B08_Attachment_1_PWS.pdf

PERFORMANCE-BASED WORK STATEMENT

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

A. Introduction

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Caribbean Florida Water Science Center (CFWSC) needs to rebuild a metal staircase to access the river at Rio Grande de Loiza below dam site in east central Puerto Rico.

B. Background The USGS, CFWSC has been monitoring surface water, ground water, and water quality of streams, rivers, and lakes all over Puerto Rico in cooperation with the local government agencies for decades. The Caribbean Florida Water Science Center does not have the personnel needed, to perform this task.

C. Scope

The USGS, Caribbean Florida Water Science Center needs to rebuild a metal staircase. The services provided by the selected company should be in accordance with the work specifications described below. The material used for the construction should be galvanized pipes/tubes, galvanize steel, iron, re-bar, and concrete. All paint used should be oil based and all metal surfaces need to be treated with anti-oxidizing primer.

II. WORK REQUIREMENTS

A. Technical Requirements

• The staircase should be approximately 40‘long 48” wide, have nonslip treads that are standard rise and run. Handrails will be at 42” tall and meet all OSHA standards for safety.

The construction material and finished staircase should support a minimum of 400 lbs.

• The top of the staircase will need a lockable gate to prevent staircase use by the general public, the frame should be 80” x 48” and have a lockbox cover to prevent cutting the lock.

• All material will be primed and painted with oil base forest green paint.

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B. Deliverables

The Vendor establishes the delivery time based on the complexity of the job.

The vendor must comply with local and federal regulations regarding the techniques used and environmental implications.

III. SUPPORTING INFORMATION

A. Place of Performance – All necessary work will be performed in the field.

B. Period of Performance - NTP + 30 days C. Government Furnished Property (GFP): list property and its value.

D. Special Considerations. – Not applicable.

E. Key personnel qualifications (researchers, instructors, writers, project managers, programmers, etc.) – Not applicable.

F. Data Rights, Safety, Environment – Not applicable.

G. Security/Privacy issues (entry to Federal buildings, personnel clearances, computer security.) – Not applicable.