Attachment 1 PWS.pdf

ATTACHMENT

SERVICE TO CLEAN AND

DISPOSE OF FOWL

EXCREMENT

Performance Work Statement

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PIGEON DROPPING CLEANING SERVICE

1.0 INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND

1.1 Introduction

The Western Area Power Administration (Western), Desert Southwest Region (DSW), requires the services of a qualified contractor to perform all aspects of cleaning and disposing of bird excrement from a Series Capacitor Bank as set forth in this contract. This Performance Work Statement (PWS) describes the repair services required by DSW for its Capacitor Bank located at Liberty Substation located at 20307 W. Dunlap Road, Buckeye, Arizona 85326

1.2 Background

WAPA is a Federal power marketing administration that markets and delivers reliable, cost-based hydroelectric power and related services to wholesale customers in 17 states. DSW is one of four regions within Western and is responsible for the maintenance and operation of high-voltage power transmission systems, marketing and transmission of Federal electric power generated at Federal projects to customers in Arizona, Nevada and California.

1.3 Government Personnel

The Contracting Officer (CO) is the individual executing this contract on behalf of the Government and is responsible for the overall administration of the contract. He/she is the only person authorized to make any changes in the prices, terms or other conditions of the contract.

The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) is responsible for giving the Contractor any special technical instructions or guidance necessary to ensure contract execution. The COR has no authority to alter the terms of conditions of the contract.

Contact point for COR will be provided upon contract award.

1.4 Contractor Personnel

The contractor shall have a competent on-site representative authorized to act on behalf of the contractor, available to the CO or COR to receive instructions or information regarding work under the contract. The on-site representative must be able to fluently speak and understand English. The on-site representative shall provide a phone number where he/she can be contacted if/when necessary.

The contractor shall furnish adequate supervision at the premises to ensure that work is performed in a satisfactory manner. It is the responsibility of the contractor to maintain close surveillance over personnel employed to perform work on the contract. On-site representative shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to all operations of this contract.

No unauthorized personnel are permitted on the premises.

1.5 Contractor Submittals

1.5.1 Safety Plan

A Safety Plan is required to be submitted to the CO and COR within 10 calendar days after contract award. Western’s approval of the plan is required prior to the commencement of work.

1.5.2 List of Employees

Contractor shall furnish names of all personnel performing work on this contract no later than 10 calendar days after contract award. No unidentified or unauthorized personnel are permitted on the work site.

1.5.3 Work Schedule

Services will be performed on an annual basis typically in the Fall. Hours of work shall be 0800 to 1630 Monday thru Thursday. Due to System Operational needs the actual dates of the scheduled work will be determined by the Area Foreman with at least 30 calendar days notice to the awarded Contractor.

1.5.4 Quality Control Plan

The Contractor shall develop and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure all services are performed in accordance with the standards outlined in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) section of this PWS. The Contractor shall provide the QCP to the CO within 10 days of contract award.

1.6 Materials

The Contractor shall furnish all:

1. Personnel and equipment necessary to safely high pressure wash clean remove and dispose of offsite all Fowl excrement from the Capacitor Banks and the ground area surrounding the Capacitor Banks.

Surrounding ground area to be cleaned is identified by the fenced in area surrounding the Capacitor Banks.

2. Hazardous Materials

a. The nature of this material should be treated as hazardous and may require special handling.

Items shall be disposed of in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

b. The contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) a Hazardous

Materials Safety Data Sheet for all chemicals that will be used. The COR will review and approve the chemicals prior to their use.

The Contractor shall comply with the laws and instructions pertaining to cleaning and disposal of fowl excrement of the State of Arizona. In addition, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable parts of the Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1925 and 49 CFR 171 while on all Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) installations, to ensure safe working conditions for personnel and a safe environment.

The contractor shall determine and furnish all equipment required for the performance of the work under this contract. All equipment shall comply with applicable OSHA guidelines, and shall be in good operating condition. The contractor shall operate the equipment in accordance with the original manufacturer’s recommendation and applicable laws and regulations.

Prior to beginning performance of this contract, an onsite safety meeting shall be held with the WAPA representative to address and discuss safety procedures related to the work required. In addition, the Contractor agrees to the following:

(1) A hazard evaluation will be developed for each major work component.

(2) A safety meeting will be held to discuss potential hazards and their mitigation before work begins.

(3) WAPA has the right to remove any supervisor that does not adhere to said requirements.

The Government will isolate the Liberty Capacitor Bank from all known sources of energy, install personal grounds and remove jumpers from bushings.

1.7 Government Equipment

LIB PU1A which is a 345kv three phase Series Capacitor Bank

1.8 Utilities

1.8.1 The Government will not furnish any property, equipment or materials for use under this contract.

1.8.2 Electrical power is available for contractor use at most sites; however, if contractor requires electrical power at sites without it, contractor shall furnish and provide its own generator.

1.9 Protective Clothing

The Contractor shall determine the necessary personnel protective equipment and ensure contract employees use the personnel protective equipment while performing tasks under this contract.

1.10 Licenses and Permits

The Contractor shall obtain and maintain, at its sole expense, all necessary licenses and permits required to meet the requirements of the contract.

1.11 Damage to Property

The contractor is liable for damage to both Government and private property in performance of this contract. The contractor shall pay for damages where the damage is the fault or negligence of the contractor, as determined by the CO.

1.12 Interference with Business

The Government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work, and the Contractor shall fully cooperate with such other contractors and Government employees and carefully schedule its own work to such additional work as may be directed by the TR (Technical Representative) or COR. The Contractor shall not commit or permit any act that will interfere with the performance of work by any other contractor or by Government employees.

The services under this contract shall be performed in such a way that there will be no interruption to or interference with the normal operation of Government business on the premises. Persons employed by the contractor shall, while on the premises, comply with all applicable regulations.

1.13 Occupational Safety and Health Administration Regulations

The contractor shall perform services under the contract in compliance with the safety requirements defined in all applicable Federal, State and local laws, regulations and ordinances, including 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. When questionable, the most stringent shall apply.

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 of members of the public and shall comply with all applicable safety and health regulations and requirements, including Department of Energy and Western requirements.

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

2.0 SCOPE

2.1 The Contractor shall provide personnel and equipment necessary to annually safely clean by high pressure wash, remove and dispose of offsite all Fowl excrement from the Capacitor Banks. As well as removal of all Fowl excrement that has been washed to the ground and any existing Fowl excrement already on the ground in the area surrounding the Capacitor Banks. Surrounding ground area is identified by the fenced in area surrounding the Capacitor Banks.

2.2

The services provided by the contractor shall be performed at DSWR’s Liberty Substation located at 20307 W. Dunlap Road, Buckeye Arizona 85326. The Substation is located West of Phoenix Arizona approximately 20 miles. Proceed from Phoenix West on I10 to Jackrabbit Trail Exit 121. Then travel South approximately 2 miles to Dunlap Road. Then turn West on Dunlap Road one mile. The Substation is located West of the Intersection of Tuthill & Dunlap Roads.

2.1.3

These services will be performed on an annual basis typically in the Fall. Hours of work shall be 0800 to 1630 Monday thru Thursday. Due to System Operational needs the actual dates of the scheduled work will be determined by the Area Foreman with at least 30 days notice to the awarded Contractor.

3.0 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

SAFETY AND HEALTH: All delivery, unloading, and/or repair operations shall comply with OSHA 1926, Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry. Hard hats shall be worn on all construction sites and storage areas. The representative designated to receive the equipment has the authority to stop all work, or portions of the work, for noncompliance with the above safety and health requirements.

4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall comply with all Federal, State and local environmental regulations.

5.0 PRE-PERFORMANCE MEETING

The CO will schedule a meeting with the contractor within 10 calendar days after the contract award to discuss the requirements of the contract (to include safety prior to start of work).

6.0 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL AND GOVERNMENT QUALITY ASSURANCE

The Contractor is responsible for overall quality control and shall utilize its own internal quality control processes in performance of this contract. The Contractor shall develop and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure all services are performed in accordance with the standards outlined in the Performance Requirements Summary section of this PWS.

6.1 Guarantee

The contractor shall guarantee that at the end of the cleaning all Fowl excrement is cleaned off the Capacitor Banks and removed from the ground and disposed of offsite, and it must been done according to the appropriate rules and regulations. No any debris shall be on a site.

6.2 Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)

The PRS is a listing of the significant performance objectives with associated performance standards that will be monitored and inspected by Government personnel. The performance standard represents the minimum acceptable level of Contractor performance. The performance objectives and standards represent only the critical components of this Contract, and do not excuse the Contractor from performance of other responsibilities identified in the PWS.

Performance Objective/Measure Performance Standard Completely clean remove and off site dispose of all Fowl excrement on and in the described area of the Liberty Capacitor Bank.

Results shall be acceptable to the COR or designated on-site representative at the time of the completion of the services rendered.

6.3 Government Surveillance of Contractor Performance

In order to supplement the Contractor’s QCP, COR and TR (Technical Representative) will verify Contractor compliance with essential performance requirements. The Government may use various methods to perform surveillance of Contractor performance, including customer input, random sampling, periodic inspection, contractor reporting, etc.