SOW US Salinity Lab Solar-Powered Lot Lights .pdf

United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service

STATEMENT OF WORK

Install Solar-Powered Parking Lot Lights

USDA-ARS

George E. Brown

US Salinity Laboratory

450 W. Big Springs Rd., Riverside, CA 92507

STATEMENT OF WORK

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.

a. The Contractor shall provide services for the following tasks marked by an “X”:

[X] Provide a cost proposal and a technical proposal to complete the project as per project requirements.

[ ] Provide and install all material to complete the project as per project requirements.

4.0 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor shall install twenty-two (22) solar-powered parking lot lights on twenty (20) poles (14’ mounting height) in the US Salinity Lab parking lot.

a. The Contractor will work with site personnel to ensure project is accomplished in a timely manner.

b. 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., EPA, ASTM, GSA, AASHTO, etc.) and health and safety codes, in effect at the time of contract award.

c. All work to meet all pertinent Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) and ARS 242.1M standards. UFGS available at http://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-guide-specifications-ufgs. ARS 242.1M available at https://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/ppweb/pps-and-manuals/.

d. This project falls under the DAVIS BACON Wage Act.

4.1 Background & Site Description:

The project site is located at the George E. Brown, US Salinity Laboratory in Riverside, CA. To reduce energy consumption and costs, solar-powered parking lot lights will be installed at the USSL.

The poles and fixtures have already been purchased. Only installation is required. Some existing lot light fixtures will be retained for back-up. Removal of remaining fixtures are not part of this contract and will be accomplished by other means.

Please see Appendix A for the government’s materials on hand for installation. See 7.0 for map of proposed lot lighting.

4.2 Bid Schedule:

Item Description

Base Item Provide materials, labor, equipment to install parking lot lights using government’s poles and fixtures.

http://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-guide-specifications-ufgs http://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-guide-specifications-ufgs https://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/ppweb/pps-and-manuals/ https://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/ppweb/pps-and-manuals/

1. Install new poles approximately 2 feet away from existing lighting poles. There are existing electrical conduit and irrigation pipe in the landscaping where the poles will be located. Contractor shall assess site conditions and notify government of the final location of the new poles.

2. Excavate and pour concrete base below and above ground to local code standards.

Precast concrete also acceptable.

3. Comply with local code requirements re: Light Trespass.

4. Comply with California seismic requirements.

5. Provide equipment necessary (e.g., crane) to position poles and fixtures as per

Figure 1.

6. Excavate and provide buried electrical service (i.e., wiring and controls) to each pole.

7. Test and adjust angle of fixtures for maximum solar charge and consistent lighting on the ground (i.e., no dark spots).

8. Restore landscape to even surface (no turf grass replacement required).

4.3 Description of Work:

a. The Contractor will provide a turn-key project satisfying all Local, State, and Federal requirements.

b. The Contractor will provide and install the necessary materials per Section 4.2. Contractor shall properly dispose of any trash or unused materials off-site.

c. Contractor is responsible for any damage to adjacent equipment and miscellaneous objects that may become damaged during installation of the lighting. The Contractor is responsible for making repairs to meet or exceed conditions prior to damage.

d. 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.

4.4 Government Furnished Equipment\Services

a. Government will be available to assist with the identification of possible other under- ground utilities but does not guarantee location of all utilities.

b. 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:

a. 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.

b. 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.

c. 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.

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

5.7 Temporary Facilities:

a. 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.

b. Should the Contractor require any power or utility shutdowns during construction, the

Contractor shall obtain approval for such shutdown from the Location Monitor twenty-one

(21) working days prior to the need.

5.8 Materials and Equipment:

a. 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.

b. 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.

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

5.9 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 Location Monitor.

5.10 Warranty:

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

b. Extended Equipment/Product Warranties: Obtain and furnish to the Contracting Officer all written warranties for equipment/products that have extended warranties (warranty periods exceeding the standard one-year warranty) furnished under the contract. 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):

a. General contractors minimum one (1) year warranty on work.

b. Operation and Maintenance Data

c. Release of liens.

d. Final Invoice

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

Proceed.

7.0 Photos

Figure 1. Desired Outcome of Light Pole with View of Above-Ground Concrete Base

Figure 2. Parking Lot Map with Current Light Locations