B08_Attachment_1_SOW_SPCMSC_Facility_Renovations_Final.docx

United States Department of the Interior

U. S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center (SPCMSC) 600 4th Street S.

St. Petersburg, FL 33701

STATEMENT OF WORK

SPCMSC FACILITY RENOVATIONS

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

a. INTRODUCTION. The Department of the Interior (DOI), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center (SPCMSC) located at 600 4th Street S.

St. Petersburg, FL 33701 has a requirement for three (3) site modifications which include but are not limited to the conversion of office space to a lactation space for nursing mothers in the Young building, construction of a room for IT equipment storage in the Studebaker building and testing and modification to a breezeway between the Studebaker and Getting buildings.

b. BACKGROUND. The SPCMSC has several areas within the facility that require modification or adaptations to accommodate current requirements of center staff. The Studebaker building, which was built in the early 1920’s, underwent its last major renovation in the mid-1980’s. The Getting building, built in the mid-1990’s, has not been renovated since original construction. The Young building, built in 2007 requires one office modification to accommodate the growing number of nursing mothers we have at the facility. Additional modifications to the facility will be requested in years to come to meet the needs of center scientists and staff.

c. DEFINITION/APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS.

i. Attachment 1 Site Pictures

ii. Attachment 2 Drawings

d. SCOPE. The contractor shall provide all materials, labor, equipment, travel and supervision necessary to measure, design and renovate three separate areas of the facility:

i. Convert Site 1, an office space to a lactation space for nursing mothers in the Young building.

ii. Construct Site 2, a room for IT equipment storage in the Studebaker building.

iii. Expansion of a breezeway between the Studebaker and Getting buildings.

II. WORK REQUIREMENTS

a. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

i. Design Services

1. Provide a design and schematic with draft specifications and visual representation of completed plan to the USGS Facility Manager or USGS Technical Liaison for review and approval.

ii. SITE 1: Lactation Space Requirements and Construction

1. Partition Build – One office in the facility will be split into two equal separate spaces by the construction of 100”+/- wall with a locking 36” wide one-hour fire resistant door and installation of key code lock on outer door. The wall height will be approximately 9’ and will not extend to the ceiling. The wall should consist of 20-gauge steel framing, 18-gauge steel tracks with 5/8” type x drywall covering. This is to provide a secure space within the room for nursing mothers to feel safe to conduct lactation pumping, while the other part of the room can be accessed by others who will be storing items in the cubbies/lockers and refrigerator. Baseboards will need to be installed to match the existing building design.

2. Lighting – Fixtures (baluster) may need be added to the space to ensure adequate lighting in both partitions within the room.

3. Storage – Storage cubbies or lockers will be constructed/installed to provide a place for nursing mothers to store gear. Six cubby units with lockable doors stacked two high will be installed along the newly built interior wall. The dimensions of the cubbies should be 12” W x 18” D x 36” H. The cubbies should have hinged doors that are lockable with a padlock system. The cubbies should have shelves and hanging hooks. The shelves must be constructed of hardwood or high-quality laminate.

4. Shelving and a Mirror – Shelving will be constructed and installed in the common room to provide a place to set personal items while nursing. This is to include personal property shelving, and decorative shelving.

5. Sink -A sink will be installed with a deep basin to provide a place for washing and sanitizing gear and hands. The sink will need attached counter space with drying rack/area to allow temporary storage of equipment and supplies. The sink will include hot water on demand system. Drainage for the sink will need to be run to the adjacent office through the wall. Water supply is available but will require the tapping into the copper line.

6. Refrigerator/Freezer Combination – A combination refrigerator-freezer will be installed to allow for nursing mothers to hold personal items. The refrigerator-freezer should have an approximate capacity of 14 ft3.

7. Painting & Wallpaper – The space will be painted and/or wallpapered according to specifications of the SPMSC lead.

8. HVAC Modification – The HVAC system will need to be modified to accommodate the separation of the space into two areas. Additional ducts may need to be installed in the main HVAC ductwork so both sides of the partition have adequate HVAC.

9. Electrical Modification – The electrical system that powers the appliances and fixtures in the lactation space will require inspection regarding load usage. If the current breaker is not sufficient to support the added appliances the electrical system will need to be upgraded per code.

iii. SITE 2: IT Secure Storage Room Requirements and Construction

1. New Room Construction - Construction of a room to house, store, repair, and test government IT equipment on the 2nd floor of the Studebaker building. The approximate size of the room will be 25ft x 15ft. Room walls will be built using 20-gauge steel framing, 18-gauge tracks and 5/8” type x drywall. The wall height will not extend to the ceiling. The approximate height will be 9ft. A 36” wide, one-hour fire-proof door with key code lock will need to be installed for access into the space. The walls will need to match existing interior spaces, including decorative tempered glass caps and poplar or furniture-grade pine wood molding with correct paint patterns and colors.

2. HVAC Modification – The construction of the space may require the modification of the HVAC flow to ensure the space is properly climate controlled. The modification may include adding supply ducts to the main air supply ductwork.

3. Lighting and Power – Additional lighting, receptacles and wiring may be required to be added to the newly created space.

iv. SITE 3: Breezeway Expansion Requirements and Construction

1. Concrete Pad - Between the Studebaker and Getting buildings is an open-air breezeway with a concrete pad that will need to be extended to the North fence line. The approximate size of the required concrete pad addition is 400 square feet. The concrete pad must have a 3200-psi minimum and must be tied into the existing pad with #5 rebar or equivalent. Prior to concrete install the existing vegetation will need to be removed.

2. Ceiling Fan(s) – Ceiling fan(s) are to be installed in the ceiling to help cool the space in the warm summer months. The fan or fans need to be of adequate size to provide cooling to the entire breezeway space, both existing and proposed spaces. The fan(s) will need to be designed for exterior use. Electrical supply may need to be evaluated to determine load on the supplying breaker.

3. Shrubbery - Shrubbery, suitable for the sun exposure and Florida climate, will need to be installed along the fence line opposite the space that will receive the concrete pad. The approximate linear feet of the privacy shrubs will be 25 feet. The vegetation will need to be tall enough to provide privacy from 6th Avenue South vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

b. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

i. Material Selection. Selection and installation of any furniture will be coordinated between the USGS Technical Liaison and the Project Manager. US MADE FURNITURE, HIGH PRESSURE LAMINATE WORKSURFACES.

ii. Schedule. Within five (5) calendar days after the notice to proceed is issued, the Contractor shall submit in writing to the USGS Technical Liaison a schedule of construction for the project. 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 the work will be accomplished. When preparing the schedule, the Contractor shall consider lead times for utility outages, permit requirements and material/ equipment procurement, and shall consider the permitted hours of work indicated in Time of Work Performance clause. The Contractor shall notify the USGS Technical Liaison immediately if any anticipated on-site date is expected to change from the original schedule. The Contractor shall be responsible for determining the labor staffing levels needed to complete the project by the established delivery date. The Contractor shall be available to discuss and review drawings and delivery schedules as required by the SPCMSC Project Manager or designated representative

iii. Personnel. Within five (5) calendar days after the notice to proceed is issued, the Contractor shall submit in writing to the USGS Technical Liaison a list of all employees that will be on site to include truck/delivery drivers. Contractor shall designate one to two individuals maximum to be in charge or to act as project manager or lead, to coordinate the ordering and to schedule the de-install/installation/assembly in order to meet the SPCMSC timelines. Project manager may be required to attend construction meetings to coordinate with the SPCMSC project team and determine phased delivery and installation or construction. Contractor shall make written request to the POC list at least two working days prior to the date they want to visit the office and field verify dimensions.

1. The Government reserves the right to remove from the site any employee of the Contractor or Sub-Contractor whom the Government deems incompetent, careless, insubordinate, or otherwise objectionable or whose continued employment on this contract is deemed by the Government to be contrary to the public interest.

iv. Conditions. Measures will be taken to relocate personnel with office space in the facility to relocate to office space away from construction activities. Schedule of priorities will be set by the facilities manager and is dependent upon concurrent facility activities.

c. WARRANTY. The Contractor shall warranty all workmanship to meet the specifications set forth in this Statement of Work. Additionally, the Contractor shall warranty all Contractor workmanship for a (minimum) period of 12 months from the date of Government acceptance.

III. SUPPORTING INFORMATION.

a. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP): None.

b. SECURITY. Building access shall be coordinated with the Facility Manager or USGS Technical Liaison.

c. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE. St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center (SPCMSC), 600 4th Street S., St. Petersburg, FL 33701

d. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. 120 days from NTP

e. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

i. The SPSMSC normal facility business hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday thru Friday. Work outside of normal facility hours may be required and shall be scheduled and approved in advance with the Facility Manager and/or Technical Liaison.

ii. Contractor employees / subcontractor’s employees must carry picture ID at all times when working on the SPCMSC premises. Contractor must be accompanied at all times by an SPCMSC employee while in SPCMSC office space. SPCMSC employees may be working in another areas of this office and roaming in those areas is prohibited.

iii. Possession and/or use of firearms, alcoholic beverages, or drugs on Government premises are prohibited.

iv. Cameras are not allowed on site unless the Government issues an appropriate camera pass. This includes cell phone cameras, which shall be deactivated.

v. Vehicles, persons, and property entering Government property are subject to search.

vi. Utility/Service Interruptions: The Facility Manager and USGS Technical Liaison shall be notified not less than 3 calendar days in advance of any interruptions of building utility/services. The contractor shall describe in writing the work to be done and the time and duration of the interruption. No work shall be done until approval is received from the USGS Technical Liaison.

vii. The contractor shall be responsible for complying with all National, Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations in connection with the execution of the contract.

viii. 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 can affect the work or the cost thereof. Failure to do so will not relieve the contractor of his responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty or cost of successfully performing the work.

ix. Occupancy: During construction the Government will occupy the existing facility. The contractor shall not restrict nearby pedestrian or vehicular traffic to this facility and shall coordinate construction with the Contracting Officer to minimize conflicts and to facilitate usage. The contractor shall perform the work so as not to interfere with ongoing operations.

x. Any changes affecting the scope of work shall be originated from and approved by the Contracting Officer.

xi. All materials and workmanship shall be subject to the inspection and approval of the USGS Technical Liaison. All work unsatisfactorily performed shall be promptly corrected and made acceptable to the Government at no additional Cost.

xii. Final inspection and acceptance shall be performed with the contractor, on site by the USGS Technical Liaison upon completion of job performance.

xiii. MATERIALS. The contractor shall furnish all supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for performance of the work included in this contract unless otherwise specified. Materials and supplies to be used shall be commercially available products of reputable manufacturers or suppliers and shall be of a quality to conform to applicable Federal Specifications.

xiv. SPECIFICATIONS. In any case of discrepancy in the specifications, the matter shall be immediately submitted to the Contracting Officer, without whose decision said discrepancy shall not be adjusted by the Contractor, save only at his own risk and expense. Any changes affecting the scope of the work shall originate from and be approved by the Contracting Officer.

xv. SCHEDULING CONTRACT WORK. The contractor shall make necessary arrangement with the Facility Manager and USGS Technical Liaison to perform the work and shall arrange and schedule his work so that the minimum amount of interference with government activities will result.

xvi. USE OF BUILDING FACILITIES. The contractor may use utility services and toilet facilities of the building subject to approval of the Facility Manager.

xvii. CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK. It will be the responsibility of the contractor to inspect the site, determine quality of work involved. Compare the specifications with the work to be done, and inform themselves as to all conditions, including other work, if any, being performed. Failure to do so will in no way relieve the successful contractor from the necessity of furnishing any materials or performing any work that may be required to carry out the contract in accordance with the true intent and meaning of the specifications without additional cost to the Government.

xviii. EMPLOYEES. The contractor shall be responsible at all times for the supervision and control of the employees that may be assigned to render services under the contract. Fully qualified work personnel shall be available for work on the date this purchase order begins and shall be maintained throughout the period of performance.

xix. LICENSES-PERMITS. The contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits, and for complying with any Federal, State, and Municipal laws, codes and regulations in connection with the execution of the work.

xx. ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND FIRE HAZARDS. The contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent fires or injury to the public, building occupant(s), or damage to property of others during the performance of this contract. For the purpose of this contract, the public or building occupant shall include all persons not employed by the contractor or a subcontractor working under his/her direction. If welding is required, permission shall be obtained from the COTR.

xxi. INDEMNITY. The contractor shall confine all work on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer or COTR. The contractor shall save and keep harmless and indemnify the Government against any and all liability claims, and costs of whatsoever kind and nature of injury to or death of any person or persons and for loss or damage to any property (Government or otherwise) occurring in connection with or in any way incident to or arising out of the occupancy, use, service, operations, or performance of work in connection with this contract, resulting in whole or part from the negligent acts or omissions of the contractor.

xxii. GREEN ACQUISITIONS. The USGS is committed to promoting the natural environment and protecting the health and well-being of people. In the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor shall exert its best efforts to provide services in a manner that will promote the natural environment and protect health and well-being. Green purchasing or environmentally preferable contracting includes the initiatives described below:

1. Alternative Fuels and Vehicles are described at http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/

2. Biobased Products are described at http://www.biopreferred.gov/

3. Energy efficient products are described at http://energystar.gov/products for Energy Star products and at http://www.eere.energy.gov/femp/procurement for FEMP designated products

4. Environmentally Preferable Computers are described at http://www.epeat.net

5. Significant New Alternatives Program (SNAP) are described at http://www.epa.gov/snap/overview-snap

6. The Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines promote the use of recovered and recycled products at http://www3.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/tools/cpg/index.htm

7. Water efficient products and services are described at http://www3.epa.gov/watersense/about_us/what_is_ws.htm image1.png