CONT 0309 Bradshaw Ranger District Water Leak Repair - SOW.pdf

PRESCOTT NATIONAL FOREST

CONT 0309 ENG Bradshaw Ranger District Water Leak Repair – SOW

Table of Contents

SECTION 1 – SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

SECTION 2 – GENERAL

2.01 INTRODUCTION

2.02 BACKGROUND

2.03 GENERAL SITE CONDITIONS, FACILITIES AND TEMPORARY CONTROLS

2.04 USE OF PREMISES

2.05 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

2.06 CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES

SECTION 3 - PROJECT ADMINISTRATION AND COORDINATION

3.01 ADMINISTRATION

SECTION 4 – TYPE OF AWARD AND BASIS FOR AWARD

4.01 AWARD TYPE

4.02 BASIS FOR AWARD

SECTION 1 – SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Base Bid Items:

01601 Mobilization 1 LSQ LS

02220 (1) Structural Excavation and Backfill 1 LSQ LS 07900 Crack and defect repair 1 LSQ LS 07151 Liquid Water Proofing Membrane 1 LSQ LS

02220 (2) Structural Excavation and Backfill 1 LSQ LS 02512 Concrete Sidewalk 600 ASQ SF 0001 Repair of down spouts and drains 100 ASQ LF

Total Base Bid

Optional Bid Items:

Opt 1 Concrete Planters each with a 5 gallon dessert plants 4 ASQ EA

Opt 2 Park benches 2 ASQ EA Total Option Bid

Subtotal without mobilization:

* LS = Lump Sum, LSQ = Lump Sum Quantity, SF =Square Foot, LF = Linear Foot, ASQ = Actual Sum Quantity Total Bid:

SECTION 2 – GENERAL

2.01 INTRODUCTION

The intent of this project is to excavate soil on the east side of this administrative building exposing the exterior of the subterranean concrete wall of the basement, to fill cracks and repair the defects of this wall, attach a water proofing membrane to the wall, to backfill, to repair damage to down spouts and drains, to pour concrete up to the building, to install planters with desert plants and to install and anchor park benches.

All work shall be completed in accordance with project specifications and current building codes.

The work includes all labor, material, supervision, and equipment necessary to perform all the operations for the work specified herein.

The Contractor shall be responsible for any necessary site investigations, for detailed and accurate material lists, and all field measurements necessary to complete the construction. Sidewalk closures and building permits shall be obtained from the City of Prescott by the Contractor.

2.02 BACKGROUND

This building was constructed between 1947 and 1957 and was remodeled in 2020. It is currently occupied by Forest Service employees and is opened to the public.

During extreme weather events, water will seep in through the concrete basement walls flooding several rooms. Prior to 2016 several cracks were repaired on the interior walls and concrete was poured over the landscaping area above these cracks as a temporary fix.

2.03 GENERAL SITE CONDITIONS, FACILITIES AND TEMPORARY CONTROLS

A. This site is located within the municipality of Prescott and is easily accessed via paved surface roads.

B. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) - The COR is a Forest Service official designated by the Contracting Officer to perform day-to-day contract administration, including site inspections for quality assurance.

C. A site visit will be scheduled, no less than 1 week, prior to the bid closing date. All questions will be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer within 24 hours after the pre-bid site visit. Please allow 72 hours for the answers to be answered and posted in SAMS.

D. .A site can be made available to the Contractor for staging and storage during the duration of the project and will be located by the COR at the beginning of work. Any damage resulting from the Contractor’s use of this site will be repaired or replace at the Contractor’s expense at the direction of the COR.

E. Potable water will be available along with cell phone capabilities. All temporary services and use areas shall be completely removed and the use areas shall be restored upon completion of use.

F. Transportation to and from the work site for the Contractor's personnel and materials will be provided at the Contractor's expense.

G. The Contractor shall take reasonable measures to secure equipment and contract work against theft and vandalism. The Forest Service is not responsible for the theft and/or vandalism of any materials or equipment left at the project site.

H. The work zones shall be delineated and marked adequately to warn visitors, government contractors and all government employees of equipment operations and other hazardous conditions. The Contractor is responsible for providing barrier materials and maintaining barriers such as temporary barricades, barrier tape, curbs, etc. at all work zones. The Contractor shall remove all temporary facilities and restore the site to its prior condition as a part of the project closeout procedures. Any damage to existing improvements shall be repaired at the Contractor’s expense according to the direction of the COR.

I. No Government furnished supplies will be provided.

2.04 USE OF PREMISES

A. Contractor shall have limited use of buildings indicated. Contractor's use of premises is limited only by the Government's right to perform work or to retain other contractors on portions of Project and as follows:

B. The Government will occupy premises during construction and on the surrounding areas of the building.

C. Perform construction during normal waking hours from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

D. Driveways, Walkways, and Entrances: Keep driveways, walkways and entrances serving premises clear and available to emergency vehicles and pedestrians. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials, unless approved by the COR.

E. Smoking is not permitted within the building, or within 25 feet of any entrance.

F. Confine storage of materials to areas as approved by the COR.

G. Contractor shall provide adequate signing and barricades and take necessary safety measures to protect the public during all construction operations. Contractor shall minimize disturbance of all undisturbed areas.

2.05 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. Work shall begin no more than 10 days after the notice to proceed is issued by the Contracting

Officer.

B. The Contractor shall give the COR 24 hours’ notice prior to beginning work.

C. Work shall be completed within 60 days of the project start date.

2.06 CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES

A. Work zone barriers –Work zones shall be delineated and marked to adequately warn employees and visitors of operating equipment and hazardous conditions. The Contractor is responsible for providing barrier materials and maintaining barriers such as temporary barricades, barrier tape, curbs, etc., at work zones.

B. Work limits – ground disturbance and equipment shall be confined to the minimal area in each area of work. The Contractor is responsible for establishing the work limits and marking or otherwise communicating the limits to Contractor personnel.

C. Fire protection – refer to contract Fire Plan requirements that determine Contractor responsibility for measures and equipment to prevent fires, work restrictions during fire danger, and assistance to be rendered in case of fire.

D. Clean up – the Contractor shall remove all temporary facilities and restore prior conditions as part of project closeout. Any damage to existing improvements shall be repaired at the Contractor’s expense. Any disturbance to soil and vegetation outside of work limits caused by the Contractor shall be restored or mitigated according to direction from the COR.

SECTION 3 - PROJECT ADMINISTRATION AND

COORDINATION

3.01 ADMINISTRATION

A. Pre-Bid Meeting - A pre-bid meeting will be held no less than one week prior to the bid proposal due date.

B. Kick-off Meeting. Upon receipt of a written Notice to Proceed from the Prescott Forest Service, contractor shall conduct a kick-off meeting with the Forest Service to review the scope of the project, develop a project schedule, and confirm deliverables.

SECTION 4 – TYPE OF AWARD AND BASIS FOR AWARD

4.01 AWARD TYPE

As a result of this solicitation, the Government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed-Price Construction Contract using RFP Best Value -Tradeoffs format.

4.02 BASIS FOR AWARD

Technical Capability shall be submitted in the form of a statement or document that demonstrates the contractor’s capability to perform the work to meet or exceed the requirements of this solicitation. In order to meet the Technical Capability Requirements, offers shall address the following factors:

Factor a - Provide written documentation that specifically addresses your firm’s expertise and ability to excavate, repair cracks and defects on subterranean walls, to apply liquid water proofing on concrete walls, to backfill, and to pour concrete sidewalks. Contractor is encouraged in its proposals to identify any additional work that is not specified in this Scope of Work that would be, in its opinion, necessary to complete the project as defined herein. Contractor may propose additional services that in its opinion will improve the efficiency and quality of the project. If identified, the additional work or services must be included in the proposal but separated out in the Contractors Fee Schedule.

Factor b – Provide past performance of a minimum of 3 projects for which work that required factor a experience was included. Submit with references that can be contacted to verify past work successfully completed.

Factor c – Prices – Contracting Officer intends to award without discussions, provide your best price in your offer.

Failure to provide adequate information for Technically Capability may result in the offer being removed from the competitive range.