JA05 -YTA SOO_25 Aug 2022.pdf

STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES

FOR

REPAIR DOWN POWER LINES

Yukon Training Area (YTA)

FTQW 22-1009

Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska

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FTQW 22-1009 REPAIR STORM DAMAGE YTA

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

This Statement of Objectives (SOO) describes the Government’s requirement for a Contractor to repair damaged electrical poles, conductor wire and damaged cross arms. The Contractor shall provide an inspection of all standing poles and test the integrity of the poles for internal damage.

1.1 BACKGROUND:

During the ice storm of December 2021, 11 electrical poles, 7 broken and twisted cross arms and approximately 6 miles of overhead electrical conductor were damaged in the Yukon Training Area.

The Yukon Training Area can be accessed via Johnson Road without requiring base access.

1.2 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION:

The Eielson AFB Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Specialist (CS) are responsible for the administration of the contract. No change shall be made in the provisions of this contract without written authorization from the CO. The Base Civil Engineer (BCE) monitors the work and services furnished, and evaluates the performance of the Contractor as the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR). The COTR is not a CO and has no authority to contractually bind the Government or modify the contract.

2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION:

The Contractor shall perform professional such to accomplish the work specified in this SOO. The Contractor shall be responsible for all travel and lodging arrangements and expenses involved in the performance of work under this contract.

The Contractor shall take all precautions to ensure that their operations are conducted in such a manner as to minimally interfere with the normal operations of the base and the safety and convenience of the base personnel. The Contractor shall coordinate utility outages with the Civil Engineering Squadron (CES) service call and the user. If any power/equipment outages are required, they must be scheduled through the CE project manager 30 days in advance.

The Contractor is responsible for verifying all dimension, quantities and square footages. All dimensions, quantities and square footages included are approximations. Construction and demolition shall be in strict accordance with Eielson AFB Design and Construction Standards. The information provided in this SOO shall be determined to be the minimum standards required in this project.

3.0 GENERAL WORK REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor shall provide all plant, management, supervision, labor, tools, supplies, parts, equipment, related services and applicable licenses and permits necessary to complete the requirements in accordance with this SOO.

The intent of this SOO shall be to reestablish power to the range facilities. The Contractor shall replace the known 11 electric poles that where discovered to be broken after the winter storm. The Contractor shall perform an inspection of the all standing poles in the areas, and perform test on the integrity to check the internal damage of the other poles. The Contractor shall also replace approximately 6 miles of damaged overhead conductor and 7 known to be broken and twisted cross-arms near Brig Road.

The Contractor shall install solid wood poles for the electric distribution lines in accordance with UFC 3-550-01. Poles shall not be laminated wood poles for electric distribution lines. Where possible, the Contractor shall route the overhead distribution along roadways and other major topographical features. The poles locations must be coordinated with the Government and accessible for future maintenance or work. The Contractor shall produce all work plans necessary to ensure the proposed replacement distribution lines, poles and cross arms meet the National Electrical Safety Code ice standard of 8 inches.

3.1 WORK LOCATIONS:

4.0 REFERENCE: SPECIFICATION AND STANDARDS:

Any reference to State Government, Federal Government, or Industry Standards or specification made herein shall form a part of this specification to the extent referenced there to, and all materials and workmanship under this contract shall comply with or exceed these standards and references. All referenced standards shall be the latest edition. All work shall be done in strict accordance with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS), the International Building Code (IBC), International plumbing code (IPC), National Electrical Code (NEC), National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), and Eielson Air Force Base Standards.

All manufactured equipment and products shall be new materials in good condition and installed as per manufacturer's latest printed instructions, unless specified otherwise herein.

The Contractor is responsible for protection of existing facilities equipment from damage during installation and testing operations.

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The Contractor shall take into account the special treatment of hazardous waste, as well as the environmental implications related to building demolition management (i.e. fluorescent lighting tubes, t-stats, etc.). Every effort shall be made to recycle eligible materials, and those not suitable, shall be disposed of off base in accordance with all Department of Health and Environmental Control regulations.

If any submittal doesn’t, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, meet or exceed the requirements contained within this SOO, or in any referenced design guidance or nationally recognized code, then it shall be considered to be unacceptable and returned to the Contractor for correction and resubmission. The Contracting Officer has the option, in lieu of disapproval, to provide acceptance of a submittal with required corrections identified if it is determined the submittal is substantially complete and correct.

The facility/area shall be cleaned in its entirety, including exterior areas, before being returned the government.

5.0 WORKING CONDITIONS:

The Government’s normal duty hours are five days per week, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. However, the Command Post functions on a 24/7 operations schedule. The Contractor shall take all precautions to insure that his operations are conducted in a manner as to minimally interfere with the normal operations of the base and the safety and convenience of the base personnel.

5.1 RECOGNIZED HOLIDAYS:

Any of the below holidays falling on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday; holidays falling on a Sunday will be observed on the following Monday.

New Year’s Day 1 January Martin Luther King's Birthday Third Monday in January President's Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth 24 June Independence Day 4 July Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day 11 November Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day 25 December

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5.1.1 PASS AND REGISTRATION ITEMS:

Primary site access shall be via Johnson Road. Contractors must check in with Army Range Control before entering the Yukon Training Area by calling 907-353-3181 and providing their intended destination. Access through Eielson AFB shall be restricted to times when Army training schedules result in road closures.

The Contractor shall ensure that pass and registration items required for contract performance are obtained for employees. Contractors cannot sponsor other contractors on base. Only Government employees (military or civilian) are authorized to sponsor contractors. The Contractor shall comply with all requirements and procedures in accordance with (IAW) Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulations System (AFFARS) 5352.242-9000, Contractor Access to Air Force Installations. The Contractor shall ensure that pass and identification items required for contract performance are obtained for employees. All contractor employees shall undergo a background check conducted by 354th Security Forces Squadron prior to issuance of base access credentials. Until 1 Oct 2021 Eielson AFB will accept identification cards or driver's licenses from all states and territories except ones marked "NOT VALID FOR FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION” or “FEDERAL LIMITS MAY APPLY” or any other words to that effect. Effective 1 Oct 2021 only REAL ID identification cards or driver's licenses will be accepted. For a full list of REAL ID Act and compliant and non-compliant states, please visit https://www.dhs.gov/current-status-states-territories. Contact 354th Security Forces Squadron for alternative forms of acceptable identification to conduct background checks. All documentation shall be submitted for base passes or base identification per Base Security Requirements. Contractor personnel shall obtain and wear specific Contractor base passes. Contractor personnel who have personal Department of Defense (DoD) retiree or dependent identification cards (ID), shall not use those personal ID cards for base access when performing contract work. All Contractor personnel who operate a vehicle in performance of this contract shall possess a valid driver’s license, current registration and insurance. Failure to turn in a base credential when requested can result in a non-recommend from Security Forces for future base access. The Contractor is responsible for employee inability to obtain base access required for contract performance. The contractor will be responsible for ensuring their employees are added to the Security Forces Entry Authorization List (EAL) to facilitate their servicing within the flight line perimeter.

NOTICE: All contract employees shall submit to a criminal background check accomplished by Eielson Air Force Security Forces prior to the employee being issued base access credentials. Contractors must submit request for installation identification no later than one (1) week following the contract award and five (5) days prior to the individual requiring entry to installation. Failure to submit requested information as indicated can result in denial or delay of issuing base access credentials.

5.1.2 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 Eielson Air Force Base.

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5.1.3 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (CUI):

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 CUI material.

5.1.4. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:

Contractor personnel shall report to an appropriate authority any information or circumstances of which they are aware that may pose a threat to the security of DOD personnel, contractor personnel, resources, and classified or unclassified defense information. Contractor employees shall be briefed by their immediate supervisor upon initial on-base assignment.

5.1.5 PHYSICAL SECURITY:

The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government property and controlled forms provided for contractor use. At the end of each work period, all Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

The Government and their representative shall have access to the work area for inspection at all times. Entry into the work area by unauthorized individuals shall be reported immediately to the project supervisor and the Government representative.

The Contractor shall remain in compliance with all rules, codes, standards, and regulations governing the safety of all individuals at the worksite and shall be solely responsible for any injuries, accidents, exposures or liabilities occurring due to non-compliance or failure to secure the work area.

6.0 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS:

The Contractor shall have approval from the Hazardous Material Management Program (HMMP) team prior to purchasing, handling, using, and storing any chemicals, solvents, lubricants, and other products that require a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). The Contractor shall identify these materials on a Contractor Hazardous Material Inventory list. The Contractor shall provide this inventory list and one copy of the MSDS for each item to the HAZMAT Office for review and HMMP approval prior to any chemicals being brought onto Eielson AFB, or within 15 days of the start of this contract. This inventory is also used by the Contractor to annually report hazardous material usage.

By 30 January of each calendar year, the Contractor shall submit two copies of the completed Contractor Hazardous Material Inventory list to 354 CES/CEIE. The Contractor shall maintain one copy of the MSDS for each hazardous material line item used within the work center.

The generation of hazardous waste is not expected from this contract. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to determine if hazardous waste is generated from Contractor operations. 354 CES/CEIE will assist with determination if requested by the Contractor. The Contractor shall manage and dispose of universal waste in accordance with the base Hazardous Waste Management Plan and 40 CFR Part 273, Universal Waste Rules.

7.0 MATERIAL RECYCLING:

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The Contractor shall comply with all federal, state, and local recycling and solid waste diversion requirements in addition to base-specific Solid Waste Management plans and procedures.

Participation shall include maximum use of recycled paper products and replacement parts.

8.0 CLEAN UP:

The Contractor shall keep interior and exterior of the Contractor’s office/maintenance location and all work areas and storage areas free from accumulation of waste material and rubbish. Upon completion of the job, the Contractor shall leave the work area and surrounding premises in a clean, neat, workmanlike condition and in accordance with commercial practice.

9.0 COORDINATION WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS:

The Government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work. The Contractor shall cooperate with the other Contractors and Government employees and adapt scheduling and performing the work under this contract to accommodate the additional work, heeding any direction that may be provided by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not commit or permit any act that will interfere with the performance of work by any other Contractor or by Government employees.

10.0 FIRE PREVENTION:

The Contractor is responsible for following fire prevention practices and procedures. The Contractor shall provide approved storage facilities meeting National Fire Code 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, requirements for storage of flammable materials.

11.0 NO SMOKING POLICY:

The Contractor and employees shall comply with policies stating that smoking is prohibited within any Air Force Facility and use designated outdoor smoking areas.

END OF STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES