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STATEMEMT OF WORK

REHABILITATE FIRE TOWER

Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge (NWR)

COLUMBIA SOUTH DAKOTA

Location: Sand Lake NWR, 39650 Sand Lake Dr, Columbia, SD 57433, Brown County

Project Information:

Project Type: Interior and Exterior Rehabilitation of the Sand Lake NWR Fire Tower.

Project Size: 107 ft tall fire tower, 50' x 50' work area (Observation Cab)

Proposed Scope of Work:

The Sand Lake NWR fire tower will be rehabilitated to include: (1) removing lead-based paint from the interior and exterior of the cab and repainting with non-lead-based paint – see US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) specifications; and (2) removing the retired communication antennae and any items associated with securing the antennae to the tower.

The USFWS “blue goose” design will be painted on each outward-facing panel of the cab. The blue goose design and colors will be as close to historically accurate as possible.

The original metal material of the tower and cab will remain intact as much as is feasible, while ensuring a structurally sound installation.

Any glass currently broken or broken during the rehabilitation process will be replaced, and any damage that may be caused during the rehabilitation process will be repaired. If the window frames break, then the frames may be replaced, but replacement frames must match the previous size, shape, style, color, materials, pane configuration, etc.

See specifications for site access, submittals, inspections, disposal, safety, preparation and completion requirements

1. Period of Performance: 180 days from Notice to Proceed (NTP)

2. Proposal Requirements

Provide the following information as part of the proposal:

(1) A proposed approach, to include major elements of work for the preparation, remediation, and repainting of the fire tower. It is important for prime contractors who are proposing from out of the local area or state to clearly depict how they are going to accomplish this work,in order to ensure the work will be accomplished as proposed.

(2) A work schedule for the project.

(3) The offeror shall provide documentation for the following Past Performance and associated sub-factors:

a. Provide at least 3 projects in the past 5 years constructed within similar scope, schedule, and budget limitations.

b. Similar scope in this case is defined as a project that includes an observation or fire tower repair, and is also within or of greater value than the stated project magnitude.

c. Indicate if client was a Federal Government Agency (such as, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of Defense, National Park Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs).

The response is limited to 5 pages Maximum. Any pages exceeding the 5-page maximum limit shall not be considered. The Contractor is solely responsible for the accuracy of information provided. The Government will not pursue inaccurate data.

The Government will also review and use any information available in Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) and Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) during this process.

3. Site Visit

Prospective bidders are urged to visit the site and become familiar with existing conditions and ascertain the conditions which affect the work. Failure of the successful bidder to visit the site prior to submitting a bid or proposal on this work will not relieve the successful bidder from completing the project at the bid price.

Attachments

1. Specifications

2. Lead Paint Testing Report, 2024