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United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service

STATEMENT OF WORK

BUILDING 55 Room 101B Quarantine Modifications

Subtropical Horticulture Research 13601 Old Cutler Road Miami, FL 33158

Prepared by:

Tochie Ezento MS MBA PMP.

Date: June 17, 2026

Performance Work Statement

1.0 Contract Project:

Project Title: Bldg. 55 Room 101B Quarantine Modifications Location: USDA ARS – Subtropical Horticulture Research Station, Miami, FL Building/Room: Bldg. 55 – Room 101B Date: June 17, 2026 Performance Type: Firm-Fixed Price Prepared For: USDA Agricultural Research Service

2.0 Project Contact Persons:

a. CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO): TBD

b. CONTRACTING SPECIALIST (CS):

c. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (AO):

Karla Agurto

USDA-ARS-SEA

13601 Old Cutler Road Miami, Florida 33158 Email: Karla.agurto@usda.gov Tel. No.: 786-573-7058

d. CONTRACTING OFFICERS REPRESENTATIVE (COR):

ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER (EPM)

Tochie Ezento

USDA-ARS-SEA

1100 Bates Avenue, Houston, TX 77030 Email: tochie.ezento@usda.gov Tel. No.: 346-500-7565

e. AREA SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGER David Daniels

USDA-ARS-SEA

950 College Station Road Athens, GA 30605 Email: David.daniels@usda.gov Tel. No.: 706-546-3311

f. ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER (EPM) Tochie Ezento

USDA-ARS-SEA

1100 Bates Avenue, Houston, TX 77030 Email: tochie.ezento@usda.gov Tel. No.: 346-500-7565

3.0 Project Description:

The purpose of this project is to modify Room 101B in Bldg. 55 to create a functional BSL‑2 quarantine entry consisting of two sealed anterooms. These modifications enhance containment of invasive insect research, reduce risk of accidental release, and improve operational safety and compliance with USDA quarantine protocols.

4.0 Project Requirements:

4.1 Contractors Responsibilities

1. Contractors provide and maintain all necessary guards, lights, barricades, etc., to protect people, property, and materials in and around the site. The Contractor shall furnish all materials, labor, tools, equipment, disposal, transportation, and supervision to complete the following modifications to Room 101B:

1. Add a non-load bearing interior partition wall dividing the space into two anterooms.

1. Install sealed quarantine grade doors with interlocking mechanisms.

1. Install card access control to the primary entrance door.

1. Lower the existing ceiling to a finished height of 7 feet with sealed BSL 2 compatible surfaces.

1. Relocate or modify existing electrical lines interfering with the new wall layout.

1. Install a two-way light indicator system for personnel entry/exit awareness.

1. Seal all penetrations and surfaces for insect containment.

1. Provide documentation, testing, and as built drawings.

1. Do not disturb hazardous materials and report conditions immediately to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) regarding potentially hazardous conditions that are uncovered. Stop work in the area of the questionable material or condition until identification and direction is provided.

1. The Contractor’s work shall adhere to the criteria stated within these project requirements, drawings, and specifications. All construction shall comply with most current applicable federal, state, and local code requirements as well as industry standards, and health and safety codes, in effect at the time of contract award.

· USDA ARS Facility Design Standards

· BSL 2 quarantine construction requirements

· Florida Building Code (FBC), including HVHZ provisions

· Miami Dade County Building/Permit Regulations

· NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code)

· NFPA 101 Life Safety Code

· OSHA 29 CFR 1926 (Construction Safety)

4.2 Government Responsibilities

· Provide access to facilities and utilities.

· Provide interface with USDA physical security for card access integration.

· Review submittals within standard review timelines.

5.0 Background:

Invasive insect species pose severe risks to Florida agriculture. The USDA ARS laboratory requires a secure and functional BSL‑2 quarantine area to conduct research before infestations occur. Room 101B currently does not have the appropriate containment or entry sequence. Installation of a double‑anteroom system, sealed doors, and access control is essential to maintaining containment integrity and supporting ongoing research.

6.0 Bid Schedule:

Provide all labor, equipment and materials to perform this PWS and Schedule of Items

7.0 Description of Work:

6.1 Interior Partition Wall

· Construct a full-height (floor to lowered ceiling) steel‑stud partition wall centered in B101.

· Dimensions of existing room: 152" x 80".

· Partition divides space into two anterooms, approx. equal size.

· Wall to include:

· 20‑gauge metal studs at 16" OC

· 5/8" moisture‑resistant gypsum board both sides

· Fire‑caulked, insect‑tight seams

· USDA‑approved antibacterial epoxy paint finish

6.3 Lowered Ceiling

· Install sealed hard gypsum or USDA‑approved ceiling system at 7'-0" AFF.

· Seal all penetrations for lights, ducts, and conduits.

6.4 Electrical Modifications

· Reroute existing conduits interfering with new partition alignment.

· Install new lighting and indicator systems.

· Provide new circuits as required by load and codes.

· Patch and seal all penetrations.

6.5 Indicator Light System

· Two‑way visual indicator showing "Entry in Progress" and "Occupied":

· At the entrance to 101B

· Between anteroom and the main lab

6.6 Finishes

· USDA‑compliant washable, smooth finishes.

· All joints sealed per BSL‑2 practices.

6.7 Documentation

· Shop drawings for walls, doors, electrical modifications, and ceiling.

· Testing: door interlock, card access, seal integrity review.

· As‑built drawings at project completion

6.8 Government Furnished Equipment\Services

1. Government will furnish a reasonable amount of electricity and water.

8.0 General Requirements:

7.1 Permits: Where governing regulations and imposed codes and standards require notices, permits, licenses, inspections, tests, and similar items or actions in order to lawfully proceed with the required work, the Contractor shall obtain items and take those actions in accordance with the regulations of the governing authority. The costs of such permits, licenses, inspections, etc., are the obligation of the Contractor.

5.2 Existing Installations / Demolition: Contractor shall modify existing installations as needed to accommodate the new installation. Contractor shall coordinate modification of existing installations with Government. All disturbances of existing systems shall be thoroughly coordinated with the Government to prevent disturbances that might jeopardize on-going operations and research. Government reserves the right to retain any equipment / materials removed as part of the scope of work. Contractor shall coordinate any equipment / materials to be retained with Government prior to starting demolition operations. Contractor shall legally dispose all any materials removed that will not be retained.

7.3 Installation: It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to complete work in accordance with Federal, State, and Local Code Standards. Additional procedures and materials may be required than is indicated herein. If any item specified herein conflicts with the applicable codes and recommendations, the Contractor shall bring it to the attention of the Contracting Officer Representative for immediate resolution.

7.4 Submittals: Provide manufacturer’s descriptive literature/shop drawings for all materials to the Location Monitor for review. The descriptive literature shall be annotated/ highlighted to show its conformance with contract requirements. Submittals are required for new materials and will be stamped and/or signed by the general contractor prior to submission to the Government. Contractor is responsible for any costs incurred for equipment ordered without prior approval. Provide additional submittals as noted:

· Pre‑construction submittals

· Updated construction schedule

· Weekly progress updates

· Testing results

· As‑built drawings (PDF and CAD if required)

7.5 Quality Control: The work performed under this contract shall be subject to continuous audit by the Location Monitor. Quality control is the exclusive responsibility of the Contractor.

7.6 Protection of Work and Property/Safety Requirements:

1. Contractor shall furnish a Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) or Accident Prevention Plan (APP) ten days after contract award. SSSP / APP shall be approved by the Government before construction work commences.

1. The Contractor shall protect the work, the site, and all existing property and structures within the limits of the construction activities or that may be affected thereby until acceptance of the work. Any damage to property shall be repaired at the Contractor’s expense, to pre-damaged condition to the satisfaction of the Location Monitor.

1. Safety and health matters, as they relate to the work, are the exclusive responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall furnish, erect, and maintain barricades, warning lights, signs, guards, or take other precautions as may be required by law or local authorities of the protection and security.

1. Contractor is responsible for verifying location of any underground utility and is responsible for any damage caused to such utilities.

7.7 Temporary Facilities:

1. Temporary utilities (water and electricity) may be provided to the Contractor by the Government, if so requested. The Contractor shall maintain and protect all such utilities during construction and shall repair or replace any items damaged through its own negligence.

1. Should the Contractor require any power or utility shutdowns during construction, the Contractor shall obtain approval for such shutdown from the Location Monitor seven (7) working days prior to the need.

7.8 Materials and Equipment:

1. The material and equipment to be furnished under these contract documents shall be the standard products of manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of such materials and equipment and shall be the manufacturer’s latest standard design.

1. All materials and equipment to be incorporated in the work shall be handled and stored by the manufacturer, fabricator, supplies and Contractor before during and after shipment in a manner to prevent any injury, theft or damage of any kind to the materials and equipment. All materials and equipment furnished by the Contractor shall be subject to inspection and approval by the CO/Location Monitor.

1. Government will not furnish any labor or equipment to unload or move materials or supplies.

7.9 Cleanup: The construction site shall be always kept clean and free of debris. Restore areas disturbed as nearly as possible to the original appearance and condition. Upon completion of the project, and prior to final inspection, the Contractor shall remove from the premises all unused material, trash, and debris resulting from the work to the satisfaction of the Location Monitor.

9.0 Warranty:

The Contractor warrants that all labor, materials, equipment, and workmanship provided under this project— including but not limited to drywall installation, soundproof wall assemblies, vinyl and carpet flooring, baseboards, painting, cabinetry, countertops, plumbing fixture installation, tile wall systems, electrical outlet detach/reset, commercial door and frame installation, and window blinds—shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of final acceptance by the Client.

During the warranty period, the Contractor shall, at no additional cost to the Client:

1. Repair or replace any defective work, materials, or components that fail to perform as intended under normal use and conditions.

2. Address issues such as cracking, separation, delamination, loose finishes, improper installation, water intrusion related to workmanship, paint failures, tile bond failures, cabinet/fixture defects arising from installation, flooring adhesion failures, and door/frame misalignment or hardware issues.

3. Respond promptly to all warranty requests and correct deficiencies within a reasonable timeframe that minimizes disruption to USDA operations.

This warranty does not cover:

· Damage caused by misuse, abuse, negligence, accidents, or alterations performed by parties other than the Contractor.

· Damage resulting from environmental events beyond the Contractor’s control (e.g., flooding, storms, building structural movement).

· Normal wear and tears.

· Manufacturer defects for items supplied by the Client; however, the Contractor will assist with reasonable documentation to support manufacturer claims.

Any repairs performed under warranty shall carry an additional 90‑day warranty for the corrected work.

This warranty is in addition to, and not in limitation of, any manufacturer warranties applicable to materials installed by the Contractor.

General contractor’s minimum one (1) year warranty on work and material.

1. Material warranties

1. Operation and Maintenance Data

1. Release of lines.

1. Contractor signed release of claims

1. Final Invoice

10.0 Project Schedule

The Contract time for this project is 60 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

11.0 Drawings and Pictures

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