J01 Statement of Work.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK

PL 86-121 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE

PORTLAND AREA

Statement of Work, Project PO-12-B65 Page 2 of 3

Whatcom County

A. Project Description

This project proposes to construct improvements to the Martin Rd Wastewater System. The wastewater system consists of septic and pump tanks at five homes which pump to a shared community drain field to the east of the homes. The pump tanks pump effluent via small diameter PVC force mains. The work includes improvements to the existing septic and pump tanks, replacement of septic and pump tanks, installing additional force mains and appurtenances, replacement of the shared drain field distribution box, and removing sediment from the shared drain field manifold and lateral pipes.

All work shall be scheduled and conducted to ensure that homeowners do not have to go without sewer service for more than 8 hours.

B. Ownership

This project will provide sanitation facilities to private homes owned by members of the Nooksack Tribe. Upon completion, the facilities will be transferred to the homeowners. The system will be operated by the homeowners.

C. TERO & Other Fees

TERO fees do not apply.

D. Scope of Work

Work is to be completed on private homes and property on land held in trust. The contractor must review site conditions, and report any concerns or discrepancies to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) in writing prior to beginning construction. The proposed location of new and improved facilities is indicated in the drawings.

D.1 Work Requirements: The construction shall include:

D.1.1. Mobilization and Demobilization D.1.2. Clearing and Grubbing D.1.3. Existing Tank Riser and Lid Improvements D.1.4. Installation of Pump and Controls

D.1.5. Installation of STEP Tanks D.1.6. Pump out Septic/Pump Tanks D.1.7. Abandon Septic/Pump Tanks D.1.8. Construction of 1.5" SDR 21 P.C. 200 PVC Transport Pipes D.1.9. Construction of 2" SDR 21 P.C 200 PVC Force Main D.1.10. Construction of 2" Force Main Cleanouts D.1.11. Construction of 4" SDR 35 Sewer Pipes D.1.12. Construction of Two-way Home Cleanouts D.1.13. STEP Connection to Force Main D.1.14. Connection to Existing Force Main D.1.15. Force Main Cleanout Valve/Plug Replacements D.1.16. Flush Existing Force Main Between Cleanouts D.1.17. Replace D-Box Outlet Structure and Piping Optional Items at government’s discretion:

D.1.18. Remove Sediment from Existing Drain Field Laterals and Camera Results D.1.19. Electrical Panel Replacements

E. Technical Requirements

E.1 Codes, References, and Standards Work under this contract must be performed in compliance with the codes, references, and standards listed below. If conflicts exist between these references, consult the COR for direction.

a) Washington Administrative Code (WAC) Chapter 246-272A, On-site Sewage Systems

b) Indian Health Service Technical Provisions (See Attachments)

E.2 Submittals The Contractor shall provide submittals to the COR on the items listed below. Submittal approval is required for variations from equipment and materials specified.

1. Pre-Construction (must be submitted and approved prior to start of construction)

5. All items listed under Pre-Construction on the Submittal Review Form

5. List of sub-contractors including licenses for electrical and other licensed professions.

5. Approved permits for work requiring permits

5. Manufacturer’s product information for products listed on the Submittal Review Form, section 01335 of the technical provisions.

5. Any equipment or material variations from those specified in the Design.

5. Sewage bypass plan if homes will not have sewer service for over 8 hours

1. Post–Construction (must be submitted and approved prior to demobilization/final payment)

1. All items listed under Post-Construction on the Submittal Review Form

1. As-built, redlined drawings showing the actual location of constructed facilities including swing-tie measurements to tank lids, and measurements of buried facilities in relation to easily identified above ground fixed points.

1. Post-construction inspection reports for electrical work.

1. Pressure test report

E.3 Material Specifications

a) Install materials as specified in sections D & E above. Materials specified may be substituted with equals upon approval from the COR.

E.4 Work Execution Requirements

a) The Contractor shall contact the COR 48 hours prior to mobilization.

b) The Contractor must attend a pre-construction meeting before beginning work under this contract, unless otherwise explicitly authorized by the Contracting Officer.

c) All Pre-Construction submittals on the Submittal Review Form must be completed and approved before the start of construction.

d) The Contractor is responsible for determining the exact location of any and all utilities existing or proposed. The Contractor is responsible for protecting utilities from damage during construction.

e) All debris generated during construction shall be removed from site.

f) All areas disturbed by construction activities shall be finish-graded.

g) The contractor must obtain approval from the Contracting Officer prior to installing material quantities in excess of those specified on the bid schedule. The Contractor shall keep the COR notified and advised of all work to be done or work in progress sufficiently in advance so that proper inspection can be performed.

F. Site Conditions

F.1 Utilities

Any buried utilities shown on the drawings are an indication as to what the CONTRACTOR may encounter, not for location purposes. Locations, material and sizes of any shown are approximate and not meant as a complete representation. CONTRACTOR must obtain exact locations. Contact information for utilities that may be in the project vicinity include:

a) Water and sewer facilities consist of individual and shared wells, and septic tanks that pump to a shared drain field via an effluent force main. There is no established utility organization that is responsible for these services.

b) Telephone/Internet/Cable: CenturyLink, Eric Nagy, Field Manager, 360-457-3332. Ziply Fiber, Customer Service, 1-866-699-4759. Comcast, Customer Service, 1-800-391-3000

c) Electrical, Puget Sound Energy, 888-225-5773, possible POC: Lanny Nesmith, Whatcom County, 425-456-2202.

d) Roads: Whatcom County Public Works, Engineering Division, 360-778-6220; Nooksack Public Works, Ross Cline, Jr., Planning Manager, 360-303-8153.

e) Other utilities may exist. Call 811 for utilities to locate and mark before any construction.

Protect existing utilities during construction.

Immediately notify Tribal Contact, Project Engineer, and the utility owner of any damaged utilities.

Any and all damage that results from work under this contract shall be promptly repaired at the expense of the Contractor.

F.2 Discovery

If any buried cultural materials are encountered after the work begins (Native American artifacts, or human burials), immediately cease work and call the Tribe, (360) 592-5176 and request to speak to their Cultural Resources Department and also contact the IHS Project Engineer and COR (listed below).

F.3 Site Ownership

The construction site is entirely located within land held in Trust for Nooksack Tribal members. Contractor shall ask permission from the Tribe to access private property to get to the shared drain field.

F.4 Weather and Flood Risks

The construction site is in northern Washington State. The area is subject to heavy and persistent rain causing muddy, wet conditions. Parts of the work are within areas subject to flooding. Rain, wet soils, mud, and flooding are inherent risks. Costs associated with delays, extended lodging stays, damage to the work requiring repairs or redoing work, or difficulty of working in these conditions shall be anticipated in the bid prices and shall not be considered justification for changes in prices, change orders or price increase modifications to the contract. With the concurrence of the Contracting Officer, time extensions may be granted for weather related delays.

Project Manager:

LT Ashley Martinez, EIT Ashley.Martinez@ihs.gov 360-536-6425

COR:

CDR Roger Hargrove, P.E.

roger.hargrove@ihs.gov 360-792-6461

Project Completion Time:

60 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP) (additional days may be added if optional bid items are awarded)