Attachment 1 Statement of Work John Heinz Fishing Platforms.pdf

Attachment #1 Solicitation # 140F0521R0001

STATEMENT OF WORK

FISHING PLATFORM CONSTRUCTION

AT THE, JOHN HEINZ NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, PENNSYLVANIA

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SCOPE OF WORK

A. The work of this Contract includes the design and construction of fishing platforms with railings, ramps, and stairs, in accordance with this statement of work. Furnish all labor, materials, tools, and incidentals in performing all the work. The actual location for the construction of the fishing platforms will be staked in the field by the on-site Government representative.

Award to be based on; Fishing platform number 1 is to be constructed at Beaver Pond. Fishing platform number 2 is to be constructed at the water impoundment area. Some pictures of the proposed work are in the Appendix.

1.02 LOCATION AND INSPECTION OF SITE

A. A site visit is planned so prospective contractors can inspect the site of the work, consult with Government representatives, and provide a proposal for the design and construction work required.

After the site visit, provide proposals for the design and construction work required. The Proposals shall include Pricing and Technical information required in the solicitation.

B. The construction site is located at the John Heinz NWR, Pennsylvania. All site visits will be scheduled and coordinated through the Refuge Manager at (215) 365-3118.

1.03 ACCESS TO THE SITE

A. The Contractor shall confine their operations to between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, unless proper approval by the government is obtained. The Contractor will not be allowed to work on weekends or on Federal Holidays without approval. Equipment access shall be coordinated with the Refuge Manager and onsite their Staff.

1.04 APPLICABLE CODES, STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS

A. All work shall comply with building and design codes and standards applicable to each type of work.

1.05 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

A. The Contractor shall prevent, abate and control all environmental pollution arising from construction activities by complying with all applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations concerning environmental pollution control and abatement.

B. When vegetation is disturbed or exposed by the Contractor's operations in a manner which could subject the soil to erosion, straw bales or sediment retaining fabrics shall be immediately installed to prevent possible soil erosion. These sediment control structures shall be maintained until vegetation is re-established at the site by the Contractor. Temporary silt fencing shall be used to control any potential sedimentation. Tree removal if necessary is included in this contract, but strictly subject to the approval of the Refuge Manager.

1.06 Project Safety

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for strict compliance with all provisions of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements 29 CFR 1910 and 29CFR 1926 during this construction project. Visitors/Public safety shall be maintained at all times, in coordination with the Refuge Manager and their onsite staff.

1.07 Project Phases

A. The Contractor shall submit a cost proposal and perform work under this work statement in two distinct phases as listed below:

Phase I - Design: Planning, design and permitting of the fishing piers.

Phase II- Demolition of the existing platform at Beaver Pond, and construction of the new fishing platforms based upon the approved construction design documents.

B. The Contractor shall coordinate all work with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service during the design and construction of this project.

PART 2- PHASE 1 – FISHING PLATFORM DESIGN

2.01 Permits

A. The Contractor shall apply for any required permits for this project with all applicable authorities.

B. Permit fees shall be paid for by the Contractor.

C. Conceptual drawings and design progress drawings required to be part of the permit process will be considered to be part of the design phase. Final design drawings shall be prepared after permits are issued, and shall incorporate applicable permit conditions. The final design drawings shall be used for construction by the Contractor.

2.02 Design Requirements

A. The Contractor shall perform subsurface investigations, including geotechnical investigations, soil borings and test pit excavations as required, to design the required helical pile supports for the fishing piers.

B. Site surveys shall be performed by the Contractor as required for the project.

C. Project drawings shall be prepared in AutoCAD electronic format, latest edition. Produced drawings may be reduced to half-size (11" x 17") by the Government.

D. The Contractor shall email design submissions consisting of three submissions 1) conceptual drawings,

2) preliminary drawings and 3) final design drawings for the fishing platform systems to the Government for review and approval. The final design drawings shall be stamped by a Pennsylvania Professional Engineer.

All aspects of the design and construction shall be ADA compliant.

E. A Material submittals List shall be created and all Material information submitted to the Government for review and approval for all materials to be used on the project prior to the Construction Phase. Submittals are required for all lumber materials, helical piles, and aluminum ramp.

PART 3- PHASE 2 – FISHING PLATFORM CONSTRUCTION

3.01 DESCRIPTION

A. The work of this Section includes helical pier installation, carpentry work and all incidental work as required to construct the fishing pier platforms, aluminum ramp, and wood stairs.

B. The fishing piers with railing shall be constructed with wood lumber, properly sized to meet loads per code requirements. All lumber for framing and railing shall be No. 2 Southern Pine or better, and shall be pressure treated with Alkaline Copper Quartenary (ACQ) preservative. The decking material shall be wood polymer composite material. Acceptable manufacturer of the thermoplastic composite decking shall be Trex Company, or approved equal. Submit samples of materials and colors for approval.

C. Nails, screws, bolts, washers, etc., shall be hot dipped galvanized steel, of suitable types and sizes to draw the members into place and securely hold them. They shall meet ASTM A153 standard specifications for zinc coatings.

3.02 CONSTRUCTION OF THE FISHING PIERS

A. The Contractor shall construct the fishing piers, ramps, stairs, and railings, and support them with helical piers, properly spaced to accommodate the pier loads. The fishing piers and railings shall be designed for all the applicable loads per building codes.

B. The helical piles shall be installed into the soil per manufacturers recommended installation procedures. Extension sections shall be provided to obtain the required minimum overall length and installation torque as required for the design loads.

C. The ADA ramp shall be manufactured by EZ Docks Company, or approved equal. The ramp shall have gangway ramp sections made from aluminum, and shall be attached to the pier. The ramp sections shall be configured to meet ADA requirements and existing site conditions. The ramp shall have standard safety compliant railings. All necessary connecting hardware shall be included, and the ramp shall be installed per the manufacturers recommended installation procedures.

D. The Contractor’s engineer shall perform construction oversight services/Quality Control, and inspect the work during construction. Construction Inspection reports shall be provided to the government. The proper installation of the helical piers shall be documented by the Contractor’s engineer.

E. The Contractor’s engineer shall conduct a final inspection of the project when it is completed, produce a punch list for all deficient work noted, and contractor shall correct punch list items noted.

F. Upon completion of the project, work areas shall be free from debris, and disturbances to the habitat restored.

APPENDIX

Pictures for the fishing platform project

Beaver Pond fishing pier to be removed and replaced

Beaver Pond fishing pier to be removed and replaced

Fishing pier number 1 is to be constructed at Beaver Pond. The water depth in this area varies from 3’ to 10’ deep. The pier would be approximately 50’ long by 10’ wide, and supported by properly spaced helical piers.

The wood pier shall have wood railings installed.

Fishing pier number 2 is to be constructed at the water impoundment area. The water depth in this area varies from 6 inches to 2 feet deep. The pier would be approximately 100’ long by 10’ wide, and supported by properly spaced helical piers. The aluminum ADA gangway ramp with aluminum railing shall be attached to one side of the pier, leading down to the path. The other side of the pier shall have a wood stair system with wood railing, leading down to the path. The wood pier shall have wood railings installed.