SOW PEM551 Wind Tower Demolition 2023 v3.pdf

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CONSTRUCTION SCOPE OF WORK

U.S. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION 8

Date: 2/12/23 Revision: V3.0 (8/21/23)

Section 1: Project Title

Pembina Wind Tower Demolition

Section 2: Project Location, Building Name, & Building Number Pembina LPOE, 10980 HWY 29 112 W Stutsman Pembina, ND 58271 Building Number: ND0551AO

Section 3: Contact List

Contracting Officer (CO) Name: Cody Lee Email: cody.lee@gsa.gov Address: 657 2nd Ave North Fargo, ND 58102 Phone (O): 701 566-6124

Development Project Manager Name: Jesse Johnson Email: jesse.johnson@gsa.gov Address: 220 East Rosser Ave Bismarck, ND 58501 Phone (O): 701-557-9649 Phone (C): 701-202-9036

Property Manager Name: Curtis Schumaier Email: curtis.schumaier@gsa.gov Address: 100 1st Street SW Minot, ND 58701 Phone (O): 701-552-9852 Phone (C): 701-340-5954

Contract Specialists Name: Laura Funk Email: laura.funk@gsa.gov Address: 657 2nd Ave North Fargo, ND 58102 Phone (O): 701-566-6114

Building Management Coordinator Name: Theuns Steyn Email: theuns.steyn@gsa.gov Address:10980 I29 Pembina, ND 58271 Phone (O): 303-236-0433 Phone (C): 701-270-2632

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Section 4: Project Background & Project Description The GSA is initiating a project to remove the wind turbine/tower at the land point of entry in Pembina North Dakota. The Government anticipates this work to take place during the winter months to mitigate surface disturbance.

Existing Tower Specifications: NORDIC WIND POWER N1000 Nominal power 1,000 kW Rated wind speed 16 m/s Operation range 4 to 22 m/s Extreme wind speed 52.5 m/s Control principle Stall Orientation Upwind Rotational speed 23 rpm Blade dia., tip speed 59 m, 66 m/s Blade material, weight GRP, carbon, 4.2 tons Nacelle with hub 40 tons Pivot bearing ±2° elastomeric dampers Generator 4-pole induction Voltage 690 V Cooling Air Power factor 0.98 at 100% power Brakes, Air Turnable Blade Tips

Activation Centrifugal Force, Hydraulics Mechanical Disc Brake with 2 Calipers

Activation Springs on Hydraulic-pressure off Two Planetary One stage helical, integrated bearings Gearbox Ratio 1:87 Yaw System Hydraulic Drive Motors Tower Welded Steel tube 3.2-m DIA. Bottom, 1.9-m DIA Top 60-70 meters Tall at 63 tons Blades 2 The blade measures 28.3 m (92.8 ft) from root to tip, and weighs about 4600 kg

(10,141 lbs) on average

Section 5: Project Objectives The contractor shall provide labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to perform:

1) The contractor shall contact Otter Tail Power Company and let them know the intentions of the demolition of the wind turbine.

2) The contractor shall make use of the safety protocols and regulations put in place by the NEC for demolition.

3) The contractor shall remove and recycle the 15kv #2 AWG Cu underground cables from the turbine to the point of intersection in transformer #2456285, see Pembina Construction drawings. Due that the cable is bored, we have decided to decommission both ends and abandoned in place.

4) A contractor shall submit a (MOP) method of procedures to the project manager on how to safely demo the tower. The contractor shall ensure the safety for the public and maintain it thought the project. A delineated area shall be determined and agreed upon by the government.

5) The contractor shall develop a drop zone plan and utilize GSA property for this to occur. Once the drop plan is developed this will determine weather or not, we need the temporary use of adjacent private property.

6) The contractor shall establish a traffic routes with the Property Manager to avoid public contact, using best management practices.

7) The contractor shall recycle as much of the materials as possible and dispose of offsite.

8) The contractor shall remove up to 48” inches of the top of the existing concrete foundation.

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9) The contractor shall take into consideration that there will be some civil wok involved with this project including but not limited to, project access, laydown areas, loading zones etc..

10) The contractor shall remove the pad mount and transformer at the location of the wind tower and turn it over to a GSA representative or agency. The ION 7550 meter that monitors the wind turbine will need to be decommissioned.

11) It will be up to the contractor to spread topsoil and seed any areas of disturbance. The contractor shall use best management practices to prevent any storm water runoff. This includes but not limited to straw waddles, silt fence and erosion control blankets.

12) The contractor shall dispose of additional equipment i.e.. Generator and Hydraulic Pump. See Pictures Below

13) The contractor shall grade the site to drain storm water runoff.

14) A staging area will be determined by mutual agreement after contract award.

15) The following information is provided for bidding purposes only. The contractor is advised to conduct a site visit and field-verify the exact information required for use in completing the work and submitting an offer.

16) No asbestos or lead containing materials shall be used.

17) The contractor shall stay out of and not disturb the adjacent delineated wetland.

18) All work shall comply with codes and standards applicable to each type of work through the course of this project including the

National Electric Code (NFPA 70). Contractor shall also comply with the requirements of GSA Build Green Standards, and PBS

P-100.

19) The contractor is responsible for locating all utilities in project area, both public and private. GSA will make any existing drawing available for reference purposes only, actual locate is still contractor’s responsibility.

20) The contractor is responsible for the protection of all existing building property surfaces from damage due to work performed under this contract. Damages to existing surfaces caused by the performance of this contract shall be repaired as to match the existing surface finish at no additional cost to the Government.

21) The contractor shall dispose of any fluids/oils properly via ND health inspection guidelines.

22) The contractor shall remove all debris generated in the performance of this contract daily.

23) The contractor shall supply the government with a site-specific health and safety plan including a lift safety plan for crane use.

24) The contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent any dust or debris from filtering into other parts of the building including but not limited to mechanical systems. Should dust or debris filter into other parts of the building the contractor shall take immediate steps to clean the area (no equipment or supplies will be furnished by GSA).

25) At the completion of the project, the project area shall be cleaned to building standards as determined by the GSA Property Manager. Should the contractor fail to clean the project limits in a timely manner, GSA will contract for said cleaning and the cost will be deducted from the contract. Ensure that all penetrations are sealed with fire rated approved material as required by the International Building Code.

26) The CO has the right to reject any unsatisfactory or unsuitable material or workmanship.

Section 6: Proposal Pricing & Site Walk

1) Pre-proposal Site Visit Meeting:

a) The site visit shall consist of a meeting to review construction requirements followed by a walk-thru of the project site. The meeting shall be attended by the contractor and GSA project personnel, and appropriate sub-contractors. The site visit will be scheduled to take place on August 17th, 2023.

b) Review existing conditions of the project area including any field verification.

Review the solicitation/evaluation requirements

2) Cost Proposal Requirements:

a) When submitting a proposal, provide a cost breakdown for each task into the following categories: Materials, equipment, labor hours, subcontractor's quotes, overhead, profit, and bond broken down into shell, tenant improvement (TI) (by tenant), Building- Specific Amortized Capital (BSAC), and environmental (as applicable). Follow P120 guidelines for tier level 3 based on project triage tool. Pricing shall be broken down by Construction Specification Institute (CSI) divisions.

b) Base Bid-

Section 7: Period of Performance

Once notice to proceed has been issued, the contractor has 180 calendar days to complete the project. The contractor must also promptly begin the badging process at the time of notice to proceed. Please allow a minimum of 30 days to complete the badging process.

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Extensions will be granted for unforeseen conditions and other factors outside of the contractor’s control at the Contracting Officer’s discretion.

Section 8: Universal Scope Requirements

• ALL of the requirements in this section are MANDATORY for ALL GSA projects

• See the attached Universal Scope Requirements document for the full details outlining each item

• Failure to comply with any and all of the requirements will result in the project not being accepted as complete

REQUIREMENTS for ALL Projects (Construction, Design & Design/Build)

a. Safety and Health Program

b. Asbestos Containing Materials. To comply with federal and state regulations as well as GSA policy, an asbestos pre-alteration assessment is required for all construction projects as outlined in Section B of the Universal Scope Requirements.

c. Lead Containing Paint / Lead Based Paint

d. Accessibility

e. Green Purchasing

f. Construction Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan

g. Construction Waste Diversion

REQUIREMENTS for ALL projects IF APPLICABLE (Remove if not needed AFTER consulting with OFM and/or other appropriate groups)

h. Excavation Permit

i. Utility Locates

j. gBuild

k. Historic Compliance

l. Commissioning (for all new AHUs or all new building system equipment)

m. GSA IT Network

n. Building Monitoring and Control Systems (BMC)

o. Advanced Metering System

p. Sustainable Environmental Management System (SEMS)

Typical Project Document References

Rebates

The Contractor shall pursue any and all utility rebate and incentive programs and any government grant or incentive programs at the local, state, and federal level. Contractor is responsible for researching, submitting, and ensuring collection of all applicable rebates. Rebate opportunities must be explored for all elements of the project including but not limited to resource-saving equipment, materials, design & services (Commissioning/Recommissioning and other strategies & processes). Submit all rebate checks to:

General Services Administration Attn: Ron Burnett 1961 Stout Street Suite 01-107 Denver, CO 80294

For assistance with the rebate process please contact Doug Baughman, Regional Rebate Coordinator doug.baughman@gsa.gov (303) 941-1306

Section 9: Submittals

1) Contractor shall submit a Method of Procedures (MOP) to the GSA Delivery Project Manager (PM) for approval prior to commencement of work. This shall be described in great detail the process to safely bring the tower to the ground. At a https://maps.google.com/?q=1961+Stout+StreetSuite+01&entry=gmail&source=g https://maps.google.com/?q=1961+Stout+StreetSuite+01&entry=gmail&source=g mailto:doug.baughman@gsa.gov tel:(303)%20941-1306

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a) Compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and other professional standards for this work

b) Lift Safety Plan

c) Traffic Management Plan to include barricade layout, considering vehicle and personnel traffic.

d) Spill Management Plan & Spill Prevention Plan to deal with chemicals during the course of the project.

e) Waste and Salvage Material Transport plan.

f) Adjacent Landowner Traversing and Clean Up Plan

g) Project schedule (to include critical path, major milestones, long lead time items, mob & de-mob, inspection dates, substantial completion, and occupancy dates)

h) Service/Utility Outages (if necessary)

i) Phasing schedule (if necessary)

j) Any building infrastructure/BAS equipment that may be impacted.

2) Submittal register/ log for all products specified to establish a standard of quality to include. Submittal register response by the government shall be (14) calendar days or less.

a) For pricing purposed please assume 1 hard copy of submittals and 1 electronic copy to be sent to the project manager.

Distribution list including final quantities will be finalized after receipt of the submittal log/ register by GSA project manager.

3) Submittal response by the government shall be (14) calendar days or less.

Section 10: General Requirements

1) Contractor Use of the Premises

a) During the period of the project, the contractor will have access to the site only during business hours of 6:00 am 6:00

pm. No on-site work shall be performed outside these hours or on holidays unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. The contractor will need to coordinate with the Contracting Officer to arrange access to the parking lot. The contractor shall make every effort to cause a minimum of damage to parking lots, any other paved areas, any items that need to be moved during the course of the project, and any areas not included in this scope of work. Any damage caused will be repaired at the contractor’s expense.

2) Progress Meetings

a) Progress meetings are not required for this project. The project manager and building team representative shall make daily inspections of the work progress.

3) Equipment The contractor shall provide all equipment associated with the entire project, operate in a safe manner, and adhere to all OSHA and GSA standards.

4) Equipment and Material Storage The contractor shall provide and store all equipment, the materials specified above, and any other materials required completing the project. The materials are required to be kept clean and dry throughout the duration of the project.

Contractor to coordinate with building manager for location of storage sheds.

5) Sanitary Facilities Provide and maintain temporary toilet facilities in accordance with State Health Department and GSA requirements.

6) Electricity, Water, and Gas GSA will pay for electricity, water, and gas during the course of this project. The contractor is responsible for making connections to the existing systems. Temporary electrical work shall meet the requirements of NFPA 70-1996 (NEC), Article

305. When temporary connections are removed, restore existing utility services to their original condition.

7) Contractor’s Field Office The contractor may provide an office for their own use. Size, location, and construction shall be subject to approval.

8) Fire Watch Contractor shall be responsible for providing fire watch if required per attached GSA fire watch guidelines.

9) Fire Alarm Impairment and Hot Work When a fire suppression or alarm system impairment is required, contractor shall provide written outage request to GSA for approval in advance of impairing any systems. Contractor shall be responsible for having a GSA approved NICET certified fire alarm contractor perform all system impairments. During fire alarm/suppression impairments or hot work procedures, contractor shall provide a fire watch per the GSA Regional Fire Watch Guidelines.

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10) Protection of Public The building site will continue to be used by tenants. The contractor shall fence, barricade, or otherwise block off the immediate work area to prevent unauthorized entry. The contractor shall illuminate barricades and obstructions at night and maintain safe building access and egress for tenants.

11) Housekeeping The project site shall be kept in a neat, orderly, and safe condition at all times. The contractor shall provide enough containers for collecting construction debris and construction materials to be recycled. The contractor shall wet down dry materials and rubbish to prevent blowing dust and keep volatile wastes in covered containers.

12) Transportation and Deliveries The contractor shall arrange deliveries of materials in accordance with construction schedules; coordinate with COR to avoid conflict with other tenants and other work conditions at the site. Contractor must make GSA PM & CO aware of any lead times that may affect the project schedule.

13) Cleaning Before scheduling the final inspection, the Contractor shall accomplish six items: (1) Remove all tools, equipment, surplus material, and rubbish; (2) Restore or refinish, to original condition, surfaces that are damaged due to the work of this contract; (3) Remove grease, dirt, stains, foreign materials, and labels from finished surfaces; (4) Thoroughly clean building interiors; (5) Pickup all construction debris from the site; and (6) At time of final inspection, project shall be thoroughly cleaned and ready for use.

14) Protection of the Building The construction contractor is responsible for the protection of all existing building property for damage due to work performed under this contract. Any damage caused by the performance of this contract shall be repaired to match like or better condition at no additional cost to the government

15) Disruptive Work All painting, staining, or other activity which may cause noxious or undesirable fumes and/ or any noisy work that may be disruptive to the tenants/ public must be performed after normal working hours. The use of paint or stain that does not generate odors is preferred and may be required if the space will be occupied the following day with prior written approval from GSA.

Section 11: Badging & Security

1) Contractor is responsible to follow GSA’s security and badging requirements as detailed in the attached Badging & Security Requirements (Vendor Fitness Determination Training Manual).

2) The contractor may be subjected to additional background checks by the local agency at any border station projects.

3) US Access shared enrollment centers can be found at fedidcard.gov. Travel distances to the nearest center should be accounted for during the badging process.

Section 12: Payments

1) Information regarding payment requests and payment is in the solicitation/ contract. Please contact the CO if you have any questions regarding payments.

Section 13: Substantial Completion & Final Inspection

1) When project, or designated portion of project is complete, request a final inspection. Upon receipt of request that project is substantially complete, the Contracting Officer will proceed with the inspection within ten days of receipt of request or will advise the contractor of items that prevent the project from being designated substantially complete.

2) Red-lined drawings and CAD and/or BIM as-built drawings, and field training for Operations and Maintenance (O&M) personnel shall be provided at completion of project. Maintain one complete set of contract drawings. Clearly mark changes, deletions, and additions using GSA CAD Standards to show actual construction conditions. Show additions in red, deletions in green, and special instructions in blueprint. Provide to GSA within timeframe negotiated at time of award.

3) The contractor shall provide O&M manuals. The O&M manuals shall contain the following:

o Executed Warranties (at project completion) o Maintenance and operation manuals

Section 14: Attachments

1) Universal Scope requirements

2) Badging & Security requirements (Vendor Fitness Determination & Training Manual) http://fedidcard.gov/

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3) Pembina Construction Drawings

4) Right of Way Layout 2

Section 15: Pictures

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Dispose of additional Generator and Hydraulic Pump