Attachment_1_-_Statement_of_Work.pdf

Statement of Work

I. Overview

Eastern Ecological Science Center formally the Leetown Science Center is the oldest Federal Fishery research facility. Established in 1931, the Center applies expertise from a broad diversity of scientific disciplines to conduct integrated research programs addressing the high priority needs of natural resource to managers and public policy makers.

II. Background

The Eastern Ecological Science Center is located at 11649 Leetown Road Kearneysville, WV. 25430 has a requirement to bring existing Research labs up to safety standards and improve on future scientific experiments.

III. Detailed Requirements

The scope of work includes but is not limited to: Labs 216, 233, 239 and the EDNA lab

Demo work:

• Demo each lab space (4) and office space (6), including existing wall cabinets and bases and counter tops, electrical and plumbing terminations, terminate fume hood vent at ceiling (including caps on tubing), remove knee walls, remove existing ceiling tiles

Patch, Paint and Flooring:

• Patch and paint walls, paint doors/door frames, walls - TBD and Doors - In the Navy to match existing new labs – (Sherwin Williams - follow all manufacturing instructions for application)

• New flooring Dura-quartz 11 (coarse) in color "Ocean" to match existing new labs (follow all manufacturing instructions for application) - remove cove base, prep sub-floor, fill gaps where knee walls were taken out – install new flooring and wall base

• Ceiling tiles replaced with Armstrong Clean room FL to match existing new labs

• Painted areas estimated at 13,500 sf. With seven (7) double doors / frames and six (6) single doors / door frames

• Flooring area estimated at 4,500 sf

• Ceiling tile estimate 2300 tiles

Other:

• Add a wall and door in the EDNA lab

• All electrical work shall be done to code

• All colors (paint & flooring) will be a match of existing new labs – color for walls pending

• A dust control should be used (Plan submitted)

• Paint & floor fumes should be controlled (Plan submitted)

• No dumpster will be furnished

• Areas shall be cleaned at end of each workday

• All office furnishings will be removed by owner

Supply and install casework, counter tops and fixtures in (4) laboratories with-in Fish Health Branch.

Furnish and install metal laboratory casework complete matching existing labs.

1. Metal Laboratory Casework (Base color: Dove Gray / Accent color: Indigo)

2. Epoxy Resin Laboratory Countertops (Charcoal Grey color).

3. Epoxy Resin Laboratory Sinks (Charcoal Grey color)

4. Plumbing & Service Fixtures.

5. Fume Hoods and Fume Hood Blowers

Metal Laboratory Casework Manufacturers:

1. BMC

2. Hamilton Laboratory Solutions

3. Kewaunee Scientific Corp.

3. Or equal to above to match existing

1. Sheet Metal: Prime grade, roller leveled, and treated at the mill to be free of scale, ragged edges, deep scratches or other defects.

2.Stainless Steel: ASTM A167, Type 304 – where applicable

3. Glass: For framed cabinet doors – minimum 1/8 inch thick tempered, clear glass. For unframed, sliding cabinet doors, minimum 1/8 inch thick, clear safety glass.

4.Hardware: Casework manufacturer’s standard items.

5. Finish: Chemical and corrosion resistant, electrostatically applied, baked on powder coat finish. Open to manufacturer’s full line.

Laboratory countertops: Molded Epoxy Resin

Manufacturer:

1. American Epoxy Scientific

2. Durcon

3. Or equal to above

a. Acid Resistant Grade

b. Thickness: 1 inch.

c. Color: Grey.

d. Panels shall be of material specifically designed for laboratory work surfaces.

Provide the following:

a. Drip Grooves: Provide under all work surface exposed edges Drip grooves shall be ½ inch from the front edge where the top overhangs 1 inch and 1/4 inch from the edge where the edge overhangs 1/2 inch.

b. Edge Profile: All exposed edges shall be sanded to a smooth finish and chamfered 1/8 inch at front top edge and at vertical corners

d. All holes and cutouts as required for built-in equipment and mechanical and electrical service fixtures. Verify size of opening with actual size of equipment to be used prior to making openings. Form inside corners to a radius of not less than 1/8 inch.

After sawing, rout and file cutouts to ensure smooth, crack-free edges.

Curbs and Splashes:

1) Height: 4 inches.

2) Thickness: 1 inch.

3) Bonded to the surface of the top to form a square joint. Joints between sections of curb shall be stepped or mitered.

f. Form tight-fitting butt joints in the work surface.

Laboratory Sinks

Drop-in Epoxy Resin Sinks. Molded with interior radius corners and sloped to sink outlet.

Provide strainer, outlet, localized acid neutralization tank and all required piping to connect to existing plumbing for all sinks.

Provide acid resistant tailpieces compatible with waste piping systems for all sinks.

Manufacturers:

1.Durcon 2.American Epoxy Scientific 3.Or equal to above

Plumbing Service Fittings

Provide units that comply with SEFA 8, Laboratory and Hospital Fixtures. Complete with washers, locknuts, nipples, and other installation accessories. Include wall and deck flanges, escutcheons, handle extension rods, and similar items. Eyewash units shall be installed at each location.

Finish: Polished chrome on brass body with a clear acid and solvent-resistant epoxy coating.

Equip valve handles with color coded plastic index buttons as follows:

ServiceIndexing Button Color Lettering Color Cold Water (Potable) CW Green White Hot Water (Potable) HW Red White Lab Air AIR Orange Black

Vacuum VAC Yellow Black Deionized Water DI White Black

Manufacturers:

1. Chicago Faucets.

2. Watersaver Faucet Co., Inc

3. OR EQUAL TO ABOVE

Fume Hood Fume Hood is to be supplied from same manufacturer as the casework and match in color.

Hood is to be VAV type with all required service fittings pre-piped and pre-wired.

Contractor is responsible for providing connection to the existing duct work and new roof top blower fan to provide a complete install.

There is a need for a 4’ fume hood.

• The 4’ width fume hood will require the following:

cup sink acid wash tank valve, hot & cold mix, non-potable water Nuova far, front loaded valve The hood should set on a chemical rated base cabinet which is also to be provided

Electric Service Fittings

Refer to electrical specifications and codes Provide types of fittings necessary for the services.

Preparation: Provide openings, accesses, cutouts, etc., in casework and tops as necessary to permit installation of fittings.

Provide all necessary devices mounted to casework and fume hoods along with wiring to existing electrical.

Installation

Installation shall meet or exceed all applicable federal, state, and local requirements, referenced standards and conform to codes and ordinances of authorities having jurisdiction.

1. All installation shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s published recommendations and shall be performed by installers experienced in the installation of the item as determined by the respective manufacturer.

2. Set casework items plumb, level, and true. Shim as required, using concealed shims for a plumb, level, true and straight installation. All items shall be securely anchored.

3. Install base cabinets, other than those with permanently connected plumbing fixtures, after flooring installation is complete at all areas under casework.

4. Install hardware uniformly and precisely. Adjust doors, drawers, hardware, fixtures and other moving or operating parts to function smoothly and correctly, and so that doors and drawers operate without warp or bind, and contact points meet accurately.

5. Fasten suspended and wall cabinets to hanging strips, masonry, partition framing, blocking, or reinforcements in partitions. Fasten each cabinet through the back, near top, at not less than 24 inches on center.

6. Scribe laboratory tops as necessary for close and accurate fit.

7. Field joints in tops shall be factory-prepared and identical to factory joints. Provide full length, one-piece tops and backsplashes wherever possible, and keep field joints to an absolute minimum.

8. Seal edges of tops, backsplashes and side splashes to adjacent wall surface and around all work surface penetrations.

Laboratory casework and support framing system shall withstand the effects of the following gravity loads and stresses without permanent deformation, excessive deflection, or binding of drawers and doors.

1. Steel Base Unit Load Capacity: 500 lbs. per linear foot.

2. Suspended Units: 300 lbs.

3. Drawers in a Cabinet: 100 lbs.

4. Hanging Wall Cases: 300 lbs.

5. Load capacity for shelves of base units, wall cases, and tall cases shall be 40 lbs. per square foot, up to 200 lbs.

Plumbing and electrical equipment and work incorporated in laboratory casework shall conform to the requirements of codes. Final connections shall be made by licensed plumbers and electricians but are to be included in this package.

Drawings identifies casework, counter tops and fixtures of each lab for reference use only.

All measurements of flooring, painting, casework, counter tops and fume hoods will be confirmed by contractor

The contractor shall submit costs for labor, materials, travel, and any other category that is part of the total cost as part of the bid.

Contractor shall not proceed with any work until all required submittals are approved by the Facility Manager (FM).

Contractor shall submit schedule of work.

IV. Deliverables

1. Award Issuance – Provide a project schedule within five (5) days after receipt of the notice to proceed. Work may not begin without approval of the timeline by the Science Center facility manager COR, and the Contracting Officer.

Contractor shall obtain all permits required by federal, state and local regulations prior to commencement of work. All required paperwork and calculations required to obtain any permits shall be provided to the and FM and the Contracting Officer’s Representative at time of submission as well as the permits themselves upon receipt of the documents from the permitting agencies.

Contractor must be licensed to work in the State of West Virginia.

V. Other Requirements

COVID 19 requirements: All contractors are to wear face coverings and self-check each day before entering the building, a sign-in sheet is to be kept and issued to FM each week or upon request.

Outages and Interruptions:

The contractor is advised that the LSC will continue to perform research functions during the contract. Work shall be conducted as to minimize interruption to service. Contractor shall notify FM at least 7 days prior to any and all outages and interruptions. Contractor shall not proceed with work without approval from facilities manager. Changes to the schedule require the submission of a new schedule to the FM for review.

Any work required to be performed at the LSC shall be performed between 7:00am- 4:00pm, Monday – Friday. No work shall be performed at the LSC outside of theses “other than normal hours” unless otherwise authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer Representative or FM. Request to work other than the normal hours shall be made, and approved, in writing through the COR or FM. Work performed during “other than the normal hours” shall not change the total cost to the government.

Changes / Clarifications:

All work must be completed as shown in the contract documents. If ‘no cost’ change orders are to be made, a written request to the COR must be made detailing why the work cannot be completed as shown, as well as the corrective action suggested by the contractor. For change orders which will alter the price or requirements of the contract, the Contracting Officer’s approval must be given in writing before beginning the work described.

Notice to the Government of Delays:

In the event the contractor encounters difficulty in meeting performance requirements, or when it anticipates difficulty in complying with the contract delivery schedule or date, or whenever the contractor has knowledge that any actual or potential situation is delaying or threatens to delay the timely performance of this contract, the contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer, and the COR in writing, giving pertinent details. This data shall be informational only in character. Notice under this provision shall not be construed as a waiver by the Government of any delivery schedule or date or any rights or remedies provided by law or under this contract.

Period of performance 180 days after notice to proceed.