Performance Work Statement.pdf

Performance Work Statement

Treatment and/or Disposal of Contaminated Media in Drying Bed #6 at the Wastewater

Treatment Plant

Eielson Air Force Base

June 2025

Prepared By:

John Conover

Description of Requirement

1. BACKGROUND/GENERAL SCOPE:

1.1 The Eielson AFB Water Treatment Plant, (Bldg. 3228) needs remediation, containerization, transportation, and disposal of approximately 720 cubic yards of PFAS- and metals-contaminated media (10% spent carbon and 90% sand) from Drying Bed #6 at the Eielson AFB Wastewater Treatment Plant. Analytical data indicate that PFOS, PFOA, and select metals exceed state cleanup criteria. The material must be transported and disposed of in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and Department of the Airforce regulations (including 40 CFR 260–273 and 18 AAC 75 & 80), no later than 1 October 2025.

1.2 The contractor shall provide all equipment, personnel, labor, and materials needed to perform remediation, containerization, transportation, and disposal of Drying Bed #6., Ensure the liner and drainage infrastructure meet permit compliance post-removal/ repair. Complete all remediation, transport, and disposal work by 1 October 2025. Adhere to PFAS disposal requirements as outlined in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and ADEC guidance. The contractor shall notify CEIE when final disposal has been completed.

1.3 Complete excavation and remediation of Drying Bed #6. Remove all contaminated media (sand and spent Granulated Activated Carbon (GAC)) approximately 700 CY by October 1 2025.

1.4 Perform dry decontamination of the underlying liner and drainage pipe for drying bed 6.

1.5 Evaluate and repair the liner and drainage infrastructure as needed. Ensure the liner and drainage infrastructure meets permit compliance post contaminated media removal and preformed repairs repair.

1.6 Complete all transport, and disposal work by 1 October 2025. Containerize, transport, and dispose of the material offsite at an approved treatment/disposal facility and Adhere to PFAS disposal requirements as outlined in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and ADEC guidance.

1.7 Submit regulatory paperwork, waste profiles, authorization to transport to the 354 CES/CEIE office prior to disposal for approval. Any applicable treatment/ dispoal cerificates should also be provided.

contractor shall coordinate their work with Mr. Cummings, the WTP Supervisor at 907-377-1449 or Mr. Carter, Water Systems Superintendent at 907-377-2264 as how this is to be accomplished.

1.8 While this project is in progress, the contractor should not interfere with the normal water flow of the settling pond or cause a situation that would lead to the water treatment plant violating their Wastewater Discharge Permit, or any (ADEC) Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation or Air Force regulation. Run off or decanted water: All water that comes out of the pond shall go back into the pond. All work shall be done inside of water plant fenced in area; the area outside of the fence is a contaminated area. There shall be no work done on contaminated soil, and no equipment or vehicles parked on contaminated soil. Government will designate the area and mark the boundaries.

1.9 The contractor shall provide heavy equipment, personnel, and other materials necessary for proper loading of contaminated sediment for transport in accordance with state and federal regulations.

2 LOCATION:

2.1 EAFB is located approximately 26 miles southeast of Fairbanks, Alaska. The Water Treatment

Plant is in Building 3228. This facility is accessible from Central Avenue and is contained within the secured portion of the base. Please follow instructions posted on the sign at the front gate of the Water Treatment Facility for entry.

3 GENERAL INFORMATION:

3.1 Contractor shall supply names of their customer service representatives who are readily available. Contractor must be available during the period of May 2026 - September 2026 and maintain proper coordination with the CO.

3.2 LIST OF APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

• EPA Risk Assessment Guidelines

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standard 29 CFR 1910.120: Hazardous

Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)

• OSHA Technical Manual: Contaminated Soil and Water

• Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) Contaminated Site Program

Guidance Manual

• ADEC Contaminated Media Transport and Treatment or Disposal Approval Form

• 18 AAC 80 2023 Solid Waste Management

4. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

4.1. The following personnel are representatives for this project:

Water Systems Personnel:

Mr. James T. Cummings, Water Treatment Plant Foreman:

Phone#: 907-377-1449, E-mail: james.cummings.19@us.af.mil

SSgt Michael A. Bethune, Water Treatment Plant NCOIC:

Phone#: 907-377-3461, E-mail: michael.bethune@us.af.mil

Mr. Sylvin B. Carter, Water Systems Superintendent:

Phone#: 907-377-2264, Email: sylvin.carter.1@us.af.mil

Eielson Environmental Office Personnel:

Mr. John E. Conover, Jr., P.E., Solid Waste Program Manager:

Phone#: 907-377-7725, Email: john.conover@us.af.mil

Mrs. Sarah A. Bloomfield, Environmental Element Chief:

Phone#: 907-377-1659, Email: sara.bloomfield.1@us.af.mil

4.2. Base Notification - The Contractor shall contact one of the representatives identified above no later than 72 hours before starting site operations so base access can be obtained.

4.3. Site Visit - The contractor shall become thoroughly familiar with all details of their process(es) to ensure it will not conflict with water treatment operations. The contractor will advise the contracting officer of any discrepancies before performing any work.

mailto:james.cummings.19@us.af.mil mailto:michael.bethune@us.af.mil mailto:sylvin.carter.1@us.af.mil mailto:john.conover@us.af.mil mailto:sara.bloomfield.1@us.af.mil

4.4. PERSONNEL - SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS. All work completed under this contract must be in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local regulations, as well as U.S. Air Force policies and procedures. See section 3.2 for list of applicable applications. The Contractor shall be responsible for identifying additional Federal, State, and local regulations that will affect this contract.

4.5. HOURS OF OPERATION. The contractor shall maintain the following routine customer service hours 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, Sunday through Saturday excluding federal holidays and wing productivity/down days. Wing productivity/down days will be announced monthly (approximately 10 per year). Recognized holidays are as follows: New Year’s Day, Martin L. King Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Also, the Contractor shall follow guidance of the installation containing their place of performance to determine reporting schedules whether due to a base closure or inclement weather. The website for guidance regarding status of performance locations is: http://www.eielson.af.mil/.

4.6. Protection of Government Property and Personnel. The contractor shall protect

Government and non-Government property and personnel on-base from inconvenience, damage, or injury of any nature.

4.6.1. The contractor shall accomplish the work in accordance with applicable Base Safety and

Fire Prevention regulations, Air Force regulations, and such other measures as deemed applicable.

4.6.2. Damages of any nature caused by this work shall be repaired or damaged property replaced at no expense to the Government.

4.6.3. If the contractor does not satisfactorily repair or replace the damaged property, the Government reserves the right to make the necessary corrections.

4.6.4. The contractor shall reimburse the Government for consequential damages and for all materials and labor used for the corrections.

4.7. The contractor is responsible for the storage and safekeeping of all material to be used in the completion of work.

4.8. The contractor shall keep the work area clean of all debris. The contractor shall keep storage areas clean and orderly. The contractor shall dispose of all wastes and not allow them to accumulate.

4.9. The contractor shall comply with base regulations regarding Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) and ensure procedures meet all applicable policies, publications, and protocols in this contract.

Provide Bio-environmental engineer service with a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) on all first-time purchase of hazardous items obtained through local sources of supply and obtain approval prior to purchase.

4.10. The Government will provide emergency medical treatment and emergency patient http://www.eielson.af.mil/ transportation service for contractor personnel who are injured or become critically ill while at Eielson AFB. Treated personnel will be responsible for reimbursing the government for the cost of medical treatment and patient transportation at the current inpatient or outpatient treatment rate.

4.11. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS. 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. Also, the contractor shall ensure the pass and identification items required for contract performance are obtained for employees and non-Government owned vehicles. An Installation Entry Authority List (IEAL) will be provided to the contracting office at contract award. The IEAL will include at minimum the employee’s name, birth date, and Driver’s License Number, to include State of Issue. This list shall be updated when an employee’s status or information changes and new employees are hired.

The list will include employee names along with information required in the REAL ID. (REAL ID compliance information website: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id enforcement-brief.) This list is required to be provided to the contracting officer and the servicing security forces organization, to include updated copies for any changes during the duration of the contract.

http://www.dhs.gov/real-id

PART 5

ATTACHMENT AND TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

5. Attachment and Technical Exhibit List

5.1 Technical Exhibit A – Performance Requirements Summary

5.2 Technical Exhibit B – Deliverables Schedule

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT A

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)

PERFORMANCE

OBJECTIVE

STANDARD PERFORMANCE

THRESHOLD

ACCEPTABLE

QUALITY

LEVELS (AQLs)

METHOD OF

SURVEILLANCE

PRS#1 - PWS para (5.2(a)) Excavation/Remediation of contaminated media.

Removal of approximately 700 CY of contaminated media

100% of material removed from drying bed 6 and containerized by 10/2025.

Visual inspection, CEIE oversight

PRS#2 - PWS para (5.2(b)) Liner inspection/decon

No visible contamination Identify Required repaired

No residue post-dry decon all required repairs identified.

On-site CEIE rep sign-off

PRS#3 - PWS para (5.2(c)) Liner/pipe repair

Restored to watertight integrity for liner and confirmed drainage capability for drain pipes

As verified by CEIE to comply with WWTP permit

Post-repair inspection

PRS#4 - PWS para (5.2(d)) Transport & Disposal

In accordance all applicable USAF, EPA, DOT regulations and with ADEC approval

Onschedual and fully documented removal of contaminated media.

Manifest and profile review preformed by

CEIE

PRS #5 - PWS para (5.2(e)) Pre-disposal Submittals

Submittal of final removal documents complete and correct minimal edits.

documents reviewed by CEIE prior to shipment

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT B

DELIVERABLES SCHEDULE

Deliverable Frequency # of Copies Medium/Format Submit To Deliverable 1 Contractor’s Proposed QCP

Once within 10 days after contract award and no later than 3 days prior to any anticipated changes.

One each to the Contracting Officer

Electronic delivery via email, PDF

TO THE

CONTRACTING

OFFICER

THROUGH THE

SUBJECT

MATTER

EXPERT(SME)

Deliverable 2 written reports, of issues or potential issues that might affect the performance

Verbal reports shall be followed up by written reports within 2 days

One each to the Contracting Officer

Electronic delivery via email

TO THE

CONTRACTING

OFFICER

THROUGH THE

SUBJECT

MATTER

EXPERT(SME)

Deliverable 3 Initial Installation Pass Log

Log within three (3) calendar days after contract awa

One each to the Contracting Officer

Electronic delivery via email

TO THE

CONTRACTING

OFFICER

THROUGH THE

SUBJECT

MATTER

EXPERT(SME)

Deliverable 4 Updated Installation Pass Log submitted to the SME within five (5) days after any changes to the log

One each to the Contracting Officer

Electronic delivery via email

TO THE

CONTRACTING

OFFICER

THROUGH THE

SUBJECT

MATTER

EXPERT(SME)

Deliverable 5 Individual Termination or Expiration of Employment pass submittal

The Contractor shall collect the installation access passes the same day employment of an individual has expired or has been terminated and shall return them to the issuing office within 1 day

N/A N/A TO THE

CONTRACTING

OFFICER

THROUGH THE

SUBJECT

MATTER

EXPERT(SME)

Deliverable 6 contract end/ cancelation submittal

Upon termination or cancellation of this contract, the Contractor shall collect all outstanding installation access passes and return them to the issuing office within 5 days (Deliverable #0006).

TO THE

CONTRACTING

OFFICER

THROUGH THE

SUBJECT

MATTER

EXPERT(SME)

Deliverable 7 The proposed sign and staging area shall be submitted submitted to the Contracting Officer via the SME for review and acceptance 10 calendar days after contract award

One each to the Contracting Officer

Electronic delivery via email

TO THE

CONTRACTING

OFFICER

THROUGH THE

SUBJECT

MATTER

EXPERT(SME)

Deliverable Frequency # of Copies Medium/Format Submit To Deliverable 8 potential OCI plan submital pre award One each to the Contracting Officer

Electronic delivery via email

TO THE

CONTRACTING

OFFICER

THROUGH THE

SUBJECT

MATTER

EXPERT(SME)

Deliverable 9 Accident Prevention Plan

One each to the Contracting Officer

Electronic delivery via email

TO THE

CONTRACTING

OFFICER

THROUGH THE

SUBJECT

MATTER

EXPERT(SME)

Deliverable 10 safety notifications no later than 5 days that such notifications were made

One each to the Contracting Officer

Electronic delivery via email

TO THE

CONTRACTING

OFFICER

THROUGH THE

SUBJECT

MATTER

EXPERT(SME)

Deliverable 11 regulatory paperwork, waste profiles, authorization to transport

14 days prior to disposal One each to the Contracting Officer and CEIE

PERSONEL

Electronic delivery via email

TO THE

CONTRACTING

OFFICER

THROUGH THE

SUBJECT

MATTER

EXPERT(SME)