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Wetland Aquatic Research Center (WARC) Lafayette, Louisiana

PROJECT TITLE:

Remodel/Install Main Suite doors with windows, install additional doors, walls and upgrade all bathrooms.

Architectural/Engineering Services Statement of Work

U.S. Geological Survey Wetland Aquatic Research Center (WARC), Lafayette, LA 700 Cajundome Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70506

Architectural/Engineering (A/E) Services Remodel/Install Main Suite Doors, install additional Walls and upgrade all bathrooms

The U. S. Geological Survey (USGS) has a requirement for Architectural/Engineering (A/E) services. The services provided shall include a design to remodel and upgrade existing Main Suite Doors, all Bathrooms and install floor to ceiling walls in designated areas within the center. The A/E shall prepare and design/upgrade all designated doors, bathrooms, and additional walls and ensure all local codes are followed. The remodel/upgrades shall compliment current business trends and design traits. The design shall also include the addition of any lighting and also include additional ventilation if required in new wall areas to meet current code requirements.

The A/E shall provide a complete design package (drawings, specifications, cost estimate) for construction. The services provided will be priced according to these line items; Design, Bid Phase and Construction Administration.

I. Background The USGS Wetland and Aquatic Research Center (WARC) located in the Research Park of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette was constructed and completed in 1992. The existing doors and bathrooms are original to the building and do not meet the current needs of the center. WARC is requesting modernization of all mentioned areas.

The existing doors are all fire rated and solid in design. Windows are to be added to all designated doors.

New double doors and foyer will be added to the main hallway leading into the technical conference room.

Bathrooms will be completely remodeled, and stalls built to meet current ADA requirements. One stall removed in each bathroom to allow for more space.

Walls will be built floor to ceiling and proper ventilation routed to meet local codes and OSHA requirements in various locations throughout the facility.

Boat Shed w/washing station will be built behind existing boat sheds and designed to match closely to current setup. A wash bay will be installed at the end of the boat shed and the entire grass area in the front of the boat shed will be cemented in. All State/City codes must be followed.

II. Scope of Work

A. The A/E scope of work shall include the following tasks;

1. Perform a study of existing doors and fire wall structures, ventilation systems in upgraded areas and verify sizing and code requirements.

2. Provide construction documents, including cost estimate, to remodel all bathrooms, install new walls, install doors and foyer, and boat shed w/washing station.

3. Provide Bid Phase Services.

4. Provide Construction Administration Services.

5. The A/E shall attend meetings and make all necessary site visits during pre-construction and construction to complete the scope of work. A/E shall be available to work with the CO to provide responses to all questions asked by potential bidders after the pre-bid walk-through for construction. The A/E shall prepare an addendum as required. All questions shall be recorded and responded to in writing within two (2) weeks from the date of award.

6. The design documents shall be submitted to USGS for review at the following design stages:

· 35% Design Submittal: Submit coordinated design documents (drawings, specifications, and cost estimate) completed to a 35% design level.

· 95% Design Submittal: submit design documents completed to a 95% level of design and response to 35% design review comments from USGS.

· Final Design Submittal: Submit final design documents (signed and sealed).

III. Administrative Procedures A. A pre-proposal meeting of the A/E and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will be held prior to preparation of the A/E price proposal. The Statement of Work and the existing conditions of the site for the work will be reviewed.

B. Post contract award, the A/E shall coordinate all site visits through the COR and /or Facility Manager.

C. All A/E personnel, their consultants and representatives visiting USGS sites will be required to sign in upon arrival. Each visiting individual will be required to enter their name, company’s name, USGS project title, date, reason for the visit, and the times of arrival and departure. Additionally, all persons must always wear a visitor’s badge. Arrangements for the site visits must be made in advance and during normal working hours.

D. Submittal Log: The A/E shall develop a list of all submittals required by the specifications in Section 1 of each individual specification. The submittal log should include specification reference, and item to be reviewed and approved.

E. Construction Schedule: The A/E shall establish a preliminary construction schedule indicating the entire length of the time estimated for the completion of the construction contract, measured in weeks. Provide a commensurate Gantt chart using Microsoft Project for the construction activities to include critical path items. This schedule shall include pre-construction activities (such as submittals and mobilization), specific construction activities/events, final inspection and acceptance.

IV. Bid Phase and Construction Period Services A. The A/E shall assist the USGS staff in providing responses to questions asked by potential bidders during the pre-bid walk-through for construction and prepare an addendum as required to clarify the bid documents.

B. Submittal Review: A/E shall review and approve all Construction related submittals as required by the Construction Documents. Contractor submittals will be sent to the A/E for review for adherence to contract requirements. A/E shall forward recommendations of approval/disapproval to the COR within the allowable time period defined by the Contract Documents. The COR shall take final action of approval/ disapproval on each submittal and shall prepare and send a formal return of submittal to the contractor.

C. Attend pre-Construction Conference and periodic construction site visits, plus final and follow-up inspections. Day-to-day construction administration will be performed by the COR. The A/E shall make site visits at the request of the COR to inspect work installed by the contractor, to resolve issues, review the status of in-progress as-built drawings and for other reasons deemed necessary.

D. Response to RFI’s: The A/E shall assist the USGS in providing expeditious responses to all design/conflict questions encountered during construction. Within 48 hours of receipt of RFI’s, the A/E shall provide in writing the information, clarification or revision material needed to properly answer the RFI and to resolve the issue. Include a potential cost/credit estimate for RFI’s which may result in a change to construction contract cost.

E. A/E Supplemental Instructions as required.

V. Construction Period Deliverables

A. Meeting Minutes: The A/E shall take minutes of all conferences and other meetings with the USGS (including site visits) and shall provide a copy within five (5) business days to the COR for a concurrence signature.

B. Submittal Review: Forward recommendations of approval/disapproval to the COR within the time period defined by the Contract Documents.

C. Drawings:

1. Drawings or sketches as required in response to RFIs.

2. Proposal Drawings or sketches for Field Directives.

3. Record Drawings.

D. Site Visit Reports: The A/E shall provide a field report within five (5) business days of site visit to COR for a concurrence signature.

E. Final and completion inspection punch lists: The A/E shall provide a punch list within five (5) business days of inspection.

END OF STATEMENT OF WORK

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