Attachment 1 Performance Work Statement.pdf

24 April 2024

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FORESTRY/TREE CLEARANCE, EAST END

ALL AMERICAN LANDING ZONE (AALZ)

CAMP JOSEPH T. ROBINSON

NORTH LITTLE ROCK AR 72199

1. DISCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1. The contractor shall provide all qualified personnel, transportation, tools, equipment, materials and services required to clearing/removal all trees and brush impacting the approach departure surface on the east end of the airfield at All American Landing Zone (AALZ) TA-07, Camp Joseph T. Robinson, Arkansas 72199. Operations continue with the approach with the minimums raised until a contractor can ground/chip/mulch the trees and brush down. At this time there is no mission impact. Contractor shall take prompt action to bring the airfield into compliance UFC 3-260-01, Table 3-7. The contractor shall accomplish all services below to meet the requirements of this Performance Work Statement (PWS). Work shall be in compliance with all Federal, State and local regulations, codes and license requirements. Work shall be accomplished within 120 days of award. This work is forestry maintenance/clearing operation not grounds or lawn maintenance. It requires special equipment and qualified individuals to operate the heavy equipment needed. The area of work will not be maintained as mowable once the trees and brush are ground/chipped/mulched.

1.2. The Government will neither supervise contractor employees nor control the method by which the contractor performs the required tasks. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to manage its employees and to guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services or give the perception of personal services. If the contractor feels that any actions constitute, or are perceived to constitute personal services, it shall be the contractor’s responsibility to notify the Contracting Officer (CO) immediately. These services shall not be used to perform work of a policy/decision making or management nature, (e.g., inherently governmental functions). All decisions relative to programs supported by the contractor shall be the sole responsibility of the Government.

2. SAFETY AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

2.1. General work area is located on Camp Joseph T. Robinson Maneuver Training Center in the middle of TA-07. Work will be primarily on the LL-East End of the AALZ airfield, specifically the clear zone and the approach /departure area. See attached map (Appendix A) for the exact coordinates. This operation may require the contractor to work on weekends to accomplish the task due to operations. Escort shall be provided by the user (as needed).

2.2. Pre-Install Requirements: Before services are commenced, the contractor shall inspect the work site and ascertain all information for the diligent performance of the service(s). The contractor shall notify the ordering agency of any conditions that prevent the suitable completion of these services to include operations that could endanger Government personnel or property and require appropriate abatement action. If the contractor discovers problems associated with the work after starting, he or she shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer (CO) for their approval if the work is to continue. Coordinate with the Government designated representative to have utilities/fire alarms etc…turned on or off during the competition of the task.

2.3. Disposal of waste: All waste disposal are the responsibility of the Little Rock AFB except hazardous material used by the contractor for their equipment. A portable toilet is available for use at the drop zone. Coordinate through your government representative or COR.

2.4. All work shall be accomplished in accordance with all regulations and qualifications regarding forestry mowing operations.

3. WORK REQUIREMENTS

3.1. The contractor shall provide all qualified personnel, transportation, tools, equipment, materials, services and incidentals needed to expeditiously accomplish this work. The project requires a tree mower to remove the vegetation in the areas identified in the approach/departure plane. Specifically, there are approximately 65 acres (UTM Grid NAD83) total with penetrating obstructions where trees and brush will have to be removed by grinding/chipping/mulching. See Appendix A. Final stump height will be within 3 inches of the existing elevation.

3.1.1. Blade dozer type equipment that removes vegetation and soil will not be used for this project. Vegetation will be ground/chipped/mulched in place and not removed from Camp Joseph T. Robinson or AALZ.

3.2. None of 65 acres on the East end are in wetlands that are regulated by the U.S. Army Corp of the Engineers under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. See Appendix B for supporting documentation.

3.3. The Contractor shall provide schedule for tracking work progress and estimated completion date. Schedule must be provided within 10 days of contract award for approval by Camp Robinson Range Operations and 19 OSS/OSAT.

3.4. At the start of each day, the contractor must contact RMTC Range Operations at 501-212- 5218 and report the number of personnel at All American Drop/Landing Zone (AADZLZ) TA07 East. At the end of each day, the Contractor must notify Range Operations that they have left for the day. In the event of an emergency and or accident the Contractor must contact Range Control to report the incident. They will initiate public safety response through RMTC Police/Fire Department at 501-212-5280.

3.5. Coordinate with Range Operations to receive a UXO Brief and RMTC Environment (Darrell Daniels & Doug Ernst) for Spill response and reporting.

3.6. 19 CES/CEOES representation will monitor and approve the effectiveness of the contractor’s performance on any planning and execution under this PWS.

4. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE

4.1. Portable toilet on site. Refuse and recycling containers if needed.

5. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1. Contractor personnel and vehicles must possess appropriate passes. These shall be obtained from Installation Security Forces Pass and ID at the Vehicle Inspection Center.

5.2. The Contractor is subject to all installation fire, safety, security, and traffic regulations.

5.3. The Government contracts on the understanding that the Contractor is complying with applicable laws concerning workplace safety.

5.4. The Contractor is subject to all citations and penalties for violation of applicable workplace safety laws. The burden of compliance rests with the Contractor. Enforcement of workplace safety laws is the responsibility of the agency specified in the applicable law.

5.5. The Contracting Officer may notify the Contractor of hazards in Contractor operations that endanger Government personnel or property and require appropriate action. This provision does not constitute assumption of liability for Occupational Safety and Health compliance on the part of the Government or negate other agency responsibility for enforcement of applicable laws.

5.6. Accident prevention principles must be thoroughly integrated into all operations. Unsafe conditions and practices, as identified by the designated representative, must be corrected immediately.

5.7. Contractor Employees: While on the installation, the contractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract if such employee is identified to the contractor by the Contracting Officer as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being or operational mission of the installation and its population. Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance and be easily recognized as contractor employees. This may be accomplished by wearing distinctive clothing bearing the name of the organization or by wearing appropriate badges containing the organization's name and the employee's name. Contractor personnel must wear issued base identification cards at all times while on the installation.

5.8. Service contracts shall require contractor employees to identify themselves as contractor personnel by introducing themselves or being introduced as contractor personnel and displaying distinguishing badges or other visible identification for meetings with government personnel. In addition, contracts shall require contractor personnel to appropriately identify themselves as contractor employees in telephone conversations and in formal and informal written correspondence.

6.0. WARRANTY

6.1. Contractor shall guarantee all material, workmanship and labor from defects for a period of 12 months from the date of acceptance of the work.

7.0. APPENDIXES

APPENDIX A. LOCATION MAP

APPENDIX B. ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCES

a. AHPP Concurrence AALZ Clearing

b. IPAC AALZ Tree Clearing

c. RMTC All American DZ LZ Tree Obstruction Removal – REC

d. UFC 3-260-01 Airfield and Heliport Planning and Design Table 3-7

APPENDIX A. Location Map East End of AALZ Runway

APPENDIX A: Page 2

APPENDIX B. ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCES

a. AHPP Concurrence AALZ Clearing

b. IPAC AALZ Tree Clearing

c. RMTC All American DZ LZ Tree Obstruction Removal – REC

d. UFC 3-260-01 Airfield and Heliport Planning and Design Table 3-7