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Scope of Work

Interior and Exterior Painting at William Johnson House Site (William Johnson House, McCallum House, and Johnson Kitchen Dependency Interiors and Exterior Fence)

PMIS 218480, 218479

Natchez National Historical Park Natchez, MS

1.0 BACKGROUND

Located in downtown Natchez, the historic 1840s William Johnson house interprets the life of a free man of color and famed diarist of the antebellum South. The adjacent McCallum House is a combination of historic woodwork and new construction from 2004. The fence behind is also a new construction. The site is an integral component of the Natchez National Historical Park.

1.0 CONSTRUCTION SITE LOCATION

The William Johnson House site, a unit of the larger Natchez National Historical Park, is located at 210 State Street in Natchez, MS 39120.

3.0 PROJECT SCOPE

This cyclic project at Natchez National Historical Park calls for minor carpentry work, wall and ceiling plaster repair, as well as preparation and painting of most interior surfaces of the William Johnson and McCallum houses and the second floor only of the Johnson Kitchen dependency. Also, only the central hall is included on the second floor of the William Johnson House – not the 3 wallpapered bedrooms or parlor. This project also includes the stairs to the attic in the William Johnson House and the attic wall that is visible from the hall below, as well as the stairs to the McCallum attic and interior finishes of that space. The interiors of these structures have not been painted since 2004. This project also includes exterior painting of the wooden fence and gate surrounding the property.

Scope of Work is not meant to be an all inclusive to do list for the project, but a list of the main items involved in the project. The work includes verification and performance of the scope of repairs necessary to provide acceptable plaster wall and wood substrates for painting. Fence painting generally includes proper preparation and repainting all exterior wooden surfaces of all fences and gates (in some areas both sides) located onsite. The contractor shall use list below to assist in developing an accurate estimate for the project.

Main work items to be completed:

Interior Painting and Plaster Repair

· Interior/Exterior of 10 doors, with trim

· Approximately 6,000 square feet of surface area

· Remove all loose plaster or peeling paint by scraping

· Repair plaster cracks, fill in or replace loose and missing plaster

· Repair wood trim surfaces

· Clean surfaces by using a scrub brush and an approved surface cleaner

· Apply 2 coats of latex primer, Sherwin-Williams (S-W) or equivalent quality, allow 24 hours between coats

· Caulk nail holes and any cracks or surface defects

· After 48 hours apply 2 coats of premium latex paint matching existing paint color, S-W Duration or equivalent quality, allow 12 hours drying time between coats

Exterior Fence Painting and Repair

· Remove all loose or peeling paint by scraping

· Replace all rotting boards or missing nails

· Clean off mildew by using a scrub brush and an approved surface cleaner

· 2,718 square feet of exterior surface area to be prepared/primed/painted

· Paint all three sides; south, east, and north sides – interior only of west (Condo) side.

· Apply 2 coats of oil based primer, Sherwin-Williams (S-W) or equivalent quality, allow 24 hours between coats

· Caulk nail holes and any cracks or surface defects

· After 48 hours apply 2 coats of premium latex paint matching existing paint color, S-W Duration or equivalent quality, allow 12 hours drying time between coats

4.0 CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall have proven experience and expertise in the follow fields:

- Carpentry repair

- Masonry plaster repair

- Interior surface preparation and painting

- Exterior surface preparation and painting

Contractor is responsible for verifying all measurements prior to ordering materials.

5.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance for this project shall be for 30 days from receipt of the notice to proceed. Work will start no earlier than July 1, 2019 and shall be completed by September 30, 2019. Work hours shall be weekdays between the hours of 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM.

6.0 DELIVERABLES

The contractor shall provide material submittals for approval prior to any project work. This will include surface cleaning products (D2 or equal), caulk (S-W 750 or equal), fasteners (galvanized nails or screws), material and plaster mix details. The contractor shall provide Contracting Officer (CO) drawings, with detailed requests for modifications or changes in writing if they are needed.

7.0 TRAVEL

Contractor shall be responsible for all travel related expenses for this project, including mobilization of equipment, tools, materials, manpower, lodging, meals, and per diem.

8.0 CONTACT INFORMATION

Contractual:

Contracting Officer (CO) Laurie L. Sherrod: 404-938-0178 laurie_sherrod@nps.gov

Technical:

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) Larry Stewart: 601-445-0552 larry_stewart@nps.gov

9.0 CONTRACTED SERVICES STATEMENT

Contractor employees, performing services under this contract, shall be controlled, directed, and supervised at all times by management personnel of the contractor. Contractor’s management staff shall ensure that employees properly comply with the performance work standards outlined in the statement of work, specifications, and contract documents. The tasks, duties, and responsibilities set forth in the Scope of Work and material specifications may not be interpreted or implemented in any manner that results in any contractor employee creating or modifying Federal policy, obligating the appropriated funds of the United States Government, overseeing the work of Federal employees, providing direct personal services to any Federal employee, or otherwise violating the prohibitions set forth in Parts 7.5 and 37.1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

10.0 PROGRESS/COMPLIANCE

The contractor shall provide the following so the government can monitor progress and ensure compliance.

· Contractor shall provide a schedule in the form of a graph or chart which shows the proposed work schedule for the various aspects of the work. The schedule should include beginning and ending dates for each aspect or phase of the work, in order to track the progress of the contract work.

· The contractor shall provide onsite supervision of the contract work, including work that may be accomplished through the use of subcontractors. The onsite supervisor shall be the contact and liaison with the National Park Service.

· Floors shall be well-protected in all areas being painted, especially the floor cloth in the upstairs hall of the William Johnson House.

· Any windows that are painted as part of this contract shall be operational at the end of the project.

· Contractor shall not perform any digging without prior approval nor should they remove any artifacts, no matter how small, which may wash up and be found on the surface. Artifact hunting and use of metal detectors is strictly prohibited. Removing any artifacts, no matter how small, is a violation of federal law, even something as seemingly inconsequential as a piece of broken glass can yield clues about the past; therefore, take nothing from the site and leave nothing behind.

· A final inspection will be accomplished by representatives of the contractor and the National Park Service. This inspection will serve as final determination of the completion and workability of the contracted work. Final payment will not be made without a final inspection resulting in final acceptance of the work by the National Park Service.

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