Sources-Sought-VLM.docx

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

VERTICAL LIFT MODULE

Tobyhanna Army Depot, Tobyhanna, PA 18466

INTRODUCTION

Army Contracting Command, Tobyhanna Division is issuing this sources sought notice as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support the requirement to provide and install a Vertical Lift Module at Tobyhanna Army Depot. The intention is to procure this item through existing government contracts if possible.

BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES (IN FULL OR IN PART) OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. All Small Business Set-Aside categories will be considered. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

DISCLAIMER

“THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A “REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)” TO BE SUBMITTED. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. RESPONSES WILL NOT BE RETURNED TO THE RESPONDER. NOT RESPONDING TO THIS NOTICE DOES NOT PRECLUDE PARTICIPATION IN ANY FUTURE REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) OR INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) OR RFP, IF ANY ISSUED. IF A SOLICITATION IS RELEASED, IT WILL BE SYNOPSIZED ON SAM.GOV. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF POTENTIAL OFFERORS TO MONITOR SAM.GOV FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMMATION PERTAINING TO THIS REQUIREMENT.”

REQUIREMENTS:

TOBYHANNA ARMY DEPOT

STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR

VERTICAL LIFT MODULE

1. General: This is a non-personal service(s) contract under which the personnel rendering the service(s) are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees.

2. Description of Supply: This is a supply contract for the delivery, installation, operator training, and warranty of a Vertical Lift Module (VLM) at Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD), Pennsylvania.

3. Background: In support of establishing a new workload at TYAD, the VLM is needed to provide accurate, timely, and secure storage and distribution of materiel. Without the VLM, order fulfillment will be dramatically slower, picking errors will increase, and overall throughput will decrease. There will also be an adverse impact on operational efficiency and workplace safety, including poor space utilization, wasted labor, increased strain, inefficient inventory management, and inadequate access controls and accountability.

4. Scope: The Contractor shall provide non-personal service(s). The Contractor shall provide the delivery, installation, operator training, and warranty of a VLM at TYAD Pennsylvania.

5. Description of the Supplies:

· Functions to be performed: A Vertical Lift Module (VLM) is an automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) that can significantly improve the efficiency and organization of a warehouse or manufacturing facility. It functions like an oversized drawer cabinet with trays arranged in two vertical columns, one at the front and one at the rear. An extractor in the center retrieves and delivers the requested trays to an access opening. This "goods-to-person" principle saves time and reduces manual labor.

· Storage: VLMs are designed for high-density storage of small to medium-sized items, saving up to 90% of floor space compared to traditional shelving. This is achieved by utilizing the vertical height of a facility. The system automatically scans each tray to find the most efficient storage location, maximizing density.

· Order Picking: By delivering items directly to the operator, VLMs significantly reduce walking and search time, increasing picking speed and accuracy. This is especially beneficial for operations with a high volume of small parts.

· Performance Required:

· Minimum Total Unit Load (Unit Capacity): 150,000 lbs.

· Minimum Unit Capacity minus Dead Weight of configured Trays: 140,000 lbs.

· Payload: Max. Tray Capacity x Qty. of trays configured/unit: 40,000 lbs.

· Gross Load (Payload + dead weight of trays) /unit as configured: 50,000 lbs.

· Minimum Vertical Lifting Speed (@ 100% load) 120 ft./min.

· Minimum Horizontal Extractor (Storage/Removal) Speed 20 in./sec.

· Essential Physical Characteristics:

· VLM Size Not to Exceed in feet are: (including the worktable and the room needed for maintenance access) 15.14’ wide by 10.3’ deep by 28’ height.

· Essential Storage Capacity:

· Capacity to store up to 200,000 small objects with each object having physical characteristics in inches ‘1.25’ length by ‘0.64’ height by ‘0.25’ wide and a weight 0.1 oz.

· The objects are serialized and stored in batches on a large key-size ring.

· The appropriate and approved storage bins and dividers shall be included with the VLM.

· Installation of VLM Requirements:

· Contractor provides any rental equipment (i.e. personnel or equipment lift equipment) required for installation and unloading

· Contractor does not provide electrical connections to the facility/grid unless otherwise noted.

· Warranty

· Two (2) Year Product Warranty - full parts and labor

· Training

· Operator training at Tobyhanna PA. Training happens during installation of VLM.

· Unit of Issue: Each

· Quantity Requested: 1

· Delivery Schedule: Project completion 16 weeks after receipt of order. Project completion is to include product delivery, training, and installation.

· Ship to Address :

· Tobyhanna Army Depot 11 Hap Arnold Blvd , Tobyhanna PA 18466

· Special packing or marking information; Industry Standard

· Brand name or equal purchase descriptions:

· Kardex Shuttle XP Vertical Lift, Model HD-500 or equivalent.

6. Deliveries to Tobyhanna Army Depot Instructions:

The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will provide detailed delivery instructions, and points of contact will be provided post-award.

The contractor shall make an appointment for delivery and with the COR at least 72 hours before delivery, or up to two weeks in advance.

A background check and approval from TYAD Law Enforcement is required for all contractor and subcontractor personnel before on-site access at TYAD. All persons seeking entrance to TYAD shall submit to and comply with all security standards and requirements in force at the time of their entry. All contractors, regardless of resident status or citizenship, will be subject to vehicle search and intense in-processing by TYAD security personnel before being granted access to TYAD. This security screening process may be time-consuming, and access may be delayed or denied. The contractor shall ensure ELTY Form 648-C is completed for all contractor and subcontractor personnel requiring depot access.

The driver of the vehicle must have valid vehicle insurance, registration, a driver's license with proper endorsement for the size vehicle they are driving, a bill of lading/purchase order that shows the contractor/vendor company name, telephone number, point of contact, type of goods, and where the delivery is being made at TYAD.

7. Tobyhanna Army Depot On-Site Contractor and Visitor Restrictions

· Antiterrorism (AT) Level I Training: All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to 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. 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 60 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 (course number “- US007”).

· iWATCH Army Training: The contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local 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 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 60 calendar days after contract award.

· OPSEC Training: Per AR 530‐1, Operations Security, the contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC Awareness training. OPSEC Level I has two parts: Continual (online) and Initial (provided by TYADs OPSEC Officer). The certificate from the online training must be provided to the Contract Officer’s Representative and the contractors must contact TYADs OPSEC Officer to arrange the OPSEC Level I Initial training. New employees must be trained within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter.

· Access and general protection/security policy and procedures: Contractor and all associated subcontractors 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.

· A background check and approval from TYAD Law Enforcement is required for all contractor and subcontractor personnel prior to on-site access at TYAD. All persons seeking entrance to TYAD shall submit to and comply with all security standards and requirements in force at the time such persons are seeking entry. All contractors, regardless of resident status or citizenship, will be subject to vehicle search and intense in-processing by TYAD security personnel prior to being granted access to TYAD. This requirement is inclusive of on-site supervisory or managerial personnel and sub-contractor personnel that the contractor anticipates will be performing work or visiting on-site. This security screening process may be time consuming, and access may be delayed or denied. COR will provide specifics to the contractor after award and at least ten days prior to the expected visit date for completion. This security screening does not relieve the contractor of any responsibilities to conduct thorough pre-employment background checks and drug screening. Contractor workers will not be granted access to the work site until security screening is completed and access is approved. Any contractor personnel on-site who fail screening will not be permitted further access to TYAD. Ensure undocumented workers are not included in contracted work related to Army missions.

· The company will ensure that its employees entering Army-controlled installations or facilities have obtained access badges and passes in accordance with facility regulations and that these badges and passes are obtained in advance so as not to delay the accomplishment of contracted services.

· Collection of Badges: The Contractor shall account for all forms of Government-provided identification (even visitor badges) issued to the Contractor employees in connection with performance under this contract. The Contractor shall return such identification to the issuing agency at the earliest of any of the following, unless otherwise determined by the Government:

· When no longer needed for contract performance

· Upon completion of the Contractor employee’s employment

· Upon contract completion or termination

· For contractors that do not require Common Access Card (CAC) but require access to a DoD facility or installation: Contractor and all associated subcontractors 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.

· Non-Resident/Non-Immigrant Aliens:

· All non-resident/non-immigrant aliens must have approval prior to being permitted access to Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD). Such approval must be obtained by requesting access through the following: apply at the alien-resident’s embassy; proceed to the U.S. Embassy; proceed to the Department of the Army; proceed to Army Materiel Command; proceed to U.S. Communications-Electronics Command; proceed to TYAD.

· All non-resident/non-immigrant aliens granted access to TYAD are required to be escorted by Government personnel. One Government escort can accommodate a maximum of two non-resident/non-immigrant aliens.

· Due to limited availability of Government personnel, contractors shall not be permitted to employ non-resident/non-immigrant aliens as part of the contractor’s on-site workforce. Limited exceptions to this restriction may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Such exceptions shall only be considered where a specialized skill or trade is not otherwise available, and even under such circumstances would only be considered for very limited duration, e.g., a few hours/days. However, even if limited exception is considered, access may still be denied. Contractors whose personnel are either denied entry to TYAD or permitted limited entry to TYAD due to the security requirements pertaining to non-resident aliens/non-immigrants are not relieved of their obligation to provide the required contract performance and must do so at no additional cost to the Government. Any contractor failing to perform or that fails to perform in a timely manner under such circumstances may be terminated for default or other contractual remedies as appropriate.

· Due to limited availability of Government personnel, visitors requiring escort may not be permitted access, or access may be limited to a certain time and duration.

· For the purpose of formal escorted site visits:

· Resident aliens (immigrants) in possession of a valid Form I-551, Alien Registration Receipt Card (“Green Card”), are not required to obtain approval as set forth in paragraph 1.a. above (but see paragraph 5, below). Such individuals must have proper identification in addition to a valid form I-551 in their physical possession at all times while at TYAD. Individuals lacking proper identification and valid form I-555 will be denied access to TYAD.

· Security Searches, In-Processing, and Security Screening

· The DoD requires all installations to conduct a vetting process to determine fitness and eligibility for access. All visitors to the installation are subject to be vetted by Automated Installation Entry and/or NCIC-III, as well as a check of the Installation Bar List. The Contractor shall ensure its personnel have an acceptable form of identification to access Tobyhanna Army Depot. A Department of Defense Common Access Card, a state-issued Real ID, or a U.S.-issued passport are all acceptable forms of identification.

· All persons seeking entrance to TYAD must submit to and comply with all security standards and requirements in force at the time such persons are seeking entry. All visitors and contractors, regardless of resident status or citizenship, will be subject to vehicle search and intense in-processing by TYAD Security personnel prior to being granted access to TYAD. This security screening process may be time consuming and access may be delayed or denied.

· Any Contractors who will be working on site, company representatives who will be visiting periodically, and any companies or contractors requesting or requiring TYAD badges for other business reasons must submit a completed TYAD form 648-C to their contract or depot point of contact. The completed form must be submitted at least five (5) workdays in advance of on-site performance for each employee intended for onsite performance or five (5) workdays in advance of visits or other business at the depot. Any contractor employee (s) already on site who have not been screened, will be subject to security screening. This requirement is inclusive of on-site supervisory or managerial personnel and sub-contractor personnel that the Contractor anticipates will be performing work or visiting on-site. This security screening does not relieve the contractor of any responsibilities to conduct thorough pre-employment background checks and drug screening. Contractor workers will not be granted access to the work site until security screening is completed and access is approved. Any contractor personnel on site who fail screening will not be permitted further access to TYAD.

· Submission of Bids or Proposals

· Bidders/offerors who hand carry bids or quotes do so at their own risk. Bidders/offerors are solely responsible for the timely submission of bids /proposals/quotations, any delays security measures notwithstanding.

· Contractor On-Site Workforce additional security requirements:

· This section is in addition to the requirements above regarding non-resident aliens (non-immigrants) for on-site performance. Prior to the commencement of performance under the contract and within seven (7) workdays of contract award, the Contractor shall submit to the Chief, Security Division, Tobyhanna Army Depot, a roster of all contractor personnel, inclusive of on-site supervisory or managerial personnel and sub-contractor personnel, that the Contractor anticipates will be performing work on-site. The roster shall indicate which individuals are U.S. citizens and which are resident aliens (immigrants). The following documentation shall accompany the roster for each individual named on the roster as a resident alien (immigrant):

· i) A copy of a verifiable form of identification, such as a state-issued Real ID, or a U.S.-issued passport.; and

· ii) A copy of a valid Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service Form I-551, Alien Registration Receipt Card (“Green Card”).

· Contractors who fail to identify any and all resident aliens (immigrants) who will be used for on-site performance and who will seek access to Tobyhanna Army Depot as a worker for or through the contractor, inclusive of managerial and subcontractor personnel, may be subject to civil and criminal penalties and sanctions as well as contract remedies.

· Within five (5) workdays of the submission of the roster, documentation, and TYAD form 648-C, the Government will have completed the security check and the Contractor shall be notified whether all listed personnel will be permitted to work on-site. However, actual access to Tobyhanna Army Depot by the roster personnel will remain contingent upon such resident alien (immigrant) individuals presenting two (2) forms of identification as they process into the Depot through the Security building: a valid Form I-551, Alien Registration Receipt Card (“Green Card”) in addition to at least one other verifiable form of identification.

· The roster that the Contractor submits is amendable. However, up to five (5) workdays will be required to perform a security check on any personnel added to the roster. The Contractor is urged to include contingency or “back-up” personnel in the original roster in order to avoid delays due to roster amendment.

· Contractors whose personnel are denied entry to TYAD due to the security requirements are not relieved of their obligation to provide the required contract performance and must do so at no additional cost to the Government. Any contractor failing to perform or that fails to perform in a timely manner under such circumstances may be terminated for default or be subject to other contractual remedies as appropriate.

8. Standard Specifications for Projects Under the National Environmental Policy Act in Accordance with 32 CFR 651 Proponent ELTY-ISP-N

· Air Pollution Control The contractor must control fugitive emissions, including dust, during the course of their contract. The contractor must obtain approval from the Environmental Branch (EB) prior to exhausting equipment to the outside. The contractor must not allow any pollutant or particulate matter to be released to the atmosphere at levels that are visible from outside of Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD). The contractor must not perform work that will release pollutants or particulate matter to the atmosphere when the wind speed exceeds ten miles per hour and will result in adverse effects to the surrounding areas. TYAD will monitor the wind speed; it is the contractor’s responsibility to obtain wind speed information through the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

· Asbestos The contractor must ensure that all materials used in the performance of this contract are asbestos-free.

Unless specified in the contract, the contractor must not disturb any existing Asbestos-Containing Material (ACM) in the performance of this contract. If ACM, or suspect ACM might be disturbed in performance of this contract, the contractor must avoid encountering the material and immediately notify the COR and the Contract Administrator in writing. The COR must coordinate with EB to have the material tested to determine if there is ACM. If the material is determined to be ACM and the contractor cannot avoid disturbing the material, the COR will notify the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer will direct a change pursuant to the contract clauses entitled “Changes” and “Differing Site Conditions.” If ACM, or suspect ACM has been disturbed, the contractor must immediately notify the COR and call the EB. The contractor will shut down and not move any equipment or supplies near the damaged ACM. The contractor will evacuate all non-contaminated contractor personnel from the immediate vicinity. Any contractor personnel thought to be contaminated with asbestos must remain in the area until the EB responds. If the damaged material is determined to be ACM and there is potential for further damage, the Contracting Officer will direct a change pursuant to the clauses of the contract clauses entitled “Changes” and “Differing Site Conditions.”

Asbestos abatement required under the contract as originally awarded must be in accordance with United Facilities Guide Specification 02 83 14 00 10 and as otherwise required in the contract. Asbestos abatement not required under the contract as originally awarded, can be incorporated into the existing contract via contract modification, or by the Government taking responsibility for the asbestos abatement. The method of acquiring the abatement is at the discretion of the Government. The contractor must have an asbestos abatement work plan that has been approved by EB prior to beginning any asbestos abatement work.

· Backflow The contractor shall have a backflow prevention device installed on all contractor equipment that is connected to Tobyhanna Army Depot’s (TYAD) water distribution system. The contractor shall have a water meter installed to monitor water consumption during all phases of the contract. Water use will be reported monthly to the COR.

· Burning The contractor must not burn refuse and debris anywhere on TYAD.

· Buy Recycled-Content Materials The Contractor must comply with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Section 6002 (42 U.S.C. 6962, Federal Procurement) in the acquisition of materials with recycled content. Specific designated items in this contract for which recycled content standards have been established have been set forth in the specification (e.g., insulation, roofing materials, carpet, carpet pad, paint, floor tiles, shower and restroom dividers). Recovered Material Certification: As required by the RCRA, the contractor must certify that the percentage of recovered materials to be used in the performance of the contract will be at least the amount required by the applicable contract specifications (see Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Provision 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification). Prior to application for final payment, the contractor must provide a report in accordance with FAR Clause 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Designated Items, to the Contracting Office. Compliance with this program does not relieve the contractor from meeting all other specification requirements.

· Cultural Resources The contractor must not adversely affect any property listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) or properties eligible for inclusion on the NRHP without consultation and approval from the EB through the COR. If there is a discovery of any historic properties, including archeological sites and graveyards, work will cease immediately until requirements of National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, have been met. All archaeological artifacts found at TYAD or TYAD-controlled properties are U. S. Government property until a determination is made otherwise.

· Demolition Notification If a project involves the demolition of any load-bearing structural members, whether or not asbestos is present, 25 days prior to the demolition, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Asbestos Abatement and Demolition/Renovation Notification Form 2700-FM-BAQ0021 must be submitted to EB as specified in the Unified Facilities Guide Specification 02 82 13.00 10.

· Drinking Water The contractor must not perform any work on the TYAD potable water system prior to obtaining approval from the EB and the Installation Planning and Maintenance Division certified operator through the COR. If a permit is required due to construction or proposed chemical feed changes, it will be the responsibility of the contractor to obtain all permits associated with the project. Permit applications will first be reviewed and approved by the Environmental Branch before being submitted to regulatory authorities. Any piping or additions added to the TYAD water system must be disinfected following “American Water Works Association circular C651-14 "Disinfecting Water Mains." Construction will be kept outside of drinking water wellhead protection zones when feasible. All new buildings and remodeled buildings will be equipped with a water meter that can easily be read from the exterior of the building.

· Endangered Species The contractor is responsible for meeting requirements of the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The contractor must not disturb any endangered species, their habitat or offspring during the implementation of this contract.

· Emergency/Spills All emergencies and spills must be reported to the TYAD Fire Department. If a 911 call is placed on a cell phone, the call will go to the Monroe County Emergency Office. Notify the Monroe County Emergency Office that you are at TYAD and the call will be forwarded to TYADs Fire Department. The contractor must ensure all personnel working on site are trained in the proper procedure according to 29 CFR 1910.120 (if applicable) to initiate a spill response to handle the hazardous substances they are working with. The contractor will take the necessary actions to prevent and contain spills of hazardous materials.

· Energy Efficiency The Energy Policy Act of 2005 section 109 and the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 require all new construction at federal facilities to be 30% better than ASHRAE 90.1. Energy Policy Act of 2005 section 104 and the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 require all new equipment to be Energy Star qualified when available. This is applicable to heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment, plumbing, building materials, lighting, commercial food service equipment and appliances.

· Environmental Automation and Control Systems The contractor will not alter, modify, remove or tamper with any environmental automation or control system unless previous arrangement have been made with EB. This includes sensors, programmable logic controllers, equipment housing, power supplies, meters or other hardware/sensor technology.

· Erosion and Sedimentation Control The contractor shall protect streams, lakes and wetlands from sediment discharges caused by the contractor's activities. The contractor shall also provide (where applicable) an erosion and sedimentation control plan in compliance with state and local laws and regulations, to the COR for approval prior to executing any soil-disturbing activities. The contractor must submit a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) prior to any construction activity that encompasses more than one acre. All permits must be reviewed and approved by the EB prior to being sent to any regulatory authority. The contractor shall not disturb any wetlands. Contractor will remove all silt fencing and other temporary control measures once the site is stabilized. Contractor will remove all spoils from TYAD unless a previously approved disposal site has been established. The contract COR will be responsible for management and control of the spoils disposal site.

· Fluorescent and Mercury-Bearing Lamps The contractor is to collect, containerize, manage and recycle fluorescent and mercury-bearing lamps in accordance with 40 CFR 273, Standards for Universal Waste Management. A copy of the manifest/Bill of Lading must be given to the EB through the COR five days in advance of shipment by the contractor so that it can be reviewed for accuracy and completeness. The contractor must install low mercury bulbs when available.

· Hazardous Materials Stored and Labeled The contractor must ensure all hazardous materials (HM) at the work site are properly stored and labeled. The contractor must not leave any HM behind at the completion of the job for any reason. HM must not be stored outside without adequate secondary containment and shelter.

· Hazardous Waste The contractor must ensure that all hazardous wastes (HW) at the work site are properly stored and labeled in a pre-approved location designated by the EB. The contractor must provide copies of any shipping documents for HW/Universal Waste/Toxic Substances Control Act waste. If the TYAD EPA number is being used for shipping purposes, only EB is authorized to sign a manifest and the manifest (or copy) must be supplied prior to the day of shipment for review. The EB will keep originals. If HW or waste requiring special handling (e.g., asbestos) is being turned over to the government for disposal, the contactor must notify the EB through the COR when the waste is ready to be moved.

· ISO 14001

TYAD is an ISO 14001 certified facility. All contractor and subcontractor employees on site must comply with TYAD Regulation 200-5, “Environmental Management System (EMS).” The contractor may obtain these regulations through the project COR.

· Limit of Disturbance The contractor must confine the limit of disturbance of the project to the smallest area possible.

· Mercury-Bearing Equipment The contractor must not install any equipment, switches, or devices (including thermostats) that contain mercury or lead.

· Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) The contractor must submit SDSs for all hazardous materials proposed for use, including paints, solvents, adhesives, etc., to the EB through the COR five working days prior to material being brought on post. As of June 1, 2015, all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) must be replaced with new Safety Data Sheets (SDS). EB will no longer be accepting older legacy MSDS sheets and the contractor must submit the current SDS for the hazardous material. The contractor must keep a copy of all SDSs required for the project at the jobsite.

· Migratory Bird Protection The contractor is responsible for meeting requirements of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 (as amended). The contractor must not disturb any migratory bird, their nesting area or offspring during the implementation of this contract.

· National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits The contractor must not perform any work on existing NPDES structures or treatment units unless previously approved in writing by the Installation Planning and Maintenance Division certified operators and the Environmental Branch. This includes work within the sewage treatment plant, sewage lift stations, sewage conveyance pipes, Industrial Operations Facility pretreatment plant, and storm water sewer systems. If a permit is required, it will be the responsibility of the contractor to obtain all permits prior to work being performed. All permit application packages must first be reviewed by the Environmental Branch prior to being sent to any regulatory authority.

· Net Zero Water The contractor will minimize the use of potable water during the construction project. Water used during the construction project will be monitored and measured using portable water meters if possible. Installed restroom equipment will consist of high-efficiency fixtures that use reduced volumes of water. Use of flow regulation devices must be approved by EB prior to installation. Employ strategies that in aggregate use 20% less water than the water use baseline calculated for the building after meeting the Energy Policy Act of 1992 fixture performance requirements. Automatic hands-free flushometers will not be used. Water-free urinals will not be used. Flushometers will be the piston variety that fail in the closed position. New building construction and renovations will include installation of a water meter that is capable of being read from the outside of the building.

· Noise The contractor must not allow the noise level to exceed 65 decibels at any point outside TYAD property. If noise levels exceed 65 decibels, a plan must be prepared by the contractor to mitigate the noise levels and submit to the EB for approval through the COR. The contractor will monitor the fence line to confirm this limit.

· Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) The contractor must be responsible for ensuring that all personnel who perform maintenance and repair activities on refrigeration equipment have been trained and certified by an EPA-approved Section 608 program. The contractor must not use Class I or Class II ODS or install equipment that contains Class I or II ODS.

· Paints The contractor must not use paints containing zinc chromate or strontium chromate pigments and paints must not contain a concentration of lead greater than 0.009 percent. Coatings used within permitted paint spray booths must not have a Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) content greater than 3.50 pounds per gallon.

· Pest Management At no time during the execution of this contract must the contractor provide a food source or harborage for any pests. The contractor must coordinate through the COR to the EB prior to application any pesticide usage (PA state license is required for pesticide applications). Pesticides are required to be approved by the EB. The contractor must report all usage of pesticides through the COR to the EB. After completion of the contract, the contractor must ensure there is no passage for pests to enter facilities or structures related to work performed by the contractor.

· Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) The contractor must not bring items containing PCBs onto TYAD. Light ballasts that are clearly marked "Contains no PCBs," or that are marked with a manufacture date after 1978 must be disposed of by the contractor as construction demolition debris. Any light ballast that is not marked as containing no PCBs that has a manufacture date prior to 1978, or that cannot be determined whether it contains PCBs, must be disposed of by the contractor at an approved and licensed facility for PCBs. The contractor must submit a shipping manifest and certificate of disposal of the PCB-containing items to the EB through the COR.

· Recycling The contractor must comply with TYADs general recycling plan for recyclable materials such as aluminum, steel, cardboard, paper, plastic and wood. The contractor should contact the EB for additional information on the recycling of materials through the COR. The COR will coordinate with EB to have the contractor recycle metals, cardboard, etc., through TYADs recycling program. All Construction and Demolition (C&D) material transferred from a construction project into the TYAD recycling program must be segregated and material type and weights submitted to the project COR for consolidation. Any material entering the TYAD recycling program that is not documented and properly reported will be absorbed into the TYAD recycling program and not count towards the C&D requirement of the project. Clean wood shall be recycled by the contractor off TYAD property.

· Refuse and Construction Demolition Debris Removal and Disposal During the performance of all construction, renovation and demolition projects, a minimum of 60 percent of all non-hazardous construction demolition debris shall be diverted from the landfill for reuse or recycling. The contractor shall provide written certification to the COR of the type and tonnage of debris reused or recycled from the contract. All refuse and the construction demolition debris not recovered for reuse or recycling shall be disposed of at a PADEP permitted and Monroe County Municipal Waste Management Authority authorized facility. The contractor shall comply with the Monroe County Solid Waste Management Plan and PA Act 90, including all licensing requirements. Monroe County has specific landfills that is must be transported to per Monroe County guidance which is available on the county website (http://www.thewasteauthority.com) and any contractors can call the Monroe County Municipal Waste Management Authority at (570) 643-6100. The contractor shall provide a disposal certificate or landfill weight slip to the COR for all solid waste disposed of during the performance of this contract. The COR will then provide copies of the disposal certificate or landfill weight slips with the quarterly consolidated C&D report from The Installation Planning and Maintenance Division to EB.

· Removal Materials The contractor must remove from the site prior to the acceptance of work by the Government, all materials not identified to remain in place, including excess paints, building materials and equipment purchased by the contractor for the execution of this project.

· Site Preservation and Restoration The contractor must ensure that the land resources associated under this contract be preserved in their present condition or be restored to a like condition after completion of construction. This post construction appearance will appear to be natural and not detract from the appearance of the project.

· Trees and Shrubs Protection The contractor must be responsible for the protection of all trees and shrubs on site. The contractor must not allow any heavy equipment, vehicular traffic or stockpiling of materials within ten feet from the drip line of any tree. The contractor must not allow any toxic materials to be stored within 100 feet (35.5 meters) of the drip line of any tree. The contractor must not nail protective devices, signs, utility boxes or other objects to trees to be retained on the site.

· Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) All work that is done in the UXO area must include the support and clearance by a UXO technician. In addition, all personnel entering the UXO area must have UXO recognition training. The COR will escort the contractor to the EB for UXO recognition training. The COR will provide a map of the UXO area to the contractor.

· Water Quality The contractor shall not pollute streams, lakes or reservoirs. All work under this contract shall be performed in such a manner that pollution will not be created in streams, surface waters or underground water located within, or adjacent to the project area. The contractor shall not spill, emit, dump or otherwise discharge any hazardous, toxic, harmful or unauthorized pollutant, substance or material, including petroleum products, cleaning agents or paints, onto the ground, into the air or into any waters or nearby storm drain. The contractor shall execute any preventative measures required to prevent any hazardous, toxic or harmful material stored or used on the project site from entering any stormwater drain. Nothing shall be allowed to spill, emit, dump or otherwise discharge any hazardous, toxic or harmful material or pollutant into any sink, toilet, drain, utility or receptacle without written permission from the EB through the COR. The contractor shall protect streams, lakes and wetlands from sediment discharges caused by his activities.