Attachment_A_Statement_of_Work.pdf

140G0122Q0071 Attachment A Statement of Work

STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Eastern Ecological Science Center formally the Leetown Science Center is the oldest Federal Fishery research facility. Established in 1931, the Center applies expertise from a broad diversity of scientific disciplines to conduct integrated research programs addressing the high priority needs of natural resource to managers and public policy makers.

2.0 BACKGROUND

The Eastern Ecological Science Center, located at 11649 Leetown Road Kearneysville, WV, 25430, has a requirement to bring existing Research labs up to safety standards and improve on future scientific experiments. The duct work required is necessary to meet the requirements for an additional fume hood and an exhaust hood and fan for equipment fumes to meet the needs of the lab. A new cooling unit is required to maintain a setpoint of 72 degrees within the lab space. The replacement of existing sink is needed due to a crack developing after use.

3.0 REQUIREMENTS

The scope of work includes but is not limited to:

Lab 234

Provide and install a new Loren Cook 850 CFM exhaust fan like existing roof mounted lab exhaust fans to include new roof curb. Provide crane to set new exhaust fan on roof.

This new fan will be ducted with 8” stainless steel duct to new Owner-furnished and installed fume hood.

Relocate existing return grill and duct to allow new fume hood duct to be installed.

Provide and install new 12" x 8" split stainless-steel hood at counter height w/4" stainless steel exposed duct up through ceiling and tie into existing 6" round stainless steel snorkel duct. Include 4" balancing damper above ceiling. The existing tubes (2) cannot be run through the same duct.

Forepumps exhaust requirements: initial inrush flow – 10 L/min (21.2 ft3/h) continuous flow 7L/min (14.8ft3/h). API exhaust system flow rate up to 45L/min (95 ft3/h)

Provide and install a new 2-ton LG AC only wall mounted indoor unit connected to outdoor unit located on existing steel platform near cooling tower. System to include insulated refrigerant lines and pumped condensate line. The system should control temperature with-in a + or – 1 degree of setpoint (72 degree).

Provide and install a new 72-inch Hamilton fume hood with VAV controls matching existing 48-inch fume hood in color and operations.

Install new epoxy sink that was damaged during lab use.

Contractor is responsible for:

The contractor shall submit costs for labor, materials, travel, and any other category that is part of the total cost as part of the bid.

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

Contractor shall submit schedule of work.

Contractor shall not proceed with any work until all required submittals are approved by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

4.0 DELIVERABLES

Award Issuance – Provide a project schedule within five (5) days after receipt of the notice to proceed.

The project schedule time scale shall begin with the Notice to Proceed and indicate the number of days to completion. The schedule will be the reference to which the contractor’s progress and efforts are compared. Work may not begin without approval of the timeline by the Science Center facility manager (FM), COR, and the Contracting Officer.

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

Contractor must be licensed to work in the State of West Virginia.

7.0 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

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.

Outages and Interruptions:

The contractor is advised that the facility 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 7 days prior to any and all outages and interruptions. Contractor shall not proceed with work without approval from facilities manager. Changes to the schedule require the submission of a new schedule to the FM for review.

Any work required to be performed at the LSC shall be performed between 7:00am- 4:00pm, Monday

– Friday. No work shall be performed at the LSC outside of theses “other than normal hours” unless otherwise authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer Representative or FM. Request to work other than the normal hours shall be made, and approved, in writing through the COR or 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 COR 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 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. Reference section C.1. regarding Construction Waste Management.

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

The COR 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 requirements 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 TL, at no additional cost to the government.

Site Cleanliness:

The contractor shall maintain the site free of construction 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 TL at least weekly. The TL 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 TL and Contracting Officer 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.