Attach 1 SOW Install Pole Barn for LTAR 18Jul24.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture

Agricultural Research Service

STATEMENT OF WORK

Pole Barn for Long-Term Agricultural Research (LTAR)

Beltsville Agricultural Research Center 10300 Baltimore Avenue

Beltsville, MD 20705

Prepared by: Vanessa Edwards July 18, 2024

Table of Contents 1 Scope of Work:

2 Site Visit

3 Utilization of Bio-Based Products:

4 Safety:

5 Inspections and Completion:

6 Recycling:

7 Detailed Proposal:

8 Inspection and Acceptance:

9 Contractor Responsibility:

10 Material/Submittals:

11 Period of Performance:

12 Attachments:

13 Appendix:

1 Scope of Work:

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and supplies to design and install a pole barn at U. S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Beltsville Area Research Center (BARC), 10300 Baltimore Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705. See appendix for schematic of pole barn.

1.1 Contractor shall:

1.1.1 Provide, for approval, engineered stamped/sealed plans for a 40’W x 80’L x 14’H pole barn with the following features:

1.1.1.1 laminated wood framing

1.1.1.2 metal siding and roofing with 50 year warranty (samples shall be provided for color selection)

1.1.1.3 1’ overhang at eaves and gables

1.1.1.4 insulation: double bubble in roof and R-3 value in walls

1.1.1.5 concrete flooring and foundation

1.1.1.6 Enclose 40’W x60’L with two (2) 10’Wx12’H manually operated overhead rollup doors, one (1) 14’Wx12’H with electric opener, chain drive with safety photocells and remote dedicated to the 14’x12’ rollup door only, and one (1) primed only 9-lite, insulated 3068 inswing entry door with deadbolt lock, keyed outside only. The two (2) 10’x12’ doors shall have side latches for security

1.1.1.7 2’x140’ opaque sidelights at top of wall on left, back, and right side for light infiltration (excludes the front eave wall with overhead doors)

1.1.1.8 40’Wx20’L of structure shall be under roof but left open on sides for housing farm equipment.

1.1.1.9 white ceiling liner panel in exterior equipment storage area

1.1.1.10 gutters and downspouts with splash blocks

1.1.1.11 bollards at the sides of each rollup door

1.1.1.12 snow guards

1.1.1.13 electrical sweep for future electrical service (coordinate location with Government representative)

1.1.1.14 ridge vent

1.1.2 Provide pole barn as described above and install on level, compacted site prepared by the Government.

1.1.3 Provide as-built drawings once building is complete.

1.2 Option 1:

1.2.1 Provide pricing to install:

1.2.1.1 100 – amp breaker panel, metal-clad cable throughout, with dedicated grounding rod

1.2.1.2 six (6) high bay lights inside the enclosed area with switch

1.2.1.3 seven (7) wall packs outside photocell, two (2) each for the front, back and gable end walls, with one (1) under the roof located in the center of the entry door wall

1.2.1.4 six (6) interior receptacles and four (4) exterior receptacles

1.2.1.5 exit sign and remote head.

1.2.2 The Government will provide electrical service to the structure later.

All work must meet ARS 242.1M “ARS Facilities Design Standards” for the defined scope of this project in addition to meeting all Local, State and Federal codes, and latest IBC codes.

Contractor is responsible for inspecting the site and for determining the exact dimensions of the project.

Contractor shall obtain at own expense all permits, licenses, and inspections required by all local, state, and federal authorities. Contractor shall submit written specifications for all materials and supplies to be used and included in the bid.

Contractor shall notify and schedule utility outages at least 24 hours in advance.

During work, contractor shall maintain a safe work area around the site of repair and clearly mark danger areas with cones and safety tape. All unused and demolition materials shall be removed from the site by the contractor and shall not be placed in the owner’s disposal areas.

2 Site Visit Bidders are encouraged to visit the site and be escorted by a government representative to confirm locations, dimensions, and conditions of the project before a bid is submitted. The site visit shall be for the purpose of observing firsthand any conditions relevant to the completion of this project. No consideration will be given to claims based on lack of knowledge of existing conditions, except where contract documents make definite provisions for adjustment in cost or extension due to existing conditions not readily foreseeable.

3 Utilization of Bio-Based Products:

As required by the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 and the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (7 U.S.C. 8102(c) (3)), the Offeror certifies, by signing this offer, that bio-based products (within categories of products listed by the United States Department of Agriculture in 7 CFR part 3201, subpart B) to be used or delivered in the performance of the contract, other than bio-based products that are not purchased by the Offeror as a direct result of this contract, will comply with the applicable specifications or other contractual requirements.

The contractor shall utilize products and material based from bio-based materials as applicable, (e.g. bio-based greases;

bio-based hydraulic fluids, bio-based absorbents), to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use of detracting from the overall quality delivered to the end user. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quality that conform to the applicable Federal Specifications and Standards. All supplies and materials to be used in the performance of work described herein are subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer (CO). Products can be found at: https://www.biopreferred.gov

4 Safety:

The contractor shall submit a Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP)/Accident Prevention Plan (APP) in industry recognizable format to the Contracting Officer within 14 days of contract award for Government review and https://www.biopreferred.gov/ approval. The plan shall be approved prior to beginning any construction activities.

5 Inspections and Completion:

5.1 Upon completion of the project, contractor shall ensure proper performance and shall demonstrate the required performance to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and/or other owner representative(s).

5.2 Contractor shall remove all excess materials, debris, and equipment from the site.

5.3 Upon completion of all project requirements and inspections, the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) shall approve payment.

6 Recycling:

Contractor shall make best effort to recycle any construction debris created during the contract.

7 Detailed Proposal:

Contractor shall provide a detailed proposal which includes all materials, labor, and equipment in order to fully and successfully complete the Statement of Work described in this document.

8 Inspection and Acceptance:

A government representative shall inspect and approve the work performed on this project.

9 Contractor Responsibility:

9.1 Contractor will verify all dimensions and existing site conditions prior to beginning work.

9.2 Contractor shall keep work area clean daily and take measures to control debris while work is being performed.

9.3 Contractor is required to manage the project and consult with the Government prior to beginning all work phases and to work in a manner that minimizes the impact of the work on Government operations, research, and functions.

9.4 Contractor will provide daily reports of work performed to the LM.

9.5 Contractor shall remove and dispose of all construction related materials from all work areas daily and remove these waste materials from the site weekly.

9.6 All work must be performed in such a manner as to not adversely affect daily operations of the facility, its workers, and the onsite facility operations.

9.7 Contractor must always have a superintendent on the jobsite when working on this project.

10 Material/Submittals:

Submittals on all material, including shop drawings and specifications, used on this project shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for review and approval.

11 Period of Performance:

One hundred eighty (180) Days After Award.

12 Attachments:

12.1 DIV 1 USDA GEN REQUIREMENTS 3AUG2023

12.2 Submittal Log

13 Appendix:

13.1 Schematic of Pole Barn

13.2 Site Map

13.1 Schematic of Pole Barn

13.2 Site Map

1.2.2 The Government will provide electrical service to the structure later.