A04_Montana_Solar_Well_SOW.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

Drill and Construct Solar Powered

Wildlife Water Well at International Marsh WPA, Medicine Lake NWR, MT

I. GENERAL CONDITIONS

A. Contractor shall furnish all materials, labor, well drilling equipment, and mobilization and demobilization (transportation) necessary to drill and install new wildlife water well with new solar power panel system at Medicine Lake NWR, MT. The Government shall have all water rights.

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for installing all materials described in Section

VIII.

B. The Contractor shall have all certificates and licenses required by law for the execution of the work, and shall comply with all Federal, State, or local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and codes relating to performance of the work.

C. Typical working hours are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, 7-days a week. Any work that deviates from this schedule or during a holiday requires Contracting Officer approval..

D. Any conflict or overlap of State of Montana, EPA, OSHA, and other applicable

Federal, State, and local regulations, the Contractor shall follow the most stringent provision.

E. Safety

1. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations pertaining to the protection of workers, visitors to the site, and persons occupying areas adjacent to the site, including the provisions of 29CFR1910 and 29CFR1926 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The Contractor shall hold harmless the

Government for failure to comply with any applicable safety or health regulations on the part of himself, his employees, or his subcontractors.

2. Every Contractor employee shall be responsible for complying with applicable safety requirements, wearing prescribed safety equipment, and preventing avoidable accidents and property damage.

3. The Contractor shall provide and maintain a basic first aid kit for use of the workers. The kit shall contain first aid supplies in type and quantity commensurate with type and size of project and the work force, with items necessary for first aid treatment of all injuries. The

Contractor shall advise all workers of the location of first aid supplies.

4. The Contractor shall post the telephone numbers of nearest hospital, ambulance service, and fire station in a conspicuous location. The

Contractor shall advise all workers of the location of telephone numbers.

Communication devices shall be made available and be ready at the work site to alert others in case of emergencies.

5. The Contractor shall provide at least one nonfreezing type fire extinguisher at the work site. These fire extinguisher(s) shall be placed in locations readily accessible by workers.

II. WORK SITE CONDITIONS

A. The site of the work is at:

Wildlife Water Well at International Marsh WPA, Medicine Lake NWR, MT

S06, T37 N, R49 E in Daniels County, Montana.

The Contractor shall coordinate a utility locate, one-call, prior to work with the COR.

B. Protection Environmental

1. Pollution Control

a. The Contractor shall abate and control all environmental pollution arising from work by complying with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations concerning environmental pollution control and abatement, as well as the specified requirements in this contract. The COR will inspect the site regularly for compliance.

b. Compliance with this requirement by any and all subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

2. Prevention of Water Pollution

a. Throughout performance the Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations concerning the control and abatement of water pollution. The Contractor's activities shall be performed by methods that will prevent entrance or accidental spillage of solid and/or liquid matter, contaminants, debris, and other objectionable pollutants and wastes into streams, flowing or dry watercourses, lakes, ponds, and underground water sources. Such pollutants and wastes include, but are not limited to, refuse, garbage, cement, concrete, sanitary waste, industrial waste, radioactive substances, oil and other petroleum products, aggregate processing tailings, mineral salts, and thermal pollution.

b. At the completion of work, the Contractor shall remove and dispose of all pollutants, wastes, and objectionable material at a site located off the Government property.

c. The Contractor is responsible for the proper disposal of such materials in accordance with applicable local, State, and Federal regulations.

Noise Pollution

d. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, temporary use permit, orders, and regulations concerning the prevention, control, and abatement of excessive noise.

3. Solid Waste

a. The Contractor shall dispose all non-hazardous waste in an EPA approved landfill.

b. The Contractor shall remove any dust, dirt, and debris caused during the throughout the period of performance.

4. Hazardous Waste

a. The Contractor shall comply with applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations concerning the abatement, handling, removal, and disposal of hazardous waste.

b. The Contractor’s abatement activities shall be performed by methods that will prevent accidental spillage of solid material, contaminants, debris, and other objectionable pollutants and wastes into streams flowing or dry water-courses, lakes, ponds, and underground water sources.

c. Environmental Litigation

• Time lost due to work stoppage because of failure of the Contractor to comply with these requirements may not be the subject of a claim for extension of time or for costs or damages.

d. Fossils and Cultural Materials:

• Should the Contractor discover any fossils or cultural materials during operations, such objects shall become the property of the

Government. The Contractor shall cease operations in the area of the "find," and immediately notify the COR of such discovery.

Operations may proceed in other areas not affected by this clause.

Care shall be exercised by the Contractor not to damage or collect fossils or cultural materials uncovered during excavation operations. Failure to comply with this requirement may be considered a violation of the Archeological Resources Protection

Act of 1979 as amended. Destruction of historic and prehistoric sites and/or unauthorized collection of cultural materials can result in criminal and/or civil penalties. Penalties can include fines, prison sentences, and/or confiscation of equipment.

III. TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

A. Temporary Utilities

1. The Contractor shall be responsible for the proper disposal of all debris at the completion of work.

B. Site access and equipment storage areas

1. All Contractor operations (including storage of materials) upon

Government premises shall be confined to areas authorized or approved by the COR.

2. The Contractor shall restore all work and storage areas and areas disturbed by work to their original condition, or as approved by the COR completion of the work

3. The Contractor shall observe all laws and regulations of the local, county, and State authorities in the use of all public roads and highways for the transportation of materials and equipment in connection with work on the project.

4. The Contractor shall observe all overhead obstructions such as bridges, cables, etc. The Contractor shall repair damage to roads, highways, overhead obstructions, and similar items, resulting from operations performed in connection with this project.

C. Protection and Restoration:

1. The Contractor shall seek to protect all structures and vegetation during the progress of the work and remove all debris and unused materials from the site.

2. The Contractor shall limit removal or destruction of any vegetation to that which interferes with the work.

D. Traffic Regulation

1. If traffic regulation is required at the jobsite, the Contractor shall provide, erect, and maintain all necessary barricades, suitable and sufficient flasher lights, flagmen, danger signals and signs, and shall take all necessary precautions for the protection of the work and the safety of the public.

2. Roads closed to traffic shall be protected by effective barricades on which shall be placed acceptable warning signs.

a. All barricades and obstructions shall be illuminated at night and all lights shall be kept burning from sunset until sunrise.

3. Install appropriate traffic signs at crossroads and approaches to site as needed to direct all affected traffic. Specific sign and barricade requirements are detailed in ANSI D61, "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices."

E. Delivery and Storage: Material shall be delivered to the site in a dry and undamaged condition and stored out of contact with the ground. Materials shall be covered with weather tight covering and kept dry. Storage accommodations shall provide good air circulation and protection from surface staining, when appropriate.

IV. MEANS AND METHODS

B. The Contractor shall complete a well log report with the Montana Department of

Natural Resources and Conservation and pay any fees. The Contractor is expected to complete all other required paperwork and submit copies to the COR.

C. Final Inspection

1. The Contractor shall request a final inspection in writing.

2. Work will not be considered ready for final inspection until all the work has been completed and the Contractor has certified that all items are properly operating and in strict compliance with all contract terms and conditions.

D. Final Cleanup: The Contractor shall clean the site and remove from the site all debris.

E. The Contractor shall submit the following prior to final payment: evidence of completion, guarantees, warranties, O&M manual, certificates, certified payrolls, and as-builts.

V. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

A. The Contractor and all subcontractors shall have all Federal, State, and local licenses, and/or certifications, etc., necessary to perform work in at the station. All licenses and/or certificates must be current from start to finish of the project.

VI. SUBMITTALS

A. The Contractor shall provide copies of all required permits, clearance, and licenses obtained to perform this work to the Contracting Office.

B. If alternatives to the means and materials described in these specifications are offered, the submittal must contain a written description of the proposed means and materials comparing all features, options, and codes (if any), in detail. A detailed explanation of why the proposed alternative should be accepted must also be submitted.

C. The Contractor shall submit manufacturer's warranties, guarantees, and certificates for all installed equipment listed on the Project Submittal List.

D. Timing of Submittals/Unapproved Work: As specified above, the Contractor shall submit all deliverables, copies of all required permits, and all product data sheets to the Contracting Officer for review. These submittals must be approved PRIOR to the installation of any purchased or fabricated components. The purchase and/or installation of any unapproved components shall be at the contractor’s risk.

Contract performance time shall not be extended due to delays caused either directly or indirectly by the purchase and/or installation of unapproved components.

E. All items in Section VIII shall be submitted for approval.

F. Reports can be sent by email to the COR, CO, and station.

VII. PERFORMANCE

A. All materials shall be installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

B. The Contractor shall coordinate the start date with the Contracting Officer. The project shall be completed by December 31, 2025. Additional time will be allowed, if needed, to obtain permits and lead times for materials. Work will not continue on Saturdays, Sundays, or Federal Government holidays without prior permission of the Contracting Officer.

C. During the performance period of the contract, the Contractor shall be available for conference calls as needed with the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and the Government On-Site Inspector to discuss project progress and/or problems.

D. The Contractor shall obtain all permits and licenses, pay all fees and taxes, and give the notices necessary to perform the services of the contract. The Contractor shall submit all permits and licenses, and receipts for all fees and taxes paid.

E. The Contractor shall be liable for damages to roads, utilities, structures, and property, due to any act, omission, neglect, or misconduct during the period of performance of the services of this contract, unless the Government provided that portion of work that directly damaged one of these items.

F. The Contractor is responsible for completing the job to the specifications outlined in this document. The presence of an inspection does not preclude the Contractor from following this document and the specifications outlined.

G. Work on weekends and holidays is not authorized. Prior approval by the Contracting

Officer may approve work during these days.

VIII. PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor shall provide labor, materials, tools, equipment, and any other tasks to complete all items in the Statement of Work.

B. Requirements may be changed based on field conditions. The changes shall be approved by the COR prior to commencing these changes.

C. Well Requirements

1. Requirements may vary based on the method of well development. The document in VIII.A shall be referenced for the particular method.

2. The well shall be drilled to a depth of approximately 120-160 feet. Well shall be 5" cased water well/ minimum depth charge of 100 ft- including test hole and reaming- solid casing only. Deeper drilling may be justified and authorized by the Contracting Officer.

1. Steel casing shall be 5’ A53B.

2. Screen shall be SDR 17 250 PSI .020 slot PVC well screen.

3. Sandpack Silica shall be 3.0 #4095 Silica Sand

4. Grout D: Annular seal of well with 3/8’ bentonite chips

5. Pump test shall include:

a. Test pump well to determine well yield. Draw down of well & obtain water quality including basic drinking water analysis.

b. The pump test shall be in strict accordance with the requirements from Montana State Law.

D. Well log

1. The well log shall be submitted through the submittal process.

2. The well log shall include the following information: legal description, GPS coordinates, description and depth of geologic materials, depth and diameter or dimension of constructed water well, depth and volume of formation stabilizer and size of particles, depth and thickness of grout, casing length and pipe information, screen length and pipe information and screen size, static water level, water levels when pumped at the designed pumping rate, pumping rate, signature of contractor, date of drilling, intended use of water well, name and address of USFWS contact below, and reference of permit/ID/license.

G. SOLAR POWER PACKAGE: Install 100w-180W solar panels designed to at least 5 GPM water delivery at PEAK. This includes 2 panel structure for mounting panels or appropriate panel structure to accept extra panels if necessary. Includes adjustment bracket for properly aligning solar panel mounting structure.

Shall have:

-Interface box -for on-off of unit.

-15-20 feet wiring harness.

-115 V AC Plug ins.

-Mercury Tank float wired for Tank Fill.

-Grundfos SQ (or equal) Submersible 3"pump/submersible wire/drop

Pipe associated fittings for complete pump installation.

-10ft x 3inch steel mounting pole & removable bracket. Complete installation of Solar Units. Minimum 2 year warranty on all components and installation.

IX. POINTS OF CONTACT (ALL QUESTIONS SHALL BE EMAILED TO

johnny_luang-khot@fws.gov)

A. Site Representative

1. Derek Soukup, derek_soukup@fws.gov (406)790-9374

B. Contract Specialist

1. Johnny Luang-Khot, johnny_luang-khot@fws.gov

Site Visit: Please contact derek_soukup@fws.gov to request site visit

Intersection of Outlet Creek Road & North Glenview Road (48°58'07.2"N

105°19'17.0"W).

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