3a NWWP92042300075 SOW MLB EXTERIOR PAINTING RFQ.pdf

NWS WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE

MLB WFO

421 Croton Road Melbourne, Florida 32935

STATEMENT OF WORK

for Exterior Painting

January 15, 2023

PURCHASE REQUEST #NW-WP9204-23-00075

Background:

This project is for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS) Southern Region, Weather Forecast Office (WFO) located Melbourne Florida. The WFO building’s exterior has not been repainted for at least 10 years. Numerous areas are showing wear due to normal day to day operations.

Objective:

Exterior: Pressure clean, prepare and paint all exterior surface of the WFO Melbourne Office that are currently painted. Provide one coat of rust preventative primer and two coats of finish paint, coordinate new colors with site Point of Contact (POC). Remove old caulking from around exterior windows and apply new caulking. Also, the Melbourne WFO Generator Building will be pressure washed prepared and painted, with matching paint of the Main WFO Building.

Scope:

Through this contract the WFO Melbourne Office exterior building and the Generator Building will receive repairs and fresh coat of paint to protect surfaces.

Tasks:

Furnish all necessary labor, materials/supplies, equipment, services, and supervision necessary to accomplish all tasks necessary for the completion of the work set forth in this Statement of Work (SOW). These services include, but are not limited to providing:

construction, testing, documentation, and construction management necessary for the successful completion of the required work. The EXTERIOR color will be selected by local office staff and contractor should allow for at least 5 different color selections. Any bidders should conduct a site visit to ensure correct measurements for an accurate bid.

The Contractor Shall:

WFO Exterior and WFO Generator Building:

1. Remove old caulk and re-caulk around all windows and doors.

2. Protect all exterior signs, equipment and fixtures such as Air Conditioning Units and lighting.

3. Remove any rust from metal doorways clean and prime prior to painting.

. Paint all surfaces requiring painting with 2 coats to ensure full coverage.

4. The Contractor shall perform all work in a manner to minimize disruption of normal operations in all assigned areas. Each time work is completed, the Contractor is responsible for cleaning and removing from each area worked in, all debris, materials and equipment associated with the work performed.

5. The Contractor will perform all services in such a manner that no property belonging to the Government is damaged. In the event that damage does occur to property of the Government or any adjacent property by reason of any services performed under this contract, the Contractor shall replace or repair same at no cost to the Government. Protect exterior signs, equipment and lights during cleaning and painting operations.

6. Any debris in the area shall be picked up and thrown away at any time (around buildings, parking areas, plant beds, etc.

7. There are no storages areas for the Contractor’s use. No chemicals shall be stored on property for the performance of this contract. Contractor must bring the necessary supplies to perform this contract each day.

8. All Bidders are strongly encouraged to visit the site to inspect all proposed work and to acquire all necessary site information to properly prepare their bid proposal. Failure of the Contractor to attend a site visit and acquire all necessary site information to properly prepare their Bid Proposal shall not be acceptable cause to justify a later request for additional costs after Contract Award. All technical questions must be in writing and sent to the Questions should be received no later than ___8__ calendar days after the issuance date of the solicitation. Contractor shall be responsible for restoring work site to original condition.

9. The Contractor shall comply with all local, state, and Federal environmental, health, and safety regulations while conducting this work

10. Contractor shall verify all dimensions prior to bid.

Point of Contacts:

Primary:

Contracting Officer Representative (COR):

TO BE PROVIDED AT TIME OF AWARD

Security:

The contractor(s) will be required to sign in each morning and sign out each evening.

*** The C & A requirements of clause 73 does not apply and a Security Accreditation Package is not required. ***

Place of Performance:

National Weather Service Forecast Office 421 Croton Road Melbourne, Florida 32935

Period of Performance:

Provide a fully functional and operational system 120 days from contract award date.

Project Warranty:

Contractor shall provide a written warranty for the repair for a period of (2) two for year from the date of acceptance.

STANDARD CLAUSES

A. Compliance.

The Contractor shall comply with all local, state, and Federal environmental, health, and safety regulations while conducting this work. In addition, the Contractor shall ensure that all work is in compliance with the applicable codes and be responsible for all licenses, permits and fees required to complete this project.

B. Disposal.

The Contractor will be required to properly remove and dispose of all waste material in an environmentally friendly manor.

C. Guidelines.

The Project shall follow the guidelines stated in the Statement of Work, site diagrams, blueprint, and any contractor provided quoted documents. All modifications must be submitted and approved by the Contracting Officer.

D. Hours of Operation.

Work shall be performed between 7:00am & 5:00pm Monday thru Friday unless otherwise approved by the COR. Contractor agrees to observe all Federal Holidays, and any other day off work designated by Federal Statute, Executive Order, or Presidential Proclamation:

New Year’s Day Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Washington’s Birthday Memorial Day Juneteenth National Independence Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

E. Facility Access.

A Project sign in sheet shall be completed each day for all contractors, contractor employees and sub-contractors on site.

F. Government Contact.

The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will serve as the Government’s point of contact for all submissions.

G. Documents.

The Government does not warrant that any documents provided as attachments to be free from discrepancies, ambiguities, errors, omissions, or changing conditions. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to confirm existing conditions and resolve discrepancies between documents.

H. Project Duration

Project shall be completed within 120 days of notice to proceed.

I. Davis Bacon Act.

The Contractor shall comply with the current wages of the Davis- Bacon Act.

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PLAN:

A. The Contractor shall observe and institute all applicable OSHA safety requirements and procedures to prevent accidents and injuries to both Contractor and Government employees including 40 CFR 1926 Subpart M for fall protection requirements.

B. The Contractor shall designate one person as Safety Coordinator for purposes of communication between the Contractor and the National Weather Service COR Primary Contact Michael Hicks 682-304-7794

C. Contractor shall provide a Safety Plan and Procedure to protect employees from being injured while on the job site. Submit plan to the Contracting Officer for review and approval.

D. Contractor shall provide an Emergency Plan and Procedure to provide immediate care for an employee injured while on the job site. Submit plan to the Contracting Officer for review and approval.

GOVERNMENT PROVIDED MATERIALS AND/OR SERVICES

A. EXCLUSIONS:

Unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this SOW, the Government will provide no data, materials, equipment and/or services to the Contractor. Any and all research required to fulfill the SOW described herein, shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Government retains the right to request the Contractor to acquire additional information on behalf of the Government.

B. WARRANTY:

The Government does not warrant that any documents provided as attachments to be free from discrepancies, ambiguities, errors, omissions, or changing conditions. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to confirm existing conditions and resolve discrepancies between documents.

***All submittals shall become the property of the U.S. Government***

END OF STATEMENT OF WORK