rev_SOW_Hurricane Shutters.docx

REPLACE AVIARY HURRICANE SHUTTERS

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

US FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE

STATEMENT OF WORK

GENERAL

Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, tools and materials required to:

1. Remove (12) existing accordion style hurricane shutters from Building #1, and replace with new roll up style hurricane shutters.

2. Install (1) new roll-up style hurricane shutters over the existing southwest window of Office Number 101.

REQUIREMENTS

1. Loud, on site work is prohibited from December 30 through June 15, due to parrot breeding season. Hammer drilling, vibratory hammers, etc. will not be allowed during this time period. Contractor shall schedule accordingly. Field surveys, investigations, contract administration, project submittals and office work are not subject to this restriction. Coordinate with Contracting Officer’s designee to develop a plan to schedule work.

2. The Contracting Officer’s designee will conduct a pre-bid walk-through with the Contractors. Prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to attend.

3. Contractor shall verify all building conditions and dimensions prior to submitting a proposal.

4. All work shall be coordinated and approved by the Contracting Officer’s designee. All work shall take place Monday through Friday between 07:30 AM and 4:00 PM, unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer.

5. Shutter systems shall comply with the Florida Building Code, and Miami Dade County Building code for hurricane protection up to 150 mph winds. Use Alutech “Magnum” style or approved equal.

6. Shutter systems shall include side end retention rails and be approved for block and concrete construction. Each slat shall be pinned to the side retention rail with a stainless steel pin. Side locking latches shall be at the bottom of the shutters. Shutter operation shall be manually operated, via spring loaded pull down.

7. TWELVE LARGE SHUTTERS. All slats shall be manufactured with NO perforations.

8. OFFICE SHUTTER ONLY. Two shutter slats shall be manufactured with perforations to permit light and some ventilation.

9. All electrical work shall be performed by a licensed master electrician. Submittal required.

10. Contractor shall field verify all dimensions prior to material submittals.

11. Contractor shall provide a materials submittals for Contracting Officer’s approval. Contractor shall not begin work until submittals are approved.

12. Demolition may not begin until materials are on site and ready for immediate installation.

13. Attached drawing “Window Types – Existing” is provided to show existing conditions. The 12 windows to be replaced are on Window Type W3 and the single shutter to be added is Window Type W2.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. REPLACE EXISTING ACORDIAN STYLE SHUTTERS.

A. Remove (12) existing accordion style shutters from main building. Contractor shall immediately repair any wall sections damaged by demolition or construction activities. Repair sections to match existing materials. Match existing stucco finish and texture. Prime all filled areas. Touch up paint to match existing color and sheen.

B. Install (12) new hurricane shutters and associated frames, etc., per manufacturer’s instructions. Color shall be selected from vendor’s standard color chart. All slats shall be solid (i.e. no perforations).

2. INSTALL NEW HURRICANE SHUTTER ON SW WINDOW OFFICE 101.

A. Relocate existing light fixture from above SW Window Office 101, to above door of Office 101. Run surface mounted Wiremold (or equal) raceway along inside wall, from existing junction box to new location. Cover existing junction box behind existing light fixture with exterior rated, weatherproof cover plate. Cut wall as required to install new junction box for relocated light fixture. Surface mount relocated exterior fixture above office door. Patch and paint interior and exterior walls to match existing texture, color and sheen. Contractor shall immediately repair any wall sections damaged by demolition or construction activities. Repair sections to match existing materials. Match existing finish and texture. Prime all filled areas. Touch up paint to match existing color and sheen.

B. Install new roll up hurricane shutter to cover the existing SW Window Office 101. Two shutter slats shall be manufactured with perforations to permit light and some ventilation. Color White.

ADDENDUM

In addition to the work specified above…

3. INSTALL NEW HURRICANE SHUTTER ON WEST WINDOW OFFICE 101.

A. Install new roll up hurricane shutter to cover the existing West Window Office 101. This is a glass block window approximately 3’- 4.5” tall by 4’- 8.25” wide. See existing window detail W-4. Shutter shall be same style, construction and manufacturer as other shutters installed for this contract. Slats shall be manufactured with perforations to permit light. Color White.