Appendix 1 RFP 57-25 On-Call Rescue Services SOW.pdf

Purpose The Engineering and Maintenance (E&M) Division of the MBTA seeks a qualified, experienced, and available Contractor that is capable of providing a stand-by rescue team, and if necessary, conduct entry rescue services for the MBTA employees.

The MBTA will review and evaluate each Technical Response and select the most qualified Contractor to perform some, or all of the services described in Scope of Services.

Expected Contract Duration The resulting contract durations is anticipated to be for three (3) years base period beginning September 1, 2025, with two (2) one-year renewal options for a maximum five (5) year duration.

Services to be Performed The MBTA is seeking the services of a highly qualified Contractor to provide rescue services to the employees of MBTA’s E&M Division as required in applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards for the following locations:

- Permit-required Confined Spaces

- Enclosed Spaces

- High Angle Terrain

Examples of specific spaces in which these services may be necessary include:

- Electrical and utility manholes

- Station facility manholes

- Drainage wells and pits

- Bridges and overpasses

- Underground vaults

- Tunnels

- Crawl spaces

- Air ducts and intakes

- Above and below ground storage tanks

If it is deemed necessary for MBTA employees to enter the aforementioned locations, the stand-by entry rescue services would be utilized in the event the MBTA does not retain rescue equipment, capable of facilitating non-entry rescue procedures, throughout the duration of entry. On-call services, to be included, consist of the following areas:

1) Site Inspections and Assessment Reporting

i. Rescue plan development

ii. Entry procedures

iii. Emergency response

iv. Hazard identification

v. Hazard mitigation or removal solutions

2) Employee Training

i. Rescue plan review

ii. Rescue equipment familiarization and use

iii. Entry role specific

3) Rescue Services

i. Stand-by rescue personnel. at the site, throughout entry

ii. Entry rescue, if entrants cannot conduct self-rescue and non-entry rescue is not possible

iii. High angle scenarios at height and/or depth A qualified Contractor shall hold the following professional certifications, accreditations and qualifications:

- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1006 Rope Rescue

- NFPA Confined Space Rescue

- NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Operations

- OSHA 10

- OSHA 30

- Emergency Medical Rescue (EMR)

- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

- Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

In the event the Contractor needs to perform services on, or in proximity to bus ways, railroad or subway tracks, all Contractor’s employees shall obtain appropriate Right of Way safety training from the MBTA before commencing work.

The services shall be performed in support of the MBTA’s E&M Division, and under the direct supervision and administration of MBTA Safety Division or designee.

Task Order Process

All Contractor services will be an on-call, task-order basis. Contractor tasks will be authorized through individual task orders that include project description, scope of services, estimated task hours, cost and schedule. For each task order, the Contractor shall respond in writing within (2) two business days after receipt of a verbal/written request from the MBTA. This response shall include a proposed date for the Contractor to conduct a space inspection. Following the inspection, the Contractor will provide, within (2) business days following the inspection, a space assessment report that shall include the following:

- Rescue plan

- Entry procedures

- Emergency response

- Hazard identification

- Hazard mitigation or removal solutions

- Essential rescue equipment

The Contractor will be expected to submit, a proposed schedule to complete services, on any given task order. Scheduled services and entries must be approved by the MBTA and may be adjusted as the project proceeds. The approved scheduled shall not, except for reasonable cause, be exceeded without MBTA prior approval. Upon approval of the proposed schedule, the Contractor is expected to perform the aforementioned services.

Task orders shall be individually authorized with an MBTA Purchase Order and no services may be undertaken without an approved Purchase Order issued by the MBTA. Each authorized task order will include a not-to exceed amount for the cost of the task, which will be reflected on the Purchase Order.

The consultant shall not incur costs above the not-to exceed amount without prior MBTA approval in the form of an additional or revised Purchase Order. No minimum amount of work is guaranteed to the consultant under this contract.