NATIONAL OCEANIC AND

ATMOSPHERIC

ADMINISTRATION

AT

Station 8728690 Lat 29° 43.5 N, Long 84° 58.8 W

Apalachicola, FL

STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR

8728690 APALACHICOLA, FL PILE WRAPPING

1.0 OBJECTIVE

The Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS) operates and maintains station 8728690 Apalachicola, FL as part of the National Water Level Observing Network (NWLON). The measurement station provides accurate and reliable oceanographic and environmental data from locations along the Gulf of Mexico coast to enhance navigation safety, hazardous material spill response, search and rescue operations and environmental management.

Timely and high-quality operation and maintenance of the station is vital to network sustainability and operation.

This Statement of Work (SOW) covers the NWLON measurement station located at:

Station

ID

Station Name Lat/Long

8728690 Apalachicola, FL 29° 43.5 N, 84° 58.8 W

The existing structure is a 4-pile elevated wood platform. The platform is located on the west side of the Apalachicola Municipal dock and is approximately 3 meters / 9 ft above the pier deck. Construction of the elevated wood platform was completed in 2009.

The four-pile platform shows minimal signs of marine borer damage. The pile condition was observed during a visual inspection on November 16, 2023 and during a dive inspection conducted on December 12, 2023 (see section 8 Attachments for Dive Report). The damage was observed to be only in the tidal zone. The tidal zone is delineated by the mean low water level and the mean high water level. Personnel needing to access the station must do so with extreme caution, as the municipal pier leading to the platform has been damaged by recent hurricanes.

The City of Apalachicola has plans to rebuild the pier.

The Contractor must provide all supervision, labor, tools, materials, equipment, transportation, subcontractors, engineering, inspection, monitoring, and debris disposal necessary to perform the work as stated below. The Contractor must obtain and follow all permits (federal, state, and local) required to perform this work, if required. The Contractor must conduct the work in accordance with the product manufacturer's specifications and plans, and with all applicable Federal, State, Local, OSHA, EPA, industry codes, criteria, and guidelines.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This work required is for the inspection and documentation of existing platform piles, and the installation of a Pile Wrap System. The proposal must include all professional services necessary to complete the Contractor’s proposal and performance work plans.

TASK 1: INSPECTION AND DOCUMENT CURRENT PLATFORM PILES.

Perform and document the current condition of the elevated platform piles. The following actions are required to complete this task:

1. Inspect current condition platform piles

2. Document platform and pile condition

TASK 2: REPLUMB/STRAIGHTEN PILES, INSTALLATION OF A PILE WRAP SYSTEM

1. Re-plumb / Straighten platform piles

a. Provide a detailed description of process

2. Select a Pile Wrap system, such as Seashield FX-70 or Snap Jacket, or a similar product that encases the pile in a mortar or a cement-based compound. Consider the following:

a. Water Type

b. Large weather events (Hurricanes)

c. Usage (collection of high-quality water level and atmospheric conditions)

d. Pile material

e. Existing pile condition

f. Installation process

3. Install Pile Wrap system according to manufacturer's specifications

The Contractor shall not allow materials to be disposed of in the water. Additionally, the Contractor must provide the Government written certification that all debris and other materials removed from the site have been properly disposed of according to federal and state requirements.

2.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The Period of Performance shall be 90 days from the contract award.

3.0 REQUIREMENTS

3.1 PRESENTATIONS and MEETINGS

The Contractor agrees to hold and attend the following meetings:

Post Award Conference: The Contractor shall attend a Post Award Conference with the Contracting Officer, Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) and other Government personnel no later than 10 business days after the date of award.

The purpose of the Post Award Conference, is to discuss technical and contracting objectives of this contract and review the Contractor’s draft project plan. The Post Award Conference will be held virtually.

3.2 PROJECT-SPECIFIC SAFETY and HEALTH PLAN

The Contractor shall submit a project-specific Safety and Health Plan conforming to U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers Safety Manual EM385-1-1. This plan shall identify the safety manager for the task order award. The plan must be submitted within 14 days of the task order award and must be approved before the Contractor is given notice to proceed with work.

3.3 WORK PLAN

Work Plan Definition: A detailed package consisting of single line diagrams, design, engineering calculations, criteria, manufacturers' data/cut sheets, specifications, estimates, etc., suitable to provide details to construct or perform the work covered in the task order.

The Contractor shall provide a final Work Plan and Project Schedule to the POC not later than 7 business days after the Post Award Conference.

3.4 PERMITTING

The Contractor must provide and follow all permitting required to perform this work.

The Contractor is responsible for obtaining and complying with all applicable state and local permits and permissions in advance of and during installation activities. Prior to commencing the field work, and no later than any pre-trip planning meetings, the Contractor must describe the status of all applicable permits for site access, building, safety and environmental protection, and how the Contractor will ensure their work complies with such permits.

In the package of final as-built drawings, the Contractor must submit copies of all final permit documentation obtained.

b. EPA regulations and associated State/Territorial oversight resources and guidance documents.

c. Other federal and state level statute regulations including, but not limited to:

i. Clean Air Act (CAA)

ii. Clean Water Act (CWA)

iii. Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA)

iv. Endangered Species Act (ESA)

v. Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA)

vi. Magnuson–Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSFCMA)

vii. National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)

viii. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

3.5 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

The Contractor is required to follow standard industry Best Management Practices (BMPs) shown below and the CO-OPS Environmental Compliance Best Management Practices (EC-BMPs) – see attached document.

- All work should be confined to within a floating containment boom. The need for a boom, and specifications regarding its type and size should be determined on a project specific basis, taking into consideration the project size, habitat, water flow conditions. A description of boom placement and management must be included in the permit application. A small boat should be available at all times during active work to manage the boom and captured debris. If used, anchors must be removed once the project is complete.

- The boom shall be located at a sufficient distance from all sides of the structure or piling that are being removed to ensure that contaminated materials are captured.

Extracted piles shall be transferred to the containment basin without leaving the boomed area to prevent loss of treated wood chemicals (e.g., creosote) and debris to the water column and sediments. The boom shall stay in its original location until any sheen present from removed piling has been absorbed by the boom or removed utilizing absorbent material.

- Any shavings, sawdust, woody debris (splintered wood, fragments, loose piling) on the water or sediment surface must be retrieved and placed in the containment area.

Likewise any pile-associated sediment and adhered organisms must be collected daily, contained on site, and ultimately disposed at an approved upland disposal site along with the extracted piling and decking,

3.6 PROTECTION OF EXISTING FACILITIES

The Contractor must protect all existing components to remain for the entire service period of the project and take all necessary precautions to protect existing structures, utilities and equipment. The Contractor must provide all temporary supports, braces, sheeting and shoring as necessary to protect and maintain all structures, utilities, and equipment. Any damages resulting from the actions, or lack of actions, by the Contractor must be repaired immediately by the Contractor at their expense. All repairs must be approved by the Contracting Officer.

4.0 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

4.1 PRE-BID SITE VISIT

It is recommended that the prospective Contractor conduct an on-site pre-bid site visit of the proposed sites prior to responding to the RFP at the Contractor’s cost. It is expected that the successful bidder will utilize information gathered during this pre-bid inspection to provide a detailed proposal to the Government.

4.2 FINAL INSPECTION

The Contractor shall provide no less than one week notification to the POC prior to final inspection. The purpose of the final inspection is to ensure all systems are fully operational and ready for acceptance by the Government. If any system fails, the Contractor shall be liable to pay any costs for government personnel to travel for reinspection. The Site QC Manager shall sign off on request for final inspection, verifying all items have been completed and are operational and ready for Government acceptance.

5.0 HOURS OF OPERATION

The Contractor shall coordinate hours of operation with the government.

6.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

Contractor Employees: All personnel used to perform work under this Contract shall be legal citizens of the USA, or legal immigrants to the USA. Contractor personnel may be required to sign in, and obtain and wear visitor badges in the performance of this task while on- site at a NOAA facility.

Two days in advance of any mobilization on site, and as subsequent changes occur, the Contractor will submit to the government:

● A complete list of all employees, representatives, and subcontractor personnel on site (personnel list).

● A complete list and description of all vehicles, ships, boats, barges accessing the site and entering waters within 200 feet (61 meters) of the station (vehicle list).

The vehicle, ship, boat, barge list must include make, model, year built, and identifying markings.

7.0 CONTACTS

Site Point of Contact:

Travis Wade City Manager City of Apalachicola, Florida 192 Coach Wagoner Boulevard Apalachicola, Florida 32320

(850) 653-9319

8.0 ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1 – Apalachicola Dive Report.

Apalachicola Dive Report

12/12/2023 15:52 EST - 16:26 EST

Divers: Toungate, Stange Air: Toungate ( 3000/2800in - 1000/2800out) Stange (3000/2800in - 1500/2800out) Max depth: 10ft

Paros Measurement: 4.773m from SRM to LP

Pilings:

1) South East

2) North East

3) North West

4) South West

1) Small pitting at water line (less than ½” intrusion) sturdy below no sign of damage

2) Small pitting at water line (less than ½” intrusion) sturdy below no sign of damage

3) Small pitting at water line (less than ½” intrusion) sturdy below no sign of damage

4) Small pitting at water line (less than ½” intrusion) sturdy below no sign of damage

*Note all pilings wrapped below water level

Piling Measurements

Depth 1 2 3 4

WL 1.4m 1.4m 1.4m 1.4m

3ft 1.38m 1.38m 1.38m 1.39

6ft 1.38m 1.37m 1.37m 1.39

9ft 1.38m 1.37m 1.37m 1.39

10ft 1.38m 1.37m 1.37m 1.39

All pilings appear to be in good shape with minimal change in circumference from the WL to the bottom.

Tidal Zone:

The only “damaged” area was in the tidal zone, this was small wearing and intrusion of no more than ½’

Attachment 2 – Photos.

Photo 1: Apalachicola Measurement Station

Photo 2: NW Pile

Photo 3: Evidence of Marine Bores