Attachment 1-PWS.pdf

ATTACHMENT A

Performance Work Statement

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

PORTABLE TOILETS AND HANDWASHING STATIONS

I. SCOPE

A. The Contractor shall furnish the personnel, services, equipment, materials, temporary facilities, and other requirements necessary for, or incidental to, the performance of work set forth herein. Provide, service and maintain six (3) portable toilets and six (3) handwashing stations at the following locations:

1. New Melones Substation (NML)-16805 Peoria Flat Rd Copperopolis, CA 95228

2. Maxwell Substation (MXL)- 4749 Standard Road Maxwell, CA 95955

3. Obanion Substation (OBN)- 5712 Obanion Road Yuba City, CA 95993

II. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. The Period of Performance for this requirement is October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023, with four optional years available.

B. Provide six (3) portable single user toilet units and six (3) hand washing stations which meet or exceed applicable Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) requirements. Portable units must meet all ABA requirements for toilet rooms that apply, including fixture clearances, turning space, and door maneuvering clearances.

Units must also come equipped with a metal hasp or other means affixed to the door and door jamb to allow end-user to secure the door and prevent access of unauthorized individuals. The contractor will be provided Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) locks and keys (or combination) as required for each unit/location.

C. To facilitate access, the portable toilets and handwashing stations will be located outside main security gate at each location. Coordinate in advance proposed locations of these units with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Additionally, the Contractor will be provided GFE locks and/or keys to access some locations as required. Parking is available at each site.

D. Provide qualified and trained personnel to perform and supervise this work in accordance with industry best practices and applicable safety policies and procedures.

E. Clean and service units no less than monthly. This includes removing waste, cleaning units and restocking consumables including toilet paper, paper towels, soap, water, etc. Units shall always be well-maintained in good working order and sanitary. This includes, but is not limited to unit doors, springs, hasps, hinges, toilet paper, dispensers, handles, pumps, etc. Damaged or unserviceable units shall be repaired and/or replaced within one (1) week of notification of the discrepancy.

F. Provide the following submittals to the COR for review and approval: specifications for proposed portable single user toilet units and hand washing stations, Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals used, a detailed schedule of maintenance actions and servicing, and on-site service logs which document the date and initials of personnel performing service.

G. All reasonable attempts shall be made by the Contractor to service units as scheduled. If the unit(s) are obstructed or otherwise inaccessible, the Contractor shall notify the COR immediately. WAPA reserves the right to relocate units as necessary to facilitate emergency and/or non-standard site operations.

H. Invoices are to be submitted monthly and each invoice must include the following information: Name and address of the contractor, invoice date and invoice number, contract number, description of services rendered, and the name and contact information of person to notify in the event of defective invoice.

III. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security of Government facilities is a shared responsibility of all employees, both federal and contractors.

B. Contractor personnel shall be alert to surroundings and notify the COR or security personnel if they have any security questions, concerns, or incidents, including suspicious activity, unescorted persons who do not have appropriate identification, or known or suspected unauthorized removal of Government property from a facility or site.

C. Contractor personnel shall protect identification badges and keys and notify the SNR Security Manager within 24 hours if a badge or keys are lost. Badges and keys shall be returned to the SNR Security Manager when employment is terminated. (Reference clauses WES-H-1045 and WES-H-1055.)

D. Contractor personnel shall not prop open doors, and when entering or leaving the complex shall ensure that doors and gates are secure. Contractors shall notify the COR or Security personnel if they are unable to secure a door or gate.

E. No Contractor or Subcontractor employee shall be allowed access to secure sites and/or facilities without prior approval of the COR and the presence of a Government escort.

F. The Government may require immediate removal of the employee from the contract and the job site for conduct issues deemed by the Government to be serious (for example, violent behavior or comments, theft, misuse of Government equipment, unsafe work practices, fraudulent activity, etc.).

IV. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor shall comply with the latest effective standards promulgated by the Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Safety and Health Standards, 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1925, and shall comply with all applicable safety and health regulations and requirements, including DOE and WAPA requirements.

B. The Contractor shall take all reasonable precautions in the performance of the work under this contract to protect the safety and health of employees and members of the public and shall comply with all applicable safety and health regulations and requirements, including DOE and WAPA requirements.

C. The Contractor shall maintain an accurate record of and shall immediately report to the COR and the CO, all cases of death, occupational disease, or traumatic injury to employees or the public, and any property damage because of performance under this contract.

D. The Contractor shall ensure that its employees are provided with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as necessary in accordance with established regulations and procedures. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, occupational foot protection and eye and face protection as required by OSHA Standards, 29 CFR 1910 and as required by WAPA safety standards and directives.

E. The Contractor shall ensure that its employees have been appropriately instructed and trained in the proper use of any equipment, vehicles, and/or personal protective equipment needed for the performance of their duties. The Contractor shall ensure that its employees comply with all applicable Federal, State, and/or local safety rules and regulations in the performance of their duties.

F. The Contractor shall report all near misses to the Contracting Office (CO), COR within 24 hours of the occurrence. These near-miss reports, identifying the nature of the hazard and the corrective actions which have been implemented to prevent a reoccurrence in the future, may be generic, with no mention of individual employees involved in the incident. Near-miss reports are used as an information tool and are distributed regionally.

G. The Contractor is required to establish a Safety Plan/Program which includes, in addition to other requirements, a monthly safety meeting for all employees (with the exception of office staff). The Contractor's Safety Plan shall be documented and available for the CO and COR to review at any time.

H. If a subcontractor is utilized, the subcontractor will be aware of the prime Contractor’s safety plan and adhere to those safety precautions.

V. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local environmental laws and regulations, and current WAPA policies and procedures.

B. The Contractor shall dispose of or recycle hazardous, universal, and non-hazardous waste material in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, regulations and ordinances and current policies and procedures identified by WAPA. Wastes shall be reduced by recycling, reusing, or reprocessing to the maximum extent practicable.

C. Hazardous, Universal, and Non-Hazardous Wastes. The Contractor shall manage hazardous, universal, and non-hazardous wastes in accordance with all applicable State, Federal and Local regulations, and existing policies and procedures identified by WAPA.

D. Contractor’s Liability for Regulated Material Incidents. The Contractor is solely liable for all expenses related to spills, mishandling, or incidents of regulated material (such as, but not limited to petroleum products and pesticides) attributable to its employees’ actions or the actions of its subcontractors. This includes all response, investigation, cleanup, disposal, permitting, reporting, and requirements from applicable environmental regulation agencies.

VI. QUALIFICATIONS

A. Contractor’s proposal details how the work will be accomplished and meet/address the governments PWS requirements, including: six (3) portable single user toilets, six (3) handwashing stations, proposed equipment meets ABA requirements, and equipment is to be serviced no less than monthly.

B. Contractor’s proposal includes specifications for proposed portable single user toilet units and hand washing stations, Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all proposed chemicals and a detailed schedule of maintenance actions and servicing.

C. Contractor’s proposal addresses management of hazardous, universal, and non-hazardous wastes in accordance with all applicable State, Federal and Local regulations, and applicable WAPA policies and procedures.