CONSTRUCTION SCOPE OF WORK

U.S. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, ZONE 5

Date: 4/30/25 Section 1: Project Title Bankruptcy Courts IT Remodel, Sioux Falls South Dakota Section 2: Project Location, Building Name, & Building Number Sioux Falls Federal Courthouse 400 S Phillips Ave Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Building Number: SD0021

Section 3: Contact List

Contracting Officer (CO) Name: Juan Juarez Email: juan.juarez@gsa.gov Phone (C): 214-537-1418

Property Manager Name: Justin Weyer Email: justin.weyer@gsa.gov Phone 605-222-0998

Project Manager/Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Name: Chad Andrews Email: chad.andrews@gsa.gov Address: 400 S Phillips Ave., Ste.111 Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Phone (C): 605-518-0733

Section 4: Project Background & Project Description The General Services Administration, Zone 5, is initiating a project to remodel Bankruptcy Court's IT office to improve the functionality of the office space.

The Sioux Falls Federal Office Building and Courthouse in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is a Historic Building and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. As such, projects in the building are required to follow the guidelines set forth in the following publications.

· ADM 1020.2 GSA Procedures for Historic Properties

· The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended and Executive Order 11593.

· The Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Illustrated Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings, Revised 1992 (36 CFR 67).

· GSA Technical Preservation Guidelines: http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/101402

· GSA Historic Preservation Technical Procedures: http://www.gsa.gov/portal/hp/hpc/category/100371/hostUri/portal

· National Park Service Preservation Briefs: http://www.nps.gov/tps/how-to-preserve/briefs.htm

Any work that could alter the building’s historic fabric, character, or appearance, both on the interior and exterior must first be approved by the GSA’s Historic Preservation Officer/Historic Preservation Specialist and the South Dakota State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) before any actions are to take place.

Section 5: Project Objectives The contractor shall provide labor, materials, equipment and supervision necessary to perform:

1) Contractor to remove existing wall partition wall indicated on the drawings.

a. The contractor shall test drywall and plaster for lead based paint.

i. The contractor shall follow GSA Base Lead Management requirements for lead containing materials.

b. Contain dust to the maximum extent feasible for the duration of construction.

c. Utilize a combination of dust collection systems and temporary barriers to prevent the spread of construction dust and debris.

d. The contractor shall remove existing electrical and data lines in walls that will be demolished.

i. Electrical circuits will be relocated for reuse see drawings.

1. Unused electrical shall be pulled back to the nearest junction box and marked and capped.

ii. Data lines will be relocated for reuse see drawings.

e. The contractor shall remove the existing light switch in the wall that is to be demolished and rewire lighting to work the existing switch that controls the space outside the demolished wall.

2) Contractor to remove and relocate existing door, to location shown on drawing.

a. The contractor shall construct a new wall to close off the existing door opening.

3) Contractor to remove existing blinds and dispose of.

4) Contractor to remove existing carpet and wall base for disposal.

5) Contractor to supply and install new vinyl plank flooring and vinyl base.

a. The contractor shall provide samples for GSA approval.

6) Contractor shall surface mount salvaged electrical and data lines per drawing

a. Surface mount wiremold to be constructed of metal and painted to match walls

i. All electrical work shall be done in accordance with local and national codes.

7) Paint walls in remodeled office

a. With commercial-grade, low-VOC paint

i. Basis-of-design product: Benjamin Moore Ultra Spec 500 or GSA-approved equal

b. Primer, base coat, finish coat, minimum; ensure even paint coverage and consistent color throughout

c. Paint to color to be XXX or GSA approved equal.

8) Paint walls to match existing wall color where system furniture was relocated.

a. Walls shall be painted to natural break points.

9) Contractor to remove existing heat register covers and paint to match wall color and reinstall.

a. Contractor to patch in missing section with new fabricated metal cover.

10) The contractor shall replace any damaged or missing ceiling tile to match the existing where the wall was removed.

11) Contractor shall provide and install new data box covers with jacks for existing data lines at location shown on map

12) Contractor shall provide and install six (6) new LED flat panel 2’x4’ layin light fixtures

a. LED flat panel shall have field selectable lumens and color temperature

i. Lighting shall be installed in accordance with local and national codes.

13) The contractor shall provide and install new window coverings to be selected by GSA.

14) The contractor will be responsible for moving out furniture prior to work commencing and returning furniture once work is completed. The contractor is not responsible for moving agency owned computer equipment.

15) Contractor responsible for relocating systems furniture within office space.

16) Asbestos floor tile and mastic removal

a. The Contractor shall test drywall and joint compound for asbestos, contractor shall follow all GSA asbestos containing materials requirements.

2.1. Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary local, state, and federal permits and licenses and payment of related fees.

2.2. Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations including but not limited to:

2.2.1. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Asbestos in Construction Standard - 29 CFR 1926.1101

2.2.2. OSHA Asbestos in General Industry Standard – 29 CFR 1910.1001

2.2.3. OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard - 29 CFR 1910.134

2.2.4. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) - 40 CFR 61 Subpart M

2.2.5. EPA Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) - 40 CFR 763

2.2.6. Federal Management Regulation, Real Property, Safety and Environmental Management, Asbestos - 41 CFR 102-80.15

2.2.7. U.S. Department of Transportation Hazardous Material Transportation Regulations – 49 CFR 171 and 172

2.2.8. South Dakota Emission Standards for Asbestos Air Pollutants - Administrative Rules of South Dakota (ARSD) 74:36:08:02

2.2.9. South Dakota Asbestos Control Program - ARSD Article 74:31

2.2.10. South Dakota Solid Waste Program – ARSD Article 74:27

2.3. All work shall comply with codes and standards applicable to each type of work through the course of this project. The contractor shall also comply with the requirements of GSA BuildGreen standards, and PBS P-100.

3. Asbestos Abatement Requirements

3.1. General

3.1.1. All regulated asbestos abatement activities shall be conducted by a South Dakota licensed asbestos abatement contractor in good standing with South Dakota Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources (DANR) and utilizing properly trained and certified asbestos abatement supervisors and workers.

3.1.2. Contractor shall field verify all conditions, requirements, and quantity of asbestos containing material (ACM) to be abated at time of pre-bid walk through.

3.1.3. Contractor to coordinate schedule of work with the GSA Building and Project Manager.

3.2. Abatement Work Practices and Control Requirements

3.2.1. All asbestos abatement work shall follow applicable DANR requirements and OSHA Asbestos in Construction Standard requirements of 29 CFR 1926.1101.

3.2.2. Contractor shall not seek or apply for any variance or alternative work procedures from any authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) unless previously approved in writing by GSA. Once approved by GSA, Contractor may request a variance or alternative work procedures in writing from any AHJ and must receive written approval from the AHJ prior to the commencement of abatement activities. Written AHJ approval of any variance or alternative work procedures shall be provided to GSA.

3.2.3. Negative air machine (NAM) exhaust shall be exhausted to the exterior of the building if feasible. If it is not practicable for the NAM to be exhausted to the exterior of the building, additional air sampling at the point of exhaust may be required.

3.2.4. Contractor shall take care to control the generation of odors in occupied buildings. If mastic remover is utilized, product shall be low odor and meet California Air Resources Board (CARB) volatile organic compound (VOC) content requirements.

3.2.5. When performing asbestos abatement activities in or around occupied areas, or otherwise accessible areas, the Contractor shall use floor to ceiling black poly sheeting or equivalent methods to shield abatement staging area, decon entrance, required abatement warning signage on airlock, etc. from plain view in the hallway or other areas of public access. Contractor shall put “Danger Construction Area Authorized Personnel Only” signage or equivalent on the outside of the viewshed barrier.

3.2.6. Final visual clearance and air sampling will be conducted by a third-party qualified industrial hygienist independent of the asbestos abatement contractor. Final air clearance sampling shall be done in accordance with the clearance criteria of 40 CFR 763.90(i)(5). GSA reserves the right to prescribe specific sampling protocols type based on abated material and building occupancy.

3.2.7. If the area does not pass final visual inspection or final air clearance sampling, the abatement Contractor shall re-clean the area at no additional cost, and the process will be repeated until clearance is achieved.

3.3. Asbestos-Containing Waste Material Disposal Requirements

3.3.1. Transportation and disposal of friable and non-friable asbestos-containing waste material shall be conducted in accordance with all applicable requirements including but not limited to ARSD Article 74:27; 40 CFR 61.150; and 49 CFR Parts 171 & 172.

3.3.2. Asbestos-containing waste material shall be properly packaged, labeled, manifested, and transported.

4.1.1. Prior to the commencement of asbestos abatement actions, the Contractor shall provide the following documentation to GSA for review and approval:

4.1.2. Contractor shall provide a written method of procedure (MOP) describing the following at a minimum:

4.1.2.1. Statement of contractor’s qualifications and copies of the firm’s relevant licenses or certifications, as applicable

4.1.2.2. Types, quantities, and locations of asbestos materials to be removed

4.1.2.3. Engineering controls and work methods to be employed

4.1.2.4. Number and types of regulated areas (e.g., glove bag, full containment, mini-enclosure, etc.)

4.1.2.5. Project phasing and tentative schedule

4.1.2.6. Name and address of disposal facility

4.1.2.7. Copies of safety data sheets (SDSs) for all chemical products to be used etc.

4.1.3. Copy of 10-day notification and/or permit to the appropriate authorities (e.g., EPA, DANR, local fire department, etc.). If notification and/or permit are not required, the Contractor shall state why.

4.2. Asbestos Abatement Specific Close-Out Deliverables

4.2.1. Upon completion of abatement activities, the Contractor shall provide the following documentation in a closure report:

4.2.1.1. A written statement by the asbestos abatement contractor on their company letterhead describing the abatement activities, types, quantities and location of asbestos containing material abated, controls and work methods that were used, waste bagging and handling, and name and address of disposal facility.

4.2.1.2. Copy of 10-day notification and/or permit to the appropriate authorities (e.g., EPA, DANR, local fire department, etc.). If notification and/or permit are not required, the abatement contractor shall state why.

4.2.1.3. Copies of current certification and/or licenses for all asbestos supervisors and workers working onsite.

4.2.1.4. OSHA-required respirator fit testing and medical clearance documentation for each person entering the regulated area.

4.2.1.5. Copies of personal air monitoring data or supporting Negative Exposure Assessment (NEA).

4.2.1.6. Legible copies of all daily logs.

4.2.1.7. Legible copies of the final signed waste manifests or other shipping documentation.

17) The contractor will repair any damage back to pre construction condition.

CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFYING ALL MEASUREMENTS AND SITE CONDITIONS.

Section 6: Proposal Pricing & Site Walk

1) Pre-proposal Site Visit Meeting: As scheduled with the Project Manager

a) The site visit shall consist of a meeting to review construction requirements followed by a walk-thru of the project site. The meeting shall be attended by the contractor and GSA project personnel, and appropriate sub-contractors.

b) Review existing conditions of the project area including any field verification.

c) Review the solicitation/evaluation requirements.

2) Cost Proposal Requirements:

a) When submitting a proposal, provide a cost breakdown for each task into the following categories: Materials, equipment, labor hours, subcontractor's quotes, overhead, profit, and bond broken down into shell, tenant improvement (TI) (by tenant), Building- Specific Amortized Capital (BSAC), and environmental (as applicable). Follow P120 guidelines for tier level based on project triage tool. Pricing shall be broken down by Construction Specification Institute (CSI) divisions.

b) Base Bid-

c) Option 1- N/A

d) Option 2- N/A

Section 7: Period of Performance Once notice to proceed has been issued, the contractor has 30 calendar days to complete the project. The contractor must also promptly begin the badging process at the time of award. Please allow a minimum of 30 days to complete the badging process. Extensions will be granted for unforeseen conditions and other factors outside of the contractor’s control at the Contracting Officer’s discretion.

Section 8: Universal Scope Requirements

· ALL of the requirements in this section are MANDATORY

· See the attached Universal Scope Requirements document for the full details outlining each item

· Failure to comply with any and all of the requirements will result in the project not being accepted as complete

SAFETY & HEALTH

A. Safety and Health Program B. Asbestos (Pre-Alteration Assessments) C. Lead Containing Paint / Lead Based Paint D. Fire & Life Safety E. Accessibility (ABAAS) F. Construction Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan

ENERGY, SUSTAINABILITY & ENVIRONMENTAL

G. BioBased Markets Program H. Site Work I. Utility Rebates and Incentives J. Water Treatment for Building Mechanical Systems

K. NEPA

BUILDING SYSTEMS INTEGRATION

L. Commissioning (Cx) M. GSA IT Network N. Building Automation Systems (BAS) O. Advanced Metering System (AMS) P. Building Information Modelling (BIM) Q. National Computerized Maintenance Management System (NCMMS)

DESIGN ELEMENTS

R. Historical Preservation S. Energy Design T. Electrical Design U. Lighting Design V. Mechanical Design & Fuel Storage W. Seismic Safety Design X. Physical Security Performance Attributes

Section 9: Submittals

1) Contractor shall submit a Method of Procedures (MOP) to the GSA Delivery Project Manager (PM) for approval prior to commencement of work. At a minimum, the MOP shall include:

a) Brief narrative describing method of accomplishment, construction techniques, etc

b) Project schedule (to include critical path, major milestones, long lead time items, mob & de-mob, inspection dates, substantial completion, and occupancy dates)

c) Service/Utility Outages (if necessary)

d) Phasing schedule (if necessary)

e) Any building infrastructure/BAS equipment that may be impacted

2) Pre-alteration assessment report

3) Manufacturer's specifications, instructions and material specification sheets in original form

4) Submittal register/ log for all products specified to establish a standard of quality to include. Submittal register response by the government shall be (14) calendar days or less.

a) For pricing purposes please assume X hard copies of submittals and X electronic copies to be sent to the project manager. Distribution list including final quantities will be finalized after receipt of the submittal log/ register by GSA project manager.

5) If product samples are not submitted in a timely fashion, any delays caused by the contractor will not warrant a time extension. After completion of all work, the Contractor shall submit to the project manager the manufacturer's specifications, instructions and material specification sheets in original form. Additionally, the Contractor shall submit all inventory changes (removals, additions, upgrades, etc., and new condition codes) to the COR.

6) Submittal response by the government shall be (14) calendar days or less.

MATERIAL SUBMITTALS:

Section 10: General Requirements

1) Contractor Use of the Premises

a) During the period of the project, the contractor will have access to the site only during business hours of 7:00 am 5:00 pm. No on-site work shall be performed outside these hours or on holidays unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. The contractor will need to coordinate with the Contracting Officer to arrange access to the parking lot. The contractor shall make every effort to cause a minimum of damage to parking lots, any other paved areas, any items that need to be moved during the course of the project, and any areas not included in this scope of work. Any damage caused will be repaired at the contractor’s expense.

2) Progress Meetings)

a) Progress meetings are not required for this project. The project manager and building team representative shall make daily inspections of the work progress.

3) Equipment The contractor shall provide all equipment associated with the entire project, operate in a safe manner and adhere to all OSHA and GSA standards.

4) Equipment and Material Storage The contractor shall provide and store all equipment, the materials specified above, and any other materials required completing the project. The materials are required to be kept clean and dry throughout the duration of the project. Contractor to coordinate with building manager for location of storage sheds.

5) Sanitary Facilities Provide and maintain temporary toilet facilities in accordance with State Health Department and GSA requirements.

6) Electricity, Water, and Gas GSA will pay for electricity, water, and gas during the course of this project. The contractor is responsible for making connections to the existing systems. Temporary electrical work shall meet the requirements of NFPA 70-1996 (NEC), Article 305. When temporary connections are removed, restore existing utility services to their original condition.

7) Contractor’s Field Office The contractor may provide an office for their own use. Size, location, and construction shall be subject to approval.

8) Fire Watch Contractor shall be responsible for providing fire watch if required per attached GSA fire watch guidelines.

9) Fire Alarm Impairment and Hot Work When a fire suppression or alarm system impairment is required, contractor shall provide written outage request to GSA for approval in advance of impairing any systems. Contractor shall be responsible for having a GSA approved NICET certified fire alarm contractor perform all system impairments. During fire alarm/suppression impairments or hot work procedures, contractor shall provide a fire watch per the GSA Regional Fire Watch Guidelines.

10) Protection of Public The building site will continue to be used by tenants. The contractor shall fence, barricade, or otherwise block off the immediate work area to prevent unauthorized entry. The contractor shall illuminate barricades and obstructions at night and maintain safe building access and egress for tenants.

11) Housekeeping The project site shall be kept in a neat, orderly, and safe condition at all times. The contractor shall provide enough containers for collecting construction debris and construction materials to be recycled. The contractor shall wet down dry materials and rubbish to prevent blowing dust and keep volatile wastes in covered containers.

12) Transportation and Deliveries The contractor shall arrange deliveries of materials in accordance with construction schedules; coordinate with COR to avoid conflict with other tenants and other work conditions at the site. Contractor must make GSA PM & CO aware of any lead times that may affect the project schedule.

13) Cleaning Before scheduling the final inspection, the Contractor shall accomplish six items: (1) Remove all tools, equipment, surplus material, and rubbish; (2) Restore or refinish, to original condition, surfaces that are damaged due to the work of this contract; (3) Remove grease, dirt, stains, foreign materials, and labels from finished surfaces; (4) Thoroughly clean building interiors; (5) Pickup all construction debris from the site; and (6) At time of final inspection, project shall be thoroughly cleaned and ready for use.

14) Disruptive Work All painting, staining, or other activity which may cause noxious or undesirable fumes and/ or any noisy work that may be disruptive to the tenants/ public must be performed after normal working hours. The use of paint or stain that does not generate odors is preferred and may be required if the space will be occupied the following day with prior written approval from GSA.

Section 11: Badging & Security

1) Contractor is responsible to follow GSA’s security and badging requirements as detailed in the attached Badging & Security Requirements (Vendor Fitness Determination Training Manual).

2) US Access shared enrollment centers can be found at fedidcard.gov. Travel distances to the nearest center should be accounted for during the badging process.

Section 12: Payments

1) Information regarding payment requests and payment is in the solicitation/ contract. Please contact the CO if you have any questions regarding payments.

Section 13: Substantial Completion & Final Inspection

1) When project, or designated portion of project is complete, request a final inspection. Upon receipt of request that project is substantially complete, the Contracting Officer will proceed with the inspection within ten days of receipt of request or will advise the contractor of items that prevent the project from being designated substantially complete.

2) Red-lined drawings and CAD and/or BIM as-built drawings, and field training for Operations and Maintenance (O&M) personnel shall be provided at completion of project. Maintain one complete set of contract drawings. Clearly mark changes, deletions, and additions using GSA CAD Standards to show actual construction conditions. Show additions in red, deletions in green, and special instructions in blue print. Provide to GSA within timeframe negotiated at time of award.

3) The contractor shall provide O&M manuals. The O&M manuals shall contain the following:

· Executed Warranties (at project completion)

· Maintenance and operation manuals

Section 14: Attachments

1) Universal Scope requirements

2) Badging & Security requirements (Vendor Fitness Determination & Training Manual)

3) GSA Base Lead Management Requirements

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