Attachment 3 Scope of Work.docx

Vivarium Floor Replacement ARS-Grand Forks, ND

Vivarium Floor Replacement USDA Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center Grand Forks, North Dakota

Project Title: Vivarium Floor Replacement

1. Government Points of Contact

a) Contracting Officer (CO):

David W. Reynolds

b) Occupational Health and Safety Representative:

David Allard

(701) 795-8487 david.allard@usda.gov

c) Engineer Project Manager (EPM)/Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR):

d) Location Monitor (LM):

Christopher Johnson

(218) 230-9250 Christopher.Johnson4@usda.gov

2. Location: The site of work is the USDA ARS Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center, Building 3062 (Vivarium Basement). Grand Forks, North Dakota 58203

3. Site Visit: A site visit and inspection tour is required. Vendor will be notified of the exact time and date to attend the site visit.

4. Project Requirements: Contractor shall furnish a task order cost proposal for the Base and alternative bid option. The contractor shall provide a turn-key product including proper installation of all material and equipment per manufacturer’s recommendations. The contractor shall work with the site personnel to ensure project is accomplished in a timely manner.

5. References:

· SW SL45 Flooring System manufacturer specification sheet

· SW BC23 Flooring System manufacturer specification sheet

· SW TG69 Flooring System manufacturer specification sheet

6. Grand Forks HNRC – Building 3062 (Vivarium Basement Floor Plan)

7. Description of Work:

Base Bid- Basement floor.

a) Demolish existing epoxy flooring and cove base in all spaces identified in the floor plan. Spaces not applicable to flooring replacement in this statement of work include (3B, 12, and 16B).

b) Prepare exposed foundation flooring for new epoxy application. Exposed floors shall be re-leveled in each space using a product such as Sherwin Williams FasTop-Multi-TG69. All spaces which include floor drains shall have appropriate sloping installed toward existing floor drain. Where applicable, floor drain accessories shall be replaced/installed. All existing surfaces shall be prepared in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations contained in the provided manufacturer specification sheets included in the references section of this SOW.

c) In highlighted areas of blue color on the provided floor plan, contractor shall install new Sherman Williams Resuflor Deco Quartz BC 23 epoxy resin flooring system, or equivalent. Contractor shall site verify all area calculations for new installation.

d) In highlighted areas of tan color on the provided floor plan, contractor shall install new Sherman Williams FASTOP SL45 epoxy resin flooring system, or equivalent. Contractor shall site verify all area calculations for new installation.

e) All new install of epoxy resin flooring system shall include an integrated vertically applied/installed cove base. New cove base shall be consistent in height and cover previously installed cove system.

Bid Alternate #1 - 1st floor

a) Demolish existing epoxy flooring, epoxy cove base or existing flooring in all spaces identified in the highlighted floor plan. Spaces not applicable to flooring replacement in this statement of work include 109, 113, 118D, 120 and 121.

b) Prepare exposed foundation flooring for new epoxy application. Exposed floors shall be re-leveled in each space using a product such as Sherwin Williams FasTop-Multi-TG69. All spaces which include floor drains shall have appropriate sloping installed toward existing floor drain. Where applicable, floor drain accessories shall be replaced/installed. All existing surfaces shall be prepared in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations contained in the provided manufacturer specification sheets included in the references section of this SOW.

c) In highlighted areas of blue color on the provided floor plan, contractor shall install new Sherman Williams Resuflor Deco Quartz BC 23 epoxy resin flooring system, or equivalent. Contractor shall site verify all area calculations for new installation.

d) All new install of epoxy resin flooring system shall include an integrated vertically applied/installed cove base. New cove base shall be consistent in height and cover previously installed cove system.

Rooms and hallways in blue shade are the areas of work. Sherwin Williams Resuflor Deco Quartz BC23 application.

Bid Alternate #2 - Animal Diet, Hallway and Freezer Room

e) Demolish existing epoxy flooring, epoxy cove base or existing flooring in all spaces identified as rooms# 118, 118A, 118B, 118C, 118D, 118E, 121(freezer room) hallway highlighted in green on the above floor plan. Spaces not applicable to flooring replacement in this statement include office space room #119.

f) Prepare exposed foundation flooring for new epoxy application. Exposed floors shall be re-leveled in each space using a product such as Sherwin Williams FasTop-Multi-TG69. All spaces which include floor drains shall have appropriate sloping installed toward existing floor drain. Where applicable, floor drain accessories shall be replaced/installed. All existing surfaces shall be prepared in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations contained in the provided manufacturer specification sheets included in the references section of this SOW.

g) In spaces noted above in section e) and also shaded blue on the provided floor plan, contractor shall install new Sherman Williams Resuflor Deco Quartz BC 23 epoxy resin flooring system, or equivalent. Contractor shall site verify all area calculations for new installation.

h) All new install of epoxy resin flooring system shall include an integrated vertically applied/installed cove base. New cove base shall be consistent in height and cover previously installed cove system.

9. References & Standards: All construction shall comply with ARS Facilities Design Standards (ARS Manual 242.1, 5-01-12), ARS Energy, Water, and Sustainability Policy (ARS Policy & Procedures 134.2, 11-12-13), ARS Energy, Water, and Sustainability Policy Bulletin (ARS Policy & Procedures Bulletin 15-134.2), governing Building Codes, and all applicable local, regional, State, and Federal regulations. Where one or more Codes or regulations conflict, the more stringent shall apply.

10. Permits: Where governing regulations and imposed codes and standards require notices, permits, licenses, inspections, tests, and similar items or actions in order to lawfully proceed with the required work, the Contractor shall obtain items and take those actions in accordance with the regulations of the governing authority. The costs of such permits, licenses, inspections, etc., are the obligation of the Contractor.

11. Existing Installations/Demolition:

a. Contractor shall modify existing installations as needed to accommodate the new installation. Where applicable contractor shall coordinate demolition or modification of existing installations with the Owner. All disturbances of existing systems shall be thoroughly coordinated with the Owner to prevent disconnecting equipment that may potentially jeopardize in-progress research.

b. The Owner reserves the right to retain any equipment or materials removed as part of this scope of work. The Contractor shall coordinate any equipment or materials to be retained with the Owner prior to starting demolition operations. The Contractor shall legally dispose all equipment or material removed that will not be retained.

c. The contractor shall divert project waste to recycle where practical. The Contractor shall track and document the amount of waste diverted to recycle. The contractor shall submit diversion documentation as part of closeout. If no waste is diverted to recycle, the contractor shall submit a letter stating so and why diversion was not practical.

12. Quality Control: The work performed under this contract shall be subject to continuous audit by the Location Monitor. Quality control is the exclusive responsibility of the Contractor.

13. Temporary Facilities:

a. Temporary utilities (water and electricity) may be furnished to the Contractor by the Government, if so requested. The Contractor shall maintain and protect all such utilities during the course of construction and shall repair or replace any items damaged through its own negligence.

b. Should the Contractor require any power or utility shutdowns during construction, the Contractor shall obtain approval for such shutdown from the Location Monitor three working days prior to the need

14. Site Cleanup: The construction site shall be kept clean and free of debris at all times. Restore areas disturbed as nearly as possible to the original appearance and condition. Upon completion of the project, and prior to final inspection, the Contractor shall remove from the premises all unused material, trash, and debris resulting from the work to the satisfaction of the COR.

15. Submittals:

a. For all proposed material, contractor shall provide concrete mix design, relevant illustrations, standard schedules, performance charts, instructions, brochures, diagrams, manufacturer descriptive literature, or catalog data.

b. The descriptive literature shall be annotated/highlighted to show its conformance with contract requirements.

c. Submittals are required for all building materials and equipment and shall be provided to the CO and COR for review and approval.

d. Contractor is responsible for any costs incurred for equipment ordered without prior approval.

16. Final Inspection:

a. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and Owner in writing 10 days prior to the date that the project will be ready for final inspection. An inspection of the project will be made by the Contracting Officer and Contractor at a mutually agreed upon time. COR and contractor shall compile a “punch list” prior to final acceptance of the installation and submit completed warranty documentation to manufacturer.

17. Warranty:

a. In addition to any other warranties set out elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor warrants that work performed under this contract conforms to the contract requirements and is free of any defect of equipment, material or design furnished, or workmanship performed by the Contractor or any of his subcontractors or suppliers at any tier. Such warranty shall continue for a period of one year from the date of final acceptance of the project. Under this warranty, the Contractor shall remedy at his own expense any such failure to conform or any such defect. In addition, the Contractor shall remedy at his own expense any damage to Government owned or controlled real or personal property, when that damage is the result of the Contractor's failure to conform to contract requirements or any such defect of equipment, material, workmanship, or design. The Contractor shall also restore any work damaged in fulfilling the terms of this clause. The Contractor's warranty with respect to work repaired or replaced hereunder will run for one year from the date of such repair or replacement.

18. Notification and Compliance: The Government shall notify the Contractor in writing within a reasonable time after the discovery of any failure, defect, or damage. Should the Contractor fail to remedy any failure, defect, or damage within a reasonable time after receipt of notice thereof, the Government shall have the right to replace or repair and have the cost billed to the Contractor.

19. Latent Defects:

a. The Warranty specified herein shall not limit the Government’s rights with respect to latent defects, gross mistake, or fraud.

20. Acceptance:

a. Upon satisfactory submittal of the above documents the Contracting Officer shall issue to the Owner a certificate recommending final acceptance of the project. Minor unfinished items of work may be listed on the certificate and accepted from final acceptance. A sum sufficient to cover the cost of completing these unfinished items of work will be withheld by the Owner from the final payment. All other funds including retainage shall be due and payable upon receipt by the Owner of the Contracting Officer's certificate. Upon certification by the Contracting Officer that the items of work have been completed, all monies withheld by the Owner shall be due the Contractor.

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