Attch1_A04_SOW_OfficeFlooring_4pp_260826_Redacted.pdf

140FGA26Q0074 MT – Bowdoin NWR Flooring Removal and Replacement –

Brand Name or Equal

8/26/2026

STATEMENT OF WORK

1. General

Purpose/End Application:

Purchase and install new vinyl plank flooring in all areas of the first floor in the Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) office that are currently carpeted. Remove and dispose of old carpet.

Contractor Qualifications:

Montana State Certified Contractor

2. Place of Performance and Period of Performance

2.1 Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters Office, 194 Bowdoin Auto Tour Road, Malta, MT 59538

2.2 Performance Start: November 2, 2026

Performance End: December 31, 2026

2.3 Normal duty hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The Contractor shall provide contact information for emergencies.

2.4 Non-duty hours include weeknights, weekends, and Government holidays (New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday; Washington’s Birthday; Memorial Day;

Juneteenth National Independence Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Columbus Day; Veteran’s Day; Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Day).

3. Scope

3.1 Work Description

In the entry area, break room, hallways, conference room, and five offices of the Bowdoin NWR Headquarters building, the Contractor shall remove and dispose of all existing carpet and old cove base. The Contractor shall install a new flooring system consisting of luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring, an acoustical moisture barrier membrane, and new cove base.

The estimated installation area is approximately 2,485 square feet; however, contractors are strongly encouraged to verify all measurements during a site visit.

3.2 Flooring System Requirements (Brand Name or Equal)

The materials listed below are identified to establish required quality, performance, Brand Name or Equal compatibility, and appearance standards. Contractors may propose Evoke or equal products. “Equal” materials must meet or exceed all characteristics described below and shall be supported by manufacturer specifications in accordance with FAR 52.211-6 (Brand Name or Equal).

Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring (LVP)

• Glue-down installation type

• Commercial-grade durability equivalent to Evoke’s Dukes pattern

• Comparable plank dimensions, thickness, and stability

• Color and pattern similar in aesthetic appearance to the Dukes pattern

• Must be compatible with the proposed moisture barrier membrane

• When installed over the moisture barrier membrane, shall create a functional floating-floor condition

Acoustical Moisture Barrier Membrane

• Moisture resistance equal to Evoke’s acoustical membrane

• Equivalent sound attenuation performance

• Comparable manufacturer warranty

• Proven compatibility with the proposed LVP product

Cove Base

• 4 inches in height

• Commercial-grade vinyl, rubber, or comparable material

• Color selected by the Government from standard Contractor options

4. Deliverables and/or Delivery Schedule

4.1 Deliverables

The Contractor shall complete the following:

• Removal and disposal of all existing carpet and old cove base in the designated first-floor areas.

• Installation of the flooring system described in Section 3 (brand-name-or-equal LVP flooring, acoustical moisture barrier membrane, and 4-inch cove base).

• Completion of installation in a manner that meets all performance requirements and relevant codes.

4.2 Schedule

Work shall be performed between November 2, 2026 and December 31, 2026.

Normal work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Contractor must provide emergency contact information.

Brand Name or Equal

Contractors are encouraged to schedule a site visit prior to bidding to verify measurements and assess installation conditions.

5. Data Management Plan (DMP) Not applicable.

6. Government-Furnished Equipment / Government-Furnished Information Electricity and potable water are available on-site for Contractor use during performance of work. The Contractor is responsible for supplying any additional utility connections, adapters, or extensions required to safely access these utilities.

7. Evaluation and Acceptance

7.1 Government acceptance is contingent upon successful completion of all tasks listed in Section 4.1 and verification that installation meets state and federal codes, as well as brand-name-or-equal performance requirements.

8. Quality Control / Quality Assurance

8.1 The Contractor shall maintain quality control in accordance with industry standards. QC documentation shall be made available to the agency upon request and may be submitted with the contractor’s proposal.

9. Technical Coordinator

9.1 Primary individual responsible for the final product or service.