SOW_GH_09-12-14.docx

RFQ# AG-32SD-S-14-0076

Prepare site & erect Gov’t-owned Greenhouse, Hilo, HI

STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 CONTRACT PROJECT: Project Title: Insectary Extension, Hilo, HI

2.0 PROJECT CONTACT PERSONS:

2.1 CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO):

Louise Snitz, Contracting Officer

USDA, ARS, PWA

800 Buchanan Street Albany, California 94710 Phone: (510) 5596022 FAX: (510) 559-6023 Email: Louise.Snitz@ars.usda.gov

2.3 RESEARCH PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVE (RPR):

Eric Jang, Research Leader

Email: eric.jang@ars.usda.gov

2.4 AREA SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGER (ASHM):

To be determined

3.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES:

The Contractor/seller shall provide all professional services necessary for the accomplishment of the contract project and such required services shall be in accordance with the requirements as described herein and on attached documents.

4.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

This procurement requires the use of biobased products to the extent that such products are reasonably available, meet agency or relevant industry performance standards, and are reasonably prices. Where available, these products should first be acquired from among qualified products that fall under the umbrella of items designed though the USDA BioPreferredSM Program, such as: : Concrete and Asphalt Release Fluids and Wood and Concrete Sealers - Membrane Sealers. See www.biobased.gov for additional categories.

4.1 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, seller 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 obligation of the seller.

4.2 Installation: It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to complete work in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and Industry Standards. Additional procedures and materials may be required than is indicated herein. If any item specified herein conflicts with applicable codes and recommendations, the Contractor shall bring it to the attention of the Contracting Officer for immediate resolution.

4.3 Submittals: Manufacturer's descriptive literature/shop drawings for all materials shall be submitted to the CO for review. The descriptive literature/catalogue cuts shall be annotated/ highlighted with sufficient clarity so as to identify the products proposed for this project and show its conformance with contract requirements. Submittals are required for all building materials. Also submit:

(a) Contractor’s construction schedule

(b) List of subcontractors.

(c) Weekly construction reports recording events at site/project status.

(d) Shop drawings/product data/ samples, highlighting specific part numbers proposed, along with all selected options.

4.4 Quality Control: The work performed under this contract shall be subject to continuous audit by the COR. Quality control is the exclusive responsibility of the Contractor.

4.5 Protection of Work and Property/Safety Requirements:

(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.

4.6 Temporary Facilities:

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

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

4.7 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 what so ever to the materials and equipment. All materials and equipment furnished by Contractor shall be subject to inspection and approval by the CO/COR.

4.8 Cleanup: The construction site shall be kept clean and free of debris at all times. 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.

4.9 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.

(a) 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.

5.0 FINAL PAYMENT/ CONTRACT CLOSE OUT: The following submittals are 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) As-built drawings.

6.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE:

6.1 120 Calendar days from Notice to proceed.

6.3 In case of a conflict with research, Contractor shall reschedule.