NWWT42202200004 SOW RFQ.pdf

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STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR

Security Fencing and Gate at the Las Vegas, NV and Hanford, CA Weather Forecasting Offices (WFO)

1. GENERAL INTENTION:

It is the intention of this solicitation to obtain fencing and a powered gate at entrance for the current Las Vegas WFO and Hanford WFO for security by means of a Firm, Fixed Price / Lump Sum, Small Purchase Construction type contract.

2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor shall provide all labor, material, equipment, supervision and transportation necessary for the construction of a 6-foot high chain link fence in accordance with these instructions, specifications and accepted trade and industry standards.

The Contractor Shall:

2.1. Provide a schedule of work, with start and completion dates, at least five (5) days in advance of starting work. Once the work is started the Contractor shall complete the work in a timely manner.

2.2. Accomplish all work according to these instructions, following Specifications, sketches and accepted Trade and Industry standards.

2.3. Contractor shall verify all measurements stated below under each WFO specifications.

2.4. Contractor will complete survey to verify property lines

2.5. Install sliding powered gates with proximity sensors for existing vehicles and operator and access control system. Must have an audible system with gate controls located in the administrative area and operations area of the WFO.

2.6. Install a personnel gate with egress hardware within 20 feet of vehicle gate entrance

Las Vegas WFO Specifications:

2.7. Install 472 feet of new fencing and barbed wire. (Marked green on overhead drawing)

2.8. Remove 136 feet of existing fencing. Must have line posts and concrete removed with landscaping restored to original configuration. (Marked red on overhead drawing)

2.9. Install 745 feet of barbed wire on existing fence (Marked blue on overhead drawing)

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Hanford WFO Specifications:

2.10. Install approximately 815 feet of fencing with barbed wire (Marked yellow on overhead drawing).

2.11. Remove and replace 280 feet of fencing with barbed wire (Marked red on overhead drawing).

2.12. Install sliding powered gates with proximity sensors (Marked black on overhead drawing)

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Minimum federal specifications for Chain Link Fence:

Fabric:

72”, 9 gage, galvanized chain link fabric Barbed Wire:

Triple strand barbed wire with associated hardware Top Rail:

1-5/8” O.D., top rail, with butt ends joined with 1-5/8” sleeve. Galvanized, 2.27 Lbs per linear foot Line Post:

2-3/8” O.D., @ 10’-0” on-center, Set in 12” dia. X 24” deep, 4-sack, concrete footing, Galvanized, 3.65lbs per linear foot Terminal Post:

2-7/8” O.D., Set in 16” dia. X 24” deep, 4-sack, concrete footing, Galvanized, 5.79 Lbs per linear foot Tension Wire:

7 gage, Spring Coil Tension Wire attached to bottom of fabric, 14-inches on-center with 9 gage hog rings.

Tie Wire:

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11 gage Steel Tie Wire @ 8-1/2” & 6-1/2”, spaced 14 inches on-center, posts and rails.

Fittings:

Bands, Carriage bolts, nuts, rail ends, barbed wire arms, post caps, tension bands, etc., shall be galvanized and appropriate to function.

3. DRAWINGS:

3.1. Las Vegas Overhead site drawing

3.2. Hanford overhead site drawing

3.3. C01 - Overall Las Vegas WFO site plan

3.4. C01 - Overall Hanford WFO site plan

4. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The contractor shall provide electronic copy of each required submittal in accordance with the below schedule:

Deliverable Objective Due Deliver To

Work Schedule, with start and completion dates

Coordinate scheduling with NWS Technical POC

Within 3 days of awarded contract, or before work begins

Technical POC

Designation of on-site, job-site supervisor and contact information

Provide a Primary POC to NWS Contract Award Technical POC

Manufacturer Warranty Documentation

Warranty parts and labor Upon acceptance of work

Contracting Officer and Technical POC

SDS

List any hazardous material that will be used in performance of this contract. Ref. FAR 52.223-3 and FED-STD-313E

Within 3 days of awarded contract, or before work begins, whichever occurs first

Contracting Officer and Technical POC

Biobased Report (copy) Report purchases of Biobased products in System for Award Management (SAM). Ref. FAR 52.223-2

Upon acceptance of work

Contracting Officer and Technical POC

5. LOCATION:

Project is to be completed on the below premises of the National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office, (WFO)

5.1. WFO Las Vegas, 7851 Dean Martin Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89139

5.2. WFO Hanford, 900 Foggy Bottom Rd, Hanford, CA 93230

6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

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This is a mission critical acquisition. Work must begin within one (1) business day of award of the purchase order; “Work” includes ordering parts and equipment not already in stock and necessary to perform the work. On site work shall be completed within sixty (60) calendar days of receipt of all necessary parts and equipment.

7. DEFINITIONS:

Where “as shown”, “as indicated”, “as detailed”, or words of similar import are used, it shall be understood that reference to the drawings accompanying this specification is made unless stated otherwise.

Where “as directed”, “as required”, “as permitted”, “approved”, “acceptance”, or words of similar import are used, it shall be understood that the direction, requirements, permission, approval, or acceptance of the Contracting Officer is intended unless stated otherwise.

As used herein, “provided” shall be understood to mean “provided complete in place”, that is “furnished and installed”.

8. REGULAR WORKING HOURS:

Regular working hours are from 0700 to 1600 Monday through Friday except Federal holidays and other days specifically designated by the designated representative. “Regular Working Hours” means hours a contractor can expect to be allowed to perform work on site, or be able to contact the office. Anything outside regular working hours must be done by permission of Meteorologist in Charge (MIC) only.

Observance of Legal Holidays and Site Closure Information The Contractor shall observe any federal holidays set forth in the Department of Labor Wage Determinations, if the holiday falls within the period of performance of this contract.

When any holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed; when any holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed. All personnel assigned to this contract shall limit their observation of holidays to those set forth above.

In each instance, the Contractor agrees to continue to provide sufficient personnel to perform requirements of any critical tasks already in operation or scheduled, and shall be guided by the instructions issued by the MIC. In the event of a site dismissal or closure due to weather, emergency or other circumstances, the Contractor is instructed to contact the MIC or Alternate MIC for guidance.

9. CONDUCT OF WORK

The contractor must ensure employees are physically able to accomplish the work specified herein. All such employees working on government premises are subject to all applicable federal rules and regulations with regard to entering and leaving the premises and building(s). Any contractor employee who is considered incompetent, careless, insubordinate, unsuitable, or otherwise objectionable or whose continued employment is contrary to the public interest by the government’s designated representative will be promptly removed from the contract work upon notification to the contractor by the Contracting Officer that such conditions(s) described above exist. Only legal US citizens and immigrants are allowed to work on federal government construction projects.

10. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

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All work shall be conducted in a safe manner and shall comply with station regulations and Department of Labor Standards. The government will not provide safety equipment to the contractor. The contractor’s work site may be inspected during performance of the contract for EPA, OSHA and station safety violations. It will be the contractor’s responsibility to rectify any violations immediately.

The contractor shall report any accidents that occur during the performance of the contract to the Contracting Officer or a designated representative, within 24-hours of an occurrence.

Provide and maintain fire extinguishers in construction areas. Flammable and Combustible Liquids: Store, dispense and use liquids in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30.

11. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

All personnel performing work under this contract shall be legal citizens or legal immigrants of the United States. Contractor personnel shall be escorted by an NWS employee at all times while on government property.

12. IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR VEHICLES:

Each Contractor provided vehicle shall show the Contractor’s name that is clearly visible and let the Administrative Assistant at the front desk know what vehicle belongs to you as the contractor. Display a valid State license plate and safety inspection sticker, if applicable. Contractor vehicles operated on Government property shall be maintained in good repair.

13. STATION REGULATIONS:

The contractor and his employees shall become acquainted with and obey all government regulations as posted, or as requested by the MIC.

14. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND FACILITIES:

The designated representative will, upon request, designate specific areas adjacent to the building and within the existing parking lot, specific areas for the delivery and lay-down of materials and equipment to be used by the contractor specific to this work. Utilities, such as electric and water specific to this work will be supplied by the government.

15. CLEANUP:

The existing 280 feet of fencing and posts being removed from Hanford WFO must be given to Kings County Fairgrounds as they are the owner of the fence.

All other material must be disposed of according to all Federal and State laws and regulations. The premises shall be kept free at all times from accumulation of waste and/or rubbish resulting from the work. Upon completion of the work, all debris, tools and surplus materials shall be removed and the entire area shall be left in a neat and clean condition. All debris, trash, waste and surplus material shall be properly disposed of off-site.

16. POINTS OF CONTACT:

TO BE PROVIDED AT TIME OF AWARD

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17. INVOICING:

Upon completion and acceptance of the work, the invoice shall be mailed to:

National Weather Service Western Region Headquarters Attn: ASA 125 South State Street, Room 1311 Salt Lake City, UT 84138

Observance of Legal Holidays and Site Closure Information