W911SA-17-B-0027_Attachment_Three_SOW.pdf

SCOPE OF WORK

TX154_REPAIR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR BLDG 1030

EAST HOUSTON AFRC, 10949 AEROSPACE AVE

HOUSTON, TEXAS 77034

1. GENERAL PRE-AWARD:

1.1 The intent of this project is to provide the Government with a complete and usable product at the completion.

1.2 The Contractor shall furnish and install all plant, labor, materials; tools, equipment, and supervision necessary to provide a complete and usable project per the Scope of Work (SOW), Plans, Specifications and manufacturers recommendations. All work shall be free from defects.

1.3 The Plans and Specifications are to prescribe the details for the construction and completion of the SOW, which the Contractor undertakes to perform in accordance with the terms of the contract.

1.4 The Contractor shall visit the work site to verify the site condition. If the Contractor discovers any errors or omissions in the SOW, Plans or Specifications, the Contractor shall immediately call it to the attention of the Contracting Officer (KO) and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

1.5 Where the Specifications and Plans describe portions of the work in general terms, but not in complete detail, it is understood that all work and materials will be of the highest standard using generally accepted industry practices.

1.6 The Contractor shall not interrupt the service function or disturb the support of any utilities without prior coordination with the COR/Area Facility Operations Specialist (AFOS). If any utilities are disturbed or damaged, the Contractor shall bear costs of repair or replacement.

1.7 The Contractor shall be responsible for and repair any damage to the grounds and structures caused by the Contractor or his/her sub-contractors during the performance of this project.

1.8 Any said work in the Plans and Specifications and not in the written SOW or in the SOW and not in the Plans or Specifications shall be as though shown or mentioned in both.

1.9 The Contractor shall verify all dimensions, site conditions, and any other items required to install a complete and ready to use product, prior to submitting a bid proposal for construction.

1.10 Prior to bidding, the Contractor shall provide to the KO and COR a written list of all exclusions, omissions, and any other work that he/she considers not in the scope of work that would prevent this from being a complete and ready-to-use product. If the Contractor does not provide a list of exclusions or omissions, it will be considered that all work is be completed to provide a complete and ready to use product.

1.11 The Contractor shall provide a project manager and alternate that is able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

1.12 The Contractor shall perform all the services of this contract during the normal operating hours of 7:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. (0730 to 1630) Monday-Friday. Facilities will be closed on all Federal Holidays.

1.12.1 Federal Holidays are as follows;

New Year’s Day – January 1 Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday – third Monday of January Washington’s Birthday – third Monday of February Memorial Day – final Monday of May Independence Day – July 4 Labor Day – first Monday of September Columbus Day – second Monday of October Veterans Day – November 11 Thanksgiving Day – fourth Thursday of November Christmas Day – December 25

1.12.2 Actual day observed for the following holidays is subject to change when the holiday date falls on a weekend; New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day and Christmas Day.

1.13 The Contractor shall provide signs, barriers, and barricades to provide a safe working area.

Requirements of Occupational Safety and Health Act, latest edition and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers "Safety and Health Requirements Manual", latest edition, shall be strictly enforced and adhered to at all times at the job site.

1.14 The Contractor shall comply with Army Regulation (AR) 600-63, Army Health Promotion, for controlling smoking in Government buildings and facilities. In general NO SMOKING is allowed within building or within 50’ of any exit or door. Facility personnel can direct personnel to authorized smoking areas.

1.15 The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any Federal, State, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. This can include storm water permits, US Army Corps of Engineers permits, state water resources permits, US Fish and Wildlife permits, etc.

1.16 Antiterrorism (AT) Level I Training. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 30 calendar days of contract award or prior to submission of final invoice and within 45 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil.

1.17 iWATCH Training. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity Antiterrorism Officer. This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award or prior to submission of final invoice and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR no later than 45 calendar days after contract award.

1.18 Access and general protection/security policy and procedures. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within Army controlled installation, facility, or area. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.18.1 Contractors requiring Common Access Card (CAC). Before CAC issuance, the contractor employee requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with Army Directive 2014-05. The contractor employee will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following: (1) Both physical access to a Department of Defense (DoD) facility and access, via logon, to DoD networks on-site or remotely; (2) Remote access, via logon, to a DoD network using DoD-approved remote access procedures; or (3) Physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple non-DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of 6 months or more. At the discretion of the sponsoring activity, an initial CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of the FBI fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled NACI at the Office of Personnel Management.

1.18.2 For contractors that do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

http://jko.jten.mil/

1.19 The contractor employees must be adequately trained in the handling and disposal of hazardous waste, in particular, lead paint and asbestos. Hazardous materials must be handled and disposed of appropriately by the contractor. Disposal is at contractor’s expense. The contractor must comply with all local, state, and federal environmental laws, regulations, and policies prior to final approval of work completed. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents must be completed prior to award of the contract or notice to proceed.

2. GENERAL POST AWARD:

2.1 Where any conflict occurs between the requirements of federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations, the most stringent shall govern.

2.2 The Contractor shall, at all times, keep the premises free from accumulation of waste material and rubbish caused by his work, or his subcontractors. At the completion of work, the Contractor shall thoroughly clean the work site. All debris, rubbish, and waste material shall be removed from the property at the Contractor’s expense and disposed of in an official disposal site.

2.3 The Contractor shall make no changes or deviate from the approved design of this project without written permission from the KO. In the case where a change is required, the Contractor will notify the COR of the requirement and shall not proceed with the change until such time as a modification to the contract is issued by the KO.

2.4 Prior to ordering any materials, the Contractor shall submit to the COR for approval submittals on all new items being installed on this project. Submittal may be shop drawings, diagrams, catalog cut-sheets, samples, and any other related material.

2.5 The Contractor shall submit a written construction schedule of work for this project to the KO and COR prior to the start of the project.

2.6 The Contractor shall be responsible for the conditions of the job site, including safety of all persons, and property during performance of the work. Safety shall conform to all applicable Federal, State, local laws, codes and regulations established by the City of Houston, County of Harris, and State of Texas Division of Safety.

2.7 All work shall be in compliance with the current applicable federal, state and city codes.

2.8 All work shall be completed within 120 days upon receipt of Notice To Proceed (NTP).

3. SUBMITTALS:

Prior to ordering any materials, the Contractor shall submit to the COR for approval submittals for all new items being installed. Submittals may be cut sheets, samples, spec sheet, so long as it is clear and easily readable. Submittals must be e-mailed, faxed or sent directly to the office of the COR using Engineer Form 4025-R, dated March 2012, as the coversheet.

3.1 Paint Colors

3.2 ADA Compliant Exterior and Interior Doors

3.3 Door Hardware (Panic Bars, Hinges, Locks, Etc.)

3.5 Door Alarms

3.4 Non-Skid Epoxy Product

3.5 Door Card Security Readers and Cabling

3.6 Elevator Wall Panels

3.7 Detailed painting schedule and timeframe for project. Schedule should be coordinated with COR and AFOS. Prior to submitting schedule, all affected parties shall be consulted of work area and work dates.

4. GENERAL SITE WORK:

4.1 Building Exterior

4.1.1 Contractor shall power wash the exterior of the Training Building. This is to include but not limited to siding, soffits, gutter, downspouts, masonry, brick, concrete sidewalks, foundation, doors, exterior vestibule, etc. This shall also include the cleaning out of the gutter and downspout system. The finish gutter/downspout cleaning shall have no blockages, and be in working condition.

4.1.2 Extreme caution shall be taken not to damage any items on the exterior of the building (vegetation, siding, gutters, lighting, camera systems, windows, and mechanical systems).

Contractor will be responsible for any damage caused during power washing.

4.1.3 Once power washing is complete and had time to properly dry, apply 2 coats of a waterproof sealer to all exterior masonry and brick on Training Building. Correct type of sealer should be applied per facility location and weather found in Houston area of Texas. Sealer should also be applied per manufacturer’s specifications. Contractor shall be responsible any damage caused during sealer application.

4.1.4 Contractor shall inspect and re-seal any and all joints on the gutter and downspout system on the Training Building. When complete, methods used shall make gutter and downspout system free of any water leaks, and match the color of the existing gutter system.

4.1.5 Contractor shall properly prepare a subbase, and construct a new piece of concrete sidewalk approximately 10’long by 3’ wide, and to match the thickness of the existing sidewalks.

New concrete shall be formed poured and will be reinforced with 10 gauage wire mesh mats, placed in accordance with CSI Standards. The contractor shall use wire mesh chairs/stands to keep the wire mesh at proper elevation above the sub-base during the pour.

4.1.6 New sidewalk shall be broom finished to match the existing sidewalks, and also have hand tooled contraction/expansion joints at either 5’0” O.C. Max, or to match that of the existing sidewalks.

4.1.7 New concrete shall be allowed to cure using proper methods for temperature, weather conditions, curing methods, etc.

4.1.8 The contractor shall repair any disturbed/contaminated areas surrounding new concrete sidewalk. Any disturbed areas shall be restored to original or better condition to match surrounding grade with dirt and grass seed.

4.2 Wall Preparation and Painting

4.2.1 Due to size or project, the contractor shall complete the painting portion of the project in stages, giving ample time to allow building occupants to move any government items, or vacate spaces (offices, common areas, etc.) before any demolition, construction, or painting is to begin.

4.2.2 Contractor shall be responsible for moving and replacing all furniture, cabinets, bulletin boards, or any other objects/obstructions necessary to complete the task. The Government will move all military, computer, or personal items located in working areas.

4.2.3 Contractor shall properly prepare existing wall surfaces to include but not limited to:

remove any screws, nails, tape, or any residues from walls, patch or fill any holes/flaws/damage, and properly sand to a smooth finish. Care is to be taken to contain dust, and dust protection shall be used when preparing walls as to not spread sanding dust/debris throughout parts of the building not being prepared to paint. All surfaces to be painted shall be prepared in accordance to manufacturer’s application instructions, providing proper adhesion and coverage on walls to be painted.

4.2.4 Contractor shall take care to prevent any over painting or paint splatters onto existing surfaces that are not being painted during this project to include but not limited to furniture, government equipment, base cove molding, trim, doors, door frames, window coverings, floorings, fixtures, lighting, etc. Any over painting onto adjacent surfaces shall be removed without damaging those surfaces at no additional cost to government.

4.2.5 Once walls and surfaces are prepared, contractor shall paint the tasked wall spaces with two coats of good quality paint to match existing paint color on walls. Wall space that is to be painted and paint color scheme shall be coordinated with COR and AFOS.

4.2.6 When any portion of the project is complete, all areas shall be free of any debris, and left clean and ready for use. Contractor shall remove and dispose of any and all paint related materials off-site.

4.3 Main Stairway and Emergency Stairways

4.3.1 Contractor shall repair and replace any broken/damaged tiles on the main staircase and landing.

4.3.2 Contractor shall apply a non-skid epoxy coating to all emergency concrete stairways and associated concrete landing areas.

4.3.3 Contractor shall properly prepare existing railings, and associated existed painted stairway parts/components by repairing any flaws/damage, and properly preparing surfaces for new paint.

Care is to be taken to contain any dust, or debris when preparing surfaces to be painted as to not spread debris throughout parts of the building that are not being prepared to paint. All surfaces to be painted shall be prepared in accordance to manufacturer’s application instructions, providing proper adhesion and coverage on surfaces being painted. Any worn/exposed bare metal areas shall have a primer used before the finish coats of paint are applied.

4.3.4 Contractor shall take care to prevent any over painting or paint splatters onto existing surfaces that are not being painted during this project to include but not limited to flooring, walls, tile, metal surfaces, base cove, trim, doors, fixtures, etc. Any over painting onto adjacent surfaces shall be removed without damaging those surfaces at no additional cost to government.

4.3.5 Once railing and other surfaces are prepared, contractor shall paint the tasked areas with two coats of good quality paint to match existing paint color on railings. Paint color scheme shall be coordinated with COR and AFOS.

4.3.6 When complete, all areas shall be free of any debris, and left clean and ready for use.

Contractor shall remove and dispose of any and all paint related materials off-site.

4.4 Doors

4.4.1 Remove and replace approximately 12 existing exterior doors. To avoid any damage to exterior of building, the existing frames shall be left intact and undamaged. New doors shall be ADA compliant and match type/style as the doors being removed. Install new door hardware to include hinges, deadbolts, closers, emergency alarms, and heavy duty commercial type external panic bar exit devices.

4.4.2 Remove and replace existing store front main entrance glass and aluminum double doors.

New doors shall be ADA compliant and match type/style as the doors that were removed. Install new door hardware to include hinges, deadbolts, closers, emergency alarms, and heavy duty commercial type external panic bar exit devices.

4.4.3 Remove (2) existing exterior doors on either side of the main entrance vestibule, to include all hardware, hinges, etc. Care is to be taken not to damage the doors being removed and these doors should not be disposed of and are to be left on site. Coordination and storage for the removed doors shall be facilitated with the COR and the AFOS.

4.4.4 Remove and replace existing interior double door at the assembly area. New door shall be ADA compliant and match type/style as the existing interior doors found in building. Apply one primer coat and two finish coats of paint to door and frame. Install new door hardware to include hinges, closers, and panic bar exit device. New doors and frame color scheme shall match that of other existing interior doors. Paint colors shall be coordinated with COR and AFOS.

4.4.5 Contractor shall properly prepare and then paint all interior door jams and trim on both the 1st and 2nd floors of the building. Any newly installed doors shall have one primer coat, followed by two coats of finish paint to jams, trim, and doors. Color shall match that of trim color scheme being painted in the rest of building. Paint colors shall be coordinated with COR and AFOS.

4.4.6 Contractor shall properly prepare and then paint all exterior doors, door jams and trim.

This shall not include the main entrance store front, which will be left in the aluminum finish.

Apply one primer coat and two coats of finish paint to jams, trim, and doors. Interior of new doors and frames color shall match the color scheme of the trim being painted inside the building. The exterior of doors and frames color scheme shall match that of the existing building trim color scheme. Paint colors shall be coordinated with COR and AFOS.

4.4.7 Install new exit emergency alarms, and heavy duty commercial type external panic bar exit devices on the remaining exterior doors that were not already removed and replaced.

4.4.8 Contractor to remove and dispose of any and all demolition related materials off-site.

4.5 Elevators

4.5.1 Contractor shall remove and replace the existing damaged wall panels in both elevators.

The new wall panels shall match that of the damaged wall panels being removed. The color scheme/type of product used shall be coordinated with the COR and AFOS.

4.5.2 Contractor shall repair the broken/chip tile at the 2nd Floor entrance to one of the elevators. What type of repair shall be coordinated with COR and AFOS. This can either be fixing the damaged tile, or placing a threshold at the entrance to elevator. If threshold is used, it shall also be duplicated on the second elevator, so both shall match.

4.6 Physical Fitness Area

4.6.1 Remove and replace section of broken wall glass located in the Physical Fitness Area room #1340.

4.7 Door Card Security Readers

4.7.1 Contractor shall remove and replace approximately 5 damaged or non-functional door card security readers. New card readers shall match the style and model of the removed card readers and of the existing card readers found in the building. New card readers shall work with existing system and be fully functional and tested after new units are installed.

4.7.2 Remove and replace existing cabling from exterior door card security readers.

4.8 HVAC Ductwork

4.8.1 Contractor shall properly clean all of the HVAC ductwork to include the supply, return, and exhaust ductwork and any HVAC conditioning systems from the points where air enters the system to the points where air is discharged from the system.

4.8.2 Contractor shall properly prevent any dirt and debris loosened from duct mains and branches during cleaning operations from entering the conditioned spaces.

4.9 Miscellaneous

4.9.1 Re-attach existing cable run tray located in the ceiling plenum.

4.9.2 Remove and replace portion of leaking existing cast-iron roof drain found in ceiling plenum.

5. WARRANTY:

5.1 All work specified in this contract shall have a warranty of a minimum period of one full calendar year for parts and labor from the customer’s acceptance date. At the final acceptance walk-through, the Contractor shall provide to the COR a signed warranty letter.

6. QUALITY CONTROL AND INSPECTIONS:

6.1 All work shall be inspected by the contractor’s quality control person and final inspection shall be performed by the COR prior to final payment.

6.2 Contractor shall maintain a clean, clear, and safe working environment at all times.

6.3 Only qualified personnel familiar with the proper construction techniques shall be used.

6.4 All site coordination shall be accomplished through the 63rd RSC AFOS Bobby Easterling.

7. POINTS OF CONTACT:

AFOS: Jim Roberts Office (281) -233-8727 Cell (210)-724-6530 James.r.roberts215.ctr@mail.mil

COR: Floyd Reed Office (210)-221-3945 Cell (910)-728-2857

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