Attachment_A_SOW.doc

STATEMENT OF WORK

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INTRODUCTION

The Eastern Ecological Science Center (EESC), 11649 Leetown Rd. Kearneysville, WV 25430 has a need to replace carpet and vinyl flooring in the Telework building. The Carpet and vinyl is to match what is currently in use on the campus. The EESC campus consists of 510 acres with many independent buildings.

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BACKGROUND

The U.S. Geological Survey’s Eastern Ecological Science Center conducts research to include study of infectious and noninfectious diseases of fishes and other aquatic organisms. The facility also conducts research on invasive fish species with the intent of better understanding the adaptations these fish are applying in these new, nonnative habitats and developing ways to stop their spread and potentially eradicate them.

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SCOPE

The scope of work includes but is not limited to:

The removal and disposal of existing carpet and mop board, removal and disposal of linoleum in the kitchen area and entrance foyer.

· Replace carpet on the first floor, to include the steps and landing to the basement.

Area SqFt is 4070. Remove and replace carpet and mop board as needed.

· Included in the carpet replacement is the elevator which is 25 SqFt.

· Carpet material for the floors is to be Interface carpet tile Smokewood 1731902500 with the steps and landing comprised of sheet carpet.

· Kitchen area 612 SqFt. Existing material is 12”x12” linoleum.

· Foyer SqFt is 100 SqFt.

· Kitchen and Foyer are to be vinyl plank. Karndean Brand, Hartford LLP 112

· Replace Kitchen area mop board.

· Both Carpet and vinyl to be installed to manufactured specs

· Supply 10% stock of each flooring at the end of the contract for future use if needed.

· All measurements to be verified by contractor The contract price shall include labor, materials, travel, and any other associated cost.

Contractor shall not proceed with any work until all required submittals are approved by the Facility Manager (FM).

All demolished materials shall be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner, recycling whenever possible.

Period of performance 90 days after notice to proceed.

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APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

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TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Contractor shall obtain all permits required by federal, state and local regulations prior to commencement of work. All paperwork and calculations required to obtain any permits shall be provided to the FM at time of submission as well as the permits themselves upon receipt of the documents from the permitting agencies.

COVID 19 requirements: All contractors are to wear face coverings and self-check each day before entering the building, a sign-in sheet is to be kept and issued to FM each week or upon request.

Pre-Performance Meeting:

The contractor shall schedule and conduct a pre-performance meeting on-site with the FM to review the requirements and contract terms and conditions. The contractor shall have the project manager, field superintendent, and all subcontractors on site, or available by conference call, for the pre-performance meeting.

Outages and Interruptions:

The contractor is advised that EESC will continue to perform research functions during the contract. Work shall be conducted as to minimize interruption to service. Contractor shall notify FM at least 3 days prior to any outage or interruption. Contractor shall not proceed with work without approval from the FM. Changes to the schedule require the submission of a new schedule to the FM for review.

Normal working hours for performance shall be between 7:30am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday. The contractor and sub-contractors (if required) shall not work Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, or non-normal working hours, unless otherwise authorized by the FM. Request to work other than the normal hours shall be made, and approved, in writing through the FM. Work performed during “other than the normal hours” shall not change the total cost to the government.

Changes/Clarifications:

All work must be completed as shown in the contract documents. If ‘no cost’ change orders are to be made, a written request to the FM must be made detailing why the work cannot be completed as shown, as well as the corrective action suggested by the contractor. For change orders which will alter the price or requirements of the contract, the FM and the Contracting Officer’s approval must be given in writing before beginning the work described.

Disposal and Transporting of Debris and Material:

All materials and construction debris shall be removed from the work area and placed in an approved dumpster or removed from the site daily by the contractor.

Organization and storage of contractor(s) items at the site:

The FM shall designate areas where the contractor can store or place materials and equipment for short-term storage in preparation for installation. There is limited space on site for the storage of contractor equipment. There is no inside storage space available. Storage and security of materials and equipment as required for the performance of the contract are the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor shall be responsible for making all arrangements for the receipt of materials and supplies at the job site. Government personnel are not permitted to receive or sign for items delivered to the site. Upon completion of the contract, the contractor shall remove all equipment and excess materials, and shall restore the site to its original condition, as approved by the FM, at no additional cost to the government.

Site Cleanliness:

The contractor shall maintain the site free of debris outside of approved containers (dumpsters). The contractor shall provide dust protection and shall maintain cleanliness of the work site by promptly removing debris, tools, and excess material.

Contractor Parking, Security, and Smoking Regulations:

The contractor shall maintain a daily log of all contractor and subcontractor employees (date, name, arrival time, departure time) and provide a copy of the log to the FM at least weekly. The FM will designate a parking area (or areas) for the contractor to park vehicles. There shall be no smoking in any buildings at any time. All personnel that smoke will have to do so outside in designated smoking areas.

Environmental Protection:

The contractor and subcontractors shall perform all work and activities in accordance with local, state, and Federal environmental regulations.

Safety:

The contractor and subcontractors shall perform all work and activities in accordance with local, state, and Federal safety regulations, including OSHA, NEC, and USGS policy.

Notice to the Government of Delays:

In the event the contractor encounters difficulty in meeting performance requirements, or when it anticipates difficulty in complying with the contract delivery schedule or date, or whenever the contractor has knowledge that any actual or potential situation is delaying or threatens to delay the timely performance of this contract, the contractor shall immediately notify the COR and the FM in writing, giving pertinent details. This data shall be informational only in character. Notice under this provision shall not be construed as a waiver by the Government of any delivery schedule or date or any rights or remedies provided by law or under this contract.

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Attachment A Statement of Work