Remove Walk-in Cooler located in B1, SB46 (Athens, GA)

1 US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Statement of Work -- 1 of 7 -- 2 Project Remove the walk-in cooler located in B1, SB36 at United States National Poultry Research Center (USNPRC) in Athens, GA. General Information 1.0 Scope of Work The United States National Poultry Research Center (USNPRC) is seeking a contractor with extensive knowledge and expertise with design and facilities operations within animal agricultural research laboratories. USNPRC is designed to contain Bio-Safety Level (BSL) -2, BSL-3, ABSL-3, and BSL-3Ag animal agricultural research. Companies associated with services for the facility shall fully understand the construction types and maintenance methods associated with these facilities. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) requires removal of the walk-in cooler located in B1, SB36 at 950 College Station Road, Athens, GA. The contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, tools, equipment, and services necessary to remove the entirety of the walk-in cooler and build a dividing wall between the two rooms. The contractor will do so in accordance with project requirements, drawings, and applicable codes. All work shall be performed in occupied, operational facilities and coordinated with USDA personnel to minimize disruption. Work includes, but is not limited to, demolition, fabrication, installation, coordination, and cleanup activities necessary to complete the scope described herein. Base Bid The contractor shall provide a detailed proposal and cost breakdown for the entire project as specified in this statement of work. Site Visit Contractors are encouraged to visit the site and be escorted by a government representative to confirm locations, dimensions, and conditions of the project before a bid is submitted. The site visit shall be for the purpose of observing firsthand any conditions relevant to the completion of this project. No consideration will be given to claims based on lack of knowledge of existing conditions, except where contract documents make definite provisions for adjustment in cost or extension due to existing conditions not readily foreseeable. SAM Registered Contractor must be registered in System for Award Management, (SAM), prior to submitting a bid. Schedule Regular work hours for the site are 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding Government holidays, unless otherwise approved by USDA. Period of Performance The completion of this project shall not exceed 45 days from date of notice to proceed. A request for time extension must be submitted to the Contracting Specialist in writing. Each request must include specific and detailed reasons in support of the schedule alteration. Federal Holidays The contractor is hereby advised that Government personnel observe the following eleven (11) holidays: -- 2 of 7 -- 3  New Year's Day  Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.  Washington’s Birthday  Memorial Day  Juneteenth National Independence Day  Independence Day  Labor Day  Columbus Day  Veteran's Day  Thanksgiving Day  Christmas Day In addition to the days designated as holidays, the government may observe the following days, any other days designated by Federal Statute; any other days designated by Executive Order; and any other days designated by the President's Proclamation. This includes Inauguration Day (Washington, D.C. metropolitan area only). Observance of such days by government personnel shall not be a reason for an additional period of performance, or entitlement of compensation. In the event of the contractor's personnel work during the holiday, no form of holiday or other premium compensation will be reimbursed either as a direct or indirect cost. 2.0 Background The objective is to award a contract to replace the bad bearings in the large whole building exhaust fan located in the pilot mechanical penthouse. The period of performance for this project will be 6 months. The contractor shall be an expert in general construction. Contractor Requirements The contractor shall provide a complete and functional installation, including all labor, supervision, tools, materials, equipment, apparatus, transportation, rigging and other equipment and services necessary to accomplish the work in accordance with the intent and meaning of this statement of work. The project work shall be performed per the following guidelines: 1) Contractor will verify all dimensions and existing site conditions prior to beginning work. 2) The contractor shall always be responsible for protecting his work and ensuring the safety of his crew and ARS employees. 3) Contractor shall remove and dispose of all construction related materials from all work areas daily and remove these waste materials from the site on a weekly basis. 4) Contractor is required to manage the project and consult with the Government prior to beginning all work phases. 5) Contractor shall perform work in a manner that minimizes the impact to daily operations of the facility and its workers. The building will be occupied during construction work. 6) Contractor will provide daily reports of work performed to the COR and weekly status updates to the TPOC. 7) Contractor must have a superintendent on the jobsite when crews are performing the installation work. 8) All Contractor personnel will be required to show a valid Federal or State ID to enter the property. 9) Contractor will abide by all USDA Biosecurity protocols relevant to this project. The contractor’s work must meet ARS 242.1M P&P titled “ARS Facilities Design Standards” found at https://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/ppweb/pdf/242-01m.pdf and shall adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local code requirements as well as current industry standards, (i.e.: UBC, NFPA, UL, ACI, ANSI, FCC, ASTM, NEC, NEMA, etc.) and health and safety codes, in effect at the time of award, or as determined by the authority having jurisdiction. -- 3 of 7 -- 4 All contractor employees, including subco…