8PW127_SOW._rev2.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

FOR

Install Compressed Air Lines for Mortar Storage Factory

AT

Watervliet Arsenal Building 125

Project #: 8PW127 Installation Management, Public Works Division Facilities Engineering (TAWV-IMP-F)

PR 0059369711

PART 1 GENERAL

SUMMARY OF WORK

1.1.1 Project Description

a. This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the effort required for installing compressed air to the Mortar Storage Factory in Bldg. 125. The new compressed air lines for the Mortar Storage Factory will be tied into the existing 4 inch shop air lines. The project will also include installing industrial cold water supply lines on two columns as identified in this SOW.

1.1.2 Location of Work

a. The work is located at Bldg. 125 center (see attached map). 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 Drawings

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

i. Building 125 Air Line Lay Out

ii. Bldg. 125 Industrial Cold Water (ICW)

iii. Compressed Air Bldg. 125

iv. Bldg. 125 Floor Plan

1.1.16 Specifications

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

i. 03 01 00 Concrete (Slabs, Pads, Small Jobs)

ii. 05 05 33 Anchor Systems

iii. 23 05 15 Common Piping for HVAC (Steam, Condensate, Copper)

1.1.17 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).

iii. AMC Environmental Requirements Supplement. [Over $150k]

CONTRACTOR EQUIPMENT

1.1.18 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.

1.1.19 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>.

2.1.4 Paint

a. To meet the Affirmative Procurement Program (Federal Government’s Buy Recycled Requirements) all paint used in the project shall adhere to the below listed requirements of the Comprehensive Procurement Guideline for recovered materials. This applies only to interior latex paint, only if available at the time of the project.

i. Reprocessed Latex Paint (White, Off-White, Pastel Colors) shall contain 20% Post consumer content.

ii. Reprocessed Latex Paint (Grey, Brown Earth tones, and Other Dark Colors) shall contain 50-99% Post consumer content.

iii. Consolidated Latex Paint shall contain 100% Post consumer content.

PRODUCTS

b. Schedule 40 Galvanized Pipe. 4”, 2” and 1” Sizes

c. Full Port Brass Valves. 2” and 1” Sizes

d. 150 Pound 4 Inch, Welded, Flanged Tee

e. 1 Inch Copper L Pipe

f. ½ Inch Copper L Pipe

g. Pipe Insulation, Fiberglass, approximately ½ Inch Thickness.

h. Labels (Compressed Air & Industrial Cold Water)

i. Quick Connect Hose Fittings

PART 3 EXECUTION

ITEMS OF WORK

3.1.1 Removal of Existing Piping

a. The contractor shall be responsible for covering all equipment, machinery, stored-materials, etc. to prevent damage caused by removal operations. Any damage caused by removal operations shall be responsibility of the contractor.

b. The contractor shall remove all existing 1 ½”, 1” and ½” copper compressed air lines, approximately 750 linear feet and mounting hardware. All the removed compressed air lines removed shall be moved to the scrap metal recycling area in Siberia.

3.1.2 Install New Compressed Air Lines

a. The contractor shall be responsible for shutting down shop air, this includes locking out and tagging out of any potential sources of energy such as air or electric. Contractor shall be responsible for covering all equipment, machinery, stored-materials, etc. to prevent damage caused during the installation. Any damage caused during the installation shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

b. Notice shall be given to COR 7 days in advance of utility shutdown that may affect other building equipment.

c. The contractor shall isolate the compressed air for Bldg. 125. Once remaining air pressure has been bled off contractor shall weld in new 150 pound 4 inch (4”) flanged tee for compressed air line which will supply compressed air from the Streetscape and into the Mortar Factory. The new compressed air line shall be reduced from four inch (4”) to two inch (2”) galvanized pipe in the Streetscape area. The two inch (2”) compressed air line shall have an isolation valve and union within six (6) feet of where the pipe was reduced.

d. The contractor shall install approximately 50 feet of 2 inch (2”) schedule 40 galvanized pipe from the Streetscape into the Mortar Factory area along column 9 (See Map). Penetration through wall must be properly sealed/caulked as required. The two inch (2”) main air line shall be installed and supported close to the ceiling above where cranes will be located and shall not interfere with crane operations.

e. Contractor shall install branch lines consisting of approximately 160 feet of new two inch (2”) schedule 40 galvanized pipe. The two inch (2”) branch lines shall connected the new two inch (2”) main near column D9. The branch line shall be installed between columns D6 to D10. Lines shall be installed and supported close to ceiling above where cranes will be located. (See map)

f. The two inch (2”) schedule 40 galvanized branch lines shall then be installed along the columns as follows (See map):

i. Between Columns C6 and H6. Approximately 150 feet.

ii. Between Columns D7 and H7. Approximately 125 feet.

iii. Between Columns D8 and H8. Approximately 125 feet.

iv. Between Columns C9 and H9. Approximately 125 feet.

v. Between Columns C10 and H10. Approximately 125 feet.

g. Each of these branch lines shall have a two inch (2”) full port isolation valve installed with a union installed after each isolation valve.

h. Contractor shall install a single one inch (1”) schedule 40 galvanized drop at each column as indicated by the map. There will also be a one inch (1”) drop installed inside the QC lab area. The drops going into the columns shall be installed so the pipe comes off the top of the branch line. The last one inch (1”) drop coming off the end of the branch line shall be reduced on the vertical drop to aid in removal of moisture from the system.

i. The drops shall be secured inside the columns and each drop shall have one (1) full port brass valve installed fifty four (54”) inches above finished floor. Below each shut off valve there shall be a tee with a quick connect hose fitting for a half inch (1/2”) air hose installed parallel to the floor. Each air drop shall have a minimum of a six (6) inch galvanized drip leg with a cap installed on bottom of the tee.

j. The one inch (1”) drip leg at the end of the branch line shall have a one inch by quarter inch (1”X ¼”) reducer installed in place of a cap. A galvanized nipple shall be installed in the quarter inch (1/4”) side of the reducer followed by a ball valve and a six inch (6”) galvanized nipple and cap.

k. Contractor shall install approximately six (6) one inch (1”) galvanized compressed air lines in the concrete floor at a location to be determined by manufacturing. Length of pipe in concrete floor will be approximately 150 feet in total length. Unions shall be installed between the brass isolation valve and the floor on each drop that will be installed in the concrete floor.

l. The contractor shall remove wood block flooring as required and cut a new trench, minimum of 3” depth, for the 1” galvanized compressed air lines to be installed. Piping will be stubbed out of the floor and capped in a location to be determined by manufacturing.

m. The trench shall then be filled with fiber reinforced concrete with finish to match existing floor and wood block flooring re-installed.

n. All piping shall be properly supported every six (6) feet horizontal and eight (8) feet vertical, and no more than two (2) feet from any change of direction.

o. Contractor shall leak test airlines upon completion by pressurizing lines with shop air and must maintain pressure for a minimum of two (2) hours. Test is to be coordinated with and verified by COR.

p. Contractor shall install blue “Compressed Air” adhesive labels on all newly installed compressed air piping. Labels are to be installed just above each compressed air isolation valve on each drop inside the columns and approximately every 25 feet on the branch lines.

3.1.3 Install New Industrial Cold Water Supply Lines

a. The contractor shall be responsible to isolate and drain water from system prior to performing any work on the industrial water lines. Contractor shall be responsible for covering all equipment, machinery, stored-materials, etc. to prevent damage caused during the installation. Any damage caused during the installation shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

b. The contactor shall install two (2) branch lines off of the existing one inch (1”) industrial cold water supply lines. The new lines shall be half inch (1/2”) type L copper and shall have an isolation valve within 2 feet of where it connects into the industrial cold water supply line. Contractor shall also install an isolation valve in the one inch (1”) industrial cold water line in the Northwest corner.

c. The 2 existing lines coming off the cold water industrial line going into the West wall shall but cut and capped. The section of industrial cold water shall have the tee removed and pipe will be re-connected and re-insulated.

d. The new water lines shall be insulated with pipe insulation which matches the thickness of the existing pipe insulation approximately half inch (1/2”) thick. Lines shall be installed close to ceiling and not interfere with crane operations. Lines shall be properly secured and supported every six (6) feet horizontal and eight (8) feet vertical, and no more than two (2) feet from any change of direction.

e. The industrial cold water lines shall be installed in columns F10 and E9 and shall be secured inside the column. Each half inch water line shall have a hose bib installed approximately thirty six inches (36”) above finished floor and one full port brass valve installed fifty four (54”) inches above finished floor.

f. Contractor shall install green “Industrial Cold Water” adhesive labels on all newly installed water lines. Labels are to be installed on the pipe insulation just above each isolation valve on each drop inside the columns and approximately every 25 feet on the branch lines.

CLOSEOUT REQUIREMENTS

3.1.4 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”.

3.1.5 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.

3.1.6 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.

3.1.7 Warranty

a. The contractor shall provide a [1] year warranty on all parts and workmanship from the date of government acceptance.

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, using the above 3 evaluation criteria.