C04_Performance Work Statement.pdf

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Performance Work Statement

Contents Project Title General Information

1.0 Background and Purpose

2.0 Definitions

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

4.0 Deliverable / Schedule

5.0 Government Furnished

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7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

8.0 Special Requirements........................................................................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.

9.0 Performance Requirement Measures

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Project Title Cole Ranch Farmhouse Demolition

General Information

1.0 Background and Purpose

This is a non-personal services requirement. The U.S. Forest Service requires demolition and removal of three

(3) structures located on Forest Service property at Cole Ranch outside Durango, CO. These structures are no longer mission-essential and present safety, security, and environmental concerns. Work includes complete removal of structures and associated appurtenances, disposal of debris, site restoration, and documentation.

The contractor shall furnish all equipment, labor, layouts of work features, and supervision needed to demolish and remove all material of the building including all above and below ground structures to a depth of three (3) feet, concrete slabs, foundations, and vaults. The contractor shall locate, disconnect, cap and plug all overhead and underground utilities (electricity, gas, etc.); inform applicable service provider, Contracting Officer Representative (COR) during the execution of the contract.

The Contractor shall remove and dispose of all demolition debris from the sites. This projects performance is to be completed within 30 days of contract award.

The following structures are to be demolished and disposed of.

• Building #1 – Griffith Dairy Farmhouse ~1,286 SF, single level with basement, stick-built, asphalt shingle roof. Electric service present;

• Constructed ~1930. Asbestos abatement completed in 2019. SHPO clearance obtained.

• Building #2 – Griffith Dairy Gable Barn

~912 SF, two-story timber barn on concrete pilings. No utilities. Constructed early 1930s. SHPO clearance obtained.

• Building #3 – Griffith Dairy Shed ~96 SF, stick-built, asphalt shingle roof. No utilities. Constructed ~1930.

2.0 Location

This is a San Juan National Forest administrative site is located within La Plata county at 670 Cole Ranch Rd, Durango, CO 81303.

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

3.1 Demolition

• Disconnect, isolate, and remove utility connections; cap or remove below-grade utilities to min. 3 ft below finished grade unless otherwise directed.

• The Contractor shall check to determine that all utility services are disconnected back to the utility source. No work shall commence on any building before utilities are properly disconnected. The work includes capping and plugging of all utilities, using equipment, materials, and labor IAW local, state, and federal regulations. This will apply to electric and natural gas utilities.

• Complete structural demolition of all three structures including roofs, walls, floors, foundations, and appurtenances.

• Segregate materials for recycling were practical (metal, clean concrete).

• Control dust, noise, and vibration; prevent offsite migration of debris.

• If septic tanks are encountered, the contractor shall ensure that damage does not occur to any septic tanks if they are still in use. Septic tanks no longer in use shall be pumped dry, crushed and backfilled IAW Federal, State, and Local regulations. Dig Permits/Utility Locates shall be coordinated with the GPOC and approved prior to any digging.

3.2 Debris Removal & Disposal

• Remove all demolition debris from federal property.

• Dispose of materials at licensed and permitted facilities; provide signed manifests and receipts identifying facility and quantities.

3.3 Site Restoration

• Remove above-grade remnants and foundation materials; backfill voids with common fill, compact to match adjacent grades, ensure positive drainage.

• The Farmhouse has a basement and will require approximately 200 cubic yards of common fill material.

• Seeding disturbed areas is NOT required.

• Repair any damage to roads, ditches, culverts, and gates caused by Contractor operations.

• The contractor shall clean up and remove all signs of temporary facilities, work areas, structures, foundations or temporary structures, stockpiles of excess waste materials, or any other vestiges of demolition. All restored areas shall be smoothly and evenly dressed and sloped to drain. The Contractor shall fill and compact all voids left by the removal of structures or related elements.

3.4 Safety & Housekeeping

• Maintain fencing or barricades as needed for public and animal safety.

• Post signage (“Construction Area – Keep Out”).

• Maintain orderly staging, no overnight waste accumulation outside containers.

• The contractor shall provide protection of personnel. Before, during and after the demolition, the contractor shall continuously evaluate the condition of the structure being demolished and take immediate action to protect all personnel working in and around the project site. No area, section, or component of floors, roofs, walls, columns, pilasters, or other structural element will be allowed to be left standing without sufficient bracing, shoring, or lateral support to prevent collapse or failure while workmen remove debris or perform other work in the immediate area.

3.5 Quality Control Plan

• The Contractor shall be responsible for quality control for all work accomplished during the performance of the task.

• The Contractor shall provide and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP), which ensures the requirements in this PWS are met.

• The contractor’s superintendent will be the POC to discuss the quality of work specified in this

PWS.

3.6 Quality Assurance

• The Government shall inspect and evaluate the contractor’s performance to ensure services are received IAW requirements set forth in this PWS.

• The COR shall inspect by validating actual work performance, physically checking the attribute of the completed task, checking a management information report, investigating customer complaints, conferring with facility managers, or otherwise inspecting the task or its results to determine whether or not performance meets the standards contained in this PWS.

Any unsatisfactory inspection (defect) result shall be recorded, and the Contractor shall re-perform the service within 24 hours of notification, at no additional cost to the Government after notification by the COR.

4.0 Deliverable / Schedule

Item No.

Deliverable Schedule Objective

1 Quality Control Plan

With Quote Submission • Submit one electronic copy with quote

• Coordinate dates with COR for site work

2 Safety Plan 7 days within start of project Submit one electronic copy with quote 3 Site Work 30 calendar days after Work Plan approval

• Complete all site work described above

4 Forest Service Key

3 calendar days after completion of Site Work

• Return Forest Service key upon completion of site work

Hours of Operation- All work shall be performed during the normal duty hours, 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday thru Friday, except for Federal holidays and unforeseen requirements. The contractor is not required to provide routine services on the following approved holidays:

Holiday Name Holiday Date New Year’s Day 1st of January Martin Luther King’s Birthday 3rd Monday in January President’s Day 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth Day 19th of June Independence Day 4th of July Labor Day 1st Monday in September Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October Veteran’s Day 11th of November Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day 25th of December

5.0 Government Furnished

• A Forest Service Yale Key will be furnished for gate access.

6.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

Below are positions which are considered key to successful performance of the contract.

6.1 Project Manager (PM)

• Primary point of contact with the Contracting Officer (CO) and COR.

• Managed all phases of demolition projects, including planning, permitting, subcontractor coordination, site safety, and close‑out documentation.

• Implement dust control, noise mitigation, and debris‑handling plans to minimize community impact during demolition activities.

• Implement waste management procedures to ensure proper handling, recycling, and disposal of demolition debris in accordance with federal environmental standards.

6.2 Site Superintendent / Foreman

• Manages day-to-day operations on site.

• Directed daily operations on active demolition sites, ensuring crew compliance with OSHA safety standards and company safety procedures.

• Resolve field issues in real time to avoid schedule delays or cost overruns.

• Complete site stabilization, grading, and debris removal to meet USDA requirements for final acceptance and project close‑out.

7.0 Special Requirements

7.1 Dust & Air Quality: Use water or other approved suppressants; prevent fugitive dust off-property.

7.2 Fire Prevention: No idling that risks ignition; hot work permits as applicable; maintain extinguishers.

7.3 Staging & Laydown: Use approved areas; protect soils and vegetation; install drip pans under stationary equipment. There is an active horse barn that the site conditions need to be protected for livestock.

7.4 Security: Secure site when unattended; remove keys from equipment; lock gates per CO direction.

7.5 Weather Shutdowns: Suspend operations if conditions pose safety or environmental risks (e.g., high winds, heavy precipitation).

7.6 Pre-work meeting prior to any demolition or deconstruction work, the contractor shall visit the site and examine PWS to determine the extent of the work.

8.0 Performance Requirement Measures

The contract service requirements are summarized in performance objectives that relate directly to essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimally acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. The Services Summary (SS) provides information on contract requirements, the expected level of contractor performance and the expected method of Government validation and confirmation of services provided. These thresholds are critical to mission success. Procedures as set forth in the RFO 52.212-4 (a), Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, Inspection/Acceptance, will be used to remedy all deficiencies.

PERFORMANCE

OBJECTIVE

DESCRIPTION PWS

PARAGRAPH

PERFORMANCE

THRESHOLD

01 Site Survey Plans Accident Prevention Plan (Safety Plan) Quality Control Plan

(QCP)

No more than one defect for the project.

02 Utilities.

Locate, disconnect, cap and plug all overhead and underground utilities within five (5) feet of the building

Safe termination complete.

03 Demolition.

Provide all labor, materials, and equipment to demolish the building and surrounding features identified in this PWS, associated attachments, and the Contractor’s demolition plan

Structures are removed IAW PWS. Zero defects

04 Site Restoration Site is 100% properly graded and seeded IAW PWS. Zero defects

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