A04-STEA_SOW_Rehab_Technology_Museum_Sprinkler.pdf

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National Park Service Technology Museum Sprinkler Repair

Steamtown National Historic Site 150 South Washington Ave.

Scranton, Pa. 18505

STATEMENT OF WORK

Prepared by Matthew Pisko (570) 903-2987, matthew_pisko@nps.gov

1.0 SCOPE: This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the scope of work related to Rehab Technology Museum Sprinkler System

1.1 BACKGROUND: This project/contract shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to perform Rehab Technology Museum Sprinkler System as stated in this Statement of Work and specifications. The contractor shall perform as to meet or exceed NPS Standards and Specifications in this contract.

Steamtown National Historic Site (STEA) operates and maintains a live railroad yard, showcasing live, coal-fired steam locomotives, restored cabooses, freight cars and railroad coaches. Rail traffic, consisting of but not limited to passenger yard shuttles, mainline excursions, and commercial freight, that operates regularly throughout yard.

The 52-acre site also hosts active Locomotive and Restoration Shops, a Visitor Center, History and Technology Museums, a 250-seat Theater and a fully operating Roundhouse and Turntable.

The work required by this contract shall be performed in accordance with federal, state, local codes, and this Scope of Work (SOW). The Contractor shall provide all management, supervision, labor, material, supplies, repair parts, tools, and equipment, and shall plan, schedule, coordinate and ensure effective and economical work and services specified in this contract. The work area is to be cleaned daily along with any debris that is transmitted into other areas of the facility or location. The Contractor is responsible for daily offsite disposal of debris associated with construction.

It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to inspect the site, to verify all dimensions and familiarize themselves with the existing conditions, so they may obtain a full understanding of all conditions which may be encountered in the performance and execution of the work.

Work shall be carefully planned and carefully performed so that no damage is done to the building, vehicles, equipment, and electrical lines and equipment, etc. Access to the grounds and project location will be allocated to the contractor for the delivery of material, tools and equipment to the grounds as arranged through STEAMTOWN.

1.2 PROJECT PERSONNEL:

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a. Contracting Officer: Matthew Keith

b. Project Manager/Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Matthew Pisko

c. Contracting Officer Representative (COR): Walter Kaharchik

1.3 PERFORMANCE PERIOD: This contract shall have a 180 day performance period. Access to the area will be coordinated with the customer during the pre-construction meeting after contract award.

1.4 CONTRACTOR WORK HOURS: The Contractor can expect to perform the majority of work during normal operating hours Monday - Friday. Work hours will be coordinated through the Project Manager/Property Manager.

1.5 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: The Contractor shall accrue Liquidated Damages at a rate of $ NA per day, for work that begins each day after the performance period has expired, in which work is not substantially complete.

1.6 GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

1.6.1 The Contractor shall provide material submittals (identified below) for review/ approval after award and prior to starting work. Information shall be sent via email to the COR at matthew_pisko@nps.gov

1.6.2 The Contractor shall provide all management, supervision, labor, material, supplies, parts, tools and equipment, and shall plan, schedule, coordinate, and ensure effective and economical work for services specified below. Work shall be performed in accordance with federal/state/local codes, and this SOW.

1.6.3 The Contractor shall schedule work with the Project Manager to minimize interference with tenant and maintenance activities.

1.6.4 The Contractor shall ensure the work area is cleaned and debris is removed at the end of each work period. Construction debris shall be removed from the premises every day. Government dumpsters WILL NOT be used to dispose of construction debris.

1.7 SECURITY: The Contractor shall follow local security procedures set forth by NPS and on-site security procedures.

1.7.1 The Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) requires all United States Federal contractors who will be working on a federal contract and require routine access to government facilities (owned or leased) and/or information technology systems to successfully complete a background investigation check. See section 1.18 for additional information.

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1.7.2 Local security procedures for this facility may require advanced screening and additional clearance requirements. Instructions on how to obtain additional clearances will be provided to the contractor upon award.

1.8 WARRANTY:

1.8.1 In addition to any other warranties in this contract, the Contractor shall warranty material, equipment, and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of final acceptance.

1.8.2 The Contractor will remedy, at the Contractor’s expense, any failure to conform to specifications and/or any defect discovered in provided products and services. Additionally, any damage done by the Contractor to the building during performance of this work shall be repaired in a timely fashion and without additional cost to the government.

1.9 PRE-CONSTRUCTION (PRECON) MEETING: The Project Manager will arrange to meet the contractor after Notice to Proceed is issued to discuss details of the work and potential or existing problem areas. It is emphasized that the purpose of the meeting is not to change or alter the provisions of the contract, but to ensure a safe and successful project.

1.10 SAFETY:

1.10.1 Representatives of the Contractor shall meet with the contracting officer and his/her representative(s) prior to the start of work under this contract for the purpose of discussing in detail the measures he/she intends to take in order to control any unsafe or unhealthy conditions associated with the work to be performed under the contract, and type of protective equipment and work procedures to be used.

1.10.2 The Contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with all applicable regulations pertaining to the health and safety of personnel during the execution of work and shall hold the Government harmless for any action on its part or that of its employees or subcontractors, which results in illness or death.

1.10.3 The Contractor shall provide all necessary safety equipment and ensure that such equipment and all relevant safety procedures are adequate for the job being performed and are utilized properly.

1.11 FACILITY PROTECTION:

1.11.1 The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent injury to the public, building occupants, or property damage. For the purpose of this contract, the public or building occupants shall include all persons not employed by the Contractor or a subcontractor working under his/her direction. Protection under this contract includes safety netting / screens to protect from falling debris and/or safety cones / caution tape to alleviate safety hazards. The contractor will also prevent debris from falling onto public sidewalks. Storing, positioning, or using equipment, tools, and materials

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National Park Service Technology Museum Sprinkler Repair in a manner likely to present a hazard to the public or building occupants is prohibited. No corridor, aisle, stairway, door, or exit shall be obstructed in such a manner as to encroach upon routes of ingress or egress utilized by the public or building occupants, or to present unsafe or unhealthy conditions to the public or building occupant, without prior coordination and approval.

1.11.2 All “hot work” needed as part of the project requires a permit. Permit approval must be received prior to any Welding, Cutting, or Brazing work can begin. Hot work shall be performed in accordance with all proper safety protocol and must be coordinated with the Property Manager at least 48 hours in advance of work starting.

1.12 WORKMANSHIP AND REQUIREMENTS:

1.12.1 Contractor Responsibility: The Contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with all applicable regulations pertaining to health and safety of personnel during the execution of work.

1.12.2 Accident Reporting: A copy of each accident report, which the Contractor or subcontractor submits to their insurance carriers, shall be forwarded to the Contracting Officer as soon as possible, but in no event later than seven (7) calendar days after an accident occurred.

1.13 BUY AMERICAN ACT:

1.13.1 The Buy American Act (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d) generally requires that only domestic construction material be used in the performance of this contract.

1.13.2 When only foreign-made materials are available to satisfy a specification requirement, the contractor shall identify / report the foreign-made material to the Project Manager with documentation that the material or item is not domestically available. Reliable evidence shall be furnished justifying use of additional nondomestic construction materials.

1.14 TASK ORDER OBJECTIVES: The successful bidder must perform all professional services as necessary to provide a complete project including, but not limited to, the requirements outlined in this Scope of Work, the contract details and any future amendments in order to satisfy the Project and Task Order Objectives. The successful bidder must thoroughly research the project requirements, including but not limited to, an on-site survey. The on-site survey includes examining existing conditions and taking necessary measurements. The contractor assumes the responsibility to verify all existing site conditions.

1.15 SUPERVISION AND INSPECTION: The Contractor shall furnish proper supervision on the job. The Contractor's supervisor shall personally contact the Building Manager or his/her representative daily before beginning work and furnish the names of all contract employees to be working in the building that day. The CO or the COR, at their discretion, shall send a representative to inspect the work as it progresses. Any unsatisfactory work shall be promptly corrected and made acceptable to the Government at the Contractors expense.

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1.16 RESTRICTIONS:

1.16.1 Government Property. The Contractor will not use any government equipment or resources to complete this contract with the exception of building utilities (electricity, water, etc.).

1.16.2 Parking. Parking is the responsibility of the contractor. Parking may be available but must be coordinated through your project POC/COR by emailing matthew_pisko@gmail.com or calling 570.903.2987

1.17 PROTECTION & DAMAGES: The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for the protection of Government personnel, equipment, furnishings, buildings, and building accessories (such as parking lots, fences, sidewalks, grounds, etc.) from damage caused by Contractor's negligence. Equipment, furnishings, building and building accessories damaged due to work performed by the Contractor or their sub-contractor shall be repaired or replaced to their original condition by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government. Costs for correcting damage caused by the Contractor will be borne by the Contractor.

1.18 SECURITY CLEARANCES FOR ALL PERSONNEL:

1.18.1 Contractor shall comply with the requirements pertaining to mandatory HSPD-12 security clearances. A security clearance must be obtained for all personnel assigned to work on the project and, who for any reason, visit the work site during the period of this contract. Detailed instructions for obtaining security clearances, required forms, and reference information will be provided to the contractor upon contract award.

1.18.2 It is the contractor’s responsibility to obtain security clearances for all contractors and subcontractors hired to work in a Federal Building. Within 10 days of award, contractors shall submit a Contractor Information Worksheet - CIW V4 for every member of the team who does not hold a HSPD- 12 Clearance. Within 10 days of award, the contractor shall provide a copy of the adjudication letter for each member of the team who already holds a HSPD-12 Clearance.

1.18.3 NPS is not responsible for work delays or additional costs associated with the contractor’s failure to obtain clearances for employees. A contract deadline will not be extended solely due to the contractor’s failure to obtain security clearances. The Contractor is responsible to ensure all employees and subcontractors are familiar with the project and the job/site conditions prior to the start of work.

1.19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT: The Contractor must identify all construction and demolition waste suitable for diversion from landfills and describe diversion via reuse by the Government, salvage for use by others, recycling, etc. as appropriate in their proposal. Diversion to the maximum extent possible, with a minimum requirement of 50% by weight, is to be specified and achieved by the contractor. If 50% cannot be achieved, a letter of justification must be provided and submitted to NPS for approval. All waste materials must be tracked through recycling and waste

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National Park Service Technology Museum Sprinkler Repair invoices, weigh station documentation, salvage documentation, etc., to demonstrate the overall quantity of waste and the percent of the total which was diverted from the landfill. A final waste report must be submitted, with final invoice, indicating amount of waste materials collected, where it was taken, and the percent of the total waste diverted from the landfill.

1.20 DESIGN:

1.20.1 Fire protection/sprinkler design drawing.

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS: The following documents are applicable to this SOW and attached appendices to the extent specified herein.

2.1 CODES & STANDARDS: Transportation, equipment, tools, supervision, labor, materials and performance of all work shall be in accordance with the specifications, standard industry practice, and current codes to include but not limited to the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), National Electrical Code (NEC), International Mechanical Code (IMC), Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), International Building Code (IBC), International Fire Code (IFC), and manufacturers recommendations.

2.2 ATTACHMENTS:

2.2.1 Pictures

2.3 SUBMITTALS: Government approval is required for submittals indicated below. Submit the following to the NPS Project Manager/COR, Matt Pisko at Matthew_Pisko@nps.gov

2.3.1 PRODUCT DATA:

2.3.1.1

2.3.2 DESIGN DATA:

2.3.2.1 Fire protection/sprinkler design drawing.

2.3.3 Quality and Safety:

2.3.3.1 Contractor’s quality assurance plan

2.3.3.2 Contractor’s safety plan

3.0 REQUIREMENTS: The following requirements shall be met for the successful completion of this project:

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3.1 PRE-ALTERATION ASBESTOS ASSESSMENT: Not applicable.

3.2 Scope of Work: Rehab Technology Museum Sprinkler System

3.2.1 Introduction: Steamtown NHS prioritizes the safety of its patrons, staff, and exhibits and is committed to maintaining a secure environment. This project has been developed to replace deteriorated sprinkler piping within the Technology Museum. This project aims to rectify existing leaks in the hydraulically designed automatic sprinkler system, ensuring optimal functionality and compliance with safety standards.

3.2.2 Overview: The project involves replacing deteriorated sprinkler piping, gaskets, and fittings with a primary focus on addressing identified failure points, particularly a vertical run pipe located behind the elevator shaft. The scope includes installing new piping, testing the system, and restoring affected areas to their original condition.

3.2.3 Details:

Location: The main repair focus is on a vertical run pipe situated in a challenging-to-access area behind the elevator shaft within the technology museum premises. Additional work will be performed in a neighboring building, within the history building. This location accounts for approximately 8’ of pipe section and is included in the NTE total.

Consideration must be taken regarding the height of the piping at this location.

System Specifications: The existing sprinkler system consists of 25 sprinklers, designed with a density of 0.19 gallons per minute per square foot (gpm/sqft), covering approximately 1500 square feet. The residual pressure at the base of the riser is 60 pounds per square inch (psi).

Repair Work: Repairing deteriorated piping segments involves:

Removing damaged sections.

Installing new piping components compatible with existing system specifications (NTE 220FT).

Mounting piping securely to comply with safety standards.

Addressing any additional issues encountered during replacement.

Challenging Location: Specialized equipment and expertise are necessary due to the difficult-to-reach repair location.

Fire Safety Measures: Two layers of fire-rated 5/8" drywall will be installed

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National Park Service Technology Museum Sprinkler Repair and finished to enhance fire safety around the sprinkler piping.

Testing and Verification: Comprehensive testing will be conducted post-replacement to ensure the system's functionality and compliance with safety standards.

Cleanup and Restoration: All areas affected by repair work will be cleaned and restored to their original condition, minimizing disruption to museum operations and aesthetics.

3.2.4 Deliverables:

Replacement of deteriorated sprinkler piping (NTE 220ft) Painting of new pipes to match existing Installation and finishing of two layers of fire-rated 5/8" drywall.

Testing and verification of the sprinkler system's functionality.

Cleanup and restoration of affected areas.

The contractor will not make tests other than those specified previously, not install new devices on the equipment which may be recommended or directed by insurance companies, federal, state, municipal or other authorities, not make changes or modifications in design, not make any replacements with parts of a different design without prior approval of the Contracting Officer.

END OF REQUIREMENTS

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