Department of the Interior Performance Work Statement Credit Union and Ramp A/B Rodent Exclusion Services and Building- Wide Feasibility Study 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC

1. Purpose The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, transportation, and incidentals necessary to:

(a) Perform permanent rodent exclusion services within the Credit Union tenant space

(b) Provide permanent rodent exclusion services within the Ramp A/B Garage

(c) Conduct a Building-Wide Exclusion Feasibility Study for the remainder of the facility, including the garages, loading dock, exterior building envelope, foundations, roofs, mechanical spaces, ceiling voids, utility penetrations, and other accessible interior and exterior areas

The Credit Union and Ramp A/B garage work is a construction requirement and shall include the installation of permanent exclusion barriers, sealing of identified openings and penetrations, replacement of ceiling tiles, sanitation of accessible contaminated areas, installation of monitoring devices, and restoration of all affected finishes.

The building-Wide Exclusion Feasibility Study is an assessment and planning requirement only. It should identify existing and potential rodent entry points, recommend appropriate repairs and materials, establish repair priorities, and provide planning-level cost estimates.

No repairs identified through the feasibility study shall be performed without a separate contract action issued by the Contracting Officer.

Work shall be performed to minimize disruption to Government operations while maintaining compliance with applicable Department of the Interior (DOI), General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service (PBS), OSHA, NFPA, and local requirements.

1.3 PBS Core Building Standards Compliance

The Contractor shall comply with GSA PBS Core Building Services Standards (CBSS), PBS P100 (where applicable), and all facility-specific operating procedures. Work shall support uninterrupted Government operations and maintain life safety, accessibility, security, housekeeping, environmental controls, and operational continuity. Government property, finishes, utilities, fire protection systems, security systems, and occupied spaces shall be protected throughout contract performance and restored to their original condition or better. Dust, debris, odors, and noise shall be controlled, and work shall be coordinated through the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

2. General Requirements The Contractor shall coordinate all work through the COR; submit work schedules at least five business days in advance; maintain a Contractor Quality Control program; protect occupants, Government assets, utilities, and building systems; and immediately report safety or security incidents.

3. Scope of Work

3.1 Credit Union Exclusion Construction

The Contractor shall perform permanent rodent exclusion construction within the Credit Union tenant space. The work shall include all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, temporary protection, cleaning, and restoration necessary to complete the exclusion work.

The Contractor shall:

• Coordinate all work with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and Credit Union management.

• Inspect the Credit Union work area before beginning construction and document existing conditions.

• Protect Credit Union furnishings, equipment, flooring, walls, finishes, and occupied areas using appropriate dust barriers, plastic sheeting, floor protection, and other temporary protective measures.

• Protect member privacy, financial information, physical security systems, communications systems, fire alarm systems, and access-control equipment.

• Remove and suspended-ceiling components as necessary to access the work.

• Install replacement calcium silicate ceiling tiles in all work areas as work is completed.

• Construct framed exclusion barriers at open wall assemblies and other identified pathways.

• Install corrosion-resistant galvanized or stainless-steel hardware cloth with openings no greater than 1/4 inch at openings requiring mesh exclusion.

• Secure hardware cloth using corrosion-resistant mechanical fasteners and install it so that no gaps remain around its perimeter.

• Permanently seal openings and penetrations associated with electrical, plumbing, communications, mechanical, structural, and other building systems using materials appropriate for the substrate and location.

• Maintain the required fire-resistance rating of walls, floors, ceiling assemblies, and penetrations. Fire-rated penetrations shall be sealed using approved firestop systems.

• Inspect accessible adjacent ceiling spaces and wall assemblies for additional rodent entry points and structural openings associated with the Credit Union space.

• Remove accessible rodent droppings, nesting material, and contaminated debris encountered within the construction area using appropriate PPE, HEPA-filtered equipment, and EPA-registered disinfectants.

• Install rodent-monitoring devices above the suspended ceiling at locations approved by the COR.

• Restore all ceiling components, walls, finishes, and other disturbed building elements to their original condition or better.

• Clean the work area at the end of each shift and leave the Credit Union safe, secure, operational, and suitable for normal business operations.

• Participate in a final inspection and correct all punch-list items before final acceptance.

• All work shall take place outside business hours, 6 AM until 8 PM Monday through Friday.

• All work areas shall be fully cleaned, sanitized, all waste removed, and all ceilings completely closed with new ceiling tiles before 6 AM on Monday immediately following the work. The Contractor shall remove all tools, equipment, ladders, scaffolding (unless approved), temporary lighting, extension cords, unused materials, debris, packaging, and trash; clean and vacuum affected areas; restore ceiling systems, egress routes, and building components; ensure fire protection, HVAC, lighting, security, and access control systems remain operational; secure the work area; and leave the facility clean, orderly, safe, and suitable for occupancy.

3.2 Ramp A/B Garage Work

The Contractor shall perform permanent rodent exclusion construction within the Ramp A/B Garage space. The work shall include all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, temporary protection, cleaning, and restoration necessary to complete the exclusion work.

The Contractor shall:

• Coordinate all work with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

• Inspect the work area before beginning construction and document existing conditions.

• Protect vehicles, equipment, flooring, walls, finishes, and occupied areas using appropriate dust barriers, plastic sheeting, floor protection, and other temporary protective measures.

• Remove and suspended-ceiling components as necessary to access the work.

• Install replacement calcium silicate ceiling tiles in all work areas as work is completed.

• Construct framed exclusion barriers at open wall assemblies and other identified pathways.

• Install corrosion-resistant galvanized or stainless-steel hardware cloth with openings no greater than 1/4 inch at openings requiring mesh exclusion.

• Secure hardware cloth using corrosion-resistant mechanical fasteners and install it so that no gaps remain around its perimeter.

• Permanently seal openings and penetrations associated with electrical, plumbing, communications, mechanical, structural, and other building systems using materials appropriate for the substrate and location.

• Maintain the required fire-resistance rating of walls, floors, ceiling assemblies, and penetrations. Fire-rated penetrations shall be sealed using approved firestop systems.

• Inspect accessible adjacent ceiling spaces and wall assemblies for additional rodent entry points and structural openings.

• Remove accessible rodent droppings, nesting material, and contaminated debris encountered within the construction area using appropriate PPE, HEPA-filtered equipment, and EPA-registered disinfectants.

• Install rodent-monitoring devices above the suspended ceiling at locations approved by the COR.

• Restore all ceiling components, walls, finishes, and other disturbed building elements to their original condition or better.

• Clean the work area at the end of each shift and leave garage safe, secure, operational, and suitable for normal business operations.

• Participate in a final inspection and correct all punch-list items before final acceptance.

• All work shall take place from 9 PM Saturday until 6 AM the following Monday.

• All work areas shall be fully cleaned, sanitized, all waste removed, and all ceilings completely closed with new ceiling tiles before 6 AM on the Monday immediately following the work. The Contractor shall remove all tools, equipment, ladders, scaffolding (unless approved), temporary lighting, extension cords, unused materials, debris, packaging, and trash; clean and vacuum affected areas; restore ceiling systems, egress routes, and building components; ensure fire protection, HVAC, lighting, security, and access control systems remain operational; secure the work area; and leave the facility clean, orderly, safe, and suitable for occupancy.

3.3 Building-Wide Feasibility study

The Contractor shall conduct a comprehensive assessment of accessible interior and exterior portions of the building to identify existing and potential rodent entry points, structural deficiencies, and pest-conducive conditions.

The assessment shall include, at a minimum:

• Garages and vehicle entrances

• Loading dock and associated service areas

• Exterior walls and building perimeter

• Foundations and below-grade areas

• Roofs and roof penetrations

• Doors, windows, louvers, and vents

• Utility and building-system penetrations

• Expansion joints

• Drains and drainage openings

• Mechanical, electrical, utility, and service spaces

• Accessible ceiling voids and wall cavities

• Trash, recycling, food-service, and waste-handling areas

• Other accessible areas that may provide rodent access, harborage, food, or water

The Contractor shall photograph and document identified deficiencies; record their locations and approximate dimensions; evaluate access limitations and operational constraints; recommend permanent exclusion methods and materials; prioritize findings as Critical, High, Medium, or Low; recommend repair sequencing; and provide planning-level cost estimates.

The Contractor shall submit a Building-Wide Exclusion Feasibility Report containing photographs, marked-up plans or diagrams, deficiency descriptions, approximate quantities, recommended corrective actions, suggested materials, repair priorities, implementation sequencing, planning-level cost estimates, and identification of areas that could not be inspected.

No exclusion repairs identified through the building-Wide Exclusion Feasibility Study shall be performed under this task without a separate contract action issued by the Contracting Officer.

Building-wide feasibility-study inspections may be performed during normal business hours or after hours, as approved by the COR, based on the areas being inspected and their operational, safety, and security requirements.

4. Credit Union Security Contractor personnel shall access only approved work areas, shall not enter restricted financial or IT spaces without authorization, shall not view or retain financial information, and shall protect CCTV, intrusion alarms, card readers, communications, and fire alarm systems. Photography shall be limited to structural conditions and shall not include financial operations or security infrastructure.

5. Contractor Qualifications

The Contractor shall have at least five years of documented experience performing commercial rodent-exclusion construction, building-envelope assessments, or comparable work in occupied commercial, institutional, or Government facilities. Any contractor personnel applying pesticides shall have a valid District of Columbia pest control license.

6. Warranty The Contractor shall warrant all Credit Union exclusion workmanship and installed materials for at least one year from the date of final Government acceptance.

The Contractor shall correct, at no additional cost to the Government, defects attributable to its workmanship or materials, including failed seals, detached barriers, gaps, deterioration, or incomplete exclusion work identified during the warranty period.

7. Deliverables Completed Building Garage Exclusion; Completed Credit Union Exclusion; Building Exclusion Feasibility Report with photographs and recommendations; Contractor Quality Control documentation; Daily housekeeping compliance; Final inspection package.

8. Performance Standards

Objective Standard AQL Surveillance PBS Compliance Maintain continuous

PBS CBSS

compliance

100% COR Inspection

Credit Union Exclusion

Complete exclusion construction in accordance with the PWS and approved submittals

100% Inspection

A/B Garage Exclusion

Complete exclusion construction in accordance with the PWS and approved submittals

100% Inspection

Security No unauthorized access or compromise

100% COR Review

Work Hours Work only during approved hours

100% COR Review

Daily Restoration Area completely demobilized, clean, 100% Visual Inspection and operational each shift

Feasibility Study Inspect all accessible required areas and submit a complete, accurate, and acceptable report

100% Report Review

9. Government Acceptance

The Government will accept the Credit Union and A/B Garage construction work when:

• All required exclusion construction has been completed and inspected.

• All designated ceiling tiles have been installed.

• All punch-list deficiencies have been corrected.

• Required monitoring devices have been installed.

• Government property and affected finishes have been restored to their original condition or better.

• Work areas are completely demobilized, clean, secure, free of debris, and free of Contractor equipment except for authorized monitoring devices.

• Fire protection, HVAC, lighting, communications, security, and access-control systems are fully operational.

• All required construction documentation and warranties have been submitted and approved.

The Government will accept the building-Wide Exclusion Feasibility Study when the final report and all supporting photographs, plans, deficiency inventories, recommendations, priorities, cost estimates, and other required documentation have been submitted and approved.