PWS_UBIT Rental for Goose-Granite (2).pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

UNDER-BRIDGE INSPECTION TRUCK SERVICE FOR LITTLE GOOSE & LOWER GRANITE

DAMS

1. INTRODUCTION

This contract is to provide an under-bridge inspection truck and two operators to inspect four USACE-owned bridges: two at Lower Granite Dam and two at Little Goose Dam.

1.1. Project Location

The bridges are located at Little Goose and Lower Granite Dams:

Little Goose Dam 1001 Little Goose Dam Road Dayton, WA 99328

Lower Granite Dam 885 Almota Ferry Road Pomeroy, WA 99347

1.2. Purpose

The periodic inspections of project bridges are required by the Federal Highway Administration. In order to perform a thorough inspection of these bridges, an under bridge inspection truck is required.

1.3. General

A specialized piece of equipment, an under-bridge inspection truck (UBIT), is required to provide access to the bridge structures. The Contractor shall provide inspection truck with the capabilities described below. The inspection truck shall be in good condition with all documentation of inspections and repairs of the inspection truck available for the government’s review. The Contractor shall certify that the inspection truck has been inspected in accordance with ANSI 92.8 within one year of when the truck will be used to inspect the bridges.

Any deficiencies or problems noted in the truck’s inspection shall have been corrected. Two operators shall be provided with the inspection truck, with one to operate the truck and one to operate the bucket and assist the government inspector. The operators provided shall be fully trained and certified to operate the inspection truck.

The operator’s certifications shall be provided to the Government’s Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) not later than seven (7) days from contract award. The contractor shall be responsible for lodging and transportation to and from the project site for the inspection truck operators.

1.3.1. Salient Characteristics of Under Bridge Inspection Truck The UBIT shall meet or exceed the following performance capabilities, characteristics and capacities:

Performance

• Horizontal Underbridge Reach 30 feet

• Vertical Reach Down 30 feet

• Vertical extension of 4th boom 5 feet

Dimensions/Capacities

• Basket Capacity 450 pounds

• Basket Floor Size 40 inches by 60 inches

• Maximum truck width 8 feet 6 inches

Other Features

• Basket controls on both basket and truck

• Intercom between basket and truck

1.4. Additional Requirements

These items are intended to be completed after award but must be completed prior to performing work.

1.4.1. Contractor Employee Identification. The Contractor shall be required to provide names and photo identification of operators at least 14 days in advance of performing work.

1.4.2. Safe Clearance Training. Bridge Inspection requires all Contractor personnel to be trained as Awareness Level Training. Training and written tests for the modules below shall be completed on-line prior to commencing on-site work. Time estimates for training follow:

a. Awareness Level Training: Approximately 1 hour.

A digital copy of NWWP 385-1-20 is attached.

All costs for this training shall be considered incidental to the work, and therefore, no additional payment will be made. Training is an annual requirement and will expire one year from completion date. Training is provided by HSI and is available online at https://hsi.com/partners/usace-training. Cost for the training is displayed on the home page. Submit the training completion certification a minimum of seven (7) calendar days prior to the individual's arrival at site. Maintain training documentation on site, including the individual’s name and date of training completion, in accordance with NWWP 385-1-20.

1.4.3. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA). Prepare an AHA covering all hazards related to the work, steps taken to mitigate the hazard, and the risk associated with the hazard as outlined in EM 385-1-1. The EM 385-1- 1 is available online at https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/EM%20385-1- 1%20_EFFECTIVE%2015March2024.pdf.

All employees shall attend a safety meeting prior to performing any work. Use ENG Form 6206 (Activity Hazard Analysis) to complete the AHA. A fillable form can be downloaded online at https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6206_Sep%202024%20-%20FINAL.pdf. The AHA shall be provided to the COR not later than 7 days after contract award. The AHA must be approved by the Government prior to any on-site work taking place.

1.4.4. Accident Prevention Plan (APP). Develop an APP as outlined in EM 385-1-1 Chapter 2-7b. The Contractor shall follow the mandatory form ENG FORM 6293. A fillable form can be downloaded online at https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6293_Aug%202024%20-%20FINAL.pdf.

1.4.5. Equipment. The contractor shall provide their own fall protection equipment in good condition.

1.5. Security Requirements

Contractor personnel will be escorted when on-site at Little Goose and Lower Granite.

1.5.1 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 14 days prior to on-site work. Within three 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 https://hsi.com/partners/usace-training 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 blockedhttps://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6206_Sep%202024%20-%20FINAL.pdf https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6293_Aug%202024%20-%20FINAL.pdf 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.

1.5.2. 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.

1.5.3. Escorting in classified and/or sensitive areas. In accordance with the applicable regulations, all 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.

1.5.4. 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.

2. SCHEDULE

Inspections need to occur within the work windows below, Monday through Thursday only. The inspections will take place on consecutive days. Exact inspection days will be finalized NLT seven days after contract award.

The Contractor’s price proposal shall only include two on-site days, one at Little Goose and one at Lower Granite. If the inspections at a given site are not completed in the one day allocated, inspections for that site will not extend into a second day.

Below are the allowable work windows. These are four-day work windows, however on-site work will only take place for two days (one for Little Goose and one for Lower Granite). Within your quote submission, please identify which work window is best, based on your company’s availability.

Work window 1: August 17th-August 20th, 2026 Work window 2: August 24th-August 27th, 2026 Work window 3: August 31st-September 3rd, 2026

Work window 4: September 7th-September 10th, 2026 Work window 5: September 14th-September 17th, 2026

The contractor shall have the inspection truck and operators on-site at the following projects for the days given below. It is expected that each day will be completed in less than eight hours but could run as long as 10 hours.

Little Goose Dam 2 bridges, 1 day Lower Granite Dam 2 bridges, 1 day

Schedule shall be coordinated closely with the government point of contact which will be provided at the time of contract award. Unless otherwise agreed to by the government, the truck and operators shall arrive on-site, and be prepared to perform work each scheduled day of work not later than 8:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time.