Performance_Work_Statement.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

UNITED STATES ARMY GARRISON, JAPAN

DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC WORKS

UNIT 45006 APO AP 96343-5006

PERFORMANCE-BASED WORK STATEMENT

FOR

GRASS AND WEEDS CUTTING SERVICE

FOR

DLA BUILDING

AT

SAGAMI GENERAL DEPOT

SAGAMI GENERAL DEPOT

31 AUG 2018

Table of Contents

SECTION 1 Description of Services/General Information Pages 3 - 8

SECTION 2 Reserved Pages 8

SECTION 3 Government Furnished Property and/or Services Pages 9

SECTION 4 Appendix Page 10 - 11

SECTION 1 – DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES/GENERAL

INFORMATION

1.0. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. The contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, supervision, management, tools, equipment, transportation, materials and any other items or services necessary to perform grass and weeds cutting and trimming service for DLA buildings at Sagami General Depot (SGD) in accordance with this Performance-based Work Statement (PWS) and with commercial and local standards.

1.1. TYPE OF SERVICES REQUIRED. The contractor shall perform the following listed services:

(a) The contractor shall cut grass and weeds approximately 26,372SF (2,450SM) around DLA buildings at SGD. Estimated minimum frequency of grass and weeds cutting is at least 12 times per year. Appendix 1 shows location of cutting area.

(b) Grass and weeds cutting schedule is indicated as follows.

First part of April to last part of November

(c) Grass and weeds shall be trimmed around trees, shrubs, fence, poles, fire hydrants, parking lot bumper blocks, boulders, concrete or asphalt edges and other fixed objects. Trimming height shall match surrounding area grass heights. All area shall be trimmed concurrent with mowing. Damage to trees and shrubs from trimming shall be repaired by the contractor. If a plant should die or become unhealthy due to damage, the contractor will be responsible for replacing the damaged plant with a plant of same size and type. Plant replacement shall occur within 30 days of noticed damage.

(d) The height of the grass and weeds shall be maintained between the lower limits and the higher limits as indicated on the following;

Lower Limits Higher Limits

1.5 inches (3.81 centimeters) 5.0 inches (12.7 centimeters)

(e) EDGING: Sidewalks, driveways, curbs, and other concrete or asphalt edges in the located in the grounds areas shall be edged at each grass cutting. Removal may be accomplished manually and mechanically. This work involves approximately 3,946 linear feet (1,203 linear meters) DLA Sagami General Depot of sidewalks, driveways, and curbs in areas.

(f) The Government Representative (GR) shall provide a performance schedule to the contractor prior to the performance start date. Any changes required due to potential conflicts shall be worked between the GR and the contractor. In the event the Garrison Commander requests a temporary shutdown of the jobsite, the contractor will be notified in writing by the Contracting Officer (KO). Any government caused delays as a result of a temporary shutdown that may require an adjustment to the contract will be coordinated through the KO and contractor only.

(g) The contractor shall provide a performance schedule to the Government Representative (GR) for review and approval within 5 working days after the contract award and each option. Any changes required due to potential conflicts shall be worked through the GR.

(h) After cutting grass, the contractor shall promptly collect and remove grass cuttings to an off-post disposal site. No temporary accumulation on base is permitted without approval by the GR. If any deficiencies are revealed during the work, the deficiencies shall be corrected.

(i) The contractor shall provide “OFF LIMITS” signs in both English and Japanese and post them as appropriate or required, at the job site. Advance information concerning the contractor’s activities and on-site schedule will be provided to GR.

(j) When the contractor needs to be working close to road traffic, the contractor shall take all necessary actions to safeguard vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians. The contractor shall provide safety materials such as a temporary traffic signal, flagmen, signs (sheet metal or plywood as required), etc. for smooth traffic flow. When the job requires portions of road closure, the contractor shall obtain an approval from GR. Portions of road closures shall be conducted by positioning two signalers at the end and beginning points of closure.

1.2. INTERFERENCE WITH GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS. The contractor shall make every effort to schedule its maintenance activities so as not to interfere with U.S. Government operations. In the event the nature of the work may become such interference necessary, the contractor shall provide the GR with a minimum of five (5) days advance notification of the proposed work.

2.0. GENERAL INFORMATION.

2.1. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL.

2.1.1. Contract Manager. The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for all requirements in this PWS. The name of this person and an alternate(s) who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent, shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer (KO). The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all matters relating to this contract. The contractor shall provide the contract manager’s names, addresses, and telephone numbers.

The contractor shall maintain a current listing of employees, providing updates as changes occur. The contract manager or alternate shall be proficient in English and have a good understanding of the requirements pertaining to this contract for interpretation and implementation of directives (written and oral), issued in English by the KO or GR. If the contract manager or alternate do not meet these requirements, the contractor shall provide a translator for them.

2.1.2. Contractor Employees. Contractor personnel shall be easily recognizable as contractor employees.

This may be accomplished by wearing distinctive clothing bearing the name of the company or by wearing appropriate badges which contain the contractor’s company name and the employee’s name.

2.1.3. Removal of Contractor’s Employees. The contractor shall utilize only experienced, responsible and capable employees in the performance of this contract. The KO may require that the contractor remove any of his/her employees who endanger persons or property, or whose continued employment under this contract is inconsistent with the interests of the U.S. Government.

2.1.4. Third Country Nationals (TCN). The security forces on each base control entry to the base.

Under certain circumstances, the TCN might be denied entry. It is the contractor’s responsibility to coordinate with security forces at each base when there is a question about particular entry circumstances.

2.1.5. U.S. Government and/or Master Labor Contract Employees. The contractor shall not hire employees of the U.S. Government and/or Government of Japan Master Labor Contract employees in violation of the Procurement Integrity Act. See FAR 3.104. Furthermore, the contractor shall not employ any Department of Defense employee, either military or civilian, unless such person seeks and receives approval in accordance with Department of Defense 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation.”

2.1.6. Military Personnel. The contractor is cautioned that off-duty active military personnel hired under this contract may be subject to permanent change of station (PCS), change in duty hours, or deployment.

Military Reservists and National Guard members may be subject to recall to active duty. Abrupt absence of these personnel could adversely affect contractor’s ability to perform; however, their absence at any time shall not constitute an excuse for non-performance under this contract.

2.1.7. Roster. The contractor shall provide a complete roster of all personnel (including the contract manager and alternate contract manager) to the GR prior to start of performance. The roster must include all employee names, addresses, and telephone numbers. The contractor shall maintain a current listing of employees, providing updates as changes occur

2.2. QUALITY CONTROL. The contractor shall develop and maintain a quality control program to ensure the services are performed in accordance with commonly accepted commercial practices. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent and ensure non-recurrence of defective services

2.3. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The Government will evaluate the contractor’s performance by appointing a GR to monitor performance to ensure services are received.

2.4. GOVERNMENT REMEDIES. The KO shall follow FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items, for the contractor’s failure to perform satisfactory services or failure to correct non-conforming services.

2.5. CONTRACTING OFFICER (KO) AUTHORITY. Only the KO has authority to enter into, administer, terminate or modify the terms and conditions herein. Any changes made by persons other than the KO will be considered an unauthorized commitment and subject to ratification actions in accordance with FAR 1.602-3.

2.6. GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE (GR). The contractor shall coordinate all aspects of this project with the GR. Completed work shall be subject to inspection and acceptance by GR. The GR shall NOT direct or redirect any contractor action(s). This can only be done by the KO.

2.7. AVAILABILITY OF FACILITY.

2.7.1. Hours of Service. The contractor’s personnel will perform scheduled work on weekdays, Monday through Friday (exclusive of the U.S. legal and other designated holidays listed below), during normal duty hours, 0800 - 1630 hours unless prior arrangements have been made with the COR/GR.

2.7.2. Legal American Holidays and Other Designated Holidays.

American Holidays 1 January New Year’s Days 3rd Monday in January Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday 3rd Monday in February President’s Day Last Monday in May Memorial Day 4th of July* Independence Day 1st Monday in September Labor Day 2nd Monday in October Columbus Day 11 November* Veterans Day 4th Thursday in November Thanksgiving Day 25 December* Christmas Day

*Holidays falling on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday, and holidays falling on a Sunday will be observed on the following Monday.

2.7.3. Arrangements of the Performance Time. Should the contractor decide to perform any of the required services before or after normal duty hours, the contractor shall request approval prior to performance from the GR and shall do so at no additional cost to the Government.

2.8. SECURITY AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

2.8.1. Installation Base Passes. The U.S. Government will issue all required Installation/Base Passes and Controlled Area Badges to contractor personnel at no cost to the contractor. Vehicle insurance certificates are required to obtain Base Passes and must cover the automobile liability insurance in the types and minimum amounts of (a) Bodily Injury - ¥30,000,000 per person per occurrence, in addition to the Japanese Compulsory Insurance (JCI), and (b) Property Damage - ¥3,000,000 per occurrence. The prime contractor shall be responsible for all passes issued to his/her own or subcontractor’s employees under this contract. The contractor shall return all applicable passes upon termination of employment or completion of this contract to the Japanese Pass Section, and a certificate of receipt shall be obtained.

NOTE: Contractor personnel are required to comply with U.S. Army Regulation 190-5 for personnel pass requirements. Contractors are also required to comply with U.S. Army Garrison Japan Regulation 190-13 for vehicle pass requirements. These regulations are available for the selected contractor’s review upon personnel and/or vehicle pass issuance.

2.8.2 Security Requirements. The contractor shall ensure each employee obtains all the required passes and identification items for access to U.S. Government’s installations. These items are issued by the Security Forces Pass and Registration Section. The contractor and employees shall return identification cards to Security Forces within 24 hours of termination or completion of this contract. All other Government identification for terminated employees shall be returned to the KO within 24 hours of termination.

2.8.3. Off Limit Signs. The contractor shall provide warning and/or ”OFF LIMITS” signs in both English and Japanese and post them at the entrances of jobsite, and barricades around the jobsite while the equipment and/or systems are being serviced. The contractor shall control all personnel desiring access into jobsite areas when work is in progress.

2.8.4. Photography Permission. The contractor shall obtain COR approval prior to commencing any photography.

2.8.5. Reports of Damages, Destruction, Injury, or Death

2.8.5.1. The contractor shall report all incidents of damage or destruction to property, or personal injury or death to any person, arising out of and during the performance of this contract. The term “property” includes equipment, freight, or property of any type, whether Government owned or not. The term “Contractor” includes the contractor, its agents, servants or employees.

2.8.5.2. The contractor shall submit these reports to the KO through the GR as follows:

(a) A preliminary report shall be made as soon as practicable after the time the incident occurs. The report may be either verbal or facsimile.

(b) A complete written report shall be submitted within 4 days (96 hours) after occurrence of the incident. A copy of this report shall be furnished to the GR.

2.8.6. Security Danger Warning, Accident Prevention, Fire Prevention and Fire Protection Requirements. The contractor shall comply with all pertinent requirements of the U.S. Army and USAG- J Fire Protection and Safety Regulations or Laws of Japan, whichever is more stringent, to insure compliance by all subcontractors.

2.8.7. Accident Prevention Plan and a Job Hazard Analysis. The contractor shall not commence work at the job site until an Accident Prevention Plan and a Job Hazard Analysis are submitted for review and approved by the GR. The contractor is responsible for reviewing section 01 and 33 of EM 385-1-1, the US Army Corps of Engineers’ Safety and Health Requirements Manual, http://www.usace.army.mil/Safety-and-Occupational-Health/EM-385-1-1-2008-Being-Revised/

2.8.8. Hazardous Materials. All hazardous materials must be contained and stored in the appropriate storage containers and/or cabinets. The contractor shall immediately report spills or release of hazardous materials to the GR. The contractor shall be liable for containment and environmental clean-up of spill or release of such substance. The contractor shall comply with municipal environmental laws to protect the health and safety of employees/residents and minimize or eliminate environmental pollution. The contractor shall follow manufacturer’s guidelines and professional recommendations for control of humidity, temperature, cleanliness, and materials handling. The contractor shall comply with environmental and hazardous materials storage and handling requirements and maintain current Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Upon request of the COR, the contractor shall submit the MSDS to the COR.

2.8.9. Environmental Regulations. The contractor shall comply with all U.S. Government and Japanese environmental laws (whichever are most stringent) to protect the health and safety of employees/residents, and preserve the local and global environment. The contractor shall comply with the Japan Environmental Governing Standards (JEGS) and shall minimize or eliminate environmental pollution and energy/utility waste.

2.8.10. Environmental and Hazardous Material Handling. The contractor shall comply with the Japan Environmental Governing Standards (JEGS) to protect the health and safety of employees/residents and minimize or eliminate environmental pollution.

The Contractor shall follow the installation Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan (https://intranet.zama.army.mil/CmdStaff/usagj/pw/docs/SPCCP.pdf) and Oil and Hazardous Substance (OHS) pollution Contingency Plan (https://intranet.zama.army.mil/CmdStaff/usagj/pw/docs/OHSPC.pdf) in case of a spill or release of POL and/or hazardous substances. The Contractor shall immediately notify Fire and Emergency Services, Directorate of Emergency Services, U.S. Army Garrison Japan of any spills that occur on the installation through the Emergency Phone Number. The contractor will be liable for containment and clean-up of the site.

http://www.usace.army.mil/Safety-and-Occupational-Health/EM-385-1-1-2008-Being-Revised/

2.8.11. Delivery and Storage of Materials. All materials delivered and placed in storage shall be protected from the weather, humidity and temperature variations, dirt and dust, or other contaminants by the contractor.

2.8.12. Disposal of Materials. All debris and unserviceable materials generated under this contract such as industrial waste, non-recyclable materials and equipment/material not listed on hand-receipts shall be disposed of off-base by the contractor in accordance with the laws of Japan. Hand receipt items require turn-in action by the contractor when the listed items have to be replaced.

2.8.13. Responsibility for Damages. Any damages caused to U.S. Government property during the course of performing this contract shall be restored, replaced and/or repaired to its original condition at no additional cost to the U.S. Government.

2.9. CLEANLINESS. The contractor is responsible for cleanliness of the service areas. This includes, but is not limited to, washing, sweeping, dusting and other janitorial services necessary to maintain the area in a clean and sanitary condition. The contractor shall furnish such supplies as required.

2.10. COMMERCIAL WARRANTY. The contractor shall provide the Government with their commercial warranty. The Government shall receive the same warranty service as the contractor’s most favored customers. If the services fail to be performed or otherwise fail due to workmanship or materials, the contractor shall correct the affected area(s) at no additional cost to the U.S. Government. The Government reserves the right to reject any unserviceable or substandard item and to require replacement with a serviceable like item or acceptable quality item or to require full credit for the item.

2.11. CONSERVATION OF UTILITIES. The contractor shall instruct employees in utility conservation practices. The contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions, which preclude the waste of utilities. The contractor shall comply with additional energy policies upon notification by the

KO.

2.12. Contract Manpower Reporting. The contractor shall report ALL labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for the performance of services provided under this contract via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields at https://www.ecmra.mil/Default.aspx.

2.12.1. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance for each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs 1 October through 30 September. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than 31 October each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the CMRA help desk.

2.12.2. Information from the secure web site is considered to be proprietary in nature when the contract number and contractor identity are associated with the direct labor hours and direct labor dollars. At no time will any data be released to the public with the contractor name and contract number associated with the data.

SECTION 2

THIS SCTION IS RESERVE

https://www.ecmra.mil/Default.aspx

SECTION 3 – GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND

SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND / OR SERVICES.

3.1. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS.

3.1.1. Government Furnished Facilities. None

3.1.2. Government Furnished Tools and Equipment. None

3.1.3. Government Furnished Materials (GFM). None

3.2. OTHER GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED ITEMS.

3.2.1. Utilities. The Government shall furnish available water, electricity and heat, without cost to the contractor. All temporary installations and connections made by the contractor shall comply with Army Regulations (AR) 420-1 and applicable building codes, and shall be subject to periodic inspection by the GR.

3.2.2. Security Forces and Fire Protection. Upon request for emergency assistance, the following units will provide services on the installations as necessary:

Emergency Telephone for Fire, Ambulance, and the Military Police: Telephone 911

If the contractor uses the above services, the contract manager shall immediately report the details to the GR. The detailed reporting requirements are specified in paragraph 1.3.11. above.

3.2.3. Medical Emergencies. In the event of a medical emergency, accident, or injury involving contractor personnel during performance of duties under this contract, services will be rendered in order to save life, limb or to stabilize for transportation to a local medical treatment facility. The contractor shall reimburse the Government for the emergency medical services. The contractor shall submit the report in accordance with paragraph 1.3.11. above.

SECTION 4

APPENDIX

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