Attachment 2- Statement of Work.pdf

FURNISH & INSTALL COLD STORAGE ROOM,

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA

ATTACHMENT 2- STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 SCOPE

The United State Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Pasture Systems & Watershed Management Research Unit (PSWMRU) located at US- Building 0491; Pennsylvania State University; 532 Curtin Rd; University Park, Pennsylvania 16801 (i.e. the “Location”) requires a cold storage room.

Award will be made based on general site conditions at time of installation. Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, transport and other items or services to:

1. BASE QUOTE:

Provide and install a new cold storage room. Include all work and components required to install, power, control, support and anchor the new unit and produce a fully functioning cold storage room. Maximum Room Clearance Height is 9’ - 1” above finished floor. Clear Floor space =16’ - 2” x 10’ - 5”. Interior Clear Space = 15’ - 2” x 9’- 2”. (See Drawing AE 503 to confirm room dimensions and ensure proposed unit fits in the room.). Install new condensing unit on East exterior wall of Prep Lab Room H-101.

2. OPTION:

In addition to the Base Quote, provide and install all components required to complete installation of new condensing unit on East exterior wall of Prep Lab Room H-101. This includes approximately 35 linear feet of additional conduit, wiring, condensate piping, heat tape, and exterior wall mounting bracket.

2.0 WORK

The Contractor shall provide all labor, insurance, permits, tools, material, equipment, and travel to complete the work listed. All work shall be completed by properly trained and licensed personnel or subcontractors in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained in this document. The Contractor shall keep the work premises clean, free of accumulations of waste and rubbish, as well as construction material, to the extent possible and practical, during the period of performance and at the time of final inspection and acceptance.

2.1 REFERENCES

• Attachment 3 – USDA General Requirements Specifications

• Attachment 4 - University Park Cold Room Renovations Specification

• Attachment 5 - University Park Cold Room Renovations (highlighted) Drawings

• Attachment 6 - University Park Cold Room Renovations marked up Drawings

2.2 INSTALLATION OF NEW COLD STORAGE ROOM

The Contractor shall furnish and install a new cold storage room. Include all work and components required to install, power, control, support and anchor the new unit and produce a fully functioning cold storage room.

1. Setup shall be a traditional split system, with condensate unit mounted outside on East exterior wall.

2. The flooring shall be rated for a minimum loading of 600 lbs. per square feet.

3. Start up and test the equipment to ensure proper operation. Provide training to

Location personnel on the new equipment’s operation.

2.3 SITE LOGISTICS AND SCHEDULING

The Contractor shall ensure the work does not negatively affect the operation of any research activities. The Contractor shall schedule the work with the Location Monitor (LM) to avoid any impact to ongoing research activities. Onsite parking, staging and laydown areas are available for the Contractors’ use, coordinate the location of each with the Location Monitor (LM).

2.4 CODE COMPLIANCE

All construction shall conform to the International Building Code (IBC).

2.5 SUBMITTALS DISTRIBUTION AND FORMAT

Provide submittals for all materials and tests required by the project. Submittals shall include the following:

2.5.1 SCHEDULE OF SUBMITTALS

.1 Cold Storage Room and all accessories (i.e. condenser, evaporator, thermostat and controls product data & shop drawings

.2 Equipment start up test report .3 Material & Workmanship Warranty

Submit to the Contracting Officer (CO), the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), Engineering Project Manager (EPM) and the Location Monitor (LM) for review and approval.

Distribute product submittals as follows:

2.5.2 CO, COR, EPM, and LM: Submittals in pdf format via email.

2.5.3 Comments and approval of the submittals by the Government shall not be construed as releasing the Contractor from compliance with the specified requirements herein or any applicable Codes.

2.6 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

2.6.1 The Period of Performance (PoP) of this work shall be one hundred twenty (120) days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

3.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

See Attachment 3 – USDA General Requirements

4.0 KEY PERSONNEL

Name Phone E-Mail Address Contracting Officer (CO) TBD TBD TBD

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

Chris Morris 301-837-8771 christopherg.morris@usda.gov

Research Leader (RL) Dr. Carrie Laboski 814-574-5349 carrie.laboski@usda.gov

Administrative Officer (AO) James Beck 814-388-0462 james.beck@usda.gov

Location Monitor (LM) Scott Spear 814-280-0441 scott.spear@usda.gov

4.1 WORKING HOURS

Normal work hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays.

4.2 INSPECTIONS

The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer that they are ready for a substantial completion inspection ten (10) days before the end of the contract period. The Contractor shall submit a written request to the Contracting Officer for a final inspection in writing at least seven (7) days prior to completion of the project.

4.3 SAFETY

USDA ARS PSWMRU is an OSHA compliant facility for all staff and Contractors working at the location. This compliance requires that all work is conducted in a safe manner, hazardous conditions are recognized and reported, and the Contractor is complying with local, state, federal and installation regulations, and laws. Contractor safety and security efforts must guarantee all work is alignment with USDA ARS and OSHA regulations and requirements.

4.3.1 Contractor personnel must adhere to all location safety and security requirements when entering, exiting work areas and when working at the facility the requirement extends to obtaining any required excavation, entrenchment, and hot work permits.

4.3.2 Access to the site by the Contractor shall be coordinated with the Location Monitor (LM). Further, Contractor shall:

1. Perform OSHA mandated safety training for all employees contracted to work at the location prior to the start of work.

2. Obtain and use USDA identification cards always when present at the worksite.

mailto:christopherg.morris@usda.gov mailto:carrie.laboski@usda.gov mailto:james.beck@usda.gov mailto:scott.spear@usda.gov

3. Coordinate additional required measures with the Location Monitor (LM).

4.4 HOUSEKEEPING

The Contractor shall remove and dispose of dirt and debris and keep the premises always clean during construction. This shall be done as frequently as needed but not less than once a week.

4.5 SITE ENTRY

4.5.1 The foreman or superintendent must sign in all workers at the Location office daily and before work starts.

4.5.2 Government engineers and contracting personnel shall be allowed access to the site at all times. Others may visit the site with permission of the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer shall be informed of all suspected unauthorized visitors.

4.6 SITE VISIT

A site visit is highly recommended for potential vendors but is not mandatory.

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