Performance Work Statement (PWS).pdf

Performance Work Statement

The Dalles Dam Generator Fire Suppression The Dalles Project The Dalles, Oregon

1.0 General Statement

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materiel, vehicles, supervision and other items and services to perform services as described in the detailed sections 5.1 through 5.6 under this Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Contractor shall perform to the standards in the contract and comply with all local, state and federal regulations during the services performed. This is a firm fixed priced contract for one-time on-site visit service per Government discretion. The Contractor shall ensure that all work performed is in accordance with the most current rules and regulations as specified by:

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards 10, 12, 17, and 1962

• 29 CFR Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards

• 49 CFR Department of Transportation Standards

• U.S. Corps of Engineers (USACE) EM 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z358.1, Emergency Eyewash and Shower Standard and Z308.1, Workplace First Aid Kits and Supplies

1.1 Site Location, Project Policies, and Point of Contact (POC)

All work covered by this contract is located in the powerhouse of The Dalles Dam Project.

The Dalles Dam is located on the Columbia River east of Portland about 90 miles, encompasses sites in both Oregon and Washington states.

The majority of staff adheres to a working schedule of 0630 - 1700, Monday through Thursday. The Project is closed during all federal holidays. All work at the Project shall be performed during the hours noted. Exceptions may include emergency work and/or by prior approval by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Prior to starting work, the Contractor shall provide the names of employees who shall conduct inspections.

Those employees shall be subject to security screening and training as necessary. Only those employees shall be permitted to conduct inspections on the Project. The Contractor shall comply with all USACE and Project safety requirements. Prior to work, the Contractor shall be given a health, safety, and security orientation including the Project’s Hazardous Energy Control Program (HECP). Arrangements for the execution of this contract shall be coordinated with the designated COR at least two (2) days before work is to be performed. Since conditions at the Project are subject to change at any time, the Contractor shall check in with the COR prior to starting work to review the day’s work location, restrictions, and any hazards.

2.0 Definitions

Throughout this PWS terms are defined as follows:

Acceptable Quality Level (AQL): Acceptable Quality Level equals the performance standards listed in sections 5.1 through 5.6. The Contractor must re-perform all unsatisfactory work unless excused by the Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE).

Contracting Officer (KO): The Government employee who is authorized to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): The Government employee who has been authorized in writing as the Contracting Officer’s Representative, acting within the limits of their authority.

Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR): A written record of unsatisfactory performance by the Contractor as observed by the QAE.

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS): Identifies critical success factors for the contract. It identifies both the performance objectives for those factors and the performance threshold required for each performance objective. The Government reserves the right to survey all services called for in the contract to determine whether or not the performance objectives and goals were met.

Quality Assurance (QA): A method used by the Government to provide some measures of control over the quality of services received.

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP): A systematic method to evaluate the services the Contractor is required to furnish in accordance with the PWS and PRS.

Quality Control (QC): A method implemented by the Contractor to control the quality of goods and services provided.

3.0 The Government Shall Furnish

The following will be furnished by USACE for performance under this contract:

3.1 Government will provide maintenance support in moving of equipment as described in section 5.

3.2 Government will provide site-specific health, safety, and security training/orientation to the Contractor, to include HECP training.

3.3 Contractor’s employees shall NOT operate Government-owned transportation vehicles or other project equipment without prior and specific written authorization by the COR. The Contractor and the Contractor’s employees shall make no alterations except with the written permission of the Government.

3.4 If the Government provides property to the Contractor, the Contractor shall provide a management plan (control use, preserve, protect, repair and maintain) for the Government property in its possession. If subcontracts are included in this source of work then the Contractor shall include a management plan for (control use, preserve, protect, repair and maintain) for the Government property in its possession from the subcontractor.

3.5 The Government will supply all first aid supplies necessary for restocking of kits deemed necessary by the Contractor to comply with applicable standards.

3.6 The Government will supply replacement fire extinguishers and emergency use equipment when deemed necessary by the Contractor to comply with applicable standards.

4.0 The Contractor Shall Furnish

4.1 The Contractor shall provide all labor, materiel, tools, vehicles, equipment, and supervision necessary to perform work required under the specifications, unless otherwise stated in Section 3 of this PWS.

4.2 The Contractor shall provide labor hours for all services to the COR.

4.3 The Contractor shall provide all training, certifications and personnel to fulfill the requirements of this contract, to include proof of qualification to perform work.

4.4 Ensure Government-issued property in not loaned, traded, discarded, or moved without prior approval from the COR.

4.5 Return the appropriate Government-issued property to The Dalles Dam if approval was given to loan, trade or move within two (2) months.

4.6 Coordinate with the COR to ensure the proper tracking of Government-issued property when loaning, trading, discarding or moving.

4.7 Report any abnormal findings to the COR/Environmental Health and Safety office immediately

5.0 Scope of Work (SOW) (Also see Summary in Paragraph 6.0)

This contract covers services performed by the Contractor for performing door leak testing on four (4) generators at The Dalles Dam.

5.1 Task 1 – Door Leak Testing Service

The existing generator fire protection is a CO2 based system that has been a chronic safety concern. The contractor needs to determine the air leakage of the generator compartments.

a. Perform door fan testing as outlined in Annex D of NFPA 2001 (2022 edition).

b. Perform site visit to conduct preliminary preparations outlined in Paragraph D.2.1 of

NFPA 2001 and to become familiar with the site prior to conducting door fan testing.

c. Perform door fan testing in one old end unit (main units 1-14), one new end unit

(units 15-22), one fish unit, and one station service unit.

d. Coordinate with the Government to determine which units are available for testing and when they will be available.

e. Submit calibration certificate of door fan testing system.

f. Upon completion of testing, submit a test report containing all the information listed in Paragraph D.2.10 of NFPA 2001. Include retention time calculations for each unit tested, and for each scenario listed in NFPA 2001 (i.e. for extinguishants heavier than air with a descending interface, for extinguishants heavier than air with continual mixing, and for extinguishants that are lighter than air).

g. Also include the following in the test report:

a. Volume of enclosure (generator barrel)

b. Total Flooding Quantity (lb.) at the design concentration with leakage included for the following clean agents: HFC-125 (FE-25), and FK-5-1-12 (Novec-1230).

c. Estimated cost narrative on the above two agents (i.e. replacement agent cost required for each system discharge).

h. Submit a report that identifies areas or sources of air leakage for each unit tested as demonstrated when using a smoke pencil.

i. Include an option to re-test the four units. If leakage were identified during initial testing, the plant will perform repair and will require re-testing afterwards.

6.0 Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)

The PRS is intended to ensure that the Government receives the services for which it contracted. The Government will only pay for services received. The PRS determines if the Contractor meets the performance standards of the contract, as well as provides guidelines for how and when surveillance will be performed. It ensures timeliness, effectiveness, and that the Contractor is delivering the results specified in the contract. Government contract quality assurance (QA) will be performed at such times and/or places as may be necessary to determine the services conform to contract requirements.

The Contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable quality levels (AQL) of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

6.1 Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) Table

Below are the criteria against which the performance will be evaluated. Work shall be considered not to have been performed when any one of the following conditions exists in accordance to the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

Required Services (Tasks)

Performance Standards

Acceptable Quality Levels

(AQL)

Surveillance Validated

Complaints

Task 1 – Door Leak Test Service

[PWS Para 5.1]

Contractor performs services as described and generate required test report.

Zero deviation from PWS

Onsite inspection during setup.

Report review.

N/A

6.2 Surveillance

COR will review the test setup onsite prior to beginning of testing. The COR shall also review all activity reports, discrepancy reports, invoices and Contractor findings for potential service issues requiring more extensive repair. The Contractor shall notify the COR immediately if any issues are found.

6.3 Unacceptable Performance

When performance is determined unacceptable, as defined in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS), the QAE will inform the Contractor’s onsite representative that performance is unacceptable and provide written documentation.

Disputes in surveillance should be referred to the Contracting Officer.

The QAE will notify the COR and the Contracting Officer of less than acceptable performance. If any of the services do not conform to contract requirements, the Government may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount. When the defect(s) in services cannot be corrected by re-performance, the Government may:

a. Require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure future performance conforms to contract requirements.

b. Reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.

c. If the Contractor fails to promptly re-perform the services, or to take the necessary action to ensure future performance in conformity with contract requirements, the Government may:

i. By contract or otherwise, perform the services and charge to the Contractor any cost incurred by the Government that is directly related to the performance of such service;

ii. Issue Cure Notice;

iii. Terminate the contract for Government convenience; and / or

iv. Terminate the contract for Cause.

6.4 Correction of Non-Performance of Work

Contractor shall employ an adequate quantity of personnel to ensure that any area found to be not in compliance and therefore not acceptable, shall be made acceptable by the performance or re-performance of the work, where such re-performance is possible, during the first business day after noncompliance has been observed by or reported to and verified by the COR.

6.5 Damages Caused by the Contractor

Contractor shall be held accountable and liable to the Government for any damages to government facilities, fixtures, furnishings, equipment, or grounds caused by the Contractors or their employees.

6.6 Interference with Government Operations

Contractor and their employees shall perform all work in such a way as to not interfere with regularly scheduled Government operational activities. Contractor shall arrange working schedule with COR. Services to be provided Monday through Thursday from 0630 until 1700, as per the majority of Project staff working hours.

7.0 Safety and Security

This section presents safety and security requirements that may involve training of Contractor and/or subcontractor training in order to work on a Government site. The Contractor shall maintain a current roster of the names of employees who have completed the training, the title of the training completed, and the most recent date that the training was completed, method of training delivery, and instructor's name if applicable. The Contractor shall submit the roster to the COR no later than five (5) calendar days after each employee has received the training. The Contractor shall update the roster and resubmit to the COR no later than five (5) calendar days after any changes.

Routine arrangement and scheduling of working hours and crews must be coordinated through the COR with Project staff. The working hours of the Project staff are Mondays through Thursdays from 0630 until 1700. Fridays are non-working days. Working hours that extend past 1700 weekdays or on weekends and holidays must be coordinated through the Contracting Officer (KO) and approved by the Project Staff.

7.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training

All Contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, controlled access areas, or require network access, shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. Upon request, the Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR, within five (5) calendar days after completion of training. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://jko.jten.mil/ or it can be provided by the requiring activity’s AT Officer in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum.

7.2 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures

All Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by Government representative).

The Contractor shall submit information (names, photographs, etc.) for all Contractor and subcontractor personnel who will be working on site during this requirement. The Contractor shall anticipate the approval process for U.S. citizens shall take a minimum of seven (7) days and shall therefore plan accordingly prior to arriving onsite. Please note https://jko.jten.mil/ that any personnel who are not U.S. citizens need approval from USACE headquarters in Washington D.C. prior to accessing the project. The approval process for personnel who are not U.S. citizens may take six (6) to eight (8) weeks and, as such, sufficient advance notice is required prior to arrival of non-U.S. citizen staff.

7.3 For Contractors, who do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation

Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05 / AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative, as NCIC and TSDB are available).

7.4 Suspicious Activity Reporting Training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See

Something, Say Something).

The Contractor and all associated subcontractors shall receive a briefing/training (provided by the requiring activity) on the local suspicious activity reporting program.

This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. This training shall be completed within thirty (30) calendar days of contract award and within thirty (30) calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR no later than five (5) calendar days after completion of training.

7.5 Operation Security (OPSEC) training.

All Contractor employees shall complete Level 1 OPSEC training within 30 days after task order award and prior to arriving on site. Submit certificates of completion of training for each Contractor and subcontractor employee to the contracting officer within 5 calendar days after completion of the training. The Contractor shall retain employee training certificates for the duration of the contract and maintain a current roster of the names of employees who have completed the training, including the most recent date that the training was completed, method of delivery of the training, and the name of the instructor if applicable. The Contractor shall update roster and submit to the COR no later than five (5) calendar days after any changes. OPSEC awareness training is available at the following website: https://www.iad.gov/ioss/ or it can be provided by the requiring activity’s OPSEC Officer in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum.

7.6 Candidate Pre-screening using E-verify

The Contractor must pre‐screen Candidates using the E‐verify Program website at https://www.e-verify.gov/ to meet the established employment eligibility requirements.

The Contractor must ensure that the Candidate has two (2) valid forms of Government issued identification prior to ensure the correct information is entered into the E‐verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than five (5) business days after the initial contract award. This list of verified/eligible Candidates shall be updated as warranted throughout the life of the contract.

https://www.iad.gov/ioss/ https://www.e-verify.gov/

7.7 Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

The Contractor shall comply with applicable Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) standards as well as the USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, dated November 2014 or most current edition. The OSHA standards are subject to change and such changes may affect the Contractor during performance under the contract. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to be aware of such changes.

7.8 Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

The Contractor shall, during their on-site tour of the Project, determine those areas and activities in which possible safety hazards exist. The Contractor shall identify hazards in each phase of services performed and what preventive measures the Contractor proposes to take to prevent accidents. The AHA must be typewritten with a cover page on an approved form provided by the GDA. The AHA will be due within ten (10) days of the date of the contract, at the pre-work meeting and will be updated as needed.

7.9 Bloodborne Pathogens

Employees should be trained in the risks associated with blood borne pathogens and other hazards that may be associated with contact with spills or trash containing sharp or other possibly hazardous materials in accordance with OSHA 1910.1030 (g) (2) Information and Training. These potential hazards should be identified in the AHA.

7.10 Emergency Procedures

All Contractor employees who perform work on-site shall be trained on the local Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and Fire Prevention plan to include alarms and evacuation procedures.

7.11 Pager Requirement

Contractor shall comply with local site’s safety protocols. All Contractor employees who perform work on-site at The Dalles Dam must wear a pager that is fully compatible with the Project's message/transmitting and programming system (Turn- Key Technologies' TTI Ovation 3 Pager Receiver, Frequency 173.4875 MHz). This is a mandatory safety requirement that allows emergency notification of all persons within the Powerhouse and other work areas. No Contractor employee will be allowed to work on-Project without wearing a pager unless specifically permitted by the KO. In the event of fire or other danger, the Control Room will notify all personnel by pager.

The contractor will provide pager units for their employees. The Dalles Dam Site POC will work with local personnel to program all pagers before site work begins.

Contractor pagers must be provided to Site POC two business days in advance of onsite work for programming. At the end of the onsite work, the pagers will become the property of the Government. If the pager receivers are lost, not operable, or substantially damaged through use, the Contractor must, at the Government's discretion, repair or replace the units at the Contractor's cost.

7.12 Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)

In accordance with EM 385-1, all Contractor employees will wear required PPE at all times except 1) when work in a confined space precludes the use of certain PPE (Hard hats); 2) when use of personal protective equipment precludes the use of a hard hat; or 3) when in an office setting, break area, or lunchroom. The Contractor shall provide hard hats for their employees.

7.13 Hazard Communication

Employees must be trained in hazard communication (proper labeling, storage, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), etc.). Additionally, any person working near the Project’s chemicals needs to be familiar with the hazard communication plan, and know how to access SDS as needed.

7.14 Hazardous Energy Control Program (HECP)

A safe clearance system is used by The Dalles Project personnel to insure continuity of service and safety to personnel and equipment. Any work, service, or delivery performed which requires taking Project operating equipment out of service shall be done after a clearance is obtained by Corps personnel. The Contractor shall be responsible for their own safe clearance procedure. The Contractor’s safe clearance procedure shall be in accordance with EM 385-1-1 and NWP- HECP-01 (to be provided after contract award). The use of locks and tags is required for all points that locks can be applied. The use of personal locks for individuals working under Safe Clearance is required by NWP-HECP-01. The Contractor shall provide the necessary locks. HECP training can be acquired at http://Contractor.vividlms.com/. The Contractor shall provide a copy of the completed quiz to the COR at the pre-work conference.

8.0 Accidents

8.1 General

In the event an accident or injury should occur to either Contractor personnel or the public on Government lands, the Contractor shall first notify the control room, (x2223) who will notify the appropriate emergency agency, the Project Safety Officer (PSO), and then the COR.

8.2 Accident Reports

The Contractor shall make a written report, using ENG Form 3394, of each separate case of an injury or accident. The report shall include, but not be limited to, location, nature of the injury of accident, authorities notified, and the action taken along with any other pertinent information. The report shall be accompanied by sketches, graphs, drawings, and photographs as needed and forwarded to the COR and PSO within 24 hours.

8.3 Report of Unusual Conditions

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The Contractor shall report to the COR and PSO any unusual conditions which are observed during the performance of all servicing/inspection operations. This shall include such items as broken office equipment or furnishings, plumbing fixtures, dispensers, lights that do not work, damaged parts of buildings, and items which may constitute fire hazards to the safety of persons or property.

9.0 Personnel Requirements

9.1 General. The Contractor, before initiating the performance of work, shall provide the COR with a list of all employees who shall perform work under this contract. The list shall include the full name, aliases and work assignment of each employee. The Contractor shall notify the COR in writing of any addition, deletion or change in work assignment within one day of such change. Upon completion or reassignment individuals are required to return access cards/keys to the designated COR or The Dalles Security Office

9.1.1 Foreign Nationals. If any of the Contractor employees who will perform work under this contract are not U.S. citizens, a Foreign Visitor Request must be submitted not less than 30 days prior to the anticipated date of arrival of the foreign national(s) at The Dalles Lock and Dam Project. A Foreign Visitor Authorization must be obtained prior to initiating the local access request process for The Dalles Project.

9.1.2 Access Request Process. A minimum of four (4) calendar days (or two (2) workdays) prior to engaging in work, the Contractor shall submit to the COR or Project POC, for each Contractor employee who will perform work under this contract, a completed and signed access (badge) request form, along with the documentation required for unescorted powerhouse access.

9.1.3. Personnel Identity Verification (PIV). Prior to obtaining access to The Dalles Lock and Dam, Contractor employees shall provide PIV in the form of a valid REAL-ID compliant government issued photo identity document that includes the individual's photograph, name, and date of birth. Acceptable documents include a Common Access Card (CAC, usually not available to contractors), Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), REAL-ID state driver’s license, passport or military identification (ID) card.

9.1.4 Unescorted Powerhouse Access. A significant portion of the equipment to be maintained is located within The Dalles powerhouse, which is designated a Physical Security Perimeter under the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standard for Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) 006. Consequently, all Contractor employees who will perform work under this contract must qualify for unescorted physical access to the powerhouse at The Dalles Project.

9.1.5 Personnel Risk Assessment (PRA). A minimum of seven (7) days prior to engaging in work, the Contractor shall submit to The Dalles Reliability Compliance Coordinator (RCC) a federal, state, and county criminal background check performed within the prior 7 years for each employee who will perform work under this contract.

The check shall cover all locations where the subject lived, worked, or attended school during the 7 years immediately preceding the background check, or notice to proceed (NTP). This background check must show: no felony criminal convictions; not more than two misdemeanor convictions of any type; and no misdemeanor convictions or charges subject to deferred adjudication or pending court disposition for crimes involving weapons, drugs, violence, theft, robbery, burglary, embezzlement, misappropriation, fraud, cyber-crimes, terroristic threats, or sexual offenses.

The background check must be encrypted or password protected to protect the Personally Identifiable Information (PII) of the subject. Costs associated with the performance of the background check shall be at the expense of the Contractor.

9.1.6 Powerhouse Required Training

NERIC CIP Training: In addition to the Personnel Identity Verification and Personnel Risk Assessment described above, NERC requires annual Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) training. The access request documentation for each Contractor’s employee requiring unescorted powerhouse access must include a completed NERC CIP quiz. The COR or Dalles Project RCC will provide the training materials and quiz.

Costs associated with execution of the NERC CIP training shall be at the expense of the contractor.

HECP Affected Person Certification: All Contractor employees whose work process involves working under a clearance procedure shall have the proper training and certification annually. The Contractor is responsible for all associated training costs. The Portland District Hazardous Energy Control Program/Safe Clearance training is available through Vivid Learning Systems online at http://Contractor.vividlms.com.

9.1.7 Escorted Powerhouse Access. Contractor’s personnel who will visit The Dalles Project intermittently, for supervisory/quality control purposes only (i.e. no “hands on” work), may apply for escorted powerhouse access. They must submit an access request form and PIV as in 9.1.3. PRA and NERC CIP training are not required for escorted powerhouse access.

Personnel granted escorted powerhouse access must be continuously escorted while inside the powerhouse (except for bathroom breaks), by Government or Contractor personnel authorized for unescorted powerhouse access. One qualified escort may accompany not more than 6 escorted personnel. All costs related to the escorting of non-authorized personnel shall be at the expense of the Contractor. Additional burden shall not be placed upon the Government to provide these escorts. The escort must document what areas were visited, who escorted the unauthorized personnel, time of entry into and exit from the powerhouse. This documentation may be produced by using the security system (present badges upon entering AND exiting), or by completing a Powerhouse Access Log provided by The Dalles Security Office .

9.1.8 Authorized Unescorted Access Requirements. A PRA shall be performed on all Contractor personnel that require authorized unescorted access to The Dalles Project. The Contractor employee will only be allowed authorized unescorted physical access after the PRA is submitted to and approved by the Government. When the contract requires the Contractor employee to have authorized unescorted access to the Project, a Project Specific ID Badge will be issued per paragraph 9.1.9, Issued Security Items.

9.1.9 Issued Security Items. The Contractor’s employees will be issued photo ID badges / proximity cards, keys, and parking tags, as needed to provide access to areas where the work will be performed.

• A Project specific photo ID badge/proximity card, with the employee’s name, company, and photo will be issued to each Contractor employee granted access to The Dalles Project. The ID badge/ proximity card must be visibly displayed, with the photo clearly visible, except when performing work in which display of the card would be unsafe.

• When entering a door or gate equipped with a badge reader, the badge holder must pass the badge over the reader, and wait for the green light to illuminate, even if the door is being held open by someone who has already entered.

• Contractor’s employees must not enter any areas where their badges/keys do not grant access.

• It is the responsibility of the Contractor to prohibit the use of ID badges/proximity cards, keys, etc. by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees to whom they have been issued. Contractor’s employees must not grant access to persons other than the Contractor’s authorized employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in the designated areas.

• All security items are U.S. Government property and must be returned to The Dalles Security Office immediately upon release of the employee or termination of the contract. Loss of any security items must be reported immediately to the COR, who will replace the key(s) and or cores at the Contractor’s expense.

• All security items issued to the Contractor and/or to Contractor’s employees shall be returned to the Government at The Dalles Security office, before final payment shall be made for work performed under this contract.

9.1.9 Facility Access. The Government shall provide the Contractor access to the required installation and offices necessary for this PWS. The Contractor shall be subject to all Government rules and regulations while working at the Government installation. Access by the Contractor and Contractor’s employees shall only be permitted during designated work hours. Contractor employees shall not be permitted to bring guests, family members, pets, or non-employees to the job site at any time.

9.1.11 Identification of Contractor’s Employees. Each employee will maintain a clean and neat appearance. Dress will include either coveralls or work shirt with company logo and long pants. Identification badge provided by the Project must be worn at all times on Project and should be guarded when off-site.

9.13 Subcontracting. The Contractor shall notify the COR in writing, of any work to be subcontracted. Compliance with the provisions of this contract by subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

9.14 Smoking Policy. There is a NO SMOKING policy in all government buildings. This policy also applies to a 50’ perimeter around all entrances.

10.0 General

10.1 Contract Changes

Changes in scope, time, or deliverables can only be authorized by KO. The Contractor shall notify the KO immediately if they have received direction to perform work outside the scope of the contract. Changes in scope will be negotiated and a written modification issued, before proceeding with the work.

Only a warranted Contracting officer (either a Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) or an Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO)), acting within their delegated limits, has the authority to issue modifications or otherwise change the terms and conditions of this contract. If an individual other than the Contracting Officer attempts to make changes to the terms and conditions of this contract you shall not proceed with the change and shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer.

10.2 Government Holidays

The Contractor is not required to work on the following federal holidays:

• New Year’s Day • Labor Day

• Martin Luther King Birthday • Columbus Day

• President’s Day • Veteran’s Day

• Memorial Day • Thanksgiving Day

• Juneteenth • Christmas Day

• Independence Day

10.3 Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act or the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act

(SCA)

Every employer performing work covered by the Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act or the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA) is required to post a notice of the compensation required (including, for service contracts, any applicable wage determination) in a prominent and accessible location at the worksite where it may be seen by all employees performing on the contract. A copy of the poster is available in two versions at the following DOL website: http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/sca.htm. The rest of the content is subjective to each location’s needs.

10.4 Veterans Employment Emphasis for USACE Contracts

In addition to complying with the requirements outlined in FAR Part 22.13, FAR Provision 52.222-38, FAR Clause 52.222-35, FAR Clause 52.222-37, DFARS 222.13 and Department of Labor regulations, USACE Contractors and subcontractors at all tiers are encouraged to promote the training and employment of U.S. veterans while performing under a USACE contract. While no set-aside, evaluation preference, or incentive applies to the solicitation or performance under the resultant contract, USACE Contractors are encouraged to seek out highly qualified veterans to perform services under this contract.

The following resources are available to assist USACE Contractors in their outreach efforts:

http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/sca.htm

Federal Veteran employment information at https://www.fedshirevets.gov/ Department of Labor Veterans Employment Assistance at http://www.dol.gov/vets/ Department of Veterans Affairs VOW to Hire Heroes Act at http://benefits.va.gov/vow Army Recovery Care Program at https://warriorcare.dodlive.mil/ U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes at http://www.hiringourheroes.org/ Department of Labor Guide to Hiring Veterans – PDF available at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/employers/hire

11.0 Points of Contact

COR: Jonas Parker Jonas.C.parker@usace.army.mil 541-374-3851

Supply Management Specialist: XXXXX XXXX@usace.army.mil 541-374-3604

Contract Specialist: Jon MacAdam Jonathan.g.macadam@usace.army.mil

Contracting Officer: Michael Saldaña Michael.E.Saldana@usace.army.mil

12.0 Certifications/Submittals

Contractor shall obtain, keep current, as well as provide a copy to COR, the following:

• Documents showing proof of ability to service Portable Fire Extinguishers in Accordance with NFPA 10 Standards

• Current facility Re-tester Identification Number Listed with Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration through the Department of Transportation.

• Current certificate of Liability Insurance with a minimum Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000.

• Contractor license with Current state license certified through any viable ‘State Construction Contractors Board’.

• Current semi-annual Breathing Air Certification testing at Grade D or above standards for quality breathing air.

• Current license and documents for transport of hazardous materials.

• Registration with a qualified Department of Transportation Drug & Alcohol Testing Program.

• HECP Affected Person Certification: All Contractor employees whose work process involves working under a clearance procedure shall have the proper training and certification annually. The Contractor is responsible for all associated training costs. The https://www.fedshirevets.gov/ http://www.dol.gov/vets/ http://benefits.va.gov/vow https://warriorcare.dodlive.mil/ http://www.hiringourheroes.org/ https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/employers/hire mailto:Jonas.C.parker@usace.army.mil mailto:XXXX@usace.army.mil mailto:Jonathan.g.macadam@usace.army.mil mailto:Michael.E.Saldana@usace.army.mil

Portland District Hazardous Energy Control Program/Safe Clearance training is available through Vivid Learning Systems online at http://Contractor.vividlms.com.