SOW Tucson 320 Exterior Sewer line replacement.docx

United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service

STATEMENT OF WORK

BUILDING 320 EXTERIOR SEWER LINE REPLACEMENT

SOUTHWEST WATERSHED RESEARCH CENTER

TUCSON, AZ

Date: May 26, 2022 (Rev 1-2023)

STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 CONTRACT PROJECT:

0. Project Number: TBD

0. Project Title: BUILDING 320 Exterior Sewer line replacement.

2.0 PROJECT CONTACT PERSONS:

a. CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO):

Email: Tel. No.:

b. CONTRACTING SPECIALIST (CS):

Email: Tel. No.:

c. LOCATION MONITOR (LM):

Roger Clemo

USDA-ARS-PWA

2000 E. Allen Road, Tucson AZ 85719 Email: roger.clemo@usda.gov Tel. No.: 520-330-1896

d. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (AO):

Laura Elmore

USDA-ARS-PWA

2000 E. Allen Road, Tucson AZ 85719 Email: laura.elmore@usda.gov Tel. No.: 520-647-9160

e. CONTRACTING OFFICERS REPRESENTATIVE (COR):

Email: Tel. No.:

f. AREA SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGER

Email: phil.smith@usda.gov Tel. No.: 979-260-9449

g. ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER (EPM) Email: Tel. No.:

3.0 PROJECT

DESCRIPTION:

Provide all services necessary to replace the existing exterior sewer line that runs West to East just South of building 320. There will be 5 laterals that need to be connected to the exterior of the building. The new line will need to be connected to the exiting sewer line for the property to the southeast of building 320.

4.0 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:

1. Provide standard commercial warranties on equipment and one year on workmanship.

1. Contractor shall provide and maintain all necessary guards, lights, barricades, etc., to protect persons, property, and materials in and around the site.

1. The Contractor’s work shall adhere to the criteria stated within these project requirements, drawings, and specifications. All construction shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local code requirements as well as current industry standards, (i.e., IBC, NEC, NSPC, NFPA, EPA, ASTM, GSA, AASHTO, etc.) and health and safety codes, in effect at the time of contract award.

1. No Architectural or Engineered drawings are needed.

4.1 Background & Site Description:

Building 320 is occupied by the Southwest Watershed Research Center (SWRC-NRCS). This group does research on underground watersheds.

4.2 Bid Schedule:

Provide all labor, equipment, and materials to perform this Statement of Work and Schedule of Items

4.3 Description of Work:

a. Demolition

i. Old existing sewer piping to be abandoned and left in place.

ii. The only known utility line underground in the area is the fire alarm system. It is approximately 4’ south of the work area that will be performed.

b. New installations

i. Install approximately 180 LF of new 4” PVC Sewer Piping.

i. Connect 5 (five) laterals/extensions to existing building sewer outlets along the south side of the building.

ii. Connect to existing property sewer pipe located at southeast corner of the building.

iii. New line will be located approximately 3 feet South of the abandoned line.

4.4 Government Furnished Equipment\Services

1. 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 modify existing installations as needed to accommodate the new installation. Contractor shall coordinate modification of existing installations with Government. All disturbances of existing systems shall be thoroughly coordinated with the Government to prevent disturbances that might jeopardize on-going operations and research. Government reserves the right to retain any equipment / materials removed as part of the scope of work. Contractor shall coordinate any equipment / materials to be retained with Government prior to starting demolition operations. Contractor shall legally dispose all any materials removed that will not be retained.

5.3 Installation: It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to complete work in accordance with Federal, State, and Local Code Standards. Additional procedures and materials may be required than is indicated herein. If any item specified herein conflicts with the applicable codes and recommendations, the Contractor shall bring it to the attention of the Contracting Officer Representative for immediate resolution.

5.4 Submittals: Provide manufacturer’s descriptive literature/shop drawings for all materials to the Location Monitor for review. The descriptive literature shall be annotated/ highlighted to show its conformance with contract requirements. Submittals are required for new materials and will be stamped and/or signed by the general contractor prior to submission to the Government. Contractor is responsible for any costs incurred for equipment ordered without prior approval.

5.5 Quality Control: The work performed under this contract shall be subject to continuous audit by the Location Monitor. Quality control is the exclusive responsibility of the Contractor.

5.6 Protection of Work and Property/Safety Requirements:

1. Contractor shall furnish a Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) or Accident Prevention Plan (APP) ten days after contract award. SSSP / APP shall be approved by the Government before construction work commences.

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 Location Monitor.

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. Contractor is responsible for verifying location of any underground utility and is responsible for any damaged caused to such utilities.

5.7 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 construction, the Contractor shall obtain approval for such shutdown from the Location Monitor seven (7) working days prior to the need.

5.8 Materials and Equipment:

1. The material and equipment to be furnished under these contract documents shall be the standard products of manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of such materials and equipment and shall be the manufacturer’s latest standard design.

1. All materials and equipment to be incorporated in the work shall be handled and stored by the manufacturer, fabricator, supplies and Contractor before during and after shipment in a manner to prevent any injury, theft, or damage of any kind to the materials and equipment. All materials and equipment furnished by the Contractor shall be subject to inspection and approval by the CO/Location Monitor.

1. Government will not furnish any labor or equipment to unload or move materials or supplies.

5.9 Cleanup: The construction site shall always be kept clean and free of debris. 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 Location Monitor.

5.10 Warranty:

1. Submit data concerning the standard one-year warranty for workmanship, including the warranty periods (dates), and warranty contacts with names, addresses and telephone numbers.

1. Equipment/Product Warranties: Obtain and furnish to the Contracting Officer all written standard commercial warranties for equipment. The warranty period shall begin on the same date as project acceptance and shall continue for the full/product warranty period. The warranties shall be fully executed and delivered to the Contracting Officer prior to final acceptance of the facility.

5.11 Final Payment/Contract Closeout: The following documents are REQUIRED PRIOR TO FINAL PAYMENT (other documents may also be required):

1. General contractor’s minimum one (1) year warranty on work.

1. Manufacturers commercial warranty on equipment.

1. Operation and Maintenance Data.

1. Release of liens.

1. Contractor signed release of claims.

1. Final Invoice.

6.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE: The Contract time for this project is 90 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

7.0 Figures

· Area to be done marked in highlighted yellow.

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