REVISED Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement.doc

Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement Chemical treatment, analysis and consultation – Lubbock, TX Services to perform weekly and monthly water chemistry analysis, supply all chemicals necessary to keep systems in proper operation according to manufacturer’s specifications and provide water chemistry expertise in order to maintain boilers, chillers, cooling towers, city systems, chemical feed controllers and pumps to prevent degradation of equipment. Location hours of operation Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. Access to the facility after hours or on weekends must be communicated and approved by the Facility Manager.

WEEKLY TESTING REQUIRED:

City make-up: P-alk, M-alk, NaCl, hardness, and TDS.

Softened, R/O: P-alk, M-alk, NaCl, hardness, and TDS.

Two Towers: P-alk, M-alk, NaCl, hardness, PH, cycles and TDS.

Chill water closed loop system: P-alk, M-alk, OH, PH, TDS and NaNO2.

Heating water closed loop system Energy building: P-alk, M-alk, OH, PH, TDS and NaNO2.

MONTHLY TESTING REQUIRED:

Heating water closed loop system Headhouse/Greenhouse: P-alk, M-alk, OH, PH, TDS and NaNO2.

Chlorine test on the carbon beds for the R.O. system.

Contractor must be able to provide pump in service into bulk tanks.

Written test reports will be given to Mark Scott in Facilities Management with results and monitoring recommendations. Consulting will be done on a non-routine, as needed basis at no additional cost to the government.

Site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 9:00am. Location: USDA ARS, 3810 4th Street, Lubbock, TX 79415. Point of Contact: Shane Wludyka.

Please contact Jennifer Busbea at at 806-577-7228 (cell) if you have any questions.

The Contractor must comply with Section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (FECA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Federal Acquisition Regulation; Executive Order (EO) 13514, “Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance” dated October 5, 2009; Executive Order (EO) 13423, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management,” dated January 24, 2007 and the Presidential Memorandum, “Driving Innovation and Creating Jobs in Rual America through Biobased and Sustainable Product Procurement” dated February, 2012 to provide biobased products.

The Contractor shall utilize products and material made from biobased materials (e.g., biobased greases, biobased hydraulic fluids, biobased absorbents) to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use or detracting from the overall quality delivered to the end user. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quality that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards. All supplies and materials to be used in the performance of work described herein are subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

The following is an example list of products that may be used in this contract for minor construction for which biobased products are available. The list is not all-inclusive. It is desirable that vendors be able to supply the greatest number of biobased products listed meeting the health and environmental specifications.

Hydraulic Fluids

Penetrating lubricants

Concrete and asphalt release fluids

Absorbents

Diesel fuel additives

Greases

Dust suppressants

2-Cycle engine oil

Wood and concrete sealer

Fertilizers

Roof coatings

Water tank coatings

Adhesive and mastic removers

Cleaners

Sorbents

Floor finish

Floor Stripper

Composite fluids

Insulating foam

Sealers

Carpet

Metalworking fluids

Graffiti and grease removers

Stain removers

Degreasers

De-icers

Biobased products that are designated for preferred procurement under USDA’s BioPreferred program must meet the required minimum biobased content as stated in the USDA Final Rule available at www.biopreferred.gov. The Contractor should provide data for their biobased products such as biobased.

In addition to the biobased products designated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the BioPreferred Program, the Contractor is encouraged to use other commercially available biobased products.

The Contractor shall submit with the initial proposal a complete list of biobased products, indicating the name of the manufacturer, cost of each material, and the intended use of each of the materials that are to be used in carrying out the requirements of the contract. Additionally, the winning Contractor on each anniversary date of the contract shall compile a complete list of biobased products, including the information above, purchased to carry out the contract requirements. The Contractor shall list volume to be used and total cost for each individual product. This information will be used for reporting purposes.

The Contractor shall comply with the provision at FAR 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification.

The Contractor shall comply with the clause at FAR 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

Period of Performance Base Year: 12/01/2023 – 11/30/2024

Option Year One: 12/01/2024 – 11/30/2025

Option Year Two: 12/1/2025 – 11/30/2026

Option Year Three: 12/1/2026 – 11/30/2027

Option Year Four: 12/1/2027 – 11/30/2028