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PEFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT FOR

BRUSH AND TREE CLEARING

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Brush and Tree Clearing

AT EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, ALASKA

8 February 2024

SECTION I

Description of Needs

1. INTRODUCTION:

1. Description of Service. Contractor to furnish all labor, transportation, materials, engineering and equipment to perform brush and tree clearing services on Eielson AFB.

1a. Eielson AFB has approximately 12 miles of power line, right of ways, that require hydro axed to prevent trees from coming into contact with the high voltage overhead power lines and to keep power line right of ways clear for maintenance purposes. These right of ways need to be hydro axed to an overall width of 60ft, 30ft on each side of the pole line. These sections around Eielson, which will be included in the map section, are around power lines or future power lines that require hydro-axing. The total area is approximately 12 miles of lines. Overall acreage is approximately 50 acres. The map dictating land coverage located (6. Appendix).

1.2. Scope of Work. Eielson AFB Power Line Utility Right-of Ways- All trees 6 inches in diameter and larger at 4 feet above the ground shall be cut, stripped (de-limbed) and stacked in a Government specified location near the site. That area will be marked to identify its location. For all locations, the wood will be placed within each cutting section safely off the road and placed so it will not hinder base operations. All other vegetation (tops, branches, stumps and brush) that can be cleared shall be mulched and pulverized to no more than 2 inches in diameter and left spread on site (see appendix 6.1 A for pictures). The contractor shall ensure that mulched and pulverized (no shavings larger than 2 inches in diameters) material has been leveled. The hydro axing must follow the power lines with no deviations to the route permitted. In the two areas, that are designated for future power lines, the map will be followed and any questions will be clarified before cutting any trees.

Any debris tossed onto the roads from contractor machinery must be cleared off the roads by the end of the work day. The contractor must make every effort that no trees are damaged outside the tree cutting line. The contractor will be responsible to remove any damaged trees outside the cutting line upon Government inspection at no additional cost to the Government.

The contractor shall use industry standard means to include the use of, but not limited to, heavy equipment (excavator, dozer, skid steer, trucks, etc.) and hand held equipment (chain saws, grinders, hand held tools, etc.) to perform brush and tree clearing services. Contractor will furnish all equipment and personnel needed to remove any debris from paved areas during hauling or clearing activities.

GOVERNMENT SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS

2. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/PROPERTY:

2.1. Government Furnished Equipment and Property. The Government will not furnish any facilities or equipment for any work that needs to be accomplished in this Performance Work Statement. The contractor shall furnish all supplies needed to perform this contract according to all its terms.

2.2. Emergency Service. The government will provide emergency service and emergency medical treatment for Contractor personnel who are injured or become critically ill while at Eielson AFB. The contractor will be required to transport injured or ill personnel to the appropriate medical treatment facility. Treated personnel will be responsible for reimbursing the government for the cost of medical treatment and patient transportation. For all emergencies using an on-base phone, please dial 911. If using a cell phone, please dial (907) 377-5130 (Security Forces Law Enforcement Desk/BDOC). Fire emergencies/routine calls can also be reported at the before mentioned phone numbers.

2.3. Telephone. The government shall not provide telephone services. If available, the contractor may use government phones in a case of emergencies during field and site work. No long distance telephone calls will be authorized.

3. GENERAL INFORMATION:

3.1. Hours of Operation. Working hours for the contractor shall normally be between the hours of 0700-1900 excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays. If the Contractor desires to work during periods other than above, a government representative may need to be present. The Contractor shall make his/her request to the Contracting Officer five (5) calendar days in advance of his/her intention to work during other periods to allow assignment of a government representative. If such force is reasonably available from assigned contract administrators or quality assurance personnel, the Contracting Officer may authorize the contractor to perform work during periods other than normal duty hours/days.

3.2. Disposition of Waste, Excess, Scrap, and Salvage Materials. The title to all waste, excess, and scrap generated as a direct result of this contract is vested in the Contractor - unless specifically identified below. Further (unless listed below in exceptions), these materials shall be disposed of off the Base by the Contractor in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and Local Regulations. Following is a list of materials (Exceptions) that will be generated as a result of this contract and shall be turned-into the Government at a location at Eielson AFB designated by the Contracting Officer.

Exceptions: All trees 6 inches in diameter and larger at 4 feet above the ground shall be cut, stripped (de-limbed) and stacked in a Government specified location near the site

3.3. Power Lines. If the contractor breaks any of the power lines, or power line hardware in the area, the work will stop immediately and the contractor must contact the customer at (907) 377-2100. All work must cease in the general area until the power lines are repaired.

3.4. Clean Up. The Contractor shall, at all times, keep the construction site and storage area(s) free from accumulation of waste, rubbish, or construction debris. All loose or lightweight materials shall be secured to prevent blowing or scattering. The burning of trash or construction debris is strictly prohibited. Prior to final inspection, the Contractor shall remove all construction debris, tools, equipment, and materials not the property of the Government. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall leave the work site and storage area(s) in a clean, neat and workmanlike condition satisfactory to the Contracting Officer.

3.5. Hazardous Materials. The contractor shall comply with base regulations regarding Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) for all issues of hazardous material, and ensure procedures meet all applicable policies, publications, and protocols in this contract. Provide Bio-Environmental Engineer Service with a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) on all first time purchases of hazardous items obtained through local sources of supply and obtain approval prior to purchase.

3.6. Government Remedies. The contracting officer shall follow the requirements of FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions for Commercial Items (Feb 2007), for contractors failure to correct nonconforming services.

4. SERCURITY REQUIREMENTS:

4.1. Levels of Security. Eielson AFB security may be viewed as being one of three broad levels, the level in effect being dependent on the location or AREA of Eielson AFB in question.

4.1.1. The lowest level of security exists in “GENERAL ACCESS” areas. These areas are all of Eielson AFB outside of the "USAF Controlled" and "USAF Restricted" areas.

4.1.2. “USAF Controlled” access areas are the mid-level security areas. Presence within the CONTROLLED ACCESS AREA is by authorization; however, the movement of authorized personnel in and out of these AREAS is generally not impeded.

4.1.3. The highest level of security on Eielson AFB is that within the “USAF RESTRICTED AREAS”. These areas are subdivided to be known as Protection Level 1, 2 or 3 AREAS. Work schedule requests or changes to existing schedules for work to be performed in a “USAF RESTRICTED AREA” shall be submitted at least 7 calendar days in advance for approval and coordination of Eielson AFB Security Forces.

4.2. Base Access. The Contractor shall be responsible for and shall pay for obtaining all necessary clearances, cards, passes, decals, or other items required for access of Contractor personnel and vehicles to the base or other areas where work will be performed. The Contractor shall be required to apply for vehicle and personnel identification media at the Base Pass and Registration Section (Visitor Control Center). Upon Completion or termination of the contract, the Contractor shall ensure all vehicle and personnel identification media are surrendered to the Base Pass and Registration Section (Visitor Control Center). The Contractor shall obtain the following pass and identification items: Eielson AFB Vehicle Pass. For all further inquiries, please contact the Visitor Control Center at (907) 377-3807. The Contractor will be responsible for contacting U.S. Army Range Control at (907) 353-1266, prior to and leaving the work site each day and for access to the Yukon Training Area.

4.2.1. The Contractor shall maintain a current listing of employees. The list will include employee names, last four digits of social security numbers, and driver license numbers. This list shall be provided to the Contracting Officer (CO), and servicing Security Forces organization. An updated listing shall be provided upon change of employees. The Contractor must provide all names, last four digits of social security numbers and duty hours of all personnel who will be on site at the start or anytime during this project for identification purposed in case of emergencies to base security.

4.3. Employee Listing. The contractor shall maintain a current listing of employees. The list will include employee names and date of birth. This list shall be provided to the contracting officer and servicing security forces organization. An updated listing shall be provided upon change of employees. The contractor must provide all names, social security numbers and duty hours of all personnel who will be on site at start or anytime during this project.

4.6. Performance of Services During Crisis Declared By The National Command Authority or Overseas Combatant Commander. During times of crisis or national emergency, the contractor shall continue to provide services as scheduled, with minimal disruption of services if directed by a contracting officer.

5. MISCELLANEOUS:

7.1. Use of cell phones while operating any motor vehicle on base is strictly prohibited. Driving privileges will be suspended for 30 days for the first violation.

7.2. The on-base speed limit while passing military troops performing physical training is 10 MPH and is strictly enforced.

6. APPENDICES:

6.1 Appendix A. Below pictures represent desired contract outcome.

6.2 Appendix B. Feeder 12 & MISC areas

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