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United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service

STATEMENT OF WORK

PCFS Raintower:

Improving Drainage to Avoid Flooding

USDA-ARS-NSAR

4153 Albion Rd.

Pullman, WA 99163

Date: 31 January, 2025

STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 CONTRACT PROJECT:

a. Project Title:

PCFS Parking and Drainage: Extending Pavement and Improving Drainage

b. Project Location:

USDA-ARS-NSAR Unit Palouse Conservation Field Station (PCFS) 4153 Albion Rd., Pullman, WA 99163

2.0 PROJECT CONTACT PERSONS:

a. CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO):

TBD

b. RESEARCH PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVE (RPR):

RL Dr. David Huggins 341 Clark Hall, WSU Pullman, WA 99164-6630

c. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (AO):

Richard Partain

USDA/ARS

3 Hulbert Hall, WSU Pullman, WA 99164 Phone: (509) 335-7766 E-mail: richard.partain@usda.gov

USDA/ARS

3 Hulbert Hall, WSU Pullman, WA 99164 Phone: (509)-335-7766 E-mail: ian.guest@usda.gov

3.0 SCOPE OF WORK

The contractor shall provide all professional services necessary for the accomplishment of the contract project and such required service shall be in accordance with the requirements as described herein and on attached contract documents.

3.1 Background: The USDA/ARS/NSAR Unit USDA parking lot is located at PCFS at 4153 Albion Rd. Pullman, WA 99163 and requires the repair of pavement for parking, improvement of drainage, and extension of existing pavement Eastward, including under the Conex boxes and storage sheds.

3.2 Summary

3.2.1 Contractors shall remove existing subsurface drainage East of the parking lot and the culvert indicated on the map as well as the tree adjacent to the greenhouse.

3.2.2 Contractors shall install a minimum 12in, 50ft corrugated metal pipe (CMP) steel culvert where indicated in Figure 1. Installation shall follow manufacturers recommendations and the National Corrugated Steel Pipe Association (NCSPA) guidelines including:

3.2.3 Contractors shall install sufficient subsurface drainage in the form of French drains as indicated in Figure 2 to handle 100 year precipitation 24 hour events without flooding (2.93in/24 hours). Design shall follow ASABE EP260.5 for subsurface drain construction and SCS curve number method for surface runoff. This includes (see Figure 1):

3.2.3.1 Install subsurface drainage from culvert to greenhouse, splitting into three sections: one in front of the storage containers and greenhouse to intercept parking runoff, one behind storage and greenhouse to intercept neighboring upland flow, and one between greenhouse and storage, connecting front and rear sections.

3.2.3.2.1 Locate existing utilities (water, electrical, and septic) and avoid these during installation.

3.2.3.2.5 All drains shall use 6 in diameter perforated PVC in a French drain following installation in Figure 2 using geotextile to stabilize the trench and gravel or aggregate compliant with ASABE EP260.5.

3.2.3.2.6 Installation depth in areas receiving traffic (north of shed) shall be minimum 2ft below ground. Shallower depths are permissible behind storage and surrounding greenhouse which do not receive traffic if required in order to maintain slopes.

3.2.3.2.7 Grade shall be not less than 0.0032 ft/ft to maintain flow sufficient to clear pipes and not greater than 0.01 ft/ft with erosion control measures.

3.2.3.2.8 Drain outlet shall be North of the greenhouse.

3.2.3 Work shall be conducted during normal daily working hours between 8 am and 4:30 pm.

Figure 1. Approximate placement and extent of drainage and tree removal. Red =12in french drain; yellow = min 12in culvert; red+ = tree removal; black+ = inlet; white+ = outlet

Figure 2. Drainage installation requirements.

Figure 3. Flooding in parking lot and tree to be removed.

Figure 4. Flooding behind storage requiring drainage.

Figure 5. Location of drainage outlet.

Figure 6. Replace culvert.

Figure 7. Front of shipping containers.

3.3 Contractor will provide materials, labor, equipment and all associated services necessary to complete project.

4.0 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:

a. The Contractor will work with site personnel to ensure project is accomplished in a timely manner.

b. The Contractor’s work shall adhere to the criteria stated within these project requirements, drawings, and specifications. All construction and services shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local code requirements as well as current industry standards, (ie: EPA, ASTM, GSA, AASHTO, etc.) and health and safety codes, in effect at the time of contract award.

c. All work to meet all pertinent Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) and ARS 242.1M standards. UFGS available at http://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-guide-specifications-ufgs. ARS 242.1M available at https://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/ppweb/pps-and-manuals/.

d. This project falls under the DAVIS BACON Wage Act.

4.1 Background & Site Description:

The project site is located at the Palouse Conservation Field Station (PCFS), USDA, 4153 Albion Rd Pullman, WA 99163.

4.3 Description of Work:

a. The Contractor will provide a turn-key project satisfying all Local, State, and Federal requirements.

b. The Contractor will provide all the necessary materials and labor per Section 3.0 and properly dispose of all material being replaced.

c. Contractor is responsible for any damage to adjacent equipment and miscellaneous objects that may become damaged during construction. The Contractor is responsible for making repairs to meet or exceed conditions prior to damage.

d. The Contractor is responsible for visiting the site prior to submitting a bid to observe existing conditions. No compensation will be provided for conditions that would be visible during an on-site visit for persons experienced performing this type of work.

4.4 Government Furnished Equipment\Services

a. The Government does not anticipate the need in this project, but the Government will be available to assist with the identification/location of utilities as necessary. The NSAR Unit has provided the air compressor that is to be wired-in.

b. The Government will furnish a reasonable amount of electricity and water.

5.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

5.1 Permits: Where governing regulations and imposed codes and standards require notices, permits, licenses, inspections, tests, and similar items or actions in order to lawfully proceed with the required work, the Contractor shall obtain items and take those actions in accordance with the regulations of the governing authority. The costs of such permits, licenses, inspections, etc., are the obligation of the Contractor.

5.2 Existing Installations / Demolition: Contractor shall modify existing installations as needed to accommodate the new installation. Contractor shall coordinate modification of existing installations with Owner. All disturbances of existing systems shall be thoroughly coordinated with the Owner to prevent disturbances that might jeopardize on-going operations and research. Owner reserves the right to retain any equipment / materials removed as part of the scope of work. Contractor shall coordinate any equipment / materials to be retained with Owner prior to starting demolition operations. Contractor shall legally dispose all any materials removed that will not be retained.

5.3 Installation: It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to complete work in accordance with Federal, State, and Local Code Standards. Additional procedures and materials may be required than is indicated herein. If any item specified herein conflicts with the applicable codes and recommendations, the Contractor shall bring it to the attention of the Contracting Officer Representative for immediate resolution.

5.4 Submittals: Provide manufacturer’s descriptive literature/shop drawings for all materials to the COR for review. The descriptive literature shall be annotated/ highlighted to show its conformance with contract requirements. Submittals are required for new materials and will be stamped and/or signed by the general contractor prior to submission to the Government. Contractor is responsible for any costs incurred for equipment ordered without prior approval.

5.5 Quality Control: The work performed under this contract shall be subject to continuous audit by the COR. Quality control is the exclusive responsibility of the Contractor.

5.6 Protection of Work and Property/Safety Requirements:

a. Contractor shall furnish a Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) or Accident Prevention Plan (APP) upon request,10 days after contract award. SSSP / APP shall be reviewed by the Government before construction work commences.

b. The Contractor shall protect the work, the site, and all existing property and structures within the limits of the construction activities or that may be affected thereby until acceptance of the work. Any damage to property shall be repaired at the Contractor’s expense, to pre-damaged condition to the satisfaction of the COR.

c. Safety and health matters, as they relate to the work, are the exclusive responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall furnish, erect, and maintain barricades, warning lights, signs, guards, or take other precautions as may be required by law or local authorities of the protection and security.

d. Contractor is responsible for verifying location of any underground utility and is responsible for any damaged caused to such utilities.

5.7 Temporary Facilities:

a. Temporary utilities (water and electricity) may be furnished to the Contractor by the Government, if so requested. The Contractor shall maintain and protect all such utilities during the course of construction and shall repair or replace any items damaged through its own negligence.

b. Should the Contractor require any power or utility shutdowns during construction, the Contractor shall obtain approval for such shutdown from the COR 21 working days prior to the need.

5.8 Materials and Equipment:

a. The material and equipment to be furnished under these contract documents shall be the standard products of manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of such materials and equipment and shall be the manufacturer’s latest standard design.

b. All materials and equipment to be incorporated in the work shall be handled and stored by the manufacturer, fabricator, supplies and Contractor before during and after shipment in a manner to prevent any injury, theft or damage of any kind to the materials and equipment. All materials and equipment furnished by the Contractor shall be subject to inspection and approval by the CO/COR.

c. Government will not furnish any labor or equipment to unload or move materials or supplies.

5.9 Cleanup: The construction site shall be kept clean and free of debris at all times. Disposal of the old equipment is required. Restore areas disturbed as nearly as possible to the original appearance and condition. Upon completion of the project, and prior to final inspection, the Contractor shall remove from the premises all unused material, trash, and debris resulting from the work to the satisfaction of the COR.

5.10 Warranty:

a. Submit data concerning the standard one year warranty for workmanship, including the warranty periods (dates), and warranty contacts with names, addresses and telephone numbers.

b. Extended Equipment/Product Warranties: Obtain and furnish to the Contracting Officer all written warranties for equipment/products that have extended warranties (warranty periods exceeding the standard one-year warranty) furnished under the contract. The warranty period shall begin on the same date as project acceptance and shall continue for the full/product warranty period. The warranties shall be fully executed and delivered to the Contracting Officer prior to final acceptance of the facility.

5.11 Final Payment/Contract Closeout: The following documents are REQUIRED PRIOR TO FINAL PAYMENT (other documents may also be required):

a. General contractors minimum one (1) year warranty on work.

b. Operation and Maintenance Data

c. Release of liens.

d. Final Invoice

6.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE: The Contract time for this project is 60 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

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