SOW - Extend Security Fence_SLIS.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR

USCG Sector Long Island Sound 120 Woodward Ave New Haven CT, 06512 Repair Security Fence

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and services necessary to rework and restore existing manhole invert table to correctly transition wastewater lines.

1.1.1 Work shall include providing all transportation, materials, and labor. The awarded contractor shall complete the following:

· Installation of approximately 100 linear feet of chain-link fenced and barbed wire. Fence style, material, and appearance shall be IAW SILC-CSTO-36-11 31 21-01 Security Infrastructure Rev A summarized below. Installed fencing shall:

· Connect with existing property fence and extend into the water at the property line to prevent the ability of any person to walk around the fence structure during low tide.

· Be 7 ft above grade with top tension wire, bottom tension wire and a 1 ft top guard.

· Have top guard installed on the top of the fence. Top guards is required to face outward and upward at a 45-degree angle for line posts and a 35-degree angle at corner posts. Top guard extension arms must be permanently affixed to the top of fence posts to increase the overall height of the fence by at least 1 ft. Three strands of 12-gauge barbed wire, equally spaced, must be installed on the extension arms.

· Appropriately space line posts to meet anticipated wind loads based on local wind conditions. At a minimum, utilize tubular line posts with an outside dimension (nominal) of 2.375 in. equally spaced at a maximum distance of 10 ft on center. Line posts must have concrete footings with a 3 ft-6 in. minimum depth and a diameter 4x the post diameter.

· Utilize tubular corner, end and pull posts with a minimum outside dimension (nominal) of 2.875 inches. Posts must have concrete footings with a 3 ft-6 in. minimum depth and a diameter 4x the post diameter. Install brace rails at end and gate posts, at both sides of corner and pull posts, and at abrupt changes in vertical and horizontal alignments.

· Install brace rails to add strength to fencing in areas of heavy snow, shifting soil or sand, high winds, or other weather or environmental conditions. Locate the horizontal brace at the approximate mid-height of the fence with top wire and at the two-thirds point on fences without a top wire. Utilize a single diagonal truss rod with a minimum diameter of ⅜ in. with an adjustable take-up adapter.

· Due to the corrosive environment, utilize aluminum-coated, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or other conforming organic polymer-coated steel fabric, fittings and framework

1.2 EXISTING CONDITIONS: Currently there is no fence where the new fence will be installed. The fence shall match the current fence. Due to the location the new fence will be installed, tidal changes will affect work. The new fence shall be installed during low ties to ease work.

1.3 SITE VISITS: Bidders are strongly encouraged to inspect the site where work is to be performed to satisfy them regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. Arrangements for such visits shall be made by contacting Quality Assurance Inspector (QAI) CWO Coyet Carter. Any questions regarding this specification or the work shall be addressed in writing and directed to the Contracting Officer.

1.4 LOCATION: 120 Woodward Ave, New Haven, CT

1.5 HOURS OF WORK: Normal working hours for the contract are 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday. If the Contractor desires to work other than normal duty hours, on weekends or federal holidays, he/she must request written permission from the QAI at least 24 hours in advance of such work and approval must be received prior to the requested work time.

1.6 COORDINATION OF CONTRACT WORK WITH GOVERNMENT WORK: The Government will continue to operate within its buildings and areas during the execution of the contract. The Government will keep interference with the Contractor’s operation to a minimum. The Contractor shall conduct his/her operations so as not to interfere with the Governments operation of the facility.

1.7 SANITATION FACILITIES: To be provided by the contractor.

1.8 ON SITE SUPERVISION. Prior to commencing work, the Contractor shall submit a letter to the QAI, designating an employee from his/her company as the foreman or supervisor. The supervisor shall be on site any time work is being performed. The supervisor shall be able to read, write, speak English, and have the authority to approve and accept delivery orders and minor (under $2000.00) modifications to delivery orders.

1.9 PROTECTION OF PROPERTY: The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of Paragraph 52.236-9 and 52.236-10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and the following: All existing grounds, fences, utilities, equipment, building components and adjacent property, including vehicles, shall be protected from any damage resulting from contract operations. Contractors will be responsible for any damage to Government property. Damaged property (done by the Contractor) shall be repaired by the Contractor, at Contractor’s expense, to meet previous existing conditions.

1.9.1 The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to meet proper safety standards and regulations of the State and Federal Codes. OSHA regulations apply to all work performed on site. In addition, they shall conform to any restrictions as may be outlined by the Base Safety Officer and Fire Department during the contract.

1.10 DISPOSAL OF REMOVED MATERIALS: All material removed by the Contractor that is not indicated to be salvaged by the Government shall become the property of the Contractor. This material shall be disposed of legally off Coast Guard property. The Contractor shall not cause, suffer, or permit the handling, transportation, or storage of any material in a manner that result, or may result in emissions that cause or contribute to a condition of air pollution, any debris that could create air-borne dust must be shipped in a closed container or wet down and securely tarped over. The Contractor is responsible to comply with all applicable federal, state and local environmental and disposal regulations.

1.11 RESTORATION AND CLEAN UP: All areas disturbed by construction shall be restored to match the condition and material that existed prior to the start of work. The contractor shall keep the work areas clean of trash and debris at all times. The contractor shall not allow trash or debris to blow from the work area.

1.12 UTILTIES: Electrical 110/120 V outlets are available, contractor responsible for providing extension cords. Water can be supplied at request.

1.13 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION: The Contractor shall keep the QAI informed of contract operations and plans so that they may arrange to be present at the various times that work is being performed. Inspector must be present for operation testing and pressure testing.

1.14 DRAWINGS: NA

1.15 PERFORMANCE PERIOD: All work under this contract including site cleanup, punch list, acceptance by the QAI and required submittals shall be completed within 30 calendar days of issuance of the contract by the Contracting Officer unless stated otherwise.

1.16 WARRANTY: The provisions of the entire warranty clause from paragraph 52.246-21 (April 84) and Federal Acquisition Regulation are incorporated into this contract. The clause is written, in part, as follows:

“In addition to any other warranties set out elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor shall warrant that work performed under this contract conforms to the contract requirements and is free of any defect of equipment, material, or design furnished or workmanship performed by the Contractor or any of his subcontractors or suppliers at any tier. Such warranty shall continue for a period of one year from the date of final acceptance of the work.”

POC

Coyet.A.Carter@uscg.mil Phone: (443)-760-5034