Attachment 1 - Statement of Work.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture

Research, Education, and Economics Agricultural Research Service

May 5, 2025

USDA-ARS-NCAUR

1815 North University Street Peoria, IL

Statement of Work: Window Treatment Improvements

To: Innovative Consulting & Management Services (ICMS)

From: Steven Cermak, BOR RL

USDA-ARS-MWA-NCAUR

Please provide a cost proposal for the following scope of work requested by the Government.

The proposal shall include all labor, materials, supervision, equipment and transportation for a complete, properly operating, code legal installation.

Existing Conditions:

The Location currently has vertical blind window treatments in conference rooms, the auditorium, and office areas along the administrative wing. Many of the treatments are in disrepair and require replacement.

Scope of Work Description:

General Requirements:

1. Contractor will perform all job activities in a good and workman like manner and in accordance with OSHA safety regulations.

2. Contractor’s proposal shall indicate whether DBA or SCA rates are priced and what wage determination number was used.

3. Contractor is responsible for repairs of all damage to adjacent building components and equipment that may incur during work activities related to this task. Damaged building components and equipment will be returned to their previous state before damaged at the Contractor’s expense.

4. The furnishing and installation of all improvements indicated shall be complete in every respect, properly operating and ready for use. All work shall be coordinated and scheduled to avoid disrupting and jeopardizing ongoing research.

a. Coordinate access to space with Al Probyn.

National Center of Agricultural Utilization Research (NCAUR)

1815 North University Street, Peoria, Illinois 61604 Phone 309.681.6233 E-mail steven.cermak@usda.gov

USDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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b. Contractor shall coordinate with Owner any moving of any furnishings needed to complete the project.

5. Contractor shall notify Government’s QA/COR official of project schedule. Provide notification of project schedule a minimum of five (5) working days prior to starting on site work.

6. Contractor shall verify existing conditions prior to submitting proposal.

7. Contractor is responsible for all legal disposal of debris created by this work.

8. Provide final cleaning of project area. Final cleaning shall be of a “broom swept” quality.

Project Specific Requirements:

1. The following rooms are slotted to receive window treatment upgrades. Refer to plans provided for additional information:

a. North Wing Laboratory Room 1201 3 windows

b. North Wing Laboratory Office (East) Room 1201 1 window

c. North Wing Laboratory Office (West) Room 1201 1 window

d. North Wing Laboratory Room 1207 Room 3 windows

e. North Wing Laboratory Room 1204 3 windows

f. North Wing Laboratory Office Room 1204 1 window

g. North Wing Laboratory Room 3200 3 windows

h. North Wing Laboratory Office (East) Room 3200 1 window

i. North Wing Laboratory Office (West) Room 3200 1 window

j. North Wing Laboratory Room 3204 2 windows

k. North Wing Laboratory Office (West) Room 3204 1 window

l. North Wing Laboratory Room 3237 2 windows

m. North Wing Office Room 1000 1 window (optional bid item)

n. North Wing Laboratory Room 1200 3 windows (optional bid item)

o. North Wing Laboratory Office (East) Room 1200 1 window (optional bid item)

p. North Wing Laboratory Office (West) Room 1200 1 window (optional bid item)

2. Contractor to field verify dimensions of all window openings prior to submitting final proposal.

3. Contractor will be responsible for all demolition and disposal of existing window treatments.

4. Contractor will furnish and install new roller shade window treatment systems, including all surface prep, mounting hardware, and miscellaneous components per manufacturer’s installation instructions.

a. Basis of Design – provide the following roller shade package or approved equal.

i. Manufacturer: Alta / Hunter Douglas

ii. Fabric Name: R80 1% E Screen

iii. Color: White / Pearl

iv. Control System: Clutch operated – Skyline with spring assist

v. Top Treatment: 4” Fascia (Silver)

vi. Mount Type: Inside mount (field verify)

vii. Bottom rail: Heat sealed aluminum bar

viii. Chain type: Stainless steel metal bead w/ cord tensioner

ix. Chain position: confirm field conditions per window

b. Warranty:

i. Installer’s coverage requirements

1. 5 years parts and labor

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ii. Manufacturer’s coverage requirements

1. Lifetime Limited Warranty

Security Protocols for Site Access:

1. See NCAUR Temporary Credentialing Program.

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