Attach_A_Statement_of_Work.docx

U.S. Geological Survey Patuxent Wildlife Research Center Laurel, Maryland (USGS) Patuxent Wildlife Research Center (PWRC)

UPGRADE OF THE ANIMAL RESEARCH AREAS WATER AND SEWER UTILITY SYSTEMS

Statement of Work

I. Project Identification

Title: UPGRADE OF THE ANIMAL RESEARCH AREAS WATER AND SEWER UTILITY SYSTEMS

A. Project No: G15PS00053

Location:

U.S. Geological Survey Patuxent Wildlife Research Center 12311 Beech Forest Road Laurel, MD 20708

II. Background Information

This project is the construction part of the Modernization of Utilities in the Research Areas at Patuxent Wildlife Research Center (PWRC). After investigating the existing condition of the Utilities Systems in Animal Research Areas the components which need to be replaced, renovated, or upgraded have been identified. Under this contract we will construct the new systems of utilities in accordance to the new design package (Accomplished under Project # B2007PTX99), including the domestic water and sewer systems, research water and sewer systems, and storm water systems.

Work of Contract can be summarized by reference to the Contract, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, specifications sections as listed in the “Table of Contents” bound herewith, drawings as listed in “Drawings Index” bound herewith, addenda and modifications to the contract documents issued subsequent to the initial printing of this project manual, and including but not necessarily limited to printed matter referenced by any of these. It is recognized that any work completed under the Contract is also unavoidably affected or influenced by governing regulations, natural phenomenon including weather conditions, and other forces outside the contract documents.

III. Objectives

To construct the designed (new) Utilities Systems in Animal Research Areas (Coburn and the Endanger Species Areas) and replace those components which need to be replaced, renovated, or upgraded. Included are domestic water and sewer systems, research water and sewer systems, and storm water systems. The scope will not be limited to those elements listed in the General scope of work “paragraph IV. B” below.

IV. General Scope of Work

Generally, without force or effect on the work of the contract, the work of the contract can be described to include, but is not limited to, the following:

A. Upgrade of the existing utility systems at the USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center including but not limited to the following:

1. Construction of new deep water supply wells with backup generators.

2. Construction of new pump houses with water filtration.

3. Demolition of existing wells and pump houses.

4. Removal of hazardous materials.

5. Construction of new sanitary sewer and water lines.

6. Construction of new water circulation systems.

7. Construction of septic system and drain field.

8. Construction of captive animal ponds and filtration systems.

B. Related Work : Contract Documents indicate the work of the Contract, and related provisions of the project, which may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

1. Existing site conditions and restrictions.

2. Other work prior to work of Contract.

3. Alterations and coordination with existing work.

4. Alternates which are work of Contract

5. Requirements for Owner occupancy during construction.

V. Detailed Scope of Work:

The scope of work is detailed in the contract drawings, specifications, and the associated addenda issued and attached to the contract documents.

VI. Special Conditions:

A. Work on this project will be in areas where endangered species research is being undertaken. The areas are controlled and clearance must be obtained before entrance by non-researchers. During the period of January 15 to September 1, entrance will not be permitted into certain areas. This scheduling must be taken into account for all design, survey, and construction work.

B. All survey, investigative and inspection work on-site must be coordinated and scheduled through the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) or designated representative.

C. If adjustments to the timeline are necessary, a memo shall be sent to the COTR stating the reason for the delay and containing a revised timeline.

D. The principals of sustainable energy and low environmental impact requirement shall be incorporated as extensively as possible into this project. The project shall be constructed in accordance with the Department of Interior “Sustainable Buildings Implementation Plan” (Federal Executive Order 13423).

VII. Deliverables

A. Electronic copies of all documents must be in formats of MS Office, AutoCAD (.DWG) and Portable Document Format (PDF).

B. Contractor Installation Schedule and Timeline along with values i.e. to provide a cost breakdown per each line item shows in the schedule (Delivered at the kick-off meeting - no later than two week after Notice To Proceed).

C. Progress meeting shall be on monthly basis, along with each submittal for payment or as per the government contracting officer agreements at the date of the Kick-Off meeting.

D. As-Built Drawings to be submitted four weeks from construction final inspection and acceptance.

VIII. Supporting Information

A. Place of Performance: PWRC, Laurel, Md. 20708

B. Period of Performance: 18 Months from Notice to Proceed

C. Government Furnished Property: N/A

D. Special Considerations/Operational Restrictions:

1. Technical/Government Liaison: TBD

2. Safety/Environment: Contractor shall wear proper PPE and work safely within State and Federal OSHA mandated guidance.

3. Security/Privacy: Contractor shall enter/exit the Refuge at the designated gate, which is Gate 1 (Front Gate located on MD Rt 197 and Powder Mill Rd) and only during times that the Refuge Gate is open from 6:00 AM – 4:45 PM. Contractor shall only travel from the front gate to the work area at the Coburn and Endangered Species Areas and to the Service building when necessary. At certain times, Gate 7 which is the gate that accesses the Endangered Species Area may be used.

4. Area of disturbance shall be kept to a minimum.

5. Concurrence from the MD State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) for this project must be obtained by USGS/FWS prior to commencement.

E. Construction Waste Management:

1. The Offeror shall maintain a recycling program to dispose of or recycle construction waste. Recycling construction waste means providing all service necessary to furnish construction materials or wastes to organizations which will employ these materials or wastes in the production of new materials. Recycling includes required labor and equipment necessary to separate individual materials from the assemblies of which they form a part. The program shall cover the following requirements:

a) The contractor shall provide continuous facilities for the recycling of incidental construction waste during initial construction.

b) Products may be excluded from the recycling program when the small quantity of material involved, the extraordinary complex nature or the waste disposal method, or prohibitive expense for recycling would represent a general hardship.

c) Records of construction materials recycled shall be maintained and accessible to the Contracting Officer. Records shall include materials recycled or land filled, quantity, date, and identification of hazardous wastes.

d) If any waste materials encountered during the demolition (construction) phase are found to contain mercury, radioactive materials or other harmful substances, they are to be handled and removed in accordance with State and Federal laws and requirements concerning hazardous waste

F. Green Acquisition

The USGS is committed to promoting the natural environment and protecting the health and well-being of people. In the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor shall exert its best efforts to provide services in a manner that will promote the natural environment and protect health and wellbeing. Green purchasing or environmentally preferable contracting includes the initiatives described below:

G. Environmentally Preferable Building Products and Materials

(a) The contractor shall use environmentally preferable products and materials where economically feasible. Environmentally preferable products have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared to other products and services that serve the same purpose.

(b) Refer to EPA's environmentally preferable products web site, www.epa.gov/opptintr/epp. In general, environmentally preferable products and materials do one or more of the following -

(1) Contain recycled material, are biobased, or have other positive environmental attributes;

(4) Promote the use of non-toxic substances and avoid toxic materials or processes.

(c) See FAR 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts, for related bio-based product requirements.

(d) See FAR 52.223-17, Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts, for related recycled content requirements.

H. Hazardous Material Identification

(a) In accordance with clause FAR 52.223-3, Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data, Alternate I, the contractor shall provide Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for the following products prior to their use under this contract: adhesives, caulking, sealants, insulating materials, fireproofing or firestopping materials, paints, carpets, floor and wall patching or leveling materials, lubricants, clear finish for wood surfaces, janitorial cleaning products, pesticides, rodenticides, and herbicides.

(b) The Government reserves the right to review such products at any time. The Contracting Officer may eliminate from permitted use under this contract products with significant quantities of toxic, flammable, corrosive or carcinogenic material and products with potential for harmful chemical emissions.

I. Energy Efficient Products

(a) When acquiring energy-using products, the contractor shall purchase ENERGY STAR® or other energy-efficient items listed on the Department of Energy’s Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) Product Energy Efficiency Recommendations product list. This clause applies to any power-consuming equipment to be installed or used in USGS facilities, whether title to the equipment will pass to the Government or be retained by the Contractor.

(b) For products that consume power in a standby mode (as listed on FEMP’s Standby Power Devices product listing), the contractor shall -

(1) Purchase items which meet FEMP’s standby power wattage recommendation or document the reason for not purchasing such items; or

(2) If FEMP has listed a product without a corresponding wattage recommendation, purchase items which use no more than one watt in their standby power consuming mode. When it is impracticable to meet the one watt requirement, purchase items with the lowest standby wattage practicable.

(c) The requirements of this clause do not apply if (1) no compliant product’s utility and performance can meet the contractor’s need or contract specifications, (2) compliance would not be life-cycle cost-effective, or (3) compliant solutions are otherwise not available.

(d) Information is available via the Internet about - ENERGY STAR® at http://www.energystar.gov/; and FEMP at http://www.eere.energy.gov/femp/procurement.

J. Environmental Requirements – Selected Construction Materials

Asbestos - No asbestos-containing fireproofing or insulation on building structEures, acoustical treatment, molded or wet-applied ceiling or wall finishes/decorations, or pipe and boiler insulation (including duct, tank, etc.) is permitted in new materials provided by the contractor.

New installations of wood products used under this contract must not contain wood from endangered wood species, as listed by the Convention on International Trade and Endangered Species (CITES). The list of species can be found at www.certifiedwood.org/Resources/CITES/ CITESContent.html.

Particle board, strawboard and plywood materials shall comply with HUD Standards for VOC emissions (particleboard: 0.2 ppm of formaldehyde, plywood: 0.3 ppm of formaldehyde).

Adhesives and Sealants - All adhesives employed on this project (including, but not limited to, adhesives for carpet, carpet tile, plastic laminate, wall coverings, wood adhesive, or sealants) shall be those with the lowest possible Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) content below 20 g/L. and which meet the requirements of the manufacturer of the products adhered or involved. The contractor shall use adhesives and sealants with no formaldehyde or heavy metals.

Insulation - Thermal, Acoustic, and HVAC - All insulation products shall contain recovered materials as required by EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guideline and related recycled content recommendations. No insulation installed with this project shall be material manufactured using chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), nor shall CFCs be used in the installation of the product.

CODES, STANDARDS AND DEPARTMENTAL PUBLICATIONS

The following manuals, handbooks, industry standards and codes are incorporated by reference.

State of Maryland wastewater treatment and disposal regulations and other applicable guidelines Facilities Standards for public buildings service - GSA PBS-PQ100.1 Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards American with Disabilities Act National Electrical Code – NFPA 70 ICBO Uniform Building Code

ANSI/AIHA Z9.5 2003

NFPA, National Fire Codes

NFPA, 101 LIFE SAFETY CODE

Uniform Mechanical Code Underwriters Laboratories Fire Resistance Directory Underwriters Laboratories Building Materials Directory DOE Energy Conservation Standards 10 CFR Part 435

OSHA 29CFR 1910

Construction Specifications Institute Standards Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation (48 FR 44716).

EO 11514 (NEPA)

PL 95-217 Clean Water Act of 1977 PL 94-469 Toxic Substance Act EO 12088 Pollution Control Standards Executive Order 13423, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management.

Applicable portions of 40CFR Animal Care and Use Committee Guidelines as mandated by U.S. Animal Welfare Act and Public Health Service Policy

G15PS00053

Attachment A Statement of Work