36C78619R0083-002.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

CONSTRUCT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING ADDITION

Fort Logan National Cemetery 4400 W. Kenyon Ave., Denver, Colorado 80235

A. The Contractor: Shall furnish all labor, supervision, demolition, excavation, materials, utility connections, and equipment, necessary to construct a 900 square foot office building addition including single public restroom at Fort Logan National Cemetery in accordance with drawings, specifications, and per applicable standards and requirements.

B. The Work: The Work shall include, but shall not be limited to the following (not necessarily in the order indicated):

1. Provide demolition and disposal of necessary walls, windows, doors, roofing accessories and system, drop ceiling, flooring, electrical fixtures and lighting, air conditioning ducting and registers, and underground sanitary sewer utilities in order to connect the new addition to the existing building. Restoration of the existing structure includes in-fill and finishing of a window opening in the Director’s office.

2. Provide new reinforced concrete foundation and floor slab. New foundation shall be pinned to the existing building foundation. The Contractor shall also provide a new 5-foot wide concrete walkway leading to the new concrete entrance pad outside of the restroom, and entrance pad outside of the mechanical room.

3. Provide new finished exterior wall construction composed of 2x4 wood studs 16 inches on center, insulation, vapor barrier, sheathing, and three-coat stucco system to match existing.

4. Provide new roof construction, extending the existing roof-line, consisting of joists, insulation, sheathing, underlayment, asphalt shingles to match existing, finished wood trim, fascia, penetration boots, guttering and downspouts, and all necessary flashing and sealing. The Contractor shall also provide a new finished eave overhanging the new restroom.

5. Provide new textured and finished interior 2x4 stud walls with 5/8-inch gypsum board drywall. New framed walls and door opening shall also be constructed within the existing building according to the floor plan in the contract drawings and plans.

6. Provide a fully functional and accessible public family restroom with separate exterior access, toilet with grab bars, sink and soap dispenser, paper towel dispenser, and changing table. The Contractor shall extend the existing and install a new 4-inch sewer line with cleanout to the main sewer line. The old sewer line shall be abandoned in place.

The Contractor shall also provide a new 5-gallon electric hot water heater in the mechanical room.

7. Provide three (3) new 3-foot and two (2) new 6-foot finished exterior aluminum windows and window frames with energy efficiency properties according to the specifications.

8. Provide three (3) new finished exterior hollow metal doors and door frames with lever type hardware. Two of the doors are for the mechanical room.

9. Provide five (5) new interior solid-core flush interior doors and door frames. Two specialty doors shall also be provided: a glass store-front door and a wood Dutch door

(i.e. split swing).

10. Provide new acoustical ceiling grid in the new offices and rework the existing ceiling grid in the existing building as necessary. Provide new gypsum drywall ceiling in the new mechanical room, restroom and in-fill in the existing lobby.

11. Provide a new separate forced-air HVAC system for the newly created space and modify the existing HVAC ductwork to accommodate the space changes. The new HVAC system shall consist of an outside 4-ton condensing unit, and a 75-MBTU (actual output) furnace with 1,600 CFM air handling unit, natural gas heating element, and evaporator coils in the mechanical room. A layout of the existing ductwork and new rigid and flexible ductwork (with CFM provided at each grill) is provided.

12. Provide all electrical, lighting, communications, and fire detection fixtures according to the plans and specifications. The Contractor shall make all connections and modifications to the existing building systems and panels, provide new home-runs, and provide new sub-panels in the mechanical room.

C. General Conditions:

1. All work shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and the Cemetery Director. Work will be conducted in such a manner to minimize the impact on the Cemetery operations.

2. The Contractor shall verify all dimensions and existing conditions shown on these drawings. Any discrepancy shall be reported to the architect immediately in writing prior to commencing work.

3. Before beginning any demolition work, the Contractor shall survey the site and examine the drawings and review the scope of work to determine the extent of the work.

4. Establish construction limits, install safety controls, and install construction fencing as approved by the COR. The Contractor shall supply all temporary signage, cones, and other traffic control devices as required and approved by the COR.

5. Haul away & dump debris and waste to an approved disposal site in accordance with

Specification Section 01 74 19, Construction Waste Management.

6. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

7. Thoroughly clean up the work area at the end of each day’s work, and at completion of the project. Leave premises clean and free of waste, scrap, used equipment, or other material intentionally or incidentally delivered to the site by Contractor or Contractor’s personnel. Haul away & dump debris and waste to an approved disposal site.

8. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site not to be removed and do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer

(CO).

9. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the CO may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

10. The Contractor shall verify location and acceptability of of existing utilities prior to start of construction. Any discrepancies shall be reported to the COR and government Project

Manager (PM) immediately in writing prior to commencing work.

11. All utilities required for the continuous operation of all existing facilities shall be maintained in service at all times except when disruptions are needed. The Contractor shall inform the Cemetery Director and the CO in writing for such disruptions and obtain approval from the CO in writing at least 2 weeks prior to such need. When option exists, implement options to minimize interruption of services to the facilities, including but not limited to after-hours and weekend work.

12. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Cemetery Director for parking, material storage, temporary portable restroom facilities, and any other needs for the work. Public access to the National Cemetery shall not be impaired.

13. The Contractor shall assume sole responsibility for safety of all persons on or about the construction site, in accordance with applicable laws and codes. Guard all materials in accordance with the safety provisions according to OSHA and Associated General

Contractors of America (AGC). Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that an OSHA certified “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

D. Standards of Employee Conduct:

1. The National Cemetery Administration honors veterans with a final resting place and lasting memorials that commemorate their service to our Nation. National Cemeteries are national shrines. The standards of work, appearance, and procedures performed by the contractor at this cemetery shall reflect this nation’s concern for those interred there. Due to the sensitive mission of the cemetery, contractor personnel must exercise and exhibit absolute decorum, composure, and stability at all times.

2. Contractor personnel shall be required to adhere to the following standards of dress and conduct, as briefly mentioned here, while performing work in the National Cemetery.

These standards and regulations are enforceable under Title 38, U.S.C., Part I, Chapter 9, Section 5901.

3. Clothing shall be presentable and suitable to the work while maintaining proper appearance and decorum indicative for a National Shrine. Uniform shirts and hats are preferred. Clothing shall be clean and cleanliness and personal hygiene are imperative. T-shirts and/or tank tops as outer garments are prohibited. Protective/safety clothing and shoes shall meet or exceed OSHA and state requirements.

4. Behavior and language must be appropriate, reverent, and respectful at all times.

5. Eating and drinking (except water) is prohibited in the work areas and within sight of a committal shelter during a service.

6. Use of intoxicating beverages, any tobacco products, and illegal drugs on the Cemetery premises is strictly prohibited.

7. Contractor personnel shall not lean, sit, or stand on or against headstones or monuments.

No tools, equipment or other items will be placed or leaned on headstones or monuments.

8. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining satisfactory standards of personnel conduct and work performance and shall administer disciplinary action as required. The

Contractor is expected to remove any employees from the Cemetery for cause, to include, but not limited to, safety violations, other misconduct in performance of duty under these specifications and/or conduct contrary to the best interests of the Government. If the

Contractor fails to act in this regard, or the reason for a removal is immediately required to protect the interests of the Government, the COR may direct the removal of an employee from the premises. Contractor objections to any such action will be referred to the CO for final resolution; however, the Contractor will first immediately comply with

COR direction pending any CO final resolution at a later time or date. The Contractor will not be due any type of compensation for their costs incurred as a result of an employee being removed for cause; unless the removal is directed by the COR, and is later found invalid and/or unreasonable by the CO.

E. Time of Completion: The project shall be completed within 240 calendar days after contract

Notice to Proceed. Work outside of the Cemetery’s normal operating hours of 7:00 am to

4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding observed Federal Holidays, shall be permitted only by approval of the COR. Requests for such extended work hours shall be submitted to the COR no later than five (5) business days prior. The Administration Building will be occupied during construction; the Contractor shall coordinate all service and utility interruptions with the COR and Cemetery Director NLT fourteen (14) calendar days in advance. Work inside of the Cemetery Director’s office and the lobby area shall be completed 7:00 am to 4:30 pm, Saturday through Sunday to be scheduled NTL seven (7) calendar days in advance.

F. Code Compliance: All work shall be performed in accordance with the specifications. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to comply with all the applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. The Contractor shall apply and obtain all applicable permits to comply with local, State and Federal regulations and requirements. The Contractor shall remove and dispose of all waste materials and construction debris and comply with all applicable local, State and Federal regulations and requirements. All waste materials and debris specified shall be removed from the Cemetery grounds by the Contractor at its own expenses, including all applicable permits and fees.

G. Experience Requirements:

1. The Contractor shall provide sufficient project details with their technical proposal to demonstrate experience with at least five (5) commercial and/or municipal building construction projects of similar size, scope, complexity, and using similar materials and methods over the past five (5) years. Each contract submitted must have been satisfactorily completed, or if not yet completed, must be marked by satisfactory progress. The Government will not consider a contract that is less than 50% complete or an effort that concluded more than 5 years ago. Contractor shall provide customer points of contact for each project listed, a complete description of the work, and

2. Contractor On-Site Supervisor, Superintendent, or Foreman: A competent and experienced English-speaking Contractor On-Site Supervisor, Superintendent, or

Foremen shall be provided by the prime Contractor whenever work is being performed other than trash and debris pick-up. The Contractor Supervisor must have not less than five (5) years of experience as a direct supervisor of commercial and/or municipal building projects. Offerors shall submit a resume for the Contractor On-Site Supervisor as part of the technical proposal. All permanent substitutions, whether of prime supervisors or sub-contractors, will be identified and reported to the COR and

Contracting Officer for approval. Any permanent substitution shall have the same or greater level of experience and their resume shall be submitted for approval.

H. Contractor Quality Control:

1. The Contractor On-Site Supervisor shall review and approve submittals, ensure all specifications are being met, inspect the quality of work performed, ensure contract work does not conflict with ceremonies and funerals, ensure employees are is adequately supervised and proper conduct maintained, and certify the completed work for payment and other purposes.

2. The Contractor shall guarantee that all work done under this contract shall be free from faulty workmanship with one (1) year warranty. The Contractor shall also provide individual manufacturer warranties on all building systems according to the specifications. Contractor shall ensure all appropriate paperwork is submitted to the manufacturer to receive the warranty. The Contractor hereby agrees to repair or replace deficiencies within 14 calendar days of notification by the direction of the CO at

Contractor's own expense and shall be corrected to the satisfaction of the Government.

I. Submittals After Award: The Contractor shall review all specifications and drawings, and submit a draft submittal register to the government PM within 10 working days after contract award. The Contractor shall submit samples and technical specifications on all materials and equipment being incorporated into this project and shall not proceed with any work prior to approval by the government PM and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Submit the following to the COR and PM for review and approval:

1. Proposed project schedule within 15 working days after contract award;

2. Submittals according to the approved registry;

3. Warranty documentation after contract completion;

4. As-built drawings in both Adobe Acrobat and AutoCAD formats;

5. Operations and maintenance manuals for all mechanical and electrical equipment and fixtures.

J. Attachments:

1. Existing conditions photographs;

2. Contract drawings, plans, and details;

3. Construction specifications.

K. Project completion: The project site shall be protected and/or restored to a condition equal to that existing prior to the commencement of work. Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged. Existing work disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

END OF SCOPE OF WORK

ATTACHMENT 1, PICTURES

Figure 1: Admin Bldg, looking north.

Figure 2: Looking north: Building to be extended to the right.

ATTACHMENT 1, PICTURES

Figure 3: Looking west: Window on right to be infilled; window on left to be demo’ed for new corridor.

Figure 4: Looking southeast: Two (2) trees to be removed in center.