FINAL_PWS-Tug_Services_JAN_27_2017.pdf

ATTACHMENT 3: PERFORMANCE

WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Tugboat Services

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide tugboat services at the U.S.

Coast Guard Shipyard, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, MD. Performance shall take place in the water ways surrounding the U.S. Coast Guard 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 purpose of this Blanket Purchase Agreement

(BPA) is to provide Tugboat Services, on an as needed basis, to the U.S. Coast Guard Yard, for the towing, ship assist, and ice breaking when required, in the performance of ship repair and day to day operations. Services are required to provide towing and ship assist at the U.S.

Coast Guard Yard, located in Curtis Bay, Baltimore, MD.

1.2 Background: It is anticipated that the U.S. Coast Guard Yard will require Tugboat services on all upcoming vessels scheduled for Yard Availability. The vessel lengths vary among 378’

High Endurance Cutters, 270’ Medium Endurance Cutters, 225’ Seagoing Buoy Tenders, 210’

Medium Endurance Cutters, 175’ Coastal Buoy Tender, 140’ Ice Breakers, Eagle 327’, 110’ and 87’ Patrol Boats, 65’ Tug/Tender and 75’ Tender.

1.3 Objectives/Scope: The Government intends to award multiple Blanket Purchase

Agreements, with one (1) Base year and four (4) Option Ordering Periods to provide tugboat services for the support of the U.S. Coast Guard Yard's waterfront operations. Individual calls will be made against this BPA. Each call will contain a general description of the work to be performed, recommended number of vessels required and an estimated period of performance.

When needed, the U.S. Coast Guard will place calls for ice breaking up to four (4) inches.

1.3.1 The Contractor shall provide enough tugboats to complete the services stated within this

Performance Work Statement and for each call placed against the BPA’S. The tugboats shall have sufficient horsepower and maneuverability to assist U.S. Coast Guard Cutters in the following size range, into and out of Curtis Bay, MD:

a) 65 ft. in length with a 91 ton displacement and a draft of 6 ft.

b) 75 ft in length with a 150 tons displacement and a draft of 4 ft. 6 inches

c) 87 ft in length with a 94 tons displacement and a draft of 6 ft.

d) 110 ft in length with a 165 tons displacement and a draft of 6 ft 5 inches.

e) 140 ft in length with a 687 ton displacement and a draft of 12 ft.

f) 175 ft in length with a 719 ton displacement and a draft of 8 ft.

g) 210 ft in length with a 1000 ton displacement and a draft of 10 ft 6 inches.

h) 225ft in length with a 2000 ton displacement and a draft of 13 ft.

i) 270 ft in length with a 1,902 ton displacement and a draft of 14 ft.

j) 378 ft. in length with a 3,150 ton displacement and a draft of 15 ft

1.3.2 The Contractor shall provide tugboat(s) with sufficient horsepower and maneuverability to tow U.S. Coast Guard Cutters (dead ship/no power) in and out of dry-dock and to relocate ships, floats and barges between piers at the U.S. Coast Guard Yard.

1.3.3The Contractor shall provide a tugboat for icebreaking in and around the piers and bulkheads, at the U.S. Coast Guard Yard, when requested, up to four (4) inches.

1.3.4The Contractor shall have a Licensed Captain for each Tugboat and sufficient number of deck hands to meet the requirements of this BPA and the individual calls.

1.3.5The Contractor shall, at all times, comply with "United States U.S. Coast Guard

Requirements for Uninspected Towing Vessels" (copy attached).

1.3.6 The Contractor and their employees shall comply with the requirements of 29 CFR

Part 1915 (Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Shipyard Employment), when required to do so, by these regulations.

1.3.7 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 or specified order under the BPA. Vessel liability and pollution insurance in the amount of at least $1 million of total liability shall be maintained throughout this contract. The contactor shall provide a proof of insurance with the solicitation.

1.3.8 The Contractor shall submit proof that tugboats, has sufficient maneuverability and horsepower, being utilized to perform the requirements in this Performance Work

Statement. The Contractor shall provide proof with the proposal that the tugs have a 40’ vertical air clearance which will allow them to fit under the Curtis Creek Draw

Bridge, at high tide in the closed position.

1.3.9 Overall, the U.S. Coast Guard Yard historically has required, on average, 100 service calls per year with the following breakdown of types of service:

• Towing Dead Ship (dead ship/no power) 40 tug service call per year.

Towing will consist of moving ships and barges from pier to pier, or to and from dry dock at the U.S. Coast Guard Yard. Deploying/removing a boom from ships while moored to pier.

• Multiple Towing of Dead ships (dead ship/no power) 30 tug services per year. Towing will consist of moving two (2) ships from pier to pier, or to and from dry-dock at the U.S. Coast Guard Yard, in the same day.

• Tug Escort will be required during vessel movement through the Curtis

Creek Draw Bridge. This service may be required up to 20 tug services per year.

• Multiple Tug Escorts will be required when two (2) vessels arrive or depart through the Curtis Creek Draw Bridge, in the same day. This service may be required up to 6 tug services per year.

• Provide Ice breaking services for ice, with a maximum thickness of 4 inches.

• Deploying/removing containment boom from ships that are moored to pier.

• All contractor employees employed during the performance of this PWS shall be required to take the U.S. Coast Guard Yard Environmental

Management Systems Training on an annual basis, in accordance with the U.S. Coast Guard Yards Environmental Management Systems manual section B16.

1.3.10 The Contractor shall provide the requested tugboat services within 24 hours of notification. This agreement will include weekends and evenings operations, as required. In case of an emergency, the Contractor shall respond within 6 hours from notification. The government, at its discretion, may modify the order to add/reduce the estimated scope of work and/or duration required.

1.3.10.1The authorized caller will define the location of where the work shall be performed, a general description of the work to be performed, to include ice breaking up to four (4) inches when needed, recommended number of vessels required and an estimated period of performance. The Contractor's vessel Captain will contact the COR before any services are performed under the call

1.3.10.1.1The Authorized callers for this service are:

Telephone Number Call Limitation

1. Walter Mack 410-762-6830 $150,000

2. Tim Walker 410-636-7696 $2,500

3. Jason Grad 410-636-3419 $2,500

4. Fred Brady 410-636-3389 $2,500

5. Michael Williams 410-636-3058 $2,500

5. Jerry Boggs 410-636-3372 $2,500

6. Al Carroll 410-636-4698 $2,500

1.3.11 Contractor and contractor employees are subject to and shall observe and comply with all applicable U.S. Coast Guard regulations, policies, and procedures, e.g.: fire, safety, sanitation, environmental protection, security, gratuities, flag courtesy, "off limit" areas, wearing of parts of military uniforms, personal appearance, parking, moving vehicles, use of drugs and intoxicants and possession of firearms or other lethal weapons. The Contractor shall be responsible for the selection, training, certification, assignment, supervision, management, and control of employees in the performance of all contract work. The removal from the job site of any employee shall not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to provide sufficient personnel to perform the terms and conditions of the contract.

1.4 General Information

1.4.1 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

1.4.2 Hours of Operation: The U.S. 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. During the months of June thru August the U.S. Coast Guard Yard may switch to summer working hours which are 6:00 A.M. to 2:30

P.M Monday thru Friday.

1.4.2.1 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.

1.4.2.2 To accommodate U.S. Coast Guard Yard work, the Contractor shall be required to work outside of the normal working hours, nights from 1530 - 0600 and on weekends. Advance notice will be given, as much as practical.

1.4.3 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract shall be at the U.S.

Coast Guard Yard, Curtis Bay, Baltimore, MD 21226.

1.4.4 Security Requirements: The U.S. Coast Guard Yard, Baltimore, MD is a controlled access area. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all employees have Transportation

Worker Identification Credential (TWIC card) to allow them to gain access and 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.

Contractor employees shall not enter restricted areas in accordance with Yard security regulations or policies. Before Contractor employees can work at the Coast Guard Yard Facility, the Contractor shall complete a security investigation on all Contractor employees in connection to this contract. Any Contractor employee with a criminal back ground must get prior authorization before they can gain access to U.S. Coast Guard Yard Facility. Contractor shall provide for each employee to the Contracting Officer, the full name and any alias, address, city and state, and date of birth.

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

1.4.4.2 Reporting Requirements: Contractor personnel shall report to an appropriate authority

(Contacting Officer, COR, Ship Superintendant) any information or circumstances of which they are aware may pose a threat to the security 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.

1.4.5. Occupational Safety and Health 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 personnel safety equipment for their employees, such as, but not limited to; safety helmet, safety glasses with side shields. 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.

1.4.5.1 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).

1.4.6 ISO Qualifications: Contractor shall comply with all the U.S. Coast Guard Yard ISO

9001 Quality Management and ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems certifications.

The Contractor may be periodically audited to ensure conformity to these certifications and standards. In the event the Contractor creates an unsafe work environment and will cause yard work operations to cease, the Contractor will be held responsible and damages shall be assessed for the length of the work delay.

1.4.7 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall 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, will meet before any work commences and may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance and schedule. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues.

These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.4.8. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by 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

1.4.9. Key Personnel: The Contractor shall provide a licensed Master of Towing Vessels

(Captain) for each tugboat who meets the requirements of 46 CFR Part 10. The Contractor's

Captain must have a minimum of five (5) years documented experience in marine towing, escorting and ship assistance for this requirement. The contractor shall provide a resume with the proposal for each tugboat captain showing they have a minimum of five (5) years relevant experience with Coast Guard vessels listed in section 1.3.1 with escorting vessels, moving dead ships into and out of dry-docks, and moving dead ships in confided waterways. The

Contractor shall provide proof that they have a licensed Master of Towing Vessels Captain for each tugboat with the proposal.

1.4.10. Deckhands: The Contractor shall provide deck hands with sufficient abilities and qualifications and in adequate number for to safely complete satisfy the requirements of the government.

1.4.11 Coordination with COR: The Contractor shall coordinate all work requirements, stated herein, with the Contracting Officer and the COR. The COR will communicate with the Tugboat

Captain to ensure adherence with the BPA. There may be occasions in which the U.S. Coast

Guard Yard will request the Contractor to cease work or perform work at another location within the Coast Guard Yard or on a different vessel due to U.S. Coast Guard Yard production requirements.

1.4.12 Damage to Government Property: The Contractor shall be held liable for any damage to government property caused by the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide protective coverings on all vulnerable equipment and surfaces. It shall be the responsibility of the

Contractor to ensure that the covering is adequate. Any concerns as to the adequacy of the coverings must be brought to the attention of the COR. The Contractor shall inspect the area before work commences and may request a technical inspection from the COR, however such an inspection does not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for damage.

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 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 that can required as part of the performance of the contract in accordance with the Key Personnel provisions in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

Substitution of all Key Personnel requires approval by the Contracting Officer.

2.1.5. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.6. QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of Contractor performance.

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.

2.1.8. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The

Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

3. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS, SERVICES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

3.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish materials and equipment to accomplish all work, other than those explicitly address in Section 3 of this PWS.

3.1.1 The Contractor shall report to the designated work site on the date specified from the call notification by the authorized caller. No other individual has the authority to direct the Contractor to begin work, other than an authorized caller or a warranted Contracting Officer. Pending Coast Guard

Yard production schedules, services may be required on an intermittent basis within the time period specified.

3.2 Equipment: The Contractor shall, throughout the performance of this contract, furnish all training, material, equipment, and supplies necessary for contract performance, and not identified as government provided material. The contractor shall provide all standard Personal Protection

Equipment (PPE) in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Standard. The following list provides examples of typical equipment used: White Hard Hat, appropriate eye protection, and all safety equipment, steel-toed shoes, ear plugs, and flash lights.

3.2.1 In the event the Contractor creates an unsafe work environment and will cause yard work operations to cease, the Contractor will be held responsible and damages shall be assessed for the length of the work delay.

3.3 Hard Hats: Shall have the employee’s name, as it appears on identification card, designated on the front and the Company’s name on both sides. The lettering shall be standard commercial lettering (not hand printed), no less than ½ inch in height for the Company’s name and no less than 3

/8” in height for employee’s name. Lettering color is to be black. Other company officials visiting the work site shall wear a hard hat that is marked with the official’s name on the front and the company’s name on both sides of the hat.

PART 5

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

4. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS)

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

4.2 29 CFR 1915- Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Shipyard Employment.

4.3 U.S. Coast Guard Yard ISO 9001 Quality Management and ISO 14001 Environmental

Management Systems certifications.

4.4 U.S. Coast Guard Yard Environmental Management System Manual

4.5 U.S. Coast Guard Yard Environmental Management System Training Annual.