SOW STA Venice Interior Lighting.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

STATION VENICE, LA

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

Interior Lighting (Main Building, ANT Building, Pump House)

General: United States Coast Guard Station Venice is accepting proposals for qualified individuals or firms to replace existing interior lighting with new LED fixtures. This includes proper tagging out of electrical system, removal of old light fixtures, disposal of old fixtures into contractor supply dumpster or universal waste containers, instillation of new fixture, properly wire in new fixture, removal of tag out device, and testing. Lighting fixtures to be replaced are 121 2x4ft lay in drop ceiling lights in white, 08 2x2ft lay in drop ceiling lights in white, 13 6” Can lights, 24 4ft strip light fixtures. These lights will be installed throughout the main building, the ANT building, and the pump house. The 06 stairwell 2x4ft lay in drop ceiling lights must have an emergency battery backup kit installed. All lights need to be LED, have fuse kits added to them if not installed by manufacture to protect against rise or drop in voltage, and have a manufacture warranty. Contractor must provide unit with 05 extra light fixtures of each style light. Contractor shall provide alternative lighting in spaces where work is being performed to prevent any safety concerns due to lights being secured. Prior to submitting a quote, it is mandatory to examine the scope of work, and it is highly recommended to visit the facility to take field measurements, evaluations, etc., and become familiar with existing conditions under which the work will be performed. After the award of contract, a pre-conference will be held prior to starting the work at Coast Guard Station Venice.

Location:

United States Coast Guard Station Venice.

436 Coast Guard Rd. Venice, LA 70091

I. Continuity of Facilities Operation: Schedule work to minimize interference with the facility’s normal operations. Normal operating hours are from 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday thru Friday except federal holidays. Any work during other hours unless otherwise instructed or permitted shall be scheduled and approved with the Contracting Officers Representative.

II. Notification of Start and Completion of Work: The Contractor shall notify Coast Guard one week prior to start of work.

III. Coast Guard Contracting Officers Representative: The Contractor shall contact the COR to coordinate all construction efforts onboard Coast Guard Facilities.

MK1 Ricky Gonzales Ricky.j.gonzales@uscg.mil 504-915-6986

IV: Recycling and Disposal of Refuse: All disposals shall be done in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. All bulk waste, to include old light fixtures, wiring, etc shall be disposed of in contractor provided dumpsters.

V: Safety: During the execution of this contract, the Contractor shall conform to the rules and regulations as set forth by OSHA Safety and Health Standards, 29 CFR Part 1926 - Safety and Health Regulations for Construction. The contractor shall have a written safety plan as required in FAR 5.236-13. The plan shall unequivocally assign responsibility and authority for safety to the superintendent by name. Immediate notification to the Contracting Officer’s Representative of lost time due to accidents is required. Provide two copies of workman’s compensation accident reports by noon of the day following the accident. The Coast Guard reserves the right to bar any workers or supervisors from the premises should they be documented as violating set safety standards and regulations.

VI. Inspection: The Contracting Officer’s Representative has the right to reject defective workmanship or materials or work not performed as per the project specifications. Only the Contracting Officer or his/her representative may accept work performed by the contractor.

VII. Operations and Storage: The contractor is to take whatever steps necessary to ensure that their materials are protected. The Coast Guard has no responsibility for receipt, storage, or protection of contractor’s materials. All equipment, materials and supplies shall be addressed to the contractor. The Coast Guard or its members will not accept shipments. The contractor is responsible for the protection of existing structures, utilities, work and vegetation that may be in and around the work sites. Any damage shall be repaired at the contractor’s expense.

VIII. Contractor Identification: The contractor and subcontractor personnel shall, at all times, wear company identification.

IX. Existing Utilities: The Contractor shall field verify all utility locations before commencing work. This shall include, but not be limited to, the use of visual, sonic, electronic or magnetic detection devices. Contractor shall be responsible for repairing any utilities damaged during demolition or work throughout the project at no additional cost to the Government.

X: Regulations while onboard Coast Guard Station Venice:

1. Daily colors and the raising/lowering of the American flag will take place every morning at 0800 and every evening at sunset. All personnel on Base will face the main flagpole & maintain silence and all vehicles & equipment will halt during these brief events.

2. The work site shall be always maintained in a clean condition. This includes daily clean-ups of the work and storage areas. The site shall be well lit by alternative lighting supplied by contractor and well barricaded/cordoned off as appropriate.

3. Absolutely no firearms or weapons of any kind are allowed onboard Station Venice.

4. Only American citizens and permanent resident aliens are allowed onboard Station

Venice Facilities. Absolutely no foreign nationals are permitted on the premises.

5. Notice shall be given to the Coast Guard’s representative 1 week in advance of any planned power, water, and sewage or lighting outages.

6. The contractor shall provide a consolidated list of all contracted personnel including their driver’s license numbers (or other valid gov’t issued ID number) who will be working on Facilities either the day of or prior to the notice to proceed date. All personnel will need identification accepted by TSA to enter base. IE: Real ID, TWIC, or Passport.

7. Should warnings of gale force or stronger winds, or other inbound natural disasters be issued, the contractor shall take every practicable precaution to minimize the danger to persons, to the work, and the adjacent property. These precautions shall include closing all openings, removing all loose materials, tools and equipment from exposed locations, and removing or securing scaffolding, securing field trailers, and other appropriate equipment and other temporary work.

8. No personnel other than the contracting officer has the authority to alter the terms of any contract or to issue any change orders.

9. All contractor vehicles, equipment and gear onboard Coast Guard properties are subject to search at all times. Additionally at all times due to security and operational needs, the contractors are subject to orders to evacuate the property at any time.

10. Due to the nature of operations & support functions ongoing on-board Station Venice, all efforts within reason to minimize the size and footprint of the contractor’s lay down area shall be taken. The boat ramp, government vehicles, and small boats shall not be obstructed or blocked.

VIII: SCOPE OF WORK: All materials need to be submitted to COR for approval prior to purchase by contractor. The contractor shall discuss plans to complete the interior lighting project with COR to create a schedule of areas to be worked on to minimize disruption of operations and current crew sleeping quarters. Removal of large furniture items i.e. Desks, couches, bookshelves, refrigerators and wardrobe lockers in spaces will be moved by contractors as needed. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the following unless noted below:

A. Base Bid

1. Contractor shall provide alternative lighting in spaces where lighting will be secured.

2. Contractor shall coordinate with COR to tag out breakers on systems being worked on.

3. Once properly tagged out contractor will disconnect wiring to light fixtures, remove light fixtures, and dispose of light fixtures in contractor supplied dumpsters.

4. Contactor shall install new light fixtures, fuse kits (If not already installed by manufacture), install battery back up kits to 06 stairwell light fixtures, and rewire new light fixtures back in.

5. All work must be approved by COR before tag out devices are removed and light fixtures are tested.

6. Contractor shall provide 05 extra of each style light fixture to the COR at the end of the project completion.

7. Required delivery 60 days after award.

8. Contractor shall protect all equipment and merchandise in work locations.

9. All lights shall be tested with COR present and work areas cleaned before work is accepted and signed off.

Reference Pictures: Pictures of lights currently installed.