A04_07_SOW_Design-Build_Replace_Shop_Bunkhouse_Support_GAOA_Lake_Andes_4Jan24.pdf

ATTACHMENT 1, Solicitation number: __________________________________

Scope of Work Design-Build Replace

Maintenance Shop, Bunkhouse, Support Facilities - GAOA Lake Andes NWR, Lake Andes, SD 57356

January 2024

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 SERVICES & SCOPE

1.2 SITE DEVELOPMENT

1.3 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY

1.4 BUDGET PARAMETERS

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SITE AND SURVEY

1.6 GREEN BUILDING CONSIDERATIONS

1.7 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

1.8 PROJECT ENGINEER

1.9 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION

1.10 CONTRACTOR SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

1.11 DEFINITIONS

PART 2: DESIGN SERVICES

2.1 DESIGN SERVICES SCOPE

2.2 CODES AND STANDARDS

2.3 ENERGY EFFICIENCY

2.4 DRAWING STANDARDS

2.5 STATE REGISTRATION OF DESIGN ARCHITECTS AND

ENGINEERS

2.6 SPECIFICATION STANDARDS

2.7 PERMIT RESPONSIBILITY

2.8 DESIGN SCHEDULE AND REVIEW MEETINGS

2.9 PAYMENT FOR DESIGN SERVICES

PART 3: CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

3.1 GENERAL

PART 4: GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1 DUTY TO COOPERATE

PART 5: ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAM

5.1 SUMMARY AND REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

5.2 COMMUNICATION NEEDS

5.3 MATERIALS AND ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES

5.4 SITE FEATURES

PART 6: MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL PROGRAMS

6.1 HVAC SYSTEMS

6.2 PLUMBING SYSTEMS

6.3 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

PART 7: SCHEDULE AND PHASING

7.1 DESIGN SCHEDULE

7.2 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

7.3 TOTAL PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

7.4 PHASING

7.5 OPTIONAL BID ITEMS

PART 8: GOVERNMENT FURNISHED DOCUMENTS

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 SERVICES AND SCOPE: The services required will include all the design and preparation of construction plans and specifications, demolition and construction of replacement Maintenance Shop, Bunkhouse, Government Vehicle (GOV) Garage, Pole Barn, and support facilities at Lake Andes National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). Overall project objective is to replace, modernize, improve and upgrade the facilities and infrastructure damaged by severe flooding the Lake Andes NWR (LAN) and Wetlands Management District (WMD). Work includes demolition, replacement, and renovation as described below and in attached supplementary documents.

1.1.1 The site of the work is Lake Andes National Wildlife Refuge, which is approximately 7 miles east of Lake Andes, SD. The Maintenance Shop address is 38735 291st St, Lake Andes, SD 57356.

1.1.2 Prospective bidders are urged to visit the site and become familiar with existing conditions and ascertain the conditions which affect the work. Failure of the successful bidder to visit the site prior to submitting a bid or proposal on this work will not relieve the successful bidder from completing the project at the bid price.

1.1.3 The Contractor and all subcontractors shall have all Federal, State, and local licenses, and/or certifications, etc., necessary to perform work in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. All licenses and/or certificates must be current from start to finish of the project.

1.1.4 The adjacent buildings will be occupied during construction. Maintain access to and all utilities during construction as much as possible.

1.1.5 Preliminary Architectural programming is based on functional space standard in FWS facilities, and subject to adjustment during the planning process. General architectural programming consists of:

Maintenance Shop 5,500 square feet Bunkhouse, 4 bedrooms minimum 2,000 square feet OPTION 1: GOV Garage/Cold Storage 2,965 square feet OPTION 5: Pole Barn 4,999 square feet Total New Construction 15,964 square feet (Note: FWS measurements are the outside of exterior walls) A summary of all Optional Bid Items is detailed in Section 7

1.2 SITE DEVELOPMENT

1.2.1 Site development will include the reconfiguration of gravel driveways and circulation for the Maintenance Shop Complex, Bunkhouse and GOV Garage as needed to accommodate new buildings and supporting infrastructure.

1.2.2 NOTE: Existing Maintenance Shop, and Bunkhouse to remain operational for Refuge use, until replacements are complete and released to the government. Overall, this project will require phased construction, in close coordination with the Refuge Manager. See Phasing in Part 7.

1.2.3 Site development will include the replacement of existing utilities to serve new locations of buildings.

1.2.4 Local Utility Providers:

1. Current telephone and internet service is by Ft Randall Telephone, there is fiber optic cable service to both the current Maintenance Shop and Bunkhouse.

2. Electrical service is provided from overhead power lines along 291st St.

Supplier is Northwestern Energy.

3. Water service is provided by Randall Community Water District.

1.2.5 Provide new lighted vehicle wash with concrete pad for the Shop Complex. Similar to the existing Shop, it can be an apron extension on the new Shop, with power and water connections located inside for wash equipment.

1.3 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY: The contractor shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy and coordination of all designs, drawings, specifications and other documents or publications upon which construction is based.

1.3.1 Design, materials and construction shall be of high quality, durable, and easily maintained. This is a semi-remote location: maintenance, replacement parts and typical servicing of installed equipment should be easily obtainable in the local area, of simple, durable, low manpower-intensive actions.

1.3.2 CURRENT DESIGN LEVEL: The current design level has been developed to approximately 5% completion consisting of the included site layouts, example floorplans, and the other requirements set forth in this SOW.

1.4 BUDGET PARAMETERS: See solicitation/contract for project magnitude.

Proposal to include all design services; and all construction described herein, all site development, utilities, and construction contingencies.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SITE: The construction sites are as shown on the Site Location attachment.

1.5.1 Obtain the services of a Land Surveyor licensed in the state of South Dakota, who shall develop a topographical survey for the Shop Complex, GOV Garage and Bunkhouse site, capturing all pertinent information for design and construction, to include the immediate area, adjacent road, buried and overhead electrical, water, communication and sewer lines. This survey will be used to design the new Maintenance Shop, GOV Garage, Bunkhouse, Pole Barn, revised driveways and parking areas, septic and drainage systems. Provide a copy of the completed survey to the COR.

1.6 GREEN BUILDING CONSIDERATIONS: Executive Orders 13101 and 13123 require the Government to use Sustainable Design for all new facilities. Design shall promote waste and pollution prevention, water and energy conservation, and utilize materials that have the highest percentage of recovered materials practical, considering price, availability, and performance.

1.6.1 Use the most energy efficient equipment that is practical in all mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, and design these systems to promote a healthy environment for the occupants of the buildings.

1.6.2 Research and specify “Environmentally Preferable Products” and “Recycled Products” wherever possible. This requirement shall include, but not necessarily be limited to considering products containing recycled content for concrete, steel, masonry units, thermal insulation, carpet, acoustical ceiling tile, gypsum board, wood floors, ceramic tile, paints and coatings, etc.

Utilize products that are designated in the Environmental Protection Agency’s Comprehensive Procurement Guideline (www.epa.gov/cpg/).

1.7 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 575 calendar days, See also Part 7 Schedule and Phasing.

1.8 PROJECT ENGINEER: The FWS Project Engineer/Contracting Officer Representative for this project is Ann Erin Mercer. AFTER AWARD, any questions regarding the scope of work and technical matters shall be directed to Ms Mercer.

1.9 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION: See also Part 8 of this SOW.

1.9.1 The government-furnished documents describe the general intent and desired components, functions and adjacencies. Modifications in the Contractor's proposal and during the design phase that are deemed to enhance the overall buildings and site development and/or result in improvements to aesthetics, functionality or construction and cost, will be considered by the government.

1.9.2 No site survey exists for the planned locations. See paragraph 1.5.1.

1.9.3 A Geotechnical Evaluation Report has been completed and is provided in this package.

The report also includes the geotechnical evaluation report completed on the in-construction new headquarters office, for reference only. If the contractor requires additional geotechnical http://www.epa.gov/cpg/ information, obtaining that information shall be their responsibility as part of the contract and at no additional cost to the government.

1.9.4 Proposed Site Maps, Layouts and Photos

1.9.5 Preliminary Program Items Document

1.9.6 Utilities and Buildings – existing Record Drawings

1.9.7 U.S. Fish & Wildlife Example Floor Plans in pdf format, for Maintenance Shop, Bunkhouse and GOV Garage; provided as general reference documents for typical functional spaces, adjacencies and other items.

1.9.8 Pre-Demolition Hazardous Materials Surveys

1.10 CONTRACTOR SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:

1.10.1 Submit for approval of the Contracting Officer within 10 days of Notice of Award, a Design/Build Management Plan for this project which includes a schedule of design review meetings and design submittals. The Contracting Officer may revise this schedule in consultation with the DB and FWS Project Engineer/Contracting Officer’s Representative. When approved this will become the schedule for the design portion of the project. There will be a minimum of four design phase milestones: A Schematic Design documents (30%) review; a Design Development documents (60%) review; a Draft Final Construction Documents (95%) review, and a Final Documents submittal (100%). The reviews shall include all aspects of design.

As part of the Design/Build Management Plan, some elements of the design may proceed directly from 30% to 95%, based on the 30% review. D-B may submit final designs for these elements for Government review and clearance for construction to begin, prior to complete Final Design Documents on all elements. See also Part 7 SCHEDULE AND PHASING.

1.10.2 The Contractor shall submit the following administrative items prior to appropriate work: schedule for design and construction activities, staffing plan, safety plan, subcontracting plan, organization chart with roles and responsibilities, and quality assurance and quality control plan.

1.10.3 The contractor shall submit monthly status reports to the FWS COR.

1.10.4 Submittals during the construction phase are discussed in Part 3 Construction Services.

1.11 DEFINITIONS

1.11.1 Construction is defined as, but not limited to, constructing (giving form by combining the parts), altering, repairing, adding to, subtracting from, improving, restoring, moving, wrecking or demolishing any building, highway, road, excavation or other structure, project, or improvement attached to real estate.

1.11.2 Contracting Officer (CO) is defined as a person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the United States of America. The term includes certain authorized representatives of the Contracting Officer such as the Contracting Officer's Representative and Construction Inspector acting within the limits of their authority as delegated by the Contracting Officer.

1.11.3 COR means Contracting Officer's Representative and is the Point of Contact for all technical questions and issues.

1.11.4 CI means the Government Construction Inspector.

1.11.5 Day or Days shall mean calendar days unless otherwise specifically noted.

1.11.6 DB means Design-Builder and is the contracting entity selected to design and build the project.

1.11.7 Design Consultant is a qualified, licensed design professional who furnishes design services required under the Contract Documents. This may be an employee of the DB, is retained by DB, or is employed or retained by anyone under contract with DB.

1.11.8 Service or FWS means United States Department of Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 6 (Mountain Prairie Region).

1.11.9 Government may also be referred to as the Owner, Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer's Representative, the Service, or Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).

1.11.10 Incident Rate (IR) is the number of recordable incidents resulting in days away from work for each 100 full-time employees per year, based on 2,000 hours worked per employee per year.

1.11.11 Local Authority Having Jurisdiction: Duly adopted local code authority, agency, or serving utility governing or serving the location of the project.

1.11.12 Management Plan: DB's project approach for planning, design, and construction and includes, at a minimum, but is not limited to the following:

1. Schedule (design and construction activities)

2. Project Staffing Plan

3. Safety Plan

4. Subcontracting Plan

5. Organization Chart with Roles and Responsibilities

6. Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Plan

1.11.13 Notice to Proceed (NTP): Each Project Phase, i.e., design phase and construction phase, requires a written NTP from the Contracting Officer (CO). The NTP will identify the next Project Phase(s) that are approved. The NTP will identify any qualifications, limitations, or exceptions to the work in each Phase.

1.11.14 Open Book Accounting is the allowance of the government to have free and open access to financial and accounting documents that the Design/Builder has associated with the project being designed and constructed.

1.11.15 Project Specifications are specifications that state what the required results will be with measurable or observable criteria for verifying compliance. This may include the use of specific product cut sheets in addition to specifications.

1.11.16 Schedule is a chronological layout of the work to be performed prepared using commercially available scheduling software.

1.11.17 Subcontractor is any person or entity retained by main Contractor as an independent contractor to perform a portion of the Work and shall include materialmen and suppliers.

1.11.18 Sub-Subcontractor is any person or entity retained by a Subcontractor as an independent contractor to perform any portion of a Subcontractor's work and shall include materialmen and suppliers.

1.11.19 Work is comprised of all DB's design, permitting, construction and other services required by the Contract Documents, including procuring and furnishing all materials, equipment, services and labor reasonably inferable from the Contract Documents.

PART 2 DESIGN SERVICES

2.1 DESIGN SERVICES SCOPE: Services shall include the full range of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, civil and geotechnical engineering design and documentation for construction of the new facility by contract including the preparation of plans and specifications, and schedule of values.

2.2 Bird Collision Deterrence: Design and install window film on all glazing to deter bird strikes, meeting LEED Pilot Credit SSpc55 Bird Collision Deterrence. Spacing no greater than 2 inches vertically or 2 inches horizontally, dot patterns should have each dot a minimum dimension of ¼ inch, and lines should be at least 1/8 inch wide (vertical or horizontal).

2.3 CODES AND STANDARDS: The DB shall assure that the design meets the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal codes in the latest editions, including but not limited:

1. International Building Code

2. International Mechanical Code

3. International Plumbing Code

4. International and National Electrical Code

5. International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)

6. NFPA 101 Life Safety Code

7. Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA)

8. NEC (NFPA-70)

9. American Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines

10. Architectural Barriers Act

11. ANSI/ASHRAE Standard/ IESNA 90.1 - Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-

Rise Residential Buildings Plus Supplemental Addenda.

12. ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 55 - Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human

Occupancy.

13. ANSI/ASHRAE 62 - Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality with Appendix H.

14. Standards for New Federal Buildings 10 CFR 435 (Appendix 13)

15. OSHA Regulations

16. Consumer Product Safety Commission

17. 16 CFR 1201 Safety Standards for Architectural Glazing Materials

18. Clean Water Act

19. NPDES Permits and other federal, state, and local environmental and sanitary/ health rules, regulations, and requirements, as applicable

20. LEED Sustainable Sites Credit SS8 “Light Pollution Reduction”

21. American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Policies and Guidelines for the Design of Highways, Streets, pavements, and Roadside Safety.

2.4 ENERGY EFFICIENCY: The overall Maintenance Shop and Bunkhouse energy efficiency design shall be 30% better than that predicted by ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2019 (Shop), and the 2021 IECC (Bunkhouse). This is required by section 109 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and the Energy Conservation and Production Act (ECPA). Contractor may refer to ASHRAE’s “Advance Energy Design Guide” and implement as many of the energy conserving “Recommendations” and “How-To’s” for Climate Zone #5B which are economically effective.

Economic effectiveness shall be based upon a 40-year life cycle cost analysis using NIST’s BLCC-5.3 software which may be downloaded from the FEMP’s website.

2.5 DRAWING STANDARDS:

2.5.1 Furnish full, complete, accurate and coordinated architectural, civil engineering, structural engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and landscape architectural working drawings and schedules.

2.5.2 All drawings shall be prepared using AutoCAD release 2019. Links to drawing files (.DWG) and specifications shall be submitted at the final submittal. Also, Adobe .PDF files of drawings and specifications shall be submitted by links at the final submittal. All final drawings and specifications prepared by the DB shall bear the signatures and professional seals of the architect or engineer under whose direct supervision the documents were produced and who is licensed to practice that profession in the State of South Dakota.

General: Ensure that drafting and lettering on all drawings is done to such scale and legibility to permit clear and accurate readability by construction personnel.

1. Sheet size: 24" X 36" with 1/2-inch borders on three sides and 1½ inch border on the binding side.

2. Lettering size: 1/8" (actual size) minimum height.

3. Minimum scale of floor plans: 1/8"=1"-0".

4. Title Blocks: FWS typical title blocks will be furnished to the DB. Use “Title

Sheet Block” on first drawing only. Use “Standard Title Block” on all other drawings.

5. Index to drawings: on first sheet (Title Sheet).

6. Location/Vicinity map: On first sheet (Title Sheet).

7. Project Number: Place FWS furnished Project Number on each drawing sheet in the appropriate place in each title block.

8. Graphic Scale: All drawings shall have a graphic scale for all scales used on that sheet.

9. Arrange all categories of drawings, i.e.; A-1, A-2, A-3; M-1, M-2, M-3, etc. so that individual buildings and their respective plans, sections, details, etc. within that category are grouped together in such a way that they can easily be separated or removed from the drawings. Do not mix one building’s details with another.

2.6 STATE REGISTRATION OF DESIGN ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS: The Lead Architects and Engineers responsible for the design of this project shall have a current license to practice their profession in the State of South Dakota. In addition, the DB team, including individual professionals, as well as architectural, engineering and construction firms, shall be experienced in the design of structures and infrastructure in the northern plains of the United States, and specifically the climate, soil conditions, architectural styles, building codes, and environmental conditions of the project area.

2.7 SPECIFICATION STANDARDS:

2.7.1 Specifications shall be written specifically for this project. Specifications shall be developed using Microsoft Word software. Provide electronic files containing all specification sections with the final Contract Document submittal. Note: Copy the specifications as a single document file, indexed by Division and sub-indexed by section.

2.7.2 COR will provide applicable sections of Division 1 specifications – see Section 8.7.

DB shall prepare other divisions. Prepare specifications following Constructions Specifications Institute Division and Section format.

2.7.3 Color Board: Submit recommendations for exterior and interior colors for the buildings, including ceilings, wall treatments, window coverings, floor surfaces, etc. where no decision has been made per this document. Electronic submittals are acceptable.

2.7.4 Submit updated copies of the Management Plan with each design submittal. This shall include outline copies of the Safety Plan, QA/QC Plan, Scheduling, and Schedule of Items. These plans shall continue to be developed during the design process and finalized documents shall be submitted before construction begins.

2.8 PERMIT RESPONSIBILITY: The DB shall obtain and pay for any permits applicable to Federal construction projects including, but not limited to environmental permits, government review charges, utility tap and meter fees and inspection fees necessary for the prosecution of the Work pertaining to transportation, utilities, sewage disposal systems, erosion and sedimentation control plans, and any storm water discharge permits associated with construction activities, as required. Provide copies of all required permits, clearance, and licenses obtained to perform this work to the Contracting Officer.

2.9 DESIGN SCHEDULE AND REVIEW MEETINGS: Periodically meet with COR and other FWS representatives to review the design and discuss and resolve issues. The design shall be refined and developed so that the DB can move forward to the next phase of the process.

Meeting times and locations shall be as agreed to by DB and COR. Meetings shall include an on-site Design Kickoff Meeting; Schematic Design (30%) Review Meeting; Preliminary Construction Documents (60%) Review Meeting; and a Final Documents (95%) review meeting.

With the exception of the Kickoff meeting, design reviews will generally be via video teleconferencing such as via Microsoft Teams.

Meeting notes will be created by the DB Contractor and distributed to their Design consultants, the Contracting Officer, the COR, and the Refuge Manager. After review by the FWS, notes will be corrected if necessary by the DB Contractor and redistributed to the same group named above.

2.9.1 Design Kick-Off Meeting: Conduct a site visit and design kickoff meeting with FWS personnel, to include a site visit to the Refuge construction site. The time and date of this meeting will be mutually agreed upon by the Refuge Manager, the DB Contractor and the COR. The DB Contractor shall have, at a minimum, their Project Manager, Civil Engineer and Architect, attend this meeting. The purpose of the meeting will be to review the design program, review and determine applicability of the FWS furnished project information of the project, verify existing conditions, collect and coordinate client preferences and needs, discuss any DB proposed changes to FWS provided information, and start the Schematic design process.

2.9.2 Schematic Design Documents (30%): Based on government-furnished documents and design kick-off meeting, provide schematic floor plans, site layouts, and exterior elevation concept drawings, for discussion and review by FWS staff.

1. Include coordination with all utility providers, including water and sewer service;

Fire Department for design of emergency vehicle access for all locations, and fire sprinkler system for the Bunkhouse; electrical utility service provider; phone and internet service provider; and others required and listed with contact information.

2. A Design Review Meeting for this submittal will be scheduled and attended by, at minimum, the DB Project Manager, Civil Engineer and Architect. The Government will require 10 working days for review of these documents.

Meetings will generally be via video teleconferencing such as Microsoft Teams.

2.9.3 Preliminary Construction Documents (60%): Provide preliminary construction documents showing important construction details, developed specifications, exterior and interior material and color boards. Specifications shall be developed that indicate material type in a thorough, prescriptive, and generic CSI format and the specifications shall include a submittal log to allow construction to continue on schedule. Provide engineering calculations to permit an evaluation of the design for the proposed structural, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, lighting, phone, security, data, and radio systems, and other major systems and components. (Calculations shall bear the stamp of a South Dakota registered Professional Engineer prior to acceptance of 100% complete documents.) The Government will require 10 working days for review of these documents.

2.9.4 A Design Review Meeting for the 60% submittal will be scheduled and attended by, at a minimum, the DB Project Manager, Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer, Architect, Mechanical Engineer and Electrical Engineer. Meetings will generally be via video teleconferencing such as Microsoft Teams.

2.9.5 Construction Documents (95%): Provide drawings and specifications which are complete. Submittal shall also indicate refinement of all exterior and interior materials and finishes. Specifications shall be developed that indicate material type in a thorough, prescriptive, and generic CSI format and the specifications shall include a submittal log. Provide final structural calculations. Provide cut sheets or instructions for HVAC control and special systems such as solar electric power, fire detection and alarm systems. The Government will require 10 working days for review of these documents.

2.9.6 A Design Review Meeting for the 95% submittal will be scheduled and attended by, at a minimum, the DB Project Manager, Construction Superintendent, Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer, Architect, Mechanical Engineer and Electrical Engineer. Meetings will generally be via video teleconferencing such as Microsoft Teams.

2.9.7 Final Construction Documents (100%): Revise, respond to and resolve each comment made by FWS following review of the 95% Final Construction Documents and then provide the final deliverables as defined.

2.10 PAYMENT FOR DESIGN SERVICES: Payment for Design Services will be made for each item listed in paragraph 2.9 above, after each progress goal is completed by the Contractor and approved by the Government.

PART 3 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

3.1 GENERAL

3.1.1 Possess and maintain, for the duration of this project, a state license as a general contractor in the State of South Dakota.

3.1.2 Provide supervision, labor, materials, equipment, tools, construction equipment and machinery, inspection, testing, start-up, water, heat, utilities, transportation, and other facilities and services necessary for proper execution and completion of the Work, whether temporary or permanent and whether or not incorporated or to be incorporated in the Work.

3.1.3 Have at least one qualified supervisor capable of reading, writing, and conversing fluently in the English language on the job site during working hours.

3.1.4 Perform all construction activities efficiently and with the requisite expertise, skill, and competence to satisfy the requirements of the Contract Documents. At all times exercise complete and exclusive control over the means, methods, sequences, and techniques of construction.

3.1.5 Utilize Subcontractors who are duly licensed and qualified to perform the Work consistent with the Contract Documents. Government may reasonably object to DB's selection of any Subcontractor based on its information with respect to the subcontractor’s past performance and technical qualifications.

3.1.6 DB is responsible for quality control of its own work and work performed by its subcontractors and their sub-subcontractors. Provide and pay for the services of an independent construction materials testing laboratory accredited by an acceptable laboratory accreditation authority. Laboratory shall sample and test materials and perform required special inspections.

Copies of all test reports shall be submitted to the designer of record and the COR as soon as practicable. Laboratory shall be authorized to perform work in the state where project is located.

Government may reasonably object to DB's selection of laboratory.

PART 4 GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1 DUTY TO COOPERATE

4.1.1 Government will, throughout the performance of the Work, cooperate with DB and perform its responsibilities, obligations, and services in a timely manner to facilitate DB's timely and efficient performance of the Work and to not unreasonably delay or interfere with DB's performance of its obligations under the Contract Documents.

4.1.2 Government will provide timely reviews and acceptances of interim design submissions and Construction Documents consistent with the turnaround times set forth in DB's approved schedule. DB agrees to revise the design submittals and construction documents at no cost to the Government until the documents are acceptable to the Government in its reasonable judgment.

PART 5 ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAM

5.1 SUMMARY AND REFERENCE DOCUMENTS: The Architectural Program as reflected in this Statement of Work and the attached Preliminary Design Program, shall form the basis of design. The COR and Refuge Manager, at a minimum will meet with the DB to insure there is full understanding of the intent. Alterations suggested by the DB will be considered and mutually agreed upon before implementation.

5.2 COMMUNICATION NEEDS: The Maintenance Building shall have at least four (4) total two-gang phone/data outlets, two in the office, and two in the open shop area. The Bunkhouse shall have one two-gang phone jack in the shared area. Both buildings shall have locations prepared for installation of Wi-Fi Access Points (WAPs), generally in the ceilings, minimum three (3) for Shop, two (2) for Bunkhouse.

5.2.1 Network/data: CAT 6/6E will be pulled, terminated, and tested. Ports should be labeled at both ends of the cable run. All cable runs should terminate to a patch panel, expected to be placed in the mechanical room or utility room. Use RJ45 ethernet ports.

5.3 MATERIALS AND ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES

5.3.1 General: Specific materials and architectural styles will be selected by the FWS based on DB's proposals and design submissions. Materials shall be durable, low maintenance, and local (to the extent practical). Architectural style shall acknowledge the local vernacular architecture, be distinctive and welcoming, and reflect the nature-oriented function of the facilities. Design shall emphasize natural lighting and views of surrounding natural features.

The designer's creativity is encouraged.

5.3.2 Technical submittals shall list their proposed materials, systems and equipment, including the industry standard quality ratings.

5.3.3 "Flat" roofs are not acceptable.

5.3.4 Footings, Foundations and Slabs: Design based on the Geotechnical Report.

5.3.5 Storage: Provide sufficient storage spaces, as appropriate for the stated building functions.

5.4 SITE FEATURES

5.4.1 DB is responsible for the accurate analysis and design of specific building locations and elevations, and routing of runoff by way of general grading and drainage throughout the project site.

PART 6 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL PROGRAMS

6.1 HVAC SYSTEMS

6.1.1 As appropriate for function, buildings shall be divided into sufficient number of HVAC zones to provide energy efficient HVAC systems which provide uniform comfort through a zone. Zone comfort shall comply with ASHRAE standard 55.1-2004.

6.1.2 HVAC zones shall have adjustable temperature set-back controls to conserve energy during unoccupied periods.

6.1.3 HVAC systems shall have interlocking controls to shut down any associated exhaust fan, close make-up air and exhaust air dampers when the zone air handler shuts down.

6.1.4 Building outside ventilation shall comply with the requirements of ASHRAE 62.1- 2004 and the IECC for zone 5.

6.1.5 HVAC heating and cooling ducts shall be designed, sealed, tested and insulated as recommended by ASHRAE’s “Advance Energy Design Guide”. Air ducts shall be installed inside the building; outside ducts shall be minimized. Metal ducts shall be constructed in accordance with SMACNA.

6.2 PLUMBING SYSTEMS

6.2.1 Community Water Connection: All water utility inter-connection requirements shall be determined by the DB and all requirements shall be complied with. DB shall coordinate the connection to existing Randall Community Water District for service, and shall include connection and distribution lines in their design and construction.

6.2.2 Fire Suppression: DB shall evaluate need for building sprinkler system for the Shop according to NFPA 101. FWS requires an automatic fire sprinkler system for the Bunkhouse, which shall conform to NFPA 13-“Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems”, local fire department/marshal’s requirements and local water utility’s requirements. The installed system shall be inspected and certified for use by local authority having jurisdiction. Should the local fire department lack the expertise, the DB will provide an inspector licensed to certify fire suppression systems in South Dakota.

6.2.3 Potable Water Metering: Each building’s potable water shall be metered to comply with Executive Order (EO) 13423-January 2007. The intent is for only the Shop and Bunkhouse to have water service.

6.2.4 Hot Water Heating: Provide 30% of building hot water needs with a Solar Hot water heating system if economically feasible and maintainable (Required by section 523 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007- December 19, 2007). Use point of use, instantaneous water heaters where beneficial for energy savings.

6.2.5 Plumbing Fixtures: Use low flow plumbing fixtures. and lavatory faucets in restrooms for water conservation and improved sanitation.

6.2.6 Pipe Insulation: All cold and hot water piping shall be insulated to prevent condensation and conserve energy.

6.3 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

6.3.1 Available Electric Power: Shall be determined by DB. Utility provider will ultimately dictate specifics of tie in point, transformer, etc.

6.3.2 Electric Metering: Provide utility electrical meters as required by the serving electric utility company, Northwestern Energy. DB shall determine utility’s metering requirements and coordinate design and construction activities with Northwestern.

1. In addition, each building not directly served from the utility, shall have an FWS-owned, contractor-supplied electric meter to comply with the section 103 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005.

2. As a minimum, provide meters for the two (2) existing (to remain) Cold Storage buildings in the Shop Complex, if they are to be served from the new Shop. See Section 7 for meters for optional bid items – GOV Garage and new Pole Barn.

6.3.3 At both the Shop and Bunkhouse, provide a connection to allow for the addition of a generator in the event of power outages.

PART 7 SCHEDULE, PHASING AND OPTIONAL BID ITEMS

7.1 DESIGN SCHEDULE: shall not exceed 210 calendar days which includes 56 days (consisting of four (4) reviews) for Government review and clearance.

7.2 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE: shall commence upon Government’s acceptance of the final overall 100% design phase, and shall not exceed 365 calendar days.

7.3 TOTAL PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: shall not exceed 575 calendar days.

7.3.1 As stated in 1.10.1, some elements of the design may proceed directly from 30% to 95%, based on the 30% review and approval by the government. D-B may submit final designs for these elements for Government review and clearance for construction to begin, prior to complete Final Design Documents on all elements.

7.4 PHASING: Coordinate with Refuge Manager on phasing for Maintenance Shop Complex and Bunkhouse site. DB shall provide a detailed schedule to allow Refuge to make accommodations during construction. DB shall provide Refuge parking access to the Shop Complex and Bunkhouse, with minimal disturbance for site work and demolition.

Note: Activities in the Shop Complex and the Bunkhouse are not dependent on each other.

7.4.1 Phased construction and demolition at the Shop Complex and new GOV Garage.

Options not exercised will be deleted from the list.

1. Option 1: Complete Construction of new GOV Garage Building

2. Demolition of 3-Sided Shed (Pole Barn)

3. Complete Construction of Maintenance Shop

4. Option 6: Maintenance Shop Additions

5. Option 2: Replace Fuel Tanks

6. Option 2.1: Demolish old Fuel Tank Site

7. Option 5: Complete Construction of Pole Barn

8. Option 7.1: Maintenance Complex PV System

9. Option 4: Maintenance Complex Motorized Gate

10. Option 8.1: Demolish old Maintenance Shop

7.4.2 Phased construction and demolition at the Bunkhouse Site. Options not exercised will be deleted from the list.

1. Complete Construction of New Bunkhouse

2. Option 3: Bunkhouse Additions

3. Option 7.2: Bunkhouse PV System

4. Option 8.2: Demolish old Bunkhouse

7.5 OPTIONAL BID ITEMS

7.5.1 OPTION 1: GOV Garage Building, 2,965 square feet. See preliminary design requirements in Section 8. See also paragraph 6.3.2 - will require an FWS-owned electrical meter, and will be fed from the new Office building. Conduit has been installed from the Garage site to Office electrical panel.

10.5.2 OPTION 2: Provide a new lighted fueling station with reinforced concrete pad and safety bollards in the Shop Complex, each tank able to serve two vehicles at once with vehicle access from both sides, to include two new fuel tanks: 1000 Gallon Unleaded; 1000 Gallon Dyed Diesel.

7.5.3 OPTION 2.1: Demolition and site rehabilitation of the old fueling station; as well as any adjacent structures, utilities or features to ensure a complete removal and rehabilitation. See attached two (2) pre-demolition inspections completed by Terracon in 2022.

7.5.4 OPTION 3: Bunkhouse Additions

1. Geothermal heating and cooling system sized for the building. The geothermal lines shall be placed in a location for easy maintenance.

2. Provide an electric generator. Generator shall be sized to power essential systems in the event of power outages. Provide propane tank to fuel the generator.

Provide concrete pad and bollards.

7.5.5 OPTION 4: Provide a motorized entrance gate, swing gate such as DoorKing 6500, with heater kit, keypad entry, pre-timer programmable, with two (2) remote operators. See recently installed motorized gate for the Lake Andes Office, next door.

7.5.6 OPTION 5: Pole Barn, 4,999 square feet. See preliminary design requirements in Section 8. See paragraph 6.3.2 - will require an FWS-owned electrical meter, if fed from new Shop.

7.5.7 OPTION 6: Maintenance Shop Additions

1. Provide and install new bridge hoist with 1 ton capacity, over shop area (001 on

NBR Shop Floorplan)

2. Provide and install a lift hoist for the mezzanine

3. Provide Hydronic in-floor heating system

4. Provide a water fill station on the exterior of the building for responding to wildfires and everyday refuge use. Capable of rapid fill, protected from freezing.

Fill port accessible from outside the building, for use by local firefighters.

Existing shop has overhead water tanks for this purpose

5. Provide an electric generator. Generator shall be sized to power essential systems in the event of power outages. Provide propane tank to fuel the generator.

Provide concrete pad and bollards.

7.5.8 Option 7: Grid-tied Photovoltaic Generation Systems (PV): Design and install PV electrical generation systems for the Shop Complex and the Bunkhouse site. Each system to provide 30% of the electrical power used at the building.

1. Systems must comply with the Buy American Act. The systems shall be owned by the government and a separate meter shall be installed on the system by the electrical provider, if available from the provider. The design and installation shall comply with local utility company’s requirements to tie into their electric grid. Utility rebates for installing the PV generation shall be property of the Government. Each system shall be able to transfer usage from the building to the providing grid automatically based on demand. Each system is to be placed on the ground, or a parking or other shade structure, not on the building roof.

2. Option 7.1: Maintenance Shop Complex. The Complex used an average of 2,402kWh per month in 2022. Provide two Level Two Electric Vehicle Power Chargers in the Shop Complex, to allow use by government electric vehicles.

3. Option 7.2: Bunkhouse. The existing bunkhouse used an average of 694kWh per month in 2022. Provide one (1) Level Two Electric Vehicle Power Charger for the new Bunkhouse, to allow use by government electric vehicles.

7.5.8 OPTION 8: Demolition and site rehabilitation as well as any adjacent structures, utilities or features to ensure a complete removal and rehabilitation. See attached two (2) pre-demolition inspections completed by Terracon in 2022.

1. Option 8.1: Demolish old Maintenance Shop

2. Option 8.2: Demolish old Bunkhouse

PART 8 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED DOCUMENTS (PDF)

8.1 Preliminary Design Program

8.2 Proposed Site Maps, Layouts, and Photos

8.3 Existing Site Record Drawings

8.4 National Bison Range Maintenance Shop Drawing (reference layout)

8.4.1 Initial Maintenance Shop Equipment Schedule

8.5 Audubon NWR Vehicle Storage (reference layout)

8.6 Initial Bunkhouse Floor Plan (reference layout)

8.7 Division 1 FWS Specifications, including Submittal Form

8.8 Geotechnical Report for Shop Complex, Bunkhouse and GOV Garage

8.9 Pre-Demolition Hazardous Materials Survey – Bunkhouse

(includes Old HQ survey – demo not in this project), by Terracon, 2022

8.10 Pre-Demolition Hazardous Materials Survey – Shop Complex, by Terracon, 2022