Statement of Work (SOW).pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

BOWDITCH HALL ROOM 202 LECTURE HALL SEATING

REPLACEMENT

U.S. MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY

KINGS POINT, NEW YORK

FY 2025

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

MARITIME ADMINISTRATION

U.S. MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY

BACKGROUND

The United States Merchant Martine Academy (USMMA) is an agency of the Maritime

Administration (MARAD) managed by the United States Department of Transportation.

The USMMA is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Therefore, all work shall be consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic

Properties (36 CFR part 68) http://www.nps.gov/tps/standards/four-treatments/treatment-guidelines.pdf.

All work shall meet or exceed the standards provided in the Secretary of the Interior’s

Standards for Rehabilitation and guidelines for applying the standards published by the

National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior 36 CFR 67.7 - Standards for rehabilitation.

SCOPE

The USMMA seeks a qualified and experienced contractor to provide labor, material, transportation, tools, equipment and supervision to perform the removal of existing lecture hall seating and install new seating in room 202 of Bowditch Hall. The contractor will deliver and install approximately 68 fixed chairs as specified, floor mounted, with a self-lifting seat that rises to a uniform ¾-safety fold position.

Each seat will be equipped with aisle end panels and tablet arms, right hand or left hand, as designated in the design. Tablet arms shall be designed to provide a strong, stable work surface capable of supporting a 320 lbs. load at the center, and shall smoothly and quietly fold to a storage position when not in use. Retrieval of tablet arms shall be accomplished by the occupant without unnecessary bending, stooping, or reaching. When stored, the tablet arm shall be positioned parallel to, and beneath, the armrest, exposing a full and complete armrest;

while concealing all attaching hardware and support structure.

Colors to be Determined.

DELIVERABLES

The Contractor is responsible for the following;

1. Seat Removal

1.1. Remove and dispose of existing seating in Room 202 of Bowditch Hall.

Approximately 68 seats. See photos.

1.2. If floor anchors are to be re-used, take care in protecting them.

2. Install New Seating

2.1. Furnish and install approximately 68 fixed chairs, floor mounted with self-lifting seats.

2.2. The Contractor shall ensure that if existing anchors are to be reused that they are not damaged during the removal of existing seating, and where the existing anchors are no longer holding, that the anchors shall be removed with minimal damage to the flooring, Holes created by the removal of the anchors shall be patched as follows: 1) Clean the area around the hole – remove any dust and debris by brushing or vacuuming. 2) Mix up quick-setting cement – or other approved patching material. Fill hole level with adjacent floor. As an alternative, replace vinyl tile with new matching tile.

2.3. Install chairs in curved rows at a smooth radius, as existing

2.4. Seating will be the Patriot Model, 30.52.36.30, manufactured by the Irwin Seating

Company, or equivalent.

GENERAL

1. The contractor shall provide all labor and material, transportation and supervision in the performance of all tasks detailed in this statement of work.

2. All work is to conform to federal, state and local regulations and codes.

3. Maintain a work area compliant with safety standards.

4. Areas worked on shall be cleaned and secured on a daily basis.

5. Any damage to existing facilities or appurtenances shall be repaired or replaced in kind, by the contractor at no cost to the Government.

6. Examine existing conditions prior to any repair activities, site visit will be scheduled to inspect the site where services are to be performed.

7. Excess material and debris shall be disposed of in accordance with local and state ordinances.

8. No vehicles shall be driven on the sidewalks or grass.

9. Make every effort to minimize the impact to the daily routine of the Academy.

CLOSE OUT:

The contractor shall provide a signed warranty of any damage, defective material and improper workmanship on any material provided in this contract.

Materials and labor to be warranted for one year after installation, and equipment to be warranted per manufacturer

SUBMITTALS

1. Product data for each chair model specified to include construction details, material descriptions and finish options.

2. Seating layout (shop drawings) which show aisle widths, chair spacing for each row, row-lettering and chair-numbering scheme, chair dimensions and back pitch. Layout drawings to also include locations for accessories, including left- and right-hand tablet arms, electrical devices, accessibility provisions and attachments to other work.

3. Samples for verification & finish selection to include:

a. Initial finish selections to be made from manufacturer’s standard color and fabric guides.

b. Final powder coat selection to be approved from manufacturers standard-sized samples.

c. Final plastic color selection to be approved from manufacturers standard-sized samples.

d. Final laminate selection to be approved from manufacturers standard-sized samples.

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT OR

INFORMATION.

N/A

CONSIDERATIONS

• Maintain communication with the COR (and immediately inform the COR of any unforeseen issues or problems that arise).

• Inform COR of any anticipated disruption in services for construction at least three (3) days in advance

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Contractor will perform the task at Bowditch Hall, located at the USMMA, 300 Steamboat

Road, Kings Point, N.Y. 11024

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Work is to be completed within 30 calendar days after NTP is provided. Work is to be performed during normal business hours 0700 to 1630, Monday through Friday unless approval is granted by the Contracting Officer.