Removal_of_Bridge_Cranes_PWS.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

Removal of Two (2) Overhead Bridge Cranes for AMXG

20 May 2016

OC-ALC/OBCA

Tinker AFB, OK

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES/GENERAL INFORMATION.

1.1. Scope: The Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, equipment, test equipment, material, parts, quality control, transportation, inspection manuals, personal protective equipment, clothing including reflective clothing (belt, vest, etc), hearing and eye protection, including prescription safety glasses, safety harnesses, fall protection, lifting equipment and any other incidentals nec-essary to perform the removal of two (2) Overhead Bridge Cranes in the North dock of Building 2280, at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex (OC-ALC) in accordance with (IAW) the terms and conditions outlined herein and conform to the manufacturer’s equipment specifications and this Performance Work Statement (PWS). Equipment is listed at Appendix A.

1.2. Requested Services: The Contractor shall remove two (2) Overhead Bridge Cranes by removing all associated components such as utilities, power and controls in the North dock of Building 2280. The Overhead Bridge Cranes are suspended 70 ft from the ground and have a span of 66 ft. The Contractor shall cut each crane into sections as shown in Attachment #1. The Contractor shall place the cranes in a storage area on the flightline up to 300 yards away. The Contractor shall load and secure the crane sections onto a government flatbed truck to be disposed of by the government. The Government Point of Contact (GPOC) will let the Contractor know of the designated storage area after contract award. The Contractor shall work three (3) shifts (24 hours) a day to complete all work done inside of Building 2280 in three (3) calendar days. The Contractor shall have no more than three (3) additional calendar days to se-cure the crane sections onto a government flatbed truck, unless a Government caused delay pro-duces additional time. The Contractor shall also work on Federal Government Holidays to meet the schedule. Work shall be accomplished around aircraft schedules to minimize impact to production. Contractor shall begin work in Building 2280 after a 72 hour notice of dock availability. The equipment shall be removed without affecting the overhead cable Fall Protection Systems and/or integrity of surrounding areas. The Period of Performance for this requirement will be 1 July 2016 – 30 Sept 2016.

1.2.1. The equipment being removed is considered hazardous, due to surface coating overspray being applied in the facility. Contractor will ensure all waste is properly disposed of IAW Tink-er Air Force Base (TAFB), environmental codes and regulations.

1.2.2. The Contractor shall consult with the GPOC to develop a timeline that accommodates the continued performance of user's mission functions during the project. The Contractor shall be responsible for blocking off work areas.

1.3. Service Report: Immediately upon completion of the maintenance support services and before leaving the OC-ALC, the Contractor shall provide a written Service Report to the Gov-ernment Subject Matter Expert (SME). When necessary the Government SME will forward the service report to the GPOC within two (2) business days of receipt. The Contractor shall pro-vide, by fax or email, the final service report within five (5) business days to the GPOC. As a minimum, the final service report shall contain the following information:

• name of the company

• requested service date

• contract number

• equipment ID#

• description of services provided

• additional services recommended (if any)

• printed name and signature of technician who performed the services

• printed name and signature of on-site Government SME or Government POC

• start and completion dates

• complete breakdown of the labor cost (hours and rate)

1.4. Quality Assurance: According to the contract’s inspection clause, the Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract. The GPOC will participate in the administration of this contract. Any matter concerning a change to the scope, prices, terms or conditions of this contract shall be referred to the Contracting Officer (CO). All services to be performed by the Contractor will be subject to review by the CO or GPOC.

1.5. Corrective Action Report (CAR): The Contractor shall provide a written response address-ing the root cause, corrective action and preventive action(s). The Contractor will be given two

(2) business days to answer a submitted CAR or Customer Complaint.

1.6. Continuation of Essential Department of Defense (DoD) Contractor Services during Crisis: This requirement has been determined not to be essential and does not require continued support during a crisis as defined in DFARS 252.237-7023.

1.7. Hours of Operation: The Contractor shall work three (3) shifts (24 hours) a day to com-plete all work done inside of Building 2280 in three (3) calendar days unless a Government caused delay produces additional time. These dates and hours include Federal Holidays, but may exclude base closures due to inclement weather and furlough days, as applicable.

1.8. Contractor Personnel: The Contractor shall provide the name of the Contract Manager (CM) and any alternate(s) who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent and they shall be designated in writing to the GPOC prior to starting work in Building 2280. The Con-tractor shall provide telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of the CM and alternate(s) where these persons may be contacted at any time. The CM or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all matters relating to operation of this contract at TAFB. The CM or alter-nate shall be available to meet on the installation with GPOC to discuss problem areas. The Contractor shall provide a CM who can read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.

1.8.1. The Contractor and Contractor personnel shall be required to identify themselves as Contractor personnel by introducing themselves or being introduced as Contractor personnel and displaying dis-tinguishing badges or other visible identification for meetings with Government Personnel. The Con-tractor and Contractor personnel shall identify themselves as Contractor employees in telephone conversations and in formal and informal written correspondence.

1.9. Listing of Contractor Employees: The Contractor shall provide an initial listing of con-tractor employees’ names and position titles to the GPOC prior to starting work in Building 2280.

1.9.1. The Contractor shall not employ persons on this contract if such employee is identified to the Contractor as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, and/or general well-being or operational mission of the installation and its population. The Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the United States Government if the employment of that person would create a conflict of interest, nor shall the Contractor employ any person who is an em-ployee of the Department of the Air Force, either military or civilian, unless such person seeks and receives approval according to the DoD 5500.7-R Joint Ethics Regulations (JER). In addi-tion, 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. The Contractor shall be prohibited from employing off-duty OBCA personnel who are surveilling any contracts/subcontracts awarded to the Con-tractor. All Contract employees depending on particular condition, occasion or place, or job as-signment shall require professional, suitable attire. All Contractor employees shall conduct themselves in a professional, courteous manner. The selection, assignment, reassignment, trans-fer, supervision, management, and control of Contractor employees in performance of this PWS shall be the responsibility and prerogative of the Contractor; however, the Contractor shall com-ply with the requirements set forth in this PWS and TAFB regulations concerning conduct of employees as referenced herein. The Contractor shall employ and maintain a technically trained and experienced work force.

1.10. Environmental Protection & Safety: The Contractor shall be knowledgeable of and comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, instructions and require-ments regarding environmental protection and occupational safety and health. The Contractor shall comply with any laws, instructions or regulation changes during the term of this contract.

1.10.1. Contractors shall be compliant with TAFB Supplement to AFI32-7086, “Hazardous Materials Management”, TAFB procedures per TAFB Instruction (TAFBI) 32-7004, “Hazard-ous Waste Management”, and Complex procedures per OC-ALC Sup to AFI 32-7086, “Hazard-ous Material Management” and OC-ALCI 32-101 “Air Quality Record Keeping Procedure”.

Publications are available digitally on e-Publishing website at www.e-publishing.af.mil for downloading or ordering.

1.11. Hazardous Material (HAZMAT): If no HAZMAT will be brought on base or used in performance on this contract, the Contractor shall certify “No HAZMAT will be brought on base” or “No HAZMAT Usage” in writing on company letterhead. This certification shall be provided to the GPOC prior to starting work in Building 2280. Upon GPOC receipt of the certi-fication, the requirements of this section no longer apply. Appropriate penalties for the Contrac-tor or administrative and disciplinary action for the later shall be assessed if found in violation of above certification.

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1.11.1. The Contractor shall not store chemicals or hazardous material (HAZMAT) on TAFB.

Contractors shall be compliant with HAZMAT management procedures per OC-ALC Supple-ment to AFI 32-7086, “Hazardous Materials Management”. The Contractor shall maintain a log of all HAZMAT that is used on base. This usage log shall be provided to the GPOC when the required work is completed. The GPOC will forward the records to the Unit Environmental Co-ordinator (UEC) no later than the fourth (4th) day of the following month or the first (1st) subse-quent business day.

1.12. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and Labeling: Upon GPOC receipt of the “No HAZMAT Us-age” certification, the requirements of this section no longer apply.

1.12.1. The Contractor shall not transport, ship or use any chemical, material or substance used in the performance of this PWS on TAFB before written approval is provided by 72 ABW/CEIE, Natural Infrastructure Management (Environmental Compliance). The Contractor shall submit to the GPOC, prior to starting work in Building 2280 all Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and a com-pleted OC-ALC Form 152, SDS Information Sheet. The Contractor shall receive approval from the GPOC prior to shipping any chemical, material or substance to TAFB. A copy of the manu-facturer SDS shall accompany the shipment. Contractor shall comply with the effective dates for SDS requirements IAW the OSHA Hazardous Communication Standard, Title 29, Code of Fed-eral Regulation (CFR) Part 1910.1200. The Contractor shall ensure containers of hazardous chemicals are labeled with the following information, prior to shipping to TAFB IAW OSHA Hazardous Communication Standard, Title 29, CFR Part 1910.1200 (2012): product identifier;

signal word; hazard statement(s); precautionary statement(s); pictogram(s); and name, address and telephone number of the chemical manufacturer, importer or other responsible party. The GPOC will forward all SDS submittals to 72 ABW/CEIE for approval. A current manufacturer SDS shall be submitted to the GPOC if the Contractor changes manufacturer or vendor for any chemicals that were prior approved. The Contractor shall maintain copies of manufacturer SDSs for all chemicals and SDSs shall be readily accessible at all times by Contractor personnel as well as Government Employees.

1.13. Hazardous Waste: If no HAZWASTE will be generated during performance of this con-tract, the Contractor shall certify “NO Hazardous Waste Generation” in writing on company let-terhead. This certification shall be provided to the GPOC prior to starting work in Building 2280. Upon GPOC receipt of the “No Hazardous Waste Generation” certification, the require-ments of this section no longer apply. Appropriate penalties for the Contractor, or administrative and disciplinary action for the later shall be assessed if found in violation of above certification.

1.13.1. The Contractor shall dispose of contaminated solid waste, spent or processed chemical solutions, used rags and hazardous waste in Government furnished waste containers located in the shop or area the work is being performed. The Contractor shall notify the GPOC if the re-quired waste containers are not available on site.

1.14. Discharges: Any discharges into Tinker’s industrial waste treatment plant (IWTP) or sanitary sewer shall be approved and done IAW Tinker Industrial Waste Water Discharge Permit as instructed by 72 ABW/CEIE, Natural Infrastructure Management (Environmental Compli-ance). Notice of intent documentation shall be provided to the GPOC prior to starting work in Building 2280. The GPOC will submit the required notice of intent documentation to the UEC for 72 ABW/CEIE approval. The Contractor shall not discharge into IWTP and sanitary sewer prior to approval issued by 72 ABW/CEIE. The Contractor shall maintain records of written ap-proval issued by 72 ABW/CEIE for discharges into IWTP and sanitary sewer.

1.15. Off-Site Discharges: For discharges outside of TAFB, the Contractor shall ensure waste water discharges, that may contain pollutants resulting from any contracted service, go to a state or federal permitted treatment facility such as a municipal Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW). The Contractor shall provide a letter prior to starting work in Building 2280 to the GPOC from the POTW that states the POTW is permitted for all pollutants that the Contractor may discharge during the contracted service.

1.16. Spills: Upon occurrence of any spill that could enter the storm system or cause any harm-ful environment effects, the Contractor shall immediately call 911 to report the incident. When possible, the Contractor shall use a base telephone to receive help from Tinker AFB 911. If us-ing a cell phone, the Contractor shall request TAFB 911. The Contractor shall immediately re-port all environmental violations to the GPOC and UEC. The Contractor shall provide five (5) copies of a typed or written report about the incident within four (4) clock hours as follows:

One (1) copy to CO, two (2) copies to the GPOC, a copy for UEC and one (1) copy for record.

The format of the report shall be left up to the Contractor, but the report shall contain the follow-ing information:

1.) Name and contact number of person reporting the spill 2.) Date and time of incident 3.) Location and source of spill 4.) Substance or pollutant spilled 5.) Amount spilled and rate of discharge 6.) Any damages or injuries involved 7.) Extent of area impacted 8.) Potential hazards 9.) Actions taken 10.) Organizations contacted 11.) Remarks Section - that addresses the cause of the spill (e.g. human error, equipment, etc.) and whether 911 was called and which agencies responded

1.17. Environmental Training: Upon GPOC receipt of the “No Hazardous Waste Generation” certification, the requirements of this section no longer apply.

1.17.1. Contractor personnel performing duties in the service of this PWS shall have training that acquaints the person with the details of Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) regu-lations in 40 CFR 260 through 279; applicable State Laws and regulations; DoD, Air Force and local requirements. This training can be obtained through creditable training institutions or com-panies. All training shall be approved by 72 ABW/CEIE, Natural Infrastructure Management (Environmental Compliance). RCRA training is available at http://www.natlenvtrainers.com/RCRA-hazardous-waste.htm;

http://www.skillsoft.com/catalog/detail.asp?CourseCode=esh_sah_a34_sh_enus000000 and http://www.lion.com/Storing-Hazardous-Waste-for-LQGs at the Contractor’s expense. Prior to obtaining training, the Contractor shall provide the name of the training institution or company and course description to the GPOC for approval prior to starting work in Building 2280. Once written approval is received from the GPOC, the Contractor shall provide the environmental training certificates for employees performing duties in the service of this PWS to the GPOC, prior to starting work in Building 2280. In addition to the required environmental training, Con-tractors shall be compliant with TAFB procedures per TAFBI 32-7004, “Hazardous Waste Man-agement”.

1.18. Welding and Hot Work Requirements: The Contractor shall obtain an AF Form 592, USAF Welding, Cutting and Brazing Permit, prior to the use of any welding, cutting or brazing equipment. The Contractor shall contact the 72nd ABW Fire & Emergency Services Division's Fire Prevention Office at 405-734-3981 regarding all work that involves welding, cutting, brazing, soldering, tar kettles, and open flame devices. The Contractor personnel who are performing the work shall keep this form with them at all times with them while at the worksite.

1.18.1. The Contractor shall meet the requirements of OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910 Subpart Q (as applicable) and NFPA Standard 51B Standard for Fire Prevention during welding, cutting, and other hot work and as well as the AF Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) Standard 91- 5, Welding, Cutting, and Brazing.

1.19. Forms and Publications, TO, AFI and AFMCI: The Contractor shall obtain the forms and publications expressly required to perform the work in this contract via the internet at www.e-publishing.af.mil. In the event a form or publication is not available online, the GPOC will provide the form, instruction, or publication to the Contractor upon the Contractor’s written request (e-mail is acceptable). In the event, laws, regulations, T.O.’s, AFI’s, or AFMCI’s change during the term of this contract, the Contractor shall be required to comply as the changes come into effect. Contractors delivering or handling official United States Air Force (USAF) records shall comply with the applicable records management regulations in AFI 33-322, Chapter 3, in its entirety.

1.20. Housekeeping, Foreign Object Damage (FOD) and Drop Object Prevention (DOP) and Tool Control.

1.20.1. Housekeeping: The Contractor shall keep the work areas clean and neat IAW industry standards, OSHA, fire and safety standards, and this PWS.

1.20.2. FOD and DOP: Contractor personnel who work in or travel though areas near opera-tional and production aircraft, engines, munitions, missiles, drones, space systems, support equipment, Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE), trainers, and the Contactor personnel operat-ing vehicles and equipment on flight lines, runways, taxiways, parking ramps, and in aircraft hangers and maintenance areas are required to receive the FOD/DOP training and to comply with AFI 36-2232, AFMC Supp 1, paragraph 9.2., and A4.3.4. (Initial)/A4.3.5. (Refresher). The Con-tractor and Contractor personnel shall acknowledge the FOD/DOP training either by viewing the Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) provided by the GPOC personnel or the You Tube site, http://www.skillsoft.com/catalog/detail.asp?CourseCode=esh_sah_a34_sh_enus000000 http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYcbodjFPnM. The Contractor shall provide a Contractor devised certificate to the GPOC for each employee prior to starting work in Building 2280. The certificates shall have the title of the training, the name of the person who received the training, and the date of the training. The Contractor shall also ensure all new employees view the FOD/DOP training and provide a Contractor devised certificate of training to the GPOC person-nel prior to the employees starting work in the OC-ALC shops. On an annual basis, the Contrac-tor and Contractor personnel shall be required to review the FOD/DOP training and to provide an updated Contractor devised certificate of training to the GPOC within three (3) business days of the new period of performance (PoP) start date.

1.21. Tool Control and Accountability: While performing contract services in or around Maintenance Production Shops including Ramp areas, the Contractor shall comply with AFI 21- 101_AFMC Sup 1, 21-101, Chapter 10 (all paragraphs) and OC-ALCI 21-112, paragraph 14.1.

& 14.5.3. The Contractor or Contractor’s personnel shall inventory the container or bag of tools at the beginning of each work day and at the end of each work day. The Contractor shall turn in a Contractor Tool Listing, MXRIWRS Form 32 checklist to the GPOC prior to starting work in the OC-ALC Industrial Areas. Contractor personnel shall immediately notify the GPOC of any tools that are missing or lost from the work area or container (i.e. tool or job box, or tool bag). The GPOC will report to appropriate government personnel of any missing Contractor’s tool(s) not located within one (1) hour after notification of lost or missing tools. The Contractor can obtain the Form 32 from the GPOC.

1.22. Privately Owned Motor Vehicles (POV): Contractor personnel shall comply with the directives pertaining to operation of POVs on TAFB per AFMAN 31-116, in its entirety, “Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision”. The Contractor shall comply with T AFBI 24-301, in its entirety for the operation of POVs within TAFB.

1.23. Visitor Pass: The Contractor shall contact the GPOC three (3) business days before arriv-ing on TAFB in order to make arrangements for Visitors Passes. The Contractor and the GPOC shall arrange to meet at Pass and Registration, Building 6611 at the Tinker Gate which is South of I-40 off of Air Depot. The Contractor shall provide two (2) forms of identification, one (1) of which shall be a picture ID, to the 72 SFS. The 72 SFS will provide an AF Form 75, Visitors Pass, which will be valid for up to thirty (30) calendar days.

1.24. Foreign National(s): The Contractor shall notify the GPOC before sending a Foreign National representative to perform services. Special rules apply for foreign national(s) visiting a US Government facility.

1.25. Health and Safety on Government Installation: While performing work under this con-tract, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and the specif-ic Air Force regulations (as applicable) regarding occupational safety and health addressed in the PWS. During the execution of the contract the Contractor shall notify the CO and GPOC within one (1) business day of any damage to Government property where the dollar value exceeds $500,000.00 and within two (2) work days, for any damage to Government property less than $500,000.00. The Contractor shall notify the CO and GPOC within one (1) business day of any injury to contract personnel which occurs while on a Government installation.

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Mishap notifications shall contain, as a minimum, the following information:

• Contract, Contract Number, Name and Title of Person(s) Reporting

• Date, Time and exact location of accident/incident

• Brief Narrative of accident/incident (Events leading to accident/incident)

• Cause of accident/incident, if known

• Estimated cost of accident/incident (material and labor to repair/replace)

• Nomenclature of equipment and personnel involved in accident/incident

• Corrective actions (taken or proposed)

• Other pertinent information

1.25.1. If requested by the designated CO, the Contractor shall immediately secure the mishap scene/damaged property and impound pertinent maintenance and training records, until released by the Procuring Safety Office. Contractors will not dispose of contract data related to a mishap until notified to do so by the CO.

Applicable Regulations and Air Force Instructions:

29 CFR 1910 OSHA Standards for General Industry AFI 91-203 Air Force Consolidated Occupational Safety Instruction AFI 91-207 THE US AIR FORCE TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM 12 Sep 2013

AFI 31-218 AIR FORCE MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC SUPERVISION

1.25.2. While on a Government installation the Contractor shall be required to follow applicable installation traffic safety regulations and any applicable safety requirements required by the work center supervisor as it pertains to execution of the contract while in the work center; these may include but are not limited to general personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hear-ing protection, and hard hats. The Contractor shall comply with base/shop emergency proce-dures for fire, tornado etc.

1.26. Emergency Procedures: The Contractor personnel shall follow the direction of the Gov-ernment personnel with regard to emergency procedures, such as fire, tornado, active shooter, bomb threats, or other emergency. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to provide guidance and to establish procedures for its employees to respond to an emergency. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to account for their employees following an emergency evacuation. The Contrac-tor personnel shall participate with the Government personnel in all fire and tornado drills at no additional cost to the Government.

1.27. Training – General: The GPOC will provide training via slides, video or classroom, prior to the Contractor performing work at the OC-ALC. The Government will be responsible for all approved costs associated with the training identified below. The GPOC will document training on and maintain copies of the completed AF IMT 1151, Training Attendance and Rating, as part of the contract surveillance file. For purposes of identification and compliance with Personally Identifiable Information (PII) requirements, only the last four (4) of the Contractor employee’s Social Security Number (SSN) will be input on the form.

The Contractor shall contact the GPOC prior to work being performed in Building 2280 in order to accomplish the required training or to verify the required training as listed below has been completed:

Contractor Required Courses Course Number

FOD and DOP Awareness Training Course Initial CHPMAS0000400SU AFMC FOD and DOP Awareness Training Refresher CHPMAS0001301CB Initial Fire Safety and Prevention Training CTESAF0000100SU Refresher Fire Safety and Prevention Training, Computer Based Training (CBT)

CTEMAS0002900CB

OC-ALC Environmental Accountability/Solid Waste Training, CBT MTEMAS9713800BR OC-ALC Human Factors Training, CBT MTEMAS9700501BR Environmental Management Systems (EMS) - General Awareness Training MTEENV9733070BR

Lockout/Tagout Initial and Refresher Course for Affected Personnel, CBT

CTEMAS0003001CB

2. PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT: Not required on UnderSAT contracts.

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES.

3.1. Government Furnished Property.

3.1.1. Government Property Repair/Maintenance On-Base: Government Property Re-pair/Maintenance On-Base is not considered Government Furnished Property (GFP). FAR Parts 45 and 52.245 plus supplements are not applicable to Government Property Repair/Maintenance On-Base. The responsible Government Organization (76 MXSS/ MXDTAA) for Government Property Repair/Maintenance On-Base will be responsible for the Government Property record keeping, reporting requirements (including Report of Survey), and/or disposal of all Government Property requiring repair/maintenance on-base during the performance of this contract.

3.2. Shared Property of the Government. Not Applicable.

3.3. Government Furnished Services (GFS) are applicable to the performance of this contract at TAFB, OK.

3.3.1. Security Forces. The Government will provide general on-base security forces’ services.

The security forces’ telephone numbers are 911 for emergencies, 734-2000 for crime in progress, and 734-3737 for non-emergency calls.

3.3.2. Fire Emergency and Routine Services. The government will provide general on-base fire protection services. The Contractor shall comply with fire prevention rules and regulations en-forced by the TAFB Fire Prevention Branch. Call 911 for emergencies. For routine fire preven-tion matters call 734-3981. For routine calls to dispatch call 734-7964.

3.3.3. Utilities. The Government will furnish utility services. These utilities include natural gas, electricity, water, and sewer for the sole purpose of accomplishing this contract. If the contractor requires additional utility services, it shall be the contractor’s responsibility to provide. Contrac-tor shall use due care and diligence in efforts to conserve utilities to reduce utility costs.

3.3.4. Refuse Collection. The government will provide refuse collection services limited to the extent provided in the Base Refuse Collection Contract(s) for the government provided facilities.

The government will only allow non-hazardous refuse to be emptied into the nearest authorized refuse dumpster for trash collection. Do not use the government dumpsters to dispose of con-struction debris.

3.3.5. Workspace. The Government will provide adequate workspace around the equipment ar-ea.