Attachment 1_SOW_Replace Walk-In Cooler_Athens GA.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service

STATEMENT OF WORK

Replace Walk-In Cooler, RRC Athens GA

Richard B. Russell Agricultural Research Center (RRC) 950 College Station Road Athens, Georgia 30605

Statement of Work USDA, Agricultural Research Service

Table of Contents

1. Scope of Work

2. Codes and Standards

3. Project Summary

4. Safety

5. Contractor Requirements

6. Material Submittals

7. Pre-Construction Submittals

8. Damage to Property:

9. Inspection and Acceptance

10. Period of Performance

11. Guaranty

1. Scope of Work The contractor shall provide all professional services necessary to replace the “Green Room” walk in cooler located at the Russell Research Center (RRC) in Athens, Georgia.

The contractor shall include all services and field labor, equipment (including cranes, rigging and material handling equipment), materials, testing and personal protective equipment necessary to perform the work.

Equipment and services provided by the Government for contractor use are listed below:

• Restroom facilities

1.1. Base Bid

The contractor shall provide a detailed proposal and cost breakdown for the entire project.

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 project before a bid is submitted. The site visit shall be for the purpose of observing conditions relevant to the completion of this project. 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.

Contractor must be registered in System for Award Management, (SAM), prior to submitting a bid. Registration can be completed at www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM

2. Codes and Standards Applicable Codes and Standards apply and are not limited to the following

ANSI - American National Standards Institute.

ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

NEC - National Electrical Code, NFPA 72.

OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration ADA – Americans with Disabilities Act

All work must meet ARS 242.1M “ARS Facilities Design Standards” for the defined scope of this project in addition to meeting all Local, State and Federal codes, and latest IBC codes. The document may be found at https://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/ppweb/pdf/242- 01m.pdf.

http://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM https://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/ppweb/pdf/242-01m.pdf https://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/ppweb/pdf/242-01m.pdf

3. Project Summary Replace “Green Room” Walk-in cooler at the RRC in Athens Georgia.

Completely remove and dispose of existing walk-in cooler located in the Green Room. This includes the cooler walls, ceiling, supports, insulation and refrigeration system.

Install a complete, new walk-in cooler in the right side of the room. The left side of the room will remain open for dry storage. New cooler requirements:

1) Water cooled refrigeration system, connect to existing building condenser loop.

2) Approximate dimensions 21’x 19’ with 8’ walls.

3) Install directly on existing concrete floor.

4) Stainless steel interior lining

5) Urethane Insulation, R25 minimum

6) Minimum 36” entry door with window

7) LED Interior lighting rated for washdown

8) External thermometer

9) Nominal operating temperature 35-38F

Modify the existing wet fire protection system as needed to protect entire room including the new cooler per NFPA standards.

The facility will be occupied during construction activities. All work shall be scheduled in advance and coordinated with the facility representative to minimize the disruption to daily operations and research programs.

4. Safety The contractor will submit a Site Safety Specific Plan (SSSP) in industry recognizable format to the Contracting Officer within 14 days of contract award. The Government shall review the SSSP prior to the start any construction activities.

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 that may be required by law or local authorities for the protection and security of the grounds, facilities and personnel.

5. Contractor Requirements The contractor shall provide a complete and functional installation, including all labor, supervision, tools, materials, equipment, apparatus, transportation, rigging and other equipment and services necessary to accomplish the work in accordance with the intent and meaning of this statement of work.

Site Access during Covid-19 recovery may require additional steps if the community transition rate is medium or high. At this time, we are in low transmission and no additional steps are necessary for access.

The project work shall be performed per the following guidelines:

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

2) The contractor shall always be responsible for protecting his work and ensuring the safety of his crew and ARS employees.

3) Contractor shall remove and dispose of all construction related materials from all work areas daily and remove these waste materials from the site weekly.

4) Contractor is required to manage the project and consult with the Government prior to beginning all work phases.

5) Contractor shall perform work in a manner that minimizes the impact to daily operations of the facility and its workers. The building will be occupied during construction work.

6) Contractor will provide daily reports of work performed to the AO and weekly status updates to the EPM.

7) Contractor must have a supervisor on the jobsite.

All work is to be performed according with building codes, ordinances and laws of the Authority having jurisdiction on the project. When the requirements of the building codes, ordinances and laws conflict with any other part of the building codes, ordinances and laws, the most restrictive requirement shall prevail.

6. Material Submittals Submittals are required for all materials used on this project.

7. Pre-Construction Submittals Contractor’s Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) must be provided to and approved by the AO and EPM before installation can begin.

8. Damage to Property:

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 to pre-damaged condition to the satisfaction of the AO.

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

10. Period of Performance The completion of this project shall not exceed 180 days from date of notice to proceed. 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.

10.1. Work Hours:

Generally, contractor work hours shall be Monday through Friday, 7:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

except on Government holidays for most of the installation work. Outages may be required to be performed after hours (pre-arranged with the site at least 48 hours in advance).

Any changes to work schedule shall be submitted to Contacting Officer for written approval prior to the schedule change.

11. 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.

11. Guaranty