SOW Building 3 Remove and Replace Exterior Greenhouse Siding_ Tifton GA Rev 2.docx

Statement of Work

Greenhouse Remodel USDA Building #3 Asset ID # 660200B00

USDA-ARS CROP GENETICS AND BREEDING RESEARCH UNIT

109 Bermuda Dr Tifton, GA. 31793

Prepared by: Tochie Ezento and Lee Willis 2/17/2023 Location Map

Statement of Work: Remove and replace glass exterior panels and interior dividing walls with polycarbonate siding on 7 bays of greenhouse at USDA- ARS Tifton, GA. This project is located at 109 Bermuda Dr. Tifton, GA. 31793

Work is to be performed on all 7 bays of the greenhouse. Remove all glass from exterior, interior walls and replace with clear poly vinyl siding.

Project Objective:

The objective of this project is to remove, replace degraded broken glass exterior panels and interior dividing walls with polycarbonate siding. This will be performed in 7 bays of the greenhouse to bring the buildings back to its full functioning capacity.

Contractor must be registered in System for Award Management, (SAM), prior to submitting a bid. Registration can be obtained through:

https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ Site Visit: Bidders are encouraged to visit the site and be escorted by a government representative to confirm locations, dimensions, and conditions of the project before a bid is submitted. The site visit shall be for the purpose of observing firsthand any 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 make definite provisions for adjustment in cost or extension due to existing conditions not readily foreseeable. This project is located at USDA-ARS in Tifton, GA.

Utilization of Bio-Based Products: The contractor shall utilize products and material based on bio-based materials, (e.g., bio-based greases; bio-based hydraulic fluids, bio-based absorbents), to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use of detracting from the overall quality delivered to the end user. All supplies and materials shall 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 Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Products can be found at:

https://www.biopreferred.gov

Safety: The contractor will submit a Site Safety Specific Plan/Accident Prevention Plan in industry recognizable format to the Contracting Officer within 7 days of contract award. The Plan shall include phone numbers and maps to the local Dr. Office and nearest Hospital.

All employees of the general contractor or subcontractors shall have the 10- hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and/or other relevant competency training. Supervisors shall have completed the 30-hour OSHA training.

Base Offer: Provide all equipment, materials, labor, and hardware necessary to replace exterior panels and interior dividing walls of the greenhouse facilities at the Tifton location (including dumpster/container if applicable). Provide all quotes as turn-key completed work. The task list for this project is as follows:

Task List:

· Work shall be accomplished in accordance with all local, state and federal codes and regulations.

· Work shall be accomplished by certified technicians.

· Remove and replace all covering on outside perimeter walls and interior divider walls with 8mm twin wall polycarbonate to existing framework

· Replace ridge vent coverings with polycarbonate

· Replace all vent wall coverings

· All existing greenhouse systems which protrude the existing exterior/interior wall glass must be removed and reinstalled by contractor if necessary to cut in new polycarbonate siding (exhaust piping, vent/ hot water piping) once reinstalled roof openings must be properly resealed for GH integrity.

All proposals shall be in unlocked MS Word format and all cost proposals shall be detailed and presented in unlocked MS Excel format with formulas working.

Contractor Responsibility:

1. Contractor will verify all dimensions and site conditions prior to beginning work.

2. Contractor will perform the work as listed in the above outlined Base Bid.

3. Contractor shall keep work area clean daily and take measures to control debris while work is being performed.

4. Contractor is required to manage the project and consult with the Government prior to beginning all work phases. And, to work in a manner that minimizes the impact of the work on Government operations, research, and functions.

5. All work must be performed in such a manner as to not adversely affect daily operations of the facility, its workers, and the onsite facility operations.

6. Contractor must always have a Foreman or site supervisor on the job while working on this project.

7. Contractor will provide their own restroom facility and dumpster.

8. Contractor will remove all demolished material and debris from the worksite and dispose off-site.

9. The Contractor shall confine all operations on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Specialist/Officer or Representative (CO/COR).

10. Employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with ARS security management program, obtain permission from the CO/COR, be identified by project and employer by wearing contractor issued identification badges (if always required) on ARS property, and restricted from unauthorized access.

11. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers, and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

12. Work shall be accomplished in accordance with all local, state, and federal codes and regulations.

Material / Submittals:

The Contractor shall supply all materials necessary to successfully complete the project and deliver a functioning system as required. Submittals on all material incorporated into the work, including shop drawings and specifications, used on this project shall be submitted to the Engineering Project Manager and Contracting Specialist as noted in this document. Electronic submittals are acceptable otherwise three written submittals are required.

Execution of Work:

Contractor will verify all dimensions and site conditions prior to beginning work. Contractor will schedule the work between working hours as listed below. Contractor is required to provide labor, specified material, equipment, and other tools required to perform the job fully and completely. No Government equipment will be available for use by the contractor. The contractor shall always be responsible for protecting his work and ensuring the safety of his crew and ARS employees. Upon completion of the project, the contractor shall remove from the premises all accumulated materials and rubbish caused by the project. Premises shall be left in a clean, orderly, and acceptable condition.

Demolition Procedure:

1. Contractor will verify all dimensions and site conditions prior to beginning work.

2. Contractor will schedule the work between working hours as listed below.

3. Contractor is required to provide labor, specified material, equipment, and other tools required to perform the job fully and completely. No Government equipment will be available for use by the contractor.

4. The contractor shall always be responsible for protecting their work and ensuring the safety of their crew and ARS employees. Upon completion of the project, the contractor shall remove from the premises all accumulated materials and rubbish caused by the project. Premises shall be left in a clean, orderly, and acceptable condition.

5. All items demolished shall become property of the Contractor and be removed by Contractor from ARS property. Contractor must provide dumpsters/ roll off containers.

6. Contractor shall follow all ARS EMS disposal criteria. Recyclable materials shall be recycled, and the savings shall be included in the contractor’s quote, therefore passed on to the government.

7. Contractor shall be responsible for providing disposal records where applicable.

Damage to Property:

Any damage to the Government buildings, utilities, etc. caused as the result of the contractor’s activities shall be repaired or replaced to the satisfaction of the Government.

Inspection and Acceptance:

A government representative shall inspect and approve the work performed on this project. The Contractor shall schedule inspection a minimum of 10 days in advance, in writing, to the Contracting Officer.

Project Schedule:

The completion of this project shall not exceed 30 days from date of Notice to Proceed. A request for 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.

ARS reserves the right to close or shut down the project site and order the Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency or Government shutdown. The Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the CO/COR

Work Hours:

Contractor work hours shall be Monday through Friday, seven (7) A.M. to four (4) P.M. except for Government holidays. Any changes to work schedule shall be submitted to Contacting Officer for written approval.

Facility Picture

Project Contacts:

Contracting Officer Lynn Hults 912-464-9723 Lynn.hults@usda.gov image1.png image2.png image3.emf