Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

MODIFICATION UPDATE: THE SOW HAS BEEN REVISED TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO BE PAINTED. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED REVISED SOW. CLARIFICATION: THE EXISTING PAINT NEEDS TO BE SAND BLASTED OR 4000 PSI PRE... MODIFICATION UPDATE: THE SOW HAS BEEN REVISED TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO BE PAINTED. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED REVISED SOW. CLARIFICATION: THE EXISTING PAINT NEEDS TO BE SAND BLASTED OR 4000 PSI PRESSURE WASHED AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE SO THE TOWER CAN BE PROPERLY PRIMED, SEALED AND THEN PAINTED. CLARIFICATION: SITE VISIT INFORMATION IS INCLUDED IN THE ATTACHMENTS. PLEASE SEE PAGE 43 OF THE DOCUMENT TITLED CONSTRUCTION POSTING FOR SITE VISIT INFORMATION. Background: This project is for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS) Southern Region, Weather Forecast Office (WFO) located in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The WFO building’s exterior has not been repainted for at least 10 years. Numerous areas are showing wear due to normal day to day operations and hurricanes. Objective: Exterior: Pressure clean or blast office to bare concrete, prepare and paint all exterior surface of the WFO San Juan Office that are currently painted. Existing paint is peeling away from the building and holding water underneath. Provide one coat of concrete industrial primer and two coats of finish paint, coordinate new colors with site POC. Remove old caulking from around exterior windows and apply new caulking. Also, the WFO Generator Building, and HVAC Equipment Room will be pressure washed prepared and painted, with matching paint of the Main WFO Building. Tower: 100’ Communications Tower located behind WFO shall be painted red & white to match existing colors. Scope: Through this contract the WFO San Juan Office exterior, Generator Building, and HVAC Equipment Room, including the overhead ductwork to the WFO will receive repairs and fresh coat of paint to protect surfaces. This includes the walls and doors around the dumpster (trash enclosure), and the wooden COOP Building. Tasks: Furnish all necessary labor, materials/supplies, equipment, services, and supervision necessary to accomplish all tasks necessary for the completion of the work set forth in this Statement of Work (SOW). These services include, but are not limited to providing: construction, testing, documentation, and construction management necessary for the successful completion of the required work. The EXTERIOR color will be selected by local office staff and contractor should allow for at least 5 different color selections. Any bidders should conduct a site visit to ensure correct measurements for an accurate bid. The Contractor Shall: WFO Exterior, WFO Generator Building and HVAC Equipment Room: Remove old caulk and re-caulk around all windows and doors. Pressure wash / blast all painted areas to ensure proper adhesion of new materials. Surfaces include concrete walls, doors, vents, and associated exterior surfaces. Protect all exterior signs, equipment and fixtures such as Air Conditioning Units and lighting. Remove any rust from metal doorways clean and prime prior to painting. . Paint all surfaces requiring painting with 2 coats to ensure full coverage. The Contractor shall perform all work in a manner to minimize disruption of normal operations in all assigned areas. Each time work is completed, the Contractor is responsible for cleaning and removing from each area worked in, all debris, materials and equipment associated with the work performed. The Contractor will perform all services in such a manner that no property belonging to the Government is damaged. In the event that damage does occur to property of the Government or any adjacent property by reason of any services performed under this contract, the Contractor shall replace or repair same at no cost to the Government. Protect exterior signs, equipment and lights during cleaning and painting operations. Any debris in the area shall be picked up and thrown away at any time (around buildings, parking areas, plant beds, etc. There are no storage areas for the Contractor’s use. No chemicals shall be stored on property for the performance of this contract. Contractor must bring the necessary supplies to perform this contract each day. All Bidders are strongly encouraged to visit the site to inspect all proposed work and to acquire all necessary site information to properly prepare their bid proposal. Failure of the Contractor to attend a site visit and acquire all necessary site information to properly prepare their Bid Proposal shall not be acceptable cause to justify a later request for additional costs after Contract Award. All technical questions must be in writing and sent to the NWS Contract Specialist no later than one week prior to the closing date for submission of Bid Proposal to the Contract Officer. Contractor shall be responsible for restoring work site to original condition. The Contractor shall comply with all local, state, and Federal environmental, health, and safety regulations while conducting this work Contractor shall verify all dimensions prior to bid. Approximate Dimensions and Measurements: NWS WFO: 90’ x 64’ NWS Generator and Storage Bldg: 22’ x 23’ NWS HVAC EQ Room: 25’ x 20’ NWS Communications Tower: 100’ tall Point of Contacts: To be provided at the time of award Security: The contractor(s) will be required to sign in each morning and sign out each evening. *** The C & A requirements of clause 73 does not apply and a Security Accreditation Package is not required. *** Place of Performance: National Weather Service Forecast Office 4000 Carr 190 Carolina, Puerto Rico 00979 Period of Performance: Provide a fully functional and completed paint job 120 days from contract award date. Project Warranty: Contractor shall provide a written warranty for the repair for a period of (2) two years from the date of acceptance. This includes workmanship and materials. STANDARD CLAUSES A. Compliance. The Contractor shall comply with all local, state, and Federal environmental, health, and safety regulations while conducting this work. In addition, the Contractor shall ensure that all work is in compliance with the applicable codes and be responsible for all licenses, permits and fees required to complete this project. B. Disposal. The Contractor will be required to properly remove and dispose of all waste material in an environmentally friendly manor. C. Guidelines. The Project shall follow the guidelines stated in the Statement of Work, site diagrams, blueprint, and any contractor provided quoted documents. All modifications must be submitted and approved by the Contracting Officer. D. Hours of Operation. Work shall be performed between 7:00am & 5:00pm Monday thru Friday unless otherwise approved by the COR. Contractor agrees to observe all Federal Holidays, and any other day off work designated by Federal Statute, Executive Order, or Presidential Proclamation: New Year’s Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Memorial Day, Presidents Day, Independence Day & Martin Luther King Day. E. Facility Access. A Project sign in sheet shall be completed each day for all contractors, contractor employees and sub-contractors on site. F. Government Contact. The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will serve as the Government’s point of contact for all submissions. G. Documents. The Government does not warrant that any documents provided as attachments to be free from discrepancies, ambiguities, errors, omissions, or changing conditions. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to confirm existing conditions and resolve discrepancies between documents. H. Project Duration Project shall be completed within 120 days of notice to proceed. I. Davis Bacon Act. The Contractor shall comply with the current wages of the Davis- Bacon Act. SEE THE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS FOR PICTURES AND MORE INFORMATION.