Addendum_SOW_-_Tucson_-_Plumbing_Renovations_in_Building_107_20190403.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service

ADDENDUM STATEMENT OF WORK

Plumbing Renovations - Building 107

Carl Hayden Bee Research Center, USDA-ARS, Tucson, Arizona 85719

Date: 4/3/2019

ADDENDUM STATEMENT OF WORK

Construction

1.0 CONTRACT PROJECT:

a. Project Number: TBD

b. Project Title: Renovation of Plumbing- Building 107 at the USDA-ARS, Carl Hayden Bee Research Center, Tucson, Arizona 85719.

2.0 PROJECT CONTACT PERSONS:

2.1 CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO):

Jeffery Ridenour Tel. No.: (309) 363-5914

USDA, ARS, PWA

2413 Nashville Road B-5 Bowling Green, KY. 42101 Email: jeffery.ridenour@ars.usda.gov

2.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENATIVE (COR)/ENGINEERING PROJECT

MANAGER (EPM):

Mark McWilliams Tel. No.: (970) 631-7513

USDA, ARS, PWA

2150 Centre Ave, Bldg D, Suite 330 Fort Collins, CO. 80526 Email: mark.mcwilliams@ars.usda.gov

2.3 RESEARCH PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVES (RPR):

Dr. Gloria Hoffman Tel. No.: (520) 647-9187 Research Leader

USDA, ARS, PWA

2000 East Allen Road Tucson, AZ. 85719 Email: gloria.hoffman@ars.usda.gov

2.4 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (AO):

Laura Elmore (Acting) Tel. No.: (520) 647-9160

USDA, ARS, PWA

2000 East Allen Road Tucson, Arizona 85719 Email: laura.elmore@ars.usda.gov

2.5 AREA SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGER (ASHM):

Phil Smith Tel. No.: (979) 260-9449 Safety Health and Environmental Manager

USDA, ARS, PWA

1001 Holleman Drive East College Station, TX. 77840 Email: phil.smith@ars.usda.gov

2.6 LOCATION MNITOR (LM):

Jared Taylor Tel. No.: (520) 262-2408

USDA, ARS, PWA

2000 East Allen Road Tucson, Arizona 85719 Email: Thomas.Taylor@ARS.USDA.GOV mailto:jeffery.ridenour@ars.usda.gov mailto:mark.mcwilliams@ars.usda.gov mailto:gloria.hoffman@ars.usda.gov mailto:laura.elmore@ars.usda.gov mailto:phil.smith@ars.usda.gov

3.0 BACKGROUND:

ARS desires to complete the demolition and replacement of the Plumbing systems, in the USDA Carl Hayden Research Unit, Building 107, Tucson, Arizona. Other incidental work will include roofing, Wall and Floor Repair and sitework. The work will be performed in multiple phases.

4.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES:

The Contractor shall provide all professional services necessary for the accomplishment of the contract project, and such required services shall be in accordance with requirements as described herein.

a. The Contractor shall provide services for the following tasks marked by an “X”:

[X] Provide a technical and cost proposal to complete the project as per project requirements.

[X] Provide and install all material to complete the project as per project requirements.

5.0 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor shall furnish a Technical and Cost Proposal to perform work detailed in this document. The contractor will provide a turn-key product to include, but not limited to, all materials as specified and the proper installation of all material. The project is located at the USDA-ARS Carl Hayden Bee Research Center, 2000 East Allen Road, Tucson, AZ, 85719

a. The Contractor will work with Laboratory personnel to ensure project is accomplished in a timely manner.

b. The Contractor’s work shall adhere to the criteria stated within these project requirements and specifications.

c. Davis Bacon Wage Rates apply to all construction contracts in excess of $2,000.

Employee payroll logs for the project will be required to verify wage rates are being adhered to.

d. Contractor shall provide daily logs showing number of employees of the prime and each sub-contractor working on site.

e. Materials and Installation shall meet the applicable sections of the Uniform Federal Guide Specifications (UFGS).

f. The UFGS specifications can be found on the listed on the Whole Building Design Guide Construction Criteria Base UFGS page at : https://www.wbdg.org/ccb/browse_cat.php?c=3.

g. The Contractor’s work shall adhere to the criteria stated within these project requirements, drawings, and specifications. All construction shall comply with applicable federal and local code requirements as well as current industry standards, (ie: UBC, IBC, ASTM, etc.)

and health and safety codes, in effect at the time of contract award.

h. Proof of Insurance is also required.

i. Shutoff of utilities, if required, shall be scheduled no less than ten working days in advance.

j. The Contractor is responsible for visiting the site prior to submitting a bid to observe existing conditions. No compensation will be provided for conditions that would be visible during an on-site visit for persons experienced performing this type of work.

k. Clean up all debris from construction site once job is completed.

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l. Buildings will be occupied while construction is ongoing. Contractor will schedule work with location in order to allow location to meet current research needs.

5.1 Bid Schedule:

5.1.1 Base Bid: Phase 1 will include installing a new main Laboratory Drain and replacing the plumbing in Labs 166, 167, 168, 177, toilets 115, 116 117 and 119 on the first floor. The ceiling in the basement under the Labs will be removed to provide plumbing access. Where Concrete slabs are removed to install new bathroom plumbing the concrete shall be replaced and the floor finishes repaired. The building shall remain occupied by USDA personnel during construction. Perform all work as shown per following sheets in USDA Tucson Plumbing Replacement-Phase 1 Combined Drawings.

5.1.2 Additive/ Alternate #1: Phase 2 the balance of the laboratory plumbing shall be replaced in

Labs 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175 and 176. The Concrete floor slab shall be removed as necessary to replace the basement plumbing and repaired with new concrete where the floor slabs are removed. The Basement Ceilings shall be replaced, and the Basement Floors repaired. Perform all work as shown per following sheets in USDA Tucson Plumbing Replacement-Phase 2 Combined Drawings.

5.2 Description of Work:

5.2.1 General Notes

The purpose of this contract is to provide construction services and materials necessary for performing the work shown in USDA Tucson Plumbing Replacement-Phase 1 & 2 Combined Drawings and Specifications and this document, an Addendum SOW.

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and field supervision to complete the work as indicated in this Statement of Work.

a. Contractor shall schedule his work so that his working hours and the working hours of the field station coincide. Should it be necessary to work hours other than the normal, regular working hours, the contractor shall arrange for access to the area with the COR at the site approximately three days prior to this need.

b. All adjacent and adjoining buildings, utility lines, trees, roadway, fences, etc., shall be protected against damage caused by the contractor during the course of construction.

Should any damage occur, it shall be called to the attention of the COR immediately and shall be repaired or replaced by the contractor at his expense. Contractor shall verify with COR location of existing underground utilities owned by the station before proceeding with work.

c. The Contractor is strongly encouraged to visit the site prior to submitting a bid to observe existing conditions. No compensation will be provided for conditions that would be visible during an on-site visit for persons experienced performing this type of work.

d. It is incumbent on the contractor to perform all work needed to install the new plumbing and place into service plus ensure existing plumbing is also placed back into service.

e. USDA Tucson Plumbing Replacement-Phase 1 Combined Drawings, Specs and Pictures provided separately.

5.2.2 Pre-Construction Phase Services

a. Pre-Construction Submittals

After issuance of the NTP the following submittals must be submitted to the Contracting Officer (CO) for approval:

1. Work Hours - The work hours will include the daily start and stopping time, and days of the week the Contractor proposes to carry out the work.

2. CPM Scheduling.

3. Construction Cost Proposal presented in a cost break-out format resembling a

Schedule of Values.

4. Submittal Register following 1.8 Submittals (below).

5. Quality Control Plan.

6. Environmental Protection Plan.

7. Submit resumes for key personnel to the CO for approval: Superintendent, Quality

Control Manager, and Safety Officer.

8. Accident Prevention Plan/Safety Plan – see 1.6.

9. The construction contractor (CC) shall provide to the CO a list of contract personnel of the general and subcontractors, who will be emergency contacts, including address, and telephone numbers for use in an emergency. As changes occur and additional information becomes available, the CC shall update the list.

6.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

6.1 Permits: Where governing regulations and imposed codes and standards require notices, permits, licenses, inspections, tests, and similar items or actions in order to lawfully proceed with the required work, the Contractor shall obtain items and take those actions in accordance with the regulations of the governing authority. The costs of such permits, licenses, inspections, etc., are the obligation of the Contractor.

6.2 Existing Installations / Demolition:

Contractor shall modify existing installations as needed to accommodate the new installation.

Contractor shall coordinate demolition / modification of existing installations with Owner. All disturbances of existing systems shall be thoroughly coordinated with the Owner to prevent disconnecting equipment that might jeopardize on-going research.

Owner reserves the right to retain any equipment / materials removed as part of the scope of work. Contractor shall coordinate any equipment / materials to be retained with Owner prior to starting demolition operations. Contractor shall legally dispose all equipment / materials removed that will not be retained.

Contractor shall divert project waste to recycle where practical. The Contractor shall track and document the amount of waste diverted to recycle. The Contractor shall submit diversion documentation as part of closeout. If no waste is diverted to recycle, the Contractor shall submit a letter stating this and why diversion was not practical.

6.3 Installation: It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to complete work in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and Industry Standards. Additional procedures and materials may be required than is indicated herein. If any item specified herein conflicts with the applicable codes and recommendations, the Contractor shall bring it to the attention of the Contracting Officer Representative for immediate resolution.

6.4 Submittals: Provide manufacturer’s descriptive literature/shop drawings for all materials to the

COR for review. The descriptive literature shall be annotated/ highlighted to show its conformance with contract requirements.

Submittals are required for all building materials and equipment and will be stamped and/or signed by the general contractor prior to submission to the Government. Contractor is responsible for any costs incurred for equipment ordered without prior approval. See Section

1.4 for Safety Submittals required.

6.5 Quality Control: The work performed under this contract shall be subject to continuous audit by the CO, COR or another designee of ARS. Quality control is the exclusive responsibility of the Contractor.

6.6 Protection of Work and Property/Safety Requirements:

a. The Contractor shall protect the work, the site, and all existing property and structures within the limits of the construction activities or that may be affected thereby until acceptance of the work. Any damage to property shall be repaired at the Contractor’s expense, to pre-damaged condition to the satisfaction of the COR.

b. Safety and health matters, as they relate to the work, are the exclusive responsibility of the

Contractor. The Contractor shall furnish, erect, and maintain barricades, warning lights, signs, guards, or take other precautions as may be required by law or local authorities of the protection and security.

c. Contractor is responsible for verifying location of any underground utility and is responsible for any damaged caused to such utilities.

d. SAFETY SUBMITTALS

1. Contractor shall submit a Site Specific Safety Plan to the Contracting Officer that describes how the contractor is to comply with all applicable OSHA standards and NFPA codes pertaining to construction work to include, but not limited to: General Safety and Health Provisions, Occupational Health and Environmental Controls, Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment, Hand and Power Tools, Welding and Cutting, Electrical, Scaffolds, Fall Protection, Excavations, Demolition, Stairways and Ladders, Toxic and Hazardous Substances, Confined Space Entry, Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Protection. Safety Plan shall identify Contractor and sub-contractor employees who are authorized/qualified to perform electrical work. No work shall proceed until written approval of the Safety Plan by the Contracting Officer. Safety Plan shall describe how the Contractor and/or sub-contractors are to secure equipment, supplies, tools, and chemical products. Contractor and/or sub-contractor equipment, supplies, tools, and chemical products are to be under the control of the Contractor at all times, equipment, supplies tools, and chemical products found not to be under the control of the Contractor or sub-contractor may be confiscated and delivered to the Contracting Officer.

2. The Contractor shall inspect the entire construction site daily, including days without construction work if there are NFPA 101 Life Safety Code deficiencies existing while construction work is shut down, the results of that inspection shall documented on a “DAILY INSPECTION FORM”, and the form is to be signed and submitted to the

Contracting Officer.

3. Contractor shall provide continuous monitoring for noise, dust, chemical vapor generation, volatile organic compounds, and vibration. At no time shall noise exposure to any ARS staff exceed 75 Db. Contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer a written weekly update of the all test results and also for proposed work for the subsequent two weeks (a two week “look-ahead”) involving any construction activity that will produce loud noises, heavy vibrations, strong smells, or significant dust inside ARS staff occupied space.

4. Contractor and sub-contractors shall notify in writing the Contracting Officer at least one week prior to executing high risk work (this may be included in the two week “look-ahead” update). High risk work includes, but is not limited to, tasks requiring Lockout/Tag Out, live electrical work, hot work, work at heights, trenching/ shoring, crane operations, and confined space entry. Contractor’s Competent Person shall provide the Contracting Officer written weekly documented safety inspection results.

5. Contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer for approval, copies of Material Safety

Data Sheets (MSDS) for EVERY CHEMICAL WITHOUT EXCEPTION prior to bringing such chemical on the work site.

6. HOT WORK PERMITS: The Contractor will not be permitted to work without this permit when performing hot work.

Hot Work Permit is required when cutting torch, welding, soldering and/or any other spark or heat producing equipment is to be used. A Hot Work Permit will be requested at least one work day in advance of the proposed work and will be issued only for the period necessary to perform such work. Hot Work Permit sample can be provided upon request.

6.7 Temporary Facilities:

a. Temporary utilities (water and electricity) may be furnished to the Contractor by the

Government, if so requested. The Contractor shall maintain and protect all such utilities during the course of construction and shall repair or replace any items damaged through its own negligence.

b. Should the Contractor require any power or utility shutdowns during construction, the Contractor shall obtain approval for such shutdown from the COR fourteen working days prior to the need.

6.8 Materials and Equipment:

a. The material and equipment to be furnished under these contract documents shall be the standard products of manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of such materials and equipment and shall be the manufacturer’s latest standard design.

b. All materials and equipment to be incorporated in the work shall be handled and stored by the manufacturer, fabricator, supplies and Contractor before during and after shipment in a manner to prevent warping, twisting, breaking, chipping, rusting and any injury, theft or damage of any kind to the materials and equipment. All materials and equipment furnished by the Contractor shall be subject to inspection and approval by the CO/COR.

6.9 Cleanup: The construction site shall be kept clean and free of debris at all times. Disposal of the old electrical lighting equipment is required. Restore areas disturbed as nearly as possible to the original appearance and condition. Upon completion of the project, and prior to final inspection, the Contractor shall remove from the premises all unused material, trash, and debris resulting from the work to the satisfaction of the COR.

6.10 Warranty:

a. Submit data concerning the standard one-year warranty for workmanship, including the warranty periods (dates), and warranty contacts with names, addresses and telephone numbers.

b. Extended Equipment/Product Warranties: Obtain and furnish to the Contracting Officer all written warranties for equipment/products that have extended warranties (warranty periods exceeding the standard one-year warranty) furnished under the contract. The warranty period shall begin on the same date as project acceptance and shall continue for the full/product warranty period. The warranties shall be fully executed and delivered to the Contracting Officer prior to final acceptance of the facility. A list in Word format of Equipment name, serial number, warranty length shall

6.11 Final Payment/Contract Closeout: The following documents are REQUIRED PRIOR TO

FINAL PAYMENT (other documents may also be required):

a. General contractors one (1) year warranty on work.

b. Release of Claims

c. Employee payroll\time sheets

d. Invoice

e. Redline Drawings

7.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE: The Contract time for this project is 365 calendar days. Actual utility shut down time to be minimized and coordinated with location.