Attach_1_-_SOW_Black_Canyon_Interp_Comp_FY23_Final.pdf

Statement of Work Completion of Fabrication, and Installation of

Exterior Interpretive Exhibits and Visitor Amenities.

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge

1.0 GENERAL: This is a fabrication and Installation contract for exterior interpretive exhibits and visitor facilities and amenities (e.g., benches, kiosks, and similar) for the 7,720-foot Black Canyon trail at Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge. Surrounded by Nevada desert, the Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge (PNWR or the Refuge) in Lincoln County, Nevada. The Black Canyon Trail interpretive elements are 90% completed and this contract will provide the completion to items yet to be installed, repair broken items, fabricate and install missing items, and complete ABA trail grading to compliance standards. The Black Canyon Trail was constructed in spring 2018 and provides hiking and viewing access to an area of the PNWR rich in archeological resources, particularly rock writing (petroglyphs and pictographs).

1.1 Description/Introduction: The Contractor must demonstrate extensive knowledge, ability, and skill in interpretive exhibit fabrication and installation. Contractor must have knowledge of ABA and ADA standards and all other relevant state and federal accessibility laws and regulations. Furthermore, contractor must have extensive experience applying this knowledge in construction and exhibit design. Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform duties outlined in this Scope of Work and as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services.

1.2 Background: The Refuge has been working on the Black Canyon Trail project since 2017.

The trail portion was completed in 2018. In 2017, PNWR contracted the design, fabrication, and installation of the outdoor amenities using PNWR’s Interpretive and Public Use Site Plan. The original contract was not completed. To allow the Refuge to open this highly anticipated trail for public use, PNWR developed this SOW using existing design documents and past contractual elements to complete the work that remains on the trail, exterior interpretive exhibits, and visitor amenities, which were developed in close cooperation with the Nuwu (Southern Paiute).

1.3 Objectives: The Contractor will be responsible for fabricating and installing the missing items, repairing, or replacing existing damaged items, and re-grading the trail system to meet ABA standards for the 7,720-foot Black Canyon trail at Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge. This includes outdoor interpretive panels, benches, trailhead, tactile elements, pedestrian exclusions, visual interpretive elements, signs, iron ranger, etc. After completion, the visitor amenities and outdoor exhibits shall enhance the visitor experience of this area, create meaningful connections to the resource, and provide for resource protection. This project will use existing design plans that were completed from the “Interpretive and Public Use site Plan for Black Canyon Archeological District,” which were both completed through separate contracts.

1.4 Scope: The scope of this contract includes the fabrication, construction, and installation of the following visitor facilities as specified by the final design document:

1.4.1 Trailhead layout and visitor amenities including access pathways from parking area.

Trailhead features include completing and cleaning existing interpretative and information kiosk, tactile elements, moving and repositioning visual interpretive elements, redesign and repair seating, pedestrian trail counter, and a brochure holder/visitor log/donation box feature.

1.4.2 Repair and regrade approximately 400-600 feet of trail system to meet ABA standards for running and cross slope and any damaged section of trail as a result for construction activity.

1.4.3 Update and repairs to two viewing areas that include redesign for seating, securing interpretive panels, completing decorative visitor containment features, and replacing damaged signage.

1.4.4 Five rest stops that include replacing or repairing seating and moving or repairing decorative visitor containment features.

1.4.5 Completing the decorative mile markers (approximately every .25 miles) and checking trail for accuracy. Repairing previously installed marker damage.

1.4.6 Fabrication, construction, repairs/replacement, and installation of all interpretive, informational, and regulatory exhibits and signage and their pedestals or other mounting systems that were not completed and or show existing damage.

1.4.7 Two removable/lockable interpretive panels/regulatory sign repair and lockable components.

1.4.8 Other signage: Approximately 4 “stay on designated trail” signs along trail.

1.4.9 Contractor shall refabricate the sculptural, decorative, and interactive interpretive elements into interpretive exhibits and the pedestals/mounting systems that are missing or damaged from the existing designs. These elements shall be durable, easy to maintain and replace, and appropriate for extreme environmental conditions including extreme heat, freeze/thaw, and strong winds.

1.4.10 Repair and/or fabricate and/or clean the decorative interpretive elements for two short pedestrian bridges, a gateway element and decorative concrete/paving work at trailhead, and additional interpretation panel at Falcon rest stop.

1.4.11 Fabrication of all interpretive panels in iZone or similar high pressure laminate material.

Panel material should be resistant to UV, alkali soils, high heat and temperature extremes, graffiti, and vandalism. Panels will be contour cut.

1.4.12 Full installation and construction of visitor facilities and interpretive exhibits.

1.4.13 Full one-year warranty for all work and materials.

1.4.14 All costs associated with installation and construction including equipment rental and travel costs.

1.4.15 One (1) set of replacement parts for interpretative panels, any exhibit interactive or 3D elements, and similar components that may have a wear life of less than 10 years.

1.5 Period of Performance: February 1, 2023, to January 31, 2024.

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 Quality Control: The contractor shall ensure services are performed in accordance with this Statement of Work. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify and prevent recurrence of service/component defects within 10 years. The contractor’s quality control program is how the vendor assures work complies with the requirements of the contract.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance: The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays:

New Year’s Day Independence Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Labor Day President’s Day Columbus Day Memorial Day Veteran’s Day Juneteenth Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business between the hours of 7:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor must, always, maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential to successful and timely completion.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge (Mile Post 32, Highway 93, Alamo NV 89001).

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The government will award a Firm Fixed Price Contract.

1.6.7 Security Requirements: The security requirements are in accordance with the attached

DD254.

1.6.7.1 PHYSICAL Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use. The contractor may not reproduce building keys and may not release USFWS building keys to non-employees.

At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.6.7.3 Key Control: Not applicable

1.6.7.3 Lock Combinations: Not applicable

1.6.8 Special Qualifications: The contractor is responsible to ensure that accessibility evaluations address and conform to the standards and guidelines outlined in the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards from July 23, 2004, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 including Section 504 and 508, the United States Access Board’s Outdoor Developed Areas Standards of 2014, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 126).

1.6.9 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the Contracting Officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.6.10 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter.

The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration.

The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially regarding changes in cost or price and estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/buildings-and-sites/about-the-aba-standards/aba-standards https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/buildings-and-sites/about-the-aba-standards/aba-standards https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/recreation-facilities/outdoor-developed-areas http://uscode.house.gov/search/criteria.shtml

1.6.11 Key Personnel: The follow personnel are considered key personnel by the government:

Primary Contact:

Rob Vinson, Refuge Manager, Pahranagat NWR HWY 93 Mile Post 32, Alamo, NV 89001 775-725-3417 ext. 102 james_vinson@fws.gov

The contractor shall provide a Contract Manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate, who shall act for the contractor when the Contract Manager is absent, shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The Contract Manager or alternate shall be available between 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday thru Friday except federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

1.6.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: Contractor will be required to hang authorization hangtags in the rearview mirrors of their non-government vehicles to identify the vehicle as having access to non-public locations on the refuge. The Refuge Manager will issue the hangtags to the contractor during the contract kickoff meeting.

1.6.13 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to, or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications, or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

mailto:james_vinson@fws.gov

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

LEEDS - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Standards Governmental » Energy

2.1.1. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER. A person with authority to enter, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.3. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S.

Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the contractor if that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.4. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.5. DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.6. KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.7. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.8. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.9. QUALITY ASSURANCE Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.10. QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of a product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.11. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.12. WORKDAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.12. WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2. ACRONYMS:

ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AR Army Regulation CCE Contracting Center of Excellence CFR Code of Federal Regulations CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative COTR Contracting Officer's Technical Representative COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf DA Department of the Army DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report) DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center DOD Department of Defense FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 KO Contracting Officer OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs PIPO Phase In/Phase Out POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program TE Technical Exhibit

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND

SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1 Materials: The Government shall provide the following:

A. Content experts for biological and cultural topics.

B. As built drawings for the constructed trail, trailhead, and parking area.

C. Final design documents for the Black Canyon exterior interpretive elements and visitor amenities.

D. Any uninstalled component from previous contracts.

E. Access to facilities based on predetermine schedule.

F. Facility managers and/or maintenance staff, as needed and by prearrangement.

G. Staging areas needed to conduct project work and temporary storage of materials.

H. Potable water and bathrooms are available nearby at the Pahranagat Visitor Center, but contractor should plan on providing facilities as needed.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1 General: The contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this Scope of Work. The contractor shall provide all transportation, labor, and supervisor to complete the services, as well as any specialized equipment or supplies needed to compete items outlined by this Scope of Work. The contractor must be covered by adequate insurance. The Government will assume no liability whatsoever because of the Contractor’s operations under this contract.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS PUNCHLIST

5. Specific Tasks:

Punch list Item

Number

Exhibit # Component Comment

1 General Check mile markers segments for accuracy (approximate)

2 General Tactile Hawk talon tactile (Gateway) (not on site)

3 General Benches show significant cracking, is still visible after repair attempt, and repaired/sanded areas have cracking starting again.

4 General

Many of the mile markers and other elements are missing their decorative boulders or have inappropriate ones placed there (too small, look like accidents) (Not on site)

5 EX1-2 Gateway Benches need final placement

6 EX1-2 Gateway Metal elements need to be cleaned of concrete staining (impacting uniform rusting pattern) or replaced if cleaning is unsuccessful.

7 EX1-2 Gateway Finish securing blades for wind movement.

8 EX1-2 Gateway Work benches around final blade stabilization solution.

9 EX1-2 Gateway Install (Ex1-2.1)

10 EX1-2 Gateway Interpretive element northern metal blade not square in concrete.

11 EX1-2 Gateway Install mile marker. Placement needs to be coordinated with FWS with consideration of pre-installed markers. (On site)

12 EX1-2 Gateway Install iron ranger and its info plaque. Location needs to be coordinated with FWS. (On Site)

13 EX1-2 Gateway Move horned lizard to top of iron ranger and reorient rock to hide holes from mis-installation.

(On Site)

14 EX1-2 Gateway Install trail counter. Location to be coordinated with FWS. (Not on Site)

15 EX1-2 Gateway Install brochure box (Not on Site)

16 EX1-2 Gateway Install hawk talons (Not on Site)

17 EX1-2 Gateway Missing decorative boulder near support pole of shade shelter (Not on Site)

18 EX1-2 Gateway Fix non-ABA entrance to pathway. Currently blocked with boulders.

19 EX1-2 Gateway From entry pad to trail: Correct trail cross and running slope issues to comply with ABA standards

20 EX1-2 Gateway Final grade with trail needs to be backfilled around concrete gateway pad

21 EX1-2 Gateway "east to west" trail section needs to be reformed and packed from equipment damage

22 EX1-2 Gateway Red-tailed hawk is installed in the wrong spot.

Supposed to be visible as you enter trail. Current location is visible only for people exiting the trail.

23 EX1-2 Gateway Fix and flatten patch at top of pole at shade shelter

24 EX1-2 Gateway Parking railings and parking lot rocks needs to be relocated.

25 EX1-2 Gateway Blades for interpretation panels are not set in the concrete level.

26 EX1-2 Gateway Roadrunner is buried in concrete and metal cutout is bent. Need to be placed in correct location, per design.

27 EX1-2 Gateway

Roadrunner tracks need to be ground out and repositioned in appropriate location, in alignment with new location of roadrunner silhouette. Tracks need to “lead to the first mile marker.”

28 EX2-1.3 Pahr Man "Help Protect" sign is damaged. Bent corners and damaged surface.

29 EX2 Pahr Man Cracked benches. 2 are severe. 2 are minor.

30 EX2 Pahr Man Snake needs to be installed higher to protect head and tail of sculpture.

31 EX2 Pahr Man Rust from chicken wire support in fabricated bench showing rust through the quickset.

32 EX3 Butte Rest Stop Fence post is loose

33 EX3 Butte Rest Stop Need more rocks around panel mount as barrier

34 EX3 Butte Rest Stop

West rock at bench needs to be moved further west to allow for wheelchair parking.

35 EX3.2 Falcon Missing a decorative boulder. (on right side) (No on Site)

36 EX3.2 Falcon Oriole silhouette is missing

37 EX4-2 Solitude Move boulder to left about 8-12" to block less of the panel face?

38 EX4-2 Solitude

Adjust benches and rocks top (1) increase the diameter of the circle so that it looks like a circle and (2) position ABA seating within the circle next two one of the benches. Though the rocks are in the cardinal directions, it is acceptable to move all a bit to make this space.

39 EX4-2 Solitude Solitude mile marker post needs replaced due to splitting during installation.

40 EX4-3 North Bridge

Cut bolt down for dragonfly tactile (Unless it is on purpose? Both dragonflies have the same issue.)

41 EX4-3 North Bridge

Holes from previous attempts to install cutout panels need to be fixed.

42 Mile marker .5-mile marker on east side is damaged. Vinyl numbers are scraped.

43 EX5-3.2 Closed Signs

Need flat locking plate for when sign is removed.

(Not on site)

44 EX5-3.2 Closed Signs

Need keys for locks and to "practice" removing and reinstalling signs and locks. (Not on Site)

45 EX5-3.2 Closed Signs I missing from unique

46 Ex5-4 Cutoff bridge

Holes from previous attempts to install cutout panels need to be fixed.

47 Ex5-4 Cutoff bridge

Cut bolt down for dragonfly tactile (unless it is on purpose? Both dragonflies have the same issue)

48 EX5-4/G2 Cutoff bridge

Yellowlegs metal panel has a stain of writing on it that is becoming more prominent as the panel weathers

49 EX5-1 Raindrop Bird figure needs to be moved to Roses rest stop, bolder needs to be replaced or hole from figure fixed.

50 EX5-2 Roses Bird figure needs to be moved to Falcon rest stop, bolder needs to be replaced with quail from Raindrop.

51 EX5-4 Closed Signs

Closed sign has significant face damaged along the edge.

52 EX5-4 Closed Signs

Need keys for locks and to "practice" removing and reinstalling signs and locks. (Not on Site)

53 EX5-4 Closed Signs

Need flat locking plate for when sign is removed.

(Not on Site)

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS)

6.1. The Contractor must abide by all previous completed designs and public use plans provided by the Government.

PART 7

ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

7. Attachment/Technical Exhibit List:

7.1. Attachment 1/Technical Exhibit 1 – Performance Requirements Summary

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

Performance Requirements Summary The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Performance Objective (The Service required—usually a shall statement)

Standard Performance Threshold (This is the maximum Error rate. It could possibly be “Zero deviation from standard”)

Method of Surveillance

PRS # 1.

Fabrication of missing components

The contractor will provide specific components outlined in the provided design plans and public use plans to be compliant with ADA/ABA standards.

Zero deviation from standard

Refuge Manager/COR will conduct weekly quality checks.

PRS # 2

Repair of existing components (Interpretive elements, signs, trail markers, benches, tactile and visual elements, fencing, signage, etc.)

The contractor will provide specific components outlined in the provided design plans and public use plans to be compliant with ADA/ABA standards.

checks.

PRS # 3

Re-grading/repairing Black Canyon Trail system to be compliant with ADA/ABA standards.

outlined in the provided design plans and public use plans to be compliant with ADA/ABA standards.

checks.

PRS # 4

Repairing parking lot after work is completed.

outlined in the provided design plans and public use plans to be compliant with ADA/ABA standards.

checks.