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United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service

STATEMENT OF WORK

PAINTING MAIN BUILDING AND PUMPHOUSE

COLUMBIA PLATEAU CONSERVATION

RESEARCH CENTER

PENDLETON, OR

Date: May 11, 2023

STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 CONTRACT PROJECT:

a. Project Number: TBD

b. Project Title: Painting Building B001 and pumphouse

c. Project Location: Columbia Plateau Conservation Research Center 48037 Tubbs Ranch Road, Pendleton, OR

2.0 PROJECT CONTACT PERSONS:

a. CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO):

TBD

USDA-ARS-PWA

Email: Tel. No.:

b. CONTRACTING SPECIALIST (CS):

TBD

c. LOCATION MONITOR (LM):

Steve Umbarger Columbia Plateau Conservation Research Center 48037 Tubbs Ranch Road, Adams, OR Email: steve.umbarger@usda.gov Tel. No.: 541-278-4422

d. AREA SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGER

Ken Cushman

USDA-ARS-PWA

800 Buchanan Street Albany, CA 94710 Email: ken.cushman@usda.gov Tel. No.: 510-529-5921

e. ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER (EPM)

TBD

3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Building B001 and pump house has deteriorated paint that needs removed, primed and painted with two coats.

4.0 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:

a. Do not disturb hazardous materials and report condition immediately to the Location Monitor regarding potentially hazardous conditions that are uncovered. Stop work in the area of the questionable material or condition until identification and direction is provided.

b. 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., IBC, NEC, NSPC, NFPA, EPA, ASTM, GSA, AASHTO, etc.) and health and safety codes, in effect at the time of contract award.

c. Access the site between 7:30 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Friday excluding federal holidays. Contractor staff must sign-in on the first day of arrival and then sign-out on the final day of the project, upon completion.

4.1 Background & Site Description:

Building B001 (also 535600B001) and pump house have approximately 8240 ft² of walls, 1540 ft² of soffit and 50 ft² of fascia. The buildings are constructed of concrete masonry block and plywood siding.

4.2 Bid Schedule:

Provide all labor, equipment and materials to perform this Statement of Work and Schedule of Items.

4.3 Bid Specifications:

a. It is the intention of these specifications to have all existing painted surfaces repainted. All paint shall be applied at the manufacturer’s recommended mil thickness per coat. In any case, the application shall be sufficiently heavy to achieve pleasingly uniform color and lucid effect.

b. All paints shall be delivered to the job mixed and shall not be thinned on the job.

c. Contractors shall furnish all labor, materials, tools and equipment necessary for a complete repainting job.

d. All previously painted areas shall be repainted. All articles affixed to buildings, such as hardware and light fixtures removed by painting contractor, shall be replaced after completing painting of that area. All electrical devices plates shall be removed, stored carefully and replaced after paint has dried.

e. Color shall be selected and approved by USDA-ARS Facility Manager Steve Umbarger.

f. Miscellaneous pre-finished items such as grill, diffusers, etc. that does not blend with color schemes shall be painted as directed by USDA-ARS. All paints and materials shall be first line, brand name and approved by USDA-ARS before work is started.

g. All staging, scaffolds, ladders, etc. shall be maintained at all times in a manner to meet OSHA Safety Requirements and not be a hazard to USDA-ARS personnel. Adequate exits from all buildings shall be maintained in all areas to meet Fire Marshal’s regulations.

h. All non-painted areas, such as scrubs, floors, glass, etc. shall be protected. Upon completion of work, the contractor shall remove all splattering and remove all paint-related rubbish from premises. The paint contractor shall be held responsible for any related damages.

i. The painting contractor shall supply USDA-ARS Close out Documents listing all paint colors (including formulas) paint manufacturer’s warranty, MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) sheets and product specification sheets for all products actually used for each job site.

4.4 Description of Work:

a. Exterior surfaces shall be pressure washed @ 3000 psi to insure removal of chalk, mold, mildew, or any other foreign material. Wood surfaces shall be pressure washed @ a maximum of 3000 psi. Where needed other additional approved means, as may be necessary, shall be used to insure removal of all of any other foreign material.

b. Masonry and/or concrete shall be washed with a minimum of 3000 psi to insure a clean prepared surface free of putty and masonry fillers etc.

c. All exterior Architectural concrete block and masonry shall be 3000 psi washed to remove old paint and/or other sealants prior to application of new finish.

d. Metal Surfaces: All metal surfaces shall be properly cleaned prior to application of finishing products by sandblasting, wire brush, sanding, water blasting, etc. and prepared for final finishes by applying the appropriate primer for the type of metal.

e. Masonry Repair and Re-pointing: Masonry Re-pointing should occur only where necessary. Deteriorated mortar shall be removed to a point where stable undamaged mortar exist or a minimum of 1Ú2” (inch) without causing damage to existing brick or other adjacent units. Joints shall be repaired in such a manner that the new mortar matches the existing historic mortar in composition, color, texture, tooling, size, and profile of joint.

Prepackaged “masonry cements” generally containing Portland cement, are allowed if they match existing masonry. When necessary appropriate steps shall be taken to modify the mortar mixture to match existing joint compound.

f. All surfaces after having been properly cleaned and de-scaled shall have all joints resealed by proper method and all areas that have been cleaned to bare material shall have primer applied.

g. Caulking and Putty: Prior to any finish, all surfaces cleaned, loose caulking, putty, and masonry fillers shall be replaced with a USDA-ARS approved material. This is to include all caulk and sealants around penetrations.

h. Exterior painting shall not be done while surfaces are damp, wet, or frosted. Temperature must be above 40 degrees F.

i. All surfaces to be painted shall have one coat primer per manufacturer’s application mil thickness and application methods.

j. All painted surfaces shall have a minimum of two coats at 150 square feet per gallon.

Paint to be applied per manufactures application methods.

k. All paint to be on the Master Paint Institute’s (MPI) Approved Product List (APL) for the subsurface, condition and gloss selected.

4.5 Government Furnished Equipment\Services

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

5.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

5.1 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.

5.3 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.

5.4 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.

5.5 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. The Contractor shall retain and pay for the services of an independent inspector or testing laboratory to perform all tests expressly required by this contract.

5.6 Protection of Work and Property/Safety Requirements:

a. 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.

b. 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.

c. 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.

d. Contractor is responsible for verifying location of any underground utilities and is responsible for any damaged caused to such utilities.

5.7 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.

b. Should the Contractor require any power or utility shutdowns during construction, the

Contractor shall obtain approval for such shutdown from the Location Monitor fourteen

(14) calendar days prior to the need.

5.8 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 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.

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

5.9 Cleanup: The construction site shall be kept clean and free of debris at all times. 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.

5.10 Warranty:

a. Submit data concerning the standard one year warranty for workmanship, including the warranty periods (dates), and warranty contacts with names, addresses and telephone numbers.

5.11 Final Payment/Contract Closeout: The following documents are REQUIRED PRIOR TO

FINAL PAYMENT (other documents may also be required):

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

b. Release of liens

c. Final Invoice

6.0 Project Schedule:

The Contract time for this project is 90 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

7.0 Figures