Attachment1SOW_1232SA26Q1005.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

“Demolish and Dispose of Barn”

Riesel, TX.

May 21, 2026

Statement of Work

1.0 CONTRACT PROJECT:

a. Project Number: _____________________

b. Project Title: “Riesel Demolish and Dispose of Barn” Asset #s NA at the USDA-ARS site in Riesel, TX..

2.0 PROJECT CONTACT PERSONS:

a. CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO):

Pending

b. RESEARCH PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVES (RPR):

Doug Smith

USDA, ARS, PA

1702 Blackland Road Riesel, Texas 76682 Phone: 254-770-6552 Email: douglas.r.smith@usda.gov

c. LOCATION ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (AO):

Pending

d. FACILITIES MANAGER/ LOCATION MONITOR (LM):

Kyle Tiner

USDA, ARS, PA

1702 Blackland Road Riesel, Texas 76682 Phone: 254-770-6550 Email: kyle.tiner@usda.gov

e. AREA SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGER (ASHM):

Dwayne Cordray, P.E.

USDA, ARS, PA

1001 Hollemann Drive East College Station, TX 77840 Email: dwayne.cordray@usda.gov Phone: 979-260-9663

f. AREA REALTY SPECIALIST / USDA LEASE CONTRACTING OFFICER (RS):

Carl Mehaffie

USDA, ARS, PA

2775 F & B Road, College Station, TX 7840-4117 Email: carl.mehaffie@usda.gov Phone: 979-492-7032

g. ENGINEER PROJECT MANAGER (EPM):

Brian Dean

USDA, ARS, PA

2150 Centre Avenue, Bldg. D, Suite 330 Fort Collins, CO 80526-8119 Email: brian.dean@usda.gov Phone: (970) 492-7026

h. ENGINEER PROJECT MANAGER (EPM):

Aric Abblitt

USDA, ARS, PA

2150 Centre Avenue, Bldg. D, Suite 330 Fort Collins, CO 80526-8119 Email: aric.abblitt@usda.gov Phone: 515-858-4099

2.1 Research Mission and Site Location

The site is at the Grassland Soil and Water Research Laboratory (GSWRL) in Riesel, TX..

GSWRL is located at 1702 Blackland Rd. P.O. Box 129 Riesel, TX 76682.

The area of scope consists of the wind damaged barn and surrounding area for a radius of approximately 150 feet.

The work to be done is detailed in Section 4.0 and other sections in this SOW.

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.

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

☒ Provide a detailed technical proposal and detailed cost proposal to complete the project as per project requirements.

☒ Provide and install all material to complete the project as per project requirements.

4.0 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor shall furnish a technical and cost proposal to provide all labor, tools, equipment, and parts to demolish and properly dispose of all debris of a wind damaged shed at the GSWRL in in Riesel, TX.

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.

c. Clean up all debris from construction site once job is completed.

d. Contractor will schedule work with location to allow location to meet current research needs.

4.1 Description of Work:

The Scope of this project includes the following items:

A. Base: Demolish and Dispose of Wind Damaged Barn

a) Pre-Demolition Preparation

i) Disconnect and verify all utilities terminated at respective meters or service entrance points before demolition begins. Coordinate termination points during pre-bid site visit.

ii) Establish safety perimeter and signage around the site to restrict unauthorized access.

iii) Coordinate with local authorities if debris removal near the public road requires traffic control.

iv) Conduct a hazard assessment prior to commencement of work.

v) Access will be limited to existing gates.

b) Demolition Activities

i) From the existing foundation as well as debris field distant to the site, contractor shall mechanically dismantle wind damaged shed and foundation, metal wall/roof panels, structure, and associated debris using appropriate equipment.

ii) Completely remove existing structure, include support poles from ground.

iii) After removal of all large debris, perform a magnetic sweep of the area with equipment suited to the height of vegetation in the area and strong enough to ensure all nails and small debris is removed from a 150 foot radius of the demolish structure. Make two passes at right angles to cover the ground thoroughly.

iii) Provide mowing if needed to ensure nails and small debris are properly removed by magnetic sweeper.

iv) Segregate debris into categories.

(1) Wood framing and OSB/plywood

(2) Corrugated metal panels and fasteners

(3) Concrete slab (if removal is required)

(4) General mixed debris (tires, miscellaneous materials)

(5) Coordinate with Location Monitor for Government personnel to extract equipment or items to be salvaged from the barn carefully, ensuring minimal additional damage, and relocate them for inspection. Determine if there are items to be salvaged and coordinate during pre-bid site visit.

c) Debris Handling & Disposal

i) Transport debris to the appropriate landfill or appropriate location hat serves construction site area.

ii) Follow Texas DEQ solid waste regulations for construction and demolition (C&D) debris.

iii) Where applicable, maintain disposal manifests and landfill weight receipts for all loads to document compliance.

iv) Recycle scrap metal through licensed facilities whenever possible.

d) Site Restoration

i) Remove all debris, and temporary barricades, once demolition is complete.

ii) Properly compact a proper fill material in any holes. Grade and level the area to a safe condition for future use. Seeding or sod not required.

iii) Repair in kind any fence or gate damaged by construction activities.

iv) Conduct a final walkthrough with owner’s representative to verify site clearance.

5.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

5.1 Permits: No permits are needed for this project.

5.2 Existing Conditions:

Contractor shall coordinate work as required after site visit and scope confirmation to ensure research integrity as directed by the COR. Contractor shall protect existing installations and restore any damage at Contractor’s expense. Contractor to call 811 to confirm all underground utilities coming into the area of work if project requires disturbing the ground. Contractor is responsible for verifying and coordinating all underground utilities in scope of work area if disturbing the ground.

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.

c. Contractor shall provide full time Superintendent on the jobsite at all times that is 30-hour OSHA trained and certified per Contractors APP/SSSP.

5.5 Temporary Facilities:

a. Contractor shall supply temporary toilet facilities.

5.6 Cleanup: The construction site shall always be kept clean and free of debris. 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 Claims / Liens.

b. Disposal manifests and landfill weight receipts for all loads to document compliance.

c. Employee payroll\time sheets (if certified payrolls required by Contracting Officer’s bid package)

d. Invoice

6.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE: The Contract completion time for this project is 60 calendar days from NTP. Access to the site and work periods are to be coordinated with the Facilities Manager.

Normal working hours are 7:30 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday, excepting Federal Holidays.

7.0 EXHIBIT DOCUMENTS: (included at end of document and attached)

A. Attachment 2 – Wind Damaged Barn Location Overview B. Attachment 3 – Wind Damaged Barn Location Closeup C. Attachment 4 – Wind Damaged Barn Video