USDA FOREST SERVICE
SOUTHERN RESEARCH STATION
FOREST HEALTH PROTECTION
PROJECT STATEMENT OF WORK
Soils Building Interior Insulation
1.0
STATEMENT OF WORK
1.1 Work Location - The Southern Research Station, located in Asheville, North Carolina
is in need of new insulation installed on the interior of the Soils Building located at the Bent
Creek Experimental Administrative Site, 1577 Brevard Road, Asheville, North Carolina 28806.
Note that this is a Federal Facility, not to be confused with the “North Carolina Arboretum” (a
State owned facility) that is located nearby.
1.2 The Site/The Building – The Bent Creek Experimental Forest Administrative Site is a
Historical Site and is listed on the “National Historic Register”. The structure described herein is
not part of the historical buildings on this campus. The footprint of this building is 1239 square
feet (42’ x 29.5’). The construction materials are prefabricated metal attached to steel girders.
A new exterior roof was installed on this building in August of 2012. The building is not air
conditioned for summer, but does have a gas heater for winter. Personal access to the building
is via a 3-0 door located on the northwest corner of the structure, and there is an equipment
access, roll-up type door on the west end of the building.
2.0
SCOPE OF WORK NEEDED
2.1 Planned Work – Removal of old insulation and sheathing from the walls and the
interior roof and installation of new insulation, 2838 square feet; installation of new insulation,
1465 square feet. Sheathing consists of ½” pressboard to a height of approximately 4 feet on
the perimeter walls.
2.3 Hazardous Building Materials – There is no known asbestos in the building. The
existing insulation has been damaged and contaminated with small rodents and mice feces.
The existing insulation shall be completely removed and disposed of, and the removal shall be
done in such a way so as not to comprise the health of the disposal crew.
3.0
PLANNED WORK AND MATERIALS
It is the responsibility of the contractor to measure to ensure accuracy of the
dimensions provided in this document and to measure the interior structure design in order to
supply the new insulation with the proper dimensions and R-Values.
3.1 Preparatory Work– The metal building houses equipment, a work bench,
refrigeration appliances, a myriad of hand tools and other materials. While most of the
equipment located on the floor is easily moveable, there is shelving and other work areas that
are attached to the walls. The items fastened to the walls and appliances placed against the
walls will interfere with the removal of the existing sheathing and insulation and installation of
new sheathing and insulation. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to move the existing items
within the building so as to complete the work. Upon completion of the project, the shelving,
work bench, refrigeration units and the like shall be put back into position as existed prior to
work by the Contractor.
3.2 – Existing - The work described in this document consists of the removal of all of the
existing interior sheathing and insulation on the interior of this metal building. The existing
insulation on the inside of this building is deteriorated fiberglass and covers the four walls,
gable ends, and the underside of the roof.
3.3 – Holes in Metal Exterior – After the existing insulation has been removed, holes in
the exterior metal shall be closed by using the spray foam as shown in the submittals. Seams
on corners, conduit penetrations for utilities, roof penetrations on the interior, or any other
area, not classified as a “hole” shall be sealed in the same manner.
3.4 Planned Work –
a. Walls, remove and dispose interior particle board sheathing and fiberglass
insulation. New rigid insulation, as described below shall be installed per
manufacturer’s recommendations. All gaps shall be filled with a suitable material to
provide a continuous insulating barrier. Install new sheathing to a height of
approximately 4 feet along the perimeter
b. Roof, a new roof was installed in 2012. This work included placement of a
rigid base, foam insulating materials, and a new flexible waterproof membrane attached
as the new surface. All insulation exposed on the interior side of the roof shall be
removed and disposed. The major portion of the roof shall not be reinsulated on the
interior. A roof ridge section of the interior roof shall have new sheathing installed.
3.5 Materials –
a. Insulation, The walls shall be insulated with rigid foam board, with an R Value
of a minimum of 10. The roof section described above shall be insulated with vinylfaced fiberglass insulation with a minimum R value of 13. The Contractor is responsible
for determining the best method of anchoring the both materials, and submitting the
method to the Government for approval.
b. Sheathing, exterior grade plywood. 15/32” CDX, or approved equal.
4.0
SUBMITTALS
4.1 Insulation
a. Interior walls, rigid foam board, foil finish, no brand specified; minimum R
Value of 10.
b. Fiberglass, (installed on interior ridge) between the roof girders under old vent
system. Fiberglass shall be plastic faced, R Value of 13.
4.2 Sheathing
Plywood, exterior grade, CDX, 15/32 inch thickness.
4.2 Tape/Other:
a. Foil, Dow Thermax , roll
b. Spray Foam, Great Stuff Sealant, can w/nozzle
5.0
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The period of performance for the work included herein is 30 days. Contract time starts
within 10 days after the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. The Notice to Proceed is
issued by the Contracting Officer (CO).
6.0
SCHEDULING/COORDINATION OF WORK
6.1 Site Access
Access to the site and work area shall be coordinated with the on-site inspector or local
Point of Contact (POC). In general, the work area will be available during normal
business hours (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM), Monday through Friday. Work schedules outside
of these times shall be made with the POC. The Bent Creek Site is gated prior to 7:30
AM and after 5:00 PM.
6.2 Safety
All work undertaken under this Statement of Work shall be performed in compliance
with all applicable OSHA Regulations for protection of the workers, employees of the
site, and the public. Adequate barricades, fencing and/or signage shall be provided to
protect the public and employees at the immediate work site.
6.3 Green Purchasing
The Contractor shall utilize products and materials that promote energy conservation,
pollution, prevention, waste reduction, and use of recovered materials that are
environmentally preferable and that are recyclable. These materials are made from biobased materials, and are energy efficient (Energy Star - Qualified) to the maximum
extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use or detracting from the overall
quality delivered.
6.4 Sanitation
a. Removal and disposal of any waste material generated as a result of work on the site
becomes and remains the responsibility of the Contractor. Existing waste facilities
maintained by the Forest Service shall not be used for disposal of Contractor borne
materials.
b. Restroom facilities - The Contractor may use the rest room in the Green House after
arrangements have been made with the Resistance Screening Director, Sunny Lucas.
6.5 Use of Utilities
The following utilities will be made available to the Contractor for use in the execution
of work required by this Statement of Work. The Contractor is responsible for providing
all extension cords, water hoses or other required means of connection to the available
utility:
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Electricity, 120V for small tools
Potable Water
Other
6.6 Parking
Contractor parking is limited at the site. Parking will be made available in the general
vicinity of the work area and coordinated with the POC. Vehicles shall remain on paved
or otherwise hardened areas of the site, or other areas as designated by the POC.
6.7 Government Point of Contact
The Government Point of Contact for the project Statement of Work will be Jason
Anderson, Asst. Station Engineer, 828-259-0515.
7.0
APPLICABLE LICENSES, CODES, AND REFENENCES
7.1 Licensed Trades
If applicable, all tradespeople employed in the completion of the described work shall
hold a current professional trade license from the States, State Professional Licensing
Board. Copies of all such licenses shall be made available to the Contracting Officers
Representative (COR) upon request.
7.2 Codes and References
All work shall be in compliance with the following applicable codes, but not limited to:
 International Building Code
 International Existing Building Code
 International Mechanical Code
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International Plumbing Code
International Fire Code
National Electric Code
All code references shall refer to the edition at the time of Contract Award.
8.0 NON-PERSONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
The Contractor’s employees performing services as described herein shall be controlled,
directed and supervised at all times by the Contractor. Contractor management will ensure
that the employees properly comply with the performance work standards outlined in this
Statement of Work. The work set forth may not be interpreted or implemented in any
manner that results in the Contractor creating or modifying Federal Policy. The
Government will control access to the facilities and will perform the inspection and
acceptance of the completed work. The term Contractor as applied herein includes
Subcontractors and Trades People.