- Solicitation number
- 12444627Q0003
- Issued by
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Department of Agriculture Forest Service
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This document is a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for fire hydrant repair and installation at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie. The contractor is required to supply and install one fire hydrant and valve to replace a damaged existing hydrant, supply CA-7 stone around the base and shoe for proper drainage, provide pedestrian traffic control for work completed in public way, supply trench protection complying with OSHA standards, and supply backfill in green areas matching existing surrounding grades. The contractor must dispose or recycle all removed hydrant, valve, and pipe materials off-site in accordance with federal, state, and local laws unless specifically approved otherwise by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Project Manager (PM).
Equipment requirements mandate fully operated equipment of modern design in good condition with competent qualified operators. All heavy equipment and off-road equipment must be washed down and inspected prior to entering the site to remove invasive plant species. Equipment inspections occur upon delivery, with rejected equipment replaced or corrected within four calendar days. Operators must wear OSHA-approved safety gear and be capable of operating equipment in similar terrain. The contractor and all employees and subcontractors must comply with state and local safety requirements and the Forest Service Safety Code. Spill cleanup materials must be available at all times, with spills greater than one pint immediately reported to the COR, PM, or Midewin Safety Officer. Contractors must avoid contaminated Army land and immediately report any discovered CERCLA wastes, TSCA equipment, PCB equipment, or Munitions and Explosives of Concern (MEC). The Illinois Emergency Management Agency 24-hour contact numbers are 1-800-782-7860 or 1-217-782-7860. All hazardous material containers must be properly disposed per manufacturer and environmental regulations, and the contractor is responsible for remediation of any releases into surface water or soils.
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| Attachment B Submission Package.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment C Wage Determination.pdf | ||
| 12444627Q0003 RFQ Hydrant Replacement MDW.pdf |
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SPECIFICATIONS
1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT
• Supply & Install 1 Fire hydrant & valve in place of damaged existing hydrant per site visit.
• Supply CA-7 stone around base & shoe for proper drainage of barrel after use.
• Supply required pedestrian traffic control for above work being completed in public way.
• Supply trench protection to comply with OSHA standards.
• Supply backfill in green area to match existing surrounding grades.
2 DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION
Description – Fire hydrant repair at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
3 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Equipment Requirements
Equipment shall be furnished on a fully operated basis, of modern design, and in good operating condition, with a competent qualified operator. Exhaust stacks on all engines, except those with exhaust-driven turbo-chargers, shall be equipped with spark arresters that will prevent the expulsion of sparks from the engine into the atmosphere. The Contractor shall furnish all fuel, supplies, repairs, and incidentals.
1. Inspection of Equipment
Equipment will be inspected at the time it is delivered to the job. Equipment that does not meet contract specifications may be rejected. Rejected equipment will be replaced or the deficiencies corrected within four (4) calendar days after notice of rejection. If the equipment cannot perform on site it may also be removed or replaced.
All contract heavy equipment and off-road equipment will be washed down by the contractor and will be inspected prior to entering Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie to ensure that all possible invasive plant species are removed from the equipment
2. Operator
The Contractor shall furnish a qualified, experienced and competent operator, capable of operating the equipment in terrain similar to that where the work is to be performed. The Government may require the replacement of an operator who is considered incompetent, careless, or otherwise objectionable.
Operator shall wear OSHA approved safety gear while operating equipment and comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (as amended).
B. Safety
The contractor and its employees and subcontractors shall comply with all State and local safety requirements and will be thoroughly familiar with the Forest Service Safety Code for work of this type. This code is available for review at the closest Forest Service office. Protective devices, including but not restricted to hard hats, shall be worn. All efforts shall be made to protect traffic.
Contractors must avoid any remaining contaminated Army land in or near the work area, and must be aware of the potential for discovery of CERCLA wastes, TSCA (PCB) equipment, or remnant ordnance materials (Munitions and Explosives of Concern (MEC)). Contractors shall notify the Midewin Safety Officer and COR or PM of any discovered suspicious material, equipment or items encountered during work.
4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Hydrant Repair
• Supply & Install 1 Fire hydrant & valve in place of damaged existing hydrant per site visit.
• Supply CA-7 stone around base & shoe for proper drainage of barrel after use.
• Supply required pedestrian traffic control for above work being completed in public way.
• Supply trench protection to comply with OSHA standards.
• Supply backfill in green area to match existing surrounding grades
Contractor shall dispose/recycle off-site all hydrant, valve and pipe materials removed unless otherwise specifically approved by the COR or PM . Materials shall be disposed or recycled in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations.
Contractor shall provide adequate water for prosecution of the work and minimize release of dust into the air as necessary.
The Contractor will ensure spill cleanup materials will be available on each project at all times on the Prairie. Any spill greater than one (1) pint must be immediately reported to the COR or PM. Contractor personnel must have training to ensure they are qualified to identify such releases and are competent to provide proper cleanup and reporting. All spilled materials and impacted soils will be removed and properly disposed as necessary.
In the event of a spill of hazardous substances or petroleum, the user of the material shall immediately report the spill to the Midewin Safety Officer, COR or PM who will assure the proper notification reporting is performed by the user. The 24-hour phone numbers for the
Illinois Emergency Management Agency are 1-800-782-7860 or 1-217-782-7860. CERCLA Reportable Quantities (RQs) are found in 40 CFR 302.4, petroleum spill reporting requirements are found in Section 311 of the Clean Water Act. The Midewin Safety Officer, COR or PM will consult with Midewin Engineering concerning each reported spill incident.
Midewin Engineering will investigate each incident as requested and will determine appropriate action.
There will be no releases of hazardous materials into surface water or soils; if such releases are encountered, the Midewin Safety Officer, COR or PM must immediately be notified and the user is responsible for all remediation actions and proper disposal of all contaminated soils and water. The user is responsible for the proper disposal of all empty containers of hazardous material as prescribed by the manufacturer and environmental regulations.
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