ParlierSOW_East_Wing_Flood A01.docx

RFQ# AG-32SD-S-14-0003, Amendment 01

REPAIR WATER-DAMAGED AREAS OF

USDA, ARS, San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Science Center Parlier, CA

STATEMENT OF WORK

INTRODUCTION

Due to water leak that occurred during the Government shutdown (Oct 1 – 16, 2013), several areas in the east wing of the USDA, Agricultural Research Service, San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Sciences Center main building suffered damage: in the walls and floors of a small conference room, the adjoining hallway and specific areas of a break room.

After the leak was discovered, a remediation contractor removed sheetrock walls in conference room, adjoining hallway and break room, as mold contaminated. Inspection and sample collection determined no visible mold on any of the walls, exposed wood wall studs and flooring, in the contained area. Moisture readings taken from the contained area determined that remaining sheetrock walls and wood wall studs were dry.

Currently, the area is clean and is in good condition to proceed with repair.

Dimensions: Small Conference room: 24 x 16 feet; Hallway: 58 x 9 feet.

Note: Offeror is responsible for verifying all measurements.

REQUIRED REPAIR WORK:

1. Return to functioning: the electrical floor outlet. It was water-logged; water has been vacuumed out. Dampness anticipated.

2. Replace insulation that had been removed during remediation

3. Repair or replace sheetrock and/or drywall, in water damaged areas. Use green rock in the water heater room.

4. Repair or replace trim on walls, doors and windows

5. Provide and install carpet in conference room and adjoining hallway Install rubber cove molding, in same areas.

· Use contrasting solid color similar to existing contrasting solids color for transition from old and new carpet, to distract from not-exact-match.

Color of new carpet (& transition band) will be approved in submittal phase (post-award).

6. Paint walls and trim of entire area: conference room, hallway and breakroom.

Color to match neighboring existing walls

· Color to match neighboring existing walls.

Regarding the attached FAR clause 52.223-2, AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS UNDER SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS, the following offer opportunities for providing biobased products:

· Composite panels

· carpets