Performance Work Statement.pdf

USDA-ARS Center for Grain and Animal Health Research Manhattan, Kansas

Paint Exterior Elevator

Paint Exterior Elevator Asset 54300B003 CGAHR Grain Pilot Headhouse 003

Project: Remove loose flaking paint from elevator and paint

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.0 Background and Purpose:

Flaking and bare spots of concrete are exposed on the Grain Elevator that has 29,700 square ft of surface area. Cleaning scraping, sandblasting the exposed area. Apply concrete primer /filler and repaint to one consistent uniform color. See project requirements below.

2.0 Definitions:

None

CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

3.0 Technical Requirements for Removal Tasks:

1. The contractor will provide a high lift capable of reaching the top of the elevator.

2. Remove all loose or flaking areas of paint.

3. Apply concrete sealer/filler primer.

4. Apply 3 coats and base white paint.

5. Clean up all debris loose paint chips, empty paint cans, and properly dispose of them according to all Federal, State, and local environmental laws and policies.

4.0 Deliverable / Schedule:

1. Period of Performance is sixty (60) days after receipt of the awarded contract order. All designs, drawings, blueprints, or schematics if developed will be presented to the government for approval

2. The contractor must deliver the final deliverable one week 5 days from date of receipt.

a. All materials and equipment will be cleaned up and put away at the end of each workday.

b. All surface area will be evenly painted and one consistent color

c. All “hard copy” deliverables will be submitted on recycled content paper and printed double-sided.

5.0 Reporting Requirements: The contractor is required to provide written progress reports weekly for the period of 4 weeks or the completion of the contract. The original and 4 copies are required. The progress report shall cover all work completed during the specified period and shall present the work to be accomplished during the subsequent period. This report shall also identify any problems that arose and a statement explaining how the problem was resolved. This report shall also identify any problems that have arisen but have not been completely resolved and provide an explanation.

Key Deliverables Item No.

Deliverable

Objective

Due

1 Proposed Project Plan

Defining the responsibilities, timeline, risks, and milestones of contract objectives.

No later than five

(5) business days after contract award

2 Weekly Status Report

Report progress documenting tasks & issues weekly.

Weekly, every Friday, by 3:00 pm (EDST) unless until the contract expires

5.0 Government Furnished: Operations and Storage Areas: water, gas, and electricity are available on the site.

6.0 Travel: Travel and reasonable accommodations will be arranged by the contractor and any pricing of expenses will be included in the bidding of the contract. Their will be no additional cost for travel or lodging to the Government after the contract has been awarded.

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel: Contractors key positions and personal will be determined at first onsite meeting

8.0 Accident Prevention Plan/Site specific Plan

1. Contractor shall submit a "site specific" Safety Plan to the Contracting Officer that describes how the contractor is to comply with all applicable OSHA standards and NFPA codes pertaining to construction work to include, but not limited to:

General Safety and Health Provisions, Occupational Health and Environmental Controls, Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment, Hand and Power Tools, Welding and Cutting, Electrical, Scaffolds, Fall Protection, Excavations, Demolition, Stairways and Ladders, Toxic and Hazardous Substances, Confined Space Entry, Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Protection. Safety Plan shall identify Contractor and sub-contractor employees who are authorized/qualified to perform electrical work. No work shall proceed until written approval of the Safety Plan by the Contracting Officer. Safety Plan shall describe how the Contractor and/or sub-contractors are to secure equipment, supplies, tools, and chemical products. Contractor and/or sub-contractor equipment, supplies, tools, and chemical products are always to be under the control of the Contractor. Equipment, supplies, tools, and chemical products found not to be under the control of the Contractor or sub-contractor may be confiscated and delivered to the Contracting Officer.

9.0 Security and COVID 19 Requirements:

1. Request copy of relevant safety plans.

2. Contractor will be required to hold at least weekly safety meetings.

3. Contractor and his employees will be required to follow all requirements of 29

CFR 1926 OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry.

4. All relevant PPE as dictated by the hazards present must be worn by the contractor and all employees working on the job site.

5. Location Monitor will walk the site with an eye to safety.

6. Possible Hazards of this Contract are: Loading overhead, lifting, working in and around heavy equipment, hauling excess materials, and removing rubbish and debris.

7. All workers will abide with CDC and USDA’s guidelines for protecting yourself and others in a working environment.

a. Avoid close contact with others follow the 6 ft distancing rules as much as possible.

b. Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face covering in common areas and when working in close contact with others.

c. Wash your hands often; when in common areas, using the rest rooms, before and after eating, blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.

d. Clean and disinfect common usage items and areas at the end of every day. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.

e. Monitor your health, watch for fevers, coughs, shortness of breath, or other symptoms of COVID-19. Report any health issues immediately.

f. The Contractors will provide their own bathrooms and wash facilities.

All contractors will report to the front office and will be screened for illness and citizenship or current work visa. They will be issued a contractor’s identification card once proper credentials have been validated

1.0 Performance Requirement Measures: Random inspections and notifying the Contractor of any noted deficiencies. This will not relieve the Contractor from requirements of the Contract.

Performance Objective

Required Task or Deliverable

Performance Standard

Method of Surveillance

Positive/Negative Incentive % for NOT meeting the Task

All exposed concrete will

To ensure the entire grain

The grain elevator will be

The prime onsite

Contractors awarded agreement could be terminated early and any future be primed filled and coated with three layers of evenly applied paint elevator is properly filled and primed and painted with one consistent color

100% painted with one consistent color and meet manufacturer’s specifications for properly applied coats of paint.

contractor and the location monitor will do an on-site inspection for evenly applied paint and color consistency agreements could be terminated.

The contractor will be given two weeks after the all work is completed to correct any discrepancies.