Attachment01_StatementOfWork.pdf

Conduct Follow-Up Conservation Maintenance Treatment for Statuary at George Washington Carver National Monument, Diamond, Missouri

George Washington Carver Bust, HS-26

Sculpture by Audrey Corwin, 1952, composed of cast concrete coated with two shades of breathable masonry coating to approximate the color of natural stone. The bust sits 2’9” high and rests atop a brick base located outside on the Carver Trail.

Bronze Dedication Plaque, HS-27

The bronze plaque was placed at the park in 1953. The plaque measures 1’6” x 2’and is set into a stone boulder, located outside on the Carver Trail.

(Bronze) Boy Carver Statue, HS-30

Sculpture by Robert Amendola, 1960. The statue is a 5’ high bronze casting depicting a young George Washington Carver holding a plant. The statue sits on an 8-ton limestone boulder and is located along the Carver Trail.

I. Statement of Work:

The three pieces of outdoor statuary received professional conservation assessment and treatment in November 2020. This work calls for a follow-up inspection of the statuary and carrying out recommended maintenance procedures. The services of a Professional Associate (PA) or Fellow of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC) are requested to carry out the following:

A. Conduct an inspection of three pieces of statuary and provide a written report with photographic documentation. Evaluate the sculptures for corrosion activity, problems with protective coatings, or issues related to weather, vandalism, or other causes. Provide written documentation for each statue (Condition Report/Object Examination Report to include description of object, catalog number, name of conservator/company, dimensions of object, structure or construction, condition, previous repairs, treatment, mounting and recommended treatment) with digital images of current conditions and recommended

United States Department of the Interior National Park Service George Washington Carver National Monument 5646 Carver Rd., Diamond, Missouri 64840 www.nps.gov/gwca

SCOPE OF WORK

http://www.nps.gov/gwca mailto:chris_reed@nps.gov treatment. Meet with COR to discuss recommended treatment and approval prior to treating.

B. Provide treatment for each of the statuary based on Condition Report/Object Examination Report:

a. Adhere to the overall principles and practices outlined in the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the AIC. A copy of this reference may be found in the NPS Museum Handbook, Part I, Appendix D, pp 13-14, available at:

https://www.nps.gov/museum/publications/MHI/mushbkI.html.

b. The statues are to receive treatment to stabilize and slow or prevent further deterioration while maintaining the integrity of the items while on outdoor exhibition. Each statue will receive individual treatment that will differ depending on the condition of each statue.

C. Provide recommendations for improvements to object exhibit conditions as well as suggestions for ongoing preventive care and on-the-job training for park personnel in carrying out the recommended periodic preventive care for each item.

D. Provide final reports of the evaluation and treatment actions, for each item, to include the information from the Condition Reports; recommendations for improvements and preventive care; the preservation materials, techniques, and treatments; selection of digital images documenting pre- and post- treatment including materials and techniques;

and any recommended changes to the “Instructions for Periodic Maintenance Treatment for the Care of Outdoor Sculpture: Recommended Schedules, Materials, and Method” document dated January 2011 and the (Carver Bust) "Maintenance Guidelines" document dated 2020. (available at Park).

II. Requirements:

A. All conservation maintenance must preserve historic features and elements.

B. The conservator is responsible for choosing conservation materials and methods appropriate to the objectives of each specific maintenance activity and consistent with currently accepted practice.

C. The conservator has an ethical obligation to verbally point out serious preservation weaknesses as they are encountered, if such weaknesses could, in his/her judgement, result in imminent loss of park resources.

D. Digital image documentation must be provided before and after assessment/treatment for each item detailing areas of significance; and a full-view obverse and full-view reverse image for each item after treatment. Digital images size of each image must be at minimum 1200 x 1600 pixels at 300 dpi or larger (2000 x 3000 preferred), uncompressed, lossless .TFF files with Dublin Core® metadata on archival gold CD or DVD.

https://www.nps.gov/museum/publications/MHI/mushbkI.html

E. The Conservator shall provide maximum protection and take every reasonable measure to prevent damage to the statuary during the assessment and maintenance process.

F. The Conservator shall work closely with the Project Inspector (PI) in the planning and execution of the conservation maintenance and shall notify the PI immediately of unforeseen issues or problems associated with the performance of this contract.

G. Products

a. Green Requirements:

i. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) designates certain biobased products for federal procurement and specifies minimum biobased content levels for those products. Any designated product that is being offered, supplied, or used under this contract shall meet USDA BioPreferred’s minimum biobased content level. Visit the BioPreferred web site for the complete list of designated products and the associated minimum biobased content level requirements.

ii. Under the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) program, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designates products that are or can be made with recovered materials, and recommends practices for buying these products. Any designated product that is being offered, supplied, or used under this contract shall meet the minimum recommended content levels as identified under the CPG program. Visit http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/tools/cpg/products for a complete list of designated products and the associated recommended content levels. Offerors must be able to demonstrate that each offered product meets minimum content levels upon request.

H. Materials

a. All materials used on this project will be submitted and approved by the CO and

PI along with the MSDS/SDS Sheets.

b. All materials and equipment installed shall be new and unused. Any exceptions must be in writing; requested by the Contractor and approved in advance by the Contracting Officer.

I. Safety

a. Reportable Accidents: A reportable accident is defined as death, occupational disease, traumatic injury to employees or the public, property damage by accident in excess of $100, and fires. Notify Contracting Officer immediately in the event of a reportable accident. Within seven (7) days of a reportable accident, fill out and forward to CO an Accident/Property Damage Report (Form CM-22). Form may be obtained from the Contracting Officer.

b. All Other Accidents: The Contractor shall report all other accidents to the CO and PI as soon as possible and assist the CO and other officials as required in the investigation of the accident.

c. FIRST AID FACILITIES. Provide adequate facilities for the number of employees and the type of work at the site.

d. PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. Meet requirements of NIOSH.

e. EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS. Post telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire department, and police in conspicuous locations at the work site.

f. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL:

i. Train and instruct each employee exposed to hazardous material in safe and approved methods of handling and storage. Hazardous materials are defined as explosive, flammable, poisonous, corrosive, oxidizing, irritating, or otherwise harmful substances that could cause death or injury.

ii. Contractor must provide suitable storage for all combustible and flammable materials. Type and location of storage to be approved, in advance, by the CO or his authorized representative.

iii. Keep volatile wastes in covered, non-flammable containers.

J. Clean-up

a. All debris shall be removed from the site daily. Disposal of debris on Government property will not be permitted. Contractor is required to furnish all permits required for the hauling and disposal of all debris and to comply with all local and state regulations.

b. Upon completion of the work, clean all surfaces using proper methods as indicated by the manufacturer of the material, taking care not to damage other finished surfaces.

c. As required, provide enough refuse containers for collecting construction debris.

d. Restore or refinish surfaces of existing facilities that are marred, scratched or damaged due to the work of this contract to match original condition.

e. Unless otherwise specified, all removed material becomes the property of the

Contractor and shall be disposed of outside the park.

f. Keep project site orderly and in a safe condition at all times.

g. Final Cleaning: Remove all tools, equipment, temporary structures, surplus materials and rubbish. Repair marred surfaces and remove grease, dirt, stains, foreign materials, fingerprints, and labels from exterior finished surfaces. Sweep paved areas and rake grounds of contractor-generated debris. At time of final inspection, project shall be thoroughly clean and ready for occupancy.

K. An itemized bid showing costs related to the assessment and maintenance treatment of the statuary, to include:

• Labor for on-site work (cost per hour)

• Supplies and materials

• Photography

• Report production for preparation of a final report

• Travel costs

• Any other expenses

III. Deliverables:

A Prior to commencement of work, contractor will provide a list of all principal conservators and associates that will work on the objects, along with their credentials (vitae and/or other work experience) and the tasks each will be expected to perform.

B Provide written condition reports for each statue consisting of the following:

Condition/Object Examination Outcomes to include description of object, catalog number, name of conservator/company, dimensions of object, structure or construction, condition, repairs and or treatment, mounting, digital images of current conditions and recommended treatment. The report should be no more than 3 pages long each and completed in 12 Times New Roman on 8 ½ x 11 inch paper. The Condition report can be sent to the Contracting Officer’s Representative by email (chris_reed@nps.gov) or hard copy. Meet with park staff to discuss recommended treatment and approval prior to treating.

C Within 60 days of completion of work, contractor will provide a final written report of the evaluation and treatment actions for each item, to include the information from the Condition Reports, the recommendations for improvements and preventive care; the preservation materials, techniques, and treatments; selection of digital images documenting pre- and post- treatment; and on-the-job training provided.. Reports will be delivered as three hard copies printed on acid-free paper, and in digital Microsoft® Word version 2010 or greater format. The report should be no more than 15 pages long each and completed in 12 Times New Roman on 8 ½ x 11 inch paper.

Deliverables by hardcopy only will be sent to:

George Washington Carver National Monument Attention: Contracting Office Representative 5646 Carver Road Diamond, MO 64840

IV. Work Restrictions and Job Conditions:

A. Hours of Operation: The Contractor's hours of operation at the site shall be the normal working hours of the area staff or as approved, in advance, by the CO, excluding federal holidays and weekends, or when otherwise indicated by the Contracting Officer. The standard work day at the George Washington Carver National Monument is 7:00 am – 5:00 PM. If desiring to work outside the standard hours, Contractor must submit a written request to the CO at least three (3) work days prior to the proposed performance of work.

The written request shall state the proposed performance of work, day/days, time/amount of work, and reason why authorization should be granted to perform work during non-standard hours. Work outside the standard hours is prohibited unless approved by the CO.

Federal Holidays New Year’s Day January 1 Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

3rd Monday in January

President’s Day 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth National Independence Day

June 19

Independence Day July 4 Labor Day 1st Monday in September Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October Veterans’ Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25

B. The Contractor shall coordinate all work schedules with the CO or PI prior to the start of work. With the exception of inclement weather, Acts of God, and conditions experienced or events planned by the Park which would prevent the Contractor from performing, it is expected the Contractor shall be on the site performing each day. Contractor shall proceed with work when existing and forecasted weather conditions permit work to be performed in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and warranty requirements. If it becomes necessary for the Contractor to interrupt work activities for any other reason(s), the Contractor shall submit a written request to the Contracting Officer at least two (2) working days in advance.

C. Museum records, previous treatments, and photographs of the objects and other pertinent information will be accessible to the contractor to the extent possible.

D. The government will assist the contractor to the extent possible to stage the work area, including cordoning off the work area using construction tape or a similar material to alert park visitors to the work zone and that only the contractor and associates are allowed in the work zone.

E. Applicable Regulations

a. All work will comply with the local, federal, and state codes and regulations applicable to the task being performed.

b. At minimum, the following codes and regulations will be followed:

i. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), http://www2.epa.gov/laws-regulations/summary-resource- conservation-and-recovery-act , https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?path=/prelim@title42/chapter82/sub chapter1&edition=prelim.

ii. 49 CFR, Parts 105, 106-109, 171-173, 177, http://www.ecfr.gov/ http://www.ecfr.gov/

iii. 40 CFR, Parts 260-265, http://www.ecfr.gov/OHSA 1910 –General Industry Standards

iv. 29 CFR, Part 1910 – Occupational, Safety, And Health Administration (OSHA) - General Industry Standards

v. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Guidelines on Personal Protective Equipment, http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ppe/

vi. The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties - https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards/four- treatments/treatment-guidelines.pdf

vii. National Park Service Technical Preservation Services website -https://www.nps.gov/tps/about.htm

c. In case of conflicts between Federal, state, and local safety and health requirements, the most stringent shall apply. Equipment or tools not meeting OSHA requirements will not be allowed on the project sites. Failure to comply with the requirements of this section and related sections may result in suspension of work.

http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ppe/ https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards/four-%20treatments/treatment-guidelines.pdf https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards/four-%20treatments/treatment-guidelines.pdf https://www.nps.gov/tps/about.htm

PHOTOGRAPHS

1. George Washington Carver Bust, HS-26 Sculpture by Audrey Corwin, 1952, composed of cast concrete treated with Prosoco BMCII (Breathable Masonry Coating II). Two shades were created to approximate the color of natural stone, including a warmer tone and a cooler tone. A base coat of the warmer tone was modified with a secondary application of the cooler tone, selectively applied. The bust sits 2'9" high and rests atop a brick base located outside on the Carver Trail.

2. Bronze Dedication Plaque, HS-27

The bronze plaque was placed at the park in 1953. The plaque measures 1'6" x 2'and is set into a stone boulder, located outside on the Carver Trail.

3. (Bronze) Boy Carver Statue, HS-30

Sculpture by Robert Amendola, 1960. The statue is a 5' high bronze casting depicting a young George Washington Carver holding a plant. The statue sits on an 8-ton limestone boulder and is located along the Carver Trail.

MAPS

I. Location of George Washington Carver National Monument

II. Statuary Location Map