ATTACHMENT - I - Statement of Work - Building 30 Greenhouse.pdf

Statement of Work

Greenhouse Remodel USDA Building #30

Asset ID # 660200B0030

USDA-ARS

CROP GENETICS AND BREEDING RESEARCH

UNIT

133 Tobacco Road Tifton, GA. 31793

Prepared by: Tochie Ezento and Lee Willis 03/30/2022

Location Map:

Statement of Work: “Remodel of Greenhouse in Bldg. 30”at ARS Tifton, GA. This project is located at 133 Tobacco Road. Tifton, GA. 31793

Project Objective:

The objective of this project is to remodel USDA Greenhouse Bldg. 30. Remove and replace aging and/or damaged building infrastructure, components, and systems to bring the buildings functioning capacity back to service to better serve USDA agriculture research mission goals.

Tasks to be performed are listed in the Base Bid and Option Bid sections below.

Contractor must be registered in System for Award Management, (SAM), prior to submitting a bid.

Registration can be obtained through:

https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/

Site Visit:

Bidders 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, except where contract documents make definite provisions for adjustment in cost or extension due to existing conditions not readily foreseeable. This project is located at USDA- ARS in Tifton, GA.

Utilization of Bio-Based Products:

The contractor shall utilize products and material based on bio-based materials, (e.g., bio-based greases; bio-based hydraulic fluids, bio-based absorbents), to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use of detracting from the overall quality delivered to the end user. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quality that conform to the applicable Federal Specifications and Standards. All supplies and materials to be used in the performance of work described herein are subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer Representative

(COR).

Products can be found at:

https://www.biopreferred.gov

Safety:

The contractor will submit a Site Safety Specific Plan/Accident Prevention Plan in industry recognizable format to the Contracting Officer within 7 days of contract award. The Plan shall include phone numbers and maps to the local Dr. Office and nearest Hospital.

https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ https://www.biopreferred.gov/

All employees of the general contractor or subcontractors shall have the 10- hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and/or other relevant competency training. Supervisors shall have completed the 30-hour OSHA training.

Base Bid:

Provide all equipment, materials, labor, and hardware necessary to remodel the greenhouse facilities at the Tifton location. Provide all quotes as turn-key completed work. The task list for this project is as follows:

Task List:

Base Bid:

• Work shall be accomplished in accordance with all local, state, and federal codes and regulations.

• Work shall be accomplished by certified technicians

• Replace/Update and relocate the main 400A service panel to the inside wall of bay 1 and establish new electrical circuits in all other bays as follows:

o Establish sub panels in bays 2 – 5 for connecting bay circuits o Replace existing electrical circuits in each bay with GFCI circuits terminating in each new bay panel/sub-panel o Ensure all electrical connections for each greenhouse bay terminate to the new electrical panel/sub-panel for that bay.

o Remove exterior mounted 200A panel and 2-100A panel boxes located in bays 4&5 o Demolish and remove any interior lighting and framework inside all 6 greenhouse bays.

• Repair greenhouse concrete block sidewalls and finish with stucco on the interior and exterior block surfaces.

• Install concrete flooring in each bay of greenhouse with center catch basin drain connected to drain tile. Concrete must be graded to force water runoff from irrigation to center drain.

Drain tile should extend through all bays of the greenhouse and terminate to the creek adjacent to the south end of the property.

• Install 60” x 48” x 4” concrete stoops around the exterior of the greenhouse at all points of entry.

• Remove and replace 36-inch exterior doors on all 6 bays of the greenhouse

• Remove all glass panels and replace all covering on outside perimeter walls and interior divider walls with 8mm twin wall polycarbonate

• Remove existing greenhouse vent walls in each bay and install new vent wall with motors and control connections for evaporative coolers

• Replace ridge vent coverings with polycarbonate

• Remove 18-inch exhaust fans (1 per bay) and replace with 30-inch exhaust fans (2 per bay) and establish connection to electrical and control circuits.

Bid Options:

Bid Option 1 (Evaporative Coolers)

• Install self-contained evaporative coolers in each bay (6in pads, 3ft tall, approx. 25ft in length)

• Connect to existing water line in each bay located on the front wall of greenhouse, then relocate them to the rear greenhouse wall to supply water to the self-contained evaporative coolers. End of supply in each bay must have spigot installed for connection to float valve.

Bid Option 2 (Interior Heater Replacement)

• Remove 6 interior gas heaters and replace with new heaters and establish connection to electrical and control circuits / gas supply

Bid Option 3 (Greenhouse Controls)

• Replace ridge vent motors and controls

• Remove existing greenhouse vent walls in each bay and install new vent wall with motors and control connections for evaporative coolers

• Remove Wadsworth control boxes and controller contactor zone boxes.

• Provide and install new Wadsworth Envirostep Control boxes for each greenhouse bay in existing locations

• Provide and install new controller contactor zone boxes in existing locations

• Mount new controllers in existing location

• Establish connection to existing control circuit and Bldg. electric service.

• Must include any mounting hardware necessary to complete installation.

• Old controllers and contactor boxes to be disposed of by USDA personnel.

All proposals shall be in unlocked MS Word format and all cost proposals shall be detailed and presented in unlocked MS Excel format with formulas working.

Contractor Responsibility:

1. Contractor will verify all dimensions and site conditions prior to beginning work.

2. Contractor will perform the work as listed in the above outlined Base Bid and provide quotes for each bid option.

3. Contractor shall keep work area clean daily and take measures to control debris while work is being performed.

4. Contractor is required to manage the project and consult with the Government prior to beginning all work phases. And, to work in a manner that minimizes the impact of the work on Government operations, research, and functions.

5. All work must be performed in such a manner as to not adversely affect daily operations of the facility, its workers, and the onsite facility operations.

6. Contractor must always have a Foreman on the job while working on this project.

7. Contractor will provide their own restroom facility and dumpster.

8. Contractor will remove all demolished material and debris from the worksite and dispose off-site.

9. The Contractor shall confine all operations on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Specialist/Officer or Representative (CO/COR).

10. Employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with ARS security management program, obtain permission from the CO/COR, be identified by project and employer by wearing contractor issued identification badges (if always required) on ARS property, and restricted from unauthorized access.

11. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers, and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

12. Work shall be accomplished in accordance with all local, state, and federal codes and regulations.

13. Work shall be accomplished by certified technicians.

Material / Submittals:

The Contractor shall supply all materials necessary to successfully complete the project and deliver a functioning system as required. Submittals on all material incorporated into the work, including shop drawings and specifications, used on this project shall be submitted to the Engineering Project Manager and Contracting Specialist as noted in this document. Electronic submittals are acceptable otherwise three written submittals are required.

Execution of Work:

Contractor will verify all dimensions and site conditions prior to beginning work. Contractor will schedule the work between working hours as listed below. Contractor is required to provide labor, specified material, equipment, and other tools required to perform the job fully and completely. No Government equipment will be available for use by the contractor. The contractor shall always be responsible for protecting his work and ensuring the safety of his crew and ARS employees. Upon completion of the project, the contractor shall remove from the premises all accumulated materials and rubbish caused by the project. Premises shall be left in a clean, orderly, and acceptable condition.

Demolition Procedure:

1. Contractor will verify all dimensions and site conditions prior to beginning work.

2. Contractor will schedule the work between working hours as listed below.

3. Contractor is required to provide labor, specified material, equipment, and other tools required to perform the job fully and completely. No Government equipment will be available for use by the contractor.

4. The contractor shall always be responsible for protecting their work and ensuring the safety of their crew and ARS employees. Upon completion of the project, the contractor shall remove from the premises all accumulated materials and rubbish caused by the project. Premises shall be left in a clean, orderly, and acceptable condition.

5. All items demolished shall become property of the Contractor and be removed by Contractor from ARS property. Contractor must provide dumpsters/ roll off containers.

6. Contractor shall follow all ARS EMS disposal criteria. Recyclable materials shall be recycled, and the savings shall be included in the contractor’s quote, therefore passed on to the government.

7. Contractor shall be responsible for providing disposal records where applicable.

Damage to Property:

Any damage to the Government buildings, utilities, etc. caused as the result of the contractor’s activities shall be repaired or replaced to the satisfaction of the Government.

Inspection and Acceptance:

A government representative shall inspect and approve the work performed on this project. The Contractor shall schedule inspection a minimum of 10 days in advance, in writing, to the Contracting Officer.

Project Schedule:

The completion of this project shall not exceed 180 days from date of Notice to Proceed. A request for time extension must be submitted to the Contracting Specialist in writing. Each request must include specific and detailed reasons in support of the schedule alteration.

ARS reserves the right to close or shut down the project site and order the Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency or Government shutdown. The Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the CO/COR

Work Hours:

Contractor work hours shall be Monday through Friday, seven (7) A.M. to four (4) P.M. except for Government holidays. Any changes to work schedule shall be submitted to Contacting Officer for written approval.

Exhibit

Exterior and Exterior Door

Vent Wall

Ridge Vent Motor

Heater and Existing Control Panel

Rear Exter

Project Contacts: To be announced after award.