US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

“Statement of Work”

Building 20 & 24 Metal Panel Repairs

United States Department of Agriculture-National Centers for Animal Health

1920 Dayton Avenue

Ames, Iowa 50010

Contents Project

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

2.0 Background

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

4.0 General Requirements / Tasks

5.0 Special Provisions

6.0 Government Furnished

7.0 Submittals

8.0 Deliverables / Schedule

9.0 Regulatory Requirements

10.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

11.0 Site / Security Requirements

12.0 Project Timeline / Hours of Operation

13.0 Temporary Facilities

14.0 Closeout Submittals / Warranty Documentation / Record Drawings

Attachments

Project

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

1.1. The intent of this project is to replace one missing Building 20 metal wall panel with a close match panel that is properly attached, and inspect 360 degrees around the four top rows metal panels for integrity, damage and attachment. Contractor shall provide a report after the inspections that includes photos to document the location, condition of the surrounding metal panels with recommended repairs and cost estimates based on the year of the inspection. The report shall be prioritized based on the urgency of each repair and submitted in pdf format and emailed in a zipped pdf format to the Contracting Officer Representative and Contracting Officer. In addition, Building 20 and 24 have several metal wall panels that have been damaged that will be overlayed with weathertight close match metal attached to the existing wall panels.

2.0 Background

2.1 The USDA, NCAH at 1920 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA Building 20 & 24 have damaged exterior metal panels that require repairs and inspection for integrity, damage or fastening issues of the surrounding wall panels for recommended repairs and costs to assist in planning and budgeting future repairs to prevent damage to the facility. Building 20 has a wall panel that blew off the building during a windstorm in 2024 and possible loose panels to be checked surrounding the metal wall panel that blew off the building. Building 20 also has several locations where panels have holes to repair. Building 24 has several panels and trim damaged around an overhead door opening and other locations that have been accidentally damaged.

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

3.1. The contractor shall submit a proposal with the scope as defined in section 3.1 and detailed throughout the remainder of the documentation provided. The contractor shall furnish all equipment, materials, and labor to complete the following:

3.1.1. Building 20 East stair tower (North side) - Supply all material labor and lift equipment to verify dimensions and attachment in order to replace existing metal wall panel that is missing. Inspect 360 degrees around the top four rows of the Type 1 metal wall panels of the stair tower for any damage to integrity and attachment to the building and provide a formal report to the USDA that includes findings and location with estimated costs for any additional necessary metal wall panel repairs. (Location #1 on attached drawing.)

3.1.2. Building 24 overhead door opening – supply all material and labor to overlay metal wall panels and replace surrounding damaged finish metal around opening with close match metal that maintains the existing horizonal and vertical spacing around the wall panels. (Location #2 on attached drawing.)

3.1.3. Building 20 and 24 supply all material and labor to overlay damaged metal panels as detailed on attached drawing and photos with close match metal that maintains the existing horizonal and vertical spacing around the wall panels. (Locations #3 - #6 on attached drawing.)

3.2. The contractor shall provide technical specifications and product information along with the cost proposal. The cost proposal shall be itemized by location.

3.3. An award will not be completed until the product has been determined to be acceptable.

3.4. The work required to repair and inspect the metal wall panels shall include:

3.4.1. Provide manlifts, fall protection equipment and any other necessary equipment to access missing and/or damaged metal wall panel locations to measure for new panel/repairs, inspect attachments and inspect condition of surrounding wall panels to provide a report of any additional necessary repairs, and to complete repairs and other necessary work at building 20 and 24.

3.4.2. Review Building 24 & 24 damaged metal wall panels and take measurements to make watertight cover panels that will fit over the existing panels after any straightening or modifications that are a close match to profile and color of existing wall panels and maintain existing horizontal and vertical wall panel spacing.

3.4.3. Submit shop drawings with color sample, dimensions, materials, method of construction and attachment method(s) for new Building 20 metal panel to COR for review prior to releasing order for replacement panel.

3.4.4. Provide report of findings after completing a 360 degree inspection for the top four rows of Type 1 wall panels on the East side of Building 20 to COR within 10 days after the inspection.

3.5. The Contractor is responsible for the cost and coordination of all equipment, including a crane, if necessary, to move materials on and off the buildings.

3.6. Contractor is responsible for providing a dumpster as needed and proper removal recycling or disposal of all waste materials off site.

4.0 General Requirements / Tasks

4.1. Pursuant to FAR 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities, the Contractor shall obtain all required permits, licenses, and authorizations to perform work under this contract and comply with all the applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.

4.2. All work must comply with all applicable federal, state & local building/construction codes.

4.3. The Contractor shall manage the total work effort associated with the services required to meet the objectives and standards. Such management includes but is not limited to planning, scheduling, cost accounting, report preparation, establishing and maintaining records, and quality control. The Contractor shall provide a staff with the necessary management expertise to assure performance objectives and standards are met. The Contracting

Officer may at any time require samples, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) or manufacturer’s data sheets of materials used in this contract.

4.4. Tasks that are unclear in this SOW must be confirmed with the Contracting Officer (CO) prior to incurring costs.

If clarification is required for items identified in this SOW and per the final construction drawings and specifications, it should be brought to the attention of the CO, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), Engineering Project Manager (EPM), and Architecture Engineering (A/E) Firm, if applicable.

4.5. The contractor shall be solely responsible for coordinating work with all subcontractors and ensuring that all items of joint use in conjunction with installations are completed.

4.6. The Contractor is responsible for verifying site conditions, measurements, quantities, and materials needed to complete this project prior to submitting a proposal. The contractor shall carefully examine the entire site and shall make all necessary investigations to become thoroughly aware of the existing conditions and all difficulties involved in the completion of the work in accordance with the contract documents prior to the submission of proposal.

4.7. The scope of the project shall be performed in a neat, workmanlike manner and shall be sequenced for efficient workflow and to minimize interruption to the daily activities and ongoing research at the facility to the greatest extent possible.

4.8. The contractor shall coordinate all work with the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

4.9. Contractor shall provide all means and methods to protect the facility and its installations from all project activities, including protecting the facility from environmental elements as the improvements are completed.

4.10. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, transportation, supervision, safety equipment*, and incidentals for all elements of the work to provide a complete and properly functioning installation in accordance with this Statement of Work.

4.10.1. * Note: Contractor is solely responsible for safety measures and conformance to applicable requirements in accordance with FAR clauses referenced in Solicitation package

4.11. Anything mentioned in the Scope of Work and not shown on the drawings or shown on the drawings and not mentioned in the Scope of Work, shall be of like effect as if shown or mentioned in both.

4.12. The finished product and all components shall provide a complete operational and functional system per this Scope of Work and the manufacturer’s specifications.

4.13. Contractor shall provide company Safety policy for review and approval by Contracting Officer’s

Representative within ten (10) days of the award of the contract.

4.14. Contractor shall provide a quality control plan for review and approval by Contracting Officer’s

Representative within ten (10) days of the award of the contract.

4.15. The contractor shall dispose of all waste generated by this project in accordance with applicable regulations.

4.15.1. Contractor shall divert project waste to recycle where practical. The Contractor shall track and document the amount of project waste diverted to recycle. Documentation should be submitted at project closeout.

4.15.2. Contractor shall submit documentation on the amount of project waste diverted to recycle as part of project closeout. Contractor shall submit the type and amount of waste that was diverted to recycle, present information in a clear, typewritten format.

4.15.3. If no project waste is diverted to recycle, the Contractor shall submit a letter stating this and why diversion was not practical.

5.0 Special Provisions

5.1. The Contractor must make all necessary provisions to keep the operational part of the Facility safe and cooperate to keep noise, dirt, and other interferences to a minimum. To accomplish this, the Contractor must submit a

Construction Plan for review within ten (10) days of award and approval to allow for progression of work with limited impact on the animals and employees. The Contractor must repair all damages caused by construction operations.

5.2. Do not disturb portions of the site beyond areas in which the work is approved. If land is disturbed due to staging or other reasons, the contractor is required to return the condition back to pre-construction condition or better at no cost to the government.

5.3. Repair or replace portions of existing work which have been altered during construction operations to match existing or adjoining work, as approved by the Contracting Officer. At the completion of operations, existing work must be in a condition equal to or better than that which existed before new work started.

5.4. Keep driveways, entrances, walkways, and doorways serving premises clear and available to the Government, employees, visitors, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

5.5. Any damage resulting from the contractor’s operation shall be brought to the attention of the Contracting

Officer's Representative immediately.

5.6. Finished surfaces of existing facilities that are affected, marred, scratched, or damaged by the contractor shall be refinished to match original condition.

5.6.1. Patching material shall be of the same type, style, and thickness, and shall be finished to match existing adjacent surface construction in color and texture.

5.6.2. Patching material, paint color, paint material and paint application methods shall be approved in advance by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

5.7. No building structural members shall be cut or altered without prior approval of the Contracting Officer's

Representative.

5.8. The contractor shall take all necessary and reasonable measures to keep the work site clean of trash and debris.

Work areas shall be cleaned immediately as work in that area is completed, and before moving to a new work area. Place all trash and debris in OSHA approved containers, remove, and dispose of trash off site daily.

5.9. The contractor shall move all materials and equipment, including ladders and scaffolding from the site at the completion of each day's operation unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative. All equipment shall be secured at the end of the day.

5.10. The contractor shall provide proper safety equipment to workmen and ensure a safe environment for employees and the public at all times. The contractor shall work to ensure free, unobstructed, and safe access to and about the work area.

5.11. The Contractor shall ensure that any materials that are delivered by FedEx, UPS, etc. are delivered to the jobsite and NOT to the USDA warehouse dock at Building 24 or to the north warehouse, Building 11. The

USDA and/or the COR will not be responsible for receiving any materials for the project. USDA reserves the right to refuse any unscheduled deliveries that arrive at either warehouse or at the main gate.

6.0 Government Furnished

6.1. Documents available: site maps, submittal form, request for information (RFI) form, site entry acceptable identifications document, security policy, inclement weather /safety document, and any other requested and approved forms or documents needed for the project.

7.0 Submittals

7.1. The Contractor must provide product data submittals including manufacturing specifications. Submittals shall be provided within 10 days of award of the contract. Submittals shall include:

7.1.1. Schedule no later than 10 business days after notice to proceed.

7.1.2. Contractor Safety Plan no later than 10 days after contract award.

7.1.3. Submit shop drawings with color sample, dimensions, materials, method of construction and attachment method(s) for new Building 20 metal panel to COR for review prior to releasing order for replacement panel.

7.1.4. Sample inspection report 10 days after notice to proceed.

7.1.5. Final inspection report 10 days after completion of work.

8.0 Deliverables / Schedule

8.1. The contractor shall submit a project schedule for approval by the COR, reflecting the duration of the project from award to acceptance by the USDA. Schedule shall be submitted to the COR, copied to CO and EPM no later than ten (10) days after award of the contract.

Key Deliverables

Item

No.

Deliverable /

Item Title

Description Frequency Reference Delivery

Format

Due By

1 Safety policy

Submit project Safety

Plan

Once Ref. SoW Section 4 Electronic Within 10 days of award of contract

2 Quality control plan

Submit project Quality

Control Plan

Once Ref. SoW Section 4 Electronic Within 10 days of award of contract

3 Construction

Plan

Submit project

Construction Plan

Once Ref. SoW Section 5 Electronic Within 10 days of award of contract

4 Submittals Provide Project

Submittals

Once Ref. SoW Section 7 Electronic Within 10 days of award of contract

5 Sample inspection report

Submit sample inspection report

Once Ref. SoW Section 7 Electronic Within 10 days of award of contract

5 Construction

Schedule

Submit project schedule

Once Ref. SoW Section 8 Electronic Within 10 days of

Notice to Proceed

6 Final inspection report

Submit final inspection report

Once Ref. SoW Section 7 Electronic Within 10 days of inspection completion.

9.0 Regulatory Requirements

9.1. The equipment materials, installation, workmanship, and operation shall conform to the most stringent applicable requirements of the most recent editions of the associated publications, in the below section and in the attached specifications unless otherwise noted:

(a) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

(b) NFPA 101 – Safety to Life from Fire in Buildings and Structures.

(c) NFPA 1 – Uniform Fire Code

(d) NFPA 5000 – Building Construction and Safety Code

(e) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – Clean Water Act

(f) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – Chemical Inventory and Handling

(g) Iowa Department of Natural Resources (Iowa DNR)

(h) ASHRAE

(i) Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)

(j) Appropriate UL Standards

(k) State and Local Building Codes as adopted by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

(l) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

(m) ARS Policies and Procedures (P&P) 242.1

10.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

10.1. The Contractor shall confirm to the Contracting Officer the List of Key Personnel and their qualifications are provided as part of the proposal. The contractor will provide any additional information requested by the

Contracting Officer to certify their qualifications.

10.2. All work must be performed by qualified personnel. Qualifications of personnel include, but are not limited to Contractors that have at least 5 years of experience installing commercial metal wall panel systems.

10.3. The Contractor shall provide experienced, qualified, and capable personnel to perform the work in this contract. Personnel shall be fully knowledgeable of all safety and environmental requirements associated with the work they perform. Competent personnel shall be provided as required.

10.4. OSHA training requirements shall be strictly enforced prior to the commencement of work. The job superintendent must be an OSHA certified “competent person” with 30 hours of training and all other employees working on the project must have a minimum of 10 hours of OSHA training.

10.5. The job superintendent/OSHA certified competent person needs to always be on site when work is ongoing.

10.6. Contractor employees and Subcontractor employees shall conduct themselves in a proper, efficient, courteous and businesslike manner.

10.7. The Contractor shall ensure that all employees present a professional appearance that is appropriate for their position. The Contracting Officer’s Representative reserves the right to determine the acceptability of any clothing worn. All Contractor/Subcontractor employees working under this contract shall be identified by a distinctive nameplate, emblem, or patch attached in a prominent place on an outer garment. Employee identification shall not be substituted for required passes or badges.

10.8. The Contractor shall remove from the site any individual whose continued employment is deemed by the

Contracting Officer’s Representative to be contrary to the public interest or inconsistent with the best interests of

USDA.

11.0 Site / Security Requirements

11.1. Access to the construction site is controlled by a security fence and visitor/contractor check-in/check-out system. All contractor/subcontractor employees shall sign-in and out at the main site entrance gate and always wear a contractor/visitor identification badge while on the site. The ID badges will be turned in at the end of the workday. A current government-issued identification with a picture ID is required for entry (REAL ID required).

11.2. A minimum of 5 days of advanced registration is required for all personnel entering the site that are foreign nationals and 3 days for all other workers.

11.3. Construction vehicles will be allowed access to the contracted buildings; contractor employees’ personal vehicles shall be parked in the facility parking areas designated by the COR. Appropriate vehicle badges shall be displayed at all times while the contractor is on site.

11.4. The Contractor shall use only the service roads and access routes approved by the Contracting Officer’s

Representative.

11.5. Unless accompanied by a NCAH/USDA employee, the Contractor, subcontractors, and their employees shall not enter buildings or facilities not specifically part of this project. Reasons included, but not limited to, disease control and health requirements.

11.6. The Contractor shall adhere to all Site, ARS, APHIS and USDA security policies and procedures including, but not limited to, Code of Federal Regulations Requirements, Standard Operating Procedures, Security Directives, Security Procedures, General Orders, Post Orders and any applicable Government Policies and Procedures.

11.7. Additional security requirements may be imposed when the Federal Government raises the Homeland

Security Alert Level. Additional directions will be provided by the Contracting Officer’s Representative if the situation occurs.

11.8. Failure to comply with access requirements shall be adequate grounds for removal of the contractor/ subcontractor employees from the site and barring further site access to individuals.

11.9. Coordinate use of premises under direction of the COR. Contractors shall confine construction equipment, storage of materials and equipment and operations of workers to areas permitted by law, ordinances, permits, or requirements of Contract Documents, and shall not unreasonably encumber premises with construction equipment or other material or equipment.

11.10. No pets or animals are allowed inside the Security Gate, even if left in a vehicle.

11.11. No firearms or weapons are allowed on site.

11.12. Owner will occupy the facility during entire period of construction for conduct of its normal operations.

11.13. Additional entry requirements may be added prior to the commencement of the project. The COR will advise of any updates during the project kickoff meeting.

12.0 Project Timeline / Hours of Operation

12.1. Contractor shall be given 180 days from the “Notice to Proceed” to complete the project.

12.2. Normal Work hours: Work hours for the site are 7:00AM to 3:30PM, Monday through Friday, excluding government holidays. Requests for exceptions to this schedule shall be made in writing forty-eight (48) hours in advance and approved by the CO and/or COR.

12.3. Work Outside Normal Work Hours: Work scheduled outside regular work hours including late hours, Saturdays, Sundays, and Government holidays requires COR approval in advance. Make application to the COR at least 5 calendar days prior to such work to allow arrangements to be made by the Government for access to the work area and inspection & monitoring arrangements. Requests shall include the exact dates, hours, location, and purpose of the exception. If approved, the COR will coordinate access with the site security office.

12.4. Recognized Holiday: The contractor is not required to provide work on federal holidays, except in emergency situations. 2026 Federal holidays are as follows:

• New Year's Day: Thursday, January 1

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Monday, January 19

• Presidents' Day (Washington's Birthday): Monday, February 16

• Memorial Day: Monday, May 25

• Juneteenth: Friday, June 19

• Independence Day (Observed): Friday, July 3

• Labor Day: Monday, September 7

• Columbus Day: Monday, October 12

• Veterans Day: Wednesday, November 11

• Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 26

• Christmas Day: Friday, December 25

13.0 Temporary Facilities

13.1. The existing USDA utilities at the site may be used by the Contractor for completion of the contract work at no cost to the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for making and removing any utility connections.

13.2. The Contractor shall equip all his/her foremen and work leaders with cell phones as necessary to coordinate the work effort. The Government will not provide any phone service for the project.

13.3. Toilet facilities are available for use in Building 20 or 24 for this contract with approved escorts as required.

13.4. USDA dumpsters and Roll-offs on site are not to be used by the contractor. The contractor shall furnish and maintain waste and recyclable receptacles for the duration of the project. Location of the receptacles shall be coordinated with the COR.

14.0 Closeout Submittals / Warranty Documentation / Record Drawings

14.1. A warranty shall be issued in accordance with FAR 52.246.21 (Warranty of Construction). A standard one-year warranty shall be issued for all work.

14.2. The material shall be warranted as free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of (12) months from the date of installation.

14.3. Manufacturer’s documentation for warranty and extended warranty. Include all required documentation that will meet the manufacturer’s requirements for executing said warranty.

14.4. Provide a warranty binder containing one (1) signed & dated copy of all warranties of installed materials, devices, components, installed on the project in conformance to the construction drawings and specifications. An electronic copy of the Warranty Binder in a PDF file shall be submitted with the final close-out documentation.

14.5. O&M data submittals for materials, devices, components installed shall be provided. Data shall be provided in PDF format and one printed copy. Information shall be provided no later than with the final close-out documentation.

Attachments

Drawings

Specifications

Benchmark Wall Panel Installation Instructions

Photos