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U.S. General Services Administration

400 15th St SW Auburn WA 98001

GSA Northwest/Arctic Region

Federal Center South Roof Repair

STATEMENT OF WORK

April 22, 2015 DESCRIPTION: Re-caulk and seal parapet wall at Federal Center South facility.

LOCATION: Federal Center South, 4735 E Marginal Way Seattle, WA 98174.

BACKGROUND – Parapet wall caulking and brick mortar are failing allowing water intrusion under new roof membrane.

1. SCOPE

Re-caulk all parapet wall seams and apply clear sealant on brick wall and capstone.

1.1 GENERAL

· PARKING AND VEHICLE ACCESS

Parking for contractors and vehicle access to the building will be provided and as directed by the Property Manager.

· WORK HOURS

All construction work shall be conducted during normal working hours 7am – 5pm. Any work required to be done after normal work hours and/or weekends shall be coordinated through the project/property manager.

· OCCUPANCY

The premises will be occupied (daytime hours) Monday through Friday during the performance of this work but the contractor may close off immediate work areas to carry out the construction required (where and if approved by the COR).

· PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Period of performance is 60 days after Notice to Proceed.

1.2 SPECIFIC TASKS

1. Remove all caulking in seams in capstone and joints in the parapet wall and replace with new type applicable to Pacific Northwest region weather conditions.

2. Clean and seal capstone and brick walls with clear sealer.

2. SUBMITTALS

2.1

PRODUCT DATA

· Product data sheets for:

a. Caulking

b. Sealer 2.2

PROOF OF CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE

Within 10 calendar days after contract award, the General Contractor shall show proof of a valid Washington State Specialty Contractor’s License held by all specialty subcontractor(s) who will perform work during this project, e.g. electrical, mechanical, asbestos subcontractors or by the general contractor if such work is to be done by persons within their company.

2.3

WORK SCHEDULE

· Submit a Construction Schedule for the contract period within seven (7) calendar days of contract award. Indicate lead time for materials submittal and delivery.

· Tentative Schedule for project delivery follows:

Task

Elapsed Time

Kickoff Meeting

5 calendar days after NTP

Submittal Package/Review

10 calendar days after Kickoff

Start Onsite Work

21 calendar days after NTP

Substantial Completion

60 calendar days after NTP

2.4

INSPECTIONS

· At least two (2) work days prior to completion of construction, the contractor shall notify the COR to schedule initial inspection to identify any "punch list" items, items requiring repairs or alterations necessary to meet the quality required under the contract. The on-site contractor representative will inspect quality of work and identify discrepancies prior to requesting an inspection with the COR.

· If any "punch list" items are identified, the contractor shall submit a plan and schedule of corrections to the COR.

2.5

WARRANTIES

The contractor shall be responsible installing all material and equipment in accordance with original manufacturer specifications and requirements. All warranty documents shall be provided to the COR in duplicates of three.

2.6

ASBESTOS PLAN

Per Asbestos Report titled Re-inspection Survey Report FCS Building 1201 there is presence of ACM in the Red/black roof grout classified as “non-friable”. Contractor shall submit a plan to abate grout and replace with caulking.

At a minimum, Plan shall include names of contractor employee(s) performing inspection and copies of applicable certificates of accreditation, certification, or registration for each employee shall be provided to the COR.

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

3.1

UTILITY USAGE

The Contractor may use building utilities and bathroom facilities subject to the approval of the Property Manager.

3.2

UTILITIES REQUEST

The General Contractor shall arrange area lighting or power for construction activity. Existing utility systems must remain operational throughout the construction. Any disruptions in service need to be coordinated in advance of any required outage.

3.3

PROHIBITED USES

The Contractor shall prohibit his/her employees from entering spaces not pertinent to the work to be performed hereunder, from using telephones (except public, pay phones), and from disturbing furniture, papers, etc. belonging to the Tenant or to the US Government.

3.4

EMPLOYEE COMPLIANCE

The Contractor shall require his/her employees to comply with instructions pertaining to building regulations and conduct issued by duly appointed officials, such as the Property Manager, guards, or inspectors.

4. PERSONNEL SECURITY AND ACCESS

4.1 The process takes a minimum of 30 working days and contractors will not start work until a favorable initial adjudication is given. On contract award, the Prime Vendor will submit a CIW (Contractor Information Worksheet) and OF 306 Application for Federal Employment for every contract employee, including their sub-contractor employees to the following email address r10pbssecurity@gsa.gov . This CIW form will be pre-filled out by the GSA Requesting Official with appropriate contract information.

4.2 Applicants will also be required to utilize the MSO/USAccess Credentialing Center to complete Fingerprints. Shortly after submission of the CIW and OF 306 forms, contractor applicants will receive a fingerprint/enrollment scheduling instructional email from the GSA Managed Service Office’s (MSO) USAccess program via HSPD12Admin@usaccess.gsa.gov. Contractor applicants will need to schedule an appointment at the closest center via the link provided in the instructional email. A list of Credentialing Centers is available at http://www.fedidcard.gov/.

4.3 The Government will submit a Notice of Initial Adjudication (NIA) to the contract employee, and the GSA Security Office via email. Upon a favorable NIA, the contract employee may begin to work on the awarded government contract. A Final Notice of Adjudication (FNA) will be received once the entire security investigation is complete.

5. DEBRIS, DEMOLITION, SALVAGE and CLEAN UP

As it accumulates on each shift, the contractor shall replace and dispose of materials, debris, dirt, etc. in accordance with Federal, State, and Local laws. Upon completing the work, the Contractor shall leave the work area in a clean, neat, and orderly condition satisfactory to the Contracting Officer

6. MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP

5.1 All equipment, material, and articles incorporated into the work covered by this contract shall be new and of the most suitable grade for the purpose intended. When required by this contract or by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall also obtain the Contracting Officer’s approval of the material or articles which the Contractor contemplates incorporating into the work. When requesting approval, the Contractor shall provide full information concerning the material or articles. When directed to do so, the Contractor shall submit samples for approval at the Contractor’s expense, with all shipping charges prepaid. Machinery, equipment, material, and articles that do not have the required approval shall be installed or used at the risk of subsequent rejection.

5.2 All work under this contract shall be performed in a skillful and workmanlike manner. The Contracting Officer may require, in writing, that the Contractor remove from the work any employee the Contracting Officer deems incompetent, careless, or otherwise objectionable.

7. DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS and SITE VISIT

6.1 The Government may provide the contractor drawings and specifications. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to field verify all drawings before laying out the work and shall be responsible for any errors that might have been avoided by complying with this paragraph.

6.2 It is the sole responsibility of the Contractor to visit the site to insure proper information is available for accurate design and repairs and to field verify any dimensions. Any failure of the Contractor to take the actions described in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work. The Government assumes no responsibility for any conclusions or interpretations made by the Contractor based on the information made available by the Government.

8. DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS

If the contractor discovers conditions materially differ than the statement of work, the contractor shall cease performance and promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer or COR. The CO or COR shall investigate the site to determine if the conditions do, in fact, materially differ and cause an increase or decrease in the Contractor’s cost or time required for performing any part of the work under this contract. Equitable adjustments shall be made by mutual agreement via contract modification. If the site is disturbed prior to the government’s investigation, the Contractor shall bear full responsibility of work and any associated cost.

9. ACCIDENT PREVENTION

9.1 The Contractor shall provide and maintain work environments and procedures which will: Safeguard the public and Government personnel, property, materials, supplies, and equipment exposed to Contractor operations and activities; Avoid interruptions of Government operations and delays in project completion dates; and Control costs in the performance of this contract.

9.2 For these purposes on contracts for construction or dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements, the Contractor shall use physical means to restrict access or direct flow of pedestrians or vehicles around work areas. Barricades, ropes, signs, lights, etc. are to be used in accordance with accepted safety practices and must be approved by the Property Manager.

9.3 Contractor conduct or operations which create unsafe or unhealthy conditions for building occupants or place Government property in jeopardy are prohibited. The contractor shall have a first aid kit available at the work site and assure that at least one person who has received certified training in first aid administration is on site at all times.

10. FIRE HAZARDS

The Contractor shall take every precaution to prevent fires during the performance of this contract. The Contractor shall provide a covered metal receptacle, placed away from combustibles for storage of oily rags, waste, etc. used in the performance of the work. All such receptacles shall be emptied at the end of each shift and properly disposed of outside federal property. Paint product containers are to be kept sealed when not in use. The contractor shall provide portable fire extinguishers suitable for the potential hazards involved, shall have them available at all times and shall assure that all work personnel are trained in their use.

11. CODES AND REGULATIONS

11.1 The Contractor shall accomplish all work in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations and codes.

11.2 The Contractor is responsible for insuring compliance to national, federal, state, and local codes and design standards as referenced in this document.

12. PROTECTION

The Contractor shall provide adequate protection for all parts of the building, its contents, and occupants wherever work under this contract is performed. Damage caused by the Contractor shall be repaired to the government’s satisfaction at Contractor’s expense.

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