A04_JELA_-_257764A_-_SOW_-_ACC_Theater_water_leak_and_sidewalk_replacement_0001.pdf

National Park Service

JEAN LAFITTE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK & PRESERVE

Statement of Work

Acadian Cultural Center Theater Water Leak

1.0 GENERAL

The Acadian Cultural Center in Lafayette (ACC), part of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, tells stories of the origins, migration, settlement, and contemporary culture of the Acadians (Cajuns) and other area groups. Ranger programs, films, exhibits, and events share a variety of local traditions including music, story-telling, dance, and food, and explore the mysteries of the Atchafalaya Basin, Louisiana's wildest place.

2.0 SCOPE

It is the intent of this contract to remove existing sidewalk behind theater and install new French drain to prevent water from entering the theater area. In addition, portions of the carpet will be removed, and the concrete will be sealed and stained.

3.0 REQUIREMENTS

1. The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, and equipment necessary to accomplish the work of this contract.

2. The contractor is responsible for field-verification of any measurements or drawings that are provided by the government that indicate quantitative or dimensional data.

3. The contractor shall follow all of the Park’s policies, procedures and guidance with regard to performing work activities on federal lands.

4. Location of Work:

Acadian Cultural Center 501 Fisher Road Lafayette, LA. 70508

5. All work conducted in association with this contract shall meet or exceed industry standards with regards to the use and selection of materials and the methods utilized to accomplish each task.

4.0 WORK TO BE PERFORMED

1. Remove and dispose of 55’x2’ existing concrete sidewalk.

2. Excavate the area of existing sidewalk by 36” deep and 32” wide all along the wall and area for French drain. The contractor shall make sure that there will be maintained support against the foundation and structural wall at all times.

3. Apply waterproofing sealant to exterior wall of theater. Contract shall use Drylok Extreme Masonry Waterproofer Concrete Sealer or better.

4. Install 4” corrugated pipe French drain along the theater wall to drain away from building toward the existing drain approximately 20’ away. Cover with sand and gravel, for a width of about 8”. The system should slope at least 1” for every 8’ in length.

5. Install new 55’x2’ 4” thick sidewalk (3500 PSI), approximately 8” from wall, to allow for drain to be between wall and sidewalk. The sidewalk is to be sloped away from building to allow for water to drain away from building, the slope should meet industry standards. All concrete and cement shall be of a mixture of at least one part cement, three parts sand, and five parts crushed rock or gravel. All surfaces shall be of a toughened texture so as to provide suitable footing for foot traffic. The expansion joints should be spaced about 10 feet and a maximum of 15 feet. When using joint groove for contraction joints, the joint should be a minimum depth of ¼ thickness of the slab.

6. Regrade lawn and reseed as needed.

7. Remove existing carpet in the “stage area of the theater, strip, seal and stain concrete in area where carpet has been removed. Stain color to be approved by COR. Contractor shall use the

Increte Systems’ Concrete Satin Sealer or better. The stain should provide excellent wet and dry abrasion protection and won’t peel, chip, crack, or fade.

5.0 WORKING HOURS

Available Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. only. A proposed service schedule shall be developed by the contractor and approved by Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) prior to any services being performed. No work shall be performed during observed Federal Holidays.

The ten (10) Federal Holidays observed are:

New Year’s Day - January 1st Martin Luther King's Birthday - 3rd Monday in January Presidents Day - 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day - Last Monday in May Independence Day - July 4th Labor Day - 1st Monday in September Columbus Day - 2nd Monday in October Veterans Day - November 11th Thanksgiving Day - 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day - December 25th

6.0 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1. The contractor will enforce an effective accident prevention program and provide for a safe and healthful environment for all contractor employees.

2. The contractor and their employees will comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards at all times.

3. The contractor is responsible for helping safeguarding the project site as work is being performed. Appropriate signs, warning devices, and barriers shall be used as appropriate to protect the public, government and contractor employees.

4. The Contractor shall ensure that all reasonable precautions are taken to protect the public in the areas where work is being performed.

5. The Contractor shall immediately report to the COR any potential hazards found by his employees on the project.

6. The Contractor shall not allow any persons, except employees, into work areas that are not otherwise open to the public; nor shall the Contractor transport in Contractor work vehicles any persons, except employees, during times the Contractor is on the project performing work under this contract

7. The Contractor shall use Job Hazard Analyses (JHA’s) as one of many tools to insure the safe performance of work. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to prepare the JHA. A JHA must be prepared by the Contractor and approved by the COR for each major work task of this contract, prior to the Contractor performing the work.

8. Prior to performing work with inherent hazards, the Contractor shall conduct a safety meeting and review the approved JHA with those employees who will be performing the work. The Government may request advanced notification of the time and date of the above JHA Tool Box safety meeting for Contractor employees, so that the Government may attend such reviews. A copy of the approved JHA’s shall be available at all times to workers at the job site and a copy shall be provided to the Government.

7.0 ACCIDENT REPORTING

1. All reportable accidents, which are those resulting in death, occupational disease, traumatic injury to employees or the public, fires, and property damage by accident in excess of $100, shall be reported to the Contracting Officer and COR immediately.

Within 7 days of a reportable accident, the contractor shall fill out and forward to the Contracting Officer an Accident/Property Damage Report (Form CM-22).

2. If the Government determines that the Contractor did not use reasonable care for Government property and caused damage to or loss of said property, the Contractor shall repair the damage or replace the property, at no cost to the Government. If the Contractor fails or refuses to make such repairs or replacement, the Contractor shall be liable for the cost, which will be deducted from the contract payment.

8.0 PHYSICAL SECURITY

1. The contractor shall cooperate with Government personnel in safeguarding Government facilities and property.

2. The contractor will secure all doors or gates given access to after the completion of contracted work activities.

3. The contractor shall be responsible for reporting to the COR all acts of vandalism, larceny, pilferage, or any other damage that is discovered. Reports shall be made no later than within 24-hours after discovery. Notification must be made via telephone or in person and followed-up in writing.

9.0 ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM

1. The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, and local laws, regulations and standards regarding environmental protection.

2. The Contractor shall conduct all contracted activities in a manner to prevent contamination of Government land and property.

3. The Contractor shall ensure all lubricants, petroleum products, cleaning materials, or any other hazardous substances are not spilled, leaked or disposed of on Government property.

4. The contractor shall dispose of all hazardous substance in accordance with environmental regulations.

5. If spills or contamination occur, the Contractor shall be responsible for cleanup and any associated costs in accordance with Federal, State and Local Law. Such spills shall be reported to the COR immediately.

6. The Contractor shall identify all hazardous waste associated with conducting required work items, and properly label, handle, and dispose of such waste in accordance with applicable regulations.

7. The Contractor shall address hazardous materials and hazardous waste on a Job Hazard Analysis form prior to commencing work contained within this contract.

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10.0 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES AND VEHICLES

1. The contractor shall furnish their employees that are performing work under this contract with a uniform shirt and outer garments that include the company's name as identification.

Contractor employees shall wear company identifying clothing at all times when performing work under this contract. Any subcontracted work shall follow the same guidelines, whereby the subcontracted company's employees shall also have company identifiable clothing worn at all times while performing work on NPS property.

2. All contractor owned vehicles that are to be used while perming work under this contract shall have the company's name prominently displayed in not less than two inch letters on the outside of both front doors of each vehicle in such a manner as to provide a readily visible means of identification.