A04 SOW Wrought Iron Fencing.docx

SCOPE OF WORK

ABATE LEAD & PAINT

WROUGHT IRON FENCING

SCOPE OF WORK

ABATE LEAD & PAINT WROUGHT IRON FENCING

1. BACKGROUND

The National Mall and Memorial Parks (NAMA) has seventeen locations that have wrought iron fencing as part of the site plan. These fences are decorative and need to be maintained by stripping old paint checking metal for damage/wear and applying new primer and paint to ensure longevity of fencing. Fifteen of the locations have lead paint which must be properly abated through removal and proper disposal in accordance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations. Copies of the chain of custody receipts for the lead paint abatement and disposal must be provided to the COR before final payment.

2. PURPOSE

The purpose of this contract is to perform the required maintenance of lead abatement, stripping, priming and painting of wrought iron fencing. All sites need to be stripped, and new coats of primer, and paint must be applied according to specification sheet; currently fifteen of the locations have lead paint which must be properly abated through removal and proper disposal in accordance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations. Copies of the chain of custody receipts for the lead paint abatement and disposal must be provided to the COR before final payment.

3. LOCATION

The location list is a separate sheet titled “Bid Sheet”; drawings will also be provided to show an aerial view of the locations.

4. SCOPE OF WORK

Independently, and not as an agent of the government, the contractor shall provide the National Park Service, with all labor, supplies, materials, equipment and travel, necessary to perform lead abatement on wrought iron fencing; as well as strip, prime, and paint all wrought iron fencing specified in this SOW and listed on the “Bid Sheet” for the National Mall and Memorial Park. The work shall include but is not limited to the following:

1. Contractor shall provide all equipment and protection to resources, public, and employees in the abatement of lead paint. The Parks and sites will remain open to the public and it is the contractor’s responsibility to protect the site as well as the public during performance of this contract.

2. Contractors are authorized to fence off their work sites with fencing that follows the ”Site Protection Fencing Specification” sheet; which is an attached document to the contract package.

3. Waste from abatement as well as stripping old paint must be properly disposed of in accordance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations. Copies of the chain of custody receipts for the lead paint abatement and disposal must be provided to the COR before final payment.

4. The bid sheet states which sites have lead paint on them.

5. Contractor shall remove old paint (abate lead on the sites with it) and in accordance with specification sheet ensure proper stripping, priming and painting of all fencing listed in the contract documents.

6. Paint and primer to be used is Sherwin/ Williams –Pro-Cryl Acrylic Primer, Finish coat, Finish coat SHER-CRY-HPA Black or approved equal.

7. All signs currently on the fencing will be removed and protected by the contractor and reinstalled in the same manner and location after the contractor has finished painting.

8. Some sites may have vegetation or mulch that comes into contact with the fencing, the contractor is authorized to move mulch out of the way for their work. Vegetation must be protected and if there are any sites where it cannot be worked around without damage the contractor must notify the COR before proceeding to determine what can be done to work around the vegetation.

9. All disturbed or damaged landscaping shall be restored to its original condition before contract completion.

10. All disturbance or damage to natural or cultural resources will be restored to the original condition before the contract completion at the expense of the contactor.

11. Proper protection must be in place prior to the start of work to protect the stormwater systems (drains) and waterways from debris entering them.

12. All debris, waste, and trash shall be removed from sites before final inspection.

13. Contractor shall follow specification sheet for contract performance.

5. DELIVERABLES

· The contractor shall follow the specification sheet for all deliverables.

· Copies of the chain of custody receipts for the lead paint abatement and disposal must also be provided to the COR before final payment.

6. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

The government will provide maps that show an aerial view of the areas work will be performed at.

7. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

For the purpose of this task order, the COR will be announced at the time of award. The COR is responsible for: (1) monitoring the contractor's technical progress including the surveillance and assessment of performance and recommending to the Contracting Officer changes in requirements; (2) interpreting the Scope of Work; (3) performing technical evaluation as required; (4) performing technical inspections and acceptances required by this task order; and (5) assisting the Contracting Officer in the resolution of technical problems encountered during performance.

THE CONTRACTING OFFICER IS RESPONSIBLE AND HAS THE SOLE AUTHORITY FOR DIRECTING AND/OR NEGOTIATING ANY CHANGES IN THE TERMS, CONDITIONS, OR AMOUNTS CITED IN THE TASK ORDER. INCREASES IN THE SCOPE OF WORK SHALL BE APPROVED ONLY BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER

For guidance from the COR to the contractor to be valid, it must: (1) be consistent with the description of work set forth in this contract; (2) not constitute new assignment of work or change to the expressed terms, conditions, or specifications. incorporated into this contract; (3) not constitute a basis for an extension to the period of performance or contract delivery schedule; and (4) not constitute a basis for any increase in the total contract value.

8. TIME FOR COMPLETION

All work specified shall be accomplished within the period of performance of the contract.

9. COORDINATION AND SCHEDULING OF WORK

All work is to be scheduled and coordinated with the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

10. GENERAL LIABILITY INURANCE

The contractor shall be responsible for securing general liability insurance which will protect the government from any claims, or litigation connected with any injury or damage resulting from his/her (and all subcontractors) actions while working under this contract, and further agrees to save and hold harmless the government, its agents and employees, from any and all claims, damages, suits at law or equity of whatever kind of nature from damages to or loss of property or injury or death to persons resulting directly or indirectly from attributable to the contractor in connection with this task order.

11. TRAVEL

The contractor shall be responsible for all travel necessary to complete the work described in the Scope of Work.

12. LOSS OR DAMAGE

If due to fault, neglect, dishonesty of the contractor, his agency or employees, loss or damage to government property is incurred during the performance of this task order, the contractor shall be responsible for the same. The government, at its option, in lieu of repayment, may require the contractor to replace at his own expense, all property as directed by the Contracting Officer.

13. SAFETY

The work area shall be maintained in a clean and safe condition at all times. The contractor shall, with the use of barricades, ropes, signs, or audible signals, take all necessary precautions for the protection of the work and safety of the public. Any accident or incident, in regards to the work under this task order, shall be reported immediately, in writing, to the Contracting Officer in accordance with FAR 52.236-13 Accident Prevention (NOV 1991).

14. UTILITY SERVICE

The government will not provide utility services.

15. INVOICE REQUIREMENTS

Acceptance will be given by the COR after an inspection and verification of the work performed as defined in the contract specifications.

The Contractor shall submit all invoices through www.ipp.gov within 30 days of work performed or on a monthly basis. All Invoices will have the work performed broken out on them along with the location site clearly defined. Failure of the contractor to upload an attached copy of the invoice and any requested documentation through IPP.gov will result in invoice being rejected.

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