Amend0001-Attach1-SOW-Specs-W912C322Q0007-Replacement-Gates-ToroCreek-20220811.pdf

Acquisition of two new hot-dipped galvanized steel gates

US Army Garrison Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico

STATEMENT OF WORK

Date: 9 August 2022

1. Requirements: Contractor shall provide labor, equipment, materials, insurances, supervision, incidentals, and all necessary to repair by replacement two (2) damaged steel gates by fabricating and installing two (2) new ones.

1.1 Work to be done: Remove and dispose two damaged gates, cut both gates in half, and dispose them at a location within Fort Buchanan that will be indicated after contract award. The Contractor shall also fabricate two new hot-dipped galvanized steel gates and install them within two existing c-channel frameworks that are at the project site. The removal of the existing gates and the installation of the new ones shall occur the same day. New gates shall replicate the same pattern of the existing gates and repair any necessary areas to support the successfully installation of the gate for the intended purpose.

1.2 Location: The project site is located at the north intersection of Toro Creek and Perimeter Rd (between marking points 16 and 17), in Fort Buchanan, PR.

1.3 Product specifications shall comply, as a minimum, with the following:

a. Material: New 3” x 1/2” Hot-Dipped Galvanized Steel Flat Bars

b. Demolition: Remove existing gates (see photos and Sketch #1) from current location and cut each one in half while on-site (a permit from Fort Buchanan Fire Department may be needed)

c. Shape after fabrication: Rectangular 6’ x 11’-7” gates (Contractor shall take measurements to ensure gates fit between c-channels)

d. Arrangement: Arc weld flat bar sections in vertical position ¼” fillet weld 6013 type on all sides to upper and bottom flat bar sections in horizontal position

e. Spacing: 5” O.C. between vertical flat bars

f. Additional sections: 3 flat bars with wide side welded through the vertical flat bars and having 1’-6” of spacing between themselves (see Sketch #2)

g. Finishes: Apply polyurethane coating equal or similar to ARMOUR SHIELD GRAY OXIDE to new fabricated steel gates

h. Installation: Place new fabricated gates between c-channels at project site (the Government shall secure the new gates on-site after installed by the Contractor)

i. Disposal: Transport the four pieces of the damaged gates into a dumpster that will be indicated after contract award (dumpster will be provided by the Government)

j. Warranty: Structures must be covered for one year for defects in manufacturing and workmanship.

1.4 It is mandatory to provide a Payment & Performance Bonds, a Safety Plan, an Environmental Plan, and a Quality Control Plan no later than 10 calendar days after contract award.

1.4.1 Safety Plan shall include the following: Indicate the specialized personnel, vehicles, credentials, methods and equipment associated to safety control measures (e.g.: PPE, rigging plan, OSHA certifications, etc.)

1.4.2 The purpose of the mandatory Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) is to present an overview discussion of known or potential environmental issues and/or hazards to include but not limited to natural areas impact and contaminants, arising from request/proposed actions, in accordance with the Government intent.

Environmental Plan shall include the following:

-Indicate the specialized methodologies corresponding to environmental control measures associated to the specific project tasks and area (e.g.: materials in case of spillage, erosion control measures, etc.)

-Issues of concern shall be individually addressed as necessary to accomplish the requirements of the proposal documents. As with any project, the goal is to reduce the impacts/release of pollutants into the environment and protect people. All shall comply with any restrictions, laws, and regulations that have been imposed by Federal, State, and/or local authorities.

-All environmental protective measures shall be provided as defined per EPP, to control pollution that develops during normal construction/maintenance practices. All protective measures to correct conditions that develop during provisions/construction of permanent or temporary environmental features associated with the referenced project will be provided. All environmental records, permits and associated documents shall be timely, turned in to project COR and the Environmental Division. Compliance with all federal, state, local and Army regulations pertaining to land, water, air, and noise will be observed.

1.4.3 Quality Control Plan shall include the following:

-Indicate the specialized personnel's assigned quality control duties (e.g.:

organizational chart, type of inspections, etc.)

1.5 Completion of the requested deliverables (submittals, fabrication, installation, and close-out documents) shall occur within 45 calendar days after Notice To Proceed (NTP).

1.5.1 Deliverables: Contractor shall provide material submittals for Government approval no later than 3 calendar days after NTP.

1.6 Working Hours

Regular working hours will consist of an 8-hour period established by the Contracting Officer, between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Government holidays.

1.7 Contractor Personnel Requirements

AT Level I Training. 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 and annually thereafter.

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 05 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. Government is responsible for providing the training to contractor personnel at no cost to the contractor.

Access and general protection/security policy and procedures. 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.

Contractor not eligible for CAC, but requires access to 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.

iWatch Training. The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This locally 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 and within 5 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 30 calendar days after contract award.

Government is responsible for providing the training to contractor personnel at no cost to the contractor.

1.7.1 Temporary Pass

A DD Form 369 for each personnel shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer in order to obtain a temporary pass/access. The forms shall be provided within 3 calendar days after contract award.

This pass is valid for the duration of project or one year (whichever comes first). All Contractors’ personnel shall wear clothing and/or identification badges identifying them as company employees.

1.8 Project system/components, installation, workmanship, parts, labor, integrity, and service costs shall be warranted for a period of not less than one (1) year from the date of Government final acceptance.

1.9 Project scheduling: Contractor shall develop a project schedule and properly coordinate the project construction and execution to minimize adverse personnel daily operations. Plan shall be discussed with concerned DPW officials and approved by the COR and the Contracting Officer.

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1.9.1 Status report: contractor shall provide a status report in a weekly basis in accordance with the Project Schedule.

1.10 Contractor may refer to the photos and sketches included after this section to get the conceptual idea of the intended product.

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Photos and sketches

Sketch #1 - Existing damaged gates to be removed (cropped image not to scale)

Photo #1 - Existing damaged gates to be remove

Photo #2 - Existing damaged gates to be remove

Sketch #2 - New security gates to be fabricated and installed (cropped image not to scale)