31040PR230000269 SOW.docx

SCOPE OF WORK

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The work consists of providing all labor, materials and equipment as required to furnish and install the following electrical upgrades: New 60 amp panel, feed and protect 15KVA transformer, 480 volt, 3 phase safety switch, run new circuit to pole, and run new 20 amp, 120 volt circuit and install new LED light on pole. Facility is located at USCG Communications Command, Transmitter Site PUNGO 1900 Indian River Road Virginia Beach, VA 23456.

2. COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK: Upon acceptance the contractor shall commence work NLT ten (10) calendar days after notice to proceed and work diligently to complete the entire work ready for use by 60 calendar days after contract award.

3. SCOPE OF WORK:

Contractor shall provide all materials, labor as needed and or required to complete the following electrical upgrades.

· Provide and install new fused 60 amp, 480 volt, 3 phase main disconnect switch in Building #5 to feed and protect new 15 KVA, 480 volt to 240/120 volt step-down transformer. Install new single phase, 24 space panel with 60 amp main circuit breaker fed from 15 kva transformer.

· Install (1) 12” x 12” x 4” junction box on wall in place of old electrical panel, make joints, and extend existing circuits from junction box to new electrical panel.

· Extend and rework existing circuits in existing panels over to new panel for complete installation; perform electrical testing of all circuits ensuring proper wiring connections as applicable to the NEC code.

· Provide demolition / relocation as required; turn over any parts to Coast Guard for future use.

· Rework existing lighting junction boxes so recently installed lights can be properly connected and tested for complete operation. Remove (3) damaged junction boxes and associated conduit and wiring feeding (3) LED light fixtures in Building #5. Install (3) new junction boxes at each existing light fixture and connect lights with flexible “MC” type cable back to single pole switch located near door, fed from existing circuit.

· Install (1) 20 amp, 120 volt circuit fed from electrical panel in Building #5 to feed new LED light fixture (FBO) on existing light pole at main entrance near Indian River Road. Install flexible “MC” type cable from electrical panel to existing-spare 1” conduit located on exterior wall. Install new 20 amp, 120 volt circuit in existing underground conduit to ground junction box near gate. Conduit and wiring will be extended from junction box an additional 100’ to existing light pole. Backfill, rake out, and reseed trench line. Install (1) LED pole light fixture (FBO) controlled by photocell mounted in waterproof box 4ft above finished grade. The contractor shall furnish and install new underground conduit from existing ground junction box by gate out to existing wood utility pole for new circuit pathway; provide trenching equipment and install 1" PVC conduit from box to base of pole. The contractor shall remove existing light as required.

· Test for complete operation.

· The contractor shall call miss utilities before performing any type of digging. All work to be completed during normal hours of operation.

· Outages will be required to building during switchovers. Assume 1 to 2 hours as required.

4. SITE VISIT: All bidders are strongly encouraged to visit the site to field verify any/all quantities before submitting bids. Interested parties shall make arrangements for a site visit with Norman Fortin @ (757) 421-6289 or cell (757) 375-1183 email: norman.a.fortin2@uscg.mil. Site visits shall be scheduled on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday between the hours of 1000 and 1330.

5. DESIGNATED CONTRACTING OFFICER’S QUALITY ASSURANCE EVALUATOR (QAE) REPRESENTATIVE: The designated contracting officer’s QAE representative and Point of Contact for this project is Norman Fortin (757) 421-6289 cell (757) 375-1183 email: norman.a.fortin2@uscg.mil. Inquiries concerning any phase of the specification before or after award shall be made to/routed thru Contracting Officer.

6. CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK: The Offeror should visit the site and take such other steps as may be reasonably necessary to ascertain the nature and location of the work, the general and local conditions which can affect the cost of the work thereof. Failure to do so will not relieve bidders from responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty or cost of successfully performing the work. The government will assume no responsibility for any understanding or misrepresentations concerning conditions made by any of its officers or agents prior to the execution of the contract, unless included in the request for quotes, the specification or related documents.

7. AFTER AWARD OF THE CONTRACT: The contractor must immediately notify the contracting officer’s QAE representative of his intended start date. The work shall be done in accordance with the specification.

8. ORAL MODIFICATION: No oral statement of any person other than the contracting officer shall in any manner or degree, modify or otherwise affect the terms of this contract.

9. WORKMANSHIP: All work shall be accomplished with the best standard practices, and by workmen thoroughly experienced in the required trades. The work shall be supervised by experienced personnel and shall be satisfactory to the Contracting Officer.

10. PERMITS: The contractor shall without additional expense to the government, obtain all appointments, licenses, and permits required for the prosecution of the work. The contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

11. CLEAN UP: All trash and debris shall be removed from the site daily. The job site shall be left in a clean and neat manner.

12. WORK OUTSIDE REGULAR HOURS: If the contractor desires to carry on work on Saturday, Sunday, holidays or outside the station’s regular hours, he may submit his request in writing to the Contracting Officer’s QAE Representative for approval consideration. The contractor shall allow ample time to enable satisfactory arrangements to be made by the government for inspecting the work in progress.

13. UPON COMPLETION OF WORK: Contact the Contracting Officer QAE Representative to arrange for inspection/acceptance of work.

14. IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL AND VEHICLES: The contractor shall provide a detailed list of all employees to the QAE Representative five (5) days prior to commencing work. The employee list shall contain the employee’s full name, date and place of birth, current address and last four (4) of SSN. The COMMCOM Security Officer will be given a copy of the employee list and a pass will be issued for entry. Each contractor provided vehicle or towed trailer shall show the contractor’s name so that it is clearly visible on the vehicle. A valid state license plate and safety inspection sticker is required. All vehicles operated on government property shall be maintained in a good state of repair.

15. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

1. Responsibilities:

a. All contractors working on this facility shall abide by all federal safety regulations as published by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, 29 CFR 1910 (series), 29 CFR 1925 (series) and 29 CFR 1926 (series). Contractor written safety programs shall be reviewed by the Base Safety Officer prior to starting work.

b. Written notification must be provided to the Safety Officer, Mr. Noah Reinhart (757)638-2793 in their capacity as Base Fire Marshal of any activity that could potentially cause fire or explosion or that changes or reduces the capability of fighting a fire or explosion. Some examples of qualifying activities are: a fire hydrant or fire suppression system that must be taken out of service for any reason, electrical work that affects fire alarm systems, introduction of hazardous or flammable material onto the Base, and blocking of any egress routes or emergency vehicle routes. Inclusion of this information in the contract constitutes written notification as long as the outsource review sheet is signed by Base Safety Officer.

c. Copies of the following must be provided to the Base Safety Officer prior to starting work in affected areas: Confined Space Entry Permits, Hot Work Chits, and Dig Chits. Confined space clearance must be conducted by a certified marine chemist and permit required spaces will have a copy of the permit posted on site during work. Hot work will only be conducted with permission and a fire watch must be posted during work. A facility dig chit is required in addition to a Miss Utility dig chit. The systems on Base Portsmouth are not limited to what the City of Portsmouth has on file. In order to ensure electrical safety and integrity of systems, a facility chit is required.

d. Lock Out/Tag Out requires notification and coordination with the government and will not be conducted independently by a contractor on the work site. A government representative is required for all contractor Lock Out/Tag Out needs.

2. Rights:

a. Every employee working on PUNGO has the right to a safe and healthy work place. The contractor has the responsibility and right to stop unsafe work. QAE’s and the Safety Officer may also institute a work stoppage relating to unsafe practices or immediate danger to life and health situations.

16. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS:

a. All contractors working on COMMCOM shall abide by all federal environmental regulations as published by the Environmental Protection Agency, 40 CFR (series). Contractor written environmental management and pollution prevention programs shall be reviewed by the Environmental Protection Specialist, Jonathan Cooper (757.483.8593) prior to starting work and must be in accordance with ICSPORTSVA INSTM5090.2, the Unit Environmental Guide.

b. Written notification must be provided to the Environmental Protection Specialist of any activity that could potentially cause a permit violation on the PUNGO work site . Some examples of qualifying activities are: any activity that could result in a spill or discharge into a waterway or introducing a hazardous material into the environment.

c. Copies of the following must be provided to the Environmental Protection Specialist prior to starting work in affected areas: Safety Data Sheets, permits, and notices of intent.

d. Hazardous materials used by a contractor are required to be disposed of by that contractor. Disposal must be in accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines.

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