PWS - Snow - Johnstown PA (05 Feb 2025).pdf

CUI//SP-PROCURE//LDC

SPECIFICATIONS OF WORK

99th Readiness Division Directorate of Public Works Fort Dix, New Jersey 08640

05 February 2025

Project Name: Snow Removal for Johnstown PA Project/CSS#: N/A Service Location:

-Johnstown Aviation Support Facility (JASF) 292 Aviation Drive Johnstown, PA 15902 - Buildings:

292, 288, 284, 230, 218, 200, 204, 195, PH-1, FPH-1, 214, 235, Guard Shack.

-Air Traffic Control Tower (ATC tower) 471 Airport Road Johnstown, PA 15902.

-John P. Murtha USARC, 295 Goucher Street Johnstown, PA 15905.

-USARC #2, 1300 St Clair Road Johnstown, PA 15902

COR/RFOS: Randy Baker Wk 412-604-8274 Cell 814-241-3029 Onsite AFOS: Eldon Higgins Wk N/A Cell 814-244-1912

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: This is a non-personal services contract to provide snow and ice removal services in support of the 99th Readiness Division (RD). The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract services providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government. The contractor shall not commence until issuance of a task order and notification from the Government COR/RFOS.

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. The Contractor shall provide all plant labor, equipment, safety equipment, tools, materials, and supervision necessary to perform all operations and services to provide efficient snow plowing and ice removal services for ALL parking lots, ALL access roads, ALL sidewalks, and ALL loading docks at the Joint Armed Forces Aviation Facility (JASF) 292 Aviation Drive Johnstown, PA 15902: Buildings: 292, 288, 284, 235, 214, 230, 218, 200, 204, 195, PH-1, FPH-1, Guard Shack, John P. Murtha USARC, 295 Goucher St Johnstown, PA 15905, USARC #2, 1300 St Clair Rd Johnstown, PA 15905, and the ATC Tower 471 Airport Rd Johnstown, PA 15902.

1.2. OBJECTIVE. The result of this contract is to provide a safe workplace free of snow and ice.

1.3. SCOPE. Snow and Ice Removal services are to be performed on all on locations as specified on the site maps.

1.4. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. The period of performance shall be for 12 months from the effective date of award with four 12-month option periods.

1.5. SCOPE DETAILS. The work shall be performed in accordance with the specifications and requirements set forth herein. The contractor shall perform snow plowing and ice removal operations when there is an accumulation of two (2) inches or more for the JASF airside and Groundside. This does not include bldg 195 or the ATC Tower.

For Transient Quarters Bldg 195, there must be an accumulation of one (1) inch of snow fall or more before shoveling walks and deice operations begin.

For John P. Murtha USARC, 295 Goucher St Johnstown, PA 15905, USARC #2, 1300 St Clair Rd Johnstown, PA 15905 and the ATC Tower 471 Airport Rd Johnstown, PA 15902 there must be an accumulation of three (3) inches of snow fall or more before snow plowing and ice removal operations begin.

The COR can initiate snow plowing and ice removal operations services at all or any individual sites based on weather reports or military missions. The contractor must begin snow plowing and ice removal operations within two (2) hours of being called/notified by the COR/RFOS or Contracting Officer (KO).

1.6. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.6.1 QUALITY CONTROL. The contractor shall maintain effective quality control to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor’s quality control is a means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract.

1.6.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE. The Government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). The plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s). The Government will utilize the snow and ice removal inspection sheet found at Exhibit 2 to document quality of services provided.

1.6.3. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE. The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the following locations:

- Johnstown Aviation Support Facility (JASF) 292 Aviation Drive Johnstown, PA 15902:

Buildings: 292, 288, 284, 230, 218, 200, 204, PH-1, FPH-1, Guard Shack.

-Building 195 Transient Quarters (Hotel) 195 Aviation Drive Johnstown, PA 15902

- Air Traffic Control Tower (ATC tower) 471 Airport Road Johnstown, PA 15902.

- John P. Murtha USARC, 295 Goucher Street Johnstown, PA 15905

- USARC #2, 1300 St Clair Road Johnstown, PA 15902

1.6.4. TYPE OF CONTRACT. The Government will award a Firm Fixed Price Requirements contract vehicle. Task Orders will be issued annually for government requirements for snow and ice removal services. Please note a task order is your official contractual vehicles to commence work for specified period of performance. NO work shall be completed without a task order issued by the Contracting Officer.

1.6.5. PERSONNEL. The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer, and the Regional Facilities Operational Specialist (RFOS) or Contracting Officer Representative (COR) via email with a list of the names of employees or alternates to be employed in performance of the work 15 calendar days of contract award. The contractor shall maintain a list of telephone numbers for the designed contractor Representative which shall be available and provided to the Government to receive and adjust complaints and reports of deficiencies from the COR/RFOS. The Contractor shall also notify the RFOS or COR with any additions or deletions to the list of employees immediately.

1.6.6. PERFORMANCE OF PERSONNEL. Employees of the contractor assigned for performance of this contract shall be capable employees with sufficient experience and training to assure compliance with the contract requirements. The employees shall be required by the Contractor to maintain themselves and their clothing in a neat and clean manner. A fully qualified workforce shall be on board no later than the second week of the contract.

1.6.7. CONTRACTOR REPRESENTATIVE. The contractor shall provide an onsite contractor representative who shall be physically present during services to be performed to conduct overall management coordination and furnish liaison with the government. The contractor representative shall be the point of contact with the government and shall have authority to act or make decisions for the contractor on all matters pertaining to this contract. The representative for the contractor must have the ability to communicate with the Government verbally as well as in writing.

1.6.8. CONDUCT OF PERSONNEL. The Contracting Officer may require the contractor to remove from the job site any employee working under this contract for reasons of misconduct, security, or found to be or suspected to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other incapacitating agent. Contractor employee shall be subject to dismissal from the premises upon determination by the contracting officer that such action is in the best interests of the government. The installation commander has the authority to bar individuals from the installation. Such removal from the job site or dismissal from the premises shall not relieve the contractor of the requirement to provide sufficient personnel to perform the services as required by this PWS.

1.6.9. IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES. All contract personnel working in situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves.

This may be accomplished by wearing clothing bearing the name of the company or by wearing clearly written and visible nametags which contain the company name and employee name at all times, as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials.

1.6.10. ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. The contractor shall not employ any employee of the United States Government or the Department of Defense, either military or civilian, if such employment may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 9.5. The contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The

Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary.

1.6.11. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS. Contractor personnel or any representative of the contractor entering the Reserve Center shall abide by all security regulations and shall be subject to security checks.

At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.6.12. SAFETY. The contractor shall maintain a safe working environment to prevent accidents and preserve the life and health of contractor personnel and Government personnel. The Contractor shall instruct employees in appropriate measures as specified by the applicable provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 1970, PL 91-596 (84 Stat 1590).

1.6.13. VEHICLE OPERATION. Contractor personnel operating motor vehicles used in performance of this contract shall have a valid state operator’s license and shall operate all motor vehicles in accordance with policies and procedures established by the Reserve Center. The contractor’s vehicles shall have an identification tag clearly visible while on site.

1.6.14. ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATION. Under no circumstances shall hazardous waste/material be transported onto United States Army property. Less hazardous or non-hazardous materials will be substituted for hazardous materials, unless specifically required elsewhere in this contract. Where hazardous materials are needed, users will adhere to all applicable federal, OSHA and state regulations regarding the management and handling of hazardous materials. In the absence of regulations, users will apply the best available technology or management in the use, handling and disposal of hazardous materials. Contractor will submit Material Safety Data Sheets for all hazardous materials to be used in this contract within 10 days after contract award to the ROFS/COR.

1.6.14.1 RELEASE REPORTING. Any release of oil (including leaks from hydraulic hoses and equipment), hazardous waste material at sites supported by the 99th shall be immediately reported to the local fire department and the COR for reporting to the Environmental Management Office (EMO), Headquarters, 99th Regional Support Command, Directorate of Public Works, 5231 South Scott Plaza, Fort Dix, NJ 08640 at (609) 562-7664 or 7663.

Any hazardous waste released to the environment (including leaks from hydraulic hoses and equipment) as a result of the Contractor’s work shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor and shall be cleaned up at no expense to the government. Any release shall be cleaned up to the standards set forth in 40 CFR 260 et. Seq.

The Contractor is required by law to contact the Federal and Local Environmental Agency or Occupational, Safety and Health Agencies for any reason related to compliance requirements arising out of performance of this contract.

In the event any agency contacts the Contractor for any reason relating to compliance requirements arising out of performance on this contract, the Contractor shall immediately inform the EMO and the Contracting Officer no later than the close of business on the day the contract is made. If such communication is after normal business hours, notification will be made immediately on the next business day. The Contractor shall also provide the name, telephone number of the agency, name of the person making the contact and the substance of any verbal or written communication from such agency. Any coordination with regulatory agencies to discuss the extent of the law requirements will first be made through the EMO.

1.7. INTERFERENCE WITH GOVERNMENT BUSINESS. The Contractor shall schedule and arrange work so as to cause the least interference with the normal occurrence of Government business and a mission. In those cases where some interference may be essentially unavoidable, the Contractor shall be responsible to make every effort to minimize the impact of the interference and inconvenience of the customer.

1.8. PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

1.8.1. The Contractor shall assume full liability and responsibility for any loss or damage to Government property caused by his operations and shall assume full responsibility for any and all damages or claims for damage for injury to persons, property or equipment which might result from any service performed under this contract.

1.8.2. The Contractor shall at all times be responsible for safe, careful and efficient operations of his equipment. The Contractor shall provide an on-site qualified supervisor during all snow plowing, sanding and ice removal operations.

1.8.3. The Contractor shall be responsible for the repair or replacement of all government property, including, but not limited to curbing, soil, lawns, shrubs, fences, gates and handrails damaged by his operations. This shall include but not be limited to any damage caused by salt or chemical ice melting operations or build-up of sand on any lawn or planting area. The Contractor should review the areas with the COR prior to the first storm to validate current conditions.

1.8.4. The Contractor shall be responsible for all damages to vehicles or property caused by his operations. If a vehicle is damaged, the Contractor shall report the incident immediately with all pertinent details to local/state police, the Contracting Officer and the COR/RFOS.

1.9. OTHER REQUIREMENTS.

1.9.1. The Contractor shall at all times observe and comply with, and shall cause all the agents and employees of the Contractor to observe and comply with, all such existing and future laws, regulations, ordinances, by-laws, orders and decrees; and shall protect and indemnify the 99th Readiness Division against any claim or liability arising from or based upon the violation of any such laws, regulations, ordinances, by-laws, orders and decrees, whether by the Contractor or its agents or employees.

1.9.2. The Contractor shall provide the COR/RFOS with a copy of State and Federal licenses, operating permits and certifications for its vehicles and equipment within five working days of award of the contract.

1.9.3. The Contractor is required to submit a copy of monthly invoices for services rendered to the COR/RFOS within five days after monthly services are performed. Pictures as required in PWS 1.5.3.1 must be submitted in order for invoices to be approved. The contractor is responsible to ensure that appropriate tasks are performed as specified in the task order and noted on the invoice. The contractor shall not invoice for services beyond the scope of each line item of the task order.

2. DEFINITIONS. As used throughout this contract, the following terms shall have the meaning set forth below.

2.1 SNOW FALL. The total accumulation of snow that the contractor plows each time the contractor is called out to the site to perform plowing/sanding/salting/deicing as measured by the Contractor and may be required to be confirmed by the COR or the COR’s representative. The snow fall is for a total snow accumulation per snow storm from the start of the snow fall to the end of the snow fall.

2.2 MEASUREMENTS. All measurements are approximate and should be field verified by the Contractor and government representative. A date stamp photograph may be substitute with approval of the RFOS. The accumulations are based on the www.nohrsc.noaa.gov weather service.

2.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT SUMMARY. The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objective that relate directly to the mission essential items.

2.4. CONTRACTOR REPRESENTATIVE. A foreman or superintendent assigned in accordance with the

PWS.

2.5. REGIONAL FACILITIES OPERATIONAL SPECIALIST (RFOS). A designated individual who shall have the primary responsibility for assuring that all supplies, service or workmanship presented to or performed for the Government meet all conditions of the contract.

2.6. CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE (COR). The Government employee designated by the Contracting Officer to be responsible for monitoring of Contractor’s performance.

2.7. HAZARDOUS AND SPECIAL WASTE. Any material which poses a hazard to health and/or environment as defined in the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) of 1976 and regulations implementing those laws and similar local laws and regulations. Such wastes include but are not limited to those materials which are toxic, corrosive, ignitable or reactive, requiring special handling and procedures for disposal. This waste shall not be collected as part of this contract.

2.8. QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM (QC). Contractor’s system of controlling the equipment, system or services to ensure the requirements of the contract are met. Contractor is responsible for QC and for offering to the Government for acceptance only those samples or services conforming to contract requirements.

3. KEY CONTROL

3.1 The Contractor shall establish and implement adequate methods of insuring that all keys issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost, misplaced, or used by unauthorized persons.

3.2 The Contractor and his personnel shall not duplicate the Government issued keys.

3.3 There is a $50.00 charge for each key lost by the Contractor. If the Contracting Officer rules that the Contractor lost or duplicated a key and it is necessary to replace or recode the locks for security reasons.

3.4 The Contractor shall report the occurrence of a lost key immediately to the Contracting Officer’s Representative and the Contracting Officer.

3.5 The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by the Contractor’s employees not engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas.

DETAILS

4. Contractor furnished items:

4.1 Only vehicle and equipment listed below shall be used to perform the requirements of this contract.

This will aid in protecting the government property from unnecessary damages, which sometimes happen when metal wheeled vehicles (tires, chains, or studs are used). All equipment MUST be in good working condition and meet all state inspection requirements.

a. Wheeled front end loader metal blade groundside/polyurethane tip airside.

b. 4-wheel drive vehicle with plow metal blade groundside/polyurethane tip airside

c. Dump truck with plow and means to dispense salt on roadways and parking lots metal blade groundside/polyurethane tip airside

d. Snow Blower (walk behind for sidewalks)

e. Shovel (for steps and sidewalks)

f. 4-wheeled tractor with front end loader metal blade groundside/polyurethane tip airside

g. 4-wheel drive vehicle with mounted tank and means of spraying Cryotech (liquid runway deicer and/or spreading granules.

h. Hand and/or motorized equipment to allow contractor to spread Mega-therm on steps, landing, sidewalks etc..

4.2. Contractor equipment shall be located close to the site where work is to be performed. This will ensure that the contractor will have no problems in responding to the site when called for by the terms of the contract. The contractor may locate the equipment on site if authorized by the COR/RFOS or KO.

4.3. The contractor must have sufficient staff in order to clear multiple areas simultaneously.

4.4. The Contractor shall provide his own storage shed or trailer for on-site office accommodations and for storing of equipment and material. The COR/RFOS will assign the contractor a location for placement of his/her shed or trailer upon request. The government is NOT responsible for any equipment and/or materials. The contractor will be responsible to keep the area clean and clear. All storage sheds, containers, trailers etc. must be removed each year by 15 April and be set up for the following years snow season by 15 October each year of the contract.

4.5. All deicing materials, snow removal equipment, and contractor furnished storage trailers will be removed from government property NLT 15 April each year of the contract. The contractor is to have all equipment and material prepared and onsite for use no later than 15 October each year of the contract.

4.6. The Contractor shall be required to register all motor vehicles and trucks with the COR/RFOS or KO.

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

SNOW AND ICE ALLEVIATION

(JASF - GROUNDSIDE)

5. The following pertains to the JASF all building (Not Including Building 195)

5.1 Snow plowing shall include the clearing of snow to provide full opening and safe access for personnel and equipment as shown on drawings. No snow shall be piled on grass areas, in front of access doors including all fire/emergency exits, sidewalks, fire hydrants, signs, roadways, buildings, pump houses and HVAC, Mechanical equipment and generators. Snow plowing and removal of ice from surfaces will be provided when there is an accumulation of two (2) inches or more or within two (2) hours of being called by the COR/RFOS or KO, whichever is earlier. Snow plowing will be used to clear the areas required when civilians, airmen, soldiers, marines are training at the facility. Military operations are ongoing, timely removal of snow is critical to complete the mission.

5.2. Snow and ice removal shall be provided as needed, twenty-four hours a day, seven days per week. All access roads (beginning at the intersection of Aviation Dr and Airport Rd), driveway, and all parking areas, all sidewalks, all landings, all steps (excluded are the steps/landings @ canopy from parking lot to Bldg. 292) access to ALL building doorways, all gates, all loading docks, all dumpsters, all fire hydrants, will be plowed/shoveled and ice melting materials will be in place PRIOR to work shift schedules, which are normally before 7 a.m. and again at 4:30 p.m. to allow employees safe passage to and from work. These working hours do not apply to the PA National Guard; they work three (3) shifts.

There shifts start at 0700 and end at 0230. It is suggested by the government that the contractor becomes familiar with the site and all areas as specified above before snow removal operations commence. So that the contractor can identify all items.

5.3. All the HVAC unit(s) shall be kept clear of snow and ice to provide access to control panels from all sides. This is to be accomplished by means other than plowing (i.e.: snow blowing or hand shoveling).

5.4. When snow removal/plowing is required for the groundside, the contractor will use metal blades (normal plows). Contractor will NOT use polyurethane tipped equipment for the groundside. The polyurethane tip will ONLY be used on airside.

5.5. Deicing products shall be applied, in strict accordance with manufactures recommendations, on all parking lots, sidewalks, entrances, exits, roadways, walkways, steps, landings, and all hard surfaced areas, either bituminous or concrete that may cause a safety hazard to pedestrians or vehicular traffic. The RFOS/COR or his/her representative will coordinate with the contractor when ice melting compound usage is required. Ice melting compound operations shall be accomplished by either mechanical or by hand. Deicing materials will be distributed evenly throughout. Distribution by truck, the contractor will ensure that the application is even and thorough. If not done satisfactorily the contractor will be required at no additional cost to apply products again. Salt may be used at parking lots, entrances, and exits and roadways – ASPHALT surfaces only, NOT passing entrance to the ramp/tarmac at bldg. 288 USAR maintenance hangar and Bldg. 292 USAR/PANG Maintenance hangar. All concrete sidewalks and landings deicing products will be megatherm or approved equal product, with equal compounds, active to a temperature of -25 degrees F. If the contractor uses product(s) other than stated above a submittal must be submitted to the COR/RFOS for approval.

5.6. The contractor within 5 calendar days of the notice of award of the contract will provide the RFOS/COR and his/her on site representative telephone numbers where they can be reached between the hours of 6 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The contractor will also provide emergency telephone numbers in the event that snow removal is required before or after normal business hours or weekends.

5.7. The contractor may have to plow during snow fall period more than once a day to keep up with the accumulation, however the basis for payment will be the total accumulation in inches of the snow removed in that 24-hr. period.

5.8. The contractor shall use shoveling or snow blowing to remove snow which accumulates between parked governments vehicles provided that there is a minimal 36 inches between the parked cars. Snow clearing and deicing will be performed adjacent to all refuse containers and dumpsters. The location of the refuse containers will be identified to the contractor by the COR/RFOS prior to beginning the snow plowing season.

(AIRSIDE OF THE FOLLOWING FACILITIES)

JOINT ARMED FORCES AVIATION FACILITIES

288, 292 AVIATION DRIVE, JOHNSTOWN, PA 15902

RECEIVING SERVICES AS NEEDED

6. The following pertains to the JASF buildings 292 and 288 (Airside)

6.1 The Contractor shall provide all plant labor, equipment, safety equipment, tools, materials, and supervision necessary to perform all operations and services to provide efficient snow plowing and ice removal of the Joint Armed Forces Aviation, for tarmac, runway ramp, and adjacent to the hanger doors at the JOINT ARMED FORCES AVIATION FACILITIES -288, 292 AVIATION DRIVE (AIRSIDE)

JOHNSTOWN, PA 15902

6.2. The Contractor shall remove snow/ice upon notification from COR/RFOS to perform services to provide secure footing and/or safe driving/flight conditions to perform all operations of aircraft as required. Arrival to the site to perform services will be no more than 2 hrs. after notification by the COR/RFOS and/or the KO

6.3. Only vehicle and equipment listed below shall be used to perform the requirements of this contract.

This will aid in protecting the government property from unnecessary damages, which sometimes happen when metal wheeled vehicles (tires, chains, or studs are used). No metal plows will be used on tarmac/ramp (polyurethane tip on plow blade and guides is required.) All equipment MUST be in good working condition and meet all state inspection requirements. Under NO circumstances will chains be used on any equipment.

Wheeled front end loader with plow with polyurethane edge 4-wheel drive vehicle with plow with polyurethane edge Snow Blower (walk behind for hanger doors) Shovel (for hanger doors) Wheeled tractor with front end loader with plow with polyurethane edge 4-wheel drive vehicle with mounted tank and means of spraying Cryotech or approved equal (liquid runway deicer ;)

4-wheel drive vehicle with mounted tank and means of spreading Ecoway SF or approved equal (granule runway deicer).

6.4. Contractor equipment shall be located close to the site where work is to be performed. This will ensure that the contractor will have no problems in responding to the site when called for by the terms of the contract. The contractor may locate the equipment on site if authorized by the COR/RFOS or KO.

6.5. All the HVAC unit(s) shall be kept clear of snow and ice to provide access to control panels from all sides. This is to be accomplished by means other than plowing (i.e.: snow blowing or hand shoveling).

6.6. The contractor shall become familiar with FAA Advisory Circular 150/5200-30A.

6.7. Snow and ice removal shall be provided as needed, twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week, as required to include the clearing of snow from aviation tarmac, runway ramp and adjacent to hanger doors at 288, 292 Aviation Drive. As shown on drawing, by pushing and piling the snow into adjacent areas on government property. ABSOULUTLY NO CHLORIDE SALTS OR OTHER

CORROSIVE CHEMICALS ARE TO BE USED ON THE TARMAC, RUNWAY RAMPS, AND

ADJACENT TO HANGER DOORS. Snow shall be cleared from doorways, gates and fire hydrants to provide full opening and safe access for personnel and equipment. Snow plowing and removal of ice from surfaces will be provided within two hours of being called by the COR/RFOS or KO whichever is earlier.

Military operations are ongoing, timely removal of snow and ice are critical to complete the mission. The contractor will coordinate with the COR/RFOS or KO for the facility to have aircraft moved to allow for the clearing of snow and ice if required.

6.8. Drifted snow in front of both hangers shall be removed prior to 7:00 a.m. on workdays, this includes the weekends. (Contractor will coordinate with the COR/RFOS or KO to get flight schedules for weekends). Small equipment such as snow blower or shovel shall be used within five (5) ft of hanger doors, tracks, and ASP gate to prevent damage.

6.9. The tarmac, taxiway M and areas adjacent to hanger doors will be deiced, plowed and swept clean to the surface. ABSOULUTLY NO CHLORIDE SALTS OR OTHER CORROSIVE CHEMICALS ARE TO BE USED ON THE TARMAC, and/or TAXIWAY M. The contractor will use appropriate equipment for this requirement. The contractor may be required to call the ATC Tower prior to entrance on to the taxiway to ensure safety to the contractor and all inbound and outgoing aircraft.

6.10. Snow piles formed by the contractor on taxiway M will be placed no less than four (4) feet from the edge of taxiway M and will not exceed at any time more than three (3) feet in height. This will aid in protecting aircraft from being damaged

6.11. Deicing products shall be applied in strict accordance with manufactures recommendation. Taxiway M, Tarmac and adjacent to hanger doors. The FAA has approved only certain compounds suitable for use on airport runways, reference FAA advisory Circular 150/5200-30A.

6.12. AIRPORT DEICER: Shall be safe for aircraft, effective to A MIN OF -20 DEGREES F..

Product WILL be applied as preventative measure prior to snowfall. Deicer shall have the following ingredients only: 50% Potassium Acetate (CAS #127082 and 50% Corrosion Inhibitors in water (CAS7732185), Carbamide (CAS#57-13-6). The ice melting compound/blends will meet SAE ASM 1435, FAA Advisory Circular 150/5200-30A. Deicing material WILL be used as an anti icer, pre-treating the concrete prior to precipitation in strict accordance with product instructions. Using this approach will eliminate layers of ice. An example of an APPROVED deicer is Cryotech E36 LRD (liquid runway deicer). Application rate will be IAW manufacturer specifications. Deicer material submittals MUST be furnished to be approved by the government prior to placement.

Deicer materials shall not contain any glycol-based mixtures. See technical exhibit #5 (cut sheets for Cryotech). It is the contractor’s responsibility to be able to prove at any giving time the amount of liquid deicer that is being applied. Spot checks are at the convenience of the government to ensure the correct application rate is being applied. During and after snowfall a solid/crystalline granular de-icer shall be used. The solid/granular deicer shall have the following ingredients only:

98% Sodium Formate (CAS# 141-53-7) and 2.0% Corrosion Inhibitor. An example of an APPROVED granular deicer is Ecoway SF. See technical exhibit #6.

6.13. The contractor will be required to provide the manufacturer recommended application rates as a submittal to the COR/RFOS or the KO to ensure the proper application rates.

6.14. As stated above, the government will be conducting random spot checks to ensure the application rate as specified by the manufacturer are being adhered to. It is the contractor’s responsibility to provide proof that those standards are being meet when the products are being applied. This is a requirement for both the liquid and granule deicing products.

6.15. All equipment will be inspected every time prior to its use on taxiway and/or tarmac. It will be inspected for debris such as rocks caught in grooves of tires, or anything else that may create a FOD hazard, leaking fluids, and that the polyurethane tip is in working condition so as not to allow any part of the metal to hit the tarmac/runway.

6.16. The entry point to the tarmac will be through locked gate between building 292 and 288.

6.17. Building 288 is divided in half. A ground side and airside. So the tarmac behind building 288 will not require liquid deicer materials. The contractor will still be responsible to plow the tarmac on the groundside of building 288 as well as use granule deicer as required.

(JOHN P. MURTHA USARC, USARC #2)

7. The following pertains to the John P. Murtha USARC and USARC #2 (St Clair Rd) sidewalks and parking lots

7.1 The Contractor shall remove snow and ice from all paved areas, sidewalks, landings and entrance ramps. The Contractor shall ensure walkways are free of snow accumulation, piles, or drifts by removing all snow and ice from sidewalks, landings, and entrance ramps. The Contractor shall remove snow, including drift or piles, from all remaining paved surfaces.

7.2. The Contractor shall remove snow/ice upon notification from COR/RFOS to perform services to provide secure footing and/or safe driving conditions. Arrival to the site to perform services will be no more than 2 hrs. after notification by the COR/RFOS and/or the KO

7.3. The Contractor will shall remove from snow from all catch basins to allow free drainage. The basins shall be cleared at the end of each snowstorm. Contractor may conduct a site visit to verify location of catch basins. All snow shall be removed from the hydrants so they may be easily accessible. The cleared area shall be approximately six (6) feet wide around the hydrant. The hydrants shall be cleared at the end of each snowstorm. All snow shall be removed from around the dumpsters to allow for pedestrian access for disposal of refuse. No snow shall be placed in front of the dumpsters. The dumpsters shall be cleared at the end of each snowstorm. No snow shall be stockpiled at or near any monitoring wells.

7.4. Snow plowing shall include the clearing of snow from the driveways and parking areas by pushing and piling the snow into adjacent areas. Snow shall be cleared from all walkways, doorways and gates to provide full opening and safe access for personnel and equipment. No snow piles shall be left in the plowed areas. The parking lot shall not have a reduction of more than 10% of parking spaces at the end of the storm as were there before the snow season began. At the parking lot entrances and exits, the snow shall be plowed back four (4) feet from the curb line/edge of pavement for traffic visibility. The snowbanks shall not exceed three (3) feet high in these areas.

7.5. All sidewalks shall be cleaned at least each three (3) inch snowfall interval. All sidewalks shall receive a complete cleaning and sanding/salting at the end of each snowstorm if slippery conditions exist, regardless of depth. Contractor shall be required to mark all sidewalks and appurtenances before the start of the snow season. Contractor may conduct a site visit to verify access and condition of the sidewalks.

7.6. All the HVAC unit(s) shall be kept clear of snow and ice to provide access to control panels from all sides. This is to be accomplished by means other than plowing (i.e.: snow blowing or hand shoveling).

7.7. Salt may be used at parking lots, entrances, and exits and roadways – ASPHALT surfaces only. All concrete sidewalks, stairs and landings deicing products will be megatherm or approved equal product, with equal compounds, active to a temperature of -25 degrees F. If the contractor uses product(s) other than stated above a submittal must be submitted to the COR/RFOS for approval.

7.8. ON-CALL SALTING. All salting of the parking lots and sidewalks shall be performed as an on-call requirement. The application shall be a complete coverage of the parking area, not a drive-by or drive-through application.

Air Traffic Control Tower

8. The following pertains to the Air Traffic Control Tower

8.1. The following pertains to the Air Traffic Control Tower (ATC Tower) sidewalks and parking lots

8.2. The Contractor shall remove snow and ice from all paved areas, sidewalks, landings and entrance ramps. The Contractor shall ensure walkways are free of snow accumulation, piles, or drifts by removing all snow and ice from sidewalks, landings, and entrance ramps. The Contractor shall remove snow, including drift or piles, from all remaining paved surfaces.

8.3. The Contractor shall remove snow/ice upon notification from COR/RFOS to perform services to provide secure footing and/or safe driving conditions. Arrival to the site to perform services will be no more than 2 hrs. after notification by the COR/RFOS and/or the KO

8.4. The Contractor will snow from all catch basins to allow free drainage. The basins shall be cleared at the end of each snowstorm. Contractor may conduct a site visit to verify location of catch basins. All snow shall be removed from the hydrants so they may be easily accessible. The cleared area shall be approximately six (6) feet wide around the hydrant. The hydrants shall be cleared at the end of each snowstorm. All snow shall be removed from around the dumpsters to allow for pedestrian access for disposal of refuse. No snow shall be placed in front of the dumpsters. The dumpsters shall be cleared at the end of each snowstorm. No snow shall be stockpiled at or near any monitoring wells.

8.5. Snow plowing shall include the clearing of snow from the driveways and parking areas by pushing and piling the snow into adjacent areas. Snow shall be cleared from all walkways, doorways and gates to provide full opening and safe access for personnel and equipment. No snow piles shall be left in the plowed areas. The parking lot shall not have a reduction of more than 10% of parking spaces at the end of the storm as were there before the snow season began. At the parking lot entrances and exits, the snow shall be plowed back four (4) feet from the curb line/edge of pavement for traffic visibility. The snowbanks shall not exceed three (3) feet high in these areas.

8.6. All sidewalks shall be cleaned at least each three (3) inch snowfall interval. All sidewalks shall receive a complete cleaning and spreading of megatherm at the end of each snowstorm if slippery conditions exist, regardless of depth. Contractor shall be required to mark all sidewalks and appurtenances before the start of the snow season. Contractor may conduct a site visit to verify access and condition of the sidewalks.

8.7. All the HVAC unit(s) shall be kept clear of snow and ice to provide access to control panels from all sides. This is to be accomplished by means other than plowing (i.e.: snow blowing or hand shoveling).

8.8. Salt may be used at parking lots, entrances, and exits and roadways – ASPHALT surfaces only. All concrete sidewalks, stairs and landings deicing products will be megatherm or approved equal product, with equal compounds, active to a temperature of -25 degrees F. If the contractor uses product(s) other than stated above a submittal must be submitted to the COR/RFOS for approval.

8.9. ON-CALL SALTING. All salting of the parking lots and sidewalks shall be performed as an on-call requirement. The application shall be a complete coverage of the parking area, not a drive-by or drive-through application.

TRANSIENT QUARTERS SIDEWALKS (BLDG 195)

9. The following pertains to the Transient Quarters (hotel) Building 195 sidewalks only

9.1. BASIC SERVICES. The Contractor shall remove snow and ice from all sidewalks, landings, and entrance ramps. The Contractor shall ensure walkways are free of snow accumulation, piles, or drifts by removing all snow and ice from sidewalks, landings, and entrance ramps.

9.2. Deicer product, Megatherm (or approved equal) in accordance with local regulations, local policy, or any other procedures applicable to the local area. It will be the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that any material used in compliance with local procedures and is acceptable to the COR/RFOS. No change to the material shall be used without the COR/RFOS authorization.

9.3. ON-CALL SALTING and/or shoveling. All services as pertains to snow and ice removal at Bldg 195 will be on an as needed basis or on-call requirement. Arrival to the site to perform services will be no more than 2 hrs. after notification by the COR/RFOS and/or the KO All Concrete surfaces are to receive megatherm or and approved equal as the deicing product.

10. Mobilization, Clean up and Removal:

10.1. All deicing materials, snow removal equipment, and contractor furnished storage trailers will be removed from government property NLT 15 April each year of the contract. The contractor is to have all equipment and material prepared and onsite for use no later than 15 October each year of the contract.

11. ANTITERRORISM (AT) AND OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC)

11.1. AT LEVEL 1 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. 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 5 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 or non- CAC card holders - http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html

11.2. ACCESS, GENERAL PROTECTION, AND SECURITY POLICY AND PROCEDURES.

Contractor and all associated sub-contractors 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.

11.2.1. 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.

11.3. iWATCH TRAINING. The contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards are provided by COR/RFOS).

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/RFOS. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and with 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR/RFOS not later than 5 calendar days after contract award.

11.4. OPSEC TRAINING. Per Army Regulation 530-1, Operations Security, new contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of reporting for duty and annually thereafter.

12. ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LIST

12.1 EXHIBIT 1 - PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

Performance Objective

Standard

Performance Threshold

Method of Surveillance

Clear snow and ice removal in accordance with PWS paragraphs 5 through 5.8 (JASF groundside)

Army Regulation 420-1, dated 24 August 2012

98% with no more than one valid customer complaint a month

Random Sampling, Periodic Surveillance and/or Validated Customer Complaint

Clear snow and ice removal in accordance with PWS paragraphs 6 through 6.17

(JASF

Buildings 292 and 288 airside)

Army Regulation 420-1, dated 24 August 2012

98% with no more than one valid customer complaint a month

Random Sampling, Periodic Surveillance and/or Validated Customer Complaint

Clear snow and ice removal in accordance with PWS paragraphs 7 through 7.8 (PA053 Goucher St)

Army Regulation 420-1, dated 24 August 2012

98% with no more than one valid customer complaint a month

Random Sampling, Periodic Surveillance and/or Validated Customer Complaint

Clear snow and ice removal in accordance with PWS paragraphs 7 through 7.8 (PA052 St Clair Rd)

Army Regulation 420-1, dated 24 August 2012

98% with no more than one valid customer complaint a month

Random Sampling, Periodic Surveillance and/or Validated Customer Complaint

Clear snow and ice removal in accordance with PWS paragraphs 8 through 8.9 Air Traffic Control Tower

(ATC)

Army Regulation 420-1, dated 24 August 2012

98% with no more than one valid customer complaint a month

Random Sampling, Periodic Surveillance and/or Validated Customer Complaint

Clear snow and ice removal in accordance with PWS paragraphs 9 through 9.3 Transient Quarters Sidewalks (Building 195)

Army Regulation 420-1, dated 24 August 2012

98% with no more than one valid customer complaint a month

Random Sampling, Periodic Surveillance and/or Validated Customer Complaint

Maintain equipment in good workable condition. in accordance with PWS paragraphs 4 through 4.6

Army Regulation 420-1, dated 24 August 2012

98% with no more than one valid customer complaint a month

Random Sampling, Periodic Surveillance and/or Validated Customer Complaint

Mobilize all deicing material and equipment, snow removal equipment, storage trailers to the site prior to the 15th of October each contract year in accordance with PWS paragraph 10 through 10.1

Army Regulation 420-1, dated 24 August 2012

100% with zero valid customer complaint each year

Validated Customer Complaint

De-Mobilize (remove) all deicing material and equipment, snow removal equipment, storage trailers from the site prior no later then (NLT) the 15th of April each contract year in accordance with PWS paragraph 10 through 10.1

Army Regulation 420-1, dated 24 August 2012

100% with zero valid customer complaint each year

Validated Customer Complaint

12.2 EXHIBIT 2 – SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL SERVICES INSPECTION SHEET

SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL SERVICES INSPECTION CHECKLIST

Contract Number: _____________________________________________ Location: _____________________________________________ Service Frequency: _____________________________________________

Instructions: Check the box that applies, make comments as needed and have both the Regional Facilities Operation Specialist (RFOS)/Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and Contractor Representative sign at the bottom. The checklist must be completed on a monthly basis and submitted with monthly invoice. Payment will NOT be approved without completed checklist.

Were the following in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and in accordance with the standards outlined in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)?

WORK Requirement Service

Completed Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Comments

Mobilize ALL equipment and material need for the season by 15 October

Snow Removal Parking lots and roadways (groundside)

Snow Removal Sidewalks (groundside)

Snow Removal Catch Basins

Snow and ice Removal Hydrants (groundside)

Snow and Ice Removal Dumpsters (groundside)

HVAC (groundside)

Ice Removal Parking Lots and roadways (groundside)

Ice Removal Sidewalks

Clear snow drifts (airside) Snow Removal (airside) Ice Pre-Treat (Cryotech) (airside)

Ice Removal (Ecoway) (airside)

Snow removal (airside taxiway)

Snow removal ATC tower Parking lots and Roads Snow removal ATC tower

Ice removal ATC tower Snow Removal Goucher ST

(PA053)

Transient Quarters Sidewalks (Building 195)

Ice Removal Goucher ST

(PA053)

Snow Removal ST Clair Rd

(PA052)

Ice Removal St Clair Rd

(PA052)

De-Mobilize (remove) all equipment, and material by 15th of April

Additional Comments Signature of COR/RFOS Date

Signature of Contractor’s Representative Date

12.3 THIS CONCLUDES THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS PWS.