Attachment 3 Statement of Work.docx

SAFETY SHOWER AND EMERGENCY EYEWASH UPGRADES, ITHACA, NY

SAFETY SHOWER AND EMERGENCY EYEWASH UPGRADES, ITHACA, NY

STATEMENT OF WORK

March 20, 2025

1.0 SCOPE

The United State Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Robert W. Holley Center (RWHC) located at 538 Tower Rd., Ithaca, NY 14853 (i.e. the “Location”) requires upgrades to safety shower and emergency eyewash stations.

Provide separate quotes for the Base Bid and all three Options. Award will be made based on offers received and funds available. Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, transport and other items or services for base bid and options noted on Title Sheet drawing, Project Sequencing of Work.

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 1 – USDA-ARS-RWHC Safety Shower & Emergency Eyewash Upgrades Drawings

· Attachment 2 - USDA-ARS-RWHC Safety Shower & Emergency Eyewash Upgrades Specifications

2.2 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).

2.3 CODE COMPLIANCE

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

2.4 SUBMITTALS DISTRIBUTION AND FORMAT

Provide submittals for all materials and tests required by the project. See Specifications Section 01-00-00 General Requirements for detailed information.

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) for Base Bid and all options of this work shall be two hundred, sixty-seven (267) days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

3.0 KEY PERSONNEL

3.1 WORKING HOURS

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

3.2 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.

3.3 SAFETY

USDA ARS RWHC 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.

3.3.1 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.

3.3.2 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.

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

3.4 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.

3.5 SITE ENTRY

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

3.5.2 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.

3.6 SITE VISIT

A site visit mandatory in order to submit a successful proposal. See paragraph L.6 of the solicitation.

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