Statement of Work Concrete Pad and Wiring.docx

United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service

STATEMENT OF WORK

Installation of Concrete Pad and Wiring to accommodate an External Seed Cooler

Coastal Plains Soil, Water, and Plant Research Center 2611 West Lucas Street Florence, SC 29501 Asset ID 665700B025

Prepared by: Dan Holladay June 20, 2024

Table of Contents

Statement of Work:

As a part of the solicitation response for this requirement, the Contractor must furnish a technical proposal, cost proposal, and three reference projects of similar scope which the contractor has completed in the last 3 years with contact info for each project. For the work covered in this Statement of work, the Contractor must furnish all labor, materials, and supplies to perform the following renovations in Building 1 for U. S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Coastal Plains Soil, Water, and Plant Research Center (CPSWPRC), 2611 West Lucas Street, Florence, SC 29501.

All work must be completed in accordance with all local, state, and federal codes and regulations. All work must also meet the requirements of the ARS Facilities and Design Standards (P&P 242.1). All work must be accomplished in a professional manner and in accordance with good workmanship and acceptable practice.

Contractor is responsible for inspecting the site and for determining the exact dimensions of the project. All dimensions provided in this document are approximate. Contractor is expected to participate in a site visit to view firsthand the details and complexities involved with the renovation described in this SOW (see Site Visit section below).

Contractor must obtain at own expense all permits, licenses, and inspections required by all local, state, and federal authorities. Contractor must submit written specifications for all materials and supplies to be used and included in the bid.

Contractor must notify and schedule utility outages at least 24 hours in advance.

During work, contractor must maintain a safe work area around the site of repair and clearly mark danger areas with cones and safety tape. Contractor must secure all openings from weather intrusion during the demolition and installation work. All unused and demolition materials shall be removed from the site by the contractor and shall not be placed in the owner’s disposal areas. The contractor will be responsible for replacing at their cost any property damaged at the site during the construction process.

Concrete Slab Contractor must excavate existing concrete on the ground to form level pad. Forming of approximately 40 x 16 concrete slab with 4000 psi concrete with fiber. Footers will be dug with two strands of number 5 rebar (see attached concrete diagram).

Wiring Contractor must install 100 amp breaker to existing 3-phase panel. Contractor must run approximately 200 feet of wire/conduit from the existing 3-phase panel to a new 100 amp main external 3-phase panel box. This new panel box shall have a minimum of 12 open slots. From this external panel box, contractor shall run two (2) 50 amp disconnects to tie into the 2 units of the seed cooler. Contractor must be responsible for tying into the seed cooler units when they are in place to ensure all components are operating properly (see attached wiring diagram).

Inspections and Completion:

1. Upon completion of the project, contractor must ensure proper performance and shall demonstrate the required performance to the LM and/or other owner representatives.

2. In addition to manufacturer’s warranty, the contractor must issue a one year, labor and materials, no dollar limit warranty to cover all work done under this contract.

3. Contractor must remove all excess materials, debris, and equipment from the site.

4. Upon completion of all project requirements and inspections, the COR/LM shall approve payment.

Site Visit:

Bidders are expected to visit the site and be escorted by a government representative to confirm locations, dimensions, and conditions of the project before a bid is submitted. The site visit shall be for the purpose of observing firsthand any conditions relevant to the completion of this project. The scheduled site visit date/time will be posted with the solicitation. No consideration will be given to claims based on lack of knowledge of existing conditions, except where contract documents make definite provisions for adjustment in cost or extension due to existing conditions not readily foreseeable.

To schedule a Site Visit, please contact Dan Holladay at (843)616-5184 or dan.holladay@usda.gov.

Contractor must be registered in System for Award Management, (SAM), prior to submitting a bid. Registration can be obtained through: www.sam.gov

Utilization of Bio-Based Products:

As required by the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 and the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (7 U.S.C. 8102(c) (3)), the Offeror certifies, by signing this offer, that bio-based products (within categories of products listed by the United States Department of Agriculture in 7 CFR part 3201, subpart B) to be used or delivered in the performance of the contract, other than bio-based products that are not purchased by the Offeror as a direct result of this contract, will comply with the applicable specifications or other contractual requirements.

The contractor must utilize products and material based from bio-based materials as applicable, (e.g. bio-based greases; bio-based hydraulic fluids, bio-based absorbents), to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use of detracting from the overall quality delivered to the end user. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quality that conform to the applicable Federal Specifications and Standards. All supplies and materials to be used in the performance of work described herein are subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer (CO). Products can be found at: https://www.biopreferred.gov

Recycling:

Contractor must make best effort to recycle any construction debris created during the contract.

Safety:

The contractor will submit a Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP)/Accident Prevention Plan (APP) in industry recognizable format to the Contracting Officer within 14 days of contract award for Government review and approval. The plan shall be approved prior to beginning any construction activities.

Detailed Bid:

Contractor must provide a detailed bid which includes break-down costs of all materials, labor, and equipment to fully and successfully complete the Statement of Work described in this document. Contractor must provide a separate document containing detailed specifications and data sheets for all proposed materials and a project work plan with estimated timelines.

Contractor Responsibility:

1. Contractor will verify all dimensions and existing site conditions prior to beginning work.

2. Contractor must keep work area clean daily and take measures to control debris while work is being performed.

3. Contractor is required to manage the project and consult with the Government prior to beginning all work phases and to work in a manner that minimizes the impact of the work on Government operations, research, and functions.

4. Contractor will provide daily reports of work performed to the COR/LM.

5. Contractor must remove and dispose of all construction related materials from all work areas daily and remove these waste materials from the site on a weekly basis.

6. All work must be performed in such a manner as to not adversely affect daily operations of the facility, its workers, and the onsite facility operations.

7. Contractor must always have a superintendent onsite when work is occurring on this project.

8. Contactor will provide their own restroom facility.

Material / Submittals:

The material for the entire work shall be as specified above. Submittals on all material, including shop drawings and specifications, used on this project shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer as noted in this document.

Installation Procedure:

Contractor will verify all dimensions and site conditions prior to beginning work. Contractor will schedule the work within working hours as listed below. Contractor is required to provide labor, specified material, equipment, and other tools required to perform the job fully and completely. No Government equipment will be available for use by the contractor. The contractor shall be responsible for always protecting his work and ensuring the safety of his crew and ARS employees. Upon completion of the project, the contractor shall remove from the premises all accumulated materials and rubbish caused by the project. Premises shall be left in a clean, orderly, and acceptable condition.

Damage to Property:

Any damage to the Government buildings, utilities, etc. caused as the result of the contractor’s activities shall be repaired or replaced to the satisfaction of the Government at contractor’s own expense.

Inspection and Acceptance:

A government representative shall inspect and approve the work performed on this project. The Contractor shall coordinate final inspection with the Location Monitor.

Project Schedule:

The completion of this project shall not exceed 90 days from date of notice to proceed. A request for time extension must be submitted to the Contracting Officer in writing. Each request must include specific and detailed reasons in support of the schedule alteration.

Work Hours:

Contractor work hours shall be Monday through Friday, eight (8) A.M. to five (5) P.M. with the exception of Government holidays. Should it be necessary to schedule work outside of these hours, contractor shall arrange for access to the work area with the COR/LM at the site at least two days prior.

Site Access During Covid-19 Recovery:

Contractor shall follow all Covid federal and local protocols that may be in place at the site.

Project Contacts:

Dan Holladay: dan.holladay@usda.gov 843-616-5184 Todd Campbell: todd.campbell@usda.gov 843-669-5203 Natasha Ducey: natasha.ducey@usda.gov 919-413-5138 Contract Specialist (CS):

Monte Jordan: monte.jordan@usda.gov 662-686-5361 image1.jpg