Attachment I.pdf

Attachment I

Specifications/Statement of Work

USDA, ARS, Southwest Cotton Ginning Research Laboratory

Replace Two (2) Flat Built Up Roofs

Mesilla Park, New Mexico

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RFQ No. AG-7MN1-S-10-AA21

STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS

For

Replace two (2) Flat Built Up Roofs

Mesilla Park, New Mexico

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENTS

C-1 SPECIFICATION CONTENTS

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01010 - SUMMARY OF WORK

SECTION 01050 - FIELD ENGINEERING

SECTION 01300 - SUBMITTALS

SECTION 01400 - QUALITY CONTROL

SECTION 01545 - PROTECTION OF WORK AND PROPERTY

SECTION 01560 - TEMPORARY FACILITIES

SECTION 01600 - MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

SECTION 01620 - STORAGE AND PROTECTION

SECTION 01710 - CLEANING

SECTION 01711 - CONTRACT CLOSEOUT

Enclosures:

July 1, 2010

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01010 - SUMMARY OF WORK

A. GENERAL: It is the intent of these general conditions, specifications, together with the contract, to include all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, permits and fees, temporary protection and supervision necessary to complete the required work. All work shall be done under the direction of and completion to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer.

1. Project Description: The work consist of the replacement in their entirety, two (2) flat built up roof sections of two story sections of Building B048 at the USDA, ARS, Southwest Cotton Ginning Research Laboratory, Mesilla Park, New Mexico.

Work includes:

Furnish all labor, materials, equipment and supplies to replace in their entirety two (2) flat built up roof sections of the two story sections of Building B048, USDA ARS Southwestern Cotton Ginning Research Laboratory, Mesilla Park NM. Each flat roof is approximately 17’ by 120’. The west roof has five (5) rooftop air handling units, two with roof penetrations. There is also a penetration for a suction pipe.

Contractor will remove all old roofing material down to the base as necessary and dispose in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. Contractor shall clean base to ensure good adhesion with new roofing system.

The new built up roof shall be modified bitumen, with a seamless, waterproof, white reflective elastomeric coating for solar reflectance, covered with gravel. The new built up roof will be installed to perform same function as the old roof with same slope to carry water away from walls of third story section of Building B048 toward parapet drains. The new built up roof shall be appropriately vented to prevent any blistering of built up sections.

Perimeter flashing, and flashing around roof openings and structures shall be replaced and appropriately sealed. Flashing atop the parapet wall does not need to be replaced.

All penetrations of the flat roof sections shall be properly sealed against water leakage and mated with rest of the roof.

Because of site-specific conditions, the government recommends that interested parties visit the site prior to submitting bids. No compensation will be provided for conditions that would be visible during an on-site visit for persons experienced performing this type of work.

2. Pre Bid Meeting Site Visit: A pre bid meeting is scheduled for Tuesday July 27, 2010 at 9:00a.m. Mountain

Time at the site where the work will be preformed; for directions to the site please contact Liz Knoll, Financial Technician at (575) 646-6317, Email: Liz.Knoll@ars.usda.gov or Tye Lightfoot, Supervisory Engineering Technician at (575) 526-6381, Email: Tye.Lightfoot@ars.usda.gov. The address is: USDA, ARS, Southwest Cotton Ginning Research Laboratory, 300 East College Drive, Mesilla Park, NM 88047.

3. Codes and Standards: The Contractor shall comply with all applicable local, state and federal codes and

Industry Standards, ie. UBC, ACI, ANSI, ASTM, AWWA, etc, and health and safety codes, in effect at the time work is bid and for the location where the work is to be performed.

4. Permits: Where governing regulations and imposed codes and standards require notices, permits, licenses, inspections, tests, and similar items or actions in order to lawfully proceed with the required work, Contractor shall obtain items and take those actions in accordance with the regulations of the governing authority. The costs of such permits, licenses, inspections, etc., are the responsibility of the Contractor.

5. Installation: It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to remove and replace in their entirety, two (2) flat built up roof sections of two story sections in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations and mailto:Liz.Knoll@ars.usda.gov� mailto:Tye.Lightfoot@ars.usda.gov�

Industry Standards. If any item specified herein and/or on the drawings conflicts with applicable codes and recommendations, the Contractor shall bring it to the attention of the Contracting Officer for immediate resolution.

SECTION 01050 - FIELD ENGINEERING/INSPECTION OF SITE

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for verifying site conditions, making quantity take-offs, obtaining accurate measurement of existing conditions, and performing any act or operation which may be necessary to properly bid the work and complete the same as depicted and specified. Failure to verify the existing site conditions shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to complete the work as required.

SECTION 01300 - SUBMITTALS

A. Manufacturer's descriptive literature sufficient to determine conformance of the proposed product to the contract requirements shall be submitted to the CO for review and approval. The descriptive literature shall be annotated/highlighted to show its conformance with contract requirements.

B. Installation procedures supplied by the roofing manufacturer.

C. Shop drawings of the roof installation: Submit to the Contracting Officer for approval, within 14 days after award of contract, full technical and descriptive shop drawing data on the proposed materials. Submit 3 copies.

SECTION 01400 - QUALITY CONTROL

A. GENERAL: To satisfy the requirement for Quality Control, the work performed under this contract shall be subject to continuous audit by the COR. Quality control is the exclusive responsibility of the Contractor.

B. FINAL ACCEPTANCE: Acceptance of the completed work will be based upon its conformance to the contract.

C. WARRANTY: The warranty period for workmanship shall be for one (1) year from the date the government accepts the work.

SECTION 01525 - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor shall implement, and provide to the Contracting Officer (CO) for review, a site specific, SITE

SAFETY AND HEALTH PLAN in accordance with all local, state and federal regulations. The plan shall address, at a minimum all responsible parties by name, all safety/health hazards, personal protective equipment and other hazard controls, all required training, emergency procedures, and other required information to perform the work.

The plan shall be implemented by contractor supervisor signature. Two copies shall be provided to the Contracting Officer and one copy will be maintained at the site. In the event of changing site conditions or hazards, the plan shall be appended in writing and a copy of the change provided to the CO and COR.

SECTION 01545 - PROTECTION OF WORK AND PROPERTY

A. The Contractor shall protect the work, the site, and all existing property and structures within the limit of construction activities or that may be affected thereby until acceptance of the work. Any damage to property shall be repaired at the Contractor’s expense, to pre-damaged condition to the satisfaction of the COR.

B. Safety and health matters, as they relate to the work, are the exclusive responsibility of the Contractor. The

Contractor shall furnish, erect, and maintain barricades, warning lights, signs, guards, or take other precautions as may be required by law or local authorities for protection and security.

SECTION 01560 - TEMPORARY FACILITIES

A. Temporary utilities (water and electricity) may be furnished to the Contractor by the Government, if so requested.

Contractor shall maintain and protect all such utilities during the course of construction and shall repair or replace any items damaged through is own negligence.

B. Should the Contractor require any power or utility shutdown during construction, he shall receive approval for such shutdown from the COR three working days prior to this need.

SECTION 01600 - MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

A. The material and equipment to be furnished under these contract documents shall be the standard products of manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of such materials and equipment and shall be the manufacturer's latest standard design.

B. All materials and equipment to be incorporated in the work shall be handled and stored by the manufacturer, fabricator, supplier and Contractor before, during and after shipment in a manner to prevent warping, twisting, breaking, chipping, rusting and any injury, theft or damage of any kind whatsoever to the materials and equipment.

All materials and equipment furnished by Contractor shall be subject to inspection and approval by the CO/COR.

C. EXECUTION:

(a) The Contractor shall provide the necessary tools, equipment, labor, shoring, scaffolding, coordination, and related materials necessary for the removal of existing roofs and replace with a new built up roof.

(b) Erection techniques employed by the Contractor must be in accordance with the manufacturing company's suggested erection procedures.

SECTION 01710 - CLEANING

A. Upon completion of project, and prior to final inspection, the Contractor shall remove from the premises all unused material, trash, and debris resulting from the work to the satisfaction of the COR.

SECTION 01711 - CONTRACT CLOSEOUT

A. SUBMITTALS REQUIRED PRIOR TO FINAL PAYMENT

(1) General and Subcontractors one (1) year warranty on work.

(2) All warrantees from manufacturers covering equipment.

(3) O&M manuals for any equipments.

(4) As-Built drawings if applicable.

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