Attach C - Paint and Stain_Statement of Work 3MAY23.docx

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Statement of Work Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie Paint and Stain Exterior May 3, 2023

Contents

Project Paint and Stain Exterior

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

Provide all labor, material, equipment, and supplies required re-apply exterior stain to the wood siding, wood trim, wood fascia, wood soffit, and metal doors on the following buildings:

1. Midewin Supervisor’s Office

2. Interagency Hotshots Office

The buildings are owned and operated by the United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service and are located at 30239 S. State Route 53, Wilmington, Illinois 60481.

2.0 Background

The buildings were last painted in 2012 and are in need of a fresh coat of paint and stain for aesthetic reasons as well as to preserve the wood siding and trim.

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

Work shall include:

General – Contractor shall supply all tools and equipment required to complete the job. Drop cloths shall be used to minimize paint scrapings or fresh paint drips from accumulating on the sidewalks and decorative plants & rocks surrounding the buildings. Ladders, lifts, or scaffolding shall be placed to minimize impact to visitors and staff entering and exiting the building. Contractor will be responsible for all clean-up required during and at the completion of the job.

Surface Preparation - Prior to application of new stain, surface shall be cleaned of all dirt and debris. Any chipped or peeling paint shall be scraped and/or sanded to provide a smooth surface for the new stain. Any spots where scraping/sanding has exposed bare wood must be re-primed before new stain is applied. Cracks and gaps in the wood must be caulked prior to application of new stain.

Exterior Staining – Two (2) coats of a solid exterior stain shall be applied to the wood siding, trim, fascia, and soffit of the above reference buildings. Stain shall be from a quality manufacturer such as Benjamin Moore, Sherwin Williams, or Pratt & Lambert. Additional manufacturers will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Contractor shall allow sufficient drying time before application of the second coat. Stain may be applied using brush, roller, spray or other applicators according to manufacturer’s written instructions. Contractor shall match colors of new stains to the existing colors. There will be a total of three different colors for the exterior stains: 1) siding on both buildings to match 2) darker color for Supervisor’s Office columns 3) red stripe on Hotshot Office. Painting or staining of stucco or metal surfaces (with exception of the doors listed below) on either building is not included in this work.

Exterior Doors and Frames – The exterior doors and frames of both buildings shall be painted with two coats of an exterior paint suitable for application to metal in a color to match the existing. Surfaces must be cleaned and sanded prior to painting. The Supervisor’s Office has one double door entrance and two single door entrances. The Hotshot Office has 4 single door entrances.

The Contractor will be required to complete the tasks of this contract while working in an occupied office space. Normal working hours for Midewin employees are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Saturday. Disruption of office activities must be kept at the bare minimum needed to accomplish the tasks. Coordination between the contractor and the COR will be required before interrupting the functions of any office staff employees.

4.0 Government Furnished

The government will provide the following items and services:

· The following (6) drawings of the existing buildings are attached for reference:

· Supervisor’s Office – Main Floor Plan

· Supervisor’s Office – Second Floor Plan

· Supervisor’s Office – Roof Plan

· Supervisor’s Office – Exterior Elevations

· Hotshot Office – Floor and Roof Plans

· Hotshot Office - Elevation

· The following Specifications are included for your use:

· Specification Section 09912 – PAINTING

· Specification Section 09931 – EXTERIOR WOOD STAINS

· Parking for contractor vehicles

· Use of government restroom facilities

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

The overall performance period for completion of the task is 75 days.

6.0 Travel

All travel associated with this contract is considered to be incidental and included in the cost of the contract.

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

At all times during performance of this contract and until the work is completed and accepted, the Contractor shall directly superintend the work or assign and have on the worksite a competent superintendent who is satisfactory to the Contracting Officer and has authority to act for the Contractor.

All contractors must have a current and active profile in Sam.gov to be eligible for an award under this requisition.

8.0 Security Requirements

Midewin Access Policies: Midewin is a non-motorized recreational area with locked gates across all vehicle access points. The public will have access via walking, bicycles, or horseback. Keys and placards will be issued to the successful contractor for all road gates. Gates are always to be kept closed and locked. If the contractor wishes they may post one of their personnel at the gate during any period when repeated trips through the gate are required. Only approved access routes are to be followed, key holders are not allowed access outside of the contract area.

Attachments Evaluation Criteria Additionally, included as an attachment to this Statement of Work is the Evaluation Criteria that will be used to make an award determination The attachment states Evaluation Factors and significant Subfactors representing the key areas of importance and emphasis to be considered in the source selection decision. Failure to provide the required data for evaluation may eliminate a contractor from contention for an award.

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