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STATEMENT OF WORK

Design Services

National Elk Refuge Electrical Repairs

I. PROJECT SCOPE

A. Project Background

The National Elk Refuge is a Wildlife Refuge located in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. It was created in 1912 to protect habitat and provide sanctuary for one of the largest elk herds.

With a total of 24,700 acres, the refuge borders the town of Jackson, Wyoming, on the southwest, Bridger-Teton National Forest on the east and Grand Teton National Park on the north. It is home to an average of 7,500 elk each winter. The refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of the Interior.

Fish and Wildlife Staff have identified 7 structures on the Elk Refuge Compound that need electrical repairs (Re: drawings for site map).

II. PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor shall provide all material, equipment, and labor required to perform the electrical repairs to the following structures: Administrative Building, New Shop Building w/ 3-Vehicle Bays, Quarters #20, Miller House Garage, Equipment Storage Building, Blacksmith Shop, & Winter Pasture Horse Shelter.

1. The Administrative Building, built in 1997 requires the installation of (3)

(hardwired) exit signs and replacement of (2) non-working GFCI exterior outlets on the west side of the building. The 1st GFCI outlet that needs to be replaced is located by the west window in Frank Durbian’s Office. The 2nd GFCI outlet that needs to be replaced is on the west side window in the front office. Coordinate with Refuge staff for exact locations. Building coordinates: 43°28'51"N 110°44'54"W

2. Nowlin Shop, built in 2010, requires the installation of (3) (hardwired) exit signs and replacement of (2) non-working outlets. The 1st is located on the SE exterior corner. The 2nd is located in the Wood Shop area on the far-left side of the large workbench. Coordinate with Refuge staff for exact locations. Building coordinates:

43°30'55"N 110°42'43"W

3. Quarters #20, built in 2010, requires the repair of (2) existing hardwired exit signs that are not functioning properly. Coordinate with Refuge staff for exact locations.

Building coordinates: 43°28'50"N 110°44'50"W

4. Miller house Garage, built in 1987 requires the installation of (2) GFCI outlets (SW corner and NE Corner of garage) and a complete electrical re-wire of the structure to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildlife_refuge https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackson_Hole https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wyoming https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elk https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackson,_Wyoming https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridger-Teton_National_Forest https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Teton_National_Park https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Fish_and_Wildlife_Service https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Department_of_the_Interior

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Coordinate with Refuge staff for exact locations.

Building coordinates: 43°29'20"N 110°44'15"W

5. Equipment Storage Building, built in 2005, requires a complete electrical re-wire of the structure to include new wiring for all interior and exterior wiring for code compliance, installation of (5) GFCI outlets (North Wall between Bay 1 & 2, West Wall near electrical panel, east wall near entrance door, south wall near Bay 6, and corner near Bay 2) and the installation of (1) hardwired exit sign. Coordinate with Refuge staff for exact locations. If parts of the wiring in the structure meet code compliance, they do not need to be replaced. Building coordinates: 43°30'53"N 110°42'41"W

6. Blacksmith Shop, built in 1998, requires a complete electrical re-wire to include new wiring for all interior and exterior wiring for code compliance and the installation of (4) overhead lights with safety cages. If parts of the wiring in the structure meet code compliance, they do not need to be replaced. Coordinate with Refuge staff for exact locations. Building coordinates: 43°29'23"N 110°44'11"W

7. Winter Pasture Horse Shelter, built in 1998 requires a complete re-wire to include new wiring for all interior and exterior wiring for code compliance and (1) GFCI outlet (located near electrical panel). If parts of the wiring in the structure meet code compliance, they do not need to be replaced. Coordinate with Refuge staff for exact locations. Building coordinates: 43°30'36"N 110°42'11"W

***NOTE: Location of Electrical Outlets, Smoke Alarms, Exit Lights, and Interior / Exterior Lights shall be verified with Refuge Staff prior to installation.

III. WORK SITE CONDITIONS

A. The site of the work is the National Elk Refuge, which is located in the town of Jackson, Wyoming off E Broadway Ave. The address is 675 E Broadway Ave, Jackson, WY 83001, Teton County. Refer to drawings for Vicinity Map and Building locations.

B. Construction activity must be planned and conducted carefully, so as not to significantly impact the surrounding environment. The Contractor shall provide 48-hours’ notice to the Government prior to working on and in the vicinity of the building.

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C. Protection Environmental

1. Pollution Control

a. The Contractor shall abate and control all environmental pollution arising from construction activities by complying with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations concerning environmental pollution control and abatement, as well as the specified requirements in this contract. The Refuge Manager, or his designee, will inspect the site regularly for compliance.

b. Compliance with this requirement by any and all subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

2. Prevention of Water Pollution

a. During construction the Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations concerning the control and abatement of water pollution.

b. The Contractor is responsible for implementing the terms and requirements of the Montana storm water discharge permit, as issued to the State under the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Contractor shall apply for and execute all permits as required by the State of (insert state) regarding storm water discharge from the construction site. The Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer a copy of all permit applications and a copy of all approvals from the State. Allow the Government 10 days for review of the application package prior to submission. The Contractor's construction activities shall be performed by methods that will prevent entrance or accidental spillage of solid and/or liquid matter, contaminants, debris, and other objectionable pollutants and wastes into streams, flowing or dry watercourses, lakes, ponds, and underground water sources. Such pollutants and wastes include, but are not limited to, refuse, garbage, cement, concrete, sanitary waste, industrial waste, radioactive substances, oil and other petroleum products, aggregate processing tailings, mineral salts, and thermal pollution. The Contractor shall provide a Water Pollution Prevention Plan.

c. At the completion of construction, the Contractor shall remove and dispose of all pollutants, wastes, and objectionable material at a site located off the Government property.

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d. The Contractor is responsible for the proper disposal of such materials in accordance with applicable local, State, and Federal regulations.

3. Noise Pollution

a. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, temporary use permit, orders, and regulations concerning the prevention, control, and abatement of excessive noise.

4. Solid Waste

a. The Contractor shall dispose all non-hazardous waste in an EPA approved landfill.

b. The Contractor shall remove any dust, dirt, and debris caused during the construction process.

5. Hazardous Waste

a. The Contractor shall comply with applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations concerning the abatement, handling, removal, and disposal of hazardous waste.

b. The Contractor’s abatement activities shall be performed by methods that will prevent accidental spillage of solid material, contaminants, debris, and other objectionable pollutants and wastes into streams flowing or dry watercourses, lakes, ponds, and underground water sources.

D. Environmental Litigation

1. Time lost due to work stoppage because of failure of the Contractor to comply with these requirements may not be the subject of a claim for extension of time or for costs or damages.

E. Fossils and Cultural Materials:

1. Should the Contractor discover any fossils or cultural materials during construction operations, such objects shall become the property of the Government. The contractor shall cease construction operations in the area of the "find," and immediately notify the station manager of such discovery. Construction operations may proceed in other areas not affected by this clause. Care shall be exercised by the Contractor not to damage or collect fossils or cultural materials uncovered during excavation operations.

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2. Failure to comply with this requirement may be considered a violation of the Archeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 as amended. Destruction of historic and prehistoric sites and/or unauthorized collection of cultural materials can result in criminal and/or civil penalties. Penalties can include fines, prison sentences, and/or confiscation of equipment.

IV. TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

A. Temporary Utilities

1. The site does have access to electricity. Coordination with the station is required for potable water.

2. The Contractor shall be responsible for the removal and disposal of all debris from demolition and construction activities.

B. Site access and equipment storage areas

1. All Contractor operations (including storage of materials) upon Government premises shall be confined to areas authorized or approved by the Refuge Manager, or his designee.

2. The Contractor shall restore all work and storage areas and areas disturbed by construction to their original condition, or as approved by the Refuge Manager, or his designee, upon completion of the work.

3. The Contractor shall observe all laws and regulations of the local, county, and State authorities in the use of all public roads and highways for the transportation of materials and equipment in connection with work on the project.

4. The Contractor shall observe all overhead obstructions such as bridges, cables, ect.

The Contractor shall repair damage to roads, highways, overhead obstructions, and similar items, resulting from operations performed in connection with this project.

C. RV Area

1. The Refuge anticipates availability of (2) 50amp RV hookups and (1) 30amp RV Hookup in refuge RV Sites. Site rate will be $15.85 per day.

D. Protection and Restoration

1. The Contractor shall protect all structures and vegetation during the progress of the work and remove all debris and unused materials from the site.

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2. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall restore, at their expense, all vegetation to its original condition, including the replacement any facility or landscaping which has been damaged.

3. The Contractor shall limit removal of any vegetation to that which interferes with the construction and shall seed any disturbed soil with native grass. The Contractor shall obtain the seed mix from the Refuge Manager.

D. Traffic Regulation

1. If traffic regulation is required at the jobsite, the Contractor shall provide, erect, and maintain all necessary barricades, suitable and sufficient flasher lights, flagmen, danger signals and signs, and shall take all necessary precautions for the protection of the work and the safety of the public.

2. Roads closed to traffic shall be protected by effective barricades on which shall be placed acceptable warning signs.

a. All barricades and obstructions shall be illuminated at night and all lights shall be kept burning from sunset until sunrise.

3. Install appropriate traffic signs at crossroads and approaches to site as needed to direct all affected traffic. Specific sign and barricade requirements are detailed in ANSI D61, "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices."

E. Delivery and Storage: Material shall be delivered to the site in a dry and undamaged condition and stored out of contact with the ground. Materials shall be covered with weather tight covering and kept dry. Storage accommodations shall provide good air circulation and protection from surface staining, when appropriate.

V. MEANS AND METHODS

A. The Contractor will complete all required local, state, and federal permits associated with construction activities.

B. Means and methods of construction shall be such as the Contractor or subcontractors may choose; subject, however, to the Contracting Officer's right to reject means and methods proposed which:

1. Constitute a hazard to the work, persons, or property.

2. Will not produce finished work according to the terms of the contract.

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3. Are contrary to specified means or methods included in the contract.

C. The right to reject means and methods of the Contractor or subcontractor shall not be construed or interpreted as acceptance of control of means and methods by the Contracting Officer.

D. The Contracting Officer's approval of means and methods or failure to exercise right to reject means and methods shall not relieve the Contractor of the obligation to complete the work required by the contract.

E. Total responsibility for control of all means and methods lies with the Contractor for all work.

F. Final Inspection

1. The Contractor shall request a final inspection in writing at least ten (10) days prior to the anticipated date of completion.

2. Work will not be considered READY FOR FINAL INSPECTION until all the work has been completed and the Contractor has certified that all items are properly operating and in strict compliance with all contract terms and conditions.

3. The Contractor and/or his project supervisor shall be at the job site during the final inspection.

G. Final Cleanup: The Contractor shall clean the site and remove from the site all construction debris.

H. Payment: The Contractor shall submit a schedule of values. Other requirements may be required based on when the payment is requested. All components in the payment shall be in working condition, unless otherwise agreed upon.

I. Progress Payment: The Contractor may submit a progress payment as agreed upon during the pre-construction meeting.

J. Final Payment: The Contractor shall submit the following prior to final payment:

evidence of completion, guarantees, warranties, O&M manual, certificates, certified payrolls, and as-builts.

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VI. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

A. The Contractor and all subcontractors shall have all Federal, State, and local licenses, and/or certifications, etc., necessary to perform work in at the station. All licenses and/or certificates must be current from start to finish of the project.

VII. SUBMITTALS

A. See attached submittal list for required submittal items.

B. The Contractor shall provide copies of all required permits, clearance, and licenses obtained to perform this work to the Contracting Office.

C. If alternatives to the means and materials described in these specifications are offered, the submittal must contain a written description of the proposed means and materials comparing all features, options, and codes (if any), in detail. A detailed explanation of why the proposed alternative should be accepted must also be submitted.

D. The Contractor shall submit manufacturer's warranties, guarantees, and certificates for all installed equipment listed on the Project Submittal List.

E. Timing of Submittals/Unapproved Work: As specified above, the Contractor shall submit all deliverables, copies of all required permits, and all product data sheets to the Contracting Officer for review. These submittals must be approved PRIOR to the installation of any purchased or fabricated components. THE PURCHASE AND/OR

INSTALLATION OF ANY UNAPPROVED COMPONENTS SHALL BE AT THE

CONTRACTOR’S RISK. Contract performance time shall not be extended due to delays caused either directly or indirectly by the purchase and/or installation of unapproved components.

F. All items in Section I Project Scope shall be submitted for approval.

G. The attached submittal form shall be used.

VIII. PERFORMACE

A. All materials shall be installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

B. The Contractor shall coordinate the construction start date with the Contracting Officer.

The project shall be completed within 180 days from the date the Notice to Proceed

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(NTP) is issued. Additional time will be allowed, if needed, to obtain permits and lead times for materials. Construction will not occur on Saturdays, Sundays, or Federal Government holidays without prior permission of the Contracting Officer.

C. During the performance period of the contract, the Contractor shall be available for conference calls as needed with the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and the Government On-Site Inspector to discuss project progress and/or problems.

D. The Contractor shall obtain all permits and licenses, pay all fees and taxes, and give the notices necessary to perform the services of the contract. The Contractor shall submit all permits and licenses, and receipts for all fees and taxes paid.

E. The Contractor shall be liable for damages to roads, utilities, structures, and property, due to any act, omission, neglect, or misconduct during the period of performance of the services of this contract, unless the Government provided that portion of work that directly damaged one of these items.

F. The Contractor is responsible for completing the job to the specifications outlined in this document. The presence of an inspection does not preclude the Contractor from following this document and the specifications outlined.

G. Work on weekends and holidays is not authorized. Prior approval by the Contracting Officer may approve work during these days.

IX. POINTS OF CONTACT

A. National Elk Refuge:

1. Inspector: Sean Brophy (307)203-0873, sean_brophy@fws.gov

B. Contracting Officer Representative / Engineer

1. Carl Loescher, carl_loescher@fws.gov

END OF STATEMENT OF WORK

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