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NOAA Office for Coastal Management Facility Structural Assessment

Performance Work Statement (PWS) 18 November 2023

I. SCOPE

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a world leader in coastal science and management. NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management (OCM) provides the technology, information, and management strategies used by local, state, and national organizations to address complex coastal issues.

OCM’s facility is located on the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Charleston, South Carolina next to the Cooper River. The main building (Bldg 1) is a two story and 74,261 square foot facility. Bldg 1 consists of two older navy building merged with newer construction that links the building through a series of hallways, conference rooms and offices.

An envelope assessment on the facility was completed in June 2023. This assessment identified an area of the facility (north facing exterior wall vic. Rooms 125 and 126) that is showing signs of structural cracking (see Attachment 1, NOAA Envelope Inspection, Pg 91). The report indicates the apparent cause of the cracking may be due to foundation settlement.. A separate inspection identified the area (south facing exterior wall vic. Rooms 122 and 214) that could potentially be having similar issues. With that in mind, OCM is seeking an additional assessment report by a licensed structural engineer.

II. DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The contractor shall conduct a structural engineering assessment/inspection of the areas of concern. This assessment/inspection shall evaluate the areas of concern and develop a full structural assessment report that includes:

1. Introductory information, including a table of contents, property identification information, including address, ownership, listing in historic registries, building/structure type, etc., and an executive summary, including acknowledgements, why the report is being done, and the property’s current use.

2. General description of the various structural systems in the building/structure and applicable nonstructural components, including terminology and definitions of technical information cited in the detailed description sections of the report.

3. Descriptions of the existing condition of the various structural systems, including foundations, bearing walls, framing, columns and beams, floor systems, roof systems, and their connection and construction details. Descriptions should include identification and location of deficiencies, questionable construction details, failed details, and attempted corrective measures, etc. and documentation of structural systems that are performing effectively.

4. Descriptions of the existing condition of non-structural components and their connection details attached to structural or other building systems whose connections failure could be

Performance Work Statement (PWS) 18 November 2023 hazardous or cause significant damage, such as building facade, signs, rooftop towers, parapet walls, cornices, etc., as applicable. Descriptions should include identification and location of deficiencies, questionable construction/connection details, failed details, and attempted corrective measures, etc. and documentation of structural systems that are performing effectively.

5. Analysis of deficiencies, damage, and failures to determine/identify their evident, probable, or possible causes.

6. Recommendations for corrective measures, including conceptual level design solutions for stabilization and/or repair, and project prioritization or necessary sequencing. Provide a cost analysis for each recommended solution.

7. Assessment of deficient or damaged structural systems and components to determine load capacity and/or remaining useful life.

8. Existing conditions (“as built”) drawings of the building/structure, its structural systems, and a site plan. The drawings to be included will be provided by the Government.

9. Photo-documentation, including contextual exterior views of the building/structure in its existing setting, views of elevations, interior views of significant rooms/spaces, representative views of structural systems, and representative views of deficiencies, questionable construction details, failed details, and attempted corrective measures, etc. Photos should be keyed to a plan or otherwise location-identified.

10. Supplemental information, as applicable, including reference materials/publications regarding historic construction methods and materials, and technical information.

The report shall examine both the interior and exterior of the areas in question. The contractor shall have access to all available facility blue prints and drawings. All written guarantees should be addressed to 2234 South Hobson Avenue, Charleston, SC 29405.

III. TASKS

1. Conduct structural assessment of the damaged area

2. Complete a full structural assessment report with cost analysis

3. Validate project - completed report

IV. DELIVERABLES

Due Date/Invoice 1 – Conduct structural assessment of damaged area TBD 2 – Complete a full structural assessment report with cost analysis TBD 3 - Validate project - completed report TBD

Performance Work Statement (PWS) 18 November 2023

V. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

South Carolina licensed engineer with a focus on structural engineering and experience with building envelope restoration.

VI. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS

Electricity, water, and available facility blue prints

VII. PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Invoice Payment will be tied to acceptance of deliverables. Once a deliverable is accepted by the Office for Coastal Management, the vendor must be enrolled in and utilize the Invoice Processing Platform, (IPP). Invoice must be submitted through IPP; after review and acceptance it will be processed and paid within 30 days of initial acceptance.

VIII. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

7/22/2024 – 7/26/2024

IX. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Office for Coastal Management 2234 South Hobson Avenue Charleston, SC 29405

X. TRAVEL

Offer shall include travel in their quote. This will be a FIRM FIXED PRICE award with NO cost reimbursements.

XI. SITE VISIT

1. The Government is planning a pre-proposal site visit on TBD during which potential offerors may obtain a better understanding of the work required. All offerors are strongly encouraged to visit the site on this date.

2. Offerors are encouraged to submit all questions in writing at least two (2) business days prior to the site visit. Questions will be considered at any time prior to, or during, the site visit;

however, offerors will be asked to confirm verbal questions in writing after the site visit for an official reply. Subsequent to the site visit, an amendment to the solicitation containing an abstract of the questions and the Government’s answers, and a list of attendees, will be made publicly available.

3. In order to facilitate site visit preparations, see the attached site visit memorandum.

4. In no event shall failure to attend the pre-proposal conference constitute grounds supporting a protest or contract claim.

5. Offerors are cautioned that, notwithstanding any remarks, clarifications, or responses provided at the conference, all terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged unless they are changed by written amendment. It is the responsibility of each offeror, prior to

Performance Work Statement (PWS) 18 November 2023 submitting a proposal, to seek clarification of any perceived ambiguity in the solicitation or created by an amendment of the solicitation.

6. The pre-proposal site visit will be held:

a. Date: TBD

b. 10 a.m. (EST)

c. Location: 2234 South Hobson Avenue, Charleston, SC 29405

7. Successful offeror shall ensure all personnel on site meet FLETC visitor qualifications.

General requirements usually provide that all contractor personnel on US Federal Facilities be:

US born, with no outstanding felony warrants, or no felony convictions.

8. Visitor Requirements

a. Offerors must register at the FLETC Visitor Center upon arrival. The following information is required:

i. Valid driver’s license or government-issued picture ID.

ii. Current proof of insurance and registration for vehicle.

iii. For rental cars, the rental car agreement and current registration.

iv. Visitors entering the federal complex by taxi or commercial vehicle will be required to go through the commercial vehicle inspection station, which is at the corner of Bainbridge Avenue and Viaduct Road.

v. FLETC will conduct a background check on all visitors. Visitors failing the background check will not be allowed on the installation

b. For additional information please visit https://coast.noaa.gov/about/directions/

XII. PROPOSAL

Proposals shall contain separate technical and price information. Technical proposals should be limited to a maximum of 10 pages. Technical proposals should be submitted as separate documents/files from the price proposal.

1. Technical Proposal:

a. Successful proposals will thoroughly demonstrate in their technical approach how the offerors will meet or exceed the requirements in Section III, Tasks 1-3.

b. Offeror shall identify three contracts which the offeror has previously performed or is currently performing that are similar in nature to this requirement. If the Offeror has not performed three than it should identify those it has performed or is performing. Successful proposals shall thoroughly describe onsite security.

2. Price Proposal: Successful Price Proposals shall include a single total cost. This will be a Firm Fixed Price Award.

3. Proposal submission date: See date on the solicitation.

XIII. EVALUATION CRITERIA

This will be a Firm Fixed Price contract. The method of award will be Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.

Performance Work Statement (PWS) 18 November 2023

XIV. IT SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The Certification and Accreditation (C&A) or Assessment and Authentication (A&A) requirements of Clause 48 CFR 1352.239-72 does apply and a Security Accreditation Package is not required.