Attachment_4_-_SOW_A2_0002.pdf

Statement of Work: Pole Barn for Equipment Storage

1. Introduction: The Conte Research Laboratory (CRL) has a requirement to construct a pole barn on their campus in Turners Falls, MA. Marty Garcia, the

Facility Manager (FM) will act as Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) on this project.

2. Background: The CRL has a need for outdoor storage to provide shelter for boats, trucks and grounds equipment. The structure shall be erected on the west side of the Vehicle Storage Building (VSB). There is a pad of compacted gravel in that location that will serve as the floor for the new structure. The margins of this area will need to be extended to the footprint of the new structure.

3. Scope of Work:

a) Prepare surface, excavate and grade as needed to extend gravel surface, pour footings with anchors.

b) Erect posts, roof trusses and purlins, install metal roofing.

c) Add new surfacing material, grade and compact.

d) Clean site and remove any unusable materials.

4. Applicable Documents: Contractor shall provide engineered drawing and designs for the proposed structure, to include details of all components, including fastening systems and post anchors. Calculations for roof load ratings and wind shear shall be provided.

Note: The construction drawings and specifications used in the Pole Barn installation shall be stamped and sealed by a licensed professional engineer.

Licensing must be current with the state of Massachusetts. The builder must also meet the State of Massachusetts licensing requirements. The Pole Barn shall be designed and constructed using local, state, and federal codes and regulations.

Contractor shall devise a safety plan in accordance with OSHA regulations concerning PPE, fall restraint and any other applicable standards. Safety plan will be written and approved by the COR prior to the start of construction. All equipment used will be in good working order with any required inspection stickers and must not leak oil or other fluids. All operators will have all required training, authorization or licensing to operate their equipment.

5. Technical Requirements:

Surface Preparation and re-surfacing:

• Re-establish existing margins of compacted gravel surface, excavate and grade approximately 450 sq ft remove material and truck to on-site stockpile.

• Compact subgrade.

• Provide approximately 18 yards of new gray TRG (trap rock and gravel), grade and compact to closely match existing surface.

Footing Installation:

• The ground area used for the installation of the pole barn shall meet all load and design requirements.

• All footings shall be installed according to engineer and manufacturer design.

Support posts Installation:

• All posts used in the installation shall be installed using materials that can withstand the local elements.

o All below grade surfaces of the posts shall be, depending on material types, treated to allow for corrosion.

• All posts shall be mounted and attached to concrete footings as designed.

• All formwork remaining after footings have cured, shall be stripped completely, including forms situated below grade. No form debris shall remain on site.

• The surfaces of all cured footings shall be free of voids, spalling, or cracks.

Any such surface issues shall be repaired and corrected to the satisfaction of the government.

• All footing surfaces exposed below grade shall be backfilled and compacted to meet with design standards.

Roof Installation:

• The roof shall be installed according to design.

• The roof overhang shall extend a minimum of 12” beyond the perimeter support posts.

• The roof’s height shall be 12’ minimum at its lowest point.

• The roof pitch shall meet with manufacturer or design standards. A minimum roof pitch of 4:10 is preferred.

• Metal roof trusses and purlins will be attached to their respective structural support elements as required by design.

o Trusses and purlins shall be designed with materials that can withstand the local elements.

• Roofing panels must be installed according to the manufacturer’s specifications. No broken, bent, or lose fasteners shall be installed. All such issues shall be corrected to the satisfaction of the government.

General Specifications:

• The pole barn shall have outside dimensions no less than 36’x36’.

• The pole barn shall be dark brown in color. The color shall be pre-approved by FM.

• To reduce injury, all the sharp or cut edges of installed materials shall be sanded down prior to installation. Any rough edges found post-installation shall be corrected to the satisfaction of the government.

• All debris from construction must be removed daily or stored in an approved rubbish container and removed from the site at or before completion of the project. No project debris shall remain on the site.

• All damaged government property, due to contractor work, shall be repaired at no expense to the government.

6. Deliverables:

Engineered drawings and designs including calculations of snow loads and details on all fastening systems must be furnished with a bid package. Color samples and technical specifications of all materials and equipment must be furnished to the COR and approved in writing within 14 business days from the Notice to Proceed. Technical manuals in paper or electronic form (pdf. or

Word) will be provided for all materials.

All work will be inspected and approved by the Contract Officer Representative

(COR) before the task is considered completed. Contractor will repair any deficiencies in materials or workmanship at their cost. The contractor will provide verbal progress reports to the COR or other representative authorized by the Contracting Officer (CO), at regular intervals during the period of performance. Any delays or cost overruns will be communicated to the COR as soon as they are encountered. The customer reserves the right to have the project inspected for integrity and quality of workmanship by a third-party including county inspectors.

The project will be considered completed and authorized for payment only when approved by the COR and CO.

All material and equipment are to be provided by the contractor. No tools, equipment or manpower will be provided by the facility. No government employees will assist contractor with unloading, installation or positioning of materials or equipment. No government employee will sign for materials.

Contractor equipment may be stored in designated areas, as provided by the

FM, during the period of performance (POP). The government assumes no liability against loss or theft.

The contractor will complete the project within the POP, any delays must be authorized in writing by the CO. The work will be staged to allow access to the facility throughout the period of performance. Proper signage and barriers will be provided to restrict vehicle and pedestrian access to work areas and no hazardous conditions should be present in unguarded areas. All work must be performed during normal business hours, Monday-Friday 7:00 am to 4:00 pm.

No weekend work may be performed unless authorized by CO in writing. No work may be performed on Federal holidays without exception.

Picture below shows concept photo of proposed building.