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STATEMENT OF WORK

FLAGPOLE EAGLE REPAIR AND INSTALLATION

U.S. MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY

KINGS POINT, NEW YORK

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

MARITIME ADMINISTRATION

U.S. MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY

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Background

The United States Merchant Martine Academy (USMMA) is an agency of the Maritime Administration (MARAD) managed by the United States Department of Transportation.

The USMMA is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Therefore, all work shall be consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties (36 CFR part 68) http://www.nps.gov/tps/standards/four-treatments/treatment-guidelines.pdf.

All work shall meet or exceed the standards provided in the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and guidelines for applying the standards published by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior 36 CFR 67.7 - Standards for rehabilitation.

Scope

The USMMA seeks a qualified and experienced contractor to provide labor, material, transportation, tools, equipment and supervision to Paint the flagpole, replace existing halyards and fabricate and install an Eagle Flagpole Topper atop the 172-ft. flagpole.

Place of Performance

USMMA

300 Steamboat Road Kings Point, N.Y. 11024

Hours of Operation

Performance Schedule: Monday thru Friday Hours: 0730 to 1630 (7:30am to 4:30pm) Period of Performance: Work is to be completed within 60 calendar days after notice to proceed (NTP) is approved.

Note: The project should be performed during normal business hours unless approval is granted by the Contracting Officer (CO).

Government Furnished Property, Material, Equipment or Information

Not Applicable (N/A)

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Deliverables

The Contractor is responsible for the following;

• Fabrication of an eagle flagpole topper. Eagle will have a wingspan of approximately 60 inches from tip to tip. Eagle is to sit atop a 10-inch copper ball fastened to the pole with a 1-inch stainless steel threaded rod

• Eagle will be constructed and formed from copper sheeting with a gold-leaf finish applied to it.

• Attaching/fastening the eagle to the top of the Academy’s 172-foot high flagpole.

• Replacing flagpole halyards with two (2) new #12 – 3/8” nylon halyards. Halyards will have two (2) each 3 ½” stainless steel swivel type snap hooks with vinyl covers for flag connection.

• Painting the flagpole with two (2) coats a suitable white exterior paint resistant to scratching, peeling and outdoor elements

Submittals

Flagpole Eagle Topper Design and Paint specifications for pole

General

• The contractor shall provide all labor and material, transportation and supervision in the performance of all tasks detailed in this statement of work

• All work is to conform to federal, state and local regulations and codes

• Maintain a work area compliant with safety standards

• Areas worked on shall be cleaned and secured daily

• Any damage to existing facilities or appurtenances shall be repaired or replaced in kind, by the contractor at no cost to the Government.

• Examine existing conditions prior to any repair activities, site visit will be scheduled to inspect the site where services are to be performed.

• Excess material and debris shall be disposed of in accordance with local and state ordinances.

• No vehicles shall be driven on the sidewalks or grass.

• Make every effort to minimize the impact to the daily routine of the Academy

• Contractors shall be licensed, bonded and insured as mandated by federal, state and municipal regulations

Considerations

• Submit schedule showing area to be worked on, dates of work and estimated timeline for completion of the task(s)

• Maintain communication with the COR (and immediately inform the COR of any unforeseen issues or problems that arise)

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• Inform COR of any anticipated disruption in services for construction at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance.

Close Out

• The contractor shall provide a signed warranty of any damage, defective material and improper workmanship on any material provided in this contract

• Materials and labor to be warranted for one year after installation, and equipment to be warranted per manufacturer