sSTATEMENT OF WORK Apple Rootstock.docx

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STATEMENT OF WORK

Apple Rootstock Polyhouse Geneva, NY

1.0 SCOPE

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Plant Genetic Resources Unit (PGRU), located at 630 W. North Street, Geneva, NY 14456, are in need of installing functioning electrical outlets and switches for plant growth and convenience lighting, operating pumps, liquid chillers, small electrical appliances, and scientific research instruments in the greenhouses located on the Cornell University, Geneva campus.

2.0 WORK

Install power and lighting circuits as per NFPA 70 utilizing NEMA 4X boxes and ridged aluminum conduit in East and West Greenhouses and adjoining vestibule.

For each Greenhouse Bay (total of 2) Emergency Power-

• (6) 110 Volt 15 Amp GFCI protected receptacles with weatherproof covers for irrigation/ fertilizer pumps.

Non-Emergency Power-

Vestibule Lighting and Convenience Outlets-

• (2) On photocell - Equal to; Lithonia LED Surface Mount Fixture, Nominal Length 24 in, Nominal Width 6 in.

p/n DMW2 L24 4000LM AFL MD MVOLTGZ1050K80CRI

2.1 REFERENCES

• ARS Facilities Design Standards ARS-242.1 (May 1st 2012 or most recent edition)

2.2 LOCATION OF APPLE ROOTSTOCK GREENHOUSE

See Attachment 1 – “Geneva Plant Introduction Headhouse Layout (09/19/2002)” for location and orientation of the Headhouse and Greenhouses as well as contract area.

3.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1 KEY PERSONNEL

Name and Address

Phone

E-Mail Address

Administrative Officer(AO)

Tiffany Fisk

USDA,ARS NEA, PGRU

630 W. North Street Geneva, NY 14456

315-787-2307

Tiffany.Fisk@ARS.USDA.GOV

Facilities Operations Manager

Mike Merchant

USDA-ARS

538 Tower Rd Ithaca, New York 14850

607.342.3380 mwm236@cornell.edu or michael.merchant@USDA.gov

Cornell University Buildings and Properties Department General Services Building College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

John VanderWeide Facility Engineer Cornell AgriTech Geneva, NY

315-787-2380 jjv1@cornell.edu

3.2 PRICING

Contractor to provide separate line item pricing for labor and material.

3.3 WORKING HOURS

Normal work hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays.

3.4 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Contractor has 90 calendar days to complete the contract from the award/NTP date.

3.5 PAYMENTS

Payment will be made through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP)

3.6 INSPECTIONS

The Contractor shall notify the Administrative Officer that they are ready for a substantial completion inspection ten (10) days before the end of the contract period. The Contractor shall submit a written request to the Administrative Officer for a final inspection in writing at least seven (7) days prior to completion of the project.

3.7 SUPERINTENDENCE

3.5.1 Full time supervision of employees and subcontractors is required. Failure to comply with this requirement may risk a work stoppage until resolution for contractual compliance. The contractor’s superintendent shall sign in all workers on a daily basis in coordination with the Administrative Officer.

3.5.2 The prime Contractor is responsible for all actions of his subcontractors.

3.5.3 The Government has no contractual relationship with subcontractors or suppliers.

3.8 SAFETY

The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State and local laws.

4.0 SITE REQUIREMENT

4.1 UTILITIES

4.1.1 The Contractor shall provide all temporary utilities required for construction. If approved by the Administrative Officer, the contractor may use location utilities.

4.1.2 The Contractor is responsible for the expenses to connect and disconnect to any utility system needed. The Contractor shall coordinate all utility hookups with the Administrative Officer, Facilities Operations and the Cornell University Facility Engineer.

4.1.3 If necessary, the Contractor shall request any mechanical or electrical shutdowns at least one week in advance. This request must be submitted to the Administrative Officer to coordinate this activity with the facility management. It may be required that shutdowns be performed during other than regular working hours.

4.2 HOUSEKEEPING

4.2.1 The Contractor shall remove and dispose of dirt and debris and keep the premises clean at all times during construction. This shall be done as frequently as needed but not less than once a week.

4.3 SITE ENTRY

4.3.1 The foreman or superintendent must sign in all workers at the local Geneva office on a daily basis and before work starts.

4.3.2 Government engineers and contracting personnel shall be allowed access to the site at all times. Others may visit the site with permission of the Administrative Officer. The Administrative Officer shall be informed of all suspected unauthorized visitors.