Statement_of_Work.pdf

United States Department of the Interior

FWS St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, 1255 Lighthouse Road

St. Marks, FL 32355

STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR

MOLD ABATEMENT AND REMEDIATION SERVICES

GENERAL:

The Mold Abatement and Remediation Services covered by this contract shall consist of, but is not limited to, the furnishing of all labor, services, tools, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision and all miscellaneous requirements needed to perform all operations in conjunction with the effort to accomplish the

Statement of Work (SOW) below. Both the primary and all subcontractors shall have current certifications in mold abatement and remediation in the State of Florida. The project shall be completed in accordance with industry and conformance standards, applicable safety regulations, Government contract specifications and this SOW. Upon completion of mold remediation and cleaning following industry standards, all surfaces abated shall be wiped with an EPA-registered disinfectant and coated with a mold inhibitor. The contractor shall submit product data sheets and safety data sheets of all chemicals to be used, prior to the commencement of work. A mold protocol will be prepared for your review and will be available prior to commencement of the work. Contractor shall submit a project schedule indicating the beginning of all work activities and the anticipated completion dates.

1) Place of Performance:

St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, Visitor Center and administration building.

1255 Lighthouse Road

St. Marks, FL 32355

• Description of Work: The contractor shall be currently certified in mold remediation. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, personnel, transportation, equipment, and services necessary for this project as described here in other specific tasks as further defined. The contractor shall provide removal and remediation of building materials that show visible signs of mold growth, excessive water saturation or moisture intrusion on drywall, wallpaper, plaster, tongue and groove ceiling, wall insulation and flooring in the visitor center and administration offices. Remove a minimum 4’x4’ section of the moldy sheet rock and remove any insulation. Inspect the cavity for moisture and mold damage.

Tongue and groove wood ceilings: Remove minimum 2’x2’ sections of wood ceilings where the moisture damage is visible. The contractor shall replace like kind materials that have been removed from walls and ceilings. Contractor shall provide dumpsters and other systems of waste removal, carpet removal, as well as proper disposal of all contaminated materials. All contaminated materials including miscellaneous trash must be removed from property and disposed of at the time of removal. Contractor will provide its own sanitation

(restroom) facilities for employees. Disconnect all electric from cubicles and disassemble cubicles. Store all office furniture and cubicles in main visitor center/museum. Move all office furniture, cubicles and cabinets from office areas including front and back offices.

Contractor will remove all carpet from office areas and prepare floors for new carpet.

Replace carpet in all administrative offices including front and back office. Clean all surfaces, walls, doors/jambs, fixtures, light fixtures, ceiling fans, window blinds, windows, appliances, cabinets, counters, trim inside and out of all office furniture and cubicles:

HEPA vacuum, wipe with anti-microbial, then perform another HEPA vacuum as the last action before the clearance inspection. Reassemble all office furniture in its original design and reconnect all electrical units within the cubicles and ensure all proper electrical operations in all workspaces and cubicles. Remove and clean all air vents and dampers and reinstall. Perform HEPA Vac both HVAC system. Both HVAC Systems and ducts must be cleaned at the time of mold remediation. HVAC cleaning process will be with HEPA air scrubbers and humidity with no new materials being installed prior to the clearance inspection and testing. Clean both air handlers by detaching, dismantle and clean inside and out with an anti-microbial and anti-bacterial solution. Purchase two ultraviolet lights to the correct size of the units and install them in both HVAC systems and ensure proper operation. Have both HVAC systems tested and balanced.

Work shall include the following:

• Removal of damaged and mold contaminated materials to include carpet.

• Test contaminated areas for moisture levels prior to any reconstruction of ceiling and walls. If there is moisture found in the installation, plywood, ceiling, walls must be removed and replaced.

• All cavities that have been exposed from demolition must be cleaned with an EPA registered anti-microbial and anti-bacterial agent.

• Once the walls and ceiling cavities have been thoroughly cleaned, Fiberlock IAQ 6100 (or equivalent) will be applied.

• All damaged ceiling and walls should be replaced with like kind materials

• Remove all carpet and prep floors for new carpet squares. Any left-over carpet tiles will be left on the premises.

• Clean all surfaces, fixtures, appliances, cabinets, counters, trim inside and out: HEPA vacuum, wipe with anti-microbial (registered with the EPA for the removal of mold from porous and non-porous materials), then perform another HEPA vacuum as the last action before the clearance inspection.

• Provide dumpster and haul all materials off site.

First office on the Left:

• Disconnect all electric from cubicles and disassemble cubicles.

• Store all office furniture and cubicles in main visitor center/museum. Move all office furniture, cubicles and cabinets from office areas including front and back offices.

• Contractor will remove all carpet from office areas and prepare floors for new carpet. Replace carpet in all administrative offices including front and back office.

• Clean all surfaces, walls, doors/jambs, fixtures, light fixtures, ceiling fans, window blinds, windows, appliances, cabinets, counters, trim inside and out of all office furniture and cubicles:

HEPA vacuum, wipe with anti-microbial, then perform another HEPA vacuum as the last action before the clearance inspection.

• Reassemble all office furniture in its original design and reconnect all electrical units within the cubicles and ensure all proper electrical operations in all workspaces and cubicles.

Back Left Office:

• Remove a minimum 4’x4’ section of the moldy sheet rock and remove any insulation.

Inspect the cavity for moisture and mold damage.

• Tongue and Groove Wood Ceilings: Remove minimum 2’x2’ sections of wood ceilings where the moisture damage is visible. Inspect all cavities for moisture and mold damage.

• Disconnect all electric from cubicles and disassemble cubicles.

• Store all office furniture and cubicles in main visitor center/museum. Move all office furniture, cubicles and cabinets from office areas including front and back offices.

• Contractor will remove all carpet from office areas and prepare floors for new carpet.

Replace carpet in all administrative offices including front and back office.

• Clean all surfaces, walls, doors/jambs, fixtures, light fixtures, ceiling fans, window blinds, windows, appliances, cabinets, counters, trim inside and out of all office furniture and cubicles: HEPA vacuum, wipe with anti-microbial, then perform another HEPA vacuum as the last action before the clearance inspection.

• Reassemble all office furniture in its original design and reconnect all electrical units within the cubicles and ensure all proper electrical operations in all workspaces and cubicles

HVAC System

• HVAC System and ducts must be cleaned at the time of mold remediation.

• HVAC cleaning process will be with HEPA air scrubbers and humidity with no new materials being installed prior to the clearance inspection and testing.

• The air handlers must be detached, dismantled and every part inside and out cleaned with an anti-microbial and anti-bacterial.

• Perform HEPA Vac on all entire HVAC system. HVAC System and ducts must be cleaned at the time of mold remediation.

• HVAC cleaning process will be with HEPA air scrubbers and humidity with no new materials being installed prior to the clearance inspection and testing.

• Clean both air handlers by detaching, dismantle and clean inside and out with an anti-microbial and anti-bacterial solution.

• Purchase two ultraviolet lights to the correct size of the units and install them in both

HVAC systems and ensure proper operation.

• Have both HVAC systems tested and balanced.

Carpet:

• Contractor will remove all carpet from office areas and prepare floors for new carpet.

• Replace carpet in all administrative offices including front and back office.

General:

• No fogging permitted-as sole source of mold remediation.

• Have a clearance inspection report of the visitor center after mold mitigation and restoration repairs.

• Move all items such as cubical walls, cabinets, desks, chairs and other office equipment back into original office spaces.

• Work shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

2) Performance Period: All contractor work shall be accomplished within 60 calendar days, including any time for shipping and handling of equipment.

3) Operational Coverage: Normal Business hours are from 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday (excluding federal holidays). These dates include: New Year's Day, Martin

Luther King's Birthday, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a national holiday.

Weekend work may be required to 1) expedite the remediation, 2) reduce employee exposure.

4) Notification Responsibilities: The Contractor shall notify the COR via phone or e-mail, a minimum of 24 hours in advance of: (a) initially starting work or starting work after a multi-workday pause, (b) ceasing work for a multi-workday pause, and (c) deliveries of major materials or equipment.

5) Contractor Qualifications: Contractor shall be a firm who has the expertise and knowledge, and regularly engaged in the containment, remediation, demolition and abatement of mold.

The contractor shall possess and provide all the necessary supervision, labor, materials, equipment, human capital, licenses, certifications, inventory, tools, and resources to successfully and skillfully execute this contract in accordance with the terms and conditions herein. Contractors shall provide proof of qualifications, insurance, Occupational Safety and

Health Administration (OSHA) certifications, and any applicable State certifications as required by law. Supervisory job foreman personnel shall consist of a qualified competent person as defined by OSHA in the construction standards. The competent person shall have completed OSHA, mold abatement and remediation training, have met all training requirements and have all required and current documentation as such.

It is preferred that the job foreman have a minimum of four (4) years of mold abatement and remediation experience and held the title of site supervisor for at least two (2) years or managed at least two projects relevant projects (similar in size and complexity). Copies of certifications shall be no older than 1 year.

6) Site Supervisor and Language Requirements: The contractor shall provide a job foreman or site supervisor who can converse in English. An English-speaking contractor employee shall be on site at all work times.

7) Abatement Personnel: Non-supervisory personnel shall consist of an adequate number of qualified personnel to meet the schedule requirements of the project.

8) General Requirements on Mold-containing Materials: Prior to initiating work involving mold abatement, PPE determination, and health issues related to potential mold exposure will be addressed to the Safety Office and the Contracting Officer. Protection of the health, and safety of workers responsible for mold abatement will include at a minimum, the following: awareness training, including health effects associated with mold exposure;

assignment of individual responsibility for required activities; selection and use of appropriate respiratory protection equipment; instruction in the care and use of respiratory protection equipment; and medical evaluation to determine the appropriate work assignments. The contractor shall be responsible for implementing steps for infection control, inclusive of the use of walk-off mats and floor to ceiling containment.

9) Warning Signs and Labels: Work areas in which there is a presence of mold shall be sealed off dust-tight and marked with appropriate signs. Signs shall be created and posted in accordance with USEPA worker protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.29.

10) Security Requirements: N/A

11) Dumpster Requirements: The contractor shall coordinate with the COR the placement of an open top dumpster for waste materials.

12) Disposal of Waste Material: The contractor is responsible for removing demo waste from the construction area.

13) Contractor Storage: An on-site open and/or closed storage area for Contractor project material may be designated and set-aside by the COR. Security of the storage area and project materials shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall keep the storage area neat, orderly and clear of all debris. The Contractor shall not allow trash or other debris to be scattered from their area by wind or other means. All storage areas should be kept clear of trash and building material debris.

14) Utilities Service: The Contractor may access available utilities (electricity and water) at the building site but not utilize restroom facilities – portable toilets shall be provided and used by contractor and subcontractors at all times.

15) Electrical Service and Communications Facilities: The Contractor shall not disturb electrical and/or communications facilities and wiring. Where such facilities require removal for accomplishment of the task, the Contractor shall notify the COR at least 24 hours of the requirement, for the accomplishment of such removals by the Government. If damage by construction activities occurs, the Contractor shall restore service within 24-hours with no cost to the government.

16) Materials Removed: All materials not reused in the project will be designated as either salvageable or unsalvageable by the COR. Salvageable materials shall remain the property of the government and shall be disposed of by the Contractor as directed by the COR. Materials to be removed shall be removed without damage to adjacent areas. All damage resulting from removal shall be repaired by the Contractor at no cost to the government with materials of like nature, type, and construction as were damaged or with materials to match existing adjacent areas. Unsalvageable materials shall be considered Construction and Demolition wastes to be disposed of by the contractor.

17) Construction and Demolition Wastes: The Contractor shall separate and handle all hazardous wastes according to the Environmental Protection Statement. All remaining non-hazardous waste shall be considered construction and demolition (C&D) waste. The

Contractor shall dispose of all waste in accordance with all applicable regulations.

18) Changes to Contract or Statement of Work: Changes to this SOW or the impending contract shall only be authorized and approved through written correspondence from the CO.

A copy of each change shall be kept in a project folder along with all other documents or items pertaining to the project. Costs incurred by the Contractor through the actions of parties other than the CO shall be borne by the Contractor.