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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

U.S. Army Garrison Adelphi Laboratory Center (ALC) Repair/Replace Fire Hydrants and Shut-Off Valves

C.1 BACKGROUND: The primary mission of United States Army Garrison, Adelphi Laboratory Center (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 excellent lab facilities and support services. This contract is to obtain labor, equipment, and materials to replace one (1) building isolation valve and twelve (12) of the existing fire hydrants and mechanical joint valves throughout the U.S. Army Garrison ALC, 2800 Powder Mill Road; Adelphi, Maryland 20783.

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

C.1.2 Security Requirements: Contractor personnel performing under this scope of work on the ALC premises must be citizens of the United States, either native-born or naturalized. No foreign nationals shall be permitted on ALC. Cases of dual or multiple citizenships will be reviewed by security personnel. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must be able to obtain a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) clearance and prior to commencement of work under this contract, and must be able to maintain a NACI clearance during the performance of the contract. The Contractor must pass the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Interstate Identification Index (III) background investigation to gain access on the installation. All NACI and NCIC III investigations will be performed at the Government’s expense.

C.1.3 Personnel Requirements: The Contractor shall fulfill the requirements listed in sections C.1.3.1 and C.1.3.2.

C.1.3.1 The Contractor shall provide all labor and materials to accomplish the following work effort as delineated in this scope. If required, the Contractor shall to develop, prepare, and submit Value Engineering Change Proposals (VECP’s) to the COR for approval.

C.1.3.2 The Contractor shall ensure that all work under this contract is performed by appropriately trained/experienced personnel. The Contractor shall ensure that personnel are thoroughly trained in precautionary measures that protect themselves and the health of other building personnel.

C.1.4 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: Contractor 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 government representative). The Contractor shall also 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 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.

C.1.5 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 repair, replacement, and testing services for fire hydrants, mechanical joint valves, and building isolation valves located throughout the U.S. Army Garrison ALC as defined in this PWS. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

C.1.6 Hours of Operation: The services and repairs to be performed under this contract shall be performed during normal Government Operating Days, Monday through Friday except for Federal holidays, between the hours of 0700 to 1630 local time. All work performed on the fire hydrants and water shutdowns require an approved schedule and coordination with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

C.1.7 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months and one (1) 12 month option year. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

C.1.8 Quality Control: The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective Quality Control Program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor’s quality control program is the means by which the Contractor assures all work complies with the requirement of the contract.

C.2 GENERAL:

C.2.1 The Contractor shall conduct all efforts in such a matter to minimize the impact on water supply to the building, noise and dust in or near the work area. Any action that will change the primary function or performance of any building system will need to be performed during time that will least likely to disrupt mission activities. This will require major activities on core systems to be performed during a later shift, on weekends or during outage periods (See Section C.3.1).

C.2.2 The Contractor shall provide repairs to: (1) assure continuous installation operations in order to prevent disruptions that could adversely affect building services and ongoing operations; and (2) prevent/minimize premature failure/deterioration of systems and equipment covered by this contract.

C.2.3 The Contractor shall warranty all workmanship, materials, and equipment for repairs under this contract for a minimum period of not less than one year.

C.2.4 The Contractor and its subcontractors shall maintain the job site in a neat and orderly condition. This includes the daily removal of rubbish, waste tools, equipment, and materials not required for the work in progress.

C.3 REQUIREMENTS:

C.3.1 The Contractor shall provide the labor, equipment, and materials to replace one (1) building isolation valve and twelve (12) of the existing fire hydrants and mechanical joint valves where shown in Technical Exhibits one and two (Figures 1-5). The Contractor shall ensure that all equipment listed in Technical Exhibit one is returned to full functionality during the base year. The Contractor shall have the option to submit VECPs for approval by the Contracting Officer (KO), should it find that the hydrants or mechanical joint valves on the fire hydrant list (Figures 1-5) can be repaired, rather than replaced. The Contractor shall perform during off-business hours or on a weekend when its work requires scheduled water shut-off. The Contractor shall recommend a timeframe for repairs to be completed no later than fourteen (14) calendar days prior to commencing work. The COR will provide their concurrence within two (2) business days. The Contractor shall ensure that the fire hydrants and mechanical joint valves are constructed in compliance with the Federal, State and local codes and regulations. For each fire hydrant or mechanical joint valve or building isolation valve requiring replacement, see Figures 1-5.

C.3.2 The Contractor shall ensure that hydrants are dry barrel-type conforming to the American Water Works Association (AWWA) industry standard, AWWA C502-14 with valve opening at least five (5) inches in diameter and designed so that the flange at the main valve seat can be removed with the main valve seat apparatus remaining intact, closed and reasonably tight against leakage and with a breakable valve rod coupling and breakable flange connections located no more than eight (8) inches above the ground grade. The Contractor shall ensure that fire hydrants have a six-inch bell connection, two (2) 2-1/2 inch hose connections and 4-1/2 inch pumper connection. The Contractor shall ensure that outlets have American National Standard fire-hose coupling threads. The Contractor shall ensure that all working parts are bronze. The Contractor shall ensure that the design, material, and workmanship are equal to the latest stock pattern ordinarily produced by the manufacturer. The Contractor shall paint hydrants with one (1) coat of red iron oxide, zinc oxide primer conforming to The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) industry standard, SSPC Paint 25 and two (2) finish coats of silicone alkyd paint conforming to SSPC Paint 21, of the color directed. The Contractor shall furnish manufacturer compatible bronze adapter for each outlet, with caps.

C.3.3 The Contractor shall locate and install fire hydrants as shown in the attached figures. The Contractor shall connect each hydrant to the main with a 6-inch branch line having at least as much cover as the distribution main. The Contractor shall set hydrants plumb with pumper nozzle facing the roadway, with the center of the lowest outlet not less than eighteen (18) inches above the finished surrounding grade, and the operating nut not more than forty-eight (48) inches above the finished surrounding grade. The Contractor shall ensur b, e that the fire hydrants designated on the drawings as low profile have the lowest outlet not less than eighteen (18) inches above the finished surrounding grade, the top of the hydrant not more than twenty-four (24) inches above the finished surrounding grade. The Contractor shall thoroughly compact the backfill around hydrants to the finished grade-line immediately after installation to obtain beneficial use of the hydrant as soon as practicable. The Contractor shall provide a new slab of concrete not less than four (4) inches thick and fifteen (15) inches square and set the hydrant upon the slab. The Contractor shall ensure that no less than seven (7) cubic feet of free-draining broken stone or gravel is placed around and beneath the waste opening of dry barrel hydrants to ensure drainage. The Contractor shall perform the following additional work:

· Locate underground utilities and excavate area surrounding fire hydrant and mechanical joint valve

· Remove existing fire hydrants and mechanical joint valves

· Install new fire hydrants and mechanical joint valves per National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 24

· Test and checkout shall be performed on each hydrant per NFPA 25

· Restore the excavated asphalt and grass areas to near pre-construction condition

C.3.4 The Contractor shall drain all valves, including those in hydrants, to prevent freezing and clean the interiors of all foreign matter before installation. The Contractor shall tighten stuffing boxes and fully open and close hydrants, and hydrants valves in order to ensure that all parts are in working condition. The Contractor shall install check, pressure reducing, vacuum, and all relief valves in valve pits. The Contractor shall install and set plumb existing valves and valve boxes where shown or specified in the attached figures. The Contractor shall ensure that valve boxes are centered on the valves and that boxes are installed over each outside gate valve unless otherwise shown in the attached figures. The Contractor shall ensure that the new valves are located at the same location as replaced valves. The Contractor shall ensure that earth fill is carefully tamped around each valve box or pit to a distance of four (4) feet on all sides of the box, or the undisturbed trench face if less than four (4) feet. The Contractor shall perform the following additional work:

· Locate underground utilities and excavate area surrounding shut-off valve boxes

· Remove existing shut off valve boxes

· Install new valve box to include the cover cap with proper elevation and alignment

· Restore the excavated asphalt and grass areas to near pre-construction condition

C.3.5 The Contractor shall ensure that gate valves are designed for a working pressure of not less than 150 psi. The Contractor shall ensure that valve connections are flanged. The Contractor shall ensure that valves have a clear waterway equal to the full nominal diameter of the valve, and shall be opened by turning counterclockwise. The Contractor shall ensure that the operating nut or wheel has an arrow, cast in the metal, indicating the direction of opening.

· The Contractor shall ensure that valves smaller than three (3) inches are all bronze and conform to the Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry (MSS) industry standard, MSS SP-80, Type 1, Class 150.

· The Contractor shall ensure that valves three (3) inches and larger are iron body, bronze mounted, and shall conform to AWWA C500.

· The Contractor shall ensure that resilient-seated gate valves three (3) to twelve (12) inches in size conform to AWWA C509.

C.3.6 The Contractor shall perform a fire flow and pressure test after the repairs to ensure that the hydrant system can sustain the elevated water flows and pressures required for fire fighting purposes. All testing shall be performed in accordance with NFPA 291, 2016 edition.

C.4 SAFETY

C.4.1 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.4.2 Construction and architect-engineer contracts will include the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) clause 52 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ 236–13 and will include the Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) 013529 (formerly 01525) as appropriate http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/browse_org.php?o=70 .

C.4.3 The Government will review the Contractor’s Safety Plan for adequacy, completeness and compliance with OSHA and EM 385–1–1 requirements within ten (10) days of starting the work.

C.4.4 Fire protection plans shall be reviewed during the pre-operational planning to ensure that they provide the level of protection necessary to address possible fires in the operation. Exits and egresses will meet the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.33 through 29 CFR 1910.39, Subpart E; fire prevention plans; and The Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards.

C.4.5 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.4.6 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.

C.4.7 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.4.8 Where appropriate, the Contractor shall provide personal protective equipment including: protective clothing, eyewear, hearing protection, gloves and safety shoes. The Contractor shall ensure the proper use of this personal protective equipment.

C.4.9 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.4.10 All Contractor-provided equipment must conform to an approved testing laboratory standard (i.e. UL, ANSI, ASTM, etc.) and be 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.4.11 Contractor shall ensure all emergency notifications systems, including fire alarm, gas alarms, and weather alerts, are understood by their employees and the Contractor shall ensure an emergency action plan is implemented.

C.4.12 Contractor shall not create hazardous conditions for its employees, governmental employees, or any personnel whom are in or around the construction/working area, including 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.4.13 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.4.14 The Contractor shall immediately secure any accident scene or wreckage until released by the accident investigative authority through the Contracting Officer (KO).

C.4.15 The Contractor will confirm through the COR that no known hazardous conditions currently exist within the area of proposed work, including the existence of Asbestos, Toxic gas, and Toxic metals, including "heavy metals".

C.4.16 The Contractor will coordinate with the facilities electricians prior to conducting any electrical related work, and will implement lockout –tagout (LOTO) procedures as appropriate.

C.4.17 All construction sites will be provided either ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) or assured equipment grounding conductor program to protect employees from electrical energy.

C.4.18 The Contractor will notify Department of Public Works (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.4.19 The Contractor shall develop, implement and maintain at the workplace a written hazardous communication program.

C.4.20 The Contractor is responsible to insure that all of its sub-contractors comply with these contractual requirements for construction and are fully briefed on these provisions. A documented record will be maintained at the job site, which will include the list of persons briefed, signatures, contents of the briefing, date and time.

C.4.21 Prior written approval must be obtained from the installation radiation safety officer allowing use, storage, or possessing ionizing radiation sources on this installation or Blossom Point. Application for approval will be made by submitting DA Form 3337 along with supporting documentation.

C.4.22 All compressed gas cylinders shall be stored in an upright secured position, valve protection caps affixed when transporting, moving or storing and gasses will be properly marked and segregated.

C.4.23 All walls and faces of trenches five (5) feet or more deep and all excavations, in which employees are exposed to danger from moving ground or cave in, shall be guarded by shoring system, sloping or some equivalent means. A ladder or ramp or other safe means of egress shall be located in the trench excavations that are four (4) feet or more deep.

C.4.24 Scaffolds and their components shall be capable of supporting, without failure, at least four (4) times the maximum intended load. Guardrails and toe-boards shall be installed on all open sides and ends of platforms more than six (6) feet above the ground floor. All planking shall be scaffold grade or equivalent.

C.4.25 Each employee on a walking/working surface (Horizontal/Vertical) with an unprotected side or edge which is six (6) feet or more above the lower level shall be protected from falling. The Contractor will use guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems to protect employees.

C.4.26 Seatbelt usage is mandatory at all times.

C.5 Environmental

C.5.1 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.5.2 The Contractor shall ensure that their work is conducted in accordance with and in support of the goals of the ALC Environmental Management System (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.5.3 The Contractor shall be responsible for the management of all hazardous materials they use and store onsite. Any hazardous materials or chemicals brought onto the Installation by the Contractor must be pre-approved for use by the ALC Environmental Division, ATTN: IMAL-PWF. The Contractor shall provide complete and current copies of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS's) to the ALC Environmental Division for approval no less than ten (10) days prior to bringing any hazardous materials or chemicals onto the Installation (301.394.6300).

C.5.4 The Contractor shall not discharge any materials, including oils, hazardous substances, wastewaters, or sediments, to the Installation sanitary sewer or storm sewer without prior consent from the Environmental Division. It is allowable for water generated during fire hydrant testing to discharge into the storm drains. However, the Contractor shall ensure that soil and debris picked up by the fire hydrant water does not enter the storm drains by using debris screens, basin guards, hay bales, or an equivalent form of protection.

C.5.5 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 at the conclusion of the contract.

C.6 DELIVERABLES:

C.6.1 Schedule of Work: The Contractor shall provide a schedule of work that incorporates all maintenance tasks and their corresponding frequencies. A draft copy of this schedule shall be provided to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) two (2) weeks 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 schedule with COR comments. The schedule of work shall be approved before work begins. The Contractor shall provide the planned work schedule to the COR at least two (2) weeks in advance of the start of work for coordination and notification purposes. This deliverable applies to the base year of the contract, and each individual option year exercised.

C.6.2 Inspection, Maintenance, Test Reports: The Contractor shall provide an updated Excel spreadsheet, and a System Record of Inspection and Testing form, within two (2) weeks after the completion of an inspection or test. The spreadsheet shall include at minimum: Information for the device and water main location. Records shall be completed for all inspections, tests, and procedures, including results from flow and pressure testing performed, the organization that performed the work, the results, and the date completed.

C.6.3 Equipment Data Submittal: The Contractor shall submit a list of all equipment and materials to be installed throughout ALC for COR approval before work begins. Allow 14 days review time. All equipment and materials incorporated into the work covered by this contract shall be new and of the most suitable grade for the purpose intended.

C.6.4 Status Report: The Contractor shall provide a status report to the COR every two (2) weeks.

C.7 REFERENCES:

· OSHA and EM 385–1–1- Safety & Health Topics

· 29 CFR 1910 - Occupational Safety and Health Standards

· UFGS 01 35 29- Health, Safety, and Emergency Response Procedures for Contaminated Sites

· NFPA 101- The Life Safety Code

· NFPA 51B- Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work

· NFPA 291- Recommended Practice for Fire Flow Testing and Marking of Hydrants

· ANSI/ASSE Z49.1- Safety In Welding And Cutting and Allied Processes

· ANSI A117.1 - Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities (current edition)

· AWWA C502- Dry-Barrel Fire Hydrants

· SSPC Paint 21- White or Colored Silicone Alkyd Paint

· SSPC Paint 25- Zinc, Oxide, Alkyd, Linseed Oil Primer for Use Ol,./.,ver Blast Cleaned Steel

C.8 ATTACHMENTS:

· Technical Exhibit I

· Technical Exhibit II image1.emf