Statement_of_Work.pdf

Inks Dam National Fish Hatchery Design Build SOW Burnet County, TX 2024

STATEMENT OF WORK

Design/Build Construction Services:

Domestic Water System Upgrade

June 2024

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

1.2 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

PART 2 DESIGN SERVICES

2.1 DESIGN SERVICES SCOPE

2.2 DRAWING STANDARDS

2.3 STATE REGISTRATION OF DESIGN ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS

2.4 SPECIFICATION STANDARDS

2.5 PERMIT RESPONSIBILITY

2.6 DESIGN REVIEW MEETINGS

PART 3 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

3.1 GENERAL

3.2 PROJECT SAFETY

3.3 WORK HOURS

3.4 PROTECTIONS

3.5 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

3.6 CLOSEOUT DOCUMENTS

PART 4 GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1 DUTY TO COOPERATE

EXHIBITS:

Exhibit A – Existing Conditions Package

Exhibit B – Building Identification Aerial Map

Exhibit C – Water Quality Reports

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

This is a Design-Build project to update a portion of the domestic water system located at Inks Dam National Fish Hatchery in Burnet, Texas. The Hatchery is approximately 50 miles Northeast of Austin, Texas located along the Colorado River downstream of Inks Lake. The Hatchery address is 345 Clay Young Rd, Burnet, TX 78611.

A. Description of Work: The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, supplies, materials, permits, fees, and consultant services to design and construct a new potable well, underground piping, water storage tank, and ancillary support equipment as outlined in this Statement of Work. See Part 2 Design Services for a detailed scope of design requirements.

B. Existing Conditions: The existing well is located approximately 1,200 feet away from the existing pump house. The well is used to fill the existing 2,000-gallon underground steel, poly bag tank. A chlorinator treats the water in the storage tank before being drawn by a self-priming, single-stage centrifugal booster pump (Grundfos XXX) into two Amtrol Well-X-Trol WX350 pressure tanks through a Watts BBH-150 cartridge filter and finally entering the distribution point of entry of the domestic water system.

C. This completed objective is to locate a new potable well closer to the existing pumphouse and replace the existing equipment from the new well up to the point of entry into the distribution side of the domestic water system. The work under this contract shall include the following:

Drilling, installation, performance testing, and water quality analysis of a new potable well.

Installation of underground piping from new well to existing pump house location. Two proposed locations see Sheet 3 in Exhibit A.

Demolition and disposal of existing 2,000-gallon underground water storage tank.

Demolition and disposal of existing ancillary equipment (e.g. pressure tanks, booster pump, water storage tank controls.)

Installation of new ancillary equipment to provide a potable water system compliant with the Safe Drinking Water Act and TCEQ requirements.

Demolition and disposal of existing water treatment equipment (e.g.

chlorinator, cartridge filter.)

Installation of all required water treatment equipment to meet applicable requirements.

1.2 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

A. Design Period of Performance: Shall not exceed 90 days including Government reviews and approvals.

B. Construction Period of Performance: Shall commence upon Government’s approval of the 100% design phase and shall not exceed 90 days.

PART 2 DESIGN SERVICES

2.1 DESIGN SERVICES SCOPE

A. The Contractor shall provide Architect-Engineering (A/E) services for the preparation of construction documents to construct a complete and usable potable water system in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), and all other applicable federal or local requirements. The Hatchery is not considered to be a Public Water System (PWS) and therefore will not require any submission or review to TCEQ. The design shall meet all design and performance requirements of a Transient Non-Community PWS in accordance with Texas Administrative Code. The most recent water quality reports for Well P5 (New Well Proposed Location #1) and the existing domestic water well can be found in Exhibit C.

The existing well head delivers water to the underground storage tank through approximately 1,200 feet of underground piping. The location of the well head is not repair friendly and the Hatchery would like to locate a new well closer to the existing pump house. Two possible locations have been discussed and are provided on Sheet 3 in Exhibit A.

Due to the additional maintenance associated with storing water before use the Hatchery would like to explore a new water system that does not require the use of a storage tank.

The 2,000-Gallon underground storage tank is believed to have been installed in the early to mid-1980’s. Best available information lists the tank as being a steel tank with poly tube bag.

B. The Hatchery is an active facility and will have employees, volunteers, and visitors throughout the duration of the contract. The design team shall provide a design that allows for minimal downtime during construction to the available potable water at the Hatchery. If potable water will be unavailable for use beyond eight hours during any point of the project potable water must be provided until the system is restored.

C. The water system currently serves several buildings at the Hatchery, Exhibit B. The following is a breakdown by building and plumbing fixtures:

1. Quarters #1 – Kitchen Sink; Dishwasher; Washing Machine; Tank Toilet; Lavatory;

Shower/Tub

2. Quarters #2 – Kitchen Sink; Dishwasher; Washing Machine; Tank Toilet; Lavatory;

Shower/Tub

3. Quarters #3 – Kitchen Sink; Dishwasher; Washing Machine; Tank Toilet; Lavatory;

Shower/Tub

4. Quarters #4 – Kitchen Sink, Tank Toilet, Lavatory, Shower/Tub

5. Holding House – Wash Sink

6. Main Office – Tank Toilet; Lavatory

7. Staff Office – Tank Toilet; Lavatory

8. Feed Storage – Ice Machine; Washing Machine

9. Visitor Center – Drinking Fountain; Women’s Restroom (Two Flushometer Toilets, One Lavatory Sink); Men’s Restroom (One Flushometer Toilet; One Flushometer Urinal; One Lavatory Sink)

10. Education Building – Kitchenette Sink; Restroom (Tank Toilet; Lavatory Sink)

11. RV Pads – Five RV connections via spigot

D. There are no available geotechnical reports for the anticipated work areas.

2.2 DRAWING STANDARDS

A. Furnish a full, complete, and accurate set of Contract Documents.

B. All drawings submitted to FWS shall be compatible with AutoCAD release 2022. A complete set of contract documents and specifications (in AutoCAD 2022 and PDF format) are to be provided at final submittal.

C. General: Ensure that drafting and lettering on all drawings is done to such scale and legibility to permit clear and accurate readability by construction personnel.

D. Sheet size: 24" X 36" with 1/2-inch borders on three (3) sides and 1½ inch border on the binding side.

E. Lettering size: 1/8" (actual size) minimum height.

F. Minimum scale of floor plans: 1/8"=1"-0".

G. Title Blocks: FWS typical title block will be furnished to the Contractor upon request.

Use “Title Sheet Block” on first drawing only. Use “Standard Title Block” on all other drawings.

H. Index to drawings: on first sheet (Title Sheet).

I. Location/Vicinity map: On first sheet (Title Sheet).

J. Project Number: Place FWS furnished Project Number on each drawing sheets in the appropriate place in each title block.

K. Asset Numbers, Work Order Numbers, etc. Place FWS furnished asset numbers and other data on the Title Sheet as directed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

L. Arrange all categories of drawings, i.e. A-1, A-2, A-3; M-1, M-2, M-3, etc.

2.3 STATE REGISTRATION OF DESIGN ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS

A. The Architects and Engineers responsible for the design of this facility shall have a current license to practice their profession in the State of Texas. All final drawings and specifications prepared by the design team shall bear the signatures and professional seals of the architect or engineer under whose direct supervision the documents were produced and who is licensed to practice that profession in the State of Texas.

2.4 SPECIFICATION STANDARDS

A. Division 01 specifications shall be the responsibility of U.S. Fish &Wildlife Service (FWS) and are provided under Exhibit D.

B. The Contractor’s design team shall be responsible for all specifications, excluding Division 01, required for complete construction of the Government approved design.

Specifications shall follow the Construction Specifications Institute’s (CSI) three-part format edited to reflect project specific minimum requirements. The final specifications shall include at a minimum, a description of the technical requirements, criteria for determining whether the criteria are met, and quality control requirements and procedures.

C. The D/B shall be responsible for completing the Submittal Register provided by FWS to include any additional submittals required through specifications developed by the D/B.

Coordinate with the Contracting Officer’s Representative submittals that will require Government approval, DOR approval, and For Information Only (FIO).

2.5 PERMIT RESPONSIBILITY

A. The D/B shall obtain and pay for any permits applicable to Federal construction projects, such as environmental permits, government review charges, utility tap and meter fees and inspection fees necessary for the prosecution of the Work pertaining to transportation, utilities, sewage disposal systems, erosion and sedimentation control plans, and any storm water discharge permits associated with construction activities, as required.

2.6 DESIGN REVIEW MEETINGS

A. Meeting times and locations shall be as agreed to by Contractor and Government.

Meetings shall include a Design Kickoff Meeting; Schematic Design Review Meeting;

Design Development Review Meeting; Construction Documents Review Meeting; and a Final Documents review meeting. Meeting notes will be made by the Contractor and distributed to their Design consultants and the Government. After review by FWS, notes will be corrected, if necessary, by the Contractor and redistributed to the same group named above.

B. Kick-Off: Conduct a design meeting with FWS personnel. The time and date of this meeting will be mutually agreed upon by the Hatchery Manager, the Contractor, and the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The Contractor shall have present, at a minimum, their Project Manager and design team members. The purpose of the meeting will be to review the design program, review and determine applicability of the FWS furnished project information of the project, discuss any proposed changes to FWS provided information, and start the design process.

C. Schematic Design (30%): Provide preliminary specifications, general site layout, new well location, and proposed system design. Provide any drawings, reports, or schedules which address the design being proposed.

The Government will require 10 business days for review of these documents.

D. Design Development Documents (60%): Provide refined preliminary specifications, site plans, preliminary construction drawings based on comments from the Schematic Design review as well as tailoring of the Constructions Documents to be project specific. Provide engineering calculations to permit an evaluation of the current design level for the proposed major systems and components.

The Government will require 10 business days for review of these documents.

E. Construction Documents (90%): Provide complete construction documents showing overall site planning, important construction details, developed specifications, and cost estimate. Provide engineering calculations to permit an evaluation of the design for the proposed major systems and components.

The Government will require 10 business days for review of these documents.

F. Final Construction Documents (100%): To include completed revisions per 90% Construction Documents review.

The Government will require 10 business days for review of these documents.

PART 3 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

3.1 GENERAL

A. Possess and maintain, for the duration of this project, (to include warranty period) a state license as a general contractor in the State of Texas.

B. Provide supervision, labor, materials, equipment, inspections, testing, and utilities for proper execution and completion of the work.

C. Contractor shall have on site at all working times a designated job site Superintendent.

The Superintendent may also perform the duties of the Site Safety and Health Officer

(SSHO).

D. Contractor shall have on site at all working times a designated Quality Control Manager.

E. Contractor shall have on site at all working times a designated Site Safety and Health Officer. This person may also perform the duties of the Superintendent.

F. Perform all construction activities efficiently and with the requisite expertise, skill, and competence to satisfy the requirements of the Construction Documents. At all times exercise complete and exclusive control over the means, methods, sequences, and techniques of construction.

G. Utilize Subcontractors who are duly licensed and qualified in the State of Texas to perform the work consistent with the Construction Documents. Government may reasonably object to Contractor's selection of any Subcontractor based on its information with respect to the subcontractor’s past performance and technical qualifications.

H. RFIs: During construction, Design Consultants shall provide supplemental information and answer questions to clarify design. This information shall be documented on Request for Information (RFI) forms. The Contractor may use any format they choose for the Request for Information form, but all shall be identified with the words “Request for Information” at the top of the form along with the Government Contract Number, Project Location, Project Title and the Contractor’s Name. RFI’s shall be logged and filed and shall be part of the Closeout Documents submitted to the Government. As RFI’s are generated and answered, submit copies to the Government for information only.

I. Product and Material Submittals: During construction, Contractor shall provide design consultants with product and material submittals for all items requiring submittals in the contract specifications. The D/B may use any format they choose for the submittal forms, but all shall be identified with the words "Submittal" at the top of the form along with the Government Contract Number, Project Location, Project Title, Specification Section and/or Drawing reference, and the Design-Build Contractor’s Name. Submittals shall be logged and filed and shall be part of the Closeout Documents submitted to the Government. As product submittals are generated and answered, submit copies to the Contracting Officer’s Representative for information.

J. The Contractor maintains responsibility for the proper performance of the work of Subcontractors and all acts and omissions in connection with such performance.

Nothing in the Construction Documents is intended or deemed to create any legal or contractual relationship between Government and any Subcontractor.

K. Record Drawings and Specifications: Maintain one set of working drawings and specifications, for record purposes, on the project site while work is in progress. Clearly and accurately record the as-constructed work in red. Include modifications, submittal log, and RFIs.

L. Government buildings and other facilities are not available for storage of Contractor’s materials, equipment, and tools except for designated staging areas. Government owned equipment is not available for Contractor's use to accomplish any work.

M. Housing or campsites for workers are not available.

N. Contractor shall furnish and pay for all temporary facilities and utilities such as heat, light, power, water, telephone, sanitary facilities, job offices, material handling equipment, temporary construction aids, and storage enclosures. The D/B is responsible for all temporary connections and disconnections. Government furnished electricity is not available for D/B’s use.

O. Contractor is encouraged to purchase construction materials and supplies locally.

3.2 PROJECT SAFETY

A. The D/B is responsible for safety on the project site at all times, from issuance of the Notice to Proceed until completion and acceptance of the project by the Contracting Officer. See Section H of the solicitation /contract.

B. Initiate and maintain, throughout the performance of this contract, an effective site-specific safety and health program that provides adequate policies, procedures, and practices to protect employees from, and allow them to recognize, job-related safety and health hazards. The program shall include provisions for the identification, evaluation, prevention and control of general work site hazards, specific job hazards, and potential hazards that may arise from foreseeable construction methods and conditions, as well as providing a competent person to conduct (documented) frequent and regular inspections. Each employee (D/B and subcontractors) must be instructed in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to the work environment.

C. Provide barricades and warning devices as necessary to safeguard the public, workers, and government personnel. Where project work affects public roads, provide signage in accordance with the current edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) as published by the US Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration.

3.3 WORK HOURS

A. See Section H of the solicitation /contract.

3.4 PROTECTIONS

A. Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations.

This condition applies to, but is not limited to, laws and regulations governing noise levels, air and water quality standards, erosion control, surface runoff, and cultural resources. Cultural resource compliance must be complete and documented by the Regional Archaeologist before any site work commences on the office addition, new maintenance/fire cache and the optional new bunkhouse.

B. Provide erosion control methods (such as watering dry soils) and appurtenances (such as silt fence) as necessary to prevent wind-borne dust and water-borne silt from leaving the immediate work area.

C. If paleontological, archaeological, or historical remains (including burials or skeletal material) are encountered, immediately stop the work and notify the Construction Representative, COR, or Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer will notify the Regional Archaeologist, so the provisions of 36 CFR 800.7 (Resource Discovered

During Construction) and other relevant laws are followed. Work will cease until permitted to resume by written order from the Contracting Officer. Work in other areas may proceed as approved by the Contracting Officer.

D. Heavy equipment operated on FWS roads and parking areas shall comply with highway-legal load limits unless explicitly approved otherwise.

E. Clearing and working limits shall be no greater than 100 feet from the affected construction areas and no greater than 50 feet from road edges. Any additional clearing needed to complete the project in excess of the outlined limits, will require approval by the COR.

3.5 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

A. Training: Thoroughly familiarize the Hatchery staff with the plumbing system and train them to be proficient in its overall system operation and maintenance.

B. Provide operational hardware to Station Manager and Contracting Officer’s Representative.

C. Final Inspection: Notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative at least 10 calendar days prior to the anticipated date of completion of all work. The Contracting Officer’s Representative will proceed with Final Inspection as promptly as practicable. The time required for such Final Inspection and for making any corrections as a result thereof shall be included in the contract performance time. The D/B representative responsible for the work shall be present at the Final Inspection and shall submit a preliminary list of unfinished work prior to Final Inspection. See Section E of the solicitation /contract.

3.6 CLOSEOUT DOCUMENTS

A. Operation and Maintenance Manuals: Submit one electronic copy of the Operation and Maintenance manual to the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The manuals shall be clear, well organized, clearly indexed, tabbed, highlighted, tailored to the specific make, model, and wiring configuration of the systems; and shall include schedules and instructions for routine operation, trouble shooting, and periodic maintenance. The manuals shall include complete parts lists keyed to suppliers (name, address, websites, and telephone numbers for each). All warranties shall be clearly identified and shall include Manufacturer, Model, Serial, Warranty Period, and Point of Contact. D/B shall 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.

B. Submit a full-size set of red-lined drawings and complete set of specifications that clearly indicates the as-constructed work. Submit one set of final working drawings (full scale) and one set of reproducible drawings (full scale) showing as-constructed conditions.

C. Submit any requested regulatory-agency clearance documents indicating the work complies with their requirements such as finalized plumbing/gas/electrical inspections.

D. Release of Claims (Form DI-137 provided by the Contracting Officer), properly executed by the D/B, releasing claims against the United States arising out of this contract, other than claims specifically excepted from the operation of the release. See Section I of the solicitation /contract.

PART 4 GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1 DUTY TO COOPERATE

A. Government will, throughout the performance of the Work, cooperate with D/B and perform its responsibilities, obligations, and services in a timely manner to facilitate D/B's timely and efficient performance of the Work and to not unreasonably delay or interfere with D/B's performance of its obligations under the Contract Documents.

B. Government will provide timely reviews and approvals of interim design submissions and Construction Documents consistent with the turnaround times set forth in D/B's approved schedule. Contractor agrees to revise the design submittals and construction documents at no cost to the Government until the documents are acceptable to the Government in its reasonable judgment.