DCMR Exterior lighting SOW Revised.docx

November 22, 2023

U.S. Embassy Oslo, Norway

Dear Prospective Offer:

SUBJECT: Solicitation Number

The Embassy of the United States of America invites companies that specialize in “Residential landscape lighting” to submit a proposal for exterior lighting in the U.S. government’s property located at Hoffsjef Lovenskiolds Vei 32, 0382 Oslo. Villa Ditlev-Simonsen was built in 1937, and was designed by the architect Ove Bang. It was the largest residence that he had designed at that time, commissioned by the shipping magnate Sverre Ditlev-Simonsen and purchased by the US Government in 1949.

Those interested in offering a bid please contact Johanna Dawson at OsloProcurement@state.gov

Proposals are due by XXXX on XXXX. Your proposal must be submitted via email to OsloProcurement@state.gov or in a sealed envelope marked "Proposal Enclosed" to the Contracting Officer at:

US Embassy Oslo (Attn: GSO) Morgedalsvegen 36, 0244 Oslo

SCOPE OF WORK

Background The Department of State (DOS) requires a Contractor to provide all supervision, material and labor for installation of residential exterior lighting. The Deputy Chief of Mission property, historically known as Villa Ditlev, is a site of cultural significance for its architectural design by Ove Bang in 1936. Acquired in 1949 by the US Government, the site is listed on the Gul Liste (Yellow List) by local conservation authorities (Olso Kommune Byantikvaren) and the Norwegian National Preservation Agency (NPA). Currently, there is no exterior lighting on this property.

Objective Installation of exterior lighting.

Project Title Exterior lighting, DCMR.

Project Description Project Location: The Deputy Chief of Mission Residence, Hoffsjef Lovenskiolds Vei 32, 0382 Oslo.

Project Scope: The contractor is requested to install residential exterior lights. All electrical cables must be in underground conduit. All wall-mounted conduits must be steel pipe. Wall-mounted cables to lights fixtures, must be from ground and up. The conduits must be buried minimum 0.50m under the surface. Pull boxes shall be installed wherever it is necessary. The contractor is responsible to locate existing underground utilities to avoid cut and disruption. Tree roots should be avoided to minimize any damages. All length of conduits must be marked with detectable underground utility tape. All the work must be performed in accordance with Norwegian Electrical Codes, NEK 400.

At a minimum, the service should include:

· Installation of:

10 façade lights : Wall luminaires · BEGA 17 walkway lights : https://www.bega.com/nb-no/produkter/utendrsarmaturer/pullerter/pullerter-84063/?product-finish=Grafit&colour-temperature=3000 2 light poles with lights: Light building elements · BEGA

· Installation of Astro controlling with two zones, zone1 for the façade lights, zone 2 for the walkway lights and gate lights. The existing lightning on the façade must be connected to the new zone 1.

· Installation of an override switch in the main entrance for the exterior light.

· Walkway lights shall be installed with a 0.70m distance from the edge of asphalt/curb.

· Installation of one extra empty conduit for communication, from the house to each light poles for future use, total of 2 parallel conduits.

· Submission of FDV Documents (drawings, control measurements…) in the end of installation in accordance with NEK 400.

Attachment A: Property overview and generic image.

General Requirements

• The Contractor shall have only access to the areas designated for the project except with permission by the Embassy. The Contractor will be always escorted by Embassy staff.

• The contractor shall submit an Activity Hazard Analysis review (AHA) to ensure safety precautions and standards are meet prior to commencement of work. This safety review will also require a kick-off safety meeting with the US Embassy Facility team.

• Proposal and estimates shall be in English.

• The Contractor shall consider least disturbance/noise approach during installation.

• Cost estimates shall break down cost for each line item listed.

• Normal hours for work shall be from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Embassy keeps the right to stop the work during official events or delay the start of work on any day.

• The Contractor is responsible for any damages to U.S. property and must repair the damages with no cost to the Embassy.

References:

National Park Service Brief #17:

https://www.nps.gov/tps/how-to-preserve/briefs/17-architectural-character.htm National Park Service Brief #36:

https://www.nps.gov/tps/how-to-preserve/briefs/36-cultural-landscapes.htm

Attachment A:

Suggestion Only. Red dots: 17 Walkway light fixtures along the driveways, on south side and west side of the building. Blue dots: 10 façade Light fixtures. Yellow dots: 2 Light poles for gates.

2 façade lights mounted approx. 250cm from the ground and approx. 60cm from edge of the wall on both sides.

1 façade light mounted approx. 250cm from the ground and approx. 60cm from edge of the window.

2 façade lights mounted approx. 150cm from the roof and approx. 60cm from edge of the walls.

2 façade lights mounted approx. 150cm from the roof. 1 light on the center between windows and the other one with the same distance to the window.

2 façade lights mounted approx. 150cm from the roof and approx. 60cm from edge of the wall.

4 Walkway lights with an approx. 4m distance. No façade lights.

4 Walkway lights with an approx. 4m distance.

1 façade light replacing the existing wall-mounted light on the same location.

Generic image. Walkway illumination.

SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED

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