Attachment_A-1 _Statement_of_Work_(SOW)-_12_30_2013_(2).doc

Attachment A-1, Statement of Work (SOW)/Specifications

STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS

PROVIDE, AND INSTALL EXTERIOR SIGNS FOR FEMA LOUISIANA RECOVERY OFFICE (LRO) 1500 MAIN STREET OFFICE FACILITY

1. DESCRIPTION OF WORK/PROJECT. Contractor shall provide, and install exterior and entrance/exit door signs for the FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office (LRO) facility located at 1500 Main Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The specifications for each sign are identified in Sign Specifications, Attachment A. General sign locations are depicted in Sign Location Map, Attachment B.

2. SCOPE OF WORK: Contractor shall provide all materials, supplies, tools, equipment, licenses, permits, insurance necessary for any labor, and supervision incidental to providing, and installing exterior and entrance/exit door signage for this project. Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and laws.

3. SPECIFICATIONS: All signs shall meet or exceed the specifications set forth in Sign Specifications, Attachment A.

4. SERVICES INCIDENTAL TO SUPPLY: Labor and supervision is a service incidental to providing, and installing exterior and entrance/exit door signage. Contractor shall install exterior and entrance / exit signs as set forth in the below chart. Signs to be attached (S/P/N) to a new post installed by the contractor requires the contractor to, at a minimum, drill two (2) feet (‘) deep and four 4 inches (”) wide holes in concrete, asphalt, or dirt surfaces, install new post into drilled holes, and backfill concrete for each post. The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel using equipment such as core drills, augur, lifts, concrete mixing equipment, and all other tools are properly trained and supervised in accordance with applicable safety, and health federal, state, and local regulations and laws. Contractor shall ensure all sign installation services are performed in accordance with commercial best practices and meet or exceed industry standards.

5. HOURS OF OPERATION: The normal hours of operation for the 1500 Main Street facility is from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Mondays through Fridays, except federal holidays. Installation of all signs on fences or existing poles shall occur during the hours of operation for the facility. Installation of new poles to include drilling holes to a depth of two feet (2‘) and a width of 4 inches (4”) in concrete (4” to 8” thick), asphalt (4” to 8” thick), or dirt surfaces, installing new post into drilled holes, and backfilling concrete for each post shall occur during weekend days and hours from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday.

6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The period of performance is thirty (30) business days from the date of award.

7. SAMPLES: The Contractor shall provide samples for all materials, colors, and finishes specified for the signs. All samples shall the brand name, color name and number, and the manufacturer's name.