Leadville Windows and Doors

STATEMENT OF WORK

REPLACE WINDOWS AND INSTALL DOORS

LEADVILLE NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY

I. GENERAL CONDITIONS

A. Work includes providing and installing new windows, doors, and new trim around the doors and windows on three residences (Quarters 48, 49, and

50) at Leadville National Fish Hatchery near Leadville, Colorado.

B. Work shall include disposal of all materials, if any, removed under this contract.

II. WORK SITE CONDITIONS

A. 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.

Prospective bidders must make site inspection arrangements with the Hatchery

Manager at Leadville National Fish Hatchery, 2846 CO-300, Leadville, CO

80461, Phone: (719) 486-0189.

III. TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

A. Temporary Utilities

1. Electric power is available at the job site.

2. Government does not have phones to use.

3. The Contractor may use public toilet facilities.

4. Water is available.

5. The Contractor shall be responsible for the daily removal and disposal of all debris from construction activities.

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 Manager, or his designee.

2. The Contractor shall restore all work and storage areas and areas disturbed by construction to their original condition, or as approved by the Manager, or his designee, upon 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 protect all structures and vegetation during the progress of the work and remove all debris and unused materials from the site.

2. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall restore, at their expense, all vegetation to its original condition, including the replacement any facility or landscaping which has been damaged.

3. The Contractor shall limit removal of any vegetation to that which interferes with the construction, and shall seed any bare soil with native grass. The

Contractor shall obtain the seed mix from the Manager.

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.

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

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

2. 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.

IV. MEANS AND METHODS

A. Means and methods of construction shall be such as the Contractor or subcontractors may choose; subject, however, to the Contracting Officer's right to reject means and methods proposed which:

1. Constitute a hazard to the work, persons, or property.

2. Will not produce finished work according to the terms of the contract.

3. Are contrary to specified means or methods included in the contract.

B. The right to reject means and methods of the Contractor or subcontractor shall not be construed or interpreted as acceptance of control of means and methods by the

Contracting Officer.

C. The Contracting Officer's approval of means and methods or failure to exercise right to reject means and methods shall not relieve the Contractor of the obligation to complete the work required by the contract.

D. Total responsibility for control of all means and methods lies with the Contractor for all work.

E. Final Inspection

1. The Contractor shall request a final inspection in writing at least 10 days prior to the anticipated date of completion. If, as the anticipated date of completion approaches and it becomes apparent that the date will not be met, the contractor shall inform the Contracting Officer Representative within 3 days of the anticipated completion date.

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.

3. The Contractor and/or his project supervisor shall be at the job site during the final inspection.

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

G. Final Payment: The Contractor shall submit the following prior to final payment:

evidence of completion, guarantees, warranties, certificates, and as-builts.

VI. SUBMITTALS

A. The Contractor shall submit electronic submittals of all items listed in Section

VIII to the Contracting Officer Representative for approval prior to start of work.

B. The Contractor shall provide copies of all required permits, if any, obtained to perform this work to the Contracting Officer Representative.

C. The Contractor shall submit manufacturer's warranties, guarantees, and certificates for all installed equipment to the Contracting Officer Representative.

D. Timing of Submittals/Unapproved Work: As specified above, the Contractor shall submit copies of all required permits and all product data sheets to the Contracting

Officer Representative 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.

VII. PERFORMANCE (05/01/2026-09/30/2026)

A. The residences are presently occupied. The Contractor shall plan all

Construction activities so that access to residences will not be blocked.

B. All materials and all related components shall be installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

C. The Contractor shall coordinate the construction start date with the Contracting

Officer. The project shall be completed and available for use within 142 calendar days from the date the Notice to Proceed (NTP) is issued. Additional time will be allowed, if needed, to obtain permits. Construction will not be allowed on Saturdays, Sundays, or Federal Government holidays without prior permission of the Contracting Officer. The days can be extended for long lead time items with proof.

D. During the performance period of the Contract, the Contractor shall be available for conference calls with the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer’s

Representative, and the Government On-Site Inspector, as needed, to discuss project progress and/or problems.

E. 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.

F. 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.

VIII. PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

A. The items covered by this specification are intended to represent a complete system furnished by one supplier / manufacturer, unless otherwise noted, of all the essential components with installation guidelines to preclude conflict with the performance requirements of the warranty. All measurements shall be confirmed by the Contractor prior to bidding and ordering materials.

1. The contractor shall temporarily remove all materials as necessary to be able to perform the work.

2. All residents are the same layout.

3. Work to be performed:

a. Quarters 48 – Install external doors and install egress windows for basement (5 total) (far east house)

b. Quarters 49 – Install egress windows for basement (5 total)

c. Quarters 50 – Install egress windows for basement 5 (total)

4. Paint/Primer

d. Primer shall match the existing color.

e. Application shall be even and smooth.

f. Apply to all materials, unless otherwise noted

g. Paint shall be meant for external use

5. Sealant

a. Silicone or urethane

b. Material shall be able to withstand weather at hatchery

c. Clean surface prior to application

d. Apply concave surface with neat edge and smoothness

e. Color to match adjacent surface

6. External door and window trim

a. Shall be same material as siding but a designated trim style

b. All doors and windows shall be trimmed to provide a neat and professionally finished appearance.

7. Window replacement, one per building.

a. Current window is 12”x15”

b. All wood shall be machined LVL wood members treated with water repellent preservative in accordance with WDMA I.S.4. Gusset plates shall be galvanized steel plates that attach to wood frames.

c. Anderson 100 Series, or approved equal, and Energy Star, or equivalent

d. Window open style shall be appropriate for egress purposes

e. Contractor to verify sizes. Upon a pre-bid site visit, the Project Leader will show the windows to be replaced.

f. Framing location to match existing

g. Install spray foam around window frame to fill entire cavity to create watertightness and weatherproof.

h. All basement windows shall be replaced

i. Minimum 5 year warranty on finish and fogging or film formation on glass surface.

j. Frame and sash: Vinyl

k. Window sash shall be fully weather stripped with positive interlock at meeting stiles and shall be removable from the inside for cleaning.

l. Glazing: Sealed, tempered, dual pane, low-E, insulated glazing unit, thickness to suit frame with minimum glass thickness of 3/16”, and a minimum air thickness of 3/4”. Shall be Tyle 1 – Class 1 – q3

m. Pane shall be clear

n. Window shall include all necessary anchors and trim, opening mechanism, sash locks, and weatherstripping.

o. All other work to complete window installation

p. Install head flashing drip cap that is aluminum and match siding color

q. Jamb clips shall be galvanized steel

r. Performance:

1. Air filtration: Maximum 0.19 cubic feet per minute per linear foot at

25 mph when tested in accordance with ASTM E-283

2. Minimum condensation resistance factor 48 when tested in accordance with AAMA 1504

3. Maximum U value 0.65 BTUH when tested in accordance with

AAMA 1504

8. Blinds

a. Each window shall have a blind, hardware, accessory items, mounting bracket, and fastener. These items to be installed fully and plumb and level.

b. All materials shall be the same color.

c. All steel components shall be corrosion resistance.

d. Materials shall be at or lower than the CDPH Section 01350 emissions requirements.

e. Horizontal blinds to fill jamb to jamb with inside mounted brackets, a

¼” clearance shall be allowed at each jamb and each slat is 1”. The slats shall have a hidden hole to minimize light coming through.

f. A transparent tilting wand, near full length of window, shall be installed to control slat position, which require no lubrication. The wand will hold the slats in position and prevent movement. There shall be a device to prevent overtightening.

g. The bottom shall have an oval shaped bottom rail with double-lock seam for maximum strength.

h. Install a braided ladder of 100 percent polyester yarn. Slats shall be installed to ensure uniformity.

9. Window Well

a. Galvanized steel

b. Designed for egress

c. Minimum of 18-gauge

d. Meet R310.2 and R310.2.1. Install stairs or ladders as necessary to meet this code.

e. Window well cover shall fully enclose the window well opening, attached with a hinge, and have a capacity of 400 pounds. The color shall be white to match siding or clear.

f. Unit shall sit 6” above finished grade. Any backfill from the bottom of structure to finished inside floor shall be clean sand.

10. Concrete saw of basement walls

a. Careful measure the correct size prior to sawing and cut in clean straight lines

b. Repair all knicks of rebar with an epoxy coating application

c. Utilize masonry blade appropriate for sawing a basement wall

d. Concrete repair shall be Fivestar non-shrink grout or approved equal

e. Care shall be made to prevent dust using wet saw, vacuum system, or approved equal.

11. External door, for emergency egress (3 total)

a. Color and pattern shall match the front door, as much as possible.

b. The door shall be fiberglass reinforced plastic with no windows and

Energy Star rated, or equivalent, and designed for very cold climates.

c. Doors shall be UV resistant.

d. Class I fire resistance.

e. Frames shall one piece with a minimum wall thickness of 3/16” and set plumb and level.

f. The contractor shall have to install a door where no door exists. The location of the door can be field selected and approved by the COR. This will require a header and all other items to safely install a door.

g. The door shall be a minimum of 32”x78”.

h. Repair any gypsum board and match existing thickness, color, and texture.

i. There shall be no hardware on the outside of the door.

j. The door hardware shall be a push bar for emergency purposes and swing outside a minimum of 90 degrees. A doorstop shall be installed to prevent the door hitting the handrail.

k. Door and jam shall be weather proof and prevent water intrusion into house.

l. Install concrete (4000 psi after 28 days) stairs from doors to ground level with wrought iron handrail that matches the aesthetics of the current handrail. One bedroom door for each building shall have a concrete ramp instead of stairs. All these items must meet ADA/ABA requirements.

The detail below shows compacted soil, which is not current in this situation. The contractor will need to import fill (compact to 95%) or some other method, to be approved by USFWS, to elevate the steps. All concrete requires rebar is outlined in the detail below.

12. Fasteners shall be manufacturer’s recommendation and corrosion resistant.

13. Materials shall be installed per the manufacturer’s requirements.

14. Upon completion of installation, the Contractor shall clean the siding in accordance with the manufacturer's printed instructions. All fingerprints, soil, and surface dirt shall be removed.

END OF STATEMENT OF WORK