B08_Attach_1_PWS.pdf

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

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PROJECT TITLE:

Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area

Vault Toilet Pumping

Contents PWS 1.0 Background on the Government’s Requirement PWS 2.0 General Scope of Work PWS 3.0 Overall Objective(s)

PWS 4.0 Specific Tasks PWS 5.0 Delivery / Performance Schedule PWS 6.0 Government-Furnished Property, Materials, Services PWS 7.0 Security and Administrative Matters PWS 8.0 Technical Exhibits and Definitions

EXHIBIT X: QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP)

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PWS 1.0 Background on the Government’s Requirement

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Office in El Centro, CA, has a requirement for toilet pumping services in the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area (ISDRA) to pump vault type toilets. After award is made to the responsible quoter whose quote conforms to the Request for Quotation and is most advantageous to the Government, a Pre-Work Conference will be held onsite.

PWS 2.0 General Scope of Work

The objectives are to perform toilet pumping services for 63 (1,000-gallon) vaults as needed (minimum of 6 vaults per pump) according to BLM requirements for the ISDRA, allowing the BLM to accomplish priority mission-oriented work in an effective manner.

The Contractor shall provide all equipment and supplies necessary to provide for the toilet pumping services to include hand picking of litter and debris out of the units during pumping operations. The contractor shall properly dispose of human wastes, litter, debris, and liquids at an approved facility, provide the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) documentation of disposal and all work shall be performed in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations. The contractor shall provide all safety items necessary to meet local Department of Health and Safety Standards. The contractor shall provide the necessary items to clean areas in the event of spillage or leaks during the pumping operations. The contractor is responsible for protection of his equipment from vandalism. The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, safety items, materials, proper disposal, and incidentals to ensure public health and safety.

Place of Performance:

The work sites are located throughout the ISDRA. Individual buildings consist of either 1 or 2 vaults and are described below by general location within the ISDRA. The sites consist of recreation settings. Generally, the sites are accessible by travelling along paved and maintained dirt roads. All sites accessibility is weather dependent.

Gecko Road Individual Building Numbers 1-4, 11-19, and 31-33 (17 vaults)

Location – From Brawley, CA, take Hwy 78 east towards Glamis/Palo Verde (approximately 20 miles) and turn right on Gecko Road (paved road).

Osborne Overlook Individual Building Number 40 (2 vaults)

Location – From Brawley, CA, take Hwy 78 east towards Glamis/Palo Verde (approximately 23 miles) and turn right on Osborne Park Road (paved road).

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Glamis Flats/Wash Road Individual Building Numbers 51-53, and 61-66 (18 vaults)

Location – From Brawley, CA, take Hwy 78 east towards Glamis/Palo Verde (approximately 25 miles) and turn right on Glamis Flats Offramp (dirt). Return to eastbound Hwy 78 to Wash Road (approximately 1 mile) where you will turn right (improved dirt road).

Buttercup Individual Building Numbers 71- 78, and 82 (9 vaults)

Location – From Yuma, AZ, take Interstate 8 west towards El Centro (approximately 20 miles) and exit Grey’s Well. Turn left on Luis Aguillar Road (paved road).

Midway Well Individual Building Numbers 91-96, 101-102, and 106 (9 vaults)

Location – From Yuma, AZ, take Interstate 8 west towards El Centro (approximately 20 miles) and exit Grey’s Well. Continue to Midway Camp (improved dirt road), Plank Road, and continue to end of paved road.

Gordon’s Well Individual Building Number 121-124 (8 vaults)

Location – From Yuma, AZ, take Interstate 8 west towards El Centro (approximately 26 miles) and exit Gordon’s Well Road. Turn right at off-ramp and then right at intersection. Paved road turns into maintained dirt road up and over the New Coachella Canal to unit locations.

Period of Performance:

The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months and four (4) 12-month option years. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

Base Year - June 1, 2022 – May 31, 2023 Option Year I - June 1, 2023 – May 31, 2024 Option Year II - June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025 Option Year III - June 1, 2025– May 31, 2026 Option Year IV - June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027

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PWS 3.0 Overall Objective(s)

The objectives are to perform vault toilet pumping services as needed (minimum of 6 vaults per pump) according to BLM requirements for the ISDRA, allowing the BLM to accomplish priority mission-oriented work in an effective manner.

PWS 4.0 Specific Tasks

Pumping will be completed on an “as-needed” basis according to individual building number mentioned above with a minimum of 6 vaults per visit. Contractor must be able to respond to BLM pumping requests within 7 days. If more than six vaults are ordered to be pumped, BLM will provide an additional seven days to begin work, for a total of 14 days. Upon pumping requests, Contractor must be prompt and on-time and notify COR or scheduling BLM official in the event of a delay or rescheduling.

Task 1: Pump toilets of human waste, liquids, and debris such as vault litter and other items during pumping operations.

Task 2: Pump vault toilets utilizing the cleanout access ports.

Task 3: The contractor shall provide the necessary items to clean areas in the event of spillage or leaks during the pumping operations.

Task 4: Dispose properly of all items associated with services at an approved facility.

BLM dumpsters are approved to be used for disposal of litter and debris associated with pumping operations if the dumpsters are on site.

Task 5: The contractor shall maintain and provide all safety items necessary to meet local Department of Health and Safety Standards.

Task 6: Provide the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) documentation of disposal and all work shall be performed in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations.

Task 7: Bill with invoices to National Operation Center (NOC) in Denver, CO utilizing the Invoice Processing Platform (https://www.ipp.gov/). Provide copies of the invoice to the COR prior to submitting into IPP within 15 days of vault pumping.

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PWS 5.0 Delivery / Performance Schedule

The Contractor will be notified when to begin pumping after the effective date of the notice to proceed. The BLM and Contractor will work together on a schedule to complete the service. The Contractor shall continue performance of the work under the contract without delay or interruption except by causes beyond his control as defined by contract clauses, or by the receipt of a “Suspend Work Order” issued by the Government. Failure to do so may be cause for action under the “Default” clause. The Contractor shall complete all work required within the time specified in the Schedule of Items. Pump toilets through access cleanout port (not the riser). BLM will contact the contractor requesting services via email and the contractor will coordinate with BLM to set the time and date for the service.

Work hours are described below in Section 7.0.

PWS 6.0 Government-Furnished Property, Materials, Services

General:

The Government will supply water to all vaults prior to pumping and then after the pumping has occurred. Coordination of the filling and pumping will continue throughout until the pumping is complete.

The Contractor shall provide all equipment and supplies necessary to provide for the toilet pumping services to include removal of litter and debris out of the vaults during pumping operations. The contractor shall properly dispose of human waste, and liquids at an approved facility, provide the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) documentation of disposal and all work shall be performed in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations. The contractor shall provide all safety items necessary to meet local Department of Health and Safety Standards. The contractor shall provide the necessary items to clean areas in the event of spillage or leaks during the pumping operations. The contractor is responsible for protection of his equipment from vandalism. The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, safety items, materials, proper disposal and incidentals to ensure public health and safety.

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PWS 7.0 Security and Administrative Matters

Regular Work Hours:

The performance period established for this contract is based upon all work being conducted during regular working hours between 7:00am and 4:30pm, Monday through Thursday, excluding government holidays. If the Contractor desires to carry on work outside regular hours, including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and government holidays, a request must be submitted to the Contracting Officer in sufficient time to allow satisfactory arrangements to be made for access to the work site.

Communications:

The BLM will contact the contractor to request service by phone followed by an email and we will work together on a schedule to complete the services needed within 30 days.

Federal Holidays:

The following Federal Legal Holidays are observed:

New Year’s Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day President’s Day Memorial Day Juneteenth National Independence Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

Fire Danger Season:

If the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) allows the Contractor to continue work during periods of declared fire danger or season, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable state laws relating to fire prevention and with all special conditions of work as directed by the COR.

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PWS 8.0 Technical Exhibits and Definitions

Standard Definitions:

Physical Condition The Physical appearance of Federal equipment or facilities that considers cracks, chips, dents, abrasions, rust, corrosion, general cleanliness, vibration, operating temperature, and discoloration and other items as identified by the COR.

Physical condition may be determined by visual as well as diagnostic means.

Contracting Officer (CO) The Secretary of the Interior or designated authorized representative who is the only agent capable of signing a federal award or obligating funds.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) The Contracting Officer’s designated representative as indicated in a delegation of authority letter.

Quality Assurance (QA) Surveillance of Contractor performance to determine performance requirements are met.

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) (see Technical Exhibit below) The PRS identifies the key performance indicators of the Contract that will be evaluated by the Government to assure Contract performance standards are met by the Contractor.

Quality Control Those actions taken by the Contractor to control the production of goods or services so that they meet the requirements of the performance work statement.

Technical Definitions:

N/A

Technical Exhibits:

See Attached Pricing Schedule

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EXHIBIT X: QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP)

Work Tasks to be Performed

Acceptable Quality Level Method of Surveillance Consequences, Remedies, and/or Deduction(s)

Task(s) 1-4 Vault Toilet Pumping and Cleaning.

No more than 1 unsatisfactory inspection result per pump request.

The COR or another Government Representative will inspect the facilities in-person during pumping.

For 1 unsatisfactory inspection, the COR will document this and inform the Contractor what must be improved.

Task(s) 5-7 Documentation and Invoicing

Safety documentation is available, proper disposal documentation, and invoice submitted on time.

Upon request For unsatisfactory inspections, the COR will document this and inform the Contractor what must be improved.