Solicitation W912WJ22Q0151.pdf

FRANKLIN FALLS DAM PROJ

TIA MERCER

46 GRANITE DRIVE

FRANKLIN NH 03235-0340

TEL: (978) 318-8323 FAX:

W13G86220218770001

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

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1. REQUEST NO. 2. DATE ISSUED RATING

W912WJ22Q0151 06-Sep-2022 5a. ISSUED BY

8. TO: NAME AND ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this

Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State, and local taxes)

ITEM NO.

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SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

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UNIT

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SEE SCHEDULE

AMOUNT

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NOTE: Additional provisions and representations [ ] are [ ] are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER (Street, City, County, State, and ZIP Code)

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

15. DATE OF

QUOTATION

16. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) (Include area code)

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978-318-8324JENNIFER M SAMELA

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Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

*SITE VISITS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED PRIOR TO PROVIDING A QUOTE. SEE CLAUSE 52.236-27

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

*PLEASE DIRECT QUESTIONS TO JENNIFER M. SAMELA AT (978) 318-8324 or

JENNIFER.M.SAMELA@USACE.ARMY.MIL. ANY INFORMATION RECEIVED AT THE SITE VISIT

WHICH CONFLICTS WITH THIS SOLICITATION SHOULD BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF

JENNIFER M. SAMELA. THE SOLICITATION AND RESULTING CONTRACT SHALL BE THE

GOVERNING DOCUMENT IN ALL CASES.

**QUOTES CAN BE E-MAILED TO JENNIFER M. SAMELA AT

JENNIFER.M.SAMELA@USACE.ARMY.MIL.

NOTE 1: In accordance with FAR Part 28.102-1(b), the Contractor will be required to provide the following payment protections for all construction contracts greater than $150,000.00.

(i) Payment Bond or

(ii) Irrevocable Letter of Credit and

(iii) Performance Bond

A Payment Bond or Irrevocable Letter of Credit is the SELECTED payment protection for the Government. The penal amount of bond shall be 100% of the original contract price. If the contract price increases, the Government will require an increase in the penal sum of the existing bond. This bond shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer within 10 days after receipt of award.

A Performance Bond shall be required if the total price of the quote is greater than $150,000.00. The penal amount of the Performance Bond shall be 100% of the original contract price. If the contract price increases, the Government will require an increase in the penal sum of the existing bond. This bond shall also be submitted to the Contracting Officer within 10 days after receipt of award.

NOTE 2: In accordance with FAR Part 28.102-1(c), the Contractor will be required to provide one of the following payment protections for all construction contracts greater than $35,000.00 but not greater than $150,000.00.

(i) Payment bond or

(ii) Irrevocable letter of credit

A Payment Bond or Irrevocable Letter of Credit is the SELECTED payment protection for the Government. The penal amount of bond shall be 100% of the original contract price. If the contract price increases, the Government will require an increase in the penal sum of the existing bond. This bond shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer within 10 days after receipt of award.

**No Payment Protections Required for construction contracts less than $35,000**

NOTE 3:

QUOTATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1. If subcontractor will be used for this work, please provide company names:

2. In accordance with FAR Part 52.204-7(b)(1) Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.SAM.gov) to submit an offer. (Formerly the Central Contractor Registration

(CCR) database and the On-Line Representations and Certifications (ORCA).) Any reference to CCR or ORCA in any clause or provision is referring to the www.sam.gov website. Please note that Google and Google Chrome are not supported browsers for SAM registration. Mozilla FireFox, Safari, and Internet Explorer are supported browsers.

NOTE: SAM.gov registration takes approximately 3 weeks (DUNS registration 1-2 business days; CAGE code validation up to 10 business days; IRS validation and overall submission 7-10 business days). It is the contractor’s responsibility to track SAM.gov registration and follow-up with required tasks.

In addition, if you are registering a new entity in SAM.gov, you must provide an original, signed notarized letter stating that you are the authorized Entity Administrator. The Entity Administrator must establish a LOGIN.GOV account using the e-mail address that will be associated with the SAM registration. See https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/organization/federal-acquisition-service/office-of-systems-management/integrated-award-environment-iae/sam-update for additional information.

3. Provide business DUNS number: _______________________________ (phone 800-333-0505 for DUNS).

4. Provide business CAGE code: __________________________________

5. Tax Identification Number: ___________________________________

6. Contractors shall provide completed FAR clause 52.204-8 (Annual Representations and Certifications) found in Section K of this solicitation with their quote, if the Contractors have not completed their annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM website at www.sam.gov. (See Paragraph 2 above).

7. Contractors are not required to submit an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) with their quote. The successful offeror will be required to submit this document at the direction of the Technical Point of Contact. The APP must be accepted by the Government Designated Authority prior to the commencement of work.

POTENTIAL QUOTERS ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE BASIS ON WHICH AWARD WILL BE MADE IS

PRICE ALONE.

ALL RESPONSIBLE SOURCES MAY SUBMIT A RESPONSE WHICH, IF TIMELY RECEIVED, MUST

BE CONSIDERED BY THE AGENCY.

INVOICES SHALL BE SENT TO TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job FFD Office Renovation

FFP

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete all renovations to the Franklin Falls Dam Project Office, Franklin, NH in accordance with the Statement of Work.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W13G86220218770001

PSC CD: Y1QA

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Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

STATEMENT OF WORK

PROJECT OFFICE RENOVATION

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

FRANKLIN FALLS DAM

FRANKLIN, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Statement of Work July 2022

I. General:

1. Scope – Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to renovate the Franklin Falls

Project Office. The renovation includes: removing wood paneling from office walls;

removal of attic insulation and replacement with new insulation; removal of Low Density Fiberboard (LDF) ceilings in designated areas; removal of trim and crown moulding in designated areas; prepare and re-finish approximately 1232 sq ft of hardwood flooring;

removal and replacement of carpet in designated areas; removal of composite tile flooring in the kitchen and bathroom and replacement with laminate flooring; removal of existing ceiling lighting and replacement with new recessed Light Emitting Diode (LED) ceiling lighting;

installation of new trim in designated areas; installation of new drywall on designated wall areas; installation of new drywall on designated ceiling areas; removal of specific hollow core office doors and replacement with solid core wooden interior doors; priming of newly installed drywall, trim, moulding, and finish painting of walls, trim, moulding, doors, kitchen, bathroom and ceilings in designated areas as described in this Statement of Work.

2. Location – The Franklin Falls Dam Project Office is located at 46 Granite Drive in Franklin, New Hampshire 03235.

3. Site Visit – Contact the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) to arrange a site visit. The TPOC for the project is Tia Mercer (978-318-8323, 603-230-0812 or tia.m.mercer@usace.army.mil ).

4. Schedule – Work shall commence within 15 days after the Notice to Proceed, proceed diligently, and be completed for use no later than 120 days after Notice to Proceed. The Pre- Construction Conference shall be completed within 15 days of Notice to Proceed. All submittals to include safety and product submittals shall be submitted, reviewed, and accepted within 30 days of Notice to Proceed. Work shall be performed Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM unless otherwise approved in advance by the TPOC. No work shall be done on weekends or Government holidays.

5. Safety Requirements – All work shall be conducted in accordance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1, most recent edition), and all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), federal, state, and local safety and health requirements. A copy of EM 385-1-1 can be accessed at the project office or electronically at the following link:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385- 1-1.pdf

Project staff reserve the right to cease work at any time should the safety of employees, Contractors, and/or the public become jeopardized.

a. Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan:

The Contractor shall prepare an Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (AAPP) specific to the activities being performed. It shall include Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) as described below. A non-mandatory, fillable AAPP template is available upon request.

However, the contractor is permitted to submit their own plan, at a minimum it must meet the requirements of EM 385-1-1, Appendix A, Section K.

A preparatory meeting shall be conducted by the prime contractor to discuss the AAPP contents with all effected onsite employees. The Prime Contractor is responsible for informing their subcontractors of the safety provisions under the terms of the contract, the penalties for noncompliance, and inspecting subcontractor operations to ensure that accident prevention responsibilities are being carried out.

b. Activity Hazard Analysis:

An AHA shall be submitted for each major phase of work. A major phase of work is defined as an operations involving a type of work presenting hazards not experienced in previous operations or where a new subcontractor or work crew is to perform the work.

The analysis shall define all activities to be performed, identify the sequences of work, the specific hazards anticipated, and the control measures to be implemented to eliminate or reduce each hazard to an acceptable level. The AHA shall be continuously reviewed and revised to address changing site conditions as appropriate.

COVID-19 NOTE: As part of the AAPP and AHA’s, include site specific COVID-19 monitoring procedures which address, at a minimum, the following elements:

Procedures for periodic sanitation inspections.

Procedures for disinfecting project sites in accordance with Centers for

Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines.

Site specific measures to practice social distancing while working on the project.

Employee training on the signs, symptoms, and protection measures in accordance with CDC guidelines.

A list of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be used in accordance with CDC and state guidelines.

c. Emergency Response:

Emergency procedures shall be documented in the AAPP and will include a map with directions to the nearest hospital, emergency contact numbers, and onsite First Aid/CPR responders.

d. Required Personnel:

The Contractor shall designate one employee as the site’s Competent Person (CP) who is responsible for ensuring a safe environment for all employees. The CP shall be present at the project site and report to the contractor’s upper management. The CP is required to have related construction and/or service experience.

When emergency medical services are not accessible within five (5) minutes of the work location and there are two (2) or more workers onsite, at least two (2) employees shall be trained in First Aid and CPR. Minimum qualifications are listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 03.A.02.c.

e. Accident Reporting:

All accidents and near misses shall be investigated by the Contractor. All work-related recordable injuries, illnesses, and property damage accidents (excluding on-the-road vehicle accidents), in which the property damage exceeds $5,000.00, shall be verbally reported to the TPOC within four (4) hours of the incident. Serious accidents as described in EM 385-1-1 Section 01.D shall be immediately reported to the TPOC. ENG Form 3394 shall be completed and submitted to the TPOC within five (5) working days of the incident.

The Contractor shall compile employee work hours (including subcontractors) and forward the total hours to the TPOC no later than close of business on the 10th calendar day of the following month. The method of transmission by the prime contractor to the TPOC shall be electronically.

6. Pre-Construction Conference – Prior to the start of any work, the TPOC will schedule and conduct a “Pre-Construction Conference”. The Contractor’s Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel will attend this meeting. This conference will be held at the time and location agreeable to the government and contractor. No work may be performed under this contract prior to this conference. The purpose of the conference is to enable the TPOC to outline the procedures that will be followed by the Government in its administration of the contract, and to discuss the performance that will be expected from the Contractor. This conference will allow the Contractor an opportunity to ask questions about the Government’s administration and inspection of contract work or obtain other pertinent information that might be required. At the Pre-Construction conference the contractor shall provide the name of the project superintendent with a telephone number for project coordination.

The following is a general list of items for discussion during this Pre-Construction Conference:

i. Authority of the Technical Point of Contact and Quality Assurance Inspectors.

ii. Contractor’s Safety Program (including sub-contractors).

iii. Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis (Submitted & accepted prior to start of work on site)-APP and AHAs shall be submitted in an approvable format (no further revisions required by the Designated Official) within 15 days after the Notice to Proceed

iv. Safety Meetings (Documented on NED Form 251)

v. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

vi. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements

vii. Contractor’s Equipment

viii. Correspondence, Communication, Security and Administrative Procedures.

ix. Invoice and payment.

7. Permits – The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, permits, and letters of certification. The Contractor shall comply with any applicable federal, state, county, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations in connection with the performance of the work specified under this contract.

8. Security – The contractor will comply with all established security policies at the Franklin Falls Dam Office. Due to periods of heightened security that may affect the access to the areas covered under this contract, the Government reserves the right to close any property or portion of property and reschedule and/or cancel any subsequent service. The Contractor shall be given at least 24-hour notice of any such closure.

9. Payment – After final inspection and acceptance by the Government, the Contractor must submit an invoice to the TPOC. The invoice shall include the invoice date, contract number, dates of service, description of work, quantities, labor hours, and total amount due per line item. The invoice must also include the company letterhead, and this must match the data that is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) registry. For jobs greater than 30 days the contractor may request progress payment.

All invoices may be mailed to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

ATTN: Tia Mercer 46 Granite Drive

Franklin, NH 03235

Or emailed to: tia.m.mercer@usace.army.mil

II. Technical Requirements:

Part 1 General:

1. Summary – Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to renovate the Franklin Falls Project Office. The renovation includes: removing wood paneling from office walls; removal of attic insulation and replacement with new insulation; removal of Low Density Fiberboard (LDF) ceilings in designated areas; removal of trim and crown moulding in designated areas; prepare and re-finish approximately 1232 sq ft of hardwood flooring; removal and replacement of carpet in designated areas; removal of composite tile flooring in the kitchen and bathroom and replacement with laminate flooring; removal of existing ceiling lighting and replacement with new recessed Light Emitting Diode (LED) ceiling lighting; installation of new trim in designated areas;

installation of new drywall on designated wall areas; installation of new drywall on designated ceiling areas; removal of specific hollow core office doors and replacement with solid core wooden interior doors; priming of newly installed drywall, trim, moulding, and finish painting of walls, trim, moulding, doors, kitchen, bathroom and ceilings in designated areas as described in this Statement of Work.

2. Submittals – Although the Government reviews submissions for technical data/information required by this Statement of Work, it is emphasized that the Contractor’s work must be completed using proper internal controls and review procedures. The documents identified below must be prepared in accordance with the applicable standards, submitted to the TPOC for review and must be accepted by the Government prior to the commencement of any field activities.

Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan – Prior to the start of field work Activity Hazard Analysis – Prior to the start of field work Manufacturer’s product data sheet(s) for materials and products – Prior to

Ordering Manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet(s) (SDS) for materials and products – Prior to Ordering

3. References – All work shall be in conformance with:

a. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

i. EM-385-1-1 2014 Safety and Health Requirements Manual, U.S. Army Engineering Manual

b. Code of Federal Regulations

i. Title 36 – Parks, Forests, and Public Property; Chapter III, Part 327 – Corps of

Engineers, Department of the Army.

c. Other appropriate federal, state, and local codes for such an installation

4. Existing Conditions:

a. Site Access:

i. The Project Office is located at 46 Granite Drive, Franklin, NH 03235. See

Informational Map: Exhibits A and B.

ii. The office building is protected with a security system.

iii. There are two (2) conventional residential doorways, each inside a small porch with concrete stairs to access/egress the building. There are also two bulkhead doors to access/egress the basement.

b. General Conditions:

i. The Project Office is a single-story ranch styled building with nine (9) primary rooms. See Informational Plan: Exhibit C.

ii. There have been some changes to the office since it’s construction in the late

1940’s, however many of the existing walls in the main office are original.

iii. Due to the age of the building and materials that were commonly used during original construction, samples of the different building materials were collected and tested for asbestos. The test results showed that asbestos was not found in the samples collected. Please reference the report and test results for a list of the materials that were tested (Exhibits L1-L7).

iv. Many of the walls are covered with LDF boards and the LDF is covered with a wood grain colored paneling (See Exhibit D).

v. Many of the ceilings are covered with LDF boards which are also battened with thin wooden strapping (See Exhibit H).

vi. The existing tile in the Kitchen and Bathroom is a composite type of tile product that has been tested and does not contain asbestos (See Exhibits F and L1_L7).

vii. The ceilings in the kitchen and bathroom are drywall ceilings, and they shall remain in place for this contract (See Exhibit F).

viii. The ceilings in the closets shall remain in place for this contract.

ix. The walls in the closets shall remain in place for this contract.

x. The existing hydronic baseboard heaters and covers were newly installed in

2020 during a contract that required the removal of cast iron radiators and replacement with hydronic baseboard heaters.

xi. The existing ceiling lighting consists of mostly LED tube lighting in converted fluorescent tube light fixtures. There is also some track lighting and a ceiling light fixture above the kitchen sink (See Exhibit H).

xii. According to the construction plans for this building, the subfloors in the kitchen and in the map/file room are 3” thick concrete subfloors.

xiii. The Government will be responsible for moving all office furniture and components to proper storage areas that will not interfere with the work described in this Statement of Work.

xiv. The Government staff at the project office site will work from areas nearby the Project Office during construction but shall have access to the building at all times.

xv. No work is required within the closet(s) nearest the kitchen and entry area.

xvi. The office has a central air system for cooling. The air handler is in the attic and there are several ducts to deliver the cool air to each of the office spaces via ceiling mounted vents (See Exhibit K).

xvii. The attic has three forms of insulation. The roof and rafters have a spray foam insulation covering. The ceiling joists have a combination of rolled fiberglass insulation and blown in cellulose insulation (See Exhibit K).

xviii. The attic also has a Radon system vent fan installed in a location near the attic access hatch.

c. Floor Plan: See Informational Plan: Exhibit C.

ROOM

Square Feet

(sq ft) * Manager’s Office and

Closet - Hardwood 216 sq ft

Storage Closet - Hardwood

60 sq ft

Office #1 and Closet - Hardwood

150 sq ft

Office #2 and Closet - Hardwood

99 sq ft

Office #3 - Hardwood 95 sq ft Map/File Room - Carpet 211 sq ft

Hallway - Hardwood 44 sq ft Entry Area - Carpet 25 sq ft

Kitchen – Composite Tile

180 sq ft

Foyer - Hardwood 343 sq ft Conference Room -

Hardwood 225 sq ft

Bathroom – Composite Tile

95 sq ft

TOTALS 1743 sq ft

* All Room Area measurements are approximate.

NOTE #1: There is approximately 1232 sq ft total of hardwood flooring requiring re-finishing.

NOTE #2: There is approximately 236 sq ft total of carpeting requiring replacement.

NOTE #3: There is approximately 275 sq ft of tile flooring requiring replacement.

NOTE #4: One section of hydronic baseboard heater runs through the partition wall between Office #2 and Office #3.

5. Other Contracts – The Government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work not related to this contract, and the contractor shall fully cooperate with other contractors and Government employees. The contractor shall not commit or permit any act which will interfere with the performance of work by another contractor or by Government employees.

6. Clean Up and Waste Disposal – The contractor shall practice good housekeeping to maintain a safe job site. The contractor shall keep the work area, including any designated storage areas free from accumulation of waste materials. Upon completing work in an area, the contractor shall remove any tools, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the Government. All disturbed areas resulting from contractor activities shall be restored by the contractor to the satisfaction of the TPOC. All waste material will be disposed of offsite in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

7. Environmental Protection – Containers for excess and/ or waste materials, rubbish, etc.

shall be provided by the contractor at the site, and the site will be inspected/ cleaned daily when working onsite. Water, air, and land resources shall not be adversely impacted during the course of the work. The contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements are met at no additional cost to the Government. Assurance of compliance with this section by subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

8. Sustainability & Environmentally Preferred Products – Under the Comprehensive

Procurement Guidelines (CPG) program, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designates products that are or can be made with recovered materials and recommends practices for buying these products. Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet the minimum recommended content levels as identified under the CPG program. Visit https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program for a complete list of designated products and the associated recommended contents levels. Offerors must be able to demonstrate that each offered products meets minimum content levels upon request.

Furthermore, the contractor should also meet the BioPreferred Program requirements.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) designates certain bio-based products for federal procurement and specifies minimum bio-based content levels for those products. Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet USDA BioPreferred's minimum bio-based content level. Visit the BioPreferred web site:

https://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/faces/pages/ProductCategories.xhtml for the complete list of designated products and the associated minimum bio-based content level requirements.

9. Building Protection – Any involved building or structure, and all its contents shall be protected from the elements during the duration of this contract. The contractor shall keep on site the means to quickly cover and protect all areas open to the elements during an unforeseen weather-related event that could cause damage to the building and or any of its contents during all phases of this contract.

10. Personal Protective Equipment - It is the contractor’s responsibility to furnish and supply personnel with the proper personal protective equipment necessary for performing the work.

11. Government Resources – The government will supply any electricity necessary for the project work from points of existing outlets when available. The contractor shall carefully conserve the use of electricity provided. The contractor shall supply his own means of communication (telephone). There is a restroom available at the contract site, and there is access to potable water via the kitchen sink.

12. Damage to Government and Private Property – The contractor shall be responsible for restoring all Government facilities or structures damaged as a result of the contractor’s operation. The contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property or injury to any person as a result of the contractor’s operation. The contractor shall notify the Project Manager immediately of damage to Government and private property and injury to any person resulting from the contractor’s operation. Also, the Contractor shall notify the TPOC of damage to Government facilities due to vandalism or other causes on the day such damage is first noticed. Trucks and/or trailers will be driven on existing roads only and not across or through park areas to facilities. The Contractor shall also restore landscape features (shrubs, flowers, grasses, etc.), which are damaged or destroyed by the contractor’s operation. Damaged or destroyed grass areas shall be re-planted as directed by the TPOC, and shrubs and flowers which are damaged or destroyed shall be replaced from nursery stock of like size and kind.

13. Contractor’s Personnel –

a. Minimum Personnel Requirements - The Contractor shall provide an adequate number of fully qualified personnel to perform the specified service properly and efficiently within the time limits specified. The Contractor shall provide a list of the names and contact phone numbers for all employees prior to them working on Government Property.

Note: At least one of the Contractor employees on site shall be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with project staff.

b. Employee Conduct - The Contractor shall be responsible for seeing that the Contractor’s employees strictly comply with Code of Federal Regulations Title 36, Chapter III, Part 327, and all federal, state, and municipal laws. Any personnel activity, which, in the opinion of the Government, is deemed detrimental to the performance of the contract may result in the removal of Contractor employee/employees.

Examples of unbecoming actions or conduct include but are not limited to the following:

i. Cursing, harassment, or discrimination of and/or unwarranted physical contact with visitors, USACE personnel, or other contractors

ii. Recurring written and/or verbal complaints from visitors, USACE personnel, or other contractors.

iii. Unsafe operation of vehicles while on USACE.

c. Removal of Contractor’s Employees - The TPOC may require the Contractor to immediately remove from the work site any employee of the Contractor or subcontractor, who, in the opinion of the TPOC, who endangers persons or property, or whose physical or mental condition is such that it would impair the employee’s ability to satisfactorily perform assigned work. Notification to the Contractor shall be promptly made in writing if time and circumstances permit.

Otherwise, notification shall be verbal or by telephone, and shall be confirmed in writing as soon as possible. No such removal, however, will reduce the Contractor’s obligation to perform all work required under this contract, and immediate replacement will be made as required. This requirement shall not be made the basis of any claim for compensation or damages against the United States or any of its officers or agents.

14. Quality Assurance – The contractor is responsible for the quality control of the contract work. The contractor shall establish and maintain a quality control system to assure compliance with the contract requirements. The government has the right to inspect and test all items called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and at all places during the term of the contract.

15. Inspections-

a. Contractor Quality Control - The Contractor is responsible for establishing and maintaining an adequate quality control system to satisfactorily inspect and ensure that all work performed by the Contractor’s organization in each separate service is in full compliance with this contract and the instructions, provisions, specifications, drawings, and maps herein.

b. General Inspection - Upon the completion of each service requirement, the Contractor will perform an inspection of all areas under this contract to ensure compliance with the Statement of Work. The Contractor or their representative must be able to commit personnel, equipment, and resources to correct deficiencies. A Government representative may accompany the Contractor on an inspection of completed work and will identify any contract deficiencies. Any deficiencies noted will be corrected within original contract time frames or appropriate deductions in payment will be made.

c. Equipment/Supplies Inspections - The TPOC may inspect required equipment and, supplies at any time when in use on Government property. Any equipment found deficient shall be removed from service immediately until faulty conditions have been corrected and passed by the TPOC. No such removal will reduce the Contractor’s obligation to perform all work required within the time scheduled under this contract. This requirement shall not be made the basis of any claim for compensation or damages against the United States or any of its officers or agents.

d. Government Inspections - The Government will monitor the Contractor’s service performance and make deductions accordingly.

16. Receiving and Storing Materials – The contractor is responsible for protecting any stored material until it is placed in service. The contractor is responsible for receiving and unloading of delivered goods. Government employees will not receive materials or supplies for the contractor and will not be responsible for damage to the contractor’s equipment or materials.

17. Omissions – This contract may not cover all specified activities, steps, and procedures required to supply the contract product. In case of omission, the normal industry, state, or federal standards, practices, specifications, and/or guides shall prevail. In no instance shall an omission be reason to produce less than an acceptable product.

Part 2 Equipment:

1. Condition of Equipment– All equipment used to perform work under this contract must be in good operating and mechanical condition and comply with EM 385-1-1, Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements. A regular schedule of preventive maintenance must be followed on all equipment. All vehicles utilized under this contract will be presentable, serviceable, and shall comply with safety standards.

2. Type of Equipment-

a. General contractor equipment such as, but not limited to, various hand and power tools, painting equipment, and PPE.

3. Equipment Storage – Various equipment and supplies may be stored onsite within the work areas. NOTE: Government does not assume security for any lost or damaged equipment or materials stored on-site.

Part 3 Materials and Supplies:

The Contractor must furnish materials of sufficient quantity and quality to ensure the satisfactory completion of the contract. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to take accurate field measurements to ensure required quantities of materials and supplies for a proper fit and finish.

1. Government Provided Materials/Supplies: None.

2. Contractor Provided Materials/Supplies:

a. Primer for surfaces needing primer prior to paint.

b. Interior latex wall, trim and ceiling paint.

c. Painting supplies (brushes, rollers, masking tape, floor/furniture protective coverings, etc.).

d. Drywall, joint tape, joint compound, and drywall fasteners.

e. Any lumber, wood filler, hardware and miscellaneous supplies needed.

f. Floor prep materials for: Laminate flooring (Kitchen and Bathroom), Carpeting

(Map/File Room and Entry Area) and Hardwood flooring (Remaining Office Areas).

g. Hardwood flooring material.

h. Hardwood flooring industry standard installation and finish materials.

i. Kitchen/Bathroom Laminate flooring to include manufacturer’s recommended installation materials.

j. Manufacturer’s recommended carpet installation material(s).

k. New carpet and padding.

l. New transition thresholds between flooring types and at transitions through office areas where required.

m. New wood trim.

n. New recessed LED ceiling lighting.

o. New solid core wooden interior doors.

p. New attic insulation.

q. Miscellaneous cleaning materials for area preparation and for final cleaning.

NOTE:

1. The Contractor provided materials and supplies listed above may not include all miscellaneous items needed for a sound and professional installation. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to provide any omitted items to complete the required work.

2. All Contractor supplied materials to be used shall be reviewed and accepted in advance by the TPOC.

3. The Contractor shall submit one copy of the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet for each chemical proposed for use prior to using the chemicals on-site. Refer to the Sustainability & Environmentally Preferred Products section (Listed Above;

II. Technical Requirements: Part 1 General; Section 8).

Part 4 Products:

All products shall be new, unused and to the satisfaction of the TPOC. The Contractor shall provide product data sheets to the TPOC for all products and materials being used.

Products shall be accepted by the TPOC prior to ordering and installation. Products shall have the following specifications:

1. Provided by the Government: None.

2. Provided by the Contractor:

a. Primer:

i. Primer must be compatible for use on drywall surfaces and be a Low VOC product.

ii. Primer shall be formulated for use under interior latex paints.

b. Interior paint:

i. Interior wall and trim paint shall be a Low VOC, latex interior paint.

ii. Color swatches of the interior paint options shall be provided to the TPOC for selection prior to purchase.

iii. The general color scheme shall be subtle earthen tones with lighter trim colors.

iv. Ceiling paint shall be a Low VOC, latex paint formulated for ceilings and shall be White in color.

b. Drywall, joint tape, joint compound, and fasteners:

i. Field measurements shall be taken to ensure correct drywall coverage amount(s).

ii. All drywall components shall be free of asbestos and other harmful products.

iii. Any associated drywall fastening hardware shall be provided by the Contractor.

iv. Drywall used on interior walls shall be 1/2” thick.

v. Drywall used on ceilings shall be 1/2” thick.

c. Any lumber, wood filler, hardware, and miscellaneous supplies:

i. Any lumber shall be new, standard kiln dried lumber.

ii. Any wood filler, hardware and/or other miscellaneous supplies shall be industry standard for rough-in and finish carpentry installation.

d. Floor prep materials for: Laminate flooring (Kitchen & Bathroom), Carpeting (Map/File Room and Entry Area) and Hardwood flooring (Remaining Office Areas):

i. Provide standard mechanical methods of floor prep materials to include scrapers, sandpaper, and sanders with dust collection systems, etc.

ii. Any chemical strippers must be accepted by the TPOC prior to ordering or applying.

e. Hardwood flooring material (if needed):

i. Provide solid tung and groove hardwood flooring to best match existing

(wood, grain, color, etc.).

ii. Field measurements shall be made to determine the exact dimensions and characteristics of the existing hardwood flooring.

iii. The Government understands that new hardwood flooring material may not

“exactly” match the existing material based on several factors, but the intention is to have it match as closely as possible.

f. Hardwood flooring industry standard installation and finish materials:

i. Provide appropriate and accepted adhesive and/or nails/flooring nails to properly install this type of solid tongue and groove hardwood flooring.

ii. Color swatches of the hardwood floor stain options shall be provided to the

TPOC for selection prior to purchase. The TPOC shall have the ability to select a color after the existing hardwood floors are sanded.

iii. Provide appropriate and accepted hardwood floor stain of the color selected by the TPOC.

iv. Provide an appropriate and acceptable hardwood floor oil-based polyurethane formulated for high traffic areas.

v. The stain color and oil-based polyurethane products must be accepted by the TPOC prior to purchase and application.

g. Kitchen/Bathroom Laminate Flooring to include Manufacturer recommended installation materials:

i. Provide new laminate flooring to cover approximately 180 square-feet of floor space in the kitchen and approximately 95 square-feet of floor space in the bathroom.

ii. The laminate flooring MUST be compatible for installation on wood and concrete sub-floors in high traffic areas.

iii. The laminate flooring shall have the following characteristics: Water resistant, scratch resistant, and antimicrobial protection.

iv. The laminate flooring shall resemble the style of tile flooring and have a subtle earth tone color scheme that resembles “stone tile” in appearance.

v. A product catalog shall be provided to the TPOC for initial selection of color and style of the laminate flooring. Actual samples shall be provided for a maximum of six samples to finalize color and style selection by the TPOC.

vi. The new laminate flooring material, color, and style must be accepted by the TPOC prior to purchase and installation.

vii. Provide appropriate and accepted laminate flooring installation materials meeting manufacturer recommendations in a quantity sufficient to install the laminate flooring completely and fully within the designated areas.

h. New Carpet in Map/File Room and Entry Area to include Manufacturer recommended installation materials:

i. Provide new carpet and padding to cover approximately 211 sq. feet in the

Map/File Room and approximately 25 sq. feet in the Entry Area.

ii. The new carpet and padding shall be suitable for high traffic areas. The carpet shall be low-pile, stain resistant and easily maintainable for high traffic areas requiring durable carpet.

iii. A product catalog shall be provided to the TPOC for initial selection of color and style of the carpet material. Actual samples shall be provided for a maximum of six samples to finalize color and style selection by the TPOC.

iv. The new carpet material, color and style must be accepted by the TPOC prior to purchase and installation.

v. Provide appropriate and accepted carpet installation materials meeting manufacturer recommendation in a quantity sufficient to install the carpet completely and fully within the designated areas.

i. New transition thresholds between flooring types and at transitions through office areas where required:

i. Provide industry standard and accepted flooring transitions to meet a proper fit and finish between rooms.

ii. Provide industry standard and accepted flooring transitions to meet a proper fit and finish between different flooring types of the building to include:

Entrance/Exit doorways and stairways as well as wood flooring to laminate flooring, wood flooring to carpet flooring, and potential wood flooring to wood flooring transitions.

j. New wood trim:

i. Provide new window, door and baseboard trim of similar size, design, and installation as the existing trim in the Map/File Room See Exhibit I.

ii. The existing trim in the Map/File Room is approximately 4 and 5/8 inches wide by ¾ inch thick except for the vertical trim board that is between the windows. The trim board between the windows is approximately 6 inches wide by ¾ inch thick. NOTE: The Contractor shall take field measurements to ensure trim dimensions and amounts required.

iii. Trim shall be wooden kiln dried material.

iv. The trim and moulding may be pre-primed for painting as it will be required to be painted once installed in the office.

v. Trim and moulding replacement expectations shall include: any damaged and unusable trim associated with the trim and moulding removal in the contractually described areas of the building.

vi. Crown moulding shall NOT be installed or re-installed in any area of the office.

k. New recessed LED ceiling lighting:

i. Provide new recessed LED ceiling lighting for all locations in the office building.

ii. Lighting shall be recessed in the ceiling and operate via the existing wall switches.

iii. The new lights shall have the ability to be connected to each other in a “daisy chain” or “in-series” so multiple lights can operate on the same switch.

iv. The minimum lighting output should be equivalent to current amounts.

v. The new lighting material, color and style must be accepted by the TPOC prior to purchase and installation.

vi. Provide appropriate and accepted lighting installation materials meeting manufacturer recommendations in a quantity sufficient to install lighting.

l. New solid core wooden interior doors:

i. Provide new 5-panel solid core pine interior doors with doorknob and closure hardware for designated locations within the office.

ii. The doors may be pre-primed for painting as they will be required to be painted once installed in the office.

iii. Field measurements shall be made to determine the exact dimensions of each of the doors to be replaced as they are not all the same dimensions.

iv. The doors being replaced with solid core wooden interior doors include:

a) Manager’s Office

b) Office #1

c) Office #2

d) Office #3

e) Bathroom

v. The closet doors in each of the rooms listed above shall NOT be replaced.

m. New attic insulation:

i. Provide new attic insulation to achieve a minimum of R-50 insulation R-value.

ii. The overall R-value rating shall include the existing spray foam insulation on the roof and rafters when calculating the required insulation for the ceiling joists and “attic floor” areas.

n. Miscellaneous cleaning materials for area preparation and for final cleaning:

i. Appropriate and accepted supplies and materials to meet final overall cleaning of the office space to include walls, floor, horizontal and vertical surfaces etc.

Part 5 Execution:

1. General:

a. The Contractor shall be responsible for all traffic control involving their operation.

b. Specific measures and controls shall be instituted to control dust during demolition and installation procedures in this contract. The Contractor shall control dust resulting from demolition and installation to prevent the spread of dust and avoid creation of a nuisance in the surrounding area.

2. Safety Equipment: It is the contractor’s responsibility to furnish and supply personnel with the proper personal protective equipment (Hardhats, Hand Protection, Eye Protection, Fall Protection etc.) when and where necessary.

3. Contractor Qualifications:

a. The Contractor shall have a minimum of five (5) years of experience with

Residential Renovation / Repair work of this nature.

4. Demolition and Site Preparation Work:

a. Proper protective procedures shall be incorporated for the safe removal and preparation of all products designated for such requirements per this Statement of Work.

b. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to properly Lock-Out / Tag-Out any and all electrical sources for work associated with this Statement of Work. The Contractor shall coordinate the Lock-Out / Tag-Out with the TPOC.

c. The Contractor shall properly dispose of or salvage all materials designated for removal in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

d. The Contractor must prepare each work area to accept any new materials and finished treatment according to manufacturer’s recommendations and to industry standards.

e. Flooring:

i. Hardwood Flooring:

a) Most of the hardwood floors had previously been covered by a foam pad and carpet. See Exhibit J.

b) All hardwood floors shall be inspected for any damaged wood, staples, tacks, nails, remnant foam pad and carpet material, etc. These items shall be properly removed prior to sanding.

c) There may be areas in the office that need pieces of hardwood flooring replaced due to excessive wear or water damage, but not to exceed 75 square feet in total.

d) All hardwood floors shall be prepared by sanding all surfaces to the edge of all walls and trim, around pipes, heating elements and wiring conduits, to produce a uniform new appearance.

e) Procedures shall be incorporated to prevent and control dust from spreading throughout the building.

f) The final stage of sanding shall be completed with 120 grit sandpaper.

ii. Composite Tile Flooring:

a) All composite tile flooring in the kitchen and bathroom shall be removed and disposed of offsite. See Exhibit F.

b) The existing undercabinet mopboard trim shall be removed to ensure proper removal of the existing composite tile flooring. The mopboard trim may be saved and stored for re-installation after the new laminate flooring is installed if the existing mopboard trim is undamaged and serviceable.

c) Minor floor leveling and preparations may be required before installing the new laminate flooring in the kitchen and bathroom floor areas.

iii. Carpet:

a) All carpet, carpet pad material, and existing carpet installation materials in the Map/File Room and Entry Area shall be removed and disposed of offsite.

b) Minor floor leveling and preparations may be required before installing the new carpet systems in the Map/File Room and Entry Area.

iv. Walls, Trim and Moulding:

a) All wood paneling shall be removed throughout the building and disposed of offsite except for the wood paneling in the closets.

b) All crown moulding shall be removed throughout the building and disposed of offsite except for in the closets.

c) All wooden trim shall be removed throughout the building and disposed of offsite except for the wood window and wall trim in the kitchen and bathroom. The baseboard trim in the kitchen and bathroom areas shall be removed to allow for proper flooring removal and installation of new flooring.

d) Care shall be taken when removing the hydronic baseboard heater covers as they are brand new. The covers shall be properly stored so they do not receive any damage and they can be re-installed in the same location that they were removed from.

e) The existing LDF board walls shall remain in place and the new drywall shall be installed over the LDF board material.

v. Ceilings and Attic Insulation:

a) All fiberglass and blown in cellulose insulation shall be properly and cleanly removed from the attic floor space and disposed of offsite.

b) Any HVAC vents through the ceiling shall be properly removed and stored for re-installation in as close to the same position/orientation within the new drywall ceiling of the rooms they are removed from.

The HVAC ducts shall remain connected to the air handler…