ATTACHMENT I - SOW - Renovate B36 Interior - Miami FL - EW.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service

STATEMENT OF WORK

Renovate Building 36 Interior

Subtropical Horticulture Research Laboratory, USDA-ARS, Miami, Florida

Prepared by: Everett Wilson July 31, 2019

STATEMENT OF WORK

Construction

1.0 PROJECT:

Project Title “Renovate B36 Interior” at the USDA, ARS, Subtropical Horticulture Research, Miami, Florida.

2.0 PROJECT CONTACT PERSONS:

CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO):

Huron Virden

USDA-ARS-SEA

Email: huron.virden@usda.gov

RESEARCH LEADER (RL):

To Be Announced

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (AO):

ENGINEER PROJECT MANAGER and COR

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 and cost proposal to complete the project as per project requirements.

[X] Complete the project as per project requirements.

4.0 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor shall furnish a technical and cost proposal to provide services for “Renovate B36 Interior” at the Miami, FL site. The project is located at the Subtropical Horticulture Research Laboratory, 13601 Old Cutler Road, Miami, FL 33158.

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

b. The Contractor’s work shall adhere to the criteria stated within these project requirements and specifications. All abatement efforts shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local code requirements as well as current industry standards, (i.e.: AHERA; ANSI; ARI; CFR; EPA; OSHA; FL State Dept. of Health Services; USACE etc.) and health and safety codes, in effect at the time of contract award.

c. Davis Bacon Wage Rates apply to all construction contracts in excess of $2,000. Employee payroll logs for the project will be required to verify wage rates are being adhered to.

d. Projects in excess of $150,000 will require a bid bond. Additional, Payment and Performance bonds will be required for projects exceeding $35,000. Obtaining and the cost of these bonds is the responsibility of the Contractor. Proof of Insurance is also required.

4.1 Bid Schedule:

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

4.2 Description of Work:

The project is to renovate the interior spaces of B36. The drop ceilings, insulation, unused wiring, cabinets, bath wall will all be demolished. All floors except for bedrooms will be prepped and cleaned for finishing with epoxy paint. Bedrooms will have a vinyl plank surface installed. All interior room walls, doors, windows, and associated trim will be primed and painted with two coats of Sherwin Williams, or equivalent, paint. Exterior of building will be cleaned in its entirety and external doors, windows and trim including soffit will be painted with exterior grade enamel paint. Bathroom shower will be prepped and tiled. Drop ceiling will be installed in all rooms and be fitted with drop ceiling LED lighting fixtures. Insulation about the ceiling will be blown in R30. All entrance and exit doors will be pre-hung steel doors with hardware. The shower will get a new door in existing frame with new hardware. The back room will get a new hollow core painted door. There will be a new opening between Rooms 7 and 8 and the doorway to the kitchen will be sealed and painted. The kitchen shall receive the installation of a new cabinet base only (Composite case, shaker style, ¾ inch shelves and Formica, or equivalent, top. A new sink and faucet system shall be installed in the new kitchen cabinet base. The old shower space will receive a new shower, drain, water lines, sink and shower hot and cold water piping and valves. The old bathroom will get a new sink, new toilet and new water valves. A new Whirlpool 17.7 CF 28” wide or similar refrigerator will be installed in the kitchen. The existing tankless water heater in Rm 9 will be connected to the hot water piping. The existing HVAC unit shall undergo maintenance and repair, the blower and ducts will be cleaned. Any wiring not up to code will be replaced and new conduit installed in spaces as needed. All unused circuits will be removed to the panel. Data drops shall be run from the Mech Room to the main room (three total) and one each in the kitchen, Florida room and bedroom.

All proposals and detailed cost spreadsheets shall be submitted in unlocked MS Word and MS Excel formats with the formulas working to facilitate bid evaluation.

4.2.1 Pre-Construction Phase Services

a. Pre-Construction Submittals

Prior to Construction NTP the following submittals must be submitted to the Contracting Officer (CO) for approval:

1. Work Hours, per Section H.30 entitled, MAXIMUM WORKWEEK – CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE.

The work hours will include the daily starting and stopping time, and days of the week the Contractor proposes to carry out the work.

2. Project Schedule.

3. Detailed Construction Cost Proposal presented in a MS Excel Spreadsheet

4. Quality Control Plan.

5. Environmental Protection Plan.

6. Accident Prevention Plan/Safety Plan.

7. The construction contractor (CC) shall provide to the CO a list of contract personnel of the general and subcontractors, who will be emergency contacts, including address, and telephone numbers for use in an emergency. As changes occur and additional information becomes available, the CC shall update the list.

8. Contractor is responsible for any damage to adjacent items or property that may become damaged during demolition. The Contractor is responsible for making repairs to meet or exceed conditions prior to damage.

9. The Contractor is responsible for visiting the site prior to submitting a bid to observe existing conditions. No compensation will be provided for conditions that would be visible during an on-site visit for persons experienced performing this type of work.

10. All colors and materials shall be selected and approved in writing by the site RL prior to ordering.

11. Cut/Spec. Sheets of all materials to be installed shall be supplied to the Site RL and approved prior to ordering.

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 Existing Installations / Demolition:

Contractor shall do a metal sweep of the surrounding area and roads used to haul out demolished materials to ensure no metal objects are left behind as a hazard.

5.3 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.

5.4 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 construction 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 by law or local authorities of the protection and security.

5.5 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 demolition, the Contractor shall obtain approval for such shutdown from the COR three working days prior to the need.

c. Contractor shall provide their own toilet facilities.

5.6 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.

5.7 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 Contract time for this project is 90 calendar days.

7.0 Drawings: