US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

“Statement of Work”

Building 3 and 4 PPW Connections

United States Department of Agriculture-National Centers for Animal Health

1920 Dayton Avenue

Ames, Iowa 50010

Project

Building 3 and 4 PPW Connections

General Information Background

In 2011, dual walled fiberglass pumped pretreatment waste (PPW) lines, new collection tanks and transfer pumps were installed from Buildings 3 and 4 to Building 156, but they were never connected into the building’s waste systems because a leak was detected in the fiberglass piping’s interstitial leak‑detection system.

Scope of Work

The contractor shall:

Provide all labor, equipment, and materials necessary for the dual walled PPW fiberglass piping system work between Building 3, Building 4, and Building 156.

Excavate the full length of the existing PPW line from Building 3 to Building 156 to identify leaks in the outer pipe of the fiberglass piping.

Install new flow meters in the discharge piping in both Building 3 and Building 4.

Connect all existing waste lines from Building 3 and Building 4 into the dual walled PPW fiberglass system.

Make the final connection for Building 125 near Building 3.

Perform complete operational and functional testing of the updated PPW system after all repairs and connections are made.

Backfill the entire trench from Building 3 to Building 156 and restore the surface to its original condition.

Conduct ground remediation in areas where there is no concrete.

Contractor Requirements

Technical Requirements

The contractor is responsible for furnishing all labor, material, and equipment to complete the following (unless otherwise noted):

1.0 EXCAVATION

1.1 The Contractor shall provide and maintain all traffic barriers, fencing, signage, and other measures necessary to prevent unauthorized personnel from entering the construction area.

1.2 The contractor shall work with the Contracting Officer’s Representative to complete this work with minimal disruption to campus operations.

1.2.1 Areas shall be backfilled as construction is completed to protect utilities in the area.

1.3 The Contractor shall locate and identify all utilities within the work area prior to any excavation activities.

1.4 The Contractor shall saw‑cut and remove concrete and other material within the designated excavation zones shown on the drawings (Drawings P03).

1.4.1 Saw‑cut perimeter edges to full depth to ensure clean, straight repair boundaries.

1.4.2 All demolished concrete and debris shall be removed from the site and disposed of off‑campus at the Contractor’s expense.

1.5 The Contractor shall excavate the entire length of the dual walled fiberglass PPW piping from Building 3 to the east side of Building 156 as shown on the drawings to identify leaks in the outer piping of the fiberglass piping (Drawings P03).

1.5.1 Hydro‑excavation shall be used to safely expose utilities; conventional excavation may be used only after utilities are fully exposed.

1.6 The Contractor shall install all required trench shoring to prevent trench collapse and protect existing utilities.

1.6.1 All shoring systems shall comply with OSHA requirements, and the Contractor shall furnish all necessary shoring equipment.

1.7 The Contractor shall secure all exposed fiberglass PPW piping to prevent pipe movement caused by trench collapse, soil shifting, water intrusion, or other events. All items used for this purpose shall not damage the fiberglass. Any damage caused by pipe movement or by securing measures shall be repaired or replaced by the contractor at no additional cost to the government.

1.8 The Contractor shall remove groundwater from the trench as necessary to prevent pipe flotation or displacement for the entire duration that the trench is open. This includes overnights and weekends.

1.8.1 The Contractor shall supply all pumps, hoses, and equipment required for dewatering. USDA will not provide equipment nor maintain equipment after hours.

1.9 The Contractor is responsible for repairing, at no cost to the Government, any damage to existing utilities resulting from contractor work including, but not limited to, excavation, trenching, or backfilling operations.

Damage to existing utilities must be repaired immediately, unless otherwise agreed upon with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

2.0 FIBERGLASS PIPING LEAK REPAIR

2.1 Once the dual walled fiberglass PPW piping is fully exposed by the Contractor, the contractor shall coordinate a time for the USDA facilities staff to perform pressure testing on the 8‑inch outer pipe.

2.1.1 The USDA facilities staff will be responsible for providing the labor and material to add air into the pipe, but the contractor is responsible for identifying the location of the leak(s) once the USDA has added air.

2.2 After the leak(s) is located, the Contractor shall perform the requisite repair using the appropriate fiberglass repair kit and materials, following all fiberglass piping manufacturer instructions.

2.2.1 Fiberglass repairs can only be made while the outdoor temperature is above 45 degrees F.

2.3 Upon completion of the repair, USDA facilities staff will pressure‑test the piping with the contractor present to verify that the pipe performs in accordance with campus requirements.

2.3.1 Pressure testing will be conducted by the USDA facilities staff and will be pressure tested at

10psi of compressed air for 24 hours.

2.3.2 If repairs do not pass the pressure test, the Contractor shall correct all deficiencies at no additional cost to the Government, which may include removing and replacing sections of fiberglass piping.

2.3.3 If pipe replacement is required, the Contractor shall also replace the leak‑detection cable in the interstitial space.

3.0 NEW FLOWMETER INSTALLATION

3.1 The Contractor shall install new electromagnetic flow meters in the basements of Buildings 3 and 4 at the locations shown on the drawings, following all manufacturer installation requirements. New flowmeters in each building shall:

3.1.1 Be an Endress-Hauser Promag 50 or an approved equivalent.

3.1.2 Have a display on the unit that shows the flow in the piping in US units.

3.1.3 Be capable of totalization that will report to Metasys.

3.1.4 Be installed in the fiberglass wastewater piping in a location that is easily accessible and will meet the manufacturer’s installation requirements. See drawings P14 and P21 for approximate locations.

3.1.5 Be connected to the building automation system (BAS), Metasys using BACnet over IP and display the flow for each waste system in each building with trends setup for historical reporting.

3.1.6 Be installed in the 4-inch fiberglass piping using only manufacturer-recommended and approved fiberglass fittings, adhesives and curing methods.

3.2 The Contractor shall provide all required piping, wiring and programming necessary to complete the flow‑meter installation and BAS integration.

4.0 BUILDING 3 WASTE CONNECTIONS

4.1 The contractor is responsible for coordinating decontamination and a building wastewater shutdown with the COR in order to complete connections to the two holding tanks in building 3. USDA facilities staff shall perform the decontamination on all wastewater piping before contractor begins their work.

4.2 The wastewater shutdown shall not exceed 12 hours. This is to include the 3-hour decontamination time needed by the USDA staff.

4.3 Prefabrication of components is highly suggested to reduce the wastewater shutdown time. Prefabricated components shall be pressure tested at comparable conditions detailed in this SOW by the contractor prior to bringing components onsite.

4.4 The connection of building 125 waste pipe into the CPVC piping into the basement of building 3 shall occur during the same shutdown timeframe as the building 3 connections since both pipes will need to be shutdown to perform this work.

4.5 The work shall include:

4.6 Building 3 Waste Vent piping

4.6.1 The Contractor shall complete the install of the 4‑inch CPVC waste vent pipe into the existing 6‑inch fiberglass waste pipe using manufacturer‑approved transition fittings and joining methods. See drawings for locations.

4.6.1.1 The installation shall ensure a gas‑tight, corrosion‑resistant connection suitable for waste vent service.

4.6.1.2 Integrity testing of new vent piping and connections shall be completed and conform to applicable standards and be witnessed by USDA facilities staff.

4.6.1.3 All materials, adhesives, couplings, and reinforcement components shall be fully compatible with both CPVC and fiberglass piping systems.

4.6.1.4 The Contractor shall support the new vent penetration per ASME B31.3 (Process

Piping) to prevent loading on the existing fiberglass line and to maintain structural integrity and prevent leakage.

4.7 Building 3 Waste Connections - 6-Inch Waste Piping to Holding Tank WWT-3-1

4.7.1 Remove a section of the existing 6-inch fiberglass piping downstream of valve VIS-51 to the

6-inch cleanout in the north basement of Building 3 (see drawing page P16 for details).

4.7.2 Install a new 6-inch section of fiberglass pipe with a 90-degree connection from the new cut in to the existing 6-inch fiberglass pipe to the opening on top of collection tank WWT-3-1 using only manufacturer-recommended and approved fiberglass fittings, adhesives and curing methods.

4.7.3 Install a new 6-inch, stainless steel, 2-piece full port ball valve on the new 6-inch fiberglass pipe entering collection tank WWT-3-1. Approximate location of ball valve shown on drawing P16 and to be confirmed by COR.

4.7.4 Add piping supports per ASME B31.3 (Process Piping) for the new 6-inch valve to prevent loading on the existing fiberglass line and imposing excessive weight on the new and existing piping, including while opening or closing the valve.

4.8 Building 3 Waste Connections - 4-Inch Waste Piping to Holding Tank WWT-3-2

4.8.1 Remove the existing 4-inch fiberglass pipe between existing 4-inch valves VIS-2 and VIS-62 (see drawings P17 for details).

4.8.2 Install a new 4-inch fiberglass pipe with a 90-degree connection between valves VIS-2 and VIS- 62 to the top of collection tank WWT-3-2 using only manufacturer-recommended and approved fiberglass fittings, adhesives and curing methods.

4.8.2.1 Route new 4-inch fiberglass piping to allow proper access to the variable frequency drive located on the wall.

4.8.3 Install a new 4-inch, stainless steel, 2-piece full port ball valve on the new 4-inch fiberglass line entering collection tank WWT-3-2. Approximate location of ball valve shown on drawing P17 and to be confirmed by COR.

4.8.4 Add piping supports per ASME B31.3 (Process Piping) for the new 4-inch valve to prevent

4.9 Building 3 Waste Connections – Integrity Testing

4.9.1 Allow 1.5 hours of the shutdown for USDA facilities staff to hydrostatically test the newly connected 4-inch and 6-inch fiberglass pipes after the fiberglass adhesive properly cures.

4.9.1.1 Hydrostatic testing shall consist of pressurizing the fiberglass carrier pipe to 90psi for 1 hour.

4.9.2 Contractor to repair any leaks that are detected in the fiberglass piping at no additional cost to the Government within shutdown timeframe.

4.10 Building 3 Old Waste Line Decommissioning

Contractor shall:

4.10.1 Coordinate decontamination for both the old 4-inch piping and old 6-inch piping that will be abandoned and sealed. Decontamination shall be performed by USDA facilities staff before contractor gasket and caps the pipe.

4.10.2 Remove the existing 4-inch valve VIS-2 from the existing pipe leaving the building located behind collection tank WWT-3-2.

4.10.3 Install a new 4-inch blank flange with gasket onto the piping.

4.10.4 Remove 6-inch piping back to existing clean out in the north basement of building 3.

4.10.5 Remove clean out and cap and gasket the 6-inch piping.

4.10.6 Seal holes left in concrete wall after removal of piping between north and south basements using concrete similar to existing.

5.0 BUILDING 4 WASTE CONNECTIONS

5.1 The contractor is responsible for coordinating decontamination and a building wastewater shutdown with the COR in order to complete connections to the two holding tanks in building 4. USDA facilities staff shall perform the decontamination on all wastewater piping before contractor begins their work.

5.2 USDA facilities staff shall perform all decontamination of wastewater piping before the contractor begins work. The wastewater shutdown shall not exceed 12 hours. This is to include the 3-hour decontamination time needed by the USDA staff.

5.3 Prefabrication of components is highly suggested to reduce the wastewater shutdown time. Prefabricated components shall be pressure tested at comparable conditions detailed in this SOW by the contractor prior to bringing components onsite.

5.4 The work shall include:

5.5 Building 4 Compressed Air

5.5.1 Remove the existing ¾‑inch copper 40-psi compressed airline from the existing modulating valves VCN‑6 and VCN‑10 on waste tank system WWT-4‑1.

5.5.2 Remove the existing ¾‑inch copper 40-psi compressed airline from the existing modulating valves VCN‑16 and VCN‑20 on waste tank system WWT-4‑2.

5.5.3 Install new ¾‑inch compressed airline from the existing 120-psi plant air located in the basement of Building 4. See drawings for details.

5.5.4 Install a new compressed‑air regulator (Ingersoll-Rand ARO or approved equivalent) to reduce the plant air pressure from 120-psi to 60-psi.

5.5.5 Route the new ¾‑inch, 60-psi compressed airline from the new regulator to existing modulating valves VCN‑6 and VCN‑10 on waste tank system WWT-4‑1.

5.5.6 Route the new ¾‑inch, 60-psi compressed airline from the new regulator to the existing modulating valves VCN‑16 and VCN‑20 on waste tank system WWT-4‑2.

5.5.7 Reinstall any isolation valves that may have been removed during the rerouting of the new ¾ inch copper compressed airline. Locations of isolation valves shall remain the same as original.

5.5.8 Remove any unused copper compressed air piping back to a point where it can be properly capped off.

5.5.9 The old ¾‑inch copper piping previously used for the 40-psi air may be reused for the new 60-psi compressed air.

5.5.10 Verify that each modulating valve has 60psi operating pressure with the COR.

5.6 Building 4 Waste Vent piping

5.6.1 The Contractor shall complete the install of the 4‑inch CPVC waste vent pipe into the existing 6‑inch fiberglass waste pipe using manufacturer‑approved transition fittings and joining methods as shown on drawings.

5.6.1.1 The installation shall ensure a gas‑tight, corrosion‑resistant connection suitable for waste vent service.

5.6.1.2 Integrity testing of new vent piping and connections shall be completed and conform to applicable standards and be witnessed by USDA facilities staff.

5.6.1.3 All materials, adhesives, couplings, and reinforcement components shall be fully compatible with both CPVC and fiberglass piping systems.

5.6.1.4 The Contractor shall support the new vent penetration per ASME B31.3 (Process

Piping) to prevent loading on the existing fiberglass line and to maintain structural integrity and prevent leakage.

5.7 Building 4 Waste Connections - 6 Inch Waste Piping to Holding Tank WWT-4-1

5.7.1 Remove section of the existing 6-inch fiberglass piping downstream of valve VIS-99 to the 6-inch valve in the north basement of Building 4 (see drawing page P23 for details).

5.7.2 Install a new 6-inch section of fiberglass pipe with a 90-degree connection from the new cut in the existing 6-inch fiberglass pipe to the opening on top of collection tank WWT-4-1 using only manufacturer-recommended and approved fiberglass fittings, adhesives and curing methods.

5.7.3 Install a new 6-inch, stainless steel, 2-piece full port ball valve on the new 6-inch fiberglass pipe entering collection tank WWT-4-1. Location of ball valve to be confirmed by COR.

5.7.4 Add piping supports per ASME B31.3 (Process Piping) for the new 6-inch valve to prevent

5.8 Building 4 Waste Connections - 4 Inch Waste Piping to Holding Tank WWT-4-2

5.8.1 Remove the existing 4-inch fiberglass pipe between existing 4-inch valves VIS 2 and VIS-62 (see drawing page P24 for details).

5.8.2 Install a new 4-inch fiberglass pipe from the new cut with a 90-degree connection between valves VIS-2 and VIS-62 to the top of collection tank WWT-4-2 using only manufacturer recommended and approved fiberglass fittings, adhesives and curing methods.

5.8.3 Install a new 4-inch, stainless steel, 2-piece full port ball valve on the new 4-inch fiberglass line entering collection tank WWT-4-2. Location of ball valve to be confirmed by COR.

5.8.4 Add piping supports per ASME B31.3 (Process Piping) for the new 4-inch valve to prevent

5.9 Building 4 Waste Connections – Integrity Testing

5.9.1 Allow USDA facilities staff 1.5 hours to hydrostatically test the newly connected 4 inch and 6-inch fiberglass pipes after the fiberglass adhesive properly cures.

5.9.1.1 Hydrostatic testing shall consist of pressurizing the fiberglass carrier pipe to 90 psi for 1 hour.

5.9.2 Repair any leaks that are detected in the new fiberglass piping at no additional cost to the

Government within shutdown timeframe.

5.10 Building 4 Old Waste Line Decommissioning

5.10.1 Coordinate decontamination for both the old 4-inch piping and old 6-inch piping that will be abandoned and sealed. Decontamination shall be performed by USDA facilities staff before contractor gasket and caps the piping.

5.10.2 Remove the existing 4-inch valve VIS-2 from the existing pipe leaving the building located behind collection tank WWT-4-2.

5.10.3 Install a new 4-inch blank flange with gasket onto the piping.

5.10.4 Remove the existing 6-inch valve from the old 6-inch piping in the north basement of building 4.

5.10.5 Remove piping back to wall and gasket and cap the 6-inch piping.

5.10.6 Seal holes left in concrete wall after removal of piping between north and south basements using concrete similar to existing.

6.0 BUILDING 125 WASTE CONNECTIONS

6.1 The contractor is responsible for coordinating decontamination and a building wastewater shutdown with the COR in order to complete connections to collection tank WWT-3-2 in building 3 from building 125. USDA facilities staff shall perform the decontamination on all wastewater piping before contractor begins their work.

6.2 The wastewater shutdown shall not exceed 12 hours. This is to include the 3-hour decontamination time needed by the USDA staff.

6.3 Prefabrication of components is highly suggested to reduce the wastewater shutdown time. Prefabricated components shall be pressure tested at comparable conditions detailed in this SOW by the contractor prior to bringing components onsite.

6.4 The connection of building 125 waste pipe into the CPVC piping into the basement of building 3 shall occur during the same shutdown timeframe as the building 3 connections since both pipes will need to be shutdown to perform this work. See Drawings P06.

6.4.1 Hydro‑excavate and expose the 4‑inch CPVC piping at the southwest corner of Building 3 and the building 125 waste line if not already exposed.

6.4.2 Prior to any shutdown, the existing segment of CPVC piping between the southwest corner of building 3 into building 3 shall be hydrostatically tested. If a leak is located, the Contractor shall perform the requisite repair using methods appropriate for CPVC.

6.4.3 At the point of the shutdown, disconnect the 4-inch CPVC piping coming from building 125 from the existing building waste piping running into building 155.

6.4.4 Connect the 4‑inch CPVC piping from Building 125 into the 4‑inch CPVC piping that comes from collection tank WWT-3-2 in Building 3 to reroute the waste flow into the 2011 fiberglass PPW system.

6.4.5 Gasket and cap off the existing 4‑inch high‑level waste line that previously carried waste from Building 125 to the old system.

6.4.6 Allow 1.5 hours of the shutdown for USDA facilities staff to hydrostatically test the integrity of the 4-inch CPVC from building 125 to collection tank WWT-3-2 in the basement of building 3.

7.0 BUILDING 4 WASTE LINE REMOVAL AND CLEAN OUT INSTALL

7.1 Remove a section of the old waste piping that was used for building 4 at the wye fitting located on the north side of building 155 once building 4 is operating on the dual walled fiberglass waste piping. Location show on drawing P04.

7.2 Cap off and abandon the piping going into building 4.

7.3 At the existing wye fitting where the pipe was cut, install piping that will serve as a clean out for maintenance on the old line.

7.3.1 Cleanout pipe shall match existing piping in size and material.

7.3.2 Cleanout shall connect at the wye fitting where building 4 tied into.

7.3.3 Cleanout shall extend to the ground surface for accessibility.

7.3.4 Cleanout shall have a removable cap rated for vehicle traffic.

8.0 COMPLETE SYSTEM TESTING

8.1 Before opening the existing waste system into the collection tanks, fill each collection tank with domestic water and verify that all level sensors function as designed.

8.2 Work with USDA facilities staff to initiate pumping of water from the collection tanks through the fiberglass piping and into Building 156.

8.3 Ensure that all new flow meters and modulating valves operate correctly during the pump‑out sequence.

8.4 Inspect all piping jointly with USDA facilities staff during pump‑out to confirm that no leaks are present.

8.5 Verify that the pumps start and operate when commanded through the Building Automation System (BAS).

9.0 BACKFILLING

9.1 Contractor shall backfill the entire excavated area with sand and dirt per the specifications. Backfill shall be free of concrete, debris, or any material that could damage the fiberglass piping during compaction.

10.0 CONCRETE RESTORATION

10.1 Restoration of the concrete driveway shall return the pavement section to a condition equal to or better than its original structural and functional performance. All work shall comply with applicable ACI and ASTM standards for cast‑in‑place concrete.

10.2 This includes replacing the concrete driveway that was previously removed by the USDA.

10.3 Refer to the specifications for details.

11.0 GRASS RESTORATION

11.1 Contractor shall return all grass areas affected by this project back to equal or better than original conditions.

11.2 See specifications for details.

12.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

12.1 Pursuant to FAR 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities, the Contractor shall obtain all required permits, licenses, and authorizations to perform work under this contract and comply with all the applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.

12.2 All work must comply with all applicable federal, state & local building/construction codes.

12.3 The Contractor shall manage the total work effort associated with the services required to meet the objectives and standards. Such management includes but is not limited to planning, scheduling, cost accounting, report preparation, establishing and maintaining records, and quality control. The Contractor shall provide a staff with the necessary management expertise to assure performance objectives and standards are met. The Contracting Officer may at any time require samples, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) or manufacturer’s data sheets of materials used in this contract.

12.4 Tasks that are unclear in this SOW must be confirmed with the Contracting Officer (CO) prior to incurring costs. If clarification is required for items identified in this SOW and per the final construction drawings and specifications, it should be brought to the attention of the CO, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and the Engineering Project Manager (EPM), if applicable.

12.5 The contractor shall be solely responsible for coordinating work with all subcontractors and ensuring that all items of joint use in conjunction with installations are completed.

12.6 The Contractor is responsible for verifying site conditions, measurements, quantities, and materials needed to complete this project prior to submitting a proposal. The contractor shall carefully examine the entire site and shall make all necessary investigations to become thoroughly aware of the existing conditions and all difficulties involved in the completion of the work in accordance with the contract documents prior to the submission of bid.

12.7 The scope of the project shall be performed in a neat, workmanlike manner and shall be sequenced for efficient workflow and to minimize interruption to the daily activities and ongoing research at the facility to the greatest extent possible.

12.8 The contractor shall coordinate all work with the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

12.9 Contractor shall provide all means and methods to protect the facility and its installations from all project activities, including protecting the facility from environmental elements as the improvements are completed.

12.10 The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, transportation, supervision, safety equipment, and incidentals for all elements of the work to provide a complete and properly functioning installation in accordance with this Statement of Work.

12.10.1 Note: Contractor is solely responsible for safety measures and conformance to applicable requirements in accordance with FAR clauses referenced in Solicitation package

12.11 Anything mentioned in the Scope of Work and not shown on the drawings or shown on the drawings and not mentioned in the Scope of Work, shall be of like effect as if shown or mentioned in both.

12.12 The finished product and all components shall provide a complete operational and functional system per this Scope of Work and the manufacturer’s specifications.

12.13 Contractor shall provide company Safety policy for review and approval by Contracting Officer’s Representative within ten (10) days of the award of the contract.

12.14 Contractor shall provide a quality control plan for review and approval by Contracting Officer’s Representative within ten (10) days of the award of the contract.

12.15 The contractor shall dispose of all waste generated by this project in accordance with applicable regulations.

12.15.1 Contractor shall divert project waste to recycle where practical. The Contractor shall track and document the amount of project waste diverted to recycle. Documentation should be submitted at project closeout.

12.15.2 Contractor shall submit documentation on the amount of project waste diverted to recycle as part of project closeout. Contractor shall submit the type and amount of waste that was diverted to recycle, present information in a clear, typewritten format.

12.15.3 If no project waste is diverted to recycle, the Contractor shall submit a letter stating this and why diversion was not practical.

12.16 The Contractor will develop a construction bid which itemizes the level of effort identified in this SOW and per the bid construction documents. The proposal must be “broken out” for each building and outline all expenses associated with the project, including labor, materials, equipment, and other potential costs.

12.17 The contractor shall provide technical specifications and product information along with the cost proposal.

13.0 SPECIAL PROVISIONS

13.1 The contractor shall not have any piping or utilities exposed when ambient temperatures are below 40 degrees Fahrenheit at any point. This requirement is necessary to prevent freezing of water within exposed or active piping systems, which may result in damage, system failure, or unsafe site conditions. All work activities involving water‑related utilities or open excavations that expose such utilities shall be scheduled when temperatures remain above this threshold. Contractors shall backfill any open excavations completely when temperatures hit 40 degrees or lower. The government shall incur no cost for this.

13.2 The contractor shall coordinate all building 3, building 4 and building 125 wastewater shutdowns with COR before starting the work. This work impacts lab research operating on a precise schedule and must be planned and maintained accordingly.

13.2.1 Wastewater shutdowns for these buildings shall be limited to a maximum of twelve (12) hours.

This includes the three (3) hours needed for the USDA facilities staff to properly decontaminate the piping. The USDA requires 1.5 hours for a pressure test, which shall be completed in this timeframe.

13.2.2 Any time that is saved during the decontamination process shall be added to the contractor’s timeframe. An extension of decontamination time does not reduce the Contractor’s allotted time.

13.2.3 Dates for piping replacement work shall be mutually determined between the contractor and the USDA.

13.2.4 Contractor shall perform as much prefabrication on piping sections as possible to reduce wastewater shutdown times. Prefabricated components shall be pressure tested at comparable conditions detailed in this SOW by the contractor prior to bringing components onsite.

13.2.5 Hydrostatic integrity testing of the fiberglass piping will consist of 90 psi of water for 1 hour for process piping that carries water. The test is considered passed if the pressure remains the same at the end of 1 hour.

13.2.6 Pneumatic integrity testing of vent piping will consist of 10 psi of compressed air for 24 hours.

The test is considered passed if the pressure remains the same at the end of 24 hours.

13.2.7 All integrity testing shall be performed by the USDA facility staff.

13.3 The Contractor must make all necessary provisions to keep the operational part of the Facility safe and cooperate to keep noise, dirt, and other interferences to a minimum. To accomplish this, the Contractor must submit a Construction Plan for review within ten (10) days of award and approval to allow for progression of work with limited impact on the animals and employees. The Contractor must repair all damages caused by construction operations.

13.4 Do not disturb portions of the site beyond areas in which the work is approved. If land is disturbed due to staging or other reasons, the contractor is required to return the condition back to pre-construction condition or better at no cost to the government.

13.5 Repair or replace portions of existing work which have been altered during construction operations to match existing or adjoining work, as approved by the Contracting Officer. At the completion of operations, existing work must be in a condition equal to or better than that which existed before new work started.

13.6 Keep driveways, entrances, walkways, and doorways serving premises clear and available to the Government, employees, visitors, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

13.7 Any damage resulting from the contractor’s operation shall be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer's Representative immediately.

13.8 No building structural members shall be cut or altered without prior approval of the COR.

13.9 Finished surfaces of existing facilities that are affected, marred, scratched, or damaged by the contractor shall be refinished to match original condition.

13.9.1 Patching material shall be of the same type, style, and thickness, and shall be finished to match existing adjacent surface construction in color and texture.

13.9.2 Patching material, paint color, paint material and paint application methods shall be approved in advance by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

13.10 The contractor shall take all necessary and reasonable measures to keep the work site clean of trash and debris. Work areas shall be cleaned immediately as work in that area is completed, and before moving to a new work area. Place all trash and debris in OSHA approved containers, remove, and dispose of trash off site daily.

13.11 The contractor shall move all materials and equipment, including ladders and scaffolding from the site at the completion of each day's operation unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative. All equipment shall be secured at the end of the day.

13.12 The contractor shall provide proper safety equipment to workmen and ensure a safe environment for employees and the public at all times. The contractor shall work to ensure free, unobstructed, and safe access to and about the work area.

13.13 The Contractor shall ensure that any materials that are delivered by FedEx, UPS, etc. are delivered to the jobsite and NOT to the USDA warehouse dock at Building 24 or to the north warehouse, Building 11. The USDA and/or the COR will not be responsible for receiving any materials for the project. USDA reserves the right to refuse any unscheduled deliveries that arrive at either warehouse or at the main gate.

14.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED

14.1 Documents available: site maps, submittal form, request for information (RFI) form, site entry acceptable identifications document, security policy, inclement weather /safety document, and any other requested and approved forms or documents needed for the project.

15.0 SUBMITTALS

15.1 The Contractor must provide product data submittals including manufacturing specifications. Submittals shall be provided within 10 days of award of the contract. Submittals shall include those detailed in the specifications as well as:

15.1.1 6-inch stainless steel, 2-piece full port ball valve

15.1.2 4-inch stainless steel, 2-piece full port ball valve

15.1.3 6-inch fiberglass piping (Green Thread)

15.1.4 4-inch fiberglass piping (Green Thread)

15.1.5 6-inch fiberglass pipe fittings (Green Thread)

15.1.6 4-inch fiberglass pipe fittings (Green Thread)

15.1.7 Manufacturer approved fiberglass repair kits

15.1.8 Manufacturer approved fiberglass adhesive

15.1.9 4-inch CPVC

15.1.10 4-inch CPVC fittings

15.1.11 4-inch gaskets

15.1.12 6-inch gaskets

15.1.13 Hardware (bolts, screws, washers, nuts, etc.)

15.1.14 Compressed air regulator (Ingersoll-Rand ARO or approved equivalent)

15.1.15 Electromagnetic Flow meters

15.1.16 Building automation information for flow meters

15.1.17 4-inch and 6-inch blank flanges

15.1.18 Concrete

16.0 DELIVERABLES / SCHEDULE

16.1 The contractor shall submit a project schedule for approval by the COR, reflecting the duration of the project from award to acceptance by the USDA. Construction Schedule shall be submitted to the COR, copied to CO and EPM no later than ten (10) days after award of the contract.

Key Deliverables Item No.

Deliverable / Item Title

Description Frequency Reference Delivery Format

Due By

1 Safety policy Submit project Safety Plan

Once Ref. SoW Section 4 Electronic Within 10 days of award of contract

2 Quality control plan

Submit project Quality Control Plan

Once Ref. SoW Section 4 Electronic Within 10 days of award of contract

4 Submittals Provide Project Submittals

Once Ref. SoW Section 7 Electronic Within 10 days of award of contract

5 Construction Schedule

Submit project schedule

Once Ref. SoW Section 8 Electronic Within 10 days of Notice to Proceed

17.0 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

17.1 The equipment materials, installation, workmanship, and operation shall conform to the most stringent applicable requirements of the most recent editions of the associated publications, in the below section and in the attached specifications unless otherwise noted:

17.1.1 ASME B31.3 – Process Piping

17.1.2 ASTM D2996 – Filament‑Wound “Fiberglass” Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Pipe

17.1.3 ASTM D2310 – Standard Classification for Machine‑Made “Fiberglass” Pipe

17.1.4 ASTM D1599 – Resistance to Short‑Time Hydraulic Failure

17.1.5 ASTM D2105 – Hydrostatic Design Basis for GRP Pipe

17.1.6 ASTM D2563 – Laminate Inspection Standards

17.1.7 AWWA C950 – FRP Pressure Pipe

17.1.8 AWWA M45 – Fiberglass Pipe Design Manual

17.1.9 Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)

17.1.10 Appropriate UL Standards

17.1.11 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

17.1.12 ARS Policies and Procedures (P&P) 242.1

17.1.13 Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL)

17.1.14 Manufacturer Printed Installation Guidelines and Instructions

18.0 CONTRACTOR’S KEY PERSONNEL

18.1 The Contractor shall confirm to the Contracting Officer the List of Key Personnel, and their qualifications are provided as part of the proposal. The contractor will provide any additional information requested by the Contracting Officer to certify their qualifications.

18.2 All work must be performed by qualified personnel. Qualifications of personnel include, but are not limited to:

18.2.1 Be associated with an ISO‑9001:2000 certified FRP manufacturer.

18.2.2 Have demonstrated experience installing FRP systems of similar size and complexity.

18.2.3 Have access to, and comply with, manufacturer’s installation and fabrication procedures.

18.2.4 Be knowledgeable in industry standards such as ASME B31.3 and RP FTPI 2007‑1.

18.2.5 Have sufficient production and manpower capacity to avoid schedule delays.

18.2.6 Submit all required qualification documents, certificates, QC plans, and product information.

18.3 The Contractor shall provide experienced, qualified, and capable personnel to perform the work in this contract. Personnel shall be fully knowledgeable of all safety and environmental requirements associated with the work they perform. Competent personnel shall be provided as required.

18.4 OSHA training requirements shall be strictly enforced prior to the commencement of work. The job superintendent must be an OSHA certified “competent person” with 30 hours of training and all other employees working on the project must have a minimum of 10 hours of OSHA training.

18.5 The job superintendent/OSHA certified competent person needs to always be on site when work is ongoing.

18.6 Contractor employees and Subcontractor employees shall conduct themselves in a proper, efficient, courteous and businesslike manner.

18.7 The Contractor shall ensure that all employees present a professional appearance that is appropriate for their position. The Contracting Officer’s Representative reserves the right to determine the acceptability of any clothing worn. All Contractor/Subcontractor employees working under this contract shall be identified by a distinctive nameplate, emblem, or patch attached in a prominent place on an outer garment. Employee identification shall not be substituted for required passes or badges.

18.8 The Contractor shall remove from the site any individual whose continued employment is deemed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative to be contrary to the public interest or inconsistent with the best interests of USDA.

19.0 SITE / SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

19.1 Access to the construction site is controlled by a security fence and visitor/contractor check-in/check-out system. All contractor/subcontractor employees shall sign-in and out at the main site entrance gate and always wear a contractor/visitor identification badge while on the site. The ID badges will be turned in at the end of the workday. A current government-issued identification with a picture ID is required for entry (REAL ID required).

19.2 A minimum of 5 days of advanced registration is required for all personnel entering the site that are foreign nationals, and 3 days for all other workers.

19.3 Construction vehicles will be allowed access to the contracted buildings; contractor employees’ personal vehicles shall be parked in the facility parking areas designated by the COR. Appropriate vehicle badges shall be displayed at all times while the contractor is on site.

19.4 The Contractor shall use only the service roads and access routes approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

19.5 Unless accompanied by a NCAH/USDA employee, the Contractor, subcontractors, and their employees shall not enter buildings or facilities not specifically part of this project. Reasons included, but not limited to, disease control and health requirements.

19.6 The Contractor shall adhere to all Site, ARS, APHIS and USDA security policies and procedures including, but not limited to, Code of Federal Regulations Requirements, Standard Operating Procedures, Security Directives, Security Procedures, General Orders, Post Orders and any applicable Government Policies and Procedures.

19.7 Additional security requirements may be imposed when the Federal Government raises the Homeland Security Alert Level. Additional directions will be provided by the Contracting Officer’s Representative if the situation occurs.

19.8 Failure to comply with access requirements shall be adequate grounds for removal of the contractor/ subcontractor employees from the site and barring further site access to individuals.

19.9 Coordinate use of premises under direction of the COR. Contractors shall confine construction equipment, storage of materials and equipment and operations of workers to areas permitted by law, ordinances, permits, or requirements of Contract Documents, and shall not unreasonably encumber premises with construction equipment or other material or equipment.

19.10 No pets or animals are allowed inside the Security Gate, even if left in a vehicle.

19.11 No firearms or weapons are allowed on site.

19.12 Owner will occupy the facility during entire period of construction for conduct of its normal operations.

19.13 Additional entry requirements may be added prior to the commencement of the project. The COR will advise of any updates during the project kickoff meeting.

20.0 PROJECT TIMELINE / HOURS OF OPERATION

20.1 Contractor shall be given 365 days from the “Notice to Proceed” to complete the project.

20.2 Normal Work hours: Work hours for the site are 7:00AM to 3:30PM, Monday through Friday, excluding government holidays. Requests for exceptions to this schedule shall be made in writing forty-eight (48) hours in advance and approved by the CO and/or COR.

20.3 Work Outside Normal Work Hours: Work scheduled outside regular work hours including late hours, Saturdays, Sundays, and Government holidays requires COR approval in advance. Make application to the COR at least 5 calendar days prior to such work to allow arrangements to be made by the Government for access to the work area and inspection & monitoring arrangements. Requests shall include the exact dates, hours, location, and purpose of the exception. If approved, the COR will coordinate access with the site security office.

20.4 Recognized Holiday: The contractor is not required to provide work on federal holidays, except in emergency situations. 2026 Federal holidays are as follows:

20.4.1 New Year's Day: Thursday, January 1

20.4.2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Monday, January 19

20.4.3 Presidents' Day (Washington's Birthday): Monday, February 16

20.4.4 Memorial Day: Monday, May 25

20.4.5 Juneteenth: Friday, June 19

20.4.6 Independence Day (Observed): Friday, July 3

20.4.7 Labor Day: Monday, September 7

20.4.8 Columbus Day: Monday, October 12

20.4.9 Veterans Day: Wednesday, November 11

20.4.10 Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 26

20.4.11 Christmas Day: Friday, December 25

21.0 TEMPORARY FACILITIES

21.1 The existing USDA utilities at the site may be used by the Contractor for completion of the contract work at no cost to the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for making and removing any utility connections.

21.2 The Contractor shall equip all his/her foremen and work leaders with cell phones as necessary to coordinate the work effort. The Government will not provide any phone service for the project.

21.3 There are no toilet facilities available for use for this contract. The contractor shall furnish and maintain facilities for their employees. Location shall be coordinated with the COR.

21.4 USDA dumpsters and Roll-offs on site are not to be used by the contractor. The contractor shall furnish and maintain waste and recyclable receptacles for the duration of the project. Location of the receptacles shall be coordinated with the COR.

22.0 LOCKOUT/TAGOUT

22.1 The Contractor and/or subcontractor employees who will be working on the job will apply a lockout/tagout (LOTO) process to control dangerous energy sources.

22.2 The Contractor/subcontractor shall have a LOTO program established and use Contractor LOTO locks, tags, and procedures.

22.3 The Contractor/subcontractor shall submit their LOTO program for review and approval by the COR within 10 days of award of the contract.

23.0 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS / WARRANTY DOCUMENTATION / RECORD DRAWINGS

23.1 A warranty shall be issued in accordance with FAR 52.246.21 (Warranty of Construction). A standard one-year warranty shall be issued for all work.

23.2 The material shall be warranted as free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of (12) months from the date of installation.

23.3 Manufacturer’s documentation for warranty and extended warranty. Include all required documentation that will meet the manufacturer’s requirements for executing said warranty.

23.4 Provide a warranty binder containing one (1) signed & dated copy of all warranties of installed materials, devices, components, installed on the project in conformance to the construction drawings and specifications. An electronic copy of the Warranty Binder in a PDF file shall be submitted with the final close-out documentation.

23.5 O&M data submittals for materials, devices, components installed shall be provided. Data shall be provided in PDF format as well as printed. Information shall be provided no later than with the final close-out documentation.

24.0 ATTACHMENTS

24.1 Drawings and Specifications