Attachment 1_SOW for Utah Kennel Building Mar 2026.doc

Attachment 1, 12639526Q0088

Statement of Work

For Construction Services March 26, 2026

1.0 CONTRACT PROJECT:

1.1 Title: Construction Services for NWRC New Kennel Building

1.2 Location: USDA-APHIS-U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Wildlife Services (WS) Predator Research Facility, 4200 S. 600 E. Cache County Road, Millville, UT 84326

1.3 Project Background: The Predator Research Facility’s mission is to generate and disseminate ecological information related to carnivore management, particularly aimed at reducing conflicts with livestock, humans, and native prey species. Multi-disciplinary approaches are used to develop techniques and evaluate control methods to manage mammalian predation on livestock and natural resources; improve the current knowledge of predator ecology, behavior, genetics, and demographics relative to predators and depredation to improve management; and assess predator responses to management strategies.

USDA is seeking Construction Services for a New Kennel Building per the Final Design Documents developed by Cushing Terrell. A site has been located for procuring and erecting a premanufactured metal building (PEMB), approximately 3,400SF, containing four sections: Kennel Areas A & B, Mud Room and Mechanical Room.

1.4 Scope of the project includes the following: USDA seeks quote packages to contain the following:

· Itemized quote as a single-phase construction project.

· Itemized quote with construction occurring in two phases: Phase 1 with Phase 2 as add-alternate.

Phase 1- Fencing, Sitework, Underground Utilities, Concrete Foundation, Floor slabs (Everything below grade and at grade level) Phase 2-Masonry walls, Structural Steel (procuring PEMB and erecting), Roofing, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Installing Government Furnished Contractor Installed (GFCI) Kennels (Everything above grade)

Items that are unclear within this SOW and the Final Construction Documents shall be brought to the attention of the CO and the EPM for clarification.

1.5 Project Data: The following information is available for the Contractor’s use and compliance:

· Final Design Submittal dated September 29, 2025, developed by Cushing Terrell

· APHIS 5170.1 APHIS Policy for Planning, Designing, and Constructing Modernized Laboratory Facilities https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/aphis-5170-1-laboratory-design-guidelines.pdf

· USDA ARS 242.1 Facilities Design Standards:

http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/ppweb/PDF/242-01M.pdf

· APHIS Environmental Protection Program:

http://inside.aphis.usda.gov/mrpbs/publications/ep_manual/downloads/environmental_protection_program.pdf

· Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED), USDA Departmental Regulation DR 5500-001 found at http://www.ocio.usda.gov/directives/doc/DR5500-001.pdf

· Preferred Biobased Products found at http://www.biopreferred.gov/ProposedAndFinalItemDesignations.aspx

· Recommended Recycled-Content Construction Material found at http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/tools/cpg/products/index.htm#construct

· Designated Green Products for Federal Procurement (see separate Excel Spreadsheet: All_Green_Products_07-09.xls).

· USDA Green Purchasing Affirmative Procurement Program: http://greening.usda.gov/gpapp08.pdf

· USDA Sustainable Buildings Implementation Plan

1.6 Attachments to this Statement of Work: The following attachments are provided for the Contractor’s use and compliance:

· USDA Guidance on Electric Metering.pdf

· All_Green_Products_07-09.xls

· USDA Sustainable Buildings Implementation Plan

2.0 PROJECT CONTACTS:

2.1 APHIS Contracting Officer (CO):

Jim Roloff

USDA, APHIS, Contracting

250 Marquette Ave

Minneapolis, MN 55401

Tel. No.: 612-590-7603

Email: James.G.Roloff@usda.gov 2.2 APHIS Contracting Officer’s Representative: (COR)

Larry Maybon

Facilities Manager

USDA, MRP, APHIS, WS NWRC

4101 Laporte Ave

Fort Collins, CO 80521

Phone: 970-266-6029

Email: Larry.Maybon@usda.gov

2.3 APHIS Engineering Project Manager (EPM):

Toni T Mitchell

USDA, APHIS, AAMD, ESB

5601 Sunnyside Ave, Room 3-2041

Beltsville MD 20705

Tel. No.: (301)252-4333

E-mail: Toni.T.Mitchell@usda.gov

2.4 APHIS Program Project Manager (PPM):

Dustin Ranglack, Ph.D.

Field Station Leader

USDA, APHIS,WS, NWRC, Utah Field Station

4000 S. 600 E. Cache County Road

Millville, UT 84326

Tel.No.: 435-938-8643 Email: dustin.rangack@usda.gov 2.5 APHIS WS Program Manager (PM):

Natalie Erhart

Administrative Officer

USDA, MRP, APHIS, WS NWRC

4101 Laporte Ave

Fort Collins, CO 80521

Phone: 970-266-6033 Email: Natilie.Erhart@usda.gov 2.6 WS Safety and Health Manager

Patrick Darrow

USDA, APHIS, WS

(Updated Address to be added)

Phone: 208-236-6920

Cell: 208-540-2863

Email: Patrick.a.darrow@usda.gov

2.7 APHIS Safety, Health, and Environmental Staff:

Timothy Snidow Chief, SHEB

USDA, APHIS, EMSSD, ERCS

PPQ Professional Development Center

69 Thomas Johnson Drive

Fredrick, MD 21702

Tel. No.: (301) 904-0916

Email: Timothy.Snidow@usda.gov

Elizabeth Roether

Environmental Program Manager

USDA, APHIS, EMSSD, ERCS

Tel. No.: (301) 436-3114

Email: Elizabeth.Roether@usda.gov

2.8 APHIS Security Specialist:

TBD

2.9 Designer of Record (DOR)-Cushing Terrell

Scott Roberts

801 W Main St. Suite 800

Boise, ID 83702

Tel.No.:208-336-5641

Email: Scottroberts@cushingterrell.com

3.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES:

3.1 Preconstruction Phase Services: The Contractor shall provide all professional services necessary for the accomplishment of the contract project as described in this Statement of Work and per the Final Design Documents developed by Cushing Terrell. If clarification is required for items identified in this SOW and per the Design Documents, it should be brought to the attention of the EPM. The Contractor shall provide Preconstruction Phase Services for the following tasks marked by an "X".

Participate in the Pre-Bid Meeting at the construction site, as necessary.

[X] Participate in Field Investigation and Site Survey to confirm existing conditions

[X] Provide an Itemized Proposal, as indicated above in Section 1.4. as: Single Phase Construction Project and a Phased Construction Project (Phase 1 with Phase 2 as add-alternate). Provide a proposed Construction Schedule for each scenario.

[X] Participate in the Post Award/Pre-Construction Meeting via MS Teams.

[X] Provide Shop Drawings, Product Data Submittals, QC and Safety Plan Submission for review and approval

[X] Provide Submittal Register for review and approval

3.2 Construction Phase Services: Construction Services shall be performed strictly as required by the rules, regulations, standards, codes, ordinances and laws of Local, State and Federal Governments and all other authorities that have legal jurisdiction over the site.

[X] Participate in construction progress meetings with the Project Team. Meetings to be held bi-weekly, and as necessary.

[X] Notify the CO, COR, PPM and EPM two weeks prior to final inspection for coordination.

[X] Record deficiencies during final inspection and provide Punch List to COR, DOR and EPM.

[X] Obtain warranties and turn over to CO

[X] Provide written certification to the CO that the project was constructed in compliance with design documents and is ready for final acceptance.

[X] Transfer As-Built information to Record CADD drawings. Furnish Record drawings and specifications as follows: Two half size sets of prints and two thumb drives to PPM and EPM.

4.0 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:

4.1 Field Investigation and Site Survey: The contractor shall coordinate, schedule, and conduct site investigations with the WS PPM and COR.

4.2 Compliance with Building Codes: In accordance with Public Law 100-678, Federal Agencies must comply with National Building Codes, Local Building Codes, and Zoning Ordinances. The designer of record was required to comply with the appropriate Statutes governing the signing and sealing of engineering reports and drawings. Accordingly, final design drawings and specifications have been signed and sealed by Professional Architects and Engineers registered to practice in the state where the project is located. Project design complies with USDA Facilities Design Standards and with the requirements of Americans with Disabilities Act and be barrier free for the physically handicapped in accordance with ANSI A117.1 and the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards.

4.3 Code Analysis: The Contractor shall submit a code analysis indicating compliance with applicable codes and environmental permitting. The topics for the code analysis are applicable codes, occupancy classifications, type of construction, fire resistance ratings, interior finishes, flame spread, and smoke develop ratings, egress, fire suppression, fire detection and alarm systems, combustible and flammable liquids, compressed gas storage, structural live loads and dead loads, wind loads, seismic design, frost depth, and sediment/erosion control.

4.4 Submittals: The Contractor shall provide product data submittals including manufacturing specifications to the EPM, COR and DOR for review and approval prior to incurring costs.

5.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE:

5.1 Project Schedule Submittal: The schedule provided indicates project requirements for each submission and review stage. It is provided for negotiation with the Contractor for setting contract time requirements for meeting contract submissions and construction deadlines. A minimum of 10 working days for review time will be required by the Government.

(Working days)

Prebid Site Visit

Date TBD

Shop Drawings, Product Data Submittals 45 days

Construction Period

300 days

Phase I

120 days

Phase II

180 days Close out/ Warranty

30 days

6.0 SUBMITTAL DISTRIBUTION:

Product Data Submittals and Shop Drawings (Electronic)

Contracting Officer (Jim Roloff)

Designer of Record (Cushing Terrell)

Engineering Project Manager (Toni Mitchell)

Wildlife Services (Larry Maybon)

Warranty and Final Closeout Documents (Electronic)

Contracting Officer (James Roloff)

Designer of Record (Cushing Terrell)

Engineering Project Manager (Toni Mitchell)

Wildlife Services (Larry Maybon) 3/27/2026