Performance Work Statement (PWS).pdf

DWORSHAK DAM

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

GARCO BUILDING SPRAY FOAM APPLICATION

Part 1 – General Information

1.1 General: This is a non-personal services contract for the application of spray foam insulation in a building near

Dworshak Dam and Reservoir. The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over Contractor employees. Contractor employees shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.2 Scope: The Contractor shall be required to apply Firestable FS 2.0 spray foam insulation, in accordance with

NFPA 275 standards, to the interior surfaces of a traditional metal building. The building’s dimensions are 40 feet wide by 60 feet long, with a wall height of 14 feet. The roof pitch of the building is approximately 2/12.

1.3 Period of Performance:

1.4.1 General. The performance period of this contract is May 15, 2026, through June 30th, 2026; however, the Contractor should note it is the Government’s intent to have this work performed as early within this timeframe as practicable, depending on road access and area conditions.

1.4.2 Coordination. Prior to commencing any work activities at the work site, the Contractor shall hold a pre-work meeting with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and the Project Technical Point of Contact (TPOC). The purpose of this meeting will be to provide technical clarifications, discuss the Contractor’s work plan, and develop the Activity Hazards Analysis (AHA). The Contractor shall coordinate their work schedule with the COR or TPOC.

1.4 Place of Performance:

1.5.1 Site Access. The Garco building is located on the north side of the North Fork of the Clearwater River adjacent to Dworshak Dam (approximate coordinates 46°31'04"N 116°18'00”W). The work site can be accessed by full sized vehicles and tractor-trailers.

1.5.2 Site Condition. The area around the building is flat, graveled, with segmented concrete slabs on the north and south sides of the buildings. The interior of the building is climate controlled (heat only). The floor is composed of segmented concrete slabs and will be cleared of obstructions. No lavatory is in the immediately proximity of the site.

1.5.3 Pre-Work Site Visit. The work site will be available to the Contractor for a pre-work site visit to inspect the application surfaces, floor, and general layout of the building. Coordinate any site visit with the COR a minimum of 14 days in advance.

1.5.4 Materials Handling. The Contractor shall be responsible for all material handling associated with this contract.

1.5 Pre-Award Submittals: The Contractor shall submit all Product Data Sheets, Safety Data Sheets, and installer qualifications as a pre-award submittal to be considered for this contract.

1.6 Safety: All work at the site shall be performed in accordance with applicable Occupational Safety and Health

Act (OSHA) Standards and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM-385-1-1, 2024 edition. The manual is available online at:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/EM%20385-1-1%20_EFFECTIVE%2015March2024.pdf.

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/EM%20385-1-1%20_EFFECTIVE%2015March2024.pdf

1.7.2 Activity Hazards Analysis (AHA). The Contractor shall prepare an AHA to address potential hazards that may be present during the performance of the work. The plan shall identify the sequence of work, the specific hazards anticipated during each phase of work, and control measures to be implemented to eliminate the hazard or reduce the risk to an acceptable level and shall include training required and equipment to be used.

Work shall not proceed until the AHA has been reviewed and accepted by the Government.

1.7.3 Accident Reporting. The Contractor shall immediately notify the COR/TPOC, by the quickest means available, of any accident, which does or may result in injuries to the Contractor’s employees or visitors to the work area, damage to the Contractor’s property if the loss exceeds $1,000, and/or damage to Government property, regardless of amount.

1.7.4 Ventilation. The Contractor shall provide equipment to sustain adequate ventilation within the workspace throughout the application and curing processes.

1.7 Quality of Work:

1.8.1 Quality Control. The Contractor is responsible for quality control throughout the performance of the contract to ensure work is performed in accordance with, and meeting the standards of, this Performance Work Statement. A written Quality Control Plan will not be required initially but may be required if significant defects are found during periodic inspections.

1.8.2 Quality Assurance. The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards.

It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.8.3 Warranty. The spray foam application shall be covered by a minimum one-year warranty on all labor and workmanship.

Part 2 – Government Furnished Materials

The Government will not provide any materials or services under this contract.

Part 3 – Contractor Furnished Materials

3.1 General: The Contractor shall provide all labor, transportation, equipment, tools, and supervision, as well as any materials needed to apply the spray foam insulation in accordance with the specification, in accordance with manufacturer specifications, and in accordance with all applicable safety requirements. The Contractor shall be responsible for site preparation and the protection of existing equipment.

3.2 Materials: The Contractor shall provide all materials required to complete the full insulation application and any rework that is necessary.

3.3 Sanitation: The work is located at a remote site, which has no sanitation facilities. The Government will not provide temporary sanitation facilities for the Contractor’s crews at the site.

Part 4 – Materials Specification and Application

4.1 Firestable FS 2.0 Spray Foam: The Contractor shall use Firestable FS 2.0 Spray Polyurethane Foam as a part of this contract. The color shall be “cloud white” as described by the manufacture.

4.2 Preparation: The product must be prepared and mixed sufficiently, per the manufacturer’s recommendation, and the application surfaces must be cleaned, dried, and free of dust and debris prior to application.

4.3 Test Application: The Contractor shall test the spray applicator and foam mixture to ensure proper operation and application. The test spray shall be applied in a manner that does not impact the finish quality or appearance of the surface to which it is applied. The COR will verify quality and approval must be given prior to the Contractor starting the full application. If the test is deemed inadequate, the Contractor shall correct the problem and clean and prepare the surface for retesting.

4.4 Application: The Contractor shall be responsible for the application of the product per the manufacturer’s specifications and will be required to provide certificates of installer training and authorization from the Firestable company. The Contractor shall apply a minimum of 4 inches of Firestable FS 2.0 spray foam insulation on the interior surfaces of all walls, and 2.5” of Firestable FS 2.0 spray insulation on all interior surfaces of the ceiling. The Contractor will be required to protect all electrical outlets, heaters, electrical boxes, breaker panels, lights, roll up doors and actuators, exterior doors, and the floor from any disturbance during this application process. The Contractor shall provide certification of NFPA 275 compliance upon completion of application.

4.5 Finishing: Allow the product to cure sufficiently and trim any excess foam so it is uniform and has a professional appearance. Additional layers of foam shall be applied to fill holes or low points to ensure minimum application thicknesses are met.

Part 5- Security Requirements

5.1 General security requirements and guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures—this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

5.2 Physical security and access control requirements: All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”). Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the RA.

5.3 Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program: Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements.

Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

5.4. Escorting in classified and/or sensitive areas: In accordance with applicable regulations, all contract personnel who do not possess the appropriate security clearance or access privileges will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified information or operations, sensitive information or activities, or restricted areas.