EYNFClimateControlledPortable Storages.pdf

El Yunque National Forest US Forest Service, Region 8

Rio Grande, Puerto Rico

CLIMATE PORTABLE STORAGES UNITS

STATEMENT OF WORK

General Requirements

El Yunque National Forest located at PR-191 Km 4.4 in Rio Grande PR is in the need of Portable Storages Services.

Scope of Work

The objective of this project is to have air-conditioned portable storages at El Yunque NF El Portal Visitors’ Center parking lot area. Period of performance: Six months 9/15/2020> 3/14/2021.

Location

The El Portal Operation office is in the U.S. Forest Service, Southern Region, El Yunque National Forest in Rio Grande, Road 191 at el Portal Visitor center parking area on Rio Grande, P. R. 00721.

Approximated coordinates location area is: 18°20’18.70” N, -65°45’ 46.85”W

Rio Grande, Puerto Rico

Background

El Yunque National Forest is still under hurricane recovery efforts after being struck by hurricanes Irma and Maria. El Yunque is home to many plant and species, some unique in Puerto Rico. Also, it is visited my many visitors from countries all over the world. Now Forest is closed due to COVID-19 but it is planned to open again soon as safely permitted. Our headquarters office well known as “Catalina” has been closed until repairs are completed. Due to this situation, many Teams lost access to warehouse space for their respective items/equipment, which some of them are of sensitive nature. Also, we have a Heritage Program that possess many antiques/relics which due to their nature, it is essential to be preserved in a climate-controlled environment. Therefore, the need of climate controlled portable storages is paramount to preserve many important items from being damaged by heat and mold.

Tasks/Specifications

• 6- 8x16 climate controlled portable storages.

• 1- 8x8 climate-controlled storage.

- To deliver and place containers at El Portal Visitors’ Center Parking lot area and to ensure electric plugs are suited to withstand Forest’s rainy, hot and humid environment.

Schedule of Items:

PAY ITEM DESCRIPTION PAY UNIT EST. # OF PAY

UNITS UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE

8x16 climate controlled portable storages

Per month 7 each each unit

8x8 climate controlled portable storage

Per month 1 each each unit

Rio Grande, Puerto Rico

Time Required: (estimated)

Period of performance: 5/17/2021 until 3/14/2022.

Assumptions/Constraints:

Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, (etc…) to effectuate the completion of this project.

The contractor shall visit the site for verification of existing conditions and work to be performed prior to submitting a bid.

Contractor shall meet with the Government [e.g., Officer-in-Charge (OIC), Program Project Manager, Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Designated Safety Representative (DSR), etc.] to ascertain a clear understanding of the project scope; existing conditions; accessibility requirements, and scheduling concerns.

Tasks that are unclear shall be confirmed with the Contracting Specialist (CS) prior to incurring costs.

Contractor will follow all safety/distancing requirements and regulations as recommended by CDC, OSHA, etc.

The Contractor is responsible for all damages that occur during the performance of work and will be at cost to the contractor.

Coordinate with USFS personnel to receive completed project and specification.

Technical specifications:

1. Work Schedule and Service Restrictions

If work outside the normal operating hours is necessary, approval from the COR is required with at least 48 hours’ notice. Normally no work will be permitted during hours of darkness.

2. Resource Damage Any damage or defacement that occurs to government property or land resources during the Contractor’s operations shall be repaired at the Contractor’s expense to its original condition.

Onsite inspection will be made by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) prior to the acceptance of work.

Inspection and Acceptance:

– Inspection

Performance shall be inspected by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or his designated inspector in accordance with Clause 52.212.4 (a), Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (May 2015) Inspection/Acceptance.

- Acceptance

Acceptance of the work shall be contingent upon approval of the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). 52.212.4 (a), Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (May 2015) Inspection/Acceptance.

Rio Grande, Puerto Rico

400 - PAYMENT

The contractor shall be paid at the established price per service trip for services performed in each pay period. "SERVICE TRIP" shall be the servicing of ALL containers in the area included in each item on the Schedule of items ONE TIME. "PAY PERIOD" is every two weeks. Contractor shall prepare an invoice at monthly intervals show in each location serviced and number of trips to that location.

Contractor invoice shall include the following mandatory items: Contractor name, address, contact person, telephone number, and taxpayer identification number, contract number, unique payment number, a listing of services provided, unit pricing, and extended pricing.

Payment shall be made in accordance with Clause 52.212-4 (i). Invoices for payment must be submitted by contractor through the Invoice Processing Platform (ipp.gov) for payment.

Points of Contact:

• Maria Bartolomey- Vis. Info. Serv Assist./Detail Administrative Support Assistant

• Juan Estela 787-396-8871 – Facility Operation Specialist

• Gabriel Gutierrez Villanueva 787-396-8970- Operations and Maintenance Supervisor