AG-0489-S-10-0204 Statement of Work.pdf

Cape Perpetua Visitor Center Railing Improvements

Statement of Work

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RECOVERY - CAPE PERPETUA RAILING REFURBISHMENT

1. PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. This Statement of Work specifies the proposed upgrades to the railing at the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center.

B. The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing all labor, equipment, materials, and incidentals needed to perform the work according to this Statement of Work.

C. All construction activities shall be done in compliance with Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines.

D. The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting all existing site improvements. In the event of damage caused by the Contractor to improvements not designated for demolition, the Contractor shall stop all work associated with the damage, notify the Contracting Officer, and repair the damage at the Contractor’s expense.

E. The finished project shall yield an installation that is safe, secure, durable, functional, and aesthetically pleasing.

1.02 SCHEDULING

A. The Contractor shall conduct construction activities so that interference with the public and Forest Service personnel are minimized. The Contractor shall perform all work between November and May to avoid working around visitors and Forest Service personnel during the peak season at the Visitor Center. See Part 3 for additional requirements on scheduling.

1.03 EXISTING CONDITIONS

A. A site visit is encouraged prior to bidding to familiarize with the connection of the railing to the decking and top rail; to assess the condition of the railing and type of finish coat; to verify dimensions, etc. Contact Siuslaw National Forest Facilities Engineer, Craig Evans: (541) 750-7083, to arrange a site visit.

B. Refer to the first page of this Statement of Work for a general photo of the existing railing.

C. The top rail is constructed of a plastic composite plank measuring approximately 2” thick by 8” wide. It is installed at an angle to shed water, and is connected to the railing with lag bolts from below, spaced 16 inches on center (see photo below).

D. Refer to the following photos for connection of the railing to the top rail and posts:

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End of Railing Segment Connected to Post and Handrail

End of Railing Segment Connected to End Post

Handrail Installed at an Angle

E. The existing metal railing is composed of 316 stainless steel finished with a powder coat. Some of the weld joints have started to corrode.

F. The railing has 3-inch square tubing running horizontally, and ¾- inch square vertical balusters, spaced 4 inches on center. The railing is 3 feet tall. Most segments are 10-foot lengths, but lengths vary.

G. The ends of each railing segment are connected to 4X6 pressure treated posts with lag bolts, and the midpoint of each railing segment is connected to the deck.

H. All metal material associated with the existing railing is 316 stainless steel.

I. There is approximately 380 linear feet of railing to be refinished and handrail to be replaced, and approximately 80 linear feet of rounded handrails along the stairs to be refinished.

1.04 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals shall clearly identify the product/material that is proposed for use, and shall include sufficient information to demonstrate full compliance with this Statement of Work for the product/material proposed.

B. Submit to the Contracting Officer a demolition/construction plan in sufficient detail to show when the railing will be removed and reinstalled.

The Contractor shall allow enough time for review and approval at least seven (7) days in advance of schedule dates (unless otherwise stated) to give Visitor Center staff time to prepare for partial closures and other disruptions. See Part 3.01 for requirements pertaining to full closure of the viewing deck.

C. Submit full color charts for the manufacturer’s standard colors for the handrail material and finish powder coat on the railing.

D. Submit product data for the powder coat, the composite material for the handrail, and the drinking fountain, as applicable.

2. PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.01 GENERAL

A. The Contractor shall ensure that all materials are transported and stored properly according to the manufacturer’s recommendations, and that the materials are in good condition when installed. All materials shall be subject to inspection, and damaged or defective materials will be rejected and replaced at the Contractor’s expense.

2.02 FASTENERS

A. Due to the close proximity of these buildings to the ocean, 316 stainless steel fasteners shall be used for installation of all new materials. The existing lag bolts are 316 stainless steel – these can be re-used, but shall be replaced by the Contractor if lost or damaged. Immediately report any missing or damaged parts to the Contracting Officer or assume responsibility for replacing them.

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2.03 HANDRAIL

A. Supply Recycled Lumber Company – American Composite Timbers fiber-reinforced polymer lumber, or approved equivalent product. Size shall match the existing handrail.

2.04 DRINKING FOUNTAIN (OPTIONAL ITEM)

A. Supply one (1) Most Dependable Fountains, Inc. Model 410 SS Drinking

Fountain, available at www.mostdependable.com or (800) 552-6331, or approved equivalent product.

B. Shall be handicap-accessible.

C. Shall meet NSF-61 requirements and have UL-approved label.

D. Pedestal shall be one-piece weld construction with 304 schedule 10 stainless steel.

E. Bowl shall be constructed of 18 gauge electro-polished stainless steel.

F. Heavy-duty stainless steel bubbler head.

G. 304 stainless steel push bar with 1-1/4” X 2” stainless steel housing.

H. Non-cartridge stainless steel O-ring on the control valve to deliver adjustable constant stream of water.

I. Water supply made of maintenance free reinforced nylobraid tubing that is

NSF-61 certified.

J. Working parts accessible for easy service.

K. Supply stainless steel surface mount carrier and vandal resistant stainless steel screws.

L. Coordinate with the Contracting Officer to match the color of the drinking fountain to the new color of the railing.

3. PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 SCHEDULING OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall ensure that all demolition and disposal operations are done safely, and in such a manner as to minimize disruption to the public and Visitor Center personnel.

B. The Contractor shall not completely close off the viewing deck for more that fourteen (14) calendar days. Work that requires complete closure of the viewing deck shall not be done during the months of March, June, July, August, September, or October.

C. Notify the Contracting Officer a minimum of thirty (30) days in advance of the proposed date of closure to allow time to notify Forest Service personnel and the public.

3.02 DEMOLITION/REMOVAL

A. Remove the handrail along the entire railing. Contractor shall be responsible for recycling or disposing of the old railing legally off Government land.

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B. Remove the entire railing around the viewing deck to be refinished at the shop.

C. While any portion of the railing is removed, the viewing deck shall be completely closed off with 6-foot tall sturdy barricades securely fastened to the deck and/or railing posts and clearly marked “Viewing Deck Closed For Repairs”. Examples of acceptable materials to use for the barricades include wood and chain link fence. Contractor shall also hang orange safety fencing across any portion of the viewing deck where the railing is removed. Contractor shall repair any damage to existing improvements, such as the deck or the building, caused by the barricades.

D. Provide, erect, and maintain orange safety fencing and other security measures as necessary around the work site during all other potential safety hazards created by construction activities.

E. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining safety measures at all times during the Contract.

3.03 REFINISHING THE RAILING

A. Perform work in accordance with the recommendations of the product manufacturer, the Powder Coat Institute, and industry standards.

B. Work done to refinish the railing shall be done off site in a shop or other controlled environment to the greatest extent possible.

C. Completely strip the existing finish from the railing by sandblasting or other methods as accepted by industry standards. Coordinate with the Contracting Officer to arrange for Government inspection of the stripped railing prior to proceeding. Allow a minimum of 7 days notice prior to the proposed date of inspection to avoid delaying the progress of the work.

D. Apply one coat of zinc-rich epoxy primer to the entire railing. Coordinate with the Contracting Officer to arrange for Government inspection of the primed railing prior to proceeding. Allow a minimum of 7 days notice prior to the proposed date of inspection to avoid delaying the progress of the work.

E. Apply one polyester Tri-glycidyl Isocyanurate (TGIC) powder finish coat.

F. Replace the railing in its original position without damaging the new finish.

G. Final installation shall yield a railing that is secure and has a durable and consistent finish.

3.04 HANDRAIL REPLACEMENT

A. Install the new handrail in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and industry standards.

B. The ends of all new handrail segments shall join at the vertical 4X6 posts.

Adhere to the manufacturer’s recommendations for sizing the gap between segments to allow for expansion and contraction without leaving unsightly gaps.

C. Ensure that the handrail is installed straight and true – deviations in excess of 1/16” in either alignment or elevation of the handrails on any 20-foot

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segment shall be removed and re-installed or replaced at the Contractor’s expense.

D. Pre-drilling and/or other such measures shall be taken to avoid over-tightening the lag screws, as this has caused dimpling in the existing handrail, and prevented it from laying flat.

3.05 DRINKING FOUNTAIN REPLACEMENT (OPTIONAL ITEM)

A. Install per manufacturer’s recommendations.

B. Flush supply line and drain line prior to installing the new fountain.

C. Surface mount the new fountain in the location of the old fountain to cover the existing deck penetrations and color variances as much as possible.

3.06 CLEANUP

A. Dispose of all construction debris legally off Government land.

B. Leave site in a safe, clean condition at the end of each work day.

4. PART 4 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.01 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

A. The method of measurement shall be by the Lump Sum method for the completed and accepted pay item(s). This includes all work specified in this Statement of Work.

4.02 BASIS OF PAYMENT

A. Payment will be by the lump sum method for the completed pay item(s) as follows:

PAY ITEM DESCRIPTION PAY UNIT

SOW-B1 Railing Upgrades (Base) Lump Sum SOW-O1 Drinking Fountain Replacement (Optional) Lump Sum

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