7PW071_SOW_rev3.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

FOR

Install Natural Gas lines

AT

Watervliet Arsenal Building 35, 110, 125

Project #: 7PW071 Installation Management, Public Works Division Facilities Engineering (TAWV-IMP-F)

PART 1 GENERAL

SUMMARY OF WORK

1.1.1 Project Description

a. This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the effort required for connecting new gas meter bars to existing gas lines in B-35, 110, 125, and capping old gas lines at B-35, 110, 124, 125, and 135.

1.1.2 Location of Work

a. The work is located at B-35, 110, 124, 125, and 135. The exact location will be shown by the Contracting Officer.

1.1.3 Period of Performance

a. The contractor shall be required to (i) commence work under this contract within 7 calendar days after the date the contractor receives notice to proceed, (ii) prosecute the work diligently, and (iii) complete the entire work ready for use not later than [60] calendar days after notice to proceed was given. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

1.1.4 Hours of Operation

a. Normal duty hours are 7:00 AM through 4:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, and 7:00 AM through 3:00 PM on select Fridays (the arsenal is closed every-other Friday). Federal holidays are non-work days. If a federal holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the preceding Friday or following Monday is a work holiday.

SUBMITTALS

1.1.5 General Submittal Requirements

a. The contractor shall provide submittal documents via e-mail to the Contracting Officer for review and approval. Provide all physical (non-document) submittals (including but not limited to material swatches, samples, etc.) directly to the Contracting Officer for review and approval. All submittals require government approval unless otherwise explicitly stated.

b. The contractor shall reference APPENDIX A “Consolidated List of Submittals” for the complete list of required submittals.

1.1.6 Contractor Safety Plan

a. The contractor shall submit a safety plan which is specific to the work activity being performed under the scope of this project for Government review and approval.

1.1.7 Lockout / Tagout (LOTO) Acknowledgement

a. The Contractor shall sign and submit a “Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Notification Acknowledgement Record” prior to working on or de-energizing any electrical equipment.

1.1.8 Asbestos Notification Acknowledgement Record

a. The contractor shall sign the “Asbestos Notification Acknowledgement Record” and submit this form to the Project COR prior to starting project work.

1.1.9 Project Schedule

a. The contractor shall create a project schedule and submit for Government review and approval.

b. The project schedule shall detail the phases of work and the overall timeline for the execution of the work. The contractor shall include delivery dates, appropriate milestones, and shall clearly detail any requirements for work performed outside of regular hours of operation.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1.10 Watervliet Arsenal Information for Contractors (WAIC)

a. The contractor shall perform all work in strict conformance with Watervliet Arsenal Instructions for Contractors (WAIC). The contractor shall read and understand this document prior to submitting a proposal. The WAIC is publically available at:

<http://www.wva.army.mil/Documents/Contracting/WAIC.pdf>

1.1.11 Utility Outage Requests and Utility Connection Requests

a. Schedule work to minimize outages. For utility outages and connections required during the execution of work that affect existing systems, coordinate schedule with COR. Schedule utility outages and connections to minimize disruptions to the Government. No additional payment will be provided for utility outages and connections required to be performed outside the regular work hours.

b. The contractor shall notify the Contracting Specialist a minimum of two (2) business days before the contractor starts work. The contractor shall notify the COR a minimum of seven (7) business days before the shut-down of a utility or building service.

1.1.12 Safety Requirements

a. The contractor is required to provide the proper control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147.

b. The contractor shall inspect the project work site prior to starting work, and shall request a copy of the asbestos building inspection records to verify the location and description of known asbestos-containing materials.

ON-SITE PERMITS

1.1.13 Excavation (Dig Permit)

a. The clearance of buried utilities will be performed by the Government in advance of the Contractor performing subsurface work, unless otherwise explicitly stated.

b. The Contractor shall obtain a copy of the completed Utility Clearance Permit (WVA Form 420-2-E) from the COR prior to performing subsurface work. Verify existing utility locations indicated on contract drawings, within area of work.

1.1.14 Hot Work and Confined Space

a. Obtain permit for welding, burning, use of flame, or entry into confined space from WVA Fire Department by calling (518)266-5990 each day the permit is to be used.

APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

1.1.15 Specifications

a. The following specifications accompany this Statement of Work and are a part thereof.

i. 33 WVA 11 23 – Natural Gas Piping

ii. 23 05 15 – Common Piping For HVAC (Steam, Condensate, Copper)

1.1.16 References

a. The following references accompany this Statement of Work and are a part thereof.

i. Watervliet Arsenal Instructions for Contractors (WAIC).

ii. NFPA 70 – National Electric Code (NEC).

CONTRACTOR EQUIPMENT

1.1.17 Equipment Identification

a. The contractor shall create and affix a label to all large equipment, dumpsters, and other mobilized property, which is weather-resistant (laminated, or within a see-thru label hanger), securely affixed to the equipment or visible through a window, and which clearly displays the General Contractor’s:

i. Company Name, POC Name (first, last), POC phone number, Project Number.

1.1.18 Waste Dumpster

a. The contractor shall place any waste dumpsters in a manner that does not interfere with thru-traffic.

b. Place waste dumpsters with a minimum of 33’ clearance from any building. The final location shall be coordinated with, and approved by the COR before any dumpsters are mobilized.

c. Cover all waste dumpsters when not in use, and before the end of each work shift. The cover shall be weather-tight.

d. Note: The Contractor shall be required to retain and submit copies of all Bills of Lading and Weight Slips associated with the disposal of construction and demolition C&D) debris.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

GENERAL

All work shall be in strict accordance with product manufacturer’s instructions and specifications, including but not limited to manufacturer guidance for storage, staging, application, installation, and disposal of the product.

2.1.1 Hazardous Materials

a. The contractor shall submit Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all hazardous materials to be used.

2.1.2 Asbestos, Mercury, Lead, PCB

a. Unless otherwise stated, all materials for this project shall be new. All products shall not contain any asbestos, mercury, chromium/lead paint, Class I Freon, and Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB), and shall state such on the manufacturer’s original packaging.

2.1.3 DoD Green Procurement Program

a. All construction materials shall meet the applicable requirements of the DoD Green Procurement Program, specifically recycled content products, environmentally preferable products and services, biobased products, energy-and water-efficient products, alternate fuel vehicles and alternative fuels, products using renewable energy, and alternatives to hazardous or toxic chemicals as found at <http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/cpic/cp/docs/USA001967-08-DPAP.pdf>.

PRODUCTS

b. Schedule 80 black steel pipe.

PART 3 EXECUTION

ITEMS OF WORK

3.1.1 Connect Gas Lines to New Meters in B-35, 110, and 125

a. Contractor shall connect the existing Natural gas line in Buildings 35, 110, and 125, to the new National Grid Meters Bars located exterior to each of the buildings.

b. New Gas lines shall be welded schedule 80 steel pipe, pressure tested, and painted gas line yellow after completed. All existing gas lines shall be purged with dry nitrogen prior to opening up existing lines.

c. Gas piping size shall be maintained as close as possible to the meter bar, where it may be necessary to reduce for tie in of new meter bar. Approximate size per building is 6” B-35, 8” B-110, 4” B-125.

d. All gas lines newly installed shall be properly supported every 6’ horizontal and every 8’ vertical, as well as no more than 2’ from a change of direction.

e. New gas lines shall have labels no more than every 10’ stating (NATURAL GAS) as well as arrows with the direction of flow.

f. Contractor shall insure all gas lines are properly pressure tested with Air to 50psi for 2 hours prior to placing in service.

g. Once installed and pressure tested, the contractor shall be responsible to purge Natural Gas system of air, and properly fill the line with gas to each device within the system, contractor shall be responsible to make sure all systems are properly operable with natural gas, prior to project completion.

h. Contractor shall make wall penetrations as necessary to properly tie in to new National Grid meter bars, all wall penetrations shall be properly sealed water tight after completion.

i. All locations for tie in and lengths, as well as wall penetrations shall be measured and located by contractor at the of site visit.

j. Contractor shall make penetrations through Brick or concrete walls at all three locations, for connection to new gas meters.

3.1.2 Cap old N-Gas lines at B-35, 110, 124, 125, and 135

a. Contractor shall cap old natural gas lines prior to project completion. A total of 7 welded caps and 5 blank flanges.

b. All purging of the gas lines required to complete welding of the isolation caps, is to be completed by the contractor.

c. Old gas line entering B-35, 110, 124, 125, and 135 shall be capped with a sch. 40 welded cap, no greater than 18” from location of service entering the building.

d. Gas lines entering buildings shall be capped below floor grating.

e. Gas line on balcony of B-110, leading to B-124 shall be blank flanged after the gas valve, one section of no less than 12” of pipe shall be removed after cap. Contractor shall remove floor grating near the west wall of B-110 where the gas line leave B-110 heading towards B-124 and cap existing gas line no greater than 24” from exterior of building or as close as feasibly possible.

f. Contractor shall cap gas line in B-124 in two locations, one location of below the floor in the utility pit a welded cap on the 4” line shall be installed no greater than 24” from entry to the building. The second location shall be a blank flange on the east side of the gas valve on the second floor.

g. Gas line connecting between B-125 and 135 shall be capped below floor grating in each building and blank flanged below the valve within each building.

h. Contractor shall cut and cap old gas line leaving the center of B-110 leading towards B-35 and blank flange below the gas valve in same location.

i. Contractor shall be responsible to properly support existing piping after pipe is disconnected and capped below floor, flanged gas valves shall be properly supported.

CLOSEOUT REQUIREMENTS

3.1.3 Construction and Demolition Debris

a. The Contractor shall submit copies of all Bills of Lading and Weight Slips associated with the disposal of construction and demolition (C&D) debris and/or recycled materials, under this scope of work. Submit documentation per Appendix A, “Consolidated List of Submittals”.

3.1.4 Cleanup of Work Site

a. The contactor shall clean all work areas and remove all tools, equipment, debris, materials, and all waste from the premises.

b. The contractor shall remove all debris from any remote holding locations, to include any excavation and concrete equipment chute cleanout debris.

c. The contractor shall remove their equipment from Watervliet Arsenal premises within five (5) working days after completion of project work.

3.1.5 Restoration of Work Site

a. The contractor shall repair any items, building surfaces, equipment or miscellaneous items which were damaged during the execution of this SOW. Items that cannot be repaired to restore original function or aesthetics shall be replaced in kind by the Contractor at no additional charge to the Government.

b. Grass, trees, and other vegetation affected by project work shall be restored to same or better condition as existed prior to the start of project work. The Contractor shall prepare the affected areas to eliminate uneven areas and low spots. Remove foreign materials, weeds, and damaged soil. The Contractor shall scratch the area to a depth of three (3) inches where topsoil is to be placed. Spread topsoil to a uniform, compacted depth of less than five (5) inches over areas to be reseeded. Rake until smooth. The Contractor shall seed, fertilize, and water the area to establish grass.

3.1.6 Warranty

a. The contractor shall provide a [1] year warranty on material and workmanship.

3.1.7 As-Built Drawings

a. The contractor shall provide as-built drawings for new steam line as well as changes to Natural Gas piping with over 25’ of added piping.

PART 4 APPENDICES

a. Consolidated List of Submittals

b. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

APPENDIX A: Consolidated List of Submittals

APPENDIX B: Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

PURPOSE

This Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) will be used as a guide to Government Quality Assurance Personnel (QAP). It provides a systematic method to evaluate the services the contractor is required to furnish.

SURVEILLANCE PROCEDURES

Timeliness: Progress is maintained to assure compliance with completion time.

Quality: Conformance with statement of work and industry standards.

Tasks: Performed according to statement of work requirements.

Problem Resolution: Contractor submits deliverables in accordance with the contract and resolves any deficiencies identified by the government in the final submission. Following final submission, contractor resolves any additional deficiencies identified by the government and resubmits and or corrects within one week.

Delivery: Contractor submits each deliverable in accordance with the statement of work and terms of the contract.

PERFORMANCE AREAS

Management Responsiveness: Evaluate the adequacy of the contractor’s responsiveness and their ability to keep the government informed of work progress and provides for early problem identification and effective corrective action plans.

Schedule Control: Evaluate the contractor’s adherence to completion schedule.

Performance: The contractor will be evaluated as to the workmanship and adherence to the statement of work.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

(Outstanding). Indicates performance clearly exceeds contractual requirements. The area of evaluation contains few minor problems for which corrective actions appear highly effective.

(Satisfactory). Indicates performance clearly meets contractual requirements. The area of evaluation contains some minor problems for which the corrective actions appear satisfactory.

(Unsatisfactory). Indicates the contractor failed to satisfy contractual requirements and recovery is not likely in a timely manner. The area of evaluation contains serious problems for which the corrective actions were ineffective.

DOCUMENTATION

Documentation used to perform surveillance will consist of random government inspections and inspection records, as well as the evaluation of final work product delivery by the project COR/COTR.

RATING

Contractor will be given an overall rating of Outstanding, Satisfactory, or Unsatisfactory by the Government Technical point of contact or Contracting Specialist Representative, if appointed, 3 using the above evaluation criteria.