Attachment_I_-_Statement_of_Work.pdf

ATTACHMENT I

United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service

SPECIFICATION/STATEMENT OF WORK

New Gas Line from two AOG Meters to Service Various

Buildings.

Existing Heating (water/air) Equipment will be

Replaced or Converted from Propane to Natural Gas.

USDA-ARS

Dale Bumpers Small Farms Research Center (DBSFRC)

Booneville, Arkansas

RFQ No. AG-32SD-RFQ-15-MD09

STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS

For

New Gas Line from Two AOG Meters will be laid to Service

Various Buildings

Dale Bumpers Small Farms Research Center Booneville, Arkansas

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENTS

C-1 SPECIFICATION CONTENTS

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01010 - SUMMARY OF WORK

SECTION 01050 - FIELD ENGINEERING

SECTION 01300 - SUBMITTALS

SECTION 01400 - QUALITY CONTROL

SECTION 01545 - PROTECTION OF WORK AND PROPERTY

SECTION 01560 - TEMPORARY FACILITIES

SECTION 01600 - MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

SECTION 01620 - STORAGE AND PROTECTION

SECTION 01710 - CLEANING

SECTION 01711 - WARRANTY

SECTION 01712 - CONTRACT CLOSEOUT

Enclosures:

March 10, 2015

RFQ Number AG-32SD-RFQ-15-MD09

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01010 - SUMMARY OF WORK

A. GENERAL: It is the intent of these general conditions, specifications, together with the contract, to include all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, permits and fees, temporary protection and supervision necessary to complete the required work. All work shall be done under the direction of and completion to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer.

1. Project Description:

Work includes: The USDA, ARS, Dale Bumpers Small Farms Research Center (DBSFRC) in Booneville, Arkansas is converting from propane to natural gas for their heating needs. A new gas line from two Arkansas Oklahoma Gas Company meters will be laid to service the various buildings at the headquarters location located at 6883 S. State Hwy 23, Booneville, AR 72927. Existing heating (water/air) equipment will be replaced or converted from propane to natural gas in all buildings including NRCS. Three hot water heaters will need to be replaced with new energy efficient models.

a. Vendor to dig all necessary trenches per the attached drawing. Approximately 1061’ of 2 inch gas line and 2272’ of 1.25 inch gas line will be laid in the trench at no less than 18 inches below the ground surface.

b. 12 heating units will be converted from propane to natural gas.

c. Three hot water heaters will be replaced with new energy efficient natural gas models. The hot water heaters are located in Buildings 1, 2, and 3.

d. Buildings 3, and 26, will have heating units replaced with one 150,000 btu unit in building 3 and one

100,000 btu unit in building 26.

e. Regulators (provided by government) will be installed on each riser entering each building.

f. Work is to be accomplished in coordination with the local gas company, so natural gas can be turned on as soon as the unit conversions are made. This coordination will insure the buildings are not without heat.

g. Please Note: “Energy-efficient product” (1) Means a product that (i) Meets Department of Energy and

Environmental Protection Agency criteria for use of the Energy Star trademark label; or (ii) Is in the upper 25 percent of efficiency for all similar products as designated by the Department of Energy’s

Federal Energy Management Program.

The contractor shall furnish all labor, tools, material, equipment, transportation to the job site, and supervision for the job indicated above.

2. Pre Bid Meeting/Site Visit: A site visit meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.

Central Time at the site where the work will be performed; for directions to the site please contact Stephen Haller, Location Site Manager, (LSM), Office (479) 675-3834 ext. 332, Mobile (479) 675- 6422 Email: Stephen.Haller@ars.usda.gov, USDA, ARS, DBSFRC, 6883 South State Highway 23, Booneville, AR 72927.

mailto:Stephen.Haller@ars.usda.gov

3. Codes and Standards: Construction shall comply with the requirements of ARS Facilities Design

Standards Manual 242.1, ARS Energy Management Plan 134.2 and all other applicable federal, state and local code requirements as well as current industry standards, (ie. UBC, UPC, NFPA, UL, ASTM, ACI, NEC, NEMA. etc,) and health and safety codes, in effect at the time of contract award. ARS Design and construction manuals can be found on the website under “P&P and Manuals” at http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/facilities/pplist-FD.htm.

4. The Contractor must comply with the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), 7

U.S.C. 8102; the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Federal Acquisition Regulation; Executive Order (EO) 13514, “Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance,” dated October 5, 2009; EO 13423, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management,” dated January 24, 2007; and Presidential Memorandum, “Driving Innovation and Creating Jobs in Rural America through Biobased and Sustainable Product Procurement,” dated February, 2012 to provide biobased products.

5. Permits: Where governing regulations and imposed codes and standards require notices, permits, licenses, inspections, tests, and similar items or actions in order to lawfully proceed with the required work, Contractor shall obtain items and take those actions in accordance with the regulations of the governing authority. The costs of such permits, licenses, inspections, etc., are the responsibility of the Contractor.

6. Installation: It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to perform all work in accordance with the manufacturers’ recommendations and Industry Standards. If any item specified herein and/or on the drawings conflicts with applicable codes and recommendations, the contractor shall bring it to the attention of the Contracting Officer for immediate resolution.

SECTION 01050 - FIELD ENGINEERING/INSPECTION OF SITE

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for verifying site conditions, making quantity take-offs, obtaining accurate measurement of existing conditions, and performing any act or operation which may be necessary to properly bid the work and complete the same as depicted and specified. Failure to verify the existing site conditions shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to complete the work as required.

SECTION 01300 - SUBMITTALS

A. Manufacturer's descriptive literature sufficient to determine conformance of the proposed product to the contract requirements shall be submitted to the CO for review and approval. The descriptive literature shall be annotated/highlighted to show its conformance with contract requirements.

B. Installation procedures supplied by the manufacturer.

SECTION 01400 - QUALITY CONTROL

A. GENERAL: To satisfy the requirement for Quality Control, the work performed under this contract shall be subject to continuous audit by the LSM. Quality control is the exclusive responsibility of the Contractor.

B. FINAL ACCEPTANCE: Acceptance of the completed work will be based upon its conformance to the contract.

http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/facilities/pplist-FD.htm

C. WARRANTY: The warranty period for workmanship shall be for one (1) year from the date the government accepts the work.

SECTION 01525 - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor shall implement, and provide to the Contracting Officer (CO) for review, a site specific, SITE

SAFETY AND HEALTH PLAN in accordance with all local, state and federal regulations. The plan shall address, at a minimum all responsible parties by name, all safety/health hazards, personal protective equipment and other hazard controls, all required training, emergency procedures, and other required information to perform the work. The plan shall be implemented by contractor supervisor signature. One copy shall be provided to the Contracting Officer and one copy will be maintained at the site. In the event of changing site conditions or hazards, the plan shall be appended in writing and a copy of the change provided to the CO and LSM.

SECTION 01545 - PROTECTION OF WORK AND PROPERTY

A. The Contractor shall protect the work, the site, and all existing property and structures within the limit of construction activities or that may be affected thereby until acceptance of the work. Any damage to property shall be repaired at the Contractor’s expense, to pre-damaged condition to the satisfaction of the

COR.

B. Safety and health matters, as they relate to the work, are the exclusive responsibility of the Contractor. The

Contractor shall furnish, erect, and maintain barricades, warning lights, signs, guards, or take other precautions as may be required by law or local authorities for protection and security.

SECTION 01560 - TEMPORARY FACILITIES

A. Temporary utilities (water and electricity) may be furnished to the Contractor by the Government, if so requested. Contractor shall maintain and protect all such utilities during the course of construction and shall repair or replace any items damaged through is own negligence.

B. Should the Contractor require any power or utility shutdown during construction, he shall receive approval for such shutdown from the LSM three working days prior to this need.

SECTION 01600 - MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

A. The material and equipment to be furnished under these contract documents shall be the standard products of manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of such materials and equipment and shall be the manufacturer's latest standard design.

B. All materials and equipment to be incorporated in the work shall be handled and stored by the manufacturer, fabricator, supplier and Contractor before, during and after shipment in a manner to prevent warping, twisting, breaking, chipping, rusting and any injury, theft or damage of any kind whatsoever to the materials and equipment. All materials and equipment furnished by Contractor shall be subject to inspection and approval by the CO/LSM.

C. EXECUTION:

(a) The Contractor shall provide the necessary tools, equipment, labor, shoring, scaffolding, coordination, and related materials necessary for the completion of work.

(b) Erection techniques employed by the Contractor must be in accordance with the manufacturing company's suggested erection procedures.

SECTION 01710 - CLEANING

Upon completion of project, and prior to final inspection, the Contractor shall remove from the premises all unused material, trash, and debris resulting from the work to the satisfaction of the COR.

SECTION 01711 – WARRANTY

Submit data concerning the standard one year warranty for workmanship, including the warranty period (dates), and warranty contacts with names, addresses and telephone numbers.

Extended Equipment/Product Warranties: Obtain and furnish to the Contracting Officer all written warranties for equipment/products that have extended warranties (warranty periods exceeding the standard one-year warranty) furnished under the contract. The warranty period shall begin on the same date as project acceptance and shall continue for the full/product warranty period. The warranties shall be fully executed and delivered to the Contracting Officer prior to final acceptance of the facility.

SECTION 01712 - CONTRACT CLOSEOUT

A. SUBMITTALS REQUIRED PRIOR TO FINAL PAYMENT

(1) General and Subcontractors one (1) year warranty on work.

(2) All warrantees from manufacturers covering equipment.

(3) O&M manuals for any equipment.

(4) Digital plans and specifications (If Applicable).

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