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12905B22Q0095 Attachment I

United States Department of Agriculture

Agricultural Research Service

June 22, 2022

STATEMENT OF WORK

Construction and Installation of Covered Parking Structures

For the

U.S. Arid Land Agricultural Research Center

Maricopa, Arizona

STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 CONTRACT PROJECT:

a. Project Number: 22MA/RM1

b. Project Title: “Construction and Installation of Covered Parking Structures” at the U.S. Arid Land Agricultural Research Center, Maricopa, Arizona.

2.0 PROJECT CONTACT PERSONS:

2.1 FACILITIES OPERATONS SPECIALIST (FOS):

Harry Gardner Facility Operations Specialist 21881 N. Cardon Lane Maricopa, AZ 85138 Tel. No.: 602-725-2123 Email: harry.gardner@usda.gov

2.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO):

TBD

3.0 LOCATION: The site of work is located at the Agricultural Research Service, Arid Land Agricultural Research Center, 21881 N. Cardon Lane, Maricopa, AZ. 85138.

4.0 SITE VISIT: A site visit and inspection tour is strongly encouraged and not required. Vendor will be notified of the exact time and date to attend the site visit.

5.0 BACKGROUND:

ALARC is organized under the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) which is the principal research agency of the USDA and the Research, Education, and Economics (REE).

The U.S. Arid-Land Agricultural Research Center (ALARC) integrates the former Western Cotton Research Laboratory and the U.S. Water Conservation Laboratory on a 20-acre site at the University of Arizona, Maricopa Agricultural Center (MAC). The facility opened in February 2006.

The location needs a Qualified Contractor to provide labor, supervision, equipment, and supplies/materials, except those furnished by the Government, necessary to perform the Construction and Installation of Covered Parking Structures as described in this PWS. The contractor shall maintain the current facility buildings, grounds and equipment to their most productive and efficient state of performance.

6.0 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.

[X] Provide cost estimates for parts and labor to complete the requested work.

[X] All work needs to be performed during the location normal business hours (7:00 - 3:30).

[X] Provide location personnel with all necessary documentation.

7.0 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS: Contractor shall furnish a technical and unit priced (labor and materials) cost proposal to complete each project for any requested work as detailed in section 7.1 below. All requested work will be performed at the U.S. Arid Land Agricultural Research Center, Maricopa, Arizona. The contractor shall work with the site personnel to ensure project is accomplished in a timely manner.

7.1 Bid Schedule: Base

The intent is to have a Contractor provide qualified labor, supervision, equipment, and supplies/materials, except those furnished by the Government, necessary to perform the construction and installation of Covered Parking Structures, with the appropriate wind rating, for the 100 South parking lot.

Contractor to verify stall count and structure sizes.

All Covered Parking Structures shall be covered but structured for panel removal with roof purlins to be spaced for future installation of Solar Panels.

Total count of Parking spaces:

100 South Parking Lot: 56 spaces

7.1.1 100 South Parking Lot:

• Schedule with facilities department.

• Excavate Canopy Caissons to Industry Standards.

• Provide and install steel Parking Structures, with the structural design following the

International Building Code and the American Iron and Steel Institute Handbook of Cold- Formed Steel Design.

• Minimum of a 20 PSF Roof Live Load rating,

• Minimum wind speed rating of 90 mph.

• Minimum of 3,000 PSI reinforced concrete

a. Construct and install covered parking structures over 56 parking spaces divided into 2 double sections of the South parking lot.

1. Section 1: 14 - Double stall covers (9’ x 40’ x 10’).

2. Section 2: 14 - Double stall covers (9’ x 40’ x 10’).

7.2 Description of Work:

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

b. All requested work shall comply with applicable federal, state (Arizona), and local code requirements as well as current industry standards, and health and safety codes, in effect at the time of contract award.

c. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and field supervision for the completion of any requested project.

d. All removed hardware, debris and surplus materials resulting from all completed work shall be removed from the work area and disposed of properly after completion of the project.

e. Contractor shall provide and maintain all necessary guards, lights, barricades, etc., to protect persons, property, and materials in and around the site.

f. Contractor shall schedule his work so that his working hours and the working hours of the location coincide (M-F -7:00am – 3:30pm). 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 location personnel.

g. Sanitation facilities: The contractor may use the government sanitary facilities during the execution of this project. It is required that the contractor use these facilities in a responsible manner.

8.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

8.1 References & Standards: All construction shall comply with ARS Facilities Design Standards (ARS Manual 242.1, 5-01-12), ARS Energy, Water, and Sustainability Policy (ARS Policy & Procedures 134.2, 11-12-13), ARS Energy, Water, and Sustainability Policy Bulletin (ARS Policy & Procedures Bulletin 15-134.2), governing Building Codes, and all applicable local, regional, State, and Federal regulations. Where one or more Codes or regulations conflict, the more stringent shall apply.

8.2 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 location personnel for immediate resolution.

8.3 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.

8.4 Existing Installations / Demolition:

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

Where applicable contractor shall coordinate demolition or modification of existing installations with the Owner. All disturbances of existing systems shall be thoroughly coordinated with the Owner to prevent disconnecting equipment that may potentially jeopardize in-progress research.

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

c) The 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 so and why diversion was not practical.

8.5 Submittals:

a) Contractor shall provide other relevant illustrations, standard schedules, mix designs, electrical layout and plan, performance charts, instructions, brochures, diagrams, manufacturer descriptive literature, catalog data, etc. Applicable to proposed material install.

b) The descriptive literature shall be annotated/highlighted to show its conformance with contract requirements.

c) 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.

d) Contractor is responsible for any costs incurred for equipment ordered without prior approval.

8.6 Quality Control: The work performed under this contract shall be subject to continuous audit by the location personnel. Quality control is the exclusive responsibility of the Contractor.

8.7 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 (SSSP) or Accident Prevention Plan (APP) 10 days after contract award 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 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. HOT WORK PERMITS: The Contractor will not be permitted to work without this permit when performing hot work.

a. 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 workday 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.

8.8 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 24 hours prior to the shutdown from the COR.

8.9 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.

8.10 Site Cleanup: The construction site shall always be kept clean and free of debris.

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 location personnel.

8.11 Final Inspection: The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative prior to the date that the project will be ready for final inspection. An inspection of the project will be made by the Contracting Officer and Contractor at a mutually agreed upon time. COR and contractor shall compile a “punch list” prior to final acceptance of the installation and submit completed warranty documentation to manufacturer.

8.12 Warranty: In addition to any other warranties set out elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor warrants that work performed under this contract conforms to the contract requirements and is free of any defect of equipment, material or design furnished, or workmanship performed by the Contractor or any of his subcontractors or suppliers at any tier. Such warranty shall continue for a period of one year from the date of final acceptance of the project. Under this warranty, the Contractor shall remedy at his own expense any such failure to conform or any such defect. In addition, the Contractor shall remedy at his own expense any damage to Government owned or controlled real or personal property, when that damage is the result of the Contractor's failure to conform to contract requirements or any such defect of equipment, material, workmanship, or design. The Contractor shall also restore any work damaged in fulfilling the terms of this clause. The Contractor's warranty with respect to work repaired or replaced hereunder will run for one year from the date of such repair or replacement.

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 location personnel, 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.

8.13 Notification and Compliance: The Government shall notify the Contractor in writing within a reasonable time after the discovery of any failure, defect, or damage. Should the Contractor fail to remedy any failure, defect, or damage within a reasonable time after receipt of notice thereof, the Government shall have the right to replace or repair and have the cost billed to the Contractor.

8.14 Latent Defects: The Warranty specified herein shall not limit the Government’s rights with respect to latent defects, gross mistake, or fraud.

8.15 Acceptance: Upon satisfactory submittal of the above documents the Contracting Officer shall issue to the Owner a certificate recommending final acceptance of the project. Minor unfinished items of work may be listed on the certificate and excepted from final acceptance. A sum sufficient to cover the cost of completing these unfinished items of work will be withheld by the Owner from the final payment. All other funds including retainage shall be due and payable upon receipt by the Owner of the Contracting Officer's certificate. Upon certification by the Contracting Officer that the items of work have been completed, all monies withheld by the Owner shall be due the Contractor

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