A04_SOW_Hatchery_Building_Ridge_Cap_Bat_Exclusion_05-09-2023.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

Quilcene National Fish Hatchery

Hatchery Building Ridge Cap Bat Exclusion 281 Fish Hatchery Rd, Quilcene, WA 98376

Drafted May 4, 2023

1. GENERAL: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Quilcene National Fish Hatchery located in Quilcene Washington is seeking to have to have Coravent V-600T, Coravent V-600TE or equivalent material installed under the ridge cap of its hatchery building. The current netting under the ridge cap does not keep out all bats and they can be present certain times of the year.

The contractor shall personally verify all measurements and materials, construct, deliver, and install per the following specifications.

2. SCOPE: The Hatchery building at Quilcene National Fish Hatchery is approximately 220 feet long and 30 feet high and requires Coravent V-600T, Coravent V-600TE or equivalent material installed under the ridge cap of its 220-foot length. In the center there is a 20-foot projection that also requires Coravent v-600T, Coravent V-600TE or equivalent material installed under its ridge cap. The purpose of this job is to provide protection from future bat invasion into the ridge cap and fill the space within the ridge cap where bats roost, all while allowing for proper ventilation. All materials and processes will be verified by the contractor.

The contractor shall supply all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to provide services for the following tasks:

1. Carefully remove metal ridge cap from Hatchery Building. Any damaged roof cap material will be replaced with new and equivalent material.

2. Install Coravent V-600T, Coravent V-600TE, or appropriate ridge vent material in a manner that will provide adequate air flow, help prevent future bat intrusion and fill the space within the ridge cap where bats roost.

3. Reinstall metal ridge cap using material removed in step 1

3. PLACE/DELIVERY AND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Construction work on the project can begin after Award is given and the contractor has filed for and received all the proper permits needed to start the work. The contractor shall apply for permits immediately upon Award. Period of Performance shall be 30 days after approval/receipt of all required permits.

4. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE: All contractor work will be inspected before acceptance by the Hatchery Manager or designee. Damaged or incorrect items will be rejected and replaced.

Contractor will be responsible for repairing any damaged utilities or infrastructure. These repairs will be made at the CONTRACTOR’s expense including any additional mechanical, structural, and electrical work.

Interested vendors are highly encouraged to make on-site visit prior to response. Vendors must call in advance to schedule access by calling Michael Vargo at (440) 596-7628

Award will be based on past performance and price. Solicitation responses shall include proposed material and product diagram, specifications, operators’ manual, estimated delivery date, and warranty.

5. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS/INFORMATION:

The contractor shall supply all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to provide services. By request from the contractor, limited power, water, and sanitary facilities may be made available if the use is not excessive and does not negatively impact hatchery operations.

6. AVAILABILITY: Normal duty hours are Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 3:30 pm.

Work shall be performed during these hours unless prearranged with the Hatchery Manager.

Federal holidays not included. Hatchery Manager has the authority to stop any work by the contractor that is deemed unsafe or negatively impacts the mission or operation of the Refuge.

TECHNICAL COORDINATOR: Call for Site Visit Michael Vargo Maintenance Mechanic Phone: (440) 596-7628 Email: Michael_Vargo@fws.gov

COR:

Mark Ahrens Email: Mark_ahrens@fws.gov Office: (503) 231-6273

Contract Specialist:

TIFFANNIE PANNELL

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service: Contracting Construction AE Acquisition Operations, APO, Atlanta, GA

JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS

tiffannie_pannell@fws.gov Office: 404-679-7182

Contracting Officer

JOSHUA MILLER

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service: Contracting Construction AE Acquisition Operations, APO, Portland, OR

JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS

joshua_miller@fws.gov Office: (503) 872-2813

Satellite image of hatchery building

View of ridge cap from exterior top

View of ridge cap from exterior side

View of ridge cap access from interior