2017-0313_RoofReplacement-SOW;_15_Jun_17.pdf

USDA FOREST SERVICE

SOUTHERN RESEARCH STATION

PROJECT STATEMENT OF WORK

Roof Replacement

National Agroforestry Center Lincoln, NE

15 June 2017

1. STATEMENT OF WORK

The National Agroforestry Center, a USFS Southern Research Station facility located in Lincoln, NE, is in need of complete replacement of the roofing system to address consistent leakage into the finished space. The Contractor shall provide all professional and technical personnel for this project, to include labor, transportation, tools and equipment to accomplish the work as further described below. The facility is located at 1945 N 38th St, Lincoln, NE.

2. THE EXISTING FACILITY

2.1. Overall Facility Information

The National Agroforestry Center is a campus consisting of 1 building located on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) campus. The work under this Scope is restricted to the roof. The building is a single story with partial basement built in 1973 with a footprint covering 6,644 square feet. The building is primarily used as office space.

The work at the facility shall generally consist of the following:

• Roof Replacement

2.2. Suspected/Confirmed Hazardous Materials

No suspected or confirmed hazardous materials are expected to encountered during the execution of work under this Scope of Work.

3. PLANNED WORK AND MATERIALS

3.1. Roof Replacement

3.1.1. Work

3.1.1.1. The intent of this SOW is to replace the existing roofing system. Records indicate that the existing roof system is original to the initial construction. Detailed roof drawings from the original construction drawings are provided as an attachment to the solicitation, as well as results of a ThermoScan analysis report.

3.1.1.2. The government will entertain all reasonable submittals for procedures and materials to replace the roof.

3.1.1.3. Flashing shall be replaced as needed during the execution of the work.

3.1.1.4. Apply approved roofing material per manufacturer’s recommendations.

3.1.1.5. Designated roof penetrations and roof-mounted equipment will be removed as part of this contract. All designated penetrations shall be removed such that the opening can be sealed at the roof deck in preparation for the installation of the new roof assembly. The method and materials used to seal the penetrations shall be compatible with the selected roof assembly. Precautions will need to be taken during construction to protect the equipment and roof penetrations not designated for removal. Photographs of existing equipment and locations has been provided as an attachment to the solicitation.

3.1.1.6. On a daily basis, the Contractor shall coordinate the work activities in such a manner so that water leakage does not occur to the employee areas or sensitive equipment of the building.

3.1.2. Materials –

3.1.2.1. Coping flashing at the perimeter parapet will be required.

3.1.2.2. Completed roof must be rated at a minimum of R30.

3.1.2.3. 20 year warranty is required.

4. SUBMITTALS

4.1. Roof Replacement

4.1.1. Schematic Drawings describing approach – for approval; 14 calendar after issuance of NTP

4.1.2. Proposed roofing materials – for approval; 14 calendar days after issuance of NTP

5. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance shall be 50 days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

6. SCHEDULING/COORDINATION OF WORK

6.1. SITE ACCESS

Access to the site and work area shall be coordinated with the onsite Point of Contact (POC), Richard Carman. In general the work area will be available during normal business hours (0800-1630, Monday-Friday). Arrangement for work outside of these hours must be made with the POC.

6.2. WORK COORDINATION

This building has employees who immediately occupy the space directly below the roof repair areas. Work by the Contractor shall be conducted so as not to interrupt the ingress/egress of employees or the employees operations in the building. The Contractor shall provide the building manager notification of any work activities that may affect the employees. This notification shall be given not less than 72 hours prior to the work.

6.3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY - NONE

6.4. SAFETY

All work undertaken under this Scope of Work shall be performed in compliance with all applicable OSHA regulations for protection of the workers and public.

Adequate barricades and/or signage shall be provided to protect the public and employees in and around the building during the investigative work.

6.5. SANITATION

Removal and disposal of any waste material generated as a result of work on the site becomes and remains the responsibility of the Contractor. Existing waste facilities maintained by the Forest Service shall not be used for disposal of any material.

Restroom facilities will be available for use by the Contractor.

6.6. USE OF UTILTIES

The following utilities will be made available to the Contractor for use in the execution of work required by this Scope of Work. The Contractor is responsible for providing all extension cords, hoses or other required means of connection to the available utility.

• Electricity – 120V for small power tools.

• Potable Water

6.7. PARKING

Contractor parking will be made available in the general vicinity of the work area. Vehicles shall remain on paved or otherwise hardened areas of the site, unless otherwise approved by the Inspector.

7. APPLICABLE LICENSES, CODES AND REFERENCES

7.1. LICENSED TRADES

If applicable, all tradespeople employed in the completion of work shall hold a current professional trade license from the State of Nebraska. Copies of all licenses shall be made available to the COR upon request.

7.2. CODES AND REFERENCES

All work shall be in compliance with applicable codes, including, but not limited to:

• International Building Code

• International Existing Building Code

• International Mechanical Code

• International Plumbing Code

• International Fire Code

• National Electric Code

All code references shall refer to the edition in effect at the time of contract award.

8. BIOBASED PRODUCT UTILIZATION

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 Biobased and Sustainable Product Procurement,” dated February 2012, to provide biobased products.

The Contractor shall utilize products and material made from biobased materials to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use or detracting from the overall quality delivered to the end user. All supplies an d materials shall be of a type and quality that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards. All supplies and materials to be used in the performance of work described herein are subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

The following is an example list of products that may be used in this contract for which biobased products are available. The list is not all inclusive. It is desirable that Contractors be able to supply the greatest number of biobased products listed meeting the health and environmental specifications.

(*Sample of biobased products for construction projects)

Grease Removers Insulating Foam Concrete and Asphalt

Release Fluids Wood and Concrete Sealers Composite Panels Fluid-filled Transformers Carpets Roof Coatings Adhesive and Mastic Removers Water Tank Coatings Hydraulic Fluid

Biobased products that are designated for preferred procurement under USDA’s Biopreferred Program must meet the required minimum biobased content as stated in the USDA Final Rule available at www.biopreferred.gov. The Contractor should provide data for heir biobased products such as biobased content and source of biobased material.

In addition to the biobased products designated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the Biopreferred Program, the Contractor is encouraged to use other commercially available biobased products.

Additionally, at the end of performance under this contract, the winning Contractor shall compile a complete list of biobased products and dollar value, purchased to carry out the http://www.biopreferred.gov/ contract requirements. This information must be reported to http://www.sam.gov , with a copy to the Contracting Officer and COR, prior to submission of the final invoice.

9. GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

The COR for this project will be Jason Anderson, 828-259-0515, jasonleeanderson@fs.fed.us and Mark McDonough, 828-257-4851, mjmcdonough@fs.fed.us

NOTE: Offeror’s are cautioned to carefully review these Project Specifications prior to submission of offers. All specifications contained in this SOW and in Section J are binding on the parties signing the contract.

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