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Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Maintenance, Repairs, Annual Testing, and Reporting of Backflow Preventers

National Mall & Memorial Parks

28 April 2023

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide services for maintenance, repairs, annual testing, and reporting on Park backflow preventers for the National Mall and Memorial Parks. The Government shall 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 Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform maintenance, repairs, annual testing, and reporting on Park backflow preventers as defined in this Performance Work Statement, except for those items specified as Government furnished property and services. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: The National Mall and Memorial Parks where the nation comes to remember and where history is made. As “America’s Front Yard,” the National Mall and Memorial Parks is home to many of our country’s most iconic memorials telling the story of people and events that shaped us as a nation. Each year, millions of people come to recreate, commemorate presidential legacies, honor our veterans, and make their voices heard. For more than 200 years, the National Mall has symbolized our nation and its democratic values, which have inspired the world. The National Mall - the great swath of green in the middle of our capital city and stretching from the foot of the United States Capitol to the Potomac River

- is the premiere civic and symbolic space in our nation.

1.3 Objectives: Regulations/laws mandate that water utilities systems must protect their water distribution systems from possible contamination by identifying systems that pose a potential risk to drinking water quality. The National Park Service (NPS), National Capital Region (NCR), National Mall and Memorial Parks (NAMA) is seeking to contract services for maintenance, repairs, annual testing, and reporting of backflow preventers. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential. The contract requires reporting to the water authority (https://3pp.dcwater.com) the results of the annual testing on the backflow preventers as well as providing copies to the COR on all communications with the water authority.

https://3pp.dcwater.com/

1.4 Scope: Firm-Fixed-Price, Single Award Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) to provide services for maintenance, repairs, annual testing, and reporting on Park backflow preventers for NAMA.

1.4.1 Ordering Period: Five (5) year period from 13 August 2023 to 12 August 2028.

1.4.2 Ordering Procedures: The seed task order (first task order) will be Task 1 - Testing and Reporting are and will be awarded concurrently with the award of the base IDIQ. Repairs and Replacements (Task 2) task orders will be issued on an as needed basis. All task orders will be issued within the ordering period in accordance with the established price schedule. All the terms and conditions of the Single Award IDIQ shall be incorporated and apply to all resulting task orders.

The specific tasks associated with this PWS can be found at Part 5 - Specific Tasks.

The Single Award IDIQ contract does not obligate any funds. Funds will be obligated on individual task orders and have an independent period of performance. Each individual task order shall not exceed $100,000.00, unless otherwise modified. The minimum purchase limit shall be $2,500.00. The maximum and overall capacity of this IDIQ is $975,000.00.

1.4.3 The only activity authorized to issue orders is the National Park Service, National Capital Region. Oral orders are authorized.

1.5 Place of Performance: All work is located in the National Mall and Memorial Parks in Washington, DC. The majority of the locations are within the boundaries of 2nd Street NE/SE to the east, Rhode Island Avenue NE/NW, U Street NW, Florida Avenue NW, and R Street NW to the north, Rock Creek, and Potomac Parkway to the west and the Potomac River to the south.

1.6 General Information:

1.6.1 Quality Control (QC): The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor’s quality control program is how the contractor assures itself that its work complies with the requirement of the contract.

1.6.1.1 The nature of the work required to maintain these devices requires confined space entry and cramped hard to access points. The number, and physical arrangement of these areas present a supervisory and quality control challenge.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance (QA): The Government shall evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s). This plan can be found as Attachment 1 – Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

1.6.3 Hours of Operation: All work is to be scheduled and coordinated through the Contracting Officers Representative (COR). All work must be scheduled in advance with the COR to ensure the Park can provide access/assistance for the sites. The standard hours of operation are 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work can be performed outside these hours but must first be coordinated and approved by the COR.

1.6.4 Recognized Holidays: The contractor is not required to perform services on 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 Juneteenth Christmas Day Independence Day

1.6.5 Type of Contract: The Government will award a Firm-Fixed-Price, Single Award Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).

1.6.6 Physical Security: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information, and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured. All access points to below grade space shall be secured/locked at all times. If points of access can’t be secured with a lock due to work being performed, personnel shall be in place at access point to prevent any unauthorized access. Once work has begun on any given valve, the Contractor’s mechanic shall not leave the site to respond to other customers’ service requirements at other locations.

1.6.6.1 Key Control: No keys will be issued to the Contractor by the Government. All access must be scheduled in advance with COR.

1.6.6.2 Lock Combinations: Not applicable.

1.6.7 Special Qualifications: To successfully perform the contract, the Contractor must have the following competencies:

1.6.7.1 The Contractor must submit copies of the following with the signed contract and bid submittal form to be eligible for the contract award:

• Plumber’s Specialty License

• Backflow Tester Certification

• Certificate of Gauge Calibration

1.6.7.2 Most of the backflow prevention valves are in confined space, so proper equipment and certifications are required.

1.6.7.3 All repair, maintenance and inspections shall be done under the supervision of a Technician trained and certified for work on backflow preventers.

1.6.7.4 Without expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and comply with any applicable Federal, State, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations.

1.6.8 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 Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the Contracting Officer 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. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.6.9 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is 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 communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.10 Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government: Project/Contract Manager. The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract and must be fluent in English. The contract manager or alternate shall be available between 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed for administrative reasons. The contract manager or alternate shall be available by email and telephonically with the capability of responding during business hours mentioned above within 2 hours of receiving a call or email from the CO/COR.

1.6.11 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. The Contractor shall require its employees to wear distinctive uniform clothing, safety shoes and shall assure that every employee is in uniform when performing contracted activities at the Park. The uniform shall have the Contractor’s name, easily identifiable, permanently attached above the waist. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.6.12 Contractor Representative: Upon contract award, the Contractor shall provide to the

Contracting Officer and COR, the name, phone number and cellular phone number of the Contractor representative and an alternate contact who is responsible for overseeing the performance of this contract. This person must be able to make decisions for the company.

1.6.13 Contractor Travel: The contractor shall be responsible for all travel necessary to complete the work described in the PWS.

1.6.14 Loss or Damage: If due to fault, neglect, dishonesty of the Contractor, his agency or employees, loss or damage to government property is incurred during the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall be responsible for the same. The Government, at its option, in lieu of repayment, may require the Contractor to replace at his own expense, all property as directed by the Contracting Officer.

1.6.15 Non-Reimbursable Repairs: If a Contractor is called back in to make repairs to equipment that has already been repaired within the same 72-hour period, the callback work shall be performed at the Contractor’s own cost and is not considered reimbursable by the Government, unless additional issues were found not related to the initial repair.

1.6.16 Safety: The work area shall be maintained in a clean and safe condition at all times. All personnel providing service on-site shall have pictured identification and uniform displaying the name of the company. All on-site vehicles will also be marked with the company name. The contractor shall, with the use of barricades, ropes, signs, or audible signals, take all necessary precautions for the protection of the work and safety of the public. Any accident or incident, in regard to the work under this contract, shall be reported immediately, in writing, to the Contracting Officer. Once work has begun on any given valve, the Contractor’s personnel shall not leave the site to respond to other customers’ service requirements at other locations.

Working in a Federal building or Federally controlled indoor workspaces:

In order to take steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to protect the health and safety of all Federal employees, onsite contractors, visitors to Federal buildings or Federally controlled indoor workspaces, and other individuals interacting with the Federal workforce, employees under the subject contract who are required to work on site in Federal buildings or Federally controlled indoor worksites must comply with requirements located at https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/overview/.

1.6.17 Invoice Requirements: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears and no advance payments shall be authorized. The contractor shall submit invoices for payment as follows:

1.6.17.1 Invoices must be submitted to the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). All invoices are to be submitted online through IPP. See:

https://www.ipp.gov/index.htm.

1.6.17.2 All vendors must register at: https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors to establish an account in order to submit an invoice on this project. The benefits of registering with IPP include the ability to create invoices directly from a contract award and submit them electronically, as well as email notification when invoice(s) are paid, online payment history and email notification when you are awarded a new contract.

1.6.17.3 The email notification of payment is sent when a payment is distributed to your bank account and will include all pertinent payment information. For all questions related to IPP registration and issues with submitting invoices, please contact IPP Customer Support at 1 (866) 973-3131.

1.6.17.4 The contractor shall submit a final invoice within thirty (30) calendar days after the end of the Performance Period. After the final invoice has been paid the contractor shall furnish a completed and signed Release of Claims to the CO/CS. This release of claims is due within fifteen (15) calendar days of final payment.

1.6.17.5 In accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (Public Law 97-177), contractors are to submit proper invoices for payment. A proper invoice includes:

• Name and address of the Contractor

• Invoice date and invoice number

• Contract/order number

• Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)

• Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price, and extended price

• Shipping and payment terms (unless mutually agreed that this information is only required in the contract)

• Name (where practicable), title, phone number, and mailing address of person to notify in the event of a defective invoice

1.6.17.6 The invoice must contain specific information as listed above or the invoice shall be returned to the contractor within seven days after receipt, noting reasons why it is not a proper invoice. The agency payment office will no longer “hold” or “pen and ink” the invoice in an attempt to correct it. The contractor must correct and resubmit the invoice through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/overview/ https://www.ipp.gov/index.htm https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors

1.6.17.7 Maintenance reports for each valve tested shall also be uploaded with a copy of the invoice through the Invoice Processing Platform. Invoices will be rejected if the invoice is missing, incorrect, and/or the maintenance reports are missing.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1. 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.

2.1.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER. A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government.

Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.3. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S.

Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.4. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.5. DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.6. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.7. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.9. QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.10. QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.11. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.12. WORKDAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.12. WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2. ACRONYMS:

CFR Code of Federal Regulations COR Contracting Officer Representative COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf DOI Department of Interior FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation KO Contracting Officer NPS National Park Service OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED SERVICES AND MATERIALS:

3.1. Services: All work is to be scheduled and coordinated through the Contracting Officer’s

Representative. Work shall be scheduled in advance so that proper access to the area can be provided.

3.2. Materials: A parking pass will be issued for vehicle(s) and driver(s) performing work under this contract.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1. General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities, and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Part 3 of this PWS.

4.2. Materials: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies and materials required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Part 3 of this PWS.

4.3. Equipment: The Contractor shall furnish all equipment required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Part 3 of this PWS.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. Testing, Reporting, and Repairs of Backflow Preventers

5.1. Task 1: Testing and Reporting

5.1.1. Attachment 2 provides an inventory of the backflow preventers that require annual testing and reporting. The Contractor is required to test all backflow preventers on the inventory list and report the results to the water authority via their website (https://3pp.dcwater.com), as well as providing copies to the COR on all communications and reporting documents with the water authority.

5.1.2. The Contractor will ensure that Attachment 2 - Inventory List is maintained and updated to be accurate and reflective of the valve(s) on each site. The Contractor is required to provide DC Water reference #’s for any devices not currently reported or have not had a reference number provided in Attachment 2 – Inventory List. The Contractor shall email an updated inventory list to COR when changes are made.

5.1.3. NAMA reserves the right to add or remove any testing and reporting service requirement during the term of the contract. The Contractor will be notified of these changes by the Contracting Officer (CO) and the contract will be modified accordingly.

5.1.4. The Contractor is required to test backflow assemblies using only current DC Water approved test procedures.

5.1.5. Testing and reporting shall be scheduled in accordance with DC Water reporting requirements which list when the device was last tested and by when it needs to be retested and reported. If a device is not yet on the DC Water reported list, then it will be scheduled once it has been tested and reported based on the timeframe it is assigned at reporting.

5.1.6. All scheduled testing must be completed during the timeframe allotted by DC Water. The Contractor must submit in writing a request for deviation from the approved schedule with appropriate justification to the COR for approval. If a request is denied, no deviation will be accepted.

5.1.7. During the testing process, the entire valve shall be inspected to ensure serviceability.

All issues preventing proper testing or operation of the device will be brought to the COR’s attention immediately, by phone call, before further work can be conducted.

Notify the COR about what the issue is and what correction needs to occur for proper testing and operation.

5.1.8. The Contractor shall place inspection tags on inspected backflow assemblies with appropriate information including Inspectors Certification Number, Signature, Dates, Test Results, and other information as required. The tags should be secured so that it will not easily come off and filled out in a manner to easily determine if the information has been tampered with.

5.1.9. After each scheduled testing, the Contractor shall furnish a complete written report describing the work performed. This report shall indicate initial pass/fail rating, what services were provided to restore it to a "passing" condition if required, rebuild/repair kit if used, replacement materials/valves if used and that it has been reported to the water authority. The Contractor shall furnish these reports for each device to the COR with the monthly invoice when work is done in a particular month. If no work is performed in a particular month, no report is required.

5.1.10. All system disruptions at work sites require advanced coordination. Site work must be scheduled and prepared to ensure work proceeds smoothly; if water shut offs are needed for work, it must be coordinated with those who will be affected by the shut offs.

5.2. Task 2: Repairs and Replacements

5.2.1. A repair is defined as any scheduled and/or unscheduled work that is required to prevent a piece of equipment or system component from breakdown/failure that may have been found through routine testing or observation by the Contractor and/or Government personnel.

5.2.2. For any major repair work that requires the shutdown of part of the water system that is necessary to perform any work:

5.2.2.1. The COR must be notified in writing by email at least 24 hours in advance of when scheduled work is to be performed.

5.2.2.2. The notification must include the length of time for the proposed shut down.

5.2.2.3. Repairs that may cause tenant disruption due to the nature of the repair shall be performed outside of official facility occupancy hours as needed.

5.2.2.4. If they are delays that require an extended time beyond what was proposed in the written notification, the Contractor must inform the COR in writing of the continued delays with an estimated time frame for everything being back online as soon as it is known.

5.2.3. All equipment serviced under this contract shall be maintained as originally specified, designed, and manufactured. All replacement parts, materials, supplies and equipment shall be the manufacturers' parts for the particular system or approved equal. All material furnished by the contractor shall be new and of such quality and size to assure that complete repairs fulfill the intended requirements of the existing equipment design and performance.

5.2.4. The Contractor shall report non-emergency issues that requires repair and/or replacement or may lead to a repair and/or replacement to the COR within 8 hours by phone or email of the finding.

5.2.5. The Contractor shall report emergency issues to the COR immediately by phone followed up by email within 24 hours.

5.2.6. If the Government identifies an issue, and the COR reaches out to the Contractor, the Contractor must respond within 24 hours of receiving the notification. The notification and response may either be in writing or verbal.

5.2.7. If a repair and/ or replacement is needed, the following shall occur:

5.2.7.1. The COR and the Contractor will review the identified issue and discuss repair options and other relevant information and provide a quote for the repair.

5.2.7.2. The Contractor shall provide a quote identifying all required materials, such as the parts, kits, and/or assemblies will be used with the price broken out for each item and the number of labor hours required to perform the service. The labor hour rate shall be in accordance with the established price schedule. Materials will be negotiated at the task order level.

5.2.7.3. Upon acceptance and agreement by the Government that the additional work is required and necessary, a separate task order will be issued for the additional work that is required.

The Contractor shall not proceed with any replacement and/or repairs without prior authorization from the COR and/or CO.

5.2.7.4. The quote must at least include:

5.2.7.4.1. Detailed description of service being provided, include date and time of initial request.

5.2.7.4.2. Detailed description of all required parts and materials

5.2.7.4.3. Estimated delivery schedule for completion.

5.2.8. All repairs must be completed within 24 hours after the COR and the Contractor review and agree upon the corrective action, unless another time frame is agreed to in writing beyond the initial 24 hours by the Contractor and the COR.

5.2.9. Once repairs are completed the results must be reported to the water authority.

5.2.10. After each repair, the Contractor shall furnish a complete written report describing the work performed. This report shall indicate initial pass/fail rating, what services were provided to restore it to a "passing" condition if required, rebuild/repair kit if used, replacement materials/valves if used and that it has been reported to the water authority.

5.3. Deliverables

5.3.1. Within 30 calendar days of contract award, the Contractor shall develop and submit to the

Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), a comprehensive written QC plan to actively identify and correct performance failures for all work performed under this contract.

5.3.1.1. The QC plan must identify resources and include procedures to maximize quality and ensure completion of each task during the established period of performance.

5.3.1.2. The Contractor’s organizational structure for its QC process shall establish a plan that minimizes potential conflicts of interest between the offeror’s personnel that performs the maintenance work and the personnel that will inspect the work.

5.3.1.3. The contractor shall submit a comprehensive written QC plan to the CO and COR within five (5) working days when changes are made thereafter.

5.3.1.4. After acceptance of the QC plan the Contractor shall receive approval in writing from the COR of any proposed change to their QC system.

5.3.2. Within 30 calendar days of contract award, the Contractor shall establish testing schedule and submit it to the COR for review. The proposed testing schedule shall be in a 12-month calendar style format based on the DC Water reporting schedule for each device.

This testing schedule shall not supersede any requirements within the PWS and shall be used to assist in QC/QA.

5.3.2.1. Devices that have been tested and reported already have the date for when the new testing and reporting has to be completed by and can be viewed on the water authority’s site.

5.3.3. The Contractor shall provide a copy of current test kit calibration certificates for all test kits being utilized and shall submit updated calibration certificates as needed.

5.3.4. After each scheduled test/ inspection, or major repair overhaul, the Contractor shall furnish a complete written report describing the work performed. This report shall indicate initial pass/fail rating, what services were provided to restore it to a "passing" condition if required, rebuild/repair kit if used, replacement materials/valves if used and that it has been reported to the water authority. The Contractor shall furnish these reports for each device to the COR with the monthly invoice.

5.3.5. After each testing and repair, the Contractor shall furnish a complete written report describing the work performed. This report shall indicate initial pass/fail rating, what services were provided to restore it to a "passing" condition if required, rebuild/repair kit if used, replacement materials/valves if used and that it has been reported to the water authority. The Contractor shall furnish these reports for each device to the COR with the monthly invoice when work is done in a particular month. If no work is performed in a particular month, no report is required.

5.3.6. The table below shows the required deliverables and when they are due. All deliverables shall be submitted to the COR. All the report formats will be worked out between COR and the Contractor upon award.

Deliverables Requirement Due Yearly Testing and Reporting Schedule Within 30 days of award by email

Monthly Invoice Within 5 working days of the end of each month

Maintenance Report for Each Device Tested in a Particular Month

Due with monthly Invoice

Maintain up-to-date Attachment 2 Inventory List

Due any time it is updated

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS)

6.1. The Contractor must abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures, which include, but are not limited to, the following:

6.1.1 DC Water: https://3pp.dcwater.com

https://3pp.dcwater.com/

PART 7

ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

Attachments:

Attachment 1 – Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) Attachment 2 – Inventory List

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