Lightning Protection Repair at CUP SOW.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK

B42 LIGHTNING PROTECTION REPAIR:

MAY 2025

I. BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has a requirement to ensure the lightning protection system at the site’s central utility plant (CUP) is repaired per industry standards and guidance.

II. PURPOSE

The purpose of this project is to repair or remove and reinstall new, specific lightning protection elements installed on the site’s CUP per this scope of work and associated attachments.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

All work shall be performed at the 325 Broadway, Boulder, Colorado location. Access to Building 42 shall be granted to the contractor for the entire period of performance of this contract. The day-today supervision and direct control over the work performed by the on-site contractor personnel will be the sole responsibility of the contractor.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The full scope of the project shall be completed within 180 days.

III. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

TASKS

1. Contractor to perform corrective actions as outlined in “Lightning Protection System Inspection” Report” dated January 29 ,2024 (Attachment 07).

2. Any repairs or installation shall conform with NFPA 780: Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems.

3. All materials used shall comply with those requirements as outlined in NFPA 780 and are to be corrosion resistant and match those components already installed.

4. Any work regarding the installation of Surge Protection Devices shall be omitted.

5. The contractor shall be responsible for all fall protection requirements. It is incumbent on the prospective bidders to survey the B42 roof and account for the fall protection required to complete the scope of work as it pertains to Attachment 07.

6. Contractor shall submit resumes to ensure all personnel performing the repair/installation are qualified or that their work is inspected by someone who is qualified. Minimum qualification: Master Installer (by LPI) or equivalent.

Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12

The Contractor (and/or any subcontractor) and its employees who require physical access to NIST facilities or logical access to NIST IT networks or systems must comply with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12, Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors; OMB M-05-24; OMB M-19-17; FIPS 201, Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors; NIST HSPD-12 policy; and Executive Order 13467, Part 1 §1.2.

5. Roster

IV. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. The Government will be the interface with the building occupants and perform a “first response” role for calls from Government personnel not dealing directly with this project during normal business hours Monday thru Friday. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will coordinate with the contractor on all activities required throughout the duration of this contract. The contractor will only work with the COR and the Contracting Officer (CO) on all matters pertaining to the contract and the desired result. The contractor will supply and maintain onsite (while work is being performed) a single point of contact which has full authority in all matters concerning this contract.

2. The contractor shall schedule work as to cause the least amount of interference with site operations. Work schedules shall be subject to the approval of the Government. The contractor shall request permission in writing, to interrupt any electrical utility service, a minimum of fourteen calendar days prior to the desired date of interruption and schedule all electrical interruptions on weekends.

3. Many research laboratories operate continually. Any disruption may cause severe loss of valuable information. Prior to any disconnect of power and or shutdown of a system / system component, or the generation of undue vibrations or noise levels, the COR must be notified a minimum of 30 days prior, to ensure each office and / or laboratory occupant(s) affected can be notified prior to the activity if it is determined the activity may disrupt the area so ongoing work is not disrupted. Special arrangements may be necessary prior to work of this nature and will be coordinated through the COR and building occupants.

4. All work shall be in accordance with the attached General Requirements attachment document for detailed information of performing work on the NIST, Boulder site.

Inspection & Acceptance

1. All equipment shall be installed and tested with consideration to ensure:

a. Minimal disruption to CUP operations.

b. Minimal disruption to building occupants

c. To ensure efficient and safe operation always.

2. An inspection may be conducted without notification to the contractor. If the COR/Inspector documents out of compliance conditions with the specifications, the COR will notify the POC for the contractor clearly detailing the nonconformance.

3. The contractor shall provide back to the COR in writing what they will do to remedy the nonconformance along with a timeframe in which another inspection can be scheduled to review the specific condition.

V. SCHEDULE OF DELIVERABLES

Quantity

Standards of Acceptance: The NIST POC or COR shall review all the above deliverables and respond with an acceptance or request for revision email to the Contractor Point of Contact (POC) within 10 business days of receipt of deliverable. This section applies to deliverables which must be reviewed and approved for acceptances (e.g., draft plans, drawings, etc.).

VI. PAYMENT SCHEDULE

The Contractor will be paid, in accordance with the payments clause in the contract and as otherwise noted in this document, upon final completion of the project and receipt of a proper invoice.

VII. ATTACHMENTS

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