NMSO_SOW_20230731.doc

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Fencing Inmprovment New Mexico State Office (NMSO)

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 Background

The Bureau of Land Management's mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), New Mexico State Office (NMSO) has a requirement to improve the perimeter security of the existing wareyard. This shall better protect government vehicles, property, and equipment that is stored in the wareyard overnight. This requirement shall also deter burglars and thieves from physically breaching our current perimeter and existing wall. This shall be accomplished by adding 4-foot-high wrought iron impasse fencing to the existing wall. Attached drawings and measurements on photo 3 are not to scale. Precise measurements shall be done via a site survey, at a date and time to be chosen later. A current certificate of commercial general liability insurance must be provided on award of contract. All work must conform to all applicable local, state, and federal codes.

1.2 Scope

Complete all repairs and replacement of components as required per this SOW in order to improve perimeter security of the NMSO existing wareyard infrastructure.

The contractor shal take the following specified tasks:

1. Install 4’ wrought iron impasse fence to the top of the existing stucco wall, along with the gates and existing wrought iron section.

2. Wrought iron shall be made of 1 ½” x 1 ½” rails (2 rail) with 2” x 2” 14-gauge line, corner and end post platted to 4” x 4” floor plates

3. The picket will consist of ¾” x ¾” picket with a bend at 3’ in height extending 12” for the curve with a pinch point, spaced at 5” on centers

4. Wrought iron will be added to existing gates as well as the existing wrought iron. 5. Design, materials, delivery, and installation will be included in the quote. Fencing shall meet American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) F2814-09 (2015), Stand guide for design and construction of ornamental stell picket fence systems for security purposes.

SITE CLEANUP. This shall consist of cleanup daily to keep the work site free from debris and waste material resulting from in-progress work and clean-up required at the end of the project. Cleaning shall include removal of debris, removal of temporary protection and labels not required to remain, clean finishes free of dust, stains, films, and other foreign substances, remove waste, and surplus materials from site. Clean ground, police area to remove all garbage (i.e., pop cans, cigarette butts, etc.) created or left by workmen; remove stains, spills, and foreign substances from paved areas and sweep clean. All materials removed, all surplus material and debris, unless designated for salvage by the government, shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed and disposed of by the Contractor off-site at the expense of the Contractor and in accordance with Federal and State law and regulations, local ordinances, and agreements with landowners.

Warranty: The Contractor shall, at a minimum. provide for one (1) year against defects in workmanship, materials, and component failure due to improper surface preparation or product installation. Any applicable product manufactures warranties shall remain in full effect. This statement applies to all products installed by the Contractor in addition to any specific product requirements outlined in this Statement of Work. The warranty shall continue for a period of 1 year from the date of final acceptance of the work.

1.3 OBJECTIVE

This project shall better protect government vehicles, property, and equipment that is stored in the wareyard overnight at the NMSO.

1.4 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

See photos:

Photo 1: Existing stucco/brick wall

Photo 2: Existing wrought iron fencing

Photo 3: Google earth measurements, red outline shows the perimeter of existing walls.

Photo 4: Existing stucco and brick wall. East side.

2.0 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

It is the responsibility of the contractor to propose qualified contractor personnel to perform all requirements specified in the SOW. As a general rule, the government should not specify education, experience or other qualifications for contractor personnel. In some instances, however, it may be necessary for the government to specify contractor qualifications, certifications, and/or education. Contractors will be allowed to leave equipment on site. BLM will not be responsible for any damage or theft to equipment.

3.1 QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel to perform all requirements specified in this SOW.

3.2 CONTINUITY OF SUPPORT

The Contractor shall ensure that the contractually required level of support for this requirement is maintained at all times. The Contractor shall ensure that all contract support personnel are present for all hours of the workday. If for any reason the Contractor staffing levels are not maintained due to vacation, leave, appointments, etc., and replacement personnel will not be provided, the Contractor shall provide e-mail notification to the delegated Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) prior to employee absence. Otherwise, the Contractor shall provide a fully qualified replacement.

3.43 EMPLOYEE CONDUCT

Contractor’s employees shall comply with all applicable Government regulations, policies and procedures (e.g., fire, safety, sanitation, environmental protection, security, “off limits” areas, , and possession of weapons) when visiting or working at Government facilities. The Contractor shall ensure Contractor employees present a professional appearance at all times and that their conduct shall not reflect discredit on the United States or BLM. The contractor shall ensure Contractor employees understand and abide by BLM established rules, regulations and policies concerning safety and security. BLM office has public restrooms and waterfountains that may be used during normal business hours, Monday-Friday 8am – 4:00pm.

3.4 REMOVING EMPLOYEES FOR MISCONDUCT OR SECURITY REASONS

The Government may, at its sole discretion (via the Contracting Officer*), direct the Contractor to remove any Contractor employee from DHS facilities for misconduct or security reasons. Removal does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to continue providing the services required under the contract. The Contracting Officer will provide the Contractor with a written explanation to support any request to remove an employee.

4.1 Period of Performance

The requested period of performance for this contract is 09/30/2023-11/30/2023. The project is anticipated to take 60 days.

4.2 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The place of performance shall be located at:

The Bureau of Land Management

New Mexico State Office

301 Dinosaur Trail.

Santa Fe, NM 87508

A designated zone will be made for the contractors and their equipment by the COR. Contractor will work with the COR 1 week in advance of construction taking place to identify parking needs.

In case of emergency the following individuals shall be contacted in the following order

Adam Vigil, Property Management Specialist, 505-54-2194

Shirley Montoya-Chavez, Branch Chief, 505-954-2104

Darlene Ortiz, Property Management Specialist, 505-954-2117

4.3 HOURS OF OPERATION

Contractor employees shallperform all work between the hours of 0800 and 1600 Mountain Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays). If there are occasions when Contractor employees work other than normal business hours, including weekends and holidays they shall only do so with advance notice and approval from the COR. 5 days of advanced notice shall be givent.

4.4 FEDERAL HOLIDAYS (for FY23)

4.5 Travel

Travel shall not be authorized for this project and any pricing must be inclusive of travel costs incurred by contractor.

5.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED RESOURCES

The Government shall not furnish any resources to the Contractor in support of this contract.

6.0 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Contractor shall furnish all facilities, materials, equipment and services necessary to fulfill the requirements of this SOW.

7.0 GOVERNMENT ACCEPTANCE PERIOD

The COR will review deliverables prior to acceptance and provide the contractor with an e-mail that provides documented reasons for non-acceptance. If the deliverable is acceptable, the COR shall send an e-mail to the Contractor notifying it that the deliverable has been accepted.

The COR shall have the right to reject or require correction of any deficiencies found in the deliverables that are contrary to the information contained in the Contractor’s accepted proposal. In the event of a rejected deliverable, the Contractor shall be notified in writing by the COR of the specific reasons for rejection. The Contractor shall have an opportunity to correct the rejected deliverable and return it per delivery instructions.

7.3 INHERENTLY GOVERNMENT FUNCTIONS

No contractor shall perform any inherently governmental functions. No function described in this SOW is inherently governmental as defined in FAR 2.101 and FAR 7.5. If any provision of the SOW conflicts with this term, this prohibition shall take precedence

7.4 DELIVERABLES

7.5 SITE VISIT

Augsust 25, 2023 at 0830am Mountain Standard Time (MST).

Location:

BLM New Mexico State Office

301 Dinsosaur Trail.

Santa Fe, NM 87508

Points of Contact

Primary: Adam Vigil; axvigil@blm.gov

Backup” Shirley Montoya-Chavez; slmontoy@blm.gov

All visitors are to report to the front lobby, must sign in, and will be met by Adam and/or Shirley. All vistors for site visit must be escorted at all times on site by a BLM employee.