Attachment_1_-_PWS_dtd__4-10-2024.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Western Area Power Administration (WAPA)

Sierra Nevada Region (SNR)

Nondestructive Testing and Inspection of Manlifts and Cranes

April 10, 2024

1. GENERAL

1.1. Introduction

The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) requires a Contractor to provide a qualified nondestructive testing and inspection of manlifts and cranes. The work site is located at the five locations of Elverta Maintenance Facility (EMF), Tracy Maintenance Facility (TMF), Olinda Substation, Keswick Substation, and Redding Maintenance Facility (RMF) in the Sierra Nevada Region. The Contract will have an additional 4 option years. The work, as described further in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) herein, will be performed for WAPA’s Sierra Nevada Region (SNR). WAPA and the Government are used interchangeably in this document, and all have the same meaning.

WAPA operation and maintenance (O&M) forces utilize a variety of specialized equipment, including insulated and non-insulated aerial manlifts and line trucks (cranes), for maintaining transmission lines and substation equipment. A tabulation of the equipment to be tested, including type, manufacturer, and location, is contained in Exhibit 3 of the contract document.

1.2. Background

WAPA, part of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is a federal power marketing administration that markets and delivers reliable, cost-based hydroelectric power and related services to wholesale customers in 15 states. WAPA service territory is divided into four regions, Desert Southwest, Rocky Mountain, Upper Great Planes, and Sierra Nevada. WAPA also services the Colorado River Storage Project Management Center (CRSP-MC) in Salt Lake City, Utah.

1.2.1. Sierra Nevada Region (SNR). SNR serves preference customers in Northern

California. SNR’s mission includes maintenance and operation of the high-voltage transmission system including nearly 18 substations and over 884 miles of high-voltage power transmission lines that deliver power from 11 power plants to its wholesale customers. SNR’s functions include marketing and transmission of Federal electric power generated at Federal projects to customers in California and Oregon. SNR also maintains several communication sites.

1.3. Description of Services

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, transportation, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform nondestructive testing and inspection of manlifts and cranes as described in section 2, Scope of Work (SOW), herein. The Contractor shall provide all services including technical services to perform nondestructive testing and inspection of manlifts and cranes services. The Contractor shall perform all services in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, the Federal Communication Commission (FCC), and original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) specifications.

1.4. Government Personnel

1.4.1. 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.

1.4.2. 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.

1.4.3. The Point of Contact (POC) is Douglas St. Marie or his designee.

1.5. Contractor Personnel

1.5.1. The Contractor shall provide a staff of fully qualified, trained and skilled personnel capable of performing, certifying the test results and completing the work. The qualified personnel must be familiar with the design, manufacture, operation of the equipment, and fully trained and certified in the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) procedures which are used in the inspection of utility transportation equipment.

1.5.2. Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance, wear distinctive clothing bearing the name of the company, and be easily recognized as Contractor employees.

Employees must be clearly able to read, write, speak, and understand English. 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.

1.5.3. No unauthorized personnel are permitted on the premises.

1.6. Schedule and Place of Performance

1.6.1. Schedule. The Contractor shall submit a Schedule, to the COR and CO, within 15 calendar days after contract award, and exercise of any option period thereafter. The testing schedule will be jointly developed and agreed. The Contractor shall adhere to the testing schedule once agreed upon by the COR and approved by the CO. Any changes to the Schedule throughout the Period of Performance will require coordination with the COR and acceptance by the CO.

1.6.2. Place of Performance.

The work site is located at the following locations in northern California.

Elverta Maintenance Facility (EMF) 7940 Sorento Road, Elverta, CA 95626

Tracy Maintenance Facility (TMF) 16800 W. Kelso Rd. Byron, CA 94514-1932

Olinda 18275 Gas Point Road, Cottonwood, CA 96022

Keswick Substation 16599 Keswick Dam Road, Redding, CA 96003

Redding Maintenance Facility (RMF) 1545 Beltline Road, Redding, CA 96003

1.6.3. Period of Performance. The Contract shall plan to inspect and test each of the units described in Exhibit 3 before July 31 of each year or within one (1) calendar year of the last test, whichever is sooner.

1.6.4. Hours of Work. Normal work hours for Maintenance personnel are from 7:00 a.m. to

3:30 p.m. daily, Tuesday through Friday, with exception of US Federal Holidays.

Differing from this schedule may be authorized on a case-by-case basis with the COR’s or CO’s prior approval. The Contractor will be notified by the COR or CO seven (7) calendar days in advance if work is to be conducted outside of the normal work hours.

Should the Contractor find they need to work outside the normal work hours once they have started performing their scheduled PMI, they will contact the COR or CO immediately so arrangements can be made.

1.6.5. Federal Holidays.

1.6.5.1. New Year’s Day – 1 January

1.6.5.2. Martin Luther King Day – 3rd Monday in January

1.6.5.3. Washington’s Birthday – 3rd Monday in February

1.6.5.4. Memorial Day – last Monday in May

1.6.5.5. Juneteenth – 19 June

1.6.5.6. Independence Day – 4 July

1.6.5.7. Labor Day – 1st Monday in September

1.6.5.8. Columbus Day – 2nd Monday in October

1.6.5.9. Veterans Day – 11 November

1.6.5.10. Thanksgiving Day – 4th Thursday in November

1.6.5.11. Christmas Day – 25 December

1.7. Submittals.

1.7.1. The Government requires ten (10) business days for review of each deliverable/ submittal.

1.7.2. Safety and Health Plan. A Safety Plan is required to be submitted to the CO and COR no later than ten (10) calendar days after contract award. WAPA’s approval of the plan is required prior to the commencement of work. The safety plan (Injury and Illness Prevention Plan) must meet California OSHA and industry standards.

1.7.3. List of Employees. Contractor shall furnish names of all personnel performing work on this contract no later than ten (10) calendar days after contract award. List of employees shall be submitted to the CO and COR no later than ten (10) calendar days after contract award. The list shall include the Contractor’s confirmation that all proposed employees are U.S. citizens. No unidentified or unauthorized personnel shall be allowed or permitted on the work site.

1.7.4. Work Schedule. Contractor shall submit a proposed work schedule to the CO and

COR no later than

1.7.5. Descriptive Literature.

1.7.5.1. The Contractor shall furnish descriptive literature WITH THE QUOTE as specified below. The Contractor shall submit resume of proposed personnel for approval.

1.7.5.2. To be deemed a responsive quote, the Contractor shall submit the descriptive literature required above for the following items:

• Minimum of one (1) Inspectors/Testers with 5-years or more experience in inspecting or testing of manlifts and cranes.

• All Inspectors/Testers shall have a minimum of 1-year or more experience in inspecting or testing of manlifts and cranes.

1.7.6. Service Log. Maintain a written service log.

1.7.7. Safety Data Sheets. Safety Data Sheets shall be provided for any chemicals brought on the worksite.

1.8. Pre-Performance Meeting

The CO will schedule a face-to-face meeting or conference call with the Contractor and the COR within 1 week following submission of the proposed testing schedule to discuss the requirements of the contract and review and approve the proposed testing schedule. The COR will be contacted a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the time the Contractor intends to arrive to a location to perform testing.

The COR will make arrangements with the craft Forman to have the equipment to be tested and an onsite representative available for the Contractor upon arrival at the site.

1.9. Quality Control and Quality Assurance

1.9.1. General. The Contractor shall perform all services hereunder in compliance with accepted industry standards, guidelines, and practices and in accordance with any quality assurance program normally used by the Contractor.

1.9.2. Performance Standards. The objective of this contract is for the Contractor to accomplish accurate and timely testing and inspection and submit accurate and timely test reports as described herein. Submission of data and/or reports later than specified in Part 1.6.1 & 1.6.3 above is not acceptable. Specifically, the Contractor shall:

1.9.2.1. Ensure prompt on-time delivery of data/reports to the COR in accordance with the PWS.

1.9.2.2. Certify the accuracy of the results provided in analysis data and reports.

1.9.2.3. Accomplish all required services within the time period specified in Part 1.6.1 & 1.6.3 above.

1.9.3. The Contractor is responsible for quality control and shall utilize its own internal quality control processes in the 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 Government’s performance standards outlined in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) section of this PWS.

1.9.4. Government Performance Standards. The Performance Requirements Summary

(PRS), Exhibit 1, is a listing of significant performance objectives with associated performance standards that will be monitored and inspected by Government personnel.

Each performance objective represents a critical function as identified by the Government at the time of contract award. 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 this PWS. All services described in this PWS are subject to inspection/surveillance by the Government.

1.9.5. Government Surveillance of Contractor Performance. WAPA personnel will verify

Contractor compliance with the Performance Requirements Summary. The Government may use various methods to perform surveillance of Contractor performance, including customer input, random sampling, periodic inspection, Contractor reporting, etc.

1.9.6. Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR). A CDR (Exhibit 2) will be initiated by the CO or COR if, at any time during the performance, the results of WAPA’s surveillance show the number of observations of unacceptable performance during the period exceeds the threshold specified in the PRS, and the CO/COR determines that the unacceptable performance was not caused by the Government. In the case of unacceptable performance, the preferred action is re-performance by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government. The Contractor shall be provided with the opportunity to correct any deficiencies within 24 hours of notification from the COR at no increase in contract price. In the event the deficiencies are not corrected with 24 hours of notification, or if repeated deficiencies occur, the Government may elect to negotiate an equitable reduction in contract price or terminate the contract for cause. If deduction from payment is the appropriate action, the COR and CO will calculate the payment deduction based on the performance period in which the discrepancy occurred.

The deduction is taken from the Contractor’s payment as close as possible to the month in which the discrepancy occurred, but not necessarily the same month. The Government does not withhold payment of an invoice while calculating the deduction.

1.10. Compliance with Regulations

In performing the work required by this Contract, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, including but not limited to WAPA Construction Standards and National Safety Standards and codes.

1.11. Licenses and Permits

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

1.11.2. Approved Inspectors shall have the appropriate training and certification for being in aerial lifts.

1.12. Materials, Equipment and Storage

1.12.1. The Contractor shall furnish all materials and supplies required for the performance of work under this contract.

1.12.2. 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.

1.12.3. Contractor shall provide and maintain all vehicles necessary to perform the requirements of this contract. Contractor vehicles shall have the company name prominently displayed on both sides of the vehicles. Vehicles shall be clean and always have a neat, professional appearance. All vehicles shall be in operable condition.

Equipment failure shall not alleviate the Contractor from performing any requirement contained in this contract. Only qualified operators shall be permitted to operate the vehicles or equipment required by the PWS. Vehicle/Equipment operators shall possess a valid driver’s license.

1.12.4. Limitations on site access exist; final scheduling shall occur with the COR (in coordination with the local maintenance personnel) prior to attempting to visit a site.

1.12.5. The COR may approve use for a temporary storage/laydown area. The Government is not liable for loss or damage to Contractor property.

1.12.6. Items to be provided by the Contractor shall include but not limited to a reliable four-wheel drive vehicle, laptop, digital camera, cell phone (with voice mail capability), remote internet access, and copier/printer with 11”x17” capability.

1.12.7. The Contractor shall provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to Head Protection, Eye and Face Protection, Foot Protection, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Protection, Protective Clothing and Skin Protection meeting OSHA requirements.

1.12.8. The Contractor shall determine and furnish all equipment required for the performance of 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. At a minimum, the following equipment is required to support nondestructive testing program for equipment identified on Exhibit 3:

1.12.8.1. Portable (or van-mounted) equipment for conducting AE tests on steel and fiberglass boom sections.

1.12.8.2. Portable (truck - or trailer-mounted) hydraulic or electric winch loading unit, capable of loading booms to at least 7,000 pounds, or other means to safely apply the required load.

1.12.8.3. Ultrasonic equipment for inspecting accessible pins, including pare pins when provided.

1.12.8.4. Magnetic particle test equipment for inspection of critical welds and castings.

1.12.8.5. Other industry standard non-destructive test required for equipment identified on Exhibit 3.

1.13. Interference with Business

1.13.1. 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 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.

1.13.2. 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.

1.14. Government Furnished Property, Equipment, Materials and Utilities

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

1.14.2. The Government will provide electrical power at sites with existing power outlets for the operation of equipment as necessary to perform services. Contractor shall furnish and provide power for those sites without electrical power.

1.14.3. The Government will provide water at sites where it is available from an existing outdoor source. Contractor shall furnish and provide water for those sites without existing water.

1.15. Security of Facilities

Security of Government facilities is a shared responsibility of all employees, both Federal and Contractor.

1.15.1. Contractor personnel shall be alert to surroundings and notify the CO, COR, and/or Regional Security Specialist of suspicious activity, including unescorted persons who do not have a visitor’s badge, or known or suspected unauthorized removal of Government property from the facility or project site.

1.15.2. Contractor personnel shall notify the CO, COR and/or Regional Security Specialist, if they have any security issues or concerns.

1.15.3. Contractor personnel shall protect identification badges and keys and notify the CO, COR, and/or Regional Security Specialist within 24 hours if keys or badges are lost.

Badges and keys shall be returned to the CO or COR when employment is terminated.

(Reference clauses WES-H-1045 and WES-H-1055.)

1.15.4. Contractor personnel shall not prop open doors or gates, and when entering or leaving the job site or office complex shall ensure that doors and gates are secure. Contractor personnel shall notify the CO, COR, and/or Regional Security Specialist if they are unable to secure a door or gate.

1.15.5. Contractor personnel shall not allow any person to enter WAPA property without proper clearance from the CO or COR.

1.15.6. The Government may require immediate removal of Contractor personnel from the contract and the job site for conduct issues deemed by the Government to be serious (for example, violent behavior or comments, harassment of others, theft, misuse of Government equipment, unsafe work practices, fraudulent activity, not complying with Government requests, etc.).

1.15.7. Contractor personnel are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms, or ammunition, on themselves or within their Contractor-owned vehicles or privately-owned vehicle while on WAPA property.

1.15.8. No Contractor or subcontractor employee shall be allowed to work under this contract without prior approval being obtained from WAPA. This includes management personnel visiting the job site(s).

1.15.9. Prior to being granted access to sensitive information such as technical system or architectural drawings, Contractor personnel may be required to execute a Confidentiality and Nondisclosure Agreement with WAPA. Failure to execute this agreement shall be grounds for requesting removal from performance on this contract.

1.15.10. All information related to this contract is property of the Government and as such, must be safeguarded. This information may only be disclosed to Contractor personnel directly involved in the program management, administration, servicing, or installation and shall not be released to anyone without the express written consent of WAPA or the originator of the information.

1.15.11. Contractor personnel will conform to Federal requirements to ensure that workers are

US citizens. If a foreign national is required to be at the work site, the Contractor (to include any subcontractors) will have advance approval of WAPA Office of Emergency and Security Management. A Foreign National Data Card request shall be submitted to the CO or COR 45 days prior to the start date of the individual and access will only be granted after final approval of this request.

1.16. Safety and Reporting Requirements

1.16.1. High. Working with or around hazards such as exposure to the following risks: (1) Equipment rollover; (2) Crane or rigging failure; (3) Energized high voltage (over 600 volts) electrical equipment which is not expected, but can occur through equipment failure or operator error; (4) Heights over 4-feet requiring a Fall Protection Plan; or (5) Work with handheld electrical equipment in wet or highly conductive locations.

Examples of high-risk hazards include building construction projects and footings or pad construction in areas of energized yards with overhead or adjacent energized electrical parts en route to the site or within 50-feet of the worksite.

1.16.1.1. Some work may be considered too dangerous to be completed without joint pre-planning and constant oversight by a qualified and trained WAPA Observer. Examples of such hazards may include the following: (1) Confined spaces; (2) Chemicals or substances requiring airline respirator protection; (3) Heights above 4-feet requiring a Fall Protection Plan include items such as personal fall arrest system, work positioning equipment or fall restraint system; (4) Over water; (5) Trenches and excavations requiring Occupational Safety and Health Administration protections such as sloping, benching or shoring activities; (6) Requiring personal protective equipment requirements capable of inducing heat stress; or (7) Energized yards with overhead or adjacent energized electrical equipment which is en route to, or in the proximity of, energized electrical equipment. Examples of work considered too dangerous include work in close proximity to overhead busses, line insulator replacement, epoxy application inside of water tanks, use of isocyanate paints, sandblasting, tower removal and pentachlorophenol applicators.

1.16.2. 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.

1.16.3. 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.

1.16.4. 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 as a result of performance under this contract.

1.16.5. 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. Head, respiratory, and skin protection meeting OSHA requirements shall be provided along with protective clothing.

1.16.6. 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.

1.16.7. The Contractor shall report all near misses to the CO, COR, Construction Control Rep, and/or the Project Manager 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.

1.16.8. The Contractor is required to establish a Safety Plan/Program which includes, in addition to other requirements, a monthly safety meeting for all employees (except for office staff). The plan shall include a requirement to conduct an onsite tailgate/job briefing daily. Additional job briefings shall be held, if there are significant changes that might affect the safety of employees during the course of the work. Safety Data Sheets shall be provided for any chemicals brought on the worksite. The Contractor's Safety Plan shall be documented and available for the CO and COR to review at any time.

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

1.16.10. The Contractor and the COR will establish a designated smoking area before smoking is allowed on site. Any smoking will be conducted in this area only. Smoking anywhere on-site out of this area is prohibited. A 30-minute fire watch is required after the completion of any brazing, cutting, or welding operations or after smoking and before the Contractor leaves the site for the day. Contractor will provide the appropriate class fire extinguisher anytime these activities will be performed on-site.

1.16.11. The Contractor’s employee (inspector) 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 1926. When questions or conflicts arise, the inspector will contact WAPA’s lead Representative for WAPA’s interpretation.

1.17. Environmental Requirements

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

1.17.2. 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.

1.17.3. Air Quality

FLEET REQUIREMENTS

1.17.3.1. The Contractor shall be required to submit a valid Certificate of Reported

Compliance for any off-road diesel fleet of equipment brought to the jobsite prior to starting work pursuant to the CARB Truck and Bus Regulation and the CARB In-Use Off-Road Diesel Regulation, as applicable.

1.17.3.2. The Contractor shall submit a valid Permit to Operate for diesel generator(s) and portable equipment brought to the jobsite prior to starting work, pursuant to the Airborne Toxic Control Measure for Stationary Compression Engines, the Airborne Toxic Control Measure for Diesel Particulate Matter from Portable Engines Rated at 50 HP and Greater, and the Regulation to Establish a Statewide Portable Equipment Registration Program (PERP).

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1.17.3.3. CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (CARB) HEAVY-DUTY

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE (HD I/M) PROGRAM

REQUIREMENTS AND COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION.

CARB adopted Final Regulation Order, Heavy-Duty Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program, (California Code of Regulations, Title 13, Sections 2195 through 2991.)

CARB HD I/M Program requires all heavy-duty diesel and alternative fuel vehicles to comply with CARB HD I/M program requirements. Affected vehicles include hybrid trucks and buses, commercial vehicles, privately-owned vehicles, government vehicles, and vehicles registered outside of California rated at greater than 14,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating.

CARB will issue a Compliance Certificate for each vehicle that complies with the HD I/M Program. The contractor shall comply with the following HD I/M program requirements and shall submit to WAPA the following:

1. Certificate of Compliance for vehicles subject to CARB HD I/M Program.

2. Vehicles must continue to operate in compliance with CARB HD I/M program requirements. Any vehicle that fails CARB’s HD I/M certification test will not be allowed at the project site until proof of compliance with CARB’s HD I/M testing requirements is presented.

2. SCOPE OF WORK

2.1. General Requirements

2.1.1. Contractor shall perform nondestructive testing and inspection of all equipment identified in Exhibit 3. Exhibit 3 may be modified from time to time to remove requirement no longer in WAPA’s inventory or to add newly acquired equipment. The CO is the only authorized individual to modify Exhibit 3 and other parts of the contract.

2.1.2. If acoustic emission (AE) is used as a method of nondestructive testing and inspection it shall be in accordance with ASTM F 1430. WAPA will provide personnel to operate the equipment being tested.

2.1.3. WAPA reserves the right to witness all tests.

2.2. Tests and Inspections

Contractor shall perform the following test and inspections:

2.2.1. All tests and inspections shall be per manufactures recommendation.

2.2.2. AE tests shall be used only for Extensible-boom aerial personnel devices (APDs), Articulating-boom APDs, and any combination of the two. The equipment not covered by the AE test are aerial personnel devices without supplemental loads handling attachments, digger-derricks with platform, cranes with platform, and aerial devices with load-lifting capabilities located anywhere other than adjacent to the platform. The AE testing will be in compliance with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) F-1430 and subsequent revisions.

2.2.3. Ultrasonic inspections will be made on all accessible structural pins, including the outrigger pins. The ultrasonic testing will be in compliance with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) E-114-75 and subsequent revisions.

2.2.4. Magnetic particle and/or fluorescent dye penetrant inspections will be made on critical welds and castings and on other suspect areas including but not limited to:

2.2.4.1. Outrigger Welds

2.2.4.2. Pedestal Welds

2.2.4.3. Current Welds

2.2.4.4. Hydraulic Cylinder Head and Ram Welds

2.2.4.5. Hydraulic Cylinder Ears

2.2.4.6. Welding Around Knuckle Assembly

2.2.4.7. Welded Anchor Points

The magnetic particle inspection will be made in compliance with ASTM E709-80 and American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 and subsequent revisions. The fluorescent dye inspection will be made in compliance with ASTM E 165-80.

2.2.5. A thorough visual inspection will be made on the entire unit and sub-frame area under the unit in accordance with American National Standards Institute (ANSI) B30.5, B30.15, A92.2, and subsequent revisions as applicable.

2.2.6. A live load test will be conducted on all equipment indicated in Exhibit 3. The test will use weights supplied by Contractor and will not exceed 110 percent of rated capacity.

The appropriate Field Office site representative along with the Contractor will determine the actual percentage to be used including the positions of the boom to be tested and movement of the boom. While the test is in progress, the weight will be suspended no higher than 4 feet above the ground surface. During this test period, the boom and outrigger hydraulic cylinders will be checked for drift and properly operating holding valves. The rotational gear bearing assembly will also be checked for abnormal variance (movement), i.e., bearings, turret, mounting bolts, etc. To maintain safety during the test, no personnel except those associated with the test will be allowed near the equipment being tested. Absolutely no personnel are allowed to move under the weight being lifted, or the boom from which the weight is suspended, or the truck itself.

Also, if the weight is to be moved while suspended, care will be taken that the movement is slow enough to eliminate unnecessary swinging of the weight.

2.2.7. A Dielectric Test on each hydraulic system will be made on units used with insulated boom sections in compliance with AS1M 01816-79 (VDE).

2.2.8. An electrical evaluation will be made of the insulated boom on units with insulated boom sections.

The Contractor will not repair or attempt to repair any of the defects discovered during the above inspections and tests.

2.3. Test Records

2.3.1. Test Equipment. Instrument adjustment information shall be included in all reports submitted for the examination. They shall be signed and dated by the responsible qualified personnel performing the test and shall contain the information below. The information recorded shall be sufficient to permit complete reanalysis of the result. The information shall include, but is not limited to:

2.3.1.1. Sensor model number, nominal peak frequency response, and serial numbers, method of sensor attachment, and type of couplant.

2.3.1.2. Photograph, diagram, or sketch of sensor locations including a description indicating areas of coverage.

2.3.1.3. Description of load application and measured test load sequence.

2.3.1.4. Permanent data record in the form of charts, graphs, and/or event line listings.

2.3.1.5. Ambient conditions during test; such as wind, temperature, rain, etc.

2.3.2. Aerial Device. All reports submitted of the examination shall include, but not be limited to, the following information:

2.3.2.1. The aerial device manufacturer, model, serial number and year of manufacture.

2.3.2.2. General description including rated capacity.

2.3.2.3. Record any modifications, changes, repairs, and damage or suspected damage to the lift device.

2.3.2.4. Full explanation of the probably causes and effects of any variation from normal results.

2.3.2.5. Any departure from the procedures specified shall be adequately justified and documented in the test record.

2.3.2.6. A description of the test position(s) used

2.3.2.7. Any additional information that may be of use.

2.4. Reporting Requirements. The Contractor shall furnish report(s) on each unit tested in accordance with the following criteria:

2.4.1. If the inspection of, and/or test on, any unit identifies a defect which might lead to a failure which could be life threatening, the Contractor will immediately notify the appropriate field office site representative and the COR. The Contractor shall follow up with a written report on such defect within one week.

2.4.2. Upon completion of the tests, the Contractor shall furnish the COR a preliminary report on each unit tested. Each report shall cover all the proper inspection and appropriate tests required for the safe operation of equipment identified in Appendix A.

2.4.3. Within 30 days of the actual tests, the Contractor shall furnish to the appropriate COR a complete written report on each unit tested covering all of the inspection and tests required for the safe operation of equipment identified in Appendix A. Each report shall include a certification that the equipment is structurally adequate for continued safe use.

All reports shall be provided for each vehicle in a hard copy and soft copy format.

3. PWS EXHIBITS

The exhibits listed below are attached to and incorporated into this PWS.

Exhibit 1: Performance Requirements Summary (PRS). The purpose of the PRS is to communicate the Government’s quality expectations and the process to evaluate the Contractor’s performance. The PRS describes the minimally acceptable level of service for each requirement.

Exhibit 2: Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR)

Exhibit 3: Crane Testing Spreadsheet

EXHIBIT 1

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

Performance Objective PWS Section Performance Standard

Submittals provided on time. 1.7 No more than 1 occurrences where not provided within the required time frame.

Zero occurrences where submittal not provided by more than 1 week beyond the normal required time frame.

All work is completed in compliance with the contract requirements, applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, WAPA Construction Standards, National Safety Standards and codes.

1.10 Zero occurrences where work is not in

compliance with all application laws and regulations.

Security of facilities. 1.15 Facilities must be secured 100% of the time.

Comply with Safety and Reporting Requirements.

1.16 Threshold not to exceed 0 occurrences.

Comply with Environment Requirements. 1.17 Threshold not to exceed 0 occurrences.

Reporting Requirements 2.4 Zero occurrences where reports are not submitted within 30 days after inspection completion.

EXHIBIT 2

Contract Discrepancy Report

Contract No. 1. Report No. for this Discrepancy:

Contractor’s Name:

2. From: (Name of Contracting Officer representative)

Dates

3. Prepared:

4. Returned by Contractor:

5. Action Complete:

6. Discrepancy or Problem: (Describe in detail; include reference to PWS directive; attach continuation sheet, if necessary):

Signature of CO:

7. To: (Contracting Officer)

8. From: (Contractor)

9. Contractor Response as to Cause, Corrective Action and Actions to Prevent Recurrence (Attach Continuation Sheet if Necessary)

10. Signature of Contractor Representative:

Date:

11. Government Evaluation:

12. Government Actions:

13 Close Out Name Title Signature Date

(13a) Contractor Notified

(13b) COR

(13c) CO