A04_Statement_of_Work_1.docx

SCOPE OF SERVICES

WASHINGTON MONUMENT

MOLD REMEDIATION

SCOPE OF SERVICES

NATIONAL MALL AND MEMORIAL PARKS

WASHINGTON MONUMENT MOLD REMEDIATION

BACKGROUND

The Washington Monument is one of the Nation’s most iconic monuments and visited by millions of people a year. Last year the HVAC system became inoperable and temporary units had to be placed at the 490 and 500 foot levels. These units created more moisture than would normally be present at those levels. This moisture led to the growth of mold on interior stone walls at the levels where the visitors and employees congregate.

1. PURPOSE

The purpose of this contract is to remediate the mold at the 490 and 500 foot levels inside of the Washington Monument and restore the interior as it was before the work was performed.

2. LOCATION

Washington Monument, 2 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20024

3. 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 the mold remediation of the interior stonework (walls and ribs) at the 500’ level (and above) and the two (2) stairwells (490’-500’ to top) for the National Mall and Memorial Parks. The work shall include but is not limited to the following:

A. Contractor shall prepare and submit a Health and Safety Plan for NPS review and approval. The Health and Safety Plan must be approved by the NPS prior to onsite work commencing. The Health and Safety Plan shall include, at a minimum, provisions and required certificates for scaffolding, respirator use, mold removal, personal protective equipment, and all other project elements.

B. Contractor shall erect suitable system scaffolding staging to access the interior walls at 490’ and 500’ levels. All scaffolding erected shall be in strict accordance with industry and OSHA standards. Prior to the erection of scaffolding, the contractor shall install adequate floor and surrounding surfaces protection as required to avoid damaging any of the monuments stone floors or walls.

a. Contractor shall erect scaffolding at the 490’ and 500’ levels in one (1) stairwell at a time, so that the other stairwell can be used by park staff,and visitors. Access to at least one (1) stairwell and the emergency exit shall be maintained at all times.

C. Contractor shall apply a 5% solution of Triton X100 (or approved equal nonionic surfactant or nonionic non-denaturing detergent, such as IGEPAL) and water to the surfaces using small hand-held sprayers. The contractor shall scrub the surfaces with a natural fiber brush to remove the mold present on the marble. The dwell time of solution on the surfaces shall be adjusted as required for effectiveness.

D. Contractor shall rinse the treated surfaces with clean water using portable pressure sprayers and sponges. The contractor shall collect the rinse water and properly dispose of it. Portable fans and blowers may be used to aid in drying the marble.

E. Contractor shall thoroughly clean the work area(s) and properly dispose of all dirt and debris as a result of our work.

F. To perform this work the contractor will have to remove and re-install the protective glass as required to perform the mold remediation. All removed protective glass shall be re-installed daily using Dow Corning 121 Structural Sealant (or approved equal).

G. Contractor shall provide before and after pictures of the work they performed to the COR by email.

4. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

Contractor shall be provided parking passes for work vehicles to be onsite. The specific location where the contractor’s work vehicles will be approved to park shall be coordinated through the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

The contractor shall be provided with a secure area for the storage of materials, tools and equipment at the 480’ level. The area is accessed by stair within. The contractor shall be required to maintain 6’ of clearance between their storage and the elevator cage for emergency egress. Additional space may be provided to the contractor in a small storage closet on the 500’ level if needed. Access to this storage closet shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

5. 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.

6. TIME FOR COMPLETION

All work specified shall be accomplished within the period of performance of award. In general, the schedule below lists the anticipated milestones for completion following contract award and issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). The schedule is not binding and work may be completed in advance of the estimated durations or the NPS may need additional time to review and approve work plans and coordinate access to the monument.

7. COORDINATION AND SCHEDULING OF WORK

All work shall be performed during the monument’s “Off-Hours” Monday-Friday from 6:00pm to 4:00am. All work is to be scheduled and coordinated through the Contracting Officers Representative. Work shall be scheduled in advance so that proper access to the area can be provided and the least amount of interference with visitor service operations coordinated as possible.

8. 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.

9. TRAVEL

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

10. 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.

11. 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).

12. UTILITY SERVICE

The Government will not furnish any utility services beyond the electrical and water systems available at the site.

13. 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 completion of the work. Failure of the contractor to attach the invoice through IPP.gov will result in the invoice being rejected. Invoices will be itemized, and the location of work will be on them.

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