C04a Attachment 1 Statement of Work.pdf

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STATEMENT OF WORK

Construction

1.0 CSRL Mission Statement

The USDA, ARS Range Management Research Unit Jornada Experimental Range mission is to produce new knowledge of ecosystem processes and new technologies necessary for sustainable agriculture in dryland agroecosystems, particularly arid and semiarid rangelands. Our unit links long-term, site-based research on natural resource management, innovative livestock production systems, and ecosystem restoration with national and global research on land monitoring and evaluation, analysis, and decision support tools. Our products support management of hundreds of millions of acres of U.S. rangelands, pasturelands, and croplands. Collaboration with the National Science Foundation, the Department of Interior, other USDA agencies, non-government organizations, producer groups, and many universities augment the in-house research program. International agreements extend the impact of our research to vulnerable drylands worldwide and enable discoveries that benefit U.S agriculture.

2.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES:

The Contractor shall provide all professional services necessary for the accomplishment of the contract project and such required services shall be in accordance with requirements as described herein.

a. The Contractor shall provide services for the following tasks marked by an “X”:

[X] Provide a detailed technical proposal and detailed cost proposal to complete the project as per project requirements.

[X] Provide and install all material to complete the project as per project requirements.

3.0 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor shall furnish a detailed technical proposal and detailed cost proposal to provide material and services to drill a livestock water well at the Jornada Experimental Range, USDA-ARS, Wooton Well, Las Cruces, NM 88012, Asset #S049:

• The contractor shall drill a livestock water well adjacent to, and replacing, the existing nonfunctioning well per 4.2.

• The contractor shall case the full depth of the well per 4.2.

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The contractor will provide a turnkey product to include, but not limited to, all materials as specified and the proper installation of all material.

Additional Information provided in 7.0 Layout.

a. The Contractor will work with Facility personnel to ensure project is accomplished in a timely manner.

b. The Contractor’s work shall adhere to the criteria stated within these project requirements and specifications.

c. Materials and Installation shall meet the applicable sections of the Uniform Federal Guide Specifications (UFGS), including UFGS 14 24 23. The UFGS specifications can be found on the listed on the Whole Building Design Guide Construction Criteria Base UFGS page at:

https://www.wbdg.org/ccb/browse_cat.php?c=3.

d. The Contractor’s work shall adhere to the criteria stated within these project requirements, drawings, and specifications. All construction shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local code requirements as well as current industry standards, (i.e.: UBC, NFPA, UL, ACI, ANSI, FCC, ASTM, NEC, NEMA, etc.) and health and safety codes, in effect at the time of contract award.

e. All codes and standards referenced in this specification will be to the edition of the references as detailed in this section. All materials and Work and Services to be performed under these specifications shall be in compliance with the Codes listed in this section or as determined by the authority having jurisdiction.

f. Construction Wage Determination Rates apply to all construction contracts in excess of $2,000. Employee payroll logs for the project will be required to verify wage rates are being adhered to.

g. Payment, bid or other bonds may be required per the Contracting Officer’s bid package. Obtaining and the cost of these bonds is the responsibility of the Contractor. Proof of Insurance may also be required.

h. Shutoff of utilities, if required, shall be scheduled no less than ten (10) working days in advance.

i. The Contractor is responsible for visiting the site prior to submitting a bid to observe existing conditions. No compensation will be provided for conditions that would be visible during an on-site visit for persons experienced performing this type of work.

j. Clean up and removal of all debris from construction site once job is completed.

k. Facility access is controlled by locked gated. Contractor will schedule work with location in order to gain access. See also 6.0 Schedule.

3.1 Bid Schedule:

a. Base Bid: Shall include all work in 3.2.2.a.1 – Drilling of a livestock watering well.

https://www.wbdg.org/ccb/browse_cat.php?c=3

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3.2 Description of Work:

3.2.1 Pre-Construction Services

Prior to Construction Notice to Proceed (NTP) the following submittals must be submitted to the Contracting Officer (CO) for approval, unless otherwise determined by CO that submittals may be provided after NTP:

a. Submittals for all Material used on the project and per 5.4.

b. Work Hours, per Section H.30 entitled, MAXIMUM WORKWEEK – CONSTRUCTION

SCHEDULE. The work hours will include the daily starting and stopping time, and days of the week the Contractor proposes to carry out the work. Work Hours, unless otherwise approved by the location during bidding process, are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday thru Friday.

c. Accident Prevention Plan/Site Specific Safety Plan.

1. Contractor shall submit a "site specific" Safety Plan to the Contracting

Officer that describes how the contractor is to comply with all applicable OSHA standards and NFPA codes pertaining to construction work to include, but not limited to: General Safety and Health Provisions, Occupational Health and Environmental Controls, Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment, Hand and Power Tools, Welding and Cutting, Electrical, Scaffolds, Fall Protection, Excavations, Demolition, Stairways and Ladders, Toxic and Hazardous Substances, Confined Space Entry, Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Protection. Safety Plan shall identify Contractor and sub-contractor employees who are authorized/qualified to perform electrical work. No work shall proceed until written approval of the Safety Plan by the Contracting Officer. Safety Plan shall describe how the Contractor and/or sub-contractors are to secure equipment, supplies, tools, and chemical products. Contractor and/or sub-contractor equipment, supplies, tools, and chemical products are to be under the control of the Contractor at all times, equipment, supplies tools, and chemical products found not to be under the control of the Contractor or sub-contractor may be confiscated and delivered to the Contracting Officer.

d. Construction Cost Proposal presented in a cost break-out format resembling a Schedule of Values, if contractor intends to request partial payments.

e. CPM Scheduling.

f. Individual Quality Control Plan is NOT required on this project.

g. Individual Environmental Protection Plan is NOT required on this project.

h. The Contractor shall provide to the CO a list of contract personnel of the general and subcontractors, who will be emergency contacts, including address, and telephone numbers for use in an emergency. As changes occur and additional information becomes available, the Contractor shall update the list.

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3.2.2 Construction Services

The Scope of this project includes the following:

a. The Contractor shall have a general understanding of preforming the drilling processes and will satisfy all Local, State, and Federal requirements to drill a livestock water well, S049 Wooton Well, including material and labor:

1. Base:

a. Drilling a livestock water well - The contractor shall perform all necessary tasks to drill a livestock water well to replace the existing nonfunctioning (collapsed) livestock water well to a depth of 500 feet. (The current nonfunctioning well was reportedly drilled to approximately 510 feet. In a 1984 survey, water was found to be at 431 feet, current water depth is unknown.)

b. Provide a cost per foot for additional drilling depth if an ample water supply is not found by the 500 ft. depth.

c. Casing the well – The contractor shall provide and install 5” SDR

17 (or better) PVC casing the whole depth of the well and install any needed slotted pipe/screens in accordance with industry standards.

b. The Contractor is responsible for any damage to adjacent equipment that may become damaged during installation. The Contractor is responsible for making repairs to meet or exceed conditions prior to damage.

c. The Contractor is responsible for visiting the site prior to submitting a bid to observe existing conditions. No compensation will be provided for conditions that would be visible during an on-site visit for persons experienced performing this type of work.

3.3 Government Furnished Equipment\Services

a. The Government will be available to assist with the identification of possible underground utilities but does not guarantee location of all utilities.

b. The Government will furnish a reasonable amount of electricity and water.

4.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

4.1 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.

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a. Contractor shall modify existing installations as needed to accommodate the new installation. Contractor shall coordinate demolition / modification of existing installations with Owner. All disturbances of existing systems shall be thoroughly coordinated with the Owner to prevent disconnecting equipment that might jeopardize on-going research.

b. Owner 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 Owner prior to starting demolition operations. Contractor shall legally dispose all equipment / materials removed that will not be retained.

c. Contractor shall divert project waste to recycle where practical. The Contractor shall track and document the amount of waste diverted to recycle. The Contractor shall submit diversion documentation as part of closeout. If no waste is diverted to recycle, the Contractor shall submit a letter stating this and why diversion was not practical.

4.2 Installation:

It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to complete work in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and Industry 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.

4.3 Submittals:

a. Provide manufacturer’s descriptive literature/shop drawings for all materials to the COR for review. The descriptive literature shall be annotated/ highlighted to show its conformance with contract requirements. Submittals are required for all building materials and equipment 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.

4.4 Quality Control:

The work performed under this contract shall be subject to continuous audit by the CO/COR/LM. Quality control is the exclusive responsibility of the Contractor.

4.5 Protection of Work and Property/Safety Requirements:

a. 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

COR.

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b. 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.

c. Contractor is responsible for verifying location of any underground utility and is responsible for any damaged caused to such utilities. The Contractor shall inspect the entire construction site daily, including days without construction work if there are NFPA 101 Life Safety Code deficiencies existing while construction work is shut down, the results of that inspection shall documented on a “DAILY INSPECTION FORM”, and the form is to be signed and submitted to the Contracting Officer.

d. Contractor shall provide continuous monitoring for noise, dust, chemical vapor generation, volatile organic compounds, and vibration. At no time shall noise exposure to any ARS staff exceed 75 dB. Contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer a written weekly update of the all test results and also for proposed work for the subsequent two weeks (a two week “look-ahead”)involving any construction activity that will produce loud noises, heavy vibrations, strong smells, or significant dust inside ARS staff occupied space.

e. Contractor and sub-contractors shall notify in writing the Contracting Officer at least one week prior to executing high risk work (this may be included in the two week “look-ahead” update). High risk work includes, but is not limited to, tasks requiring Lockout/Tag Out, live electrical work, hot work, work at heights, trenching/ shoring, crane operations, and confined space entry. Contractor’s Competent Person shall provide the Contracting Officer written weekly documented safety inspection results.

f. Contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer for approval, copies of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for EVERY CHEMICAL WITHOUT EXCEPTION prior to bringing such chemical on the work site.

g. HOT WORK PERMITS: The Contractor will not be permitted to work without this permit when performing hot work.

1. A Hot Work Permit is required when cutting torch, welding, soldering and/or any other spark or heat producing equipment is to be used. A Hot Work Permit will be requested at least one work day in advance of the proposed work and will be issued only for the period necessary to perform such work. Hot Work Permit request form will be supplied by Owner during pre-construction meeting for this project.

4.6 Temporary Facilities:

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

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b. Should the Contractor require any power or utility shutdowns during construction, the Contractor shall obtain approval for such shutdown from the COR ten (10) working days prior to the need.

4.7 Materials and Equipment:

a. 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.

b. 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 warping, twisting, breaking, chipping, rusting and 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/COR.

4.8 Cleanup:

The construction site shall be kept clean and free of debris at all times. Proper disposal of the old equipment is required. 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

COR.

4.9 Warranty:

a. Contractor to provide standard or minimum 1 year warranty from deficiencies and defects.

b. Submit data concerning the warranty, including the warranty periods (dates), and warranty contacts with names, addresses and telephone numbers.

4.10 Final Payment/Contract Closeout: The following documents are REQUIRED PRIOR TO FINAL PAYMENT (other documents may also be required):

a. General contractors one (1) year warranty on work.

b. Release of liens.

c. Employee payroll\time sheets

d. Invoice

5.0 Project Schedule: The Contract time for this project is 60 calendar days from Notice to Proceed issued by Contracting Officer. All material shall be on hand or readily available from local stock before work shall begin.

6.0 Layout/History:

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The existing well, from what we can determine, was drilled in the early 1900’s to a depth of around 500-510 feet. This well originally pumped using a windmill, but was converted to a solar submersible pump in the early 2000s. Historically, the water depth was found to be at around 430 feet. Over the last decade or so, it inconsistently provided water when pumped by a solar submersible pump drawing around 5-6 gallons per minute (production limited by pump capacity).

Recently, the well would pump only a little water and then shut down for a period of time before pumping again. We pulled the pump to replace it so we could eliminate the pump as the issue. When reinstalling the pump, we could no longer get all the joints of pipe back into the whole due to the bottom filling with sand\dirt. Installed was a Grundfos 6QSF3 pump and 24 joints of 1” pipe.

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