A02_SOW_Exterior Maintenance_07312023.pdf

Contract No.: Contract: XXXXX RFQ No.: W912EE23Q0069

STATEMENT OF WORK

For Residential Exterior Related Maintenance for

Everest Residence – Vicksburg, Mississippi Date: Monday, July 31, 2023

1.0 General Description

This Statement of Work (SOW) sets forth the performance requirements for the tasks required for completion of exterior maintenance and painting needed at Everest Residence located in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The description of the tasks required, and related requirements are specified in following sections herein. The Contractor is responsible for furnishing all labor, materials, supplies, and incidentals related to the work described herein. The Contractor is required to provide adequate supervision and quality control to assure quality of completed work in a timely manner.

1.1 Project Location and Access

The project site is located at the Everest Residence at 1200 Warrenton Road, in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

Access to the residence is restricted and must be coordinated through the POC shown below:

Raymond A. Kidder Construction Office Representative

USACE, Vicksburg District Office: 601.631.5096 abe.kidder@usace.army.mil

1.2 Period of Performance

The period of performance is 30 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed date.

2.0 Tasks Required

2.1 Task 1 – Exterior General Maintenance and Painting

The Contractor is responsible for providing and completing the following related to task 1:

a) Inspect exterior trim around doors, windows, columns, and other exterior moldings for deteriorated caulking/sealant, deteriorated or loose paint, gaps, damage, and rot.

b) Repair or replace damaged/rotted portions of trim as necessary. Remove deteriorated caulking/sealant and re-caulk with exterior grade caulking meeting minimum requirements specified in this section. Seal and caulk any large gaps as required to properly close the opening in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Remove deteriorating and loose paint on all mailto:abe.kidder@usace.army.mil surfaces and trim.

c) Exterior surfaces and trim to be painted:

• Repaint all exterior door and window trims, exterior columns, and other molding with exterior grade paint meeting the minimum requirements specified in this section.

• Protect adjacent surfaces from paint and damage, prior to starting surface preparations

• Prepare and wash each surface to receive paint and caulking to remove dust and loose debris

• Caulk all gaps between joints and surfaces

• Apply a minimum of 1 coat of primer to all surfaces requiring painting, following manufacturer’s directions

• Apply a minimum of 2 coats of latex paint, following manufacturer’s directions

• Clean any spilled paint immediately and remove protection measures once all surfaces have been painted completely

d) Provide exterior primer meeting the following minimum requirements:

• Compatible with latex paint applications

• Capable to seal porous surfaces and block stains

• Mold and mildew resistant

e) Provide exterior paint meeting the following minimum requirements:

• Latex paint, colors to match the existing door and window trim and moldings, unless directed otherwise

• Satin finish

• UV, fade, and weather resistant

• Resistant to cracking and peeling

• Mold and mildew resistant

f) Provide exterior caulk/sealant meeting the following minimum requirements:

• Silicone latex sealant, white in color

• UV, yellowing, chalking, cracking, and weather resistant

• Paintable

• Waterproof

• Mold and mildew resistant

3.0 Antiterrorism and Operation Security (AT-OPSEC) Requirements

The following Antiterrorism and Operation Security requirements shall be fulfilled by the A-E Contractor for all A-E personnel, Subcontractors, and Consultants working on-site at an Army installation. These requirements will be enforced and audited by the Government.

1. 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, to include 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.

2. Physical security and access control requirements: All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”). Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the RA. The Contractor will provide a list of employees requiring access to the MVD Security Officer John Kisner by e-mail at johnny.m.kisner@usace.army.mil, 48 hours prior to start of work.

3. Suspicious Activity Reporting training (e.g., iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something): All contract personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement mailto:johnny.m.kisner@usace.army.mil entity.

4. 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.

5. 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.

Non-U.S. Citizens working on Government Contracts: Government Approval MUST be obtained PRIOR to any non-U.S. Citizen being permitted to work on a government contract. The Contractor must submit a letter requesting approval via the Contracting Officer/Contracting Officer Representative to the Vicksburg District Security Officer. The letter must include the contract number, period of performance, location(s) of work performance and attach a copy of the individual’s passport and visa/work authorization documents.

https://www.e-verify.gov/

3.0 Antiterrorism and Operation Security (AT-OPSEC) Requirements