A02.11 PWS Facilities Operations Services BPA 15 September 2022 1114.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FACILITY OPERATION SERVICES

BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

ENGINEERING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER

1. General: The objective of this Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) is to obtain facilities operation services for all Engineering Research and Development Centers (ERDC) as well as all facilities and equipment belonging to all ERDC over the next five years. Work will be issued by firm-fixed price Call orders. There is no minimum guarantee for this agreement. Note that an offeror need not have experience in each and every service area to be eligible for an award.

2. Requirement: The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, transportation and cleanup/disposal for all requirements specified in each BPA call. Award of BPA calls will only be made under this BPA at facilities that that do not otherwise have a service contract. Categories of facilities and equipment repairs and maintenance including but not limited to:

a. Plumbing Repair and Maintenance. Domestic, commercial, and industrial plumbing including eliminating leaks such as from loose or broken fittings or broken lines or from inadequately contained condensation or drain features, repairing waterlines, repairing sewer lines, repairing lift-stations, and repairing malfunction of water valves or backflow preventers among others, not otherwise covered by an existing contract at the requiring facility.

b. Electrical and Site Electrical Utilities. Domestic, commercial, and industrial electrical repairs for low, medium, and high voltage systems including interior and exterior lighting features and convenience outlets for a variety of voltages, ground and aerial transformers, substations, and transmission lines as well as utility poles and transmission line architecture among others, not otherwise covered by an existing contract at the requiring facility.

c. HVAC, Facilities Equipment, and Site Mechanical Utilities Repair and Maintenance. All installed HVAC systems including ductwork and installed facilities equipment including consumables utilities metering devices (such as for natural gas, propane, heating oil, potable water, and electricity among others) both analog and digital, among others, not otherwise covered by an existing contract at the requiring facility.

d. Fire Protection Systems Maintenance and Repair. All installed fire protection equipment and system components not otherwise covered by an existing service contract including but not limited to portable or fixed fire extinguishers, sprinklers, fire alarms, and annunciators among others, not otherwise covered by an existing contract at the requiring facility.

e. Exterior and Interior Enclosures Maintenance and Repairs. Maintenance and Repairs for enclosures including all locksmithing capabilities and key duplications, flooring and carpet replacement/repair, ceiling and lighting, doors, windows, and walls replacement/repair; roofing and gutter replacement/repair/cleaning, finishes including brick masonry, concrete masonry, stucco, metals, traditional drywall, flooring, carpet, and mounted partitions among others, , not otherwise covered by an existing contract at the requiring facility.

f. Facility cleaning not otherwise provided by janitorial services such as window cleaning (interior and exterior), power washing, dewatering, deep cleaning, biohazard & crime scene cleanup, mold abatement, special event janitorial services, not otherwise covered by an existing contract at the requiring facility.

g. Equipment Maintenance and Repairs for items including mobile and non-mobile equipment/machinery/generators not otherwise covered under an existing service contract including but not limited to repair, maintenance, adjustment, or replacement of major and minor assemblies, components, and wear parts, among others, not otherwise covered by an existing contract at the requiring facility.

Site visits may be needed prior to issuance of a BPA call for review of site conditions and to consult the Government representatives.

3. Funds Obligation: The Master Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) does not obligate any funds. The government shall be obligated only to the extent of authorized purchases actually made via a properly executed BPA Calls.

4. Threshold: The Government estimates, but does not guarantee, that the total volume of purchases through this agreement will be $950,000. Individual service requirements shall not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. There is no minimum guarantee of work. There is no minimum BPA Call value.

5. Period of Performance: This BPA expires Five (5) years from award date or at reaching the BPA limit ($950,000), whichever is earlier.

6.0 LOCATION AND DESCRIPTIONS OF FACILITIES:

ERDC locations included in this agreement include but are not limited to:

- Engineering Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS

- Cold Regions Research and Development Laboratory, Hanover, NH

- Construction Engineering and Research Laboratory, Champaign, IL

- Geospatial Research Laboratory, Alexandria, VA

- Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory Field Research Facility, Duck, NC

- Lewisville Aquatic Ecosystem Research Facility, Lewisville, TX

- USACE Reach-back Operations Center, Mobile, AL

- Permafrost Tunnel Research Facility, Fox, AK

- Permafrost Experiment Station, Fairbanks, AK

7. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

8. GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

(2) No Weapons Allowed: All persons and vehicles entering a US Government facility are subject to inspection for firearms, explosives and dangerous weapons, per AR 190-22.

(3) Subcontractor Access/Deliveries: The Contractor shall notify the TPOC the day before or as soon as possible when subcontractors are to arrive or deliveries of equipment and supplies are to occur. This will facilitate access on to the installation and prevent delays at the security gates.

(4) General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: The Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, access and local security policies and procedures. Policies and procedures will be provided by the local Security Office. The Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, HQDA, and local policies. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this agreement, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

(5) Access to DoD Facility: For contractors who do not require a Common Access Card (CAC), but may require access to a DoD facility or installation. The contractor will arrange visits via the COR and TPOCs. Visitor requests will be submitted by the government to allow contractor access. Contractors must disclose US citizenship status to the COR/TPOC and must bring proof of identification for security inspection upon visit. 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.

(6) iWATCH Training: The Contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the USACE iWATCH program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 45 calendar days of agreement award and within 45 days of new employees commencing performance on the agreement. The agreement shall provide certification of completion to the COR within 10 days of training completion. Training documents will be provided by the Security Office.

(7) 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 agreement award." *When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with the designated Government representative. This Form will be provided to the Contracting Officer and shall become part of the official contract file.

12. Quality Control – The Contractor shall meet identified performance standards as listed in the Table below. The Government will assure compliance with the identified standards as noted in the Table.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

14. BPA CALL SUBMITTALS -- This agreement requires the submittal of some items for approval by the Government before work may commence. The Government also requires submittals for information only before individual jobs are judged as complete.

Contractor shall submit the following to the TPOC/COR.

(2) Identification of Workers – The Contractor shall submit a complete list of personnel who will perform site work under this agreement, identifying each person by their full legal name. All such personnel shall be U.S. citizens, shall have a current driver’s license or other state-issued photo identification. Before each individual job (BPA call), the contractor shall supply the TPOC with the names of his personnel who will work on that specific job.

(2) Product Data: Copies of written product data describing materials not provided by the Government but specifically listed in the BPA Call. No substitutions by the contractor will be allowed once materials have been approved.

(3) Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS): MSDS sheets for cleaners or lubrication or any other materials intended for use on this agreement. No substitutions by the contractor will be allowed once materials have been approved.

15.0 ADMINISTRATIVE DATA

Appointed Micro-Purchase Contracting Officers, in good standing, are authorized to place calls against this BPA up to Agency/Organization Program Coordinator (A/OPC) delegated single purchase authority limit, not to exceed the Micro-purchase threshold for services of $2,500 (10 U.S.C. 2338). A cardholder cannot place a call that exceeds their delegated GPC authority/appointment. Additionally, individuals designated by the Contracting Officer with BPA Procurement Authorization may place calls against this BPA up to $25,000.

Actions greater than the thresholds above require a complete Procurement Action Request (PAR) submitted to the Contracting Office for processing. Only a warranted Contracting Officer is authorized to initiate and complete a BPA call greater than $25,000.

The Master BPA’s will expire in five (5) years from date of award or total purchases reaching the BPA limit, whichever occurs first.

Actual purchases will be made via properly executed BPA Call. These orders will be initiated at the time the Services are needed by an authorized representative of the Contracting Office or by a warranted Micro-purchase Contracting Officer.

All BPA calls shall be supported by a delivery ticket or sales slip that must contain the following information at a minimum:

16. INVOICE INSTRUCTIONS

Invoices will be submitted and processed for each delivery of supplies.

(1) A proper invoice must be in accordance with FAR 32.905 (b)(1).

(2) Submit invoice via email to: CEFC.CEFC-payments@usace.army.mil

(3) To avoid delay in payment, a copy must also be emailed to the person ordering the services.

17. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

In order for the government to make a determination as to whether an offeror is capable of performing the services described herein, the offeror must submit the following. Proposals shall be limited to no more than 30 pages total. Text should be 12-point, Times New Roman. Pages exceeding the page limit will be removed and not evaluated.

A. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

Note that an offeror need not have experience in each and every service area to be eligible for an award. Contractors are requested to submit BPAs/Contracts that are ongoing or have been completed within five (5) years from the date of this solicitation that best represent their experience similar to this requirement. This includes projects of a similar scope, size, and complexity; submittal of Licenses to perform services outlined in this PWS; Resumes and certificates of Key Personnel. Interested vendors response shall include the company Cage Code and/or DUNS number.

B. PAST PERFORMANCE:

The Offeror should provide past performance information for each project provided under relevant experience. The past performance submission should be relevant (similar services to those that are outlined herein) and recent (within the last five (5) years).

C. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE:

The contractor shall submit a certificate of insurance in accordance with clause 52.228-5.

D. PRICING:

Interested vendors response should include a web site, pricelist, or catalog which shows representative costs for facilities, operations services (if available). If a web site, pricelist, or catalog is not available please provide the Regular Hourly Rate of a Basic Laborer for your company. There is no requirement for a “pricing bid” associated with this action.

18. PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL:

Proposals shall be submitted via email with the subject line reading “ERDC Facilities Operations Services BPA” to: Zavien.T.Beal@usace.army.mil Only electronic submissions will be accepted. All questions concerning this solicitation must be submitted to the Government via email to: Zavien.T.Beal@usace.army.mil The Government will accept questions up to ten (10) calendar days of the due date.