STATEMENT OF WORK- Welding Laboratory Update Camp.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK

CREATION OF WELDING LABORATORY (CAMP)

FEDERAL CORRECTION INSTITUTION

Edgefield, South Carolina

A. SUBJECT

The Federal Bureau of Prison (FBOP), Federal Correctional Institution (FCI), and Satellite Prison Camp (SPC), located at 501 Gary Hill Road, Edgefield, South Carolina, is soliciting a contract for the creation of a Welding Laboratory located at the SPC.

The creation of the Welding Laboratory will consist of the following:

· Supplying and installation of the required welding equipment, including but not limited to (Welders, Welding Stations, Metal Cutting Equipment, Safety Equipment, Storage, and Consumable Resources (Gas and Metal))

· Removal of six (6) unused Welders

· Supplying and installation of Fume Extractor System for the Welding Laboratory

· Removal of the old Air Dryer/ Air Compressor for the Facilities Building

· Supplying and Installation of a new Air Dryer/ Air Compressor for the Facilities Building

· Supplying and installation of electrical updates to the welding space as well as the building, including but not limited to a way to quickly kill the power in an emergency (within the Welding Laboratory) and supplying power to all the additional equipment within the Welding Laboratory that will not disturb the other working areas within the building

B. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

These services will be performed at the SPC, Edgefield, South Carolina.

C. SCHEDULE

The working hours for these services will be regularly scheduled for five (5) days a week, Monday through Friday, except for Government Holidays and weekends. Each workday will be between 7:30 am- 4:00 pm. The hours will continue weekly until the Welding Laboratory is equip with all of the resources and functional welding laboratory, not to exceed ninety (90) working days. The project is based on a standard (40) hours of work. The Contractor shall establish a regular work week schedule for the project's duration. The Contractor will be required to provide a written request for an extension of hours or change in workdays to the Contracting Officer. Work Hours and workdays may be altered only with a (48) hour's advance approval of the Contracting Officer.

D. EQUIPMENT/ SUPPLIES

The Contractor shall provide all equipment, materials, labor, services, supervision, tools, apparatus, conveyance, scaffolding, transportation, and incidental expenses, unless specified otherwise herein, necessary to the creation of the Welding Laboratory, as per this statement of work and related documents. The Contractor will be responsible for the supplies required to accomplish the abovementioned work.

The Contractor will be responsible for delivering all components and accessories to the site, accepting the deliveries, and placing them were directed by the Contracting Monitor (CM).

E. METHOD OF PERFORMANCE

The service provided, being professional, will be consistent with the policy required by the Facilities Department services of the FBOP. A Facilities Department and/ or Education Department representative will monitor the service. Related work in this statement of work includes, but is not limited to, project data submission and testing necessary to ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and national codes and laws. The Contractor will observe all safety regulations (i.e., OSHA) and all Government security regulations. Minor material and work not specified or shown but necessary for the completion of this project shall be provided without additional compensation from the Government.

The performance of these services will also be verified by the Contracting Officer or the Contract Monitor for this project.

The Bureau of Prisons reserves the right to suspend, limit or revoke the Contractor's privileges at the Bureau of Prison facilities due to violations of FBOP security procedures.

F. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The Contractor shall provide all material and labor for the creation of the Welding Laboratory.

The contractors shall supply twelve (12) custom welding booths (4x4x8) with cable trays for welding leads that will run alongside the laboratory's walls. The Contractor will remove the previous unused six (6) Welders.

The Contractor shall provide and install wall-mounted Fume Extractors and supply compressed air lines to all fume extractors. The Contractor will remove the previous Air Dryer/ Air Compressor from the Facilities Building and replace it with a new 7.5 HP two Stage Reciprocating Air Compressor, a 115 Volt Non- Cycling Refrigerated Dryer, general purpose filters with auto drain and rework any pipes to fit in this installation.

The Contractor will supply and install the Welding Laboratory with all the supplies needed to make it operational.

The Contractor will supply, build and install the following General Welding Equipment and accessories: Miller XMT Reversing Polarity Rack (4 pack), Miller XMT Reversing Polarity Rack (6 pack), Smart Feeder, Stick/ TIG Remote, Self-Cleaning SWX with seven (7) foot arm and add on kits with Self Cleaning Air Filters.

The Contractor will supply, build and install the Welding Laboratory with the following Metal Cutting equipment and accessories: Track Torch Pendant Connector, Powermax Machine Torch, Powermax Sync System, Air Grinder, Cable Connectors (male and female), Welding Cables, Heavy Duty Cutting Outfit, ½ inch Air Hose (50 feet), Hyperthermic Smart Sync Cartridges for hand torches, Hyperthermic Smart Sync Cartridge for mechanical torches.

The Contractor will supply, build and install the Welding Laboratory with the following Safety equipment and accessories: 300 AMP Ground Clamp, 250 AMP Electrode Holder, Welding Curtains, Miller Classic Auto Darkening Welding Helmets (Class Set of 15), Outside Cover Lens for Welding Helmets (Class Set of 15), Inside Cover Lens (Class Set of 15), Inside Cover Lens for Welding Helmets (Class Set of 15), and Spare Batteries for Auto Darkening Helmets (Class Set of 15).

The Contractor will supply, build and install the Welding Laboratory with the following Storage equipment and accessories: Large Cylinder Carts with Chains, Cylinder carts (small), Heavy Duty Storage Cabinets, and Self- Dumping Dumpsters.

The Contractor will supply and install multiple consumable items. Starting with Metal, the Contractor will supply a minimum of five hundred (500) four (4) inch by 3/8inch flat bars cut into five (feet) lengths, and three hundred (300) two (2) inch by 1/8-inch flat bars cut into five (feet) lengths. The Contractor will supply consumable items such as MIG Nozzles, MIG Gun Liners, MIG Gun Gas Diffusers, and MIG Pliers. The Contractor will supply TIG Torch (12.5 feet/ 150 AMP), seven (7) inch ¼ by 5/8 grinding wheels. The Contractor will supply Gas Cylinders to include: 75/25 Argon/CO2 MIG Gas, Medium Oxygen, and a Small Acetylene. The Contractor will supply consumable student safety equipment; this will consist of a classroom set (15 students), Headgear, Clear Face shields, Clear Safety Glasses, Welding Jackets (various sizes), and MIG Welding Gloves (multiple sizes).

The Contractors will update the electrical supply for the building. This includes supplying and installing approximately two hundred (200) feet of 2 ½ inch EMT conduit from Eaton MCC to the new four hundred (400) AMP Safety Disconnect. They will install and supply approximately one hundred (100) feet of one-inch EMT conduit from the new electrical panel to define loads. They will install and provide about five hundred (500) feet of ¾-inch EMT conduit from new electrical panels to determine loads. Additionally, the Contractor will supply any miscellaneous fittings, connectors, outlet boxes, and seal tight.

The Contractors will make changes to the feeder circuits. They will supply and install conduit and wire to one each three (3) HP, 480 volts, 3 Phase Iron Worker, supply and install conduit and wire to one each six (6) pack welding rack, supply and install conduit and wire to one of each four (4) pack welding rack, supply and install conduit and wire to three (3) Plasma machines, supply and install conduit and wire to five (5) Fume Extractor Systems. The Contractor shall disconnect any existing receptacle circuits and refed from the newly installed low voltage panel.

The Contractor shall verify and coordinate the exact locations, quantities, etc., with the CM. It is the Contractor's responsibility to ensure correct measurements and the correct number of items. The Contractor will visit the site and review existing conditions before submitting a bid and commencing any work. The Contractor shall notify the Government of any conflicts and/ or discrepancies prior to performing any work.

The FBOP will provide access to all restricted areas, ie. Electrical Room designated in this Statement of Work.

The Government reserves the right to place and install equipment as necessary in areas of the project site, provided that such occupancy does not substantially interfere with the Contractor's work. Such placing or installing equipment shall not constitute acceptance of the Contractor's work or any part of the Contractor's work. This project is subject to inspection by the U.S Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, and other regulatory agencies as required by the Contracting Officer.

The Contractor will be responsible for proper tool and equipment control and sanitation of the assigned areas. The Contractor will report to work at the designated time and follow all rules related to contract staff and the institution's security.

The Contractor will be permitted to wear jeans in the institution. He/she will wear proper and suitable clothes for the area in which they will be working.

G. INMATE MANAGEMENT

The Contractor shall be constantly aware of security and maintain a professional relationship with the inmates at all times if they come in contact with the inmate population. Any violation of the institution's rules and regulations is to be brought immediately to the attention of an appointed Government employee for prompt and proper action.

Contractors will not have unsupervised contact with inmates. Contractors will not supervise inmates and will not be responsible for the administrative management of inmates. At all times, contractors will be escorted by FBOP staff members when entering the institution.

H. INSTITUTION

The Contractor agrees to adhere to all regulations and guidelines prescribed by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, including the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI), Edgefield local guidelines relating to the safety, custody, and conduct of inmates, and the safety of the local population. The Contractor will be given an orientation class, by a member of the FBOP staff, on the policies and procedures of the Bureau of Prisons and FCI Edgefield. The Contractor will be issued an identification card for proper identification. The Contractor will sign in and out of the institution daily for accountability.

Contractors may not move unescorted to their job site. They may not move to other parts of the institution without an escort.

Security requirements for construction contracts will be completed before initiating work; this will include the completion of the OF-612, fingerprint check, Contractor Pre-Employment form, National Crime Information Center form (NCIC) for possible criminal record, and Authority for Release of Information form.

I. OTHER MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

The ultimate award will result in a non-personal contractual arrangement. It shall not be construed as a personnel appointment with the FBOP. Payment to the Contractor shall be based on providing an end product to accomplish a specific task. Results are to be obtained within the Contractor's unsupervised determination. The Contractor will not be subject to a Government supervisor but will work with government employees from the Education Department and Facilities Department.

J. SCHEDULE AND PERIOD OF CONTACT

The Contractor will begin work within ten (10) calendar days upon receipt of the notice to proceed.

The contract period will be in effect from the award date to no later than two hundred seventy (270) days after the notice to proceed.