PWS_B-160 Fence.doc

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FURNISH AND INSTALL FENCING AROUND

SAFETY RAILING, BUILDING 160

1. DISCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1. The contractor shall provide all qualified personnel, transportation, tools, equipment, materials and services required to furnish and install 48 inch high fencing around guard rails on lower entrances of Building 160 on Little Rock AFB, AR 72099. The contractor shall accomplish all services below to meet the requirements of this Performance Work Statement (PWS). Work shall be in compliance with all Federal, State and local regulations, codes and license requirements. Work shall be accomplished within 90 days of award.

1.2. The requirements official has determined that none of the services to be performed are inherently governmental.

2. SAFETY AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

2.1. Building 160 is used for training operations. All work will be on the exterior of the facility. Three of the areas to be fenced are inside the flight line fence and will require escort by the user. This operation may require the contractor to work on weekends to accomplish the task due to operations.

2.2. Pre-Install Requirements: Before services are commenced, the contractor shall inspect the work site and ascertain all information for the diligent performance of the service(s). The contractor shall notify the ordering agency of any conditions that prevent the suitable completion of these services to include operations that could endanger Government personnel or property and require appropriate abatement action. If the contractor discovers problems associated with the work after starting, he or she shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer (CO) for their approval if the work is to continue. Coordinate with the Government designated representative to have utilities/fire alarms etc…turned on or off during the competition of the task.

2.3. Disposal of waste: All waste disposals are the responsibility of the contractor to include any fees or permits. Recycling containers may be provided if needed for the operation. Coordinate through your government representative or COR.

2.4. All work shall be accomplished in accordance with all regulations regarding the installation of metal structures and foam insulation along with any environmental regulations on disposal.

2.5. If a crane is required for any of the installation of the equipment by Federal Law an airfield waiver must be accomplished and signed off by the FAA. This takes a minimum of 60 days to complete and will delay work till completed.

2.6. Before any digging below 4 inches a digging permit must be initiated through the COR and utilities marked properly. Contractor must mark the area they want to disturb in order for the utility personnel to mark existing line properly.

3. WORK REQUIREMENTS

3.1. Material:

3.1.1. Contractor shall furnish an estimated 1100 linear feet of 11 gauge chain link fence, 48 inches high. Fence posts shall be 2 inch minimum diameter. Top rail (cap) shall be minimum of 1 1/2 inch diameter. Furnish a 9 gauge minimum continuous wire for fence support. All material shall be vinyl covered in a standard dark brown color.

3.2. Installation:

3.2.1. Contractor shall install fencing along existing 3 sided safety rails on eight openings. Posts shall be a maximum of 6 feet on center with heavy duty mounting plates and a minimum of 4 each x 6 inch long x 3/8 diameter expansion anchors. Any posts in grade shall be anchored in a minimum 12 inch wide by 24 inch deep concrete footing. 9 gauge continuous wire support shall be installed be installed at 6 inch and 24 inch above grade. Grade is estimated to be a 9 degree slope for all eight openings. See Appendix A for drawing and Appendix B for location pictures.

4. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT

4.1. None

5. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1. Contractor personnel and vehicles must possess appropriate passes. These shall be obtained from Installation Security Forces Pass and ID at the Vehicle Inspection Center.

5.2. The Contractor is subject to all installation fire, safety, security, and traffic regulations.

5.3. The Government contracts on the understanding that the Contractor is complying with applicable laws concerning workplace safety.

5.4. The Contractor is subject to all citations and penalties for violation of applicable workplace safety laws. The burden of compliance rests with the Contractor. Enforcement of workplace safety laws is the responsibility of the agency specified in the applicable law.

5.5. The Contracting Officer may notify the Contractor of hazards in Contractor operations that endanger Government personnel or property and require appropriate action. This provision does not constitute assumption of liability for Occupational Safety and Health compliance on the part of the Government or negate other agency responsibility for enforcement of applicable laws.

5.6. Accident prevention principles must be thoroughly integrated into all operations. Unsafe conditions and practices, as identified by the designated representative, must be corrected immediately.

5.7. Contractor Employees: While on the installation, the contractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract if such employee is identified to the contractor by the Contracting Officer as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being or operational mission of the installation and its population. Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance and be easily recognized as contractor employees. This may be accomplished by wearing distinctive clothing bearing the name of the organization or by wearing appropriate badges containing the organization's name and the employee's name. Contractor personnel must wear issued base identification cards at all times while on the installation.

5.8. Service contracts shall require contractor employees to identify themselves as contractor personnel by introducing themselves or being introduced as contractor personnel and displaying distinguishing badges or other visible identification for meetings with government personnel. In addition, contracts shall require contractor personnel to appropriately identify themselves as contractor employees in telephone conversations and in formal and informal written correspondence.

6.0. WARRANTY

6.1. Contractor shall guarantee all material, workmanship and labor from defects for a period of 12 months from the date of acceptance of the work.

7.0. APPENDIXES

Appendix A: Exterior Floor Plan Appendix B: Pictures of Exterior

Appendix A: Exterior Floor Plan

Appendix B: Pictures of Exterior

23 November 2021