Statement_of_Work_for_Catholic_Musician.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

Cannon Community Chapel

Fiscal Year 2015

1. Contract Position Title. Catholic Musician

2. Scope of Responsibilities. Work with and for the Catholic Music Director as they give direction to the Cannon AFB Catholic community choir in providing music for the Catholic

Mass to enhance the worship atmosphere. The Catholic Musician defers to the Catholic Music

Director in planning the hymns and Mass parts for all liturgies.

3. Education and Experience. The Contractor

3.1. Must have experience as a musician as either a pianist, vocalist or acoustic guitarist.

3.2. Must demonstrate proficiency musical skills through an audition prior to the awarding of the contract. If a contractor is out of state auditions can be held via skype or other web base options.

3.3. Must possess the ability to tailor music to meet the worship needs of the service and the chaplain assigned to lead the worship service.

3.4. Must be able to obtain required child care criminal history background check as required by the Air Force.

3.5. Must furnish a resume and references validating education and experience requirements listed above.

4. Duties and Responsibilities. The contractor will

4.1. Be responsible for vocals and/or musical accompaniment for the Catholic Mass as mutually agreed upon between the chaplain and the music director.

4.2. Arrive at least thirty (30) minutes prior to the start of each service to oversee setup, and depart after all service clean-up has be accomplished.

4.3. Comply with all applicable Air Force and local instructions for financial management and accounting, facility use, maintenance and security, etc., all of which are available upon request.

4.4. Provide services to include one Mass per week on Sunday at the Catholic Mass and when necessary, a Saturday evening Mass as a substitute.

4.5. Perform at least one (1) rehearsal per service per week. Rehearsals will be held at the

Cannon Community Chapel (Bldg. 58). All dates and times for rehearsals will be coordinated with the chaplain assigned to the service and the music director, including special and holiday event services.

4.6. Submit requests for music supplies in writing to the chaplain responsible for the service in a timely manner, generally at least 60 days prior to items being needed.

4.8. Assist the music director in coordinating the use of microphone stands, music stands, microphones and all other music equipment necessary to conduct their service with other worship service musicians and music directors.

4.10. Work with the music director to offer special services to include special religious significance or memorial/funeral services. Contractor will be given a minimum 18 hours notice prior to special services such as funerals/memorial services. Possible engagements include:

Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) Ash Wednesday (Feb/March)

Christmas Day (Dec. 25) Holy Thursday (March/April)

Sol. Mary Mother of God (Dec. 31, Jan 1) Good Friday (March/April)

Assumption of BVM (Aug. 15) Easter Vigil (March/April)

All Saints Day (Nov. 1) Immaculate Conception (Dec. 8)

Other specials to be arranged as required by the chaplain

4.11. Help the music director recruit individuals for the choir, and/or special music.

4.12. Sub-Contracting

4.12.1. As needed, the contractor shall provide a list of substitute contract personnel. Names of substitutes and credentials shall be provided no later than 30 calendar days prior to the sub-contractor fulfilling the contract. Subcontractors must meet or exceed the education and experience requirements listed in this statement of work as well as comply with all required regulations.

4.12.2. The Chaplain should be notified at least 14 days before any leave of absence that would prevent the contractor from performing the services.

4.12.3. The Chaplain reserves the right to refuse the services of such a substitute if he/she is deemed unqualified.

4.13. Safety and Security.

4.13.1. Contractor will need to be familiar with and implement fire and safety practices in accordance with AFI 91-301 to prevent accidents and preserve the life and health of him/herself and any personnel performing or in any way affected by the performance of this contract.

4.13.2. Contractor will be familiar with and comply with all security procedures to include ensuring all chapel facilities are properly secured, doors and windows locked, and lights turned off when leaving the building when no other chapel personnel are present.

4.14. Key Control.

4.14.1. The contractor will ensure that all facilities used are properly secured, doors and windows locked upon departure when a chapel staff member is not present.

4.14.2. Contractor shall be responsible for keys provided and keys shall not be duplicated

4.14.3. All keys will be returned on revocation of this contract.

4.14.4. Contractor shall report any duplicated, lost or misplaced keys upon discovery of the occurrence.

4.15. Background Checks.

4.15.1. Contractor shall submit completed personnel background check applications within twenty (20) working days after award date to the chapel background check program manager for processing. It is mandatory that all contractors working with children under the age of eighteen

(18) have a background investigation. This is in compliance with Public Law 101-64, Section

231 (Crime Control Act of 1990 and Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1402.5, Criminal History Background Checks on Individuals in Child Care Service Position, 19 Jan 93).

An adverse finding from this investigation at any time will result in termination of services.

4.16. Payment for Services.

4.16.1. The contractor is being hired as an “independent contractor” and is accountable for the paying of any Social Security taxes, federal or local income taxes, and state unemployment insurance premiums for themselves, as well as any individual employed or subcontracted by them to provide services under this contract.

4.17. Government owned equipment will not be removed from the Chapel without written authorization from the Wing Chaplain.

4.18. The contractor must arrange for facility use, equipment and supply needs in accord with local policy and procedures, ensures coordination and security for facilities, equipment and/or materials used in the program.

5. The Wing Chaplain Will:

5.1. Provide equipment and supplies required to complete the contract to include:

5.1.1. Music Equipment: Electronic Piano, Electronic Drum, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Bass

Guitar

5.1.2. Sound System Equipment: Microphones (Wireless and Corded), Music Stands, Microphone Stands

5.1.3. Music: All hymnals, sheet music and missals.

5.2. Coordinate with the Base Security Office to process all necessary security checks required for the contractor to work with children.

6. The Contract Officer Representatives. The Contract Officer will monitor and inspect the contractor's performance. The contractor will be notified in writing of all noncompliance work, and given an opportunity to correct nonconforming work. The contractor will be given an opportunity to respond in writing to any notice of noncompliance.