B08_Atch_1_SOW_Road_Repairs_and_Sidewalk___Curb_Replacement_NPWRC_FINAL.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK

Asphalt Road/Parking Lot Repair and Sidewalk/Curb Replacement

U.S. Geological Survey Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center (NPWRC) 8711 37th ST SE Jamestown, ND 58401-9736

1. GENERAL

The USGS Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center has a requirement for resurfacing, crack repairs, and sealing of asphalt roads & parking lots. This also includes replacing A&E identified sidewalks & curbs. The phased construction work shall begin with the areas located on the west side of our campus (Maintenance & Storage Buildings). The second area shall be on the south side of the railroad (Riverside Building area), and the final area shall be Administrative Building area.

2. BACKGROUND

NPWRC is located on a 600-acre campus that includes laboratory, office, storage, and residential spaces. The mission of the NPWRC is to provide scientific information needed to conserve and manage the Nation’s natural capital for current and future generations, with an emphasis on migratory birds, Department of the Interior trust resources, and ecosystems of the Nation’s interior. Scientists at NPWRC study migratory birds, wetland and grassland habitats, pollinators, land management practices, and imperiled species in support of land management decisions and policies on private and Federal lands.

3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

After contract is awarded, contractor shall have until 07/31/2027 to complete the construction portion because cold weather typically begins in October. Contract tentative Period of Performance is 07/01/2026 to 12/31/2027. Performance dates may be adjusted at time of contract award, as needed.

4. LOCATION OF PERFORMANCE

USGS – Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center 8711 37th ST SE Jamestown, ND 58401

5. TECHNICAL COORDINATION

CS- USGS Contracting Specialist COR – Contracting Officer’s Representative Government – US Federal Government, USGS Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center

6. SCOPE

Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the construction and accomplishment of work required by this Statement of Work (SOW) and A&E blueprints/specifications. Contractor shall perform all work in accordance with specifications, drawings, and all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.

7. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Asphalt concrete paving, crack repair, routing, cleaning, and seal coat shall be done in accordance with 2026 North Dakota Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges. The contractor shall use Plant Mix Bituminous Pavements and ND/DOT Class G material where needed.

The Contractor shall seal cracks in the asphalt concrete roadways and parking lots within the entire NPWRC campus. Asphalt crack sealing in the parking lots and roads shall need to be completed in phases. The Contractor shall coordinate all crack seal & seal coat work with the COR for approval before any work shall begin. The Contractor shall be responsible for traffic control and block off work areas with approval of the COR. The Contractor shall provide safety cones and barricades.

The Contractor is responsible for visiting the worksite to verify measurements and to ascertain the nature and location of the work to be performed and the general and local conditions which may affect the work or the cost thereof. Failure to do so shall not relieve the Contractor of his/her responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty or cost of successfully performing the work.

8. WORK TO BE PERFORMED

Repair roadways, sidewalks and curbs using industry standards and blueprints/specifications provided by A&E contractor “LW Synergy”.

a. Phase 1 – Maintenance & Storage Building Area- Per construction A&E blueprints & instructions to include, but not limited to: complete specified demolition, crack seal and sealcoat, new concrete aprons, new concrete sidewalk, asphalt milling and/or grading, new asphalt pavement, new bollards. Please note that NPWRC is in the process of A&E for a new septic system for the Maintenance Shop. Septic pipes run underneath asphalt surfaces, so a modification to contract may be completed to rough-in pipes prior to roadwork.

b. Phase 2 – Riverside Building Area – Per construction A&E blueprints & instructions to include, but not limited to: complete specified demolition, crack seal and sealcoat, new concrete aprons, new concrete sidewalks, new concrete curbs, asphalt milling and/or grading, new asphalt pavement, new bollards, fill underground tank with sand, install downspouts & splash blocks, repaint parking lines, complete specified vehicle bridge road work along with bridge inspection, complete walking bridge crack seal and sealcoat along with bridge inspection, provide reflective road signs.

c. Phase 3 – Administrative Building Area - Per construction A&E blueprints & instructions to include, but not limited to: complete specified demolition, crack seal and sealcoat, new concrete sidewalks, new concrete curbs, asphalt milling and/or grading, new asphalt pavement, repaint parking lines, new flagpole & surrounding concrete, repaint other hazardous curb areas where needed (Concrete steps, ADA transitions, etc.). Please note that NPWRC is in the process of A&E for a new septic system for the Admin Building. Septic pipes run underneath asphalt surfaces, so a modification to contract may be completed to rough-in pipes prior to roadwork.

9. PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING

After contract award, and prior to start of construction, Contractor shall participate in an onsite pre-construction meeting scheduled by the Contracting Officer. The meeting participants will include Contractor Representatives and Government Representatives.

10. SUBMITTALS

The Contractor shall furnish all required submittals & documentation to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The Contractor shall submit the "Product Submittals" to the COR for approval within fourteen (14) calendar days after receipt of the notice to proceed at the Task Order level. For submittals that are not known at time of award, these product submittals shall be submitted to the COR throughout the performance period as required to have all work completed by the defined period of performance end date. Contractor shall provide submittals and give a reasonable timeframe for the Government to review and respond to submittals and still allow the contractor to carry out the deliverables of the Task Order.

Based on A&E blueprints and guidance, the contractor shall electronically provide submittals of all proposed construction supplies, hardware and devices to the COR for approval. For catalog cuts, illustrations, printed specifications, or other data submitted applicable items such as model numbers, sizes, and accessories shall be indicated by arrows or highlights. The COR has 5 business days to review and respond to the contractor. The contractor may not dispute the period of performance due to failure to provide submittals early in the project to ensure the COR has the minimum 5 business days to approve or reject a proposed submittal.

If the government rejects a submittal the contractor shall have a revised submittal to the Government within 5 business days.

11. PROJECT SCHEDULE

The contractor shall submit in writing to the Contracting Officer's Representatives (COR) a schedule of construction for the project within seven (7) calendar days after work (task order) is requested or issued. The schedule shall indicate the dates of the periods of time that the contractor intends to be on site. The schedule shall indicate the dates that major components of work to be accomplished. When preparing the schedule, the contractor shall consider lead times for utility outages and material/ equipment procurement. The Contractor shall notify the COR immediately if any anticipated on-site date is expected to change from the original schedule and provide the CO and COR an update schedule within 7 calendar days. The contractor shall be responsible for determining the labor staffing levels needed to successfully complete the Task Order project by the established delivery date. If applicable, contractor shall coordinate work via the COR with any other contractor(s) that may be performing work on the USGS campus during the period of performance.

12. TIMES OF WORK

Normal duty hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 4:30 pm CST, excluding Federal Holidays. After hours work shall be arranged with the COR.

13. UTILITY OUTAGES

The Contractor shall be responsible for determining the need for an outage of any utility system in order to perform the required work. The Contractor shall notify COR whenever work requires shutdown of utilities. Request for utility outages shall be submitted to COR at least 72 hours in advance.

14. EXCAVATION AND UNDERGROUND UTILITIES

The Contractor shall make the required locate request to North Dakota 811 two (3) working days before the planned work. Trenching and excavation work shall be done in accordance with proper emphasis on safety to conform to safety standards such as OSHA 1910 and 1926. Any utilities damaged by the contractor shall be replaced at the contractors expense.

15. OPEN FLAME WORK

Prior to any activity utilizing welding, cutting, burning, brazing, soldering, or other process using a torch or open flame, the Contractor shall submit a written request to the COR who will issue the Contractor a Hot Work Permit. Contractor is responsible to manage hazards and prevent fires by ensuring a safe work area, flammable materials are removed when not in use, and PPE is utilized. Contractor shall provide a designated person who must monitor the area during work and for at least 45 minutes after completion to ensure no fire hazards remain.

16. PROGRESS MEETINGS

During performance of the work, the Contractor shall participate in progress meetings scheduled at agreed upon periods and times to discuss progress and any issues pertaining to the performance of the work. The Contractor shall take minutes of all conferences and meetings with the USGS and shall provide a copy to the COR for concurrence.

17. PROGRESS INSPECTIONS

During performance of the work, the COR will perform on-site progress inspections of the work. These inspections will occur at any time during the course of the contract, at the discretion of the COR. Progress inspections will be performed by the COR to determine if the Contractor is making reasonable progress toward completing the work in order to meet the scheduled delivery date as set forth in the contract, and to ensure the Contractor is performing work in accordance with the technical requirements.

18. INSPECTIONS AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE

Final inspection and acceptance for the Work shall be performed with the Contractor. This will occur on-site by the COR upon completion of job performance.

19. PARKING

Contractors shall park in assigned parking areas.

20. STORAGE OF TOOLS, MATERIALS, MACHINERY

The Contractor shall coordinate with COR to determine where tools, equipment, materials, and machinery can be stored. The Contractor is advised to secure materials, tools, etc. during the period of work. The Government is not responsible for any lost or stolen items that are left unattended on the property.

21. ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE BUILDING PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS

Contractor shall use environmentally preferable products and materials where economically feasible. Environmentally preferable products are listed on the website, Sustainable Marketplace: Greener Products and Services | US EPA

22. DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL

The Contractor shall be responsible for the complete removal of materials from the NPWRC grounds and disposal of all items requiring demolition unless the COR directs to have certain items remain on site.

23. CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT

Contractor shall maintain a recycling program to dispose of or recycle construction waste. The program must cover the following requirements.

(1) Provide continuous facilities for the recycling of incidental construction waste during construction.

(2) Products may be excluded from the recycling program when the small quantity of material involved, the extraordinarily complex nature of the waste disposal method, or prohibitive expense for recycling would represent a genuine hardship.

(3) Records of construction materials recycled shall be provided to the COR prior to contract closeout. Records shall include materials recycled by type and weight.

24. MEASUREMENTS

Field verification of all measurements (including counting of items), is the responsibility of the Contractor. Contractor is responsible for visiting the worksite to verify measurements and to ascertain the nature and location of the work to be performed and the general and local conditions which may affect the work or the cost thereof.

Failure to do so shall not relieve the Contractor of his/her responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty or cost of successfully performing the work. Drawings furnished may not be to scale.

End Statement of Work