ATTACHMENT_3-PWS.doc

ATTCHMENT 3: PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Floating Crane Services

1. General: This is a non-personal services contract to provide floating crane services at the U.S. Coast Guard Shipyard, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, MD. Performance shall take place on the waterways surrounding the Yard and sometimes at the contractors Yard. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the Contractor employees performing the services herein. The Contractor’s employees shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the Government.

1.1. Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall provide floating crane barge, tugs for moving crane, all personnel, equipment, tools, supervision, and other items necessary to perform Floating Crane Barge Services, as defined in this PWS, except for those items specified as Government furnished property and services. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract, if no standards are specified than to a commercially reasonable standard.

1.2. Background: It is anticipated that the U.S. Coast Guard Yard will require Floating Crane Barge Services for the purpose of lifting vessels during docking operations, performing lift and load tests on cradles and spreader bars used for docking operations, and general lifting.

1.3. Objectives/Scope: Contractor shall provide floating crane services within 72 hours of notice using a crane capable of lifting a minimum of 180 short tons, tugs for crane movement, pilot/crane operator, adequate crew, and required weights (water tank, concrete weights, etc.) to perform the following crane services:

· Docking, undocking, or relocating vessels on Yard provided cradles at various locations at the Coast Guard Yard as directed by the Yard Dock Master.

· Perform lifting and load tests on docking cradles and/or spreader bars using Contractor provided water tank and/or weights at the Coast Guard Yard as directed by the Yard Dock Master.

· Transport multiple cradles and/or spreader bars to the contractors Yard to perform lifting and load tests on docking cradles and/or spreader bars using Contractor provided water tank and/or weights as directed by the Yard Dock Master. Transport items back to Yard.

· Perform general lifting as required and as directed by Yard Dock Master or Rigging personnel.

1.4. Period of Performance: The period of performance shall consist of one (1) Base Year and four (4) one year option periods if exercised by the Government.

1.5. General Information

1.5.1. Recognized Holidays: The Contractor may be required to work on the following federal holidays:

New Year’s Day

Labor Day Martin Luther King JR’s Birthday

Columbus Day President’s Day

Veteran’s Day Memorial Day

Thanksgiving Day Independence Day

Christmas Day

1.5.2. Hours of Operation: The United States Coast Guard Yard normal working hours are from 7:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M., Monday thru Friday, except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed, due to local or national emergencies, inclement weather, administrative closings or similar Government directed facility closings.

The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed.

The Contractor may be required to work outside of the normal working hours and days, including weekends. Advance notice will be given, as much as practical.

1.5.3. Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the U.S. Coast Guard Yard, Curtis Bay Baltimore, MD 21226. On occasions, testing of cradles and spreader bars will be done at Contractors Yard.

1.5.4. Type of Contract: The government will award one (1) firm-fixed-price requirements contract as a result of this solicitation.

1.5.5. Security Requirements: The U.S. Coast Guard Yard, Baltimore, MD is a controlled access area. The contractor shall be responsible for providing company and issued photo identification to all employees directed to perform work on the U.S. Coast Guard Yard. All contractor employees are required to identify themselves with company identification on their hard hats and/or uniforms. Any Contractor employee, not following U.S. Coast Guard rules and regulations, will be removed from performance on this contract and may be barred from reentering the U.S. Coast Guard Yard.

1.5.5.1. Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use.

1.5.5.2 Listing of Employees: The Contractor personnel shall maintain a current listing of employees. This list will include the employee’s name, social security number, and date of birth. The list shall be provided to the Contracting Officer and the COR. An updated listing shall be provided when an employee’s status or information changes.

1.5.5.3. Reporting Requirements: Contractor personnel shall report to an appropriate authority (Contacting Officer, COR, Ship Superintendant) any information or circumstances of which they are aware that may pose a threat to the security or safety of U.S. Coast Guard personnel, contractor personnel, resources, and classified or unclassified defense information. The Contractor shall not substitute employee(s) without prior notification to the Contracting Officer and COR. Contractor employees shall receive a full safety briefing by their immediate supervisor upon initial on-base assignment of all known hazards in areas that work shall be performed.

1.5.6. Occupational Safety and Health and Environmental Standards: The Contractor is required to follow 29 CFR 1915 (OSHA Shipyard Industry Standard), while performing work at the U.S. Coast Guard Yard. The Contractor must provide all required personal safety equipment for their employees, such as, but not limited to; safety helmet, safety glasses and shoes, floatation devises, and hearing protection. All safety equipment must meet OSHA standards. Failure of the Contractor employees to comply with the above requirements could result in a shutdown of operations.

The U.S. Coast Guard Yard has 24 hour first aid, spill response and fire protection available. If necessary, the Contractor may call 410-636-3993 from non-Yard phones and extension 3000 from Yard phones for emergency situations. The U.S. Coast Guard Yard will provide emergency first aid only. Injuries must be reported immediately and followed up with a written report to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

The Contractor is responsible to comply with all applicable Federal, State and local environmental laws and regulations including but not limited to the Clean Water Act, the Oil Pollution Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the Coastal Zone Management Act.

1.5.7. Special/Technical Qualifications: Contractor must submit documentation that demonstrates compliance to these special/technical qualifications

· Equipment: The Contractor must provide a certified floating crane capable of lifting a minimum of 180 Short Tons at a boom radius suitable to place a load 31’ out from end of barge, at a hook height of not less than 106’ above water line. Due to limited navigational clearances, the floating crane barge length must not exceed 150’. A load chart must be submitted as part of proposal. Proof of current crane certification must be provided to Contracting Officer and maintained for the duration of the contract.

· Insurance: The Contractor shall maintain insurance in accordance with the Jones Act provision dealing with compensation for injury or death of a seaman in accordance with 46 U.S.C. § 30104 and the Longshoremen and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, 33 U.S.C. § 901-950, in the amounts specified in the BPA. Contractor must have liability coverage for up to 20 million per lift.

1.5.8. Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor will agree to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart (FAR) 42.5. The Contracting Officer, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the Contractor’s’ performance and schedule. At these meetings the Contracting Officer will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor’s’ performance and the Contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.5.9. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR will monitor all technical aspects of the contract and assist in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform only those functions designated in the letter, issued by the Contracting Officer. A letter of designation, issued to the COR (a copy of which will be sent to the Contractor), states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in performance dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and/or conditions of the contract. All contract changes that impact price or cost, quality of work and the performance schedule may only be approved or made by the Contracting Officer.

1.5.10. Key Personnel/Qualifications: The Contractor will provide a master or supervisor and an experienced crew for all work performed for this contract.

1.5.10.1 Master/Supervisor: The Contractors master or supervisor must have a minimum of five (5) years documented experience in performing/overseeing floating crane services during heavy lift operations.

1.5.10.2 Crew: The Contractor shall provide an adequate crew capable of supporting lifting services provided for this contract.

1.5.11. Coordination with COR: The Contractor shall coordinate all work requirements, stated herein, with the Contracting Officer and the COR.

1.5.12. Damage to Government Property: The Contractor shall be held liable for any damage to Government or private property caused by the Contractor.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. Definitions and Acronyms:

2.1. CONTRACT DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER. A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.3. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government will be appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor, as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does not have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.4. KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel whose qualifications are evaluated in the source selection process and whose services the Government required as part of the performance of the contract. Substitution of all Key Personnel requires approval by the Contracting Officer and a minimum of ten (10) days advanced notice.

2.1.7. QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract and commercial quality requirements.

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1 General: The Yard Dock Master and/or rigging personnel shall provide the signaling and direction of the Contractor’s personnel with regard to the timing, location and placement of all lift(s).

3.2 Equipment/Services: The Yard shall furnish, place and hook up, through its own personnel, all hooks, slings, nets, pennants, spreaders, or other lifting gear on the Lift(s). Yard personnel shall remove all such lifting gear upon completion of the Lift(s).

4. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES, FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

4.1. General: The Contractor shall furnish all equipment and services required to perform work under this contract, other than those explicitly address in Section 3 of this PWS.

The Contractor shall report to the designated work site on the date specified on the written notification by the Contracting Officer in the form of a signed task order. No other individual has the authority to direct the Contractor to begin work, other than a warranted Contracting Officer.

4.2. Lift Safety: The master or supervisor assigned by the Contractor to the floating crane performing the Services shall have the discretion to determine whether or not it is safe to move or operate McLean equipment at any given time, having due regard for the state of the weather, the placement of the vessel, the size and weight of the Lift(s) and other factors that involve or affect the safety of the Contractor’s equipment and crew.

4.3. Equipment/Services: The Contractor shall provide floating barge crane, tugs for movement of barge, all safety equipment for crew (personal floatation devices, hardhats, safety glasses, safety boots, etc), and water tank and/or concrete weights for lift & load testing.

PART 5

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

5. Applicable Publications (Current Editions)

5.1. The Contractor must abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures cited in this PWS, including:

229 CFR 1915- Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Shipyard Employment