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Statement of Work Repair of Steam Condensate Piping for Building 021 USDA, Ames 07/25/2017

Project Requirements:

Background:

Building 21 where steam is pumped into the building to provide building heat, humidification, process steam, as well as domestic hot water. Currently the steam enters the building underground from steam valve vault 107 directly to the west of the building. There is a condensate pump located in the basement of building 21 that was originally designed to pump the pumped condensate back to steam valve vault 107 and back through the condensate piping system which returns back to the main utility plant (building 154). During use, a leak or multiple leaks developed in the condensate lines and valve vaults located directly to the West of building 20 and 21 making it impossible to pump the condensate back to the main utility plant. Due to this leak, the condensate piping has been revised to pump out the south of building 21 and discharge directly to sanitary.

Scope:

In fiscal year 2016, Bailey Edwards Design was contracted out to provide design documents for the construction of fixes to the building 21 steam condensate system. This project will be to construct the fixes that are included in the design documents (Drawings and Specifications attached) provided by Bailey Edwards Design.

General Requirements

1.01 Work Restrictions & Conditions

A. Site Security Access

1. Access to the construction site is controlled by a security fence and visitor/contractor check-in/check-out system. All contractor/subcontractor employees shall sign-in and out at the main site entrance gate and wear a contractor/visitor identification badge at all times while on the site. The ID badges will be turned in at the end of the work day. A current government-issued identification with a picture ID is required for entry.

2. Access to each individual site shall be arranged by the Contracting Officer's Representative according to the schedule submitted by the contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The contractor shall coordinate and schedule his/her work under this contract to cause the least interference with the normal flow of visitor and employee traffic.

3. Construction vehicles will be allowed access adjacent to the work; contractor employee’s personal vehicles shall be parked in the facility parking lots.

4. The Contractor shall use only the service roads and access routes approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

5. Work shall be confined to the areas identified on the Drawings. Unless accompanied by a NCAH/USDA employee, the Contractor, subcontractors, and their employees shall not enter buildings or facilities not specifically part of this project. Reasons included, but are not limited to, disease control and health requirements.

6. Additional security requirements may be imposed when the Federal Government raises the Homeland Security Alert Level. Additional directions will be provided if the situation occurs.

7. Failure to comply with access requirements shall be adequate grounds for removal of the Contractor/subcontractor employees from the site and barring further site access to individuals.

B. Work Hours: (See Specifications)

C. Work Outside Regular Work Hours: (See Specifications)

D. Construct Work in stages to accommodate Owner’s use of premises during construction period. Coordinate construction schedule and operations with Contracting Office’s Representative (COR).

1. Access Schedule Work to minimize use of street barricades and detours.

2. Access Phases of construction are those indicated in Drawings.

E. Coordinate use of premises under direction of the COR. Contractor shall confine construction equipment, storage of materials and equipment and operations of workers to areas permitted by law, ordinances, permits, or requirements of Contract Documents, and shall not unreasonably encumber premises with construction equipment or other material or equipment.

1. Assume full responsibility for protection and safekeeping of items under this Agreement, stored on site.

2. Move any stored items, under Contractor’s control, which interfere with operations of Owner or separate contractor.

3. Obtain and pay for use of additional storage or Work areas needed for operations.

F. Owner will occupy premises during entire period of construction for conduct of its normal operations. Coordinate with Owner’s Representative/COR in all construction operations to minimize conflict, and to facilitate Owner usage. Contractor shall at all times conduct its operations as to ensure least inconvenience to Owner.

1.02 Special Agreement Checks (SAC)

A. Use of Premises

1. Limit use of premises to work in areas indicated. Do not disturb portions of site beyond areas in which the work is approved.

2. Keep driveways and entrances serving premises clear and available to the Government, employees, visitors and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

3. Limited parking may be available on the site away from each facility.

4. All contractor staff shall pass an appropriate APHIS designated background investigation before performing any work. The contractor personnel who will perform work at the USDA, NCAH facilities will be required to complete and have a favorable determination of suitability for OFI Form 86C, Special Agreement Checks (SAC) prior to starting work under this contract.

a. The contractor shall provide a list of intended employees to the Contracting Officer’s Representative within three (3) calendar days of task order award.

b. The contractor shall keep the list of employees up to date throughout the project in the event of employee separation and transfer.

B. Adherence to Security Policies and Procedures

1. The Contractor shall adhere to all Site, APHIS and USDA security policies and procedures including Code of Federal Regulations Requirements, Standard Operating Procedures, Security Directives, Security Procedures, General Orders, Post Orders and any applicable Government Policies and Procedures.

a. Failure to adhere to or violation of any above listed requirements, procedures, directives, orders and/or policies may result in criminal prosecution or contractor representative or contractor employee (violator) removal.

1.03 Quality Control Requirements

A. The Contractor shall maintain a Construction Quality Control (CQC) Plan for the project that is generally in conformance with the Corp of Engineers (COE) Quality Control process.

B. The Contractor’s CQC Plan manager shall be trained in the COE system and shall maintain the project CQC Plan records and documents.

C. The Contractor shall maintain an up-to-date “Conformed” set of drawings and specifications on the jobsite that documents all changes, RFIs, and field conditions encountered during the work.

1.04 Intent of Contract Drawings

A. Government provided drawings, henceforth referred to as “Contract Drawings”, do not attempt to show complete details of building construction that may affect installation. Government provided diagrams of proposed systems are for reference only and do not necessarily show physical arrangement of all equipment and/or maximum number of devices. Minimum system requirements are shown.

B. Devices are shown diagrammatically only. System layout does not necessarily show maximum number of system components and should not be used for obtaining quantities for linear runs of conduits and wires. The contractor shall provide all conduits and wire wherever needed to complete installation of specific equipment required and provided by the contractor.

C. Locations of existing and Government concept devices are approximate and may be distorted for clarity in representation.

1.05 Regulatory Requirements

A. The equipment materials, installation, workmanship, and operation shall conform to the most stringent applicable requirements of the most recent editions of the associated publications, in the below section and in the attached specifications unless otherwise noted:

1. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

a. NFPA 101 – Safety to Life from Fire in Buildings and Structures.

b. NFPA 1 – Uniform Fire Code

c. NFPA 5000 – Building Construction and Safety Code

2. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)

a. Appropriate UL Standards

3. State and Local Building Codes as adopted by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

4. The Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS)

5. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

6. Equipment Manufacturer Printed Instructions

1.06 Coordination

A. The contractor shall coordinate all work with the Contracting Officer's Representative.

B. The contractor shall submit an installation schedule for review and approval by the Contracting Officer's Representative within ten (10) days of task order award.

C. The contractor shall be solely responsible for coordinating work with all subcontractors and ensuring that all items of joint use in conjunction with installations are completed.

1.07 Special Provisions

A. There are buildings on campus that are bio-security facilities and contains biohazard materials; therefore, the contractor must complete any area specific training before entry and follow bio-security procedures for entering and exiting any such facility. In addition, any tools or equipment carried into the facility must be decontaminated before they can be removed from the facility.

B. The Contractor shall confine all operations to within the work limits of the project and exercise special care to maintain natural surroundings undamaged. All surfaces that have been altered for the installation of the concrete shall be refinished to match original condition by skilled personnel of the trades involved at no additional expense to the Government.

C. Finished surfaces of existing facilities that are affected, marred, scratched, or damaged by the contractor shall be refinished to match original condition.

1. Patching material shall be of the same type, style, and thickness, and shall be finished to match existing adjacent surface construction in color and texture.

2. Patching material, paint color, paint material and paint application methods shall be approved in advance by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

D. No building structural members shall be cut or altered without prior approval of the Contracting Officer's Representative.

E. Any damage resulting from contractor's operation shall be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer's Representative immediately.

F. The contractor shall take all necessary and reasonable measures to keep the work site clean of trash and debris. Work areas shall be cleaned immediately as work in that area is completed, and before moving to a new work site. Place all trash and debris in OSHA approved containers, remove, and dispose of trash off site daily.

G. The contractor shall move all materials and equipment, including ladders and scaffolding from the site at the completion of each day's operation unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative.

H. The contractor shall provide proper safety equipment to workmen and ensure a safe environment for employees and the general public at all times. The contractor shall work to ensure free, unobstructed, and safe access to and about the work area.

1.08 Temporary Facilities

A. Utilities: The existing USDA utilities at the site may be used by the Contractor for completion of the contract work at no cost to the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for making and removing any utility connections.

B. Telephones: The Contractor shall equip all his foremen and work leaders with cell phones as necessary to coordinate the work effort. The Government will not provide any phone service to the project.

C. Construction Trailer: The Contractor may locate a job trailer to the site. Location and services shall be coordinated with the COR.

D. Toilet Facilities: The Contractor shall provide and maintain portable toilet facilities for the project workmen.

1.09 Confined Space Program

A. The Contractor and/or subcontractor employees who will be entering Confined Spaces shall be adequately trained and equipped for access and extraction. The Contractor shall provide all ventilation equipment, air quality monitoring, harnesses, and other safety equipment as appropriate for OSHA compliance. The Contractor’s Confined Space program shall substantially conform to the NCAH plan.

B. The Contractor shall submit a written copy of their plan(s) for acceptance by the COR prior to entry into any confined spaces.

C. The Contractor shall provide copies of entry logs and monitoring to the Owner’s Representative at any time requested during the project effort.

1.010 Lock-out/Tag-out Program (See Specifications).

1.011 Hot Work Plan (See Specifications).

1.012 Submittal & Shop Drawings Procedures: (See Specifications).

1.013 Close-out Submittals: (See Specifications).

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