7 - PWS - Wacky World Playground - 10 April 2024.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PURCHASE AND INSTALL NEW PLAYGROUND AT

JOINT BASE MDL, NEW JERSEY (MCGUIRE)

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to install a new playground system. The system shall have an inclusive design and intended to accommodate all children between the ages of 5 & 12 years of age. The system will be a GameTime Switchback Peak model PS21026 or equal and must meet all criteria set forth in this performance work statement (PWS) (see attachments for a drawing and website link to this model). All equipment, surface, options and installation requirements must meet Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Public Playground Safety standards. Playground footprint will be 100’W x 100’L, 10,000 sq. ft. The contractor must obtain digging permits through the Civil Engineer’s Customer service section prior to starting the project. Pricing will include all site preparation and installation of play systems with surface material as well as the removal and disposal of existing ground material.

Existing Conditions & Expectations (See Attachments for Photos)

1. Play Surface

1.1. The contractor will supply and install a 10,000 SF, ADA compliant, poured in place EPDM rubberized unitary playground surface. Compacted crushed stone sub-base will be a minimum six-inches

1.2. Fall Protection; entire surface will have a Head Injury Criterion (HIC) rating of under 400 HIC at ten feet.

1.3. Wear course (top layer) will be a minimum of 1.5” thick.

1.4. Base layer (bottom layer) will be a minimum of 3.5” thick.

1.5. Play surface will be flush and level at the sidewalk attachment point. (See Attachments) all other edges of the play surface will be beveled.

1.6. The play surface will promote positive drainage away from play area with a smooth transition from the playground to the sod.

1.7. Surface color must be approved by the project manager prior to installation.

2. Purchase and Install Playground Equipment

2.1. All aspects of equipment installation will be performed by installers certified by the manufacturer.

2.2. Provide and install new inclusive, steel tube frame, eight level, hexagonal footprint, playset. The levels of the playset will be set at 1-foot intervals starting at 1 foot. All levels must be accessible by wheelchair. The highest level will be 8 feet above the playground surface. System must have the following items.

2.2.1. Assortment of at least seven slides. Two must be spiral, and at one roller type slide.

2.2.2. Assortment of horizontally mounted overhead ladder type features.

2.2.3. Six person rocking platform with room for an additional wheelchair.

2.2.4. Overhead shade protection on the 3 ft, 5 ft, and 8 ft levels.

2.2.5. Assortment of sound makers, linked talking tubes, climbers, informative/educational panels, cargo nets, and interactive game panels.

2.2.6. Contractor will ensure the play equipment use zone falls entirely within the play surface.

2.2.7. Playground equipment color palette must be approved by project manager prior to installation.

3. Purchase and Install Optional Items

3.1 Metal park benches with integrated shade canopy.

3.1.1 The contractor will supply and install 6 shaded park benches.

3.1.2 Benches will have a back rest, be a minimum of six feet in length, and will be of similar style and quality as the playground equipment described in paragraph 2 of this statement of work.

Paris Site Furnishings DPSB-6S-C-IG-D-260 or equal.

3.1.3 Color pallet and layout must be approved by the project manager prior to installation.

3.2 Perimeter fence

3.2.1 The contractor will install a fence around the entire perimeter of the play surface.

3.2.2 Fence will be powder coated metal between 48” and 54” tall. The bottom of fence shall not be more than 3” from the ground and have a lockable gate located at the sidewalk attachment point.

4. General

4.1. The contractor is responsible for removal of all excavated material and ground repair around the perimeter of the playground border and any ground damage as a result of dumpster placement, heavy equipment etc.

4.2. The contractor is responsible for accepting delivery, off-loading, uncrating, and storage of equipment as well as transportation to site.

4.3. A final inspection of the completed playground will be accomplished with the contractor, Base Wing Safety Office, and project manager.

4.4. All installation methods, practices, procedures as well as all equipment, parts and materials utilized must meet or exceed CPSC and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards.

4.5. Installation and assembly of all playground equipment will be accomplished by an installer certified and/or credentialed by the equipment manufacturer.

4.6. The contractor is responsible for conduction a safety inspection performed by a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) and providing documentation meeting all applicable safety standards. The contractor shall provide all warranty documentation upon completion of project.

4.7. The contractor shall provide a full set of engineered plans prior to start of project. Plans shall include but not be limited to; a full site plan/layout to include use zones, structural drawings showing the size and types of construction material to include depth/location of all foundation and footer requirements, and detailed playground equipment drawings with specifications.

The contractor is given the opportunity at the site visit to confirm counts and measurements.

ADDITIONAL CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Any adjacent areas disassembled, damaged, or removed by the contractor during installation shall be properly repaired by the contractor at no expense to the Government. Any and all debris / trash generated by this project shall be removed and properly disposed of off base by the contractor. The contractor or his representative (QAP) shall be on site during duty hours or the hours of work being accomplished. The contractor shall coordinate the time that work will be accomplished with the points of contact listed below. The contractor shall be responsible for daily clean up at the work site and complete restoration of the area after completion of the work. All work shall be accomplished in accordance with all Federal, state, and local laws and regulations, applicable building codes and standards, NEC, NFPA, BOCA, & CABO, and OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) codes. NOTE: Where more than one standard is applicable, the higher standard shall be adhered to. A site visit of the facility will be scheduled, and Contractor attendance is highly recommended.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The work site shall remain clean and clutter free since this area is an active employment site. All contractor dumpsters or other containers for trash and debris shall be located in areas designated by the building manager and shall be subject to removal or relocation at the building manager’s request. These requirements shall not impact the performance period.

NOTE: Do Not Obligate the Government! Communicate all statement of work disputes or additions with your Contracting Officer and CE POCs ONLY. Failure to obtain prior approval may result in the contractor’s liability for the additional work.

The Contractor Manager or an alternate shall be available within sixty (60) minutes notice during normal duty hours, 7:30am to 4:15pm, to meet with Government personnel to discuss any problems encountered at the work site. Contractor will supply Government Quality Assurance Personnel (QAP) with phone number for contacting purposes.

BASE ENTRY: The contractor shall obtain the necessary passes and /or identification for entry into McGuire Air Force Base and Fort Dix for all employees prior to commencement of work. The Government reserves the right to refuse to issue an entrance pass to any employee for any reason deemed valid by the Government. The contractor shall be required to provide the Security Forces with vehicle registration(s), proof(s) of insurance, driver license(s), and a picture ID(s) to obtain a pass for entry onto the base. The Pass and Registration building is located inside the twenty-four (24) hour gate right off of Wrightstown / Cooks town Rd.

SECURITY FORCE AND FIRE PROTECTION: The Base Security Police telephone number is 609- 754-2001 and the Base Fire Department telephone number is 911 for reporting a fire. General information telephone number is 609-754-3326.

PERFORMANCE PERIOD: All work shall be completed within 210 calendar days, excluding holidays, of the contract award date. Immediately following contract award, the contractor shall coordinate with the COR regarding actual material lead times, subcontractor scheduling and to ensure minimal impact to customers operations.

INSPECTION / ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT COMPLETION: A final inspection will be scheduled upon completion of all work. Contact the Quality Assurance Evaluator two (2) days prior to completion for a site visit.

Attachments

Attachment 1 – Website Link to Gametime Switchback Peak Model PS21026 https://staging.gametime.com/products/switchback-peak

Attachment 2 – Design Layout of Gametime Switchback Peak Model PS21026

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Attachment 3 – Photos of Playground Site

Sidewalk Attachment point

PERFORMANCE PERIOD: All work shall be completed within 210 calendar days, excluding holidays, of the contract award date. Immediately following contract award, the contractor shall coordinate with the COR regarding actual material lead times, subcont...