Attachment 1. Revised Statement Of Work.pdf

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

REVISED Statement of Work

Ruth Guard Station – Barracks Bathroom Renovation

Six Rivers National Forest

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Table of Contents

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.0 Background

2.0 Project Location and Travel

3.0 Estimated Start Date

4.0 Restrictions on Work

5.0 Site Visit

6.0 License Requirements

6.1 Hazmat Abatement

7.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

8.0 Government Furnished

9.0 Deliverables / Schedule:

10.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel:

11.0 Security and Safety Requirements:

12.0 Specifications:

13.0 Photographs

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GENERAL INFORMATION

This contract is for the bathroom renovation of the Ruth Guard Station Men’s Barracks. The work shall also include cleanup and disposal of all removed building material from Forest Service lands.

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, equipment, transportation, and materials for the renovation of the men’s barracks bathrooms at Ruth Guard Station in Ruth, CA. The work shall include the removal and replacement of tiling, toilets, urinal, sinks, and all other specified items (see Schedule of Items (SOI)). Concrete shower floor will be refinished, and a shower pan installed, among other specified work. The Contractor shall verify all existing conditions prior to the beginning of work.

1.0 Background

Ruth Guard Station is a Forest Service compound in Ruth, CA. The facility includes an engine bay, barracks, offices, fire equipment storage, and a water treatment system. The concrete foundation (slab on grade) of the barracks requires refinishing in the shower room. The contractor will be responsible for ensuring work is up to present day building code.

Ruth Guard Station Barracks men’s bathroom requires renovation for suitable sanitary conditions. The approximate square footage of the bathroom is 200 sf. The shower floor (concrete slab) has insufficient slope and does not effectively drain water. Excess water results in formation of mildew on tiled shower walls. All tiling will be removed, mildew abated, and replaced with new tiling. Mold testing has been performed (surface and air) and no harmful mold spores were detected in the shower room, bathroom, or living quarters of the barracks. Concrete floor will be refinished, a shower pan installed, and a sliding glass shower door will be installed. The threshold of the shower door will match ADA specifications (see attached drawing).

The scope of work is as follows (bid items to be found in Schedule of Items):

1. Inspect electric circuits, conduit, switches and outlets in exposed wall and replace items that do not meet the most current electrical code requirements. Where supply is insufficient or non-compliant, contractor is responsible for all necessary upgrades.

2. Inspect surfaces of materials that will remain. Clean any surface mold with an approved mildewcide and allow drying time before finishing.

3. Remove & replace urinal with low flow urinal (x1). To include all new plumbing hardware and fixtures necessary to complete install.

4. Remove and replace toilets with low flow (x2), toilet angle stops (x2), and toilet stalls – standard stall (x1) ADA-compliant stall (x2). To include all new plumbing hardware and fixtures necessary to complete install.

5. Remove and replace sinks (x3), sink p-traps (x3), faucets (x3) and mirrors (x3). Repair hole in wall under sink. To include all new plumbing hardware and fixtures necessary to complete install.

6. Demo tile in shower room, and re-tile with approved material.

7. Remove shower fixtures (x2), cap off pipe on right side of shower room, and install new shower fixture on left side (x1).

8. Refinish concrete floor of shower room, and install custom shower pan of approved material.

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9. Install ADA compliant wood shower bench and grab bars.

10. Install shower room partition (sliding glass door) with ADA-compliant threshold.

11. Once repair/replacement work is complete, contractor shall refinish and paint interior of bathroom.

12. The Contractor should carefully review all sections of the Specifications in order to completely understand the work and all constraints including schedule, and material requirements.

13. The Contractor is encouraged to proceed in an orderly and expeditious manner according to a construction schedule developed by the Contractor and mutually agreed upon with the Forest Service prior to the commencement of the work. All work is to be constructed in strict accordance with the specifications and current California Building Codes.

Appropriate materials

1. Urinal: American Standard 0.5 GPF or approved equivalent (low flow)

2. Toilets: American Standard 1.28 GPF or approved equivalent (low flow)

3. Toilet stalls: Harbor City Supply Stainless steel toilet partitions or approved equivalent

4. Mirrors: commercial restroom mirror, frameless stainless steel mirror or approved equivalent

5. Sinks: American Standard Wall-Mount bathroom sink (white) or approved equivalent

6. Tile: glossy white ceramic tile or approved equivalent

7. Faucets: Moen single handle center set faucet or approved equivalent

Additional Information

1. The contractor shall notify the contracting officer's representative (COR) and building personnel before start of work and upon completion.

2. All newly repair and or installed items shall be complete and useable upon completion of work.

3. The contractor shall cleanup work site and dispose of any discarded material off site per FAR 52.236-

12 Cleaning Up.

4. The contractor shall adhere to The Buy American Act.

The Buy America Act restricts the purchase of non-domestic supplies. This act applies to federal government contracts for products used in the U.S. The act states that the cost of domestic components must exceed 50 percent of the total cost of components in a product. The end product itself must also be manufactured in the United States. The purpose of this act is to give preferential treatment to domestically sourced materials and U.S. manufactured goods.

Exceptions include when the prices of domestic supplies greatly exceed foreign offers, if the goods are for use outside of the U.S., when domestic items are unavailable, or if the expected value of the procurement is below the micro-purchase threshold. The Buy American Act is intended for companies who wish to obtain federal government contracts.

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2.0 Project Location and Travel

This project is located within Six Rivers National Forest in Trinity County, California. A general project map, vicinity map, and plan view are provided as part of the solicitation package. The project is located at Ruth Guard Station in Ruth, California on the Mad River Ranger District of Six Rivers National Forest.

Directions to Ruth Guard Station:

Trinity County; 19500 Lower Mad River Road, Ruth, CA 95526; 40°15’ 00”N 123°19’10”W From the city of Eureka, CA travel 20 miles South on US-101, then East on CA-36 for 48 miles, turn right onto Lower Mad River Road and travel South 20 miles. Pass through the community of Ruth. Ruth Guard Station is on the right just past Cedar Camp Road.

Mobilization costs are included in bid price. Aside from mobilization to site, contractor travel is not a requirement of this project.

Building Information The barracks building in question is BLDG #1495 on the provided facility map.

3.0 Estimated Start Date

Start time is anticipated to begin March 15th, 2024, with all items of work completed within 60 calendar days.

Contractor must begin work within 10 days of the effective date of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). Bonds are required 10 work days after award and before NTP can be issued.

4.0 Restrictions on Work

1. In accordance with the fire plan.

2. When the Contracting Officer (or designated representative) determines that adverse weather has made access too dangerous.

5.0 Site Visit

There will be no scheduled site visit prior to bid. Offerors are encouraged to visit the site, with necessary permissions. Any questions regarding access to be directed to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Katelyn Brady, at katelyn.brady@usda.gov or (707)672-2527.

6.0 License Requirements

Installer shall be a licensed general building contractor and shall as defined by Business & Professions Code, Division 3, Chapter 9. Contractors, Article 4. Classifications.

6.1 Hazmat Abatement

Hazmat Survey will be provided to the awarded contractor.

6.1.1 Asbestos

According to the referenced survey, “RACM was not identified during the survey; therefore, a NESHAP notification is not required unless a load-bearing structural member is removed during renovation activities. If a load-bearing structural-member is removed, or if the cementitious tile cannot be removed without breaking the material and becoming friable, then a NESHAP notification must be submitted a minimum of 10 working days prior to conducting any site disturbance activities.”

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6.1.2 Lead

The Hazmat survey found that the glaze of the interior green ceramic tile is composed of 1,010 microgram/gram (ppm) lead, paint/glaze is intact, and the tile glaze is therefore classified as LCSC (Lead-Containing Surface Coating).

Follow Cal-OSHA regulations for handling material.

No lead abatement contracting license is required for handling, removal, disposal of LCSC. The contractor is required to have appropriate training for handling LCSC under Title 8 of California Code of Regulations, Section 1532.1.

7.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

NOTE: Any prospective contractor desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing soon enough to allow a reply to reach all prospective offerors before submission of their proposal. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

The contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits, if applicable.

Contractor's duties:

1. Except as specifically noted, provide and pay for:

a. Labor, materials and equipment.

b. Tools, construction equipment and machinery.

c. Phone and utilities required for construction.

d. All other facilities and services necessary for proper execution and completion of work.

2. Pay legally required sales, consumer and use taxes.

3. Give required notices.

4. Comply with codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, orders and other legal requirements of public authorities which bear on performance of the work.

5. Promptly submit written notice to Contracting Officer of observed variance of contract documents from legal requirements.

6. If any subcontractor or person employed by the Contractor shall appear to the Contracting

Officer to be incompetent or to act in a disorderly or improper manner, he shall be discharged immediately on the requisition of the Contracting Officer, and such person shall not again be employed on the work.

7. It is the Contractor's responsibility to obtain all necessary permits and comply with same.

8.0 Government Furnished

• Construction storage areas for materials and equipment shall be approved by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

• Confine operations at site to the construction areas specified under this contract.

• The Contractor shall coordinate the work to minimize disturbance to Forest Service personnel and the public.

• The Contractor shall schedule their work between 0600 and 1800, Monday through Friday.

• The Contractor may work during weekends and federal holidays with prior written approval from the Contracting Officer (CO).

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• Water and electric power are available at the project site.

• Contractor is responsible for providing their own portable toilet facilities.

• Do not encumber site with materials or equipment.

• Do not load structure or roadway with weight that will endanger or render unusable any structures or roadways.

• Assume full responsibility for protection and safekeeping of products stored on premises.

• Move any stored products which interfere with operations of Forest Service or other Contractor.

• Return all surface areas to their original condition upon completion of the work.

Camping and Housing Camping is not permitted in US Forest Service campgrounds unless special permission is granted.

Contractor [] will [X] will not be permitted to camp elsewhere on US Forest Service land. Camping on Forest Service land is not a right; permission may be revoked for failure to comply with the terms of the permit.

The Forest Service will not provide potable water, electricity, or bathroom facilities to contractor/crew for camping purposes. Contractor will be responsible for providing these services to self/employees.

9.0 Deliverables / Schedule:

Key deliverables are highlighted in a table below:

Table 1. Key Deliverables.

Item No.

Deliverable

Objective

Due

1 Proposed Project Plan Defining the responsibilities, timeline, risks, and milestones of contract objectives.

No later than ten

(10) business days after contract award

2 Construction Submittals Not limited to, drawings, documents, mock-ups, or samples created by the contractor and presented to the COR and CO.

No later than ten

(10) business days after contract award

10.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel:

The contractor shall designate the superintendent by letter to have signature authority for the contract. In addition to regular duties, the superintendent shall perform the following duties:

• Ensure personnel, material, and equipment are available.

• Ensure Daily Reports are on time.

• Keep the CO informed of any conditions affecting the completion of work.

• Submit a list of key personnel and phone numbers for all subcontractors.

The government holds the prime contractor responsible for the work and actions of his subcontractors.

All subcontracts shall include labor provisions and Buy American Act.

Worker's Compensation Insurance The Contractor shall provide evidence of Worker's Compensation Insurance or a written explanation as to why the Contractor is exempt from the requirement.

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11.0 Security and Safety Requirements:

No security clearance required.

The contractor shall conduct all work in a safe manner per FSH 6709.11 Health and Safety Code Handbook and shall comply with requirements described within this contract. The contractor shall provide all necessary safety equipment.

Government personnel may stop any portion of the work for safety violations.

The contractor shall:

1. Provide appropriate safety barricades, signs, and signal lights.

2. Take any additional measures the Contracting Officer determines to be reasonably necessary for safety.

Before commencing work, the contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer to discuss and develop mutual understandings concerning the contractor's administration of a Safety Program and a Quality Control Program. This meeting is typically scheduled at the pre-construction meeting.

The Government may inspect the contractor's workspace for OSHA and violations. Correction of violations shall be the responsibility of the contractor to include costs for cleanup and fines. If a complaint is filed, the contractor shall assist inspectors.

The contractor shall report, all accidents resulting in death, trauma, or occupational disease to the Contracting Officer within 24 hours of their occurrence.

The contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer (CO) a full report of damage to Government property and/or equipment by contractor employees within 24 hours of the occurrence.

The contractor shall keep all job sites for which they are responsible clean at all times for safety and appearance.

The contractor shall be responsible for its subcontractor's compliance with all contract requirements. The contractor will also sssume full responsibility for protection and safekeeping of products stored on premises.

12.0 Specifications:

Code Compliance The following Standard Specifications are applicable to this contract:

California Building Code (CBC) International Building Code (IBC) National Electrical Code (NEC) California Electrical Code (CEC) California Plumbing Code (CPC) Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)

The following CSI Specs are applicable to this contract.

05 00 00 Metals 06 00 00 Wood, Plastics, and Composites

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09 00 00 Finishes 22 00 00 Plumbing

Drawings and Specifications The following drawings are part of this solicitation:

1. General Project Location

2. Vicinity Map

3. Ruth Guard Station – Plan View with details

13.0 Photographs

Figure 1. Concrete Slab Floor.

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Figure 2. Mildew Build-up.

Figure 3. Tiling around shower head.

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Figure 4. Tiling.