Attachment 1 - PWS.pdf

10 Aug 2023

TREE PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

REMOVE DEAD TREES & STUMPS

1. DISCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1. The contractor shall provide all qualified personnel, transportation, tools, equipment, materials and services required to perform tree and stump removals on Little Rock AFB, AR 72099. 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 30 days of contract award.

1.2. The requirements official has determined that none of the services to be performed are inherently governmental.

2. SAFETY AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

2.1. Little Rock Air Force Base installation, 0700-1600 is open and if weekend work is possibly 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 mission owner to have utilities/fire alarms etc…turned on or off during the competition of the task.

2.3. Disposal of waste: All waste disposals are the responsibility of the contractor to include any fees or permits. Recycling containers may be provided if needed for the operation.

Coordinate through your government representative or Contracting Officer Representative

(COR).

2.4. All work shall be accomplished in accordance with all regulations regarding safe Tree Care and Removal according to OSHA 29 CFR 1910, CPL 02-00-164 and Tree Care and Pruning Standards and ANSI A300.

2.5. If a crane is required for any of the installation of the equipment by Federal Law an airfield waiver must be accomplished and signed off by the FAA. This takes a minimum of 60 days to complete and will delay work till completed.

3. WORK REQUIREMENTS

3.1. The contractor shall perform tree and stump removal on 38 trees according to this Performance Work Statement. Stumps will be ground down to 4-inches below grade where identified (See attached maps and table in Appendixes A & B for tree list location, information and tree disposal area). Removed trees and debris shall be carried away to locations set by the government representative. Contractor shall notify CEOES prior to work commencement so facility managers and/or personnel can be notified.

4. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT

4.1. None

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. A warranty letter detailing the work accomplished per facility is required to be furnished to the government representative upon acceptance of the work.

7.0. APPENDIXES

APPENDIX A: Map of Tree/Stump Locations

Base Map Locations

Main Base 7

APPENDIX B: Tree Location & Information Listing

38 TREE & STUMP REMOVAL LOCATIONS (Pink Ribbons on Trees)

TREE LOCATION TREE SIZE DIA INCHES TOP SOIL & SOD AREAS REMARKS

1). Behind B1260 in Woods

18 No Cut & remove tree

2). Behind B1260 in Woods

26 No Cut & remove tree

3). Behind B1228 in Woods

20 No Cut & remove tree

4). Behind B1228 in Woods

18 No Cut & remove tree

5). Behind B1228 in Woods

15 No Cut & remove tree

6). Behind B1228 in Woods

14 No Cut & remove tree

7). Across Street 1255 12 No Cut & remove tree

8). Cannon Drive & B787 Driveway

12 No Cut & remove tree

9). Dead Pine Tree B624 & B626

TOP SOIL & SOD AREAS

Cut, remove tree & grind stump missing pink ribbon on it

10). Dead Pine Tree B624 & B626

TOP SOIL & SOD AREAS

Cut, remove tree & grind stump missing pink ribbon on it

11). Fuselage Trainer Bldg

NO

Cut, remove tree & grind stump

12). B320, Across Street Near Parking Lot

TOP SOIL & SOD AREAS

Cut, remove tree & grind stump

13). B368, Across Street Struck by Lightening

No

Cut, remove tree & grind stump

14). B940 Behind Old Bx 29 No

Cut, remove tree & grind stump

15). B940 Behind Old Bx 20 No

Cut, remove tree & grind stump

16). Behind B1030, Charter School

No

Cut, remove tree & grind stump

17). B952, East Side 12

TOP SOIL & SOD AREAS

Cut, remove tree & grind stump

18). B952, East Side 6 No Cut, remove tree & grind stump

19). B952, East Side 6 No Cut, remove tree & grind stump

20). B952, Inside Mech Walled Area

6 No Cut, remove tree & grind stump

21). B952, Inside Mech Walled Area

6 No Cut, remove tree & grind stump

22). B952, Inside Mech Walled Area

6 No Cut, remove tree & grind stump

23). B952, Inside Mech Walled Area

6 No Cut, remove tree & grind stump

24). B952, Inside Mech Walled Area

2 No Cut, remove tree & grind stump

25). B952, West Side 12 No Cut, remove tree & grind stump

26). B952, West Side 12 No Cut, remove tree & grind stump

27). B952, West Side 6 No Cut, remove tree & grind stump

28). B952, South West 12 No Cut, remove tree & grind stump

29). B980, Theater 19

TOP SOIL & SOD AREAS

Cut, remove tree & grind stump

30). Arnold Drive 18 No

Cut, remove tree & grind stump

31). Arnold Drive 18 No

Cut, remove tree & grind stump

32). Arnold Drive 18 No

Cut, remove tree & grind stump

33). B710 36

TOP SOIL & SOD AREAS

Cut, remove tree & grind stump

34). B1990 CDC 20 No Cut, remove tree & grind stump

35). FAM CAMP Walking Trail, Small Lake

30 No Cut, remove tree & grind stump

36). Back Gate 36 No Cut, remove tree & grind stump

37). Spot 35 Tree FAM

CAMP

13 No Cut, remove tree

38). Spot 24 Tree FAM

CAMP

26 No Cut, remove tree