PWS_for_Atypical_Sediment.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

For Remove abnormal oil/mineral sediment from water tanks, 355th CES, Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ

1.0. Description of Services. The contractor shall provide all equipment, tools, parts, transportation, personnel, labor, supervision, and management to remove all of the oils and sediment from six water storage tanks throughout Davis Monthan AFB. All debris will then be transported off the installation and properly disposed. Period of performance shall be 30 days from the award of contract.

1.1. Services. The contractor shall service six tanks located throughout Davis Monthan AFB. The tanks are the base elevated water tower, BLDG. 4343; site 5 elevated water tower, BLDG. 84212; hospital elevated water tower, BLDG. 416; AMARG elevated water tower, BLDG. 7706, and the 2 water reservoirs in AMARG, BLDGS. 108 and 109.

Bldg 416 Hospital Tower

Bldg 7706 AMARG Tower

1.1.1. This project will remove all of the oils and sediment from six water storage tanks throughout DMAFB. All debris will be transported off the installation and properly disposed.

1.1.2. Notes:

· There are no columns or baffle walls in any of the tanks.

· Elevated tanks are spherically shaped.

· There are cathodic protection systems for all tanks listed above.

· All hatches are larger than 24” x 24”.

· There are interior and exterior ladders for all tanks all tanks listed above.

1.1.3. Worksite Preparation. Prior to commencing any work the contractor shall coordinate the date and time of set-up with the Government POC. Contractor shall ensure all permits, environmental requirements, fall protection, safety concerns, etc. are accomplished prior to work. Work shall include providing and placing warning signs and barriers/barricades as necessary to prevent unauthorized access to work sites and materials. The tanks will be in service while the work is performed. All personnel and equipment entering the tank will be disinfected with a minimum 200-ppm chlorine solution.

1.1.4. Standards. IAW OSHA Standards, a minimum of three (3) Dive Maintenance Technicians and associated in-tank equipment shall be fully disinfected IAW the AWWA Standard C652-92. Awarded contractor must be in compliance with all up to date standards, procedures, and regulations listed in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and AWWA.

All cleaning will be conducted and documented IAW the applicable recognized up to date standards based from the following agencies:

· National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE)

· Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC)

· American Welding Society (AWS)

· American Concrete Institute (ACI) standards.

1.1.5. Manuals/Warrantee Documents & Technical Data. Upon completion the contractor shall provide the Government with two copies of all inspection reports and data as applicable.

1.1.6. Point of Contact. Government POC is Mr. Karl Blair or TSgt Lea Thompson 520-228-4167.

2.0. General Information

2.1. Contractor Employee Restrictions. The contractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract if such employee is identified to the contractor by the Contracting Officer as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being or operational mission of the installation and its population.

2.2. Conflict of Interest. The contractor shall not employ any individual who is an employee of the United States Government if the employment of that individual would create a conflict of interest, nor shall the contractor employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Air Force, either military or civilian, unless such person seeks and receives approval of the employment in accordance with DODD 5500-7, Standards of Conduct. In addition, the contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Air Force if such employment would be contrary to the policies contained in AFI 64-106, Air Force Industrial Labor Relations Activities.

2.3. Government Hours of Operation. The official hours of operation at Davis-Monthan AFB are 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Normal duty hours for sponsoring unit, 355th Civil Engineer Squadron, are 6:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

2.4 Contractor Performance Hours. The contractor is not restricted to perform services within the above hours of operation; however, the contractor is advised that performance outside those hours will require advance coordination with POC and affected installation agencies. The contractor shall provide POC two days advance notice of their intent to perform services outside of the hours of operation above. The contractor is further advised that the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (309 AMARG) is closed weekends and federal holidays.

2.5. Recognized Federal Holidays. The following federal holidays are observed at Davis-Monthan AFB.

2.6. Fire Prevention and Safety. Contractor employees shall comply with DMAFB Fire Protection Program, Air Force Occupational Safety & Health (OSHA), Air Force Occupational Safety, and the Fire Prevention and Health Program. Compliance with OSHA and other applicable laws and regulations for the protection of employees is exclusively the obligation of the contractor, and the government will assume no liability or responsibility for the contractor’s compliance or noncompliance with such responsibilities.

2.7. Safety Equipment. The contractor is responsible for providing all safety equipment for contractor employees. Contractor employees shall use proper safety equipment at all times during the performance of this contract, and shall perform all tasks in a safe manner. The Government has the right to terminate cleanings if the contractor is practicing unsafe work practices or lacks proper safety equipment, at no cost to the Government. The Government may also terminate cleanings if unsafe weather conditions exist during the cleanings.

2.8. Environmental Protection Compliance. The contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and requirements regarding environmental protection. In the event environmental laws/regulations/requirements change during the term of the contract, the contractor shall comply with such law/regulation as changed. The contractor is responsible for any penalties, fines, etc. resulting from violations. The contractor shall immediately notify the CO and POC when violations occur, and cooperate fully with fire department personnel and Government investigators.

2.9. Work Areas. The contractor shall, at all times, keep work areas free from accumulations of waste material, rubbish, tools, scaffolding, equipment, and materials. Upon completion of the job or when away from the work site, the contractor shall leave the work area and premises in a clean, neat, safe and workmanlike condition. The contractor is responsible for removal and proper disposal of all job related waste material at a permitted site.

2.10. Inspection of Services. The contractor’s work shall be subject to inspection at any time. The presence or absence of the inspector shall not relieve the contractor from strict compliance with the requirements of the PWS, nor shall the presence of an inspector relieve the contractor from any deficiency that may be noted during the final inspection. Upon completion of work in each building, the contractor shall notify the POC and a joint inspection shall be made with the contractor.

2.11. Smoking in Air Force Facilities. Contractors are advised that the Air Force has placed restrictions on the smoking of tobacco products in Air Force facilities. AFI 40-102, Tobacco Use in the Air Force, outlines the procedures used by the commander to control smoking in our facilities. Contractor employees and visitors are subject to the same restrictions as Government personnel. Smoking is permitted only in designated smoking areas.

2.12. Utilities. The Government will provide water and electricity inside of facilities; however, the contractor is responsible for outside and roof lighting of the facilities.

2.13. Conservation of Utilities. The contractor shall practice utility conservation and is responsible for operating under conditions that prevent the waste of utilities.

2.14. Emergency Services. The Government will provide security forces services (call 228-4444 for emergencies only), and fire protection services (call 228-3333). There are no emergency medical services available on DMAFB, therefore the contractor should call 911 for medical emergencies. If the contractor calls 911 from a Government phone, the contractor must tell the operator that they are calling from DMAFB.

3.0. Security Requirements

3.1. Identification Badges. The contractor shall obtain identification badges for all employees requiring access to DMAFB. Applications for ID badges must be submitted to the contract administrator. Applicants may obtain ID badges from the Security Forces Pass and Badge Section, at the Craycroft Visitor Center, Davis-Monthan AFB, during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

3.2. Listings of Employees. Upon contract award the contractor shall provide a listing of contractor employees that will perform services on DMAFB to the POC, so security checks can be performed. The list shall include contractor employee’s first and last name, date of birth, social security number, driver’s license number and state of issue. The contractor shall submit an updated listing to POC when an employee's status or information changes.

3.3. Traffic Laws. Contractor employees shall comply with all DMAFB traffic regulations. Contractor employees are subject to random vehicle speed control checks. Contractor personnel cited for speeding on the installation may suffer loss of base driving privileges and debarment from the base. The use of cell phones is prohibited while driving on DMAFB, unless the phone is hands free phone. Seat belt use is mandatory for all vehicle occupants.

3.4. Random Personnel and Vehicle Searches. Contractor personnel are subject to random personnel and vehicle searches. If contractor personnel refuse to be searched, they will be denied entry to the base, and may result in loss of base driving privileges and debarment from the base.

3.5. Weapons, Firearms, and Ammunition. Contractor employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms, or ammunition, on themselves or within their contractor owned vehicle or privately owned vehicle while on Davis-Monthan AFB.

3.6. For Official Use Only (FOUO). The contractor shall comply with DoD 5400.7-R, Chapter 4, DoD Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program requirements. This regulation sets policy and procedures for the disclosure of records to the public and for marking, handling, transmitting, and safeguarding FOUO material.

3.7. Reporting Requirements. Contractor personnel shall immediately report to an appropriate Government authority any information or circumstances of which they are aware may pose a threat to the security of Department of Defense personnel, contractor personnel, resources, and classified or unclassified defense information.

3.8. Physical Security. The contractor shall safeguard all Government property, including controlled forms provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government equipment, facilities, and other valuable materials shall be secured.

3.9. Key Control. If the contractor is issued any Government keys, the contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys and cipher lock combinations issued to the contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. The contractor shall not duplicate any keys issued by the Government and shall prohibit the use of keys and/or cipher lock combinations, issued by the Government, by any persons other than the contractor’s employees.

4.0. Environmental Protection Compliance

4.1. Adherence to the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Contractor Environmental Guide. Adherence to this guide will help increase your company’s awareness of the installation’s Environmental Management System (EMS), and the environmental regulatory requirements that impact DMAFB.

4.2. Environmental Management System (EMS) Awareness Training. The contractor shall comply with the DMAFB Contractor Environmental Guide in completing the required EMS Awareness Training prior to start of work. The Contractor Environmental Guide is available on the Environmental, Safety, Occupational Health (ESOH) Training Network at www.esohtn.com. Instructions for this site are found in paragraph 4.5.3.

4.3. Environmental Laws and Regulations. The contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and requirements regarding environmental protection. In the event environmental laws/regulations/requirements change during the term of the contract, the contractor shall comply with such law/regulation as changed. The contractor is responsible for any penalties, fines, etc. resulting from violations. The contractor shall immediately notify the POC when violations occur, and cooperate fully with fire department personnel and Government investigators.

4.4. Hazardous Materials/Waste. The contractor shall be responsible for the proper management of both hazardous and non-hazardous waste. The contractor shall segregate hazardous or regulated materials and non-hazardous or non-regulated materials and handle, transport, store, and dispose of those materials, in accordance with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, all applicable federal, state, and local statutes and regulations, and IAW Appendix C, Hazardous, PCB, and Universal Waste: Proper Management and Disposal, of the Contractor Environmental Guide. The contractor shall coordinate all hazardous shipments with the 355 Civil Engineer Squadron Hazardous Waste Program Manager (355 CES/CEIE) at 228-4840.

4.5. Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) Handling. The contractor shall have approval from Hazardous Waste Program Manager (355 CES/CEIE) at 228-4840, in accordance with the Contractor Environmental Guide, prior to handling, using, and storing any chemicals, solvents, lubricants, and other products that require Safety Data Sheet (SDS) or Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) on the installation. The contractor shall plan, fill out, and submit a HAZMAT worksheet to the POC prior to bringing HAZMAT on the base - see Appendix A, Guidance For Submission Of Safety Data Sheets For Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) and Reporting of Hazmat Usage, and Attachment(s) A-1 to A-3 of the Contractor Environmental Guide for details. The contractor shall maintain one copy of the MSDS’s for each HAZMAT line item used within the work center.

4.6. Prohibited Substances/Chemicals. The contractor shall not use products that are, or contain Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHS), Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS), and/or Persistent Bio-accumulative and Toxic (PBT) chemicals. Any HAZMAT containing one of these banned substances will not be allowed on base. Contact the environmental office (355 CES/CEIE) at 228-7201 if you have any questions on materials.

4.7. Hazardous Materials/Waste Spills. The contractor shall take every reasonable precaution to prevent spills of HAZMAT, and immediately report any HAZMAT spills to the COR and base fire department by calling 228-3333, in accordance with Appendix J, HAZMAT Incident Response Procedures, of the DMAFB Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan. The contractor shall comply with this plan when handling and storing all oils and fuels. The SPCC Plan can be found on the ESOH Training Network. The contractor shall clean and dispose of all HAZMAT spills in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations and the Contractor Environmental Guide. The contractor shall bear full financial obligation incurred from cleaning and disposing of HAZMAT spills, or release of HAZMAT within the confines of DMAFB by contractor employees.

4.8. Spill Containment Kits. The contractor shall ensure that all vehicles used for transport of HAZMAT on DMAFB, carry a spill containment kit capable of containing a spill, until first responders arrive. The contractor shall make spill containment kits available for inspection by Government personnel, upon request.

4.9. ENVIRONMENTAL, SAFETY, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH TRAINING NETWORK (ESOHtn) LOG ON AND REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

To access and register to the ESOH Training Network: Go to www.esohtn.com

Click on to enter, then

Choose

At the next screen, click Enter, and find the Registration box on the right side of the screen.

Type “esohtn” into the Registration Password box; Click - Create an Account

To complete each step of the registration process all blocks with an “*” must be filled.

Step 1. First and Last Name and email address Step 2. Account information User Id and password Step 3. Installation: Select Davis-Monthan Step 4. Training Type Select “Construction Contractor (even if you are not a construction contractor) Step 5. Select your company name if listed, if not listed select “Company not Listed”. Then fill in the company name, and other information Step 6. Under the “Job Specific Information” select EMS Awareness Training and any other applicable.

Step 7. Select “I agree” then the site should take you to your training Home page.

To get access to applicable Davis-Monthan documents and plans; from the home page Select “Installation Specific Information” then click on Davis-Monthan AFB Plans, then select the applicable plan. To find the Civilian Contractor Environmental Guide from the “Installation Specific Information” page select “Davis-Monthan AFB Guidance Documents” then select the guide.

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