A05_40614554_PWS_Granite_Entrance_Station_Construction_Inspection.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Grand Teton National Park Moose, WY

CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES

MOOSE-WILSON GRANITE CANYON ENTRANCE STATION

GENERAL INFORMATION

Project Identification: The project is referred to as the “Moose-Wilson Granite Canyon Entrance Station” Reference numbers for this project are:

· Park/PMIS (Project Management Information System) Number: GRTE 312456

· Drawing Number: 136/167343

· Construction Contract Number: TBD

Confidentiality: The information developed under this Call Order is the property of the U. S. Government and shall be kept in strict confidence.

Performance Period: The work of this task order shall be provided from approximately May 15, 2023 through May 24, 2024.

Project Location: The project location is the Granite Canyon Entrance Station within Grand Teton National Park. The project site is located at the southwest park entrance near Jackson, WY.

A map of the park and additional information can be found at the park’s website:

http://www.nps.gov/grte/planyourvisit/index.htm

Points of Contact:

Contracting Specialist (CS): Carla Walden, 720-520-1269, carla_walden@nps.gov Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Provided after award

Contract Requirements: All work shall be performed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the selected firm’s General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule Contract, 871 7 Multiple Award Schedule - Professional Services Category – Special Item Number (SIN) 541330ENG, the Construction Management and Engineering Consulting Services Related to Real Property Implementation Guide and this Performance Work Statement.

Project Controls: Denver Service Center’s (DSC) Construction Workflows website establishes minimum requirements for project controls used on construction contracts. If a conflict occurs between this scope and the DSC Construction Workflows website, the scope within this Performance Work Statement shall take precedence.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Construction by others will rehabilitate the Granite Canyon Entrance Station. The Construction Inspector will familiarize with current construction work (horizontal) and existing site conditions before providing construction inspection services for proposed building construction (vertical).

Preceding Construction Work (Horizontal): The Government has awarded a separate contract to Oftedal Construction for Moose-Wilson Road Phase 1 construction that includes site improvements at the Granite Canyon Entrance Station project site and preparation for building improvements to follow (vertical). That contract is managed by the Federal Highways Administration and is scheduled to be substantially complete before work under this contract begins. That project includes the following work:

· Installation of plumbing lines, underground ductwork, utility conduits, and concrete slabs for new HVAC equipment

· Construction of an insulated concrete slab for the new kiosk building

· Construction of a new concrete slab for a new prefabricated shed

· Construction of roads, sidewalks, bicycle path, and curbs

· Construction of a new sanitary septic system

· Installation of Temporary Stormwater Pollution Protection that will be left-in-place for vertical construction.

Proposed Construction Work (Vertical): The Government plans to award a building construction contract to rehabilitate buildings at the Granite Canyon Entrance Station that will be managed by National Park Service staff. This project will utilize the services of a Construction Inspector to help coordinate improvements with the preceding horizontal work. This project includes the following work:

· Construct a new entry kiosk to be placed on an existing foundation installed during horizontal work.

· Install a prefab storage shed upon an existing concrete pad installed during horizontal work.

· Construct a new fence around the yard east of the existing Granite Station Entry. The fence will be anchored to existing concrete footings installed during horizontal work.

· Anchor a key card access controller and an automatic entry gate to an existing concrete pad installed during horizontal work.

· Install new security / electrical work / IT/ telecom system at the existing entrance office building.

· Install a new HVAC system to the Fee Collection Room in the Existing Granite Station Entry and provide new window blinds in this room.

· Provide new evaporative cooling unit for existing building and new kiosk building. Mount evaporative coolers to existing concrete pads installed during horizontal work. Connect units to underground ductwork placed during horizontal work.

The CM Firm shall be responsible for providing the services required herein. The CM Firm is responsible for supporting and managing the performance of the on-site CI. The CM Firm shall be responsible for the overall management and quality of the provided services required by the scope.

The work in this Performance Work Statement consists of three major Tasks in support of this work.

Task 1: On-Site Kickoff Meeting This is anticipated to be a weekday meeting scheduled one week before construction begins. It is anticipated to take up to 6 hours total, including travel to and from the site.

This task shall include the Construction Inspector attending the meeting and taking notes. Afterwards, the CI will review the meeting minutes with the COR, edit as needed, then distribute the meeting minutes to participants.

Task 2: On-Site Horizontal Construction Familiarization and Orientation; Part Time On-Site Construction Inspection is expected to take approximately 5 hours per week for 15 weeks between May 15, 2023, and August 28, 2023. Work is intended to occur primarily between the hours of 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Some work may occasionally occur outside of this schedule but that will be irregular and require discussions prior to the work occurring.

This task will familiarize the CI with FHWA construction plans and specifications, site utilities and existing site conditions prior to the start of proposed construction work (Vertical). Participation in weekly project progress meetings and strategically scheduled site visits will provide an overview of utility locations, termination and connection points and related vertical construction coordination issues.

Project photos and notes taken by the CI during Task 2 will be referenced for Task 3 to assist with coordination of vertical construction and utility connections.

Task 3: On-Site Vertical Construction Inspection Services; Full Time Daily On-Site Construction Inspection is expected to take 40 hours per week between August 1, 2023, and May 24, 2024, except during a winter break, likely between November 15, 2023, and March 15, 2024. Daily operations will occur between 7 am and 7 pm.

During the winter break the CI’s workload is anticipated to be 5 hours per week. Primary work tasks during this time include updating operations and maintenance manuals for Entrance Station equipment.

Construction Inspection Performance also includes the following routine tasks:

Communications:

1. There may be times where the Park and Contractor identify/interpret the scope or construction progress differently and request the opinion and/action of the CI. If this occurs the CI shall communicate issues and concerns to the COR and not direct the Contractor’s work.

2. If the CI observes Construction Contractor performance and believes the work is not in conformance, the CI shall communicate any concerns to only the COR.

3. The CI shall promptly notify the COR of any problems or issues observed. The COR will communicate the problem or issue with the CO and the Contractor.

4. The CI shall maintain a professional, neutral, and communication style.

5. The CI shall not disclose any procurement sensitive information to the contractor.

Meetings:

1. The CI shall attend a variety of meetings including, but not limited to, weekly one hour progress meetings on-line and/or on-site, internal meetings with the Government, meetings with the AE, AHJ, or other required inspections, and negotiations between the Government and Contractor, as required.

2. The CI shall be responsible for documenting notes from the progress meetings. The meeting notes must be completed within 1 business day. Progress Meeting Agenda Template Attached.

3. The CI shall attend weekly and/or monthly safety meetings led by the Construction Contractor.

Observation and Documentation of Construction progress:

1. The CI shall observe and document the work of Construction Contractor for progress, workmanship, quality and conformance with contract documents, applicable building codes, and safety standards. The CI shall complete a Daily Report for each day of on-site construction activities and upload them at the end of each week to the proposed CM software program. Daily Report Template attached.

2. The CI shall take appropriate photographs and include them in the daily logs with legends, dimension notes, and descriptions of what the photograph entails.

3. The CI shall monitor Construction Contractor compliance with Accident Prevention Plans (APP) and applicable safety requirements. The CI shall document safety issues in a CI Daily Log.

4. The CI shall review and verify Construction Contractor’s project record drawings are updated to reflect changes on a weekly basis, document the review in progress meeting notes.

5. The CI shall, upon notification by Construction Contractor, verify work is substantially complete, facilitate, and draft notes, and identify construction contractors' deficiencies and develop punch lists as need. A cost estimate for each item on the deficiency list will be required.

Administrative Documentation Requirements:

All administrative requirements shall be received, reviewed, managed, and stored using the construction management software program.

1. The CI shall review, verify completeness and accuracy of the Construction Contractor’s Division 01 Specifications submittals.

2. The CI shall, monthly, review and verify completeness and accuracy of the Construction Contractor’s baseline and progress schedules. The CI shall prepare and submit DSC Baseline Schedule Review Checklist, DSC Schedule Update Schedule Review Checklist, and Schedule Update Log.

3. The CI shall, on a weekly basis, receive/review the Prime and Subcontractor’s certified payrolls and payroll logs for the on-site laborers and mechanics. Review payrolls for compliance with Department of Labor requirements in accordance with the DSC Payroll Checklist. Notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative of any discrepancies, errors, or underpayments found through review of certified payrolls, and assist in obtaining corrected payrolls. Perform labor interviews periodically, documenting the interview through completion of a SF1445 Labor Standards Interview. At a minimum, interview at least one employee for each different company performing on site during the construction contract performance period.

4. The CI shall, monthly, review the Construction Contractor’s progress Payment Requests and required supporting documentation and complete the DSC Construction Payment Request Checklist.

5. The CI shall receive, log, and review Construction Contractor’s technical, informational, material, and equipment submittals for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with construction contract documents prior to forwarding to the COR for review. The CI shall track submittals as required through completion of process and maintain a current Submittal Tracking log. The CI shall notify the COR of incomplete or erroneous submittal packages and identify missing information. Only the COR may request resubmission from the Construction Contractor. The CI shall also forward complete packages to the COR for review. When appropriate, the CI shall remind the COR of the need for timely action, facilitating timely review of submittals.

6. The CI shall review all construction materials and equipment upon delivery to the site and cross-check with approved submittal. The CI shall notify the COR immediately of material deliveries that do not conform with approved associated submittal(s).

7. The CI shall review Construction Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Daily Reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with construction contract documents and compare to CI Daily Reports. The CI shall immediately notify the COR of discrepancies.

8. The CI shall review Construction Contractor’s Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals, warranties, guarantees, and closeout requirements. Verify they are complete and in compliance with construction contract documents. Immediately notify the COR of discrepancies found.

9. Assist the Government, as needed, to facilitate, develop and manage documentation relevant to Contract Changes and disputes.

All work shall be performed under a single contract.

GOVERNMENT PROVIDED DATA AND MATERIALS

1. One set of half-size construction plans with construction specifications and other pertinent documents no later than one week prior to pre-construction conference.

2. Electronic copies of other construction contract award documents as necessary.

3. Various forms for construction management (electronic files, samples, templates, guidelines).

ON-SITE CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR – REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

The CI shall provide the following equipment:

1. Communication equipment:

a. A computer that allows for the CI to download the construction plans and specifications with the ability to markup PDF files to show as-constructed progress.

b. A cell phone, for use in the project vicinity, capable of voice mail, sending and receiving calls - both local and long distance.

2. All personal safety equipment (hard hat, high visibility safety vest, work boots, safety glasses, dust masks, etc.) for exclusive use by the CI. Equipment must be provided as required by applicable Federal and State law.

3. Supplies:

a. Hand level

b. 25’ metal tape (retractable)

c. 100’ cloth tape

d. Digital camera

e. Hand calculator, or equivalent

f. Clip board

g. Appropriate clothing and other personal protective equipment

4. Appropriate means of transportation.

ON SITE CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR – REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The CM Firm shall provide one on-site Construction Inspector (CI). The CI shall be committed to this contract while they remain employed by the CM firm. If the CI leaves the CM Firm, the replacement CI shall possess the same level of qualifications.

The CI shall be required to pass a federal background investigation prior to commencement of work and being allowed to work unsupervised within a Government Building.

The CI shall, at a minimum, have the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience:

1. Computer use skills and abilities including:

a. The ability to use a PC to access the internet and perform responsibilities that require use of construction management software programs

b. The ability to use Microsoft Teams to create and record meetings, make calls, and share screens.

c. The ability to use software programs including MS Word, Excel, Adobe PDF, MS Project, and others typically utilized for construction management services.

2. Physical abilities including:

a. The ability to walk or climb daily to observe contract performance.

b. The ability to work outside on a fully exposed site and endure a wide range of weather conditions (heat, rain, cold, wind, etc.) routinely experienced in northern Wyoming.

3. Technical knowledge and abilities including:

a. The ability to read, interpret and understand the Construction Contract, Plans and Specifications in Construction Specifications Institute format.

b. The knowledge of similar construction work so that the CI can effectively observe, document, and confirm construction conformance to the contract, plans and specifications.

c. Completion of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-hour construction safety training. Knowledge in construction practices including applicable building codes, applicable safety regulations, ability to facilitate, understand and document pre-inspections, inspections during construction and post inspections, ability to inspect mock-ups.

d. The ability to understand cost estimates broken down at a minimum to prime and subcontractor labor, equipment, materials, overhead and profit and the ability to evaluate proposals broken down to that level.

e. The ability to define and document scope changes either required by the National Park Service or as the result of a differing site condition.

f. The ability to understand and document negotiations between the Government and the Construction Contractor for the technical scope requirements, prime and subcontractor labor, equipment, material, overhead and profit.

g. The ability to read and interpret the construction schedule to evaluate and document progress.

h. The ability to evaluate payment requests as they relate to percentages/dollars/activities – services received by the Government that can be paid for.

4. Other requirements: The CM Firm and CI shall have no conflicts of interest; examples include family members or stock with the associated construction firm. The CM Firm and CI shall not disclose any information that is procurement sensitive, for example - Government Cost Estimates. The CM Firm and CI shall maintain ethical behaviors and practices as required by all Government employees and contractors in accordance with FAR Part 3. The CM Firm and CI shall ensure they are always identified as “Contractors” (non-Government employees) and are solely accountable to the National Park Service.

5. Limitations: The CM Firm and CI shall have no authority and may not:

a. Accept or reject construction work.

b. Authorize changes to terms and conditions of the construction contract.

c. Obligate the Government in any way including, but not limited to, scope, time, or money.

d. Instruct or make recommendations to the Construction Contractor.

PROTECTION OF INFORMATION & CONFLICT OF INTEREST

1. Performance under this contract may require contractor access to data and information proprietary to the National Park Service, another government contractor, concessioner, or of such nature that its dissemination or use, other than as specified in this contract, would be adverse to the interests of the Government and/or others. Employees shall not divulge, or release data or information developed or obtained under performance of this contract, except to authorized government personnel or upon written approval of the CO. Employees shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data other than as specified in each task order.

2. All data collected and stored within the construction management software program is owned by the Government. The system shall permit authorized stakeholders the ability to access and/or download project data at any time. Within 14 days of Substantial Completion the CI shall download all stored data to appropriate media and provide that to the COR. In addition, the construction management software shall be accessible for up to 3 months after substantial completion.

3. Inquiries received by the Contractor for work performed under this contract shall be referred to the COR for evaluation under the Freedom of Information Act. The Contractor is responsible for search and submission of records upon request by the COR.

4. The CI may not work on any project where a spouse, minor child, or member of the CI’s household is employed by, on the board of, is an officer of, or has an ownership interest in the construction contractor, a first or second tier subcontractor, or supplier to the construction contractor or subcontractor.

5. The CI, during the time they are contracted to provide services to the Government, may not seek employment with any contractor or subcontractor working on the same Construction Contract.

REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL

All changes in assigned personnel will be subject to approval by the CO.

1. The CO shall have the authority to require the replacement of any Contractor personnel not exhibiting integrity, capability, responsibility, or reasonable safety in their job performance; see FAR Clause 1252.237-70, Qualifications of Contractor Employer. For the purposes of this contract, on-site contractor employees have the same restrictions as Federal Employees regarding 5 U.S.C. §§ 7321-7326, the Hatch Act. Unsuitable job performance includes but is not limited to the following:

a. The CI does not report to their assignment for the scheduled work hours.

b. The CI employee is late by ½ hour or more two times in any four-week period.

c. The CI causes a safety hazard at the work site.

d. The CI deliverables consistently contain errors, are incomplete, or services provided are below the required standard of performance.

e. The CI does not exhibit adequate capability in performing the work.

f. On-site CI employees do not follow the restrictions of the Hatch Act. (Partisan Politics)

g. Improper use of Government property, including items such as the telephone, computer, facsimile, and copier.

2. A CI removed due to Government determination of unsuitability shall be replaced within 5 calendar days.

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

1. PERSONNEL

The Contractor shall employ personnel qualified and capable to perform these services as required under this Performance Work Statement. All personnel providing services inside the buildings shall be permitted to work in the United States and shall be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language. The Contractor shall ensure that all employees are legal residents of the United States. Personnel providing services under this contract shall not be considered employees of the Government. All employees assigned by the Contractor to perform work under this contract shall be physically able to do the assigned work during the entire period of the contract.

All contract personnel attending meetings and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

2. UNIFORMS

The contractor and their subcontractors shall require all employees, including supervisors, to wear distinctive uniform clothing with the contractor’s name for ready identification. At all times during contract performance contractor personnel shall wear a shirt or vest with the company logo and name. Every employee is to be in uniform no later than ten working days from the date an employee first enters on duty. Uniforms shall be clean and neat in appearance and well maintained (free of visible dirt, stains, tears, rips, fraying, missing buttons etc., and shall be worn presentably – i.e. buttoned tucked-in if applicable, collars turned down and worn neatly). Employees must be neatly groomed and presentable (hair worn neatly and presentably, clean and free of odors and dirt and stains, manicured with clean clothes and shoes, etc.). The Government reserves the right to approve the uniform recommended by the Contractor.

3. CONDUCT OF PERSONNEL

Contractor personnel's conduct shall not reflect discredit upon the federal government. The Contractor shall remove any employee for any violations of law or Park Service regulation from the jobsite as determined by the Contracting Officer or Park law enforcement. The removal from the job site of such a person shall not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to provide sufficient personnel to perform adequate and timely service.

4. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT

Employ any person who is an employee of the United States Government if the employment of that person would create a conflict of interest.

5. WILDLIFE AND BEAR AWARE TRAINING FOR CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES

The contractor shall attend a training session put on by NPS personnel regarding working within bear-frequented areas and within the National Park and around wildlife. At a minimum, the contractor shall have the Representative and all employees that shall work on this project attend the training. Contractor shall request to the COR a proposed date prior to beginning work for the training. Training shall cover how to handle and dispose of properly – waste and any other wildlife attractants, and to properly close doors and windows when working within the National Park.

REVIEW PROCEDURES

Review by the Government of all coordination including phone calls, written correspondence, and document reviews will be reviewed by the COR and inaccuracies, inconsistencies, or conflict with the QCP will be called to the attention of the Contractor. Correction of all deficiencies will be made prior to additional reviews and acceptance of work by the Government in conformance with the performance standards.

Any Government personnel may observe unacceptable services, incomplete work, or required services not performed and may contact the CO or the COR to communicate a complaint. Customer complaints will be substantiated by the COR for validity. Should the COR determine that the complaint is valid, the COR will inform the Contractor orally and in writing. Refer to the Performance Requirements Standards Summary Tables for remedy for non-conforming services. Unresolved disputes shall be forwarded to the CO for determination.

FEE AND PAYMENT

1. Workmanship shall be of an acceptable quality such as would be found in a business office visited by the general public and meet the acceptable quality level (AQL) listed in Performance Requirements Summary Matrix.

2. Payment will be made monthly for work meeting or exceeding the Acceptable Quality Level completed and accepted by the Government covering the previous months' service. Request for progress payment shall be made based on monthly-itemized invoices submitted for completed work. Upon acceptance, the Government will pay monthly the appropriate amount based on the percentage of contract completion.

3. Deductions – Anytime the performance of services falls below the AQL, a deduction for services that cannot be re-performed or are performed late will be made based on the level of service provided for that month. If the performance AQL is 95% for a particular deliverable item and that item is missed or the acceptable performance level drops below the AQL, the amount due for that pay item will be reduced to the appropriate level of acceptable performance for service provided for that month based on number of days in that month.

4. Invoices shall include a description of the work task, personnel involved, the dates and hours worked.

5. Payment shall not be made more than the ceiling price unless the CO authorizes a revision to the ceiling price in writing.

6. Invoices shall be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Payment Platform (IPP) (https://www.ipp.gov/), after review of the draft invoice by the COR.

7. The following supporting documentation is required as an attachment for backup with each IPP invoice:

a. Record of Services Performed for the monthly billing cycle.

8. PC registration is required to access the IPP. The PC Government Business Point-of-Contact (as listed in the System for Award Management (SAM) System (formally the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) System)) will receive enrollment instruction via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB) within 3-5 business days after contract award. PC assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email ippgroup@bos.frb.org or phone (866) 973-3131.

9. If the PC is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the PC must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation.

Performance Requirements Summary Matrix Table 1

Construction Inspection Services