Statement_of_Work.pdf

Statement of Work W. Kerr Scott Lake – Wilmington District

Purchase/Install Playground Equipment in Multiple Parks

1. GENERAL

1.0 Summary of Work

The work sites are located within two parks, Keowee Park, and Smithey’s Creek Park at W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Service to be provided under this contract shall include all equipment, labor, supervision, and materials (except otherwise specified).

1.1 Objective of Work

The purpose of this contract is to construct/install 3 (three) playground units at two locations around W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir. Work shall include grading, hauling fill material, disposal of materials, installing playground borders, and minimal landscaping (if necessary). All work must be performed in accordance with the requirements and specifications below. Services may also consist of attending a pre-work conference and work meetings as necessary. A map of W. Kerr Scott Lake can be found on the Internet at: http://www.saw.usace.army.mil/Locations/DistrictLakesandDams/WKerrScott.aspx

1.2 Period of Performance

All work must be completed ninety (90) calendar days after contract award. Work must be scheduled between 7:00AM and 4:30PM Monday through Friday excluding Federal Holidays. Any work performed outside this timeframe must be approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

1.3 Work Requirements

The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding the worksite at all times and must comply with all current OSHA regulation, and requirements contained in the EM 385-1-1 US Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Manual. The contractor shall provide adequate signing and barricades and take necessary safety measures to protect the public during all construction operations. Materials shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications, details, and workmanship requirements. The contractor shall be responsible for protecting Government property and undisturbed land not intended for modification, from damage. Any damaged property shall be repaired to its original condition by the contractor at their own expense. The contractor is also responsible for removing all debris and excess materials from Government property.

1.4 Pre-Bid Site Visit

No formal site visits are scheduled; however, bidders are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed. Site visits may be arranged during normal duty hours by contacting:

Name: Tim Taylor http://www.saw.usace.army.mil/Locations/DistrictLakesandDams/WKerrScott.aspx

Address: W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir Project Office 499 Reservoir Road, Wilkesboro NC Telephone: 336-921-3390

1.5 Documents and Correspondence

After award, all documents and related correspondence shall be routed through the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) located at the W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir project office.

2. SPECIFICATIONS

2.0 Smithey’s Creek Park

2.01 Type

The contractor shall purchase and install one (1) American Parks Company 2-Bay, 8’ Arch, 5” Swing - Model # 90015502XX (or equivalent) in Smithey’s Creek Park. The swing set will be installed adjacent to an existing playground. (Please see Attachment 1 for approximate location of new swing set).

2.02 Site Preparation

The contractor will be responsible for removing approximately 220 feet of 6”x6” existing border timbers and disposing at an approved landfill or disposal area. The contractor shall install approximately 250 feet of 12” MDMaterials recycled plastic playground border (or equivalent) around the newly installed equipment.

The grade change of the work site is minimal. If fill material is needed or needs to be disposed of, the source/dump location is near Warrior Creek Campground, approximately 12 miles from the construction area.

If any bare soil is left exposed outside of border timbers after site preparation is complete, the soil shall be seeded with Kentucky 31 fescue grass and covered in straw to prevent erosion.

Double-ground mulch fall surface material shall be installed at a depth of 9 inches. Any existing mulch in the current playground footprint shall be left and double-ground mulch placed on top. Accounting for the existing mulch in the playground footprint, approximately 75 cubic yards of mulch shall be needed.

2.03 Installation of Playground

The playground equipment, plastic playground borders, and double-ground mulch fall surface material shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and the guidelines shown in the 2008 Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) “Handbook for Public Playground Safety.”

Installation must adhere to American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.

2.1 Keowee Park

2.11 Type

The contractor shall purchase and install one (1) Burke NaturePlay NUNP-2360 (or equivalent) playground and one (1) American Parks Company 2-Bay, 8’ Arch, 5” Swing - Model # 90015502XX (or equivalent) in Keowee Park. The playground and swing set shall be installed just below the day use shelter and adjacent to the horseshoe pit. (Please see Attachment 2 for approximate location of new playground and swing set).

2.12 Site Preparation

The contractor shall be responsible for removing approximately 130 feet of 6”x6” existing border timbers and disposing at an approved landfill or disposal area. The contractor shall then install approximately 300 feet of 12” MDMaterials recycled plastic playground border (or equivalent) around the newly installed equipment. Playground borders shall be double stacked on the uphill side approximately 75 feet.

The grade change of the work site is minimal to moderate. If fill material is needed or needs to be disposed of, the source/dump location is near Warrior Creek Campground, approximately 2.25 miles from the construction area.

If any bare soil is left exposed outside of border timbers after site preparation is complete, the soil shall be seeded with Kentucky 31 fescue grass and covered in straw to prevent erosion.

Double-ground mulch fall surface material shall be installed at a depth of 9 inches. Approximately 65 cubic yards of mulch will be needed.

2.13 Installation of Playground

The playground equipment, plastic playground borders, and double-ground mulch fall surface material shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and the guidelines shown in the 2008 Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) “Handbook for Public Playground Safety.”

Installation must adhere to American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.

2.2 Storage of Materials

2.21 Location

The contractor shall be provided a secure facility to store all items (playground equipment components, plastic playground borders, and double-ground mulch) on the project if requested. The storage location for the items will be the W. Kerr Scott maintenance storage compound. The distances from the maintenance compound storage location to Smithey’s Creek Park and Keowee Park are approximately miles (5) miles.

2.3 Additional Requirements

2.31 Plastic Playground Borders

All playground borders shall be constructed with at least 99% recycled materials and black in color.

2.32 Swing Set Color Scheme

Both installed swing sets shall have green posts and black seats.

2.33 Playground Color Scheme

The installed playground shall have a green and brown color scheme.

Attachment 1 Smithey’s Creek Park Map and Current Conditions

The red line in the aerial photo above shows the approximate placement of borders for the new playground area. The green box shows the approximate location of the new swing set.

Current Conditions – View looking south from park road

*Swing set and bench in photo will be removed before contract period begins*

Attachment 2 Keowee Park Map and Current Conditions

The red line in the aerial photo above shows the approximate placement of borders for the new playground area. The green box shows the approximate location of the new swing set. The yellow box shows the approximate location of the new playground.

Current Conditions – View looking southwest from park road

*Swing set and bench in photo will be removed before contract period begins*