A01_-_PWS.doc

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

CAFETERIA COURTYARD CLEARING AND GRADING

Cafeteria Courtyard, BUILDING 205 C.1 Background: The primary mission of United States Army Garrison, ALC is to provide valuable support services and infrastructure to enable scientific research, development, and well-being of the workforce. ALC serves the Soldier and collaborates with Army science and research by providing laboratory facilities and support services.

C.1.1 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at ALC, 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, Maryland 20783.

C.2 Objective

C.2.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for providing all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, other items, and non-personal services necessary to perform the demolition of existing patio, removal of trees and earthwork in order to construct a flat, uniformed and level surface in the Building 205 Cafeteria Courtyard at ALC. All dimensions provided in this PWS shall be field verified by the Contractor for accuracy.

C.3 Requirements C.3.1 Demolition and Removal of Existing Courtyard Components (see C.9.1 Existing Conditions)

· The Contractor shall remove and dispose of approximately 115 linear feet of iron fencing system (see C.9.2 Existing Fence), including foundation.

· The Contractor shall remove and dispose of four (4) trees, including stump and entire root system. Three (3) trees have an approximate height and diameter of 15 feet and 18 inches, respectively. One (1) tree has an approximate height and diameter of 30 feet and 42 inches, respectively.

· The Contractor shall remove one (1) memorial plaque and turn over possession to the COR.

· The Contractor shall remove and dispose of an approximately 5,400 square foot brick paver patio and associated base material.

· The Contractor shall remove and dispose of approximately 60 square feet of concrete slab along Building 202 (see C.9.3 Concrete Slab).

· The Contractor shall remove and dispose of two (2) concrete collars around existing 4 inch pipe storm inlets (see C.9.4 Concrete Collars).

· The Contractor shall cut and dispose of approximately 12,000 cubic feet of earth in order to provide a level and uniform surface that allows for appropriate drainage.

· The Contractor shall salvage all recyclable/reusable items and materials and dispose of the salvaged items at an approved salvage or recycling facility as specified by the COR.

· The Contractor shall be responsible for disposing of all refuse and salvage items offsite, using their own equipment and labor.

· The Contractor shall ensure that all refuse and salvaged items are stored neatly, in a dumpster or container, until it is removed from the worksite.

C.3.2 Installation of New Courtyard Components

· The Contractor shall design and implement a drainage system that allows for appropriate drainage from all disturbed areas in the Courtyard. The Contractor shall reuse existing drainage infrastructure to the maximum extent practicable and feasible.

· The Contractor shall provide, install, and properly compact base material in order to provide a flat surface in all disturbed areas throughout the courtyard.

· The Contractor shall provide and install at minimum one inch of topsoil to all disturbed areas.

· The Contractor shall provide and install grass sod to all disturbed areas.

· The Contractor shall select all plantings to be appropriate for the area, native to the region, and low maintenance. The Contractor shall install all landscaping components according to manufacturer’s recommendations.

C.4 Construction Site Maintenance

C.4.1 The Contractor shall post adequate construction signage to alert pedestrians of an active construction site and directing to a temporary means of building egress during an emergency as designated by the COR.

C.4.2 The Contractor shall store all supplies and equipment on the project site so as to preclude mechanical and weather damage and maintain site in a neat and orderly manner.

C.4.3 The Contractor shall use all means necessary to control dust on and near work areas when dust is caused by construction operations. The Contractor shall thoroughly moisten all surfaces as required to prevent dust being a nuisance.

C.4.4 The Contractor shall coordinate all project activities to maintain continuous traffic flow. The Contractor shall notify COR at least three (3) weekdays in advance of any proposed disruption to traffic flow, parking or loading dock operations.

C.4 Deliverables/Documentation:

C.4.1 Schedule of Work: The Contractor shall provide a schedule of work that incorporates all significant tasks and milestones. A draft copy of this schedule shall be provided to the COR fourteen (14) days after contract award. The COR will return the schedule, with input/comments, to the Contractor within seven (7) days of receipt of the submission. The Contractor shall submit the final schedule, for approval, within seven (7) days of receipt of the plan with COR comments. The schedule of work shall be approved before work begins.

C.4.2 Accident Prevention Plan: The Contractor shall develop an accident prevention plan in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Appendix A, and provide a draft copy to the COR fourteen (14) days after contract award. The accident prevention plan will be reviewed for completeness and compliance with OSHA and EM 385-1-1. The COR will return the accident prevention plan, with input/comments, to the Contractor within seven (7) days of receipt of the submission. The Contractor shall submit the final accident prevention plan, for approval, within seven (7) days of receipt of the plan with COR comments. The accident prevention plan shall be approved before work begins.

C.4.3 Material Submittals: The Contractor shall provide material data submittals for COR approval with manufacturer’s detailed technical data for all materials. The Contractor shall submit full color samples to the COR for selection for all applicable materials. The COR will return the approved or disapproved material submittals, with input/comments, to the Contractor within seven (7) days of receipt of the submission. The Contractor shall submit the final material data submittals to the COR, for approval, within seven (7) days of receipt of the material data submittals with COR comments. The material submittals shall be approved before work begins.

C.4.4 Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan: The Contractor shall provide a Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan that has been approved by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). The plan and documentation of MDE approval shall be provided to the COR. The Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan shall be reviewed and accepted by the COR before work begins.

C.5 Security Requirements C.5.1 The Contractor shall submit a list of all personnel performing work under this contract prior to the commencement of work. Contractor personnel and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by the COR). The Contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the installation Security office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements 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 the installation change, the Government may require changes in Contractor security matters or processes.

C.6 Environmental

C.6.1 Laws and Regulations: The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, local, and Army regulations governing environmental control. The Contractor shall obtain and provide copies of any required licenses and permits, as necessary, to comply with applicable Federal, State, local or municipal laws, codes or regulations during the performance of this work.

C.6.2 ALC Environmental Management System (EMS): The Contractor shall ensure that their work is conducted in accordance with and in support of the goals of the ALC EMS. The ALC EMS goals are the following: (1) reduce hazardous waste generation, (2) recycle solid waste generated to the maximum extent practicable, and (3) reduce energy and water consumption.

C.6.3 Disposal of Waste: The Contractor shall recycle all solid wastes they generate, including construction and demolition debris, to the maximum extent practicable. Weight records for any waste that is recycled by the Contractor, as well as weight records for any waste that is disposed in a landfill by the Contractor, shall be provided to the ALC Environmental Division utilizing ALC EMS Form 4.4.3-1 (Construction and Demolition Diversion/Disposal Transaction Report Summary).

C.7 Safety

C.7.1 All U.S. Army construction contracts fall within the purview of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385–1–1, http://140.194.76.129/publications/eng-manuals/em385-1-1/2008_English/entire_2008_English.pdf and Part 1910, Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (29 CFR 1910) and Part 1926, Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (29 CFR 1926) http://www.dol.gov/ that establish legal requirements. The version in effect at time of contract award will be used to ensure that adequate safety requirements are included in all Army construction contracts.

C.7.2 Hot work permits (DA Form 5383, Jan 2009) will require prior approval from the Fire Protection Office (394-3695) and conform to NFPA 51B and 29 CFR 1910.252 and in accordance with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) AWS Z49.1 SAFETY IN WELDING AND CUTTING AND ALLIED PROCESSES. (Safety Plan)

C.7.3 Permit-required confined space and permit space must conform to OSHA's standard for confined spaces (29 CFR 1910.146) http://www.osha.gov which contains the requirements for practices and procedures to protect employees in general industry from the hazards of entering permit spaces and Z117.1 - 2003, Safety Requirements for Confined Spaces. Any employer who allows employee entry into a confined space must develop and implement a written program for the space. (Confined Space)

C.7.4 During site visits and inspections, the contractor’s compliance with the safety plan, regulatory safety requirements, and accepted practices will be observed. Safety violations will be documented and provided to the contracting officer for transmittal to the contractor who will be required to take corrective action. Depending upon the severity of the findings, follow-up inspections to determine that specific deficiencies have been corrected may be required.

C.7.5 Where appropriate, the contractor shall provide personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to: protective clothing, eyewear, hearing protection, gloves and safety shoes. The contractor shall ensure the proper use of this personal protective equipment.

C.7.6 The Contractor shall ensure all personnel operating and performing construction, to include subcontractors shall be fully trained, experienced and certified/licensed where required by federal, state or local laws for performing the required tasks and meet required health, safety and environmental standards.

C.7.7 All contractor provided equipment must conform to an approved testing laboratory standard i.e. UL, ANSI, ASTM, etc…and approved by the COR prior to being used on or within Government property. Contractor will ensure equipment is inspected, tested and/or maintained in accordance with manufacturing requirements/standards and operated within the safe operational parameter. All defective equipment will be removed from service immediately.

C.7.8 Contractor shall ensure all emergency notifications systems i.e. fire alarm, gas alarms, weather alerts are understood by their employees and the contractor shall ensure an emergency action plan is implemented.

C.7.9 Contractor shall not create hazardous conditions for its employees, governmental employees, or any personnel whom are in or around the construction /working area, including but not limited to hazardous conditions such as noise, vibration, falling-slipping-tripping, respiratory, visual, and hearing. Work areas will be continuously maintained in a clean (as reasonably possible), orderly and sanitary condition.

C.7.10 The Contractor shall record and report promptly to the COR, all available facts relating to each instance of damage to Government property or injury to either Contractor or Government personnel. The Contractor shall maintain an accurate record of exposure data on all accidents or incidents related to work performed under this contract resulting in death, traumatic injury, occupational disease, or damage to property, materials, supplies, or equipment.

C.7.11 The Contractor shall immediately secure any accident scene or wreckage until released by the accident investigative authority through the KO.

C.7.12 The Contractor shall confirm through the COR that no known hazardous conditions currently exist within the area of proposed work, i.e. the existence of Asbestos, Toxic gas, Toxic metals, including "heavy metals".

C.7.13 The Contractor shall coordinate with the facilities electricians prior to conducting any electrical related work, and will implement lockout –tagout (LOTO) procedures as appropriate.

C.7.14 All construction sites shall be provided either ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) or assured equipment grounding conductor program to protect employees from electrical energy.

C.7.15 The Contractor shall notify DPW electrician(s) prior to connecting or disconnecting facility electrical energy. The DPW electrician(s) shall inform contract employees of known (electrical) hazards that are related to the contract employer’s work, and that might not be recognized by the contract employer or its employees. The DPW electrician(s) must provide information about the installation that the contract employer needs to make a hazard assessment and the contractor must instruct these hazards to their employees or subcontractors.

C.8 Applicable Publications

· UFC 1-200-01 DoD Building Code (General Building Requirements)

· UFC 3-201-01 Civil Engineering

· UFC 4-022-03 Security Fences and Gates

· EM 385–1–1 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual

· Maryland Department of the Environment 2011 Maryland Standards and Specifications for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control

· EO 13693 Guidance for Federal Agencies on Sustainable Practices for Designed Landscapes C.9 Illustrations

C.9.1 Existing Conditions

C.9.2 Existing Fence

C.9.3 Concrete Slab C.9.4 Concrete Collar

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