B08_Attachment_1_-_Statement_of_Work.pdf

Scope of Work (SOW)

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

Replacement Of Old Slater Mill Blue Stone Plaza

PART 1

INTRODUCTION

1 GENERAL: This is a Firm-Fix Price (FFP) contract to provide the installation of a new concrete plaza at Old Slater Mill Campus (OSM) in place of an old blue stone plaza. The OSM campus is part of Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, a National Park Service (NPS) site, located in Pawtucket, RI.

1.1 Description of Services: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to remove current bluestone, re-grade underlying ground and pour and shape concrete as to create a new ADA complaint plaza space at the Old Slater Mill, and all related incidental work as defined in this performance work statement. Any items not specifically noted, but necessary for performance in accordance with accepted industry standards, shall be furnished under this IDIQ. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

In total, 1,850 square feet of blue stone will be removed and replaced with cement.

Work will be performed in park units under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service

(NPS).

1.2 Background: The primary role of this contract is to provide a new ADA complaint concrete plaza to a park unit of the NPS. The plaza provided by this contract is directed to assist the NPS to carry out the mission to provide a safe and open event space in line with the mission of the NPS.

1.3 Objectives: Objective is to provide removal of current bluestone, re-grading and concrete installation and all related incidental work as defined in this SOW.

1.4 Scope: The general scope of work includes the removal and disposal of current bluestone, re-grading of underlaying ground to provide appropriate pitch for water run-off, pouring of a new ADA complaint concrete plaza allowing for water run-off, and stamp the concrete to give a more appropriate and historic feel to the new plaza. This will be done at Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark within Blackstone Rive Valley National Historical Park. In total, 1,850 square feet of blue stone will be removed and replaced with cement. (See attached photos below)

1.5 Period of Performance: TBD FY 2026 – Proposed AUG 2026

1.6 Recognized Federal Holidays: Contractor is not required to perform routine services on holidays unless emergency services are requested.

New Year’s Day Labor Day

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Juneteenth Day Christmas Day Independence Day

1.7 Normal Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting routine services, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET Monday thru Friday, except when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, weather related closures, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

The Old Slater Mill is a visitor contact station where visitors can come and view exhibits and speak with Park Rangers, from 10am-4pm, Thursday-Sunday. An ADA complaint entrance to the facility must be made available during open times during construction.

The contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons unless emergency services are requested.

1.8 Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price

1.9 Contractor’s Proposal Package. The following deliverables are to be submitted to

Request for Proposal (RFP).

• Contractor’s Work Plan

• Contractor’s Safety Plan

• Key personnel (qualifications)

• Technical approach to perform required services

• Relevant Past Performance (MUST be within previous five (5) years, and provide contract POC email and phone number

• Proof of Insurance

• Appropriate licenses for removal and disposal of hazmat materials

1.10 Evaluation Factors – Best Value

The Government will award a task order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose proposals conform to the solicitation and will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

• Technical Evaluation

• Safety Plan

• Work Plan

• Relevant Past performance

• Price

• Locality ** (All factors are equally important)

PART 2

DEFINITIONS

2. DEFINITIONS:

CONTRACTOR - a supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO) - the only individual who can legally bind the government, a person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government.

CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) - this individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract. This person is an employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor if that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications.

DEFECTIVE SERVICE - a service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

DELIVERABLE - anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

KEY PERSONNEL - contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the SOW. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

PHYSICAL SECURITY - actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

QUALITY CONTROL - all necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

ROUTINE SERVICES - work will commence within two to seven (2-7) business days of TO issued and continue every day until the TO is complete and approved by the COR.

Contractor is responsible for tracking lost working days due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Routine services are scheduled ahead of time; dates determined between COR and vendor and work is completed during normal business hours (as stated in 1.7) and COR directed/requested TO. Upon receiving a request for pricing the contractor must meet with COR with 72 hours of request.

SHALL - as used in these specifications denotes a mandatory requirement

SHOULD - as used in these specifications denotes an advisory recommendation.

SUBCONTRACTOR - one that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

TO – Task Order

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT / PROPERTY

3. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, materials, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this

SOW.

3.1 There is no Government Furnished Property associated with this requirement.

Photos:

PART 4

Scope of Work

4. SOW GENERAL INFORMATION:

4.1 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at:

67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket RI, 02860.

4.3 Safety: Contractor/Vendor will use all necessary PPE when performing work related tasks. Ie. safety goggles, hearing protection, respirators, etc.

Contractor will be responsible for fencing off site for access during construction, however leaving a safe accessible entrance to Old Slater Mill during opening hours.

4.3.1 Loss or Damage: Contractor shall be responsible for all damages to persons or properties that occur because of a Contractor’s fault or negligence. The Contractor shall take proper health and safety precautions to protect the work, workers, the public and property of others.

The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government property provided for contractor use. Contractor shall repair or replace any portion of building structure, or landscape features, damaged by the Contractor in the performance of this contract. Such damaged areas or materials shall be restored, repaired, or replaced by the Contractor to original condition and to the satisfaction and as directed by the COR at no expense to the Government.

The Contractor shall be insured in accordance with Rhode Island insurance regulations.

The Government is not responsible for damage to Contractor’s equipment, vehicles, tools or materials or their employees and the personal property brought on-site. The Government will not accept any liability due to contractor employee negligence.

4.3.1.a Workers Compensation: The contractor shall provide workers compensation insurance to those employees performing work related to this contract and shall comply with applicable Workman’s Compensation Laws.

4.3.1.b Liability: The Contractor shall maintain a level of insurance that will protect the contractor and the Government from any claims as a result of bodily injury (including death) and property damage which may arise from and during the performance of this contract. The CO may request proof at any point in the contract period of performance.

4.3.1.c Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings, working in the field, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials.

They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

4.3.2 Special Work Considerations: The contractor must adhere to section 7902© of title 5, United States Code, which requires all persons in Federal Buildings shall wear masks, maintain physical distance, and adhere to other public health measures, as provided in CDC guidelines. Employees utilizing chain saws shall wear approved safety equipment to include chaps, hard hat, eye protection, and hearing protection, fall protection, etc. The contractor must stop work if potential, undocumented cultural and/or natural resources are encountered.

4.3.3 Equipment Safety Qualifications:

All workers shall be recognizable as employees of the contractor by wearing distinctive clothing bearing the name of the company or by wearing appropriate badges which show the Contractor's company name and employee name.

All equipment must meet all federal OSHA, state and local safety requirements and must be properly licensed. This includes equipment such as carpet strippers or compressors such as those used with high power nail or staple equipment.

The name or logo of the contractor’s company shall be clearly displayed on all trucks used on the job.

4.4 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: Contractor(s) may be requested to attend a post award conference convened by the CO and the Primary Contract CORs.

4.5 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): . The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance:

maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

4.6 Key Personnel: The follow personnel are considered key personnel by the government:

Crew Supervisor / Lead

The Crew Supervisor/Lead shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available between 7:00 a.m. to 3:30p.m, Monday through Friday.

All work shall be under the direction and general supervision of the crew lead.

4.2 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

4.2 Technical Requirements

4.2.1 Site Preparation

The Contractor shall:

• Remove existing concrete and bluestone where required

• Excavate to proper depth

• Grade the area for proper drainage: surfaces shall maintain a consistent pitch of 2%±

3% to ensure proper drainage away from structures.”

• Install compacted aggregate base

Base material shall be compacted to minimum 95% density.

4.2.2 Formwork

Forms shall:

• Be properly aligned

• Be secured to maintain shape during concrete placement

• Meet required dimensions and elevations

4.2.3 Reinforcement

Where specified, the Contractor shall install:

• Reinforcing steel (rebar) or

• Welded wire mesh

Reinforcement shall be properly supported and positioned before concrete placement.

4.2.4 Concrete Placement

Concrete shall:

• Meet minimum compressive strength of 4,000 PSI at 28 days

• Be placed in accordance with industry standards for ADA compliance

• Be consolidated to eliminate voids

• Be finished with a broom finish for slip resistance unless otherwise specified

4.2.5 Expansion and Control Joints

The Contractor shall install joints as required to prevent cracking.

Typical spacing:

• Control joints every 8–10 feet

• Expansion joints at structures or existing concrete

4.2.6 Curing

Concrete shall be cured using approved curing methods including:

• Moist curing

• Curing compound

• Protective coverings

Minimum curing period shall be 7 days unless otherwise approved.

4.2.7 Cleanup and Site Restoration

The Contractor shall:

• Remove debris and construction materials daily

• Restore disturbed areas The Contractor shall restore all disturbed areas to pre-work conditions or better, verified through a joint inspection with the COR.”

• Remove excess soil and materials

• Leave the work area in a clean and safe condition

4.5 Quality Control

The Contractor shall implement a Quality Control Plan to ensure:

• Proper materials are used

• Work meets specifications

• Finished surfaces are level, smooth, and structurally sound