PWS Annex G to OPORD 18-011 CYS Snow and Ice Removal 23 March 2022_updated POP.pdf

Annex G

Snow, Ice and Sand Removal

7 February 2022

Attachment 3 (Annex G-CLS 408 Pavement Clearance) to OPORD 18-011: IMCOM Enterprise Base Operations (BASOPS) Performance Work Statement (PWS) Templates

(U) Table of Contents

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Overview

1.2 Snow, Ice, and Sand Removal Plan

1.2.1 Airfield Snow Removal

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

2.1 Scope

2.1.1 Specialized Locations

2.1.2 Sidewalks

2.2 Removal Priorities

2.3 Pre-Treatment and Clearing

2.3.1 De-icing Material/Sand/Salt

2.3.2 Ice Control Abrasives

2.4 De-icing Supplies

2.4.1 On-Call De-icing Materials

2.4.2 Snow Plowing and Ice Removal Standby

2.5 Pavement Sweeping

2.5.1 Airfields

2.6 Inoperable Vehicles

2.7 Safety

Annex G (CLS 408 Pavement Clearance) to OPORD 18-011: IMCOM Enterprise Base Operations (BASOPS) Performance Work Statement (PWS) Templates (U)

1.0 General Information.

1.1 Overview. This is a non-personal services contract to provide snow/ice removal from sidewalks and pathways.

Period of Performance:

Base Year 20 JUN 2022 – 19 JUN 2023 Option Year 1 20 JUN 2023 – 19 JUN 2024 Option Year 2 20 JUN 2024 – 19 JUN 2025 Option Year 3 20 JUN 2025 – 19 JUN 2026 Option Year 4 20 JUN 2026 – 19 JUN 2027

1.2 Snow, and Ice Removal Plan. The Contractor shall review the provided Snow and Ice Removal Plan, TE3A through TE3E. Contractor shall be required to provide snow and ice control to clear approximately 35,091 square feet of sidewalks and building entryways for the buildings listed in TE2.

1.2.1 Airfield Snow Removal. N/A

2.0 Description of Services.

2.1 Scope. Snow removal and ice/hard-pack removal down to the solid concrete surface of the sidewalks of Child/Youth Service Facilities will be required 30 minutes before and during facility hours of operation throughout the duration of the service contract (see TE2 Work Load Data). This removal will be required anytime snow accumulations on the sidewalks exceeds 1-inch, as required to maintain these areas free of hard-pack/ice accumulation or upon notification by the Contract Officer Representative (COR) that slippery or slushy conditions exist which present a potential safety concern regardless of snow depth (2 Hour response time from notification by government). Severe weather conditions that persist resulting in snow/ice/hard-pack accumulations of 1-inch or more being exceeded several times throughout the duration of a single snow event may require subsequent snow/ice/hard-pack removal service trips. The contractor shall maintain clear zones around doorways and entrances; to ensure clear unfettered operation of doors (doors open and close fully as designed) in compliance with national and local egress requirements, safety and National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) requirements. The contractor shall maintain entrances to facilities ensuring support to ingress and egress requirements during normal and emergency operations.

Snow shall not be placed or piled behind doors due to possible emergency needs.

Egress pathways shall be clear of all snow to a 36" width for easy access in case of an emergency evacuation. Sidewalks will be clear of snow and grass or pavement shall be seen after snow removal is completed from sidewalk edge to sidewalk edge (curb/gutter/edge) to include between head bolt/light poles. For light snow events, snow may be moved and piled onto the grassy areas of the sidewalks. Snow shall be collected and moved to the designated area when pile height exceeds 3 ½ feet. The contractor shall be responsible for any damage to Government property. Safe and professional operation of snow removal equipment will be observed; snow blowing onto buildings, windows, cars etc. is an unacceptable practice. The contractor shall provide, maintain and place sand barrels in areas identified in TE3A – TE3E. The COR shall approve the sand barrels prior to placement.

2.1.1 Specialized Locations.

2.1.1.1 Paved Roads and Access Control Points (ACP). N/A

2.1.1.2 Parking Areas. N/A

2.1.2 Sidewalks. The Contractor shall clear sidewalks when accumulation reaches 1 inch or when forecasted low ambient temperatures and moisture levels could cause ice accumulation or when ice begins to accumulate.

2.1.2.1 Snow Shoveling and Ice Removal. The Contractor shall snow shovel stairs and sidewalks and apply ice melt as needed for each building. Ice melts (salt) shall be placed on stairs and sidewalks for each building.

2.1.2.2 Catch Basins. N/A

2.1.2.3 Hydrants. N/A

2.1.2.4 Dumpsters. N/A

2.1.2.5 HVAC Clearing. N/A

2.1.2.6 Sand or Snow Stockpile Removal. When specifically authorized by the Contracting Officer (KO), the Contractor shall remove snow and ice stock- piles to designated locations.

2.2 Removal Priorities. N/A

2.3 Pre-Treatment and Clearing. N/A

2.3.1 De-icing Material/Sand/Salt. The use of sand, salt, or a mixture thereof shall be used IAW local regulations and local policy. The Contractor shall ensure all materials used are in compliance with local procedures and is acceptable to the KO. The contractor shall keep the barrels full of loose sand throughout the winter season. The contractor shall replace or repair any damaged barrels or lids and keep the area around the sand barrels clean. Excess sand debris shall be collected and properly disposed. The barrels must be maintained 3/4 full of loose sand. Sand barrels will be removed from the Child/Youth Services Facilities upon the completion of the contract or at the end of each winter season. At the end of the Snow Removal Season, the Contractor shall remove excess sand from sidewalks and adjacent areas. (i.e grass, curbs, gutters etc.)

2.3.2 Ice Control Abrasives. N/A

2.4 De-icing Supplies. N/A

2.4.1 On-Call De-icing Materials. N/A

2.4.2 Snow Plowing and Ice Removal Standby. N/A

2.5 Pavement Sweeping. N/A

2.5.1 N/A

2.6 Inoperable Vehicles. The Contractor shall coordinate with DES to move all vehicles interfering with snow removal or ice control operations. The Contractor shall assume liability for damages to vehicles caused by Contractor employee negligence.

2.7 Safety. The Contractor shall ensure snow and ice removal equipment that is slow moving or otherwise creates an unsafe condition are clearly visible to bystanders.