Attach_1_Statement_of_Work.pdf

AG-32KW-S-14-0091

Attachment 1

Statement of Work Cattle Scale and Concrete Foundation/Pad

With Optional Fence

USDA/APHIS/VS/NIES

July 1, 2014

1.0 CONTRACT PROJECT:

1.1 Title: Livestock Weighing Scale and Concrete Foundation/Pad w/optional Fence

1.2 Location: Presidio Crossing Port Facility

Presidio, TX 79845

1.3 Project Background: Presidio Crossing Port facility, located in Presidio, TX has a need for a cattle weighing scale in order to develop this facility for growing operations. Since the site is located within a flood plain it will be necessary to build a concrete foundation to place the cattle weighing scale on.

1.4 Project Description: The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS), National Import Export Services (NIES), Raleigh hub located at 920 Main Campus Dr.

Suite 200, Raleigh, NC, 27606 is responsible for the operations of Presidio Crossing Port facility located in Presidio, TX and has a need to purchase, install, and calibrate a cattle weighing scale at the property to accommodate Livestock (cattle) operations.

1.5 Project Specifications: Provide all labor, material and equipment necessary to Design and Construct a new livestock scale and concrete pad. The scale shall include the following minimum properties: The requirement includes purchasing, installing, and calibrating a cattle weighing scale (approx. 18-20ft long by 7-8ft wide).

In addition to the purchase of the scale, a concrete foundation pad will need to be constructed to specifications to support the cattle weighing scale. For safety purposes and the ease of animal loading, the concrete foundation will require up and down ramps.

Placement of concrete foundation and scale will be next to a livestock pen to facilitate a pass through leading to the loading area.

*Additional Options - A fence surrounding the cattle weighing scale will be required – specifically to keep cattle enclosed as they load and unload to and from the scale. Please provide a separate quote as an added option for program office to review. Fence should not be chain linked or anything that could cause harm to an animal; other alternatives include but are not limited to steel tubular

AG-32KW-S-14-0091

Attachment 1 panels and should have a minimum of two 10’ swing gates – provide best fence option to suit project.

2.0 Design Phase Services:

The Contractor shall provide all professional services necessary for the accomplishment of the contract project as described in this Statement of Work.

Design documents to be Signed/Sealed by Registered Architect or Professional Engineer (Civil/Structural) in the State of Texas to be submitted to USDA prior to issuance of NTP for Construction.

3.0 Construction Phase Services: Construction Services shall be performed strictly as required by the most stringent rules, regulations, standards, codes, ordinances and laws of Local, State and Federal Governments and all other authorities having legal jurisdiction over the site. Construction shall comply with the most recent editions of the International Building Code (IBC).

4.0 Field Investigation and Site Survey: The contractor shall coordinate, schedule, and conduct site investigations and project meetings at the project location with the Program Manager.

5.0 PROJECT CONTACT PERSONS:

Contract Officer (CO):

Martha Garza

USDA, APHIS

22675 N. Moorefield RD Edinburg, TX 78541 Tel.No.:956-205-7604E-mail: Martha.Garza@aphis.usda.gov

Agency Contacts/Project Manager: Virginia Rodriguez (919) 855-7704 Alternate Contact: Brandy Drummond (919) 855-7288 Alternate Contact: Randy Snyder (919) 855-7250

6.0 Construction Cost Proposal: Costs shall be presented in CSI Master Format 2004 in sufficient detail to facilitate a review and verification of all quantities and cost assumptions.

7.0 General Submittals: In addition to the items stated above, Contractor shall submit the following items:

Construction schedule As-built drawings showing all changes.

O& M manuals

Certified Calibration report (Note: The certified calibration report shall be submitted prior to requesting a final inspection.)

mailto:Martha.Garza@aphis.usda.gov