B08_Attachment_7_Statement_of_Work.docx

Statement of Work

Eastern Ecological Science Center Dredging Pond / Chlorine Tank

I. Overview

The Eastern Ecological Science Center (EESC) located in Kearneysville, WV has multiple settling ponds on site. The facility requires dredging of one settling pond and one chlorine contact tank (concrete basin). The average original depth of the settling pond is approximately 3-5 feet. Other associated work is also required, and all work is described below.

Contractor shall not proceed with any work until all materials to be used are approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

The contractor shall submit costs for each numbered item in section below. Costs shall be broken down to show specific materials/products, quantities, and labor for each project.

The contractor will provide all permits required from the State of WV DEP for removal and disposal of all material. Contractor s to furnish all equipment, supplies and labor to complete safe operation. Contractor shall submit disposition information for the settlements to be disposed of.

II. Settlement Pond 3:

1) Pond is appx. 75’w x 375’l, and tapers to 20’w at one end. Original depth is 3-5 feet.

2) Dredge entire pond to remove settlements. Result shall restore original depth.

3) Dispose of settlements properly.

III. Contact tank:

1) Tank is appx. 18’x18’x6’ with an estimated water level of 3’.

2) Remove settlements from tank (leaf debris mostly).

3) Dispose of settlements properly.

V. Deliverables

A. Product Submittals. Submit product information for all material to be used for each part of the project.

B. Construction schedule and timeline. Construction may not begin without the written approval of a schedule by the Facility Manager (FM).

VI. Other Requirements

Pre-Construction Meeting:

The FM (or Government representative) will schedule and conduct a pre-construction meeting on-site with EESC and contractors to review the requirements and conditions of this contract. The contractor shall have the project manager, field superintendent, and all subcontractors available on site, or by conference call, for the pre-construction meeting with Government officials prior to the commencement of work for this project.

All work will be inspected by the EESC FM at the end of each work day.

Contractor shall be licensed to perform work in WV.

All measurements shall be field verified by the contractor and are the responsibility of the contractor.

The period of performance is 60 days from Notice-to-Proceed (NTP) to be issued. The nature of the research being conducted at EESC will also place limitations on the amount of noise produced, number of personnel on site, and access to facilities such as restrooms. All scheduling must be conducted and approved with the EESC FM prior to starting each portion of work. All notifications regarding the listed sensitive issues associated with the work brought forth by the EESC FM must be adhered to.

Outages and Interruptions:

The contractor is advised that EESC will continue to perform research functions during the construction contract. Work shall be conducted as to minimize interruption to service. Contractor shall notify FM at least 7 days prior to all outages and interruptions. Contractor shall not proceed with work without approval from FM. This will be accomplished by approval of contractor’s work schedule by the FM prior to beginning any work. Coordination of this scheduling shall be through the FM and Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative. Changes to the schedule require the submission of a new schedule to the FM for review.

Normal working hours for the construction work at EESC shall be 7:00am- 4:00pm, Monday - Friday. The contractor and sub-contractors (if required) shall not work Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, or non-normal working hours, unless otherwise authorized by the Facility Manager. Request to work other than the normal hours shall be made, and approved, in writing through the FM. Work performed during “other than the normal hours” shall not change the total cost to the government.

Changes / Clarifications:

All work must be completed as shown in the contract documents. If ‘no cost’ deviations are to be made, a written request to the FM must be made detailing why the work can not be completed as shown, as well as the corrective action suggested by the contractor. For deviations which will alter the price or requirements of the contract, this request must be made at least 10 days prior to work to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer’s approval must be given in writing for all deviations / changes to work shown on contract documents before beginning the work described.

Disposal and Transporting of Debris and Material:

All materials and construction debris designated for demolition, shall be demolished, removed from the work area and placed in an approved dumpster or removed from the site daily by the contractor. Material shall be disposed of in accordance with all local, state, and federal regulations.

Organization and storage of contractor(s) items at the site:

The EESC FM shall designate areas where the contractor can store or place materials and equipment for short-term storage in preparation for installation. There is limited space on site for the storage of contractor equipment and materials due to the ongoing research at EESC. There is little inside storage space available. Storage and security of materials and equipment as required for the performance of the contract requirements is the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor shall be responsible for making all arrangements for the receipt of materials and supplies at the job site. Government personnel are not permitted to receive or sign for items delivered to the site. Upon completion of the contract, the contractor shall remove all equipment and excess materials, and shall restore the site to its original condition, as approved by the FM, at no additional cost to the government.

Site Cleanliness:

The contractor shall maintain the site free of construction debris outside of approved containers (dumpsters). The contractor shall provide dust protection and shall maintain cleanliness of the work site by promptly removing debris, tools, and excess material on a daily basis after the workday is done.

Contractor Parking, Security, and Smoking Regulations:

The contractor shall maintain a daily log of all contractor and subcontractor employees (date, name, arrival time, departure time) and provide a copy of the log to the EESC FM at least weekly. EESC will designate a parking area (or areas) for the contractor to park vehicles. There shall be no smoking in EESC buildings at any time. All personnel that smoke will have to do so outside in designated smoking areas.

Environmental Protection:

The contractor and subcontractors shall perform all work and activities in accordance with local, state, and Federal environmental regulations.

Safety:

The contractor and subcontractors shall perform all work and activities in accordance with local, state, and Federal safety regulations, including OSHA, NEC, and USGS policy.

Notice to the Government of Delays:

In the event the contractor encounters difficulty in meeting performance requirements, or when it anticipates difficulty in complying with the contract delivery schedule or date, or whenever the contractor has knowledge that any actual or potential situation is delaying or threatens to delay the timely performance of this contract, the contractor shall immediately notify the FM in writing, giving pertinent details. This data shall be informational only in character. Notice under this provision shall not be construed as a waiver by the Government of any delivery schedule or date or any rights or remedies provided by law or under this contract.

All requirements in the specifications shall be fully complied with throughout the project. All required submittals, reports, approvals, and other documents shall be addressed as per contract documents.

Period of Performance is 63 days