DRAFT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Wastewater Pre-Treatment Plant Operations & Maintenance Services

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. General: This is a non-personal services contract to provide Wastewater Pre-Treatment Plant

Operations and Maintenance (Services) at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) Western Currency Facility (WCF). 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 any and all Services necessary for the safe, clean, efficient and successful operation and maintenance during Normal Operating Hours (Twenty four hours a day, seven days a week, three hundred sixty-five 365 days a year, including all U.S. Government Holidays and BEP’s Shutdown Period [see Part 2, 2.1.14]) of the BEP WCF Industrial Wastewater Pre-Treatment Plant (Plant) and perform such Services in compliance and in accordance with any and all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, ordinances and conditions (i.e., public and occupational health, safety, and environmental protection, pre-treatment regulations, etc.) that govern the management, maintenance and operation of such a facility. In addition, the Contractor shall provide all Services in accordance with all BEP policies, procedures, guidelines and requirements as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) 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 Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) Western Currency Facility (WCF) prints U.S. Currency. The Plant treats the liquid waste generated by both the Intaglio Printing Press roller cleaning and Intaglio Electroplating Plate Making processes. The Intaglio Printing Press roller cleaning waste, which consists primarily of waste ink and the wiping solution, is pumped to the Plant area where it is treated with 35% calcium chloride (CaCl2) solution in a coagulation/flocculation process to remove the ink. The non-hazardous solid precipitant is removed by centrifugation, drummed and disposed of in a Subtitle D landfill. The liquid effluent is pH-adjusted and released to the sanitary sewer for routing to the Fort Worth Publicly Owned Treatment Works. The volume of wastewater produced is proportional to amount of currency produced. There is a 20,000-gallon equalization tank and four 10,000-gallon treatment tanks. Sulfuric acid is used in the wastewater pre-treatment process. Thus, two sulfuric acid tanks are housed in the Plant area.

The wiping solution used to clean the rollers for the 14 Intaglio Printing Presses is prepared in the Plant. Wiping solution is composed of 98.5% soft water, 1% NaOH, and 0.5% sulfonated castor oil. The liquid wiping solution is made up by metering and mixing soft water, 50% solution of NaOH, and the 45% solution of sulfonated castor oil in a closed system. The sulfonated castor oil is received by tank truck and is stored in both a 6,000-gallon tank and a 10,000-gallon tank. The NaOH is received by tank truck and is stored in a 6,000-gallon tank. The wiping solution is pumped directly to each Intaglio press for usage.

The Plant consists of three (3) systems: (1) Waste Water Wipe Treatment System (hereinafter “Treatment System”) (a caustic solution of sodium hydroxide containing castor oil, Intaglio inks and some hydraulic oils from leaks and mineral spirits from cleaning the presses) (2) Water Wipe Solution Unit (hereinafter “Unit”) and (3) Electroplating Treatment System (hereinafter “System”) (containing hexavalent chromic acid, copper sulfate and nickel sulfamate in an aqueous solution). In addition, all the process equipment, control instrumentation, and utilities within the boundaries of the Industrial Waste Water Pre- Treatment Plant and the chemical pumphouse which includes the 25,000-gallon emergency spill tank. The Intaglio Printing and Plate Making processes cannot function if the Plant area is not operating.

1.3 Objectives: The Contractor shall be responsible for;

Complying with the BEP WCF Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit (Permit) and any amendments, supplements, or superseding documents issued or enacted during the life of this contract.

Complying with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, regulations, ordinances, codes and conditions over the life of this contract. In addition, responsible for reporting in writing any changes to the Contracting Officer (hereinafter “CO”) at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the effective date if it results in a change in costs in providing the Services.

Hiring, training, administering, and supervising the workforce necessary to perform the Services as specified herein. In addition, responsible for maintaining satisfactory standards of personnel competency, conduct, appearance and integrity and shall be responsible for taking such disciplinary action with respect to their personnel as may be necessary.

Ensuring there is sufficient personnel to perform the Services. This means the Contractor has a sufficient number of capable, knowledgeable, trained, experienced and qualified individuals at all times during Normal Operating Hours (Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, three hundred sixty-five 365 days a year, including all U.S. Government Holidays and BEP’s Shutdown Period [see Part 2, 2.1.14]) to perform the Services throughout the performance of this effort. This includes providing any additional support needed to respond to emergency conditions or instances requiring additional expertise (e.g., welding, chemical engineering, etc.).

Evaluating, selecting, procuring, scheduling, maintaining and stocking all Tools, Equipment, and Materials (including bulk chemicals) necessary to provide the Services, with exception to those items specifically listed as Government-Furnished

Property, or those items procured or provided by the Government over the course of this contract.

Performing all necessary Repairs, Maintenance, and Testing required to provide the Services.

Responsible for immediately notifying, verbally, the COR or designated representative of any accident, incident, equipment and/or system failure, or any other such occurrence that affects the operation of the Plant or safety of the workers, general public, environment, and/or the Plant.

Responsible for providing janitorial/cleaning services of the Plant area (See Part

5.9 Plant Janitorial / Cleaning).

Responsible for providing uniforms for its personnel. Uniform selections must be accepted by the COR prior to contract start. All Contractor personnel performing under this contract must be dressed in uniforms of the same color, with the Contractor's and individual’s name affixed in a permanent manner that is easily readable. Uniforms are to be maintained in good repair and kept clean. BEP-issued identification badges shall be worn above the waist, clearly visible, with picture side front forward at all times while on BEP Facilities. No other identification of the Contractor or employee shall be worn or displayed on the uniform unless required by law or other formal agreement. All Contractor personnel shall wear steel toe shoes in accordance with ANSI standards while on-site at the WCF.

1.4 Scope: The Contractor shall provide any and all Services necessary for the safe, clean, efficient and successful operation and maintenance during Normal Operating Hours (Twenty four hours a day, seven days a week, three hundred sixty-five 365 days a year, including all U.S. Government Holidays and BEP’s Shutdown Period [see Part 2, 2.1.14]) of the Plant and perform such Services in compliance and in accordance with any and all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, ordinances and conditions (i.e., public and occupational health, safety, and environmental protection, pre-treatment regulations, etc.) that govern the management, maintenance and operation of such a facility. In addition, the Contractor shall provide all Services in accordance with all BEP policies, procedures, guidelines and requirements.

1.5 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 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2027 Option Year I 1 January 2028 to 31 December 2028 Option Year II 1 January 2029 to 31 December 2039 Option Year III 1 January 2030 to 31 December 2030 Option Year IV 1 January 2031 to 31 December 2031

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 Quality Control: Quality Control is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor is responsible for the delivery of quality services/supplies to the Government.

The Contractor shall develop, implement and maintain an effective Quality Control System which includes a written Quality Control Plan (QCP). The QCP shall implement standardized procedure/methodology for monitoring and documenting contract performance to ensure all contract requirements are met. The Contractors’ QCP must contain a systematic approach to monitor operations to ensure acceptable services/products are provided to the Government. The QCP, as a minimum, shall address continuous process improvement; procedures for scheduling, conducting and documentation of inspection; discrepancy identification and correction; corrective action procedures to include procedures for addressing Government discovered non-conformances; procedures for root cause analysis to identify the root cause and root cause corrective action to prevent re-occurrence of discrepancies; procedures for trend analysis; procedures for collecting and addressing customer feedback/complaints. The Contractor shall upon request provide to the Government their quality control documentation. The QCP should be submitted to the CO within 30 days prior to Contract Notice to Proceed. After acceptance of the QCP the Contractor shall receive the CO’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to their QC system. The QCP shall show how the Contractor shall implement, monitor, and manage the necessary quality control actions in order to maintain quality in performance of this effort.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance: The Government shall evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This QASP is a Government-only document primarily focused on what the Government must do to assure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the requirements of the contract.

1.6.3 Federal Government Holidays: The Contractor is not expected to perform services under the contract during the following Federal Government Holidays:

New Year’s Day 1st day of January Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday 3rd Monday of January Presidents Day 3rd Monday of February Memorial Day Last Monday of May Juneteenth June 19th Independence Day 4th day of July Labor Day 1st Monday of September Columbus Day 2nd Monday of October Veterans Day 11th day of November Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday of November Christmas Day 25th day of December

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The Contractor is responsible for conducting business during Normal

Operating Hours (Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, three hundred sixty-five

365 days a year, including all U.S. Government Holidays and BEP’s Shutdown Period [see Part 2, 2.1.14]), except when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

BEP WCF currency production day shift is typically from 6:30 am to 3:00; currency production evening shift is from 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm, and currency production midnight shift is from 10:30 pm to 7:00 am. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Government regarding hours of operation for BEP WCF Year End Shut Down (Y.E.S.). The Contractor will not be reimbursed when the Government facility is closed for the above reasons and Services are not required. The Contractor must always maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all Services defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at:

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Western Currency Facility 9000 Blue Mound Road Fort Worth, Texas 76131-3304

1.6.6 Type of Contract: To Be Determined (TBD)

1.6.7 Environmental Management System: The BEP WCF has an Environmental Management System (EMS) in accordance with ISO 14001:2015. An EMS includes organizational structure, planning activities, responsibilities, practices, procedures, processes, and resources for developing, implementing, achieving, reviewing, and maintaining the environmental policy of the BEP WCF. The EMS is designed to ensure all personnel, including contract personnel, whose work activities can cause real or potential significant environmental impact, are aware of how their work supports the EMS and are competent to perform their roles, responsibilities, and authorities while supporting the BEP WCF Mission. Electronic versions of EMS documents may be provided to the Contractor upon request to BEP WCF Environmental personnel through the CO. The Contractor's work under this contract shall conform with all operational controls identified in the applicable agency or WCF EMS and provide monitoring and measurement information necessary for the Government to address environmental performance relative to the goals of the EMS.

Although not considered environmental compliance, Contractor adherence to the EMS is required for the WCF to satisfy its environmental permitting and regulatory compliance requirements.

1.6.8 Federal Acquisition Regulations: TBD

1.6.9 Safety Requirements: The following are safety requirements that the Contractor shall adhere to in performing this service.

1.6.9.1 The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel under his employment are familiar with and obey all applicable regulations of BEP WCF (refer to Part 7, Technical Exhibit 6).

1.6.9.2 The Contractor shall provide a Safety Awareness program that meets or exceeds OSHA, Federal, State, and local standards (refer to Part 7, Technical Exhibit 6).

1.6.9.3 The Contractor shall provide specialized Safety Awareness activities for individuals performing lifting, driving, etc.

1.6.9.4 All job site accidents involving bodily injury or damage to equipment shall be immediately reported to the COR (refer to Part 7, Technical Exhibit 6).

1.6.9.5 Seat belts are to be worn by all Contractor personnel while the Contractor vehicle is in motion at the BEP WCF.

1.6.9.6 All contractors and subcontractors operating a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) at the WCF shall provide the COR with documentation showing completion of initial and/or refresher training which meets the requirements outlined in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178 within 30 days of notice to proceed for all trained employees.

1.6.10 Security Requirements: Contractor personnel (to include subcontractors) performing work under this contract must have a background check completed at time of the proposal submission, and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract.

1.6.10.1 Physical Security: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use under this Contract. This Contract requires access into the Controlled Industrial Area of the BEP. The Contractor personnel shall recognize that BEP deals with sensitive information and other proprietary information, which are valuable, special, and unique assets. All information pertinent to BEP’s information technology resources is highly sensitive and may not be released to third parties without the express, written consent of BEP. This information requires strict control procedures to preclude unauthorized disclosure or dissemination.

Information pertinent to personnel is protected from unauthorized disclosure under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a). Contractor personnel shall not divulge, disclose, or communicate in any manner, any information to any third party without prior written consent of the BEP.

Contractor personnel shall protect information and treat it as strictly confidential and will abide by the security requirements of BEP. A violation of this paragraph shall be a material violation of this Contract. Should the Contractor receive or suspect they have learned of sensitive or classified information, the Contractor shall identify and report suspicions to the COR.

Contractor personnel performing work under this Contract shall be subjects of background investigations, conducted by BEP’s Office of Personnel Security, prior to start of work under this Contract. Each Contractor employee performing under this Contract must successfully complete the Government required background check form at time of the proposal submission, and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the Contract.

1.6.10.2 Key Control: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Quality Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the CO.

1.6.10.2.1 In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the CO, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor.

In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor.

1.6.10.2.2 The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government-issued keys/key cards by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the CO.

1.6.10.2.3 Lock Combinations. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all lock combinations are not revealed to unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations.

These procedures shall be included in the Contractor’s QCP.

1.6.10.3 Access Requirements: The Government, for the purpose of site access control, operates an entry control point. Contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers will be required to show a valid government-issued photo identification to enter the BEP WCF or will be denied entrance until clearance is granted by the CO. The Government's operation of an entry control point does not relieve the Contractor of its responsibility for the security and control of its own equipment, material, and personnel.

1.6.10.3.1 All Contractor personnel must stop at the Entry Control Point (Processing Center) to receive an "Escorted Visitor Badge" which must be worn at all times while on BEP WCF premise. Escorts will be provided by the BEP WCF.

1.6.10.3.2 Any Contractor personnel who will be on BEP WCF for 30 aggregate days or less in a calendar year will be required to be escorted and receive a Visitor Escort badge.

1.6.10.3.3 Any Contractor personnel who require access to the BEP WCF for more than 30 aggregate days in a calendar year, BEP form 2276, Contractor Access Request (CAR) Form, must be completed. This form is submitted to Personnel Security to request a background investigation on those Contractors that require short term or long-term access to the facility. The Contractor will furnish the names of those contractors meeting this requirement to the COR in advance of any work being started on the contract allowing the Security Office to conduct said checks. No access will be granted to perform work on the contract until they have been cleared by Personnel Security. The Contractor will be notified by the COR when clearance has been granted.

1.6.10.3.4 Any Contractor personnel who require Short Term access which is access on the BEP WCF for more than 30 aggregate days in a calendar year but does not exceed 180 days, must undergo a limited background investigation. The Contractor will be required to complete a Criminal History Check release form and have an FBI fingerprint check completed. The Contractor must provide proof of citizenship by providing an original or certified copy of a state-issued birth certificate or valid U.S. Passport; or proof of legal residency and employment authorization; an original social security card; and proof of identity such as a valid driver’s license or state identification card. The release forms will be provided to the Contractor during their fingerprint appointment with Personnel Security at the BEP WCF. These Contractors will be issued a Visitor Escort badge.

1.6.10.3.5 Any Contractor personnel who will require Long Term access which is access on site for more than 180 aggregate days in a calendar year or the contract is for 180 days or more, will be required to undergo a (Tier 1) background investigation in addition to the requirements for Short Term access, prior to the beginning of that individual’s work on site. The Contractor will furnish the COR a listing of each employee meeting this requirement. All Contractor personnel that require this type of background investigation will submit an eApplication through use of the Office of Personnel Management’s electronic application (eApp)). A point of contact from the company will be required for Personnel Security to furnish information regarding completion of the eApplication and required release forms. Contractor personnel will have 10 calendar days to complete the eApplication or access to the facility may be denied. If the Contractor fails to complete the eApplication in the allotted time, their profile will be deleted and the COR will be notified. The COR may resubmit the request using a new CAR form. If the Contractor fails to complete the eApplication on the second request, no further requests can be submitted and the Contractor will not be allowed access to the BEP WCF to include access as a Visitor.

1.6.10.3.6 Contractors that require a background investigation must submit to the Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process and be “identity proofed”. Contractors will be required to provide two valid and unexpired authorized forms of identification with at least one being issued by a federal or state government and contain a photograph.

Those Contractor personnel that undergo a background investigation for long term access will receive a badge with a photograph and will not be required to be escorted in areas where they have badge access.

1.6.10.3.7 BEP WCF has the right to deny access to the facility to anyone who is determined to be unsuitable for access to the facility. The determination of unsuitable does not reflect on the individual's suitability for employment with the contract company, only access to the facility. All operators of motor vehicles shall have a valid and unexpired State Driver's License while operating a motor vehicle on the premises of the BEP WCF.

1.6.10.3.8 All packages carried by persons entering or leaving the BEP WCF must be opened for inspection by the Police. Personal packages may not be brought into the BEP WCF (except lunches, work clothing, and equipment necessary for work). Unauthorized removal of Government property is punishable by law.

1.6.10.3.9 Escort: All Contractor personnel (except when issued a picture badge) must be escorted at all times while on BEP WCF premises.

1.6.10.3.10 Badge with Photo: Contractor personnel issued this badge may proceed without Bureau employee escort in corridors, warehouse areas, etc., except security areas where entry is controlled by a police check point, or other areas where securities are processed. Personnel issued these badges may escort visitors authorized by the COR in areas where they have badge access.

1.6.10.4 Conduct on BEP WCF property. Contractors are advised to maintain compliance with the following.

1.6.10.4.1 All persons entering the property may be subjected to inspections of their vehicles, personal handbags, briefcases, and other handheld articles.

1.6.10.4.2 Persons in and on the property shall comply with the instructions of BEP WCF Police, other authorized officials, and posted signs or notices.

1.6.10.4.3 Entering or being on the BEP WCF property, or operating a motor vehicle thereon, by a person under the influence of intoxicating beverages, narcotics, hallucinogenic or dangerous drugs, or marijuana, or the consumption of such beverages or the use of such drugs or marijuana in or on the BEP WCF property is prohibited.

Intoxicants, nonprescription narcotics, and other controlled substances (21 CFR Part 1308) are prohibited on the BEP WCF property.

1.6.10.4.4 The taking of photographs on the BEP WCF property is prohibited, without the written permission of the Director.

1.6.10.5 Weapons. No person while on the BEP WCF property shall carry firearms, other dangerous or deadly weapons, or explosives, either openly or concealed, except for official purposes. According to 18 United States Code, Section 930, “dangerous weapon” means “a weapon, device, instrument, material, or substance, animate or inanimate, that is used for, or is readily capable of, causing death or serious bodily injury, except that such term does not include a pocket knife with a blade of less than 2 ½ inches in length.

1.6.11 Special Qualifications: All Contractor 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. 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.

1.6.11.1 The Regulations/Publications applicable to this Services effort include, but are not limited to, those listed the table shown in Part 6.

1.6.11.2 The Contractor shall be solely responsible for ensuring it is complying with and performing in accordance with any amendments or supplements to such Regulations/Publications as well as all superseding documents issued or enacted throughout the course of the performance of the Services.

1.6.11.3 The Contractor shall immediately notify in writing the CO and COR of any change to an applicable Regulation/Publication and any impact in may have on the performance of the Services and/or contractual agreement.

1.6.12 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, Post Award Orientation. The CO, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the CO 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.

1.6.13 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter by the CO. 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, and specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notify both the CO 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.

1.6.14 Key Personnel: The follow personnel are considered key personnel by the Government:

Plant Operations Manager, Project Manager/Engineer, Electronic Technician.

Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below:

1.6.14.1 The Contractor shall provide a Plant Operations 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 Plant Operations Manager is absent shall be designated in writing. The Plant Operations Manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The Plant Operations Manager shall possess at a minimum five (5) years of operations support and/or supervision experience. Required responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Manages the Wastewater and Water Wipe facilities including a staff of operators, supervisors, mechanics, and technicians.

Periodic visits to check water wipe conveyance to Intaglio presses and/or quality issues. Additionally, check on nature of waste water wipe upsets coming from Intaglio press pits.

Oversee preventive maintenance program, including use of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software, and quality control.

Responsible for inventory management and ordering of parts and materials.

Evaluation of plant operations and maintenance, recommendations for facility improvements, writing technical specifications, policy, and standard operating procedures.

Support projects including facility upgrades, equipment replacement, and equipment overhauls.

Schedule training for Plant personnel in coordination with the designated Safety representative.

Solve problems and respond to issues within the Plant.

The Plant Operations Manager shall have proven skills in coordinating with multi-disciplinary trades and coordinating the operations of maintenance, emergency repairs, and operations of such a facility and have proven past responsibilities for overall administration of similar projects. In addition, the Plant Operations Manager shall also be authorized to act on behalf of the Contractor for all matters relating to this contract and have full authority to commit to decision and bind the Contractor for matters pertaining to this contract. The Plant Operations Manager or designated alternate shall be available at least during the Day shift hours between 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

1.6.14.2 The on-site Project Manager/Engineer shall possess at a minimum a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and have at least seven (7) years in operation and maintenance of a wastewater pre-treatment plant or chemical process plant.

Required responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Assist with managing staff employees including operators, supervisors, mechanics, and technicians.

Periodic visits to check water wipe conveyance to Intaglio presses and/or quality issues. Additionally, check on nature of waste water wipe upsets coming from Intaglio press pits.

Coordinates the maintenance, emergency repairs, and operations of the Plant.

Oversees modifications to the design, engineering, and operations of the chemical and/or mechanical processes.

Leads projects including Plant upgrades, equipment replacement, and equipment overhauls.

Manages and analyzes design and engineering specifications, project submittals, pricing requisitions, purchase orders, customer and vendor invoices, and contract modifications and addendums.

Manages subcontractor construction/installation crews in mechanical systems replacement and modifications.

Evaluates Plant operations and maintenance, provides recommendations for Plant redesign and/or improvements, writes technical specifications, policy, and standard operating procedures.

Solves problems and responds to issues within the Plant.

The Project Manager/Engineer shall be available at least during the Day shift hours between 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

1.6.14.3 The Electronic Technician shall have an in-depth knowledge and application of mechanical, electrical, and electronic procedures and must possess at least an associate degree in electronic or electrical instrumentation, or equivalent. The Electronic Technician shall be available at least during the Day shift hours between 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the BEP WCF is closed for administrative reasons. Required responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Performs a variety of duties involved in reloading, trouble shooting, repairing, modifying, testing, calibrating, maintaining integrated electronics and integrated logic, installing mechanical, electrical, electronic and pneumatic instruments, electronic components and assemblies, and the calibration of precision measurement and control equipment.

Maintains, troubleshoots, and performs necessary repairs on all electronic and pneumatic instrumentation.

Maintains, troubleshoots, and performs necessary repairs on the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) system.

Maintains, repairs, and calibrates precision measurement equipment.

Conducts a continuous preventive maintenance program on all instrumentation including regular calibration.

Installs new and modifies existing, electronic, pneumatic and minor electrical systems.

Maintains required records and logbooks.

Serves as a member of the Plant spill response team and responsible for containment and clean up hazardous spills when needed (per Section 5.7).

1.6.14.4 One of the 3 Key Personnel shall be designated as the Safety Representative and prepare health and safety plans.

1.6.15 Workforce: All Contractor personnel shall be trained, qualified, and experienced to perform the Services described in Part 1.4 Scope. The Contractor must always maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined Part 5 within this PWS when the BEP WCF is not closed for the reasons discussed in Part 1.6 General Information. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential. The Services personnel shall be available as needed during Normal Working Hours (see 2.1.14) except Federal holidays or when the BEP WCF is closed for administrative reasons. The workforce should include personnel for the operations of the Plant. All On-site Contractor personnel involved in the day-to-day operations of the Plant shall have and maintain a Class 1 Physical/Chemical Industrial Operator Certification throughout the life of the Contract. CPR/First Aid Forklift Licensed desired. At least two (2) Contractor employees shall be at least 29 CFR 1910.120 24-hour HAZWOPER trained on each shift at all times which are capable of wearing all required PPE. Annual eight-hour refreshers shall also be required. All Contractor personnel shall also be fluent in the English language both verbally and written and be able to read and understand English. Contractor personnel shall demonstrate and maintain open and professional communication with other Contractor staff, Government personnel and any other individuals while on the job. In addition, present a neat appearance and maintain a professional standard of conduct.

1.6.16 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel (to include subcontractors) 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. 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. All Contractor personnel shall clearly identify themselves as a Contractor and shall be required to wear identification (ID) badges in a visible location on the front of exterior clothing, above the waist, (except when safety or health reasons prevent such placement). ID badges shall be worn at all times when performing work. ID badges shall have an identification picture, and shall state the name of the individual and the company they represent. A listing of issued identification cards shall be furnished to the CO prior to the contract performance date and updated as needed to reflect Contractor and Subcontractor personnel changes. Contractor personnel are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms or ammunition, on themselves or within their Contractor-owned or privately owned vehicle while on BEP premises.

1.6.17 Supervision of Contractor Employees: The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over Contractor or subcontractor employees while performing work under the contract. Such employees shall be accountable solely to the Contractor, not the Government. The Contractor, in turn, shall be accountable to the Government for Contractor or subcontractor employees.

Contractor employees performing services under this Contract will be controlled, directed, and supervised at all times by management personnel of the Contractor. Contractor management will ensure that employees properly comply with the performance work standards outlined in this PWS. Contractor employees will perform their duties independent of, and without the supervision of, any Government official or other Government Contractor. The tasks, duties, and responsibilities set forth in this PWS may not be interpreted or implemented in any manner that results in any Contractor employee creating or modifying Federal policy, obligating the appropriated funds of the United States Government, overseeing the work of Federal employees, providing direct personal services to any Federal employee, or otherwise violating the prohibitions set forth in the Contract.

1.6.18 Contractor Travel: Not Applicable.

1.6.19 Other Direct Costs: Not Applicable.

1.6.20 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the Contractor without written permission from the CO. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.6.21 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the CO immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the CO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the CO and in the event the CO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the CO may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.6.22 PHASE IN /PHASE OUT PERIOD: To minimize any decreases in productivity and to prevent possible negative impacts on additional services, the Contractor shall have personnel on board, during sixty (60) day phase in/ phase out periods. During the phase in period, the Contractor shall become familiar with performance requirements in order to commence full performance of services on the contract start date. The Contractor may be replaced by a succeeding contractor in the performance of the work contemplated by this contract. As such the Contractor shall develop and provide a Phase-Out Plan. The Phase- Out Plan shall provide the specific approach, methods, techniques, and manpower that will be employed to ensure the successful transition of services and orientation to the succeeding contractor, the time, location and subjects to be discussed, the documentation and items to be turned over by the Contractor, lessons learned, a listing of any open contracts or orders for Materials, Tools or Equipment, listing of sources, used during the performance of this contract, identification of any Maintenance or Repair issues, and any other pertinent information to ensure a smooth transition. As part of the Phase-Out the Contractor shall provide two (2) weeks of on-site training services to the succeeding contractor. Altogether, the Contractor shall cooperate fully with BEP and the succeeding contractor to affect an orderly, efficient and successful transition.

The first two (2) weeks of the contract shall be a phase-in period to orient and provide training to Contractor personnel. In addition, for the incumbent contractor to turn over any documentation or items. All Contractor personnel assigned to this effort shall attend this phase-in training.

1.6.23 Permits Licenses, and Bonding: Notwithstanding other contract provisions, the Contractor shall obtain and maintain in effect all necessary permits and licenses required by Federal, State or local government, or subdivision thereof, or of any other duly constituted regulatory authority for the performance of work hereunder.

1.16.23.1 Permits and licenses shall include, but are not limited to those required by the City of Fort Worth, TX, the State of Texas, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and General Industry Standards 29 CFR 1910 Regulations.

The Contractor shall comply with all laws and regulations applicable to the Services to be performed hereunder and shall ensure that its subcontractors are in compliance as well.

1.16.23.2 All Contractor and subcontractor personnel engaged in the activities specified by this contract shall be required to possess current certificates of training, licenses, permits and bonding as required by the federal, state, county, city, other local jurisdictions and as specified in the Contract for each activity they will be directly engaged in or supervise.

1.16.23.3 The Contractor shall ensure that all certificates of training, licenses, permits and bonds are kept current and valid.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS

2 DEFINITIONS:

2.1 DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1 BEP. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing, U.S. Department of Treasury.

2.1.2 CONTRACT SPECIALIST. The official Government representative delegated authority by the CO to administer a contract. This individual is normally a member of the appropriate Contracting/Procurement career field and advises on all technical contractual matters.

2.1.3 CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or services to the Government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.4 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.

2.1.5 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the CO 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.

2.1.6 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL OR PERSONNEL. All Contractor employees, subcontractor employees, or any other person(s) acting for or on behalf of the Contractor to perform work on this contract.

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

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

2.1.9 FACILTIES AND/OR FACILITY. BEP's Western Currency facility (hereinafter “WCF”), including the Plant, and any changes or improvements thereto, located at 9000 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth, Texas.

2.1.10 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP) OR GOVERNMENT

PROPERTY (GP). Property in the possession of, or directly acquired by, the Government and subsequently made available to the Contractor.

2.1.11 KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.12 MATERIALS. The consumables (e.g., chemicals), supplies (e.g., spare and repair parts and components) and other necessary materials (e.g., lubricants) needed to perform these Services. Exhibit 5 provides specifications for the chemicals to be used.

2.1.12.1 The Contractor shall utilize only parts, lubricants and components recommended by the original equipment manufacturer for repair and/or replacement purposes. Equivalent parts, components or lubricants may be substituted only if advanced approval is provided in writing by the COR.

The Contractor shall maintain a list of spare parts within the Plant and provide an update to the COR semi-annually.

2.1.13 MAINTENANCE. Preventative, routine, and non-routine maintenance performed

(1) on a basis to provide reasonable assurance of reliable, long-term and safe and efficient operation of the Plant, and (2) by knowledgeable, trained, and experienced personnel utilizing proper equipment and tools.

2.1.14 NORMAL OPERATING HOURS. Twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, three hundred sixty-five (365) days a year (366 days for leap years), including all U.S. Government Holidays and BEP’s Shutdown Period. BEP’s Shutdown Period normally occurs between December 25th through January 1st of each Operating Year.

2.1.15 OPERATING YEAR. Twelve (12) calendar months.

2.1.16 PERMIT. BEP’s Permit to Discharge Industrial Wastewaters to the Sanitary Sewer

- Permit No. 144 dated May 30, 2024 (expires May 31, 2029) from the City of Fort Worth, Texas’s Water Department. Refer to Exhibit 3 for a copy of the Permit.

2.1.17 PLANT. BEP’s Industrial Wastewater Pre-Treatment Plant located at Fort Worth, Texas consisting of three (3) systems: (1) Waste Water Wipe Treatment System (hereinafter “Treatment System”) (a caustic solution of sodium hydroxide containing castor oil, intaglio inks and some hydraulic oils from leaks and mineral spirits from cleaning the press) (2) Water Wipe Solution Unit (hereinafter “Unit”) and (3) Electroplating Treatment System (hereinafter “System”) as (containing hexavalent chromic acid, copper sulfate and nickel sulfamate in an aqueous solution). In addition, all the process equipment, control instrumentation, and utilities within the boundaries of the Plant and the chemical pumphouse which includes the emergency spill tank. The boundaries of responsibility within the Plant shall be defined as the inside wall of the Plant including the storage areas and the chemical pumphouse.

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

2.1.19 QUALITY ASSURANCE.