Attachment A_SOW_Panic Bar Installation.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service

STATEMENT OF WORK

Supply and Install Panic Bars with Annunciators for B-1

National Sedimentation Laboratory Oxford, MS

STATEMENT OF WORK

Installation

1.0 PROJECT: Project Title: “Supply and Install Panic Bars with Annunciators for B-1” at the USDA, ARS, National Sedimentation Laboratory at Oxford Mississippi

2.0 PROJECT CONTACT PERSONS:

CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO): Frank Palmer

3.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES:

The Contractor shall provide all professional services necessary for the accomplishment of the contract project and such required services shall be in accordance with requirements as described herein.

a. The Contractor shall provide services for the following tasks marked by an “X”:

[X] Provide a technical proposal and cost proposal to complete the project as per project requirements.

[X] Provide information for 3 reference projects with similar scopes of work along with contact information for each project.

[X] Complete the project as per project requirements.

4.0 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor shall furnish reference projects, a technical proposal, and a cost proposal for “Supply and Install Panic Bars with Annunciators for B-1” at the USDA, ARS, National Sedimentation Laboratory at Oxford Mississippi. The project is located at the USDA ARS National Sedimentation Laboratory, 589 McElroy Drive, Oxford, MS 38655.

a. The Contractor will work with site personnel to ensure project is accomplished in a timely manner.

4.1 QUOTE:

a. The Quote shall include all work described in 4.2 Description of Work.

4.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

4.2.1 Background and Objective – The National Sedimentation Laboratory has 12 doors that require panic bars with alarms. there are 12 exterior doors that were noted on a security inspection that are required to have panic bars with audible alarms. The current doors either have standard panic bars or doorknobs. The objective of this project is to supply and install security compliant panic bars with audible annunciators on the designated doors.

4.2.2 The panic bar installation shall consist of the following:

• Removal and disposal of existing mechanisms.

• Supply and install new mechanisms. DETEX 40 SERIES ALARM PANIC BRONZE FINISH

• If necessary, install plates to prevent outside entry.

• 1 year warranty.

4.3 Government Furnished Equipment\Services

a. The Government will furnish a reasonable amount of electricity and water.

5.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

5.1 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.

5.2 Site Visit: Vendors are encouraged to visit the site and be escorted by a government representative to confirm locations, dimensions, and conditions of the project before a bid is submitted. The site visit shall be for the purpose of observing firsthand any conditions relevant to the completion of this project. No consideration will be given to claims based on lack of knowledge of existing conditions that are readily observable.

5.3 Registration: Contractor must be registered in System for Award Management, (SAM), and STATUS MUST BE ACTIVE, prior to submitting a bid. Registration can be obtained through:

https://www.sam.gov/

5.4 Existing Installations / Demolition: Contractor shall coordinate demolition of existing installations with Owner. All disturbances of existing systems shall be thoroughly coordinated with the Owner to prevent disconnecting equipment that might jeopardize on-going research.

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

5.6 Protection of Work and Property/Safety Requirements:

a. The Contractor shall protect the work, the site, and all existing property and structures within the limits of the installation activities or that may be affected thereby until acceptance of the work. Any damage to property shall be repaired at the Contractor’s expense, to pre-damaged condition to the satisfaction of the COR.

b. Safety and health matters, as they relate to the work, are the exclusive responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall furnish, erect, and maintain barricades, warning lights, signs, guards, or take other precautions as may be required to protect pedestrian and vehicle traffic in close proximity to the work.

5.7 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 installation and shall repair or replace any items damaged through its own negligence.

http://www.sam.gov/

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

5.8 Cleanup: The installation 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.

5.9 Final Payment/Contract Closeout: The following documents are REQUIRED PRIOR TO FINAL PAYMENT (other documents may also be required):

a. Release of liens.

b. Employee payroll\time sheets

c. Invoice

6.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE: The government will provide access to the facility during normal business hours 0800 to 1630 Monday – Friday except federal holidays. The Contract time for this project is 60 calendar days.

7.0 PHOTOS:

Figure 1 - 1st Floor main building

Figure 2 - 1st Floor Hydraulics Labs Bldg 1