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STATEMENT OF WORK

CATERPILLAR BACKHOE LOADER MODEL 430F

1. INTRODUCTION

Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75211 is looking for interested party who wishes to submit an offer to repair Caterpillar, Model 430F Backhoe Loader.

2. SCOPE

The contractor shall provide all management, supervision, labor, tools, materials, supplies, equipment, and any other items necessary to perform repairs, services, and installation of engine. All repairs and servicing shall return the backhoe loader to operational condition. Current know conditions of the equipment are listed:

Caterpillar, Model 430F Backhoe Loader, Serial Number 0RDF00741 - This unit is not currently operative.

The equipment requires a new engine due to metal in the engine oil system.

3. REQUIRED MAINTENANCE

The engine shall be replaced with a new complete engine replacement. The engine shall have a manufacture warranty and all parts and services. The repair station shall remove old engine, install new engine, remove, and reinstall all engine accessories (including pumps, A/C, etc.), service with new fluids (oil, radiator, etc.). All repairs and servicing shall return the backhoe loader to operational condition.

Since all repairs will be conducted at the repair shop facility, the government is not responsible for any engine core charge. The repair shop is responsible for returning the engine core in a timely manner.

All quotes shall include any travel, freight, miscellaneous supplies, labor fees, and disposal fees included.

4. CLIN STRUCTURE

0001 Caterpillar, Model 430F Backhoe Loader - Engine Replacement

5. CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

A. REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER

1. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate representatives to act for him/her in furnishing technical guidance and advice or generally supervises the work to be performed under this contract. Such designation will be in writing and will define the scope and limitations of the designee's authority. A copy of the designation(s) shall be furnished to the Contractor at time of award.

2. The VA Contracting Officer will delegate one (or more) representatives to serve as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The COR may direct and arrange the Contractor’s work schedule in specific areas of the cemetery to coordinate with daily cemetery activities and operations.

Duties and responsibilities of the COR include, but are not limited to, the following:

(i) Provides contract oversight and technical guidance to the Contractor.

(ii) Acts as technical liaison between the National Cemetery and the Contractor and between the cemetery and the Contracting Officer.

(iii) Placing orders for services.

(iv) Determining whether contract deliverables meet functional, technical and performance specifications.

(v) Verification / certification of payments to the Contractor for services rendered.

(vi) Assuring that any changes effecting work involved, price, terms and/or conditions under the contract are not implemented before written authorization is issued by the Contracting Officer.

(vii) The COR may not modify the intent or the terms and conditions of the contract.

3. Contracting Officer: All administrative functions remain with the VA Contracting Officer. Any modifications to the contract, including those involving no-cost changes, increases and decreases in cost or level of services provided, termination or extension of the contract (in part or in whole) and decisions concerning claims or disputes, must be authorized in writing by the Government Contracting Officer.

B. Communication & Coordination of Work with COR: Communication with the COR (or designee) is strongly encouraged. Burial activities at NCA shall take precedence over contract work activities.

Work activity and noise cannot disturb Burial Services. Trucks and workmen are prohibited from passing through the service area during this period.

C. Notwithstanding the Contractors responsibility for total management during the performance of this contract, the administration of the contract will require maximum coordination between the Government and the Contractor. The Government shall provide, at the time of contract award, a list of Government personnel authorized to act as Contracting Officer's Representatives.

6. RESPONSIBILITIES

INSURANCE, LICENSES & PERMITS

The Contractor shall obtain all necessary licenses and permits necessary to perform the work involved and will take all precautions necessary to protect persons and property from injury or damage during the performance of this contract. Contractor is responsible for any injury or damage during the performance of this contract including injury to himself/herself, his/her employees, or others.

The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining satisfactory standards of personnel conduct and work performance.

(End of Work Statement)