Attachment_1_F15PS00288.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

EXTERIOR ENVELOPE IMPROVEMENTS

AT

6 PLUM ISLAND TURNPIKE

PARKER RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

NEWBURYPORT, MASSACHUSETTS

Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment and materials to stabilize exterior envelope complete including all appurtenances, as specified in the drawings as the base bid at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge.

All work shall conform to industry standards and most recent edition of local, state, and national codes including International Building Code (IBC), Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA), 29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction. Contractor shall incorporate environmentally preferable products and practices.

It is recommended that the contractor visit the site prior to submitting a proposal.

1.02 WORK SITE SAFETY

A. The Contractor is solely responsible for the safety and protection of all persons and property at the project work site. The Contractor shall strictly comply with all provisions of Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA), and 29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction.

B. Safety controls for the protection of persons and property shall comply with all Federal, State and local laws and regulations.

C. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of all accidents that have occurred at the project site. The Contractor shall submit an accident report to the Contracting Officer for any accident that involves lost time by the injured employee regardless if whether professional medical treatment was required or not.

1.03 LOCATION AND INSPECTION OF THE SITE

A. Prospective bidders are responsible for inspecting the site and satisfying themselves as to the condition under which they will work or which will affect the work in any manner.

B. Inspection of the site can be arranged by contacting the Deputy Project Leader, Frank Drauszewski, at phone number 978-465-5753 Ext 204.

C. The headquarters is located at 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, Massachusetts 01950.

D. All inquiries concerning the contract documents shall be directed to the appropriate Contracting Officer as indicated on the contract document.

1.04 OPERATIONAL RESTRICTIONS

A. This facility is closed to the public, however all work must be completed by July 31, 2015. The Contractor shall exercise care and shall perform all work in a diligent and professional manner.

B. The Contractor shall take all necessary measures required to insure a clean, safe environment for the Contractor's work force, and facility personnel for the duration of this project.

C. The Contractor shall notify the Deputy Refuge Manager if it becomes necessary to interrupt any function of the Facility. The Contractor shall not proceed without the expressed approval of the Deputy Refuge Manager and not until such time as provisions are made to modify the Facility operations, as required.

1.05 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING

A. Normal work hours are from 7:30 AM through 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

The Contractor will not be permitted to work on Saturday, Sunday or legal holidays unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer.

B. The exclusion ofwork on Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays has been considered in computing the performance time of this contract.

C. The following legal holidays are observed: Third Monday in January, Third Monday in February, Last Monday in May, July 4th, First Monday of September, Second Monday of October, November 11th, Fourth Thursday ofNovember and December 25th. When a legal holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as a holiday. When a legal holiday falls on a Saturday the preceding Friday is observed as a holiday.

D. Requests to perform work during times other than the normal work hours and work days shall be made in writing. With the exception of legal holidays, every effort will be made to accommodate such requests.

1.06 ORGANIZATION AT THE SITE

A. Contractor Use of the Premises

1. Storage Areas

a. Areas within the project limits are available for use by the Contractor to perform the work and for the storage of equipment, materials and trailers during the life of the contract.

b. The Contractor shall confine storage areas to the limits as designated or approved by the Deputy Refuge Manager.

B. Work Limits

1. Work shall be restricted to those areas assigned to the Contractor.

2. The Contractor shall maintain all areas in a clean, organized manner.

C. Contractor Receipt of Supplies

1. The Contractor shall be responsible for making all arrangements required for the receipt of materials and supplies at the job site.

2. Government personnel are not permitted to receive or to sign for items delivered to the site.

D. Access to the Work Site

1. The Contractor shall make all necessary investigations for any equipment, highway and roadway route restrictions which may hinder access to the site.

2. The Contractor shall observe all Federal, State and local roadway restrictions, as applicable.

1.07 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

A. The Contracting Officer will conduct a preconstruction conference to review the requirements and conditions of this contract.

B. It is mandatory that the contractor's project manager and field superintendent be available for a preconstruction conference prior to the start of any work for this contract.

1.08 MATERIAL SUBMITTALS

Submit for Government approval information concerning the quality of all materials and equipment to be used on this project. Submittal will include enough information for the Government to determine if the material and equipment meets the specified quality requirements. Provide shop drawings for clips, sway and lateral bracing as stated in Section 051200 and certification of fabricator.