PWS Hudson AFH Title V Inspection.pdf

Performance Work Statement Hudson AFH Title V Inspection

US Army Garrison - Natick General Greene Ave, Natick, MA 01760

April 15, 2024

Performance Work Statement (PWS) Directorate of Public Works (DPW)

1. General:

1.1. Work performed under this Performance Work Statement (PWS) includes the Title V inspection of twenty-eight

(28) Army Family Housing (AFH) units, which include eleven (11) septic tanks, eleven (11) pump chambers, one (1) dosing tank, and one (1) leaching field located at the Hudson AFH on Bruen Road, Hudson, MA, owned and operated by US Army Natick Soldier Systems Center (NSSC). NSSC is located on General Greene Avenue (formerly Kansas St.), Natick, MA, 01760. This Title V inspection is to be completed following all Federal, State, and local regulations.

1.2. The Contractor shall be responsible for performing all scheduled work as outlined in this PWS and all associated contract documents for the quotation price submitted. The Contractor is responsible for reading and a comprehensive and thorough understanding of the entire PWS, proposed project and all applicable requirements regarding any tasks, services, or provisions within the scope of work and all contract documents.

2. Description of Work:

2.1. Contractor shall coordinate with NSSC DPW and Environmental Division to conduct a Title V inspection at

Hudson AFH on Bruen Road, Hudson, MA.

2.2. The Title V inspection shall meet all Federal, State, and local regulations.

2.3. Contractor shall be responsible for all labor and equipment necessary for the Title V inspection of twenty-eight

(28) Army Family Housing (AFH) units. This Title V inspection shall include, but not limited to, eleven (11) septic tanks, eleven (11) pump chambers, one (1) dosing tank, and one (1) leaching field located at the Hudson AFH on Bruen Road, Hudson, MA. Any additional contributing elements of Hudson AFH sewer systems found by the contractor, or NSSC, and required to be inspected per Title V regulations shall be included in this inspection.

2.4. Contractor shall be responsible for filing all Title V Inspection and System Pumping Reports to the Town of Hudson Board of Health (78 Main Street, Hudson, MA 01749) to include payment of all filing fees. Copies of these reports shall be provided the USAG Natick DPW-Environmental Division (USAG-Natick DPW- Environmental, ATTN Mike Mooney, 10 General Greene Ave, Natick, MA 01760) once the Title V inspection is completed. Reports to include overall system description and condition, recommendations (e.g., repair of a damaged equipment), photographs, and total quantity of septage removed.

2.5. If required, the contractor shall be responsible for the draining and removal of all septage from system to perform inspections, and the recharging of each system at the completion of work.

2.6. If required, the contractor shall be responsible for the proper collection, manifesting, transport, and disposal of all collected waste streams in accordance with Federal, State, local regulations.

2.7. Contractor shall be responsible for all work site preparation.

3. Period of Performance:

3.1. Period of performance for all work shall be twenty-one calendar (21) days from the date the Notice to Proceed

(NTP) is issued.

3.2. Failure to complete work within period of performance, when delay is not attributable to the Government, will lead to a negative performance evaluation.

4. Hours of Operation (for all work performed on the installation):

4.1. The site of the work is within the Hudson Army Family Housing Area on Bruen Rd, Hudson, Massachusetts.

This is on federal property owned by a military installation known as the US Army Garrison - Natick, in Natick, Massachusetts, hereinafter called USAG-Natick. All rules and regulations issued by the Commanding Officer covering general safety, security, sanitary requirements, pollution control and traffic regulations shall be observed by the Contractor. Information regarding these requirements may be obtained by contacting the Contracting Officer, who will provide such information or assist in obtaining same from appropriate authorities.

4.2. No work shall be performed on holidays. The exclusion of work on Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays has been considered in computing the performance time of this contract. The following legal holidays are observed in 2024:

Monday, January 01

Monday, January 15 Monday, February 19 Monday, May 27 Wednesday, June 19 Thursday, July 4 Monday, September 02 Monday, October 14 Monday, November 11 Thursday, November 28 Wednesday, December 25

*When one of the above designated legal holidays falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a legal holiday. When a legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a holiday.

4.3. All work must be performed during normal business hours, Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm unless otherwise authorized and coordinated in advance by the COR. The COR shall be notified a minimum of five (5) working days in advance of all work requested to be performed outside of normal business hours.

4.4. Exterior Work - After business hours are as follows: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on weekdays (Monday–Friday) and

7:00 am to 7:00 pm on weekends (Saturday & Sunday).

5. ANTITERRORISM / OPERATIONS SECURITY CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS:

5.1. AT Level I Training. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility, or area. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas 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 and annually thereafter. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 05 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil

5.2. Access and general protection/security policy and procedures. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within Army controlled installation, facility, or area. Contractor and all associated sub-contractor’s employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

5.2.1. For contractors that do not require CAC but require access to a DOD facility or installation.

Contractor and all associated sub-contractors 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), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

5.3. iWATCH Training. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility, or area. The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). 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 COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 05 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 30 calendar days after contract award.

6. Contractor Personnel Conduct:

6.1. The contractor shall be responsible for maintaining a secure work site and ensure the area of the scope of this contract is secure at all times during and after work hours. Areas of staging, material storage and equipment shall be reviewed with the KO for approval at kickoff meeting. Fencing may be provided or required for these areas and to secure the work site.

6.2. At the close of each workday, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

6.3. The Contractor shall be responsible for all arrangements for the receipt of materials and supplies at the job site.

Government personnel are not permitted to receive or sign for items delivered to the site. All deliveries shall be through the Contractor's gate.

6.4. Work shall proceed in a manner which will minimize disturbance or risk of damage to surrounding structures, interior finishes, room furnishings, personal belongings, equipment, or infrastructure. The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting and avoiding damage to the project site and surrounding areas and shall carry appropriate comprehensive/liability insurance coverage to account for possible damage and lost items. Any damage to the Project work area, exterior, interior or surroundings resulting from the Contractor’s actions or equipment shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to repair or replace as determined by the COR. If any other existing building, road conditions, sprinkler system, lawn, landscape etc. are damaged, it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to restore by matching the existing conditions in materials, dimensions, appearance and integrity as accurately as possible at no cost to the Government. This work shall take place as soon as possible. A satisfactory match will be determined by the COR. If repairs cannot be made by the Contractor, the cost of the repairs will be determined by the KO and appropriate compensation shall be made by the Contractor, payable to the U.S. Treasury.

6.5. The Contractor personnel’s conduct shall not reflect discredit upon the Government. Contractor shall ensure that personnel present a professional appearance. Contractor’s employees shall observe and comply with all local policies and procedures concerning fire, safety, environmental protection, sanitation, security, and possession of firearms or other lethal or illegal weapons or substance. Contractor is responsible for ensuring that any Contractor employees providing services under this contract conduct themselves and perform services in a professional, safe, and responsible manner. Contractor shall remove from the job site any employee for reasons of misconduct or security. Contractor shall ensure no Contractor employees conduct political related activities or events on USAG-Natick Facilities.

6.6. Smoking is prohibited within and outside of all buildings on installations under the cognizance of USAG-Natick except in designated smoking areas. This applies to existing buildings, buildings under construction and buildings under renovation. Discarding tobacco materials other than into designated tobacco receptacles is considered littering and is subject to fines. The Contracting Officer will identify designated smoking areas.

6.7. Contractor and all associated sub-contractor’s employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). Increased Security upon Entry into USAG-Natick: Since the events of 11 September 2001, security at the USAG-Natick has increased making entry into the installation more time consuming at certain times and under certain circumstances. Contractor is responsible for familiarizing himself/herself with the entry procedures at designated Contractor entry gate and expected delays, and for including all costs for same in their base contract bid price. No future request for adjustment in neither price nor time will be allowed due to Contractor entry conditions and circumstances.

7. Inspections and Testing:

7.1. The KO, COR and USAG-Natick DPW designated personnel shall be provided the opportunity to inspect all aspects of the work during the entire course of the performance period. Contractor shall remove material as required to complete inspections if notification for scheduled inspection is not given. The COR will determine if the specifications and requirements of the contract documents have been met. Contractor shall perform all necessary work to correct any deficiencies identified by the COR to ensure compliance with all contract documents during the performance period.

7.2. When all work has been completed by the Contractor and checked by the COR, the Contractor shall provide the COR with the opportunity to witness the final, actual operation and testing of systems and equipment.

Before final acceptance, any deficiencies discovered during testing shall be promptly corrected by the Contractor and readjusted until the systems are functioning properly.

8. Health and Safety Plan:

8.1. The Contractor shall submit to the COR, a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days prior to any on-site work being performed, a health and safety plan for Contractor personnel, including at a minimum, personal protective clothing, and equipment such as but not limited to, safety goggles, dust masks, hard hats, protective barriers, signage, caution tapes, dust barriers, etc. The Health and Safety plan submittals must be approved before any affected-on site work can be performed.

8.2. The Contractor shall ensure that all activity hazards are identified in the health and safety plan for every applicable and unique activity, including but not limited to the following examples: confine space entry, connecting/ disconnecting power supply; welding and torch cutting (Hot Work); drilling into concrete, etc.

8.3. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions in observing safety regulations in accordance with Section

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS and EM 385-1-1, and shall assume the responsibility to guard against causing of fires and/or explosions and to protect Government property. The Contractor shall perform the work in a manner consistent with security requirements and fire safety regulations especially with regard to exits and exit way access. Temporary closures shall not compromise life safety, security or fire safety. For information regarding changes to EM 385-1-1 visit the following website:

http://www.hq.usace.army.mil/soh/changes.htm.

8.4. The Contractor must maintain a safe, orderly, and reasonably clean work environment throughout the performance period and is subject to unannounced OSHA and NSSC inspections.

8.5. The Contractor shall be responsible for contacting and coordinating with DIGSAFE (call 811 or 888-DIG- SAFE) prior to any excavation work according to regulations: “220 CMR 99.00: Massachusetts Department of

Public Works” and “The Dig Safe Law in Massachusetts G.L. C. 82, & 40, 40A through 40E.” Also, the Contractor shall use Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) to confirm locations of all underground utilities prior any excavation. The Contractor shall perform hand digging when exact location of underground utilities is not known.

9. Environmental Considerations:

9.1. Contractor is solely responsible for the cleanup of any and all spills or leaks as a result of or are contributed to by the actions of its agents, employees, or subcontractors during the performance of this contract to the satisfaction of the Government and at no cost to the Government.

9.2. Contractor shall be responsible for reporting any hazardous material spills to the USAG-Natick Directorate of Operations (DoO) (508-206-5911) and the USAG-Natick Directorate of Public Works - Environmental Office (DPW-ENV)) (508-206-4134) regardless of quantity, or exposure to personnel. Reporting a release to DoO or to DPW-ENV shall not relieve the contractor of any other applicable reporting requirements including State and Federal laws governing reporting to USEPA or Massachusetts DEP). If the amount spilled is of a reportable quantity per MADEP or EPA, a copy of the report shall be forwarded to the Contracting Officer and the COR;

and will include quantity of material spilled, spill location, containment procedures initiated during spill, anticipated cleanup and disposal procedures, disposal location of spill residue, and who disposed of spill.

9.3. Contractor shall immediately report any release of oil and/or hazardous materials (including leaks from hydraulic hoses or equipment) at USAG-Natick to the USAG-Natick DoO at (508)-206-5911 and to the USAG- Natick DPW-ENV at (508)-206-4134. Reporting a release to DoO or to DPW-ENV shall not relieve the contractor of any other applicable reporting requirements including State and Federal laws governing reporting to USEPA or Massachusetts DEP).

10. Green Products, Supplies, and Materials

10.1. All supplies and materials used shall be of a type that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards and, to the extent feasible and reasonable, include the use of green products and post-consumer recovered materials.

10.2. Contractor will minimize package and packaging materials shipped to the installation in line with NSSC source reduction requirements.

10.3. Contractor shall not use any materials, chemicals, or compounds which the COR determines would be unsuitable for the intended purpose or harmful to the surfaces to which applied or that contain Class 1 ozone-depleting substances or EPA-listed priority chemicals.

10.4. Contractor shall utilize products made from recovered materials, particularly for USDA-designated products

(www.biopreferred.gov) and EPA-designated products (www.epa.gov/cpg) (e.g., insulation, carpet, paint, cement and concrete, floor tiles, structural fiberboard) in accordance with Federal requirements without jeopardizing the intended end use or detracting from the overall quality delivered to the end.

11. Emergency Services

11.1. The Contractor shall have competent personnel trained and capable of dealing with minor personnel injuries.

Contractor personnel shall immediately notify their supervisor of any accident requiring emergency medical treatment. Contractor will, in turn, notify the KO or COR within 30 minutes of the incident.

11.2. Emergency medical treatment and services for Contractor personnel is the responsibility of the Contractor. The

Contractor shall call 508-206-5911 for medical assistance or other emergencies requiring assistance.

12. General Notes:

12.1. Should the contractor have need to access NSSC in Natick, MA, contractor vehicles will be inspected at entry onto the installation and Contractor shall be responsible for becoming familiar with the entry procedures, planning for delays, and for notifying all Contractor personnel employed on the post of entry procedures prior to arrival.

12.2. Contractor shall be responsible for protecting and avoiding damage to the affected work area as well as the surrounding areas and shall carry appropriate comprehensive/liability insurance coverage to account for possible damage and lost items.

12.3. Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to government property or equipment resulting from the

Contractor’s actions and shall be responsible to repair, replace, or restore damaged property or areas to their original condition as determined by the contracting Officer.

12.4. The Contractor must maintain a safe, orderly, and reasonably clean work environment throughout the performance period and is subject to unannounced OSHA and NSSC inspections.

END OF SOW - SEE ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Hudson AFH Sewer Sys Map