SOW Demolish Building 33 Mississippi State MS.docx

United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service

STATEMENT OF WORK

Demolish Building 33

Crop Science Research Lab P. O. Box 5367, 810 Highway 12E Mississippi State, MS 39762

Prepared by: The Building People November 14, 2019

Table of Contents

1.0 PROJECT:

Project Title: “Demolish Building 33” at the USDA, ARS, Crop Science Research Lab, Mississippi, MS.

2.0 PROJECT CONTACT PERSONS:

CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO): Email: lynn.hults@usda.gov Acquisition and Property Division 2775 F & B Road College Station, TX 77845 Phone: (979) 260-9220

CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) Email: shelia.parker@usda.gov Safety and Occupational Health Manager 141 Experiment Station RD

JWDSRC

Stoneville, MS 387760225 Phone: (662) 686-3745

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (AO)

Vacant

AREA SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGER (ASHM): Email: shelia.parker@usda.gov Safety and Occupational Health Manager 141 Experiment Station RD

JWDSRC

Stoneville, MS 387760225 Phone: (662) 686-3745

ENGINEER PROJECT MANAGER (EPM) Email: EVERETT.WILSON@ARS.USDA.GOV Everett Wilson, PE USDA, ARS, SEA Facilities 3550 Main Street, #5121 Houston, TX 77002 Phone: (720) 618-0703

3.0. SCOPE OF SERVICES:

The Contractor shall provide all professional services necessary for the accomplishment of the contract project and such required services shall be in accordance with requirements as described herein.

1. The Contractor shall provide services for the following tasks marked by an “X”:

[X] Provide a technical and cost proposal to complete the project as per project requirements. Although the Government does not suspect any hazardous materials to be encountered, it is recommended that the contractor include a cost for sampling for asbestos so that proper methods can be used during demolition.

[X] Complete the project as per project requirements.

The scope includes the demolition and removal of a single building including slabs, foundations and utilities in their entirety.:

4.0 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor shall furnish a technical and cost proposal to provide services to demolish and dispose of BLDG 33. The project is located at the USDA, ARS, Crop Science Research Lab, 810 Highway 12E Mississippi State, MS 39762.

1. The Contractor will work with site personnel to ensure project is accomplished in a timely manner.

1. The Contractor’s work shall adhere to the criteria stated within these project requirements and specifications. All abatement efforts shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local code requirements as well as current industry standards (i.e., AHERA; ANSI; ARI; CFR; EPA; OSHA; SC State Dept. of Health Services; USACE etc.) and health and safety codes in effect at the time of contract award.

1. Davis Bacon Wage Rates apply to all construction contracts in excess of $2,000. Employee payroll logs for the project will be required to verify wage rates are being adhered to.

1. Projects in excess of $150,000 will require a bid bond. Additionally, Payment and Performance bonds will be required for projects exceeding $35,000. Obtaining and the cost of these bonds is the responsibility of the Contractor. Proof of Insurance is also required.

4.1 Bid Schedule:

1. The Base Bid shall include all work described in 4.2 Description of Work.

4.2 Description of Work:

a. The project is to demolish building 33 in its entirety. Building 33 is a 3,300 sq ft single story metal building on a concrete slab. The building was constructed in 1984.

b. The 2 existing chemical fume hoods shall be carefully removed and relocated to BLDG 5 located approximately 100 yards from BLDG 33.

c. Completely demolish and remove the building, structures and utilities, including all appurtenances related or connected thereto. Demolition shall include removing the building, foundations, footings, concrete pad, PVC water line, PVC sewer line, and electrical service up to the service pole and all appurtenances related or connected thereto. The electrical pole is located adjacent to the building. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Government representative to have the utility company remove the meter from the side of the building. The water line shall terminate just outside the building at the shutoff valve. The sewer line shall be terminated 5 feet from the building foundation. Removed utilities shall be terminated in a manner conforming to the nationally recognized code covering the specific utility and approved by the Contracting Officer.

d. During demolition, provide safeguards, including warning signs, barricades, temporary fences, warning lights, and other similar items that are required for protection of all personnel during demolition and removal operations. Maintain fences, barricades, lights, and other similar items around exposed excavations until such excavations have been completely filled.

e. Contractor shall inspect the site and buildings to complete an assessment for demolition before the demolition starts. A location contact should be contacted to get exact removal boundaries for excess concrete leading to buildings. Contractor shall determine where debris will be disposed of and what containers and methods will be used for demolition debris. If any hazardous waste is found, contractor shall inform the location upon first contact and decide what kind of specialized equipment and methods per Federal and State regulations shall be used to remove and dispose of any hazardous waste. All utilities will be disconnected and safely removed. Contractor is responsible for capping gas, water and sewer lines.

f. After demolition, disturbed areas shall be leveled with top soil which shall be placed and spread to the height of the surrounding area and seeded with grass seed mixture to match surrounding vegetation followed by applying water in a fine spray by nozzles or spray bars in such a manner and extent that wash or eroding will not occur. Any trees that are damaged by the Contractor shall be repaired and treated accordingly. All broken limbs shall be sawed off evenly and cut faces painted with an appropriate compound. All repairs and treatments shall be done in accordance with the forestry regulations of the authority having jurisdiction and at Contractor's expense. On completion of work, leave site in clean condition.

g. All furniture, appliances, equipment, material and debris shall be removed and disposed of by the contractor.

h. Contractor shall perform a metal sweep of the restored demolition site and the roads used to haul the demolished material offsite.

4.2.1 Pre-Construction Phase Services:

1. Pre-Construction Submittals

Prior to issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP) the following submittals must be submitted to the Contracting Officer (CO) for approval:

1. Work Hours, per Section H.30 entitled, MAXIMUM WORKWEEK – CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE. The work hours will include the daily starting and stopping time, and days of the week the Contractor proposes to carry out the work.

1. Scheduling.

1. Construction Cost Proposal presented in a cost break-out format resembling a Schedule of Values.

4.3 Government Furnished Equipment\Services:

1. The Government will furnish a reasonable amount of electricity and water.

5.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

5.1 Permits:

Where governing regulations and imposed codes and standards require notices, permits, licenses, inspections, tests, and similar items or actions in order to lawfully proceed with the required work, the Contractor shall obtain items and take those actions in accordance with the regulations of the governing authority. The costs of such permits, licenses, inspections, etc., are the obligation of the Contractor. Submit copies of demolition, hauling, and debris disposal permits and notices for record purposes. Include description of proposed haul routes.

5.2 Utility Severance Certificates:

Provide certificates, issued by the utility owners, of severance of utility services for record purposes if required.

5.3 Demolition Plan:

Submit a comprehensive demolition plan, describing the proposed sequence, methods, and equipment for demolition, removal, and disposal of the buildings

5.4 Existing Installations / Demolition:

Contractor shall coordinate demolition of existing installations with USDA. All disturbances of existing systems shall be coordinated with the USDA to prevent disconnecting equipment that might jeopardize on-going research.

5.5 Quality Control:

The work performed under this contract shall be subject to continuous audit by the COR. Quality control is the exclusive responsibility of the Contractor.

5.6 Protection of Work and Property/Safety Requirements:

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

1. Safety and health matters, as they relate to the work, are the exclusive responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall 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.

1. Open depressions and excavations occurring as part of this work shall be barricaded and posted with warning lights when accessible through adjacent property or through public access. Operate warning lights from dusk to dawn each day.

d. 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.

e. The Contract Documents may not represent all surface conditions at the site and adjoining areas. The known surface conditions are as indicated and shall be compared with actual conditions before commencement of work and the cost shall be included in the contractor’s proposal.

5.7 Hazardous material:

a. The building was constructed in 1984 and there are no known hazardous materials within the building structure. Existing conditions are reflected correctly to the best of USDA’s knowledge. Owner 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 in proportions different from those indicated may not exist. Contractor shall include costs for hazardous materials sampling in the proposal.

5.8 Disposal of Removed Materials and Debris:

a. Dispose of removed furniture, appliances, materials, waste, trash, and debris in a safe, acceptable manner, in accordance with applicable laws and ordinances and as prescribed by authorities having jurisdiction.

b. Burying of trash and debris on the site will not be permitted. Burning of trash and debris at the site will not be permitted.

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

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

e. Unless state or local regulations require a higher percentage, the Contractor shall achieve end-of-project diversion (recycling nonhazardous construction and demolition waste) rate of 50 percent by weight of total non-hazardous solid waste generated by the Work. Practice efficient waste management in the use of materials in the course of the Work. Use all reasonable means to divert construction and demolition waste from landfills and incinerators.

f. Waste Management Plan: Full plan should be submitted within 14 days of date established for the Construction Notice to Proceed. Approval of the contractor’s plan does not relieve the contractor of responsibility for compliance with applicable environmental regulations. This plan must establish a target diversion rate for all construction and demolition waste of at least 50% or higher by weight. Identify target waste diversion goal and list anticipated type and whether it will be salvaged, recycled, or disposed of in landfill. The diversion goal should be an estimated percentage of total diversion targeted for achievement by project completion. E.g. 5 tons diverted out of 10 total tons of construction and demolition waste = 50% estimated total rate of diversion.

g. If any waste materials encountered during the demolition or construction phase are found to contain lead, asbestos, PCBs, fluorescent lamps, or any hazardous substances, they 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. These materials and any other hazardous materials must be excluded from the construction waste stream calculations.

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

5.9 Temporary Facilities:

a. Temporary utilities (water and electricity) may be furnished to the Contractor by the Government, if so requested. The Contractor shall maintain and protect all such utilities during the course of construction and shall repair or replace any items damaged through its own negligence.

b. Should the Contractor require any power or utility shutdowns during demolition, the Contractor shall obtain approval for such shutdown from the COR three working days prior to the need.

5.10 Cleanup:

The construction site shall 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 shall remove from the premises all unused material, trash, and debris resulting from the work to the satisfaction of the COR.

5.11 Final Payment/Contract Closeout:

The following documents are REQUIRED PRIOR TO FINAL PAYMENT (other documents may also be required):

1. Release of liens.

1. Employee payroll\time sheets

1. Invoice

6.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE: The Contract time for this project is 30 calendar days.

7.0 PHOTOS BUILDING 33:

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