Attachment__2_SOW_Replacement_of_Windows_in_Buildings_at_HPGRS.pdf

Solicitation # 12805B19Q0015

Replacement of Windows in Buildings at the USDA-ARS High Plains Grasslands Research Station in Cheyenne, Wyoming

Statement of Work:

The USDA‐Agricultural Research Service will be replacing windows in buildings at the High Plains Grasslands Research Station, Cheyenne, Wyoming. All windows should:

1) match existing paint color or stain,

2) at minimum, be Energy Star certified for the “Northern Climate Zone” with the following qualification criteria: 1) U‐Factor ≤0.30; 2) SHGC of 0.30; and 3) approximate HDD coverage is ≥

5,400 HDD,

3) at minimum, be American Architectural Manufactures Association (AAMA) certified multiple chamber uPVC extruded fusion welded vinyl framed windows, with a minimum 3 ¼ inch frame,

4) at minimum, be 7/8” thick low E with argon insulated glass units and double paned,

5) maintain the patterns of the openings and their size, the proportions of the frame and sash, configuration of window panes, and muntin profiles, and

6) at minimum for windows that are NOT fixed, have dual operating sashes with at least 1 ¼” inch interlocks with triple seal weather strip on both, and sash thickness of at least 1 5/8” not to include interlock, Contractor will be fully responsible for the removal of existing windows, installation of new windows and disposal of existing windows. Because the existing windows can have lead paint, the disposal of these windows will need to be done according to Wyoming Lead Based Paint regulations (see http://deq.wyoming.gov/media/attachments/Solid%20%26%20Hazardous%20Waste/Inspection%20%2 6%20Compliance/Guidance/SHWD_Inspection‐and‐Compliance_Lead‐based‐paint‐guide.pdf). The Contractor will need to be certified in Lead Based Paint remediation as well. An Excel file is available for summary of the window replacement.

Below is a map of the buildings for the High Plains Grasslands Research Station (HPGRS). The main office

– building 6 ‐ has a physical address of 8408 Hildreth Road, Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Base Bid: Replacement of windows in shop – building (540900B018)

The following rough window openings are provided for each floor of the building:

Main floor: (no opening of windows)

Twenty‐six (26) windows with opening 34” width x 56” height (exterior below)

Three (3) windows with opening 42” width x 92” height (exterior below)

Total number of windows in building = 29

Option A: Replacement of windows in Root Cellar – building (540900B016)

The following rough window openings are provided for this building:

Main floor (Note – windows are in concrete walls): (no opening of windows)

Four (4) windows with opening 37” width x 55” height

Four (4) windows with opening 38” width x 55½” height

(exterior below)

Total number of windows in building = 8

Option B: Replacement of windows in Barn – building (540900B017)

The following rough window openings are provided for each floor of the building:

Upper Barn floor: (no opening of windows)

Five (5) windows with opening 30” width x 48” height

(Exterior below)

(interior below)

Lower Barn floor (Note – windows are in concrete walls):

Four (4) windows with opening 38” width x 31” height (no opening of windows)

Four (4) windows with opening 20” width x 31” height (no opening of windows)

Storage area: (no opening of windows)

Six (6) windows with opening 30” width x 36” height

Total number of windows in building = 19

Option C: Replacement of windows in Main Office – building 6 (540900B006)

The following rough window openings are provided for each floor of the building:

Upstairs:

Thirteen (13) windows with opening 34” width x 61” height (vertical slide)

One (1) window with opening 32” width x 53” height (vertical slide)

Main floor:

Twelve (12) windows with opening 34” width x 69” height (vertical slide)

One (1) window with opening 32” width x 53” height

Basement (Note – windows are in concrete walls):

Four (4) windows with opening 32” width x 53” height (vertical slide)

Three (3) windows with opening 36” width x 26” height (no opening)

(interior view)

One (1) window with opening 34” width x 36” height (no opening)

Total number of windows in building = 35

Option D: Replacement of windows in Tech Office – building 8 (540900B008)

The following rough window openings are provided for each floor of the building:

Upstairs:

Ten (10) windows with opening 32” width x 54” height (vertical slide)

One (1) window with opening 28” width x 46” height (vertical slide)

Main floor:

Nine (9) windows with opening 34” width x 62” height (vertical slide)

Four (4) windows with opening 32” width x 54” height (vertical slide)

Basement (Note – windows are in concrete walls): (no opening for windows in basement)

Seven (7) windows with opening 36” width x 26” height

(Interior below)

Total number of windows in building = 31