Att. 1 Statement of Work 230224.pdf

Superior National Forest – Laurentian A/C Replacement

Superior National Forest Laurentian Air Conditioning

Replacement Scope of Work (SOW) Dated: January 2023

Background The Laurentian Ranger District within the Superior National Forests has a need to replace two old air conditioning units with two new air conditioning units.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.0 Description of Services:

The contractor shall provide all management, supervision, labor, personnel, transportation, materials, equipment, and supplies, except as otherwise specified, necessary to provide services at the Laurentian Ranger District located in Aurora, MN. All work shall be performed in accordance with this statement of work and all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

2.0 Location and Description:

The project is located within the Superior National Forest at the Laurentian Ranger District Administrative building located in Aurora, MN. The District Administrative building consists of a main level and basement level with a combined approximate total of 6,300 square feet. The Laurentian Ranger District is located at the following address:

Laurentian Ranger District 318 Forestry Road Aurora, MN 55705

2.1 Accessibility:

Compressor units are in a recessed area of the back decking surrounded by railing.

Railing may have to be removed by the contractor, at their expense, to gain access to the A/C units. One evaporating unit is in a downstairs closet and the other evaporating until is in the attic space above the office. Access to the attic space is by an outside door and extension ladder.

3.0 Performance Period:

This project is expected to be completed 90 days after the award of the contract.

4.0 Prework Conference:

Prior to commencement of work, the Contracting Officer (CO) or the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will schedule a meeting with the contractor to discuss the contract terms, work requirements and schedule. At the conference, the Contractor shall designate, in writing, the name and phone number of the Contractor’s on-site representative and their contract responsibilities and authority.

5.0 Contractor Representative:

Provide an onsite contract representative who will oversee the performance of the work specified in this contract. Designate in writing to the CO, the name of the contract representative and an alternate(s) who shall have the authority to authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. Notify the CO/COR at least 10 work days in advance of any subsequent change of personnel in this position. Replacement personnel shall have the same level or better experience as the person being replaced.

6.0 Government-Furnished Items:

Not applicable- Contractor shall be responsible for all materials, supplies and services.

7.0 Hours of Operation:

The contractor may work Monday-Friday between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.

8.0 Federal Holidays:

No work shall be performed on a Federal holiday.

9.0 Bio-Based Cleaning Products:

Not applicable

10.0 Qualifications Of Contractor Or Employees:

The Contractor and his/her employees shall be capable and experienced in the type of work mentioned below in section 13.0 Tasks. The on-site supervisor shall have experience and demonstrated ability in the tasks mentioned in section 13.0 Tasks. The Contractor shall provide a list of employees authorized to work under this contract.

11.0 Safety:

The Contractor shall comply with all Federal and State safety requirements for the type of work to be performed. Refer to the Occupation Safety and Health Standards (OSHA) for details of these and other safety requirements.

12.0 General Requirements

1. Work is to include the removal and disposal of the two existing air conditioning units. Disposal of existing air conditioning units shall be done at a certified landfill at the contractor’s expense. A copy of the landfill receipt shall be submitted prior to final invoice.

2. Work is also to include furnishing and installing all items and work needed to provide two fully functioning, efficient central air conditioning systems as well as including electrical work and duct work as required to accommodate the new A/C systems. If current thermostats are not compatible with new A/C system new 7-day programmable thermostats shall be supplied and installed at contractor’s expense.

3. Contractor’s work is to include all testing and inspections as required to meet current international and state construction codes for Air Condition Systems and Electrical Work.

4. Air Conditioning Units:

a) Size: Sufficient size for two units to adequately serve 6,300 square feet at

68 degrees during the peak summer months.

b) Energy Efficiency: Minimum SEER rating of 18. Energy Star Rated.

c) Refrigerant: R-410A

d) Manufacturers: Lennox, Carrier, Goodman, Trane, American Standard, Bryant (or equal).

e) Contractor shall submit air conditioning unit’s specifications (i.e., manufacturer, equipment, size) with proposals.

5. All Products must meet the current International Construction Codes (ICC) and

State of MN Building Codes as applicable to HVAC systems and Electrical work.

The Contractor shall take all precautions necessary to minimize and restore all construction impacts. All existing work and conditions impacted or modified by the contractor shall be replaced with like kind at the contractor’s expense.

12.1 Damages

All cutting, patching and repairs on systems shall be coordinated with COR at the weekly construction meeting in advance of the work. The Contractor is responsible to fix, and repair affected areas on un-approved work to the original condition or better.

12.2 Housekeeping

Keep project neat, orderly, and in a safe condition at all times. At the end of the work week a more thorough cleanup and policing shall be performed. All debris shall be removed and properly disposed.

12.3 Smoking

Smoking inside Forest Service buildings is prohibited, cigarette butts shall not be discarded on the ground.

13.0 Tasks:

It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to identify all work elements and determine dimensions and generate quantities to bid the project accordingly. If any missing elements or deviations are discovered, please bring to the attention of the CO prior to submitting bid package. Costs associated with preparation, clean-up, and disposal shall be included in the following tasks.

T1: Remove and dispose existing air conditioning units.

T2: Furnish and install new, fully functional air conditioning systems. All parts and labor shall be included with this task.

Photos Existing A/C Units