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STATEMENT OF WORK

Refinish Exterior Wood Surfaces of the Environmental Education Center Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

Date: August 11, 2026

1. DESCRIPTION

The Fish and Wildlife Service – U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, 33398 Ski Hill Road, Soldotna, Alaska requires the contractor to provide all materials, labor, equipment and supervision to clean and refinish exposed exterior wood surfaces of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Environmental Education Center building located in Soldotna, Alaska. Work shall include all exposed wood surfaces including wood siding, wood soffits, wood trim, and log posts.

2. SCOPE OF WORK

2.1. SCOPE: Provide all materials, labor, equipment and supervision required to clean and refinish exposed exterior wood surfaces of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Environmental Education Center building located at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, 33398 Ski Hill Road, Soldotna, Alaska. Work shall include all exposed wood surfaces including wood siding, wood soffits, wood trim, and log posts.

2.2. The following information relating to the size of the building is provided for reference only and is not intended to indicate complete square footage of the structure or the area of surface to be cleaned and finished. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to measure the building and determine surface areas as existing.

2.3. The Environmental Education Center is a 44’ x 32’ log building with 10’ eve height. The roof is gable construction with wood siding on the gables. There is a porch on the front of the building of log and wood siding construction. The eves are wood siding and the fascia is wood.

TASK ONE - CLEANING METHOD: Contractor should provide labor by All surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned to remove deteriorated finishes, mold, mildew and dirt, using a biodegradable non-chlorine bleach solution. Cleaning shall be accomplished in accordance with the manufacturer’s written instructions.

Cleaning shall be performed using a biodegradable, non-chlorine bleach cleaning solution suitable for exterior wood surfaces. The cleaning solution shall be prepared and applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s written instructions. The Contractor shall use cleaning methods that do not damage the wood, adjacent materials, or building components. Surfaces shall be allowed to adequately dry prior to application of the protective finish.

Deliverables

• Product Data Sheet/SDS for the proposed biodegradable, non-chlorine cleaning solution prior to use.

• Completed cleaning of all designated wood surfaces, free of deteriorated finishes, mold, mildew, dirt, and contaminants.

• Contractor notification to the COR upon completion of cleaning and prior to beginning finish application.

TASK TWO- FINISHING: All surfaces shall be finished with two coats of penetrating waterborne oil such as X-100 Natural Seal Wood Protective Coating by American Building Restoration Products, or similar products such as Nature’s Edge Wood Finish, manufactured by Timber Edge Products, LLC, or Sikkens Wood Finishes, or approved equal product. The Contractor shall review Attachment #1 and apply the finish in accordance with the coating manufacturer’s written surface preparation, application, drying, and recoating requirements.

Contractor to provide the proposed coating manufacturer's product data sheet and application instructions before application. That gives the COR/CO a way to verify an “equal” product before the contractor puts it on the building.

FINISHING & PROTECTION – Deliverables

• Product Data Sheet and manufacturer’s application instructions for the proposed wood protective coating for Government review prior to application.

• Completed application of two (2) coats of the approved wood protective finish to all designated surfaces.

• Protection and restoration of adjacent doors, windows, metal, concrete, electrical components, and other surfaces affected by the work.

TASK THREE- CLEAN-UP: Upon completion of the finishing process, the contractor shall clean any and all adjacent or surrounding surfaces to remove any material or film. This shall include cleaning of glass, metal and concrete surfaces that have been impacted by the finish application process. Any intrusion of cleaning chemicals, water or finishes to the interior of the building through the refinishing processes shall be cleaned immediately by the contractor.

PROTECTION OF MATERIALS: All doors, windows, metal flashings, metal trim, finished concrete, metal siding, electrical boxes/panels, lights, etc., should be protected from damage throughout the cleaning and finish application process. Any surfaces or building components damaged during the cleaning or finishing process shall be repaired and/or replaced at the contractor’s expense.

Deliverables

• Removal of all project-generated debris, waste, masking, containers, equipment, and excess materials from the work site.

• Final cleaning of affected glass, metal, concrete, and other adjacent surfaces to remove residue, overspray, stains, or film.

• Final work-site inspection with the COR to verify cleanup and restoration of affected areas.

MONITORING: The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will monitor the Contractor's performance to ensure compliance with this Statement of Work and any other contract specifications.

The Contractor will provide a complete checklist of work completed. When deficiencies are observed the COR will notify the Contractor. The Government may require re-performance to correct discrepancies at no additional cost. Accepting non-conforming services does not waive any of the Governments rights.

CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL: The Contractor shall have a competent on-site representative authorized to act on behalf of the contractor, available to the COR during working hours. The on-site representative must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. The contractor shall furnish adequate supervision at the premises to ensure that work is performed in a satisfactory manner. It is the responsibility of the contractor to maintain close surveillance of project personnel.

3. MATERIAL & PAINTING REQUIREMENTS

3.1. EXISTING FINISHES: The Environmental Education Center was previously cleaned and refinished in 2012 using Messmer’s Timberflex II on the exterior wood surfaces. Based on the Government’s observation of the existing conditions, the previously applied finish did not provide the desired long-term protection and performance of the exterior wood surfaces.

Accordingly, Messmer’s Timberflex II is identified for historical reference only and is not intended to establish the required protective performance standard for this project. The Contractor shall provide a penetrating waterborne oil wood protective coating meeting the requirements specified under Task Two

– Finishing.

The final finish color and appearance shall be selected to closely match the existing building finish shown in Attachment #1 and shall be approved by the COR prior to full application.

4. DELIVERABLES

4.1. PROJECT SCHEDULE: Minimum 5-10 days after the Notice to Proceed (NTP), the contractor shall proceed with on-site work. All work shall be completed, including final clean-up and removal of all excess materials, supplies and equipment from the project site, within 45 calendar days from the date of the NTP.

4.2. PROJECT SUBMITTALS: The Contractor shall submit a detailed Work Plan and all manufacturers’ product information for review and approval for the COR no later 10 days after NTP and before work begins.

5. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE & LOCATION

5.1. PERFORMANCE PERIOD: NTP + 45 Days

5.2. LOCATION: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, 33398 Ski Hill Road, Soldotna, Alaska

5.3. WORKING HOURS: All work shall be accomplished between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. No work shall be scheduled on official Federal Government holidays. Scheduling of work shall be coordinated with the COR to minimize any disruption of access to the building by Refuge staff or visitors.

6. SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

6.1. MATERIALS: Materials shall be as indicated under the project Scope. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all products used on this project shall be provided to the COR prior to the start of work. Additionally, copies of all SDSs shall be maintained on-site with the Contractor’s representative. All products should be environmentally friendly and non-toxic.

7. QUALITY CONTROL

7.1. DISPOSAL OF DEBRIS: All trash or debris resulting from execution of the project shall be disposed of by the contractor at an approved landfill facility in accordance with Federal, State and

Local laws, codes and regulations. The contractor or contractor’s personnel shall not dispose of any debris, trash or waste in Kenai NWR contracted on-site dumpsters.

7.2. STORAGE OF MATERIALS: All materials stored on the project site shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirement and in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, codes and regulations.

8. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION (GFI)

8.1. UTILITIES: Electrical power will be furnished by the Government at existing power outlets for the operation of equipment as is necessary to perform the work required under this project. Tap water will also be made available to the Contractor as necessary for the performance of the work at existing hose bibbs.

8.2. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY: The Contractor is liable for damage to both Government and private property in performance of this contract where the damage is the fault of the Contractor.

8.3. INTERFERENCE WITH BUSINESS: The Contractor shall not commit or permit any act that will interfere with the performance of work by any other contractor or by Government employees.

The services under this contract shall be performed in such a way that there will be no interference with Government operations. The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR any work which may restrict access to any building or limit the use of any building exits.

8.4. LAWS, ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS: The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, and Local laws, ordinances and regulations and shall obtain and pay for all necessary permits and licenses.

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