2012 ATL Guard PWS.doc

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

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2012-Q-14617

2. DATE ISSUED

06/08/2012

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4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PGO)

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Line Items

Transition Period:

September 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012

The Contractor shall provide security services at the CDC owned and leased facilities in the greater Atlanta, Georgia metropolitan area: Government owned facilities: Roybal, Chamblee ,and Lawrenceville campuses, and the following leased facilities: University Office Park, (Buildings: Colgate, Columbia, Davidson, Rhodes, Stanford, Vanderbilt, Williams, Yale) Century Center, (1825, 2400, and 2500 Century Center Blvd), Corporate Square, (Buildings 1, 8, 10,11, 12,), and Warehouses (PGO and Peachtree) In accordance (IAW) with the PWS. Coverage for the above facilities is shown in Appendix B: Table A.

4 Months

Base Year Line Items:

January 1, 2013 – August 31, 2013

The Contractor shall provide security services at the CDC owned and leased facilities in the greater Atlanta, Georgia metropolitan area: Government owned facilities: Roybal, Chamblee ,and Lawrenceville campuses, and the following leased facilities: University Office Park, (Buildings: Colgate, Columbia, Davidson, Rhodes, Stanford, Vanderbilt, Williams, Yale) Century Center, (1825, 2400, and 2500 Century Center Blvd), Corporate Square, (Buildings 1, 8, 10,11, 12,), and Warehouses (PGO and Peachtree) IAW the PWS. Coverage for the above facilities is shown in Appendix B: Table A.

8 Months

The Contractor shall provide temporary/additional security guards to provide services to the facilities listed in CLIN 0002 IAW the PWS, Section 6.6.3 15000 Hours

NOT TO EXCEED:

The Contractor shall provide emergency security services for the CDC facilities listed on CLIN 0002 IAW the PWS, Section 6.6.4.

5000 Hours

NOT TO EXCEED:

Overtime Hours for Security personnel.

Overtime hours shall be approved by the Contracting Officer before performance of overtime services for the CDC owned and leased facilities listed in CLIN 0002 IAW the PWS.

10000 Hours

NOT TO EXCEED:

Transition Period

Security Guard Services – Basic Services

0002-01 Temporary Additional Services

0002-02 Emergency Security Services

0002-03 Security Guard Services – Overtime

Total Estimated Value for the Base Year

Option Year 1 Items:

September 1, 2013 – August 31, 2014

The Contractor shall provide security services at the CDC owned and leased facilities in the greater Atlanta, Georgia metropolitan area: Government owned facilities: Roybal, Chamblee ,and Lawrenceville campuses, and the following leased facilities: University Office Park, (Buildings: Colgate, Columbia, Davidson, Rhodes, Stanford, Vanderbilt, Williams, Yale) Century Center, (1825, 2400, and 2500 Century Center Blvd), Corporate Square, (Buildings 1, 8, 10,11, 12,), and Warehouses (PGO and Peachtree) IAW the PWS. Coverage for the above facilities is shown in Appendix B: Table A.

12 Months

The Contractor shall provide temporary/additional security guards to provide services to the facilities listed in CLIN 0003 IAW the PWS, Section 6.6.3.

15000 Hours

NOT TO EXCEED:

The Contractor shall provide emergency security services for the CDC facilities listed on CLIN 0003 IAW the PWS, Section 6.6.4.

5000 Hours

NOT TO EXCEED:

Overtime Hours for Security personnel.

Overtime hours shall be approved by the Contracting Officer before performance of overtime services for the CDC owned and leased facilities listed in CLIN 0003 IAW the PWS.

10000 Hours

NOT TO EXCEED:

0003-01

0003-02

0003-03

Total Estimated Value for Option Year 1

Option Year 2 Items:

September 1, 2014 – August 31, 2015

The Contractor shall provide security services at the CDC owned and leased facilities in the greater Atlanta, Georgia metropolitan area: Government owned facilities: Roybal, Chamblee ,and Lawrenceville campuses, and the following leased facilities: University Office Park, (Buildings: Colgate, Columbia, Davidson, Rhodes, Stanford, Vanderbilt, Williams, Yale) Century Center, (1825, 2400, and 2500 Century Center Blvd), Corporate Square, (Buildings 1, 8, 10,11, 12,), and Warehouses (PGO and Peachtree) IAW the PWS. Coverage for the above facilities is shown in Appendix B: Table A.

12 Months

The Contractor shall provide temporary/additional security guards to provide services to the facilities listed in CLIN 0004 IAW the PWS, Section 6.6.3 15000 Hours

NOT TO EXCEED:

The Contractor shall provide emergency security services for the CDC facilities listed on CLIN 0004 IAW the PWS, Section 6.6.4.

5000 Hours

NOT TO EXCEED:

Overtime Hours for Security personnel.

Overtime hours shall be approved by the Contracting Officer before performance of overtime services for the CDC owned and leased facilities listed in CLIN 0004 IAW the PWS.

10000 Hours

NOT TO EXCEED:

0004-01

0004-02

0004-03

Total Estimated Value for Option Year 2

Option Year 3 Items:

September 1, 2015 – August 31, 2016

The Contractor shall provide security services at the CDC owned and leased facilities in the greater Atlanta, Georgia metropolitan area: Government owned facilities: Roybal, Chamblee ,and Lawrenceville campuses, and the following leased facilities: University Office Park, (Buildings: Colgate, Columbia, Davidson, Rhodes, Stanford, Vanderbilt, Williams, Yale) Century Center, (1825, 2400, and 2500 Century Center Blvd), Corporate Square, (Buildings 1, 8, 10,11, 12,), and Warehouses (PGO and Peachtree) IAW the PWS. Coverage for the above facilities is shown in Appendix B: Table A.

12 Months

The Contractor shall provide temporary/additional security guards to provide services to the facilities listed in CLIN 0005 IAW the PWS, Section 6.6.3.

15000 Hours

NOT TO EXCEED:

The Contractor shall provide emergency security services for the CDC facilities listed on CLIN 0005 IAW the PWS, Section 6.6.4.

5000 Hours

NOT TO EXCEED:

Overtime Hours for Security personnel.

Overtime hours shall be approved by the Contracting Officer before performance of overtime services for the CDC owned and leased facilities listed in CLIN 0005 IAW the PWS.

10000 Hours

NOT TO EXCEED:

0005-01

0005-02

0005-03

Total Estimated Value the Option Year 3

Option Year 4 Items:

September 1, 2016 – August 31, 2017

The Contractor shall provide security services at the CDC owned and leased facilities in the greater Atlanta, Georgia metropolitan area: Government owned facilities: Roybal, Chamblee ,and Lawrenceville campuses, and the following leased facilities: University Office Park, (Buildings: Colgate, Columbia, Davidson, Rhodes, Stanford, Vanderbilt, Williams, Yale) Century Center, (1825, 2400, and 2500 Century Center Blvd), Corporate Square, (Buildings 1, 8, 10,11, 12,), and Warehouses (PGO and Peachtree) IAW the PWS. Coverage for the above facilities is shown in Appendix B: Table A.

12 Months

The Contractor shall provide temporary/additional security guards to provide services to the facilities listed in CLIN 0006 IAW the PWS, Section 6.6.3.

15000 Hours

NOT TO EXCEED:

The Contractor shall provide emergency security services for the CDC facilities listed on CLIN 0006 IAW the PWS, Section 6.6.4.

5000 Hours

NOT TO EXCEED:

Overtime Hours for Security personnel.

Overtime hours shall be approved by the Contracting Officer before performance of overtime services for the CDC owned and leased facilities listed in CLIN 0006 IAW the PWS.

10000 Hours

NOT TO EXCEED:

0005-01

0005-02

0005-03

Total Estimated Value the Option Year 4

Total Estimated Value for the Base Year and Option Years 1 through 4

This is a Fixed Price requirement for Security Guard Services – Basic Services with incidental Labor Hour costs for Temporary Additional Services, Emergency Security Services, and Security Guard Services – Overtime.

Fixed Price:

The Contractor shall invoice 1/12 per month for 12 months for the fixed price amount on CLINs 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005, and 0006.

Labor Hour:

Payments will be made upon the satisfactory completion and Government acceptance of services required for the following CLINs per the fixed hourly labor rates listed below:

0002-01 $______________ per hour

0002-02 $______________ per hour

0002-03 $______________ per hour

0003-01 $______________ per hour

0003-02 $______________ per hour

0003-03 $______________ per hour

0004-01 $______________ per hour

0004-02 $______________ per hour

0004-03 $______________ per hour

0005-01 $______________ per hour

0005-02 $______________ per hour

0005-03 $______________ per hour

0006-01 $______________ per hour

0006-02 $______________ per hour

0006-03 $______________ per hour

The services provided under this requirement are covered by the Services Contract Act and Wage Determination Number 2005-2133 Rev. 10 dated June 13, 2011 is applicable to the resulting contract.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1. Introduction

1.1 General information

1.1.1 This is a Performance Work Statement for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (herein after referred to as the Government or CDC) to provide security guard services throughout the Atlanta, Georgia at CDC owned and leased facilities. CDC requests security guard positions equivalent to the Department of Labor (DOL) labor category Guard II.

1.1.2 Contractor shall provide and maintain all management, management support (supervision), labor, supplies, equipment, permits, licenses, certificates, training, documentation and guidance for operations, materials and transportation to provide professional guard services necessary to accomplish the services as described and required within this performance work statement.

Services shall include, but not be limited to:

(1) Monitoring and responding to mechanical and electronic fire alarm systems and electronic security systems inside buildings;

(2) Participating in fire and other evacuation procedures;

(3) Providing unarmed and armed security; responding to facilities and boundary perimeters of the facilities;

(4) Controlling access and exit of personnel (government employees, contractors, vendors, visitors) and vehicles to owned and leased facilities;

(5) Operating metal detectors and x-ray equipment, to prevent unauthorized access to facilities and grounds;

(6) Issuing and controlling photo identification badges and visitor /temporary badges;

(7) Operating explosives detection equipment, pop-up barriers, and general security related equipment;

(8) Assisting in the prevention of loss, theft, or damage to Government property;

(9) Performing other designated guard functions, as specified;

(10) Coordinating with on-site and responding local law enforcement personnel, and

(11) Responding to incidents (with written response plans) occurring on CDC owned and leased facilities.

1.1.3 The Contractor shall provide security services at the CDC owned and leased facilities in the greater Atlanta, Georgia metropolitan area: Government owned facilities: Roybal, Chamblee ,and Lawrenceville campuses, and the following leased facilities: University Office Park, (Buildings: Colgate, Columbia, Davidson, Rhodes, Stanford, Vanderbilt, Williams, Yale) Century Center, (1825, 2400, and 2500 Century Center Blvd), Corporate Square, (Buildings 1, 8, 10,11, 12,), and Warehouses (PGO and Peachtree). Coverage for the above facilities is shown in Appendix B: Table A. The hours listed are for current requirements and are subject to change. Leased locations are subject to change during contract period. Adequate supervision and supervisory hours will be stated by the contractors in their proposals. Contractor shall provide supervisory personnel for all guard posts (one hour of supervision per eight hours per post).

1.1.4 Contractor shall employ uniformed security personnel (armed and unarmed), supervisors and other management, administrative and clerical support personnel to support functions to meet the requirements and intent of the contract. All Guard Posts are designated as Guard II at CDC owned and leased facilities.

1.2 Acronyms and Definitions

Acronyms

This Solicitation contains numerous acronyms. Upon introduction of a new term, an acronym will appear in parentheses. Below is a list of acronyms that appear in this Solicitation:

CFR

Code of Federal Regulations

CO

Contracting Officer

COTR

Contracting Officer Technical Representative

E-QIP

electronic Questionnaires for Investigation Processing e-Verify employment eligibility Verification System

GSA

General Services Administration

IAW

In accordance with

NACI

National Agency Check and Inquiries

NET

Not earlier than

NLT

Not later than

OPSEC

Operations Security Training

PWS

Performance Work Statement

SGIM

Security Guard Instruction Manual

Definitions

Contracting Officer (CO). A person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. ***Note: The CO is the only individual who can legally bind the government.

Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract and does not require a change to the scope of work and no funding implications. ***Note: The COTR does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

Oversized. An item that will not fit into a standard mail receptacle, or would fit if folded, but folding would damage the contents.

Performance Plan (PP). An organized written document used for quality assurance surveillance. The document contains specific methods to perform surveillance of the contractor.

Quality Assurance. Those actions taken by the government to assure services meet the requirement of contractor performance.

Quality Assurance Personnel (QAP). A Government employee who may assist the COTR to survey contractor performance

Quality Control. Those actions taken by a contractor to control the performance of services so that they meet the requirement of the PWS.

1.3 Federal Management Regulations and Other Applicable Documents

1.3.1 Government regulations and CDC policies contain basic procedures for operation, maintenance, and protection of property. Contractor will use regulations and procedures outlined within this contract.

1.3.2 Contracting Officer (CO) will notify Contractor of new or revised regulations, directives, and/or requirements, when applicable, via contract modifications.

1.3.3 Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) will ensure that each site/post have their complete duty instructions for each post.

1.4 Security Guard Instruction Manual (SGIM) 1.4.1 SGIM handbook contains detailed instructions and procedures for the security force.

1.4.2 All security officers shall be familiar and comply with the provisions of their respective site’s Security Guard Instruction Manual and applicable post and general orders.

1.4.3 Contractor shall be responsible for photocopying the SGIM handbook for security officers, at no additional cost to the Government.

2. Contract Transition

2.1 Phase – In 2.1.1 A smooth and orderly transition between Contractors is necessary to assure minimum disruption to vital Contractor services and Government activities. Contractor shall have a transition team on board, during the 120-day transition period, and at the end of that transition period the contractor shall be required to provide full performance of all security guard services listed in this performance work statement. The contractor shall identify the members of the transition team by title.

2.1.2 Contractor shall offer first right of refusal to the existing workforce, they shall not disrupt official Government business or interfere with assigned duties of current contract employees.

2.1.3 Contractor may announce assumption of services date, distribute business cards, employment applications, brochures, and other company information to current contract employees, if done so without interfering with assigned duties; (e.g., during “off hours” or during breaks or meals periods).

2.1.4 Contractor shall not interview, recruit, schedule interviews, or conduct extensive discussions with current contract employees while they are on duty.

2.1.5 Contractor shall provide a transition status report during transition period to the address items specified in Section 3.2.

2.2 Phase –Out of Contract and Continuity of Services 2.2.1 Contractor shall provide a list of current contract employees with suitability and certification expiration dates, and employee seniority list, when requested by the COTR.

2.2.2 Contractor shall provide personnel records, including but not limited to, training, medical, suitability, and security records to incoming – Contractor, at least 30 days prior to expiration of current contract.

2.2.3 Contractor noncompliance of Section 2.2.2, may negatively impact exit performance evaluation and CDC may withhold final payment until resolved.

2.3 Conferences and Meetings 2.3.1 Contractor shall be required to attend a government-scheduled post-award meeting after contract award, but prior to the start of contract performance.

2.3.2 Contractor will participate in a post-award meeting that will encompass an in-depth review of contract requirements and Contractor’s transition plan.

2.3.3 During the performance of the contract, CO, COTR, and the Contractor shall meet, at a minimum, annually to discuss and resolve any relevant contract issues.

3.0 Plans 3.1 General 3.1.1 Each plan submitted in accordance with Section 3, is hereby subject to Government review, approval, and acceptance. The Government reserves the right to request revision(s) to submitted plan(s) if they do not adequately address and/or are not effective in meeting the minimum contract requirements.

3.2 Transition Plan 3.2.1 Contractor shall provide a transition plan to the CO and COTR, and weekly status and progress reports detailing the transition. The Transition Plan shall be submitted along with the proposal.

At a minimum, the transition plan shall address:

3.2.1.1 Staffing

1. Transition Staffing Team levels

2. Process for transitioning predecessor employees

3. Recruitment of new employees

4. Strategy for providing site/post coverage during breaks and meal periods

5. Supervisory Plan implementation

6. Key personnel to include resumes and contact information

7. Roles of management and administrative personnel

3.2.1.2 Communications

1. Methods

2. Protocols

3. Equipment

3.2.1.3 Inventory and Equipment

1. Maintenance

2. Accountability

3. Weapons

4. Ammunition

3.2.1.4 Status and Progress Reports

1. Applications

2. Staffing

3. Permits, Licenses, and Registrations

4. Personnel Clearances

5. Transition events

3.3 Quality Control Plan 3.3.1 The Contractor shall establish a quality control program to ensure that the PWS requirements are met. Contractor shall provide the CO and COTR with one (1) copy of a detailed Quality Control Plan within ten (10) calendar days after contract award. An updated plan shall be provided within ten (10) days as changes occur.

3.3.2 The Contractor’s Quality Control Plan shall address, at a minimum:

1. Inspection system (checklist) covering all of the services required in this PWS. It shall list both scheduled and unscheduled basis, frequency and designation of who will perform the inspections.

2. Type, level, and frequency of Contractor’s Quality Control actions, to include Contractor actions to identify deficiencies, remedy deficiencies, and prevent repeat occurrences of deficiencies.

3. Method of reporting deficiencies identified and reported to the COTR. This will include the level of performance before it becomes unacceptable.

4. Reports to document and enforce quality control operations of services performed.

5. Organizational structure which provides that quality control personnel have direct accountability to the Contractor’s top management.

3.3.3 Quality control is critical under this contract. An accumulation of three major deficiencies (3 minors are equal to 1 major deficiency) in a six (6) month period will result in a quality control review with a mandate of immediate improvement. Failure to improve quality control to a satisfactory level may result in termination of the contract. The CDC COTR will meet with the Project Manager on a monthly basis to discuss any minor deficiencies and on a weekly basis for any major deficiencies, or as needed when they occur.

3.3.4 Examples of major deficiencies are as follows (this list is not inclusive of all applicable major deficiencies):

a. Failure of a security officer to secure and/or engage an alarm system at facility as specified in the security manual.

b. Failure of a security officer to respond immediately to an alarm condition.

c. Failure to provide the full number of security officers required for each post at any time during a shift as specified in the contract.

d. Failure to provide a replacement security officer within one hour after notification of a vacant post.

e. Failure to notify CDC in writing, of the termination of a security officer, upon release of employment, by close of business on the date of termination.

f. Failure to produce documentation concerning pre-employment screening.

g. Failure to comply with the Background and Screening Requirements listed in this PWS.

h. Failure to comply with the facility security officer manual.

i. Security Officer sleeping on-duty.

j. Security Officer leaving post without proper relief.

k. Failure to conduct required security rounds.

l. Failure to make proper emergency notifications in the event of an emergency situation.

m. Security Officer working any CDC post or site who has previously been discharged for cause at any other CDC post or site.

n. Failure of the Contractor to inform CDC concerning any of the above acts or omissions.

o. Assignment of a guard prior to a complete background check, and a positive result from the required NACI.

p. Failure to notify CDC Project Officer of the change of clearance status of any employee or any adverse information that would give cause to a change in status.

q. Failure to maintain professional conduct.

r. Failure to train security officers in accordance with the training requirements in this PWS.

3.3.5 Examples of minor deficiencies are listed as follows (this list is not inclusive of all applicable minor deficiencies):

a. Officer late less than 30 minutes whether the post is left unattended or not).

b. Allowing a security officer to work in excess of 12 hours in any 24 hour period or more than 60 hours in a work week without the consent of the CDC Project Manager or designated representative.

c. Failure to maintain complete records by post of all hours worked by each security officer/supervisor.

d. Any breach of the requirement listed under Section 8.1 titled Conduct of Employees.

e. Security officer performing duties at any CDC post who does not comply with uniform requirements listed in Section 8.2.

f. Misuse of personal communication device.

3.3.6 The COTR will conduct quality assurance reviews of the Contractor’s Quality Control Records and will perform inspections of performance of the work. Observances of unsatisfactory performance will be noted and the Contractor will be informed. An accumulation of three major deficiencies (3 minors are equal to 1 major deficiency) in a six (6) month period will result in a quality control review with a mandate of immediate improvement. Failure to improve quality control to a satisfactory level may result in termination of the contract.

4.0 Authority and Jurisdiction, Permits, Licenses, and Adherence to Laws

4.1 General Information

4.1.1 Contractor must obtain, renew, and possess required licenses and permits as specified under this PWS and applicable federal, state, and/or local regulating agencies.

4.1.2 Contractor shall NOT seek Government assistance or interference in receipt of legally required licenses and permits.

4.1.3 Contractor shall ensure that each security officer has obtained all licenses, permits, and certifications that may be required by the federal, state, and/or local laws 120 days after award of the contract.

4.1.4 Any security officers hired subsequent to the award date as a replacement must have all required licenses and certifications prior to assumption of duties at any CDC owned or leased facilities or work on any CDC related projects.

4.1.5 Contractor shall furnish a legible copy of required licenses and permits and provide any revised licenses or permits to the COTR, prior to any performance under this PWS and provide any revised licenses and permits during the contract term.

4.1.6 Contractor shall maintain valid licenses and permits throughout contract period; not completing these actions could result in adverse actions, including but not limited to, Termination for Default or default as applicable.

4.1.7 CO and the COTR shall have express authority to examine, upon request, all licenses and permits at any time during the performance of this contract.

4.1.8 Contractor shall ensure that each security guard/officer has obtained all licenses and certifications that are required by Federal, State, and/or local laws 120 days after award of the contract, if applicable. Any security officers/guards hired subsequent to the award date as a replacement shall have all required licenses and certifications prior to the performance of duties at the CDC owned and leased facilities or work on any CDC related projects. Copies of all licenses and certifications shall be accessible for review and inspection by the CO and COTR at the CDC owned and leased facilities.

4.2 State and Local Requirements

4.2.1 Contractor shall be licensed in the State of Georgia on or before the award date of this contract.

4.2.2 Contractor shall have a business or corporate license to operate as a commercial security service on or before the award date of the contract.

4.2.3 Contractor shall adhere to the minimum age requirements set forth by the federal, state, and/or local laws. If the minimum age exceeds contract minimum age requirement of 21 years of age, federal, state, and/or local law shall take precedence over contract requirement.

4.3 Other Requirements

4.3.1 The Contractor may subcontract any portion of this PWS (security guard services); the Prime Contractor, however, must perform at least 51 percent (%) of the labor costs. If subcontractors are used, the Contractor shall submit a business plan that distinguishes the percentage (%) of labor costs the prime and the subcontractor will perform.

4.3.2 Contractor shall have either a local or a regional office in Atlanta, Georgia area after contract award. The local or regional office shall be obtained NLT 60 days from the date of contract award.

4.3.3 Contractor shall have past five (5) years history in the security guard service business with a minimum of 5,000 plus weekly billable hours (for at least 3 years).

4.3.4 Contractor shall have at least three (3) years experience providing security in high containment laboratories or critical assets (i.e., public health or animal labs, nuclear facilities, or energy facilities). The government reserves the right to be the deciding authority as to whether or not a facility is considered a critical asset.

4.3.5 Contractor shall have experience in providing security for facilities or installations that house day care centers.

5.0 Qualifications of Security Personnel

5.1 General Information

5.1.1 Contractor shall ensure that no person who is an illegal or an undocumented individual is employed as a security guard under this contract.

5.1.2 To be eligible to perform under this contract, individuals must meet the following requirements:

5.1.2.1 Be a citizen of the United States of America, including U.S. territories and/or commonwealths.

5.1.2.2 Received, at minimum, either a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).

5.2 Employment Eligibility Requirements

5.2.1 No one assigned under this contract can have been terminated from CDC, and/or any vendor/contractor actively providing services to the CDC.

5.2.2 No individual working under this contract can work in another capacity at any CDC owned or leased facility.

5.2.3 Former CDC and Contractor employees may, upon CDC approval, are eligible for employment by the Contractor provided that they are not assigned to a CDC facility at which they were previously employed.

5.2.4 Approval shall be obtained from the COTR to employ immediate family members of current CDC employees. CDC will approve and/or provide consideration for employment of such individuals in all instances.

5.3 Medical, Physical, Psychological, and Safety Requirements

5.3.1 General Information

5.3.1.1 All employees assigned by the Contractor to perform security duties must be physically able to perform their assigned work, must possess mental and emotional stability, and have the capability of exercising sound judgment.

5.3.1.2 Contractor shall ensure that all security guards working under this contract meet the medical and physical requirements described in the sections listed below.

5.3.1.3 Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all security guards are able to perform the essential functions listed in this PWS. If an individual requires reasonable accommodation for a disability in order to perform essential job functions, it is the sole responsibility of the Contractor to discuss reasonable accommodations with the security guard and to decide what accommodation, if any, to provide at its own expense. The COTR shall review all reasonable accommodation documentation to ensure completeness and compliance with the requirements in this PWS.

5.3.1.4 Contractor, not the Government, is responsible for complying with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 USC 12101-12213), Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 USC 790-794), and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Standards (29 USC 1910).

5.3.2 Medical Standards

5.3.2.1 Contractor shall require security guards to undergo a pre-employment medical/physical examination and a medical/physical examination every three years thereafter. A licensed physician shall administer examinations and document results. The results shall be kept on file by the Contractor and made available for review by the COTR. The Government reserves the right to examine each contractor personnel documented medical results/evaluations. The contractor personnel medical information required prior to working under this contract may be shared with private physicians under federal contract, or any federal agency conducting official business with CDC with a “need to know”. Medical information will be used solely for the purpose of determining mental and physical fitness.

5.3.2.2 Contractor shall assign only employees who are in good health. Each employee who works under this contract must have passed a medical examination conducted and approved by a licensed physician prior to initial assignment and at least once every three years thereafter. Physical fitness as determined by the minimum standard set forth below shall be evidenced by a Report of Medical Examination.

5.3.2.3 Contractor shall provide contractor personnel medical history to the COTR for review for any significant medical conditions which could preclude or limit the contractor personnel’s ability to fulfill the requirements of this PWS. Personnel limitations include but are not limited to conditions such as seizure disorder, uncontrolled diabetes with or without insulin dependence, cardiac problems, active communicable diseases, or psychiatric/psychological disorder.

5.3.2.4 Contractor shall provide contractor personnel (security guards) that meet the following medical standards:

5.3.2.4.1 Physical: Contractor personnel shall be free from any serious physical illnesses

5.3.2.4.2 Vision: Contractor personnel must have binocular vision, correctable to 20/20 (Snellen). Contractor personnel requiring corrective lenses must wear them while on duty. Contractor personnel shall be able to distinguish basic peripheral vision and must not be colorblind.

5.3.2.4.3 Hearing: Contractor personnel are required to be able to hear within normal speech range with a loss of up to 30 decibels in both ears or 35 decibels in the poorer ear, without the use of hearing aids. Note: The use of a hearing aid is not permitted and is disqualifying.

5.3.2.4.4 Speech: Contractor personnel shall be able to speak clearly and distinctly. Any disease or condition that significantly interferes with an individual’s ability to speak is a disqualifying factor.

5.3.2.4.5 Cardiovascular System: Any disease or condition that interferes with cardiovascular function and an individual’s safe and efficient job performance is a disqualifying factor.

5.3.2.4.6 Extremities and Spine: Contractor personnel shall not have any deformities or diseases of the extremities or the spine that interfere with the full performance of duties. Deformities or diseases that interfere with the full performance of duties are disqualifying. All individuals shall be able to run and must be capable of handling portable fire extinguishers, and any related equipment when necessary. (Contractor shall establish an initial hiring running standard with CDC COTR approval).

5.3.2.4.7 Chest and Respiratory System: Contractor personnel shall have a healthy respiratory system. Any disease or condition that interferes with respiratory function and an individual’s safe and efficient job performance is a disqualifying factor. For example, shortness of breath, impaired respiratory function, or painful respiration.

5.3.2.4.8 Gastrointestinal Tract: Contractor personnel shall have a healthy gastrointestinal tract. Any disease or condition that interferes with gastrointestinal function and an individual’s safe and efficient job performance is a disqualifying factor.

5.3.2.4.9 Genitourinary System: Contractor personnel shall have a healthy genitourinary system. Any disease or condition that interferes with an individual’s safe and efficient job performance is a disqualifying factor.

5.3.2.4.10 Psychiatric Disorders: Any disorder that affects an individual’s judgment, cognitive function, or safe and efficient performance of essential job functions, is a disqualifying factor.

5.3.2.4.11 Musculoskeletal System: Any condition that adversely impacts on an individual’s movement, agility, flexibility, strength, dexterity, coordination, or ability to accelerate, decelerate, or change directions, and that is likely to adversely affect an individual’s safe and efficient performance of duties, is a disqualifying factor.

5.3.2.4.12 Contractor personnel shall be mentally alert and emotionally stable. Individuals shall not have a neurological or psychological condition that adversely affects an individual’s ability to safely and efficiently perform during situations involving mental stress.

5.3.3 Physical Demands

5.3.3.1 Contractor shall provide personnel who shall be physically able to perform tasks and/or functions listed below, in performance of assigned duties:

5.3.3.1.1 Frequent and prolonged walking, standing, sitting, and stooping, occasional running or sprinting for up to 12 hours per day, either indoors or outdoors.

5.3.3.1.2 Ability to subdue violent or potentially violent or disturbed individuals, or intervene in a crisis.

5.3.3.1.3 Contractor shall provide personnel that are able to meet the physical stamina requirements. Individuals deemed incapable of meeting the requirements listed in this PWS shall be removed from this contract upon the request of the COTR and CO.

5.3.3.1.4 Contractor shall be responsible for encouraging and promoting employees assigned to this Contract, to maintain an ongoing and regular program of physical fitness, at no additional cost to the Government.

5.3.4 Safety Requirements

5.3.4.1 In order to safeguard employees and other persons from safety hazards, prevent damage to all property, and prevent work interruptions in the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall do the following:

a. Contractor shall take all reasonable precautions in the performance of the work under this contract to protect the health and safety of employees and of members of the public and to minimize danger from all hazards to life and property, and shall comply with all health, safety, and fire protection regulations and requirements (including reporting requirements) of CDC. The Contractor shall, upon becoming aware of conditions that might reasonably be considered to be in violation of the above, provide immediate notification of the incident to the COTR.

b. All Contractor personnel shall be required to report to the CDC Employee Health Clinic and provide serum samples and receive possible immunizations (depending on an employee’s assignment) before performance under this PWS. Each serum sample will be held in storage only and will be designed to establish a baseline characterization. Immunization boosters shall be required, when applicable. Contractor shall make arrangements with the COTR for designated contractor personnel to report to the CDC Health Clinic Medical Officer prior to working at a CDC owned or leased facility.

c. Contractor shall provide its employees with protective items for inclement weather and safety items for traffic and security duties (reflector vests, etc.) as required by his/her duties and responsibilities. The Government will provide Contractor employees with expendable safety effects such as rubber gloves, masks, disposable gowns, caps, and shoe covers, and ear protection when required.

d. Contractor shall take additional safety measures as the COTR may determine to be reasonably necessary, provided, that if compliance with the additional safety measures results in a material increase in the cost of the contract, the Contractor may submit a request for Equitable Adjustment for reimbursement.

e. Contractor shall comply with all procedures prescribed by the COTR for the control and safety of persons visiting the job site and shall comply with such requirements to prevent accidents.

f. Contractor shall maintain an accurate record of, and shall report to the COTR in such manner as the COTR may prescribe, all accidents and incidents resulting in traumatic injury, occupational disease, and/or damage to all property incident to work performed under the contract.

g. The CO will notify the Contractor, in writing of any noncompliance issues with the requirements of this PWS and the corrective action to be taken. After receipt of notification of non-compliance issues from the CO, the Contractor shall immediately take corrective action.

5.4 Background and Screening Requirements

5.4.1 A National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) will be required of all security guard personnel in the performance of his/her duties in accordance to HSPD-12 (Homeland Security Presidential Directive). This document can retrieved at: http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/laws/gc_1217616624097.shtm#1

5.4.2 Contractor shall conduct comprehensive pre-assignment evaluations of each security officer to assess the suitability of the officer to CDC’s security program. CDC requires all Contractor employee to submit to a CDC administered Bio-terrorism Background Check (DOJ Security Risk Assessment). Such evaluations will include a minimum of the following:

a. Previous employment verification (up to 10 years)

b. Education certificate(s) verification

c. Education

d. Past residences (up to 10 years)

e. Record of previous military service (if applicable)

f. Record of all criminal convictions (No felony or moral turpitude convictions)

g. Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizens

h. A credit report must indicate financial responsibility

i. Drug testing/screening by a certified drug screening service. A random drug testing program shall be submitted to and approved by CDC COTR. Further explained in Sections 5.4.6, 5.4.7, and 5.5..

j. A valid state of Georgia Driver’s license and a motor vehicle driving history report that indicates a low risk record.

5.4.3 Contractor shall ensure that each member of the security force is literate in English to the extent of speaking, reading, writing and understanding printed regulations, detailed written orders, training instructions and materials, and be able to compose and write reports which convey complete and accurate information that is understandable and readable. Contractor personnel shall have basic knowledge of computerized access control, and video monitoring systems. All supervisors shall have basic typing and computer operations skills.

5.4.4 Contractor shall provide CDC with a verification letter certifying that each prospective security officer to be assigned has met all of the requirements of Section 5.3.4. The Contractor shall further ensure CDC that the security officers assigned are of good character and to the Contractor’s knowledge have no adverse or derogatory information in their background.

5.4.5 Contractor shall agree to provide all employment records to CDC upon request. In addition, CDC reserves the right to make the final determination concerning the eligibility of a candidate when a question has been raised during the pre-employment background screening, the Bio-terrorism Background check, or the NACI process.

5.4.6 Drug screening methodology shall conform to the U.S. Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) titled Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs. This document can be retrieved at: http://jobsearchtech.about.com/library/weekly/aa090301-6.htm 5.4.7 Contractor shall utilize one of the laboratories listed on SAMHSA’s “Current List of Laboratories Which Meet Minimum Standards To Engage in Urine Drug Testing for Federal Agencies,” which is accessible via the internet at: www.health.org/labs/index.htm or at http://wmcre.samhsa.gov this list is updated on a monthly basis. If the Contractor chooses to use a laboratory not shown on SAMHSA’s current list, the Contractor is strongly advised to verify whether the laboratory’s methodology conforms with SAMHSA’s guidelines prior to utilizing that laboratory to perform drug screenings.

5.5 Government Requested Screening

5.5.1 The CO and/or COTR reserve the right to request random urine drug screenings at any time during contract performance. Drug screenings shall follow guidelines described in Section 5.4.6 and 5.4.7.

5.5.2 Contractor shall arrange for urine drug screening as soon as possible, but no later than three working days.

5.6 Eligibility of Employment

5.6.1 Contractor shall not assign an individual who was terminated by CDC, or any vendor/Contractor actively providing service to the CDC. Nor can any of the Contractor’s personnel work in any other capacity at the CDC facilities. Former CDC and Contractor personnel, upon CDC approval, may be eligible for employment by the Contractor provided that they are not assigned to a CDC facility at which they were previously employed. The Contractor shall obtain approval from the COTR to employ immediate family members of current CDC employees. CDC shall approve consideration for employment of such individuals in all instances.

5.6.2 CDC reserves the right to have the Contractor remove any Contractor employee from its premises for any reason. CDC reserves the right to: review resumes, interview prospective candidates for any security related position prior to assignment and to reject any candidate.

5.7 Suitability

5.7.1 Suitability Requirements

5.7.1.1 Contractor personnel performing directly or indirectly on this contract may have a requirement to obtain a suitability determination conducted by the Government.

5.7.1.2 Contractor shall provide the required information and documents to COTR within 10 calendar days after contract award and shall have all other personnel provide the required documentation as soon as practical.

5.7.1.3 Contractor personnel shall not be able to perform under this contract until receiving a favorable suitability determination.

5.7.1.4 Government shall make all Contractor suitability determinations in accordance with 5 CFR 731.202 and the CDC Suitability clause in Section 5.7..

5.7.1.5 Contractor shall plan paperwork submissions accordingly; standard processing time is generally under 30 calendar days.

5.7.1.6 Contractor shall be responsible for renewing contractor employees’ suitability clearances prior to expiration.

5.7.1.7 Government will not be responsible for any delays which occur due to Contractor’s inability to submit complete, accurate, and legible forms.

5.7.1.8 Contractor shall follow the instructions under the CDC Suitability Determination – Services (Dec 2002) clause to ensure that contractor personnel are properly verified and fingerprinted.

5.7.1.9 Government reserves the right to grant, deny, withhold or terminate clearances for any contract employees. The Government may authorize and grant temporary clearances to contact employees. However, the granting a temporary clearance or a full clearance shall in no way prevents, preclude or bar the withdrawal or termination of such clearance by the Government.

6.0 Position Descriptions and Duties

6.1 General Information

6.1.1 Contractor shall provide, operate, manage, and maintain a uniformed protective security force, 24 hours per day/7 days per week/365 days per year, for the physical protection of the CDC owned and leased facilities. The CDC reserves the right to move staffing locations according to need (staffing levels would not change without notice to the Contractor).

6.1.2 Contractor shall provide the required number of security guards and supervisors to properly perform the duties specified in the performance work statement. Should the Government increase the number of guard posts, requiring an increase in the number of positions, such employees assigned shall also meet or exceed the specified qualifications.

6.2.3 Contractor shall provide a minimum of two (2) security guards (Guard II) at all posts conducting screening of individuals for weapons or contraband. All laboratory buildings shall have a security guard at the entrance, including loading docks and campus gates.

6.2 Security Program

6.2.1 Contractor security procedures shall provide for a security force that is specifically organized, trained, and equipped to ensure the integrity of the CDC security program.

6.2.2 Security Officers shall be trained to observe, report, respond and document all matters within their scope of responsibility. The Contractor shall provide CDC with complete information about all aspects of the security program.

The security forces shall achieve their purpose by a combination of actions consisting principally of, but not limited to, the following:

1. Observing and patrolling the areas, perimeters, and structures to provide in-depth security against trespass, sabotage, theft, vandalism, fire, and other unlawful or harmful acts.

2. Operating and enforcing CDC’s system of personnel and vehicular movement and control procedures to preclude attempts to gain, or the actual gaining of, unauthorized access to CDC facilities.

3. Monitoring CDC’s established system of control over the introduction of explosives, firearms, or other harmful weapons and material to CDC…