A04_Statement_of_Work_-_06_DEC_2024.pdf

Virgin Islands Coral Reef

National Monument

STATEMENT OF WORK:

Emergency Grounded Vessel Removal & Disposal

DATED:

December 2024

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

SOUTHEAST REGION

MAJOR ACQUISITION BUYING OFFICE

Emergency Vessel Removal & Disposal

SOW Format

1. Background

2. Objectives

3. Place of performance

4. Period of performance

5. Scope of Work

6. Deliverables

7. Government-Furnished Property (GFP)

8. Safety

9. Security Considerations

10. Travel

11. Special Material Requirements

12. Other Unique Requirements and Considerations

13. Quality Assurance Requirement

14. Project Personnel

1. BACKGROUND:

The National Park Service (NPS) seeks to hire a contractor to provide labor, materials, and equipment for an emergency removal and disposal of a 36’ grounded fiberglass sailboat, possibly containing hazardous material such as diesel fuel.

2. OBJECTIVES:

Provide all qualified labor, materials, tools, and supervision for the removal and disposal of a 36 foot fiberglass grounded vessel in Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument.

Removal of all debris, hazardous waste, and hazardous material offsite shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

3. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

Contract Site Remote Location: N18.34065° W64.69280° Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument, Hurricane Hole, NW terminus of Turner Point, St. John, US Virgin Islands (See marker on map inset below).

4. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

All tasks and deliverables for this contract must be completed within ten (10) days after Notice to proceed. Days listed herein refer to calendar days.

5. SCOPE OF WORK:

Under this contract, the contractor shall complete the following tasks, requirements, and shall deliver the following services and provide a cost breakdown to include materials, equipment, labor, administrative, mobilization, and other fees. The contractor shall have an on-site superintendent/foreman present at all times while work is being performed.

This Scope of Work shall include, but is not limited to:

• Mobilize, inspect, and secure grounded vessel

• Remove and dispose of all hazardous material and waste in accordance with all

Federal and Territorial requirements

• Refloat/remove and transport grounded vessel offsite

• Remove BIB-style dinghy, 24 hp outboard engine, detached rudder, etc.

• Legally dispose of vessel in accordance with all Federal and Territorial requirements

Contractor is responsible for material handling equipment to move and dispose of all material.

Contractor must take care not to damage natural resources.

The contractor (including General Contractor and subcontractors) shall have proven experience and expertise in marine vessel disposal and hazardous material disposal.

All equipment, material and waste removed or generated by work of this contract shall be properly disposed of offsite by the contractor.

Contractors will notify NPS staff via designated NPS POC of scheduled site visits to ensure access to secure areas.

6. DELIVERABLES:

During Contract

1. Daily communication to the Resource manager of updated progress.

Before contract close out

1. The COR, Resource and Law Enforcement staff will perform a final inspection to ensure all work meets the standards of this scope.

2. Upon completion of the contract the contractor shall remove all equipment, tools and debris. The contractor shall leave the premises clean, neat, and in good condition. Any damages caused by contractor will be fixed and repaired at no cost to the government.

Invoices and Payments

1. The Contractor shall supply a complete invoice to the COR in a timely manner for payment. Payment shall be made through the government electronic payment system and may take up to 30 days.

Adjustment for Inadequate Performance

1. Routine inspection shall be performed to minimize work improperly performed.

Such inspections are designed only to assure that the NPS pays only for those services, which have been specified, and adequately completed by the contractor.

2. In the event the contractor fails to successfully perform the required work, the

National Park Service has the right to withhold partial payment.

7. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY, MATERIAL,

EQUIPMENT, OR INFORMATION (GFP, GFM, GFE, OR GFI):

N/A

8. SAFETY:

1. The contractor shall follow all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, federal and Territorial safety and health requirements

2. The contractor shall report all accidents to the Contracting Officer as soon as possible and assist the Contracting Officer and other officials as required in the investigation of the accident.

3. The contractor shall provide a level of public safety commensurate with exposure at NPS worksite.

4. The contractor shall comply in rectifying all unsafe or unhealthful conditions called to his attention by the contracting officer.

5. The contractor shall allow for informal and formal, announced, and unannounced safety inspections by the COR and the appropriate safety officer at the worksite.

9. SECURITY:

N/A.

10. TRAVEL:

1. Contractor shall be responsible for all travel related expenses for this project, including mobilization of equipment, tools, materials, manpower, lodging, meals, and per diem.

11. SPECIAL MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Contractor is responsible for providing any special material handling equipment and tools that is needed for uninstallation and installation.

OTHER UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS:

N/A

12. QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENT:

1. The government will periodically evaluate the contractor’s performance in accordance with the statement of work. All new equipment must conform to the manufacturer’s instructions and guidelines for installation and start-up.

2. Additional Requirements:

a. Any damaged areas caused by contractor must be restored to their original condition from before the work began. Any damages will be fixed and repaired at no cost to the government.

3. Contractor employees, performing services under this order, shall be controlled, directed, and supervised at all times by management personnel of the contractor.

Contractor’s management staff shall ensure that employees properly comply with the performance work standards outlined in the statement of work, specifications, and contract documents. The tasks, duties, and responsibilities set forth in the Scope of Work may not be interpreted or implemented in any manner that results in any contractor employee creating or modifying Federal policy, obligating the appropriated funds of the United States Government, overseeing the work of Federal employees, providing direct personal services to any Federal employee, or otherwise violating the prohibitions set forth in Parts 7.5 and 37.1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

13. PROJECT PERSONNEL:

Contracting Officer:

TBD

COR:

TBD

Chief of Facilities:

TBD

OTHER UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS:

N/A

14. QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENT:

4. The government will periodically evaluate the contractor’s performance in accordance with the statement of work. All new equipment must conform to the manufacturer’s instructions and guidelines for installation and start-up.

5. Additional Requirements:

a. Any damaged areas caused by contractor must be restored to their original condition from before the work began. Any damages will be fixed and repaired at no cost to the government.

6. Contractor employees, performing services under this order, shall be controlled, directed, and supervised at all times by management personnel of the contractor.

Contractor’s management staff shall ensure that employees properly comply with the performance work standards outlined in the statement of work, specifications, and contract documents. The tasks, duties, and responsibilities set forth in the Scope of Work may not be interpreted or implemented in any manner that results in any contractor employee creating or modifying Federal policy, obligating the appropriated funds of the United States Government, overseeing the work of Federal employees, providing direct personal services to any Federal employee, or otherwise violating the prohibitions set forth in Parts 7.5 and 37.1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

15. PROJECT PERSONNEL:

Contracting Officer:

TBD

COR:

TBD

Chief of Facilities:

TBD