Attachment_1_-_PWS.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

TO

PROVIDE DEMINERALIZED WATER

AT

JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST

(JB MDL)

23 January 2019

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

TO

PROVIDE DEMINERALIZED WATER

AT

JB MDL

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. The contractor shall provide all labor, transportation, supervision, tools, materials, equipment, and management efforts necessary to supply and regenerate a mobile water demineralizer unit to the steam generating system of Bldg. 362, Power Plant #2, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, Lakehurst site, New Jersey. The contractor's effort is to provide demineralized water as listed in paragraph 6.2, "Outlet Water Requirements" to Bldg. 362 without the need for storage and use of hazardous materials at Lakehurst. The level of services shall be in accordance with the terms and conditions indicated herein. The mobile demineralizer unit shall be regenerated off-site, eliminating the need for sulfuric acid at Lakehurst and greatly reducing required operational amounts of sodium hydroxide.

1.1. PROVIDE MOBILE DEMINERALIZER UNIT. The contractor shall provide a mobile demineralizer unit capable of providing the required demineralized water quality as listed in Appendix B, paragraph 6.2, "OUTLET WATER REQUIREMENTS". The current inlet water quality mineral analysis is provided in Appendix A, paragraph 6.1, "CURRENT INLET WATER QUALITY TO EXISTING ION EXCHANGE COLUMNS. Maximum monthly usage was recorded at 1,065,600 gallons. Average monthly usage is 685,000 gallons. At times, usage has been 0.0 gallons per month. The contractor shall have the mobile demineralizer unit connected and operating within 2 working days (48 hours) of notification. The mobile demineralizer unit shall be capable of processing a minimum of 600,000 gallons of water before the regeneration process cycle recurs. The contractor shall be responsible for connecting the mobile demineralizer unit to the steam plant. The mobile demineralizer unit shall connect to the power plant water system downstream of the existing sand filters using two 3-inch 150-pound standard flange connections. Three 120V, 15 amp electrical connections are provided for support of the mobile demineralizer unit at the power plant. The mobile demineralizer unit shall be capable of operating in all types of weather as it will be positioned outside of the steam plant.

1.2. PROVIDE REGENERATION SERVICE. The mobile demineralizer shall be regenerated off site by the contractor. The contractor shall remove and replace the demineralizer unit within 2 working days (48 hours) of notification. Actual removal and replacement of the mobile demineralizer unit timing shall not exceed 12 hours. The contractor shall provide another demineralizer unit, freshly regenerated, as an exchange unit. No hazardous chemicals will be allowed at Lakehurst as part of the demineralization process. No discharges shall be allowed from the demineralizer except for the demineralized water and / or small quantities of rinse water.

2. SERVICE DELIVERY SUMMARY. The following are the performance thresholds for each service and represent the limits of “acceptable work”; any figures exceeding these thresholds shall be considered “unacceptable work”. Unacceptable work performed by the contractor must be corrected by the contractor within the required time frames set forth in the statement of work. Re-performance is the preferred method of correcting “unacceptable work”.

3.0. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES. All reasonable quantities of utilities will be available to the contractor without charge. Any temporary lines and connections that may be required shall be installed, maintained and removed by the contractor at his expense and in a manner satisfactory to the COR.

3.1. POLICE PROTECTION. Base Security Forces shall provide initial law enforcement response and services to the contractor. The Base Security Operations Desk can be reached at phone number (609) 562-6001.

3.2. FIRE PROTECTION. Base Fire Departments shall provide initial response and fire protection services to the contractor. The base Fire Alarm Control Centers can be reached at phone number 911 from a base telephone. If dialing 911 from a cell phone, the location must be fully identified to ensure that the proper responder is notified.

3.3. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE (EMS). The medical treatment facility may provide urgent health care to contract employees (contract employee is not a government employee but is a contractor or an employee of a contractor) for injuries occurring while on duty. Urgent health care is defined as medical care authorized to the extent necessary to save life or limb and prevent undue pain and suffering. The contract employee will be transferred to a civilian medical facility as soon as the contract employee is stabilized. The cost of such treatment will be paid for, in full, within a reasonable period of time, by the contract employee and will not be borne by the 87th Medical Treatment Facility, the United States Air Force or the government. An AF Form 1127, Hospital Invoice/Receipt / Accounts Receivable Record, will be prepared to ensure collection and/or billing of charges. If a contract employee cannot pay for the treatment at the time of discharge, a statement of charges and a letter of indebtedness will be completed and billed to the contract employee for medical services rendered. An accounts receivable record will be established for each contract employee who receives medical care and is unable to pay at the time of discharge. Follow-up on accounts receivable will be completed in accordance with AFI 41-120, Medical Resource Operations. After an accounts receivable record is established and billing for outpatient medical services has occurred, the SF 558, Medical Record - Emergency Care and Treatment, will be annotated with the date of billing and the voucher number and forwarded to Outpatient Records to be filed in the medical record folder. The contract employee shall ensure that he/she provides timely notice to his/her medical insurance company and that if the insurance company is to make payment, the insurance company has adequate information and documentation to make payment. A contract employee treated in a natural disaster is not charged for outpatient care.

3.4. RESTRICTED AREA BADGES. The government shall furnish a USAF Restricted Area Badge (AF Form 1199A) to all authorized contractor employees with proper security clearances and a validated need for access to flight line areas to perform maintenance services. The contractor shall coordinate the required request for restricted area badges with the COR.

3.5. RESTRICTED AREA ESCORTS. The government shall provide escort services for contractor employees to provide maintenance services within base restricted areas only until the contractor has been provided with the required AF Form 1199A (with escort authorization) to provide their own escorts. The contractor shall coordinate the necessary government escort services with the COR. The contractor is required to obtain restricted area badges for employees. The contractor shall obtain the appropriate number of employees with badges to escort the workforce.

3.6. PHYSICAL SECURITY. The contractor shall be held fully accountable for any failure to maintain the physical security of all base restricted areas, secured facilities or sites that they are responsible for providing services within. The contractor shall be responsible for the safekeeping and inventorying of all government-furnished keys and combinations issued for the performance of services within secured areas. All losses or damages caused by the contractor, or by the contractor’s failure or negligence in maintaining proper security of these areas will be paid for by the contractor. Upon termination or completion of the contract, the contractor shall secure the previously issued keys and return them to the COR within twenty-four (24) hours.

4.0. GENERAL INFORMATION.

4.1. HOURS OF OPERATION. The normal hours of operation for the contractor to perform normal maintenance and repair services required under this contract are 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The contractor is not required to provide normal service except for emergencies on the following days: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King’s Birthday, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. The COR or CO must approve in advance, excluding legal holidays, any exceptions to work hours and designated workdays. The contractor shall submit their request to COR and CO no later than two (2) working days in advance of the requested change(s).

4.2. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL. The contractor and their employees shall comply with all base regulations at all times and shall conduct themselves in a professional manner. Uniforms, badges, and good behavioral conduct will be mandatory. The contractor shall provide a complete and current employee roster to the COR and CO within ten (10) working days of the contract award and each subsequent option renewal. The contractor’s employee roster shall identify the primary and alternate site manager or foreman and the Quality Control inspector and their telephone or beeper numbers. As required, the contractor shall provide updated copies of their employee roster to the COR and CO.

4.3. CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE UNIFORMS AND IDENTIFICATION. All contractor employees shall wear a distinctive company logo on their outer garment at all times. The contractor employee shall be neat and professional in appearance and meet current commercial standards. In addition, the contractor’s employees shall wear a company-issued identification badge with the company’s name, employee’s name and employee’s photo prominently displayed on their outer clothing.

4.4. TOBACCO POLICY. The contractor shall ensure that all contractor employees do not use tobacco products within 50 ft. of any base facility, around fuel tanks and generators, within any clearly marked “No Smoking” areas or within 50 ft. of any flight line aircraft parking areas.

4.5. SAFETY AND ACCIDENT REPORTING. The contractor shall be responsible for providing services under this contract in accordance with (IAW) all base, local, state and Federal occupational safety requirements. The contractor shall ensure that all services are conducted safely at all times. The contractor shall ensure that all contractor employees are issued and properly use all required safety personal protective equipment. The contractor shall use mechanically sound and safe vehicles and equipment in the performance of services under this contract. The contractors shall take necessary corrective actions if the contractor’s employees are conducting operations in an unsafe manner. In the event of an accident, the contractor shall contact the base emergency 911 service and the COR immediately. Additionally, the contractor and contractor’s personnel will be knowledgeable of and comply with all other base incident- reporting procedures. See the Safety Guide for Civilian Contractors, October 2013, on Appendix B for additional information.

4.6. INCLEMENT WEATHER SCHEDULE. The contractor shall provide operational service during periods of inclement weather. No exceptions shall be granted.

4.7. HIRING GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL. The contractor is restricted from hiring the COR, inspectors, monitors or any other government employees whose employment could result in conflict of interests in accordance with DOD 5500.7R

4.8. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS / VEHICLES AND PASSES. All contractor or contractor employees’ vehicles used for the performance of this contract shall comply with all local, state and federal regulations. In addition, all vehicles described above must be registered through the Security Police Squadron, Pass and Registration and will comply with JB MDL directives. After award of contract, the contractor shall request through the COR, CO and Security Forces to be issued base passes and identification badges for their employees and work vehicles in accordance with the attached Contractor Security Appendix – 1 Oct 13. Reference: Appendix C.

4.9. PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES DURING CRISIS DECLARED BY THE NATIONAL COMMAND AUTHORITY OR THE LOCAL INSTALLATION COMMANDER. This service does not meet the criteria for continuation of performance during a crisis.

4.10. EXECUTIVE ORDER (EO) 13423 (Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management). The contractor shall assist in compliance with this EO through the:

(a) Use of products with post-consumer recycled content

(b) Use of products that are recyclable

(c) Use of low toxicity or non-toxic products

(d) Use and installation of low-maintenance products

5.0. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE. The contractor is required to comply with all applicable bases, local, state and Federal environmental laws and regulations, including Air Force Instructions, in effect at the time of performance of this contract. The contractor shall be responsible for obtaining and complying with any required operating permits. The contractor shall be responsible and liable for penalties, fines, or environmental damage claims that may be required or assessed by the local, state or Federal governments as a result of the contractor’s performance, or failure to perform, during the course of this contract. The government will inspect for environmental compliance at their discretion, and will notify the COR of any discrepancies found. In addition, the contractor may be subject to contractual sanctions including, but not limited to, termination, suspension, and debarment and adverse past performance assessment.

5.1. SOLID WASTE. The contractor is responsible for the proper handling and disposal of solid waste. The contractor shall also be responsible for any enforcement action that may be taken by the State of New Jersey, other State or the Federal Government related to handling, transportation and the proper disposal of solid waste materials. If notification, certifications, documentation, manifests, permits or any other written materials are required by law to be obtained, prepared and/or submitted, the contractor shall prepare same and provide a written copy to the COR. Any action, which violates permit requirements for compliance, must be reported to the Environmental Flight immediately.

5.2. NOTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SPILLS. In the event that the contractor spills or releases any un-permitted substance, hazardous substance or hazardous waste into the environment, the contractor shall immediately report the incident to the Fire Department, the COR, and the CO. The contractor shall be liable for the costs of clean up and remediation of any spills or the release of such substance into the environment. The government shall provide the contractor reasonable amounts of electricity and water.

5.3. MATERIALS. All materials used in the performance of services on the installation shall be in compliance with industry standards, local, Federal and State laws, and will be used according to manufactures' recommendations. Materials will be used for intended purposes and will be stored and utilized in accordance with industry standards. The contractor will submit Material Safety Data Sheets on all materials to be used fifteen (15) days prior use for approval by the COR.

6. APPENDICES:

1- 6.1, INLET WATER REQUIREMENTS FOR JB MDL LKAEHURST:

2- 6.2, OUTLET WATER REQUIREMENTS

3- 6.3, SAFETY AND ACCIDENT FORM AF-37

6.1. APPENDIX A

CURRENT INLET WATER QUALITY TO EXISTING ION EXCHANGE COLUMNS:

6.2 APPENDIX B:

OUTLET WATER REQUIREMENTS

The water quality desired for steam use is as follows (after demineralizer):

De-ionized water quality:

NO MINERALS

6.3 ACCIDENT AND MISHAP REPORTING FORM AF 37

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AF FORM 37.pdf