A04_0044014532_Containers_SOW.pdf

SCOPE OF WORK (SOW)

U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICES ARTHUR R. MARSHALL LOXAHATCHEE NWR

MULTI-CONTAINER LIVING QUARTERS PROJECT

OBJECTIVES:

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge Central Louisiana Refuge is seeking qualified vendors to supply and install one multi-container living quarters container structure at the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, 10216 Lee Rd, Boynton, FL 33473.

Purpose:

The purpose of the project is to build and install one multi-container living quarters structure to provide transient housing for temporary Refuge employees and volunteers.

Contractor Qualifications:

The Contractor should have past experience building container homes in Florida. The contractor will be familiar with Florida Building Code safety requirements.

Other:

Work will require placement of one multi-container living quarters structure, consisting of multiple storage containers, not to exceed 1,300 SF, according to Florida Building Code requirements, as well as the safety features attached in this document. The contractor will demolish and dispose of the existing double wide trailer, prepare site for new structure, install the structure and foundation, and establish connections to existing water, electricity, and sewage utility service points. The contractor will build an access ramp and stairs to front entrance/exit and access ramp and stairs to secondary entrance/exit. Provide ground-mounted photovoltaic (PV) system as an optional bid item.

Place of Performance:

Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee NWR 10216 Lee Road Boynton Beach, FL 33473-4797

Period of Performance:

The period of performance is 180 calendar days from receipt of order. The area surrounding the container home installation will remain open to staff and visitor traffic during placement.

Precautions must be taken by the contractor to minimize disturbance to staff, visitors and wildlife.

Normal business hours are Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Work will be completed during normal business hours unless after hour work is requested by contractor and approved by COR. Contractor shall provide contact information for use in the event of emergencies.

SCOPE:

The contractor shall build and install the container home in compliance with Florida building code standards, ADA/ABA, and the fire safety codes, and other requirements as outlined at the end of this document. The height will be 8-ft. The square footage will not exceed 1,300. The home will have two full bathrooms; one shall be ADA/ABA accessible. The home will have a full kitchen with five full size appliances as listed: 1) electric oven range, 2) electric stovetop, 3) dishwasher, and 4) two 24 cf (min.) refrigerators. The water heater shall be the heat pump type. The contractor is responsible for providing and installing all appliances, cabinets, fixtures, and other hardware per design specifications. The exterior shall match the two adjacent tiny homes in finish and color.

The foundation shall be the helical pile type or approved equal.

The builder will communicate with the COR every-other-week to provide an update on the build and projected timeline of installation.

Figure 1. Area where homes will be installed.

Figure 2: Existing Tiny Container Home on Left. Existing Manufactured Home on Right (to be removed). Also showing location of electric utility service point.

Figure 3: Existing Tiny Container Homes, to remain. Proposed multi-container structure to match exterior finishes of existing tiny homes.

Figure 4: Existing tiny home left, to remain. Existing manufactured home, right, to be removed. Retain and protect electric hook-up station.

Figure 5. Location of electric utility service point.

Figure 6 & 7: Existing manufactured home, to be removed.

Figure 8 & 9: Example layout of multi-container structure.

Deliverables and/or Delivery Schedule:

Multi-container living quarters structure will be built off-site and installed at the site. The contractor will schedule installation with the COR. The contractor is responsible for the acquisition and transport of all materials to the project site and for the removal of excess materials at the completion of the project.

The contractor will provide a blueprint of design for FWS approval prior to beginning construction.

Evaluation and Acceptance:

The contractor will be evaluated as detailed herein. Government acceptance is contingent upon:

A final inspection will be performed to ensure proper installation, operation, and professional workmanship and compliance with applicable codes.

Quality Control/Quality Assurance:

QA/QC will be determined by final inspection to ensure the homes are fully, properly, and professionally built and installed in accordance with trade standards, applicable codes, and product design. The COR may conduct site visits, in coordination with the contractor, to see the structure as it is being built and/or installed.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THIS PAGE

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Container Homes

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge

10216 Lee Road Boynton, FL 33473

ADA and Life Safety Requirements for Manufactured Homes or Container Units for Lodging

Doorways:

Width: 32 inches (36 inches if the doorway is deeper than 24 inches) Height: 80 inches Opening radius: 90 degrees (ensure maneuvering clearance if wheelchair or mobility device is used) Door hardware o Located 34″–48″ above the floor or ground o Allowed one hand operation o Handles that can be operated with a loose grip or closed fist, such as lever-shaped handles and U-shaped pulls, accommodates the greatest range of users o Operate with 5 lbs. of force maximum (round doorknobs do not comply because they require twisting of the wrist) Threshold ¼” max vertical. A maximum height of 3/4″ is permitted for existing or altered thresholds if they have a beveled edge on each side with a slope not steeper than 1:2.

Egress windows

Bathing Room (grab bars in the shower can be exempted if bathing facility is for one occupant at a time):

60” of maneuvering space for wheelchair and/or mobility device Shower dimension 60” × 30” (LW) Grab bars are required on three walls in standard compartments without a seat. Grab bars can be continuous or separate. If separate, they must be 6″ maximum from adjacent walls and each must be at the same height above the finish floor (48” in length on the longest side and 24” on short side) o withstand a vertical or horizontal force of 250 lbs o 1½″ clearance between the grab bar o 33”–36” in height from floor level

Shower controls and fittings can be 1½″ minimum above grab bars, but other projecting objects, such as soap dispensers, must be outside the 12″ minimum clear space above grab bars.

Toilet room guidance: https://www.access-board.gov/ada/guides/chapter-6-toilet-rooms/

Life Safety: Fire extinguishing system to comply with Florida Statutes and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code 13D

Florida Administration Code: 69A-43.018 One and Two Family Dwellings, Recreational Vehicles and Mobile Homes Licensed as Public Lodging Establishments.

Walking/Working Surfaces (ADA link provided if ADA access is needed for reference)

ADA link: https://www.access-board.gov/ada/guides/chapter-3-floor-and-ground-surfaces/ Standard stairs are used to provide access from one walking–working surface to another when operations necessitate regular and routine travel between levels.

Stairways with four or more risers/steps or rising more than 30 inches (76 cm) in height must having stair railings installed along each unprotected side or edge.

Unprotected sides and edges of stairway landings must have standard 42 inch guardrail systems (this includes: mid-rails which can be screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members) If intermediate members or equivalent are used, then no more than 19-inches apart and no opening greater than 19-inches)

Handrails must not be more than 37 inches (94 cm) high nor less than 30 inches (76 cm) from the upper surface of the handrail to the surface of the tread.