Atch_01_PWS_WWTP_1_Mar_19_(Final_Draft).pdf

Performance Work Statement (PWS) For

Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs) Operation & Maintenance Services

Main Base & Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Edwards AFB, CA

01 Mar 19

FA9301-19-R-A013 Performance Work Statement Attachment 1 1 March 2019

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Page

I. Description of Services

1.0. Scope of Work 3

1.1. Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations 3

1.2 Preventive Maintenance 4

1.3. Over & Above Work 5

1.4. Changes in Regulatory Requirements 6

1.5. Sampling and Laboratory Analysis 6

1.6. Bio-Solid Disposal 6

1.7. Environment and Hazardous Materials Handling 7

1.8. Reports 7

1.9. Notifications 7

1.10. General Wastewater Treatment Plant Services 8

II. Services Summary

2.0. Services Summary 10

2.1. Quality Control 10

III. Government Furnished Facilities and Services

3.0. General 12

3.1. Government Furnished Property 12

3.2. Government Furnished Facilities 12

3.3. Government Furnished Services 13

3.4. Other Government Furnished Items 14

IV. General Information

4.0. Contractor Certification 15

4.1. Contractor Personnel 15

4.2. Contractor Transitions 15

4.3. Administrative Matters 16

4.4. Performance of Service During Crisis 18

4.5. Security Requirements 19

V. Appendices Appendix A – Annual Historical Workload Data 23 Appendix B – Maps and/or Site Plans 24 Appendix C – Publications/Forms 25 Appendix D – Over and Above Work Request Form 26

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SECTION I

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.0. SCOPE OF WORK. The Contractor shall provide all management, tools, supplies, equipment, materials, vehicles, labor, and other items and services necessary to perform wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) services to include operation, maintenance, and repair at the Class IV Activated Sludge Tertiary Treatment Plant on Main Base and the Class III Plant at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) on Edwards Air Force Base in California in accordance with (IAW) all local, state (California), and Federal laws and regulations, including Department of Defense (DoD) and Air Force instructions, the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements, California Code of Regulations (CCR) Titles 22 and 23, and State Water Resources Control Board Orders. The Contractor shall ensure personnel have proper certification, qualifications, and licenses at all times. The Contractor shall be responsible for all systems specific to the treatment and storage of influent and delivery of effluent (reclaimed water) to the 1MG holding tank and the golf course pond, excluding the piping from the WWTP to the tank. Any underground repairs requiring the use of earth moving machinery within the WWTP boundaries (fence line), in relation to process chemicals, shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall also be responsible for the general housekeeping and upkeep of facilities listed in paragraph 1.10.1. of this PWS. Due to the privatization study of utilities, wastewater treatment services may or may not be required for the entire length of the contract. The Contractor is encouraged and expected to use innovative approaches to efficiently and effectively accomplish PWS requirements in a timely manner in a way that fosters pride and ownership in the work performed.

1.1. WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATIONS (CLINs 0001 & 0002). The operation of the wastewater plant, associated equipment, and specific systems shall be conducted in a manner that is safe, effective, and efficient, providing continuous, cost-effective treatment of all wastewater delivered to the facility. The plant will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and be in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations and all relevant permits and licenses. Such operations shall include but are not limited to: general operation of plant equipment, valves and piping, permit required and internal quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC), QA/QC sampling and lab analyses, waste and effluent disposal, and other related services, preventing the cause of nuisance odors, preventing interruptions to services, performing daily operation checks of plant equipment and associated systems. All operations shall be accomplished IAW the treatment facility operations manuals. Facility operations and effluent discharge practices shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulatory standards, including National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Surface Water Discharge (SWD) permit requirements. For the Class IV plant, reclaimed water shall be provided to the holding tank. The Government controls pumping of the reclaimed water from the plant to the tank, as well as the supplemental well water added to the WWTP effluent pump station. The Contractor shall effectively communicate with the Government to ensure that the maximum amount of water is provided to the holding tank. The Class IV plant has a design capacity of 2.5 million gallons per day (MGD) and the Class III plant has a design capacity of

125,000 MGD.

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1.2. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

1.2.1. Preventive Maintenance Inspection (PMI) Program. The Contractor shall develop and implement a PMI program to be performed throughout the life of the contract. The purpose of the PMI program is to prevent and correct deficiencies with equipment items, minimize breakdowns and service interruptions, extend component service life, and maximize operating efficiency. The PMI program is to be established based upon manufacturers' recommendations, handbooks, operating/service manuals, Contractor expertise, general engineering judgments, and standard industry practice.

1.2.2. PMI Plan. The Contractor shall submit a PMI plan and checklist to the Contracting Officer (CO) within 30 calendar days after contract award for acceptance by the CO and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Once accepted by the CO and COR, the Contractor shall follow the PMI program and schedule. The plan and checklists shall include equipment components to be inspected and maintained, inspection and maintenance techniques, inspection and maintenance frequencies, and reporting methodology. The Contractor shall update schedules as necessary to reflect any changes in equipment inventory. The Contractor shall prepare PMI checklists for use during PMI inspections. The checklists shall include the following basic information: identification of item, date and time of inspection, maintenance work performed, description of repairs, parts replaced, name of inspector, overall condition of items, and time spent at the work site.

1.2.3. Preventive Maintenance Work. Preventive maintenance work includes inspections and services of lubrication, corrosion control, minor adjustment, and minor repair of WWTP components. Minor repairs, which are defined as reasonably predictable, include, but are not limited to, fan belt replacement and pump seal replacement. All deficiencies, if within the scope of the PMI Plan, shall be corrected by the Contractor upon completion of an inspection. The Contractor shall notify the COR of needed repairs determined during inspections. The Contractor shall schedule approved repairs with projected downtime and estimated time for repair. If recommended parts are not available, replacement parts will be equal to or better in quality than the replaced item. Downtime will be kept to a minimum. The Contractor shall warrant all repairs exclusive of any other manufacturer warranties for a period of 30 days following completed preventive maintenance as defined in the PMI Plan.

1.2.4. Preventive Maintenance Reports. The Contractor shall submit a summary report of all preventive maintenance work and inspections performed on both WWTPs to the COR on a monthly basis. This report shall be submitted by the fifth working day of each month.

1.2.5. Preventive Maintenance Records. The Contractor shall maintain PMI records for each item of equipment included within this contract. These records shall include descriptions of periodic preventive and corrective maintenance and repairs, scheduled versus actual completion dates, and the person who performed the work. The Contractor shall ensure the records are accurate and current.

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1.3. OVER & ABOVE (O&A) WORK

1.3.1. O&A Work Definition. O&A work means work discovered during the course of contract performance that is within the general scope of the contract, not covered by the line items for the basic work under the contract, and necessary in order to satisfactorily complete the contract. The Contractor shall identify needed repairs and recommend corrective action during contract performance. Using the O&A CLIN permits the Government and the Contractor to negotiate parts and labor which are within the general scope of the contract and are necessary to make repairs or prevent malfunctions but are not specifically identified and priced. Examples of O&A work include, but are not limited to: replace anoxic mixer, refurbish clarifier, replace sand anthracite, install flow meter at CL2 tank, and install new motor for chlorine contact rapid mixer.

The Government reserves the right to utilize other contract vehicles for maintenance or replacement of WWTP equipment or infrastructure system upgrades/modifications, i.e. building a new holding tank.

1.3.2. O&A Work Procedures. The following procedures shall apply for all O&A work requests pertaining to this contract:

(1) When O&A work is identified, the Contractor shall submit to the COR a work request form (see Appendix D) for any dollar amount and for each occurrence describing the O&A work being proposed. The form, with all applicable fields completed, shall be submitted within five business days for non-emergencies and as soon as possible for emergencies.

(2) The COR will:

(a) Promptly review the work request;

(b) Verify that the proposed work is required and not covered under the basic contract line items (CLINs);

(c) Verify that the proposed corrective action is appropriate;

(d) Verify that funding is available for the O&A work request; and

(e) Send the work request package to the CO for review/approval.

(3) The COR will inform and coordinate with other appropriate Government agencies on base as necessary in a timely and professional manner.

(4) Upon review/approval, the CO will request a proposal for the O&A work from the Contractor. The Contractor and CO will negotiate a firm-fixed-price settlement for the work. The Contractor shall not begin work until receipt of a signed task order from the CO. The Contractor shall commence work and complete work by the mutually agreed upon dates stipulated in the task order.

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(5) Failure of the Contractor to provide the information required on the O&A work request, within the specified timeframe, may be grounds for the Government to openly compete the O&A work. Additionally, if the Government and the Contractor cannot agree upon a firm-fixed price for the O&A work request, the Government has the right to openly compete the O&A work.

1.4. CHANGES IN REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS. The Contractor shall comply with any changes to or new regulatory requirements as mandated by all local, state (California), Federal Laws, regulations, including Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force instructions, the NPDES permit requirements, CCR Titles 22 and 23, and State Water Resources Control Board Orders. Upon notification of upcoming regulatory changes, the Government will notify the Contractor as soon as possible so the Contractor can make as-needed preparations.

1.5. SAMPLING AND LABORATORY ANALYSIS. The Contractor shall be responsible for all tests and analysis required to monitor and verify the plants’ performance. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining and providing a summary of results from regulatory required sampling to Environmental (412 CE/CEV) and COR on a monthly basis and will submit all physical reports from the laboratory to the COR and CEV by the fifth working day of each month. In the event that there is a positive sample result (including but not limited to the daily coliform and hazardous metal substances), the Contractor shall notify CEV and the COR immediately. The verbal contact will be followed up by written and certified laboratory result in 3-5 days after receipt of results to CEV and COR. The Government reserves the right to collect wastewater samples and have tests performed to verify Contractor work. Contractor must use a certified lab IAW current Board Orders. All summaries, laboratory analysis, and reports shall be provided to the Government in an electronic format. Note: All sampling and analyses shall be performed IAW the Board Orders excluding the Monitoring Wells. Contractor shall manage chlorine disinfection levels in a manner that prevents Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) production in excess of 80 parts per billion. Contractor shall perform monthly monitoring of TTHM levels at the WWTP effluent disinfection unit and report the results to 412 CE/CEVC.

1.6. BIO-SOLID DISPOSAL. Bio-solid disposal services shall be provided by the Contractor at a frequency sufficient to maintain clean and orderly collection sites with no overflow of waste material. Bio-solids (including sludge, grit, scum slurries, screening grease, and other waste solids from the treatment process) shall be routinely collected and transported to a properly classified disposal site with location subject to CO approval. The Contractor shall provide all necessary laboratory services for determining waste characterization and landfill disposal approval. Bio-solid disposal by the Contractor shall be accomplished in such a manner as to prevent materials from entering the ground and/or surface waters of the State except as allowed in the Board Order or discharge permits. Sludge shall be separated into monthly piles and months shall not be comingled. Piles shall be spread out into windrows to dry. Sludge removal shall be carried out under CLIN 0003. The Contractor shall be responsible for removal and disposal of all accumulated non-hazardous bio-solids older than 90 days no later than 30 days prior to the end of the contract.

1.7. ENVIRONMENTAL AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS HANDLING. The Contractor is responsible for proper storage, handling, use, and management of hazardous and potentially hazardous materials incidental to the WWTP operation IAW Air Force Joint Manual (AFMAN) 23-210, Executive Order (EO) 12856, and Air Force Instructions (AFIs) 32-7042 and 32-7086.

The Government will respond to all environmental spills and contamination not normally associated with domestic wastewater. The Contractor shall develop a plan that identifies areas of environmental and contamination risk at the WWTP that outlines safeguards to be utilized to prevent spills and to mitigate damages. The Contractor shall provide to the Edwards AFB Fire Department and Environmental Management Office a list of all hazardous materials being stored or used at the WWTP, indicating the quantity by buildings. All hazardous material identification and safety data shall be submitted IAW FAR Clause 52.223-3, Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data, included in the contract. The Contractor shall submit a Spill Plan to the CO and COR for approval within 10 calendar days of contract award and as changes to the plan occur.

1.8. REPORTS. The Contractor shall provide all forms, monthly reports, and annual reports pertaining to the WWTPs as cited in current Board Orders by the fifth working day of each month to the COR. All quarterly reports shall be submitted to the COR and CEV no later than the fifth working day of May, August, November, and February for the Main Base WWTP and no later than the fifth working day of January, April, July, and October for the AFRL WWTP.

Annual reports are due to the COR and CEV by January 15th for the Main Base WWTP and January 15th for the AFRL WWTP or within 7 days of receiving the Government furnished data that is required to complete reports. All reports shall be provided in an electronic format.

1.9. NOTIFICATIONS. The Contractor shall be responsible for making notification to the Government on the following:

1.9.1. Environmental Spills. The Contractor shall notify the COR in writing within 24 hours or next duty day of environmental or hazardous waste spills judged by the Contractor to be over 1,000 gallons and not post-treated and immediately telephone Environmental Management (CEV) at (661) 277-1401.

1.9.2. Influent Incompatibility. The Contractor shall notify the COR and CEV within 24 hours or next duty day of discovery of any problems associated with influent incompatibility as evidenced by inhibition or interference with normal plant operations.

1.9.3. Compliance Conflicts. The Contractor shall notify the CO and COR in writing within 5 business days of discovery of any apparent conflict between complying with base, local, state, and federal environmental and/or occupational safety laws, rules, and regulations.

1.9.4. Damages to Government Furnished Facilities. The Contractor shall notify the COR within 24 hours or next duty day of any damages to Government furnished facilities to allow for timely investigation and repair.

1.9.5. Overload Conditions. The Contractor shall notify the COR within 24 hours or next duty day when overload conditions are detected at the plant.

1.9.6. Exceeding Discharge Limits. The Contractor shall notify the COR within 24 hours or next duty day whenever water discharge limits are exceeded including, but not limited to, sampling analyses of the influent, the effluent, and the biomass.

1.9.7. Change of Process Chemicals. The Contractor shall notify the COR and CEV in writing for approval of usage and determination of requirements needed for conversion whenever any change in process chemicals is required due to the lack of market availability, manufacturer termination of production of chemicals, or other reason prior to the purchase and use of the replacement chemicals.

1.9.8. New Chemical Usage at Plant. The Contractor shall notify the COR and CEV in writing for approval when any use of new chemicals in the plant is anticipated (e.g. for purposes such as to inhibit root growth, reduce slime, reduce the generation of sulfides) before usage.

1.9.9. Loss of Emergency Back-up Power. The Contractor shall notify the COR of the loss of emergency back-up power to the plant as soon as back-up power is lost during normal working hours (e.g. where the emergency generators did not activate during power outages or remained operational when commercial power was restored). Outside of normal working hours, notification to the Government shall be within two hours of SCADA notification.

1.9.10. Notice of Violations Reports (NOVs). No discharge, bypass, or diversion of raw or partially treated sewage, grease, or oils from the collection, transport, treatment, or disposal facilities to adjacent land areas or surface waters shall occur that is not authorized by Board Orders or the State of California. The Contractor shall notify the COR verbally within one hour or first duty hour and in writing within 24 hours of next duty day of any violations of the Board Orders or discharge parameters of any raw or partially treated wastewater bypassing and of any discharges of any other type in violation of the Board Orders or discharge permits. The violation report shall be submitted within 48 hours to the COR and CEV. This report shall include a description of the discharge, the cause of noncompliance, and the period of noncompliance including exact dates and times. (If not corrected, the anticipated time the noncompliance is expected to continue and the steps being taken to reduce, eliminate, and prevent the recurrence of the non-complying discharge.) Any similar report requirements of the state and local agencies shall also be prepared by the Contractor and submitted to the COR immediately. In the event that a regulatory agency assesses a monetary fine against the Government for a violation(s) caused by the Contractor, the Contractor shall reimburse the Government for the amount of the fine(s).

1.10. GENERAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SERVICES.

1.10.1. Plant Maintenance. The Contractor shall maintain cleanliness of Government furnished facilities, including the upkeep of grounds within the WWTP at Edwards AFB and the AFRL (excluding grounds maintenance surrounding the Booster Pump Station at the Edwards AFB golf course). The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining a 30-foot clearance at both facilities

FA9301-19-R-A013 Performance Work Statement Attachment 1 on each side of the fence line for security purposes, which includes weed and litter control. The Contractor shall report any facility maintenance issues, i.e. light switch inoperable or commode overflowing, to the COR.

1.10.2. Accommodation of Guests. The Contractor shall assist and cooperate in routine facility inspections and studies, and shall provide for the general accommodation of guests of the Installation Commander or Base Civil Engineer at the wastewater treatment facilities. Such guests may include, but are not limited to, other Contractors, representatives of other Air Force Commands or organizations, local and state environmental agencies, and the Environmental Protection Agency.

1.10.3. Operators Log. The Plant Operator shall maintain a clear and concise daily operations log at the Main Base WWTP and the AFRL WWTP.

1.10.4. Computer and Controls. The Contractor shall operate and maintain plant operations manually in the event the SCADA system exhibits limited capability. The Contractor shall provide a copy of all SCADA system software changes to the COR within 10 days of each change.

1.10.5. Key Control. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost, misplaced, or used by unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall not duplicate any keys issued by the Government and shall immediately report to the COR any occurrences of lost or duplicated keys. In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor may be required, upon written direction of the CO, to re-key or replace the affected lock or locks without cost to the Government. The Government may, however, at its option, replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying and deduct the cost of such from the monthly payment due the Contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor. The Contractor shall prohibit the use of keys, issued by the Government, by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees and the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in performance of contract work requirements in those areas.

SECTION II

SERVICES SUMMARY (SS)

2.0. SERVICES SUMMARY. The Contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate to mission essential items. The performance thresholds briefly describe the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Performance Objective

PWS Ref Paragraph

Performance Threshold

CCR Title 22 & Title 23 Compliance 1.0, 1.4, 4.0, 4.1

100% of the time

Preventive Maintenance Inspection (PMI) Program and Schedule

1.2 95% of the time

Repairs within Scope of Contract (Over & Above)

1.3 100% of the time

Laboratory Test and Analysis 1.5 95% of the time

Bio-Solid Disposal 1.6 85% of the time

Environmental and Hazardous Materials Handling

1.7 95% of the time

Reports 1.2.4, 1.5, 1.8 95% of the time

Notice of Violations Reports (NOVs) 1.9.10 100% of the time

Daily Operating Log 1.10.3 95% of the time

Contractor Certifications 4.0, 4.1 100% of the time

2.1. QUALITY CONTROL. The Contractor shall submit a Quality Control Plan (QCP) in accordance with FAR Clause 52.246-4, Fixed-Price Service Contracts, included in the contract, to the COR and CO for approval within 10 calendar days of contract award and as changes to the plan occur. The QCP shall ensure that all services are performed IAW applicable commercial standards, regulations, laws, codes, and the Contractor’s maintenance plan. The QCP must describe the overall quality approach and quality control inspection system tasks to identify and prevent defective services from occurring or recurring. At a minimum, the Contractor shall

FA9301-19-R-A013 Performance Work Statement Attachment 1 develop quality control procedures that address the areas identified in the Services Summary and an internal inspection/surveillance system. Maintain all quality control records for the duration of the contract and make them available to the CO and COR within two (2) operating hours of request. Provide current quality control inspector(s) contact information to the CO and COR.

The plan shall be maintained and updated as necessary throughout the life of this contract.

2.1.1. Quality Assurance. The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance IAW the contract’s Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) through periodic on-site inspections of Contractor’s performance or receipt of complaints from base personnel. The Government may inspect each task as completed or increase the number of inspections if needed due to repeated failures discovered during inspections or because of repeated customer complaints. Likewise, the Government may decrease the number of inspections if performance dictates. The Government will also receive and investigate complaints from various customers located on the installation.

The Government will also evaluate the Contractor’s performance via the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).

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SECTION III

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, FACILITIES, AND SERVICES

3.0. GENERAL. The Government will provide to the Contractor, without cost, the property, facilities, and services listed below.

3.1. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP). The Government will furnish to the Contractor the items listed on page 13 and 14 of this PWS. The GFP provided shall be used only for the performance of this contract. The list identifies which items are to remain Government property after contract performance (identified as items under FAR Clause 52.245-1, Government Property) and which items will be furnished to the Contractor in an “as-is, where is” condition and will become the responsibility of the Contractor when replacement or repair is required (identified as items under FAR Clause 52.245-2, Government Property Installation Operation Services). For the items provided under FAR Clause 52.245-1, the Contractor shall prepare a brief Government Property Plan detailing their plan to manage the GFP provided during contract performance (refer to Attachment 4 of the contract).

3.1.1. GFP provided under FAR 52.245-2. For items provided under FAR 52.245-2, the Government makes no warranty regarding the suitability of the items and the Government bears no responsibility for replacement or repair of the items. Replacement or repair shall occur at Government direction and at the Contractor’s expense and the Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing all materials required to continue performance under the contract. All replaced property shall be the responsibility of and be the possession of the Contractor.

3.2. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED FACILITIES. The Government will furnish and/or make available the facilities and space in the table below. Government facilities have been inspected for compliance with the Office of Safety and Health Agency (OSHA). No hazards have been identified for which workarounds have been established. Should a hazard be subsequently identified, the Government corrects OSHA hazards according to base wide Government developed and approved plans of abatement taking into account safety and health priorities. A higher priority for correction will not be assigned to the facilities provided hereunder merely because of this contracting initiative. The fact that no such conditions have been identified does not warrant or guarantee that no possible hazard exists or that workaround procedures will not be necessary or that the facilities as furnished will be adequate to meet the responsibilities of the Contractor. 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 re-sponsibilities, with the exception of the aforementioned responsibility to make corrections according to approved plans of abatement subject to base wide priorities. Prior to any modification of the facilities performed by the Contractor at their expense, the Contractor must furnish the CO documentation describing, in detail, the modification requested. No alterations to the facilities shall be made without specific written permission from the CO; however, in the case of alterations necessary for OSHA compliance, such permission shall not be unreasonably

FA9301-19-R-A013 Performance Work Statement Attachment 1 withheld. The Contractor shall return the facilities to the Government in the same condition as received, fair wear and tear and approved modifications excepted. These facilities shall only be used for performance of this contract. Contractor shall comply with Edwards AFB Facility Manager’s Handbook.

BUILDING # FUNCTION SIZE (in square feet)

Administration Building Shop Building Chemical Feed Building -Chemical Storage Sludge Dewatering Building -Sludge Drying Pad Effluent and Backwashing Pump Station RAS/WAS Pumping Station -Reactor Basin No. 1 & No. 2 -Secondary Clarifier No.1 -Secondary Clarifier No.2 -Secondary Diversion Structure -Secondary Splitter Box -Flocculation / Filters -Washwater Recovery Basin -Wastewater return vault -Chlorine Contact Chamber Headworks Building Effluent Storage Tank Irrigation Pump Station/Golf Course Booster Station AFRL Laboratory Building AFRL Wastewater treatment structure AFRL Laboratory

28000

50400 10000 31400 123750

3.2.1. Non-Hazardous Integrated Solid Waste Collection. A centrally located dumpster at the main base WWTP will be provided to the Contractor.

3.3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED SERVICES.

3.3.1. Parking. The Government will supply adequate shared parking for Contractor personnel privately owned vehicles.

3.3.2. Utilities. The Government will supply electricity, gas, water, and sewage service as necessary for accomplishment of work IAW this contract. Additionally, the Contractor shall adhere to all base level utility conservation practices or requirements. The Contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that prevent waste of utilities.

3.3.3. Fire Prevention and Protection. The Government will provide fire prevention and protection, and inspection and maintenance of Government-furnished fire extinguishers and systems. The fire department telephone extension is 911 for emergencies when calling from a base telephone and (661) 277-4540 when calling from a cell phone.

3.3.4. Contract Services. The Government will provide pest control services. The Contractor shall contact the COR to schedule service.

3.3.5. Refuse Collection. The Government will provide for refuse collection. All refuse shall be placed in bags before disposing in the dumpster. The Contractor shall comply with all recycling programs in accordance with AFI 32-7042, Waste Management, 07 Nov 2014.

3.3.6. Emergency Medical Service. The Government will provide emergency medical treatment and emergency patient transportation service for Contractor personnel who are injured or become critically ill while performing work on base. The Contractor shall reimburse the Government for the cost of medical treatment and patient transportation service at the current in-patient or outpatient treatment rate, as appropriate.

3.3.7. Security Police. The Government will provide general on-base Security Police service.

The Security Police telephone extension is 911 for emergencies and (661) 277-3340 for routine calls.

3.4. OTHER GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS.

3.4.1. Government-Furnished Records, Files, Documents, and Work Papers. The Government will furnish to the Contractor all WWTP historic operational records. All records, files, documents, and work papers provided by the Government or generated in support of this contract are Government property and shall be maintained and disposed of per AFMAN 33-363, Management of Records, 01 Mar 2008. At the time of disposition the Contractor shall box, label contents, and turn them over to the COR. If there is no COR, the records will be turned over to the CO.

SECTION IV

GENERAL INFORMATION

4.0. CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION. The Contractor shall obtain prior to contract start and maintain during contract performance a current Wastewater Treatment Plant Contract Operator Certificate of Registration from the California State Water Resources Control Board IAW CCR Title 23.

4.1. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL. The Contractor shall ensure that employees obtain prior to contract start and maintain during contract performance current and valid professional certifications IAW CCR Title 23. The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel possessing state certification appropriate to the job being performed to operate the wastewater treatment facilities.

4.1.1. Contract Manager. The Contractor shall identify a contract manager who is authorized to represent the Contractor and make binding contractual agreements with the Government.

Provide the contact information for the contract manager and alternates to the CO prior to the contract start date and shall be updated as needed. The contract manager or alternates shall be available by phone within 24 hours. The contract manager or alternates shall read, write, speak, and understand English.

4.1.2. Site Manager. The Site Manager (also called Chief Plant Operator) shall possess a valid Grade IV or V WWTP California State Water Resources Control Board Certificate of Competence. The Site Manager or alternate shall normally be available Monday to Friday from 0700-1600 hours within 60 minutes to meet on the installation with Government personnel (designated by the CO) to discuss problem areas. After normal duty hours, the Site Manager or alternate shall be available within 120 minutes. The Site Manager shall provide contact numbers for 24 hour notification or response. The Site Manager and alternates must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

4.1.3. Operators. Operators shall possess a valid Grade III, IV, or V WWTP California State Water Resources Control Board Certificate of Competence.

4.1.4. Other Employees. Other employees, such as maintenance personnel, do not require a valid WWTP certificate.

4.2. CONTRACTOR TRANSITIONS. Contractor personnel shall be available for contract transition upon expiration of the contract in accordance with FAR Clause 52.237-3, Continuity of Services, included in the contract. The services under this contract are considered mission-essential and therefore must be continued without interruption when, upon contract expiration, a successor must continue the services. The Contractor shall ensure an efficient transition to a successor.

4.3. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS.

4.3.1. Contracting Officer’s Authority. Only the CO is authorized to make changes to the contract or any task order (TO) issued hereunder. No other Government or non-Government official may alter this contract or any task order in accordance with the basic contract’s terms and conditions. The Contractor shall report any attempts to alter this contract or any task order to the CO. In the event the Contractor effects any such changes at the direction of any person other than the CO, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in costs incurred as a result thereof. If the Contractor needs clarification(s) regarding a task order or contract, the Contractor shall submit a Request for Information (RFI) through the CO.

4.3.2. Task Orders. Task Orders (TOs) will be issued against the basic contract and will be executed IAW the basic contract PWS and terms and conditions, and each individual task order’s Statement of Work (SOW). The CO will issue to the Contractor a request for proposal (RFP) describing requirements for each task order. In response to the RFP, the Contractor shall submit a proposal to include all applicable documentation for review by the CO. If applicable, the CO will schedule negotiations with the Contractor and at the conclusion of negotiation award an individual task order.

4.3.3. Hours of Operation. Normal duty hours for Edwards AFB are 7:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.

(0700 to 1600) Monday through Friday except federal holidays. The Contractor shall establish additional work hours as necessary for the performance of work under this PWS.

4.3.4. Safety Requirements.

4.3.4.1. Safety and Health Standards. The Contractor shall perform work in a safe manner as required by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Safety and Health Requirements (Public Law 91-596). The Contractor shall comply with all Edwards AFB safety standards and all OSHA standards. The Contractor shall initiate and maintain programs to comply with the provisions of OSHA concerning entry requirements in confined spaces, handling potential hazardous substances, and Lock-Out-Tag-Out. Resolution of citations for violations of OSHA standards is the Contractor’s responsibility.

4.3.4.2. Compliance. It is the Contractor’s sole responsibility for compliance with OSHA. The Contractor must submit a Safety and Health Plan as part of their QCP (see section 2.1 above) and corresponding site safety checklist to the CO no later than 10 days after contract award. The Contractor’s QCP must identify the processes and procedures the Contractor will use to track compliance with the Safety and Health Plan, and the process and procedures that will be used to correct violations. The Contractor’s plan shall include appropriate measures to ensure the Contractor reacts promptly to investigate, correct, and track alleged safety and health violations and/or uncontrolled hazards in Contractor work areas. The Contractor shall ensure all subcontractors adhere and comply with the safety and health plan. The plan shall:

a. Demonstrate a management commitment to employee safety and health;

b. Identify the application of the safety and health plan to subcontractors;

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c. Identify the roles and responsibilities of the following individuals:

Management;

Supervisors;

Employees;

Safety Coordinator;

d. Identify applicable safety rules and regulations;

e. Include a worksite hazard analysis to include base-line hazard identification and required control measures;

f. Include a job site analysis to include hazards of tasks required to control measures;

g. Identify employee safety and health training requirements and the documentation process;

h. Include a workplace inspection frequency, to include identifying the individual conducting the inspections;

i. Include employee hazard reporting procedures;

j. Identify individual(s) responsible for corrective action hazards;

k. Identify first aid/injury procedures;

l. Identify procedures for accident investigation and reporting;

m. Identify emergency response procedures; and

n. Identify the process for tracking controlled hazards in Contractor work areas.

4.3.4.3. Safety Reports. The Contractor shall provide a verbal report to the CO as soon as possible of each occurrence of damage to Government property or an accident resulting in death, injury, occupational disease, or adverse environmental impact. The Contractor shall provide a completed copy of required Accident Investigation Reports to the CO within five calendar days of each occurrence.

4.2.4.4. Welding Permits. The Contractor shall obtain a welding permit from the Edwards AFB Fire Department, Building 2860, (661) 277-3643 before welding equipment or a cutting torch is used.

4.3.5. Security Requirements. The Contractor and any subcontractors used in the performance of this contract shall comply with all installation security regulations. These regulations are available for review from the CO. Security and base access requirements are contained in AFFARS Clause 5352.242-9000, Contractor Access to Air Force Installations, included in the contract. Contractor employees will be required to obtain and display identification badges at all times. The Contractor manager shall ensure each employee is legally eligible to obtain all applicable pass and identification items for Contractor personnel and non-Government owned vehicles. These forms will be coordinated through the 412 TW/CE Security Manager located in Building 3500 on Rosamond Boulevard and will be issued by the Security Forces’ Pass and Identification office located in Building 3000 on Yeager Boulevard. Failure to obtain necessary clearances passes or vehicle clearances will result in denial of Contractor employee entry to the base. Anticipate delays in getting commercial vehicles on base and allow time for commercial vehicles to reach their destination by driving designated routes at posted speed limits throughout the base. Procedures for commercial vehicle access to the base are subject to change without prior notice. The Contractor must, within 5 days after contract award or the hiring of new

FA9301-19-R-A013 Performance Work Statement Attachment 1 employees, comply with the requirements in paragraph (d) of AFFARS Clause 5352.242-9000.

Contractor personnel will not have access to USAF Restricted/Controlled areas on Edwards AFB unless accompanied by Government personnel and Contractor’s employee base pass. Upon employment termination or contract end, the Contractor shall retrieve all Government issued identification badges and passes and turn them in to the COR.

4.3.5.1. Employee List. The Contractor shall maintain a current listing of all employees. The list will include the following information at a minimum: employee names, social security numbers, and security clearance levels. The Government reserves the right to request additional information if necessary. The Contractor’s security manager shall validate this list and provide it to the COR and CO before contract start date. An updated listing shall be provided upon change of any employees.

4.4. PERFORMANCE OF SERVICE DURING CRISIS. WWTP operations at Edwards AFB are considered mission-essential IAW DFARS Clause 252.237-7023, Continuation of Essential Contractor Services, included in the contract. Service will continue in the event of crisis when declared by the Overseas Combatant Commander or the National Command Authority under provisions of DoDI 3020.37, Continuation of Essential DoD Contractor Services During Crises.

Contractor employees, with approved background checks, will be allowed unescorted access to the base for performance of work in all FPCONs except “Delta”. The COR will notify the Contractor of a “Delta” condition as soon as possible after security procedures have been implemented. The Contractor must submit a contingency plan (Mission-Essential Contractor Services Plan, template will be provided) for plan operations during crisis conditions in accordance with DoDI 3020.37 prior to contract award.

4.4.1. Emergency Situations Concerning Plant Operations.

4.4.1.1. An emergency situation, for the purposes of this contract, is defined as an incident involving the actual or eminent discharge of influent or effluent water to an unauthorized location.

4.4.1.2. In the event of an emergency requiring the suspension of influent flow into the plant (either Main Base or AFRL), the Contractor shall use the overflow retention provided (overflow basin at Main Base). The Contractor shall not use the collection system as temporary storage unless retention facilities are already at capacity.

4.4.1.3. The Contractor shall assemble and be familiar with an emergency response checklist.

The Contractor shall furnish the COR a copy of the emergency response checklist.

4.4.1.4. For emergencies during duty hours, the Government will furnish the Contractor with the on-duty phone numbers of the COR and CEV. In the event the individuals listed are unavailable, the Contractor shall contact base fire control (661) 277-4540 or the CE control desk at (661) 277- 3330.

4.4.2. Non-Emergency Situations Concerning Plant Operations. The Contractor shall

FA9301-19-R-A013 Performance Work Statement Attachment 1 assemble and be familiar with a non-emergency response checklist. The Contractor shall furnish the COR(s) a copy of the non-emergency response checklist.

4.4.3. Contractor Full-Time Equivalent Reporting. This requirement incorporates Air Force Implementation of FY11 NDAA Section 8108 of Public Law 112-10 of the Department of Defense and full-year Continuing Appropriations Act 2011. As such, the Contractor shall adhere to the following:

4.4.3.1. The Contractor shall report ALL Contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the Air Force Test Center via a secure data collection site. The Contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields at http://www.ecmra.mil.

4.4.3.2. 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* of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the CMRA help desk.

Uses and Safeguarding of Information: Information from the secure website 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.

User Manuals: Data for Air Force service requirements must be input at the Air Force CMRA link. However, user manuals for Government personnel and Contractors are available at the Army CMRA link at http://www.ecmra.mil.

4.5. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

All Contractor employees will be subject to a criminal history background check IAW Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 31-113, Installation Perimeter Access Control, and 412th Test Wing Integrated Defense Plan (IDP) 31, Volume I (the AFMAN and IDP are both limited access documents but more details on the requirements/process in terms of background checks can be provided by the Contracting Office upon request). Vehicle registration, proof of insurance, and a valid driver's license must be presented for vehicles. Installation Commanders may deny access and credentials based on information obtained during identity vetting that indicates the individual may present a threat to the good order, discipline, and morale of the installation.

Base Access. For Contractor personnel who wish to obtain long-term Base access via an Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) Form 496, Application for AFMC Identification Card, IAW Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFFARS) Clause 5352.242-9000, Contractor Access to Air Force Installations, the Prime Contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the CO with the following information (prior to submitting a request for Base access via an AFMC Form 496): 1) contract number, 2) location of work, 3) expiration

FA9301-19-R-A013 Performance Work Statement Attachment 1 1 March 2019 http://www.ecmra.mil/ date (must be on or before contract’s expiration date), and 4) names of employees/ subcontractor employees needing access to the base, to include each employee’s company name.

It is recommended that the Prime Contractor provide a copy of the request letter to each employee for verification purposes when the employee comes to the Contracting Office at Building 2800 to get their AFMC Form 496 signed. Employees for which no request letter can be found or provided will result in the employee being asked to return on another date/time so verification can be made.

Base passes will be limited to the length of the contract not to exceed 3 years from the date the AFMC Form 496 is submitted to the Contracting Office for signature.

The AFMC Form 496 will be reviewed/approved by the CO, then taken by the Contractor employee to the Edwards AFB Pass & Registration Office in Building 3000 for the security portion and issuance of the Base pass.

The contractor shall comply with all base security regulations. Additionally, the contractor shall comply with actions dictated by force protection condition changes/measures. For real-world situations/exercises, changes to force protection conditions could impact contractor performance of work and can include denial of access to the installation to perform work

Only employees who will be working on the contract consistently/frequently should be submitted for a long term Base pass.

The Contractor shall comply with all security requirements imposed by the Installation. Specific security considerations will be handled on an individual Task Order basis as required.

The contractor shall report suspicious activity (refer to Edwards AFB Contractor Antiterrorism Awareness pamphlet) to Security Forces at 661-277-3340 in a timely manner.

The Contractor and its employees shall comply with all base traffic regulations.

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