Attachment 1 NAL FRONT SIDEWALK REPAIR PWS.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture (usda)

NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL LIBRARY (NAL)

FRONT SIDEWALK REPAIR

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

1232SA23Q0107

Attachment 1

11JUL23

1. FACILITIES

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) describes the performance requirements for selected activities for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Library (NAL) in Beltsville, Maryland.

2. BACKGROUND

The NAL serves as a National Library of the U.S. for agricultural needs and as the Library of the USDA. NAL’s vision is to ensure and enhance access to agricultural information for a better quality of life. The NAL leads the information revolution for forging partnerships and exploring new methods and techniques that advance open and democratic access to information. As leaders of the nation’s agricultural legacy, NAL preserves and protects information for future generations. The NAL acquires, organizes, manages, preserves, and provides access to information and provides quality stewardship of the unique collection. The Library assists, trains, and educates people based on assessment of the information sought. In addition, the NAL maximizes the access to information through collaborative efforts and utilization of technology and enhances global cooperation through an international exchange of information and the provision of services and technical assistance.

3. SCOPE OF WORK

3.1. The Contractor shall provide qualified labor, supervision, equipment, and supplies / materials, necessary to perform services described in Section 10 of this PWS. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining current facility buildings, grounds, and equipment to their most productive and efficient state of performance.

3.2. The purpose of this PWS is to define the maintenance and service requirements in terms of output requirements and the quality level or standard of acceptable performance of those outputs. The PWS shall define objectives to be met and provide for objective measurement, whether qualitatively or subjectively, of the requirements.

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4. PERSONNEL

4.1. The Contractor shall provide an off-site Project Manager (PM) to be available for discussion with the Government Contracting Officer (CO) or the Gov Technical Point of Contact (TPOC). The PM shall act as the central point of contact with the CO / TPOC.

The PM shall visit the site periodically, prior scheduled with the TPOC.

4.1.2. The Contractor must provide personnel who are fully trained and qualified to perform the work described in this PWS. Compliance with 48 CFR 3052.204-71 requires that everyone employed under a federal contract must be either a citizen of the United States of America or a non-U.S. citizen who has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence as evidenced by a Permanent Resident Card (USCIS I), also known as a “green card” holder. Additionally, the Contractor must employ only individuals who are able to speak, read, write, understand, and communicate in English.

4.1.3. All personnel employed by the Contractor or any representative of the Contractor entering Government property shall obey instructions, rules, regulations, or operating procedures that apply to NAL. The contractor shall be responsible for maintaining satisfactory standards of employee professionalism, competency, conduct, appearance, and integrity in accordance with the Department of Agriculture Human Resources Management Employee Responsibilities and Conduct Personnel Bulletin (735-1) (accessible at http://www.usda-ethics.net). The Government reserves the right to require removal from the work location of any Contract employee who endangers persons or property or whose continued employment is inconsistent with the interests of the Government as determined by the CO.

4.1.4. To identify from other contractors working at the NAL, the Contractor’s personnel shall wear company uniforms while performing official duties.

5. OPERATION CONDITIONS

5.1. Normal working conditions at NAL entail risks associated with facility maintenance.

5.1.2. NAL’s normal business hours are 5 days per week, Monday through Friday (excluding federal holidays), from 8:00AM to 4:30 PM EST.

5.1.3. Federal holidays are listed below for information. NAL will be closed on all federal holidays and not available for work by the contractor.

NEW YEARS DAY LABOR DAY

M.L. KING JR BIRTHDAY COLUMBUS DAY

PRESIDENTS’ DAY VETERANS’ DAY

MEMORIAL DAY THANKSGIVING DAY

JUNETEENTH CHRISTMAS DAY

INDEPENDENCE DAY

Other days or partial days designated by Federal statute, Executive Order, Presidential Proclamation, or the facility Director.

6. QUALITY CONTROL

6.1. The Contractor shall provide a quality control plan for ensuring that they meet the standards designated for the performance objectives described in this PWS. Quality Control plan shall include the following:

1. An inspection system covering all required performance tasks.

2. A method of identifying deficiencies in the quality of services performed.

3. A list of corrective action or measures used to prevent deficient or unsatisfactory performance.

4. A system for maintaining a record of all inspection reports and proposals.

7. PHYSICAL SECURITY

7.1.2 The Contractor must comply with USDA, ARS, NAL, and associated worksite security policies and procedures and any other security measures or directives that are implemented for the protection of personnel, facilities, and other Government assets.

SAFETY, HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

7.1.3 The Contractor shall provide its personnel with full and realistic information pertaining to the potential hazards of their work at NAL. The Contractor is responsible for its employees’ compliance with health and safety procedures and is liable for any consequences of its employees’ failure to comply with known or common sense health and safety procedures or practices.

7.1.4 The Contractor shall actively support NAL safety, health, environmental protection, and hazardous waste programs by ensuring compliance with Federal, state, and local environmental, safety, and health laws and regulations, and the associated USDA, ARS, NAL directives, policies, and procedures (such as safety, emergency management, “Open Flame”) cited in Appendix A, Publications.

7.1.5 The Contractor shall allow access to areas under contractor control for environmental inspections to determine compliance with Federal, state, and local environmental policies, regulations, and procedures. Any records requested by a regulatory authority must be produced in the timeframe imposed by that authority.

7.1.6 The Contractor shall perform the requirements of the PWS in compliance with Federal, state, and local safety and health laws and regulations. The Contractor shall comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) (Public Law 91-596) and the resulting OSHA Standards 29 Code CFR 1910 and 1926 to protect Government resources and the general public. The Contractor shall follow OSHA criteria as they pertain to occupational safety and health for its employees.

7.1.7 Following the COVID-19 epidemic, the health and safety of NAL contractors and staff is top priority. NAL endorses recommendations from the Centers for Disease

Control to The Contractor and all contract employees, emphasizing social distancing, cleaning and disinfecting surfaces, and practicing personal hygiene while on site.

8. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL CONTROL

8.1. The contractor must review the Asbestos Management Plan periodically and before any work that may disturb asbestos.

8.1.2. The contractor must test for lead paint before performing any work that may disturb any paint.

9. AGENCY PROGRAMS

9.1. ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PRODUCTS & AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT POLICY

The Contractor shall participate in the Environmentally Preferable Products and Affirmative Procurement Program during the pursuit of purchasing. Green purchasing / affirmative procurement includes but is not limited to recycled-content products, bio-based products, and energy-efficient products.

10. SPECIFIC TASKS / REQUIREMENTS

The National Agriculture Library (NAL) requires sidewalk repairs as follows:

1. Remove existing walkway pavers and install a concrete sidewalk in the center field area.

2. Perform minor site grading and install a pipe under the center of the sidewalk to allow water runoff.

3. Remove existing pavers at the main entrance at two locations and install concrete sidewalks.

4. Replace two damaged concrete slabs at the main entrance.

12. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

11.1. The Contractor will furnish material and complete entire project to include clean up within 180 days from contract award.