Attachment_1_-_Statement_of_Work.docx

REMOVE MOLD IN FORT UNION HOUSING UNIT 17

Fort Union National Monument, Facility Management Statement of Work

1. Project Introduction

a. Location – Ft. Union Housing Unit at 17 Monument Ln is located within the boundaries of the Ft. Union National Monument, located in central New Mexico, approximately 27 miles from the city of Las Vegas, New Mexico on U.S. Interstate 25. The park sits off State Highway 161, west of Interstate 25 surrounded by large tracts of farming land.

i. Monument Ln is a short road providing access to administrative buildings related to park maintenance. Facilities here include park headquarters, library and curatorial, three residential buildings, a maintenance shop and storage.

b. Description – This housing unit is intended to provide options for incoming employees relocating to Ft. Union. This unit is intended to be occupied in September 2024, however a positive mold test requires intervention. The contractor shall remove toxic fungal spores (mold) from the utility room and furnace area within one (1) housing unit as specified within this document.

i. Remove mold contaminated gypsum board and insulation.

ii. Treat and remove mold from existing wood framing.

iii. Unit 17 is a two-bedroom housing unit in a duplex arrangement. The mold remediation work will take place in two (2) bedrooms with the affected work area as follows:

1. Walls, Ceiling, Flooring – 380 sf

2. Wood Framing – 180 sf

c. Points of Contact

i. Contracting Officer (CO) Stacy Vallie Northern Rockies Major Acquisition Buying

ii. Superintendent Ft Union Lorenzo Vigil Ft Union National Monument 9 Monument Ln Watrous, New Mexico 87753 lorenzo_vigil@nps.gov 505-425-8025

iii. Administrative Officer Melanie Huckstep Pecos National Monument PO Box 418 Pecos, NM 87752 melanie_huckstep@nps.gov 505-757-7202

2. General Requirements – This contract shall provide for the following work:

a. The removal and disposal of mold contaminated gypsum board and insulation including:

i. Utility Room – 378 sf, in the following areas, to be marked by park staff.

1. Ceiling – 54 sf

2. Walls – 270 sf

3. Floor – 54 sf

b. The treatment and removal of mold from all exposed wood framing.

i. Thorough bio-cleaning of all exposed wood framing and within the affected rooms.

ii. All industry standard work practices and engineering controls shall be used to minimize the release of airborne spores during removal activities.

iii. All remediation work to be completed by a state licensed contractor qualified to conduct bioremediation.

1. Submittals

a. Data sheets on each product to be used, including:

i. Preparation instructions and recommendations

ii. Storage and handling requirements and recommendations

iii. Installation methods

b. Certifications

i. Bioremediation license

ii. Third party testing

2. Quality Assurance

a. Perform work in accordance with all product instructions.

b. Perform work in accordance with all industry standards for bioremediation.

3. Pre-Installation Meeting

a. Convene meeting not less than one week before starting work of this section.

b. Review methods and procedures related to selective demolition and bioremediation.

c. Review and finalize schedule and verify availability of materials, contractor's personnel, equipment, and facilities needed to make progress and avoid delays.

d. Examine existing conditions and finishes for compliance with requirements.

e. Review governing regulations and requirements for insurance and certificates if applicable.

f. Review temporary protection requirements for during and after work.

4. Delivery, Storage and Handling

a. Deliver materials to site in original containers with seals unbroken and labeled with manufacturer's name, product brand name and type, date of manufacture, and directions for storing and mixing with other components.

5. Other Provisions

a. Contractor shall provide a construction schedule to the Contracting Officer at the preconstruction conference. Please provide at least 24-hour notice to the Contracting Officer prior to mobilization and commencement of work.

b. Contractor shall provide for the safety of employees engaged in project work in compliance with OSHA regulations. “Tailgate” safety meetings shall be held once before the commencement of work and at least once weekly thereafter.

c. Petrified Forest National Park reserves the right to inspect the work in progress at any time, without prior notice to the Contractor.

d. Unless other arrangements are made in advance, work may be undertaken during normally scheduled hours of the park maintenance staff - 7:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. No work shall be scheduled on Federal holidays or weekends without prior approval from project manager or contract officer representative.

e. Contractor is responsible for daily cleanup or work areas, securing and disposing of loose items that could become windblown, trash collection and removal, and providing temporary restroom facilities to accommodate workers on site. Portable toilets must be removed from site within five (5) working days of work completion.

f. Site Visit - A pre-bid meeting and site inspection tour will be held at Petrified Forest National Park.

g. The Government will not furnish any property other than necessary utilities for this project. If damage occurs to an unknown utility, Contractor shall repair the utility. An equitable adjustment may be made in accordance with the Changes clause of the contract.

h. Hauling - Contractor shall comply with all legal load restrictions in the hauling of materials. Load restrictions on park roads are identical to the state load restrictions with such additional regulations as may be imposed by the Park Superintendent. Information regarding rules and regulations for vehicular traffic on park roads may be obtained from the CO and/or COR. A special permit will not relieve the Contractor of liability for damage that may result from moving of equipment.

i. Permits – Any and all mandatory permits, inspections, calibration, and documentation required to do the described work shall be obtained by the Contractor, and any costs involved shall be included in the contract price.

j. Disposal – Unless otherwise specified, all removed material becomes the property of the Contractor and shall be disposed of outside the park.

k. Accident Prevention – The Contractor is expected to ensure a safe environment for all personnel and visitors and shall comply with all applicable sections of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). In case of conflicts between federal, state, and local safety and health requirements, the most stringent shall apply. Equipment or tools not meeting OSHA requirements will not be allowed on the project sites. Contractor must meet the requirements of The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for personal protective equipment. Contractor must have a first-aid kit available at the work site. The Contractor shall report all accidents to the COR as soon as possible and assist the COR and other officials, as required, in the investigation of the accident.

l. Air and Water Pollution Control – Contractor shall take all necessary reasonable measures to reduce air and water pollution by any material or equipment used during construction. Do not dispose of volatile wastes or oils or any other material in storm or sanitary drains.

m. Project Closeout – The Contractor shall request in writing a final inspection.

i. Before requesting the final inspection, the Contractor shall remove all tools, equipment, surplus materials, rubbish, and restore to original condition surfaces or structures that are damaged due to work of this contract.

ii. At the time of final inspection, the project shall be complete.

iii. When work is determined to be substantially complete, the CO and/or COR will prepare a list of deficiencies to be corrected before final acceptance.

iv. The Contractor shall complete the work described on the list of deficiencies within ten (10) calendar days, weather permitting.

v. If the Contractor fails to complete the work within this time frame, the Contracting Officer may replace, repair, or remedy the work with an appropriate reduction in the contract price.

n. If work is not determined to be substantially complete, Contracting Officer will notify Contractor in writing. After completing work, Contractor shall resubmit certification and request a new final inspection.