Ft Novosel Paving PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT 03042025.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

GRADING, DRAINAGE AND PAVEMENT

CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIRS POSTWIDE

FORT NOVOSEL, ALABAMA

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. General: The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, transportation, and incidentals, except as specified herein as Government furnished, to perform all operations in connection with the grading, drainage, and paving required to construct, repair and maintain roads and parking lots at various locations on Fort Novosel property as directed by the Directorate of Public Works (DPW). This work is governed by the applicable drawings and these specifications are subject to the terms and conditions of the contract. Drawings of the areas to be paved shall be submitted to the Contractor with individual task orders as required. All drawings provided to the Contractor are for reference/information only and may or may not be current or to scale. The Contractor shall provide any/all deviations to accepted local, state, and federal building practices/codes to the attention of the Construction Inspector and Contracting Officers Representative for review/consideration by the government. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining utility spotting/location and permits that may be required by Environmental Considerations FB-144R. If any work done by the contractor is not according to specifications listed below, that work shall be re-done per specs. The re-work shall be done at the contractor’s expense. General survey and layout requirements for existing roadways overlays, roadway widening, drainage structures and parking lot overlays shall be part of contractors bid. Where layout and engineering work shall be required for establishing new roadway, parking lots and site work the contractor and government representative shall reach an agreed time frame during the scoping of project. This cost shall be covered by the Field Engineering and Layout bid item shown on bid schedule. When required, the Contractor is to provide the necessary documentation in order to obtain a NPDES permit for the new construction. When all work is complete, the Contractor shall be required to provide the DPW with a complete set of As-Built drawings (both electronic and hard copy).

Unless otherwise specified, the following specifications must be used, in their priority ranking:

· United Facilities Criteria (UFC) Current Edition

· United Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) Current Edition

· Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Current Edition

· Alabama Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Highway Construction (Current Edition)

· Fort Novosel Environmental Protection Requirements

· Guidance provided in Fort Novosel Environmental Considerations as listed on the projects FB-144R.

· Construction to be per Ft. Novosel Material Requirements, Construction Products.

· Construction to be per DOD criteria, Army criteria, Ft. Novosel criteria, International Building Code, National Electrical Code, NFPA, Life Safety Code, and local requirements, codes, and restrictions.

· Physical Security Regulations

· United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) Force Protection Program (FPP).

The Contractor must be able to meet the eligibility requirements to become prequalified and become an approved contractor with the Alabama Department of Transportation. This requirement shall need to be completed within 180 days of awarding the contract.

The Contractor shall have a Mobilization period of 180 days, to run concurrently with the approval period, in order to mobilize the necessary equipment for the contract.

1.1 Background: The Directorate of Public Works (DPW) is required to maintain the facilities located at Fort Novosel, AL, including concrete sidewalks, curbs, asphalt roadways and parking lots.

1.2 Objectives: The Contractor shall replace or repair concrete sidewalks, curbs, asphalt roadways, parking lots, as identified in each task order issued in accordance with the SOW standards.

1.3 Scope: The site of work covered by these specifications is located at Fort Novosel, AL, home of the Maneuver Center of Excellence. The work to be performed under this contract consists of furnishing all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and non-personal services necessary to provide Concrete Curb/Sidewalk and Roadway Paving Repairs and Replacement as defined in the SOW. This is an Indefinite-Task Indefinite-Quantity type contract and task orders shall be issued on as needed basis. The ordering period includes a one (1) year base period with four (4) one (1) year option periods. The work to be performed shall be described on each task order.

1.4 Ordering Procedures: The Contracting Officer shall issue task orders (TOs) as the ordering mechanism for specific concrete curb/sidewalk, and roadway paving repair and replacement requirements. Requirements shall be identified by the Government and applicable CLINs and Quantities shall be determined. The negotiated price per CLIN shall be multiplied by the determined quantity to derive the overall task order price. Individual order performance time shall be determined for each task order.

1.5 General Information:

1.5.1 Period of Performance: The ordering period shall consist of a one (1) year Base period and four (4) one (1) year Option periods. The ordering period reads as follows;

1.5.2 Federal Observed Holidays: The Contractor is not required to perform work on Federal Holidays.

Christmas Day

When such holiday falls on Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be considered a holiday. When such holiday falls on Sunday, the succeeding Monday shall be considered a holiday.

1.5.3 Hours of Operation: The Contractor may conduct work, between the hours of 07:00 and 17:00 Central Standard time, Monday through 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. If the Contractor wishes to work other than these hours, the Contractor shall submit a written request to the KO (Contracting Officer) for approval at least five (5) working days prior to occurrence of the event.

1.5.4 Place of Performance: The work to be conducted under this contract shall be at all properties associated with Fort Novosel.

1.5.5 Quality Control Plan (QCP): The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective QCP that complies with contract clause 52.246-12, “Inspection of Construction.” The QCP must be forwarded to and accepted by the KO. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure work conforms to the contract requirements. The Contractor’s QCP is the means by which the Contractor assures that the work complies with the requirement of the contract. The Contractor shall submit a complete QCP to the COR within 15 working days after contract award and prior to commencement of work. After acceptance of the QCP the Contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to the QCP.

1.5.6 Type of Contract: The Government shall award an Indefinite Task Indefinite-Quantity firm-fixed-price contract.

1.6. Security Requirements: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract are not required to have a security clearance. The Contractor shall comply with Government personal identity verification procedures implemented in Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) – 12, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Guidance M-05-24, and Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FISP PUB) number 201. Contractor and all associated subcontractor 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 shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by Department of Defense (DoD), Headquarters Department of the Army (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.

1.6.1 Physical Security: The Contractor shall safeguard all government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.6.2 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 the 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.

1.6.3 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.

1.7 Key Control: Not applicable.

1.8 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 42.5. The KO and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) shall meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the KO shall apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the contractor's performance and the contractor shall apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues.

1.9 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Refer to Part 2 of this PWS for the definition of a COR. As determined by the Contracting Officer, a COR shall be appointed and identified by letter of designation, a copy of which shall be provided to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer. The designation letter states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates, or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is not authorized to obligate the Government. If the work is not written in the contract, the COR is not authorized to request new work. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract, perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance, maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract, issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications, monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies, coordinate availability of Government property, and coordinate site entry of Contractor personnel.

1.10 Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government: Contract Project Manager and Site Superintendent. The Contractor shall provide a contract project manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract project manager or alternate shall be available between 07:00-17:00, Monday through Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

1.11 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.12 Contractor Personnel Conduct: Contractor personnel’s conduct shall not reflect discredit upon the Government. The Contractor shall ensure that personnel present a professional appearance. The Contractor’s employees shall observe and comply with all local policies and procedures concerning fire, safety, environmental protection, sanitation, security, and possession of firearms or other lethal or illegal weapons or substance. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that any contractor employees providing services under this contract conduct themselves and perform services in a professional, safe, and responsible manner. The Contractor shall remove from the job site any employee for reasons of misconduct or security. In accordance with DOD Directive 5500.7-R, “Joint Ethics Regulation”, Contractor employees must avoid improperly influenced in the execution of their duties under the contract. Particular attention should be paid to acceptance of gifts/ gratuities, and on non-disclosure of sensitive or classified information. The Contractor shall ensure employee conduct complies with 41 U.S. C 423 relative to release of acquisition related information or actions or discussions which may prejudice future competitions. The Contractor shall ensure no contractor employees conduct political related activities or events on the US Army Facilities.

1.13 Contractor Travel: Not applicable.

1.14 Other Direct Costs: Not applicable.

1.15 Data Rights: Not applicable.

1.16 Non- Disclosure Requirements: Performance under this contract may require the Contractor to access data and information proprietary to a Government agency, another Government Contractor, or of such nature that its dissemination or use other than as specified in this work statement would be adverse to the interests of the Government or others. The Contractor and Contractor personnel, shall not divulge or release data or information developed, or obtained under performance of this PWS, except to authorized Government personnel or upon written approval of the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data, which bears a restrictive legend, other than as specified in this PWS. All documentation showing individual names or other personal information shall be controlled and protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 552a.

1.17 Protection of Government and Contract Information: Per Public Use Notice of Limitations stated by Defense imagery Management operations Center and contained at www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations/, the Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any hard copy or digital marketing tools to include its company website.

1.18 Non-Disclosure Statements: The Contractor shall provide signed non-disclosure agreements to the Government no later than {Insert number of days} {Insert Deliverable #} prior to commencement of work under the contract. Disclosure of information by Contractor personnel may result in removal of Contractor personnel from performance under this contract. Comment by Brinson, Kailah N CIV USARMY ACC MICC (USA): Not sure about the fillable information

1.19 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Not applicable.

1.20 Phase In/Phase Out: Not applicable.

1.21 Safety: The following provides information pertaining to Safety and Accident Prevention:

1.21.1 (Safety Laws and Regulations: The Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.236-13, Accident Prevention (November 1991), the references contained therein (e.g. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1)).

The requirements under FAR 52.236-13 and specifically of the EM 385-1-1 include, but are not limited to the following:

(a) Before initiation of work at the job site, an Accident Prevention Plan, written by the Contractor for the specific work and hazards of the contract and implementing in detail the pertinent requirements of EM 385-1-1; shall be reviewed for acceptance by designated Government personnel Specific requirements for development of the Accident Prevention Plan are found in 01.A and Appendix A of EM 385-1-1. EM 385-1-1 is available online at www.usace.army.mil.

(b) Before beginning each activity involving a type of work presenting hazards not experienced in previous project operations or where a new work crew or subcontractor is to perform work, activity hazard analysis (AHA) shall be prepared by the Contractor performing the work activity (See paragraph 01.a.09 of EM 385-1-1);

(c) The Contractor shall require subcontractors to submit their plan of operations showing methods they propose to use in accomplishing major phases of work;

(d) The Contractor shall discuss the plans in conferences convened by the Contracting Officer prior to starting work on each major phase of operation. Plans shall include all pertinent information such as layout of haul roads, access roads, storage areas, electrical distribution lines, methods of providing minimum exposure to overhead loads, and methods of access to work areas. The plan for accomplishing the initial work phase shall be submitted within fifteen (15) calendar days after award of the contract. Plans for subsequent major phases of work shall be submitted no later than fifteen (15) calendar days prior to initiation of work on each major phase; and

(e) In all areas where construction, demolition, alteration, building, or similar related activities take place, the Contractor shall have the following minimum personal protective clothing and equipment requirements in place for any person working on or visiting the site:

(i) Short sleeve shirt;

(ii) Long trousers;

(iii) Steel-toed safety boots; and

(iv) Hard hat.

1.22 Required Training: The following provides information on training requirements.

1.22.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to 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 the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned within 30 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://jkodirect.jten.mil. AT level I training is an annual requirement if option years are exercised.

1.22.2 OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure/Plan: The contractor shall adhere to the Government's Operations Security (OPSEC) Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)/Plan during the entire period of performance.

Additionally, the contractor shall adhere and conform to all safety, security and attendance requirements that apply to the supported office. The contractor is required to attend and participate in all organizational meetings, training, and emergency preparedness events and is required to vacate the Government office work site when no sufficient Government oversight is available.

1.22.3 iWATCH Training: The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local developed training shall be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 30 calendar days after contract award.

1.22.4 Personally Identifiable Information (PII): Contractor employees, including subcontractors, performing services under this contract with access to PII and Government information shall complete “Identifying and Safeguarding PII” within 30 calendar days of employment. Contractor personnel shall complete refresher training every twelve (12) months from initial completion. The Contractor shall provide the COR a copy of the training certificates for its employees no later than five (5) days after completion. Training is available at http://iatraining.disa.mil/eta/piiv2/launchPage.html

1.23 Emergency Services

1.23.1The Contractor shall have competent personnel trained and capable of dealing with minor personnel injuries. The Contractor or their employees shall immediately notify their supervisor of any accident requiring emergency medical treatment. The Contractor shall, in turn, notify the KO or COR within 30 minutes of the incident.

1.23.2 Emergency medical treatment and services for Contractor personnel is the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.23.3 Contractor shall be required to comply with safety requirements as outlined in Engineer Manual 385-1-1; and applicable installation fire regulations. Copies of Engineer Manual 385-1-1 and installation fire regulations are available for inspection by prospective bidders at Building 1453, DPW Construction Services Branch, Fort Novosel, AL, during the hours 07:00 0 –17:00 CT, Monday through Friday, legal holidays excepted. Bidders can also go online at http://www.usace.army.mil/SafetyandOccupationalHealth/SafetyandHealthRequirementsManual.aspx (EM 385-1-1, Safety and health Requirements Manual) for instructions on how to obtain the manual. Contractors are subject to enforcement of Occupational Safety and Health Act Regulations while working on Fort Novosel. These regulations shall be enforced only by OSHA personnel.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS, AND ABBREVIATIONS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1 Definitions:

2.1.1 Cannibalize. Remove parts from Government property for use or for installation on other Government property.

2.1.2 Contractor. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies, service, or construction to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.3 Contractor Acquired Property. Property acquired, fabricated, or otherwise provided by the contractor for performing a contract and to which the Government has title.

2.1.4 Contracting Officer (KO). 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.

2.1.5 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.

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

2.1.7 Equipment. A tangible item that is functionally complete for its intended purpose, durable, nonexpendable, and needed for the performance of a contract. Equipment is not intended for sale, and does not ordinarily lose its identity or become a component part of another article when put into use. Equipment does not include material, real property, special test equipment or special tooling.

2.1.8 Government Furnished Property. Property in the possession of, or directly acquired by, the Government and subsequently furnished to the contractor for performance of a contract. Government-furnished property includes, but is not limited to, spares and property furnished for repair, maintenance, overhaul, or modification. Government-furnished property also includes contractor-acquired property if the contractor-acquired property is a deliverable under a cost contract when accepted by the Government for continued use under the contract.

2.1.9 Government Property. All property owned or leased by the Government. Government property includes both Government-furnished property and contractor-acquired property. Government property includes material, equipment, special tooling, special test equipment, and real property. Government property does not include intellectual property and software.

2.1.10 Key Personnel. Contractor personnel that may be 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 SOW. 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. The prime contractor is responsible for performance of all subcontractors.

2.1.11 Loss of Government Property. Unintended, unforeseen or accidental loss, damage, or destruction of Government property that reduces the Government’s expected economic benefits of the property. Loss of Government property does not include occurrences such as purposeful destructive testing, obsolescence, normal wear and tear, or manufacturing defects. Loss of Government property includes, but is not limited to:—

(1) Items that cannot be found after a reasonable search;

(2) Theft:

(3) Damage resulting in unexpected harm to property requiring repair to restore the item to usable condition; or

(4) Destruction resulting from incidents that render the item useless for its intended purpose or beyond economical repair.

2.1.12 Material. Property that may be consumed or expended during the performance of a contract, component parts of a higher assembly, or items that lose their individual identity through incorporation into an end-item. Material does not include equipment, special tooling, and special test equipment or real property.

2.1.13 Non-Personal Services. The personnel rendering the services are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the government and its employees. Non personal service contracts are authorized by the government in accordance with FAR 37.012, under general contracting authority, and do not require specific statutory authorization.

2.1.14 Physical Security. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.15 Property. All tangible property, both real and personal.

2.1.16 Property Administrator. An authorized representative of the KO appointed in accordance with agency procedures, responsible for administering the contract requirements and obligations relating to Government property in the possession of a contractor.

2.1.17 Property Records. Records created and maintained by the contractor in support of its stewardship responsibilities for the management of Government property.

2.1.18 Provide. To furnish, as in Government-furnished property, or to acquire, as in contractor-acquired property.

2.1.19 Quality Assurance. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.20 Quality Control. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.21 Real Property. See Federal Management Regulation 102-71.20 (41 CFR 102-71.20).

2.1.22 Sensitive Property means property potentially dangerous to the public safety or security if stolen, lost, or misplaced, or that shall be subject to exceptional physical security, protection, control, and accountability. Examples include weapons, ammunition, explosives, controlled substances, radioactive materials, hazardous materials or wastes, or precious metals.

2.1.23 Subcontractor. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.24 Unit Acquisition Cost means—

(1) For Government-furnished property, the dollar value assigned by the Government and identified in the contract; and

(2) For contractor-acquired property, the cost derived from the contractor’s records that reflect consistently applied generally accepted accounting principles.

2.1.25 Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF): A secure web based system for electronic invoicing, receipt, and acceptance. WAWF allows government vendors to submit and track invoices and receipt/acceptance documents over the web and allows government personnel to process those invoices in a real-time, paperless environment.

2.1.26 Work Day. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.27 Work Week. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2 Acronyms:

CAP Contractor Acquired Property

GFP Government-Furnished Property

PA Property Administrator

PART 3

GOVERNMENT PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. Government Furnished Items and Services:

3.1 Services: Not applicable.

3.2 Facilities: The Government shall provide area to stage contractor equipment and supplies for each task order. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining and keeping track of government furnished facilities.

3.3 Utilities:

3.3.1 Utility connections which require outages to adjacent facilities or services shall be performed during weekends or other non-duty periods as approved by the Contracting Officer. Such outages shall be scheduled through and approved by the Contracting Officer a minimum of seven (7) calendar days in advance of scheduled outage.

3.3.2 All reasonable quantities of water and electric current required by the Contractor shall be furnished at no cost. All temporary extensions and connections shall be installed and removed by the Contractor at its own expense prior to final acceptance of the work and in a workmanlike manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer. Any connections to the potable water system (fire hydrants or service lines) shall be made utilizing a Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ) backflow prevention device. Additionally, the contractor shall obtain a backflow preventer and/or fire hydrant use permit from the water purveyor. "

3.4 Equipment: Not applicable.

3.5 Materials: Not applicable.

3.6 Record Keeping. Not applicable.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. Contractor Furnished Items and Responsibilities:

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

4.2 Secret Facility Clearance: Not applicable.

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

4.4. Equipment: The Contractor shall furnish excavators, compactors, dump trucks, paving machines, milling machines, hand tools, and any other necessary equipment to meet the requirements under this PWS.

4.5 Background Checks: The Contractor shall provide Background Checks in accordance with this PWS and as determined by the Government.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5.1 Basic Services: The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, transportation, and incidentals, except as specified herein as Government furnished, to perform all operations in connection with the grading, drainage, and paving required to construct, repair and maintain roads and parking lots at various locations on Fort Novosel property as directed by the Directorate of Public Works (DPW).

5.1.1 A 50-mile driving distance from Ft. Novosel. Which means, the contractor must have an established Asphalt Plant within 50 miles driving distance of the base. (A Plant further away than 50 miles may cause the asphalt to get below 275 degrees Fahrenheit temperature which is too cool for paving).

5.2 Tasks: Tasks consist of the following:

5.2.1 Work under this contract shall be ordered by written Task Orders issued on DD Form 1155 (Order for Supplies or Services) to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer.

5.2.2 Each award, as a result of this solicitation, shall cite an individual contract number. Task Orders shall be placed in a sequential numbering system, which relate back to the basic contract and their assigned Task Order number.

5.2.3 Task Orders shall be Firm Fixed Price and clearly define the specific services to be performed, or the performance required. Each Task Order may contain additional, site or project-specific, provisions. Estimated quantities of Firm Fixed Price CLINs shall be provided by the Government as part of each Task Order. Contractor shall track and provide the Government with an accounting of the actual quantity of CLINs required to perform the Task Order. The actual quantities for each CLIN item shall be submitted to the COR for review and approval for each invoice prior to processing in PIEE/WAWF. The Government shall perform a final modification to each Task Order in accordance with actual CLINs provided in service to the Task Order. Contractor shall submit tickets or receipts of CLINs upon a request by the COR to support quantities invoiced.

5.2.4 Task Order projects shall be for non-complex, performance-oriented projects requiring minimal design.

5.2.5 Contractors are required to comply with the provisions identified at FAR 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification, and FAR 52.223-9, Alt 1, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items.

5.3 Environmental Protection Plan

5.3.1 Prior to commencing construction activities or task of materials to the site, submit an Environmental Protection Plan for review and approval by the Contracting Officer. The purpose of the Environmental Protection Plan is to present a comprehensive overview of known or potential environmental issues which the Contractor must address during construction. Issues of concern must be defined within the Environmental Protection Plan as outlined in this section. Address each topic at a level of detail commensurate with the environmental issue and required construction task(s). Topics or issues which are not identified in this section, but are considered necessary, must be identified and discussed after those items formally identified in this section. Prior to submittal of the Environmental Protection Plan, meet with the Contracting Officer for the purpose of discussing the implementation of the initial Environmental Protection Plan; possible subsequent additions and revisions to the plan including any reporting requirements; and methods for administration of the Contractor's Environmental Plans. The Environmental Protection Plan must be current and maintained onsite by the Contractor.

5.3.2 Compliance

5.3.2.1 No requirement in this Section shall relieve the Contractor of any applicable Federal, State, and local environmental protection laws and regulations. During Construction, the Contractor shall be responsible for identifying, implementing, and submitting for approval any additional requirements to be included in the Environmental Protection Plan.

5.3.3 Contents

5.3.3.1 Include in the environmental protection plan, but not limit it to, the following:

5.3.3.1.1 Name(s) of person(s) within the Contractor's organization who is (are) responsible for ensuring adherence to the Environmental Protection Plan.

5.3.3.1.2 Name(s) and qualifications of person(s) responsible for manifesting hazardous waste to be removed from the site, if applicable.

5.3.3.1.3 Name(s) and qualifications of person(s) responsible for training the Contractor's environmental protection personnel.

5.3.3.1.4 Description of the Contractor's environmental protection personnel training program.

5.3.3.1.5 An erosion and sediment control plan which identifies the type and location of the erosion and sediment controls to be provided. The plan must include monitoring and reporting requirements to ensure that the control measures are in compliance with the erosion and sediment control plan, Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) may be substituted for this plan.

5.3.3.1.6 Drawings showing locations of proposed temporary excavations or embankments for haul roads, stream crossings, material storage areas, structures, sanitary facilities, and stockpiles of excess or spoil materials including methods to control runoff and to contain materials on the site.

5.3.3.1.7 Traffic control plans including measures to reduce erosion of temporary roadbeds by construction traffic, especially during wet weather. Plan shall include measures to minimize the amount of mud transported onto paved public roads by vehicles or runoff.

5.3.3.1.8 Work area plan showing the proposed activity in each portion of the area and identifying the areas of limited use or nonuse. Plan shall include measures for marking the limits of use areas including methods for protection of features to be preserved within authorized work areas.

5.3.3.1.9 Drawing showing the location of borrow areas.

5.3.3.1.10 Include in the Spill Control plan the procedures, instructions, and reports to be used in the event of an unforeseen spill of a substance regulated by 40 CFR 68, 40 CFR 302, 40 CFR 355, and/or regulated under State or Local laws and regulations. The Spill Control Plan supplements the requirements of EM 385-1-1 and Fort Novosel. Include in this plan, as a minimum:

5.3.3.1.11 The name of the individual who shall report any spills or hazardous substance releases and who shall follow up with complete documentation. This individual shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer and in addition to the legally required Federal, State, and local reporting channels (including the National Response Center 1-800-424-8802) if a reportable quantity is released to the environment. Include in the plan a list of the required reporting channels and telephone numbers.

5.3.3.1.12 The name and qualifications of the individual who shall be responsible for implementing and supervising the containment and cleanup.

5.3.3.1.13 Training requirements for Contractor's personnel and methods of accomplishing the training.

5.3.3.1.14 A list of materials and equipment to be immediately available at the job site, tailored to cleanup work of the potential hazard(s) identified.

5.3.3.1.15 The names and locations of suppliers of containment materials and locations of additional fuel oil recovery, cleanup, restoration, and material-placement equipment available in case of an unforeseen spill emergency.

5.3.3.1.16 The methods and procedures to be used for expeditious contaminant cleanup.

5.3.3.1.17 A non-hazardous solid waste disposal plan identifying methods and locations for solid waste disposal including clearing debris and schedules for disposal.

5.3.3.1.18 Identify any subcontractors responsible for the transportation and disposal of solid waste. Submit licenses or permits for solid waste disposal sites that are not a commercial operating facility.

5.3.3.1.19 Evidence of the disposal facility's acceptance of the solid waste must be attached to this plan during the construction. Attach a copy of each of the Non-hazardous Solid Waste Diversion Reports to the disposal plan. Submit the report for the previous quarter on the first working day after the first quarter that non-hazardous solid waste has been disposed and/or diverted (e.g. the first working day of January, April, July, and October).

5.3.3.1.20 Indicate in the report the total amount of waste generated and total amount of waste diverted in cubic yards or tons along with the percent that was diverted.

5.3.3.1.21 A recycling and solid waste minimization plan with a list of measures to reduce consumption of energy and natural resources. Detail in the plan the Contractor's actions to comply with and to participate in Federal, State, Regional, and local government sponsored recycling programs to reduce the volume of solid waste at the source.

5.3.3.1.22 An air pollution control plan detailing provisions to ensure that dust, debris, materials, trash, etc., do not become air borne and travel off the project site.

5.3.3.1.23 A contaminant prevention plan that: identifies potentially hazardous substances to be used on the job site; identifies the intended actions to prevent introduction of such materials into the air, water, or ground; and details provisions for compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations for storage and handling of these materials. In accordance with EM 385-1-1, a copy of the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and the maximum quantity of each hazardous material to be onsite at any given time must be included in the contaminant prevention plan. Update the plan as new hazardous materials are brought onsite or removed from the site.

5.3.3.1.24 A waste water management plan that identifies the methods and procedures for management and/or discharge of waste waters which are directly derived from construction activities, such as concrete curing water, clean-up water, dewatering of ground water, disinfection water, hydrostatic test water, and water used in flushing of lines. If a settling/retention pond is required, the plan must include the design of the pond including drawings, removal plan, and testing requirements for possible pollutants. If land application shall be the method of disposal for the wastewater, the plan must include a sketch showing the location for land application along with a description of the pretreatment methods to be implemented. If surface discharge shall be the method of disposal, include a copy of the permit and associated documents as an attachment prior to discharging the wastewater. If disposal is to a sanitary sewer, the plan must include documentation that the Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator has approved the flow rate, volume, and type of discharge.

5.3.3.1.25 A historical, archaeological, cultural resources biological resources and wetlands plan that defines procedures for identifying and protecting historical, archaeological, cultural resources, biological resources and wetlands known to be on the project site: and/or identifies procedures to be followed if historical archaeological, cultural resources, biological resources and wetlands not previously known to be onsite or in the area are discovered during construction. Include in the plan methods to ensure the protection of known or discovered resources, identifying lines of communication between Contractor personnel and the Contracting Officer.

5.3.3.1.26 Include and update a pesticide treatment plan, as information becomes available. Include in the plan: sequence of treatment, dates, times, locations, pesticide trade name, EPA registration numbers, authorized uses, chemical composition, formulation, original and applied concentration, application rates of active ingredient (i.e. pounds of active ingredient applied), equipment used for application and calibration of equipment. Federal, State, Regional and Local pest management record keeping and reporting requirements as well as any additional Installation Project Office specific requirements are the Contractor's responsibility in conformance with DA AR 200-1 Chapter 5--Pest Management, Section 5-4 "Program requirements" for data required to be reported to the Installation.

5.4 Location of Underground Facilities: The contractor shall obtain digging permits prior to start of excavation. Digging permits at Fort Novosel, AL shall be obtained through the Directorate of Public Works (DPW), Business Operations Office. Dig Permit Application is provided as Appendix B. The requestor shall provide DPW with a plan of the area utility markings are required to aid the mechanics in marking the precise locations. The contractor may be asked to stake out the area within the worksite to insure that DPW locates underground utilities in the entire area that digging shall occur. Along with the government owned underground utilities DPW also coordinates the post telephone lines and Comcast TV cable. The contractor must apply for a Digging Permit seven (7) days prior to when digging shall start. No digging shall occur unless the completed permit is in the possession of the excavation foreman. One (1) copy of this permit must be provided to the DPW Construction Inspector prior to digging.

5.5 Disconnection of Utilities: The Contracting Officer shall be notified in writing at least seven working days prior to any disconnection of utilities i.e., electric, water, sewer, A/C, gas. All utility outages shall be scheduled for other than normal duty hours at the contractor's expense to prevent loss of productivity by Fort Novosel personnel. At no time during the performance of this contract shall the Contractor disrupt any utilities without prior written approval of the Contracting Officer. The Director of Public Works shall be responsible for shutting off the existing water lines. Electric shutdowns shall be limited to sometime between 1700 hours Friday to 0600 hours Monday. Utility outages, effecting areas larger than the area of work currently under the Contractor's control, shall not be permitted except when the work would be impossible to safely perform using state of the art equipment and techniques.

5.6 Quality Control Records: The Contractor shall control construction quality by conducting daily inspections of the phases of construction in progress and shall provide the Contracting Officer daily inspection reports describing the results of these inspections. The Quality Control Reports shall be submitted to Contracting Officer personnel on a weekly basis by the close of business the first day after the ending of the weekly reporting period, and shall include a certified statement that the work and materials incorporated in the work complies with the contract plans and specifications.

5.7 Cleaning of Project Sites: the Contractor shall remove surplus and discarded material and temporary structures from the project site. Keep access roadways clean at all times.

5.8 Bonds: Bid Guarantee. Each bidder shall submit with this bid a Bid Bond (Standard Form 24) with good and sufficient surety and sureties acceptable to the Government, or other security as provided in Contract Clause 52.228-1, in the form of twenty percent (20%) of the guaranteed minimum amount of $100,000.00. The Bid Bond penalty may be expressed in dollars and cents (not required for bids of $25,000.00 or less). (FAR 28.101- 1)

5.8.1 Performance and Payment Bonds. Within 10 days after the prescribed forms are presented to the bidder to whom the award is made for signature, a written contract on the form prescribed by the specifications shall be executed and two bonds, each with good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable…