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AG-95CV-S-09-0015, Amend 001a Repair Rot/Install Vinyl Siding

National Clonal Germplasm Repository

Corvallis, OR

STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0

CONTRACT PROJECT:

1.1 Project Number:

H814-09 and H803-09 1.2 Project Title: Repair Rot/Install Vinyl Siding, NCGR, Corvallis, OR 2.0

PROJECT CONTACT PERSONS:

2.1

CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO):

Louise Snitz, Contracting Officer

USDA, ARS, PWA

800 Buchanan Street Albany, California 94710 Phone: (510) 559‑6022

FAX: (510) 559-6023

Email: Louise.Snitz@ars.usda.gov 2.2

ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER (EPM):

Adam Salvadalena (EPM)

USDA, ARS, PWA

800 Buchanan Street

Albany, California 94710

Phone: (510) 559‑6002

FAX: (510) 559-6495

Email: Adam.Salvadalena@ars.usda.gov

2.3

CONTRACTING OFFICER’S TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE (COTR)

Tom Garbacik

USDA, ARS, PWA

3450 SW Campus Way

Corvallis, OR 97331

Phone: (541) 738-4010

Email: Tom.Garbacik@ars.usda.gov 2.3

RESEARCH PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVES (RPR):

Dr. Kim Hummer, RL

USDA, ARS, PWA

National Clonal Germplasm Repository

Corvallis, OR 97330

Phone: (541) 738-4001

Email: Kim.Hummer@ars.usda.gov Dennis Vandeveer, Maintenance Worker

USDA, ARS, PWA

National Clonal Germplasm Repository

Corvallis, OR 97330

Phone: (541) 738-4225

Email: Dennis.Vandeveer@ars.usda.gov 2.4

AREA SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGER (ASHM):

Alvin Humphrey, ASHM

USDA, ARS, PWA

800 Buchanan Street

Albany, California 94710

Phone: (510) 559‑6024

FAX: (510) 559-5666

Email: Alvin.Humphrey@ars.usda.gov

2.5 LOCATION SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGER:

Michael Leahy

USDA, ARS, PWA

3200 SW Jefferson Rm 126

Corvallis, OR 97331

Phone: (541) 738-4003

Email: Michael.Leahy@ars.usda.gov

SCOPE OF SERVICES:

The Contractor shall provide all professional services necessary for the accomplishment of the contract project and such required services shall be in accordance with the requirements as described herein and on attached contract documents.

3.1 Remove and replace any defective siding (T1-11) at the greenhouse/headhouse junction (SOUTH side of building), including soffits/ceilings, if any. Seal, caulk and flash function, as appropriate, to prevent future moisture damage.

Acceptable manufacturers/brands are: Mastic/Trade Mark or Mastic/Mill Creek, in the sandstone color, or equivalent. Note Submittal process, paragraph 5.3.

3.2 Remove and replace any defective siding (T1-11) on the front (WEST side) of the building and install vinyl siding with trim to match existing, including soffits/ceilings, if any.

3.3 (Option Item No. 002) Remove and replace any defection siding (T1-11) on the NORTH side of the building and install vinyl siding with trim to match existing vinyl siding, same as above, including soffits/ceilings, if any.

3.4 Repair the dry rot identified in the photos. Approximate amount is 80 square feet, though Contractor should verify this Government estimate, at the site visit. Contingencies for additional square footage of dry rot are addressed in Option Item No. 001.

3.5 The Contractor is responsible for cleaning the site daily and removing all debris.

3.6 Construction shall comply with the requirements of ARS Facilities Design Standards Manual 242.1, ARS Energy Management Plan 134.2 and all other applicable federal, state and local code requirements as well as current industry standards, (i.e. UBC, UPC, NFPA, UL, ASTM, ACI, NEC, NEMA. etc,) and health and safety codes, in effect at the time of contract award. ARS Design and construction manuals can be found on the website under “P&P and Manuals” at www.ars.usda.gov/afm2/ppweb/.

4.0 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:

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.

4.1 The contractor shall dispose of all construction debris on a daily basis.

4.2 In addition the Contractor shall:

4.2.1 Repair defective siding as is common and accepted for the trade.

4.2.1.1 Replacement T1-11 siding must be factory pre-primed on both sides.

4.2.1.2 Replacement T1-11 siding shall be painted with two coats of an exterior, low-volatile paint on both sides.

4.2.1.3 All fasteners shall be stainless steel or coated to prevent corrosion.

4.2.2 Install a “house wrap” product such as Tyvek or approved equal for moisture and wind control under new T1-11 and under vinyl siding.

4.2.3 Install all trim pieces as required by the siding manufacturer.

4.2.4 Coordinate the site investigations with the COR and RPR. Construction shall be managed to provide minimal impact to the researchers.

5.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

5.1 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 obligation of the Contractor.

5.2 Installation: It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to complete work in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and Industry Standards. Additional procedures and materials may be required than is indicated herein. If any item specified herein conflicts with applicable codes and recommendations, the Contractor shall bring it to the attention of the Contracting Officer for immediate resolution.

5.3 Submittals: Manufacturer's descriptive literature/shop drawings for all materials shall be submitted to the CO for review. The descriptive literature/catalogue cuts shall be annotated/highlighted with sufficient clarity so as to identify the products proposed for this project and show its conformance with contract requirements. Submittals are required for all building materials and equipment including repair materials, vinyl siding, siding trim pieces, fasteners, house wrap and the like. Also submit:

(a) Contractor’s construction schedule

(b) List of subcontractors.

(c) Shop drawings/product data/ samples, highlighting specific part numbers proposed, along with all selected options.

5.4 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.

5.5 Protection of Work and Property/Safety Requirements:

(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.

5.6 Temporary Facilities:

(a) Temporary utilities (water, electricity and rest rooms) may be furnished to the Contractor by the Government, if available and, if 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.

5.7 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.

5.8 Cleanup: The construction site shall be kept clean and free of debris at all times. 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.

5.9 Warranty: Submit data concerning the standard one year warranty for workmanship, including the warranty period (dates), and warranty contacts with names, addresses and telephone numbers.

(a) Extended Equipment/Product Warranties: Obtain and furnish to the Contracting Officer all written warranties for equipment/products that have extended warranties (warranty periods exceeding the standard one-year warranty) furnished under the contract. The warranty period shall begin on the same date as project acceptance and shall continue for the full/product warranty period. The warranties shall be fully executed and delivered to the Contracting Officer prior to final acceptance of the facility.

5.10 Final Payment/Contract Closeout: The following submittals are 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 equipment.

(4) As-built drawings.

6.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE:

6.1 Estimated time to complete this project is 60 days.

6.2 Contractor shall submit with proposal with descriptive literature, along with estimated time to complete this project.

6.3 This project has the potential of impacting research, therefore coordination of outages is essential.

7.0 ATTACHMENTS:

7.1 Photos and sketches

Known dry rot, southwest corner

Southwest corner, rot and mixture of siding materials

Greenhouse/headhouse interface 1

Greenhouse/headhouse junction #2

Greenhouse/headhouse junction #3

Exterior greenhouse/headhouse junction #1

Exterior greenhouse/headhouse junction #2

West side T1-11

West side mixture of siding

Looking up at T1-11, west side

Option A: North side

Area of known rot: M-2 Areas of suspected defective siding: G-1 through G-4 (SOUTH) and M-1 through M-5 (WEST) Option Item 001, Area of suspected defective siding: M-6 (NORTH)

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