Attachment 1 PWS PRD Road Brushing Bridge Resurfacing.pdf

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General Information

1.0 Background and Purpose: This is a non-personal services contract for road maintenance and bridge resurfacing on the Petersburg Ranger District (PRD), Tongass National Forest. The Government will 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.

1.1 Outline of Services: The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, management, tools, materials, equipment, facilities, transportation, and other items necessary to provide the services outlined below and described in this Performance Work Statement

(PWS).

1.2 Project Location: Project areas are all located on the Petersburg Road System on Mitkof

Island. Mitkof Island is accessible by commercial airflight, state operated ferry and commercial barging services only.

1.3 Background: The U.S. Forest Service is responsible for maintaining healthy, diverse, and productive National Forests. Part of these responsibilities include maintaining roads and the management of vegetation growth.

1.4 Contract Type: This is a single award contract.

1.5 Period of Performance:

Base Items shall be: Award – 10/31/2023 Option Item 1 may be: Award – 10/31/2023

1.6 Government Regular Working Hours: The Government's regular working hours are from 0700 to 1700, five days per week, Monday through Friday, except observed Federal holidays. Exceptions to the regular hours of operation are detailed in subsequent sections of this PWS.

1.7 Federal Observed Holidays: The government observes the following holidays:

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day Juneteenth

1.8 Service Interruptions: If any services must be interrupted (even temporarily) due to maintenance of contract work, the Contractor shall notify the CO, and COR at least three working days in advance. If the service is due to an emergency breakdown the Contractor shall notify the CO and COR as soon as practicable.

1.9 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart

42.5. The CO and/or COR shall meet periodically with the contractor to review the

Performance Work Statement (PWS) Page 2 of 8 contractor's performance. At these meetings the CO will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues.

1.10 Project Manager (PM): The Contractor shall provide a PM and designated alternate, as applicable, who has full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to this contract. The PM or alternate shall be on-site during the Government's regular working hours and shall be available on-site within one hour after the Government's regular working hours.

1.11 Quality Assurance: The contractor shall comply with the quality assurance program as defined in the Performance Requirement Measures. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable quality level(s) (AQL). Government surveillance of contractor performance is not limited to the Performance Objectives as outlined in this PWS. The Government reserves the right to conduct compliance surveillance of any contractual requirement of this acquisition.

1.12 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 task order.

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Contractor Requirements

2.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

2.1 General: Applicable Laws, Regulations, Specifications and Guidance

2.1.1 Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway

Projects (FP-14) which can be downloaded here: https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs

2.1.2 Attached are Special Project Specifications and Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS) to the FP-14 that shall be followed for performance of this Contract.

2.1.3 BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES BMP’S Soil and Water Conservation Handbook FSH 2509.22 The BMP Soil and Water Conservation Handbook, FSH 2509.22 can be found at:

http://www.fs.fed.us/biology/resources/pubs/watershed/FS_National_Core_BMPs_Apri l2012.pdf

2.1.4 Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD): https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/

2.1.5 The above is a list of major specifications applicable to this requirement. Other specifications referred to within these specifications (even though not specifically listed here) are also fully applicable.

2.2 Contractor Furnished Equipment: All contractor furnished equipment and vehicles to be used at the job site shall be cleaned and free of invasive species (noxious weeds), seeds, external grease and oil and shall be inspected prior to entrance onto Federal lands. The restriction shall include equipment and vehicles intended for off-road use, whether they are owned, leased, or borrowed by the Contractor or Subcontractor.

2.2.1 Provide a list of all equipment to be used two (2) days prior to the start of performance of work under this contract.

2.2.2 All protective plating and armoring shall be intact and properly functioning on the equipment to reduce the potential for damaging hydraulic hoses or the undercarriage.

2.2.3 Spill kit approved by OSHA for petroleum product leaks shall be on site at all times.

2.3 Work Schedule: Contractor Shall provide a work schedule to the CO and COR five (5) working days prior to commencement of work to coordinate a public announcement of any required road closures. The contractor shall notify the CO and COR as soon as possible about any work schedule deviations.

2.4 Traffic Control Plan: Submit plan within 10 days of award. Plan should ensure the safety and convenience of the public and protects the residents and property adjacent to the project.

At a minimum address:

2.4.1 Accommodating public traffic on roads adjacent to and within the project until the project is accepted.

2.4.2 Warning signs shall be placed in accordance with the standards of the Manual on

Uniform Traffic Control Devises (MUTCD), current edition, while work is in progress.

This shall include “Slow Moving Equipment” signs attached to all road surface equipment.

2.4.3 After plan is accepted by the COR, warning signs shall be appropriately placed until after acceptance.

https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs http://www.fs.fed.us/biology/resources/pubs/watershed/FS_National_Core_BMPs_April2012.pdf http://www.fs.fed.us/biology/resources/pubs/watershed/FS_National_Core_BMPs_April2012.pdf https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/

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Contractor Required Tasks

2.5 TECHNICAL TASKS - All tasks to be performed shall be in compliance with the attached

Special Project Specifications and Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS) to the FP-14, and applicable laws, regulations, specifications and guidance referenced in section 2.1 of this PWS.

2.5.1 Mobilization – This work consists of moving personnel, equipment, material, and incidentals to the project and performing work necessary before beginning work at the project site. This work also includes obtaining permits, insurance, and bonds.

The Contractor is responsible for accounting for costs appropriately and for maintaining records, including supporting documentation, adequate to demonstrate that costs claimed have been incurred, are allocable to the contract, and comply with applicable cost principles in FAR subpart 31.2 and agency supplements. The contracting officer may disallow all or part of a claimed cost that is inadequately supported.

2.5.2 Brushing (PBSC 842) – Appendix 3 Typical Drawings.

A. Contractor shall perform 13 miles of roadside brushing utilizing Method A and 16.4 miles of roadside brushing utilizing Method B as indicated in Table 1, IAW the FP-14.

2.5.3 Maintenance of Bridge Surface (PBSC 861) - Appendix 3 Typical Drawings A. Contractor shall replace the bridge wearing surfacing of 2 bridges at the locations indicated in Table 1, IAW the FP-14.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-31#FAR_Subpart_31_2

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Work Tables:

Table 1 - Worklist for Base Items Brushing

Road # Road Name Method BMP EMP Length (Miles) 6245 Woodpecker Brushing - A 0 13 13 6245 Woodpecker Brushing - B 13 17.9 4.9

6246 West Fork Ohmer Creek

Brushing - B 0 2.8 2.8

6280 Crystal Lake Brushing - B 0 1.5 1.5

6281 East Sumner Mountain

Brushing - B 0 1.4 1.4

6282 Sumner Pass Brushing - B 0 4.3 4.3 40006 Snake Ridge Brushing - B 0 1.5 1.5

Brushing A

Total 13

Brushing B

Total 16.4 Bridge Resurfacing

Road # Road Name Bridge Name Bridge

MP

Bridge Length (Feet)

Bridge Deck Area (Square

Feet) 6245 Woodpecker Road Sumner Creek 3.389 87 1479 6245 Woodpecker Road Blind Slough 4.711 55 968

Totals 142 2447

Option Item(s)

2.5.4 Maintenance of Bridge Surface (PBSC 861) – Appendix 3 Typical Drawings

A. Contractor shall replace the bridge wearing surfacing of 3 bridges at the locations indicated in Table 2, IAW the FP-14.

Table 2 – Option Item(s) Worklist

Bridge Resurfacing

Road # Road Name Bridge Name Bridge

MP

Bridge Length (Feet)

Bridge Deck Area

(Square Feet)

6241 Dry Strait Dry Straits #1 0.453 80 1360 6245 Woodpecker Road N.Fork Ohmer Creek 0.101 55 853

6280 Crystal Lake Ham 40R6

Crystal Lake #1 1.199 40 720

Totals 175 2933

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3.0 Deliverable / Schedule

The Contractor shall submit all deliverables for this PWS IAW within listed timelines outlined above.

Below is a list of all deliverables outlining each objective and due date.

Key Deliverables Item No.

Deliverable Objective Due

2.2 Equipment List For government situational awareness

and to ensure all equipment is inspected

2 working days prior to start of performance.

2.3 Work Schedule To notify the government of when the

contractor shall be on site performing work.

To allow COR enough time to post a public announcement of any road closures.

5 working days prior to commencement of work

2.4 Traffic Control Plan To ensure trails and roadways remain open and that all personnel have reduced risk of traffic related injuries

1 working day prior to work in affected area.

4.0 Government Furnished

The Government will only be providing maps for location(s) of work to be performed.

5.0 Travel

The government will not be responsible for travel to or form the site location. The Contractor shall be responsible for all travel to and from the work site locations.

6.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel:

See contract clause 452.237-74 for a list of required key personnel.

7.0 Performance Requirement Measures

Performance Objective

PWS

Paragraph

Method of Inspection Allowable Performance Deviation

Remedy or Corrective Action

Roadside Brushing, Method A and B

2.5.2 Visual Inspection

Per PBSC 842 Contractor shall rework prior to payment for performance.

Bridge Resurfacing 2.5.3 and

2.5.4

Visual Inspection

Per PBSC 861 Contractor shall rework prior to payment for performance.

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8.0 Definitions, Acronyms, and Applicable Publications

Contractor: A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

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. Reference in this regulation (48 CFR chapter 1) to administrative contracting officer or termination contracting officer does not-

• Require that a duty be performed at a particular office or activity; or

• Restrict in any way a contracting officer in the performance of any duty properly assigned.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): means an individual, designated and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions.

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.

Government Furnished Property: 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.

Non-Personal Services: 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 in accordance with FAR 37.012, under general contracting authority, and do not require specific statutory authorization.

Quality Assurance: The government procedures to verify that services being

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Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan: An organized document written by the government specifying the surveillance methodology used for surveillance of contractor performance.

Workday: The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

Work Week: Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

9.0 Appendix:

Appendix 1 Project FSSS Mitkof Brushing FY23 Appendix 2 Project Map Appendix 3 Project Typical Drawings