S01_Attachment A - Scope of Work.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture

Scope of Work

Equipment Storage Building With Additive Items for

Pesticide Storage Shed, Bulk Fuel Tank Station, and Gravel Driveway

United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service

Golden Meadow Plant Material Center

Lafourche Parish Louisiana

March 26, 2024

Table of Contents

SECTION 1 - SCOPE OF WORK

SECTION 2 - GENERAL CONSTRUCTION

SECTION 3 - FOUNDATION AND ANCHOR BOLTS

SECTION 4 - PRE-ENGINEERED METAL BUILDING

SECTION 5 - GRAVEL PARKING AREA

SECTION 6 - UTILITIES

SECTION 7 - PESTICIDE STORAGE SHED (Optional Item #15)

SECTION 8 - BULK FUEL STORAGE TANKS (Optional Item #16)

SECTION 9 - GRAVEL DRIVEWAY AREA (Optional Item #17)

SECTION 10 - APPENDIX

SECTION 1 – SCOPE OF WORK

1.1. Scope of Work: Provide all personnel, shop drawings, designs, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary to perform site preparation and construction of a pre-engineered steel equipment storage building as defined in this Scope of Work and in accordance with State and Local building authorities. The intent is that the Contractor will do all work necessary to construct new steel buildings, foundations, interior work, electrical and mechanical systems, and additional components.

1.2. Project Objective: To provide the Golden Meadow Plant Materials Center (PMC) in Galliano, Louisiana with a fifty (50) foot wide by one hundred (100) foot long equipment storage building (with attached overhang and a lean-to canopy), a nine (9) x fifteen (15) foot pesticide storage shed, a bulk fuel tank station, and a gravel parking lot complete and ready for immediate use.

1.3. Background: The project site is in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana at 438 Airport Road, Galliano Louisiana 70354. The PMC provides vegetative solutions to address soil health, air quality, energy, wildlife habitat, erosion control and water quality pertaining to coastal wetland, coastal prairie and Chenier ridge restoration and enhancement in the service areas of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. The PMC supports Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) field office activities and programs, academic institutions, private landowners, and individuals, and Federal, State, Local and Tribal governments.

1.4. Building Codes: All work shall conform to the building code requirements of Lafourche Parish and the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code, as well as manufacturers’ specifications for the steel building, concrete foundation, any appurtenance connected or attached, or additional components.

1.5. Base : Contractor shall provide all the necessary materials, labor, and equipment to furnish and construct a pre-engineered steel building at the location specified by USDA site personnel.

1.6. Additive Item 15: Contractor shall provide all the necessary materials, labor, and equipment to construct a pesticide storage shed and entrance concrete apron or slab.

1.7. Additive Item 16: Contractor shall provide all the necessary, materials, labor, and equipment to construct a bulk fuel storage tank area and relocate two (2) fuel tanks and install at the new bulk fuel storage area.

1.8. Additive Item 17: Contractor shall provide all the necessary materials, labor, and equipment to construct a gravel driveway.

1.9. Qualifications:

1.9.1.

1.9.2.

1.9.4.

The company manufacturing the products specified in this Section shall have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the manufacture of metal building systems.

The metal building systems manufacturer shall be accredited under the International Accreditation Service, Accreditation Criteria for Inspection Programs for Manufacturers of Metal Building Systems (AC472).

The Contractor must be registered in System for Award Management, (SAM), prior to submitting a proposal. Registration can be obtained through www.sam.gov.

Building erector shall have specialized experience in the erection of steel building systems for a period of at least ten (10) years.

1.10. Permitting: Contractor shall obtain all permits required for this work.

1.11. Site Visit:

1.11.1. Offerers are encouraged to attend scheduled site showing to confirm locations, dimensions, and conditions of the project before a proposal is submitted. The site visit shall be for the purpose of observing firsthand any conditions relevant to the completion of this project.

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1.11.2. 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.

1.14. Submittals:

1.14.1. All submittals must be in electronic PDF format provided to either the

Contracting Officer (CO) and/or the Contracting Officer Representative

(COR).

1.14.2. Contractor must submit all component documentation that are either purchased from another vendor (e.g. doors and windows) or has a stand-alone warranty to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for approval prior to start of construction.

1.14.3. Contractor must submit all manufacturer shop drawings, data sheets, manuals, engineer drawings, and/or catalogs for approval to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and the Contracting Officer (CO), prior to the start of construction.

1.14.4. Contractor must submit a final grading plan that shows surface waterflow lines.

1.14.5. Contractor must submit a written safety plan to the Contracting Officer (CO) for approval before the start of construction activities. The plan is to specify what steps the Contractor proposes to take for the health and safety of all employees.

1.15. Warranty:

1.15.1. The Contractor shall warranty all workmanship and materials for a period of one

(1) year from date of final acceptance. Manufactured items that may carry a longer material warranty shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The pre-engineered metal building warranty should have a minimum of 20 years. Entry doors, overhead doors, windows, paint, structure, and weather seals shall carry original manufactured warranty.

1.15.2. The Contractor shall file all warrantees for any applicable equipment on behalf of the government and provide the final documentation to the (CO) and PMC Manager.

1.15.3. The Contractor shall supply certifications, warranty information, and receipts attesting to that the building and all related construction comply with the contract plans and specifications.

1.16. Final Acceptance:

1.16.1. The Contractor shall provide two (2) sets of as-built drawings, to include building exterior elevations, interior elevations, mezzanine plan/details, foundation plan, electrical plan/details, window and door plan/details, utilities plan for electrical and water, pre-engineered building sections and details.

1.16.2. As-built drawings must be produced under the supervision of a licensed surveyor or engineer. The purpose of these as-built drawings is to establish a reference for future use and a record of the work performed.

1.16.3. The Contractor shall test the operation of all equipment provided in the presence of Contracting Officer Representative (COR). This includes, but is not limited to all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing features.

1.16.4. The Contractor shall provide two (2) sets of Operation and Maintenance manuals for any equipment provided for the project. This includes, but is not limited to, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and equipment. Provide names, addresses, and telephone numbers for each separate manufacturer.

1.17. Measurement And Payment: This is a lump-sum, firm, fixed priced contract. Where specific lump-sum prices are identified in the price schedule, the quantity of work will not be measured. Payment will be made at the lump sum price upon completion and approval of each contract line item and payment will constitute full compensation for all labor, equipment, tools, and all other items necessary and incidental to completion of the work.

1.18. Contact Information:

1.18.1. Ms. Laureen Eipp Contracting Officer (CO) (315) 477-6533, laureen.eipp@usda.gov.

1.18.2. Mr. Stephen Case Contract Specialist (919) 873-2121, stephen.case@usda.gov.

1.18.3. Mr. Garret Thomassie will be the NRCS Plant Materials Center Manager and may be reached at (985) 475-5280 or garret.thomassie@usda.gov. Mailing address is 438 Airport Road, Galliano, LA 70354.

1.18.4. Mr. Richard Evely Contracting Officer Representative (COR) (337) 244-2954 richard.evely@usda.gov. Mailing address is 2501 Rice Capital Parkway, Crowley, LA 70526.

1.18.5. Inspector for this project will be assigned after award of contract.

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SECTION 2 - GENERAL CONSTRUCTION

2.1. Temporary Services: Contractor is responsible for providing all temporary services during the construction period, including electrical power, potable water, sanitary services and supplemental heat or cooling. If requested, one (1) 120-volt single-phase outlet is available for contractor use on a temporary basis located approximately fifty (50) feet from the construction site.

2.2. Construction Surveys: Contractor shall locate all existing utilities prior to the start of construction activities. NRCS will provide a temporary benchmark from which all elevations, required by permit or residing parish, shall reference during the period of construction.

2.3. Construction Limits:

2.3.1. No construction activity shall be allowed outside the work limits. Construction operations area shall be limited to the work limits shown in Appendix figure 1.

2.3.2. Materials laydown area will be designated by Contracting Officer Representative (COR) after contractor receives notice to proceed.

2.3.3. Damages incurred to any existing paved or prepared surfaces, damage to any surrounding buildings or equipment due to construction activities, shall be repaired or replaced at the Contractor’s expense.

2.4. Erosion Control: Fencing with straw bales, or silt fence in high flow areas, shall be constructed to prevent sediment from leaving the limits of construction.

2.5. Stockpiled Topsoil: Contractor shall remove and stockpile topsoil, if acceptable, for use in final grading. Unsuitable soil must be separated from acceptable topsoil fill. Contact the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) if additional topsoil is required.

2.6. Compacted Fill, Backfill for Structures:

2.6.1. Earth fill may be obtained from suitable material excavated for the building, or from an approved off-site borrow location.

2.6.2. No refuse, organic matter, or rocks larger than two (2) inches will be allowed in fill or backfill. All fill (unless specifically noted elsewhere) shall be compacted to form a firm and unyielding foundation.

2.6.3. Compacted fill, under structures, shall be placed in a maximum of eight (8) inch lifts (before compaction). The lifts shall be compacted by traversing of the entire surface by not less than one track of the equipment or by a minimum of four (4) complete passes with a sheepsfoot, vibratory, or rubber tire roller.

2.6.4. Compaction around structures shall be accomplished by placing fill in a maximum of four (4) inch lifts and compacting by means of hand tampers or other manually directed compaction equipment.

2.7. Final Grading:

2.7.1. Final grading around building, to the final elevation as specified in contractor provided drawings shall follow a smooth contour, transition smoothly into adjacent undisturbed soil, allowing drainage away from building and be a minimum of three (3) inches below top of floor slab.

2.7.2. After final grading, the soil shall be left free of large rocks and debris and ready for seeding.

2.7.3. Contractor is not responsible for seeding. Seeding shall be completed by NRCS, post contact.

2.8. Excavations: Excavations that are to be backfilled shall have neat and uniform sides.

End of Section 2

SECTION 3 - FOUNDATION AND ANCHOR BOLTS

3.1. Concrete Foundation and Floor Design:

3.1.1. The design for the building shall be designed for all anticipated loads resulting from tests on the soil conducted to decide the quality of soil for building construction.

3.1.2. Foundations including anchor bolt embedment length shall be adequately designed by a certified and stamped by a professional engineer that is licensed in the State of Louisiana, retained by other than the building manufacturer, in accordance with the best recommended practices for the specific soil conditions of the building site.

3.1.3. All reactions for the proper design of foundations shall be supplied by the Contractor.

3.1.4. Anchor bolts shall be supplied by the Contractor, not the building manufacturer.

3.1.5. Anchor bolts must be installed while the cement is still wet. Anchors bolts may not be placed after cement is dry.

3.1.6. Install a vapor shield of six (6) mil polyethylene over the compacted fill.

3.1.7. Reinforcing steel shall be free of all loose, flaky rust, mill scale, oil, grease or other coatings, or foreign substances. All reinforcing bars shall be accurately placed and secured in position in a manner which will prevent displacement during placement of concrete.

3.1.8. Concrete shall be prevented from drying for a curing period of at least seven (7) days after it is placed.

3.2. Materials:

3.2.1. Concrete: The minimum compressive strength of the concrete shall be three thousand (3,000) psi. Where not specifically addressed, handling and placing concrete shall conform to the requirements of the Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete ACI-318, current edition.

3.2.2. Reinforcing Steel: The minimum size of the rebar shall be #4 and the minimum yield tensile strength shall be sixty thousand (60,000) psi.

3.2.3. Miscellaneous Steel: Miscellaneous steel used as anchors, such as angles and plates shall conform to Specification for Carbon Structural Steel ASTM Designation A-36.

3.2.4. Vapor Barrier: Vapor barrier for use under concrete slabs on grade shall be polyethylene, six (6) mils minimum thickness.

3.3. Handling And Placing Concrete:

3.3.1. All forms shall be of wood or metal and so designed to hold the concrete stable so that the finished concrete will conform to the proper dimensions and contours.

3.3.2. Variation of elevation in floor surface shall not exceed plus or minus one-fourth (1/4) inch above or below the elevation required by the drawings.

3.3.3. Overhead Roll-Up doorway openings must have a formed outward slope in the floor surface. The finished elevation of surrounding concrete apron must match the bottom elevation of slope formed at all Overhead Roll-Up doorways.

3.3.4. Concrete shall not be placed when the daily minimum temperature is less than forty (40) degrees Fahrenheit unless facilities are provided to prevent the concrete from freezing or greater that ninety-five (95) degrees Fahrenheit (ACI 301-20 “Specifications for Concrete Construction” and ACI 305.1-14 “Specification for Hot Weather Concreting” limit the maximum concrete temperature to ninety-five (95) degrees Fahrenheit and thirty-five (35) degrees Celsius at the time of discharge). The concrete shall be protected from freezing for a minimum of seven (7) days or the concrete shall be kept at a temperature of fifty-five (55) degrees Fahrenheit for a minimum of three (3) days. The use of accelerators or antifreeze compounds will not be allowed.

3.3.5. Prevent concrete form release agents from reaching the reinforcement and hindering the bonding of concrete to the rebar.

3.4. Concrete Finishing: Concrete shall be protected from injurious action of the sun, rain, frost, wind, freezing, mechanical injury or premature drying until adequately cured.

3.5. Exterior Concrete: Concrete aprons shall have a medium to fine broom finish. Finish strokes of broom to be perpendicular to traffic. The aprons shall be extended as shown on the drawings and slope away from the building. The outside edge of the apron shall match the elevation of the existing ground.

3.6. Protecting Finished Concrete: After the slabs have been placed, finished, and the curing materials, if applied, no traffic, storage of materials or any other operation which may be injurious to the finish or strength of the concrete will be permitted for a period of fourteen

(14) days unless approved by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

3.7. Curing Concrete:

3.7.1. Curing shall consist of maintaining the concrete surface in a continually wet condition for at least seven (7) days after placement by flooding; or by covering with clean sand, burlap, polyethylene, etc., then kept saturated for seven (7) days; or by covering immediately after finishing with an impervious membrane.

3.7.2. Curing compounds may be used in lieu of the application of moisture. Curing compounds shall conform to ASTM C-309.

3.7.3. If compounds are used, contractor shall follow the timeline recommended by the compound’s manufacturer.

End of Section 3

SECTION 4 – PRE-ENGINEERED METAL BUILDING

4.1. General:

4.1.1. The Contractor shall verify that field measurements are as indicated on manufactures erection drawings.

4.1.2. All parts shall be furnished for the complete steel frames, wall and roof panels, doors, and windows where specified, with all necessary insulation, closures, fasteners, anchor bolts and vents.

4.1.3. Each part shall be identifiable on erection drawings supplied for identification and assembly of the parts.

4.2. Design Requirements:

4.2.1. Construct fifty (50) foot wide by one hundred (100) foot long equipment storage building with attached five (5) foot overhang and a twenty-five (25) foot lean-to canopy as shown in Appendix figures 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.

4.2.2. The building shall be designed by the manufacturer as a complete system. All components of the system shall be supplied or specified by the same manufacturer.

4.2.3. The building shall be designed for Risk Category: II

4.2.4. The building shall be designed for Wind Speed: 157mph.

4.2.5. The dead load shall be the weight of the metal building system and as determined by the system manufacturer.

4.2.6. The collateral load shall be as shown on the contract drawings. Collateral Loads shall not be applied to the roof panels.

4.2.7. The building system shall be capable of supporting a minimum uniform live load of twenty (20) psf.

4.2.8. The design ground snow loads shall be zero (0) psf.

4.2.9. Lateral force-resisting systems shall meet seismic detailing requirements and limitations prescribed in the governing code and ASCE 7 Chapters 11, 12, 13, 15, 17 and 18 as applicable, even where wind load effects are greater than seismic load effects.

4.2.10. All exterior gutters and downspouts shall be designed for rainfall intensity based upon a five (5) year recurrence interval for a five-minute duration. All, valleys, and downspouts shall be designed for rainfall intensity based upon a twenty-five

(25) year recurrence interval based on a five (5) minute duration.

4.2.11. The building system shall be designed and constructed to resist the effects of flood hazards and flood loads.

4.2.12. Thermal Effects: Standing seam roof panels shall be free to move in response to the expansion and contraction forces resulting from a temperature variation.

Assemble to permit movement of components without buckling, failure of joint seals, undue stress on fasteners or other detrimental effects.

4.3. Building Components:

4.3.1. Rigid Frames:

4.3.1.1. The primary frame shall be rigid frame of rafter beams and columns, clear span type, with a single gable roof (slope 2 rise to 12 run) and a five (5’) feet overhang on the front wall and a twenty-five (25’) feet single integrated lean-to canopy (slope 2 rise to 12 run) on the rear wall. Lean-to canopy columns need to align with building columns to prevent obstruction of any building doors or windows.

4.3.1.2. Frames shall consist of welded-up plate section columns and roof beams and complete with necessary splice plates for bolted field assembly.

4.3.1.3. Base plates, cap plates, compression splice plates and stiffener plates shall be factory welded into place and have the connection holes shop fabricated.

4.3.1.4. Columns and roof beams shall be fabricated complete with holes in webs and flanges for the attachment of secondary structural members and bracing except for field work as noted on manufacturer's erection drawings.

4.3.1.5. All bolts for field assembly of frame members shall be rust resistant, high strength bolts.

4.3.2. End Wall Structural members:

4.3.2.1. The end wall structural members shall be cold-formed channel members.

4.3.2.2. End wall frames shall consist of end wall corner posts, end wall roof beams and end wall posts as required by design criteria.

4.3.2.3. All splice plates and base clips shall be shop fabricated complete with bolt connection holes. All base plates, cap plates, compression splice plates and stiffener plates shall be factory welded into place and have the connection holes shop fabricated.

4.3.2.4. Beams and posts shall be shop fabricated complete with holes for the attachment of secondary structural members except for field work as noted on manufacturer's erection drawings.

4.3.2.5. Intermediate frames may be substituted for end wall roof beams when specified.

4.3.2.6. Necessary end wall posts and holes for connection to the intermediate frame used in the end wall shall be shop fabricated.

4.3.3. Lean-To Canopy and Overhang:

4.3.3.1. Install continuous lean-to canopy and overhang with the same slope as the main building’s roof.

4.3.3.2. Sixteen (16) foot minimum clearance at the leading edge of the rear lean-to canopy.

4.3.4. Secondary Structural Members:

4.3.4.1. Roof Purlins and Wall Girts shall be ''Z’ shaped, precision roll formed.

4.3.4.2. Purlins and girts are coated with hot-dipped galvanized materials.

4.3.5. Eave Struts:

4.3.5.1. Eave struts shall be "C" shaped, precision roll formed.

4.3.5.2. Eave struts are coated with hot-dipped galvanized materials.

4.3.6. Bracing:

4.3.6.1. Diagonal bracing shall be steel wire strand cable or hot-rolled rod attached to columns and roof beams.

4.3.6.2. Optional fixed base wind posts or pinned base portal frames may be substituted for wall rod bracing on buildings as required.

4.3.6.3. Flange braces, purlin braces, etc., when required, shall be cold formed and installed as indicated on drawings.

4.3.7. Roof System:

4.3.7.1. Standing Seam Roofing: Minimum twenty-six (26) gauge metal thickness, ASTM E1592 tested, UL 580, Class 90 uplift rating mechanical seam joining sides, with factory applied sealant.

4.3.7.2. Panel: Galvanized coated to G90 or as required by manufacturer's design.

4.3.7.3. Roof Insulation: Rigid board unfaced type as with an R value of 6.5, 1 ½ inches thick.

4.3.7.4. Soffit Panels: Minimum twenty-four (24) gauge flat, unperforated, Hawaiian Blue color or as selected from manufacturer's standard colors.

4.3.7.5. Closures: Manufacturer’s standard type closed cell or metal.

4.3.7.6. Fasteners: Size and design to maintain load and weather tightness requirements. Fasteners to be stainless steel, head, and shank.

4.3.7.7. Sealant: Manufacturer's standard type.

4.3.7.8. Exterior Surfaces of Roof Panels: Precoated steel of Hawaiian Blue color or as selected from manufacturer's standard colors.

4.3.7.9. Interior Surfaces of Roof Panels: Precoated steel with wash coat of manufacturer's standard finish.

4.3.8. Wall Systems:

4.3.8.1. Wall Insulation: Rigid board with R value of 6.5 or 1 ½ inches.

4.3.8.2. Siding: Minimum twenty-six (26) gauge metal thickness.

4.3.8.3. Closures: Manufacturer’s standard type closed cell or metal.

4.3.8.4. Fasteners: Size and design to maintain load and weather tightness requirements. Fasteners to be stainless steel, head, and shank.

4.3.8.5. Exterior Surfaces of Wall Panels: Precoated steel of Hawaiian Blue color or as selected from manufacturer's standard colors.

4.3.8.6. Interior Surfaces of Wall Panels: Precoated steel with wash coat of manufacturer's standard finish.

4.3.9. Trim, Gutters and Downspouts:

4.3.9.1. Flashings, Internal and External Corners, Closure Pieces, Fascia, Infills, Caps, of Deep Blue color or as selected from manufacturer's standard colors.

4.3.9.2. Install gutters along lower edge of overhang and along lower edge of lean-to canopy.

4.3.9.3. Install metal downspouts no more than thirty (30) foot apart and/or locate at building columns.

4.3.9.4. Deep Blue color or as selected from manufacturer's standard colors.

4.3.10. Metal Personnel Doors and Frames:

4.3.10.1. Doors installed with commercial ball bearing security type hinges, exterior door lock striker plate, a seven (7) pin interchangeable core (with a control key) cylinder deadbolt lockset with handle system and push bar panic exit device hardware. One (1) entry door, located on the west side of building, will be required to have a commercial outdoor rated electronic digital cipher lock having a 3 to 6 digit PIN code system with multiuser code access.

4.3.10.2. All Door locks must all be keyed the same.

4.3.10.3. Install three (3) 4’ x 7’metal doors with frames and two (2) double 3’ x 7’ metal doors with frames at locations shown on Appendix figures 2, 3 and 8.

4.3.10.4. Doors and frames shall be designed by their manufacturer to meet the wind load provisions as specified in governing building code, and energy code requirements.

4.3.10.5. The exterior doors must open to the outside and have a self-closing capability. Interior doors open to the inside of tool and storage rooms.

4.3.11. Doors And Frames, Other Than Personnel:

4.3.11.1. Insulated Overhead Roll-Up doors: Install two (2) 14’ W x 14’ H with manual chain lift. Two (2) 20’ W x 16’ H with electric Roll-Up door opener, white color at locations shown on Appendix figures 2 and 3.

4.3.11.2. Doors and frames shall be designed by their manufacturer to meet the wind load provisions as specified in governing building code, and energy code requirements.

4.3.12. Windows:

4.3.12.1. Install three (3) 3’ x 6’, double pane, horizontal sliding windows at locations shown on appendix figures 2 and 3.

4.3.12.2. Windows shall be designed by their manufacturer to meet the wind load provisions as specified in governing building code, and energy code requirements.

4.3.12.3. Install security burglar bars or grates to three (3) exterior windows.

4.4. Interior Rooms:

4.4.1. Construct two interior rooms (tool room 28’x20’; storage room 8’x20’) as shown in Appendix figure 7.

4.4.2. Wall sheathing 15/32 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft. 3-Ply RTD

4.4.3. Interior wall sheathing will be painted using a commercial grade exterior paint recommended for this application. Contractor will provide manufacturer’s paint product data sheet and color chart to select from to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for approval.

4.5. Mezzanine Loft:

4.5.1. Construct mezzanine loft as shown in Appendix figure 8.

4.5.2. Live Load = 125 psf.

4.5.3. Floor Sheathing 15/32 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft. 3-Ply RTD.

4.5.4. Exterior mezzanine wall sheathing will be painted using a commercial grade exterior paint recommended for this application. Contractor will provide manufacturer’s paint product data sheet and color chart to select from to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for approval.

4.5.5. Loft Railing:

4.5.5.1. Railing, industrial, welded, galvanized steel pipe, three (3) rails, four (4) foot high, posts at five (5) foot on-center, 1-1/2" diameter x 42" H, shop fabricated.

4.5.5.2. Railing to have eight (8) foot removeable section for loading and unloading using a forklift as shown in Appendix figure 8. Field adjustments for removable railing may be allowed pending Contracting Officer Representative (COR) approval.

4.5.6. Stairway:

4.5.6.1. Stair, shop fabricated, steel, galvanized, industrial, four (4) foot Wide, including pipe railing, stringers, checkered plate treads with safety nosing, per riser as shown in Appendix figure 9.

4.5.6.2. Railing, industrial, welded, galvanized steel pipe, three (3) rails, four (4) foot high, posts at five (5) foot on-center, 1-1/2" diameter x 42" H, shop fabricated.

4.5.7. Landing:

4.5.7.1. Size 54” x 54”.

4.5.7.2. Prefabricated Stair Landings Exit Left, Prefabricated Stair Landings, Heavy Duty Structural Steel Platforms, Bolt Together.

4.5.7.3. Galvanized Finish, Handrail, Left and Right Handrails, Bar Grating Tread.

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SECTION 5 – GRAVEL PARKING AREA

5.1. Install a gravel parking area to be eight (8) inches of compacted crushed limestone (#610 gradation) and compacted to 95% per LaDOTD standard specifications.

5.2. Install a lower layer of geotextile filter fabric (Mirafi 600x or approved equal).

5.3. Gravel parking area is approximately six thousand (6,000) square feet. Refer to Appendix figure 14.

5.4. Stabilize gravel parking area using a compaction roller and establish positive drainage across gravel surface. Grade gravel so surface water drains away from building and structures.

5.5. The gradation of the gravel (on the supplier’s company letterhead) must be submitted by the Contractor within fifteen (15) calendar days of award.

5.6. Gravel submittal must be approved by the Contract Specialist prior to its use.

5.7. Finished elevation of limestone gravel must not exceed the bottom elevation of slope formed for all Overhead Roll-Up doorways.

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SECTION 6 - UTILITIES

6.1. Electricity:

6.1.1. Contractor will be responsible for obtaining any temporary power that may be necessary for this work from Entergy and pay all necessary fees and charges for such power. Once electrical utilities are established at the equipment storage building, the Contractor can use that power supply.

6.1.2. All new light fixtures shall be 100Watt, LED High Bay fixture UL listed, IP67 suitable for wet/damp locations. Lighting for interior tool and storage room can use standard four (4) foot LED fixtures to provide ample lighting.

6.1.3. Install emergency exit and lights for all exterior doors.

6.1.4. Contractor will install one (1) 200 amp single phase electrical service, one (1) double throw disconnect switch near electric service meter, one (1) 200 amp electrical breaker panel, interior lighting, 110V/220V outlets, exterior lighting, emergency lighting, etc. attached to the building at approximate locations as shown in Appendix figure 10. Field adjustments for utilities may be allowed pending Contracting Officer Representative (COR) approval.

6.1.5. Electrical breaker panel must be correctly sized to provide sufficient space for all installed circuits and leaving 8 empty slots for later use.

6.1.6. Contractor will need to submit electrical plan for approval by Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

6.1.7. Wiring must be installed using rodent resistant conduit to all above ground interior and exterior electrical outlets, switches, and light fixtures. For any electrical locations requiring underground installation, conduit must be specified for underground use.

6.1.8. Pesticide Storage Shed and Bulk Fuel Storage Tank station shall be wired into the single-phase electrical service panel as shown in Appendix figures 12 and 13. Field adjustments for utilities may be allowed pending Contracting Officer Representative (COR) approval.

6.2. Water:

6.2.1. Contractor will install water service lines and install seven (7) frost-proof yard hydrants, one (1) bulk tank fill station and one (1) outdoor emergency freeze protected shower and eyewash station including below ground shutoffs at locations as shown in Appendix figure 11. Contractor will be allowed field adjustments for water utility locations pending Contracting Officer Representative (COR) approval.

6.2.2. Contractor will need to submit water utilities plan for approval by Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

6.2.3. The Contractor shall protect underground and above ground water supply lines throughout construction to ensure they are not damaged.

6.3. Toilets: Contractor is responsible for providing portable toilets for use of its employees as required by NRCS Supplement to OSHA.

End of Section 6

SECTION 7 – PESTICIDE STORAGE SHED

(Additive Item #15)

Subject to the availability of funds.

7.1. General

7.1.1. The structure shall be of modular construction with corrosion resistant metal components, and a minimum twenty-six (26) gauge exterior metal. The minimum size structure acceptable is nine (9) feet by fifteen (15) feet. Refer to Appendix figure 12.

7.1.2. The shed shall have a single-sloped roof, a minimum of one (1) inch in twelve (12) inches.

7.1.3. One metal exterior door is required with a minimum size of three (3) foot by six (6) foot eight (8) inches, single swing, flush type made from twenty (20) gauge or heavier steel. The door shall be furnished complete with metal threshold, ball bearing security type hinges, exterior door lock striker plate, a seven (7) pin interchangeable core (with a control key) cylinder lock with handle system and push bar panic exit device hardware. The exterior door must open to the outside and have a self-closing capability.

7.1.4. Door lock must be keyed the same as equipment storage building locks.

7.1.5. No windows are required.

7.2. Utilities

7.2.1. Water service installation and hookup are required.

7.2.2. Provide and install an outdoor emergency freeze protected shower and eyewash station, and a frost-proof water hydrant with below ground shutoff.

7.2.3. Electrical installation and hookup are required.

7.2.4. One explosion proof, two (2) speed (150/400 cfm), exhaust fan, minimum ten (10) inch blade and exterior covering. The exhaust fan will have a single exterior security on/off switch located near the outside entrance door. One louvered vent (minimum 10” x 10”). The exhaust air shall be taken twelve (12) inches above the floor.

7.2.5. Weatherproof electrical disconnect, including light switches and weatherproof outlet are to be installed approximately as shown in Appendix figure 12.

7.2.6. A minimum of two explosion proof LED light fixtures are required.

7.3. Interior

7.3.1. Provide and install a stainless steel (or other chemical and corrosion resistant top) work bench, minimum forty-eight (48) inches long by twenty-four (24) inches deep by thirty-four (34) inches high. Provide and install a two (2) shelf cabinet with doors, minimum of thirty (30) inches wide by thirteen (13) inches deep by twenty-four (24) inches high.

7.3.2. Provide and install corrosion resistant metal shelves, two (2) tiers, minimum eighteen

(18) inches deep, minimum three hundred (300) pound capacity. The first shelf shall be thirty-four (34) inches above the floor and the second shelf shall be twenty-five

(25) inches higher.

7.4. Concrete

7.4.1. The shed floor shall be concrete with a curb at a minimum height of 2.5 inches above the top of the floor to contain any spills. The floor slab and sill shall be monolithic. No construction joints are permitted.

7.4.2. Construct a twelve (12) feet x fifteen (15) feet reinforced concrete pad shall be constructed at the entrance of the shed.

7.4.3. After the pesticide shed’s concrete floor has cured, a two (2) component epoxy sealer paint shall be used to seal the concrete. The sealer paint must be chemical resistant and shall be applied in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements. Contractor will provide manufacturer's standard colors chart to select from.

End of Section 7

SECTION 8 – BULK FUEL STORAGE TANKS

(Additive Item #16)

Subject to the availability of funds

8.1. Construct fifteen (15) feet x fifteen (15) feet reinforced concrete pad designed by a licensed engineer in Louisiana to allow for fuel filling operations. Refer to Appendix figure 13.

8.2. Tanks should be secured to the associated tank pad per tank manufacturer's recommendations using fasteners installed through the tank saddle base plate.

8.3. Install electrical to two (2) fuel pumps for both aboveground tanks. Install an emergency shutoff away from pumps near outside of building and a 30-minute timer switch located inside building.

8.4. Relocate two (2) existing aboveground storage tanks (Double Wall Steel), five hundred sixty

(560) gallon and three hundred (300) gallon tank, located approximately seven hundred

(700) feet from the new bulk fuel storage area as directed by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

End of Section 8

SECTION 9 – GRAVEL DRIVEWAY AREA

(Additive Item #17)

Subject to the availability of funds

9.1. Install a gravel driveway area to be eight (8) inches of compacted crushed limestone (#610 gradation) and compacted to 95% per LaDOTD standard specifications.

9.2. Install a lower layer of geotextile filter fabric (Mirafi 600x or approved equal).

9.3. Gravel driveway area is approximately ten thousand (10,000) square feet. Refer to

Appendix figure 14.

9.4. Stabilize gravel driveway area using a compaction roller and establish positive drainage across gravel surface. Grade gravel so surface water drains away from building and structures.

9.5. The gradation of the gravel (on the supplier’s company letterhead) must be submitted by the Contractor within fifteen (15) calendar days of award.

9.6. Gravel submittal must be approved by the Contract Specialist prior to its use.

End of Section 9

SECTION 10 - APPENDIX

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