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STATEMENT OF WORK

Deep Wells – “Snobird DW#1” and “Snobird DW#3” Merced NWR / San Luis NWR Complex 18 January 2022

1. GENERAL: SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1The San Luis NWR Complex manages approximately 8,000 acres of wetlands that are utilized by millions of migrating waterfowl, shorebirds, cranes, and other water birds. Management of refuge lands provides for a diversity of habitats that support various terrestrial and aquatic plant and animal communities rarely found today in the San Joaquin Valley, especially within the 5% of remaining wetland habitats. However, funding is very limited for powering wells and pumps. This work, “Deep Wells – Snobird DW#1 and Snobird DW#3”, is part of a larger project that will provide solar power for three wells on the Snobird Unit of Merced NWR.

2. SCOPE: The well work required includes “pulling” the wells (removing motor and using a crane to pull out column pipe, bowls, etc.); evaluate the well, pump, motor, and casing utilizing visual inspection and submersible camera; and providing repairs where needed so that the wells are fully and efficiently functioning without further degradation of the machinery. This work may include and is not limited to replacing the 50 hp pumps, bowls, column pipes, tubes & shafts, bearings, stubs & strainers, and miscellaneous well/pump parts. Labor included for pulling, repairing, and re-installing the pump parts and motors.

3. PLACE/DELIVERY AND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The work will be performed at the Snobird Unit of Merced NWR (Entry off of Hwy. 140, approximately 0.75 mile west of Hwy.140 & Lincoln Blvd. intersection, Livingston, CA 95334, thence south 2.0 miles on “Snobird Lane”. From Hwy. 99 in Merced, CA travel west approximately 13 miles on Hwy. 140 to the intersection of Snobird Lane (alternatively, travel approximately 6.3 miles east on Hwy. 140 from the intersection with Hwy. 165; approximate lat-long of entrance off of Hwy. 140: 37°18'01.1"N, 120°44'15.9"W; approximate lat-long of Snobird well #DW1: 37°16'20"N, -120°44'37"W; approximate lat-long of Snobird well #DW3: 37.2574622’N, -120.7461475’W). Work can begin as early as the date of award and shall be completed by 30 April 2022.

4. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE: The finished product will be inspected once the contractor has indicated the work is complete. Although not all inclusive, the list of items that will be inspected to determine if the job is acceptable will include: uniform connections of casing, existing water level reading, pressurizing water system to ensure no leaks, and ensure correct electrical reading from pump. Contractor is also responsible for clean-up of work area by removing all trash. Refuge representative will inspect and accept job when completed.

5. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS/ INFORMATION: No government equipment or material will be provided

6. AVAILABILITY: All work must be completed during normal business hours, Monday through Friday from 0700 to 1530.

7. TECHNICAL COORDINATORS: Refuge Operations Specialist Jonathan Garrison (775/423-5128) and Equipment Operator Kyle (209/587-0368).