SOW Countertops Cabinets Bartlett EF Lab 2012.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture

Forest Service

Northern Research Station

271 Mast Road Durham, NH 03824

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Scope of Work

For Replacing Countertops and Cabinets

A. Site/Location:

USDA Forest Service Bartlett Experimental Forest Laboratory Building Bartlett, NH 03812 (Located off of Grove Street)

B. Point of Contact:

Aaron C. Cleaver Facility Operations Specialist (FOS)

(603) 868-7602 accleaver@fs.fed.us

C. Description of Site and Work:

The laboratory is located on the Bartlett Experimental Forest. The cabinets and countertops in this building were installed within the last 10 years, however they are not substantial enough for laboratory use. The existing cabinets and countertop will be removed and replaced with heavier duty cabinetsand countertop of the same dimension and configuration, as specified below.

Pictures of the existing cabinets and countertops can be seen at the end of this document.

Vendors are advised to inspect the facility and site prior to submitting their offers. Arrangements to see the building can be made by contacting the above listed FOS. Bidders must be registered in the Central Contractor Registry (http://www.ccr.gov) prior to award of contract.

D. Performance Requirements:

1. Remove existing countertops and cabinets. These will be saved and stored on site.

Contractor will move these into nearby garage.

2. Cabinets: Replace existing cabinets with ones made from solid wood. Birch or Maple may be used (Maple will be specified in the remainder of this contract, however Birch may be used instead. Maple and Birch shall not be mixed together – only one species shall be used). All cabinets and caseworks will be set in place, leveled, and scribed to walls and floors as required.

Cabinet shelves and sides may be made from ¾” plywood. Cabinets and drawers shall have a uniform appearance when installed. Plywood panels shall be edge banded with 3mm hardwood edgebanding to match the plywood veener.

Base Cabinets:

End Panels, Bottoms, and Shelves: All cabinet end panels shall be 3/4" thick Maple veener core plywood edge banded on exposed edges. End panels shall be multiple doweled, glued, and screwed to top frame members, intermediate rails, and bottoms. Cupboard bottoms shall be 3/4" thick Maple veneer core plywood edge banded on exposed edge. All cupboard base cabinet mailto:accleaver@fs.fed.us http://www.ccr.gov/ shelves shall be full-width adjustable, 3/4" thick Maple veneer core plywood edge banded on exposed edge. Integrally joined parts shall result in a totally enclosed cabinet.

Backs: Cabinet backs shall be 1/4" thick hardboard, dadoed into end panels and securely fastened to cabinet bottom and top back rail. Backs that are attached to end panels with cleats shall be unacceptable.

Top Frame: (pick one) Two-piece Top Frame The cabinet top frame shall consist of a front rail and a back rail. The front rail shall be 3-1/8" x 1" hardwood with 3mm Maple facing. The back rail shall be 2-1/2" x 3/4" hardwood plywood.

Full Top Frame: The cabinet top frame shall consist of a front rail, a back rail and two side rails.

The front rail shall be 3-1/8" x 1" hardwood with 3mm Maple facing. The back rail shall be 2- 1/2" x 3/4" hardwood plywood. The side rails shall be 1-3/4" x 3/4" hardwood and shall be screwed to end panels and front and back rails.

Intermediate Rails: (Optional) Intermediate rails when specified shall be 3-1/4" x 3/4" hardwood plywood edge banded on exposed edge. Rails shall be multiple doweled and screwed to end panels. Intermediate rails shall be mounted at the front between the drawers and between all drawers and doors.

Swinging doors shall be 3/4", Maple composite core plywood edge banded on all four edges, mounted on cabinet with 1 pair of offset hinges and shall be latched with a roller catch. Double doors shall have a roller catch on each door. Double doors with locks shall have an elbow catch mounted on the left-hand door and the lock and a roller catch mounted on the right-hand door.

Each door shall have one pull mounted vertically.

Drawers: Drawers with Hardboard Bottom: Drawer sides, back, and sub-front shall be 1/2" thick, 9-ply Birch plywood. Drawer heads shall be 3/4" thick, Maple, composite core plywood. A dovetail joint shall be used to attach the drawer sub-front and drawer back to the drawer sides.

Drawer bottoms shall be 1/4" thick hardboard, set and hot-melt glued into 1/4" grooves, four sides. Each drawer shall have one pull mounted horizontally, drawers over 24" long shall have two pulls.

3. Hardware and Trim: Drawer and Door Pulls: Drawer and door pulls shall be mounted on center, offering a comfortable hand grip, and be securely fastened to doors and drawers. They shall be manufactured from: (pick one)

• Anodized aluminum in flat rectangular shape. or

• 3/8” diameter stainless steel rod with a brushed satin finish.

• 5/16” diameter chrome plated brass rod with a brushed satin finish.

Use of plastic pulls (molded or extruded), or a design not compatible for usage by the handicapped shall be unacceptable.

Hinges: Hinges shall be the five (5) knuckle, satin finish stainless steel, institutional, offset type for all swinging doors. Hinges shall be 2-3/4" long, and secured to cabinet and doors with flathead screws, so applied to withstand a weight load of 150 lbs. minimum.

Drawer Slides: Drawer slides shall be rated at 100 pounds minimum. They shall consist of two steel epoxy coated sections providing a quiet, smooth operation on nylon rollers. Case channels shall maintain alignment of drawer. Slides shall wrap under drawer sides for additional support.

The drawer shall be removable without the use of tools.

Shelf Support Clips: Shelf support clips shall be twin pin type for mounting on interior of cabinet end panels. Clips shall be corrosion resistant and shall retain shelves from accidental removal and tipping. Shelves shall be adjustable on 32mm centers. Surface mounted metal support strips and clips subject to corrosion are not acceptable.

4. Support of open spans of countertop: Structures to support spans of countertop that do not have cabinets underneath shall be constructed and installed. These must be capable of supporting 500 pounds (center load) for extended periods of time. Blocking on the wall and substantial under-counter supports are required. These supports shall not extend more than 3” down from the underside of the countertop. Exposed faces of supports shall match cabinets (Maple).

5. Countertops: Countertops will be made of Kemresin (epoxy resin) material, one inch thick, or suitable alternative approved by FOS. They will include a backsplash in the areas that currently have them. See drawing for dimensions of countertop. Backsplash shall be fused to epoxy resin countertop to create watertight seal.

6. Sink: Existing stainless steel utility sink will be reused and installed. This includes plumbing to the existing filtration system located under the counter.

7. Electrical Outlets: All electrical outlets located on the wall behind existing counters will remain in place or be removed and then reinstalled (if necessary for installation of cabinets).

Electrical outlets will stay in the same locations.

8. Base Molding: Cove base molding shall be installed on the base of the cabinet where it meets the floor.

9. Clean-up: Contractor is responsible for disposal of all debris. The worksite must be cleaned up on a daily basis. A six yard dumpster is located on site and may be used to dispose of materials from this job.

E. Contractor Invoices

• Must be submitted in a timely fashion

• Must describe materials used, including warranties.

• Must list tax ID number, contact information, and dates work was performed.

F. Equipment and Materials Equipment, materials, and personnel will be the responsibility of the contractor and shall be dependent on the amount of work required.

NO SECURE STORAGE IS AVAILABLE FOR CONTRACTOR’S EQUIPMENT OR

MATERIALS.

G. Damage to Property

In the event that the contractor damages personal property or government property, the contractor will immediately inform FOS. Office phone number and email address for FOS are listed above.

H. Safety Contractor shall adhere to all applicable safety standards and should exercise caution in the performance of their duties. Contractor will ensure that personnel working on Government property are aware of job hazards and take measures to mitigate them. The Forest Service takes safety very seriously. No work will be performed in an unsafe manner.

I. Required time frame for starting and completion:

Work will commence on Thursday 23 August, and shall be completed on or before Friday 31 August, unless other dates are arranged with the FOS. Work shall be conducted during normal business hours, unless arranged with FOS. Normal Business Hours are defined as 0800 – 1600 Monday – Friday.

J. Government Furnished Supplies:

Utilities (water, electric) are available at the expensive of the Government. Coordinate with FOS.

K. Contractor’s Responsibilities:

1. Report to the FOS, or his designated representative, any problem that may arise beyond the scope of this contract.

2. Provide adequate advance notice to FOS and building occupants when using products that may produce noxious fumes or excessive noise, or that would otherwise that would impact daily operations.

3. Safety. The contractor shall comply with all OSHA standards for employee safety. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure employees are properly trained and equipped for potential hazards.

4. Codes: Any work requiring licenses must be done by adequately trained personnel that hold current licenses as required by law, in the State of New Hampshire. All work will meet building codes.

L. Other:

1. Bidders MUST be registered in the Central Contractor Registry (www.ccr.gov) prior to award of contract.

2. Damage to Contractor’s Property: The Government will not be responsible in any way for damage to the Contractor’s equipment or the Contractor’s employees’ personal belongings brought onto the Government premises during the performance of work and this contract.

3. Any damage to Government Property incurred during the implementation of this contract must be repaired or replaced by the contractor to the satisfaction of the Government representatives.

SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS

a. Although the performance of all work requirements is under the responsibility and management of the Contractor, the Government reserves the right to review and approve all work before their accomplishment.

b. The Contractor shall restore or replace any property damaged by his/her operations.

c. The Contractor should ask for FOS assistance with issues related to moving vehicles in the parking lot area.

DAMAGE TO CONTRACTOR’S PROPERTY

The Government will not be responsible in any way for damage to the Contractor’s equipment kept in or near the buildings or the Contractor’s employees personal belongings brought onto Government premises.

CONDUCT OF WORKERS

The personnel employed the Contractor shall be capable employees qualified in this type of work. As stated elsewhere, the Contractor shall be responsible for all damage to Government property resulting from their operations. Damage to the building or equipment by the activities of his/her employees will fall into this category.

Pictures show existing countertop and cabinet configuration. For a more detailed tour of the facility please contact the FOS.

Bartlett Experimental Forest Lab, front entrance.

Right side view. Note the overhang. Contractor will not have to move pictured equipment or supplies – these will be removed prior to start of work. Drawers and cabinets will be emptied of contents.

Left side, with sink and cabinets.

Center view. Note open span on left.

Continuation of center view with another open span on right side.

Close up view of left side span between two cabinets.

Outside Dimensions:

Left side: 9’ 6” long from end to wall.

Right side: 8’8” from end to wall.

Center from left wall to right wall: 24” 8” Width/depth of countertop: 30 – 31”