A.02 PWS Bonneville Scaffolding.pdf

Performance Work Statement For Navlock 2 Scaffolding

Downstream side of Tower 3 to access chamber floor At Bonneville Lock and Dam Multnomah County, Oregon

1.0 General Statement. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, supervision, and other items and services necessary to install, maintain, and remove scaffolding downstream side of Navlock 2 tower 3, Bonneville Lock and Dam, for inspections of Navlock structure, as defined in this Statement of Work at Bonneville Lock and Dam in Multnomah County, Oregon. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in the contract and comply with all local, state, and federal regulations during the services performed.

This Firm Fixed Price Commercial Service Contract is for a duration of one (1) month, or less dependent on the results of Navlock inspections. Outage of the Navlock is currently projected at 2/13/2022 thru 3/19 2022 with scaffolding installation projected around 2/15/2022 – 2/18/2022 and removed by 3/18/2022 but likely earlier.

2.0 DEFINITIONS. Throughout this statement of work these terms are defined as follows:

Acceptable Quality Level (AQL). Acceptable Quality Level equals the performance standards listed in 5.2 Description of Services. The Contractor must re-perform all unsatisfactory work unless excused by the QAE.

Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE). The Government employee responsible for checking contractor performance.

Contracting Officer (KO): The Government employee who is authorized to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The Government employee who has been authorized in writing as the Contracting Officer’s Representative, acting within the limits of their authority.

Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR). A written record of unsatisfactory performance by the Contractor as observed by the QAE.

NAVLOCK (NL2) – Navigational Lock for passing river traffic.

Technical POC – Bonneville Technical Point of Contact.

3.0 Government Will Furnish

3.1 Water and electric power necessary for the performance of the work required under these specifications will be furnished by the Government without cost to the Contractor.

Telephone service will not be provided. Any service charges incurred by the Contractor shall be deducted from the monthly payment.

The Government will furnish crane, crane operator, and rigging support to lower and remove scaffolding components into and out of Navlock area for installation and removal.

4.0 Contractor Shall Furnish

4.1 The Contractor shall furnish all labor and equipment necessary to perform the work required under these specifications. Equipment shall be industrial grade. Contractor shall provide equipment list (make, brand, and model) with technical drawing for approval prior to beginning this contract. Any changes to the equipment list throughout the period of this contract shall be submitted to the Technical POC/COR.

4.2 All electrical equipment used by the Contractor or the Contractor’s employees shall meet all applicable safety requirements. This equipment shall operate at full rated performance levels using existing building circuits. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to prevent the operation, or attempted operation, of electrical equipment or combinations of equipment, which require powers exceeding the capacity of existing building circuits.

4.3 The Contractor shall insure that all employees are capable of demonstrating adequate knowledge of tools, equipment, and techniques necessary to competently perform the work.

Upon completion of this contract and prior to final payment being made, the Contractor and the Contractor’s employees shall vacate Navlock 2 within 1 working days after the effective date of completion and within 5 days after completion shall restore the Navlock to the original condition as existed when the contractor initially occupied the space.

5.0 Performance Standards and Guideline Requirements

5.1 The Contractor shall install, maintain, and remove scaffolding and components as established in Section 6. The Contractor shall provide sufficient supplies, materials, and equipment to adequately maintain the scaffolding, and must be certified by the Contractor. The Contractor is responsible for all work areas. The Contractor shall maintain these areas in accordance with these guidelines.

The following guidelines are for reference only and final results shall be the determining factor for the success or failure of this contract. Performance shall be based on the Contracting Officer’s or their designated representative’s evaluation of performance and quality results, not the frequency or method of performance.

5.2 Description of Services.

5.2.1 Installation of Scaffolding.

The contractor shall accomplish all tasks to meet the requirements of this PWS. Bonneville Lock and Dam will provide crane support and Crane operator support for movement of materials into the Navlock work area. The Contractor is responsible for the construction of a 60 ft tall stair tower with a short staircase over guide wall handrailing to access scaffolding. At Base of scaffolding their need to be a flat panel with handrails Approx. 8-12ft long to provide access from NL2 inspection area to base of Scaffolding. The location of the stair tower will be on the downstream side of Tower 3 from parking area level to the un-watered floor of Navigation Lock. The Contractor will certify scaffolding prior to Bonneville Project Personnel use.

5.2.1.1 Maintenance of Scaffolding.

Any required modifications to the scaffolding will be accomplished within 4 hours of request. Navlock functions will be affected and timing is critical.

5.2.1.2 Removal of Scaffolding.

Bonneville Lock and Dam will provide crane support and Crane operator support for removal of materials out of the Navlock work area. Disassembly must begin within 24 hours of notification to remove scaffolding and scaffolding components.

6.0 Performance Requirements Summary.

The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

It is intended to ensure that the Government receives the services for which it contracted. The Government will only pay for services received. The Performance Requirement Summary (PRS) determines if the contractor meets the performance standards of the contract, as well as provides guidelines for how and when surveillance will be performed. It ensures timeliness, effectiveness, and that the contractor is delivering the results specified in the contract. Government contract quality assurance will be performed at such times and/or places as may be necessary to determine the services conform to contract requirements.

6.1.1 If the Contractor fails to perform at any time and the work is deemed critical by the COR, Government forces may be assigned to perform the work. If this occurs, the Contractor shall be required to reimburse the Government for the full costs of the work performed including labor, materials, transportation, and supervision.

6.1.2 Performance Requirements Summary

These are the criteria against which the performance will be evaluated. Work shall be considered not to have been performed when any one of the following conditions exists in accordance to the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan.

Performance Objective

Performance Standard Validated Performance

Threshold

Method of Surveillance

Installation of Scaffolding, 5.2.1

Scaffolding installed according to specifications outlined in 5.2.1, and technical drawing received from contractor. Scaffolding tagged as certified by contractor.

Scaffolding installed, free of defects, and certified.

Inspection at notification that installation is complete.

Maintenance of Scaffolding, 5.2.1.1

Respond within 4 hours to any required modification to scaffolding.

No more than 1 modification request response outside of 4 hour threshold

Daily inspection to validate serviceability

Removal of Scaffolding, 5.2.1.2

Begin removal of scaffolding within 24 hours of notification to remove. Contractor is required to complete removal within 3 days

Removal within 3 days

Daily progress inspection, and 100% complete inspection upon removal

6.3.2.1 Surveillance Daily inspections by the COR/Technical POC will serve as the surveillance method. If the COR/Technical POC discovers deficiencies and/or receives complaints, the COR/Technical POC will pass them on to the contractor's Quality Control Inspector (QCI) for correction.

6.3.2.2 Quality Control. The contractor, not the government is responsible for quality control actions necessary to meet the quality standards set forth by the contract. The contractor shall develop and submit his Quality Control Plan (QCP) for government approval after award in compliance with the statement of work. Once accepted, the QCP becomes a part of the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) The QASP is made part of the solicitation but not a part of the resultant contract. The QASP is not a contractual instrument and may be changed at the Contracting Officer’s discretion. The contractor then uses the QASP to guide and document the implementation of the required management and quality control actions to achieve the specified results. The Government reserves the right under the Contract Terms and Conditions— Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-4) to inspect and test the services called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract. Non-conforming services shall be rejected.

6.3.2.3 Unacceptable Performance. When performance is determined unacceptable, as defined in the

Performance Requirements Summary, the Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE) will inform the contractor’s on-site representative that performance is unacceptable and provide written documentation by use of the form DD 2772, Contract Discrepancy Report. By initialing and dating the form, the contractor is only acknowledging notification of unacceptable performance. Disputes in surveillance should be referred to the contracting officer.

6.3.2.4 The QAE will notify the COR and the KO of less than acceptable performance. If any of the services do not conform to contract requirements, the government may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with the contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount.

6.3.2.5 Correction of Non-Performance of Work.

The Contractor shall employ an adequate quantity of personnel to insure that any area found to be not in compliance and therefore not acceptable, shall be made acceptable by the performance or re-performance of the work, where such re-performance is possible, during the first business day after non compliance has been observed by or reported to and verified by the COR/Technical POC.

6.3.2.6 Standard. Recurring defects are not permitted for any of the above service items. For example, if the

COR/Technical POC discovers a defect in the installation of the scaffolding covered under the contract, the contractor is required to correct the defect through re-performance. No defect is recorded against the contractor's performance. However, if this same situation occurs again during the contract period, a defect will be recorded and reported to the Contracting Officer for appropriate action in accordance with FAR 52.212.4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (May 1997).

6.3.7 Contractor’s Supervision.

The contractor shall employ a Project Manager who shall be located in the local area and available at all times during assembly and disassembly, who shall continually oversee the work at the time it is being performed, and who shall have authority to represent the Contractor in dealing with the Government.

6.3.8 Performance Evaluation Meetings.

The Contractor’s Supervisor shall meet with the QAE or COR weekly, as needed. A mutual effort will be made to resolve all identified problems

6.4 Work Scheduling

6.4.1 Scaffolding work performed under this contract shall be shown as is on an up-to-date schedule prepared prior to commencement of work by the Contractor and approved by the COR/Technical POC five (5) days prior to commencement of work unless otherwise agreed upon between the COR/Technical POC and the Contractor. Contractor’s work schedule shall indicate the location and time the required service is provided.

This work must result in a minimum conflict between the Project and Contractor’s employees. Work Schedule shall indicate Contractor’s activity on the project at least five days in advance and shall be subject to adjustment upon notification by the COR/Technical POC that a conflict with necessary project maintenance work has developed.

6.4.2 Hours of Operation.

The COR/Technical POC will notify the Contractor of necessary schedule changes two business days in advance where possible. Scaffolding work will be performed by the Contractor Monday through Thursday, during the hours of 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Navlock area of the Project. In no event will scaffolding work commence at other than the stated times without approval of the COR/Technical POC.

6.5 Verification of Work. If the Contractor performs work other than at the scheduled time, the Contractor must notify the COR/Technical POC of completion to secure any payment. Work performed at times other than posted on the schedule and not coordinated with the COR/Technical POC shall be considered not completed. After the work schedule has been approved, a copy of it shall be posted in the various places that the Contractor shall be working. The Contractor shall initial this work schedule each day to show the specific items of work that were accomplished.

6.6 Damages Caused by the Contractor. The Contractor shall be held accountable and liable to the Government for any damages to government facilities, fixtures, furnishings, equipment, or grounds caused by the Contractors or their employees.

6.7 Interference with Government Operations. The Contractor and the Contractor’s employees shall perform all work in such a way as to not interfere with regularly scheduled Government operational activities.

6.8 Services During Repair Activities. It is expected that, during the period of this contract, occasional repairs may have to be made by maintenance personnel within the Navlock. All large debris generated by such activities will be removed by the Government personnel, who will also clean up the affected areas by sweeping and depositing such collected matter into wastebaskets or dumpsters. The Contractor will only be responsible for removing waste and debris generated by performance of the contract.

6.9 Lost and Found. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to instruct his employees that all articles of possible personal or monetary value found by the Contractor’s employees must immediately be turned in to the COR/Technical POC.

6.10 Other Contracts at the Contract Site. The Government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work and the Contractor shall fully cooperate with such other contractors and Government employees and carefully fit his own work to such additional work as may be directed by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not commit or permit any act which shall interfere with the performance of work by any other contractor or by Government employees.

7.0 Safety and Environmental Regulations

7.1 General.

The Contractor shall comply with applicable Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) standards as well as the Corps of Engineers Safety Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, dated November 2014 or most current edition. The OSHA standards are subject to change and such changes may affect the Contractor during performance under the contract. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to be aware of such changes.

7.1.1 Job Safety Analysis.

The Contractor shall, during their on-site tour of the Project, determine those areas and activities in which possible safety hazards exist. The Contractor shall identify hazards in each phase of services performed and what preventive measures the Contractor proposes to take to prevent accidents. The JSA must be typewritten with a cover page. The JSA will be due within 10 days of the date of the contract, at the pre-work meeting and will be updated as needed.

7.1.3 Public Safety.

The Contractor shall maintain the public use areas so as to provide the best possible conditions for safe use by visitors. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing adequate personnel or barricades to insure the safety of the general public and project personnel during operations. Use of the Government owned first aid kits shall be reported immediately to the COR for refilling by the Government.

7.1.4 Health and Safety Requirements and Recommendations.

All employees that work in the Navlock area can be exposed to confined space work. Employees should have confined space training.

7.1.5 Emergency Communications.

Bonneville Lock and Dam has a code call system which we use to notify Project Personnel and Contracted Personnel in the event of an emergency. The Contractor will be notified of the codes, what they mean, and responses to different emergencies as directed.

7.2 (Reserved)

7.3 (Reserved)

7.4 Accidents.

7.4.1 General.

In the event that an accident or injury should occur to either Contractor personnel or the public on Government lands, the Contractor shall first notify, via the control room, the appropriate emergency agency, the appropriate local authorities, and then the COR/Technical POC. ALL emergency notifications are processed through Bonneville Lock and Dam Control Room.

7.4.2 Accident Reports.

The Contractor shall make a written report of each separate case of an injury or accident. The report shall include, but not be limited to, location, nature of the injury of accident, authorities notified, and the action taken along with any other pertinent information. The report shall be accompanied by sketches, graphs, drawings, and photographs as needed and forwarded to the COR/Technical POC within 24 hours.

7.4.3 Report of Unusual Conditions.

The Contractor shall report to the COR/Technical POC any unusual conditions which are observed during the performance of this contract. This shall include such items as plumbing, electrical, or mechanical issues.

7.5 Security Requirements.

7.5.1 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures

All contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative - COR). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes."

7.6 Facility Access

For Contractors who do not require CAC, but require access to a DOD facility or installation.

Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05 / AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative, as NCIC and TSDB are available), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

7.6.1 Will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas.

All contract employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance or access privileges, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas.

7.6.2 Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program

The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award.

7.7 Identification of Contractor’s Employees

7.7.1 Contractor Uniform and Identification.

Each employee will maintain a clean and neat appearance. Dress will include either coveralls or long pants. Each employee must have valid identification to work on Bonneville Project.

7.7.2 Contractor Vehicle Identification.

In order to keep proper control of vehicles in the Project Area, all Contractors’ vehicles shall display suitable identification, as approved by the COR/Technical POC. All contract employees will be issued a car tag by the project to hang on their rear view mirror identifying them as a contract employee.

7.8 Subcontracting

The Contractor shall notify the COR/Technical POC in writing, of any work to be subcontracted. Compliance with the provisions of this contract by subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

7.9 There is a NO SMOKING policy in all government buildings.

8.0 Locations.

The Contractor will be performing work Downstream of NAVLOCK Tower 3 area of Bonneville Project within the Downstream miter gate sill access area.

8.1 Parking.

The Contractor employees will be allowed to park Downstream of NAVLOCK Tower 3 area while performing work associated with this contract. This area is behind a locked gate and employees will be escorted to the work area.