Statement of Work

SCOPE OF WORK

Rehabilitate Water System
San Luis National Wildlife Refuge
US Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 8
September 2026

1. GENERAL

Background: The San Luis National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center requires rehabilitation of its fire protection and domestic water systems to restore life-safety compliance, operational reliability, and compliance with NFPA, California Building/Plumbing/Electrical Codes, AWWA, and ASSE standards. The Contractor shall field-verify all existing conditions; attachments are for reference only.

2. SCOPE

The goal of this project is to correct deficiencies for the Fire and Water Systems at the Visitor Center and provide turn-key, code compliant systems. Solicitation site visit (pre-award) is not required but strongly encouraged, refence solicitation documents for additional information. General Construction Requirements:
- Contractor shall provide minimum 30-day notice for any water system shutdowns lasting longer than 48-hours.
- Contractor shall us compliance with NFPA 13, 20, 25, 72; CBC, CPC, CEC; AWWA M14; ASSE standards; OSHA/Cal-OSHA; ADA/ABA.
- Contractor shall prevent the possibility of bi-metallic corrosion, provide insulating joints to prevent contact between dissimilar metals at the joint between adjacent sections of piping. - All components that come contact with potable water must be NSF potable water safe. - The contractor is responsible for repairing any new damage created by contractor during inspection or construction.
- Contractor shall coordinate weekly construction update meeting and provide photos, meeting agenda, schedule, and minutes.
- Contractor is responsible for any required permitting, domestic system pressure testing, and bacteriological sampling.
- The contractor will be responsible for verifying utility location, style, size, connections, back-flow prevention and working pressure.
- Contractor shall ensure no contaminants enter potable water system. - Contractor shall provide electrical modifications, equipment, and labor to power system. Base Bid –1: Fire System Assessment & Compliance Review • Conduct full inspection of existing fire system, subject but not limited to fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems, tanks, generator etc.
• Camera through compromised piping, inspect/test valves, and other fire system equipment to identify components which need to be replaced.
• Identify factors contributing to the corrosion and propose methods to mitigate the issue. • Document deficiencies, code deviations, equipment condition, water quality issues and