Draft Statement of Work for Houma Greenhouses.pdf

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STATEMENT OF WORK:

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and supplies to perform the following work for U. S.

Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Sugarcane , All work shall be completed in accordance with all local, state, and federal codes and regulations. All work should meet the manufacturer’s requirements for all equipment used in the project. All work shall also meet the requirements of the ARS Facilities and Design Standards (P&P 242.1).

All work shall be accomplished in a professional manner and in accordance with good workmanship and acceptable practice.

Contractor shall obtain at own expense all permits, licenses, and inspections required by all local, state, and federal authorities.

Contractor’s working hours shall be scheduled to coincide with the normal working hours (8am-5pm) . Should it be necessary to schedule working hours other than normal working hours, contractor shall arrange for access to the work area with the at least three days prior to the need.

Contractor shall notify and schedule utility outages at least 24 hours in advance.

During work, contractor shall maintain a safe work area around the site and clearly mark danger areas with cones and safety tape. All unused materials shall be removed from the site by the contractor and shall not be placed in the owner’s disposal areas. The contractor will be responsible for replacing at their cost any property damaged at the site during the construction process.

1. Upon completion of the project, contractor shall coordinate a site inspection of the work with the COR and/or other owner representatives.

2. Contractor shall remove all excess materials, debris, and equipment from the site.

Site Visit:

Bidders are encouraged to visit the site and be escorted by a government representative to confirm locations, dimensions, and conditions of the project before a bid is submitted. The site visit shall be for the purpose of observing firsthand any conditions relevant to the completion of this project. No consideration will be given to claims based on lack of knowledge of existing conditions, except where contract documents make definite provisions for adjustment in cost or extension due to existing conditions not readily foreseeable.

Utilization of Bio-Based Products:

As required by the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 and the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (7 U.S.C. 8102(c) (3)), the Offeror certifies, by signing this offer, that bio-based products (within categories of products listed by the United States Department of Agriculture in 7 CFR part 3201, subpart B) to be used or delivered in the performance of the contract, other than bio-based products that are not purchased by the Offeror as a direct result of this contract, will comply with the applicable specifications or other

The contractor shall utilize products and material based from bio-based materials as applicable, (e.g. bio-based greases; bio-based hydraulic fluids, bio-based absorbents), to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use of detracting from the overall quality delivered to the end user. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quality that conform to the applicable Federal Specifications and Standards. All supplies and materials to be used in the performance of work described herein are subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Products can be found at:

https://www.biopreferred.gov

Contractor shall make best effort to recycle any construction debris created during the contract.

Safety: The contractor will submit a Safety Plan/Accident Prevention Plan in industry recognizable format to the Contracting Officer within 14 days of contract award. Contractor shall furnish a Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) and the Government shall review the SSSP prior to the beginning any construction activities. SSSP shall be in typically accepted industry format.

Detailed Bid: Provide all materials, labor, and equipment to fully and successfully complete the Statement of Work described in this document. Proposal cost detail shall be in MS Excel and the work description shall be in MS Word . All proposals must be detailed to show understanding of work required to complete the project and costs itemized in a spreadsheet with individual costs for each area and item to be .

Contractor will and existing site conditions prior to beginning work.

Contractor shall keep work area clean on a daily basis and take measures to control debris while work is being performed.

Contractor is required to manage the project and consult with the Government prior to beginning all work phases. work in a manner that minimizes the impact of the work on Government operations, research, and functions.

Contractor will provide daily reports of work performed to the COR.

Contractor shall remove and dispose of all construction related materials from all work areas on a daily basis and remove these waste materials from the site on a weekly basis.

All work must be performed in such a manner as to not adversely affect daily operations of the facility, its workers, and the on site facility operations.

Contractor must have a superintendent responsible for overseeing this project.

Cont actor will provide their restroom facility.

Material / Submittals:

Installation Procedure:

Contractor will verify all dimensions and site conditions prior to beginning work. Contractor will schedule the work between working hours . Contractor is required to provide labor, specified material, equipment, and other tools required to perform the job fully and completely. No Government equipment will be available for use by the contractor. The contractor shall be responsible for protecting his work at all times and ensuring the safety of his crew and ARS employees. Upon completion of the project, the contractor shall remove from the premises all accumulated materials and rubbish caused by the project. Premises shall be left in a clean, orderly, and acceptable condition.

Damage to Property:

Any damage to the Government buildings, utilities, etc. caused as the result of the contractor’s activities shall be repaired or replaced to the satisfaction of the Government.

Inspection and Acceptance:

Project Schedule:

June