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SCOPE OF WORK

Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site

Barn (HS-3), Ice House(HS-4) and Chicken House(HS-5) Scrape, Prep and Paint

Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site

7400 Grant Road St. Louis, Mo. 63123

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 WORK INCLUDES:

Scrape, brush, or sand to remove all loose and deteriorated paints from surfaces to be repainted on the exterior of the Barn (HS-3), Ice House(HS-4) and Chicken House(HS-5). Properly dispose of all paint debris. Prime exposed wood areas and paint a minimum of 2 coats. Lightning arrestors and conductors are to remain unpainted.

1.2 LOCATION: Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site 7400 Grant Road St. Louis, Missouri 63123

1.3 DESCRIPTION:

A. The Barn(HS-3) is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is located approximately adjacent to the visitor center. Approximately 4400 square feet to be painted. This will also include the cupola, the soffit and trim of 21 existing windows.

B. The Ice House(HS-4) is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is located approximately 200 yards from the Visitor Center. Approximately 400 square feet will need to be painted to include cupola, soffits, windows and doors.

C. The Chicken House(HS-5) is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is located approximately 200 yards from the Visitor Center. Approximately 750 square feet will need to be painted to include soffits, windows and doors.

D. Contractor to furnish and provide all supplies, tools, equipment, labor, supervision and expertise to properly and professional perform the work outlined in this scope of work.

Contractor is responsible for verifying all field measurements.

1.4 SPECIAL PROVISIONS:

A. All siding, windows, spindles, , doors, columns, cornices, fascia, trim, etc. shall be painted.

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B. Protection of Landscaping: The Contractor shall take all necessary measures to provide protection for all plants, shrubs, trees, walkways, roads and any other landscape features near the work site.

C. Protection of Workers, Employees, and Visitors: Provide, erect, and maintain barricades and warning signs as necessary. Take all necessary precautions to insure the safety of the public and the protection of the work and grounds. All signs and barricades must be approved by the Contracting Officer

D. SCAFFOLDING AND STAGING:

1. General: Provide, erect and maintain a complete scaffolding and staging system sufficient for the safe completion of the work of this Contract.

2. Legal Requirements: Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements and with all other applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations and controls for the erection and maintenance of the scaffold.

3. Anchoring and Support: Anchoring of scaffold to the structure through the use of large bolts or the cutting or boring of fabric is prohibited. Scaffold may be erected on roofs provided sufficient support and weight distribution of scaffold legs is provided. Roof scaffold erection and anchorage systems shall be approved in advance by the CO.

E. Preservation of Historic Fabric:

The structure involved in the work of this Contract is a designated historic structure listed in the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site. Every precaution shall be taken by the Contractor to prevent damage to existing historical structural components of the building and to the surrounding area. Should any damage be incurred as a result of the Contractor's operations at the site, work shall stop and the contracting officer and the COR will be notified to discuss what repairs will need to be made. The damaged materials replaced in kind by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the CO at no additional expense to the Government.

1. Should the temporary suspension of work at the site result in delays or additional work for the Contractor, the Contractor will be compensated by an equitable adjustment under the General Provisions of this Contract.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. NPS Policies and Directives, including the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Historic Preservation (preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation) will guide all work. Due to the historic and nationally significant nature, Park resources often present unique and unusual conditions. https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards.htm https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards.htm

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B. The contractor's quality control efforts shall ensure that all work meets all federal and state health, safety and environmental codes. Contractor shall meet all building codes in order to meet local, state and federal requirements. Contractor will obtain all necessary permits and waste disposal permits.

C. The contractor will abide by all OSHA safety standards and regulations in the performance of this work including the use of applicable proper personal protective equipment (PPE), scaffolding and fall protection. Contractor will be required to follow all park safety policies and procedures in-line with Department of the Interior and National Park Service standards.

D. Materials shall be warranted according to the manufacturer’s specifications as provided in project completion documentation.

1.6 JOB REQUIREMENTS:

A . Examination of Site: A site visit will be scheduled. Contractors will be notified of date and time. Before submitting bids for the work, each bidder is encouraged to examine the site and satisfy him/herself as to the existing conditions under which he/she will be pledged to operate or that in any manner might affect the work under this Contract.

B. Verify by field measurements the information indicated in the Contract Information and make any further measurements necessary for the execution of the work.

1.7 SITE VISIT: A site visit will be scheduled.

PART 2: MATERIALS AND APPLICATION

2.1 PRIMER AND PAINT:

PART 2: MATERIALS

2.1 COLORS:

A. Paint colors and finishes shall be as specified on a paint schedule.

B. All colors shall be assumed to be a special mix.

2.2 QUALITY:

A. All materials used in the work shall be new and unused. All similar materials shall be of one manufacturer and approved in advance by the Contracting Officer.

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B. All primers, finishes, paints, and other paint products used in executing the work of this Section for exterior painting shall be equal to or better than the product list:

1. Product List:

a. Exterior Primer Sealer

Sherwin Williams - A-100 Alkyd wood primer Benjamin Moore - Moore's Latex Exterior Primer 102 Pittsburgh Paints - Seal Grip Exterior Blocking Power Primer

b. Exterior Latex Enamel

Sherwin Williams - SuperPaint Exterior Latex House and Trim Benjamin Moore - Impervex Latex Enamel 309 Pittsburgh Paints - Sun-proof Acrylic Latex House and Trim

c. Porch and Deck Enamel

Sherwin Williams Benjamin Moore Pittsburgh Paints

d. Metal Gutter and Downspout Finishes

Sherwin Williams Benjamin Moore Pittsburgh Paints

2.2 APPLICATION:

A. All paint scraping and prep work to be done by hand (no pressure washing). Only loose and flaking paint will need to be scraped and disposed of. Existing paint that is well adhered to the substrate material may be left in place.

E. Priming and painting on all structures shall be by brush. (No rollers or spraying)

F. Scrape, brush, or sand to remove all loose and deteriorated paints from surfaces to be repainted. Remove all existing paint to sound paint layer or to bare wood. Feather all edges smooth before priming. Note: The use of rotary disc sanders and sand or water blasting is not permitted

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PART 3: OPERATION AND EXECUTION:

3.1 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE: Prior to the start of construction, the Contracting Officer will arrange an onsite meeting with the Contractor.

3.2 SUPERVISION:

A. The Contractor is required to have a Supervisor or Designated Responsible Person on site at all times. The Contractor will take into consideration that they will be working in an open, public area with high visitor usage and should conduct work according to Park standards and in a professional manner. The contractor shall ensure its activities ensure the highest degree of protection to all park resources, employees, and visitors.

B. The contractor shall abide by all National Park Service laws, regulations, and policies. https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/lawsandpolicies.htm The contractor shall follow and adhere to the requests and directions of the designated Park contact, Contracting Officer Representative, and Contracting Officer.

3.3 HOURS OF OPERATIONS:

A. The Contractor shall coordinate with the designated Park contact to notify when work will commence and when it will be completed. This will be coordinated through on-site meetings, telephone and email correspondence

B. The Contractor will perform work during the hours of 7:00AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. No work will be performed on weekends or on federal holidays. Request to work outside of this schedule must be submitted in writing 48 hours prior to work, and approved by the Contracting Officer in advance.

C. Work may be cancelled for the remained of the day due to inclement weather by agreement between both parties

3.4 CLEAN-UP:

A. Construction debris from the work shall be removed at the end of each work day. No debris may be stored on site. Sites must be left in a clean and neat manner daily.

Disposal of debris on Government property will not be permitted. Contractor is required to furnish all permits required for the hauling and disposal of all debris and to comply with all local and state regulations.

Contractor will properly dispose of all waste material offsite at a Licensed facility determined by the Contractor. No project waste will be stored or left onsite nor will Park dumpsters be used to contain project waste materials.

C. Upon completion of the work, clean all surfaces using proper methods as indicated by the manufacturer of the material, taking care not to damage other finished surfaces.

https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/lawsandpolicies.htm

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D. Protect existing structures, structural components and the work of other trades against damage during execution of the work. Should any damage be incurred as a result of the Contractor's operations at the site, work shall stop and the contracting officer and the COR will be notified to discuss what repairs will need to be made. The damaged materials replaced in kind by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the CO at no additional expense to the Government.

E Contractor will clean worksite daily. Contractor will leave the work site clean and orderly at the end of the work day. A final cleanup at the completion of the project is required and the work area will be visually inspected by park staff.

PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 ACCEPTANCE OF THE WORK:

A. After all work has been completed and a final inspection has been conducted, the CO may issue a Beneficial Occupancy letter that will list the items still needing completed or corrected. Once those items have been completed or corrected, the CO will issue a letter of final acceptance.

B. Until receipt of Letter of Final Acceptance, Contractor shall be responsible for the work of this Contract.

4.2 FINAL PAYMENT: The final payment will be made once all deficiencies have been corrected, a final inspection has been conducted by a designated Contracting Officer Representative, and the Letter of Final Acceptance is issued.