A04_-_Statement_of_Work.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK

Planning, Design Services, Remediation Services for:

Asbestos Abatement, Containment, Demolition, Removal, and Disposal

For One On-Site Structure

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) – Dallas, Oregon

July 11, 2022

1.0. GENERAL INFORMATION.

1.1 Contractor shall provide Planning, Design Services and Remediation Services for the Abatement, Containment, Demolition, Removal, and Disposal of Asbestos Containing Construction Materials (ACCM), Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM), and All Associated Hazardous Materials and Substances.

The Project / Contract is located at the Baskett Slough NWR in Dallas, Oregon. No Design Documents (Drawings and Technical Specifications) for Abatement have been prepared in advance for this Project / Contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for Developing, Preparing, and Remediation Services for the Abatement, Containment, Removal, and Disposal of Asbestos Containing Materials per the existing survey report.

A previous Asbestos Demolition Survey was performed and follow-up Analysis and Testing of select specimen materials was conducted.

1.2 Contractor’s Certifications: All Abatement, Containment, Demolition, Removal and Disposal Work Tasks of this Request for Proposal (RFP) shall be performed by a licensed Prime Contractor (“Prime Contractor” hereinafter referred to as “Contractor”). The Contractor shall be licensed with the State of Oregon Department of Equality (DEQ) and shall be a DEQ Licensed Asbestos Abatement Contractor. The Contractor shall hold All Required Active Asbestos Certifications required to successfully perform the Project / Contract Work Tasks.

Contractor’s Qualifications: Contractors shall be experienced and have demonstrated positive past performance with the Abatement, Containment, Removal, Demolition and Disposal of Asbestos Containing Construction Material (ACCM) and Asbestos Containing Material (ACM).

Contractors shall demonstrate extensive knowledge, ability, and skill in the Design, Abatement, and Demolition of Structures typical of the area.

Contractors shall demonstrate knowledge of All Relevant Federal, State, County, and Local Laws, Codes, Regulations, Standards, and Provisions for Anticipated Work Activities and Work Tasks under this Statement of Work.

Furthermore, Contractors shall demonstrate extensive experience applying this knowledge in Design, Abatement, Demolition, Removal, and Disposal Work Tasks.

For those certifications and qualifications not shown above, but required for successful project delivery, the Contractor shall obtain those certifications or qualifications as necessary and required to result in successful project completion.

1.3 Regulatory Requirements: It is the Contractor’s responsibility to construct the Project in compliance with applicable requirements of federal and state laws, codes, rules, regulations, ordinances, and standards, including, but not limited to, those outlined below. Contractor shall have copies available of applicable codes and regulations for ready reference. These shall include, but are not limited to:

· State and Local Regulatory Requirements

· Federal Regulatory Requirements

· FWS Policies

· Codes

· NFPA 101 Fire and Life Safety Code, latest edition

· International Building Code as adopted by the Local Authority Having Jurisdiction.

· International Plumbing Code

· International Mechanical Code

· National Electrical Code

· Architectural Barriers Act (ABA)

In the event of a conflict, the most stringent laws, codes, regulations, standards, and provisions shall apply.

2.0. WORK LOCATION AND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE.

2.1 Work Location: Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge (BSNWR), 10995 Oregon Hwy 22, Dallas, Oregon 97338.

Site 1 Coordinates: Latitude 44.94047N, Longitude 123.26111W

2.2 Period of Performance:

Start Date: October 1, 2022 – Estimated (Depends on NTP Date).

End Date: October 30, 2022– Estimated (Depends on NTP Date).

In the event of damage to government property resulting from this abatement/demolition, the contractor shall return the damaged area to its original condition. The contractor will also be instructed where to access the Construction / Demolition Site to minimize potential damage to the existing resources.

The Period of Performance for this Contract is 3-Months from the actual date of Notice to Proceed (NTP) Letter. Anticipated Delivery Date for NTP Letter is 30 Days Following Initial Contract Award Date. Above dates shown are tentative and subject to change. Contractor shall coordinate with the Refuge Manager and/or Project Leader for a Proposed Construction Work Window. The Final Accepted Construction Work Window will be mutually agreed to between the Contractor and USFWS Baskett Slough NWR prior to Abatement/Demolition.

Contract Work Window: Abatement and Demolition Work Activities and Work Tasks could be performed for this project at any time of the year.

2.3 Normal Business Hours for the Refuge, Monday thru Friday 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Work Activities shall be performed during Normal Business Hours. Limited accommodation to an alternate schedule maybe possible with coordination with on-site FWS staff. In the event of emergencies, Contractor shall provide contact information.

2.4 Nonduty hours include week nights, weekends, and Government holidays (New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King JR.’s Birthday, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day).

3.0. DEFINITIONS.

Not Used.

4.0. BACKGROUND.

Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge (BSNWR) is operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). It is located approximately 2.5 miles northeast of Dallas, Oregon and approximately 10 miles west of Salem, Oregon. The nearest major city / town is Salem, Oregon.

The Future Awarded Contract is to result in the Planning, Design Services, and Remediation Services required for Abatement, Containment, Demolition, Removal, and Disposal of One On-site Structure. The Structure is located on Baskett Slough NWR at one site Designated as Site 1. Site 1 is located adjacent to the Refuge Office/Shop area.

Below is an Itemized List of Structure located on Site 1.

Site 1:

Residence 1 (Residence) – Estimated at 2,300 SF.

Purpose.

5.0. SCOPE OF WORK.

Pre-Abatement Permitting. Contractor shall be in charge of Development, Preparation, and Submittal of Permit Applications and Supporting Documents to the Permit Agencies / Permit Authorities for Review and Approval / Disapproval prior to Abatement Work Activities and Work Tasks. Contractor shall be responsible for Identification of Permits through a Permit Registry. After identifying permits, the Contractor shall apply for, Pay, and Secure Permits to result in successful project delivery.

The Scope of Work for this contract shall include the Following Project Design Elements:

Abatement, Containment, Demolition, Removal, and Disposal of Asbestos associated with the Single Structure located on Site 1 of Baskett Slough NWR.

The Contractor shall accomplish the following Tasks if awarded this contract:

5.1 BASE TASK 1. Follow-up Field Verification Site Visit and SITE SURVEY.

The Contractor and Contractor’s Certified Professionals and Professional Engineers shall perform a Follow-up Field Verification Site Visit to Review Existing Structure and Site Conditions at Site 1 of Baskett Slough NWR.

The Contractor is advised that Comprehensive Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) worn by each Employee is required prior to performing work.

The Follow-up Site Visit shall include a Follow-up Asbestos Survey. The purpose of the Follow-up Asbestos Survey is to visually confirm previous known locations of Hazardous Materials have been removed.

After performing the Follow-up Site Visit and On-site Inventories, the Contractor and Contractor’s Certified Professionals and Professional Engineers shall develop, prepare, and submit the Asbestos Survey Report to USFWS for Review.

After receiving the USFWS Review Notes, the Contractor shall develop, prepare, and submit the Final Signed Versions of the Follow-up Survey Reports and Inventories.

Deliverables:

(1) Electronic Copy of Contractor’s and Contractor’s Certified Professionals’ and Professional Engineer’s Follow-up Asbestos Report.

(1) Electronic Copy of Contractor’s and Contractor’s Certified Professionals’ and Professional Engineer’s Final Signed Version of the Follow-up Asbestos Survey Report.

(1) Electronic Copy of Contractor’s and Contractor’s Certified Professionals’ and Professional Engineer’s Survey Report for Hazardous Waste Manifests. Final Signed Version.

5.2 BASE TASK 2. 100 PERCENT DRAFT DESIGN DOCUMENTS.

The 100% Draft Design Documents (Consisting of Drawings, Narrative Descriptions, and Technical Specifications) shall fully define and describe All Base and Option Tasks / Elements selected for Contract Award and required for Abatement, Containment, Removal, and Disposal Work Activities and Work Tasks required for this Project / Contract. The Level of Detail for the Design and Engineering Sections of Work shall be as follows:

· The 100% Submittal Documents shall describe All of the Site Specific Health and Safety and Engineering Design Elements to be included in the 100% Final Draft Document Package, including, but not limited to the following:

Existing Conditions Plans, Site Specific Safety Plans, Health and Safety Plans, Job Hazards Analyses, Abatement Plans, Containment Plans, Isolation Plans, De-Contamination Plans, Site Plans, Background Maps, Testing and Analysis Procedures, Material Sorting, Material Collection, Material Hauling Processes and Procedures, and Plans for the Delivery / Unloading of Waste Material at the Licensed and State Permitted Disposal Facilities.

In addition, the 100% Draft Design Documents shall identify and describe the Design Criteria, Design Parameters, Design Calculations, Code Analyses, Project Controls, Environmental Controls, Project Constraints, Environmental Constraints, Engineering Design Schedules, Abatement Schedules, Removal, and Disposal Schedules, and Technical Specifications to be implemented.

The 100% Technical Specifications shall be Developed, Prepared, and Submitted in PDF and DOCX File Extensions. The 100% DRAFT Technical Specifications shall be incorporated into the 100% FINAL DRAFT Technical Specifications.

· The Contractor shall incorporate the findings of any Cultural Resource Evaluations (provided by the USFWS Project Leader and/or Refuge Manager) to determine necessary Cultural Coordination, Report / Application Preparation (including supporting documents), or documents for processing through the State / County Regulatory Entity. (For example, National Historic Preservation Office (NHPO) and State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Requirements if it applies to this Project / Contract).

· The Drawings shall identify and describe Work, which has Added any Scope (beyond the Scope of the Contract) using Revision Clouds and Annotations. A separate Accounting by the Contractor shall be provided in .xlxs File Extension for Changes to Scope (considered beyond the Scope of the Contract) Any Changes to Scope beyond the Scope of the Contract shall be Approved by the Government (USFWS) prior to the Contractor continuing with the next Phase. The 100% Submittal shall also identify “Work by Others” required for the Project to be successfully Constructed / Installed as Designed.

· The Contractor’s Certified Professionals and Professional Engineers shall conduct a Safety Analysis, Perform Code Reviews, and Ensure the Design and Construction of the Abatement, Containment, Removal, and Disposal Temporary Structures complies with (but is not limited to) the USFWS Manuals and Current Edition of the Federal and State OSHA Safety Requirements.

· The Contractor shall be required to Apply For, Pay, and Secure Permit Applications, Inspections, and Develop, Prepare, and Submit Supporting Documents (to include but not be limited to: Quality Assurance and Quality Control Analysis and Testing, Environmental Clearance, Cultural Resource Clearance, Utility Company, Local Building Department, and Local Department of Transportation Permits and Inspections).

· Unless explicitly agreed to otherwise by the USFWS, Identify, Annotate, Develop, Prepare and Submit Permit Applications for USFWS Signature with Supporting Documents (To Include But Not be Limited To: Permit Drawings, Narratives, Assessments, and Similar).

· In summary, this 100% Draft Submittal shall include All of the Above Items to result in 100% Detail Drawings and/or Narrative Descriptions, 100% Technical Specifications, and a 100% Design, Abatement, and Demolition (De-Construction), Removal, and Disposal Schedule.

Deliverables:

(1) Electronic Copy of the 100% DRAFT Drawings and/or Narrative Descriptions and Specifications (plans, elevations, sections, and demolition (de-construction) details).

(1) 100% DRAFT Design Summary / Project Narrative for Asbestos and Lead Abatement, Containment, Removal, and Disposal and Demolition, Removal, and Disposal.

(1) 100% DRAFT Design, Abatement, Demolition (De-Construction), Removal, and Disposal Project Schedule.

(1) Completed USFWS Safety Checklist.

(1) Copy of All Processed and Approved Permit Applications and Supporting Documents.

(1) Electronic Copy of the 100% DRAFT Permit and Submittal Registry Electronic Drawing Deliverables shall be submitted in DWG and PDF File Extensions and include the Color Table (CTB) File Extension for accurate plotting of the line weights in CAD. Deliverables other than Drawing Deliverables shall be submitted in PDF File Extensions and DOCX File Extensions when available.

5.3 BASE TASK 3. 100 PERCENT FINAL DRAFT DESIGN DOCUMENTS.

After Responding to 100% Draft USFWS Review Notes, the Contractor, the Contractor’s Architect-Engineer Company, and the Contractor’s Certified Professionals shall develop, prepare, and submit 100% FINAL DRAFT Design Documents consisting of drawings, narrative descriptions, technical specifications, and the Contractor’s Opinion of Probable Design, Abatement, Demolition, and De-Construction Schedule. The Contractor shall provide Review Copies of the 100% FINAL Design Documents to the USFWS within 45 Calendar Days after Receipt of Review Notes concerning the 100% Draft Design Document Submittal.

Deliverables:

(1) Electronic Copy of the 100% FINAL DRAFT Drawings and/or Narrative Descriptions and Specifications (to include plans, elevations, sections, and demolition (de-construction) details).

(1) Electronic Copy of the 100% FINAL DRAFT Design Summary / Project Narrative for Asbestos Abatement, Containment, Removal, and Disposal and Structure Demolition, Removal, and Disposal.

(1) Electronic Copy of the Contractor’s Opinion of Probable Design, Abatement, Demolition, De-Construction, Removal, and Disposal Schedule.

(1) Electronic Copy of the 100% FINAL DRAFT Permit and Submittal Registry.

Electronic Drawing Deliverables shall be submitted in DWG and PDF File Extensions and include the Color Table (CTB) File Extension for accurate plotting of the line weights in CAD. Deliverables other than Drawing Deliverables shall be submitted in PDF File Extensions and DOCX File Extensions when available. Registries (Registers) for Permits and Submittals shall be submitted in XLSX File Extensions.

5.4 BASE TASK 4. Mobilization and De-Mobilization from Project Site.

Mobilize All Labor, Materials, Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Tools, and Resources onto the Project Site. De-Mobilize All Labor, Materials, Equipment, PPE, Tools, and Resources from the Project Site.

SITE 1 – RESIDENCE 1 (MAIN RESIDENCE).

5.5 BASE TASK 5. Asbestos Abatement, Containment, Demolition, Removal, and Disposal.

Location: Site 1 – Residence 1.

To include but not be limited to:

Incidentals.

All Associated Electronic and Hard Copy Deliverables.

5.6 BASE TASK 6. Demolition, Removal, and Disposal of NON-Hazardous Materials Separated and Segregated from Hazardous Materials.

Includes Removal and Disposal of Loose Site Debris located within 20 Feet of Principal Building Lines.

Location: Site 1 - Residence 1.

To include but not be limited to:

Incidentals.

All Associated Electronic and Hard Copy Deliverables.

UNIT PRICING.

Option Unit Price 1. Asbestos Abatement, Containment, Demolition, Removal, and Disposal.

Location: All Locations.

To include but not be limited to:

Incidentals.

All Associated Electronic and Hard Copy Deliverables.

For All TASKs, the Contractor shall develop, prepare, and submit the following Pre-Design, Design, Pre-Abatement, Abatement, Pre-Demolition, Pre-Deconstruction, Analysis, Testing, Demolition, De-Construction, Hauling, and Disposal Submittals to include but not be limited to the following:

· Prepare and Submit a Schedule of Values. Refer to General Specification Section 01 20 00 – Payment Procedures.

· Prepare and Submit a Master Submittal List. Refer to General Specification Section 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures for Master Submittal List Requirements.

· Prepare and Submit Subcontractor List and Key Personnel Names. Refer to General Specification Section 01 34 00 – Baseline Submittal List.

· Prepare and Submit Site Specific Safety Plan, Job Hazards Analysis (JHA), and Health and Safety Plan (HSP). Provide Detailed Project Data in the Site Specific Safety Plan, Job Hazards Analysis (JHA), and Health and Safety Plan (HSP). Refer to General Specification Section 01 34 00 – Baseline Submittal List.

· Prepare and Submit Testing Agency Qualifications, Permits, Licenses, and Certificates. Refer to General Specification Section 01 34 00 – Baseline Submittal List.

· Prepare and Submit Contractor’s Abatement, Demolition, De-Construction, Removal, and Disposal Plan describing All Processes and Procedures to be implemented for Abatement, Containment, Isolation, Sorting, and Collection of Materials into separate piles for Delivery and Disposal to Hazardous Waste Disposal Facilities and Non-Hazardous Waste Disposal Facilities.

· Prepare and Submit Contractor’s Demolition and De-Construction Schedule, Demolition/De-Construction Schedule Updating Reports, Daily Abatement, Demolition, and De-Construction Reports, Site Condition Reports, and Qualification Data.

· Prepare and Submit Quality Control Plan (QCP). Provide delineation of Laboratory, Ex-Situ (Offsite), and In-Situ (Onsite) Tests and Inspections to be performed by the Contractor’s Independent Testing Agency In-House or under Subcontract. Scope and Quantity of Tests and Inspections required for the Project / Contract to be determined by the Contractor.

· Prepare and Submit Site Utilization Plan and Project Identification and Temporary Signs. Refer to General Specification Section 01 51 00 – Temporary Facilities.

· Prepare and Submit Product Substitution Requests (if applicable). Refer to General Specification Section 01 63 00 – Product Substitution Procedures.

· Prepare and Submit Certificates, Landfill Receipts, Certified Surveys, and Final Property Survey (where required).

· Prepare and Submit Proposed Protection Measures and Schedule of Selective Demolition Activities.

· Prepare and Submit Demolition, Recycling, and Disposal Plan, Recycling and Processing Facility Records, Landfill and Incinerator Disposal Records. Refer to General Specification Section 01 74 00 – Cleaning and related Specification Sections.

· Prepare, Submit, and Maintain an On-site Asbestos Abatement and Containment Plan, and a Spill Prevention, Containment, and Response Plan.

· Prepare, Submit, and Maintain a Toxic and Hazardous Materials Storage, Application, and Disposal Procedures.

· Prepare and Submit a Demolition and De-Construction Plan. The Plan shall describe how the Contractor plans to perform the Work of the Contract.

· Prepare and submit Product Literature, Product Data, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and Product / Material Certifications for proposed materials and products to be provided and installed.

· Prepare and Submit Contractor’s List of Incomplete Items, Certified List of Incomplete Items, Certificates of Release, Certificate of Insurance for continuing coverage, and Schedule of Maintenance Material Items.

· Prepare and Submit Initial and Final Submittal Record Drawings, Record Specifications, Record Product Data. Refer to General Specification 01 78 00 – Closeout Submittals.

· Schedule of Values

· Master Submittal List (Submittal Registry)

· Subcontractor List and Key Personnel Names

· Site Specific Safety Plan

· Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)

· Health and Safety Plan (HSP)

· Qualification Data

· Testing Agency Qualifications

· Permits

· Licenses

· Certificates

· Contractor’s Abatement, Demolition, and De-Construction Schedule

· Abatement, Demolition / De-Construction Schedule Updating Reports

· Daily Abatement Reports

· Daily Demolition / De-Construction Reports

· Site Condition Reports

· Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plan (QA-QCP)

· Site Utilization Plan

· Project Identification and Temporary Signs

· Temporary Structures

· Product Substitution Requests (if applicable)

· Certificates

· Landfill Receipts / Disposal Receipts

· Certified Surveys (where required)

· Final Property Survey (where required)

· Proposed Protection Measures

· Schedule of Selective Demolition Activities

· Demolition, De-Construction, Recycling, and Disposal Plan

· Recycling and Processing Facility Records

· Landfill and Incinerator Disposal Records

· Hazardous Materials Disposal Records.

· Written Spill Prevention, Containment, and Response Procedure

· Written Toxic and Hazardous Materials Storage, Application, and Disposal Procedures

· Demolition / De-Construction Plan

· Product Literature

· Product Data

· Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

· Product and Material Certifications

· Contractor’s List of Incomplete Items

· Certified List of Incomplete Items

· Certificates of Release

· Certificate of Insurance for continuing coverage

· Initial and Final Submittal Record Drawings

· Record Specifications

· Record Product Data Multiple Electronic Copies (.pdf file extensions)

6.0. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

Contractor shall provide supervision, labor, materials, equipment, tools, construction equipment, machinery, inspection, testing, start-up, water, heat, utilities, transportation, and other facilities and services necessary for proper execution and completion of the Work, whether temporary or permanent and whether or not incorporated or to be incorporated in the Work.

6.1 Quality Assurance:

a. Contractor shall implement a Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Plan to verify products and services are free of errors or omissions. Use of Contractor’s internal QA/QC plan and procedures is OK; however, they shall be adapted to the specifics of this contract.

6.2 Submittal Reviews:

a. Contractor shall provide electronic submittals indicating Certified Professional and/or Professional Engineer of Record and Contractor Approval. Distribute the response via email to the USFWS CO and COR.

6.3 Communications:

a. Contractor shall direct contracting related inquiries in writing or electronically to the CO during the pre-solicitation, solicitation, and contract period of performance. Contractor shall direct technical-related inquiries in writing or electronically to the COR.

6.4 Initial Field Visit:

a. After issuance of Contract Award, the USFWS shall arrange for an Initial Conference Call Project Kick-Off Meeting.

Topics to be covered during the Initial Conference Call Project Kick-Off Meeting:

· Contracting Requirements

· Scope and Objectives

· Ambiguities and Discrepancies

· Existing Facility Drawings

· Construction Work Window

6.5 Subcontractors:

a. Contractor shall utilize general contractors and specialty subcontractors who are duly-licensed and well-qualified to perform the work, consistent with the contract documents. Contracting officer may remove from the work any employee they deem incompetent, careless or otherwise objectionable. Refer to FAR Clause 52.236-5 for additional information.

b. Within fourteen (14) days after award of the contract, Contractor shall submit to the CO completed Standard Form (SF) 1413s for each subcontractor.

6.6 Progress Schedules:

a. Prior to the pre-abatement and pre-demolition meeting, Contractor shall submit to the Refuge and COR for review and approval, a preliminary project schedule in PDF format. At a minimum, schedule shall consider the periods of performance of each task stated within the bid schedule.

b. Contractor shall update the schedule every two weeks. Progress schedules shall be submitted to the Refuge, CO, and COR. If at any time the contractor’s schedule shows any slippage in critical tasks or completion past the completion date, contractor shall narrate the reasoning for slippage and/or late completion.

6.7 Pre-Abatement and Pre-Demolition Meeting:

a. After Contract Award and prior to Start of Work, the Refuge and COR will arrange for a Pre-Abatement and Pre-Demolition Meeting. Contractor, along with their major subcontractors, shall attend the meeting. Dependent on COVID-19 Travel Restrictions, this Meeting may be a Virtual Meeting. Meeting is expected to occur within fourteen (14) days after issuance of the Contract Award and to be approximately two (2) hours in duration.

c. Meeting will address the contract requirements and identify and resolve any ambiguities or discrepancies. In accordance with FAR 36.212 and FAR Clause 52.236-26, the Meeting shall discuss statutory matters such as labor standards (refer to FAR Subpart 22.10). Other topics include matters of significant interest, including who has authority to decide matters. For example, contractual, administrative (e.g. security, safety, and fire, and environmental protection) and construction responsibilities.

6.8 Temporary Facilities and Utilities:

a. Contractor shall furnish all temporary utilities needed, except as noted otherwise. Facilities and utilities include but are not limited to: Heating, lighting, non-potable water, telephone, material handling equipment, temporary construction aids and storage enclosures. Refer to FAR Clause 52.236-10 for additional information.

b. No electrical power is available to the Contractor.

6.9 Diligence: Contractor shall perform all construction activities efficiently and with the requisite expertise, skill and competence to satisfy the requirements of the contract documents. Contractor shall at all times exercise complete and exclusive control over the means, methods, sequences and techniques of construction.

6.10 Supervision: Contractor shall provide a Project Manager or Project Superintendent on-site at all times while work is underway. Manager or Superintendent shall have a good working knowledge of the project work. Refer to FAR Clause 52.236-6 for additional information.

6.11 USFWS Operations: USFWS operations have precedence over construction activities. Contractor shall schedule and coordinate all construction and demolition activities so as not to unduly impact ongoing facility operations. Refer to FAR Clause 52.236-8 for additional information.

6.12 Security: Contractor shall effectively secure the worksite, staging areas and materials storage areas. The Government shall be held harmless from any liability resulting from the contractor’s negligence to provide effective security.

6.13 Construction Safety:

a. Contractor shall be ultimately responsible for health and safety on the worksite at all times. Refer to FAR Clause 52.236-13 for additional information.

b. Contractor shall ensure that all onsite activities, equipment and facilities constructed by the contractor, subcontractor or supplier conform fully to the safety standards in Section 8.2 of the SOW.

c. Contractor shall provide barricades and warning devices as necessary to safeguard the public, workers and Government personnel. Where project work affects public roads, Contractor shall provide signage in accordance with the current edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), as published by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

d. Contractor shall initiate and maintain, throughout the performance of this contract, an effective health and safety program that provides adequate policies, procedures, and practices to protect workers from (and allow them to recognize) job-related health and safety hazards.

e. The program shall include provisions for the identification, evaluation, prevention and control of general work site hazards, specific job hazards, and potential hazards that may arise from foreseeable construction methods and conditions, as well as providing a competent person to conduct frequent and regular inspections.

f. Each employee (Contractor or subcontractor) must be instructed in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to the work environment.

g. The contractor shall adopt the USACE Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program as a starting point for Safety Program requirements. In the event a more stringent Safety Program exists, the more stringent Safety Program shall be applied to the Contract / Project by the Contractor.

6.14 Site Cleanup: Contractor shall remove construction debris from the worksite daily, including debris within temporary facilities and storage areas. Before completing the work, Contractor shall remove from the worksite any rubbish, tools, scaffolding, equipment and materials that are not the property of the Government. Upon completion of work, Contractor shall leave the work area in a clean, neat and orderly condition. Refer to FAR Clause 52.236-12 for additional information.

6.15 Material, Equipment, Transportation, Handling and Storage:

a. Government-owned equipment will not be made available to the Contractor for use within this contract. Government buildings and other facilities are not available for storage of the Contractor’s materials, equipment and tools.

b. Contractor shall have a representative onsite to receive material deliveries. Contractor shall be responsible for all material deliveries, whether or not their representative is on-site at the time of delivery or not.

c. Contractor shall transport, handle and store materials and equipment in a secure manner and in accordance with the manufacturer’s written instructions.

d. Contractor shall promptly remove from the worksite any material(s) and equipment which are damaged or are otherwise unsuitable.

6.16 Demolition Waste:

a. Minimize creation of construction, deconstruction, and demolition waste.

b. Minimize factors that contribute to waste such as over-packaging, improper storage, ordering error, poor planning, breakage, mishandling, and contamination.

c. Develop a Waste Management Plan to ensure any existing or new materials/equipment/ substances are properly characterized, reused, salvaged, recycled, and/or disposed of properly.

d. Any regulated quantities of hazardous materials shall be disposed of at disposal facilities specifically licensed to accept hazardous waste.

e. Dispose of any materials (not salvaged, reused, or recycled) in a legal manner off-site, in licensed disposal facilities.

f. Contractor shall actively protect the natural environment and human health by using environmentally preferable products in their activities.

g. The Contractor wherever possible shall divert solid waste from disposal in landfills through recycling and reuse of materials to lower greenhouse gas emissions.

7.0. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS.

No Government Furnished Material or Government Furnished Equipment will be provided.

7.1. General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract.

7.2. Materials: The Contractor shall furnish all materials, supplies, and equipment necessary to meet the requirements of this contract.

7.3. Equipment: The Contractor shall furnish all required equipment to meet the requirements to perform work under this contract.

Government Furnished Information:

7.4 Asbestos Demolition Survey (2022) (Project #4981); Section 106 Compliance Letter (SHPO Case No: 22-0210)

7.5 Division 01 General Specifications provided as part of the Solicitation to be used in close coordination with Design Drawings and Technical Specifications prepared by the Contractor.

7.6 Access to Facilities to be based on Pre-Determined Schedule.

7.7 USFWS Facility Managers and/or Maintenance, as required and as by Pre-Arrangement.

7.8 Obtain Pre-Approval from USFWS for Selected Staging Areas to conduct Project Work and Temporary Storage of Materials.

7.9 There is no public internet and no wireless access at Baskett Slough NWR sites. Cell phone service may be limited.

7.10 Certain roads within Site are Gravel and/or Dirt Roads.

7.11 Contractors will be instructed by the government on entry points to the Work Site and Equipment Staging Areas.

8.0. CODES AND STANDARDS.

8.1 Technical Standards: All work shall be done in accordance with all applicable International Code Council (ICC) Codes (e.g. International Building Code (IBC), International Plumbing Code (IPC)), NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code®) and NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code®), as well as other applicable State or local regulations. In the event of a conflict, the most stringent laws, codes, and regulations shall apply.

8.2 Safety Standards: Contractor shall adhere to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 CFR 1910 and 1926, as well as other applicable DOI, USFWS, State, AND local regulations. In the event of a conflict, the most stringent laws, codes, regulations, standards, and provisions shall apply. Refer to FAR Clause 52.236-13 for additional information.

9.0. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE.

9.1 Inspection and acceptance will be determined by the USFWS. Refer to FAR Clause 52.246-13 for additional information.

9.2 The Work is subject to observation and inspection by the USFWS and other authorities with jurisdiction.

9.3 Acceptance of the work is contingent on compliance with the requirements set forth in the specifications, drawings, and other documents awarded with (or referenced by) the contract for this project.

10.0. FINAL WALK THROUGH.

10.1 Submit a preliminary list of unfinished work and notify the USFWS at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the anticipated date of completion of unfinished work.

10.2 The USFWS will perform the final walk through as promptly as practicable.

10.3 The time required for such walk through and for making any corrections as a result thereof shall be included in the contract performance time.

10.4 The Contractor’s representative responsible for the work shall be present at the final walk through.

11.0 CLOSEOUT DOCUMENTS.

11.1 Submit any requested regulatory-agency clearance documents indicating the work complies with their requirements such as finalized plumbing/gas/electrical inspections.

11.2 After completion of the work and prior to final payment, submit a Release of Claims (Form DI-137 provided by the Contracting Officer), properly executed by the Contractor, releasing claims against the United States arising out of this contract, other than claims specifically excepted from the operation of the release.

12.0. INVOICE AND PAYMENT.

12.1 General: Contractor shall not invoice between September 20th and October 20th, due to the seasonal financial system closure.

12.2 Payments: Invoices shall be submitted at the time of Government acceptance of specific tasks under this contract. Prior to submitting invoices, they shall be sent to the COR for review and approval / disapproval. See FAR 52.212-4(i).

12.3 Final Payment: Final payment shall be invoiced and submitted in accordance with Clause 52.212-4 and the IPP clause contained in this contract. Prior to submitting the final invoice, Contractor shall have submitted all closeout submittals. In addition, Contractor shall have been provided an approval by the USFWS stating all deficiencies have been corrected.

13.0. GOVERNMENT AVAILABILITY.

13.1 Government is available Monday thru Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Pacific Time), excluding Federal Holidays. Availability outside those dates / hours shall be coordinated with the Refuge at least two business days in advance.

13.2 Work shall be performed during work hours agreed to by the Refuge and Contractor.

14.0. WORK HOURS.

14.1 Work shall be performed between Monday thru Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Pacific Time), excluding Federal Holidays. Work outside those dates / hours shall be coordinated with the Refuge Manager at least two business days in advance.

14.2 Weekend work shall be coordinated and either approved / disapproved by the Refuge Manager.

14.3 USFWS escort required unless previously arranged with the Service.

Graham Evans-Peters, Refuge Manager (541) 760-2872, graham_evans-peters@fws,gov Eddy Pausch, Deputy Project Leader (541) 231-2881, eddy_pausch@fws.gov iQMIS:\BSK Asbestos Q55 Project Files\Baskett Slough Abate and Demo 2022 EP\BSNWR SOW.docx