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TECHNICAL EXHIBIT

Performance Requirements Summary The Contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Performance Objectives (The Service required—usually a shall statement)

(This is the maximum error rate. It could possibly be “Zero deviation from standard” Method of Surveillance

PRS # 1.

Provide a Licensed Water Operator 8 hours per day, every day of the year (including all weekend days and all Federal and State Holidays). The Water Operator shall be present within the work location (within El Yunque NF) at all times during regular work hours. the daily work hours schedule must be approved by the COR.

PRS # 1.1

Conduct daily (7 days a week) sampling and testing (turbidity, chlorine, ph., etc.) and maintain daily records of test results and water meter readings.

PRS # 2

Prepare and submit certified records and reports to the PR Department of Health.

PRS # 3

Consult directly with the PR Department of Health, on behalf of the Forest Service, on technical and compliance issues and requirements of the water systems.

PRS # 4

Provide technical advice to the EYNF on the operation, maintenance, repairs, compliance and possible improvements for the potable water systems.

PRS # 5

Maintain and operate a slow-sand filter treatment plan to ensure uninterrupted water service to the Catalina HQ and EL Portal VC facilities.

PRS # 6

Maintain and operate the well-pump systems to ensure uninterrupted water service to recreation areas.

PRS # 7

Ensure adequate chlorination levels in drinking water. Add chlorine tablets or other chlorination products as necessary.

PRS # 8

Perform routine maintenance on distribution system, cleaning and repairs to pipelines, valves, strainers, fixtures, pumps, meters, motors, and chlorination systems.

PRS # 9

Perform routine inspection of water system equipment, valves and distribution lines. Coordinate and perform minor repairs. Inform the Forest Service of major maintenance, repairs, or replacement of equipment that might be required. Provide reports of inspections.

PRS # 10

Perform scheduled inspection and maintenance on the surface water intake of the El Portal water plant. Perform inspection and maintenance of the water intake after every major rain or storm event.

PRS # 10

Perform water line flushing on raw water and potable water lines in the El Portal and the El Yunque water systems. Flush the raw water line at least once a week and after every mayor rain event.

PRS # 11

Inspect bathrooms at recreation areas to ensure proper operation of faucets and toilets. Replace faucets, gaskets, toilet diaphragms, water pipes, valves and other fixtures as needed (Forest Service will supply fixtures).

PRS # 12

Operate electrical generators provided by the Government to supply power to well pumps in case of electrical power outages.

PRS # 13

In cases where the water system requires mayor repairs or maintenance work, coordinate with the Government to implement alternate ways to ensure an uninterrupted water supply to Government facilities. Coordinate with the Government and with repairs/maintenance Contractors to provide water operator assistance during repairs/maintenance work.

PRS # 14

Perform inspections of the water system (intake line, water plant, water wells, distribution lines, reserve tanks, etc.) after natural events to assess the condition of the water system. Report findings to the COR.

PRS # 15

Coordinate with the Forest Service’s contracted water treatment laboratory for any additional sampling and testing required to meet PR Health Department requirements.

PRS # 16

Conduct daily testing for turbidity and residual chlorination at the Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS) Parrot Aviary deep water pump and storage system. This is a non-public system, not regulated by the PR Department of Health, that provides potable water for FWS’s personnel at the site. Inform FWS personnel if water quality problems are found.