2015_ASBQN_Playground.pdf

- SCOPE OF WORK –

INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT

AT

U.S.C.G. AIR STATION BORINQUEN, PR

JULY 2015

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK: Provide all labor, material, equipment and supervision for the scope of work to be performed under quotations submitted for the installation of the attached playground equipment at the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen, Aguadilla, P.R Central Park.

A. Government Furnished Equipment (Surface Mounted):

1) 2 Playground Sets for 2 – 12 year olds

2) Quattro Seesaw

3) Rock Blocks

a. Transportation of the government furnished material to the install location shall be provided by the contractor. Moving from 260 Guard Road, Aguadilla, PR to 6th Street, Aguadilla, PR. Approximately 6 miles.

B. Cut approximately 30 linear feet of existing concrete at a depth of 8 inches to set the two audible activities (bells, post mount). Cut concrete shall be in accordance with provided drawings and sealed with concrete.

C. Install government furnished playground equipment as per the manufacturer’s instructions and drawings.

D. Provide and install three (3) signs and/or labels at the access points in the playground area to give guidance to supervisors as to the age appropriateness of the equipment. Use current public playground safety guidelines as reference.

The Contractor shall field verify all dimensions and volumetric and will provide all materials and equipment needed and perform all work in accordance with the specifications herein.

1.2 INSPECTION PRIOR TO BID: Prospective bidders are encouraged to visit the site to familiarize themselves with the existing conditions. Prior arrangements for a site visit should be made by contacting LCDR Jason Heering (787) 890 – 8462 or Jason.M.Heering@uscg.mil. Prospective bidders must have a copy of mailto:Jason.M.Heering@uscg.mil this SOW to gain access to the Air Station areas.

1.3 SUBMITALL OF QUOTES: Quotes, indicating labor and material costs shall be submitted by person, fax or e-mail:

BASE MIAMI BEACH

Jerry Lopez U.S. Coast Guard

PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING

909 SE 1ST AVE

Miami, FL 33131-3050 Phone: (305) 415-7085 Fax: (305) 415-7092 E-mail: Jerry.Lopez@uscg.mil

1.4 AVAILABILITY OF UTILITY SERVICES: Reasonable amounts of the following utilities will be available to the Contractor without cost.

Electricity Potable water

The Contractor shall pay all costs incurred in connecting, converting, and transferring the utilities to the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for making connections.

1.5 CONTRACTOR SAFETY, SECURITY AND USE OF PREMISES: The Contractor will be working on a Coast Guard military installation and must be familiar with and obey established fire, safety, environmental and security regulations.

1.5.1 Security Passes: Contractor personnel shall obtain security passes from the Security Office (located at the corner of Wing and Northeast Roads) prior to beginning work and must carry this ID at all times while working on this project. The security office is open Monday – Thursday between the hours of 0800 and 1200. Each employee is required to fill out a Security Form at Bldg 408, 260 Guard Road prior to going to the Security Office. Each employee must show a valid driver’s license, birth certificate or company ID card to be issued a security pass. Personnel shall not stray from the immediate area of work or direct avenues of ingress and egress unless authorized in advance by the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR).

1.5.2 Safety Practices: The Contractor shall ensure that the work area is clearly marked at all times and take necessary precautions to ensure safety hazards are minimized and mitigated. Perform and conduct the work so as to minimize obstruction to the paved driveways and parking and walkway area, and other interference with Coast Guard operations. Contractor must follow the latest OSHA regulations on this project.

1.5.3 Hazardous Materials: The Contractor shall provide the

Government with a list of all hazardous materials to be used in the performance of this project and ensure Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are available at the work site for all hazardous materials used. The Contractor shall immediately contain and clean up the release or spill of a hazardous material and report the incident to the Environmental Technician (Mr. Donato) at 787-249-1232.

1.5.4 Protection of Property: The Contractor shall protect the existing surrounding equipment, personal belongings and property during the course of this work. Any damage caused by the Contractor shall be corrected at Contractor’s expense. The Contractor will be responsible for repair of any damage incurred to turf, landscaping, buildings, utilities or pavement as a result of his work at no additional cost to the government.

1.6 STORAGE AREA: The Contractor will be provided a storage and staging area at a location to be determined by the COTR so that interference with Coast Guard operations will be avoided. Contractor shall be responsible for protecting all stored materials (existing and new) from adverse weather, theft and damage.

1.7 CLEANUP: The Contractor shall keep the work areas, including storage areas, free from accumulations of waste materials on a daily basis and comply with all federal, state and local regulations pertaining to the storage, transport and disposal of wastes.

Contractor shall not use Coast Guard waste disposal facilities including garbage cans, trash piles or dumpsters.

1.8 RECEIPT OF MATERIALS: Shipments of equipment, materials, and supplies shall be addressed to the Contractor - not the Government.

The Contractor must be on hand to accept shipments; the Government will not accept shipments.

1.9 DELIVERY, HANDLING AND STORAGE: Equipment and materials shall be carefully handled, properly stored, and adequately protected to prevent damage before and during installation, in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and as approved by the COTR. Deliver materials in manufacturer’s original unopened containers with manufacturer’s labels intact and legible, bearing the following minimum information: Name of manufacturer, Contents, Expiration Date, and Safety Information. Damaged or defective items shall be replaced. Protect materials against moisture absorption. Store materials in a dry and ventilated area. Follow all manufacturer instructions for proper storage, including protection from direct sunlight.

1.10 HOURS OF OPERATION: Unless otherwise approved by the

Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR), all work shall be completed during normal working hours from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The contractor shall minimize the impact to on-going Coast Guard operations and submit a work schedule at least seven days before work on-site commences. On site work shall not be longer than 21 consecutive days. The total performance period of this delivery order shall be 30 days from the issuance date of the order by the contracting officer.

1.11 WARRANTIES: All warranties and/or guarantees, either implied or expressed shall be endorsed to the Government. Is requested a warranty of two (2) years on parts/materials and labor.

1.12 SUBMITTALS: Submittals shall be the manufacturer’s descriptive literature of catalog products, equipment drawings, diagrams, performance characteristic curves and catalog cuts as applicable and called for each material used for this SOW. The Contractor shall submit the following prior to start of work:

a) Samples

1) Playground Signs

b) Product Data

1) Equipment

2) Equipment Identification

3) Delivery, Storage, and Handling

4) Manufacturer qualification

5) Materials

c) Certificates

1) Materials

2) Manufacturer’s Qualifications

3) Installer Qualifications

4) Manufacturer’s representative

5) Child Safety and Accessibility Evaluation

1.13 COORDINATION: Prior to starting work, the Contractor shall coordinate with the COTR a minimum of two (2) days in advance to access the working areas. Coordination and execution of this work shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.14 QUALITY CONTROL:

1.14.1 Quality monitor: The Contractor shall appoint a quality control monitor that shall ensure all work is performed in accordance with this SOW and manufacturer’s requirements. In the event these specifications contradict or are not congruent with the manufacturer’s requirements, the most stringent requirements shall govern.

1.14.2 Codes and Standards: The Contractor shall make him or

herself thoroughly familiar with all codes, regulations and standards governing the specified work. Any contradiction between the manufacturer’s requirements and these specifications shall be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer immediately.

1.15 DAILY INSPECTION: The Contractor shall report to the Facilities Engineering Office before work begins on Mondays and at the end of the work day on Thursday for a project walk through.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURER

The manufacturer must meet the requirements of the specifications as indicated herein. Any reference to a specific item is to establish minimum quality, performance, material, appearance, and manufacturer support standards only and not meant to restrict open competition. Once a specific manufacturer’s products have been approved, those specifications will become part of this contract.

2.2 MATERIAL

Provide materials which are the standard products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture of play event products. Submit results of assembled play event structural integrity tests; vertical load tests; and the maximum number of users that can be on the play event. Prior to the delivery of materials, submit certificates of compliance attesting that materials meet the specific requirements.

Concrete

2.1.1.1 Steel

Steel components shall comply with ASTM A135/A135M, ASTM

A500/A500M, or ASTM A513/A513M. Minimum tensile strength shall be 310 Mpa 45,000 psi. Minimum yield point shall be 225 Mpa 33,000 psi.

2.1.1.2 Aluminum

Extruded aluminum components shall be type 6061-T6, 6062-T6, or 6063-T6, and shall conform to ASTM B221M ASTM B221. Minimum tensile strength of extruded aluminum components shall be 270 Mpa 39,000 psi, and the minimum yield shall be 250 Mpa 36,500 psi. Cast aluminum alloy shall conform to ASTM B179, ASTM B26/B26M, and ASTM B108/B108M.

2.1.1.5 Hardware

Hardware shall be corrosion resistant and consist of the following: aluminum, stainless steel, brass, zinc plated steel, zinc-chromate plated steel, or galvanized steel, ASTM A153/A153M. When secured, the hardware shall require a tool to prevent unauthorized loosening and removal.

2.1.5.1 Galvanized

Metal components shall be hot-dipped in zinc after fabrication according to ASTM A123/A123M. Remove tailings and sharp protrusions formed as a result of the hot-dip process; edges shall be burnished.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1. MEETING

Not less than 3 days prior to the start of the work the Contractor shall schedule a meeting. This meeting shall include the Contracting Officer, government inspector (COTR), environmental technician and housing officer representative. Items that the Contractor shall be prepared to discuss are:

Schedule of the work Material storage areas Safety measures Inspection methods (Quality Control Inspector) Method of installation including surface prep plan Emergency contacts (phone numbers)

3.2. EXAMINATION

3.2.1 Verify that all surfaces are ready to receive work.

3.3 INSTALLATION: Install all equipment as per the manufacturer’s instructions and plans.

3.4. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

3.4.1 The contractor shall take care to work around all

playground equipment, and if necessary remove and reinstall all equipment pre-existing to start of work. Cover and protect all equipment.

3.4.2 The contractor is responsible for all exterior cleaning activities as a result of this project. The Contractor shall take precaution (i.e. use of tarps or other protective sheeting) to contain debris and materials.

3.4.3 The contractor is responsible for removing and disposing all debris from the job site.

3.4.4 Upon completion, remove all material and equipment.

Accumulation of debris shall be cleaned up daily as work progresses.

3.4.5 Contractor shall remove any demolished and/or surplus

material that is not required or is unsatisfactory shall be removed from Government property and disposed of in accordance with all local, State, and Federal laws.

3.4.6 When the work is complete and ready for final inspection, contact the COTR.

3.4.7 If fence removal is required contractor shall reinstall all fencing upon completion of work, repair all areas and provide temporary fencing if necessary.

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