Attachment_2_-_SOW.pdf

Statement of Work: Pole Barn for Equipment Storage

1. Introduction: The Conte Research Laboratory (CRL) has a requirement to construct a pole barn on their campus in Turners Falls, MA. Marty Garcia, the facility manager will act as Technical Liaison on this project.

2. Background: The CRL has a need for outdoor storage to provide shelter for boats, trucks and grounds equipment. The structure will be erected on the west side of the Vehicle Storage Building (VSB). There is a pad of compacted gravel in that location that will serve as the floor for the new structure.

3. Scope of Work:

a) Prepare surface, pour footings with anchors.

b) Erect posts, roof trusses and purlins, install metal roofing.

c) Clean site and remove any unusable materials.

4. Applicable Documents: Contractor will provide engineered drawing of proposed structure and details of all components, including fastening systems and post anchors. Calculations for roof load ratings and wind shear will be provided.

Contractor will devise a safety plan in accordance with OSHA regulations concerning PPE, fall restraint and any other applicable standards. Safety plan will be written and approved by the TECHNICAL LIAISON prior to the start of construction. All equipment used will be in good working order with any required inspection stickers and must not leak oil or other fluids. All operators will have all required training, authorization or licensing to operate their equipment.

5. Technical Requirements:

• Structure will have outside dimensions of 36’x36’. There will be a minimum roof overhang of 12” around perimeter of structure. Height will be 12’ minimum at the eaves. There will be a minimum roof pitch of 4:10.

• Posts must have a minimum distance of 10’6” between them. All posts must be mounted on concrete footings installed to a depth of 48” from rough grade. Posts must be attached to footings with metallic brackets and through bolted. Brackets will have four 12” anchor bolts embedded into concrete. Footings must be stripped of all wooden forms or stripped below rough grade if cardboard forms are used.

Concrete in forms must be smooth and free of voids or air pockets throughout.

• If wooden posts are used they must be pressure treated to prevent rotting. If metallic posts are used they must be coated to prevent corrosion.

• Metal roof trusses will be attached to posts with metallic brackets bolted or welded to the truss. They will be connected to the posts with through bolts. Trusses will be treated to prevent corrosion.

• Roof purlins will be pressure treated lumber.

• Steel roofing will be 24 gauge or better, with Galvalume coating or equivalent. Color will be dark brown. All cut edges will be treated prior to installation. Roofing panels must be installed according to manufacturers specifications, fasteners must be spaced and torqued properly.

• All debris from construction must be removed daily or stored in an approved rubbish container and removed from the site at or before completion of the project.

6. Deliverables:

Color samples and technical specifications of all materials and equipment must be furnished to the Technical Liaison and approved in writing within 14 days of Notice to Proceed. Technical manuals in paper or electronic form will be provided for all materials.

All work will be inspected and approved by the Technical Liaison before the task is considered completed. Contractor will repair any deficiencies in materials or workmanship at no additional cost to the Government. The contractor will provide verbal progress reports to the Technical Liaison or other representative authorized by Contracting Officer at regular intervals during the period of performance. Any delays or changes that would increase the contract price shall be communicated to the Technical Liaison as soon as they are encountered. The customer reserves the right to have the project inspected for integrity and quality of workmanship by a third-party including county inspectors.

The project will be considered completed and authorized for payment only when approved by the Technical Liaison.

All material and equipment are to be provided by the contractor. No tools, equipment or manpower will be provided by the Government. No government employees will assist contractor with unloading, installation or positioning of materials or equipment. Equipment may be stored in designated areas during the period of performance, but the facility assumes no liability against loss or theft.

The contractor will complete the project within the period of performance

(POP), any delays must be authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer. The work will be staged to allow access to the facility throughout the period of performance. Proper signage and barriers will be provided to restrict vehicle and pedestrian access to work areas and no hazardous conditions should be present in unguarded areas. All work must be performed during normal business hours, Monday-Friday 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. No weekend work may be performed unless authorized by the Technical Liaison. No work may be performed on Federal holidays without exception.