Statement of Work - 140F0620Q0015.pdf

SECTION C

STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR INSTALLATION OF

AUTOMATED ENTRANCE GATE

AT THE

HOTCHKISS NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY

PART 1. GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. Work under this contract consists of the installation of an automated solar powered entrance swing gate. The work will be completed at the Hotchkiss National Fish Hatchery in Hotchkiss, CO.

1.02 DEFINITIONS

A. Contractor is the contracting entity selected with qualifications and experience in the construction of automatic gate systems.

B. Contracting Officer (CO) is defined as a person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the United States of America.

C. Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) is an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer, providing technical assistance and communicating with the Contractor and On-Site Inspector throughout the course of the contract within the limits of their authority.

D. On-Site Inspector is an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer conducting daily inspection and communicating with the Contractor and COR throughout the course of the contract within the limits of their authority.

E. Service or FWS means Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

F. Government may also be referred to as the Owner, Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer's Representative, On-Site Inspector, the Service, or Fish and Wildlife Service

(FWS).

G. Station refers to the Project Leader at the Hotchkiss National Fish Hatchery.

1.03 WORK SITE AND JOB CONDITIONS

A. The site of the work is at the Hotchkiss National Fish Hatchery at 8077 Hatchery Road, Hotchkiss, Colorado 81419. Prospective bidders should visit the site prior to bidding to observe the existing site conditions. Contact Craig Eaton at (970) 872-3170 to set up a site visit.

12/26/2019

HOTCHKISS NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY

HOTCHKISS, COLORADO AUTOMATED ENTRANCE GATE

1.04 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals are to be sent to the COR and CO for review and approval using the approved forms.

B. Contractor to submit electronic copies of submittals and shop drawings.

C. Contractor shall submit manufacturer’s literature, catalog cuts, calculations, shop drawings, sketches, certificates, product data, warranties, or other information for all materials and products utilized in the project.

D. Submit copies of each delivery ticket for all material delivered to the construction site.

The delivery ticket shall show brand name, catalog number, and number of items received.

1.05 PAYMENT SCHEDULE

A. The Contractor may submit for progress payments throughout the project. During construction, the Contractor shall request an inspection of the project from the Government On-Site Inspector prior to submitting progress payment to Contracting Officer.

B. The Contractor shall submit for final payment once all contract work is completed, including but not limited to as-built drawings and a final inspection performed by the Government.

PART 2 DESIGN STANDARDS

2.01 BASIS OF DESIGN

A. Design in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local codes and regulations (latest edition at the time of contract award). If there is any conflict between these codes and regulations, the more stringent shall be followed. The following Codes and Regulations establish the minimum requirements.

1. American Concrete Institute – ACI

2. American National Standards Institute – ANSI

3. American Society for Testing and Materials – ASTM

4. Americans with Disabilities Act – ADA

5. Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines for Out Door Developed

Areas – ABA (http://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/recreation-facilities/)

6. Occupational Safety and Health Administration – OSHA http://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/recreation-facilities/ http://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/recreation-facilities/

PART 3 CONSTRUCTION

3.01 GENERAL

A. The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, engineering, construction equipment and machinery, transportation and other facilities and services necessary for proper execution and completion of the project, whether temporary or permanent, and whether or not mentioned in the Statement of Work.

B. The Contractor shall be responsible for and shall coordinate all service means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures subject to the Contracting Officer’s right to reject those that would constitute a hazard to the work, persons, or property.

The Contracting Officer’s right to reject shall not be construed or interpreted as acceptance of control of means, methods, etc. The Contracting Officer’s approval or failure to exercise the right to reject means, methods, etc., shall not relieve the Contractor of the obligation to complete the work.

C. All proposals for substitutions must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer for approval. Substitution proposals shall include all data necessary for thorough comparison with specified item and reason for the proposed substitution. The Contracting Officer’s determination as to whether substitution will be permitted and as to what substitute materials may be used shall be final and conclusive.

D. The Contractor shall correct work that does not conform to the Statement of Work.

E. The Contractor shall coordinate all work with the Contracting Officer. The project shall be completed in 60 days from the date of the Notice to Proceed is issued.

Construction is not permitted on weekends or Federal holidays without the permission of the Contracting Officer.

F. The Contractor is responsible for damages to existing structures and property of the

Government.

3.02 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate work so that station operations will not be restricted, and utilities will not be disrupted during critical periods in station operations. Arrangements shall be made with the Station Manager to schedule any work that interferes with Government operations.

B. Coordinate all work of the project to facilitate orderly progress and proper sequence of work at all times.

C. The Contractor shall notify the Station Manager at least 48 hours prior to putting any utility out of service.

D. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary local, State and Federal permits and licenses including payment of related fees, per Contract Clauses.

E. In the event that other contracts are in progress concurrently with this contract, the contractor shall coordinate his work so as not to disrupt progress of other work, and shall cooperate to facilitate orderly progress of all work.

3.03 SAFETY

A. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations pertaining to the protection of workers, visitors to the site, and persons occupying areas adjacent to the site, including the provisions of 29CFR1910 and 29CFR1926 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The Contractor shall hold harmless the Government for failure to comply with any applicable safety or health regulations on the part of himself, his employees or his subcontractors.

B. Provide and maintain a basic first aid kit for use of workers. Provide first aid supplies commensurate with size of project, with items necessary for first aid treatment of all injuries. Advise all workers of the location of first aid supplies.

3.04 QUALITY CONTROL

A. Contractor is responsible for quality control of their own work and work performed by their subcontractors.

B. Comply with specified codes and standards, follow approved construction plans to ensure safe and satisfactory project completion.

C. Any materials installed that require manufacturer’s inspection prior to acceptance for warranty or other related documents shall be arranged and paid by the contractor.

3.05 TEMPORARY UTILITIES

A. Electricity, water, and toilets are available for use by the contractor for construction activities. These facilities are public and must be maintained in a proper manner for public use.

B. The utilities may only be available during certain hours of operation. The contractor shall account for this during construction.

3.06 STORAGE AREAS

A. All operations of the Contractor (including storage of materials) upon Government premises shall be confined to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer.

3.07 PROTECTIONS

A. Contractor shall control environmental pollution arising from construction by complying with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations concerning environmental pollution control and abatement, as well as the specified requirements in this contract. The wetland and other water bodies on site shall be protected from construction debris with silt fences. The contractor is responsible of removing all protection structures.

B. Fossils and Cultural Materials: Should the Contractor discover any fossils or cultural materials during construction operations, such objects shall become the property of the Government. The Contractor shall cease construction operations in the area of the "find," and immediately notify the Contracting Officer of such discovery.

Construction operations may proceed in other areas not affected by this clause. Care shall be exercised by the Contractor so as not to damage or collect fossils or cultural materials uncovered during excavation operations. Failure to comply with this requirement may be considered a violation of the Archeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 as amended. Destruction of historic and prehistoric sites and/or unauthorized collection of cultural materials can result in criminal and/or civil penalties. Penalties can include fines, prison sentences, and/or confiscation of equipment.

C. Time lost due to work stoppage because of failure of the Contractor to comply with these requirements shall not be the subject of a claim for extension of time, for costs, and/or damages.

3.08 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

A. The contractor shall request a final inspection in writing at least 10 days prior to the anticipated date of completion.

B. Work will not be considered ready for final inspection until all the work has been completed and the Contractor has certified that all items are properly operating and in strict compliance with all contract terms and conditions.

C. The contractor or their project supervisor shall be on site during the final inspection.

D. The contractor shall submit applicable as-builts.

3.09 CLOSEOUT DOCUMENTS

A. Submit fully executed manufacturer's standard material, product, and equipment warranties, assigned to the Government without any requirement that the Government incur any costs to maintain the warranties in force.

PART 4 SPECIFIC PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

4.01 SITE PREPARATION

A. Contractor may, if necessary, clear fence lines of trees, brush and other obstructions large enough to hinder construction operations. Clearing may only be done on land owned by the Government.

B. Prior to any excavation work, the Contractor will locate all underground utilities in the vicinity of work.

C. Excavate to the level that allows concrete footings to achieve elevations determined in drawings. Maintain excavations free of water at all times. Protect excavations against frost and freezing when anticipated atmospheric temperature is less than 40 degrees Fahrenheit.

D. The subgrade shall be compacted to 95% of the existing soil density and substantially true to line and grade. Compaction shall occur using water or an approved compaction method. It shall have a dry, firm, and properly prepared surface before base course gravel is placed. All loose and foreign material shall be removed.

4.02 BASE COURSE

A. The footings will have a 4-inch thick gravel base course, 1 inch minus crushed aggregate per CDOT standards consisting of sound, durable, particles of gravel or sand.

4.03 CONCRETE FOOTINGS

A. Concrete Mix Design shall conform to these minimum requirements.

1. Compressive Strength of 3,000-psi minimum after 28 days

2. Maximum Water-Cement Ratio of 0.59

3. Air Content of 4 percent to 6 percent

4. Slump of 4 inches plus or minus 1 inch

B. The concrete footings shall conform to these minimum requirements:

1. Post concrete footings shall be 18” in diameter.

2. Access gate controller footing shall be sized properly for control unit.

3. Depth of concrete shall be a minimum of three feet

4. Re-graveling required by disturbance during construction shall meet the existing depth and match material in Section 4.02.

5. Post for footings shall be six feet deep below grade. Each side shall have a footing installed, at a minimum.

6. Post bottom and bottom of concrete footing shall be level and at same elevation.

4.04 GUARDRAIL

A. Verify areas to receive guardrails are completed to final grades and elevations.

B. Guardrail: Meet the requirements of AASHTO M 180 for galvanized, 12 gauge steel W-beam, minimum Class A Type I.

1. End Sections: galvanized, 12 gauge steel rounded end sections sized for W-beam with black and yellow striped reflective end.

C. Wood Posts: Pressure treated southern pine, hickory, red oak, sycamore, poplar, cottonwood, or comparable species locally available.

2. Posts: 6-inch by 8-inch by 5.5 feet long.

3. Block Outs: 6-inch by 8-inch by 1-foot long.

4. Carry all excavations to required depths regardless of the nature of materials encountered. Post holes, cylindrical in shape and plumb with centers in true alignment with bottoms flat.

5. Set post in center of holes. Deposit backfill carefully tamp in layers a maximum of 1-foot thickness. Restore surfaces to existing grade after mounding, tamping, and smoothing off.

D. Bolts: Galvanized 5/8-inch diameter countersunk head bolts. Size length for connection to posts, splicing, and attaching end sections.

1. Attach guardrails with a minimum of 1 bolt for each rail at each post.

4.05 GATE

A. Gate design shall be a tri-tubular triangle gate.

1. Galvanized steel for each material proposed for use

B. All framework shall be Schedule 40 (ASTM A53), standard weight steel pipe.

1. Footing pipes shall be 6” galvanized steel pipes with a 18” diameter concrete footing.

2. Vertical bracing bars shall be 2.375” diameter galvanized steel.

3. Horizontal bracing bars shall be 2.375” diameter galvanized steel.

4. Diagonal bracing bars shall be 1.625” diameter galvanized steel, if required.

5. Gate shall be two gates that total 30’, with each gate being 15’ each.

6. No caps shall be used.

7. Gate shall be 3’ tall, excludes footing pipes

C. Gate swing shall:

1. Freely swing automatically

2. “Open” position gate location shall be outside of the road footprint.

4. Bottom portion of horizontal or diagonal bracing shall be a minimum of 18” from ground surface.

5. When closed, the gates shall meet with a maximum of a 6” gap.

D. Contractor shall provide six remotes to open gate in addition to keypad.

E. Provide reflective tape across entire span of gate and on both uphill and downhill sides.

4.06 GATE CONTROL UNIT

A. Gate actuator unit shall have the ability to meet these minimum requirements;

1. Minimum operating speed of 12” per second.

2. Minimum gate weight of 2,000 lbs.

3. Operating temperature of -40 degree to 120 degree Fahrenheit.

4. Manual override shall be capable that is only accessible by key or other security measure

B. Gate control unit shall be able to support all of the following components for access.

All components below will be required as part of the system to be installed.

1. Entrance keypad shall be located a minimum of 6’ from any moving parts of the gate. Keypad shall be a minimum of 10 numbers (0-9). The product shall be Doorking 1515, or approved equal. A gooseneck shall be installed with the keypad and installed to a concrete footing pole. The gooseneck installation shall be installed per manufacturer’s recommendations.

2. Exit loop in road on the interior (hatchery) side of the facility entrance to allow automatic gate operation for leaving vehicles.

3. Computer programming ability. Computer programming system shall have the ability to program all 7 days separately, but shall also have the ability to override individual day settings to allow modifications without affecting the original programming.

4. Contractor shall install magnetic lock on gate to prevent opening of the gate unless programmed to do so.

5. Edge sensors shall be installed to prevent the possibility of entrapment. Sensors shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.

6. Provide a sufficient number of conduit pathways for all accessories provided for gate control. Install conduit per manufacturer’s specifications.

7. Training shall be included for the programming of the system to pertinent FWS personnel required to run the system.

4.07 PHOTO EYE

A. Photocell shall operate during precipitation

B. Range shall be a minimum of 30’

C. Weatherproof

D. Can be retro-reflective or through-beam

4.08 VEHICULAR LOOP DETECTOR

A. Prevent sharp corners in the loop by cutting the corners of the loop at 45-degree angles.

B. Install vehicular loop detector wire in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.

Seal cut openings with asphalt cement or other approved sealant.

C. The vehicular loop detector shall be installed to prevent closing of gate when a vehicle is within any moving components of the gate.

4.09 SOLAR POWER AND CONTROLS

A. Contractor shall coordinate selection and sizing of a solar powered gate operating system that is compatible with daily option of the selected gate configuration.

B. Solar kit shall include 12V battery, solar panels, hardware, mounted pole, and wiring for a complete installation and operation of the gate system.

C. Mount solar powered unit and controls per the manufacturers recommended installation procedures.

D. Solar powered unit and controls shall allow for manual operation of the gate.

4.10 BOLLARD

A. Materials

1. Steel security post

2. Comply with ASTM 500 B Structural Grade Steel

3. Diameter between 5.5” to 6.5”

4. Fill with concrete as specified in Section 4.03

5. Install in concrete footing that is two-foot wide by two-foot length by two-foot depth. The steel post shall be placed one-foot into concrete. The footing shall be located five feet underground

6. Plastic cover

i. Color: Yellow

ii. HDPE

iii. Abrasion resistant

iv. Environmental stress crack resistant

v. 5’ tall above grade

vi. 7” diameter or larger

B. Installation

1. Place steel post directly in the center of concrete footing

2. The steel post shall be filled with concrete

3. Edge of plastic cover shall be one-foot from the gooseneck with two bollards on each side that are parallel to the road

4. Plastic cover shall sit flush on ground

4.11 RESTORATION AND SEEDING

A. All disturbed areas shall be graded to match existing grade. Seeding is required for disturbed areas. The Project Leader shall identify the seeding mix, if needed.

PART 5 ATTACHMENTS

5.01 DRAWINGS

END OF SECTION C