SOW_Monte_Vista_Well_Phase_2.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

TO

24-001T WELL REPAIRS PHASE 2

AT

MONTE VISTA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

I. GENERAL CONDITIONS

A. The Contractor shall provide all material, equipment, and labor required to install and/or repair water wells and all appetences outlined in Section VIII.

B. The Contractor shall be responsible for installing all materials described in Section

VIII.

C. The Contractor shall have all certificates and licenses required by law for the execution of the work, and shall comply with all Federal, State, or local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and codes relating to performance of the work.

D. Typical working hours are 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. Any work that deviates from this schedule or during a holiday requires Contracting Officer approval. These times can be negotiable during the pre-construction meeting.

E. Any conflict or overlap of Colorado Department of Environmental Quality, EPA, OSHA, and other applicable Federal, State, and local regulations, the Contractor shall follow the most stringent provision.

F. Safety

1. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations pertaining to the protection of workers, visitors to the site, and persons occupying areas adjacent to the site, including the provisions of 29CFR1910 and 29CFR1926 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The Contractor shall hold harmless the

Government for failure to comply with any applicable safety or health regulations on the part of himself, his employees, or his subcontractors.

2. Every Contractor employee shall be responsible for complying with applicable safety requirements, wearing prescribed safety equipment, and preventing avoidable accidents and property damage.

3. The Contractor shall provide and maintain a basic first aid kit for use of the workers. The kit shall contain first aid supplies in type and quantity commensurate with type and size of project and the work force, with items necessary for first aid treatment of all injuries. The Contractor shall advise all workers of the location of first aid supplies.

4. The Contractor shall post the telephone numbers of nearest hospital, ambulance service, and fire station in a conspicuous location. The

Contractor shall advise all workers of the location of telephone numbers.

Communication devices shall be made available and be ready at the work site to alert others in case of emergencies.

5. The Contractor shall provide at least one nonfreezing type fire extinguisher in each field office, workshop, work site, and storage shed at the work site. These fire extinguishers shall be placed in locations readily accessible by workers.

II. WORK SITE CONDITIONS

A. The site of the work is at Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge.

B. The Contractor is responsible for following all federal, state, and local laws.

C. Environmental Litigation

1. Time lost due to work stoppage because of failure of the Contractor to comply with these requirements may not be the subject of a claim for extension of time or for costs or damages.

D. Fossils and Cultural Materials:

1. Should the Contractor discover any fossils or cultural materials during construction operations, such objects shall become the property of the

Government. The Contractor shall cease construction operations in the area of the "find," and immediately notify the station manager of such discovery.

Construction operations may proceed in other areas not affected by this clause. Care shall be exercised by the Contractor not to damage or collect fossils or cultural materials uncovered during excavation operations.

2. Failure to comply with this requirement may be considered a violation of the

Archeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 as amended. Destruction of historic and prehistoric sites and/or unauthorized collection of cultural materials can result in criminal and/or civil penalties. Penalties can include fines, prison sentences, and/or confiscation of equipment.

III. TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

A. Temporary Utilities

1. The site does not have access to electricity, sanitary sewer, or drinking water.

The Contractor shall supply a porta-john.

2. The Contractor shall be responsible for the daily removal and disposal of all debris from demolition and construction activities.

B. Site access and equipment storage areas

1. All Contractor operations (including storage of materials) upon

Government premises shall be confined to areas authorized or approved by the Refuge Manager, or her designee.

2. The Contractor shall restore all work and storage areas and areas disturbed by construction to their original condition, or as approved by the Refuge

Manager, or her designee, upon completion of the work

3. The Contractor shall observe all laws and regulations of the local, county, and State authorities in the use of all public roads and highways for the transportation of materials and equipment in connection with work on the project.

4. The Contractor shall observe all overhead obstructions such as bridges, cables, ect. The Contractor shall repair damage to roads, highways, overhead obstructions, and similar items, resulting from operations performed in connection with this project.

C. Protection and Restoration:

1. The Contractor shall protect all structures and vegetation during the progress of the work and remove all debris and unused materials from the site.

2. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall restore, at their expense, all vegetation to its original condition, including the replacement any facility or landscaping which has been damaged.

3. The Contractor shall limit removal of any vegetation to that which interferes with the construction, and shall seed any disturbed soil with native grass. The Contractor shall obtain the seed mix from the Refuge Manager.

D. Traffic Regulation

1. If traffic regulation is required at the jobsite, the Contractor shall provide, erect, and maintain all necessary barricades, suitable and sufficient flasher lights, flagmen, danger signals and signs, and shall take all necessary precautions for the protection of the work and the safety of the public.

2. Roads closed to traffic shall be protected by effective barricades on which shall be placed acceptable warning signs.

a. All barricades and obstructions shall be illuminated at night and all lights shall be kept burning from sunset until sunrise.

3. Install appropriate traffic signs at crossroads and approaches to site as needed to direct all affected traffic. Specific sign and barricade requirements are detailed in ANSI D61, "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices."

E. Delivery and Storage: Material shall be delivered to the site in a dry and undamaged condition and stored out of contact with the ground. Materials shall be covered with weather tight covering and kept dry. Storage accommodations shall provide good air circulation and protection from surface staining, when appropriate.

IV. MEANS AND METHODS

A. Means and methods of construction shall be such as the Contractor or subcontractors may choose; subject, however, to the Contracting Officer's right to reject means and methods proposed which:

1. Constitute a hazard to the work, persons, or property.

2. Will not produce finished work according to the terms of the contract.

3. Are contrary to specified means or methods included in the contract.

B. The right to reject means and methods of the Contractor or subcontractor shall not be construed or interpreted as acceptance of control of means and methods by the

Contracting Officer.

C. The Contracting Officer's approval of means and methods or failure to exercise right to reject means and methods shall not relieve the Contractor of the obligation to complete the work required by the contract.

D. Total responsibility for control of all means and methods lies with the Contractor for all work.

E. Final Inspection

1. The Contractor shall request a final inspection in writing at least ten (10) days prior to the anticipated date of completion. If, as the anticipated date of completion approaches and it becomes apparent that the date will not be met, the Contractor shall inform the Contracting Officer at the earliest possible moment, but in any case not later than 2 business days prior to the anticipated completion date.

2. Work will not be considered READY FOR FINAL INSPECTION until all the work has been completed and the Contractor has certified that all items are properly operating and in strict compliance with all contract terms and conditions.

3. The Contractor and/or his project supervisor shall be at the job site during the final inspection.

F. Final Cleanup: The Contractor shall clean the site and remove from the site all construction debris.

G. Final Payment: The Contractor shall submit the following prior to final payment:

evidence of completion, guarantees, warranties, O&M manual, certificates, certified payrolls, and as-builts.

V. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

A. The Contractor and all subcontractors shall have all Federal, State, and local licenses, and/or certifications, etc., necessary to perform work in Rio Grande

County, Colorado. All licenses and/or certificates must be current from start to finish of the project.

B. The contractor working on the well must be provide their well certification to work on wells this size. The contractor shall provide the past 3 years example of wells that exceed 20 HP motors.

VI. SUBMITTALS

A. The Contractor shall provide copies of all required permits, clearance, and licenses obtained to perform this work to the Contracting Office.

B. If alternatives to the means and materials described in these specifications are offered, the submittal must contain a written description of the proposed means and materials comparing all features, options, and codes (if any), in detail. A detailed explanation of why the proposed alternative should be accepted must also be submitted.

D. The Contractor shall submit manufacturer's warranties, guarantees, and certificates for all installed equipment listed on the Project Submittal List.

E. Timing of Submittals/Unapproved Work: As specified above, the Contractor shall submit all deliverables, copies of all required permits, and all product data sheets to the Contracting Officer for review. These submittals must be approved PRIOR to the installation of any purchased or fabricated components. THE PURCHASE AND/OR

INSTALLATION OF ANY UNAPPROVED COMPONENTS SHALL BE AT THE CONTRACTOR’S

RISK. Contract performance time shall not be extended due to delays caused either directly or indirectly by the purchase and/or installation of unapproved components.

F. All items in Section VIII shall be submitted for approval.

G. The attached submittal form shall be used.

VII. PERFORMANCE

A. The pump, piping, and all other materials shall be installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

B. The pump shall be protected against freezing conditions during installation.

C. The Contractor shall coordinate the construction start date with the Contracting

Officer. The project shall be completed and available for use within 90 calendar days from the date the Notice to Proceed (NTP) is issued. Additional time will be allowed, if needed, to obtain permits and lead times for materials. Construction will not continue on Saturdays, Sundays, or Federal Government holidays without prior permission of the Contracting Officer.

D. During the performance period of the contract, the Contractor shall be available for conference calls as needed with the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer’s

Representative (COR), and the Government On-Site Inspector to discuss project progress and/or problems.

E. The Contractor shall obtain all permits and licenses, pay all fees and taxes, and give the notices necessary to perform the services of the contract. The Contractor shall submit all permits and licenses, and receipts for all fees and taxes paid.

F. The Contractor shall be liable for damages to roads, utilities, structures, and property, due to any act, omission, neglect, or misconduct during the period of performance of the services of this contract, unless the Government provided that portion of work that directly damaged one of these items.

G. The Contractor is responsible for completing the job to the specifications outlined in this document. The presence of an inspection does not preclude the Contractor from following this document and the specifications outlined.

VIII. PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

A. Any removal of materials not outlined in this project shall be placed in a condition the same, or better, prior to the start of the project.

B. All materials and workmanship shall have a one-year warranty of work.

C. All estimated quantities can be found in the bid schedule and/or reports.

D. All materials that are replaced or removed is the property of the Contractor. If

USFWS wants any parts, the contract will be modified to incorporate the change in the contract.

E. All specific materials listed in the reports are considered or equal.

F. Well permits provided after award, upon request from contractor.

G. Ecodynamics Inc performed the inspection of the wells to determine the condition.

All motor, pumps, and other materials are located at their office and can be picked up through coordination with them. 5492 East US HWY 160, Monte Vista, CO.

719-852-2662.

H. All wells

1. Target maximum production capability listed below

2. Install meter on pipeline and certify the meter, which requires a bump to ensure full pipe

3. Test all wells with a test run to ensure all equipment is properly installed. The test run should be recorded and shared with local staff or be inspected by local staff.

4. Wells should be designed for the Monte Vista, CO area, which is about 7,664 feet above sea level.

I. Well #9

1. Well needs to be completed by 3/15/26.

2. Build date: 1958

3. Well permit: 12661-F

4. Well diameter: 16 inches

5. Well Depth: 1011 LF

6. Previous Pump Depth: 50 LF

7. Desired flow rates: 2000 gpm

a. Pump test maximum flow rate with existing equipment was 1640 gpm.

8. Install bump in 10” discharge.

9. Remove free flowing plumbing and rusted valve at 15 feet below surface and extend casing above surface by one foot with a well seal plate.

10. Replace pump panel to incorporate a larger motor.

11. Replace discharge head with a high profile discharge head that can accommodate a John Crane mechanical seal, or equivalent.

12. Install open line shaft design with a mechanical seal. The previous shaft was cut because of rust.

13. New bowl assembly.

14. New motor/pump to meet flow requirements. The current static water level is

35 feet below surface. The design should assume a future static water level of

45 feet below surface.

J. Well #10

1. Build date: 1958

2. Well permit: 3776-F

3. Well diameter: 16 inches until 590 feet, which turns into 12 inches

4. Well Depth: 946 LF

5. Previous Pump Depth: 92 LF

6. Desired flow rates: 1800 gpm

a. Pump test maximum flow rate with existing equipment was 2000 gpm.

7. Install bump in 10” discharge and extend pipe needed for meter. Install elastomer compensator assembly.

8. Replace pump panel due to age. Likely new leads are needed because of the change in motor size.

9. Replace 10x10x1016 discharge head with a no oil unit.

10. Replace drive shaft with no oil system. The column pipe is in acceptable condition.

11. Replace the bowl assembly with a semi-open impeller design to allow for static water adjustment.

12. Install 5 centralizing spiders with limited dry run capabilities.

K. Well #63

1. Build date: 1959

2. Well permit: 2379-F

3. Well diameter: 16 inches

4. Well Depth: 1187 LF

5. Previous Pump Depth: 70 LF

6. Desired flow rates: 1600 gpm

7. Replace motor heater and solid-state contactor.

8. Replace bowl assembly.

9. Replace motor.

10. Well casing is at finished surface and needs to be extended to one foot above finished ground.

11. Replace discharge head to accommodate higher flow rates.

12. Replace 72 LF of column pipe that is water lubed and centralizing spiders.

A. Well #7 Pipeline

1. Install a pipeline from the well to the can pump.

2. PVC SDR21, C900, or SDR9 HDPE

3. 14 inch diameter

4. Ensure high spots don’t exist to prevent air lock

5. Test pipeline for 2 hours after the water flows out at the can pump

6. Bury pipe deep enough to allow road usable with heavy trucks, such as a well truck.

7. Install fittings for greater than 20 degree changes, unless HDPE pipe.

8. Conduct leak test for a minimum of 2 hours and pumped up to 100 psi. The results shall be recorded before and after the test via pressure gauge.

Alternative is allowed using flow meters for 2 hours.

9. The pipeline shall be installed to naturally completely drain the line.

IX. POINTS OF CONTACT

A. Refuge Manager

1. Mike Oldham (719-434-4939)

B. Contracting Officer Representative / Technical Representative

1. Michael Wandersee (720-813-8224)

END OF STATEMENT OF WORK