Attachment 1_SOW B3 Replace Greenhouse Heaters.pdf

Statement of Work Replace Greenhouse Heaters

USDA Building #3 Asset ID # 660200B003

109 Bermuda Dr. Tifton, Ga 31793

USDA-ARS

Prepared by:

Lee Willis, Facilities Maintenance Mechanic 3 Jan 2024

Statement of Work:

The contractor shall remove seven (7) obsolete natural gas fired heaters and replace with new comparable units of equal BTU rating that meet or exceed all Federal Energy Star rating requirements.

The contractor shall provide all equipment, labor, and materials necessary (including dumpster/container if applicable)

• Provide all quotes as turn key completed work

• Work shall be accomplished in accordance with all local, state and federal codes and regulations.

• Work shall be accomplished by certified technicians

• Remove 7 natural gas fired heaters 1 in each bay of greenhouse

• Provide and install 7 new comparable natural gas heaters in existing locations (115V, 1PH, 60HZ, 87,150BTU/Hr minimum)

• Establish connection to existing control circuit ( control circuit must be wired and programed within existing control boxes and Bldg. electric service circuit

• Establish connections to existing gas lines

• Must include any mounting hardware necessary to complete installation.

Safety: The contractor will submit a Site Safety Specific Plan/Accident Prevention Plan in industry recognizable format to the Contracting Officer within 7 days of contract award. The Plan shall include phone numbers and maps to the local Dr. Office and nearest Hospital.

All employees of the general contractor or subcontractors shall have the 10- hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and/or other relevant competency training. Supervisors shall have completed the 30-hour OSHA training.

Contractor Responsibility:

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

2. Contractor will perform the work as outlined above.

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

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Contractor must always have a Site Supervisor on the job while working on this project.

7. Contractor will provide their own restroom facility and dumpster.

8. Contractor will remove all demolished material and debris from the worksite and dispose off-site.

9. The Contractor shall confine all operations on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

10. Employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with ARS security management program, obtain permission from the COR, be identified by project and employer by wearing contractor issued identification badges (if required) at all times on ARS property, and restricted from unauthorized access.

11. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers, and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

Material / Submittals:

The Contractor shall supply all materials necessary to successfully complete the project and deliver a functioning system as required. Electronic submittals on all materials incorporated into the work, including shop drawings and specifications, used on this project shall be submitted to the EPM and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for approval prior to commencement of work.

Demolition Procedure:

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

2. Contractor will schedule the work between working hours as listed below.

3. Contractor is required to provide labor, specified material, equipment, and other tools required to perform the job fully and completely. No Government equipment will be available for use by the contractor.

4. The contractor shall always be responsible for protecting their work and ensuring the safety of their crew and ARS employees. Upon completion of the project, the contractor shall remove from the premises all accumulated materials and rubbish caused by the project. Premises shall be left in a clean, orderly, and acceptable condition.

5. All items demolished shall become property of the Contractor and be removed by Contractor from ARS property.

6. Contractor shall follow all ARS EMS disposal criteria. Recyclable materials shall be recycled, and the savings shall be included in the contractor’s quote, therefore passed on to the government.

7. Contractor shall be responsible for providing disposal records where applicable.

Damage to Property:

Any damage to the Government buildings, utilities, etc. caused as the result of the contractor’s activities shall be repaired or replaced to the satisfaction of the Government.

Inspection and Acceptance:

A government representative shall inspect and approve the work performed on this project. The Contractor shall schedule inspection a minimum of 10 days in advance, in writing, to the Contracting Officer.

Project Schedule:

The completion of this project shall not exceed 30 days from date of contract award. A request for time extension must be submitted to the Contracting Officer in writing. Each request must include specific and detailed reasons in support of the schedule alteration.

ARS reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order the Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency or Government shutdown. The Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the CO/COR.

Work Hours:

Contractor’s working hours shall be scheduled to coincide with the working hours of the Tifton location which are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Should it be necessary to work hours other than the regular working hours, the contractor shall arrange for access to the area with the COR three days prior to the need.

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