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This solicitation seeks a contractor to construct a concrete pad and install a government-furnished generator and automatic transfer switch for the USDA Agricultural Research Service in Pomeroy, Washington. The work includes all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and transportation to install the concrete pad and generator per the drawings, statement of work, and other attachments. Bids are due within 14 days of award, with project completion required within 90 days of the notice to proceed. Submitted bids must include emailed digital copies of bonds. The Department of Labor General Decision #WA20240025 dated January 19, 2024 applies to this contract.

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United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service

STATEMENT OF WORK

INSTALL CENTRAL FERRY RESEARCH FARM

BACKUP GENERATOR

WESTERN REGIONAL PLANT INTRODUCTION

STATION

POMEROY, WA

Date: February 23, 2024

STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 CONTRACT PROJECT:

a. Project Number:

b. Project Title: Install Central Ferry Research Farm Backup Generator

c. Project Location: USDA ARS Western Regional Plant Introduction Station (WRPIS) Central Ferry Research Farm, 639 Hastings Hill Rd, Pomeroy WA 99347 46.670894, -117.753427

2.0 PROJECT CONTACT PERSONS:

a. CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO):

Michael Sherlock

USDA-ARS-PWA

Email: Michael.Sherlock@usda.gov

b. CONTRACTING SPECIALIST (CS):

Michael Sherlock

USDA-ARS-PWA

Email: Michael.Sherlock@usda.gov

c. LOCATION MONITOR (LM):

Kurt Tetrick

USDA-ARS-PWA

59 Johnson Hall, WSU Pullman, WA 99164-6402 Email: kurt.tetrick@usda.gov Tel. No.: 509-843-3580

d. ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER (EPM) Peter Lane

USDA-ARS-PWA

Email: peter.lane@usda.gov Tel. No.: 510-559-6340

e. AREA SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGER Ken Cushman

USDA-ARS-PWA

800 Buchanan Street Albany, CA 94710 Email: ken.cushman@usda.gov Tel. No.: 510-529-5921 mailto:kurt.tetrick@usda.gov mailto:peter.lane@usda.gov mailto:ken.cushman@usda.gov

3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Provide all services necessary to install a Government Furnished 200 kW generator with automatic transfer switch on a constructed concrete pad with startup and testing, load bank test and permits.

4.0 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:

a. Do not disturb hazardous materials and report condition immediately to the Location Monitor regarding potentially hazardous conditions that are uncovered. Stop work in the area of the questionable material or condition until identification and direction is provided.

b. The Contractor’s work shall adhere to the criteria stated within these project requirements, drawings, and specifications. All construction shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local code requirements as well as current industry standards, (i.e., IBC, NEC, NSPC, NFPA, EPA, ASTM, GSA, AASHTO, etc.) and health and safety codes, in effect at the time of contract award.

c. Access the site between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Friday excluding federal holidays. Contractor staff must sign-in on the first day of arrival and then sign-out on the final day of the project, upon completion.

4.1 Background & Site Description:

Location has need of backup generator. There is currently no backup power generation.

4.2 Bid Schedule:

Provide all labor, equipment and materials to perform this Statement of Work and Schedule of Items

4.3 Description of Work:

a. Concrete pad

i. Remove existing concrete pad.

ii. Construct a 6” concrete pad, 12’ wide, 15’ long level reinforced concrete pad next to building. Top of pad to be 1” above existing ground.

1. Excavate and provide 6” of compacted crushed rock extending 1’ minimum beyond pad.

2. Provide #4 reinforcement spaced at 12” on center at mid-depth of slab.

3. Concrete to be 3,500 psi compressive strength with 4-7% entrained air.

4. Provide expansion joint between pad and building.

5. Provide broom finish on pad.

iii. Provide conduit through the new concrete pad, routed underground between transfer switch and existing wall mounted service panels.

b. New generator

i. Install a 200 KW Generator on the concrete pad making sure to avoid future issues to tripping hazards, long term deterioration hazards that could affect employees of the ARS and WSU. Provide signage to the hazards of this installed unit.

1. Generator is Government Furnished, Generac SD0200. Contractor shall relocate generator to concrete pad.

2. Coordinate placement of generator onsite with Government. Leave adequate access room between generator and exterior wall.

3. Anchor generator to pad per manufacturer’s recommendations.

4. Provide full fuel tank

ii. Install automatic transfer switch and connect to existing panel.

1. Automatic transfer switch is Government Furnished, Generac TX Series

2. Install on concrete pad per manufacturer’s recommendations and instructions.

iii. Provide and install all trenching, wiring, conduit to connect generator, automatic transfer switch and existing panel. Include bedding and compacted backfill in all trenches.

iv. Install and mount Government Furnished remote emergency stop switch.

v. Provide and install service entrance rated disconnect switch with overcurrent protection.

c. Acquire state and local permits and inspections. Comply with utility (Inland Power and Light, Spokane Washington) guidance, regulations and standards. Obtain permits and approval from Department of Labor and Industry. All work to be in compliance with Washington State Administrative Code (WAC) and National Electric Code (NEC) and manufacturer’s recommendations and instructions.

d. Coordinate and provide manufacturer’s representative or distributor to perform startup and test, including on-site 4-hour load bank test.

e. Coordinate and provide manufacturer’s representative or distributor to provide training on operations and maintenance.

4.4 Government Furnished Equipment\Services

a. Government will furnish a reasonable amount of electricity and water.

b. Generator and automatic transfer switch are Government Furnished Equipment.

5.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

5.1 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.

5.2 Existing Installations / Demolition: Contractor shall modify existing installations as needed to accommodate the new installation. Contractor shall coordinate modification of existing installations with Government. All disturbances of existing systems shall be thoroughly coordinated with the Government to prevent disturbances that might jeopardize on-going operations and research. Government 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 Government prior to starting demolition operations.

Contractor shall legally dispose all any materials removed that will not be retained.

5.3 Installation: It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to complete work in accordance with Federal, State, and Local Code 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.

5.4 Submittals: Provide manufacturer’s descriptive literature/shop drawings for all materials to the Location Monitor for review. The descriptive literature shall be annotated/ highlighted to show its conformance with contract requirements. Submittals are required for new materials 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.

5.5 Quality Control: The work performed under this contract shall be subject to continuous audit by the Location Monitor. Quality control is the exclusive responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall retain and pay for the services of an independent inspector or testing laboratory to perform all tests expressly required by this contract.

5.6 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 Location Monitor.

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 utilities and is responsible for any damaged caused to such utilities.

5.7 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 Location Monitor fourteen

(14) calendar days prior to the need.

5.8 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 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/Location Monitor.

c. Government will not furnish any labor or equipment to unload or move materials or supplies.

5.9 Cleanup: The construction site shall be kept clean and free of debris at all times. 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 Monitor.

5.10 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.

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

FINAL PAYMENT (other documents may also be required):

a. General contractor’s minimum one (1) year warranty on work.

b. Release of liens

c. Final Invoice

6.0 Project Schedule:

The Contract time for this project is 90 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

7.0 Figures

Figure 1. Existing electrical service panel

Figure 2. Approximate generator location

United States Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Research Service

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