United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service

STATEMENT OF WORK

DUBOIS RANGE BUILDING RENNOVATIONS

(BLDG 56)

RANGE SHEEP PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY

RESEARCH UNIT

DUBOIS, ID

STATEMENT OF WORK

CONTRACT PROJECT:

a. Project Number: TBD

b. Project Title: Dubois Range Lab Renovations (Bldg 56)

c. Project Location: Range Sheep Production Efficiency Research Unit 19 Office Loop, Dubois, ID

PROJECT CONTACT PERSONS:

a. CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO): TBD

TBD

USDA-ARS-PWA

Email: Tel. No.:

b. CONTRACTING SPECIALIST (CS): TBD

TBD

USDA-ARS-PWA

Email: Tel. No.:

c. LOCATION MONITOR (LM):

Jennifer Barnett

USDA-ARS-PWA

19 Office Loop, Dubois, ID Email: jennifer.barnett@usda.gov Tel. No.: 208-374-5306

d. AREA SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGER

Ken Cushman

USDA-ARS-PWA

800 Buchanan Street Albany, CA 94710 Email: ken.cushman@usda.gov Tel. No.: 510-529-5921 mailto:ken.cushman@usda.gov

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Renovate/update the Range Building, Bldg 56, at the Agricultural Research Service unit located at the U.S. Sheep Experiment Station, 19 Office Loop, Dubois, ID, 83423. The Range Building Bldg. 56 consists of two work areas (~310 & 470 sqft) and an office (~120 sqft). Renovations include: 1) demoing/removing furniture, fixtures, carpet, doors/windows, HVAC, and wall divider; 2) sealing floor drains and leveling floor-drain sites, and installing sheetrock wall and/or ceiling overlay, vinyl sheet flooring and trim, windows/doors and trim, cabinets & countertops with a sink, HVAC (ductless split, heater insert), and plumbing and electrical retrofits; 3) prep and paint all wall, ceiling, and trim surfaces.

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:

a. Do not disturb hazardous materials and report condition immediately to the

Location Monitor regarding potentially hazardous conditions that are uncovered.

Stop work in the area of the questionable material or condition until identification and direction is provided.

b. The Contractor’s work shall adhere to the criteria stated within these project requirements, drawings, and specifications. All construction shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local code requirements as well as current industry standards, (i.e., IBC, NEC, NSPC, NFPA, EPA, ASTM, GSA, AASHTO, etc.) and health and safety codes, in effect at the time of contract award.

c. Access the site between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm Monday through Friday excluding federal holidays. Contractor staff must sign-in on the first day of arrival and then sign-out on the final day of the project, upon completion.

Background & Site Description:

This building was constructed originally in 1971, as a single level metal building (~1,000 sqft). Lean-to attachments (~285 sqft) were added later. The building has been repurposed to its current use as a science working space.

Provide all labor, equipment and materials to perform this Statement of Work and Schedule of Items.

CLIN Description Units Quantity Total

Work Areas and Office LS 1

Description of Work (See Appendix 1 – Project Layout):

CLIN 0001:

ELECTRICAL, COMMUNICATIONS, & HVAC

• 1) All rooms: Replace existing duplex outlets (~16) and switches (~8) with new, including faceplates (white). All electrical outlets must be grounded. Outlets in the front and back room near sinks and in closet must be GFCI rated.

• 2) Back B: Replace existing 150A GE recessed panel and breakers with new Square D (or similar) panel and breakers, current wiring to remain.

• 3) Back E & F, Office F1 & Front S: Replace existing vent fans with new (70 CFM) and install exhaust ductwork and exterior vent port.

• 4) Back I: Remove security/communications panels including line power, low voltage wires, surface mount boxes/conduit in a manner to prevent damage and to preserve for future use. Remove all security/communication terminals, wire, and surface conduit in all rooms. Retract low voltage lines into ceiling. Security/communications panels and components to be retained by USSES.

• 5) Back J: Remove ceiling-mounted shop heater and wiring back to new panel.

• 6) Back D: Install new ductless HVAC heat/cool fan coil (500 sqft; ~1 ton unit) with new wiring from panel. Route refrigerant/electrical to exterior and install dedicated condenser unit with elevated stand, new line set, new electrical circuit from new panel in #2 above.

• 7) Back O & Front Z: Replace two existing 240V ceiling-mounted heaters with new low profile units (3,000 W with wall thermostat).

• 8) Office H: Remove baseboard heater and reroute electrical to Office G (see #9).

• 9) Office G: Install new 240V insert heater (1,500 W) with thermostat below light switch using electrical from terminated heater in # 8 above.

• 10) Front U: Remove and terminate vent fan, 120V switch, electrical wire, external box and conduit. Leave exterior vent port cover but permanently seal (airtight and insulated) vent port (interior port will be covered with sheetrock overlay, see #20d below).

• 11) Front Q & U: Remove existing ductless HVAC evaporator unit and existing outside condenser. Replace with new ductless HVAC heat/cool evaporator (500 sqft;

~ 1 ton) at U. Replace with new dedicated condenser unit and outside elevated stand Replace electrical circuit, and new line set.

• 12) Front A2: Remove and terminate 240V socket, electrical wire, box and conduit.

• 13) Front A3, A4: Reroute light switches (2) and power from A3 to the immediate west of entrance door wall at A4.

• 14) Closet A1: Install 120V socket and electrical through external conduit and box, 48” height.

15) All Rooms (except closet and bathroom): The Contractor shall carefully remove, inventory, store, and subsequently reinstall the existing LED lighting fixtures located in their original locations. The Contractor shall detach the LED fixtures from the existing construction in a manner to prevent damage to the fixtures. All power must be safely disconnected at the source prior to removal. All associated mounting brackets, trims, junction box connections, and screws shall be retained, cataloged, and securely stored together with the fixtures.

WINDOWS & DOORS

• 15) All doors (excluding A, K): Replace weather stripping/seals/gaskets and sweeps with weather-tight materials (e.g., neoprene). Paint doors and framing to match walls (see below).

• 16) Back A: Remove door. Frame in opening at 16” centers and insulate. Close inside with sheetrock flush with existing walls in prep for sheetrock overlay (see #20d below). Close backside framing with plywood (3/4”), seal seam with flexible sealant, and paint to match.

• 17) Back K: Remove and replace with new metal exterior door and frame (36”) with new security hardware. Prep and paint to match other doors in #15 above. Key lockset to existing keysets.

• 18) Back C & Front W & A5: Replace with new vinyl windows (~36x38”; slider, white), inset horizontal blinds (white), and trim. Spray-foam insulation around window frames. Install metal exterior trim & flashing to direct rain around windows.

WALLS, TRIM, CEILING, & PAINTING

• 19) Front X: Remove 5-ft wide wall divider. Note rerouting of light switches A3 to A4 described in #13 above.

• 20) Walls & Trim (excluding Closet and Restroom):

o a) Back Room: Remove all FRP paneling.

o b) All Rooms: Remove, prep, and/or patch-repair any existing damage or damage from demo/removal/retrofits to areas that would interfere with sheetrock overlay.

o c) All Rooms: Repair/replace window/door trim to match throughout.

o d) All Rooms: Install sheetrock overlay as thin as practical. Fasten panels securely to the studs with drywall screws. Tape/mud drywall seams and other imperfections to create a smooth, seamless surface. Sand and prepare for painting mudded areas to achieve a smooth, even surface, ensuring there are no dips/dents/gouges in walls.

• 21) Ceilings (excluding Closet and Restroom):

o a) All Rooms: Install sheetrock overlay as thin as practical. Fasten panels securely to the joists with drywall screws. Tape/mud drywall seams and other imperfections to create a smooth, seamless surface. Sand and prepare for painting mudded areas to achieve a smooth, even surface, ensuring there are no dips/dents/gouges in walls.

o b) Back D & Front R & Q: Encase exposed lines (water, electrical, refrigerant, drain, etc.) on ceiling/walls with paintable PVC raceway/cover.

• 22) Paint All Walls, Ceilings, Trim, Baseboards, & Interior Door Faces (excluding Closet and Restroom): Prep (e.g., scrape, sand imperfections), prime for adhesion and stain blocking, and paint with Sherwin Williams, satin finish on all surfaces.

Paint Color Selection: Contractor shall provide up to ten (10) neutral paint color options (e.g., standard manufacturer beiges, greiges, or off-whites) to choose from.

• Remount existing fixtures (e.g., lights) in their original locations. The Contractor shall make all necessary electrical reconnections and secure the fixture using the original mounting hardware. Any hardware lost, stripped, or damaged by the Contractor during the removal/storage process shall be replaced by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Owner.

FLOORS (excluding Closet and Restroom)

• 23) All Floors: Remove carpet and prep, level, and/or patch-repair any existing damage or adhesives from floor that would interfere with installation of vinyl sheet flooring. Seal two floor drains with proper cap or plug and level flush with existing floor; some concrete removal may be necessary to expose pipe for treading/capping.

Install with new commercial-grade, high-traffic vinyl sheet flooring with either a urethane or enhanced ceramic bead finish (2.5 mm minimum thickness; minimum12 mil minimum wear layer, complementing colors/patterns; provide at minimum 5 sample colors/patterns in neutral brown or gray). Replace with coordinating new wall base (~6”) throughout.

TABLES, CABINETS, ATTACHMENTS, FIXTURES, & MISC

• 24) Back M & P and Front T: Demo/remove wall cabinets before drywall overlay and finish.

• 25) Back and Front: Demo/remove counter cabinets at Back L & Front Y and cabinet and utility sinks and deteriorated/corroded plumbing at Back N & Front V before drywall overlay and finish o a) Back L: Replace with new base cabinet (~167”) and countertop (25” with 4” backsplash, resin based, semi-impact and chemical resistant, (e.g., Wilsonart).

Contractor will provide no more than 10 color samples to select from in neutral colors.

o b) Back N: Replace with new free-standing, stainless steel utility sink with facet (e.g., Steelton 30” with faucet, 24x24x12 bowl). Install under-sink plumbing (new waterlines with shutoff and drain) connected to existing water supply and vented drain.

o c) Front V: Replace with new base cabinet (~74”) and countertop (25” with 4” backsplash, resin based, semi-impact and chemical resistant, e.g., Wilsonart) with single-basin stainless-steel sink (28x20x12”; e.g., Regency drop-in). Install facet (e.g., Kohler Simplice single-hole pull down) and under-sink plumbing (new waterlines with shutoff and drain) connected to existing water supply and vented drain.

o d) Cabinet and countertop color: Contractor shall provide up to ten (10) coordinating neutral color options (e.g., beiges, greiges and/or off-whites) to choose from.

o e) Provide wall splash over sink areas N & V, seal to new sink (N) or back splash

(V) with color matched or clear silicone/RTV.

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Specifications

General

• Install all products according to manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations

• Submit list of subcontractors and installers with evidence of 5 years experience in the products and construction type.

• Where replacing existing products and equipment, modify existing installation as needed to fit. Provide trim to match adjacent surfaces and eliminate gaps.

• Trim doors, trim, molding and other existing building components to fit new installations and repair or patch to match.

• After all work is completed, clean all new and existing areas of building. Remove debris and foreign material. Clean all surfaces, including floors, walls, windows, doors, counters. Remove any spots and stains from surfaces. Vacuum and clean flooring.

• All new or replaced electrical wiring and plumbing to be inside walls vs. surface conduit. Remove drywall and patch as required.

Windows

• Measure and match existing window openings/rough openings.

• Modify and replace siding as needed for a complete window replacement.

• Provide caulking, sealants, building wrap, flashing, trim, corrosion resistant fasteners and adhesives as recommended by window manufacturer

• Replace jamb, trim, casing, sill to match existing

• Provide subframe, transom bars and mullions to match existing.

• Provide continuous drips over heads of top ventilators. Provide drips and weep holes as required to return water to the outside. Include water-shed trim on top of windows.

• Material – vinyl windows o Energy Star labeled for Northern climate zone o Foam filled sash o Conform to AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440 o Windows to be designed for location temperature and wind conditions o Match existing window grills o Windows to be designed with and include hardware, screens and weatherstripping and other accessories standard from manufacturer

• Material o All trim, jamb, casing and sill to be solid wood and painted.

Exterior Door

• Set frames and doors in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and recommendations and SDI/DOOR A250.11

• No Window

• Steel Door and Frame

• White paint finish

• Reuse existing hardware if compatible with metal door, otherwise replace.

Plumbing

• Specified materials and equipment shall be standard products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture of such products. Specified equipment shall essentially duplicate equipment that has performed satisfactorily at least two years prior to bid opening. Standard products shall have been in satisfactory commercial or industrial use for 2 years prior to bid opening. The 2-year use shall include applications of equipment and materials under similar circumstances and of similar size. The product shall have been for sale on the commercial market through advertisements, manufacturers' catalogs, or brochures during the 2-year period.

• Material – drainpipe:

o ABS sized to match existing o Installed with appropriate slope for drainage.

• Material – water pipe:

o Copper tubing conforming to ASTM B88, Type K, L or M.

o Press fit or soldered joints:

Solder metal shall conform to ASTM B32.

Flux shall be liquid form, non-corrosive, and conform to ASTM B813, Standard Test 1.

Copper press fittings shall conform to the material and sizing requirements of ASME B16.51 and performance criteria of IAPMO PS

117. Sealing elements for copper press fittings shall be EPDM, FKM or HNBR. Sealing elements shall be factory installed or an alternative supplied fitting manufacturer. Sealing element shall be selected based on manufacturer's approved application guidelines.

Paint

• Paint all previously painted surfaces including trim, doors, walls, ceilings, built in shelves and closets (excluding bathroom and closet). Prime surfaces not previously painted.

• Temporarily remove objects and surface mounted objects that are detachable by removal of fasteners.

• Remove screws, nails, hooks, loose caulking and putty. Repair minor joints, cracks, holes, damaged drywall, surface irregularities and other defects with new drywall, patching plaster or spackling compound and sand smooth and level with adjacent surfaces. Texture all repairs to match adjacent surfaces.

• Remove any wallpaper and adhesive and loose paint

• Clean surfaces as recommended by paint manufacturer

• Keep non-paint surfaces free of paint

• Provide 1 gallon can of labeled touch up for each paint used in interior

Flooring

• Commercial-grade, high-traffic vinyl sheet flooring with either a urethane or enhanced ceramic bead finish (2.5 mm minimum thickness; minimum12 mil minimum wear layer, complementing colors/patterns; provide at minimum 5 sample colors/patterns in neutral brown or gray). Replace with coordinating new wall base (~6”) throughout.

• Prepare existing surfaces according to manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations. Remove incompatible flooring and tack strips. Repair holes, patches, cracks, depressions, high spots or rough areas using material recommended by the flooring manufacturer. Provide floor fills or toppings as recommended by flooring manufacturer. Free floor of any foreign materials and sweep clean.

• Install flooring and accessories in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

Prepare and apply adhesives in accordance with manufacturer's printed directions.

• Provide square, symmetrical, tight, and even flooring lines and joints. Keep each floor in true, level plane. Cut flooring to fit around all permanent fixtures, built-in furniture and cabinets, pipes, and outlets. Cut seams by overlapping or underscribing as recommended by the manufacturer. Finish joints flush, free from voids, recesses, and raised areas.

HVAC

Ductless HVAC Units (Heat and Cooling) (e.g., Mitsubishi Ex / H2i, Daiken Atmosphera or MXL, Fujitsu XLTH Low Temp Heating series, that work with indoor wall mounted unit)

Indoor Units Compact Wall Mounted Unit with corrosion resistant copper coils, whisper quiet operation, multiple fan speeds, thermostat for each unit.

Outdoor Unit Heat/Cooling:

Mini split heat pump Variable speed inverter compressor Extra Low Temperature Heating efficiently down to -13F of -22F Built in base pan heater for base of outdoor unit to prevent condensation from freezing Base drainage holes Metal fan guard

General Requirements

Permits: Where governing regulations and imposed codes and standards require notices, permits, licenses, inspections, tests, and similar items or actions to lawfully proceed with the required work, the Contractor shall obtain items and take those permits, licenses, inspections, etc., are the obligation of the Contractor.

Existing Installations / Demolition: Contractor shall modify existing installations as needed to accommodate the new installation. Contractor shall coordinate modification of existing installations with Government. All disturbances of existing systems shall be thoroughly coordinated with the Government to prevent disturbances that might jeopardize on-going operations and research. Government reserves the right to retain any equipment / materials removed as part of the scope of work. Contractor shall coordinate any equipment / materials to be retained with Government prior to starting demolition operations. Contractor shall legally dispose all any materials removed that will not be retained.

Installation: It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to complete work in accordance with Federal, State, and Local Code Standards. Additional procedures and materials may be required than is indicated herein. If any item specified herein conflicts with the applicable codes and recommendations, the Contractor shall bring it to the attention of the Contracting Officer Representative for immediate resolution.

Submittals: Provide manufacturer’s descriptive literature/shop drawings for all materials to the Location Monitor for review. The descriptive literature shall be annotated/ highlighted to show its conformance with contract requirements. Submittals are required for new materials and will be stamped and/or signed by the general contractor prior to submission to the Government. Contractor is responsible for any costs incurred for equipment ordered without prior approval.

Quality Control: The work performed under this contract shall be subject to continuous audit by the Location Monitor. Quality control is the exclusive responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall retain and pay for the services of an independent inspector or testing laboratory to perform all tests expressly required by this contract.

Protection of Work and Property/Safety Requirements:

• Contractor shall furnish a Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) or Accident Prevention

Plan (APP) ten days after contract award. SSSP / APP shall be approved by the Government before construction work commences.

• The Contractor shall protect the work, the site, and all existing property and structures within the limits of the construction activities or that may be affected thereby until acceptance of the work. Any damage to property shall be repaired at the Contractor’s expense, to pre-damaged condition to the satisfaction of the Location Monitor.

• Safety and health matters, as they relate to the work, are the exclusive responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall furnish, erect, and maintain barricades, warning lights, signs, guards, or take other precautions as may be required by law or local authorities of the protection and security.

• Contractor is responsible for verifying location of any underground utilities and is responsible for any damage caused to such utilities.

Temporary Facilities:

• Temporary utilities (water and electricity) may be furnished to the Contractor by the Government, if requested. The Contractor shall maintain and protect all such utilities during construction and shall repair or replace any items damaged through its own negligence.

• Should the Contractor require any power or utility shutdowns during construction, the Contractor shall obtain approval for such shutdown from the Location Monitor fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the need.

Materials and Equipment:

• The material and equipment to be furnished under these contract documents shall be the standard products of manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of such materials and equipment and shall be the manufacturer’s latest standard design.

• All materials and equipment to be incorporated in the work shall be handled and stored by the manufacturer, fabricator, supplies and Contractor before during and after shipment in a manner to prevent any injury, theft or damage of any kind to the materials and equipment. All materials and equipment furnished by the Contractor shall be subject to inspection and approval by the CO/Location Monitor.

• Government will not furnish any labor or equipment to unload or move materials or supplies.

Cleanup: The construction site shall be kept clean and free of debris at all times.

Restore areas disturbed as nearly as possible to the original appearance and condition.

Upon completion of the project, and prior to final inspection, the Contractor shall remove from the premises all unused material, trash, and debris resulting from the work to the satisfaction of the Location Monitor.

Warranty:

Submit data concerning the standard one-year warranty for workmanship, including the warranty periods (dates), and warranty contacts with names, addresses and telephone numbers.

Final Payment/Contract Closeout: The following documents are REQUIRED PRIOR TO FINAL PAYMENT (other documents may also be required):

1. General contractor’s minimum one (1) year warranty on work.

2. Release of liens

3. Manufacturer’s manuals

4. Final Invoice

Project Schedule:

The Contract time for this project is 90 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

Appendix 1 – Project Layout

Exterior Door