Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

STATEMENT OF WORK 1.0 CONTRACT PROJECT: a. Project Number: _________________ b. Project Title: Install Fencing around Pecan Orchard Plot at the USDA, ARS, Southern Plains Agricultural Research Center,... STATEMENT OF WORK 1.0 CONTRACT PROJECT: a. Project Number: _________________ b. Project Title: Install Fencing around Pecan Orchard Plot at the USDA, ARS, Southern Plains Agricultural Research Center, Somerville, Texas. c. Asset number: New structure 2.0 PROJECT CONTACT PERSONS: a. CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO): As assigned USDA, ARS, PA Address City, State Zip Phone: b. RESEARCH PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVES (RPR): Dr. G. Wayne Ivie USDA, ARS, PA Southern Plains Agricultural Research Center 2881 F&B Road College Station, Texas 77845 Phone: (979) 260-9372 FAX: (979) 260-9377 c. Location Administrative Officer Rhonda Korger USDA, ARS, PA Southern Plains Agricultural Research Center 2881 F&B Road College Station, Texas 77845 Phone: (979) 260-9372 FAX: (979) 260-9377 2 d. FACILITY MANAGER: Mark Buxkemper (LSM, COR) USDA, ARS, PA 2881 F&B Road College Station, Texas 77845 Phone: (979) 260-9262 FAX: (979) 260-9377 3.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES: The Contractor shall provide all professional services necessary for the accomplishment of the contract project and such required services shall be in accordance with requirements as described herein. a. The Contractor shall provide services for the following tasks marked by an “X”: [X] Provide and install all material to complete the project as per project requirements. 4.0 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS: a. The Contractor shall furnish a cost proposal to provide services to provide and install fencing around designated pecan orchard plot at the Somerville, TX, Pecan Site. b. The contractor will provide a turnkey product to include, but not limited to, all materials as specified and the proper installation of all material. The project is located at the Southern Plains Agricultural Research Center, Pecan Station located at 10200 FM 50, Somerville, Texas. c. The Contractor will coordinate all work with site personnel to ensure the construction has as little impact as possible to the research program. d. The Contractor’s work shall adhere to the criteria stated within these project requirements, drawings, and specifications. All construction shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local code requirements as well as current industry standards, (ie., UBC, UPC, NFPA, UL, ASTM, ACI, NEC, NEMA, etc.) and health and safety codes, in effect at the time of contract award. e. Davis Bacon Wage Rates apply to all construction contracts in excess of $2,000. Employee payroll logs for the project will be required to verify wage rates are being adhered to. f. Projects in excess of $35,000 will require payment and performance. Obtaining and the cost of these bonds is the responsibility of the Contractor. g. All work is to be performed during normal business hours. h. Contractor is required to have an active registration in the Government’s System Award Management (SAM) for the bid to be accepted. i. The Contractor will be required to register in Government’s Invoice Payment Platform (IPP) and submit invoice electronically for payment. 4.1 Base bid: a. The Contractor will provide a turnkey project satisfying all Local and State requirements. b. The Contractor is responsible for visiting the site to properly assess site area where fencing will be installed. Figures 1 and 2 provide aerial view of new fencing location. c. The Contractor will install new fencing as detailed in Figures 3 and 4. 1. 9-49-9-12.5 Solid Lock Netwire (4’ tall) along the bottom 4 feet of the fence. 2. One strand of 4-point gaucho barbed wire along of the fence. 3. 5 strands of 12 gauge hi-tensile electric wire above the netwire. Spaced as shown on Figure 4. Insulator to be used. Electric fence to be powered by solar powered fence charger (provided by Government). Contractor is responsible for supplying and installing all other necessary material such as grounding rods and cables to make the system operational. 4. Bracing at each corner post as shown in Figure 4. All metal post to be capped. 5. All corner posts to be 14’ long, 27/8” diameter post. A minimum 8” diameter hole will be drilled 6’ deep for each post. Corner posts will then be driven in ground to achieve an above ground height of 8’ with the hole filled with sakcrete to anchor the post. All other post for corner bracing to be set in 6’ deep hole and anchored in concrete. 6. T-posts to be driven in the ground to achieve proper above ground height. 7. T-posts to be spaced at 10’ intervals with alternating posts 6.6” x 1.33 and 10’ x 1.33. 8. Two Bullmaster gates will be provided by the Government. The Contractor will tack weld sheep and goat panels (4x4x48) to each gate. The Contractor will provide all hardware to install each gate to a include a 3” wheel for easy of opening and support. d. The Contractor is responsible for visiting the site prior to submitting a bid to observe existing conditions. No compensation will be provided for conditions that would be visible during an on-site visit for persons experienced performing this type of work. e. Contact Mark Buxkemper at mark.buxkemper@usda.gov to schedule a site vist. Due to Covid-19, all safety protocols must be followed. 4.2 Add\Alternate a. None 4.3 Government Furnished Equipment\Services a. The Government will provide a solar powered fence charger for installation. b. The Government will furnish 2 Bullmaster gates. The contractor is responsible for mounting panels to the gates and installation. 5.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: 5.1 Permits: Where governing regulations and imposed codes and standards require notices, permits, licenses, inspections, tests, and similar items or actions in order to lawfully proceed with the required work, the Contractor shall obtain items and take those actions in accordance with the regulations of the governing authority. The costs of such permits, licenses, inspections, etc., are the obligation of the Contractor. 5.2 Installation: It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to complete work in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and Industry Standards. Additional procedures and materials may be required than is indicated herein. If any item specified herein conflicts with the applicable codes and recommendations, the Contractor shall bring it to the attention of the Contracting Officer Representative for immediate resolution. 5.3 Submittals: Provide manufacturer’s descriptive literature/shop drawings for all materials to the LSM\COR for review. The descriptive literature shall be annotated/highlighted to show its conformance with contract requirements. Submittals are required for windows and glass and will be stamped and/or signed by the general contractor prior to submission to the Government. Electronic submittal is preferred. 5.4 Quality Control: The work performed under this contract shall be subject to continuous audit by the LSM\COR. Quality control is the exclusive responsibility of the Contractor. 5.5 Protection of Work and Property/Safety Requirements: a. The Contractor shall protect the work, the site, and all existing property and structures within the limits of the construction activities or that may beaffected thereby until acceptance of the work. Any damage to property shall be repaired at the Contractor’s expense, to pre-damaged condition to the satisfaction of the LSM\COR. b. Safety and health matters, as they relate to the work, are the exclusive responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall furnish, erect, and maintain barricades, warning lights, signs, guards, or take other precautions as may be required by law or local authorities of the protection and security. c. Contractor is responsible for verifying location of any underground utility and is responsible for any damaged caused to such utilities. d. Contractor shall furnish a Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) or Accident Prevention Plan (APP) 10 days after contract award. SSSP/APP shall be approved by the Government before construction work commences. 5.6 Temporary Facilities: a. Temporary utilities (water and electricity) may be furnished to the Contractor by the Government, if so requested; however, the utilities are only available at the main site. The Contractor is responsible for routing them to the job site as they may require. The Contractor shall maintain and protect all such utilities during the course of construction and shall repair or replace any items damaged through its own negligence. b. Should the Contractor require any power or utility shutdowns during construction, the Contractor shall obtain approval for such shutdown from the COR three working days prior to the need. 5.7 Materials and Equipment: a. The material and equipment to be furnished under these contract documents shall be the standard products of manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of such materials and equipment and shall be the manufacturer’s latest standard design. b. All materials and equipment to be incorporated in the work shall be handled and stored by the manufacturer, fabricator, supplies and Contractor before during and after shipment in a manner to prevent warping, twisting, breaking, chipping, rusting and any injury, theft or damage of any kind to the materials and equipment. All materials and equipment furnished by the Contractor shall be subject to inspection and approval by the CO/COR. 5.8 Cleanup: The construction site shall be kept clean and free of debris at all times. Upon completion of the project, and prior to final inspection, the Contractor shall remove from the premises all unused material, trash, and debris resulting for the work to the satisfaction of the COR. 5.9 Warranty: a. Submit data concerning the standard one-year warranty for workmanship, including the warranty periods (dates), and warranty contacts with names, addresses and telephone numbers. b. Extended Equipment/Product Warranties: None required. 5.10 Final Payment/Contract Closeout: The following submittals are REQUIRED PRIOR TO FINAL PAYMENT (other documents may also be required): a. General contractors one (1) year warranty on work. b. Release of liens. c. Employee payroll\time sheets d. ARS Forms 371 and 372 e. Invoice 6.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE: The Contract time for this project is 90 calendar days. Figure 1: Site location of new fencing (north corner of orchard 30.511782 and -96.434078) Figure 2: Fencing area (expanded view) Figure 3: Area to be fenced Figure 4. Fencing design