SOW_Barracks_Staircases_021519.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

REPAIR OF THE BARRACKS STAIRCASES

U.S. MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY

KINGS POINT, NEW YORK

May 16, 2018

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

MARITIME ADMINISTRATION

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.

OBJECTIVE

The USMMA seeks the repair of all the Barracks staircases (Jones, Barry, Rogers, Cleveland, Delano, Murphy and Palmer Halls). Most of the staircases are heavily damaged and present a serious safety hazard to pedestrians.

SCOPE

The USMMA is looking for a qualified, licensed and insured contractor to rprovide labor, materials, transportation, tools, equipment and supervision to repair all of the Barracks staircases.

Prior to submitting a bid, Contractor should attend one of the scheduled Walk-Throughs.

The selected contractor, following New York State Department of Transportation Standard Specifications, shall be responsible for completing the following tasks:

BID SUBMITTALS

• Contractor shall submit a written narrative outlining the work they plan to perform. In addition, Contract shall submit design sketches for the repairs of the Priority Items (hi-lighted in RED).

• Contractor’s bid documents shall include a cost breakdown for each location/staircase. For each location, the contractor shall include material quantity and cost, labor quantity and cost, and mark-up. Contractor shall completely fill in the attached Pricing Worksheet.

• Contractor shall submit a reference list with at least three (3) projects of similar size and scope that have been completed within the last five years. The reference list should include the name of the client, phone number, scope of work, project cost and date that the project was completed.

• Contractor shall submit with bid, for approval by engineer, samples and or specifications for all materials to be used on this project, including, concrete, limestone, stainless steel pins, rebar, etc.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

• Contractor shall schedule the repairs of the staircases so as to minimize the disruption to the USMMA. Contractor shall submit a schedule, for approval, prior to initiating work in accordance with the below PRIORITY ITEMS (hi-lighted in RED).

• Power wash all limestone staircases using an approved pH neutral soap or similar cleaner.

DO NOT use high pressure water.

• Power wash all concrete using NorthStar Pressure Concrete Wash Concentrate or approved equivalent.

• Contractor shall be responsible for removing and re-installing all handrails. Contractor shall be responsible for straightening out the handrails, making repairs and extending the posts so that they are embedded 6” – 8” deep and so the center to edge distance is at least

5-1/2”.

• Handrail holes shall be filled and domed above level using non-shrink, non-metallic grout.

• Mortar shall match existing.

• Limestone shall match existing.

• The 304 stainless steel pins, used to join repaired concrete, shall be a minimum of 10 mm in diameter and 75 mm long.

• Contractor shall grade all the disturbed areas, add top soil and reseed.

• Remove all containers, surplus materials, equipment, and debris and leave the site in a clean and orderly condition acceptable to the COR.

• Contractor shall provide a warranty for a minimum of two years for this project.

1. Breezeway between Jones and Barry Halls (O’Hara Hall Side)

• Power wash walkway and ramp in addition to the staircase.

• Replace all broken, chipped, previously repaired limestone treads and risers, approximately six pieces.

• Replace all broken rectangular/square limestone blocks, approximately six pieces.

• Remove loose concrete and repoint wherever necessary.

• Fill handrail holes with non-shrink, non-metallic grout.

2. Navy Federal Credit Union

• Replace all existing handrails with ADA compliant handrails.

• Repair top 2’x3’ section of stairway wall reinforced with 304 SS pins/dowels..

• Replace 4 ½’ x12’ section of sidewalk to eliminate small step.

• Create a curb on the left side, approximately 12’ long. Blend the 18” curb from the top of the staircase wall to grade. Curb shall be 4,000 psi 6” concrete over 4” crushed stone base.

• Install new curb around garden section, approximately 20’. Install two (2) 5’ bollards

3. Door J-5

• Replace top limestone step and riser.

• Recast the other three steps.

• Fill handrail holes with non-shrink, non-metallic grout.

• Seal gaps between stairs and sidewalk.

4. Door J-4

• Recast bottom step.

• Install new embedded bronze tread.

• Fill gap between staircase and building.

• Fill handrail holes with non-shrink, non-metallic grout.

5. Door J-2

• Repair bottom three steps by replacing all broken limestone treads/blocks and risers.

• Repoint top step.

• Repoint top platform and where necessary.

• Fill handrail holes with non-shrink, non-metallic grout.

6. Door J-1

• Cut out damaged areas and recast all the steps including the top platform.

• Install new embedded metal treads.

• Reset the handrails.

• Fill handrail holes with non-shrink, non-metallic grout.

• Seal gap between staircase and building.

7. Door J-3

• Remove loose mortar.

• Repoint limestone blocks.

• Replace all broken/chipped/previously repaired limestone blocks and risers.

• Fill in/seal all gaps.

• Fill handrail holes with non-shrink, non-metallic grout.

8. Breezeway between Jones and Barry Halls (Flagpole Side)

• Powerwash walkway and ramp in addition to the staircase

• Replace all broken rectangular/square limestone blocks, approximately eight (8).

• Reset all handrails.

• Replace all broken/chipped/previously repaired limestone treads and risers, approximately seven (7) 6’x15” treads.

• Fill handrail holes with non-shrink, non-metallic grout.

• Remove all loose concrete and repoint where necessary.

• Reseal joint between ramp and platform.

9. Door B-3

• Replace entire staircase.

• Replace all broken/chipped/previously repaired limestone blocks and risers.

• Remove loose concrete.

• Repoint where necessary

• Fill handrail holes with non-shrink, non-metallic grout.

10. Breezeway

• Recast the bottom two (2) steps, matching existing concrete.

• Install new embedded bronze treads.

• Fill handrail holes with non-shrink, non-metallic grout.

11. Door R-2

• Replace two limestone treads/slabs and risers.

• Remove loose concrete.

• Repoint where necessary.

12. Door R-3

• Recast three (3) steps, matching existing concrete.

• Replace metal treads.

• Fill handrail holes with non-shrink, non-metallic grout.

13. Door C-2

• Rebuild entire staircase. Replace all broken, chipped and previously repaired limestone blocks, including top step and risers.

• Reset handrail.

• Fill handrail holes with non-shrink, non-metallic grout.

• Repoint where necessary

14. Door C-1

• Cut away all broken concrete and top slab.

• Recast all seven (7) steps.

• Install new embedded bronze treads.

• Fill handrail holes with non-shrink, non-metallic grout.

• Seal gaps between staircase and building

15. Door C-5

• Replace right capstone in kind, using similar materials.

• Repoint side walls and where necessary

• Replace all cracked/chipped/previously repaired limestone treads and risers, approximately 7’x1’.

• Cut off excess from existing rebar.

16. Delano Hall

• Replace/rebuild posts of upper sidewalls using comparable concrete masonry units.

Replace capstones.

• Recast all the steps and intermediate platform

• Install embedded metal treads.

• Replace three (3) large limestone blocks on top platform.

• Replace three (3) CMU by wooden rail on the left hand side.

• Remove all loose concrete and seal all the gaps between steps and side walls.

• Repoint where necessary.

17. Door to Seafarer/NEX

• Replace the sidewalls in kind. Use matching concrete

• Replace limestone saddle.

• Replace metal saddle.

• Seal all gaps.

18. Door M-3

• Rebuild entire staircase in kind.

• Replace all broken/chipped/previously repaired limestone blocks and risers.

• Repoint where necessary

• Fill in gaps between asphalt and stairs.

19. Door M-2

• Recast bottom step with matching concrete.

• Install embedded bronze treads.

• Fill handrail holes with non-shrink, non-metallic grout.

• Repair chipped concrete on the sides.

• Seal gap between staircase and building.

20. Door P-1

• Rebuild entire staircase.

• Replace all broken/chipped and previously repaired limestone blocks and risers.

• Repoint where necessary.

• Fill in gaps between staircase and asphalt.

• Fill handrail holes with non-shrink, non-metallic grout.

21. Door P-3

• Seal gap between sidewall and building.

22. Door P-2

• Rebuild the top two steps in-kind (limestone).

• Replace the platform, bottom three steps and sidewalls in-kind.

• Fix handrails.

23. Door to Upper Deck/ Door D-2

• Recast bottom step.

24. Door R-4

• Seal around the saddle.

25. Cleveland Rogers Breezeway

• Replace limestone saddle.

• Fill handrail holes with non-shrink, non-metallic grout.

26. Door B-6

• Recast bottom step with matching concrete.

• Install embedded bronze tread.

• Fill handrail holes with non-shrink, non-metallic grout.

27. Door B-5

• Replace all broken/chipped/previously repaired limestone blocks and risers.

• Repoint where necessary.

The contractor shall be aware of the potential presence of hazardous materials, specifically lead-based paint and asbestos, in any buildings located at the USMMA. It is the responsibility of the contractor to take appropriate measures in accordance with all local, state, and federal environmental and occupational safety and health laws and regulations.

Priority List

DELIVERY

1. The contractor shall furnish all labor and material, transportation and supervision in the performance of all tasks detailed in this statement of work.

2. The Contractor will ensure all materials and parts are compatible with the specific unit specified in this statement of work.

3. Contractor shall ensure that all systems will be checked, tested and started.

4. All work is to conform to federal, state and local building regulations and codes.

5. Maintain a work area compliant with safety standards.

6. Area worked on shall be cleaned and secured on a daily basis.

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

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

9. Excess material and debris shall be disposed of in accordance with local and state ordinances at Contractor’s expense.

10. No vehicles shall be driven on the sidewalks or grass. Unless granted specific exception due to site access limitations. Repair of landscape, if any, will be the sole responsibility of the contractor.

11. Make every effort to minimize the impact to the daily routine of the Academy.

12. Contractors shall be licensed, bonded and insured as mandated by federal, state and local municipal regulations.

CLOSE OUT:

The contractor shall provide a signed 25 year warranty of any damage, defective material and improper workmanship on any material provided in this contract.

Materials and labor to be warranted for a minimum of one year after completion of installation, and equipment to be warranted per manufacturer.

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT OR

INFORMATION.

N/A

CONSIDERATIONS

• Submit schedule seven (7) days in advance of work to be accomplished for approval.

• 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).

• Inform COR of any anticipated disruption in services for construction at least three (3) days in advance

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Contractor will perform the task at USMMA, Barracks, 300 Steamboat Road, Kings Point, N.Y.

11024

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Work is to be completed within 90 calendar days after NTP is issued and approved. Work is to be performed during normal business hours 0700 to 1630, Monday through Friday unless approval is granted by the Contracting Officer.

ACCRONYMS

ANSI American National Standards Institute ASME (Formally known as) American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASHRAE American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers CFR Code of Federal Regulations COR Contract Officer Representative EPA The United States Environmental Protection Agency IEEE The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers MARAD United States Maritime Administration NEC National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association NFPA National Fire Protection Association NTP Notice to Proceed TBD To Be Determined USMMA Unites States Merchant Marine Academy