Atch 1 _SOW_Hail Dmg Sep 2026.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service

STATEMENT OF WORK

Repair Hail Damage

Dale Bumpers Small Farms Research Center, Booneville, AR

Everett Wilson Date: 5/15/2026

STATEMENT OF WORK

SCOPE OF SERVICES:

The Contractor shall provide all professional services necessary for the accomplishment of the contract project and such required services shall be in accordance with requirements as described herein.

a. The Contractor shall provide services for the following tasks marked by an “X”:

[X] Provide a cost proposal to complete the project as per project requirements.

SCOPE OF WORK:

The Contractor shall furnish a cost proposal to demolish, repair, renovate and/or repair each building listed below.

1. Greenhouse B – Tear down existing structure and replace with new building per Technology Center Building.docx attachment.

2. Greenhouse C – Repair building with all new roof, vents, exterior walls and interior wall panels including the breezeway. Replace all interior grow lights with GrowPro 300; Model LL4L-GP300, or newer model, upon approval of submittal by Lab personnel before purchasing the units (48 total). Install new shade cloths for all three sections within the greenhouse. Refer to Greenhouse C 2016 Building Plans attached for reference.

3. Building 4 Pole Barn – Tear down completely the 3 layers of roofing panels and lathing.

Replace all lathing and sheet iron roof panels. Insulate roof to comply with EPA Energy Star requirements.

4. Building 5 Cooper Barn – Replace shingle roofing and wind driven turbine exhaust ventilators with 36” metal R-Panel roofing material and new wind driven turbine exhaust ventilators.

5. Building 8 Livestock HQ – Replace shingle roofing and wind driven turbine exhaust ventilators with 36” metal R-Panel roofing material and new wind driven turbine exhaust ventilators. Replace all siding with like material with same profile and color of existing.

6. Building 15 Livestock Pole Barn – Replace all roofing material and lathing utilizing 36” R-Panel Metal.

7. Building 21 Quonset Hut – Replace all siding on North & South sides. Strip & recoat sealant on roof with approved product by Lab personnel on submittal

Contractor’s Responsibility:

a. The Contractor is responsible for all disposal of material from demolition, construction, repair and renovation operations to a licensed disposal facility.

b. The Contractor will work with site personnel to ensure project is accomplished in a timely manner.

c. Installation shall meet the satisfaction of Lab personnel and any applicable sections of the Uniform Federal Guide Specifications. The UFGS specifications can be suppled if necessary, upon request

d. The Contractor’s work shall adhere to the criteria stated within these project requirements and specifications. All construction shall comply with applicable federal (USDA Natural Resources Conservation Services and ARS Facilities Guidance), in addition to local code requirements as well as current industry standards, (ie: UBC, IBC, ASTM, etc.) and health and safety codes, in effect at the time of contract award.

e. Davis Bacon Wage Rates apply to all construction contracts in excess of $2,000.

Employee payroll logs for the project will be required to verify wage rates are being adhered to.

f. Payment, bid, or other bonds may be required per the Contracting Officer’s bid package. Obtaining and the cost of these bonds is the responsibility of the Contractor. Proof of Insurance is also required.

g. Shutoff of utilities, if necessary, shall be scheduled no less than ten working days in advance.

h. The Contractor is responsible for visiting the site prior to submitting a bid to observe existing conditions. No compensation will be provided for conditions that would be visible during an on-site visit for persons experienced performing this type of work. Accordingly, it is highly encouraged that the Contractor visit the area and verify the conditions of the property and existing configurations.

This means the Contractor shall inspect visually the area and investigate to determine any problem to perform the job. Discuss with the customer to ensure no other information useful for the assessment is missing. Provide written recommendations of any required additional work, or changes to the present scope through better alternatives.

i. Clean up all debris from construction sites on a daily basis and once job is completed.

j. Contractor will schedule work with location to ensure current research is not impacted.

k. The Contractor will be responsible for providing tools, equipment, and enough trained personnel to perform the work without problems and delays.

l. The Contractor must follow all working safety regulations, Covid-19 safety regulations, and site-specific requirements. Contractor shall provide their personnel with appropriate safety equipment such as gloves, steel-toe shoes, ocular protection, etc.

m. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, tools, and supplies necessary to complete the project to the satisfaction of the Lab, the ARS CO and the COR/EPM.

Pre-Construction Phase Services

a. Pre-Construction Submittals

Prior to Construction NTP the following submittals must be submitted to the Contracting Officer (CO) for approval:

1. Work Hours, per Section H.30 entitled, MAXIMUM WORKWEEK –

CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE. The work hours will include the daily start and stopping time, and days of the week the Contractor proposes to carry out the work.

2. Construction Cost Proposal presented in a detailed breakdown and a written work proposal will be submitted in MS Word.

3. Quality Control Plan.

4. Accident Prevention Plan/Safety Plan.

5. The construction contractor (CC) shall provide to the CO a list of contract personnel of the general and subcontractors, who will be emergency contacts, including address, and telephone numbers for use in an emergency. As changes occur and additional information becomes available, the CC shall update the list.

6. Contractor must always have a Superintendent on the job when working on this project. The Superintendent may also function as Safety and QA/QC.

Government Furnished Equipment\Services

a. The Government may provide, at their discretion, water and electricity upon discussion and agreement with Lab personnel.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

Permits: Where governing regulations and imposed codes and standards require notices, permits, licenses, inspections, tests, and similar items or actions in order to lawfully proceed with the required work, the Contractor shall obtain items and take those actions in accordance with the regulations of the governing authority. The costs of such permits, licenses, inspections, etc., are the obligation of the Contractor.

All roofing and greenhouse construction shall comply with current state wind loading requirements in all instance’s.

Existing Installations / Demolition:

a. Contractor shall modify, upon obtaining permission from the Lab, any existing installations as needed to accommodate the new Installation.

b. Contractor shall coordinate demolition / modification of any existing installations with Owner if necessary.

c. All disturbances of existing systems shall be thoroughly coordinated with the Owner to prevent disconnecting equipment that might jeopardize on-going research.

d. Owner reserves the right to retain any materials removed as part of the scope of work. Contractor shall coordinate any materials to be retained with Owner prior to starting demolition operations.

e. Contractor shall legally dispose all equipment / materials removed that will not be retained.

f. Contractor shall divert project waste to recycle where practical. The Contractor shall track and document the amount of waste diverted to recycle. The Contractor shall submit diversion documentation as part of closeout. If no waste is diverted to recycle, the Contractor shall submit a letter stating this and why diversion was not practical.

Installation: It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to complete work in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and Industry Standards.

Additional procedures and materials may be required than is indicated herein. If any item specified herein conflicts with the applicable codes and recommendations, the Contractor shall bring it to the attention of the Contracting Officer Representative for immediate resolution.

Submittals:

The Contractor shall provide hard copy and electronic submittals to the COR/CO, Lab and EPM for approval. All construction materials and methods will be submitted to Lab personnel and COR for approval before ordering material or planning construction activities. All metal roofing material will be “Bright White” – 36 R-panel to match existing structures. All siding will match existing colors and profiles. Sealant utilized in greenhouse repair shall be approved by submittal as well.

Quality Control: The work performed under this contract shall be subject to continuous audit by the COR and designated Lab personnel serving as local POC.

Quality control is the exclusive responsibility of the Contractor.

Protection of Work and Property/Safety Requirements:

a. The Contractor shall protect the work, the site, and all existing property and structures within the limits of the construction activities or that may be affected thereby until acceptance of the work. Any damage to property shall be repaired at the Contractor’s expense, to pre-damaged condition to the satisfaction of the COR.

b. 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 as may be required by law or local authorities of the protection and security.

c. Contractor is responsible for verifying location of any underground utility and is responsible for any damaged caused to such utilities.

d. All employees of the general contractor or subcontractors shall have the 10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and /or other relevant competency training. Supervisors shall have completed the 30-hour OSHA training.

e. Submit training records of all such employees to the Contracting Officer for approval before the start of work.

Temporary Facilities:

a. The Contractor shall maintain and protect all utilities during construction and shall repair or replace any items damaged through its own negligence.

b. Should the Contractor require any power or utility shutdowns during construction, the Contractor shall obtain approval for such shutdown from Lab personnel 5 days prior to the need.

c. Contractor shall provide sanitary facilities for crews.

Cleanup: 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.

Warranty:

a. The repair work shall be done under standard one-year warranty for workmanship as well as industry standard warranties for construction materials used, including the warranty periods (dates), and warranty contacts with names, addresses and telephone numbers. Any non-greenhouse roof repairs will require a standard industry 20-year warranty.

Final Payment/Contract Closeout: The following documents are REQUIRED PRIOR TO

FINAL PAYMENT (other documents may also be required):

a. General contractors one (1) year warranty on work.

b. Release of liens.

c. Employee payroll\time sheets

d. Invoice

PROJECT SCHEDULE: The Contract time for this project is 180 calendar days after NTP.

PICTURES & PLANS:

1. Greenhouse B

Greenhouse_Buildi ng Plans_7-16-1980.pdf

Replacement Building Details_Tech Storage.docx

2. Greenhouse C

Greenhouse C_2016_Building Plans.pdf

3. Building 4 Pole Barn

Building 4 - Pole Barn_Measurements.docx

4. Building 5 Cooper Barn

Building 5_Dimensions.docx

5. Building 8 Livestock HQ

8_Dimensions.docx

6. Building 15 Livestock Pole Barn

15_Dimensions.docx

7. Building 21 Quonset Hut

21_Dimensions.docx