A04_SOW_1.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

Design/Build Services for New Domestic Well, Water Filtration System (If Required), Water

Treatment System (If Required), and Tie-In Connection

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge (PNWR) – Yakima County, Washington

April 16, 2024

1.0. GENERAL INFORMATION.

1.1 Summary:

The selected awardee Contractor shall provide Design/Build Services for the Design and Construction of a New Domestic Well, Water Filtration System (If Required), Water Treatment System (If Required), and Tie-In Connection. The New Well Construction is to include drilling, casing, development, pump testing, water sampling, water quality testing, installation of a permanent new well pump (if pump testing shows the New Test Well is productive), installation of a tie-in discharge piping connection, and electrical connections to result in a Design/Build Contractor’s Turnkey Installation, 100% Fully Functional and Operational.

The Existing Domestic Well delivers water to a water delivery system from which the water is filtered and treated and delivered to the Refuge Headquarters Office and Shop Building.

Background Information.

The Refuge recently lost water to the facility in April 2023 resulting from a well casing rupture.

Further complicating the problem, it was determined the well and well casing is not vertical, which prevents a new well casing sleeve from being installed. The well casing pipe angles at an unknown location below ground, which prevents a casing retrofit. The actual location and depth of the existing well is unknown, but maybe able to be verified by reviewing existing well log reports in the project area.

For a temporary measure and to restore water service to the existing buildings, the Refuge has disconnected the existing potable water well and installed a temporary tie-in connection to the existing irrigation water well.

Water Rights.

The Refuge’s existing well is for domestic purposes only. Because of the low volume withdrawal of water from the aquifer, there is no anticipated water right required for the existing well. However, the New Domestic Well does require a Well Use Authorization Permit Application (Domestic Use Class IV) from the Yakama Water Department.

The groundwater permit exemption allows for, four small uses of groundwater without a water right permit:

Domestic uses of up to 5,000 gallons per day.

Industrial uses of up to 5,000 gallons per day.

Irrigation of a lawn or garden, a half-acre or less in size.

Stock water.

Refer to Washington Department of Ecology’s website (Groundwater permit exemption) for specific requirements.

Primary Objectives.

The Project is to accomplish the following Primary Objectives. The Contractor shall include the Primary Objectives noted below into their Scope of Work for Design/Build Services.

Design/Build Services to include All Design Services, Permitting Services, Construction, and Construction Support Services for the following Project Planning, Design, Permitting, and Construction Elements:

Review Existing Domestic Well Project Site and the surrounding Site Vicinity.

Review Well Logs and Well Reports (if available) for the Existing Domestic Well previously drilled at the Project Site.

Review Well Logs and Well Reports for other wells constructed in the area surrounding the Existing Domestic Well’s Project Site.

After receiving input from USFWS and after receiving USFWS Review Notes / Comments, select Potential Locations for drilling a New Domestic Well.

Please note, select a minimum of (3) Potential Locations for Test Wells and narrow this down to (2) Potential Locations for Test Wells.

The selected locations for drilling should be based on water availability and where it would be expected and anticipated water would be located below ground surface and readily available for extraction.

Determine which of the Potential Locations noted is to be selected for the New Domestic Well (New Test Well).

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-rights/groundwater-permit-exemption

Develop, prepare, and submit Conceptual Design Drawings (15-20% Detail Drawings) for the New Domestic Well (New Test Well), permanent well pump (if the New Test Well is determined to be productive), appurtenant piping, tie-in connection, filtration system (if required), and treatment system (if required).

Notate a minimum of (3) Potential Locations for the New Test Well with the Preferred New Test Well Location selected for drilling identified on the 15-20% Detail Drawings.

Develop, prepare, and submit 100% Construction Documents for the New Domestic Well (New Test Well) signed, stamped, and sealed by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Washington.

After receiving the 100% Construction Documents from the Architect-Engineer (A-E), Approved for Construction Set, perform necessary Mobilization and De-Mobilization to and from the Project Site.

Drill, case, develop, pump test, water sample, and water quality test a New Replacement Domestic Well in accordance with the 100% Construction Documents.

Note, It is expected and anticipated, the Design/Build Contractor and the Design/Build Contractor’s Well Drilling Contractor may have to Field Adjust the New Replacement Domestic Well dimensions and deviate from the 100% Construction Documents during the course of construction and depending on the locations of the aquifer(s).

Field changes shall be documented in the 100% Record Construction Documents and as a separate follow-up submittal package after construction.

1.2 Contractor’s Certifications and Qualifications:

Contractor and/or Contractor’s subcontractors shall have the following Certifications:

The Contractor and/or the Contractor’s subcontractors shall be Certified Well Drillers (Well Drilling Companies) in the State of Washington and Yakama Nation.

Specifically:

Be licensed by and in good standing with the State of Washington Department of Licensing in accordance with Chapter 173-162 of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC 173-162-040) and Obtain a Yakama Nation business license in accordance with RYC Chapter 30.02.

Contractor or Contractor’s subcontractors shall have the following Qualifications:

Contractors and/or Subcontractors shall be experienced and have demonstrated positive past performance with the Planning, Design, Permitting, and Construction / Installation of New Domestic Wells and Water Systems and supporting infrastructure.

Similarly, Contractors shall be experienced and have demonstrated positive past performance with Rehabilitation, Restoration, Repair, and Decommissioning of Existing Domestic Wells and Water Systems.

Contractors shall demonstrate extensive knowledge, ability, and skill in Design and Construction of the Project Elements as noted above.

Contractors shall demonstrate knowledge of All Relevant State and Federal Laws, Codes, Regulations, Standards, and Provisions.

Furthermore, Contractors shall demonstrate extensive experience applying this knowledge in Design and Construction of the Project Elements as noted above.

The Project Elements, Associated Experience, and Associated Past Performance to include Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing specialties as required.

https://app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=173-162-040&pdf=true

1.3 Section L – Instructions and Section M – Evaluation Factors:

Refer to Section L and M of the Solicitation for Evaluation Instructions and Evaluation Factors.

Bidding Contractors shall provide five (5) specific example Design and Construction Projects and/or Similar Scope Projects as part of their Past Experience (i.e. Recent Relevant Experience) and Past Performance Narrative, which have occurred over the last 5 years. In addition to Past Experience (Recent Relevant Experience) and Past Performance Evaluation Factors, the Design- Build Contractor (Contractor) shall be required to submit on Technical Capability and Technical Approach Evaluation Factors.

1.4 Regulatory Requirements:

It is the Contractor’s responsibility to construct the Project in compliance with applicable requirements of federal and state laws, codes, rules, regulations, ordinances, and standards, including, but not limited to, those outlined below. Contractor shall have copies available of applicable codes and regulations for ready reference. These shall include, but are not limited to:

- State and Local Regulatory Requirements

- Federal Regulatory Requirements

- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Codes and Standards

- FWS Policies

- All Codes and Standards Not Referenced, but Governing Work under this Project / Contract.

- NFPA 101 Fire and Life Safety Code, latest edition

- International Building Code as adopted by the Local Authority Having Jurisdiction.

- International Plumbing Code

- International Mechanical Code

- National Electrical Code

- Architectural Barriers Act (ABA)

- American’s With Disabilities Act (ADA)

1.5 In the event of a conflict, the most stringent laws, codes, regulations, standards, and provisions shall apply.

Treatment System (If Required), and Tie-In Connection

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge (PNWR) – Yakima County, Washington

April 16, 2024

2.0. WORK LOCATION AND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE.

2.1 Work Location: Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge (TNWR), 21 Pump House Road, Toppenish, Washington 98948.

Project Location Coordinates.

The Refuge’s Existing Domestic Well is located at: 46.30690 N, -120.34524 W (~ 46° 18’ 25” N, ~ 120 20’ 43” W).

The Project Location Coordinates show the Project Area where the Existing Domestic Well is located within Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge. The Entire Project Area is detailed on a separate attachment from this Statement of Work document. Refer to separate attachment.

The USFWS does not know the exact coordinates for the construction of a New Domestic Well because this will depend on the Design and Engineering performed by the Design/Build Contractor and/or Well Driller, and Their Assembled Team.

The Design/Build Contractor and/or Well Driller and their Assembled Team will be required to tie-in to the Existing Piping where the Existing Domestic Well is currently located. This will require disconnecting the Existing Domestic Well’s discharge piping to re-establish New Piping to Existing Piping Connections for the New Replacement Domestic Well.

2.2 Period of Performance:

Start Date: June 1, 2024 (estimated)

End Date: September 30, 2025 (estimated)

Construction Work Window:

(June 1st – September 30th).

In the event of damage to government property resulting from construction, the contractor shall return the damaged area to its original or improved condition. The contractor will also be instructed where to access the Construction Site to minimize potential damage to the existing resources.

The Period of Performance for this Contract is 1-year and 6-months from the actual date of Notice to Proceed (NTP) Letter. Anticipated Delivery Date for NTP Letter is 30 Days

Following Initial Contract Award Date. Above dates shown are tentative and subject to change. Contractor shall coordinate with the Refuge Manager and/or Project Leader for a Proposed Construction Work Window. The Final Accepted Construction Work Window will be mutually agreed to between the Contractor and USFWS Toppenish NWR prior to Construction.

2.3 Normal Business Hours for the Refuge, Monday thru Friday 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Work Activities shall be performed during Normal Business Hours. Limited accommodation to an alternate schedule maybe possible with coordination with on-site FWS staff. In the event of emergencies, Contractor shall provide contact information.

2.4 Non-duty hours include week nights, weekends, and Government holidays (New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King JR.’s Birthday, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day).

3.0. DEFINITIONS.

Not Used.

4.0. BACKGROUND.

The Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge (TNWR) is operated and maintained by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). The Refuge is located on Yakama Nation land. The USFWS owns the constructed assets. The Refuge is located approximately 5.8 miles southwest of Toppenish, Washington. Note, the next nearest major town after Toppenish, Washington is Yakima, Washington located approximately 25.2 miles northwest of the Refuge.

The Future Awarded Contract is to result in Design-Build of a New Domestic Well and All Associated Appurtenances. For the new well construction, the Design/Build Contractor shall perform drilling, casing, development, pump testing, water sampling, and water quality testing of the New Domestic Well, installation of a permanent New Well Pump (submersible well pump or similar), and installation of a tie-in discharge piping connection and electrical connections to result in a Design/Build Contractor’s Turnkey Installation, 100% Fully Functional and Operational.

5.0. SCOPE OF WORK.

Design Permits. Development, preparation, and submittal of Permit Applications and Supporting Documents to the Permit Agencies / Permit Authorities for Review and Approval / Disapproval detailing the Project Improvements on 100% Final Draft Construction Documents.

Contractor shall be responsible for Identification of Design Permits through a Permit Registry.

After identifying permits, the Contractor shall apply for, Pay, and Secure Permits to result in successful project delivery.

Please note, the Design/Build Contractor shall be required to submit a Notice of Intent for well constructing, reconstructing, and decommissioning a water well including payment of fees.

The Notice of Intent and fee payment shall be submitted to Yakama Water Department and Washington Department of Ecology.

Further note, the Yakama Water Department requires a Well Construction Permit (Domestic Use Class IV Permit). The Design/Build Contractor shall develop, prepare, and submit the Class IV Permit Application and Pay the Permit application fee to the Yakama Water Department.

Depending on the New Domestic Well’s location relative to surface water bodies, a Hydraulic Permit maybe required and in addition to the Domestic Use Class IV Permit.

Pre-Demolition and Pre-Construction Permits. Development, preparation, and submittal of Permit Applications and Supporting Documents to the Permit Agencies / Permit Authorities for Review and Approval / Disapproval.

Contractor shall be responsible for Identification of Pre-Demolition and Pre-Construction Permits through a Permit Registry. After identifying permits, the Contractor shall apply for, Pay, and Secure Permits to result in successful project delivery.

To reiterate, the Scope of Work for this contract shall include the Planning, Design, Permitting Construction, and Installation of the Following Project Design Elements:

Planning and Design Services – Base Items:

Field Verification Site Visit.

Field Report – Technical Memorandum, Preparation of Conceptual Design Drawings

(15 – 20% Detail Drawings).

100% Draft and Final Draft Construction Documents (Drawings and Specifications).

Construction – Option Items:

New Domestic Well. Initial Estimated Drilling Depth of 130-Feet below ground surface.

Permanent Well Pump. Submersible Pump or similar.

Water Sampling.

Water Quality Testing.

Water Filtration System (if required).

Water Treatment System (if required).

Discharge Piping Tie-In Connection (New piping to existing piping).

Flow Meter and Valves.

Decommissioning – Option Item:

Decommission, Seal, Cut, and Cap-Off Existing Domestic Well.

The Contractor shall accomplish the following Tasks if awarded this contract:

5.1. TASK 1. A-E Services: Field Verification Site Visit. Review of Existing Site Features and Existing Site Conditions. Document Review, Planning, Development, Preparation, and Submittal of Project Documents.

(BASE TASK).

Review Drawing Pages (If Available) and All Associated Contract Documents.

Perform a Field Verification Site Visit and Review Existing Site Features and Existing Site Conditions. [The General Contractor Management Team and their Design Team shall be required to Attend this Field Verification Site Visit with USFWS.]

After Performing the Field Verification Site Visit, Develop, Prepare, and Submit General Requirement Specification Submittals under Division 01.

Develop, Prepare, and Submit Technical Specification Submittals under All Remaining Division Sections.

As New Technical Specifications are included during the Development of 100% Construction Documents, the Contractor shall revise their Submittal Registry and Submittals as Necessary and to meet Project Specific Requirements.

Deliverables:

(1) Electronic Copy of the Design-Build Contractor’s Field Verification Site Visit Notes.

Electronic Drawing Deliverables shall be submitted in DWG and PDF File Extensions and include the Color Table (CTB) File Extension for accurate plotting of the line weights in CAD. Deliverables other than Drawing Deliverables shall be submitted in PDF File Extensions and DOCX File Extensions when available.

5.2. TASK 2. Field Report – Technical Memorandum, Preparation of Conceptual Design Drawings (15 – 20% Detail Drawings).

Determine potential locations for drilling a New Domestic Well (New Test Well).

(BASE TASK).

Develop, prepare, and submit a Field Report – Technical Memorandum. The Field Report – Technical Memorandum is to include Concept Drawings, Narrative Descriptions, and an Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Construction Cost.

As part of the Field Report – Technical Memorandum perform an Alternatives Analysis and Evaluation and submit Conceptual Design Drawings. The Alternatives Analysis and Evaluation is to include but not be limited to a review of available alternative water sources in the project area, methods for delivering alternative water sources to the Refuge Facility Buildings, review of water quality parameters effecting water quality in the area, review of water filtration and treatment system technologies necessary for removal of select water quality parameters from the water supply to meet potable water quality standards, and methods for filtration and treatment of water supplies before delivery to the Refuge Facility Buildings.

The Conceptual Design Drawings to consist of 15-20% Detail Concept Drawings and Specifications defining and describing the New Domestic Well and Water System to be designed, constructed, and installed at Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge. The Field Report – Technical Memorandum is to discuss and review well logs and well reports for other wells constructed in the area surrounding the Existing Domestic Well Project Site and is to discuss how the new location for the Replacement New Domestic Well was selected.

Conceptual Design Services to include requisite Hydrology, Hydrogeology, and Engineering disciplines (e.g. Hydrologists, Hydrogeologists, Geotechnical Consultants, Civil Consultants, Structural Consultants, and Permitting Consultants). Architect-Engineer (A-E) shall verify coordination with TERO, NEPA, Cultural Resources, and other required Project Participants through the USFWS Project Leader and/or Project Manager. Further, the A-E shall identify FWS directorates and contacts participating in this project, descriptions of required functional requirements, and descriptions of required connections for the Project Improvements.

For the Permit Registry, the A-E shall provide a list of All Federal, Tribal, State, County and Local Permits required for this specific Project/Contract.

The objective of this deliverable shall be to provide USFWS with Conceptual Design Drawings detailing Project Improvements for further Design Development.

The potential Task Breakdown is as follows:

A. Review existing drawings, well logs, well reports, aerial photographs, project photographs (if available), boundary surveys (if available), and topographic surveys for Toppenish NWR provided at Solicitation.

B. Perform a Field Verification Site Visit (TASK 1) to review Existing Refuge Drawings and Project Conditions and develop an understanding of the existing Domestic Well, water delivery systems, appurtenant piping, piping tie-in connections, and water treatment systems.

C. Develop, prepare, and submit a Field Report – Technical Memorandum, Alternatives Analysis and Evaluation, Conceptual Design Drawings, Topographic Survey Background Base Map, Geotechnical Investigation and Report (if required), Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Construction Cost, and a list of All Federal, Tribal, State, County, and Local Permits Required for the New Domestic Well and Water System Construction and Project Activities.

Major Design Features of Work to be incorporated into the Project at the Conceptual and 100% Project Stages:

New Domestic Well. Initial Estimated Drilling Depth of 130-Feet below ground surface.

Permanent Well Pump. Submersible Pump or similar.

Water Filtration System (if required).

Water Treatment System (if required).

Discharge Piping Tie-In Connection (New piping to existing piping).

Flow Meter and Valves.

Deliverables:

(1) Electronic Copy of the Field Report – Technical Memorandum.

(1) Electronic Copy of the Conceptual Design Drawings.

(1) Electronic Copy of the Topographic Survey Background Base Map.

(1) Electronic Copy of the Geotechnical Investigation Report (if required).

(1) Electronic Copy of the Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Construction Cost.

(1) Electronic Copy of the List of All Federal, Tribal, State, County, and Local Permits Required for the Project Activities (Permit Registry).

Deliverables to be submitted in PDF File Extension and DOCX File Extension (if available).

Drawing Deliverables to be submitted in PDF and DWG File Extension. Construction Cost Deliverable to be submitted in PDF and XLSX File Extension.

5.3. TASK 3. 100% Draft and Final Draft Construction Documents (Drawings and Specifications).

Site Location(s) for New Test Well – Selected.

(BASE TASK).

Following TASK No. 1 Field Verification Site Visit and TASK No. 2 Field Report – Technical Memorandum, and after receiving USFWS Review Notes / Comments, the Design/Build Contractor and the Design/Build Contractor’s Architect-Engineer Company shall develop, prepare, and submit 100% Draft and Final Draft Construction Documents consisting of Drawings, Specifications, Design Summary / Project Narrative, Engineering Design Calculations, Permit Registry, Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Construction Cost, and the Contractor’s Opinion of Probable Construction Schedule. The Contractor shall provide Review Copies of the 100% Draft Construction Documents to the USFWS within 60 to 90 Calendar Days after Receipt of Review Notes concerning the Field Verification Site Visit and Field Report – Technical Memorandum Submittals.

Deliverables:

(1) Electronic Copy of 100% Draft Drawings and Specifications (to include plans, elevations, sections, and construction details) for Review and Approval.

(1) Electronic Copy of 100% Final Draft Drawings and Specifications (to include plans, elevations, sections, and construction details).

(1) Printed 22 x 34 Inch Size Drawings and (1) Printed 8.5 x 11 Inch General and Technical Specifications Manual mailed to Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge.

(1) Electronic Copy of the 100% Draft Design Summary / Project Narrative for Review and Approval.

(1) Electronic Copy of the 100% Final Design Summary / Project Narrative.

(1) Electronic Copy of the 100% Draft and Final Draft Engineering Design Calculations for Landscape Architecture, Civil, Water Resources, and Structural Engineering Design Elements.

(1) Electronic Copy of the 100% Permit and Submittal Registry, which includes a Minimum Listing of Required Submittals to be submitted Prior to, During, and After Construction. The Submittal Registry shall incorporate the Permit Registry Prepared and Submitted in previous Work Tasks.

As-Built Record Drawings. The Contractor shall work with the Site Superintendent and Foreman during Construction to Document any Field Changes and provide CAD As-Built Record Drawings at the Closeout of the Project.

Deliverables:

(1) Electronic Copy of As-Built Record Drawings.

(1) Printed Mark-Up 22 x 34 Inch Size Drawings and (1) Printed Mark-Up 8.5 x 11 Inch General and Technical Specifications Manual mailed to Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge.

Electronic Drawing Deliverables shall be submitted in DWG and PDF File Extensions and include the Color Table (CTB) File Extension for accurate plotting of the line weights in CAD. Deliverables other than Drawing Deliverables shall be submitted in PDF File Extensions and DOCX File Extensions when available. Registries (Registers) for Permits and Submittals shall be submitted in XLSX File Extensions.

5.A. TASK 4. New Domestic Well.

Drill, Case, Develop, Pump Test, Water Sample, and Water Quality Test a New Test Well.

For this Work Task assume the Drilling Depth is 130-Feet Below Ground Surface (bgs).

(BASE TASK).

Drill, Case, Develop, Pump Test, Water Sample, and Water Quality Test a New Test Well.

For this Work Task assume the Drilling Depth is 130-Feet Below Ground Surface (bgs).

The Design/Build Contractor and their Well Drilling Contractor either in-house or under subcontract shall drill, case, develop, pump test, water sample, and water quality test a New Test Well (i.e. a New Domestic Well) to replace the Existing Domestic Well located at approximate coordinates: 46.30690 N, -120.34524 W (~ 46° 18’ 25” N, ~ 120 20’ 43” W).

The New Domestic Well shall be field located and installed with an estimated initial drilling depth of 130-Feet below ground surface. However, the Design/Build Contractor shall note, the drilling depth may require adjustments in the field and based on water availability and the location of existing aquifer(s) below ground surface.

During the drilling, casing, development, and pump testing of the New Test Well (i.e. New Domestic Well), the Design/Build Contractor in consultation with their Well Drilling Contractor shall assess the New Test Well to determine whether or not the New Test Well meets minimum Well Production Targets and required flow rates based on the Design/Build Contractor’s Architect-Engineer’s requirements.

If the New Test Well is shown to meet the Design/Build Contractor’s Architect-Engineer’s Well Production Target and required flow rates, the Well Drilling Contractor shall finish all remaining development and pump testing of the New Test Well to convert the New Test Well into a Permanent Well, collect water samples, and perform the necessary follow-up water quality testing for select water quality parameters.

5.A. TASK A. Advance Drilling Depth by 1-Feet Increments.

This is a Unit Price per 1-Feet of Drilling Depth should the Design/Build Contractor recommend Advancing the Drilling Depth beyond 130-Feet bgs.

(OPTION TASK).

This is a Unit Price per 1-Feet of Drilling Depth should the Design/Build Contractor recommend Advancing the Drilling Depth beyond the initial 130-Feet below ground surface.

Maximum Well Drilling Depth Not to Exceed: 230-Feet.

5.5. TASK 5. Water Distribution System and Water Filtration / Treatment System (If Required).

Provide and Install New Permanent Well Pump at the New Domestic Well (if the New Test Well is found to be productive).

Provide and Install New Discharge Piping Tie-In Connection from the New Domestic Well to the Existing Water Delivery Pipe.

Provide and Install Exterior Electrical Utility Connections at the New Domestic Well.

Provide and Install Water Filtration and Treatment System if required and to meet Washington State Department of Ecology and Yakama Nation Water Quality Standards.

(BASE TASK).

Permanent Well Pump.

The Design/Build Contractor and their Well Drilling Contractor either in-house or under subcontract shall provide and install a New Permanent Well Pump if the New Test Well (New Domestic Well) is found to be productive. The New Permanent Well Pump shall consist of a sufficiently sized submersible pump or similar capable of pumping and extracting water at the Design/Build Contractor’s minimum required flow rate.

Discharge Piping Tie-In Connection.

The Design/Build Contractor shall provide and install a New Discharge Piping Tie-In Connection from the New Domestic Well to the Existing Water Delivery Pipe and the Existing Irrigation Well’s Temporary Tie-In Connection shall be disconnected. The location of the existing water delivery pipe and logical point for a tie-in connection shall be verified and validated by the Design/Build Contractor and Design/Build Contractor’s Architect-Engineer prior installation to result in a 100% Design/Build Contractor Turnkey Installation (i.e. a Fully Functional and Operational System).

As part of the New Discharge Piping Tie-In Connection, the Design/Build Contractor shall provide and install a New Flow Meter and New Isolation Valve directly downstream of the New Well Pump.

Following Exterior Electric Utility Connections, the Design/Build Contractor shall operate the New Domestic Well to commission and test the system and ensure the New Well Pump, Flow Meter, and Isolation Valve operate correctly.

Exterior Electrical Utility Connections.

The Design/Build Contractor shall provide and install All Exterior Electrical Utility Connections at the New Domestic Well to include buried electrical cables and wiring from the Transformer to the New Domestic Well and Pump. The electrical cables and wiring shall be placed and installed in correctly sized electrical conduit to protect the conductors.

Note, the Design/Build Contractor shall coordinate and submit All permits and pay All fees / assessments required by the Public Utility District (PUD). Where required, the Design/Build Contractor shall pay for and schedule with the serving Utility any work required by the serving Utility and to result in a 100% Turnkey Installation.

Water Filtration and Treatment System.

The Design/Build Contractor, the Design/Build Contractor’s Well Drilling Contractor, and the Design/Build Contractor’s Architect-Engineer shall Evaluate the requirement for a Water Filtration System and Water Treatment System.

For the Evaluation, the Design/Build Contractor and the Design/Build Contractor’s Architect- Engineer shall review, analyze, and evaluate Water Quality Testing previously performed.

Depending on the Water Quality Testing / Test Results, the Design/Build Contractor may have to provide and install a New Water Filtration System and a New Water Treatment System to meet Washington Department of Ecology and Yakama Nation Water Quality Standards.

For the New Water Filtration and Treatment System, the Design/Build Contractor shall determine whether a Point Source or a Point of Use Water Filtration and Treatment System should be provided and installed. A Point Source Water Filtration and Treatment System sterilizes the entire water supply prior to delivery to the Refuge’s Buildings whereas a Point of Use Water Filtration and Treatment System sterilizes select Points of Use at interior building water fixtures.

5.6. TASK 6. Decommission, Seal, Cut, and Cap-Off Existing Domestic Well in accordance with Washington Department of Ecology and Yakama Nation Standards.

(BASE TASK).

The Design/Build Contractor and their Well Drilling Contractor either in-house or under subcontract shall Decommission, Seal, Cut, and Cap-Off the Existing Domestic Well in accordance with all Federal, Tribal, State, County, and Local requirements.

The Existing Pump and Well Casing at the Existing Domestic Well shall be removed, recycled, and/or disposed of offsite at a licensed and permitted Waste Disposal Facility.

The requirements for this TASK shall include but not necessarily be limited to all laws, codes, rules, regulations, standards, and provisions.

Criteria.

Laws and Regulations.

All Well decommissioning must comply with all applicable governmental regulations, laws, permits, licenses, and registrations.

Roles and Responsibilities.

A water well must be decommissioned by a licensed water well driller. When allowed by Tribal, State, and local regulations, hand-dug wells less than 60-feet deep and without steel or plastic casing, may be decommissioned by the landowner, engineer, geologist, licensed pump installer, or licensed water well driller. The person decommissioning the well is responsible for submitting the well closure report to all applicable government entities.

Data Collection.

Collect and review All As-Built Record Construction Documents, Maintenance Records, and Other Available Data for the Existing Well. Include this information in the Existing Water Well Decommissioning Plan.

Well Preparation.

Remove all equipment, material, and debris, which may obstruct access to the bottom of the well. Sound the well to verify all obstructions were removed.

Remove casing by either pulling or over drilling (over-reaming) according to ASTM D5299, “Standard Guide for Decommissioning of Groundwater Wells, Vadose Zone Monitoring Devices, Boreholes, and Other Devices for Environmental Activities,” and American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE), EP400.3 Section 8.0, “Designing and Constructing Irrigation Wells.”

If portions of or all of the equipment and casing resists removal by pulling or over drilling, the casing must be ripped, perforated, or cut off a minimum of 2.0 feet below the ground surface.

Disinfection.

Prior to filling and/or sealing, disinfect the well with a minimum chlorine solution concentration of 50 mg/L (50 ppm), or the minimum chlorine solution concentration specified by the regulating authority, whichever is greater. After adding the chlorine solution, agitate the well water to distribute the solution, and keep the well undisturbed for a minimum of 12 hours to allow for disinfection.

Sealing Materials.

All sealing materials shall conform to ASTM D5299, Tribal, and State regulatory requirements. Sealing materials do not require disinfection. Select sealing materials that have an in-place hydraulic conductivity equivalent to, or less than, ground surface soil surrounding the well head. Water quality used for mixing with sealing materials must meet or exceed ASTM D5299 criteria.

Fill (coarse-grained) Materials.

When allowed by Tribal and State regulations, fill materials, such as sand, pea gravel, and sand-gravel mix; crushed rock; or agricultural lime can be used to fill the well, if sealing material zones conform to ASTM D5299, Tribal, and State regulatory requirements. Select a soil gradation and a filling process, which will not cause bridging during installation. Fill materials require disinfection prior to placement.

Sealing / Filling Procedures.

When well disinfection is required by Tribal and State law, do not place sealing or select fill materials until after disinfecting the well. Place sealing materials from the well bottom to ground surface. If allowed by applicable regulations, backfill with select fill materials, according to ASTM D5299. Use installation methods that avoid segregation, dilution, or bridging of fill or sealant, such as a pump and hose, or tremie pipe. Use boring logs to identify zones for fill and sealant placement. In the absence of a boring log, use a downhole camera to identify sealant placement. Downhole cameras are not required for wells where sealing material is used for the entire well column.

For grouting ratios and placement procedures, follow American Water Works Association (AWWA), A100-15, “Water Wells Standard,” and ASTM D5299.

Sealing Collapsible Formations.

When casings are within a collapsing formation, install sealing material concurrently with casing removal whereby the bottom of the casing remains submerged in the grout.

Well-Head Seal.

Seal the interval between the ground surface and the top of the cut-off casing or last-sealed layer with materials that conform to guidance in ASTM D5299. These materials may be an extension of the sealing materials used below this depth. The Sealing thickness must comply with all applicable Federal, Tribal, and State requirements.

Mound or crown the native soil to compensate for settling and to prevent ponding of water directly over the well site.

Control of Artesian Pressure.

When a well is under artesian pressure (flowing or not flowing), pressure grout from the bottom of the well to ground surface. Procedures for balancing formation pressures during grouting operations must conform to ASTM D5299.

Considerations.

When feasible, consider adding a metal “target” to the top 3-inches of the Well-Head Seal whereby the decommissioned well may be easily located with a metal detector.

Baseline Submittals to be submitted Prior To, During, and After Construction.

The Contractor shall develop, prepare, and submit the following Baseline Submittals for Pre- De-watering, Pre-Demolition, Pre-Construction, Dewatering, Demolition, and Construction to include but not be limited to the following:

Prepare and Submit a Schedule of Values. Refer to General Specification Section 01 20

00 – Payment Procedures.

Prepare and Submit a Master Submittal List. Refer to General Specification Section 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures for Master Submittal List Requirements.

Prepare and Submit Subcontractor List and Key Personnel Names. Refer to General Specification Section 01 34 00 – Baseline Submittal List.

Prepare and Submit Site Specific Safety Plan, Job Hazards Analysis (JHA), and Health and Safety Plan (HSP). Provide Detailed Project Data in the Site Specific Safety Plan, Job Hazards Analysis (JHA), and Health and Safety Plan (HSP). Refer to General Specification Section 01 34 00 – Baseline Submittal List.

Prepare and Submit Testing Agency Qualifications, Permits, Licenses, and Certificates.

Refer to General Specification Section 01 34 00 – Baseline Submittal List.

Prepare and Submit Contractor’s Dewatering Plan.

Prepare and Submit Contractor’s Demolition and Construction Schedule, Demolition/Construction Schedule Updating Reports, Daily Construction Reports, Site Condition Reports, and Qualification Data.

Prepare and Submit Quality Control Plan (QCP). Provide delineation of Laboratory and Insitu (Onsite) Tests and Inspections to be performed by the Contractor’s Independent Testing Agency under subcontract. Refer to Technical Specifications for Scope and Quantity of Tests and Inspections required for the Project.

Prepare and Submit Site Utilization Plan and Project Identification and Temporary Signs. Refer to General Specification Section 01 51 00 – Temporary Facilities.

Prepare and Submit Product Substitution Requests (if applicable). Refer to General Specification Section 01 63 00 – Product Substitution Procedures.

Prepare and Submit Certificates, Landfill Receipts, Certified Surveys, and Final Property Survey (where required).

Prepare and Submit Proposed Protection Measures and Schedule of Selective Demolition Activities.

Prepare and Submit Demolition, Recycling, and Disposal Plan, Recycling and Processing Facility Records, Landfill and Incinerator Disposal Records. Refer to General Specification Section 01 74 00 – Cleaning and related Specification Sections.

Prepare, Submit, and Maintain an On-site a Written Spill Prevention and Response Procedure.

Prepare, Submit, and Maintain a Toxic and Hazardous Materials Storage, Application, and Disposal Procedures.

Prepare and Submit Construction Plan. The Construction Plan shall describe how the Contractor plans to perform the Work of the Contract.

Prepare and submit Product Literature, Product Data, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and Product / Material Certifications for proposed new materials and products to be provided and installed.

Prepare and Submit Contractor’s List of Incomplete Items, Certified List of Incomplete Items, Certificates of Release, Certificate of Insurance for continuing coverage, and Schedule of Maintenance Material Items.

Prepare and Submit Operation and Maintenance Manuals and Final Manual Submittal.

Prepare and Submit Initial and Final Submittal Record Drawings, Record Specifications, Record Product Data. Refer to General Specification 01 78 00 – Closeout Submittals.

Prepare and Submit System Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual and Course Materials to review the Operation and Maintenance of the new system(s) and provide USFWS Refuge Employees with sufficient understanding of the system(s).

Submittals Number of Copies and Format

Schedule of Values Master Submittal List (Submittal

Registry) Subcontractor List and Key Personnel

Names Site Specific Safety Plan Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) Health and Safety Plan (HSP) Qualification Data Testing Agency Qualifications Permits Licenses Certificates Contractor’s Dewatering Plan Contractor’s Demolition and

Construction Schedule Demolition/Construction Schedule

Updating Reports Daily Construction Reports Site Condition Reports Quality Control Plan (QCP) Site Utilization Plan Project Identification and Temporary

Sign Product Substitution Requests (if applicable) Certificates Landfill Receipts Certified Surveys (where required) Final Property Survey (where required) Proposed Protection Measures Schedule of Selective Demolition

Multiple Electronic Copies (.pdf file extensions)

Activities Demolition, Recycling, and Disposal

Plan Recycling and Processing Facility

Records Landfill and Incinerator Disposal

Records Written Spill Prevention and Response

Procedure Written Toxic and Hazardous

Materials Storage, Application, and Disposal Procedures

Construction Plan Product Literature Product Data Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Product and Material Certifications Contractor’s List of Incomplete Items Certified List of Incomplete Items Certificates of Release Certificate of Insurance for continuing coverage Schedule of Maintenance Material

Items Operation and Maintenance Manuals Final Operation and Maintenance

Manuals Initial and Final Submittal Record

Drawings Record Specifications Record Product Data System Operation and Maintenance

Instruction Manual and Course Materials

6.0. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

Contractor shall provide supervision, labor, materials, equipment, tools, construction equipment, 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.

6.1 Quality Assurance:

a. Contractor shall implement a Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Plan to verify products and services are free of errors or omissions. Use of Contractor’s internal QA/QC plan and procedures is OK; however, they shall be adapted to the specifics of this contract.

6.2 Submittal Reviews:

a. Contractor shall provide electronic submittals indicating Professional Engineer of Record and

Contractor Approval. Distribute the response via email to the USFWS.

6.3 Communications:

a. Contractor shall direct contracting related inquiries in writing or electronically to the CO during the pre-solicitation, solicitation, and contract period of performance. Contractor shall direct technical-related inquiries in writing or electronically to the COR.

6.4 Initial Field Visit

a. Following Contract Award, the USFWS shall arrange for an MS Teams Video / Over The

Phone Meeting, Project Kick-Off Meeting.

Topics to be covered during the Project Kick-Off Meeting:

- Contracting Requirements

- Scope and Objectives

- Ambiguities and Discrepancies

- Existing Facility Drawings

- Construction Work Window

6.5 Subcontractors:

a. Contractor shall utilize general contractors and specialty subcontractors who are duly-licensed and well-qualified to perform the work, consistent with the contract documents.

Contracting officer may remove from the work any employee they deem incompetent, careless or otherwise objectionable.

b. Within fourteen (14) days after award of the contract, Contractor shall submit to the CO completed Standard Form (SF) 1413s for each subcontractor.

c. Contractor shall obtain written approval from the SBA and USFWS Contracting Officer prior to any subcontracting.

6.6 Progress Schedules:

a. Prior to the pre-construction meeting, Contractor shall submit to the Refuge and COR for review and approval, a preliminary project schedule, in .pdf format. At a minimum, schedule shall consider the periods of performance of each task stated within the bid schedule.

b. Contractor shall update the schedule every two weeks. Progress schedules shall be submitted to the Refuge, CO, and COR. If at any time the contractor’s schedule shows any slippage in critical tasks or completion past the construction completion date, contractor shall narrate the reasoning for slippage and/or late completion.

6.7 Pre-Construction Meeting:

a. After contract award and prior to Start of Work, the Refuge and COR will arrange for a pre-construction meeting at the Toppenish NWR Office. Contractor, along with their major subcontractors, shall attend the In-Person Meeting. Meeting is expected to occur within fourteen (14) days after Contract Award and limited to two (2) hours.

c. Meeting will discuss the contract requirements and identify and resolve any ambiguities or discrepancies. The meeting shall discuss statutory matters such as labor standards. Other topics include matters of significant interest, including who has authority to decide matters such as contractual, administrative (e.g. security, safety, and fire and environmental protection) and construction responsibilities.

6.8 Temporary Facilities and Utilities:

a. Contractor shall furnish all temporary utilities needed, except as noted otherwise. Facilities and utilities include but are not limited to: Heating, lighting, non-potable water, telephone, material handling equipment, temporary construction aids and storage enclosures.

b. No electrical power is available to the Contractor.

6.9 Diligence: Contractor shall perform all construction activities efficiently and with the requisite expertise, skill and competence to satisfy the requirements of the contract documents. Contractor shall at all times exercise complete and exclusive control over the means, methods, sequences and techniques of construction.

6.10 Supervision: Contractor shall provide a Project Manager or Project Superintendent on-site at all times while work is underway. Manager or Superintendent shall have a good working knowledge of the project work.

6.11 USFWS Operations: USFWS operations have precedence over construction activities.

Contractor shall schedule and coordinate all construction and demolition activities so as not to unduly impact ongoing facility operations.

6.12 Security: Contractor shall effectively secure the worksite, staging areas and materials storage areas. The Government shall be held harmless from any liability resulting from the contractor’s negligence to provide effective security.

6.13 Construction Safety:

a. Contractor shall be ultimately responsible for health and safety on the worksite at all times.

b. Contractor shall ensure that all onsite activities, equipment and facilities constructed by the contractor, subcontractor or supplier conform fully to the safety standards in Section 8.2 of the SOW.

c. Contractor shall provide barricades and warning devices as necessary to safeguard the public, workers and Government personnel. Where project work affects public roads, Contractor shall provide signage in accordance with the current edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), as published by the U.S.

Department of Transportation (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

d. Contractor shall initiate and maintain, throughout the performance of this contract, an effective health and safety program that provides adequate policies, procedures, and practices to protect workers from (and allow them to recognize) job-related health and safety hazards.

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e. 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.

f. Each employee (Contractor or subcontractor) must be instructed in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to the work environment.

g. The contractor shall adopt the USACE Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program as a starting point for Safety Program requirements. In the event a more stringent Safety Program exists, the more stringent Safety Program shall be applied to the Contract / Project by the Contractor.

6.14 Site Cleanup: Contractor shall remove construction debris from the worksite daily, including debris within temporary facilities and storage areas. Before completing the work, Contractor shall remove from the worksite any rubbish, tools, scaffolding, equipment and materials that are not the property of the Government. Upon completion of work, Contractor shall leave the work area in a clean, neat and orderly condition.

6.15 Material, Equipment, Transportation, Handling and Storage:

a. Government-owned equipment will not be made available to the Contractor for use within this contract. Government buildings and other facilities are not available for storage of the Contractor’s materials, equipment and tools.

b. Contractor shall have a representative onsite to receive material deliveries. Contractor shall be responsible for all material deliveries, whether or not their representative is on-site at the time of delivery or not.

c. Contractor shall transport, handle and store materials and equipment in a secure manner and in accordance with the manufacturer’s written instructions.

d. Contractor shall promptly remove from the worksite any material(s) and equipment which are damaged or are otherwise unsuitable.

6.16 Construction Waste:

a. Minimize creation of construction, deconstruction, and demolition waste.

b. Minimize factors that contribute to waste such as over-packaging, improper storage, ordering error, poor planning, breakage, mishandling, and contamination.

c. Develop a Waste Management Plan to ensure any existing or new materials/equipment/substances are properly characterized, reused, salvaged, recycled, and/or…