Heavy Equipment Recovery and Transportation SOW.pdf

Heavy Equipment Recovery and Transportation

1.0 GENERAL OVERVIEW/PURPOSE:

The purpose of this requirement is to obtain contractor support to safely recover and transport one Government-owned Caterpillar Challenger MT765C rubber-track tractor from a designated incident site located on Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.

The tractor is approximately 36,000 pounds and is currently located in a ditch. The current position and orientation of the tractor are unknown and shall be assessed by the contractor prior to initiating recovery operations.

Following recovery, the contractor shall transport the tractor approximately 20 miles to a Government-designated location on Vandenberg Space Force Base.

2.0 SCOPE

The contractor shall provide a one-time heavy equipment recovery and transportation service.

The contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, supervision, recovery equipment, vehicles, lifting equipment, rigging, tools, transportation assets, and other resources necessary to safely:

1. Access and assess the incident site;

2. Assess the tractor’s position and condition;

3. Develop an appropriate recovery approach;

4. Recover the approximately 36,000-pound rubber-track tractor from the ditch;

5. Safely reposition and prepare the tractor for transportation;

6. Load and secure the tractor for transportation;

7. Transport the tractor approximately 20 miles to a government-designated location; and

8. Unload and position the tractor at the designated destination.

3.0 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

The equipment requiring recovery is:

Equipment: Caterpillar Challenger MT765C Equipment Type: Rubber-track agricultural tractor Approximate Weight: 36,000 pounds Current Location: Designated incident site on Vandenberg Space Force Base Current Condition: Involved in an incident; current position and orientation unknown Terrain: Tractor is located in a ditch Site Access: Access to the recovery site involves travel along a trail or unimproved access route The contractor shall conduct a site assessment to determine the equipment, personnel, and recovery methodology necessary to safely complete the requirement.

4.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Recovery operations shall occur at a Government-designated incident site located on Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.

The recovery location requires access via a trail or unimproved route. The Government will

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

provide the contractor with available information regarding access conditions.

Following recovery, the contractor shall transport the tractor approximately 20 miles to a Government-designated location on Vandenberg Space Force Base.

The contractor shall coordinate site access and recovery operations with the Government-designated point of contact.

5.0 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

5.1 Site Assessment

Prior to initiating recovery operations, the contractor shall assess the recovery location, terrain, access route, tractor condition, and tractor orientation.

The contractor shall identify hazards associated with the recovery operation and determine the appropriate:

• Recovery methodology;

• Number and qualifications of personnel;

• Recovery vehicles;

• Winching equipment;

• Lifting equipment;

• Rigging;

• Ground stabilization requirements;

• Transportation equipment; and

• Other resources necessary to safely complete the recovery.

The contractor shall notify the Government representative of any site conditions that prevent safe completion of the recovery.

5.2 Recovery Operations

The contractor shall safely recover the approximately 36,000-pound Caterpillar Challenger MT765C tractor from the ditch.

The contractor may utilize commercially accepted heavy-equipment recovery methods, including but not limited to:

• Winching;

• Towing;

• Lifting;

• Uprighting;

• Repositioning;

• Extraction; and

• Other appropriate recovery techniques.

The contractor shall determine the specific recovery methodology necessary based on the actual site conditions and orientation of the tractor.

All recovery equipment, lifting equipment, rigging, and transportation equipment shall be appropriately rated for the equipment being recovered and the conditions of the recovery operation.

5.3 Site Access

The contractor shall assess the access route and determine whether contractor vehicles and recovery equipment can safely access the incident location.

The contractor shall identify any specialized equipment necessary to traverse the trail or unimproved access route.

The Government will coordinate installation access and provide available information regarding the recovery site’s location.

5.4 Transportation

Following successful recovery, the contractor shall load and secure the tractor on appropriate transportation equipment.

The contractor shall transport the tractor approximately 20 miles to a Government-designated destination on Vandenberg Space Force Base.

The contractor shall provide transportation equipment capable of safely accommodating the tractor’s approximate weight, dimensions, and condition.

5.5 Offloading and Placement

The contractor shall safely unload the tractor at the Government-designated destination.

The contractor shall position the tractor as directed by the Government representative.

6.0 PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall provide qualified personnel experienced in heavy equipment recovery operations involving equipment of similar sizes and weight.

Personnel performing lifting, rigging, towing, recovery, or transportation operations shall be appropriately trained, qualified, licensed, or certified as required for their assigned duties.

The contractor shall provide sufficient equipment and personnel necessary to safely recover equipment weighing approximately 36,000 pounds under the anticipated terrain and access conditions.

7.0 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall conduct all operations in accordance with applicable Federal, state, local, occupational safety, and installation requirements.

Prior to beginning recovery operations, the contractor shall conduct an appropriate safety assessment.

The contractor shall:

• Use appropriately rated recovery and lifting equipment;

• Inspect recovery equipment and rigging before use;

• Use appropriate personal protective equipment;

• Establish exclusion zones as necessary;

• Implement traffic or access control measures when necessary;

• Take reasonable precautions to prevent additional damage to Government property;

• Immediately report accidents, injuries, environmental releases, or property damage occurring during contractor operations to the Government representative; and

• Stop working when unsafe conditions exist.

8.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

The contractor shall take reasonable precautions to prevent environmental damage during recovery operations.

The contractor shall immediately notify the Government representative of any fuel, oil, hydraulic fluid, or other hazardous material release identified or caused during contractor operations.

The contractor shall comply with Government direction regarding environmental conditions or restrictions associated with the recovery location.

9.0 GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

The Government shall:

1. Identify the recovery location;

2. Provide available information regarding the equipment and incident site;

3. Coordinate contractor access to Vandenberg Space Force Base;

4. Identify the Government-designated destination location;

5. Provide a government point of contact for recovery coordination; and

6. Authorize the contractor to begin recovery operations.

The Government will ensure the recovery area is authorized for recovery operations prior to directing the contractor to begin work.

10.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

This requirement is for one-time recovery and transportation operation.

The contractor shall conduct the required recovery operation on a date coordinated with and approved by the Government.

The contractor shall complete recovery and transportation within 72 hours after receiving authorization to proceed.

11.0 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

The Government will consider the requirement complete when:

1. The contractor has accessed and assessed the recovery site;

2. The Caterpillar Challenger MT765C tractor has been safely recovered from the ditch;

3. The tractor has been safely removed from the incident location;

4. The tractor has been transported to the Government-designated location;

5. The tractor has been unloaded and positioned as directed;

6. Contractor equipment and personnel have been removed from the recovery area; and

7. The Government representative confirms satisfactory completion of the required services.

12.0 GOVERNMENT POINT OF CONTACT

The Government will designate an authorized point of contact responsible for coordinating contractor access, identifying the recovery and destination locations, and confirming completion of the required services.

Heavy Equipment Recovery and Transportation