CDC Pour in Place PWS.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Performance Work Statement for Pour-in-Place Surfacing of Two Playgrounds

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide pour-in-place surfacing of two playgrounds at Little Rock AFB Child Development Center (CDC). The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Contractor personnel shall perform all work in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract, this Performance Work Statement (PWS), and all applicable Federal, DoD, Air Force, installation, and safety requirements.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, tools, materials, supervision, transportation, and incidentals necessary to demolish, remove, and legally dispose of existing playground surface material and to furnish and install new pour-in-place rubber surfacing at two infant playground areas located in front of Building 1257 at Little Rock AFB. The contractor shall stage vehicles and materials only in the designated gravel area across from the front entrance of Building 1257, store contractor-owned materials in a manner that prevents damage, loss, or hazards to facility users, and maintain the work area in a clean and safe condition. The contractor shall clean the existing cement base, prepare the substrate, and apply manufacturer-recommended primer prior to installation. The contractor shall install a nominal 3/4-inch base layer of black styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) pour-in-place material and a nominal 1/4-inch top layer consisting of a 50/50 mixture of tan and light green ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) pour-in-place material. The contractor shall form inclines/transitions at edges that do not sit flush with adjacent grade to eliminate trip hazards and to provide a smooth transition consistent with manufacturer recommendations and applicable safety requirements. The contractor shall perform work around existing pavilion support poles and other fixed features without damage. The contractor shall support Government verification and inspection of services to confirm conformance with PWS requirements, correct deficiencies identified by the Government within a reasonable timeframe coordinated with the Contracting Officer (CO) or Government Representative, and provide a warranty letter upon acceptance guaranteeing all material, workmanship, and labor against defects for 12 months from acceptance or the manufacturer warranty period, whichever is greater. The contractor shall provide manufacturer-available technical instructions, schematics/drawings, and operation/programming manuals (as applicable) for Government records for all installed materials and associated components. The contractor shall comply with installation access requirements (e.g., REAL ID or U.S. Government Passport, pass request processes, and lead times for non-U.S. citizens), comply with applicable operations security (OPSEC) procedures and required training, and immediately report security incidents or violations through the COR and installation reporting channels as directed. The contractor shall comply with applicable workplace safety laws and regulations, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, and comply with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) requirements related to Combating Trafficking in Persons.

1.2 Background: The United States Air Force (USAF) Child Development Center (CDC) at Little Rock AFB maintains two infant playground areas located in front of Building 1257. The existing playground surfacing at these two areas has exceeded its intended service life and was identified as a safety deficiency by the USAF Services Center in an inspection report dated 1 January 2026. Replacement of the surfacing is required to restore a safe, serviceable play environment for enrolled children and to reduce risk of injury associated with degraded surfacing materials.

1.3 Objectives: Provide safe, durable, and serviceable pour-in-place rubber playground surfacing for two infant playground areas at Little Rock AFB in accordance with contract requirements. Remove and dispose of existing playground surface materials in a legal and environmentally responsible manner. Prepare existing cement bases (cleaning and priming) to support proper adhesion and long-term performance of new surfacing. Install base and top layers of pour-in-place rubber surfacing in specified colors and nominal thicknesses and provide edge transitions to eliminate trip hazards where surfaces do not sit flush with surrounding grade. Complete work while maintaining safe access control, OPSEC compliance, and minimal disruption to CDC operations consistent with authorized access and facility presence requirements.

1.4 Scope: The contractor shall perform all work necessary to remove existing playground surfacing and install new pour-in-place rubber surfacing at two infant playground areas, each approximately 22 feet by 27 feet with an approximately 14 feet by 14 feet pavilion located within the footprint; the contractor shall perform installation around pavilion support poles and other fixed features. Work includes, but is not limited to: site protection; demolition;

removal; loading, hauling, and disposal of removed materials; surface cleaning and preparation; primer application;

installation of a nominal 3/4-inch SBR base layer and nominal 1/4-inch EPDM top layer (50/50 tan and light green);

installation of transitions/ramps at non-flush edges; housekeeping; waste management; and restoration of the work area to a clean, safe condition. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and transportation.

The Government will not provide Government-furnished property for performance of this requirement. The contractor shall coordinate work activities to comply with installation access controls, CDC safety considerations, and authorized work periods.

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance is 60 calendar days after contract award (ADC). No option periods are contemplated under this requirement unless otherwise authorized by contract modification.

1.6 Hours of Operation: The contractor shall perform on-site work during 0700-1700 Monday through Friday.

Contractor/subcontractor personnel shall observe holidays and facility closings as authorized for Government personnel and shall only be permitted access to Government facilities when Government personnel are present. The contractor shall plan and execute work to maintain continuity of operations, minimize disruption to the CDC, and ensure safe segregation of work areas from children, staff, and visitors. The contractor shall maintain a stable and controlled workforce sufficient to meet the period of performance and shall promptly notify the Government Representative of any issues that may impact schedule, access, or safety.

1.7 Place of Performance: The place of performance is Little Rock AFB, Arkansas, at Building 1257, specifically the two infant playground areas located in front of Building 1257. The designated staging area for vehicles and materials is the gravel area across from the front entrance of Building 1257. The contractor shall confine staging, storage, and operations to approved areas and shall not impede emergency access, pedestrian routes, or facility operations.

1.8 Type of Contract: The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. The contractor shall accomplish all requirements within the fixed price, including all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, disposal, supervision, documentation, and warranties necessary to deliver compliant results.

1.9 Security Requirements: No personnel security clearance is required for performance. The contractor shall comply with all installation access control requirements, including identity credential requirements (e.g., REAL ID-compliant identification or U.S. Government Passport), visitor control center/pass request procedures, and any required lead times for non-U.S. citizens. The contractor shall comply with applicable OPSEC requirements, including training and procedures consistent with DoDD 5205.02E, DoD Manual 5205.02-M, and AFI 10-701, and shall immediately report security incidents, suspicious activity, or violations to the Government Representative and through installation reporting channels as directed. The contractor shall ensure contractor personnel do not introduce prohibited items, do not photograph or record restricted areas, and do not discuss sensitive installation operations beyond what is required to perform the work. A DD Form 254 is not applicable to this requirement.

PART 2

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

2. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES: The Government will not provide Government- Furnished Property (GFP) or Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) for accomplishment of the playground surfacing removal and replacement. The Government will provide limited Government-Furnished Services (GFS) consisting of installation access coordination, identification of authorized staging/work areas, and the ability for the Contracting Officer (CO) and Government Representative to perform quality assurance surveillance and acceptance inspections. All other labor, supervision, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, and incidentals required to perform the work shall be provided by the Contractor.

2.1 Services: The Government shall provide base access coordination and visitor control processing consistent with installation procedures, including review/approval of pass requests submitted by the Contractor in accordance with required lead times. The Government shall provide an installation point of contact to coordinate authorized work periods, facility closures/holidays, and restrictions associated with child development operations. The Government shall provide quality assurance oversight, including the right to observe work in progress; perform inspections of substrate preparation, primer application, layer installation, edge transitions/ramps, and final condition; and document deficiencies for correction. The Government may provide escort support only when required by local installation procedures; the Contractor shall remain responsible for maintaining continuous control of its personnel, tools, and materials and for compliance with all access requirements. No Government information technology (IT) accounts, network access, or help desk services will be provided or required for performance.

2.2 Facilities: The Government shall provide access to the two infant playground work sites located in front of Building 1257 and shall identify the designated staging area (gravel area across from the front entrance of Building 1257) for Contractor vehicles, equipment, and material laydown. The Government shall not provide office space, storage containers, indoor work areas, desks, telephones, computers, or custodial services for Contractor use. The Contractor shall provide any temporary facilities necessary for performance (e.g., weather protection, secured storage, and sanitary facilities if not otherwise available to the public) and shall ensure such facilities do not impede access, create hazards, or interfere with installation operations and child development activities.

2.3 Utilities: The Government shall not guarantee availability of utility connections at the outdoor work areas. If the Government permits access to existing utilities (e.g., water or electrical power) in the vicinity of Building 1257 for limited task-related use, such use shall be subject to prior coordination and approval by the COR and shall comply with installation safety requirements. The Contractor shall provide all cords, hoses, distribution equipment, ground-fault protection, and other appurtenances necessary for safe use and shall ensure that any temporary utility runs are protected, do not create trip hazards, and are removed upon completion of daily operations. The Contractor shall conserve utilities, prevent waste, and immediately report observed utility damage or abnormal conditions to the COR.

2.4 Equipment: No GFE will be provided. The Contractor shall furnish all construction, demolition, surface preparation, mixing, placement, finishing, and cleanup equipment necessary to remove and dispose of existing surfacing and to install the pour-in-place rubber system, including equipment required to work around pavilion support poles and other fixed features without damage. The Government may make available, at its sole discretion and when operationally feasible, access to standard site safety information (e.g., installation traffic patterns and posted hazard notifications) but will not provide tools, test instruments, or specialized measurement devices. Any Government inspection activities will be performed using Government-owned means; however, the Contractor shall provide access to the work and shall support Government verification (e.g., provide manufacturer technical data and installation records) as required for acceptance.

2.5 Materials: The Government shall provide applicable installation policies and local procedures necessary for performance, including access control requirements (e.g., identification credential standards), installation safety/traffic rules, and coordination requirements applicable to work near child development facilities. The Government shall provide any available as-built information or site-specific constraints that are in Government possession and relevant to execution (e.g., known utility locations, if documented); however, the Contractor shall remain responsible for verifying field conditions and protecting existing features. The Government will not furnish construction materials, surfacing products, primers, adhesives, edge transition materials, or waste containers. The Contractor shall obtain and provide all manufacturer technical data, installation instructions, safety data sheets, warranty documentation, and maintenance recommendations for the installed surfacing system to the Government Representative for Government records upon completion.

PART 3

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

3. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, management, tools, equipment, materials, transportation, permits, fees, and incidental services necessary to accomplish demolition, removal, disposal, surface preparation, priming, and installation of pour-in-place rubber surfacing at the identified playground areas, including staging, storage, housekeeping, quality control, documentation, warranty support, and coordination required to support Government inspection and acceptance.

3.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this PWS. The Contractor shall provide all planning, coordination, submittals, delivery, loading/unloading, staging, protection of adjacent facilities and improvements, traffic control within the work/staging area, waste handling, and final cleanup necessary to complete the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining the work area in a safe, orderly condition; preventing damage to existing structures (including the pavilion and support poles) and surrounding areas; and restoring disturbed areas to equal or better condition. The Contractor shall provide manufacturer-available technical instructions, schematics, drawings, and operation/programming manuals (as applicable) for all installed materials and components for Government records, in a format acceptable to the Contracting Officer (CO) or Government Representative.

3.2 Materials: The Contractor shall furnish all materials necessary to remove and replace the playground surfacing and to complete the work in accordance with applicable industry standards and manufacturer recommendations.

Contractor-furnished materials shall include, at a minimum: pour-in-place rubber surfacing materials meeting the specified layer configuration (a 3/4-inch black SBR base layer and a 1/4-inch EPDM top layer consisting of a 50/50 mixture of tan and light green), compatible binders/adhesives and additives required by the surfacing manufacturer, primer compatible with the existing cement base and the surfacing system, and materials required to form and finish edge transitions/inclines where edges do not sit flush with surrounding grades. The Contractor shall furnish surface preparation and cleaning materials (e.g., cleaners, degreasers, patching/leveling compounds as required for minor surface defects), masking/protection materials to protect pavilion poles and adjacent surfaces, temporary barriers and warning signage to isolate the work area, and all consumables (e.g., fasteners, tapes, rags, mixing containers) necessary for installation. The Contractor shall furnish all packaging, labels, and documentation necessary to demonstrate material conformance, including product data sheets, safety data sheets, installation instructions, and warranty documentation. The Contractor shall provide waste containers, liners, and disposal supplies necessary to collect, transport, and properly dispose of removed playground surface materials and any other debris generated by the work, in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local requirements.

3.3 Equipment: The Contractor shall furnish all equipment, tools, and vehicles necessary to execute demolition, removal, disposal, surface preparation, priming, and installation of the pour-in-place rubber surfacing system, including equipment required to stage in the designated gravel area and to transport materials and waste to approved disposal locations. Contractor-furnished equipment shall include, at a minimum: demolition and removal tools suitable for existing playground surface removal without damaging the underlying cement base; cleaning and surface preparation equipment (e.g., pressure washing or equivalent cleaning capability, grinding/scarifying equipment as required by the surfacing manufacturer, and vacuum/dust collection equipment where needed); mixing and placement equipment compatible with SBR and EPDM pour-in-place systems (e.g., mechanical mixers, calibrated measuring devices, placement tools, screeds/trowels, and finishing tools) to achieve specified thicknesses and uniformity; edge-forming tools and equipment to create smooth transitions/inclines at non-flush edges; and curing protection equipment/materials (e.g., temporary covers or barriers) to prevent premature traffic or contamination during cure.

The Contractor shall furnish safety and compliance equipment including personal protective equipment, first-aid capability, fire extinguisher(s) appropriate to the work activities, and any required environmental controls for dust, noise, and debris. The Contractor shall provide temporary fencing or equivalent access-control barriers to restrict access to the work area during performance and cure periods, and shall provide adequate lighting if work is performed during low-light conditions within approved access hours.

PART 4

SPECIFIC TASKS

4. Specific Tasks: The Contractor shall provide maintenance, repair, and rebuilding services to remove and replace degraded playground surfacing and restore two infant playground areas at the United States Air Force Child Development Center at Little Rock Air Force Base to a safe, durable, and serviceable condition by installing pour-in-place rubber surfacing in accordance with contract requirements, applicable safety and security controls, and Government inspection and acceptance procedures.

4.1 Preventive Maintenance: The Contractor shall plan, coordinate, and execute preventive measures that protect the worksite, ensure proper substrate preparation and environmental controls, and preserve the integrity and service life of newly installed pour-in-place rubber surfacing, while minimizing disruption to Child Development Center operations and maintaining safe conditions throughout performance.

• The Contractor shall coordinate work schedules, site access, and authorized work periods with the Government to ensure work occurs only when Government personnel are present and in accordance with installation access controls and facility closures.

• The Contractor shall implement site protection measures (e.g., temporary barricades, signage, and controlled staging) to prevent unauthorized access by children, staff, and the public and to protect adjacent facilities, pavements, and landscaping from damage.

• The Contractor shall stage vehicles, materials, and equipment only in the Government-designated gravel area across from the front entrance of Building 1257, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Government.

• The Contractor shall verify existing conditions prior to installation, including substrate soundness, cleanliness, moisture condition, and edge conditions requiring transitions/ramps, and shall notify the Government of any condition that may adversely affect adhesion, performance, or safety.

• The Contractor shall clean the cement base and prepare surfaces in accordance with the surfacing manufacturer’s written instructions to promote adhesion and long-term performance.

• The Contractor shall apply primer to the cement base in accordance with the surfacing manufacturer’s written instructions, including application rates, coverage, cure times, and environmental limitations.

• The Contractor shall control environmental and curing conditions (e.g., temperature, precipitation, debris intrusion) to prevent premature failure, delamination, or surface defects.

• The Contractor shall maintain daily housekeeping within the work area and staging area, including removal of debris, protection of drains and adjacent surfaces, and end-of-shift securing of materials and equipment to prevent hazards and unauthorized access.

Standards: The Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, DoD, and Air Force installation safety, health, and environmental requirements; applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations; and manufacturer’s written instructions for storage, handling, mixing, priming, placement, finishing, and curing of pour-in-place rubber surfacing. The Contractor shall comply with installation security requirements for access to Little Rock AFB, including identity credential requirements (REAL ID-compliant credential or U.S. Government passport) and the installation pass request process; the Contractor shall account for non-U.S. citizen access lead times (up to 30 days) and shall not allow personnel to access the installation without Government authorization. The Contractor shall comply with operations security (OPSEC) procedures and training requirements in accordance with DoDD 5205.02E, DoD Manual 5205.02-M, and AFI 10-701, and shall immediately report any security incident or violation to the

Government. The Contractor shall comply with FAR requirements related to Trafficking in Persons. The Contractor shall ensure work practices support safe CDC operations, including maintaining clear emergency egress and not creating trip, slip, pinch, or chemical exposure hazards.

Success Criteria: Work is performed only during authorized periods with Government presence and without unauthorized access to the worksite. Site protection and staging controls prevent damage to adjacent areas and prevent access by children and non-authorized personnel. Substrate cleaning and primer application are completed in accordance with manufacturer instructions with no visible contamination, standing water, or unprimed areas within the surfacing footprint prior to placement. Environmental controls prevent installation during unsuitable conditions, and the installed surfacing exhibits no premature curing defects attributable to preventable environmental exposure (e.g., rain washout, debris embedment). Daily housekeeping results in no loose debris, protrusions, or unsecured materials remaining at the end of each workday.

4.2 Corrective Repair: The Contractor shall remove and dispose of existing degraded playground surfacing and install new pour-in-place rubber surfacing at two infant playground areas to restore safe, serviceable conditions, eliminate trip hazards at non-flush edges, and achieve the specified nominal layer thicknesses and color blend while working around fixed features within the footprint.

• The Contractor shall demolish, remove, load, haul, and legally dispose of existing playground surfacing materials from both infant playground areas in an environmentally responsible manner.

• The Contractor shall protect pavilion support poles and other fixed features and shall perform installation around such features to provide continuous, safe surfacing with neat terminations and no voids or gaps that could create entrapment or trip hazards.

• The Contractor shall install a nominal 3/4-inch base layer of black SBR (styrene-butadiene rubber) pour-in-place material over the prepared and primed substrate in accordance with manufacturer instructions.

• The Contractor shall install a nominal 1/4-inch top layer of EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) pour-in-place material using a 50/50 mixture of tan and light green granules, achieving uniform color distribution and consistent finish.

• The Contractor shall form and install incline transitions/ramps using compatible surfacing material at any edge locations where the finished surfacing does not sit flush with surrounding grade to reduce trip hazards and provide a smooth transition.

• The Contractor shall ensure finished surfacing is free of defects including delamination, cracking, excessive porosity, loose aggregate, foreign material inclusions, surface ridges, depressions, or abrupt elevation changes that could create safety hazards.

• The Contractor shall perform final cleanup, remove all waste and excess materials, and restore the work area and staging area to a clean, safe condition suitable for CDC use.

• The Contractor shall correct, at no additional cost to the Government, any deficiencies identified by the Government during inspection or within the warranty period that are attributable to defective materials, workmanship, or installation methods.

Standards: The Contractor shall perform removal, disposal, and installation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental and waste management requirements and installation-specific disposal procedures. The Contractor shall comply with manufacturer’s written installation requirements for SBR and EPDM pour-in-place systems, including mixing ratios, binder usage, layer placement methods, thickness control, curing, and edge detailing.

The Contractor shall comply with applicable safety requirements for work around occupied child facilities, including maintaining separation between work and CDC operations and controlling dust, debris, and chemical odors to the maximum extent practicable. The Contractor shall coordinate inspections and access with the Government and shall not reopen the area for use until the Government has accepted the work.

Success Criteria: Existing surfacing is fully removed from both playground footprints and disposed of legally with no residual debris or hazards remaining. New pour-in-place surfacing is installed at both playground areas and achieves nominal thicknesses of 3/4-inch SBR base layer and 1/4-inch EPDM top layer, with uniform coverage around pavilion poles and fixed features and no exposed substrate within the intended surfacing footprint. EPDM top layer exhibits a consistent 50/50 tan and light green appearance without visible segregation, bald spots, or discoloration. All non-flush edges receive smooth, stable transitions/ramps with no abrupt lips that present a trip hazard. Government inspection identifies no major defects (e.g., delamination, cracking, loose material, significant ridges/depressions) and the areas are accepted for safe use.

4.3 Documentation: The Contractor shall create, maintain, and deliver complete, accurate, and timely documentation to demonstrate compliance with contract requirements, support Government records retention, and enable effective operation and sustainment of the installed playground surfacing.

• The Contractor shall maintain records of work performed, including dates of demolition/removal, substrate preparation, primer application, base layer placement, top layer placement, edge transition installation, and final cleanup for each playground area.

• The Contractor shall document disposal actions for removed materials, including disposal facility information and disposal receipts or manifests, as applicable.

• The Contractor shall provide manufacturer-available technical instructions, schematics/drawings, and operation/programming manuals (as applicable to any provided equipment or components) for Government records.

• The Contractor shall provide product data identifying installed system components (e.g., primer, binder, SBR, EPDM), including color information for the EPDM top layer and manufacturer installation requirements.

• The Contractor shall document any deviations approved by the Government and any corrective actions taken to address deficiencies identified during Government inspections.

• The Contractor shall provide a final turnover package to the Government upon completion that includes warranty documentation, care/maintenance recommendations, and points of contact for warranty service.

• The Contractor shall safeguard all documentation containing installation access, security, or sensitive operational details and shall handle such information in accordance with OPSEC requirements and Government direction.

Standards: Documentation shall be accurate, legible, and complete and shall be submitted in an electronic format acceptable to the Government unless otherwise directed. The Contractor shall comply with OPSEC requirements in accordance with DoDD 5205.02E, DoD Manual 5205.02-M, and AFI 10-701 when preparing and transmitting documentation and shall immediately report any suspected compromise of sensitive information. Documentation shall be sufficient to support Government acceptance, warranty administration, and future maintenance planning.

Success Criteria: Work records and disposal documentation are provided and are sufficient to verify legal disposal and completion of all required activities for both playground areas. Manufacturer-available technical instructions and applicable drawings/manuals are delivered for Government records. Final turnover package is delivered at completion and includes warranty letter, installed product identification, and care/maintenance recommendations. Documentation contains no unapproved sensitive details and is handled in accordance with OPSEC requirements.

Note: The CDC will remain open on pass days but will be closed on holidays.

Attachment: Picture of each playground.