sPWS_for_Operating_Services_WWTP.DOCX

Performance Work Statement Prepared By U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC), Facilities Service Utility Management Unit 10300 Baltimore Avenue, Building 436A, BARC-East Beltsville, MD 20705-2350 For Operating Services for Water and Waste Water Treatment Plant

Date February, 2019

SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.0 Background & Description of Requirement

The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) chief scientific In-house research agency. The primary mission is to find solutions to agricultural problems that affect Americans, from field to table. The Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) is a component of ARS and conducts research related to the production and protection of plants and animals as well as research to protect our natural resources. In addition, the Center provides support services for facilities, research support and administration to three units that make up the Beltsville Center.

Operating Services are required for the Water and Waste Water Treatment Plants to support BARC’s research. The Contractor shall provide 5 days per week including weekends to repair, replace, troubleshoot, and maintain operation of waste water treatment plant and water treatment plant which includes 8 wells, 3 water towers, 9 pump stations. The contractor personnel must have an operator’s license in this field, from Maryland Department of Environment BARC intends to issue a firm-fixed price contract. Period of performance will be one base year and 3 option years.

1.1 Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide operating services to the water and waste water treatment plants. The operators proving the service must be licensed in the State of Maryland. Perform work on site regularly at the WWTP, 8 hours a day, 7 days a week. Evaluate plant operations and make process adjustments based on information provided by BARC Waste Water Treatment Plant and Water Treatment Plant Operators.

Adjust effluent gates to distribute water flow to tanks, maintaining and cleaning all equipment. Ensures proper operation of pumps and motors and performs repairs. Contractor shall also be responsible for taking routine samples for testing. Flush fire hydrants and exercise the valves Contractor shall work with BARC Waste Water Treatment Plant and Water Treatment Plant Operators to bring the plant into compliance, enforced by state and federal authority, MDE & EPA.

Contractor shall provide updates on plant conditions including water analysis results and any required improvements for all three plants through a monthly meeting.

Contractor shall perform maintenance as required by the permits and arrange for all necessary laboratory testing, sludge hauling

1.2 Period of Performance

April 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020

1.3 Contractor Personnel

In the performance of services, the Contractor shall use Water and Waste Water Treatment operators licensed with the State of Maryland to provide operation, maintenance and repair services.

1.4 Miscellaneous Information

· Vehicle Permits & Identification Badges - The Contractor is required to obtain vehicle permits and identification badges prior to the start of performance. The contractor shall fill out the AD-1197 Request for USDA ID Badge, Proximity card/security code request form, OF-306 Application for Federal Employment (even if they are a contractor or will be temporary and not expected to be a federal employee) and Resume. The Contractor must return all vehicle permits and identification badges prior to the release of final payment.

· Quality Assurance - All Contractor performance will be monitored and inspected by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or an authorized Government alternate representative in accordance with the Government’s Quality Assurance Service Plan (QASP).

· Regulatory Controls - All Contractor work shall be performed in accordance with all federal, state and local regulations as well as, Americans with Disabilities Act, local and state traffic codes, Maryland Department of the Environment, the Maryland Highway Specifications and the Maryland Department of the Environment Regulations concerning the Clean Water Act. In the event of conflict, the most stringent regulation shall prevail.

· Procurement of Replacement Equipment/Parts/Labor - All quotes shall be sent to the COR and CO for review and approval prior to purchasing any equipment and/or parts.

· Hours of Service and Emergency- Hours are defined as Monday through Sunday 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. est. The Contractor shall perform services on Government scheduled holidays and/or during government shut down. The contractor shall respond to afterhours emergency at the water and waste water treatment plants SECTION 2 Contractor-Furnished Items and Services

2.0 Contractor Items

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, specialized tools, equipment, approved materials, supplies, safety items in the performance of this contract.

SECTION 3: Government - Furnished Items

3.0 Government Items

The government shall provide all chemicals required for treating the water and waste water treatment plant.

SECTION 4 Performance Requirements

4.0 Requirements & End Results

Contractor shall perform the following tasks:

East Wastewater Treatment Plant – 218

· Pump Stations (7)

· 218 (at main plant)

· 308C

· Daily Tasks

· Daily Operations tasks

· Influent/Raw – pH, DO, Temperature,Alkalinity

· Lagoon – pH, DO, Temperature (2x a day)

· Digester 1 – pH, DO, Temperature

· Digester 2 – pH, DO, Temperature

· Settability – 5 minute, 30 minute, Alkalinity

· Clarifier – pH, blanket

· W.A.S. Gallons - gallons

· Aerobic – pH, DO, Temperature

· Effluent –

· pH, DO, Temperature, CCCl, CCCE, FECL2 (2x a day)

· Meter Reading, Turbidity (1x a day)

· Precipitation, weather condition, and temperature recording

· Chemicals

· Inventoried and usage

· All Pump Stations

· Properly Operating

· Record level

· Storage Pond

· Ensure 2 ft. free board – divert pond water back to main plant to treat when plant is not overwhelmed

· Operate filter systems (3)

· Tasks as needed

· Collect samples and place in refrigerator for lab to pickup

· Sludge – pH, DO, Temperature, and gallons

· Only needs to be recorded when being hauled and/or to be used on fields

· All Pump Stations

· Once a week record amp reading

West Wastewater Treatment Plant – 015

· Pump Stations (2)

· 015 (at main plant)

· 011A (abandoned)

· Daily Tasks

· Daily Operations tasks

· Influent/Raw – pH, DO, Temperature

· Process Unit – pH, DO, Temperature

· Settleability – 5-minute, 30-minute, Alkalinity

· Clarifier – pH, Blanket

· Digester – pH, DO, Temperature

· W.A.S. Gallons – gallons

· Effluent –

· pH, DO, Temperature (2x a day)

· Meter Reading, Turbidity (1x a day)

· Precipitation, weather condition, and temperature recording

· Chemicals

· Inventoried and usage

· All Pump Stations

· Properly Operating

· Record level

· UV (Ultraviolet)

· Check bulb and record intensity

· Clean and replace as needed

· Tasks as needed

· Collect samples and place in refrigerator for lab to pickup

· Sludge – pH, DO, Temperature, and gallons

· Only needs to be recorded when being hauled and/or to be used on fields

· All Pump Stations

· Once a week record amp reading Water Treatment Plant – 310

· Towers (3)

· Wells (8)

· 1

· 2

· 3

· 4

· 5

· 6

· 7

· 8

· Daily Tasks

· Daily Operations Tasks in main plant 218

· Raw tap – pH, Free Chlorine, Iron, Manganese

· After treatment tap – pH, Free Chlorine, Iron, Manganese

· Finish treatment tap – pH, Free Chlorine, Iron, Manganese, Total Chlorine

· Record Meter Reading

· Check water towers (3)

· Online towers are checked for no leaks, not overflowing

· Offline towers are put online as soon as possible

· Check wells (8)

· Record well meter readings

· Online wells – make sure secure, make sure pumps are functioning properly

· Offline wells – visual drive-by to ensure they are secure

· Test 10 sites in distribution – pH and Free Chlorine (minimum of 0.40 mg/L)

· Chemicals

· Inventoried and usage

· Tasks as needed

· Collect samples and place in refrigerator for lab to pickup

· Backwash filters (6) Frequency will be determined based on when backwashing is started based on pressure

· Fire Hydrants

· Exercise all valves once every six months

· Flush all hydrants once per year