A02.13 PWS_HydrovacExcavation 19AUG.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Hydrovac Excavation, Southwest Border

PROJECT SCOPE

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL) requires a hydrovac excavation service of a known utility (gas pipeline, power, water, etc.) on the Southwest Border in California, New Mexico, Texas, and Arizona. This service is requested to confirm utility depth and location for sensor installation record as required by the sponsor.

BASE REQUIREMENT

The contractor shall perform hydrovac excavation of all utilities (gas, power, water) up to 5 locations near the sensor installation along the US Border in Andrade, California. It may be during night hours. Hydrovac excavation shall be done 10 feet prior to and after the marked utility. Hydrovac excavation shall be done to uncover the utility or to a 10’ depth, 6-12” wide. Soil type is a silty sand.

Access to Site: ERDC will escort the contractor to the location on the easement and back to the main POE access road after completion.

Hydrovac Operator Certification is required. Contractor must provide a copy of their valid Hydrovac Operator Certification/certificate and a Commercial Drives License (CDL) if needed for the vehicle.

DELIVERABLES

The deliverables for these tasks will include:

1. Perform hydrovac excavation at the marked utility

2. Confirm 10 feet distance prior to and after the marked utility as well as required depth

3. Invoice for service

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

California, New Mexico, Texas, and Arizona

Optional Tasks Task 1 - Provide hydrovac excavation of up to 5 marked utilities Task 2 - Provide hydrovac excavation of up to 5 marked utilities Task 3 - Provide hydrovac excavation of up to 5 marked utilities Task 4 - Provide hydrovac excavation of up to 5 marked utilities

Task 5 - Provide hydrovac excavation of up to 5 marked utilities Task 6 - Provide hydrovac excavation of up to 5 marked utilities Task 7 - Provide hydrovac excavation of up to 5 marked utilities Task 8 - Provide hydrovac excavation of up to 5 marked utilities

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance shall be 24 months after award and options shall be completed within 30 days after an exercised option.

AWARD TYPE

Shall be Firm-Fixed Price. Shipping terms shall be FOB Destination.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

General security requirements and guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures.

The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures - -this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

Escorting in classified and/or sensitive areas: In accordance with applicable regulations, all contract personnel who do not possess the appropriate security clearance or access privileges will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified information or operations, sensitive information or activities, or restricted areas.

Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program: Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements. Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award.

When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.