Performance Work Statement Under-Bridge Inspection Truck Services for Portland District Bridges

FY26 – FY27

1. GENERAL STATEMENT

This contract is to provide an under-bridge inspection truck (UBIT) and two operators to provide

USACE bridge inspectors with safe access to inspect USACE-owned bridges.

This firm fixed priced contract is for one base item with four optional items. The period of performance will be date of contract award through 30 June 2027. One contract is to be awarded to a single Contractor.

1.1. Definitions

Throughout this Performance Work Statement (PWS) terms are defined as follows:

Acceptable Quality Level (AQL): Acceptable Quality Level equals the performance standards listed in 5.1 through 5.4. The Contractor must correct all unsatisfactory work before contract can continue.

Contracting Officer (KO): The Government employee authorized to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): The Government employee authorized in writing as the Contracting Officer’s Representative, acting within the limits of their authority.

Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE): The Government employees responsible for checking

Contractor performance.

Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR): A written record of unsatisfactory performance by the

Contractor as observed by the Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE).

2. ANTITERRORISM/OPERATIONS SECURITY (ATOPSEC) REQUIREMENTS

2.1. General Security Requirements and Guidance

The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed).

Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers

(USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract.

Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative.

Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations.

Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health

Protection Condition (HPCON) measures.

The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures—this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel.

The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

2.2. Physical Security and Access Control Requirements

All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”).

Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures.

Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed.

Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the RA.

2.3. Pre-screen Candidates using E-Verify Program

Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment

Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements.

Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i).

An initial list of verified/eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award.

When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

2.4. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures.

All Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The Contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or

Security Office.

Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in Contractor security matters or processes.

Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index

(NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05 / AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative, as NCIC and TSDB are available), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance or access privileges, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas.

2.5. Identification of Contractor’s Employees

The Contractor, before initiating the performance of work, shall provide the COR with a list of all employees, including photo IDs for who shall perform work under this contract. The list shall include the full name, aliases, and work assignment of each employee. The Contractor shall notify the COR in writing of any addition, deletion or change in work assignment within one business day of such change.

All vehicles used by Contractor personnel on Government property shall bear suitable company identification to enable project personnel to identify such as authorized for access. The

Contractor will provide the COR with a list of vehicles and their license plates that will be used during the work. Vehicles shall be in good working condition, not dripping oil, etc. Safety features on vehicles shall be working.

The Contractor shall be responsible for requiring each employee engaged in work to wear identifying coveralls or similar appropriate uniform marked with identifying name of the

Contractor. All employees must wear name tags with their names prominently displayed.

2.6. Facility Access

The Government shall provide the Contractor with access to the required installation and offices necessary for this PWS. The Contractor shall be subject to all Government rules and regulations while working at the Government installation.

Access by the Contractor and Contractor’s employees shall only be permitted during designated work hours. Contractor employees shall not be permitted to bring guests, family members, pets, or non-employees to the job site at any time.

During check-in at the local control room the Contractor should inform the operator of what services will be taking place at the other projects after leaving the control room. The Contractor will call the Operator before entering any of the other project powerhouse, dam or intake tower locations. The Contractor will then call the operator to inform the operator that they have left the facility.

3. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

3.1. Safety and Environmental Regulations

The Contractor shall comply with the most recent applicable Occupational Safety and Health Act

(OSHA) standards as well as the current USACE Safety Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1.

These standards are subject to change, and such changes may affect the Contractor during performance under the contract. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to be aware of and adhere to such changes.

3.2. Job Safety Analysis

The Contractor shall, during their on-site tour of the Project(s), determine those areas and activities in which possible safety hazards exist. The Contractor shall identify hazards in each phase of services performed and what measures the Contractor proposes to take to prevent accidents. The JSA must be typewritten with a cover page. The JSA will be due within 10 days of the date of the contract, at the pre-work meeting and will be updated as needed.

3.3. Activity Hazards Analysis (AHA).

An AHA will be prepared covering all hazards related to the work, steps taken to mitigate the hazard, and the risk associated with the hazard as outlined in EM 385-1-1. All employees shall attend a safety meeting prior to performing any work. A blank AHA template will be provided.

The AHA shall be provided 21 days prior to on-site work. The AHA must be approved by the

Government prior to any on-site work taking place.

3.4. Accident Prevention Plan (APP).

Develop an APP for each work site as outlined in EM 385-1-1 Appendix A. The abbreviated version is acceptable (see 01.A.12.e, and Appendix A, paragraph 3.k). The APP shall be provided 21 days prior to on-site work. The APP must be approved by the Government prior to any on-site work taking place.

3.4.1. Accidents

The Contractor or the Contractor’s employees shall report any circumstances of needed repair of the facility or unusual soiling of any area which may affect the performance of the work and unhealthful or hazardous conditions or any delays or interference with the work caused by the employees or the Government.

In the event that an accident or injury occurs to Contractor personnel, the Contractor shall first notify the location contact and then the COR.

3.4.1. Accident Reports

The Contractor shall make a written report of each separate case of an injury or accident. The report shall include but not be limited to; location, nature of the injury or accident, authorities notified, and the action taken along with any other pertinent information. The report shall be accompanied by sketches, graphs/drawings, and photographs as needed and forwarded to the

COR within 24 hours.

3.5. Public Safety

The Contractor shall maintain the public use areas so as to provide the best possible conditions for safe use by the public. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing adequate personnel or barricades to ensure the safety of the general public and project personnel. Use of the

Government owned first aid kits shall be reported immediately to the COR for refilling by the

Government.

3.6. Traffic Control

Traffic control will be provided by the Government.

3.7. Hazardous Energy Control Program (HECP)

Bridge inspections may require Contractor personnel to work in areas under a safe clearance; all personnel that enter and/or sign onto a clearance shall be trained as Affected Persons, or as applicable to their roles and responsibilities. HECP training and certification is required for each work site and in accordance with EM 385-1-1. Training and written tests for the modules below shall be completed online prior to commencing on-site work.

All costs for this training shall be considered incidental to the work, and therefore, no additional payment will be made. Training is an annual requirement and will expire one year from completion date. Training is provided by Vivid Learning Systems and is available online at http://Hecp.vividlms.com. Cost for the training is displayed on the home page. Submit the training completion certification a minimum of seven (7) calendar days prior to the individual's arrival at site. Maintain training documentation on site, including the individual's name and date of training completion.

4. OTHER REQUIREMENTS

4.1. Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act or the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract

Act (SCA).

Every employer performing work covered by the Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act or the

McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA) is required to post a notice of the compensation required (including, for service contracts, any applicable wage determination) in a prominent and accessible location at the worksite where it may be seen by all employees performing on the contract.

A copy of the poster is available in two versions at the following DOL website:

http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/sca.htm

The rest of the content is subjective to each locations needs. There are the additional requirements that are to be observed by the Contractor.

5. QUALITY ASSURANCE AND SURVEILLANCE

The Government will perform quality monitoring and measurement of the services performed under this contract as detailed in the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This Quality

Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) provides a systematic method to evaluate performance for the stated contract. This QASP explains the following:

• What will be monitored;

• How monitoring will take place;

• Who will conduct the monitoring; and

• How monitoring efforts and results will be documented.

This QASP does not detail how the Contractor accomplishes the work. Rather, the QASP is created with the premise that the Contractor is responsible for management and quality control actions to meet the terms of the contract. It is the Government’s responsibility to be objective, fair, and consistent in evaluating performance. In addition, the QASP should recognize that unforeseen and uncontrollable situations may occur.

This QASP is a “living document,” and the Government may review and revise it on a regular basis. However, the Government will coordinate changes with the Contractor. The Contractor shall review the QASP and propose any desired revisions with the proposal. Updates will ensure that the QASP remains a valid, useful, and enforceable document. Copies of the original QASP and revisions will be provided to the Contractor and Government officials implementing surveillance activities.

5.1. Unacceptable Performance

When performance is determined unacceptable, as defined in the Performance Requirements

Summary, QAE will inform the Contractor’s onsite representative that performance is http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/sca.htm unacceptable and provide written documentation. Disputes in surveillance are to be referred to the COR.

The GQAE will notify the COR and the Contracting Officer of less than acceptable performance.

If any of the services do not conform to contract requirements, the Government may require the

Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount. When the defect(s) in services cannot be corrected by re-performance, the

Government may:

a. Require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure future performance conforms to contract requirements.

b. Reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.

c. If the Contractor fails to promptly re-perform the services, or to take the necessary action to ensure future performance in conformity with contract requirements, the

Government may:

I. By contract or otherwise, perform the services and charge to the

Contractor any cost incurred by the Government that is directly related to the performance of such service;

II. Issue Cure Notice;

III. Terminate the contract for Government convenience; and / or

IV. Terminate the contract for Cause.

5.2. Correction of Non-Performance of Work

Contractor shall employ an adequate quantity of personnel to ensure that any area found to be not in compliance and therefore not acceptable, shall be made acceptable by the performance or re-performance of the work, where such re-performance is possible, during the first business day after noncompliance has been observed by or reported to and verified by the COR.

5.3. Damages Caused by the Contractor

Contractor shall be held accountable and liable to the Government for any damages to government facilities, fixtures, furnishings, equipment, or grounds caused by the Contractors or their employees.

5.4. Interference with Government Operations

Contractor and their employees shall perform all work in such a way as to not interfere with regularly scheduled Government operational activities.

6. SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor shall provide an under bridge inspection truck (UBIT) and two operators, including all ancillary personnel, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, supervision, and other items or services necessary to safely and completely perform the work at the work site locations and dates for each work item specified herein.

The Government will only pay for services received. The equipment pricing shall include all miscellaneous expenses, parts, fuel, lubricants to keep the equipment in good working condition.

The Government will not be responsible for payment of downtime due to mechanical failure, the lack of a qualified operator, or any other reason within the control of, or due to the fault or neglect of the Contractor.

The provided date ranges are the anticipated schedules but are subject to change. The Contractor will be given as much advanced notice as possible of schedule changes that affect the date ranges specified below and will be notified a minimum of 30 days advanced notice. Work shall be scheduled to be completed in a continuous period in order to limit mobilizations.

Work schedule is (8) hours onsite, 08:00 – 17:00, Monday – Friday. Contractor must arrive on site ready to begin work on each scheduled day of work no later than the designated start time.

The onsite inspection team will coordinate a 1-hour lunch break, a 15-minute morning break, and a 15-minute afternoon break.

6.1. Work Item 1 – Columbia River Projects – FY26 (Base)

Work Item 1 is for five (5) days of inspection of bridges at the Columbia River Projects. The work window for this item is five (5) consecutive workdays in August 2026. The work site location(s) for this item is as shown below.

Bonneville Dam – 2 days

The Dalles Dam – 2 days

John Day Dam – 1 day

6.2. Work Item 2 – Willamette River Projects – FY27 (Optional)

Work Item 2 is for three (3) days of inspection of bridges at the Willamette River Projects. The work window for this item is three (3) consecutive workdays in May 2027. The work site location(s) for this item is as shown below.

Detroit Dam – 1 days

Foster / Green Peter Dams – 1 days

Cougar Dam – 1 day

6.3. Work Item 3 – Rogue River Projects – FY27 (Optional)

Work Item 3 is for two (2) days of inspection of bridges at the Rogue River Projects. The work window for this item is two (2) consecutive workdays in May 2027. The work site location(s) for this item is as shown below.

Applegate Dam – 1 day

Lost Creek Dam – 1 day

7. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

7.1. Equipment Requirements

The Contractor shall provide a UBIT “Snooper” truck adhering to the following requirements.

(a) The Contractor shall provide one “Aspen Aerial A 62” or an equivalent inspection truck in terms of function, versatility, and reach for all bridge inspections.

(b) The supplied inspection truck shall be in good working condition, and the Contractor shall certify that the inspection truck meets the requirements of ANSI 92.8 or the most current requirements within one year of when the truck is used for the inspections specified in this contract. Any deficiencies or problems noted in the truck’s inspection shall be corrected prior to use on this contract. All documentation of inspection and repairs shall be available for government review.

(c) The basket and platform shall be self-leveling with a minimum capacity of 600 lbs and minimum dimensions of 40 inches by 60 inches. The basket must operable from the truck and in the basket.

(d) The Contractor shall provide a communication device between the basket/platform and the driver and shall be in good operation at all times.

(e) The boom shall be capable of a vertical reach (down) of 60 ft and horizontal under-bridge reach of 60 ft.

(f) The maximum width of the truck is 8 ft 6 in and gross vehicle weight (GVW) shall not exceed 33 tons. The Contractor shall provide a diagram showing axle weights of all axles.

Wheel and axle loads will be weighed within one day prior of commencement of work for each work item.

(g) The truck shall be in good working condition and must have no oil or hydraulic fluid leaks, cracks, rust, loose or broken wires, bent switch arms, broken bolts, abraded or damaged hoses. The truck must be clean and free of dirt, oil and debris.

(h) The Contractor shall submit a cleanup plan and have an approved cleanup plan. Provide clean up spill kit in accordance with the approved plan and have kit available at all times for diesel fuel, motor oil and hydraulic oil spills. At a minimum, the kit will include a plastic cover for deck drains, hydraulic hose wrap or hose plug, disposal bags, gloves and absorbent booms and pads sufficient to control and clean up any spill from the truck.

(i) A first aid kit including an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) must be available in the truck at all times on site.

(j) A daily safety inspection of the inspection truck shall be performed and documented by the Contractor. The daily safety inspection shall include but not be limited to inspection of all hydraulic hoses, limit switches, stabilizers, counterweight, boom, turntable, communication systems, remote control system, safety shutdown system, tires, lights, etc.

No inspections will be allowed to take place unless all systems are in full working order.

7.2. Operator Requirements

The Contractor shall provide two Operators with the following requirements. Both Operators must be equally qualified and fully capable of performing either function of driving the truck and operating the bucket.

(a) Two operators shall be provided with the UBIT snooper truck; one to operate the truck and one to operate the bucket and assist the government inspector. The operators provided shall be fully trained and certified to operate the inspection truck. Operators shall conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times while on the project.

(b) Both operators shall be trained and certified in the USACE Hazardous Energy Control

Program (HECP).

(c) The Operators must provide their own approved personal fall protection equipment and shall be trained by a competent person for fall protection in accordance with EM 385-1-1 safety requirements. The Contractor shall also prepare a written rescue plan and procedures compliant with ANSI Z359.2 or the most current requirements and make them available for inspection.

8. WORK SITE LOCATIONS

The Contractor shall furnish and deliver to the jobsite an UBIT inspection truck and personnel as required by the contract for the inspection of the bridges at the following locations. Figure 1 provides a map of Portland District Dams.

Columbia River Projects

1. Bonneville Dam

Bonneville Lock and Dam, Cascade Locks, OR 97014

Phone: (541) 374-8820

Bonneville Dam is located about 40 miles east of Portland, Oregon, near

Cascade Locks, Ore., and North Bonneville, Wash.

2. The Dalles Lock and Dam

P.O. Box 564

The Dalles, OR 97058-0564

Phone: (541) 296-1181

The Dalles Dam is located 41 miles east of Bonneville dam and two miles east of the city of The Dalles, Oregon.

3. John Day Dam

I-84 Hwy Et. 114, Rufus, OR 97050

Phone: (541) 739-2713

John Day Dam is located near Rufus, Oregon and about 28 miles east of the city of The Dalles, Oregon.

Rogue River Projects

1. Applegate Dam southwest of Ashland, Oregon. Applegate Dam is approximately 30 miles from Medford, Oregon.

2. Lost Creek Dam in Trail, Oregon north of Medford, Oregon. Lost Creek Dam is approximately 36 miles from Medford, Oregon.

Willamette Valley Projects

1. Hills Creek Dam southeast of Oakridge, Oregon on Highway 58. Hills Creek

Dam is approximately 49 miles from Eugene, Oregon.

2. Lookout Point Dam near Lowell, Oregon. Lookout Point Dam is approximately 28 miles from Eugene, Oregon.

3. Fall Creek Dam near Fall Creek, Oregon. Fall Creek Dam is approximately

23 miles from Eugene, Oregon.

4. Green Peter Dam near Sweet Home, Oregon. Green Peter Dam is approximately 64 miles from Eugene, Oregon.

5. Foster Dam near Sweet Home, Oregon. Foster Dam is approximately 50 miles from Eugene, Oregon.

6. Detroit Dam near Detroit, Oregon. Detroit Dam is approximately 97 miles from Eugene, Oregon.

7. Cougar Dam, Blue River, Oregon. Cougar Dam is approximately 51 miles from Eugene, Oregon.

8. Blue River Dam, Blue River, Oregon. Blue River Dam is approximately 49 miles from Eugene, Oregon.

Figure 1 Map of Dam Locations

The Government shall provide the Contractor access to the required installation and offices necessary for this work. The Contractor shall be subject to all Government rules and regulations while working at the Government installation. Access by the Contractor shall only be permitted during work hours.