47PB0021Q0004 Performance Work Statement Attachment 1.1.pdf

U.S. General Services Administration Public Buildings Service

New England Region

GSA Solicitation No. 47PB0020Q0004

Contract Document 1.1 – Performance Work Statement

1. Introduction

1.1 Objective

The GSA, PBS, Region 1, has an ongoing need for interior and exterior window cleaning services for four (4) high-rise style Federal Buildings in the Boston, MA Metro Area. The heights of the buildings vary from 8 to 26 floors above ground. Required services will be performed in the following High-Rise Federal Buildings located in Boston, MA: Thomas P. O’Neill Jr. Federal Building; Captain John F. Williams Coast Guard Building; John W. McCormack Post Office and Courthouse; and John F.

Kennedy Federal Office Building.

2. Limitations

2.1 All of the federal buildings have anchors installed with the exception of the Thomas O’Neill Federal Building. Window washing services shall be performed in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) safety guidelines.

3. Safety Requirements

3.1 Equipment and Supplies: The Contractor must furnish all equipment and supplies needed to carry out the window washing services specified.

3.1.1 All equipment and supplies used must be capable of performing all operations in accordance with specifications.

3.1.2 Prior to start of work, all equipment shall be safety checked by the Contractor to ensure conformance to all applicable State and City Codes, as well as OSHA regulations.

3.1.3 The Government reserves the right to request that any equipment and/or supplies it deems does not meet the aforementioned codes and regulations from the worksite any item be removed from the worksite.

3.2 Unsafe Practices: The Government may request the halt of any unsafe practices observed in carrying out the contracted service; this will in no way relieve the Contractor of complying with the schedule.

3.3 Material Safety Data Sheets: Prior to start of work, contractor must provide Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for all products used on site.

3.4 Safety for Overhead Work: The Contractor must provide its Quality Control Plan prior to notice to proceed.

3.4.1 Window washers shall close off areas and post signs indicating the areas are closed to pedestrian traffic when working over entrances, traveled walkways or any area where people might cross below workers. Signs should indicate that men are working above.

3.4.2 All equipment, apparatus or rope coils on the ground level shall also be marked off with cones and signs warning pedestrian traffic.

3.4.3 The Contractor shall provide safety cone and signs.

3.5 The Contractor shall comply with all Local, State, and Federal requirements in addition to those of this contract.

4. Mobilization

4.1 Security Clearances: Contractor staff shall possess HSPD12 security clearances prior to notice to proceed is given.

4.2 Certificate of Insurance: The Contractor’s Certificate of Insurance is required 10 days after Contract Award.

4.3 Work Start: No work shall be performed prior to receipt of a written GSA Task Order.

4.4 Schedule Wash: Washes shall be scheduled and coordinated in advance with the specific building’s Property Manager.

4.5 Work Hours: Work shall take place during normal business hours, Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

4.6 Consecutive Wash Days: Work shall be done on consecutive days, unless pre-approved by the building’s Property Manager. Inside work may be performed on days with bad weather, as long as it is within the agreed upon schedule.

4.7 Site Visit: One week prior to any scheduled cleaning, the Contractor must visit the site with the building Property Manager to inspect the condition of the lightning protection system, louver, and other roof systems. Any damage to the systems during cleanings shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

5. Cleaning

At least one (1) cleaning will be required per calendar year at each facility (both interior and exterior window cleaning is needed at each facility); during spring, summer, or fall months, which will be ordered through a bilateral modification to the contract on an as needed basis. The contractor is expected to provide all labor, equipment, supplies, services, permits, licenses, and insurance necessary to perform high rise building window cleaning/washing services and other items necessary to perform the required services. The contracted services shall include complete cleanup of the work area, leaving no debris or cleaning supplies, and shall be performed in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) safety guidelines

5.1 Interior Windows:

5.1.1 Workers shall carry stepladders with them for washing inside of windows.

Workers shall not stand on furniture or windowsills.

5.1.2 Windows shall be washed clean and free of streaks, smears, and soap residue; all drippings shall be wiped dry.

5.1.3 Accumulated dirt, paint specs, and other foreign debris must be scraped from windows.

5.1.4 Frames shall be scrubbed to remove all dried dirt, insects, debris, and other materials so as to be considered clean by the building’s Property Manger.

5.2 Exterior Windows:

5.2.1 Windows shall be washed clean and free of streaks, smears, and soap residue; all dripping shall be wiped dry.

5.2.2 Accumulated dirt, paint specs, and other foreign debris must be scraped from windows.

5.2.3 Frames shall be scrubbed to remove all dried dirt, insects, debris, and other materials so as to be considered clean by the building’s Property Manger.

5.3 Damage: The Contractor shall report any and all damage to the windows, buildings, equipment, occupant’s furniture, or occupant’s work papers shall be reported immediately to the building’s Property Manager. The Contractor shall also notify the Property Manager of any existing deterioration of windows, frames, or caulking.

5.4 Clean-Up: The Contractor shall remove all equipment and supplies from the work site at the end of the Task Order. Materials shall not be left on site for any more than two days after the end of the Task Order.

6. Documentation

6.1 Work and Safety Plans:

6.1.1 The Contractor shall provide proof that the Contractor shall perform services in accordance with all applicable Local, State, and Federal Regulations.

6.1.2 The Contractor shall provide written documentation of training for all workers for window cleaning and safety requirements.

6.1.3 The Contractor shall provide written definition of the Contractor’s equipment specifications, inspection schedules for the equipment and maintenance schedules for the equipment.

6.1.4 The Contractor shall identify in writing where suspended access equipment will be used, where ground barricades will be placed, what anchor points will be used on the roof, and any other recognized safety hazards.

6.2 GSA 139 (Contractor Sign In/Out Sheet): Every employee of the Contractor shall sign in and out on a daily basis. The Contractor shall check with the building’s Property Manager for the location of the Sign In/Out Sheet.

6.3 Daily Status Report: The Contractor shall see the building’s Property Manager prior to signing out, provide an update of the stopping points, and review the next day’s planned work areas.

7. Government Publications, Government/State/Industry Standards

The following titles and publications shall serve as guide only. The contractor is expected to know, understand, and comply with all present applicable local, state, and federal publications, regulations, standards, laws, and technical references that apply.

ANSI/IWCA I-14.1 Window Cleaning Safety Standard, http://www.iwca.org/

IWCCI Window Cleaning certification, http://www.iwcci.org/

Scaffold use – OSHA Publication 3150 (most current), 2.1 MB PDF, 73 pages

29 CFR Part 1910 Walking and Working Surfaces; Personal Protective Equipment (Fall Protection Systems) (DOL / OSHA) http://www.iwca.org/ http://www.iwcci.org/