Attachment_1_-_Statement_of_Work_(Amended_01Aug19).pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

This requirement is for one (1) Environmental Assessment/Industrial Hygienist personnel to join Operations Strike Teams to provide mold assessment/inspections of approximately 100 homes in the Charles Mix County area, initial focus is the Yankton Sioux Tribe area of Lake Andes, followed by other impacted areas within the county.

Environmental Assessment personnel will meet the Operation Strike Teams at the Joint Field Office (JFO), address listed below, and follow the strike teams to each residence. The contractor will be responsible for providing the means of transportation/vehicles for the Environmental Assessment personnel to follow the strike teams. All contractor furnished vehicles will be clear and free of any advertisements and/or company logos.

JFO Address: - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Joint Field Office DR-4440-SD 3400 West Empire Mall, Suite 2003 Sioux Falls, SD 57106

Tentative Schedule - Working days are Monday thru Saturday Tentative operating work hours are 8:00am CDT to 6:00pm CDT (Monday thru Friday), and 8:00am CDT to 1:00pm CDT on Saturdays.

Tentative work requirement is for one (1) week, beginning Monday, August 5, 2019 and tentatively ending Saturday, August 10, 2019; Ending date may be earlier/later dependent upon project completion.

The option to extend for up to one (1) additional week and corresponding labor-hours, will be included in the contract.

The COR will be responsible for coordinating and finalizing schedule with contractor.

Pricing shall be based on a fixed hourly rate. See attached “Pricing Sheet”.

Fixed hourly rate shall include, but is not limited to, all expenses to include travel, rentals, mileage, overhead, profit, and wages. No overtime will be paid. It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that individual personnel be scheduled accordingly, or rotated out, to ensure coverage without the need for overtime rates.

Wage Determination rates are applicable and attached. Additional information for Wage Determinations can be located at https://wdolhome.sam.gov/

Requirements for each personnel:

Previous experience with mold inspections, assessment, and testing Shall perform non-destructive surface testing Shall determine the likely cause of water intrusion into each level of the facility

Shall determine the approximate length of time water has been intruding into the interior of each level of the facility

Shall quantify visible growth in a nondestructive manner for each level of the facility Shall develop a written report which outlines observations of the facility exterior as it pertains to facilities’ current condition, probable locations of water intrusions, approximate length of time water has been intruding and causing mold growth on each facility level, quantification of mold on each level, recommended remediation methods for each level of the facility.

o Electronic reports shall be sent to the designated Contracting Officer Representative (COR) within 24 hours of completing an inspection

Shall advise Operations Strike Team members and COR of any other hazardous contaminant findings (i.e. asbestos, lead, etc.)

Knowledge of current relevant industry work practices, including the use and reading of moisture meters

Preference for experience working on tribal lands and interacting with tribal members, as cultural sensitivity is a high priority.

Shall hold all necessary licenses or certifications, if any, required by the State of South Dakota in order to perform the services outlined in this Statement of Work.

Requirements for Contractor:

The contractor is responsible for furnishing, each Environmental Assessment personnel with any personal protective equipment (PPE) that should be used during services being performed in this contract. The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel who engage in assessment services and who will be, or are anticipated to be, exposed to indoor mold growth are provided with, fit tested for, and trained on the appropriate use and care of the specified personal protective equipment;

The Contractor shall maintain a general liability insurance policy, or applicable insurance policy, that includes specific coverage for mold-related claims.