Performance Work Statement Remove Tree Branches.pdf

11 Jan 2024

TREE PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

REMOVE DEAD TREE BRANCHES

1. DISCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1. The contractor shall provide all qualified personnel, transportation, tools, equipment, materials and services required to perform tree branch removal on Little Rock AFB, AR 72099.

The contractor shall accomplish all services below to meet the requirements of this Performance Work Statement (PWS). Work shall be in compliance with all Federal, State and local regulations, codes and license requirements. Work shall be accomplished within 30 days of contract award.

1.2. The requirements official has determined that none of the services to be performed are inherently governmental.

2. SAFETY AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

2.1. Little Rock Air Force Base installation, 0700-1600 is open and if weekend work is possibly needed.

2.2. Pre-Install Requirements: Before services are commenced, the contractor shall inspect the work site and ascertain all information for the diligent performance of the service(s). The contractor shall notify the ordering agency of any conditions that prevent the suitable completion of these services to include operations that could endanger Government personnel or property and require appropriate abatement action. If the contractor discovers problems associated with the work after starting, he or she shall immediately notify the mission owner for their approval if the work is to continue. Coordinate with the mission owner to have utilities/fire alarms etc…turned on or off during the competition of the task.

2.3. Disposal of waste: All waste disposals are the responsibility of the contractor to include any fees or permits. Recycling containers may be provided if needed for the operation.

Coordinate through your government representative or mission owner.

2.4. All work shall be accomplished in accordance with all regulations regarding safe Tree Care and Removal according to OSHA 29 CFR 1910, CPL 02-00-164 and Tree Care and Pruning Standards and ANSI A300.

2.5. If a crane is required for any of the installation of the equipment by Federal Law an airfield waiver must be accomplished and signed off by the FAA. This takes a minimum of 60 days to complete and will delay work till completed.

3. WORK REQUIREMENTS

3.1. The contractor shall perform tree branch removal from 21 trees (See attached maps and table in Appendixes A & B for tree list, locations, and branch disposal area [atch: Tree Branch Removal Pictures]): Contractor will remove dead branches and those causing damage to buildings. Contractor shall implement natural pruning/cutting system without topping nor impacting overall tree growth. Tree shall present a 360-degree balanced appearance with remaining living branches.

3.2. Removed tree branches and debris shall be carried away to locations set by the mission owner. Contractor shall notify CEOES prior to work commencement so facility managers and/or personnel can be notified.

4. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT

4.1. None

5. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1. Contractor personnel and vehicles must possess appropriate passes. These shall be obtained from Installation Security Forces Pass and ID at the Vehicle Inspection Center.

5.2. The Contractor is subject to all installation fire, safety, security, and traffic regulations.

5.3. The Government contracts on the understanding that the Contractor is complying with applicable laws concerning workplace safety.

5.4. The Contractor is subject to all citations and penalties for violation of applicable workplace safety laws. The burden of compliance rests with the Contractor. Enforcement of workplace safety laws is the responsibility of the agency specified in the applicable law.

5.5. The mission owner may notify the Contractor of hazards in Contractor operations that endanger Government personnel or property and require appropriate action. This provision does not constitute assumption of liability for Occupational Safety and Health compliance on the part of the Government or negate other agency responsibility for enforcement of applicable laws.

5.6. Accident prevention principles must be thoroughly integrated into all operations. Unsafe conditions and practices, as identified by the designated mission owner, must be corrected immediately.

5.7. Contractor Employees: While on the installation, the contractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract if such employee is identified to the contractor by the mission owner as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being or operational mission of the installation and its population. Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance and be easily recognized as contractor employees. This may be accomplished by wearing distinctive clothing bearing the name of the organization or by wearing appropriate badges containing the organization's name and the employee's name. Contractor personnel must wear issued base identification cards at all times while on the installation.

5.8. Service contracts shall require contractor employees to identify themselves as contractor personnel by introducing themselves or being introduced as contractor personnel and displaying distinguishing badges or other visible identification for meetings with government personnel. In addition, contracts shall require contractor personnel to appropriately identify themselves as contractor employees in telephone conversations and in formal and informal written correspondence.

6.0. WARRANTY

6.1. Contractor shall guarantee all material, workmanship and labor from defects for a period of 12 months from the date of acceptance of the work. A warranty letter detailing the work accomplished per facility is required to be furnished to the mission owner upon acceptance of the work.

7.0. APPENDIXES

APPENDIX A: Map of Tree/Stump Locations

Base Map Locations

Main Base 1

Main Base 2

Main Base 3

Main Base 4

Front Gate 5

APPENDIX B: Location Listing (See atch Tree Branch Removal Pictures)

21 TREES FOR BRANCH REMOVAL

PRIORITY TREE LOCATION TREE SIZE DIA INCHES REMARKS

TREE TRIMMING (red ribbons)

1 Back of Bldg 528 Trim 5 branches 12 inch dia

2 Bldg 528 Thomas Ave Parking Lot Trim 5 branches 12 inch dia

3 Motor Pool & Dustin Peters Ave Trim 5 branches 12 inch dia

4 B667, Sixth St Trim 5 branches 12 inch dia

5 Old K9 Fac. Cannon Dr Trim 5 branches 12 inch dia

6 B1990 CDC

Trim 5 branches 12 inch dia

7 B1036, 1 Trim 5 branches 12 inch dia

8 Behind B1030, Cannon Dr Trim 5 branches 12 inch dia

Tree Limb Disposal

9 B768, 1 Trim 5 branches 12 inch dia

10 B768, 2 Trim 5 branches 12 inch dia

11 B772,1 Trim 5 branches 12 inch dia

12 B772,2 Trim 5 branches 12 inch dia

13 1230 Trim 5 branches 12 inch dia

14 Behind 1230A Trim 5 branches 12 inch dia

15 Front of B1240 Trim 5 branches 12 inch dia

16 Heritage Park Trim 5 branches 12 inch dia

17 HQ

Trim 5 branches 12 inch dia

18 B884, 1 Trim 5 branches 12 inch dia

19 B884,2 Trim 5 branches 12 inch dia

20 6th St & Ball Fields Trim 5 branches 12 inch dia

21 Near Front Gate Barrier Trim 5 branches 12 inch dia