What this opportunity is
The Department of Agriculture is seeking a contractor for gutter cleaning and repair services at the Grey Towers National Historic Site in Milford, PA. This opportunity is set aside for total small businesses under NAICS 561790. The work includes cleaning gutters and downspouts on multiple buildings, reporting any damage, and performing limited repairs and heat tape installation. As a combined synopsis/solicitation, interested vendors should track the notice for potential bidding details and requirements.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
GUTTER CLEANING AND REPAIR
GREY TOWER NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
MILFORD PA.
SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 01010 - SUMMARY OF WORK
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
A. Description of Work:
1. Work Covered by Contract Documents:
a. Provide for and furnish all labor, superintendence, materials, tools, equipment,
transportation, certificates, insurance, temporary protection, and other items designated
under provisions of this contract necessary to provide Gutter cleaning services on the
Mansion and Outbuildings at Grey Towers National Historic Site.
b. The project shall consist of work to include but not limited to:
Cleaning Gutters and downspouts on the Mansion, Bait Box, Letterbox, Icehouse,
Visitor Pavilion, Gatehouse and Farmhouse. Cleaning consists of inspecting all gutter
and downspout systems on the buildings described above and if debris is found it will be
removed. All downspout screens and scuppers are to be cleaned and put back in place
unless otherwise directed. The purpose of this work is to ensure the Gutters and
downspouts operate as designed and intended. The Mansion will be broken out into two
sections the Mansion main building as one and the 3 Towers as a sperate bid the
reason is the Towers only need to be cleaned once a year. All other buildings described
will be bid as entire building gutter systems.
If during inspection/cleaning, there is any damage identified to the gutter systems the
damage is to be reported to the COR. All debris will be collected and removed from site
including any debris on walkways, roads and other areas that was a result of the gutter
cleaning.
Gutter repair, 50’ is listed in schedule of items, this can include but not limited to
repairing seams or installing a section to repair operation of gutters on copper gutter
system or typical aluminum gutter system up to 50 feet a year. This will be coordinated
and approved by the COR before repair is started.
Heat tape removal and installation of new in section deemed to not be functioning will
be notified to COR and an install up to 50 feet and connected to electrical boxes already
in the mansion & outbuildings. This will be coordinated and approved by the COR
before repair is started.
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Actual sizes, distances and materials required are the responsibility of the contractor.
The contractor shall inspect with the COR (Contracting Officer Representative) all
existing conditions.
Work shall be performed in accordance with manufacturer’s application instructions,
industry standards and best practices, applicable construction codes, this statement of
work, and federal, state, and local laws and regulations to include OSHA regulations.
Grey Towers Historical Site is a tourist attraction with many events and activities. Safety
is the upmost of importance for the protection of employees and the public. The
Contractor shall coordinate work with the COR and ensure sufficient safety notices and
precautions are in place around the work area to protect Grey Towers’ employees and
the public from all hazards.
See below for a more detailed explanation for the Description of Work and the
Estimated Quantities, see Schedule of Items
*Gutters will be cleaned 4 times annually exact dates and times will be coordinated
by the COR
*Mansion 3 Towers to be cleaned 1 times a year
*No building permits are needed for this contract.
*Site visits shall be coordinated with the COR
*All work shall meet Manufacturers Specifications, International Building Codes
Current edition, and Forest Service Specifications FP-14. In the case of conflict
use the requirement which is more protective.
* All work shall be performed in compliance with OSHA Regulations.
*Work area shall be cleaned up at the end of each work day.
The quantities shall be paid for as lump sum quantities or by other methods of
measure as listed in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS. Such payment shall be
considered full compensation for constructing the complete project in accordance
with the plans and specifications.
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ESTIMATED QUANTITIES
1) Mansion:
Gutters 600lf
Downspouts 260 lf
2) Mansion 3 Towers:
Gutters 360 lf
Downspouts 65lf
3) Baitbox:
Gutters 200 lf
Downspouts 50lft
4) Letterbox :
Gutters 200lf
Downspouts 80lf
5) Icehouse:
Gutters 100lf
Downspouts 20lf
6) Vistor Pavillion:
Gutters 100lf
Downspouts 40lf
7) Gatehouse:
Gutters 142lf
Downspouts 80lf
8) Farmhouse:
Gutters 180lf
Downspouts 60lf
NOTE:
These ESTIMATED quantities were compiled to give the Contractor an idea of the
scope of the work requested. The Contractor shall be responsible for the
generation of their own quantities upon which to base their quote to provide a
complete drainage system.
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