SOW - Demolish Building 53 - Miami - EW.docx

United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service

STATEMENT OF WORK

“Demolish Building 53”

Subtropical Horticulture Research Laboratory, USDA-ARS, Miami, Florida

DATE: March 15, 2021

STATEMENT OF WORK

Construction

1.0 CONTRACT PROJECT:

Project Title: “Demolish Building 53” at the USDA, ARS, Subtropical Horticulture Research, Miami, Florida.

2.0 PROJECT CONTACT PERSONS:

0. CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO):

Unknown

0. RESEARCH LEADER (RL):

Email: richard.goenaga@usda.gov Phone: (786) 573-7060

0. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (AO):

Karla Agurto, USDA; ARS Subtropical Horticulture Research Laboratory 13601 Old Cutler Road Miami, FL 33158 Email: karla.agurto@usda.gov Phone: 786-573-7059 (Office)

0. AREA SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGER (ASHM):

0. ENGINEER PROJECT MANAGER and LOCATION CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE (COR):

Email: everett.wilson@ usda.gov 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.

[X] Complete the project as per project requirements.

4.0 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor shall furnish a technical and cost proposal to provide services for “Demolition of Buildings 90 and 114” at the Miami, FL site.

The project is located at the Subtropical Horticulture Research Laboratory, 13601 Old Cutler Road, Miami, Florida 33158.

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, (ie: AHERA; ANSI; ARI; CFR; EPA; OSHA; FL 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. Additional, 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:

The project is to demolish building 53 which is approximately 1537 ft2 in size. The existing concrete pad under building 53 will be left intact and free of protrusions. Contractor shall inspect site and buildings to complete an assessment for demolition before the demolition starts. Contractor shall determine where debris will be disposed of and what containers and methods will be used for demolition debris. Contractor shall decide what kind of specialized equipment shall be used to remove any hazardous waste. All utilities will be disconnected and safely removed. Contractor is responsible for capping any existing gas and water lines that may be present in the building at boundary of the remaining slab. Landscape surrounding the slab will be rendered free of all small debris, nails, screws, etc. that results from the demolition effort.

4.2.1 Pre-Construction Phase Services

1. Pre-Construction Submittals

Prior to Construction 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 and coincide with the Lab working hours.

1. Project Schedule.

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

7. The Contractor will provide a work plan that incorporates the Laboratory Covid work guidelines and adhere to the Laboratory Covid protocols at all times.

4.2.2 Demolition of Buildings 53

The Scope of this project is as follows:

Demolition & Removal Building 53 structure. The slab & foundation will be left intact in their entirety.

Contractor is responsible for any damage to adjacent items or property that may become damaged during demolition. The Contractor is responsible for making repairs to meet or exceed conditions prior to damage.

The Contractor is responsible for visiting the site prior to submitting a bid to observe existing conditions. No compensation will be provided for conditions that would be visible during an on-site visit for persons experienced performing this type of work.

4.3 Government Furnished Equipment\Services

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.

5.2 Existing Installations / Demolition:

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

5.3 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.

5.4 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.

5.5 Temporary Facilities:

1. 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.

1. 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.

5.6 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.

5.7 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 Photo:

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