NWWP93272300183 OHX SOW New Water Line 2023 RFQ.pdf

NWS WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE

STATEMENT OF WORK

OHX WFO New Waterline

500 Weather Station RD Old Hickory, TN 37138

Purchase Request #W-WP9327-23-00183

Background:

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS) Southern Region Weather Forecast Office (WFO) Nashville Tennessee needs a new standalone waterline. The existing waterline serves a park managed by the Corp of Engineers before terminating at the WFO. It has been discovered that the existing waterline has an extensive leak of unknown origin that has resulted in excessively high-water bills.

Objective:

To install a new waterline to National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office Old Hickory, TN. Connect existing new water meter to service entrance at NWS Office.

Scope:

In accordance with the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be required to furnish all necessary labor, materials/supplies, equipment, services, and supervision to accomplish all tasks necessary for the performance of the work set forth in this Statement of Work (SOW).

Site Visits:

There will be a designated two day window set aside for onsite visits to assess the condition of the areas that will be included in this contract, and verify measurements for materials required. Failure to visit project site prior to bidding will not justify changes to the contract after award.

The Contractor Shall:

NOTE:

All work will be accomplished within the area outlined in attachment DACW62-4- 95-0045_SA2 page 6-8 and Drawing 1 in this SOW. Coordinate all tree removals with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Water shutoffs will need to be coordinate through COR so all notifications can be made.

1. Coordinate with West Wilson Utility District (10960 Lebanon Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122, ph: 615-758-5682) in order to have the new water meter turned on after installation of new water line.

2. Install new 2" line (PVC construction) at a depth of 24" and be connected to the meter installed in Step 1. at the intersection of Needmore Road and Shutes Branch RD.

3. Approximately 2700’ feet of new waterline will run to the East of Shutes Branch Road to the intersection of Weather Station Road then turn Easterly and continue on the South side of Weather Station Road to NWS leased property. One tree will may need to be removed for the installation and coordinated through the COR. Refer to Picture 1 and 2 as a reference in this SOW.

3A. Please be aware that several areas along the proposed waterline path are solid rock. Rock cutting methods may be required to accomplish required task of installation. Rock Trenching was accomplished from the bottom of the hill at the water shut off for office installation in 1994.

Boring directly above waterline MIGHT be possible for this segment depending on depth and current conditions, but is not guaranteed. Where waterline is not installed by boring, compacted sand or soft soil should be used to prevent punctures to new waterline.

4. Once the waterline is inside NWS leased property the line will turn to the North and will be bored under NWS access road and connected to the WFO where the current waterline is located.

5. Once the new waterline is installed, the trenched area will be back filled to industry stands/codes and the area will be restored to pre-project conditions.

6. Contractor and Government Contracting Officer Representative will conduct a walk through the area to ensure proper installation.

7. Clean up and haul off all debris.

8. Obtain all licenses, permits, and fees required for completing work.

9. Ensure all recycled products and services conform to the requirements of Section 608 of the Clean Air Act of 1990.

10. Storage of part, equipment, or backfill material will not be permitted on Corp of Engineers property. With prior approval, some items may be left inside NWS compound.

Point of Contacts:

Primary & Contract COR:

TO BE PROVIDED AT TIME OF AWARD

Secondary Contacts / Local Points of Contact:

TO BE PROVIDED AT TIME OF AWARD

Security:

The contractor(s) will be required to sign in each morning and sign out each evening.

*** The C & A requirements of clause 73 does not apply and a Security Accreditation Package is not required. ***

Place of Performance:

National Weather Service Office 500 Weather Station RD Old Hickory, TN 37138Period of Performance:

Place of Performance:

Provide a completed waterline installation 180 days from contract award date.

Standard Workday/Week:

Work shall be accomplished during the standard 8-hour day, 5-day week, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. local time, excluding Federal legal holidays and non-work days resulting from holidays occurring on weekends.

LEGAL HOLIDAYS

New Year’s Day 1 January Martin Luther King Day Third Monday in January President’s Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May J u n e t e e n t h i n J u n e Independence Day 4 July Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veteran’s Day 11 November Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day 25 December

Start of project work and duration must be approved in advance by the COR. The COR will coordinate with UA Army Corps of Engineers who manages the property surrounding the new water line.

Project Warranty:

Contractor shall provide a workmanship warranty on installation for two (2) years from the date of acceptance.

STANDARD CLAUSES

A. Compliance.

The Contractor shall comply with all local, state, and Federal environmental, health, and safety regulations while conducting this work. In addition, the Contractor shall ensure that all work is in compliance with the applicable codes and be responsible for all licenses, permits and fees required to complete this project.

B. Disposal.

The Contractor will be required to properly remove and dispose of all waste material in an environmentally friendly manor.

C. Guidelines.

The Project shall follow the guidelines stated in the Statement of Work, site diagrams, blueprint, and any contractor provided quoted documents. All modifications must be submitted and approved by the Contracting Officer.

D. Facility Access.

A Project sign in sheet shall be completed each day for all contractors, contractor employees and sub-contractors on site.

E. Government Contact.

The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will serve as the Government’s point of contact for all submissions.

F. Documents.

The Government does not warrant that any documents provided as attachments to be free from discrepancies, ambiguities, errors, omissions, or changing conditions. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to confirm existing conditions and resolve discrepancies between documents.

G. Davis Bacon Act.

The Contractor shall comply with the current wages of the Davis- Bacon Act.

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PLAN:

A. The Contractor shall observe and institute all applicable OSHA safety requirements and procedures to prevent accidents and injuries to both Contractor and Government employees including 40 CFR 1926 Subpart M for fall protection requirements.

B. The Contractor shall designate one person as Safety Coordinator for purposes of communication between the Contractor and the National Weather Service COR Primary Contact TO BE PROVIDED AT TIME OF AWARD.

C. Contractor shall provide a Safety Plan and Procedure to protect employees from being injured while on the job site. Submit plan to the Contracting Officer for review and approval.

D. Contractor shall provide an Emergency Plan and Procedure to provide immediate care for an employee injured while on the job site. Submit plan to the COR for review and approval.

GOVERNMENT PROVIDED MATERIALS AND/OR SERVICES

A. EXCLUSIONS:

Unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this SOW, the Government will provide no data, materials, equipment and/or services to the Contractor. Any and all research required to fulfill the SOW described herein, shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Government retains the right to request the Contractor to acquire additional information on behalf of the Government.

B. WARRANTY:

The Government does not warrant that any documents provided as attachments to be free from discrepancies, ambiguities, errors, omissions, or changing conditions. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to confirm existing conditions and resolve discrepancies between documents.

Picture 1 – Site Overview, Waterline Path.

Picture 2 – Tree at front entrance, near water meter.

Drawing 1 – Engineering Proposal.

Downhill view from NWS Office.

Miscellaneous pictures of rocky conditions, and water meter:

***All submittals shall become the property of the U.S. Government***

END OF STATEMENT OF WORK