1. Statement of Work - REVISED 7-15.pdf

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Statement of Work

Contents Project

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

2.0 Background

3.0 Location

4.0 Estimated Start Date / Period of Performance

5.0 Drawings and Specifications

6.0 Restrictions on Work

6.0 Camping and Housing

7.0 Required Submittals

Contractor Requirements

8.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

9.0 Government Furnished

10.0 Deliverables / Schedule

11.0 Travel

12.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

13.0 Security Requirements

14.0 License Requirements

15.0 Site Visits

Project Tahoe Barracks Deferred Maintenance

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

The purpose of the project is to update and increase efficiency of existing barracks by replacing all electrical fixtures with LED lights, upgrade all switches and plugs, run electrical tests, and upgrade breaker boxes accordingly. Replace most windows with similar style retrofit double-pane windows and replace HVAC units and duct work. This work will be required on 17 separate buildings scattered across the Tahoe National Forest.

• LED Lighting – Replace all light fixtures in specified buildings (including exterior lighting on building) with like kind high-quality LED light fixtures. Replace existing 4’ florescent light fixtures with new fixtures to accommodate SATCO Nuvo S39906 or equivalent.

• Light Switches and outlets – Remove and replace all interior and exterior light switches and outlets throughout the structure. Provide new switches and outlets meeting appropriate amp ratings. Furniture and/or appliances may need to be moved to provide access. Assume 3 GFI plugs per building, all plugs are 3 prong.

• Windows – Remove and replace windows in specified buildings as indicated in the Schedule of Items. Each window shall be replaced with a similar style window (i.e. fixed, single-hung, double-hung, sliding, etc.)

Replacement windows shall be high-quality vinyl, double-pane, Energy Star rated windows, PlyGem West Pro Vinyl Series 200 or equivalent. See window size appendix.

• HVAC Replacements - Remove old HVAC systems as specified in the Schedule of Items and replace with like kind high efficiency furnaces & AC systems meeting or exceeding existing BTUs as specified in the Schedule of Items.

For Sierraville Ranger Residence (1029) and Bullards Barracks (1049) install new multizone inverter heat pump mini-splits and air handlers that are Gree – 48WL/C-T (U) or equivalent. Repair wall in Sierraville Ranger Residence (1029) where walls heaters are removed. Use 1x pine and stain or paint to match adjacent wall. For Bullards Barracks (1049) seal venting system in furnace closet and vents in each room using a sheet metal product. BUILDING 0018 currently has a non-working central split system, which needs to be replaced. There is also an AC window unit and a swamp cooler that need to be removed. New mini split units shall be installed in BUILDING 1022 to replace the existing with 10 controllers. contractor responsible for all patch work and paint over disturbed areas.

*Use Mitsubishi MSZ-GX36NL and MUZ-GX36NL unit or comparable.

• Assess Electrical Loading – For Sierraville Ranger Residence (1029) and Bullards Barracks (1049) assess existing current loading vs expected loading with new mini-splits installed. Electrical assessment shall be performed by a licensed electrician.

o Sierraville Ranger Residence (1029) the existing main panel is 200 amp.

o Bullards Barracks (1049) the existing main panel is 400 amp o All Zinsco MAIN AND SUB PANELS shall be replaced with this contract. There is a total of 8 panels to be replaced.

They are in buildings 1012, 1015, 1016, 1017, 2029, and 1049.

• Breaker Panel Upgrades – If warranted per the electrical assessment, upgrade breaker panel as needed to accommodate new current loading for Sierraville Ranger Residence (1029) and Bullards Barracks (1049) only.

• Install new hardwired SMOKE DETECTORS per Building code P100, contractor responsible to pull power and all patch work and paint over disturbed areas.

o Use a combination of ionization, and photoelectric smoke alarm such as Kidde Ring Smart Smoke Alarm, hardwire with AA Battery Backup, or comparable.

• Install new hardwired lit EXIT SIGNS per building code P100, contractor responsible to pull power and all patch work and paint over disturbed areas.

o Use Ecoglo, EX Standard Series Luminescent Exit Sign, or comparable.

2.0 Background

The Tahoe National Forest uses 17 separate buildings scattered across the forest to house seasonal employees. Most of these structures are quite old and have received minimal maintenance over the years creating a backlog of deferred maintenance items. Most of the electrical and HVAC systems are the originally installed equipment as well as most of the windows. This contract will address some of the deferred maintenance items in these buildings. It will also create a more efficient and comfortable living conditions for our seasonal workforce.

3.0 Location

The location of these 17 buildings is at the following addresses. There may be multiple buildings per address as identified in the accompanying maps.

Big Bend (2 Buildings) 49645 Hampshire Rocks Rd.

Emigrant Gap, CA 95715

Bullards Work Center (2 Buildings) 12982 Maysville Rd.

Camptonville, CA 95922

Camptonville (4 Buildings) 15296 Pike City Rd.

Camptonville CA 95922

Downieville (2 Buildings) 10 Smokey Lane Downieville, CA 95936

Foresthill Trailer Park (1 Building) 25301 Foresthill Divide Rd.

Foresthill, CA 95631

Foresthill Work Center (3 Buildings) 24125 Racetrack St.

Foresthill, CA 95631

Sierraville Station (2 Buildings) 317 South Lincoln St.

Sierraville, CA 96126

White Cloud (2 Buildings) 26533 State Highway 20 Nevada City, CA 95959

4.0 Estimated Start Date / Period of Performance

Start date shall commence 10 days after the notice to proceed is issued.

Period of performance shall be 150 Calander days after start date.

5.0 Drawings and Specifications

[X] Construction Standard Institute (CSI) specifications These specifications are physically incorporated in the solicitation.

• 085313 Vinyl Windows TNF-BU

• 260010 SF Supplemental Requirements for Electrical TNF-BU

• 260526 SF Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems TNF-BU

• 262416 SF Panelboards TNF-BU

• 262726 SF Wiring Devices TNF-BU

• 265000 SF Lighting TNF-BU

Codes and Standards:

1. California Building Code

2. California Electrical Code

3. California Mechanical Code

4. Underwriters Laboratory

5. Occupational Safety and Health Association

6. Manufacturer’s Guidelines and Recommendations

Execution:

1. Contractor shall verify all quantities of materials prior to ordering.

2. Contractor shall verify the quantities and sizes of windows prior to ordering. Quantities and sizes listed anywhere in this package, including the schedule of items, are estimates.

3. Contractor shall submit for approval all items along with technical drawings and installation requirements.

4. Contractor shall perform all work in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions and specifications, including all codes and standards incorporated by reference.

5. Install equipment so that all parts are accessible for inspections, operation, maintenance, and repair.

6. All electrical work shall be done by a licensed electrician in the state of California.

7. Contractor shall not cut, remove or alter any structural member or utility on the grounds without first receiving approval from the contracting officer.

8. Contractor is responsible for securing all materials until final acceptance of the project.

9. Contractor shall maintain a clean and orderly area during the performance of this work and shall minimize disruption to normal facility operation.

6.0 Restrictions on Work

• Work hours are limited to non-holiday weekdays, Monday – Friday, 0700 – 1700.

• Employees may be utilizing these buildings during contractor operations. As such, coordination with the local tenant manager will be required if building is occupied.

• Access to facility shall remain open. At no time shall access be restricted for tenets or Forest Service Officials.

• During an emergency (fire response situation, etc.), Contractors Work would be restricted so that it shall not interfere with Emergency Command Operations that may be occurring at any given facility. The flow of traffic, materials, or utilities coming/going or within any facility during an emergency shall not be impeded.

• In accordance with the fire plan, if included in Section J.

• Contractor is responsible for the security of their tools and equipment at all times.

• Contractor is responsible for removal and disposal of all existing components not used in final product.

• All trash and loose materials shall be secured by the contractor daily.

• The Contractor shall not use Government trash facilities without the COR’S approval.

• All construction debris remains the property of the Contractor and shall be properly disposed of off National

Forest Land.

• Confine work and staging areas to those designated by the COR.

6.0 Camping and Housing

Camping is not permitted in US Forest Service campgrounds. 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.

7.0 Required Submittals

Full submittals including product specifications and details shall be required by the successful bidder for the following.

Brands, materials, colors, designs, sizes, and other details as applicable must be approved by a Forest Service representative prior to purchase and installation:

1. HVAC systems

2. Windows

3. Lighting fixtures

4. Product Data and Shop Drawings: For each type of product proposed. See specifications.

5. Qualification information of manufactures and installers.

6. Project schedule including items to be installed, work to be performed, list labor requirements and provide actual timeline of installation labor.

7. Listing of equipment to be used during work and request for dig permits (if required).

8. Upon completion of the work, the contractor shall provide all operational manuals for HVAC systems.

Contractor Requirements

8.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

• Replace all electrical fixtures with LED fixtures. Verify all quantities.

• Upgrade/replace all switches and outlets. Verify all amp ratings.

• Run electrical tests on all newly installed items to ensure proper function.

• Upgrade breaker boxes accordingly.

• Replace all windows with retrofit double pane windows. Verify all quantities and sizes prior to ordering.

• Replace all HVAC units/systems and associated duct work.

• Warranty of full services starting upon completion of receipt date of contract conclusion for a period of 12 months.

• All components shall be installed per manufacturer’s recommendations.

• All work shall meet California building, electrical, and mechanical codes for a commercial installation.

• Contractor shall perform all work in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions and specifications, including all codes and standards incorporated by reference.

9.0 Government Furnished

None

10.0 Deliverables / Schedule

Timely submission of deliverables is essential to successful completing this requirement. Schedules for deliverables are specified in Exhibit A. All deliverables shall be prepared and submitted according to format, content, and schedule described in the SOW. Documents required shall be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

Key Deliverables Item No. Deliverable Objective Due

1 Proposed Project Plan No more than three pages of required listings (excluding item specification sheets) indicating proposed schedule for each building, items to be installed, work to be performed, listing of equipment to be used during work, list labor requirements and provide actual timeline of installation labor.

No later than five (10) business days after notice to proceed.

2 Upgrade/replacement of all electrical switches, outlets and lighting fixtures with LED lights.

Update lighting to LED lighting throughout buildings (interior and exterior). Replace all switches and outlets with appropriate voltages.

Replace breaker boxes accordingly. Test all systems to ensure proper function.

Prior to contract close out.

3 Replace all windows with retrofit double pane windows.

Replace all windows with retrofit double pane windows to increase insulating properties and interior comfort.

Prior to contact close out.

4 Replace HVAC units/ systems and associated duct work.

Increase efficiency, reduce operating and maintenance costs.

Prior to contract close out.

11.0 Travel

Not Applicable

12.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

Some or all the key personnel could be the same person. It is estimated that the work on site will require two to three people to get buildings complete as soon as possible.

• Project Manager – Person in charge of coordinating on site personnel, work, and materials.

• Project Lead – Person in charge of directing work while performing work. Functions as on-site liaison with the Forest Service

• Construction Personnel – Additional personnel as required for installation.

13.0 Security Requirements

Contractor personnel will need to coordinate each building access with local tenant manager to be named after award of the contract.

14.0 License Requirements

Offerors submitting a proposal must possess a valid and current Class B General Building Contractor license.

15.0 Site Visits

Offerors can view the exterior of all buildings on their own as the sites are publicly accessible but if inside access is desired you must contact the project COR, Cesar Villa, to coordinate. NO SITES VISIT AFTER JULY 15.

• Cesar Villa, Civil Engineer

• cesar.villa@usda.gov

• 530-966-6183 mailto:cesar.villa@usda.gov