B08_Attachment_1_Performance_Work_Statement_v_1_0001.docx

PROJECT TITLE: Toilet Pumping Merced River BLM

Contents PWS 1.0 Background on the Government’s Requirement PWS 2.0 General Scope of Work PWS 3.0 Overall Objective(s) PWS 4.0 Specific Tasks PWS 5.0 Delivery / Performance Schedule PWS 6.0 Government-Furnished Property, Materials, Services PWS 7.0 Security and Administrative Matters PWS 8.0 Technical Exhibits and Definitions

EXHIBIT 1: VICINITY MAP AND SERVICE LOCATIONS FOR VAULTS & PORTABLES

EXHIBIT 2: PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT SUMMARY (PRS)

PWS 1.0 Background on the Government’s Requirement

The Mother Lode Field Office manages campgrounds and developed recreation areas along the Wild and Scenic Merced River. This narrow strip of public land stretches from the border of Yosemite National Park, through the National Forests, onto BLM administered Public Lands, and ends at Lake McClure. No sewage system or flush toilets are available throughout this primitive landscape.

All toilet facilities on government lands are serviced as vault toilets or portable toilets. Pumping of these facilities is required for public health and safety.

PWS 2.0 General Scope of Work

Contractor shall perform toilet/septic pumping of vault toilets and portable toilets along the Merced Wild and Scenic River in Mariposa County. Vault Toilets shall be pumped 1-2 times per year as needed.

Six (6) existing Vault Toilets located along the Merced River Road, crossing the Briceburg Suspension Bridge (15 tons), and continuing down the gravel and dirt road five miles to service three campgrounds and 3 day-use sites.

The Contractor shall supply, maintain, and provide service for seven (7) portable toilets and to be installed seasonally and serviced (pumped, cleaned, and supplied with TP) weekly for approximately 3 to 5 months starting April 1 each year.

Seven (7) Portable Toilets to be provided by contractor from April 1 to September 30 each year. Service weekly. Located as stated for Vault units, but with one additional portable to be placed at Red Bud Launch Site/Picnic Area on the north side of the Merced River at Foresta Bridge in El Portal.

Services include the following:

Contractor will pump 1000-gallon existing vaults two (2) times per year. Expect there to be trash in the vault and haul away sewage and other trash from vaults. Leave exterior and interior of buildings clean (preferably hosed off).

Contractor will provide portable toilets for approximately 3 to 5 months starting April 1st each year. Pump each portable toilet weekly and clean inside and out. Resupply TP. Expect trash such as cans, bottles etc. Be prepared to remove all contaminated trash and debris from the public lands to dispose of properly off site.

The contractor shall accomplish pumping of Vault Toilets two (2) times per year. Provide portable toilets, pump, and service weekly for 3-5 months each year.

Place of Performance:

All sites are located along the Wild and Scenic Merced River with access via Highway 140, and the Merced River Campground Road downstream from Briceburg.

El Portal Site (1):

Redbud Launch Site/Picnic Area is located on the north side of the Merced River at the Foresta Bridge (adjacent to the NPS Warehouse). The portable toilet should be installed yearly at the Launch Area located adjacent to the Foresta Bridge, north side, downstream. One (1) Portable Toilet April-July only.

Briceburg Road Sites (6):

Briceburg Day Use Area—One (1) Vault Toilet located in large parking lot adjacent to HWY 140 on the south side of the Merced River before crossing the suspension bridge.

Cable Rock Day Use Area— One (1) Vault Toilet located approximately 1 mile downstream from Briceburg alongside the Merced River Road.

McCabe Flat Campground—Two (2) Vault Toilets, and one (1) seasonal portable toilet located approximately 2.2 miles downstream from Briceburg along the Merced River Road.

Willow Placer Campground—One (1) Vault Toilet, and one (1) seasonal portable toilet located approximately 3.2 miles downstream from Briceburg along the Merced River Road.

Railroad Flat Raft Take-out—Two (2) seasonal portable toilets located approximately 4 miles downstream from Briceburg along the Merced River Road.

Railroad Flat Campground—One (1) Vault Toilet, and two (2) seasonal portable toilets located approximately 4.5 miles downstream from Briceburg along the Merced River Road.

See Technical Exhibit 1.

Period of Performance:

The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months and two (2) 12-month option years. The active period of performance is April-September.

PWS 3.0 Overall Objective(s)

The objective of this work is to provide the public with clean and safe toilet facilities within the Wild and Scenic Merced River by performing the following:

· Pump/Service six (6) 1000 Gallon Vaults two (2) time per year.

· Pump/Service (7) portable toilets weekly April to September.

PWS 4.0 Specific Tasks

Task 1: Pump toilet vaults (1000 Gallon) twice per year as needed and requested by BLM staff. Bill as performed. Pump vault from exterior hatch, when possible. Avoid pumping from interior riser. Pump all material and remove all trash that may be present inside the vault. Wash down or otherwise clean exterior min 5 feet from vault in all directions. Lock vault hatch when done.

Task 2: Provide and install portable toilets for river rafting at two locations along the Wild and Scenic Merced River as indicated above in Place of Performance.

Starting April 1—Rafting toilets at Redbud (El Portal) one (1) portable toilet, (2) portables at RR Raft Take-out (4 miles downstream from Briceburg). Remove in July

Task 3: Provide and install portable toilets in BLM campgrounds along the Wild and Scenic Merced River as indicated above in Place of Performance.

Starting May 15—Campground toilets, place the remaining 4 portables for additional capacity at each of the three BLM campgrounds along the Merced River—McCabe Flat, Willow Placer, RR Flat (2 toilets) Campgrounds. Remove in mid-September.

Task 4: Pump/service portable toilets at all locations weekly starting April through September. Pump portable toilets and remove any contaminated trash and debris from the public lands to dispose of properly. Clean/disinfect interior of portable toilet by wiping and/or hosing out riser and interior of unit, clean/disinfect interior/exterior door handle. Restock fresh Toilet Paper.

Task 5: Additional Vault Pumping Services (As needed). Additional services to include extra vault pumping services if visitation use increase warrants the increased services, not to exceed six (6) additional vault pumping. Additional Vault Pumping may be requested outside of the active period of performance.

PWS 5.0 Delivery / Performance Schedule

Starting each year, contractor will install portable toilets along Wild and Scenic Merced River according to Technical Exhibit 1. Contractor will pump/service portable toilets each week. Contractor will email itemized invoice each month.

Contractor will pump/service vault toilets as needed (2 times per year). These services can be included on monthly invoices.

Portable toilets get set in the field (installed) at rafting launch sites (3 units) April 1, and get removed appropriately July 31. Portable toilets in campgrounds (4 units) get installed appropriately May 15 and get removed appropriately September 15.

PWS 6.0 Government-Furnished Property, Materials, Services

General:

The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, materials, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform the work tasks defined in this Performance Work Statement, except for those items specified as government furnished.

Materials:

The Government shall not furnish any materials to assist the Contractor.

Equipment:

The Government shall not furnish any equipment to assist the Contractor.

Services No government supplied services.

Facilities: The Government will provide lock combinations to the vaults

Utilities: The Government will not provide any utilities.

Applicable Publications (Current Editions) None.

PWS 7.0 Security and Administrative Matters

No special security or administrative access is required. Vault padlock combination will be provided to access hatch.

Regular Work Hours:

The performance period established for this contract is based upon all work being conducted during regular working hours between 7:00am and 6:00pm, Monday through Friday, excluding government holidays.

Communications:

“Time” for communications received after 3:00pm, after 12:00 pm locally on Fridays, or after 12:00 pm locally prior to a holiday will not start until the next business day. All times are local Pacific Standard Time.

Federal Holidays:

The following Federal Legal Holidays are observed:

Christmas Day

Fire Danger Season:

If the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) allows the Contractor to continue work during periods of declared fire danger or season, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable state laws relating to fire prevention and with all special conditions of work as directed by the COR.

PWS 8.0 Technical Exhibits and Definitions

Standard Definitions:

Physical Condition The Physical appearance of Federal equipment or facilities that considers cracks, chips, dents, abrasions, rust, corrosion, general cleanliness, vibration, operating temperature, and discoloration and other items as identified by the COR. Physical condition may be determined by visual as well as diagnostic means.

Contracting Officer (CO) The Secretary of the Interior or designated authorized representative who is the only agent capable of signing a federal award or obligating funds.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) The Contracting Officer’s designated representative as indicated in a delegation of authority letter.

Quality Assurance (QA) Surveillance of Contractor performance to determine performance requirements are met.

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) (see Technical Exhibit below) The PRS identifies the key performance indicators of the Contract that will be evaluated by the Government to assure Contract performance standards are met by the Contractor.

Quality Control Those actions taken by the Contractor to control the production of goods or services so that they meet the requirements of the performance work statement.

Technical Definitions:

None

Technical Exhibits:

Exhibit 1: Vicinity Map for Vault and Portable Toilet Locations along Merced River Mariposa Couty Performance Work Statement (PWS)

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EXHIBIT 2: PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (PRS)

Task 1: Pump toilet vaults once or twice per year as needed.

No more than 1 unsatisfactory inspection result per week.

For 3-5 unsatisfactory inspections, a 5% deduction from the invoice for that Period of Performance.

For 5 or more unsatisfactory inspections, a 10% deduction.

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