PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

TYAD Nitrogen Plant, Emergency, and On-call Repair

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personnel services contract to provide evaluation, repair service and maintenance on the Nitrogen Plant located at Tobyhanna Army Depot. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract services providers performing the services herein.

Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

Description of Services/Introduction The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform: Bi-Monthly Preventive Maintenance and repairs when needed.

1.1. Objectives: Basic objectives of this service contract include:

• Ensure both Nitrogen plants are adequately maintained in order to prevent failures.

• Return any damaged or failing equipment to service as quickly and efficiently as possible.

• Maintain all equipment so that they can be relied upon to function to manufacture specifications when in use.

1.2. Equipment:

• Assigned #-Locations Type of Equipment

(1) Building 1B East-side, inside of the fenced in area Nitrogen Plant

(2) Building 1C East-side, inside of the fenced in area Nitrogen Plant

• Units may be added to this equipment list at an added cost to the government.

• Units may also be deleted from equipment list due to new construction, change in work load, construction demolition, etc. This shall require the contractor to make a reduction adjustment to the bi-monthly maintenance cost and approved by the government.

Scope: The contractor shall provide service and maintenance for all components of the two Nitrogen Plant listed under Section 1.2 of this performance work statement. Services include:

• Bi-Monthly Preventative Maintenance

• Emergency and Remedial Service Calls

• Refurbishments

1.3. Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months and two (2) 12-month option years. These option years shall be exercised at the convenience of the government and are not guaranteed.

1.4. General Information

1.4.1. Quality Assurance: The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This 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).

1.4.2. Quality Control: Quality control shall be the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor shall meet all federal and Tobyhanna Army Depot safety standards at all times. The contractor shall meet all U.S. Army and Federal quality and workmanship standards. The contractor shall install/repair and maintain all nitrogen plants in according with manufacturer specifications.

1.4.3. Rejection of work: Indication of lack of quality workmanship on the part of the contractor shall be sufficient grounds for the government to reject installed work and to require its immediate removal and complete reinstallation at no additional cost to the government.

1.4.4. Recognized Holidays: The contractor shall be required to respond to emergency repair requests during the following federal holidays:

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day

1.4.5. Hours of Operation: Normal business hours are between the hours of 0730 and 1600

Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

1.4.6. Contractor Operations: Contractor may be required to perform work on off hours and/or weekends. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.5. Coordination: All work shall be scheduled so as to provide minimum interference with Tobyhanna Army Depot operations. The contractor shall coordinate all scheduled work with the COR prior to the commencement of work and at the convenience of the government.

1.6. Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at government-owned facilities of Tobyhanna Army Depot.

1.7. Type of Contract: CLIN 0001 – Firm Fixed Price (FFP) for Bi-Monthly Maintenance. CLIN

0002 – Time and Materials (T&M) – Emergency Repairs. CLIN 0003 – Unpriced Order - Pump Refurbishment.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER. A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.3. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S.

Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.4. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.5. DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.6. KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.7. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.8. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.9. QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.10. QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.11. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The

Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.12. WORK DAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.13. WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2. ACRONYMS:

ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AR Army Regulation CCE Contracting Center of Excellence CFR Code of Federal Regulations CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative COTR Contracting Officer's Technical Representative COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf DA Department of the Army DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report) DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center DOD Department of Defense FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 JHA Job Hazard Analysis KO Contracting Officer OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs OSHA Occupational Health and Safety Administration PIPO Phase In/Phase Out POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program TE Technical Exhibit VPP Voluntary Protection Program

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. Facilities: During the construction period the contractor shall have limited use of the premises for the performance of his construction operations, including use of the site. The contractor’s use of the premises is confined to those areas where work is to be performed.

3.2. Keep driveways and entrances that service the premises clear and available to occupants at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or the storage of materials.

3.3. Owner Occupancy. The employees of each building will occupy all work areas during normal business hours. The contractor shall cooperate with the occupants to minimize conflicts and facilitate usage. The contractor shall perform work so as to not interfere with the occupant’s use.

3.4. Utilities: All utilities in the facility will be available for the contractor’s use in performance of tasks outlined in this PWS. The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount to accomplish cleaning vehicles and equipment.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1. General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this PWS.

4.2. Materials: The Contractor shall furnish all materials and supplies necessary to meet the requirements under this PWS.

4.3. Equipment. The Contractor shall furnish all necessary equipment necessary to meet the requirements under this PWS. This includes, but is not limited to, forklifts, jacks, personnel lifts, ladders, test equipment, hand tools, power tools and safety devices.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. Requirements:

5.1. Deliverables: Contractor shall provide the following:

a. In order to gain an understanding of the project, it is recommended that potential bidders attend the scheduled site visit. In order to obtain any desired measurements and other possible related issues.

5.2. Performance objectives: Contractor shall make all repairs according to manufacturer’s recommendations and specific requirements.

5.3. Task Heading:

5.3.1. CLINs 0001, 0004 and 0006 - Preventative Maintenance

5.3.1.1. The contractor will provide Bi-monthly preventative maintenances (scheduled at the convenience of the government) consisting of Grease motors, Lubricate motor bearings through grease fittings, Lubricate drive assembly (warm end) change belts, Reverse motor rotation, visual inspection, de-icing of lines, safety Check of the entire System for leaks using electronic detector. This includes the piping, pumps, vaporizers, Manifolds and all connection points.

5.3.1.2. The contractor shall provide Bi-Monthly Check, replace or recondition as needed to All Gauges, Telemetry System,Tescon line regulator,“O”rings on the CPV connections of the high pressure manifolds, All control systems for the pumping station, Replace or recondition (by Manufacturer recommendations) every, Pump and Motor, High Pressure unloader Valves, Relief valves, Check Valves, Pump shock absorbers, Paint tubes and pump platform

5.3.1.3. The contractor shall submit a preventative maintenance report detailing all procedures completed to the COR within 48 hours of the completion of the preventative maintenance.

5.3.2. CLINs 0002, 0005 and 0007 - Emergency and Remedial Service Calls

5.3.2.1. The contractor agrees to provide emergency service 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and all government holidays inclusive.

5.3.2.2. The contractor shall provide non-emergency remedial service calls repairs during normal operating hours unless otherwise approved by COR.

5.3.2.3. The contractor shall respond on site within 24 hrs. for normal working hours remedial repairs.

5.3.2.4. The contractor shall respond on site within 3 hours of notification of an emergency situation.

5.3.2.5. The Contractor shall be responsible for any repairs/deicing of nitrogen lines at various locations.

5.3.2.6. The contractor will furnish name and telephone number of the technician to be contacted in case of emergency repair need for malfunctioning or non-functioning of equipment listed.

5.3.2.7. The contractor will make every effort to restore the equipment to its normal operation in the shortest possible time. The COR shall be notified of the estimated time required to restore service after an initial visit has been made by the Contractor’s Service Technician.

5.3.2.8. The contractor will prepare an Emergency or Remedial Service Report and will indicate the nature of their service call, response time, a detailed description of the correction applied, and the amount of time required to restore the equipment.

5.3.2.9. The contractor will maintain the systems in satisfactory continuous operation. When replacement parts are required, the contractor will use (with government approval) “State of the Art” components that are compatible with the damaged equipment.

5.3.2.10. The contractor shall provide a quote for services and repairs that requires approval from the COR prior to commencement of any emergency/remedial repair work.

5.4. CLIN 0003 – Replacement/Refurbishment of P2K pumps

5.4.1. During the Base year, at a onetime occurrence the contractor shall repair two P2K pumps to manufacture specifications within 60 days of the awarded contract (with government approval).

5.4.2. The contractor shall submit a cost estimate/quote to the Government COR, which shall include the cost of materials and labor of the repair.

5.4.3. The contractor requires approval from the COR prior to commencement of any refurbishment.

5.5. Miscellaneous:

5.5.1. Contractor shall commence work after receipt of Notice to Proceed and shall be scheduled at the convenience of the government upon notification of service call.

5.5.2. All work by the contractor will be performed by qualified service personnel using authorized parts and material, or government approved equal.

5.5.3. In the event the system is not made operational on the day of service, the contractor will return the following duty day thereafter until the system is in operational condition.

5.5.4. Upon completion of each visit the contractor will have the COR or designed representative sign the Preventative Maintenance, Emergency Repair, or Remedial Repair Report with the condition of all equipment repaired.

5.6.1. The COR for this contract will be Mr. Matthew Balut, Tel :(272) 219-8001.

PART 6

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Standard Specifications for Projects under the National Environmental Policy Act in Accordance with 32 CFR

651 Proponent ELTY-RKE

********Spill Procedures 1-2-3********

1. Stop work

2. Call 911 (depot phone)

3. Evacuate Area

**********Damaged Asbestos?********

Call Environmental Management Division (EMD) at 615-7098

******Environmental Questions?*******

Call EMD 615-7090

1. 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).

2. 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 coming in contact with 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.

3. 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 Environmental Branch.

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

5. 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 to meet the standards of Executive Order 13693, Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade; March 19, 2015. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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. The contractor may obtain a copy of the form from the EB.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. Emergency/Spills All emergencies and spills must be reported to the TYAD Fire Department by calling 911 from a TYAD phone or (570) 615-7300. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. Limit of Disturbance

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

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

20. 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. The contractor must keep a copy of all SDSs required for the project at the jobsite.

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. 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.

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.

24. 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.

25. 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.

25. Paints The contractor must not use paints containing zinc chromate or strontium chromate pigments and paints containing lead in excess of 0.06 percent by weight of the total nonvolatile content (calculated as lead metal).

26. 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. 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.

27. 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.

28. 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.

29. 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.

30. 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.

31. 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.

32. 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.

33. 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.

34. 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.

PART 7

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

CONTRACTOR SAFETY STANDARDS FOR TYAD

June 2018

Below are the contractor requirements for any work done on Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD). It is the responsibility of the contractor to enforce the below requirements. Failure to enforce safety requirements on the depot can result in termination of the contract.

Important Phone Numbers Emergency: 911 Security: 570-615-7550 Fire Department – (Non-Emergency): 570-615-7300 Safety: 570-615-7027

Changes in this document for June 2018:

The contractor is solely responsible for jobsite safety S10.0.

Update on the red card program in S 10.0.5.

Update on confined space S 10.6.3.

Subcontractors are the responsibility of the prime contractors, S 10.10.4.

S.10.0 THE CONTRACTOR IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE AND LIABLE FOR JOB- SITE

SAFETY.

Review of the project plans and other documents by the Tobyhanna Safety Office does not constitute an acceptance of Federal responsibility or liability for the adequacy of the safety measures identified for the job or for the Contractor's compliance with OSHA rules and regulations. The Contractor remains solely responsible and liable for job-site safety at all times during the term of the contract.

Contractors shall comply with the following:

1. Tobyhanna Army depot has restrictions on the use of fossil fuels in all buildings. The contractor must follow the TYAD fossil fuel memorandum of understanding.

2. All direct construction supervision including subcontractors must have completed the OSHA 10 hour safety course for construction. These certificates must be submitted with the site safety plan BEFORE construction starts.

3. Red card program - Tobyhanna Army Depot utilizes a program to allow employees to stop an action which is considered unsafe. Employees carry small red cards that can be thrown down when the employee sees an action they consider unsafe. Work ceases until TYAD management can decide if it is safe or not. Contractors are required to comply with this. If a Tobyhanna employee presents his red card to a contractor, the contractor must stop working until the COR and the safety office can determine if there is a safety hazard or not.

S.10.1 CODE COMPLIANCE

Tobyhanna Army Depot requires full contractor compliance with all safety regulations and standards. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining, monitoring and enforcing all rules, regulations and codes, by ALL personnel working for the contractor including all subcontractors. These codes include:

Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations-1910 (OSHA General Industry Standards) Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations-1926 (Construction Industry Standards) National Fire Protection Association Codes Uniform Facilities Code Other codes as required to maintain safety standards.

S.10.2 JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS (JHA)

Prior to the start of work, the contractor shall prepare a JHA for each phase of work that will be done under the contract. A phase is any operations involving a certain type of work. Examples include demolition, excavation, masonry work, concrete pouring, roofing, and electrical wiring. Work done by each subcontractor is also a phase. The JHA will:

1. List the activity being performed and identify the sequence of work steps.

2. List the hazards associated with each step, and the procedures and training required to eliminate or reduce the risk to an acceptable level.

S.10.3 SAFETY PLAN

Contractors will submit a written Contractor Safety Plan prior to beginning construction. The plan must follow the guidelines in OSHA 1926.

1. Who will implement the plan, including who is responsible for safety and accident prevention.

2. A means for coordinating and controlling subcontractors and suppliers.

3. Safety training.

4. Who will investigate accidents.

5. Emergency response.

6. Job site cleanup and safe access.

7. Public safety requirements such as signs and barricades.

S.10.4 FALL PROTECTION

1. Personnel performing any work on elevated surfaces, six (6) feet or more above a lower level, shall comply with 29 CFR §§ 1926.500 through 1926.503.

2. There are no certified anchorage points or permanent guardrail systems on any TYAD roof. Most roofs of the depot are more than 20 feet high.

3. Contractors and their employees must be protected from falling off the edge of the roof, regardless of how briefly the employees are at the edge of the roof.

S.10.5 ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Follow the current Tobyhanna Army Depot standard. This standard is based on NFPA 70E.

S.10.6 DEPOT REQUIRED PERMITS/APPROVALS

Permits are required for:

1. Excavation: Contractors must utilize the PA 1 Call system and coordinate with contracting officer representative (COR) for excavations prior to any groundbreaking including digging, drilling and stake driving. See appendix L for permitting details.

2. Trenching: Contractors must obtain approval from the TYAD Safety and Occupational Health Office (SOHO) before any trenching deeper than 5 feet. The contractor must have a trenching plan and the appropriate safety equipment. The contractor is to request approval from the (SOHO) by e-mail through the contracting officer representative.

3. Confined space: Contractors must obtain approval from the TYAD Safety and Occupational Health Office (SOHO) before entering any confined space. The contractor must have a confined space plan and the appropriate safety equipment. The contractor is to request approval from the (SOHO) by e-mail through the contracting officer representative.

4. Burning/fire: Hot work permits must be obtained daily from the Fire Department.

5. Cranes: Use of cranes on the depot: See S.10.13

6. Army Radiation Permits: Non-Army agencies (including other military Services, vendors, and civilian contractors) require an Army Radiation Permit (ARP) to use, store, or possess ionizing radiation sources on TYAD (see 32 CFR 655). Non-Army applicants will apply by letter with supporting documentation to the Depot Commander. The letter should be submitted so that the Depot Commander receives the application at least 30 days before the requested start date of the permit. The ARP application will specify start and stop dates for the ARP and describe the intended use of the radioactive material.

For sealed sources of radiation, i.e. Moisture Soil Density Gauges, the application must include a valid Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Radioactive Materials License that allows the applicant to use the source as specified in the ARP application, current leak test certificates, operator training records and calibration certificates for any equipment that may be utilized at TYAD.

For machine produced ionizing radiation sources, i.e. X-ray Equipment, the application must include the appropriate state authorization that allows the applicant to use the source as specified in the ARP application along with operator training records and calibration certificates for any equipment that may be utilized at TYAD.

ARPs will not be issued for more than 12 months at a time.

S.10.7 CONFINED SPACES

1. All Confined Spaces at TYAD are considered as Permit-Required Confined Spaces.

2. Contractors must fully comply with all OSHA regulations for Confined Space Operations, including on-site use and availability of a Confined Space Entry Permit / Checklist.

3. The contractor must request access from the TYAD SOHO before entering any confined space area. The contractor is to request approval from the SOHO through the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The Contractor or COR will also notify the Fire and Emergency Services Branch of the Confined Space Entry.

4. Upon completion, the contractor will notify the SOHO and discuss whether any new hazards were added to the Confined Space, and will submit the completed Confined Space Entry Permit / Checklist.

S.10.8 LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURE

1. The Contractor shall perform this work in accordance with 29 CFR § 1910.147, The Control of Hazardous Energy.

2. The Contractor shall notify the COR that a lockout/tagout system is going to be used.

3. The contractor is to request the COR to notify them if TYAD is using any lockouts/tag outs in the construction area.

4. The Contractor shall locate and identify all isolating devices.

5. The Contractor shall shut down the equipment normally.

6. The Contractor shall isolate all energy using appropriate methodology.

7. After all work is complete, the Contractor shall remove the energy isolating device and restore the equipment to service.

8. The Contractor shall notify the COR that energy is again restored.

S.10.9 PROTECTION TO THE DRINKING WATER SYSTEM

The contractor will not perform any work on the depot potable water system until prior approval is obtained from the Environmental Branch and the certified operator through the Directorate, Installation Services

COR.

S.10.10 PROTECTION OF PERSONNEL

At no time is any depot employee to be put at risk to illness or injury. No construction actions are exempt from this requirement.

1. Where pedestrian and driver safety is endangered, use appropriate traffic barricades. Use anchor barricades to prevent displacement by wind. Notify the COR prior to beginning such work.

2. Where demolition is required, continuously evaluate the condition of the structure being demolished and take action to protect personnel working around the project site. No structural element will be left standing without sufficient support to prevent collapse.

3. Personal Protective Equipment for visitors: three complete sets of personal protective equipment shall be available to visitors for entry to the regulated area. Visitors shall be provided with training equivalent to that provided to Contractor employees in the use of Personal Protective Equipment and the site safety and health requirements.

4. Subcontractors are the responsibility of the prime contractor and must follow the same regulations the prime contractor does.

S.10.11 FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES

Hot Work Permits will be issued by Fire Department upon request. HWP requests must be made at least thirty (30) minutes prior to the expected start time by contacting the fire department.

1. Contractors are required to have fully charged and operable contractor provided fire extinguisher(s) that are appropriate for the type of possible fire. Fire extinguisher shall be immediately available for inspection by the fire department upon an inspection of the work site and remain at the work site. At a minimum, a ten (10) pound class 4A: 60B: C multi-purpose dry-chemical fire extinguisher or equivalent shall be provided. Contractors shall provide an appropriate number of fire extinguishers.

2. A fire watch must be in place during the hot work and for 30 minutes after the HWP operation.

Upon completion of the thirty (30) minute, post hot work fire watch, the contractor shall contact the fire department to report the work is complete.

3. The fire department will be notified when flammable or hazardous materials are used.

4. Use of a plasma torch will require special approval by the fire department.

5. Any fire, even one that is extinguished, must be reported to the fire department.

6. Ambulance services are provided at a cost to contractors. The contracted ambulance service provider will transport to the nearest hospital. Advanced Life Support, helicopter transport, etc. is all at the contractor's expense.

7. The fire department will respond to all fire, ambulance, hazmat and confined space incidents.

S.10.12 IF AN INCIDENT HAPPENS

1. Any serious injury or medical emergency:

a. Dial 911 and give accurate location and nature of emergency. Make sure to tell the operator that you are calling from Tobyhanna Army Depot.

b. Send someone to the nearest exit to assist responders.

c. Treat victims to the best of your ability.

d. Call the work order desk at 570-615-7805 if there is any blood or body fluids that must be cleaned up.

2. In the event of the smell of natural gas:

a. Call dial 911.

b. Have all personnel evacuate the area if the smell is significant.

c. Assist the fire company to determine the leak as appropriate.

3. In the case of a fire:

a. If the fire is small, use a fire extinguisher and call 911.

b. Otherwise, dial 911 and pull the fire alarm.

c. Evacuate the building.

S.10.13 CRANE LIFT OPERATIONS AT TOBYHANNA ARMY DEPOT

1. A Lift Plan for Crane Operations will be submitted to the SOHO at least five business days prior to a lift operation. It shall include:

2. A description of the operation to be performed, specific personnel assignments (Lift Director, Safety Coordinator, Operator, rigger, etc.) and signaling and any other details pertaining to activities during the lift.

3. A drawn Site Plan with specifications including work zone, support equipment locations, evacuation area, traffic control, electrical power line clearances (if applicable), lift path, surface conditions at crane location, etc.

4. Training/Certifications (scans) for crane operator and other lift-team members included in the lift operation.

5. Equipment nomenclature and a certificate of comprehensive annual inspection records, including any deficiencies and corrective action.

6. Load chart for crane, with target capacities specific to the crane/boom configuration and lift details clearly marked.

7. Lift calculations, including rigging components and configuration.

8. Weather conditions are always part of the ongoing safety assessment and may result in rescheduling of the lift.

9. Only approved operators are allowed to operate or move the crane for any reason.

A Production Lift Plan pertains to repetitive lifts within a work project and may be outlined with one lift plan depicting the nomenclature and general capacities of the equipment to be…