NWWF00002100043 Statement of Work.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK

I. PURPOSE

Incidental Design, Build, and Construction Services

The Contractor shall perform all professional and construction services stated in this Statement of Work for:

This project requires Incidental Design/Build services for selected equipment and connections described within this Statement of Work. Services shall be complete in all respects and include labor, tools, materials, and equipment and subcontracts for a complete installation including any general construction or electrical work required. Work also includes the providing labor, tools, materials and supervision to complete all other tasks listed in this Scope of Work.

II. BACKGROUND

The new WFO Albany is currently under construction on the 4th floor of the ETEC Building on the University of Albany campus in Albany, NY. The building is scheduled to be complete in June 2021 and the ready for NWS move-in in August 2021.

III. TASKS

A. Preconstruction (Design) Services

During the Preconstruction/Work Plan (design) Phase, the Contractor will be required to prepare all necessary drawings for NOAA’s approval prior to commencement of the Construction Phase.

I. Work Plan (Design): A package consisting of design sketches and diagrams produced solely to communicate Work Plan to Government. The Work Plan sketches do not need to meet “For Construction” standard, however, the Work Plan should demonstrate the Contractor’s plan to meet the Government’s requirements. Specifically, at a minimum the Contractor should provide:

1. Provide a Layout Plan sketch illustrating the locations of the end connections of the data cabling throughout the NWS space.

a. See Exhibit A for existing condition of the space (as constructed by the others)

b. See Exhibit B for the conceptual layout of cabling termination points.

c. See Exhibit C for quantity of cabling and connectors based upon conceptual layout.

2. Provide a sketch of patch panel arrangement for the Communications Room terminations panel.

3. Provide a final “one-line” diagram and operational narrative for the A/V System. See Exhibit D for Conceptual A/V System “one-line” diagram.

4. Provide a sketch of location of A/V System Equipment including displays throughout office.

II. Contractor should plan one site visit to confirm site conditions and identify possible coordination issues that can be addressed by the Work Plan.

B. Construction Services

During the Construction Phase, the Contractor shall carry out such activities as are necessary to complete the construction in the approved Work Plan.

I. General Requirements

The Contractor shall provide all necessary

1. Permits (including low voltage, electrical, or building);

2. Daily cleanup of tools/equipment, materials and debris; and

3. Supervision, labor and materials to fully complete the work described below.

4. Demolition and/or relocation of all fixtures, storage furnishings, or equipment that interfere with the planned installation.

II. Scope:

1. Cabling: furnish, deliver, and install voice, data and security per applicable standards, codes, and specifications. New installations range dependent upon termination type and drops). Installations may include cable pathway installations (trays, conduits, J-supports, etc.), cable pulls, cable terminations, grounding and bonding, labeling, and all other components specified requested.

a. Cabling specifications: Cabling shall be NEW CAT6 Plenum rated. All Materials are to be exact match for standardization within Eastern Region – see Appendix C for standardization.

b. All termination points on wall should include wall plate with appropriate connection. All workstation termination points mid-floor should be coordinated with NOAA’s furniture vendor.

c. Cable Testing - Contractor shall be responsible for conducting cable certification testing of installed cables. Written evidence of successfully performed tests must submitted before NOAA approves the final sign-off for the acceptance of the system.

2. Audio Visual System: furnish, deliver, install, configure, and train WFO staff on the Audio Visual System specified in Exhibit E. The specified vendor Black Box has no alternate or equal; the vendor is NOAA standard.

a. Contractor to install all necessary support or backing for displays to be mounted to wall.

3. Electrical

a. All electrical connections, wiring, and materials required to complete the above scope.

b. Any new equipment installed to provide water to the WFO shall be connected to a WFO emergency backup circuit (if available).

4. Wall Repair: Contractor shall repair any damage to wall created during the installation of the cabling and connection equipment and fixtures. Final wall conditions shall match existing paint color and texture.

IV. STANDARDS/GUIDELINES

All work shall conform to industry standards/guidelines/specifications of the following professional organizations:

A. American Society of Testing and Materials International (ASTM) B. Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) C. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) D. Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) E. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) F. International Code Council (ICC) G. International Building Code (IBC) H. National Electrical Code (NEC) I. National Fire Codes (NFPA Volumes 1-18) J. ADA Accessibility Guidelines K. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 Life and Safety Requirements L. International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) M. NOAA Facility IT Standards Guide N. National Weather Service Design Guide O. National Weather Service Grounding Manual P. New York State Energy Conservation Construction Code (NYSECCC) Q. Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) R. All State and Local codes as applicable S. Davis Bacon Wage Determination NY20210002 for Building in Albany, NY County

V. WARRANTY

Warranty for all material and labor shall be a minimum of one year after the final acceptance of the entire project. The one-year warranty begins only upon signed acceptance from the Government. A signed warranty card for material and labor for each item shall be submitted electronically within 5 calendar days after signature of approval.

VI. SUBMITTALS

Contractor shall submit product data, shop drawings, and engineering specifications for items to be reviewed by the Government. Submittals should be submitted electronically to the Government, except as noted below. Review by the Government shall be for technical product aspects and materials for product submitted and shall not be construed as approval of all measurements and dimensions. Contractor is liable to field verify and ensure all products meet field dimensions and measurements and will fit in the field. Submittals shall be submitted within 15 days after the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

VII. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ETEC;

1220 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12226-1800

VIII. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Date of award – 08/31/2021

IX. POINT OF CONTACT

Ben Dunford National Weather Service Office of Facilities 1325 East West highway Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 (301)427-9658 Benjamin.e.dunford@noaa.gov

X. BRAND NAME

All items listed must be new, no refurbishments and be the exact make and model listed within the Exhibits. This requirement is due to the compatibility with items already installed or to be installed. Spec sheet of all materials quoted is required to compare compatibility. Failure to provide may make the quote unacceptable.

XI. EXHIBIT LIST

A. Exhibit A - EXISTING CONDITION PLAN (INSTALLED BY OTHERS) B. Exhibit B - CONCEPTUAL LAYOUT OF CABLING TERMINATION POINTS C. Exhibit C - CABLING AND CONNECTOR QUANTITY BASED UPON CONCEPTUAL LAYOUT WITH NOAA EASTERN REGION STANDARDIZATION D. Exhibit D - CONCEPTUAL A/V SYSTEM ONE-LINE DIAGRAM E. Exhibit E - CONCEPTUAL A/V SYSTEM ONE-LINE DIAGRAM

END STATEMENT OF WORK