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Agricultural Research Service

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

12405B24Q0432 – Remove Removal And Replacement of Walk-In Seed Coolers Page 2 of 2

STATEMENT OF WORK

REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT

OF WALK-IN SEED COOLERS

Southeast Area Crop Genetics and Breeding Research 136 Tobacco Road Tifton, GA 31794

1. PROJECT INTRODUCTION

1.1. PROJECT TITLE

Removal And Replacement of Walk-In Seed Coolers.

1.2. PROJECT BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Crop Genetics and Breeding Research (CGB) in Tifton, Georgia works to solve agricultural and environmental problems of regional and national interest.

The existing seed coolers are located in in the Plant Pathology Headhouse on the ARS campus. The chillers provide the environment for long term storage of seed. The existing seed coolers were installed in the early 1990’s. The purpose of this project is to remove the current seed coolers at CGB and replace them with new walk-in seed coolers of the same size in the same configuration.

1.3. PROJECT CONTACTS

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

TBD

Contract Specialist (CS) Amanda Somerville USDA, ARS, Southeast Area amanda.somerville@usda.gov

Contracting Officer (CO)

TBD

Local Point of Contact (LPOC)

TBD

2. SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES

2.1. DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Contractor must furnish all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary to remove and replace the walk-in seed coolers. The new seed coolers must be two (2) 10x8x8 walk-in style with two separate sides and an entry door for each side set up next to each other (see section 2.4). The refrigeration components must maintain 35 degrees Fahrenheit and lower, with humidity control ensuring low humidity inside storing seed. Installation of thr seed coolers will include, but is not limited to:

2.1.1. Removal and disposal of the existing seed coolers (all components and connections).

2.1.2. Installation of two (2) seed coolers measuring 10x8x8 with 4” insulated, diamond plated floor and 8” insulated ceiling.

2.1.3. 29” doors for each cooler.

2.1.4. One (1) 4’ LED vapor light fixture with a low temperature ballast in each cooler.

2.1.5. New refrigerant circuits to maintain 40 degrees and lower for each cooler.

2.1.6. New humidity control system that is capable of maintaining 40% or lower for each cooler. The new coolers should include controls, no current compatibility issues are known.

2.1.7. Outdoor rated high visual strobe light for high temperature alarms for each cooler.

2.2. LOCATION OF WORK

The project is located in the Plant Pathology Headhouse at 136 Tobacco Road, Tifton, Georgia; Tift county.

2.3. PRE-QUOTE SITE VISIT

Interested vendors are encouraged to visit the site and be escorted by a government representative to confirm locations, dimensions, and conditions of the project before a quote is submitted. The purpose of a site visit is to observe 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 detail definite provisions for adjustment in cost or extension due to existing conditions not readily foreseeable. See Section L.3 of the solicitation for site visit information.

2.4 Site Photographs

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3. PROJECT SCHEDULE

3.1. The completion of the project must not exceed 120 days from the date of the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

3.2. The Contractor must prepare an overall project schedule including milestone dates for all phases of work and completion date; submit to the COR for approval. This schedule is due fourteen (14) days after contract award. The Contractor must track all work progress to ensure that the project is completed according to the schedule. Include work week schedule with daily starting and stopping time.

3.3. The Contractor must coordinate and confirm the dates for all work with the COR. If necessary, any request for a 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 and provide an updated schedule for completion. No extension of the period of performance may be given without the written authority of the CO.

3.4. Project work hours are 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, local time, Monday through Friday; federal holidays excluded. The contractor is not required to provide services on recognized Federal holidays established by Federal law (5 U.S.C. 6103). Any changes to work schedule must be submitted to CO for written approval prior to any schedule change.

4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1. PERMITS

The Contractor must obtain all building and trade permits necessary to include any drawings, plans, permit and inspection fees, utility location, site surveys, and any other items necessary for compliance with state, local, and federal building authorities.

4.2. EXISTING INSTALLATIONS/DEMOLITION

Coordinate removal of existing installations with COR. All disturbances of existing systems must be coordinated with the COR to prevent disconnecting equipment that may jeopardize on-going research.

4.3. QUALITY CONTROL

Provide quality control to ensure that all components of project work meet the requirements of the contract specifications. Ensure that all work not acceptable or compliant with the specifications is corrected prior to inspection or review by the COR. Quality control is the exclusive responsibility of the Contractor.

4.4. PROTECTION OF WORK AND PROPERTY/SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

4.4.1. The Contractor must protect the work, the site, and all existing property and structures within the limits of the construction activities or that may be affected until acceptance of the work. Any damage to property must be repaired at the Contractor’s expense to pre-damaged condition to the satisfaction of the COR.

4.4.2. Safety and health matters, as they relate to the work, are the exclusive responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor must furnish, erect, and maintain barricades, warning lights, signs, guards, or take other precautions as may be required by law or local authorities of the protection and security.

4.4.3. Open depressions and excavations occurring as part of this work must be adequately barricaded or fenced to prevent vehicle or pedestrian traffic into the work area.

4.4.4. Provide continuous noise and dust abatement as required to prevent disturbance and nuisance to the public and workers and to the occupants of adjacent premises and surrounding areas. Dampen or cover areas affected by demolition operations as necessary to prevent dust nuisance.

4.4.5. The contract documents may not represent all surface conditions at the site and adjoining areas. The known surface conditions are as indicated and must be compared with actual conditions before commencement of work and the cost must be included in the Contractor’s quote.

4.4.6. The Government will not furnish any labor or equipment to unload or move materials or supplies.

5. UTILIZATION OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS

5.1. The Contractor must utilize products and material based from bio-based materials as applicable, (e.g. bio-based greases; bio-based hydraulic fluids, bio-based absorbents), to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use or detracting from the overall quality delivered to the Government. All supplies and materials must be of a type and quality that conform to the applicable federal specifications and standards. All supplies and materials to be used in the performance of work described herein are subject to the approval of the COR. Products can be found at: www.biopreferred.gov.

5.1.1. The Contractor must comply with the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Federal Acquisition Regulation; Executive Order (EO) 13514, “Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance,” dated October 5, 2009; EO 13423, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management,” dated January 24, 2007; and Presidential Memorandum, “Driving Innovation and Creating Jobs in Rural America through Biobased and Sustainable Product Procurement,” dated February, 2012 to provide biobased products.

6. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL

The current seed coolers and surrounding areas are believed to be free of asbestos containing materials. Existing conditions are reflected correctly to the best of USDA’s knowledge. The USDA makes no representation, warranty, or guaranty that the conditions indicated either are representative of those conditions existing throughout the area, or that unforeseen developments may not occur, or that materials other than, or proportions different from those indicated may not exist. The Contractor must include costs for hazardous materials assessment in the quote. If hazardous materials are found to be present, it must be reported to the CO & COR for further action.

7. DISPOSAL OF REMOVED MATERIALS AND DEBRIS

7.1. The Contractor must dispose of removed materials, waste, trash, and debris in a safe, acceptable manner, in accordance with applicable laws and ordinances and as prescribed by authorities having jurisdiction.

7.2. Burying of trash and debris on the site is prohibited. Burning of trash and debris at the site is prohibited.

7.3. Remove trash and debris from the site at frequent intervals so that its presence will not delay the progress of the work or cause hazardous conditions for workers and the public.

7.4. Removed materials, trash, and debris must become the property of the Contractor and must be removed from the project site and be disposed of in a legal manner. Location of disposal site and length of haul are the Contractor's responsibility.

7.5. The Contractor should make every effort to recycle as much of the construction debris as possible.

7.6. Any waste materials encountered during the demolition that are found to contain lead, asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB), fluorescent lamps, or any hazardous substances are to be handled and removed in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and requirements concerning hazardous waste as well as any specific hazardous waste requirements stated in different sections.

7.7. Comply with hauling and disposal regulations of authorities having jurisdiction, per federal, state, and local requirements.

8. TEMPORARY FACILITIES

Temporary utilities (water and electricity) may be furnished to the Contractor by the Government, if requested. The Contractor must maintain and protect all such utilities during the course of construction and must repair or replace any items damaged through its own negligence. Should the Contractor require any power or utility shutdowns during construction, the Contractor must obtain approval for such shutdown from the COR three (3) working days prior to the need.

9. CLEANUP

The construction site must be kept clean and free of debris at all times. Restore areas disturbed as nearly as possible to the original appearance and condition. Upon completion of the project, and prior to final inspection, the Contractor must remove from the premises all unused material, trash, and debris resulting from the work to the satisfaction of the COR.

10. SUBMITTALS

Submittals on all material incorporated into the work, including shop drawings and specifications, used on this project must be submitted to the COR and Contracting Specialist. Electronic submittals are acceptable, otherwise three (3) written submittals are required.

10.1 Project Schedule within fourteen (14) days of award (see Section 3.2).

10.2 Any project material, including shop drawings and specifications, used on this project.

11. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

A government representative will inspect and approve the work performed on this project. The Contractor must schedule inspection a minimum of ten (10) days in advance, in writing, to the COR and CO.

12. FINAL PAYMENT/CONTRACT CLOSEOUT

The following documents are required prior to final payment (other documents may also be required): Release of Liens, Release of Claims, Employee Payroll\Timesheets, and Invoice.

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