SOW-_Upgrade_BARA_Ed_Center.pdf

National Park Service

JEAN LAFITTE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK & PRESERVE

Statement of Work

Repairs and Upgrades to the Education Center in Barataria to House the Visitor Center

PMIS 325249F

1.0 GENERAL

The Barataria Preserve, part of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, protects significant examples of the rich natural and cultural resources of Louisiana's Mississippi River Delta region. The Barataria Preserve was established in 1978 and consists of about 20,000 acres in the upper freshwater zone of the Barataria Basin, one of the most productive estuarine wetlands in North America. The Barataria Education Center consist of a 7703 square-foot building that is need of upgrades within the interior and exterior areas of the building to house the Visitor Center.

2.0 SCOPE

It is the intent of this contract to clean, repair, and repaint the exterior of the Education Center.

To replace front and back entry set of doors, and the three set of doors that lead to the office, workshop, and classroom. Replacement of the whole screen system with super screen material, installation of mini-split AC systems in both bathrooms, and other repairs.

3.0 REQUIREMENTS

1. The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, and equipment necessary to accomplish the work of this contract.

2. The contractor is responsible for field-verification of any measurements and drawings that are provided by the government that indicate quantitative or dimensional data.

3. The contractor shall follow all Park’s policies, procedures, and guidance with regard to performing work activities on federal lands.

4. Location of Work:

Barataria Preserve Education Center 6588 Barataria Blvd Marrero, LA 70072

5. All work conducted in association with this contract shall meet or exceed industry standards with regards to the use and selection of materials and the methods utilized to accomplish each task.

6. The contractor shall be responsible for moving any fixtures, furniture, and supplies out and back into the project area in a timely manner.

7. Aisles, passageways, alleyways, entrances or exits to fire protection equipment must be kept unobstructed at all times.

8. Please refer to Ed Center drawing document included with measurements and for additional information.

9. See attached pictures for requirements detail.

4.0 WORK TO BE PERFORMED

1. Clean and repaint metal truss system inside and outside of building (see structural drawings for detail). To include exterior concrete columns and pressure wash entire exterior sides of building. Exterior and atrium steel structure – Exterior Industrial & Marine Coating Deck Red (SW4040) or equivalent. Please refer to Ed Center drawings document included with for additional information.

2. Replace all screening with super screen, ultra durable product. Replace screen material and hardware.

3. Replace wood framing with new marine grade pressure treated and stain new wood. 2" x 6' x 12', premium stain, new stainless-steel hardware.

4. Pressure wash, clean, stain, seal floor and benches in the atrium area. Any stain or seal to be approve by the COR. Approximately 1367 SF.

5. Repair and repaint all other interior wood, metal, and concrete features. Ceiling panels, columns, wood wall panel boards, etc.

6. Install two 18,000 BTU 22 SEER2 Mini-Split AC Systems in bathrooms, one in the men’s restroom and one in the women’s restroom. Exterior unit to be mounted on the outside of the building right under the restroom windows, electrical conduit to follow along the building to the main breaker room next to the bathrooms.

7. Installation three of TPI 30" High Velocity Air Circulator Blower Fan w/ Yoke. 240 V. To include fans, wire runs, breakers, mounting, controls, etc.

8. Remove roof debris, clean glass portion, repaint metal entrance overhang. Approximately

925 SF.

9. Install two 72 in x 84 in storefront metal double door and frame with Transom and Glass.

These would be for the entrance into classroom and the workshop. New doors to be approved by COR.

10. Remove short wall and old fountain piping near the classroom custodial closet. To include any floor repairs once wall is removed.

11. Replace atrium entrance and exit double doors with fiberglass doors to match existing doors. Measurements to be confirmed by the contractor prior to ordering and door shall comply with accessibility standards and be approved by the COR.

12. Install 3M film on all new glass doors. Tint to be approved by COR.

5.0 WORKING HOURS

Available Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. only. A proposed service schedule shall be developed by the contractor and approved by Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) prior to any services being performed. No work shall be performed during observed Federal Holidays.

The ten (10) Federal Holidays observed are:

New Year’s Day - January 1st

Martin Luther King's Birthday - 3rd Monday in January

Presidents Day - 3rd Monday in February

Memorial Day - Last Monday in May

Independence Day - July 4th

Labor Day - 1st Monday in September

Columbus Day - 2nd Monday in October

Veterans Day - November 11th

Thanksgiving Day - 4th Thursday in November

Christmas Day - December 25th

6.0 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1. The contractor shall enforce an effective accident prevention program and provide for a safe and healthful environment for all contractor employees.

2. The contractor and their employees shall comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards at all times.

3. The contractor is responsible for helping safeguarding the project site as work is being performed. Appropriate signs, warning devices, and barriers shall be used as appropriate to protect the public, government and contractor employees.

4. The Contractor shall ensure that all reasonable precautions are taken to protect the public in the areas where work is being performed.

5. The Contractor shall immediately report to the COR any potential hazards found by his employees on the project.

6. The Contractor shall not allow any persons, except employees, into work areas that are not otherwise open to the public; nor shall the Contractor transport in Contractor work vehicles any persons, except employees, during times the Contractor is on the project performing work under this contract.

7. The Contractor shall use Job Hazard Analyses (JHA’s) as one of many tools to ensure the safe performance of work. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to prepare the JHA. A JHA must be prepared by the Contractor and approved by the COR for each major work task of this contract, prior to the Contractor performing the work.

8. Prior to performing work with inherent hazards, the Contractor shall conduct a safety meeting and review the approved JHA with those employees who will be performing the work. The Government may request advanced notification of the time and date of the above JHA Tool Box safety meeting for Contractor employees, so that the Government may attend such reviews. A copy of the approved JHA’s shall be always available to workers at the job site and a copy shall be provided to the Government.

7.0 ACCIDENT REPORTING

1. All reportable accidents, which are those resulting in death, occupational disease, traumatic injury to employees or the public, fires, and property damage by accident in excess of $100, shall be reported to the Contracting Officer and COR immediately.

Within 7 days of a reportable accident, the contractor shall fill out and forward to the Contracting Officer an Accident/Property Damage Report (Form CM-22).

2. If the Government determines that the Contractor did not use reasonable care for Government property and caused damage to or loss of said property, the Contractor shall repair the damage or replace the property, at no cost to the Government. If the Contractor fails or refuses to make such repairs or replacement, the Contractor shall be liable for the cost, which will be deducted from the contract payment.

8.0 PHYSICAL SECURITY

1. The contractor shall cooperate with Government personnel in safeguarding Government facilities and property.

2. The contractor shall secure all doors or gates given access to after the completion of contracted work activities.

3. The contractor shall be responsible for reporting to the COR all acts of vandalism, larceny, pilferage, or any other damage that is discovered. Reports shall be made no later than within 24-hours after discovery. Notification must be made via telephone or in person and followed-up in writing.

9.0 ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM

1. The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, and local laws, regulations and standards regarding environmental protection.

2. The Contractor shall conduct all contracted activities in a manner to prevent contamination of Government land and property.

3. The Contractor shall ensure all lubricants, petroleum products, cleaning materials, or any other hazardous substances are not spilled, leaked or disposed of on Government property.

4. The contractor shall dispose of all hazardous substance in accordance with environmental regulations.

5. If spills or contamination occur, the Contractor shall be responsible for cleanup and any associated costs in accordance with Federal, State and Local Law. Such spills shall be reported to the COR immediately.

6. The Contractor shall identify all hazardous waste associated with conducting required work items, and properly label, handle, and dispose of such waste in accordance with applicable regulations.

7. The Contractor shall address hazardous materials and hazardous waste on a Job Hazard Analysis form prior to commencing work contained within this contract.

10.0 CONDUCT OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES

1. All contractor employees and subcontractors performing work under this contract shall conduct themselves in a professional and safe manner at all times.

2. Continued or egregious unprofessional or unsafe behavior will be grounds for the permanent removal of the individual from performing work under this contract, as determined by the COR.

3. The contractor shall permanently remove from service under this contract, as described above, individuals whose behavior has been determined by the COR to be contrary to the public interest or inconsistent with the best interests of the NPS.

4. The CO or the COR may require the Contractor to immediately remove from the work site any employee or subcontractor who is incompetent, endangers persons or property, or whose physical or mental condition would impair their ability to satisfactorily perform the work. Notification to the Contractor will be promptly made in writing if time and circumstances permit. Otherwise, notification will be verbal and confirmed in writing as soon as possible.

5. All criminal activity or conduct unbecoming resulting in the dismissal of an employee by the contractor shall be reported to the COR.

6. No such removals of contractor employees as described above will reduce the contractor's obligation to perform any of the work required under this contract.

7. Contractor personnel shall not smoke inside government buildings, or within 50 feet from an entrance to government buildings. The use of e-cigarettes is also included in this restriction.

11.0 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES AND VEHICLES

1. The contractor shall furnish their employees that are performing work under this contract with a uniform shirt and outer garments that include the company's name as identification. Contractor employees shall wear company identifying clothing at all times when performing work under this contract. Any subcontracted work shall follow the same guidelines, whereby the subcontracted company's employees shall also have company identifiable clothing worn at all times while performing work on NPS property.

2. All contractor owned vehicles that are to be used while performing work under this contract shall have the company's name prominently displayed in not less than two-inch letters on the outside of both front doors of each vehicle in such a manner as to provide a readily visible means of identification.

12.0 SITE PICTURES

Please refer to the Educational Center drawings document included as part of this statement of work for additional information. See cover page for reference.