PDPG26-2400 WMWD - PFAS Soil Contamination-PWS 22Sep26.pdf

CUI

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

PFAS CONTAMINATED SOIL DISPOSAL

March Air Reserve Base, CA 22 September 2026

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, and supervision necessary to manifest, load, haul, and legally dispose of contaminated soil from the Western Municipal Water District (WMWD) projects with polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) Soil Contamination at March Air Reserve Base, California to an approved, licensed disposal facility. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in the contract as well as all local, state, and federal regulations.

1.1. COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS.

1.1.1. Tonnage Limits and Task Orders

The Government requires the removal and disposal of contaminated soil. The actual amount of soil to be removed will vary per project.

1.1.1.1. Minimum Haul: The Contractor will not be required to mobilize for a haul of less than 2 tons of contaminated soil per individual project/request.

1.1.1.2. Maximum Haul: The maximum anticipated haul under this specific task will not exceed 240 tons.

1.1.2. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Payment for contaminated soil disposal will be made strictly on a per-ton basis for the actual quantity of soil removed, hauled, and accepted at the disposal facility.

1.1.2.1. Certified Weight Tickets: The Contractor shall provide certified weight tickets from a state-certified scale (or certified facility scale) for every load. Tickets must clearly show the gross, tare, and net weights of the transport vehicle.

1.1.2.2. Payment Basis: The Contractor shall only invoice the Government for the net weight (tons) of the contaminated soil successfully delivered to the disposal facility, as proven by the certified weight tickets. The Government will not pay for estimated volumes, partially filled trucks (unless by net weight), or soil not supported by a certified weight ticket.

1.1.2.3. Manifest Verification: Invoices must be accompanied by fully executed disposal manifests and matching certified weight tickets to be considered valid for payment.

1.1.2.4. Vehicles: Transport trucks must be decontaminated before leaving the site to prevent off-site tracking of hazardous material.

1.1.3. ON-SITE HANDLING AND STORAGE

To prevent cross-contamination and runoff during excavation, sites must follow best management practices.

1.1.3.1. Stockpile Control: Soil piles must be covered with plastic sheeting or tarps and surrounded by berms.

1.1.3.2. Non-RCRA contaminated soil can only be accumulated on-site for up to 90 days on impermeable surfaces (like HDPE liners) before transport.

1.1.3.3. Air Monitoring: Dust and air quality must be continuously monitored during excavation and loading.

1.1.4. TESTING AND CLASSIFICATION

Prior to disposing of any soils taken from the construction site, obtain samples representative of possible PFAS. Do not transport material from the project site either for reuse or disposal until tests have been approved. Positive test soils to be removed off site in accordance with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) guidelines for off-site disposal. Excavated soil must be analyzed at a certified laboratory to determine its hazard classification.

1.1.4.1. RCRA Hazardous: Exceeds federal EPA toxicity thresholds (e.g., highly toxic, corrosive, or reactive). Must be disposed of in a specialized Class I hazardous waste landfill.

1.1.4.2. California Hazardous (Non-RCRA): Contains specific chemicals (like aerially deposited lead or petroleum hydrocarbons) at levels exceeding California's Title 22 limits.

1.1.5. Route Parameters. The contractor shall propose routes to the base through the March ARB Main Gate to the CO and COR for acceptance. Collection shall be made between the hours of 5:30am and 6:00pm. Collection outside these hours shall require prior coordination of the CO or COR.

1.1.6. Points of Collection. Collection stations for contaminated PFAS soils are to be coordinated with the project superintendent on site. The contractor shall also position containers to minimize interference with adjacent parking areas, sidewalks, roadways, overhead utilities, trees, storm drains, and other potential obstructions.

2. ADMINISTRATIVE AND MANAGERIAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1. HOURS OF OPERATION.

Perform integrated solid waste management services during normal duty hours and be available (by phone, pager, cell phone, text message or fax) during the Government Program Office’s hours (6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday) and for after-hours response to refuse/ recycling problems or emergencies. This excludes federal holidays, unless otherwise required in the contract or approved by the CO. There may be situations that require the Contractor to work at times other than normal duty hours. When the Contractor’s work schedule conflicts with an Air Force mission requirement, advise the CO and reschedule the work to minimize disruption.

2.2. HOLIDAYS & CLOSURES

2.2.1. Recognized Federal Holidays. There may be federal holidays when the Contractor is not required to perform service, except in emergency situations or to support specific mission needs. The holidays are:

New Year’s Day - 1 January Martin Luther King Day - 3rd Monday in January Washington’s Birthday - 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day - last Monday in May Juneteenth - 19 June Independence Day - 4 July Labor Day - 1st Monday in September Columbus Day - 2nd Monday in October Veteran’s Day - 11 November Thanksgiving Day - 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day - 25 December

If a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday will be observed. If a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday will be observed. If a holiday falls on a scheduled service day, the Contractor will be responsible for rescheduling services for the first day after the holiday observance.

2.2.2. Other Base Closures. Work scheduled but not accomplished because of base closure due to exercises or real-world events will be accomplished as soon as possible after base reopening.

2.3. PERFORMANCE OF SERVICE DURING CRISIS OR HEIGHTENED SECURITY

The services under this contract are not essential for performance during crisis. The CO will determine circumstances which constitute a crisis based on direction from Security Forces and base leadership.

2.4. CONTRACTOR WORK SCHEDULE

2.4.1. Schedule Submission and Approval. The Contractor shall submit a schedule for all services described in this PWS and Appendices to the CO for approval at the post-award conference. The schedule shall include routes, pickup points, times, and days that pickups will occur. The Contractor shall not deviate from the approved schedule without prior approval from the CO or COR. Permanent changes to the schedule must be submitted 10 days before implementation and receive CO approval before the Government will allow the proposed changes. The schedule must be submitted electronically using a file format compatible with Government software.

2.4.2. Schedule Changes. Occurrence based (non-permanent) schedule changes due to customer requests or base exercises shall be submitted to the COR and do not require CO approval.

2.5. CONTRACT PERSONNEL

2.5.1. Contract Manager. The contractor shall establish and maintain an office through which the contract manager or alternate(s) can be contacted during work hours. The contract manager or alternate shall be available during normal duty hours to meet on the installation within 1 hour with the government personnel designated by the CO to discuss problem areas. The contractor shall provide the CO telephone number(s) where validation results and complaints can be reported. The contractor shall also provide to the CO the names and phone numbers of contractor POCs for after business hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. This information will be kept updated by the contractor whenever personnel changes occur. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to the daily operation of this contract.

2.5.2. Personnel. Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance. Contractor personnel shall be easily recognizable while on the installation in conjunction with this contract. This shall be accomplished through the wear of distinctive clothing, overcoats, or hats, bearing the company name or logo. The coloring or design of the items selected should be such that identifies personnel easily and quickly for reasons of safety and personal protection.

2.5.3. Employee Restrictions. The government is authorized to restrict employment under the contract of any contractor employee or prospective contractor employee who is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being, or operational mission of the installation and its population.

2.6. CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING

The Contractor shall report all contractor labor hours (including sub-contractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for “U.S. Air Force” via a secure data collection site. The Contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address http://www.ecmra.mil. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the electronic Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (eCMRA) help desk.

2.7. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.

Contractor employees shall comply with March ARB security requirements imposed by the Installation Commander at all times while on March ARB premises. The Contractor shall obtain http://www.ecmra.mil/ all necessary passes, decals, badges, or other items required for access to perform contract services at March ARB. The Contractor is responsible for accountability of all such media, which shall be surrendered to the Security Forces Squadron Pass and Registration Section upon completion or termination of the contract or upon termination of an individual’s employment for the Contractor. The Contractor shall comply with all March ARB policies regarding entry to the installation, rules of the road, contingency operations compliance, and photography prohibitions.

Contractor employees are authorized entry to the installation for the purpose of work under this contract only and are not authorized in other facilities or areas without prior government authorization. Due to safety/security requirements, Contractor personnel shall be required to fluently speak, comprehend, read, and write English.

2.7.1. Base Access. The Contractor must be aware that entry requirements are subject to change due to installation and world situations. All employees may be subject to a background check through the FBI for base access.

2.7.2. Main Base Access. Current security access restrictions at March ARB require all contractor vehicles (which are the size of a standard bread delivery truck or larger) to enter through the Main Gate on Cactus Avenue only. Contractor vehicles may be subject to search prior to gaining base entry. The Contractor should plan and allow for delays as a result of increased and ever-changing security procedures.

2.7.3. Security Manager. Upon contract award, the Contractor shall designate, in writing to the CO, a Security Manager who shall be the Contractor’s point of contact for all security matters.

Within 5 working days of contract award, the Contractor’s Security Manager shall contact the Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) Security Manager for assistance on accomplishing Contractor personnel security requirements.

2.7.3.1. Security Training. Contractor personnel are required to attend security and OPSEC orientation under Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) Title 12. The Contractor shall schedule initial and annual refresher training (for all assigned contractor personnel) through the CES Security Manager. All contractor personnel shall be thoroughly briefed by the CES Security Manager on established security requirements and procedures as stipulated in Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD 31-1, Integrated Defense).

2.7.3.2. Security Authority. The Contractor shall brief all employees that they shall immediately leave any area upon notification by the CO, COR, constituted authority, Security Forces, or when directed as occasional operational requirements, real world activities, or emergencies dictate.

2.7.4. Restricted/Controlled Areas. Contractor performance within restricted/controlled areas shall require Contractor compliance with various levels of security and established personnel security entry control procedures. The Contractor shall ensure all contractor employees performing services in secured areas are processed for a controlled area, limited access, or visitor badge by the Entry Controller of the restricted/controlled area.

2.7.4.1. Access Coordination. The facility manager/user/occupant/requester will be responsible for providing access, escorts, or temporary visitor access badges for contractor personnel while performing ISWM duties. The Contractor shall be responsible for scheduling access/escorts/badges by contacting the facility manager/requester at the Entry Control Point of the restricted/controlled area.

2.7.4.2. Escorts. At all times while in restricted/controlled areas, contractor employees shall be under direct surveillance of a person from that facility who is cleared to wear a controlled area badge and perform escort duties. Visitor badges shall be returned to the Entry Controller each time the employee completes the duties and leaves the area. This requirement is waived for contractor personnel who have unescorted access privileges and display a controlled area badge for the restricted/controlled areas.

2.7.5. Employee Background Checks. All Contractor employees who do not have a current security investigation acceptable to the Security Forces, and who require a National Agency Check (NAC) for the performance of their duties, shall complete an Electronic Personnel Security Questionnaire (EPSQ), SF 85P, Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions, in three copies (original and two photocopies); and an AF Form 2583, Request for Personnel Security Action.

For all employees requiring local area network (LAN) access (if applicable), the Contractor shall submit the following information: full name, date and place of birth, social security account number, affirmation of United States citizenship, and any current security investigation data.

Information shall be in writing, on company letterhead, and submitted to Security Forces through the CES Security Manager.

2.7.5.1. Pre-approval Coordination. The CES Security Manager is the source for the necessary forms and will provide instructions for receiving, preparing, and processing these forms. The Contractor shall coordinate with all required facilities to process all necessary paperwork. After forms have been properly completed, the CES Security Manager will make an appointment for contractor employee(s) to go to the Security Forces for submittal of paperwork and fingerprinting. Appointments will be scheduled within two weeks of request.

2.7.5.2. Badge Issuance. A minimum of 180 days is required to process contractor employee NACs. Additional time will be required if the NAC is unfavorable and may result in denial of entry to restricted/controlled areas or denial of base LAN access. The CES Security Manager will notify the Contractor of any NAC results. After completion of a favorable NAC, each eligible employee shall report to the CES Security Manager for processing of AF Form 2586, Unescorted Entry Authorization Certificate. The CES Security Manager will schedule appointments for issuance of badges.

2.7.5.3. Access Revocation. The March ARB Installation Commander reserves the right to deny restricted area entry to any contractor employee whose NAC is unfavorable, and the right to terminate the entry of any employee upon disclosure of information indicating the individual’s continued entry to a secure area is not in the best interest of national security.

2.7.5.4. Badge Validity. Controlled area badges will be valid only for the actual period of employment or the term of the contract, whichever occurs first. Contractor employees must display the controlled area badge on their outer garment above waist level, and must, upon request, surrender the badge to any DoD member for identification verification. Violations or deviations from established security procedures by contractor employees may result in confiscation of controlled area badges and denial of future entry to restricted areas.

2.7.5.5. Contract Personnel Requirements. The Contractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract who are identified to the Contractor by the CO as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being, or operational mission of the installation and its population.

2.7.6. Contractor Vehicles. Contractor vehicles must be maintained in a safe and operational condition at all times while on March ARB.

2.7.7. Reporting Requirements. Contractor personnel shall report to an appropriate authority any information or circumstances of which they are aware may pose a threat to the security or well-being of DoD personnel, contractor personnel, resources, and classified or unclassified defense information.

2.7.8. Physical Security. The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government property and controlled forms provided for contractor use. At the end of each work period, all government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

2.8. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND REPORTS. The contractor shall perform work in a safe manner as required by OSHA Safety and Health Requirements. Provide a verbal report to the CO as soon as possible of each occurrence of damage to Government property or an accident resulting in death, injury, occupational disease, or adverse environmental impact. Provide a completed copy of required Accident Investigation Reports to the CO within five calendar days of each occurrence.

2.9. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS. Contractor employees who drive on the flight line must have a valid state driver’s license for the type of vehicle being operated and AF Form 483, Certificate of Driver Competency, issued by 452 OSS/OSAA (Base Operations), telephone (951) 655-4404. Annually, Contractor employees must attend flight line driver training class at Base Operations, Building 395. This class is approximately one hour long.

2.10. CONTRACTING OFFICER AND CONTRACTING OFFICER

REPRESENTATIVE. (QUALITY ASSURANCE PERSONNEL)

The Contracting Officer will appoint a primary and alternate representative for management of the day-to-day activities of the contract. The identity, title, and authority of this representative will be provided in writing to the contractor after contract award.

2.11. DAMAGES TO GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, OR VEGETATION

Damages to government buildings, equipment, or vegetation are addressed in FAR 52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation.

3. APPENDICES.

A. Estimated Workload Data

B. Maps and/or Site Plans

C. Government Furnished Property/Services/Equipment

APPENDIX A

TABLE A1 - ESTIMATED WORKLOAD DATA

ITEM/

CLIN

REF

NAME

ANNUAL

ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

001 Contaminated Soil Disposal 240

Tons

ONE WAY

Distance To Disposal / Incinerator Site 300

Miles

APPENDIX B

MAPS AND/OR SITE PLANS:

Maps will be provided to the contractor after contract award.

APPENDIX C

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY/SERVICES/EQUIPMENT

Truck Scale Bldg. 2558