Scope_of_Work_rev._7-19-2016.pdf

Water Tanks Painting

USDA-ARS, Parlier, CA

Statement of Work (SOW)

1. The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, supplies, transportation, utilities, supervision, and incidentals for all elements of the work in accordance with this SOW to provide a service that is professional, and complete in every respect and ready for use.

2. Painting Exterior of Two (2) Water Tanks: Prepare and paint two (2) water tank exteriors described in this SOW.

• Prepare existing 32' x 16' exterior deck, shell and man way with sweep blast.

• Apply 2-coat epoxy base with an exterior Urethane White finish.

• All extra sand from sandblasting of the exterior can be left on jobsite area.

• Repair leaking north side water tank prior to painting.

Notes: Government to supply dumpster container for sandbags and empty paint containers. All interior, piping disconnection and reconnection, electrical, sand removal, tank cleaning, pressure washing, insulation removal, reinstallation and safety equipment if required, will be dealt with on a time and material basis. Accessible location with no delays for crews and equipment.

Project location: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Agricultural Research Service, 9611 S Riverbend Ave Parlier, CA 93648.

Point of Contact: Derek Celedon, Purchasing Agent, (559)-596-2900

3. Period of performance: Shall be discussed and agreed upon POC and contractor following issuance of notice to proceed. Contractor's quote shall reflect the Notice to Proceed for the project anticipated to be issued in August, 2016.

4. Submittals, and all referenced standards, etc. for all products associated with the work shall be provided to the Government for review prior to commencing any portion of the work.

5. General Demolition Notes: The contractor will be responsible for preparing existing surface.

Disposing of the excess material/trash will also be a responsibility of the contractor. Contractor shall field-verify and bring to the attention of the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) if conditions are discovered that differ from the SOW. Contractor shall notify POC prior to modifying existing structures, aside of from the work already agreed upon. All disturbances of existing materials/equipment shall be thoroughly coordinated with POC to prevent impacting on-going research.

6. Site Visit: It is highly recommended and strongly encouraged that all prospective bidders visit the project site, inspect and observe the site conditions, review the project scope and requirements at the site and to be fully informed as to the departments involved, prior to submission of a Quote .

Failure to visit site will not disqualify bidder.

7. Bio-based Products:

The contractor must comply with the Agricultural Act of 2014; the Food, Conservation and Energy

Act of 2008 (FCEA), 7 U.S.C 8102; the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), 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 Bio-based and Sustainable Product Procurement," dated February, 2012 to provide bio-based products.

This procurement requires the use of bio-based products to the extent that such products are reasonably available, meet agency or relevant industry performance standards, and are reasonably priced. Where available, these products should first be acquired from among qualified products that fall under the umbrella of items designated through the Federal Bio-based Products Preferred Procurement Program (FB4P). All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quantity that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards, and to the extent feasible and reasonable;

include the exclusive use of bio-based and recycled products.

The following is a list of categories for bio-preferred products that are required for performance of this construction contract: Water Tanks Painting

For more information regarding the Department of Agriculture Bio-based Program please visit www.biopreferred.gov.