B08_Attachment_1_SOW.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK

PROCUREMENT, ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICE DESKS

UTE MOUNTAIN UTE AGENCY

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Ute Mountain Ute (UMU) Agency, requires the procurement, assembly and installation of three (3) Office Desks at the Ute Mountain Ute Agency, Building 1346, 1346 Spruce Street, Towaoc, Colorado 81334.

2. BACKGROUND

The Ute Mountain Ute Agency requires the procurement, professional assembly and installation of three (3) office desks for use in Building 1346.

The purpose of this Statement of Work (SOW) is to establish the requirements for receiving coordination, unpacking, assembly, placement, inspection, and cleanup associated with installation of the three desks. The completed furniture shall be fully assembled, stable, functional, and ready for Government use.

3. SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, tools, equipment, and incidental materials necessary to assemble and install three (3) office desks at Ute Mountain Ute Agency, Building 1346. The Contractor shall not make unauthorized modifications to the furniture, building, walls, floors, electrical systems, or other Government property.

Unless otherwise authorized by the Government, the work shall include:

1. Coordinate with the designated Ute Mountain Ute Agency Point of Contact (POC) regarding the date and time of installation.

2. Verify that the three desk units and associated components have been delivered before beginning assembly.

3. Inspect packages and components for readily observable shipping damage, missing parts, or other deficiencies before assembly.

4. Notify the POC of any damaged, defective, or missing components before proceeding when the condition could affect proper assembly.

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6. Unpack the desk components and organize all parts and hardware in a manner that prevents loss or damage.

7. Assemble three (3) desks in accordance with the furniture manufacturer's assembly instructions and specifications.

8. Install all components furnished with each desk, as applicable, including:

· Desktop/work surfaces;

· Legs, bases, frames, and supports;

· Pedestals or storage components;

· Drawers;

· Modesty panels;

· Hardware and fasteners;

· Cable-management components;

· Return sections or extensions, if included; and

· Other components provided by the manufacturer as part of the desk configuration.

9. Position each completed desk in the location designated by the authorized Ute Mountain Ute Agency representative within Building 1346.

10. Level and adjust each desk as necessary to provide a stable and professional installation.

11. Verify that drawers, hardware, adjustable components, and other moving parts operate properly.

12. Remove packaging materials and assembly-related debris from the immediate work area upon completion.

13. Conduct a final walkthrough with the Government Point of Contact or designated representative.

4. DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION COORDINATION

Desk assembly shall be coordinated so that installation occurs after the furniture has been delivered to the Ute Mountain Ute Agency.

The Contractor shall coordinate its arrival and work schedule with the POC. Contractor personnel shall comply with all applicable access, safety, security, and workplace requirements while performing work at Building 1346.

The Contractor shall minimize disruption to normal Agency operations.

The Contractor shall not substitute hardware or modify desk components without prior authorization from the Government.

5. PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

The Contractor shall take reasonable precautions to protect Government property during performance.

Floors, walls, doors, furniture, equipment, and other property shall not be damaged during unpacking, movement, assembly, or installation of the desks.

Any damage caused by Contractor personnel shall immediately be reported to the POC.

6. CLEANUP AND DISPOSAL

Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall leave the work area in a clean and orderly condition.

Packaging, plastic wrapping, cardboard, protective materials, hardware packaging, and assembly debris generated during installation shall be collected and removed from the work area or placed in a Government-designated disposal/recycling location.

No tools, loose hardware, packaging materials, or debris shall remain in the offices following completion.

7. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall perform all work safely and professionally and comply with applicable federal, state, local, and facility safety requirements.

Contractor personnel shall use appropriate tools and equipment and shall take reasonable precautions when moving or assembling heavy furniture components.

Work areas shall be maintained to prevent trip hazards or unnecessary obstruction of hallways, doors, exits, or normal Agency operations.

8. PERSONNEL AND CONDUCT

Contractor personnel shall conduct themselves professionally while on Government premises and shall comply with instructions concerning access to Building 1346.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the supervision and conduct of its personnel.

Contractor personnel shall remain within areas necessary to perform the work unless otherwise authorized by the Government.

9. HOURS OF PERFORMANCE

Work shall normally be performed during regular Ute Mountain Ute Agency business hours of 8:00 a.m. To 4:30 p.m. unless alternative hours are approved in advance by the Government Point of Contact.

The Contractor shall coordinate the exact arrival and installation time before reporting to the facility.

10. WARRANTY OF WORKMANSHIP

The Contractor shall be responsible for correcting deficiencies resulting from improper assembly or installation.

This requirement does not make the assembly Contractor responsible for manufacturing defects, concealed shipping damage, or missing components attributable to the furniture manufacturer or supplier, provided such conditions are promptly reported to the Government.

11. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

The Government will inspect the completed work before final acceptance. Acceptance will be based upon verification that:

1. All three desks have been completely assembled;

2. All components have been installed correctly;

3. Desks are level, stable, and securely assembled;

4. Drawers and other applicable components function properly;

5. Furniture has not been damaged during installation;

6. Desks have been placed in the locations designated by the Government; and

7. Packaging and assembly debris have been removed from the work area.

Any deficiencies attributable to improper assembly or installation shall be corrected by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government before final acceptance.

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