Attachment_1_SOW_various_improvements_Bombay_Hook_NWR.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIREMENTS

Base Bid

The government requires work to repair and install infrastructure for visitor service improvements at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge. Work includes: (1) install 625 square feet of fiber mix concrete around the new vault toilet at Pasture Point Fishing area, (2) remove and replace the parking barriers on Shearness Overlook, and (3) paving of Finis gate entrance with asphalt.

General Information

The period of performance shall be 120 days from the notice to proceed date.

The Contractor shall comply with all provisions of the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and requirements.

The Contractor shall furnish all plant, labor, equipment, appliances and materials and carry out all operations as necessary to accomplish the work, complete and in place. The work shall be performed in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and local regulations. All work shall comply with codes and standards applicable to each type of work as specified within these contract.

The Contractor shall not access any areas other than those absolutely necessary to directly reach specific work areas within the refuge. The Contractor shall take all care with the work as it could impact visitors to the Refuge, areas around the project may be closed or restricted to visitors after discussion with Refuge staff.

CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

Task 1. Contractor will install 4,000-psi fiber mix concrete walkway around the new vault restroom at Pasture Point.

o It is approximately 625 square feet of surface.

o The concrete walkway will extend to the roadway (approx. 14 feet from the vault toilet) and 5 feet all around the entire structure.

o Contractor will place & compact 6" of stone or crushed concrete beneath the concrete walkways for additional stability.

o Contractor will place a 2: 1 slope around the sides and back of the vault toilet and will tie directly into the roadway at the front of the vault toilet.

o All disturbed areas will be topsoiled and seeded with roughly 2" of topsoil and seeded with a typical fescue/rye mix.

o The topsoiled and seeded area that are on a slope will be stabilized with erosion control matting Task 2. Contractor will remove and replace the parking barriers on Sheamess Overlook, a total length of 200 linear feet.

o Contractor will remove the existing guardrail system in its entirety. Contractor will peel back the existing stone at the area of the guardrail to expose the post base. Once exposed, Contractor will remove the entire system.

o The old guardrail material will be disposed of by contractor.

o After the guardrail has been removed, contractor will excavate four feet down from the existing grade to set post foundation.

o The post will then be set at every 8-foot on-center per the previous installation for a total of 26 posts to achieve the 200 LF length of the previous guardrail.

o Contractor will use marine grade 6x6 timbers.

o Guardrail will be installed following the same installation method as the previous installation, which utilized a half-lap type of joint and a hot-dipped galvanized carriage bolt to connect it to the posts.

o The guardrail will utilize the same 6x6 marine grade timbers as the posts for optimal durability.

• Task 3. Paving of Finis Entrance o A 30' x 12' section of existing gravel road will be prepped and top-coated with asphalt at

Finis gate entrance.

o Contractor will prepare site by removing any vegetation in project footprint.

o Contractor will saw cut & remove the existing asphalt, where new asphalt will be tying into the existing roadway.

o Contractor will prep the sub-grade by grading and addition of stone or crushed concrete to create stable base (a least 2" base). A two-foot shoulder will be created on each side of area.

o The subgrade will be prepped so that water will properly drain off of the roadway and on to the shoulders and existing roadway.

o A total thickness of a 4" asphalt application should be applied to the 30' to 12' area. This will be applied in multiple applications of 2" lifts of surface coarse (topcoat) asphalt for a total thickness of 4" .

WORK PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

• All new materials shall be installed per manufacturer's recommendations, per applicable Local Codes and the most recent International Building Code (IBC). When these work performance criteria, building codes, and application instructions are in conflict, the more stringent requirements shall take precedence.

• A detailed list of all materials must be provided to the COR for approval.

• All demolition and construction debris shall be disposed of according to Federal, State and local regulations.

ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

Inspection of the Work Site

• Prospective Contractors are required to inspect the site to ascertain the work that is expected and satisfy themselves as to the condition under which they will work or which will affect the work in any manner. A date and time for an inspection of the site will be set during the solicitation period.

Please contact the Contracting Officer's Representative, Bartholomew Wilson email:

Bartholomew_ wilson@fws.gov to schedule a site visit.

•· The Refuge is located at 2591 Whitehall Neck Rd, Smyrna, DE 19977.

• All inquiries concerning the contract documents shall be made to: Contracting and General Services, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 300 Westgate Center Drive, Hadley, Massachusetts, 01035, telephone: 413-253-8235.

Submittals

• The Contractor shall submit for Government approval information concerning the quality of all products, materials and equipment to be used on this project. Submittal will include enough information for the Government to determine if the materials meet the specified quality requirements. Submittal forms shall be furnished to the Contractor and shall be used when submitting all submittals.

• Each submittal item plus a completed Material Approval Submittal form shall be submitted directly to the COR for review. Up to twelve (12) items or groups of items may be submitted on each submittal form. These submittals shall be mailed to the COR. This form shall be mailed to Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, 2591 Whitehall Neck Rd, Smyrna, DE 19977 to the attention of Bart Wilson.

• A Microsoft Word electronic copy of the Material Approval Submittal form will be provided to the Contractor for their use.

• The Contractor shall e-mail the completed form in .doc format for each submittal back to Bartholomew_ wilson@fws.gov.

• Electronic submittals are permitted.

• Submit for Government approval information concerning the quality of all products, materials and equipment to be used on this project. Submittal will include enough information for the Government to determine if the materials meet the specified quality requirements. Submittal forms shall be furnished to the Contractor and shall be used when submitting all submittals.

• In addition the material listed above, the Contractor shall submit the following additional items:

Additional Required Submittals List:

No. Description o f Item Submitted

1. Project Schedule - start and estimated completion dates.

2. Schedule o f values.

3. Landfill and Recycling Facility Records.

4. Safety Plan as described below.

5. Asbestos Permit, Personnel Qualifications, and Removal Disposal Documentation.

Worksite Safety

• The Contractor is solely responsible for the safety and protection of all persons and property at the project site. The Contractor shall strictly comply with all provisions of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA), and 29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction.

• A type written Safety Plan shall be submitted consisting of a few paragraphs describing the anticipated hazards to the workers, USFWS employees, and the general public associated with this type of work and the proposed steps taken to eliminate the hazards. The contractor shall submit a sig n ed and dated Safety Plan for review and acceptance by the Contracting Officer or their representative before beginning work. Hiring a consultant to write the safety plan is not required for this project. Acceptance of the contractor's safety plan does not relieve the contractor of the responsibility to comply with all contract requirements, applicable laws, and regulations.

Clean Up

• The Contractor shall, at completion of the project, remove tools and equipment, and leave the premises clean.

• If, during construction, public or private property is damaged or destroyed as a result of Contractor's neglect, the Contractor shall, at his/her own expense, restore such property to a condition similar or equal to that existing before such damage or injury was done by repairing, rebuilding or replacing it, or otherwise making good such damage or destruction in an acceptable manner.

Operational Restrictions

• Normal work hours are from 7:30 AM through 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The Contractor will not be permitted to work on Saturday, Sunday or legal holidays unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer.

• The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer if it becomes necessary to interrupt any function of the Refuge. The Contractor shall not proceed without the expressed approval of the Contracting Officer and not until such time as provisions are made to modify the refuge operations, as required.

Appendix A

Existing Conditions

Task 1

Pasture Point Vault Restroom

Task2

Parking Barriers on Shearness Overlook

Task3

Paving of Finis Entrance