Attachment 1 - Statement of Work.docx

United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

INSTALLING NEW BARBED-WIRE FENCE, POSTS, GATES. INSTALLING NEW ELECTRICAL SERVICE LINE WITH OUTLETS AND SET UP. INSTALLING APROXIMATELY 1,475 FT OF UNDERGROUND 1” POLYETHYLENE WATER SUPPLY PIPE WITH ALL THE ASSOCIATED VALVES, DRAINBACKS, AND HARDWARE. INCLUDING 1 – 1INCH FROST FREE 8FT HYDRANT AND 1 DOUBLEBOWL THERMOSINK STOCK WATER FOUNTAIN WITH ALL THE ASSOCIATED HARDWARE AT THE USDA-ARS NGPRL AT SITE SPECIFED

USDA, ARS, PA, Northern Great Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory (NGPRL)

1701 10th Avenue SW Mandan, ND.

DATE: 04/15/2026

STATEMENT OF WORK

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 Project Information

2.0 Project Contact Persons

3.0 Scope of Services

4.0 Technical Project Requirements

5.0 Background and Site Description

6.0 Technical Cost Proposal

7.0 Special Requirements

8.0 Performance Schedule

1.0 Project Information:

A. Project Number: TBD

B. Project Title: INSTALLING NEW BARBED-WIRE FENCING, POSTS, AND GATES, ELECTRICAL SERVICE LINE INSTALLATION AND SET UP, AND FOR INSTALLING APPROXIMAT ELY 1475 FT OF UNDERGROUND 1” POLYETHYLENE WATER SUPPLY PIPE WITH ALL THE ASSOCIATED VAVLES, DRAINBACKS, AND HARDWARE. 1-1” FROST FREE 8’ HYDRANT AND 1- DOUBLEBOWL THERMOSINK STOCK WATER FOUNTAIN WITH ALL THE ASSOICATED HARDWARE AT THE USDA-ARS NGPRL SITE SPECIFED.

C. Project Location:

USDA, ARS, PA, Northern Great Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory 1701 10th Ave SW.

Mandan, ND 58554

2.0 Project Contact Persons:

A. ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER (EPM):

Mark McWilliams, USDA, ARS, WBSC Phone: 970-631-7513 2150 Centre Avenue, Building D, Suite 300 Fort Collins, CO 80526 Email: mark.mcwilliams@usda.gov

B. RESEARCH PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVES (RPR):

Northern Great Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory 1701 10th Ave SW.

Mandan, ND 58554

C. LOCATION ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (LAO):

Northern Great Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory 1701 10th Ave SW.

Mandan, ND 58554

D. LOCATION MONITOR (LM):

Northern Great Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory 1701 10th Ave SW.

Mandan, ND 58554

E. COLLATERAL DUTY SAFETY OFFICER (CDSO):

Northern Great Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory 1701 10th Ave SW.

Mandan, ND 58554

3.0 Scope of services:

The Contractor shall provide all professional services necessary for the accomplishment of each project and such required services shall be in accordance with requirements as described herein.

A. The Contractor shall provide services for the following tasks marked by an “X”:

[X] Provide a cost proposal and a technical proposal to complete the project as per project requirements and price per linear foot.

[X] The contractor shall furnish all the skilled labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supervision necessary to install new barbwire fence, steel posts, wood posts, H-braces, gates and corners fencing, all the electrical service with specified connections and all the water service with specified connections at USDA-ARS, Northern Great Plains Research Lab specified sites.

4.0 Technical Project Requirements:

The Contractor will work with site personnel to ensure each task is accomplished in a timely manner within 90 working days from the start date of the project with the exception for time extensions do for weather delays, utility installation coordination and material delays.

A. The Contractor’s work shall adhere to the criteria stated within these project requirements, drawings, and specifications. All construction shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local code requirements as well as current industry standards, (i.e.: EPA, ASTM, GSA, AASHTO, etc.) and health and safety codes, in effect at the time of contract award.

B. All work to meet all pertinent Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) and ARS 242.1M standards. UFGS available at http://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-guide-specifications-ufgs. ARS 242.1M available at https://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/ppweb/pps-and-manuals/.

5.0 Background & Site Description:

A. The existing property has no fencing, gates, electricity or water currently installed.

It is located south of County RD 138 and West of Hwy#6. All setbacks and right of way conditions must be adhered to when installing the new fence, electrical service and water service.

B. Base Bid: There is approximately 10,375ft. of new perimeter fence to be installed along with approximately 2,425ft of interior fence to be installed. Also installed will be 4-20ft, 2” heavy duty tubular-6 bar livestock gates, 1-16ft, 2” heavy duty-6 bar livestock gate and 3 other wire gates at specified locations. All corners and H-bracing as required by the terrain conditions will be installed.

Base Bid: Specifications for the installation of new meter service and burial of underground service line for 20-amp 120-volt outlets at 2 sites along the path. The Contractor must work with Mor Gran Sou electric company to have new service and meter installed to connect the new electrical for new service. The USDA will provide points of contact and any documentation for service initiation. The USDA is also aware that the lead times may affect the completion date.

Base Bid: Specifications for installing approximately 1,475 feet of underground 1” Polyethylene water supply line pipe and all the associated valves, drain backs and hardware. The Contractor must work with Missouri West Water to have a new service line and meter installed to connect to the water line. The USDA will provide points of contact and any documentation for service initiation. The USDA is also aware that the lead times may affect the completion date.

6.0 Technical Cost Proposal: The contractor shall provide a price to install new specified wire, wooden posts, heavy duty steel T-posts, corners, and gates as specified here within.

7.0 Specific Requirements-Fencing

1. The contractor shall install new barbed-wire that will be Red Brand 12 ½ gauge barbed-wire. Any wire splicing shall be crimped or spliced with 8 wraps around the other (western union splice).

2. Heavy duty 6ft. T-posts – Chicago Heights Steel or COR approved.

3. Heavy duty 8ft. T-posts – Chicago Heights Steel or COR approved.

4. T-posts must be in the ground a minimum of 20”

5. All Green treated wooden posts must be in the ground a minimum of 36”

6. The contractor shall use “8” minimum diameter green treated posts for all corners, H-bracing, and gates. The COR may approve the use of 2 7/8” steel pipe for design and installation of corners.

7. Corner bracing shall have 9-gauge wire used for cross bracing.

8. T-post clips wire fasteners and 8# fence staples for wooden posts.

9. There are multiple gates along the fence line that the contractor will install with new Heavy duty 2-6 bar livestock gates and wire gates as specified here within.

10. The Contractor will install 4” green treated wooden posts at a maximum of 400ft apart.

11. The contractor shall install the heavy-duty T-posts at a maximum of every 20ft. in between the 4” wooden posts.

12. The stranded Red Brand 12 ½ gauge wire will be a 4-wire fence. The first wire will be placed at approximately 12 inches off the ground and maintained throughout the fence line. Approved by the COR.

13. The other 3 wires will be spaced evenly off the 1st wire throughout the fence line. Spacing must be approved by the COR.

14. The height of the posts and the fence must be uniform and level throughout the fence line.

15. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that fencing is properly installed in all terrain areas such as drainage and slopes. Which may require a 4” green treated post every 10ft. Any materials needed are installed properly and to the satisfaction of the COR are considered part of the contractors’ bid price.

16. The Contractor must ensure that the wooden posts are not damaged when put in ground- post holes must be pre-drilled if the ground is too hard to push them in.

17. Any areas that are needed for extra bracing or dead man will be provided by the contractor.

18. The new fence must go in the location as specified according to right of ways and property lines as surveyed.

19. Any trees or brush that are present in the fence line must be cleared and disposed of offsite by the contractor.

20. All utility line locates public and private must be completed by the contractor for the project area.

21. The Land must be returned to original condition as to the approval of the COR. The work sites shall be cleaned up to the satisfaction of the COR. Any landscaping, back dragging, or grass seeding must be completed by the contractor.

8.0 Specific Requirements-Electrical

1. The contractor must work with the electrical provider, Mor Gran Sou, to have a new service line and meter installed to connect the new electrical service. The USDA will provide points of contact and any documentation for service initiation. The USDA is also aware that the lead times may affect the completion date.

2. The contractor shall trench and bury approximately 1450ft of underground direct burial wire or whatever may be required for code project.

3. All Grounding rods that may be required for the State of North Dakota electrical code must be provided for and installed by the contractor.

4. The contractor shall provide and install the necessary underground waterproof conduit and connectors for the wire to be installed from the meter pole site to the 2 sites along the way for electrical connections.

5. The contractor will provide all the electrical work to complete the job. Any other electrical requirements to meet the code must be completed.

6. A 100-amp service panel will be installed off the meter at the first site approximately 750ft away from the meter with junction box to feed into the panel. Wire size is approximately 250/250/3/o or whatever code may require with the appropriate breakers for the panel. Two- 120v 20-amp GFCI outlet will be installed below the panel. All materials will be exterior outdoor weatherproof. All conduits, boxes, and any materials needed.

7. The contractor shall provide to include the electrical components, hardware, and supplies for the second site approximately 750ft from the first panel site with a 100-amp panel and junction box below to tie into the panel. Wire size from first panel to second approximately 4/o4/o2/o or whatever code may require with the appropriate breaker for the panels for the two- 120v 20-amp GFCI outlets to be installed below the panel. see jpg. All materials such as the conduit, boxes, connections, receptacles etc. will be outdoor weatherproof.

8. The contractor shall provide and install green treated 4x4 post x 2 with a 2x4 green treated ¾” plywood to install the outdoor panel, junction box and outlets at sites as specified by the COR.

9. The contractor shall provide and install trenching and direct burial wire to run approximately 1,450ft in total with the panels, junction boxes and outlets at both sites. The wire shall be buried at a minimum 3 ft in depth or according to industry standards.

10. The contractor shall be responsible for any utility line locations needed to cover the excavation areas both public and private. The contractor shall be responsible for any damage that may be caused because of any trenching or excavation activities.

11. The contractor must include all the other required materials or equipment to complete the installation.

12. The contractor shall be responsible for backfilling and landscape any areas of trenching and excavation and return the areas to grade as deemed by the COR.

13. The contractor shall provide and install any necessary upgrades to the service pole to connect with the system, service panel and/or transformers as necessary.

14. The contractor shall provide the proper permit package, all applicable applications and fees that may come with the complete system.

15. The contractor shall provide a warranty on the system and workmanship.

16. The contractor shall clean up the site of all materials and debris and dispose of off-site to the satisfaction of the Location Monitor before the job is completed.

9.0 Specific Requirements-Water line

1. The contractor must work with the water provider, Missouri West Water, to have a new service line and meter installed to be able to hook up the new water line for service. The USDA will provide points of contact and any documentation for service initiation. The USDA is also aware that the lead times may affect the completion date.

1. The contractor shall provide and install approximately 1,475 ft. of new underground 1” polyethylene water supply line with all the necessary connections to complete the installation. The contractor shall provide and install one 1”- 8ft frost free yard hydrant and one double bowl Thermosink cattle fountain with all the associated hardware/materials.

1. DEPTH: The contractor must install the water lines between 7ft. to 8ft. below the finish grade.

1. TRENCHING: The contractor shall provide a solid and continuous trench for all pipes installed. Over excavation shall be backfilled to the proper grade with compacted earth, sand, fine gravel or similar material. Piping may not be supported by rocks or blocks at any point. Rocky soil shall be over excavated to a depth equal to one time the pipe diameter or 6” inches whichever is greater and backfilled to the proper grade with compacted granular material.

1. BACKFILL: No rocks, broken concrete, frozen chunks or rubble can be deposited within the trench until the pipe is covered by at least 12” inches of compacted approved bedding. Remaining trench depth can be backfilled with the approved material in layers of 8” inches and compacted in place as a process.

1. HYDRANT: The 1” frost free 8ft bury yard hydrant must be installed according to manufacturer’s specifications along with a good base to allow proper drainage for the hydrant.

1. FOUNTAIN: The Thermosink cattle water fountain must be installed according to the manufacturer’s specifications.

1. CURB BOX: A 1” curb box shut off must be installed before the hydrant and fountain at a location approved by the COR. The length of the curb box shall be as required for the actual field conditions needed. To be at grade.

1. The new water line, hydrant and fountain must be installed and pressure tested as to proper operations and no leaks.

1. All utility line locations needed for digging both private and public are the responsibility of the Contractor, and the contractor is responsible for any damage that may result from digging.

1. The Trench shall be properly filled, compacted and leveled off to the satisfaction of the COR.

1. Contractor shall provide warranty on unit and workmanship.

1. The contractor shall clean up the site of all materials and debris and dispose of off-site to the satisfaction of the Location Monitor before the project is deemed complete.

8.0 Performance Schedules:

A. Permits: Where governing regulations and imposed codes and standards require notices, permits, licenses, inspections, tests, and similar items or actions in order to lawfully proceed with the required work, the Design Contractor shall obtain items and take those actions in accordance with the regulations of the governing authority. The costs of construction permit, licenses, inspections, etc., are the obligation of the future Construction Contractor.

B. Schedules shall be updated and furnished with each submittal.

C. Submittals shall be made as scheduled in the Special Requirements section. Each submittal shall be distributed electronically in Adobe for review, to the Location Monitor at the facility, Engineering Project Manager, and Contracting Officer. Each submittal shall contain the previous submittal's Excel comment sheet with responses, notes of meetings held with ARS personnel, design notes, calculations, and construction progress bi-weekly meetings during construction.

D. Changes in the scope of work or the task order that affect the level of effort of the Contractor must be pre‑approved by the CO.

E. Disputes or questions that arise after the order of task has been negotiated will be resolved by the CO.

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