Attachment B Statement of Work.pdf

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Snowplowing/Snow Removal Superior National Forest Isabella Work Station
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This performance work statement outlines snow removal requirements for parking lots, roadways, drives, and walkways at the Isabella Work Station administrative site located in Isabella, Minnesota. The contractor shall provide snowplowing after snowfalls exceeding one inch in depth and ensure removal is substantially completed by 6:00am Monday through Friday. Optional sidewalk shoveling is also specified. Technical requirements include the use of all necessary labor, equipment, and fuel to push snow fully outside parking lot and road shoulder lines. Invoices are to be submitted monthly through IPP. Performance will be monitored by the COR to ensure clearance standards are met, with deficiencies allowed on no more than two occasions per month.

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US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Performance Work Statement

Contents Project Title

General Information

1.0 Background and Purpose

2.0 Definitions

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

4.0 Deliverable / Schedule

5.0 Government Furnished

6.0 Travel

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

8.0 Security Requirements

9.0 Data Rights

10.0 Section 508 - Electronic and Information Technology Standards

11.0 Performance Requirement Measures

Project Title Isabella Work Station Administrative Site Snowplowing

General Information

1.0 Background and Purpose

The Administrative site for the Isabella Workstation located at 3989 Forest Service Drive, Isabella, MN 55607, require snow removal of all parking lots, roadways, and drives to garages and employee housing units. Option for shoveling paved walkways to the administrative offices.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, fuel, and equipment necessary to perform the services in accordance with the requirements for snowplowing. Prospective contractors are highly encouraged to visit the work site(s) prior to submitting a price quote.

2.0 Definitions

COR = Contracting Officer Representative IPP = Invoice Processing Platform (www. ipp.gov)

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

Parking Lot and Roadway plowing

1. Plowing shall be required after any snowfall over one inch at the Tofte and Gunflint Ranger Stations.

2. Government may request additional plowings as needed due to wind events or multiple small snow falls.

3. Description of areas to be plowed.

a. Isabella-Access Road from MN#1 into the warehouses shall be plowed and include all parking areas in and around the warehouses.

4. Plowing shall be substantially complete by 6:00am to not be impacted by employees showing up for work.

5. Snow shall be pushed fully outside the shoulder line of lots and drive.

6. Plowing is generally not required while snow is falling during workdays unless requested by the Government and should be completed at the end of the snow event. If the snow event would have deposited over 8” of snow and the contractor decides to plow more than once to make plowing easier payment will only be made for 1 event over 8” unless the Government has requested the additional shoveling.

7. Weekend plowing will not be required (unless requested by the Government). Plowing must be completed by 6:00 am on Monday.

Option: District Office Sidewalk Snow Shoveling

1. Sidewalk shoveling shall be required after any snowfall over one inch.

2. All concrete sidewalks shall be cleared down to concrete when shoveled.

3. Shoveling shall be substantially complete by 6:00 am.

4. Shoveling is generally not required while snow is falling during workdays unless requested by the Government and should be completed at the end of the snow event. If the snow event would have deposited over 8” of snow and the contractor decides to shovel more than once to make shoveling easier payment will only be made for1 event over 8” unless the Government has requested the additional shoveling.

5. Weekend shoveling will not be required, although shoveling must be completed by 6:00 am Monday.

4.0 Deliverable / Schedule

Item No. Deliverable Objective Due

Submit invoices in IPP once monthly.

Plow snow after any snowfall exceeding 1 inch depth.

Snow removal shall be substantially completed before 6:00am Monday -Friday.

Weekend plowing will not be required but must be completed by 6:00am Monday.

Plowing less than 1 inch snow depth or on weekends when requested by the COR or CO.

Option: Shovel paved employee and visitor walkways to office buildings.

Payments shall be made on a calendar month (30 day) basis in arears.

Keep parking lots, drives, roadways, and warehouse entrances clear of snow. Snow shall be pushed fully outside the shoulder line of lots and drives.

Roadways and parking areas shall be cleared of snow before employees arrive for work.

Keep parking lots, drives, roadways, and warehouse entrances clear of snow. Snow shall be pushed fully outside the shoulder line of lots and drives.

Walkways are clear of snow when employees arrive for work.

Submit within 5 business days of the last working day of every month May through September

Each work session

When snowfall exceeds 1 inch depth Monday – Friday.

When snowfall is less than 1 inch or on weekends is requested by COR or CO.

When requested by the COR or CO

Monday – Friday by 6:00am when snowfall exceeds 1 inch depth.

5.0 Government Furnished

COR will routinely inspect the work area.

6.0 Travel

No Requirement

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

Contractor and staff shall comply with all safety rules and regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for this type of work.

Resumes are not required.

8.0 Security Requirements

9.0 Data Rights

10.0 Section 508 - Electronic and Information Technology Standards

11.0 Performance Requirement Measures

Performance Objective

Required Task or Deliverable

Performance Standard Method of Surveillance

Positive/Negative Incentive % for NOT meeting the Task

Ensure snow free roadways, drives, parking lots, and garage entrances.

Shoulder line of parking lots, drives and roadways are clear of snow.

Visibility is not hindered by mounded snow at entrance road/highway intersections.

Shoveling Option:

Employee and public entrances are clear of snow.

Plow when snowfall is greater than 1 inch depth.

Snow removal shall be substantially completed before 6:00am Monday - Friday.

Plow to keep shoulder line of parking lots, roadways and drives clear of snow and garage entrances clear.

Shoveling Option:

shovel paved walkways

When snowfall exceeds one inch depth snow is plowed from roadways, drives, parking lots, and garage entrances before employees arrive at 6:00am Monday-Friday.

Snow is pushed fully outside the shoulder line of parking lots, drives and roadways and is cleared from garage entrances.

Shoveling Option: walkways are shoveled down to the pavement at the time snowplowing is required.

COR will periodically inspect the work area indicated, random observations, customer complaints.

Contractor shall meet the following minimum inspection standard for Government acceptance:

No more than 2 deficiencies per month are acceptable.

Performance of work above the minimum acceptable standard will result in the Contractor being eligible for the additional option periods if the Government exercises the options.

Performance of work at this level will also result in a favorable performance rating for future work with the Government.

The contractor shall correct all deficiencies brought to its attention at no additional cost to the Government.

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