Ice Breaking SOW.docx

10Jan2024

SCOPE OF WORK: ICE BREAKING IN CAPITAL COVE MARINA FOR USCG STA WASHINGTON

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The work consists of providing all labor, materials, and equipment as required break ice in the Capital Cove Marina at Joint Base Anacostia Bolling Marina located at 928 Giovannoli Way, Washington DC 20032 for the dates of 16JAN25- 21JAN25

2. COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK: Upon acceptance the contractor shall agree to clear ice buildup in the Capital Cove Marina to allow access to boat ramp and Potomac River. Once on site, the contractor shall have all equipment and personnel required to clear the ice, contract will be considered complete once a 29’ RB-S can transit safely from the boat ramp or marina slip into the Potomac River throughout the required window of dates.

3. SCOPE OF WORK: Contractor shall provide all services, personnel, materials, and equipment required to 1) operate in water depths ranging from 4-8ft. 2) Operate in an on water ice thickness of 3-6in. 3) Break ice in the marina basin to allow transit from boat slips to the boat ramp, and 4) allow transit of a 29’ RB-S to the Potomac river from the marina (address listed in paragraph 1). Prior to departure, personnel shall consult with station personnel to ensure conditions are satisfactory to allow safe transit as described above.

4. SITE VISIT: All bidders are strongly encouraged to visit the site to verify ice conditions before submitting bids. Interested parties shall make arrangements for a site visit with MKC Jason Seraphin @ 202-591-5944.

5. DESIGNATED CONTRACTING OFFICER’S QA EVALUATOR (QAE) REPRESENTATIVE: The designated contracting officer’s QAE representative and Point of Contact for this project is MKC Jason Seraphin @ 202-591-5944. Inquiries concerning any phase of the specification before or after award shall be made to MKC Jason Seraphin.

6. CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK: The Offeror should visit the site and take such other steps as may be reasonably necessary to ascertain the nature and location of the work, the general and local conditions which can affect the cost of the work thereof. Failure to do so will not relieve bidders from responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty or cost of successfully performing the work. The government will assume no responsibility for any misunderstanding or misrepresentations concerning conditions made by any of its officers or agents prior to the execution of the contract, unless included in the request for quotes, the specification or related documents.

7. AFTER AWARD OF THE CONTRACT: The contractor must immediately notify the contracting officer’s QAE representative of the intended start date. The work shall be done in accordance with the specification.

8. ORAL MODIFICATION: No oral statement of any person other than the contracting officer shall in any manner or degree, modify or otherwise affect the terms of this contract.

9. WORKMANSHIP: All work shall be accomplished with the best standard practices, and by workmen thoroughly experienced in the required trades. The work shall be supervised by experienced personnel and shall be satisfactory to the Contracting Officer.

10. PERMITS: The contractor shall without additional expense to the government, obtain all appointments, licenses, and permits required for the prosecution of the work. The contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

11. CLEAN UP: All trash and debris shall be removed from the site daily. The job site shall be left in a clean and neat manner.

12. WORK OUTSIDE REGULAR HOURS: The contractor shall allow ample time to enable satisfactory arrangements to be made by the government for inspecting the work in progress.

13. UPON COMPLETION OF WORK: Contact the Contracting Officer QAE Representative to arrange for inspection/acceptance of work.

14. IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL AND VEHICLES: The contractor shall provide a detailed list of all employees to the QAE Representative prior to commencing work. The employee list shall contain the employee’s full name, date and place of birth, current address and last four (4) of SSN. USCG Station Washington will be given a copy of the employee list and an escort for entry on base will be provided. Each contractor provided vehicle or towed trailer shall show the contractor’s name so that it is clearly visible on the vehicle. A valid state license plate and safety inspection sticker is required. All vehicles operated on government property shall be maintained in a good state of repair.

15. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

1. Responsibilities:

a. All contractors working on USCG Station Washington or the Capital Cove Marina shall abide by all federal safety regulations as published by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, 29 CFR 1910 (series) and 29 CFR 1926 (series). Contractor written safety programs shall be reviewed by the Station’s Safety Officer prior to starting work.

b. Written notification must be provided to USCG Station Washington Safety Officer, LTJG Craig Oravitz in their capacity as Base Fire Marshal of any activity that could potentially cause fire or explosion or that changes or reduces the capability of fighting a fire or explosion. Some examples of qualifying activities are: a fire hydrant or fire suppression system that must be taken out of service for any reason, electrical work that affects fire alarm systems, introduction of hazardous or flammable material onto the Base, and blocking of any egress routes or emergency vehicle routes. Inclusion of this information in the contract constitutes written notification as long as the outsource review sheet is signed by Base Safety Officer.

c. Lock Out/Tag Out requires notification and coordination with facilities and will not be conducted by a contractor on USCG Station Washington. A Facilities Division representative is required for all contractor Lock Out/Tag Out needs.

2. Rights:

a. Every employee working on USCG Station Washington has the right to a safe and healthy work place. The contractor has the responsibility and right to stop unsafe work. QAE’s and the Safety Officer may also institute a work stoppage relating to unsafe practices or immediate danger to life and health situations.

16. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS:

a. All contractors working on USCG Station Washington shall abide by all federal environmental regulations as published by the Environmental Protection Agency, 40 CFR (series). Contractor written environmental management and pollution prevention programs shall be reviewed by the Environmental Protection Specialist, CWO4 Matthew Thornton @ 443-610-8459 prior to starting work and must be in accordance with ICSPORTSVA INSTM5090.2, the Unit Environmental Guide.

b. Written notification must be provided to the Environmental Protection Specialist of any activity that could potentially cause a permit violation on USCG Station Washington. Some examples of qualifying activities are: any activity that could result in a spill or discharge into a waterway or introducing a hazardous material into the environment.

c. Copies of the following must be provided to the Environmental Protection Specialist prior to starting work in affected areas: Material Safety Data Sheets, permits, and notices of intent.

d. Hazardous materials used by a contractor are required to be disposed of by that contractor. Disposal must be in accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines.