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Title III Statement of Work Project GPNC-101

Construction Administration Services Great Plains Nature Center Renovation United States Fish and Wildlife Service Great Plains Nature Center, Wichita, KS

June 2026

1.0 General Information

1.1 This project is for an Architect-Engineer (A-E) to provide Construction Administration Services (Title III Services) for the Great Plains Nature Center Renovation project.

1.2 The A-E shall provide a list of key personnel for approval to the Contracting Officer

(CO) in conjunction with the price proposal for this contract. Key personnel shall not change during the performance of this contract unless written approval is obtained from the Contracting Officer.

1.3 Period of performance for Title III Services will be from the date of contract issuance until 300 days, unless modified by the Contracting Officer. The work of this contract shall be provided from approximately October 2026 – August 2027. The intent is to provide support to the Great Plains Nature Center Renovation project, from solicitation through completion of construction.

1.4 All architectural and engineering design work produced under this contract shall be performed in accordance with applicable codes and accepted industry. All work shall be under the direct supervision of a professional architect/engineer licensed in the State of Kansas. All design work performed under this contract shall be stamped.

2.0 Acronyms

A-E Architect-Engineer Firm CO Contracting Officer COR Contracting Officer’s Representative MEP Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing

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QA Quality Assurance QCP Quality Control Plan RFI Request for Information USFWS United States Fish and Wildlife Service

3.0 Scope of Work

3.1 Task 1 – Attend Teleconference Construction Support Kick-Off Meeting

a. Participate in teleconference on construction support pre-work meeting. The participating personnel shall be the Lead Engineer, at the minimum.

b. Provide detailed meeting notes for the contract kick-off meeting.

3.2 Task 2 – Perform Construction Support Services

a. Review and respond to construction originated RFIs, estimated at 25. RFIs arising from insufficient clarity of construction documents shall be responded to by the A/E at no additional cost to the Government.

b. Review and approve submittals as identified in A-E prepared “Submittal List” /

Construction Documents. Estimated at 200 submittals.

1. The A/E shall review and recommend to the government that it approve, approve with notations, or disapprove submittals after thorough review of the construction documents and applicable standards and codes.

2. Each submittal shall be checked to verify conformance to the Construction

Documents. Corrections to the submittal shall be noted in red.

c. Participate in teleconference construction meetings. For purposes of estimating level of effort for this contract, the A-E shall assume 44 conference calls which will occur during the course of construction, lasting approximately 60 minutes, with the initial pre-construction kick-off meeting expected to last an hour. The construction contractor will provide the minutes for each meeting; however, the A-E may be required to provide notes

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3.3 Task 3 – Provide On-Site Inspections and Reports

a. A-E shall provide competent engineering inspections during the milestone construction events, and competent construction project field inspections onsite approximately once a week during active construction, to verify work is completed in compliance with the construction documents. For purposes of estimating level of effort for this contract, the A-E shall assume that 14 engineering inspections, and 25 construction field inspections will occur during the course of construction. The milestone construction events include but not limits to the following:

Work item Discipline Comment

Helical Piles / Piers Inspection Structural Finish Site grading Civil Concrete Lifting and Leveling Brick Tucking Structural/Architectural Roof Flashing and Roof Repair Architectural Exterior Window and Door Installation (Flashing Inspection)

Architectural

Interior framing Structural/Architectural Architectural Progress/initial finishes Architectural HVAC Balancing & Testing MEP Basic Commissioning Substantial Completion All Architectural/Civil/MEP/Structural Final Completion Structural/Architectural, Civil

1. A-E shall verify that the construction contractor is adhering to the requirements identified in the construction drawings and specifications. If at any time the A-E discovers that the construction contractor is not performing the work in accordance with the contract documents, the A-E shall immediately notify the COR and CO in writing. A-E shall be specific in stating the contractor’s noncompliance and provide recommended corrective actions.

2. A-E shall verify design assumptions align with actual field conditions. A-E will propose design modifications with the CO and COR when the field conditions differ.

3. During site visits, A-E shall maintain accurate and complete inspection reports of the prime contractor and their subcontractors working onsite. At a minimum, the following information shall be provided for each report:

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(a) Weather and general condition of the work site.

(b) Company names, total number of workers onsite.

(c) Number and type of equipment onsite if they are being utilized.

(d) Description of work activities. This shall include the type of activities, location of activities, and any issues that have developed.

(d) Photographs to document construction progress and/or support any noted deficiencies.

(e) Signature of the A-E inspector.

4. A-E shall confirm that the construction contractor is performing all quality control testing required by the construction documents. A-E shall review test results to determine if the results are in compliance or not. If not in compliance, A-E shall inform the COR in a timely manner, so the USFWS can direct the construction contractor as to the necessary corrective actions.

5. A-E shall inform the COR of any safety rules and regulations which are not being followed by the construction contractor or their subcontractors. Regulations and safety rules include, but are not limited to, those set by OSHA. A-E shall immediately stop work that endangers the lives of any person onsite.

b. A-E shall prepare inspection punch lists in coordination with the COR, CO, and Contractor and document any corrective item completion.

3.4 Task 4 – Perform Commissioning Services

a. A-E shall provide Fundamental Commissioning Services as required in the plans and specifications and in conformance ASHRAE Standard 202-2013 Commissioning Buildings and Systems and Guideline-0-2013 The Commissioning Process.

b. Work included shall consist of coordination with designers, construction contractor and owner, development and execution of the Commissioning Plan, testing, documentation, witness of testing, participation in final acceptance.

c. A Commissioning Agent shall coordinate with designers, construction contractor, and owner in the development and execution of the Commissioning Plan, testing, documentation, witness of testing, review of documentation and test results, and participation in the final acceptance.

d. Include additional site visits as required for Commissioning Agent and Engineers, to ensure adequate testing, witness of testing, and final acceptance.

3.5 Task 5 – Prepare Updated As-Built Drawings

Obtain as-built notes / mark-ups from Contractor. Prepare and submit electronic as-built drawings, in both .dwg and .pdf formats.

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4.0 General Requirements

4.1 Quality Assurance

a. A-E shall implement a QA / QCP to verify products and services are in accordance with industry standards. A-E may use their internal QA / QCP and procedures; however, they shall be adapted to the specifics of this contract.

b. To avoid duplication, requirements of paragraphs 3.4.a. apply for Quality Assurance.

4.2 Communications

a. A-E shall direct all contracting-related inquiries to the CO during the contract period of performance. All technical-related inquiries shall be directed to the COR.

b. Conversations, correspondence, and other types of communication shall be between USFWS and the A-E. Although the construction contractor may be present and participate in conversations regarding finding of facts and resolution of issues, the contractor’s presence shall not construe a relationship between the A-E and the contractor.

4.3 Modifications

a. A-E shall advise the COR on proposed changes / modifications to project documents and evaluate to determine if design assumptions are valid for field conditions encountered.

b. Modification drawings shall comply with “American Drafting Standards Manual” ANSI Y- 14, unless otherwise noted.

5.0 Deliverables

5.1 A-E shall submit the following items in .pdf or .dwg format, where applicable, to include:

a. Updated Design Drawings and Specifications (10 business days upon receiving document)

b. Project Meeting Minutes (5 business days from meeting date)

c. Submittal Reviews (7 business days upon receiving the document)

d. RFI Responses (5 business days upon receiving the document)

e. Field Visits Trip Reports and Photographs (5 business days from end of site visit)

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f. As-Built Drawings. (10 business days upon receiving the data)

g. Punchlist (5 business days from the Substantially Complete site visit)

h. Test result reviews (5 business days upon receiving the document)

i. Each item timeline starts at the time the government sends the document to the A-E and/or the event occurs

6.0 Invoicing and Payment

6.1 Invoices shall be made monthly or as approved by the CO, in accordance with FAR Clause

52.232-10. Prior to submitting invoices into the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), invoices shall be electronically submitted to the COR for review, following the format of Paragraph (a)(2) of FAR Clause 52.232-26.

7.0 Government Availability

7.1 Government is available Monday thru Friday from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM (Mountain

Standard Time), excluding federal holidays. Availability outside the dates / hours shall be coordinated with the COR at least two business days in advance.

8.0 Points of Contact

8.1 Administrative:

Theo Ikner, Contracting Officer Thomas_ikner@ios.doi.gov

8.2 Engineering:

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Division of Engineering

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8.3 Refuge:

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Great Plains Nature Center Kate Brenner, Refuge Manager and Project Inspector Great Plains Nature Center 6232 East 29th St N #2200 Wichita, KS 67220, Sedgwick County kathryn_brenner@fws.gov

Victoria Burnett, Project Inspector Great Plains Nature Center 6232 East 29th St N #2200 Wichita, KS 67220, Sedgwick County Victoria_burnett@fws.gov