STATEMENT OF WORK.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK – BULK OF SALT, FCC TERRE HAUTE

A. INTRODUCTION

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Field Acquisition Office, Grand Prairie, Texas intends to make a single award to a small business for the provision of providing Bulk Rock Salt as set forth in this solicitation. Supplies will be delivered on-site at the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) located in Terre Haute, Indiana. The Government reserves the right to award without discussion.

B. SUPPLIES TO BE PROVIDED

Contractor shall be responsible to deliver approximately 25 tons per delivery of 99.5% or greater Sodium Chloride (Solar) Salt, via pneumatic truck. Approximately 65 truckloads will be scheduled during each of the contract period.

C. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Federal Correctional Complex Terre Haute is located at 4700 Bureau Road South, Terre Haute, Indiana 47802.

D. SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE

The Contractor shall provide approximately 65 deliveries a year, totaling 1,625 tons a year. A delivery will be via a Pneumatic Truck and will contain a 25-ton load. Deliveries will be made to the Powerhouse or the Central Utility Plant. Salt will be stored in a fiberglass silo. All deliveries will be scheduled between the hours of 7:30am and 3:30pm, Monday through Friday as mutually agreed upon between the Facilities Manager and Contractor. The Contractor will not be expected to provide supplies on Federal Holidays.

E. SAFETY AND HEALTH

A. The Contractor is responsible for safety and health on the contract. In performing the work under this contract the Contractor shall:

1. Conform to the specific safety requirements established by this contract;

2. Comply with the safety rules of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) institution that concern related activities not directly addressed in this contract;

3. Take all reasonable steps and precautions to prevent accidents and preserve the life and health of Contractor and Government Personnel performing or in any way coming in contact with the performance of this contract.

4. Take such additional immediate precautions as the Contracting Officer may reasonably require for safety and accident prevention purposes.

F. PRODUCT DELIVERY/STORAGE/HANDLING

A. General: Deliver, handle, and store products in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and by methods and means that will prevent damage, deterioration, and loss, including theft, and protect against damage from climatic conditions. Control delivery schedules to minimize long-term storage of products at site and overcrowding of construction spaces.

Deliveries will made to the salt tanks located at the Central Utility Plant and Power House located outside the institution fence line.

In particular, provide delivery/installation coordination to ensure minimum holding or storage times for products recognized to be flammable, hazardous, easily damaged, or sensitive to deterioration, theft, and other sources of loss. Damaged or defective items, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), shall be replaced at no cost to the Government.

G. CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

A. The Contractor shall limit its use of the premise to the work indicated, so as to allow for Government occupancy and use. During the entire contract period, the Contractor shall coordinate use of the premises for Bulk Salt Supply with the COR.

1. All visitors to the institution site shall register with the FBOP site officials. The Contractor shall not allow employees to have personal visitors on site.

2. Contraband: The Contractor shall inform his/her employees that intoxicating beverages, drugs, weapons, etc., will not be allowed on the site. Introduction of contraband shall be subject to the penalties prescribed by Title 18 USC 174.

H. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY

A. Contractor employees working at a FBOP facility will be subject to a background investigation after award of the contract. Contractor employees must complete the applicable forms provided by the COR. Following the investigation, the FBOP will provide the contractor with a list of employees approved to work at the institution. If a contractor's employee is not approved, only that fact will be communicated to the contractor. No additional justification will be released, in compliance with Privacy Act requirements.

B. Contractor employees working within the secure perimeter shall wear a clearance badge issued by the institution at all times, and shall be escorted by an institution staff member.

C. Tools brought into the institution’s secure perimeter will be inventoried at the beginning and end of each delivery by FBOP Staff.

1. All tools used by the contractor working within the secure perimeter shall be under constant supervision. Loss of a tool shall be reported immediately to the escorting FBOP Staff.

2. No explosive action tools shall be used on the property at any time.

3. Materials brought inside the secure perimeter of the institution shall be limited to a one-day supply. Surplus Materials that are not installed in on work delivery day must be moved outside the secure perimeter at the end of the day.

D. Contractor employees working on the FBOP site shall be required, if deemed necessary by local contracting personnel, to undergo a general institution orientation on responsibilities, procedures and laws governing conduct when working at an FBOP institution. These rules include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Weapons and ammunition of any kind are not allowed on Federal property, including the parking lot.

2. Do not give, or offer to give, anything to an inmate.

3. Do not bring any correspondence into or out of the institution.

4. Do not accept gifts or favors from inmates.

5. Leave personal items locked in your vehicle or secure them at the contractor's lay-down area.

6. A form of photo ID is required to enter the facility.

7. Revealing clothing is not acceptable attire and work attire is required at all times.

8. Conduct yourself in a responsible and mature manner.

9. Report any unusual action(s) or behavior to FBOP Staff