RRC B15 Floor Re-coating STATEMENT OF WORK.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service

STATEMENT OF WORK

RRC B15 Floor Re-coating Project

U.S. National Poultry Research Center 950 College Station Road

Athens, Georgia 30605

1. Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide all professional services necessary to complete the physical inspection, demolition, installation, and testing of a new high performance epoxy flooring system based on the building specification requirements at the RRC site. In the event of an emergency such as an equipment failure during the term of this contract, the contractor must be able to respond to the location with qualified personnel within 24hrs. All processes of this project shall meet or exceed the manufacturers and industry standard requirements. All work must be conducted so that critical equipment is not impacted.

The contractor shall include all services and field labor, equipment (including rigging and material handling equipment), materials, testing and personal protective equipment necessary to perform the work.

The contractor must use the Sika Silver Grey 508 aggregate epoxy system for this project.

RRC Building 15 floors included in this SOW are the main corridor, the women’s and men's bathroom, the storage room located at the end of the corridor, and the Change/Ante rooms for Rooms 1-12.

The grand total is 1,930 square feet. There is also 38 lineal feet of 4” cove base in this area.

The contractor will perform the following:

1. Mechanical preparation of the floor removing the existing topcoat.

2. Route out any cracks and seal with a polyuria caulk.

3. Will apply Sika body coat with 508 aggregate and top with the Sika Silver Grey topcoat.

Equipment and services provided by the Government for contractor use are listed below:

- None provided

1.1 Base Bid

The contractor shall provide a detailed proposal and cost breakdown for the entire project including submittals for proposed equipment and materials. Contractor must be registered in System for Award Management, (SAM), prior to submitting a bid.

1.2 Site Visit

Contractors are strongly encouraged to visit the site and be escorted by a government representative to confirm locations, dimensions, and conditions of the project before a bid is submitted. The site visit shall be for the purpose of observing conditions relevant to the completion of this project. No consideration will be given to claims based on lack of knowledge of existing conditions, except where contract documents make definite provisions for adjustment in cost or extension due to existing conditions not readily foreseeable.

2. Codes and Standards

Applicable Codes and Standards apply and are not limited to the following ANSI - American National Standards Institute.

NEC - National Electrical Code NFPA-70E Standard For Electrical Safety In The Workplace OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration

ADA – Americans with Disabilities Act All work must meet Local, State and Federal codes, and latest IBC codes.

3. Project Summary

The contractor is to install a new high performance epoxy flooring system based on requirements of our facility. The contractor will submit a detailed work plan in industry recognizable format to the Contracting Officer within 14 days of contract award. This plan must describe how the contractor will provide ventilation to the area during the project. The Government shall review the plan prior to the start any activities.

1) Work will be accomplished during normal business hours.

2) All work must be scheduled in advance and approved by USDA prior to starting.

3) Contractor will perform all work according to the approved schedule and SSSP.

4) All work will be in accordance with the equipment manufacturers’ requirements.

The facility will be occupied during maintenance activities. All work shall be scheduled in advance and coordinated with the facility representative to minimize the disruption to traffic, daily operations and research programs.

4. Safety

The contractor will submit a Site Safety Specific Plan (SSSP) in industry recognizable format to the Contracting Officer within 14 days of contract award. The Government shall review the SSSP prior to the start any maintenance activities.

Safety and health matters, as they relate to the work, are the exclusive responsibility of the contractor.

The contractor shall furnish, erect, and maintain barricades, warning lights, signs, guards, or take other precautions that may be required by law or local authorities for the protection and security of the grounds, facilities, and personnel.

5. Contractor Requirements

The contractor shall install a new high performance epoxy flooring system. This includes all labor, supervision, tools, materials, equipment, apparatus, transportation, rigging and other equipment and services necessary to accomplish the work in accordance with the intent and meaning of this statement of work. The contractor must respond on site to emergency situations within 24hrs

The project work shall be performed per the following guidelines:

1) Contractor will verify all equipment and site conditions prior to beginning work.

2) The contractor shall always be responsible for protecting his work and ensuring the safety of his crew and ARS employees.

3) The contractor will use only trained and qualified personnel (as defined by OSHA and USDA)

4) The contractor will provide documentation of training and certification for all personnel working on this site prior to starting work.

5) The contractor shall use an OSHA compliant Lockout/Tagout program.

6) The contractor will comply with all USDA Safety and Biosecurity requirements.

7) The contractor will provide all PPE, barricades, and other safety material required to perform this work safely and comply with regulations.

8) The contractor shall render the work area safe before leaving the work site. All covers shall be replaced and all cabinets closed.

9) Contractor shall remove and dispose of all project related materials from all work areas daily.

10) Contractor is required to manage the project and consult with the Government prior to beginning all work.

11) Contractor shall perform work in a manner that minimizes the impact to daily operations of the facilities and workers. The buildings will be occupied during this work.

12) All work is to be performed according with building codes, ordinances and laws of the Authority having jurisdiction on the project. When the requirements of the building codes, ordinances, and laws conflict with any other part of the building codes, ordinances and laws, the most restrictive requirement shall prevail.

6. Material Submittals

Submittals and O&M documentation must be provided for all materials used on this project.

7. Pre-Construction Submittals

1) Contractor’s Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) must be provided to and approved by USDA before the project can begin.

2) Contractor must provide list of qualified personnel and their documentation prior to starting work.

8. Damage to Property:

The Contractor shall protect the work, the site, and all existing property and structures within the limits of the construction activities or that may be affected thereby until acceptance of the work. Any damage to property shall be repaired to pre-damaged condition to the satisfaction of the USDA.

9. Inspection and Acceptance A government representative shall inspect and approve the work. The Contractor shall schedule inspection a minimum of 2 days in advance.

10. Period of Performance

The completion of this project shall not exceed 180 days from date of notice to proceed and will have to be completed in 30 working days upon scheduling. A request for time extension must be submitted to the Contracting Specialist in writing. Each request must include specific and detailed reasons in support of the schedule alteration.

10.1 Work Hours:

Generally, contractor work hours shall be Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. except on Government holidays for most of the work. Work requiring outages, may be required to be performed after hours (pre-arranged at least 48 hours in advance).

Any changes to work schedule shall be submitted to Contacting Officer for written approval prior to the schedule change.

11. Guaranty

The contractor shall provide and submit a single guarantee stating that all portions of the work are in accordance with Contract requirements. Guarantee all work against faulty and improper material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of final acceptance by the USDA, except where manufacturer guarantees or warranties are for longer terms. The contractor shall correct any deficiencies which occur during the guarantee period within 24 hours after notification.

11. Guaranty