2 Sandstone Electrical Work SOW.pdf

1.0 Background/ Introduction

1.1 Background

The Federal Prison Industries program (now operating under the trade name UNICOR) was established in 1934 by an Executive Order issued by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. On January 1, 1935, FPI officially began operations as a wholly-owned corporation of the United States Government. More than eighty-seven years after its establishment, the program continues to operate at no cost to taxpayers and benefits communities across the Nation creating safer prisons and reducing inmate recidivism. The mission of Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (FPI) is to protect society and reduce crime by preparing inmates with job training and practical work skills for reentry success.

UNICOR restores lives by being a thriving corrections program that provides marketable skills and qualifications for inmates to succeed as productive citizens in our communities. We are a diverse, team-based organization where collaboration and respect for the capabilities of all staff and inmates is valued through work that is fulfilling. We deliver a competitive advantage in quality, on-time delivery, service, and cost in an innovative and safe environment that makes us the preferred supplier to our customers. UNICOR has strategic goals: - Maintain and develop meaningful work and job training opportunities to prepare inmates to become law-abiding citizens; – Ensure the corporation remains financially self-sustaining; – Prepare our staff to assume positions of greater responsibility by providing quality training and developmental opportunities.

1.2 Objective

Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR) is seeking to enter into an agreement with a private sector company to supply and install appropriate electrical wire , conduit, disconnects, circuit breakers and all associated hardware to a Heidelberg SM106-6-P+L. The required power for the Heidelberg is 480 volt 200 amp for the drive motor and 480 volt 150 amp for the dryer unit. On site is a 480 volt 600 amp panel. The distances of the circuits (panel to machine) are approximately 150 ft and 170 ft. Disconnects are not required by code but Unicor wishes to have them on both machines.

1.3 Scope

The scope and purpose of this contract is to provide material, manpower and installation of electrical equipment as specified in section 1.2 (Objective) of this solicitation.

Installation will include but not limited to:

• Provide all tools, manpower and equipment necessary to facilitate the objectives listed in 1.2.

• Clean up any debris created during this process.

• These products can be disposed of on site.

1.4 Contractor Management

Contractor providing installation service under this contract will be directed by the COR Chad DeRungs.

1.5 Contract Performance

1.5.1. Period of Performance – Best lead time and install time will be provided in proposal. Times will be used as an evaluation factor.

Estimated time frame: 45 days

1.5.2 Place of Performance

Installation will be accomplished at the Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR) –2300 County Rd 29, Sandstone Minnesota 55072

Contract Requirements

2.0 Access Hours

Normal working hours at UNICOR –are 7:30am – 3:00pm CST Monday through Friday, off on Federal Holidays.

2.1 Federal Holidays

Contractor shall not be required to work on the following Federal holidays when the post will be closed.

When such holidays fall on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is considered a holiday. When such holidays fall on a Sunday, the following Monday is considered a holiday.

New Year’s Day 1 January* Martin Luther King's Birthday 3rd Monday in January Washington's Birthday 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth June 19th* Independence Day 4 July* Labor Day 1st Monday in September Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October Veteran's Day 11 November* Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day 25 December*

* Holidays that are not designated as a firm day may not necessarily be observed on the date shown.

2.3 Worksite Appearance and Security

The Contractor shall maintain the worksite such that debris and trash is consistently removed and properly disposed. The Contractor shall ensure this is done by daily cleanups at the end of the work day. The Contractor shall ensure that the building’s exterior doors and windows are always clear of debris to allow access to the building interior.

2.4 Job Conditions

No illegal aliens are permitted on any federal property. All contractor and subcontractor employees working on a Government facility shall be a U.S. citizen and able to provide one forms of valid U.S.

identification as proof of citizenship and are subject to NCIC background investigations to determine if eligible to enter a secure Federal Correctional Institution. (e.g., Certificate of Birth, passport, or driver’s license). There are no exceptions for this requirement.

2.5 Safety

Facility Operating Specialist will develop safety plan to review with contract employees. This plan shall discourage unsafe acts, foster accident prevention, and comply with The National Safety Code, NEC (National Electric Code), the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).

2.5.1 Accident Prevention

The contractor shall follow Accident Prevention processes as prescribed in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.236-13, Accident Prevention.

The contractor shall also follow Alternate I of FAR Clause 52.236-13. Where Alternate I of FAR Clause 52.236-13 is applicable, contractors will provide their written Accident Prevention Plan to the C5ISR Safety Center prior to beginning work. This plan shall include an analysis of the significant hazards to life, limb, and property inherent in the contract work performance and a plan for controlling these hazards.

2.5.2. Safety Standards

Contractors are responsible for the protection of their employees IAW 29 Code of Federal Regulations CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1925, and 29 CFR 1926.

The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local safety occupational health and environmental rules, laws, and regulations, as well as additional specific requirements invoked by contract.

Contractors will not expose Government employees, equipment, or facilities to hazards because of Contractor’s operations.

Contractors will apply Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other non-Department of Army regulatory or consensus safety and health standards to military unique equipment, systems, operations, or workplaces, in whole or in part, insofar as practicable.

Contractors shall immediately notify the COR of any accident, incident or exposure resulting in a fatality, lost-time occupational injury, illness, contamination of property, property damage or loss resulting from work performed under the contract.

2.6 Site Visit

2.6.1 Site visits can be facilitated by on site staff at Unicor, Sandstone Minnesota. Provide time for clearance of NCIC evaluations/checks (10 days).

2.6.2 Site Visit Location

See section 1.5.2.

3.0 Evaluation

Award will be issued on best value to the government. Evaluation factors are past performance, price, lead time, safety, and technical approach.

Lead/install times – provide best lead time, and best install time frame.