, facilities and personnel.

5. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The completion of this project shall not exceed 120 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.

6. HOURS OF OPERATION

Contractor work hours shall be Monday through Friday, 7:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. except on Government holidays. Any changes to work schedule shall be submitted to Contacting Officer for written approval three days prior to schedule change.

The facility is open Monday through Friday from 8am until 4pm except for Government holidays.

7. PHYSICAL SECURITY.

7.1 The Contractor shall establish and implement methods to control and account for all keys and access cards issued to the Contractor. No keys shall be duplicated by the Contractor without CO or designated Government official approval. Lost keys or access cards shall be reported to the CO or designated Government official immediately. The cost associated with replacement of lost keys shall be borne by the Contractor. All contractor employees will be required to undergo a background check before receiving an access card for the site.

7.2 The Contractor shall operate a strict system of personnel identification to control entry of all persons to and from exits at various locations at the Center. The contractor shall monitor access for prime contractors and subcontractors. However, the Government will be responsible for issuing keys and access cards. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by the Contractor’s employees to permit the entrance of persons other than the Contractor’s or Center employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas.

8. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

8.1 Contractor shall furnish everything required to perform every task mentioned in the statement of work. There would be no government equipment provided in this contract.

8.2 The construction site shall always be kept clean and free of debris. Restore areas disturbed as nearly as possible to the original appearance and condition. Upon completion of the project, and prior to final inspection, the Contractor shall remove from the premises all unused material, trash, and debris resulting from the work to the satisfaction of the COR.

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9. PROJECT CONTACT PERSONS:

Name and Address Phone / Email Contracting Officer

(CO)

Jessica Pacheco 141Experiment Station Rd.

Stoneville, MS 38776

Office: 662-686-5414 jessica.pacheco@usda.gov

Engineering Project Manager (EPM / COR)

Tochie U. Ezento 141 Experiment Station Rd Stoneville, MS 38776

Office: 346-5007565 tochie.ezento@usda.gov

Location Monitor (LM)

Hector Rodriguez 1011 Forrester Dr., SE Dawson, GA 39842

Office: 229-995-7418 hector.rodriguez@usda.gov

Research Lead

Marshall Lamb 1011 Forrester Dr., SE Dawson, GA 39842

229-995-7417 marshall.lamb@usda.gov

Safety, Health, & Environmental Management Branch

(SHEMB)

Representative

David Daniels 950 College Station Rd Athens, GA 30605

Office: (706) 248-8194 david.daniels@usda.gov mailto:tochie.ezento@usda.gov mailto:hector.rodriguez@usda.gov mailto:marshall.lamb@usda.gov mailto:david.daniels@usda.gov

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10. Picture 1.

Northwest corner next to driveway

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Northeast corner-Gate

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Southeast corner 150’ top wire missing

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Southwest corner of parking area

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Southwest corner of parking area

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West side parking area

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West side parking area

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New fencing flags

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