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SOL NO: AG-4419-S-10-0712

UNIT: Northern Research Station.

PROJ NAME: Morgantown FSL

Design Build Main Entrance Vestibule & 4 Other Exterior Doors

SECTION C - STATEMENT OF WORK

DESIGN & CONSTRUCT ENTRY VESTIBULE

INSTALL 4 ADDITIONAL ENTRANCE DOORS

MORGANTOWN FORESTRY SCIENCES LABORATORY

Northern Research Station

180 Canfield Street

Morgantown, WV 26505 Headquarters Northern Research Station

11 Campus Blvd, Suite 200

Newtown Square, PA 19073

Contacts Randy Lloyd, Contracting Officer

(906) 783-9437 Paul Polasky, COR

(610) 557-4231 Roy Short, Maintenance Mechanic

(304) 285-1509

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

I.

GENERAL

A. SCOPE OF WORK: This contract covers the complete design and construction of a glass-walled entry structure at the main (visitors) entrance to the Morgantown Forestry Sciences Lab main building, as further described in these specifications. The design shall fit in with and compliment the architecture of the existing building. The outside entry door, equipped with a stanchion-mounted Handicap operator pad, shall face the existing Visitor parking lot. The desired end result is a fully functional weather-chamber outside the existing entry door that meets ADA standards for handicap accessibility. Also included is the removal and replacement of three other glass doors: the employee entrance, which shall be installed with a handicap door operator, and two doors at the driveway/smokers’ entrance. Also included is replacement of a hollow steel door at the basement mechanical room.

B. BACKGROUND: The visitors’ entrance lobby comprises the receptionist and seating area for visitors. In the winter, this area remains unpleasantly cold due to the single entry door; the receptionist must wear a coat. The entire lobby area remains extremely cold in the winter months. Cold air enters and heat escapes even with the door closed. The employee entrance and the driveway/smokers’ doors also allow cold air to enter the building and heat to escape. Past attempts to alleviate these issues have been ineffective. The steel basement door is corroded and needs to be replaced.

C. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION AND MATERIALS: The contractor, hence referred to a Design-Build Firm (or D-B), shall provide a complete set of drawings, specifications, project schedule, cost proposal, and other documents to meet the requirements of the project. The D-B will be furnished with drawings and photos of the existing facility.

D. PREDESIGN CONFERENCE: The pre-design conference between the D-B and government representatives involved with the project will be held to allow the contractor to demonstrate how he proposes to accomplish the project and to review and discuss the project requirements. Informal telephone technical reviews between the contractor and Northern Research Station engineering personnel are encouraged.

II.

DESIGN

A.

SCOPE OF WORK: Prior to any construction, the contractor shall perform all services required to prepare and to furnish three (3) complete construction documents consisting of contract drawings, technical specifications, design analysis, material submittals, and addenda as required, for the accomplishment of this project in accordance with requirements of this SOW. The design shall comply with applicable International, National, State and Local building, electrical and fire safety codes, and applicable ASHRAE and ABA guidelines. Equipment and other system components should be selected to provide for minimum operating and maintenance cost. The contractor is responsible for all permits and fees associated with the design and construction of the new facility.

A.1.

CONTRACT DRAWINGS: All contract drawings to be furnished shall be well prepared, complete, and accomplished in accordance with the best professional practice to show clearly and concisely the type and extent of work to be performed. The drawings shall be drawn to appropriate scales and dimensioned completely and accurately.

A.1. 1 All drawings shall be created with the aid of a computer. The 100% drawings shall be submitted on CD in files which can be read by AutoCAD, latest version.

A.2.

SPECIFICATIONS: The specifications shall be complete, clear and shall amplify all information shown on the drawings and shall include detailed requirements for materials and equipment. Material items shall be specified using federal specifications or industry standards. The specifications shall be prepared using the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Division Format (1‑16). For the final project submittal, specifications shall also be submitted on CD in Microsoft Word 7.0 for Windows format.

A.3.

DESIGN AND ECONOMIC ANALYSES: The design calculations and analyses shall be prepared on standard 8½” x 11” bond paper. The design shall be based on the criteria set forth in this SOW and standard practices and methods used in modern engineering design. The design analysis shall incorporate all computations necessary for the project and all other information necessary to clearly express the designer's intentions and methods. Specific elements requiring design calculations and analyses shall be as agreed to for the project prior to the negotiations.

A.4 DESIGN DOCUMENTS: The D-B will be required to complete the design for each project and deliver the submittals to the contracting officer in accordance with the following (the performance period for each phase will be a point of negotiation for each project):

A4.1. PRELIMINARY DESIGN (60%): The D-B will develop the preliminary design documents (60% design completion) to include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:

A4.1.2. Floor Plan Drawing at 1/4” = 1’-0” scale.

A4.1.3. Details Drawings shall be at 1/4” = 1’-0” scale.

A4.1.4. Elevations (as required): Scale 1/8” = 1'‑0”:

A4.1.5. Specifications: The D-B will develop outline specifications covering the total proposed construction, including all contractor‑installed and furnished equipment.

Where approved, specifications may be included as notes on the drawings.

Materials and equipment must be specified by an adequate generic description or a performance specification.

A4.2.

95% DESIGN The 95% documents will be completed to what the contractor `considers his 100% and including the review comments resulting from the intermediate review and refined cost estimate. No intentional omission of any detail and no incomplete design shall be submitted at the 95% phase. The 95% design will include complete and thorough detailing to leave the builder no question as to how assembly is intended.

A4.2.1 Drawings

A4.2.1.1 Cover Sheet/Index of Drawings

A4.2.1.2. Architectural/Structural Drawings

A4.2.1.3. Electrical Drawing A4.2.2. Schedule of Material Submittals: A detailed itemized list of all material submittals required by the specifications.

A4.3 FINAL DESIGN DOCUMENTS (100%): The final design documents shall include the 95% documents with all 95% review comments incorporated and (number of copies indicated in the submittal matrix) shall specifically include:

A.4.3.1. Corrected final design drawings shall be produced in electronic format (AutoCAD 2008 or later) and delivered on CD or such other medium as agreed upon by the Government.

A.4.3.2. Bidding schedule (Section B).

B.

OTHER SERVICES

B.1.

SCOPE OF WORK: The D-B contractor shall perform field reconnaissance, surveys, and site investigations, including travel and work required to obtain engineering information and design data for the accomplishment of the design documents of the project.

B.2.

FIELD MEASUREMENTS: The contractor shall make their own field measurements to verify any dimensions shown on government furnished drawings. Verification of existing construction shall be a part of this service. The main entrance has brick walls on either side of the door. The right side is 4’-9” wide and the left side is 5’-8” wide. The area at the door entrance measures 13’-5”. The main entrance replacement door with handicap access measures 42”. The other three replacement doors are 36”, 46” and 40-1/4” wide.

III.

CONSTRUCTION OF THE ENTRY VESTIBULE

A.

All construction shall conform to International, National, State, and Local building, fire safety and electrical codes, applicable ASHRAE guidelines, and the Government-approved design.

B.

Contractor shall maintain a set of the contract drawings depicting as-built conditions. These drawings shall be maintained in a current condition and shall be available for review. All variations from contract drawings shall be indicated in red on the drawings. Upon completion of the contract work, as-built drawings shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer.

IV.

LITERATURE/TRAINING

A.

The Contractor shall provide three (3) copies of the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manual for all equipment installed. Each copy shall be in a 3-ring binder. The O&M manual shall include, but not be limited to, word description of the equipment; installation/operating instructions; maintenance instructions; manufacturer’s descriptive literature; shop drawings; appropriate phone numbers for manufacturer’ s representatives; warranties; and other pertinent information.

B.

The Contractor shall provide a one-day, on-site training session to one primary and one alternate operator after construction is complete.

V.

SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. As a minimum, the offeror will submit the following with proposal

A1.

COST: Detailed itemized costs will be furnished by the contractor and shall be identified by major work categories, including but not limited to:

Walks, if affected.

Exterior electrical distribution.

Exterior stormwater distribution.

Environmental work associated with the project.

Landscaping.

Building structure.

Interior wall system.

Interior finish systems.

Interior security system

Interior electrical system.

Interior communication system.

B. Contract Submittals: Contractor shall submit three copies of master submittal list at the beginning of construction. Submittals for all major systems, equipment, and materials shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer’s Representative for approval. Provide three (3) copies of all submittal documents.

VI.

WARRANTIES: Contractor shall provide a 12 month warranty on new facility. All manufacturer’s warranties shall be transferred to the government. A complete detailed list of all warranties shall be given to the Construction Inspector at completion of the contract.

Vii.

GENERAL STIPULATIONS

A. SECURITY – All Contractor personnel shall sign in and sign out at the visitor’s desk at the beginning and end of each day worked. Visitor’s badges will be provided daily. A Forest Service Representative will be on the premises at all times during the performance of this contract./ B. PROJECT MANAGEMENT: The contractor shall develop a quality control plan for approval by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

C. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Anticipated start date is January 15, 2010; project completion in 90 days.

D. FACILITIES & UTILITIES: The government will make available water, sanitary facilities, and electrical power to the D-B at no charge. The D-B is responsible for maintaining and leaving these services in a clean and orderly condition, if used by contractor personnel.

E. DAMAGE TO CONTRACTOR’S PROPERTY: The Government will not be responsible in any way for damage to contractor’s equipment or personal belongings brought onto the government premises during performance of this contract.

F. CONSTRUCTION STAGING AREA: Contractor shall coordinate with the research activity to determine and establish material staging area.

G. EQUIPMENT AND DEBRIS REMOVAL: All equipment and tools shall be removed from the site upon completion of the work. Contractor is responsible for removal of all debris and waste generated, and shall leave all work areas clean and waste-free at the end of each working day.