Att B_SOW (230413).doc

STATEMENT OF WORK

Greenhouse Renovations USDA Forest Service

Northern Research Station

Greenhouse/Annex Building 1561 Lindig Avenue St. Paul, MN 55108 Part 1 - GENERAL

1.0 Description of Work

The Statement of Work (SOW) involves removing and replacing the Lexan panels on the 30’ x 60’ greenhouses located at the St. Paul Annex Building, and optionally replacing the Vent Shaft hangers and shade curtains. See table below with the schedule of options.

Schedule of Options

2.0 Location Of Work and Points of Contact

Address Information:

USDA Forest Service

Northern Research Station

1561 Lindig Avenue

St. Paul, MN 55108

The facilities are located on the St. Paul campus of the University of Minnesota.

The primary point of contact (POC) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for this work is the project manager, Adam Bardwell, at 651-472-4460, email is adam.bardwell@usda.gov.

3.0 Site Conditions

The facility is owned and operated by the USDA Forest Service (USFS). The site is located on the St. Paul campus of the University of Minnesota. The area surrounding the greenhouses is a flat grass covered lawn, except where they are attached to the Head House at one end.

The contractor shall visit the site and become familiar with the site conditions. A site visit can be arranged by contacting the COR.

Contractor is responsible for the repair of any damage to any building, grounds, or utilities resulting from the performance of this contract.

Work shall be performed during normal business hours unless approved by Owner’s Representative. Normal business hours are from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday.

4.0 Modifications

Any modification to this SOW shall be made in writing and acknowledged by both the Contractor and the USDA Forest Service Contracting Officer prior to performing the modification.

5.0 Proposals

Proposals shall be in sufficient detail to allow evaluation of each component of the proposal, and to assess any additional recommendations by the Contractor. Labor rates shall be in compliance with current Davis-Bacon wage rates. The US Forest Service is tax exempt.

PART 2 – SCOPE

1.0 Preparation

Contractor shall visit the site to ensure familiarization and determine requirements for this project.

2.0 Existing System

Contractor is responsible for all labor, equipment, material, supervision, transportation, clean up and related services to perform the following:

· Removal and Disposal of all existing exterior polycarbonate sheets

· Installation of new 8mm thick - twinwall clear polycarbonate sheets, new seals, fasteners, gaskets, and appurtenances

· All seams and gaps shall be sealed with weather resistant, non-shrinking silicone caulk.

· Contractor is responsible for restoring any damage caused to adjacent property as a result of the execution of this work (including grass and pavements). Clean up and disposal of all debris is required on a daily basis.

· Provide staff training of care and future maintenance.

· If respective additive items included with award:

· Removal of designated vent hangers, and replacement with Lock Split Hangers.

· Lubrication of all racks, and pinions.

· Replacement of designated shade curtains, and associated cables and hardware.

The greenhouses are gutter connected and approximately 30’ x 60’ each. The roof and exterior wall panels will be replaced (approximately 3,000 Square feet for each Greenhouse, to be verified by contractor). The panels are 8mm Twinwall clear polycarbonate sheets and have been hail damaged. The existing aluminum framing will be reused.

Base project is the North Greenhouse only. Additional Project No. 1 is base project plus South Greenhouse. Additional Project No. 2 will be the replacement of the roof vent shaft hangers, there are approximately sixteen 1” or 1 ¼” Lock split shaft hangers needing replacement. Additionally, the replacement of the motorized shading, cooling, and heat retention curtains, and the respective cabling to deploy the curtains. The curtains are 30’ X 48’ with a L.S.15 Polyester and Aluminum fabric, with 50% solar reflection, 57% solar shading. Additional Project No. 3 is the exact same replacements and quantities as No. 2 but completed in the South Greenhouse.

PART 3 – TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

1.0 Submittals

A. 8mm Twinwall clear polycarbonate sheets – Product Datasheets B. Associated miscellaneous fasteners, caulk, seals, gaskets, etc. – Product Datasheets C. Warranty Information D. Subcontractor List

E. Project Schedule

2.0 Work Requirements

All installations shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, and all applicable local, state, and national rules, regulations, codes, and standards.

Provide material specifications, and maintenance instructions to owner.

3.0 Closeout Submittals

· Address punch list items,

· Fill out and submit all warranty information

· Owner Training

4.0 Warranty

Warranty shall be minimum of:

· 10 years on polycarbonate glazing products

· 5 years for shade cloth

· 5 years for all other applicable components