A04 Attachment 1 SOW_jd.pdf

Statement of Work 2021 – Big Bonito Creek Fish Barrier AZFWCO-Whiteriver Navajo County, Arizona Asset # TBD Date: Feb. 2021

STATEMENT OF WORK

United States Fish and Wildlife Service Division of Infrastructure Management 500 Gold Ave. S.W.

Albuquerque, New Mexico 87103

Approvals

Hatchery Manager/Project Leader

Fisheries/Program Supervisor

Chief, IMD

Project Manager

N/A

Environmental Compliance

N/A

Cultural Resources

N/A

Energy Compliance

Fish Stop on the Big Bonito Creek for the AZFWCO-Whiteriver

Navajo County, Arizona February 2021

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 SERVICES & SCOPE

1.2 ADDITIVE ALTERNATES

1.3 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY

1.4 CURRENT DESIGN LEVEL

1.5 NOT USED

1.6 NOT USED

1.7 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

1.8 PROJECT MANAGER

1.9 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION

1.10 CONTRACTOR SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

1.11 DEFINITIONS

PART 2: NOT USED

PART 3: CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

3.1 GENERAL

3.2 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

3.3 PROJECT SAFETY

3.4 WORK HOURS

3.5 PROTECTIONS

3.6 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

3.7 CLOSEOUT DOCUMENTS

PART 4: GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1 DUTY TO COOPERATE

PART 5: SCHEDULE

5.1 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 SERVICES AND SCOPE: In accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract, the

Contractor shall provide labor, material, and equipment to install 5000 PSI Concrete fish barrier in Big Bonito Creek on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation.

U.S. Fish & Wildlife will furnish construction designs and plans. White Mountain Apache Tribe will provide access to two nearby material pits.

The following is the anticipated sequence of construction for this project. The contractor is ultimately responsible for the actual means and methods to complete the project to produce the fish barrier per the plans and details provided. If the contractor propose to diverge from the sequence as presented, they shall inform and obtain approval from the USFWS prior to doing so.

1. Construct temporary access road and staging area.

2. Dewater the creek by diverting and/or pumping flows for barrier construction. Install erosion control.

3. Excavate approximately 32 cubic yards of soil and bedrock for the barrier foundation and weir.

4. Prepare barrier foundation surfaces, construct concrete forms, and place reinforcing steel.

5. Prepare downstream channel for hardening, place rip rap, approximately 280 square yards.

6. Pour barrier foundation concrete, approximately 31 cubic yards.

7. Prepare surfaces for barrier weir, construct concrete forms, and place reinforcing steel.

8. Pour barrier weir concrete, approximately 25 cubic yards.

9. Place and compact aggregate base for concrete apron, construct concrete forms, and place reinforcing steel.

10. Pour apron and cutoff wall concrete, approximately 15 cubic yards.

11. Remove temporary access road, camp, and staging area, regrade to match pre-construction slope. Place all suitable spoils upstream of the fish barrier.

12. Remove dewatering system.

13. Reseed all disturbed areas with native weed free seed.

1.1.1 Location: Job site is approximately 33 miles east of Whiteriver, Arizona, on a graded dirt road. Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona is 58 miles northwest of the job site.

GPS Coordinates: (Northing 1010997.4, Easting 873320.4). The job site lies in a remote area within the Fort Apache Indian Reservation and access is controlled by the White Mountain Apache Tribe. Initial access to the site will be arranged by USFWS personnel. All equipment storage and environmental concerns will be addressed during project meetings. Construction needs to occur either prior to the onset of the July monsoon rainy season or after monsoon and before snow restricts access to the site during winter.

1.1.2 The project consists of the labor, material, and equipment to install 5000 PSI Concrete fish barrier in Big Bonito Creek on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation.

All work is to be constructed in accordance with all applicable building codes.

1.2 ADDITIVE ALTERNATES: NONE

1.3 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY: The contractor shall be responsible for all construction in accordance with the attached construction documents. All work shall be completed in accordance with all state and local building codes.

1.4 CURRENT DESIGN LEVEL: The current design level has been developed to 100% completion consisting of the attached Plans and design Report.

1.5 NOT USED

1.6 NOT USED

1.7 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: See Section F of the solicitation /contract.

1.8 PROJECT MANAGER: The FWS Engineering Project Manager/Contracting Officer Representative for this project is Sean Reed. Any questions regarding the scope of work and technical matters shall be directed to Sean Reed. Email:

Sean_reed@fws.gov or by phone at 409-267-3337. See section G of the solicitation/contract.

1.8.1 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR: The FWS Construction Inspector for this project is Zachary Jackson. Zachary_Jackson@fws.gov or by phone at 515-450-9187.

1.9 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION: See also Section J of the solicitation /contract.

1.9.1 Big Bonito Design Report Final_20200527.pdf

1.9.2 Big Bonito Final Plans_20200527.pdf

1.9.3 The government-furnished documents describe the specific intent and desired components, functions and adjacencies.

1.10 CONTRACTOR SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:

1.10.1 Submit for approval of the Contracting Officer within 10 days of Notice of Award, a Construction Management Plan for this project that includes a schedule of construction submittals. The Contracting Officer may revise this schedule in consultation with the Contractor and FWS Engineering Project Manager and when approved, this will become the schedule for the Construction of the project..

1.10.2 In addition to submitting the reports required in Section H, the contractor shall submit monthly status reports to the FWS Engineering Project Manager (Contracting Officer’s Representative.)

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

1.11 DEFINITIONS

1.11.1 Commissioning is the act of statically and dynamically testing the operation of equipment and building systems to ensure they operate as designed and can satisfactorily meet the needs of the building throughout the entire range of operating conditions.

1.11.2 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.

1.11.3 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.

1.11.4 COR means Contracting Officer's Representative and for this project is the Project Manager and is the Point of Contact for all technical questions and issues.

1.11.5 CI means the Government Construction Inspector.

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

1.11.7 Service or FWS means United States Department of Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 2 (Southwest Region).

1.11.8 Government may also be referred to as the Owner, Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer's Representative, the Service, or Fish and Wildlife Service

(FWS).

1.11.9 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.

1.11.10 Local Authority Having Jurisdiction: Fish and Wildlife Service- for this project.

1.11.11 Management Plan: The Contractors project approach for planning, and construction and includes, at a minimum, but is not limited to the following:

1.11.11.1 Schedule (construction activities)

1.11.11.2 Project Staffing Plan

1.11.11.3 Safety Plan

1.11.11.4 Subcontracting Plan

1.11.11.5 Organization Chart with Roles and Responsibilities

1.11.11.6 Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Plan

1.11.11.7 Commissioning Plan

1.11.12 Notice to Proceed (NTP): Notice to Proceed issued by the Contracting Officer (CO). The NTP will identify any qualifications, limitations, or exceptions to the work under the Contract.

1.11.13 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.

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

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

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

1.11.17 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 material, men and suppliers.

1.11.18 Work is comprised of all CONTRACTOR's 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 NOT USED

PART 3 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

3.1 GENERAL

3.1.1 Possess and maintain, for the duration of this project, a license as a general contractor.

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 CONTRACTOR's selection of any Subcontractor based on its information with respect to the subcontractor’s past performance and technical qualifications.

3.1.6 Not used

3.1.7 RFIs: During construction, FWS Engineering will provide supplemental information and answer questions to clarify the design as required. This information will be documented on Request for Information (RFI) forms. The Contractor may use any format they choose for the Request for Information form but all shall be identified with the words “Request for Information” at the top of the form along with the Government Contract Number, Project Location, Project Title and the Design-Build Contractor’s Name. RFI’s shall be logged and filed and shall be part of the Closeout Documents submitted to the Government. As RFI’s are generated and answered, submit copies to the COR and CO for information.

3.1.8 Product and Material Submittals: During construction, Contractor shall provide FWS Contracting Officers Representative (COR) with product and material submittals for all items requiring submittals in the contract specifications. Those items specified on a proprietary basis, by manufacture and/or model number, or with product stamps allowing inspectors to verify compliance with the specifications, do not require submittals, unless the Contractor elects to do so. This information shall be documented on submittal forms. The Contractor shall use the government furnished submittal forms and shall be identified with the words "Submittal" at the top of the form along with the Government Contract Number, Project Location, Project Title, Specification Section and/or Drawing reference, and the Design-Build Contractor’s Name. Submittals shall be logged and filed and shall be part of the Closeout Documents submitted to the Government. As product submittals are generated and answered, submit copies to the COR and CO for information.

3.1.9 Assume responsibility for the proper performance of the Work of Subcontractors and all acts and omissions in connection with such performance. Nothing in the Contract Documents is intended or deemed to create any legal or contractual relationship between Government and any Subcontractor or Sub Subcontractor.

3.1.10 Record Drawings and Specifications: Maintain one set of working drawings and specifications, for record purposes, on the project site while work is in progress.

Clearly and accurately record the as-constructed work in red. Include modifications, submittal log, and RFIs.

3.1.11 Government buildings and other facilities are not available for storage of Contractor’s materials, equipment, and tools except for designated staging areas.

Government owned equipment is not available for Contractor’s use to accomplish any Work.

3.1.12 Housing for workers and campsites are not available on site unless approved by the

CO.

3.1.13 Contractor shall furnish and pay for temporary facilities and utilities needed including heat, light, telephone, sanitary facilities, job offices, material handling equipment, temporary construction aids, and storage enclosures. Potable water and power are not available on site.

3.1.14 Contractor is encouraged to purchase construction materials and supplies locally.

3.2 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

3.2.1 Payment shall be made in accordance procedures outline in FAR 52.232-27.

3.2.2 Construction progress payments will be made on a monthly basis based on the work completed per the approved Schedule of Values, as agreed to by the Construction Inspector and the CONTRACTOR Superintendent or Project Manager.

3.2.3 Retainage will not be implemented unless the Contracting Officer determines that construction progress and/or quality are not satisfactory.

3.3 PROJECT SAFETY

3.3.1 The CONTRACTOR shall have the ultimate responsibility for safety on the project site at all times, from issuance of the Notice to Proceed until final completion and acceptance of the project by the Contracting Officer. See Section H of the solicitation /contract and Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.236-13.

3.3.2 Initiate and maintain, throughout the performance of this contract, an effective safety and health program that provides adequate policies, procedures, and practices to protect employees from, and allow them to recognize, job-related safety and health hazards. The program shall include provisions for the identification, evaluation, prevention and control of general work site hazards, specific job hazards, and potential hazards that may arise from foreseeable construction methods and conditions, as well as providing a competent person to conduct frequent and regular inspections. Each employee (Contractor and subcontractors) must be instructed in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to the work environment.

3.3.3 Provide barricades and warning devices as necessary to safeguard the public, workers, and government personnel. Where project work affects public roads, provide signage in accordance with the current edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) as published by the US Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration if required.

3.3.4 Rollover Protection and Seat Belts: In addition to the Safety and Health requirements of clause FAR 52.236-13 of Part 2, Section I of this Contract, rollover protection and seat belts required by 29CFR 1926 (OSHA) shall be extended to include equipment regardless of the year of manufacture.

3.4 WORK HOURS: See Section H of the solicitation /contract.

3.5 PROTECTIONS

3.5.1 Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations. This condition applies to, but is not limited to, laws and regulations governing noise levels, air and water quality standards, erosion control, surface runoff, and cultural resources.

3.5.2 Provide erosion control methods (such as watering dry soils) and appurtenances (such as silt fence) as necessary to prevent wind-borne dust and water-borne silt from leaving the immediate work area.

3.5.3 If paleontological, archaeological or historical remains (including burials or skeletal material) are encountered, immediately stop the work and notify the Construction Representative, COR, or Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer will notify the Regional Archaeologist so the provisions of 36 CFR 800.7 (Resource Discovered During Construction) and other relevant laws are followed. Work will cease in the immediate vicinity until permitted to resume by written order from the Contracting Officer. Work in other areas may proceed as approved by the Contracting Officer.

3.5.4 Heavy equipment operated on Tribal roads and parking areas shall comply with highway-legal load limits unless explicitly approved otherwise.

3.5.5 Clearing and working limits shall be no greater than 100 feet from the affected construction areas and no greater than 50 feet from road edges. Any additional clearing needed to complete the project in excess of the outlined limits, will require approval by the COR.

3.6 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

3.6.1 Training: Thoroughly familiarize FWS staff with the structure and train them to be proficient in its overall system operation and maintenance.

3.6.2 Not Used

3.6.3 Final Inspection: Notify the COR at least 10 calendar days prior to the anticipated date of completion of all work. The COR will proceed with Final Inspection as promptly as practicable. The time required for such Final Inspection and for making any corrections as a result thereof shall be included in the contract performance time.

The CONTRACTOR representative responsible for the work shall be present at the Final Inspection and shall submit a preliminary list of unfinished work prior to Final Inspection. See Section E of the solicitation /contract.

3.7 CLOSEOUT DOCUMENTS

3.7.1 Submit a full size set of red-lined drawings and complete set of specifications that clearly indicates the as-constructed work. Submit one set of final working drawings in electronic format.

3.7.2 Submit fully executed manufacturer's standard material, product, and equipment warranties, assigned to the Government without any requirement that the Government incur any costs to maintain the warranties in force.

3.7.3 After completion of the work and prior to final payment, submit the Release of Claims (Form DI-137 provided by the Contracting Officer), properly executed by the CONTRACTOR, releasing claims against the United States arising out of this contract, other than claims specifically excepted from the operation of the release.

See Section I of the solicitation /contract.

PART 4 GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1 DUTY TO COOPERATE

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

4.1.2 Government will provide timely reviews and approvals of interim design submissions and Construction Documents consistent with the turnaround times set forth in CONTRACTOR's approved schedule. Contractor 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 SCHEDULE

5.1 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE: shall commence upon Government’s

Notice to Proceed, and shall not exceed 90 days.