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STATEMENT OF WORK

Red Rock Lakes NWR

Headquarters Renovation

I. PROJECT SCOPE

A. Project Background

Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge is a remote refuge located in the high elevation of the Centennial Valley, in the southwestern region of the of Montana. Adjacent to Gallatin National Forest and near Yellowstone National Park, the refuge is an integral part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Red Rock Lakes is best known for being the primary location for the efforts saving the trumpeter swan from extinction, which by 1932 had fewer than 200 known specimens in the United States and Canada. By the year 2002, an estimated 3,000 trumpeters were wintering on the refuge, many having migrated south from their summer range in Canada. The trumpeters are now so plentiful that efforts are being undertaken to help them reestablish historical migratory routes to areas further south in the Rocky Mountains and the Great Basin region.

The Red Rock Lakes headquarters office and visitor center is a 2,465 square foot building constructed in 1936 by the Civilian Conservation Corps providing space for visitors from across the country who visit this destination refuge and office space for refuge staff. Harsh weather and heavy use have resulted in the deterioration of the building both externally and internally. The proposed repairs will bring current standards of 2023 NEC Electrical Codes and benefit energy savings with the efficient restoration of exterior and interior components of the building.

II. PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor shall provide all material, equipment, and labor required to repair the Headquarters building.

B. Exterior Repairs:

1. Media blasting exterior logs walls, fascia, and soffit, trim, etc. repair / replace damaged logs. Confer with government on logs to be replaced or repaired.

2. Re-chinking logs and sealing gaps/cracks/ around the perimeter of the building envelope, windows, doors, etc.

3. Staining / Sealing of exterior logs, fascia, soffit, trim, etc.

4. Install new 4” gutters and downspouts (extend 36” away from foundation). Color shall be selected by government.

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5. Install Fence Style Snowguards and Roof Vent Snow Guards as shown on drawings.

C. Interior Repairs:

1. Replacement of the existing oil-fired boiler with a high-efficiency propane boiler, this includes proper removal and disposal of the existing boiler, oil tanks, and other associated equipment, upgrading/replacing hydronic circulation components (valves, circulators, pumps, solenoids, etc.).

2. Modifying existing plumbing and electrical service associated with the new installation of the new boiler to current codes to include new plumbing runs to limit the number of fittings as much as possible and installed to limit congestion and interference with other utilities and running a new electrical line from the main service panel to the basement. Install insulation on all exposed piping with foam, self-sealing insulation and related elbows, tees, etc. (min R3). Install new programmable thermostats and wiring to replace existing.

3. Connection to a (1000 gallon) propane tank to service the headquarters building along with all associated piping, fittings, etc. The tank has already been purchased by the government and a has been placed on a concrete pad with bollards.

Contractor will be responsible for installing the piping and making terminal connections at the tank and boiler, this will include some utility tracing, trenching, some concrete coring, installation of regulator, etc.

4. Installation of new exhaust and intake venting for the gas boiler.

5. Installation of a (15) hardwired smoke detector/CO detectors and (2) tamper-resistant pull stations. Refer to drawings for locations. Please note (1) smoke detector shall be installed in the attic.

III. WORK SITE CONDITIONS

A. The site of the work is the Red Rock Lakes NWR, which is located 28 miles (45 km) east of Monida, Montana off Interstate 15. The address is 27650B South Valley Road, Lima MT 59739-9742, Beaverhead County. Refer to drawings for Vicinity and Site Location map.

B. Construction activity in and around the Headquarters Building must be planned and conducted carefully, so as not to significantly impact the surrounding environment. The Contractor shall provide 48-hours notice to the Government prior to working on and in the vicinity of the building.

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C. Protection Environmental

1. Pollution Control

a. The Contractor shall abate and control all environmental pollution arising from construction activities by complying with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations concerning environmental pollution control and abatement, as well as the specified requirements in this contract. The Refuge Manager, or his designee, will inspect the site regularly for compliance.

b. Compliance with this requirement by any and all subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

2. Prevention of Water Pollution

a. During construction the Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations concerning the control and abatement of water pollution.

b. The Contractor is responsible for implementing the terms and requirements of the Montana storm water discharge permit, as issued to the State under the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Contractor shall apply for and execute all permits as required by the State of (insert state) regarding storm water discharge from the construction site. The Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer a copy of all permit applications and a copy of all approvals from the State. Allow the Government 10 days for review of the application package prior to submission. The Contractor's construction activities shall be performed by methods that will prevent entrance or accidental spillage of solid and/or liquid matter, contaminants, debris, and other objectionable pollutants and wastes into streams, flowing or dry watercourses, lakes, ponds, and underground water sources. Such pollutants and wastes include, but are not limited to, refuse, garbage, cement, concrete, sanitary waste, industrial waste, radioactive substances, oil and other petroleum products, aggregate processing tailings, mineral salts, and thermal pollution. The Contractor shall provide a Water Pollution Prevention Plan.

c. At the completion of construction, the Contractor shall remove and dispose of all pollutants, wastes, and objectionable material at a site located off the Government property.

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d. The Contractor is responsible for the proper disposal of such materials in accordance with applicable local, State, and Federal regulations.

3. Noise Pollution

a. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, temporary use permit, orders, and regulations concerning the prevention, control, and abatement of excessive noise.

4. Solid Waste

a. The Contractor shall dispose all non-hazardous waste in an EPA approved landfill.

b. The Contractor shall remove any dust, dirt, and debris caused during the construction process.

5. Hazardous Waste

a. The Contractor shall comply with applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations concerning the abatement, handling, removal, and disposal of hazardous waste.

b. The Contractor’s abatement activities shall be performed by methods that will prevent accidental spillage of solid material, contaminants, debris, and other objectionable pollutants and wastes into streams flowing or dry watercourses, lakes, ponds, and underground water sources.

D. Environmental Litigation

1. Time lost due to work stoppage because of failure of the Contractor to comply with these requirements may not be the subject of a claim for extension of time or for costs or damages.

E. Fossils and Cultural Materials:

1. Should the Contractor discover any fossils or cultural materials during construction operations, such objects shall become the property of the Government. The contractor shall cease construction operations in the area of the "find," and immediately notify the station manager of such discovery. Construction operations may proceed in other areas not affected by this clause. Care shall be exercised by the Contractor not to damage or collect fossils or cultural materials uncovered during excavation operations.

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2. Failure to comply with this requirement may be considered a violation of the Archeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 as amended. Destruction of historic and prehistoric sites and/or unauthorized collection of cultural materials can result in criminal and/or civil penalties. Penalties can include fines, prison sentences, and/or confiscation of equipment.

IV. TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

A. Temporary Utilities

1. The site does have access to electricity. Coordination with the station is required for potable water.

2. The Contractor shall be responsible for the removal and disposal of all debris from demolition and construction activities.

B. Site access and equipment storage areas

1. All Contractor operations (including storage of materials) upon Government premises shall be confined to areas authorized or approved by the Refuge Manager, or his designee.

2. The Contractor shall restore all work and storage areas and areas disturbed by construction to their original condition, or as approved by the Refuge Manager, or his designee, upon completion of the work.

3. The Contractor shall observe all laws and regulations of the local, county, and State authorities in the use of all public roads and highways for the transportation of materials and equipment in connection with work on the project.

4. The Contractor shall observe all overhead obstructions such as bridges, cables, ect.

The Contractor shall repair damage to roads, highways, overhead obstructions, and similar items, resulting from operations performed in connection with this project.

C. Protection and Restoration:

1. The Contractor shall protect all structures and vegetation during the progress of the work and remove all debris and unused materials from the site.

2. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall restore, at their expense, all vegetation to its original condition, including the replacement any facility or landscaping which has been damaged.

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3. The Contractor shall limit removal of any vegetation to that which interferes with the construction and shall seed any disturbed soil with native grass. The Contractor shall obtain the seed mix from the Refuge Manager.

D. Traffic Regulation

1. If traffic regulation is required at the jobsite, the Contractor shall provide, erect, and maintain all necessary barricades, suitable and sufficient flasher lights, flagmen, danger signals and signs, and shall take all necessary precautions for the protection of the work and the safety of the public.

2. Roads closed to traffic shall be protected by effective barricades on which shall be placed acceptable warning signs.

a. All barricades and obstructions shall be illuminated at night and all lights shall be kept burning from sunset until sunrise.

3. Install appropriate traffic signs at crossroads and approaches to site as needed to direct all affected traffic. Specific sign and barricade requirements are detailed in ANSI D61, "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices."

E. Delivery and Storage: Material shall be delivered to the site in a dry and undamaged condition and stored out of contact with the ground. Materials shall be covered with weather tight covering and kept dry. Storage accommodations shall provide good air circulation and protection from surface staining, when appropriate.

V. MEANS AND METHODS

A. The Contractor will complete all required local, state, and federal permits associated with construction activities.

B. Means and methods of construction shall be such as the Contractor or subcontractors may choose; subject, however, to the Contracting Officer's right to reject means and methods proposed which:

1. Constitute a hazard to the work, persons, or property.

2. Will not produce finished work according to the terms of the contract.

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3. Are contrary to specified means or methods included in the contract.

C. The right to reject means and methods of the Contractor or subcontractor shall not be construed or interpreted as acceptance of control of means and methods by the Contracting Officer.

D. The Contracting Officer's approval of means and methods or failure to exercise right to reject means and methods shall not relieve the Contractor of the obligation to complete the work required by the contract.

E. Total responsibility for control of all means and methods lies with the Contractor for all work.

F. Final Inspection

1. The Contractor shall request a final inspection in writing at least ten (10) days prior to the anticipated date of completion.

2. Work will not be considered READY FOR FINAL INSPECTION until all the work has been completed and the Contractor has certified that all items are properly operating and in strict compliance with all contract terms and conditions.

3. The Contractor and/or his project supervisor shall be at the job site during the final inspection.

G. Final Cleanup: The Contractor shall clean the site and remove from the site all construction debris.

H. Payment: The Contractor shall submit a schedule of values. Other requirements may be required based on when the payment is requested. All components in the payment shall be in working condition, unless otherwise agreed upon.

I. Progress Payment: The Contractor may submit a progress payment as agreed upon during the pre-construction meeting.

J. Final Payment: The Contractor shall submit the following prior to final payment:

evidence of completion, guarantees, warranties, O&M manual, certificates, certified payrolls, and as-builts.

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VI. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

A. The Contractor and all subcontractors shall have all Federal, State, and local licenses, and/or certifications, etc., necessary to perform work in at the station. All licenses and/or certificates must be current from start to finish of the project.

VII. SUBMITTALS

A. See attached submittal list for required submittal items.

B. The Contractor shall provide copies of all required permits, clearance, and licenses obtained to perform this work to the Contracting Office.

C. If alternatives to the means and materials described in these specifications are offered, the submittal must contain a written description of the proposed means and materials comparing all features, options, and codes (if any), in detail. A detailed explanation of why the proposed alternative should be accepted must also be submitted.

D. The Contractor shall submit manufacturer's warranties, guarantees, and certificates for all installed equipment listed on the Project Submittal List.

E. Timing of Submittals/Unapproved Work: As specified above, the Contractor shall submit all deliverables, copies of all required permits, and all product data sheets to the Contracting Officer for review. These submittals must be approved PRIOR to the installation of any purchased or fabricated components. THE PURCHASE AND/OR

INSTALLATION OF ANY UNAPPROVED COMPONENTS SHALL BE AT THE

CONTRACTOR’S RISK. Contract performance time shall not be extended due to delays caused either directly or indirectly by the purchase and/or installation of unapproved components.

F. All items in Section I Project Scope shall be submitted for approval.

G. The attached submittal form shall be used.

VIII. PERFORMACE

A. All materials shall be installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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B. The Contractor shall coordinate the construction start date with the Contracting Officer.

The project shall be completed within 180 days from the date the Notice to Proceed (NTP) is issued. Additional time will be allowed, if needed, to obtain permits and lead times for materials. Construction will not occur on Saturdays, Sundays, or Federal Government holidays without prior permission of the Contracting Officer.

C. During the performance period of the contract, the Contractor shall be available for conference calls as needed with the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and the Government On-Site Inspector to discuss project progress and/or problems.

D. The Contractor shall obtain all permits and licenses, pay all fees and taxes, and give the notices necessary to perform the services of the contract. The Contractor shall submit all permits and licenses, and receipts for all fees and taxes paid.

E. The Contractor shall be liable for damages to roads, utilities, structures, and property, due to any act, omission, neglect, or misconduct during the period of performance of the services of this contract, unless the Government provided that portion of work that directly damaged one of these items.

F. The Contractor is responsible for completing the job to the specifications outlined in this document. The presence of an inspection does not preclude the Contractor from following this document and the specifications outlined.

G. Work on weekends and holidays is not authorized. Prior approval by the Contracting Officer may approve work during these days.

IX. POINTS OF CONTACT

A. Quivira National Wildlife Refuge:

1. Project Leader: Michael Bryant (406)276-3538, michael_j_bryant@fws.gov

2. Inspector: Michael Cerasaro (406)596-5146, michael_cerasaro@fws.gov

B. Contracting Officer

1. Sanford Carson. 571-547-3425. sanford_carson@fws.gov

C. Contracting Officer Representative / Engineer

1. Carl Loescher (413)253-8349, carl_loescher@fws.gov

X. ATTACHMENTS

mailto:michael_j_bryant@fws.gov mailto:michael_cerasaro@fws.gov mailto:shanen_fox@fws.gov mailto:carl_loescher@fws.gov

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END OF STATEMENT OF WORK

A. Division I Specifications Project Magnitude: Between $250,000 and $500,000.

Evaluation Factors Factor 1 - Price Factor 2 - Past Performance Factor 3 - Past Experience

1) Experience with Log Chinking

2) Exterior Media Blasting experience

3) Gutter replacement experience

4) Boiler Install experience

09 Drawings 25-007 RRL HQ Reno