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STATEMENT OF WORK OF REPAIR SERVICES

Bell Island Fishing Pier

At Swanquarter National Wildlife Refuge Near Swanquarter, North Carolina

Work Order – F2025696120

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK

A. This work consists of the repairs to approximately 960’ of a timber structure pier that is 1062’ L x 10’ W located in the Northeast section of Swanquarter National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). Work shall include the deconstruction of the wood decking and rails as well as the furnishing, transporting, and installation of new decking materials in their place. Materials for the timber pier will include all dimensional lumber for decking, stringers, blocking, braces, and all railing components including the top rail, mid rail, and slats matching the current alignment. All components are to be milled and fabricated as necessary and installed in a manner that meets the current structural needs to provide a full and functional facility. Also included is necessary site preparation, erosion, sedimentation, clearing and grubbing

B. Contractor will be required to obtain all necessary federal, state, and local permits for the construction activity.

C. Bidders shall make their own measurements in preparation of their bid. Site is currently closed to the public. A pre-bid site visit can be accommodated for interested parties.

1.2 PROJECT CONTACTS, LOCATIONS AND SITE ACCESS

A. The overall Contract Administration for this contract is the responsibility of the Contracting

Officer (CO) for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.

B. Physical Address:

C/O Mattmuskeet National Wildlife Refuge Mattamuskeet Rd.

Swan Quarter, NC 27885-9722 Contact: Kendall Smith, Refuge Manager, Mattamuskeet/Swanquarter NWR’s Phone: 252-926-4021 x43901

C. Questions regarding the Statement of Work (SOW) and technical matters should be directed to the CO who will then transmit questions for response to the Refuge Manager until contract award.

D. The work site is located on the Swanquarter National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) and is accessible via unpaved Refuge roads. Coordinates of the of fishing pier are approximately 35.433894, - 76.401556.

E. Site visits during the construction period shall be made by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for construction observation to see that the work conforms to this

SOW.

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1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Construction activities shall be supervised at all times by a competent superintendent who is deemed acceptable to the Government; authorized to act on the Contractor’s behalf; and be present on the job site at all times when contract work is being performed.

B. Contractor shall be responsible for preparing and implementing Quality Control and Safety Plans for the work activity as a project submittal.

1.4 COORDINATION AND WORK PHASES

A. Work will require a collaborative approach to complete construction, scheduling, coordination of materials, inspections, acceptance, and close-out requirements.

B. The phases of work under this contract will consist of:

Phase 1 – Submittals. The Contractor shall be responsible for submitting product and materials of construction information.

Phase 2 – Permitting. The Contractor will be responsible for obtaining any applicable Federal, state and local permits. Contractor is responsible for preparing the permit application and accompanying data, submitting for the permit, and paying for the permit.

Phase 3 – Deconstruction and repair. The Contractor will be responsible for the physical deconstruction and repair of the project and executing effective quality control in accordance with the contract documents.

Phase 4 – Inspections, Acceptance and Close-Out. Following the completion of construction with final inspection/acceptance by the Service, the Contractor shall submit final close-out documents.

C. DECONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR

A. The work must be completed in accordance with the contract documents and this SOW.

B. Refer to paragraphs 1.5 – 1.12 C. Refer to American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) D. Refer to American Concrete Institute (ACI) E. Refer to American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) F. Refer to American Wood Protection Association (AWPA)

1.5 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS AND SERVICES

A. The Government will not provide labor, equipment, materials, supplies, utilities, or security.

B. The Government will perform inspection of the progress of work for its own benefit, but the

Contractor is responsible for performing their own inspections.

1.6 MATERIAL AND PRODUCT SUBMITTALS

A. Transmit for review the information for materials and products to be installed.

B. Submittals shall be made in electronic file format prior to purchase and installation no less than two (2) weeks beforehand.

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1.7 LAYOUT WORK

A. The contractor is responsible for laying out the work as called for by the contract documents including this SOW.

B. Submit the name and credentials of the land surveyor currently registered in the State of North

Carolina. FWS reserves the right to reasonably disapprove of the nominated surveyor.

1.8 PERMITTING

A. The Contractor is responsible for preparing and submitting documents and paying fees.

B. The Service shall not pay for any costs for permitting delays for which it is not in control.

1.9 WORKING CONDITION

A. The Contractor, during the construction period, may leave equipment at the worksite at their own risk. Coordinate with the Refuge Manager as to location and available space.

B. The Contractor shall be responsible for repairing damages caused by its operations to Refuge land and assets including damages made during delivery of materials on the roads C. Unmanned aerial systems, including drones and similar technology, are not permitted for use per Department of the Interior Secretarial Order No. 3379.

1.10 PREPARATORY WORK

A. Temporary facilities and utilities are the responsibility of the contractor.

B. Furnish, transport, and install project signs.

C. Buried utilities have not been located by the Government. Contractor shall have buried utilities located prior to beginning work and shall protect all buried utilities.

D. Furnish, transport, and install erosion and sedimentation control measures, as applicable.

E. Furnish, transport, and install barricades, warning signs, and delivery trucks routing signs.

1.11 DECONSTRUCTION OF EXISTING PIER

A. Remove decking and railing of current pier and legally dispose of off Refuge property.

B. Burning nor burying of debris on Refuge property is not allowed.

C. Piles are to remain and to be reused.

1.12 CONSTRUCTION OF PIER

A. Construct the pier in accordance with the contract documents and this SOW.

B. Ensure the pier is repaired to resemble its current layout.

C. Debris from clearing and grubbing operations to be disposed of legally off Refuge property.

D. Burning or burying of debris will not be allowed on Refuge property.

E. Supplemental Requirements and Clarifications:

1. Lumber shall be minimally 2.5 pcf treated southern yellow pine.

a. Bid Option – Use of composite trex for decking materials and railing

2. Dimensional lumber shall be surfaced 4 sides (S4S).

3. Deckboard hardware shall be 316 stainless steel and installed at every stringer crossed by the deckboard. Zinc shall be applied to all bolts before tightening any nuts.

4. Wood Handrails:

a. Ensure handrails meet necessary ABA and OSHA regulations and are installed continuously throughout the structure.

b. Open ends of handrails to be capped to avoid insect infestation.

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1.13 CLOSE OUT DOCUMENTS AND TASKS

A. Notify Site Representative when ready for a pre-final inspection. A pre-final punch list may be developed as a result of this inspection of any items not meeting contract.

B. The Contracting Officer shall be notified in writing by the Contractor when ready for the final inspection ten (10) calendar days before the desired date or required completion date of the contract.

C. The final inspection shall be performed with the Contractor by the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative and/or representatives of the using activity. The Contractor and/or his Project Supervisor shall be present at the job site during final inspection. The Contracting Officer will present to the Contractor, after inspection, a punch list of any items not meeting Contract requirements for final acceptance. This list will be confirmed in writing, and any items therein must be made acceptable before final payment will be made. Any discrepancies noted shall be corrected within the time specified in the contract for final completion. Only the Officer is authorized to accept work performed

D. Remove silt fencing and appurtenances, and project signs. Remove project support facilities.

E. Submit fully executed manufacturer's material and product warranties transferred to the

Government.

F. Submit release of claims certification using Government’s standard form to the Contracting

Officer.

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