B08_Attachment_1_Statement_of_Work_2024_0702.pdf

DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATION / STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

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Piedras Blancas Light Station, Light House Tower Painting

Piedras Blancas Light Station Outstanding Natural Area (ONA), California Coastal

National Monument (CCNM)

Bureau of Land Management (BLM)

San Simeon, CA

Table of Contents

SOW 1.0 Background on the Government’s Requirement

SOW 2.0 General Scope of Work

SOW 3.0 Overall Objective(s)

SOW 4.0 Specific Tasks

SOW 5.0 Delivery / Performance Schedule

SOW 6.0 Government-Furnished Property, Materials, Services

SOW 7.0 Security and Administrative Matters

SOW 8.0 Technical Exhibits and Definitions

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SOW 1.0 Background on the Government’s Requirement The Piedras Blancas Light Tower is the property of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and is situated entirely on BLM owned property within the Piedras Blancas Light Station

Outstanding Natural Area. The Light Tower was built in 1874 and is a contributing feature to the Piedras Blancas Light Station Historic District which is listed on the National Register of

Historic Places. The Light Tower is an approximately 70-foot conical tower made of brick, painted white with black trim. Proximity to the ocean, the resulting salt spray, as well as constant wind, have deteriorated the paint on the structure. Paint is peeling, rust is breaking through, and moisture is damaging the paint surface as well as fostering lichen growth on the brick surface. The Light Tower was historically painted annually and was last painted in

2011. Repainting the Light Tower will help to extend the life of the historic building as well as keep it visually appealing to the public.

SOW 2.0 General Scope of Work The proposed project includes exterior surfaces of the Light Tower, dependent on funding.

The exterior walls will be painted white to match the historical color of the lighthouse. The

Light Tower’s exterior stairs, handrails, and window overhangs are all cast iron and, in accordance with ASTM B117, would be painted with corrosion-protective coating having a salt-spray resistance of more than 800 hours with a topcoat of black paint. Trim will be painted black to comply with the Coast Guard’s Light List.

Any ground disturbance associated with the painting project would be temporary and limited to the ground surface adjacent to the Light Tower in order to access the base of the structure for the placement of lifts and scaffolding. No excavation or subsurface disturbance will occur. No sensitive plant or animal species are present in the disturbance area.

Lead-Based Paint (LBP):

Lead based paint abatement has been completed. There is no lead-based paint present, therefore no remediation or hazard control is required.

Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC):

The Contractor shall comply with the Oil Pollution Prevention requirements as described in 40 CFR Part 112. If applicable, the Contractor shall provide a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan for this project that meets the requirements of that regulation.

Place of Performance:

The Piedras Blancas Lighthouse is located approx. 7 miles north of the town of San

Simeon, CA. The Lighthouse is under the management of the Bureau of Land

Management Bakersfield Field Office. The location is accessible by mechanical and motorized equipment. 35 39’56.25” N, 121 17’03.66” W

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Period of Performance details:

Due to seasonal weather restrictions, all onsite work must be completed within May through November. All onsite work shall be completed within 90 days of start of mobilization.

SOW 3.0 Overall Objective(s)

The objective of this project is to repaint the exterior of the Piedras Blancas Light Station

Light Tower, restoring it to its historic period appearance and preserving the brick masonry from further deterioration. This will be achieved through the completion of the seven tasks described in Section 4.0. All work shall be limited to the exterior surfaces of the brick masonry and exterior cast iron window overhangs, stairs, and handrails of the structure and comply with the Secretary of Interior Standards for the Treatment of

Historic Properties to ensure the following:

• Structural stability

• Public safety

• Prevention of further deterioration

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SOW 4.0 Specific Tasks Task 1

Kick-off Meeting. The contractor shall initiate a “kick-off” meeting with the Contractor to discuss key personnel, construction schedule, and work tasks of this project. The

Government shall provide meeting notes summarizing the discussion.

Task 2

Mobilization

The Contractor shall determine and implement, with the prior approval of the

Government, the most expeditious and non-invasive equipment and supply mobilization.

The Contractor will be given the gate code for the gate at Highway 1. Prior to mobilization, contractor shall contact the COR for an initial in-person onsite meeting to receive gate codes and entry/exit procedures for the site, to ensure light station activities will not impede progress.

Task 3

Prepare the Structure for paint

Scaffolds shall be placed so as not to impact the structure. The contractor shall protect the windows and doors of the Light Tower from paint overspray.

Task 4

Soft Wash the tower of all debris

The contractor will use a soft wash technique which will clean any loose debris from the structure while not damaging the masonry or cast iron.

Task 5

Primer Coat

Use Seal Krete or equivalent product to prime the tower brick masonry prior to painting.

Contractor must use manufacturers guidelines for application and cleanup. Cast iron will be painted in accordance with ASTM B117 corrosion protective coating having a salt spray resistance of over 800 hours.

Task 6

Topcoat-Paint

Use Loxon XP Waterproofing Masonry Coating or equivalent product to coat the entire brick exterior of the tower. Contractor must use manufacturers’ guidelines for application and cleanup. Colors to match the original white walls and black trim. Cast iron will be painted with a topcoat to be matched with historic black paint.

Task 7

Site Cleanup

The Contractor shall remove and properly dispose of all debris, trash, and waste resulting from the project in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The

Contractor shall maintain a clean construction site free from hazards and leave the site in similar or better condition than before mobilization commenced.

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Task 8

Quality Control Plan. Quality Control Plan: The Contractor shall prepare a Quality

Control Plan (QCP) for this project. The Contractor shall provide a Quality Control

Manager to oversee the implementation of the QCP and coordinate all project testing, inspections, and reporting matters. The Quality Control Manager shall have the authority to stop unsatisfactory work.

SOW 5.0 Delivery / Performance Schedule

Kick-off Meeting (within 10 calendar days after Notice to Proceed): Contractor shall initiate and conduct a meeting with Government to discuss key personnel, construction schedule, and work tasks of this project. The Contractor’s Security Plan, Emergency

Response Plan, and Contingency Plans will be discussed. The Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan will be discussed. The Government shall provide meeting notes to the Contractor summarizing the discussion.

Quality Control Plan (within 15 calendar days after Notice to Proceed): The Contractor shall prepare a Quality Control Plan (QCP) for this project for review at or before the

Preconstruction Meeting.

Site Access Plan (within 20 calendar days after Notice to Proceed): The Contractor shall prepare a Site Access Plan for this project for review at or before the Preconstruction

Meeting.

SPCC Plan and SWPPP (within 20 days after Notice to Proceed): The Contractor shall prepare a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan for review and approval by Government.

Preconstruction Meeting On-site (within 20 calendar days after Notice to Proceed):

Initiate and conduct a preconstruction meeting on-site to discuss expectations and responsibilities of the Contractor and the Government. The preconstruction meeting should occur five (5) days (or more) prior to on-site mobilization.

Project Construction Activities (within 30 calendar days after Notice to Proceed): The

Contractor shall perform all tasks within this statement of work. The Lighthouse should match the appearance set by the Coast Guards’ Light List and historic period of significance. The building shall be ready for public visit with the completion of Task 7.

Site Cleanup (Duration of Project): Upon completion of the project, and at appropriate stages of construction, the Contractor shall remove and properly dispose of, construction and demolition debris off site in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Contractor is required to keep the construction site clean and free from hazards. Site is to be left in similar or better condition than at beginning of project. Access routes utilized by the contractor shall be left in the same or better condition as before commencement of mobilization and construction.

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SOW 6.0 Government-Furnished Property, Materials, Services

General:

The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, materials, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform the work tasks defined in this SOW, except for those items specified as “Government-furnished”.

Materials:

The Government shall furnish the below materials to assist the Contractor in meeting the requirement of this contract.

• Historical architectural drawings. Contractor may need to verify as some measurements may be inaccurate.

Facilities:

The Government will provide a staging area for equipment and supplies. Contractor is responsible for securing of staging area.

The Government will provide portable toilets for workers while on site. No potable water is available on site.

Utilities:

Minimal utilities will be provided by the Government. There is no potable water on the grounds of the light station. Contractor will need to provide drinking water for workers.

Non-potable water can be supplied for tool and structure washing purposes. Contractor is required to provide all necessary temporary utilities required for construction purposes and personal hygiene. The ocean saltwater may not be used for any purpose. The

Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices.

Household 110 electrical service can be provided for the contractor.

There is cell phone service at the site.

Site shall be left in condition similar or better than when construction commenced.

Applicable Publications (Current Editions):

The Piedras Blancas Light Station was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. The rehabilitation work shall comply with the Secretary of the Interior’s

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Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties (“Standards”). The Contractor shall be familiar with these standards and shall have worked on similar projects.

In addition to the Standards, this construction project shall be completed in accordance with following nationally recognized codes and requirements. The technical requirements of these nationally recognized codes will supplement other Government requirements mandated by Federal Laws and Executive Orders, as well as other criteria noted within this document. In addition, the latest edition of the nationally recognized codes, including the current accumulative supplements, in effect at the time of design contract award shall be used throughout this project. All services performed under this project shall conform with, or exceed, all applicable requirements and guidelines including, but not limited to, the latest version of the following codes and standards:

• Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1739/secretary-standards-treatment-historic-properties.htm

• Historic Lighthouse Preservation Handbook https://www.nps.gov/maritime/nhlpa/handbook.htm

• International Building Code (IBC) www.iccsafe.org/

• Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/cfr

• Clean Water Act (CWA), 33 U.S.C. 1251 et. seq.

https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?path=/prelim@title33/chapter26&edition=pr elim

• American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) https://www.astm.org/

• American Concrete Institute (ACI) https://www.concrete.org/

• American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) https://www.aisc.org/

• National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Section 106 https://www.achp.gov/protecting-historic-properties

• National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior Technical Preservation

Services Preservation Brief 15 “Preservation of Historic Concrete” by Paul

Gaudette and Deborah Slaton, https://www.nps.gov/tps/how-to-preserve/briefs/15-concrete.htm

Building Code. The ICC family of codes includes but is not limited to: International

Building Code (IBC), www.iccsafe.org/.

2019 California Building Code, which comprises Title 24, Part 2 of the California Code of Regulations, as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission referred to here as "The California Building Code, 2019 Edition" or "the code", and any other regulating agencies which have authority over any portion of the work, including the

State of California Division of Industrial Safety, and those additional codes and standards including, but not limited to, the following incorporated codes listed below.

2019 California Existing Building Code, Title 24, Part 10.

https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1739/secretary-standards-treatment-historic-properties.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1739/secretary-standards-treatment-historic-properties.htm https://www.nps.gov/maritime/nhlpa/handbook.htm http://www.iccsafe.org/ https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/cfr https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?path=/prelim@title33/chapter26&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?path=/prelim@title33/chapter26&edition=prelim https://www.astm.org/ https://www.concrete.org/ https://www.aisc.org/ https://www.achp.gov/protecting-historic-properties https://www.nps.gov/tps/how-to-preserve/briefs/15-concrete.htm https://www.nps.gov/tps/how-to-preserve/briefs/15-concrete.htm http://www.iccsafe.org/

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2019 California Historical Building Code, Title 24, Part 8.

American Society of Civil Engineers: ASCE 7-16 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures including Supplement No. 1 and 2.

American Concrete Institute (ACI): ACI 318-14 Bldg. Code Requirements for Structural

Concrete and Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary

American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC): Steel Construction Manual 15th Edition

American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC): AISC 341-16 Seismic Provisions for

Structural Steel Buildings

American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC): AISC 360-16 Specification for

Structural Steel Buildings

American Welding Society: AWS D1.1:2015 Structural Welding Code - Steel

American Welding Society: AWS D1.4:2017 Structural Welding Code - Reinforcing

American Welding Society: AWS D1.8:2016 Structural Welding Code - Seismic

Supplement

ASTM specifications on the structural drawings shall be of the latest version, unless otherwise noted.

State and Local Codes. This construction project does not require local building permits or approvals; however, State, and local building codes and Humboldt County Codes shall be followed to the maximum extent practicable.

Safety and Health. The Contractor must adhere to the applicable requirements in the

Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) regulations for construction (29

CFR 1926) and general industry (29 CFR 1910). Additionally, the Contractor shall abide by applicable State and local safety/health/sanitation/construction codes and standards.

In case of conflict, the more stringent shall apply.

SOW 7.0 Security and Administrative Matters

Security:

The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government property provided for Contractor use or under their control, including securing all facilities the Contractor may access after normal business hours. The Contractor shall coordinate work schedule with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to minimize employee ingress/egress to the construction area.

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Safety:

The Contractor shall not require, or allow any employee, engaged in the performance of this Contract to work under conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to his/her health or safety, as determined under safety and health standards promulgated by the Secretary of Labor under Section 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety

Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 327 et seq.) as amended and other Federal, State, and applicable local government safety standards.

Department of Labor Code of Federal Regulations Title 29 and other Federal, State, and local government safety standards will apply in its entirety to the Contractor.

Examples of applicable safety standards are OSHA 29 CFR 1910, OSHA 29 CFR 1926, California Title 19, "Public Safety", California Title 8, "General Industry Safety Orders", and 41 CFR, Subpart B, "Public Contracts, General Safety and Health Standards."

The contractor shall also use the “BLM SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS” (The

Yellow Book) for reference.

Should the contractor fail to comply with any of these standards and regulations, the contractor shall be found to have defaulted on the terms of the contract.

Contingency Plan:

Sudden or unusual events could result in a negative impact to the delivery / performance of these requirements. As an aid to properly plan for such events, the Contractor shall prepare and submit for approval a Contingency Plan for these requirements. The

Contractor will outline in detail the method(s) that the Contractor shall use in meeting

Contract requirements in the following circumstances:

• a natural disaster occurs which impacts upon the Contractor's ability to perform

• a labor strike occurs which impacts upon the Contractor's ability to perform.

• a hazardous materials spill which impacts the Contractor’s ability to perform, or which may affect public safety

• an incident which causes major damage which impacts the Contractor's ability to perform

• other unforeseen circumstances

In all cases, the Contractor will assume that the Government cannot provide supplemental forces and continues to need the same or additional performance under the Contract, which the Contractor must meet. This Contingency Plan shall be submitted as a part of the Contractor proposal.

Emergency Response:

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Contractor is responsible for establishing means of emergency communications from the project site as well as the project staging area and the distance in between if different locations are used. Response to emergency service calls outside of the normal business hours shall not exceed four (4) hours regardless of the time during the day or night, weekends, or holidays. Response to emergency service during normal business hours shall not exceed two (2) hours. Response is defined as having all personnel and equipment required to correct an emergency at the site of the emergency or at a pre-approved staging area, ready, willing, and able to perform the emergency work. The

Contractor will provide a draft emergency response plan prior to Contract start date.

Emergency Services:

On occasion, services may be required to support an activation or exercise of contingency plans outside the normal business hours described above. The Contractor's responsibilities for emergency support will be in accordance with the contingency plan.

Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Response:

The Contractor will conform to all Bureau, Federal, State, and local regulations in the use and disposal of hazardous materials and hazardous waste. The Contractor will provide the appropriate response to any emergency involving hazardous materials at any of the facilities covered by this Contract. The Contractor will provide proof/certification of its personnel qualified to work with hazardous materials and wastes to the Bureau of Land

Management (BLM). The Contractor will notify the BLM immediately upon discovering a release of hazardous waste into the environment.

Public contact:

Contractor personnel may encounter adjacent landowners or members of the public during the performance of their work. Contractor personnel will present a professional appearance and be able to provide appropriate identification, including display of proper identification by each employee. All Contractor and subcontractor personnel shall comply with all Federal and State laws relative to citizenship. Contractor personnel shall inform any trespassers along the right of way of hazards and, as necessary and appropriate, ask trespassers to leave fenced off or restricted areas. If Contractor personnel encounter emergency personnel, policemen, or firemen along the right of way, the Contractor personnel shall notify the On-Site Foreman. If Contractor personnel encounter the news media, they should refer all questions to the BLM California State

Office Communications Division.

Government Observations:

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Government personnel other than Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) may from time to time observe, photograph, or otherwise record Contract operations. However, these personnel will not interfere with Contractor performance.

Regular Work Hours:

The performance period established for this contract is based upon all work being conducted during regular working hours between 8:00am and 6:00pm, Monday through

Friday, excluding government holidays. If the Contractor desires to carry on work outside regular hours, including Saturdays, Sundays, and government holidays, a request must be submitted to the COR in sufficient time to allow satisfactory arrangements to be made for access to the work site.

Communications:

“Time” for communications received after 3:00pm, after 12:00 pm locally on Fridays, or after 12:00 pm locally prior to a holiday will not start until the next business day. All times are local Pacific Standard Time.

Federal Holidays:

The following Federal Legal Holidays are observed:

New Year’s Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

President’s Day Memorial Day

Independence Day Labor Day

Columbus Day Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

Juneteenth National Independence Day

Fire Danger Season:

If the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) allows the Contractor to continue work during periods of declared fire danger or season, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable state laws relating to fire prevention and with all special conditions of work as directed by the COR.

Drawings:

Typical Drawings: Any drawings titled typical are general only and dimensions of each structure will be fixed by the Contracting Officer to adapt the design to existing conditions at the structure location.

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Reduced Size Drawings: Any drawings identified as "REDUCED SIZE DRAWINGS" are photographically reduced in size. Accordingly, measurements and dimensions should not be taken or be based on any numerical scales shown. Prospective vendors desiring to review a copy of the full-size drawings may contact the Contracting Officer identified in the solicitation.

Preservation of Historical and Archeological Data:

The Historic and Archeological Data Preservation Act of 1974 (AHPA), provides for the preservation of historical and archeological data that might otherwise be lost as the result of alterations to the terrain caused by a federal or federally licensed activity or program.

If, in connection with operations under this contract, the Contractor, subcontractors, or the employees of any of them, discovers, encounters or becomes aware of any possible historical or archeological data, objects or sites of cultural value on the project area, such as historical ruins, graves or grave markers, fossils, or artifacts, the Contractor shall immediately suspend all operations in the vicinity of the cultural value and shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing, giving the location and nature of the findings. The

Contractor shall also contact the Piedras Blancas Light Station onsite staff and/or BLM

Bakersfield Field Office immediately. No objects of cultural resource value may be removed.

Where appropriate by reason of discovery, the Contracting Officer may order delays in the time of performance and/or changes in the work. If such delays and/or changes are ordered, the time of performance and contract price shall be adjusted in accordance with the Changes clause.

The Contractor will be responsible for protecting the cultural resources within the affected area from damage. In addition, the contractor will be liable for all damage to the identified cultural resources caused by their actions or the actions of their agents or representatives. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer or his representative if any damage occurs to any cultural resource and immediately suspend work in the area in which damage has occurred until authorized to proceed.

SOW 8.0 Technical Exhibits and Definitions

Standard Definitions:

Physical Condition. The Physical appearance of Federal equipment or facilities that considers cracks, chips, dents, abrasions, rust, corrosion, general cleanliness, vibration, operating temperature, and discoloration and other items as identified by the COR.

Physical condition may be determined by visual as well as diagnostic means.

Contracting Officer (CO). The Secretary of the Interior or designated authorized representative who is the only agent capable of signing a federal award or obligating funds.

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Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The Contracting Officer’s designated representative as indicated in a delegation of authority letter.

Quality Assurance (QA). Surveillance of Contractor performance to determine performance requirements are met.

Quality Control (QC). Those actions taken by the Contractor to control the production of goods or services so that they meet the requirements of the SOW.

Technical Definitions:

Consolidate. To strengthen loose or deteriorated materials in place.

Design Reference Sample. A sample that represents Government's pre-award selection of work to be matched; it may be existing work or work specially produced for Project.

Dismantle. To disassemble or detach a historic item from a surface, or a nonhistoric item from a historic surface, using gentle methods and equipment to prevent damage to historic items and surfaces; disposing of items unless indicated to be salvaged or reinstalled.

Historic. Spaces, areas, rooms, surfaces, materials, finishes, and overall appearance that are important to the successful rehabilitation as determined by Government. Designated historic surfaces are indicated on Drawings.

Match. To blend with adjacent construction and manifest no apparent difference in material type, species, cut, form, detail, color, grain, texture, or finish; as approved by

Government.

Refinish. To remove existing finishes to base material and apply new finish to match original, or as otherwise indicated.

Reinstall. To protect removed or dismantled item, repair and clean it as indicated for reuse, and reinstall it in original position, or where indicated.

Remove. To take down or detach a nonhistoric item located within a historic space, area, or room, using methods and equipment to prevent damage to historic items and surfaces;

disposing of items unless indicated to be salvaged or reinstalled.

Repair. To correct damage and defects, retaining existing materials, features, and finishes while employing as little new material as possible. This includes patching, piecing-in, splicing, consolidating, or otherwise reinforcing or upgrading materials.

Replace. To remove, duplicate, and reinstall entire item with new material. The original item is the pattern for creating duplicates unless otherwise indicated.

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Replicate. To reproduce in exact detail, materials, and finish unless otherwise indicated.

Reproduce. To fabricate a new item, accurate in detail to the original, and from either the same or a similar material as the original, unless otherwise indicated.

Restore. To consolidate, replicate, reproduce, repair, and refinish as required to achieve the indicated results.

Retain. To keep an element or detail secure and intact.

Reversible. New construction work, treatments, or processes that can be removed or undone in the future without damaging historic materials unless otherwise indicated.

Salvage. To protect removed or dismantled items and deliver them to Government.

Stabilize. To provide structural reinforcement of unsafe or deteriorated items while maintaining the essential form as it exists at present; also, to reestablish a weather-resistant enclosure.

Strip. To remove existing finish down to base material unless otherwise indicated.