Attachment 1 PWS CRD Copper River Transport.pdf

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General Information

1.0 General

This is a non-personal services contract to provide river transportation to the Cordova Ranger District (CRD), Chugach National Forest (CNF). The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the Government.

2.0 Background and Purpose

The Copper River Highway originally extended 48 miles northeast from Cordova to Childs Glacier Recreation Area and the Million Dollar Bridge. In 2011 the Copper River washed out a section of highway at mile 36, and in 2018 a portion of the road washed away near mile 45 due to heavy rains. This site is now accessed by boat or air, and is maintained seasonally for use by guided tours, kayak and rafting trips or independent traveling. Easement sites and trails north of Childs Glacier are used as camping areas for individuals and groups traveling the Copper River and accessing National Forest lands.

3.0 Description of Services

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, management, tools, materials, equipment, facilities, transportation, and other items and non-personal services necessary to transport government personnel and supplies up and down the Copper River in accordance with (IAW) this Performance Work Statement (PWS) and all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

4.0 Place of Performance

The work shall be performed in Cordova, Southcentral Alaska. Trips will primarily be required to and from Childs Glacier Recreation Area but may also include transport up and down the Copper River to 8 public easement sites and other locations within Cordova Ranger District, Chugach National Forest boundaries (see Appendix 1).

5.0 Period of Performance

The period of performance shall be as indicated below.

Period POP Start Date POP End Date Base Period Date Of Award May 31, 2025 Option Period 1 June 1, 2025 May 31, 2026 Option Period 2 June 1, 2026 May 31, 2027 Option Period 3 June 1, 2027 May 31, 2028 Option Period 4 June 1, 2028 May 31, 2029

Note: The typical operating period is June through September. There is no guaranteed number of trips, but services may be required from 2 to 10 times per season, depending upon Government needs.

6.0 Contract Type

The Government will award a Firm-Fixed Priced (FFP), Requirements, Service Contract with up to a 5-Year Ordering Period. Performance shall be made only as authorized by Task Orders issued IAW the Ordering Clause. Subject to any limitations in the Order Limitations Clause or elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor shall furnish to the Government all services specified in the Schedule of Items and called for by orders issued IAW the Ordering Clause. Task Orders will be issued at the rates specified in the Schedule of Items. The quantities of services specified in the Schedule of Items are estimates only.

Note: The intent of this contract is to allow flexibility to order trips on an as needed basis. Individual Task Orders will specify the quantity and period of performance specific to that Task Order. Trip dates will be negotiated with the COR.

7.0 Government Regular Working Hours

The Government's regular working hours are Monday through Friday from 0700 to 1700, except federal holidays or when the government installation is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar government directed closings.

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8.0 Federal Observed Holidays

When a federal holiday occurs on a Saturday, federal employees are normally granted the previous Friday as the holiday observance. When a federal holiday occurs on a Sunday, federal employees are normally granted the following Monday as the holiday observance. Below is the list of recognized federal holidays:

Federal Holidays New Year’s Day (January) Labor Day (September) Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday (January) Columbus Day (October) President’s Day (February) Veteran’s Day (November) Memorial Day (May) Thanksgiving Day (November) Juneteenth Day (June) Christmas Day (December) Independence Day (July)

9.0 Contractor Key Personnel

Contract Manager: The Contractor shall provide a Contract Manager and designated alternate, as applicable, who has full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to this contract. The Contract Manager or alternate shall be available during the Government's regular working hours.

Quality Control Representative: The Contractor shall provide a Quality Control Representative who shall be responsible for the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure services are performed IAW the PWS. The Quality Control Representative shall implement and maintain full compliance of the QCP throughout the contract period.

10.0 Government Key Personnel

Contracting Officer (CO): The CO is the only person with the authority to: enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts; make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government; and legally bind the government. The CO shall ensure that the contractor receives impartial, fair, and equitable treatment under this contract. The CO shall determine and document the final assessment of the contractor's performance in the government’s past performance tracking system.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): A COR may be assigned to this contract to monitor all technical aspects and assist in contract administration. The COR may be authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communication with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract;

issue written interpretations of technical requirements (without increasing or decreasing contract scope), including Government drawings designs, and specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notify both the CO and Contractor of deficiencies; and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the contract or any resulting task order.

Security and Safety Requirements

11.0 Conduct of Contractor Personnel

The CO may require the contractor to remove from the work site any employee working under this contract for reasons of misconduct, security, or found to be or suspected to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other incapacitating agent. Contractor employee shall be subject to dismissal from the premises upon determination by the CO that such action is in the best interests of the government. Such removal from the work site or dismissal from the premises shall not relieve the contractor of the requirement to provide sufficient personnel to perform the services as required by this PWS.

12.0 Safety

Contractor activities shall be conducted in a safe manner that minimizes accidents as well as any impacts on Government operations and members of the public. Contractor shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local codes and standards, including safety and occupational health requirements, as well as any additional specific requirement contained in this PWS.

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Technical Requirements

13.0 Specific Tasks

The Vessel must be in compliance with Title 46 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

A. They must comply with minimal federal standards for safety, navigation, pollution prevention and the vessel operator must hold (minimally) an Operator Uninspected Passenger Vessel (OUPV) license issued by the USCG.

The Contractor shall provide the OUPV license to the COR annually in the spring.

B. Inspections: The Contractor shall provide a USCG inspection or UPV inspection to the COR annually in the spring.

1. USCG Inspection - Vessels receiving annual United States Coast Guard (USCG) inspections do not require a separate Forest Service (FS) inspection prior to employee use.

2. UPV Inspection (Appendix 2) - Vessels not receiving an annual USCG inspection, operating as an Uninspected Passenger Vessel (UPV), require a FS inspection prior to employee use each season. If the Vessel being used does not have/need USCG inspection which is typically Operations that carry 6 or fewer passengers for hire are referred to as Uninspected Passenger Vessels (UPVs), 6 Passenger (Pax), or 6 Pack operations. These are your typical charter boat fishing guide or tour boat operations that may use a state numbered boat. UPV operations traveling on navigable waters of the United States under USCG jurisdiction are not required to be inspected by the USCG.

The Contractor is expected to operate only in safe river running conditions. Trip dates will be negotiated with the COR.

Typical load may include up to 6 passengers, ATV’s, and materials with a load range up to 2,500 pounds. Trips range along the Copper River from the Copper River Highway to Childs Glacier Recreation Area and public easement sites upriver, to the extent of the forest boundary on the Cordova Ranger District, Chugach National Forest.

Task 1 – River Boat Transportation:

The Contractor shall safely transport Government personnel, equipment, supplies, and other materials up and down the Copper River from the Copper River Highway at Mile 27 or Mile 36 (as determined by river water levels and navigability) to Childs Glacier and other locations within the Copper River corridor. This task will consist of up to 12 hours within a working day. This task includes fuel required for the first two running hours of transport. Any fuel consumed beyond two hours run time will be invoiced separately based on Burn Rate for actual hours run.

Task 2 – Fuel Surcharge:

The Contractor shall provide receipts reflecting cost of fuel used during actual run time beyond the first two hours of fuel as specified in Task 1. The fuel surcharge shall be calculated as: (Running Hour) * (Burn Rate) * (Actual Cost of Fuel per Gal) to verify invoice submissions. The Government requires fuel receipt with any invoice submission for payment. The Government will reimburse fuel cost attributable for contracted services only, without profit. This CLIN will contain a Not To Exceed amount on the Task Order.

Deliverables Schedule

14.0 Key Deliverables

The Contractor shall submit an electronic copy of all deliverables to the CO and COR in PDF format and phrased in layperson language. Below is a list of all deliverables outlining each objective and due date.

Item # Deliverable Objective Due 1 Invoices – including fuel receipts Invoices shall be submitted via www.IPP.gov .

NLT 10 business days after work performance.

2 OUPV License Safety and compliance. Spring of each year and prior to first trip of the season.

3 USCG inspection or FS UPV inspection form (Appendix 2)

Safety and compliance. Spring of each year and prior to first trip of the season.

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Performance Requirements Measures

15.0 Acceptable Performance

Acceptable performance is achieved if 100% of the requirement is successfully satisfied. The Contractor’s acceptable performance will be rated in COR reports and in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) as Satisfactory, Very Good, or Exceptional.

16.0 Unacceptable Performance

Unacceptable performance is achieved if less than 100% of the requirement is satisfied (e.g., work specified by contract is incomplete or work is not IAW the PWS, task order, and manufacturer’s specifications). If the performance is deemed unacceptable for any objective (required task), the COR will determine the possible cause of this unacceptable performance. Unacceptable performance caused by actions of the Contractor shall be reported to the Contractor’s on-site representative and request its signature on documentation acknowledging notification. Unacceptable performance caused by actions of the Government shall not be held against the Contractor. If the Contractor disputes the results of surveillance, the COR must refer the Contractor to the CO for resolution. The Contractor’s unacceptable performance will be rated in COR reports and in CPARS as Marginal or Unsatisfactory.

17.0 Performance Requirements Summary

Item # Performance Objective

Performance Standard

Performance Threshold

Surveillance Method

Remedy

Task 1 River Boat Transportation

Work shall be performed IAW this PWS, the terms of each task order.

No variances allowed. 100% services performed as required by the contract.

100% inspections by the

COR.

Rework at no cost to Government for defective services. Full invoice payment upon successful completion and acceptance.

Task 2 Fuel Surcharge

Work shall be performed IAW this PWS, the terms of each task order.

No variances allowed. 100% services performed as required by the contract.

100% inspections by the

COR.

Rework at no cost to Government for defective services. Full invoice payment upon successful completion and acceptance.

Definitions

18.0 Definitions

Acceptance: The act of an authorized representative of the Government by which the Government, for itself or as agent of another, assumes ownership of existing identified supplies tendered or approves specific services rendered as partial or complete performance of the contract.

Business Day: Refers to any day in which government normal business operations are conducted. For this contract, a business day will be IAW PWS Paragraph 6.0, Government Regular Working Hours.

Calendar Day: Refers to the period of elapse time, using Coordinated Universal Time or local time that begins at midnight and ends 24 hours later at the next midnight.

Contracting Officer (CO): A person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings. The term includes certain authorized representatives of the Contracting Officer acting within the limits of their authority as delegated by the Contracting Officer. "Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO)" refers to a Contracting Officer who is administering contracts. "Termination Contracting Officer (TCO)" refers to a Contracting Officer who is settling terminated contracts. A single Contracting Officer may be responsible for duties in any or all of these areas.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): An individual, including a Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR), designated, and authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions.

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Contractor: A supplier or service provider that enters into a contract with the Government to provide specific supplies or services to the Government. The term in this contract refers to the prime.

Day: Unless otherwise specified, it means a calendar day.

Defective Service: A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

Deliverable: Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

Equipment: A tangible item that is functionally complete for its intended purpose, durable, nonexpendable, and needed for the performance of a contract. Equipment is not intended for sale, and does not ordinarily lose its identity or become a component part of another article when put into use. Equipment does not include material, real property, special test equipment or special tooling.

Facility: An establishment, structure, or assembly of equipment designated for a specific function; something designed, built, installed, etc., to serve a specific function affording a convenience or service.

Government-Furnished Property (GFP): Property in the possession of, or directly acquired by, the Government and subsequently furnished to the Contractor for performance of a contract. Government-furnished property includes, but is not limited to, spares and property furnished for repair, maintenance, overhaul, or modification. Government-furnished property also includes contractor-acquired property if the contractor-acquired property is a deliverable under a cost contract when accepted by the Government for continued use under the contract.

Government Property: All property owned or leased by the Government. Government property includes both government-furnished property and contractor-acquired property. Government property includes material, equipment, special tooling, special test equipment, and real property. Government property does not include intellectual property and software.

Inspection: Examining and testing supplies or services (including, when appropriate, raw materials, components, and intermediates assemblies) to determine whether they conform to contract requirements.

Invoice: A contractor’s bill or written request for payment under the contract for supplies delivered or services performed.

Line Item: the basic structural element in a procurement instrument that describes and organizes the required product or service for pricing, delivery, inspection, acceptance, invoicing, and payment. The use of the term "line item" includes "subline item," as applicable.

Line Item Number: Either a numeric or alphanumeric format to identify a line item.

Non-Personal Services Contract: A contract under which the personnel rendering the services are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees. Non-personal service contracts are authorized by the Government IAW FAR 37.012, under general contracting authority, and do not require specific statutory authorization.

Option: Unilateral right in a contract by which, for a specified time, the Government may elect to purchase additional supplies or services called for by the contract or may elect to extend the term of the contract.

Performance Objectives: Describe the work that is to take place.

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS): Identifies the key performance indicators of the contract that will be evaluated by the Government to ensure the Contractor meets standards.

Performance Standard: Describe the desired results that are to be achieved. A measure of comparison; an acceptability criterion; a benchmark or yardstick against which a service will be measured.

Quality Assurance (QA): Refers to the various functions, including inspection, performed by the Government to determine whether a contractor has fulfilled the contract obligations pertaining to quality and quantity.

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Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP): An organized written document used by the Government for quality assurance surveillance. A plan describing how the government will survey, observe, test, sample, evaluate and document the contractor’s performance in meeting critical performance standards identified in the contract.

Quality Control (QC): Refers to the various functions performed by the contractor to control and improve the quality of goods and services provided.

Quality Control Plan (QCP): An organized written document used by the Contractor for quality control. A contractor’s internal quality assurance procedures for measuring, tracking, reporting, and analyzing contract performance. A contractor’s QCP is separate from the government’s QASP.

Random Sampling: A method of looking at a few individual items in a lot to determine the quality of that lot against a standard.

Service Contract: A contract that directly engages the time and effort of a contractor whose primary purpose is to perform an identifiable task rather than to furnish an end item of supply.

Serviceable Condition: Refers to items that are usable; ready for use; in proper operating condition; durable; clean and in good condition; usable for its intended purpose.

Sub-Contractor: One that enters into a contract with a prime Contractor. The Government does not have privy of contract with the sub-contractor.

Task Order: An order for services placed against an established contract or with Government sources.

19.0 Appendices:

• Appendix 1 Copper River Easement Sites Map

• Appendix 2 UPV Inspection Form