Soundsoak_replacement_SOW_13Apr2017_v2.doc

Statement of Work (SOW)

Natcher Conference Center Sound Dampening Material Replacement Background:

The Natcher Conference Center located in Bldg. 45 on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) campus in Bethesda, MD is comprised of seventeen conference areas to include a main auditorium, three balconies, and thirteen separate conference rooms. Each room has some type of existing sound dampening. The thirteen conference rooms have wall-mounted, material-covered panels that are need of replacement. The project should be completed in phases to allow for cancellations/movements of scheduled events per room.

Scope

NIH Events Management expects to accomplish the replacement of all sound damping panels in Conference Rooms A, B, C1, C2, D, E1, E2, F1, F2, G1, G2, H, and J under this contract. Limitations to completion will be based on the availability of each individual conference room. NIH Events Management will work the phased installation schedule with the vendor.

Tasks

Vendor will be responsible for the demolition and disposal of the existing sound dampening materials. Vendor will be responsible for procurement and installation of sound dampening materials as well as providing management/coordination services during installation. Vendor will be responsible for procurement and installation of a backsplash at each existing counter to protect newly installed sound dampening materials. The Vendor shall provide all manpower, materials, tools, supplies, and all equipment incidental to and necessary to perform installation of sound dampening materials. Vendor will be responsible for repairing/painting of any wall damages incurred during installation. Vendor will be responsible for the storage of all materials at the vendor’s location until installation is coordinated for each separate conference room. There is no storage space available at the Natcher Conference Center location. The selected vendor will need to coordinate installation of the sound dampening materials with the project team, as well as provide efficient management services to ensure timely completion to coincide with the completion of the renovations. The vendor shall have experience with projects of similar size and scope.

Evaluation Criteria Offeror should be aware that the Government shall perform a “best value analysis”, using lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA).

Security Requirements

The Vendor will need to process access to the NIH campus through the Gateway Visitor’s Center and be issued a Visitor’s Pass as required. Visitor passes must be prominently displayed at all times while on the NIH campus. After 10pm on weekdays, all day weekends and holidays, all visitor (commercial, non-commercial) vehicles, motorcycles and bicycles must enter campus at the Commercial Vehicle Inspection Facility (CVIF) -- Building 67 (on Rockville Pike between North and Wilson Drives) Place of Performance

The place of performance for this contract is 45 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD, The Natcher Conference Center, Bldg. 45 on the P2 level. Work to be completed in Conference Rooms A, B, C1, C2, D, E1, E2, F1, F2, G1, G2, H, and J.

Period of Performance

Period of performance must be coordinated with NIH Events Management within 10 days of the contract award. All work shall be performed during normal business hours unless other working hours are coordinated and approved by the NIH Events Management Branch Chief.