Attachment 1_SOW Hanging Cages.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service

STATEMENT OF WORK

Supply and Install Hanging Poultry Cages, USDA Athens GA

National Poultry Research Center (USNPRC) 950 College Station Road

Athens, Georgia 30605

Statement of Work USDA, Agricultural Research Service

Table of Contents

1. Scope of Work

3. Summary of Items

4. Contractor Requirements

5. Material Submittals

6. Shop Drawings

7. Inspection and Acceptance

8. Period of Performance

9. Guaranty

1. Scope of Work The contractor shall supply and install hanging poultry cages as described below and shown in the drawing. Cages will be delivered to National Poultry Research Center (NPRC) in Athens, Georgia.

The contractor shall include equipment (including cranes, rigging and material handling equipment), materials, testing and personal protective equipment necessary to perform the installation.

No Government Furnished Equipment will be provided.

1.1. Base Bid

Submittals are required for all materials used on this project.

1.2. Site Visit

Contractors are strongly encouraged to visit the site and be escorted by a government representative to confirm locations, dimensions, and conditions of the site. The site visit shall be for the purpose of observing conditions relevant to the completion of the installation. 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.

2. Summary of Items Supply five sets of hanging poultry cages and racks per description below.

3.1 Cage Description: Qty 2, 4-Bay stainless steel wire cages

- 12”L x 23”D x 24”H

- 1” x 1” x .080” SS wire

- 14”W x 9”H spring hinged doors

- Plastic trim to cover bottom of doorway and waterer openings

3.2 Rack Description: Stainless steel rack with leveling feet

- Frame material fabricated from 2” x 3” x 1/8” SS tubing

- (3) ¼” x 1” stainless steel flat bar hangers

3.3 Overall Unit (Assembled) Dimensions:

- 120”L x 56”D x 74”H

- Bottom of cage will be 36” above floor

3. Contractor Requirements The manufacturing or fabrication work shall be performed on the contractor’s premises.

4. Material Submittals Submittals are required for all materials used for approval by a government representative from the area office.

5. Shop Drawings Shop drawings of cages and racks are required for approval by a government representative from the area office.

6. Inspection and Acceptance A government representative from the area office shall inspect and approve the work. The Contractor shall schedule inspection a minimum of 2 days in advance with the AO.

7. Period of Performance The completion of this contract shall not exceed 180 days from date of contract award. A request for time extension must be submitted to the Contracting Specialist in writing. Each request must include specific and detailed reasons in support of the schedule alteration.

8. Guaranty The contractor shall provide and submit a single guarantee stating that all portions of the work are in accordance with Contract requirements. Guarantee all work against faulty and improper material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of final acceptance by the USDA, except where manufacturer guarantees or warranties are for longer terms. The contractor shall correct any deficiencies which occur during the guarantee period within 24 hours after notification.