B01 Attachment 3 - PWS Decontamination Cleaning.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Decontamination Service Contract

Pittsburgh District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

C-1.1 DISTRICT INFORMATION.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District extends into Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia.

Facilities owned and operated by the Corps include administrative offices, maintenance and operating equipment buildings, and warehouses. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District, herein referred to as “the Corps,” operates 42 sites, which are listed in Attachment 1.

This firm fixed price contract is for a Base Year plus one six month Option Period.

–The dates for the Base Year and Option Year periods are as follows:

1. Base Year: Date of Award through 2 April 2021

2. Option Period 1: 3 April 2021 thru 2 October 2022

C-1.2 SCOPE OF WORK – DISINFECTION SERVICES.

The Contractor shall clean and disinfect office/communal areas that were occupied by individuals suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19. Cleaning and disinfecting products shall be in accordance with the list of approved disinfectants for use against SARS-CoV-2 at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency at https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/list-n-disinfectants-use-against-sars-cov-2 .

a. Contractor shall conduct disinfection activities consistent with the CDC guidance utilizing applicable methods and EPA-approved COVID-19 disinfectants. Surfaces shall be cleaned using EPA-approved disinfectant in accordance with the product specifications (e.g., concentration, application method and contact time, and use of personal protective equipment).

b. Contractor shall clean/sanitize potentially exposed or frequently touched areas within an identified area to include but not limited to: doors, door knobs, door frames, windows, desks, chairs, computers, computer peripherals, printers, copying machines, hand rails, latrines, sinks, faucets, water bubblers, filing cabinets, light switches, walls (up to six feet), and interior heating & cooling air intakes. Sensitive equipment, such as electronics or other non-compatible materials, will be sanitized with a minimum 70% alcohol solution.

c. Contractor shall wipe surfaces that are found to be covered with accumulated dirt/dust shall be initially cleaned with wet wipes (soap and water) prior to disinfection. Under no circumstances shall dry-sweeping/wiping, dusting, or vacuuming be allowed.

d. Contractor shall open all windows leading to the outside to provide room ventilation but shall minimize opening and closing of room interior doors until disinfection is complete.

e. Contractor may use disinfectant fogging or ionizing spray applications if applicable, but only under the following conditions: the disinfectant meets the requirements of CDC for COVID-19 disinfection and the application is performed according to the manufacturer’s recommendation including worker protection, and the application will not damage surface materials in the area.

f. The Contractor is responsible for proper disposal of all waste generated.

g. All cleaners and disinfectants shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

h. All disinfectants must be approved by the COR prior to their use on Government property.

i. Prior to entering the area, the contractor shall put on appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the specific cleaners and disinfectants used.

j. Areas disinfected will be returned to service as quickly as practicable, ensuring contact times and disinfection requirements are met.

k. Work shall be invoiced on a square-foot basis. See attachment for CLIN Structure to provide pricing.

l. Contractor shall furnish all necessary management, personnel, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, fuel, personal protective equipment (PPE), and vehicles, except as otherwise provided herein, required to perform disinfection services at facilities within USACE Pittsburgh District, as specified and in strict accordance with all Terms, Conditions, General, Specific and Technical Provisions, Drawings, Attachments, Exhibits, etc., contained herein or incorporated by reference.

m. The Contractor shall ensure that no employees are suspected, confirmed, or exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 prior to entering or performing services at USACE owned/operated facilities. The Contractor shall provide their plan of action to ascertain appropriate employee health to the Contracting Officer for review and acceptance prior to performing any task orders in relation to this contract during the post award conference.

C-1.3 TASK ORDERS. All work under this contract will be ordered by issuance of individual Task Orders (DD Form 1449). No work shall be performed under this contract before an individual Task Order has been issued by the Contracting Officer. Contractor shall provide 24hr contact information. Task Orders will be issued that require response within 2 hours after receipt and will be expected to arrive onsite within 12 hours of confirmation. The Task Order will list those items from the contract schedule that are to be performed, include funding for the ordered work, state the period of performance covered and provide invoicing instructions. Only the Contracting Officer, by issuance of a modification, may make any change to a Task Order. If needed, after final payment has been made for services on a task order, the Contract Specialist will send an email notification with information addressing service(s) not used during the performance period. Subsequently, a unilateral modification will be issued by the Contracting Officer to de-obligate funds for services not used and to reflect the services actually received by the government. In accordance with Department of Defense Joint Travel Regulations (https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/travelreg.cfm) , actual mileage will be reimbursed at the GSA mileage rate (https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/transportation-airfare-pov-etc/privately-owned-vehicle-pov-mileage-reimbursement-rates) current at the time the task order is issued. See Appendix 1 for OF 108 Daily Vehicle Usage Report.

C-1.4 DISTRIBUTION. The contractor will provide their site representatives with a copy of the contract (Performance Work Statement and Exhibits/Attachments) to ensure complete and thorough decontamination services, as described below, to the Government.

C-1.5 WORKING HOURS.

a. As Needed Basis. When services are requested, the contractor shall arrive to the location specified by the COR no later than 12 hours of notification from KO and complete service within 24 hours.

C-1.6 CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS. Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor shall submit the following information to the COR at the pre-work conference for this contract:

a. Quality Control Plan. A suggested outline of components for the Contractor's Quality Control Plan is in Appendix 2.

b. Contractor Quality Control Inspector. List of Quality Control Inspector(s) and contact information.

c. Contractor Representatives. List of names of Contractor’s authorized representative(s) and contact information.

d. Accident Prevention Plan (APP). A suggested outline for the Contractor’s Accident Prevention Plan is in Appendix 3. See Section C-1.9.b for APP requirements.

e. Emergency Contacts. A prioritized list, including phone numbers, of those persons (normally Contractor authorized representatives) to call in case of emergencies.

f. Security Requirements. - See Section C-1.8.k for requirements.

g. List of Cleaning and Disinfectant Products – All products used must be approved by the COR and be registered for intended use by the EPA.

h. Safety Data Sheets – All cleaning and disinfectant products will have safety data sheets submitted to COR.

C-1.7 PERMITS AND LICENSES. The Contractor shall, at their own expense, obtain any licenses or permits required to perform all aspects, requirements, and work under this contract. The Contractor shall comply with all current Federal, State, and local laws and regulations and shall comply with any subsequent changes.

C-1.8 SAFETY AND SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.

a. General. If the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly comply with safety and security requirements as specified herein, the Contracting Officer may issue a stop work order for all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. No part of the time lost due to any such work stoppage shall be made subject to any claims for extension of time or for excess costs or damages sustained by the Contractor. Also, the Contractor will not be paid for work not performed as a result of the stop order.

In addition to the detailed requirements included in the provisions of this contract, all work shall comply with the most recent edition of the USACE Engineering Manual (EM) 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual (https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1- 1.pdf?ver=2015-04-09-142531-467), and all applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, ordinances, criteria, rules, and regulations. If there are any standards that require interpretation, submit matters to the appropriate administrative agency for resolution before the commencement of work. Where the requirements herein, applicable laws, criteria, ordinances, regulations, and referenced documents vary, the most stringent requirements govern.

b. Accident Prevention Plan (APP). Due to the nature of anticipated work, the Contractor may submit an abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (APP). The Abbreviated APP shall be developed in accordance with EM 385-1-1 Appendix A, Paragraph K. In addition to the items specified as part of the Abbreviated APP, other programs and procedures pertinent to the Contractor’s anticipated activities shall be submitted as appendices to the APP, to include, but not limited to, Hazard Communication Program (06.B.01). The APP and applicable appendices shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer (and the COR one week prior to the pre-work conference. The APP shall be reviewed and accepted by the Contracting Officer prior to any commencement of work. The Abbreviated APP Form, Form A-01 of the EM 385-1-1, may be used by the Contractor to ensure each area of the required information has been provided.

c. Activity Hazard Analysis. Risk management is a business process that includes the identification, assessment, and prioritization of risks, followed by coordinated and economical application of resources to minimize, monitor, and control the probability and/or impact of unfortunate events to an acceptable level. A risk management assessment tool, such as activity hazard analysis (AHA), job safety analysis (JSA), or job hazard analysis (JHA) shall be developed by the contractor performing the work for each Task Order issued by the Contracting Officer. The assessment shall identify the work sequence, specific anticipated hazards, site conditions, equipment, materials, personnel, and the control measures to be implemented to control the hazards. If Qualified or Competent Persons are required for a particular activity, they shall be identified and included in the assessment, and their competency/qualification identified. Work shall not begin until the assessment has been accepted by the Contracting Officer and discussed with all personnel engaged in the activity. The Government may request advanced notification of the time and date of review with Contractor employees so that a Government representative may attend such reviews these risk assessment tools are considered living documents and shall be updated as needed. If the RAC increases from what was originally accepted by the Contracting Officer, the assessment shall be re-submitted for acceptance prior to work proceeding. Changes that do not increase the RAC are not required to be resubmitted for acceptance.

The risk assessment shall be developed in accordance with EM 385-1-1 Section 1 and as specified in Appendix 4. The Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to revise and resubmit any documents if they fail to effectively identify the work sequence, specific anticipated hazards, site conditions, equipment, materials, personnel, and the control measures to be implemented. Each employee performing work as part of an activity, task, or defined feature of work shall review the risk assessment for the activity and sign the signature log designated for the assessment prior to beginning work. A signature log shall be maintained for each risk assessment.

d. Public Safety. The Contractor shall ensure that reasonable precautions are taken to protect the public at all times where work is being performed. The Contractor shall immediately report to the COR any potential hazards found by their employees on the project. The Accident Prevention Plan shall include procedures to be taken to provide for public safety. Additionally, the Contractor shall not allow any persons, except employees, into work areas that are not otherwise open to the public; nor shall the Contractor transport in Contractor work vehicles any persons, except employees, during times the Contractor is on the project performing work under a Task Order.

e. Personal Protective Apparel and Equipment. Protective apparel and equipment, as identified in the AHA, shall be provided to eliminate or minimize hazards to personnel. As a minimum, each employee shall wear shirt-pants/shirt-skirt (as detailed in C-1.8), and appropriate footwear during all contract work. Face shields, spectacles with side-shields, or goggles, and hearing protection shall be worn by employees when required by Safety Manual EM 385-1-1. Contractor personnel involved in handling or application of disinfectants or herbicides shall use all protective apparel per manufacturer's recommendations. Fire extinguisher(s) and first aid kit(s) meeting the Safety Manual EM 385-1-1 standards shall also be provided and easily accessible to all employees.

f. Implementation of Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program. Based on the limited-scope of this Contract, in lieu of appointing a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) at the project site, the Contractor may appoint a Designated Representative (DR) at the site to function as a collateral duty safety person, provided that an individual meeting the requirements of an SSHO as stated in EM 385-1-1 Section 1, Paragraph A.17 supervises the functioning of the DR. The DR shall perform safety programs and tasks as prescribed by the SSHO and report safety findings to the SSHO. SSHO or DR shall be on site at all times work is being done. Note: Any activities that have a RAC of high or extremely high retracts the allowance to only have a DR, and shall have an SSHO on site.

g. Mishap Reporting. A mishap is any unplanned, undesired event that occurs during the course of work being performed, to include, accidents, incidents, and near misses. All mishaps shall be reported to the Contracting Officer within 24-hours after notification from the affected employee(s). Contractors are responsible for maintaining an OSHA Log of Work Related Injuries and Illnesses (Form 300) and complying with all reporting and recordkeeping requirements specified in 29 Code of Federal Regulations

(CFR) 1904.

h. Unforeseen Hazardous Material. USACE shall identify and communicate all known hazardous materials such as Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), lead paint, asbestos, and other OSHA regulated chemicals (i.e.

29 CFR 1910.1000) in which the Contractor may come into contact with during the course of activities. If material is encountered that was not indicated, but may be hazardous to human health upon disturbance, that portion of the work shall stop and the Contracting Officer immediately notified. The Government will determine within 14 days of notification if the material is or is not considered hazardous. If the material is not hazardous or poses no danger, the Government will direct the Contractor to proceed without change. If the material is determined to be hazardous or dangerous and handling of the material is necessary to accomplish the work, the Government will address as appropriate.

i. Hazardous Material Exclusion. Notwithstanding any other hazardous material used in this contract, radioactive materials or instruments capable of producing ionizing/non-ionizing radiation (with the exception of radioactive material and devices used in accordance with EM 385-1-1 such as, nuclear density meters for compaction testing and laboratory equipment with radioactive sources) as well as materials which contain asbestos, mercury, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), diisocyanates, lead, lead-based paint (LBP), and hexavalent chromium, are prohibited. The Contracting Officer, upon written request by the Contractor, may consider exceptions to the use of any of the above excluded materials.

Low mercury lamps used within fluorescent lighting fixtures are allowed as an exception without further Contracting Officer approval. Notify the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO), Safety Office, and the Contracting Officer prior to excepted items of radioactive material and devices being brought on site.

j. Security Requirements.

1. ANTI-TERRORISM/OPERATIONAL SECURITY (AT/OPSEC) per ENG Form 6055.

i. AT/OPSEC 1. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, controlled access areas, or require network access, 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. Upon request, the contractor shall submit certificate of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the Contracting Officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website:

https://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html ; or it can be provided by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum.

ii. AT/OPSEC 2. The contractor and all associated subcontractors' employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility, and area commander installation and 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 the installation the USACE Security Office. The 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. The contractor shall submit the full name, valid Driver’s License number and State of Issue, Date of Birth, Citizenship and Place of Birth for all associated contractor or subcontractor employees to the USACE Security Specialist, Joseph Bali, 412-395-7504, joseph.m.bali@usace.army.mil. If an employee does not have a valid Driver’s License, the Social Security Number shall be provided. This information shall be either emailed or faxed to: 412- 395-7173. (Fax Cover Sheet provided as Appendix 5.) Do not phone the Security Office to provide information over the phone. In addition to the employee information required above, the email or FAX shall contain all the following information:

Company Name Point of contact in case of questions: Name and phone number Project Title and Location of project Name of COR

All employees must be approved through the Security Office BEFORE they are permitted to work on site. The approval process may take up to 14 days so it is imperative to provide the employees information as soon after contract award as possible. All new employees commencing performance on this contract must be vetted through the same requirements stated herein. The District retains the right to deny any contractor and subcontractor employee from working on one of its contracts based on final background investigation results.

iii. AT/OPSEC 15. The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The vendor must ensure that the candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award. All new employees commencing performance on this contract shall be verified as stated above and their name(s) provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after hired to work on this contract.

C-1.9 DAMAGE REPORTS. All instances where Government materials, supplies, property, and/or equipment are damaged, as well as the public’s property, shall be reported immediately to the COR. When the damage was caused by contractor employees, the contractor must submit a written report of the incident and extent of such damage to the COR, within 2 business days of occurrence.

C-1.10 CONTRACT EMPLOYEES' CONDUCT AND COMPETENCY. All contractor employees shall conduct themselves in a proper and courteous manner at all times. Contractor employees shall comply with all provisions of 36 CFR Part 327 and shall obey all posted signs and regulations in the performance of the work under this contract. Contractor employees shall not be under the influence of or consume alcoholic beverages or controlled substances while on duty.

a. Employee Dismissal. The Contractor expressly agrees to dismiss any employee or ask their subcontractor to remove the employee whose continued employment is deemed by the COR to be incompetent, endangers persons or property, or whose physical or mental condition would impair their ability to satisfactorily perform the work. Notification to the Contractor will be promptly made in writing if time and circumstances permit. Otherwise, notification will be verbal and confirmed in writing as soon as possible.

No removal shall reduce the Contractor's obligation to perform all work required under this contract nor be the basis for time extension. Immediate replacement of the employee shall be made.

C-1.11 DAMAGE OR LOSS OF CONTRACTOR'S SUPPLIES AND PROPERTY. The Contractor is responsible for taking the action necessary to protect Contractor supplies, materials, and equipment, and the personal property of Contractor employees from loss, damage, or theft. The Government assumes no responsibility for loss, theft, or damage of the property listed above.

C-1.12 SUPERVISION. The Contractor or Contractor Representative(s) shall personally supervise the work and respond to any contract issue that may arise when work is in progress. The Contractor Representative(s) shall conduct overall management coordination and be the central point of contact with the Government for performance of all work under the contract.

Each Contractor Representative shall have full authority to contractually commit the Contractor for prompt action on all matters pertaining to administration of this contract, and shall be the on-site Contractor employee who is responsible for safety.

In addition to Contractor Representative(s), the Contractor shall also appoint Quality Control Inspectors (QCIs) who shall perform the Contractor's Quality Control Program. QCIs shall be responsible for implementing the Contractor’s Accident Prevention Plan. All QCIs shall have the authority to determine for the Contractor when work is ready for Government inspection and to make decisions for the Contractor on re-performance of the service when necessary. A QCI shall be appointed for each work crew. For work performed for Emergency and/or After Hours Work, a Contractor Representative or QCI shall be present at the work site.

The COR and Government Inspectors will deal directly with the QCIs or Contractor Representatives for normal day-to-day administration of the contract provisions.

The names and telephone numbers of all individuals authorized to act on behalf of the Contractor as Contractor Representatives shall be submitted in writing to the COR before work is performed.

C-1.13 ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM. The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, and local laws, regulations and standards regarding environmental protection. All environmental protection matters shall be coordinated with the COR. Any of the facilities operated by the Contractor may be inspected by the COR, or other Federal, State and local officials without advance notice. Access for inspection shall be granted upon request.

Citations against Government facilities operated by the Contractor for non-compliance with environmental standards are a matter for resolution between the Government Entity that issued the citation and the COR. Payment of fines or penalty charges associated with citations issued by Federal, State or local officials will be paid by the Government.

If the citations are issued due to faulty operation or maintenance practices of the Contractor, the Contracting Officer or COR will deduct the fine from any monies due the Contractor.

The Contractor shall conduct all operations and maintenance activities in a manner to prevent contamination of Government land and property. The Contractor shall ensure all lubricants, petroleum products, paints, cleaning materials, or any other hazardous substances are not spilled, leaked or disposed of on Government property and are disposed of in accordance with environmental regulations. If spills or contamination occur, the Contractor shall be responsible for cleanup and any associated costs in accordance with Federal, State and Local Law. Such spills shall be reported to the COR immediately.

C-1.14 CONTRACT DISCREPANCY REPORT (CDR). A CDR will be issued to the Contractor for any failure to perform services (see Appendix 6). The CDR describes the discrepancy or defect and will be discussed with the Contractor Representative when it is issued. The Contractor shall provide his written response on the CDR form within 24 hours of issuance. The Contractor's response must:

a. Identify the cause and corrective action taken, and

b. Identify Contractor action to prevent recurrence.

The COR will evaluate the Contractor's response and record the corrective action to be taken, which may include the Contracting Officer making necessary deductions. Upon finalization of the CDR, the Contractor and the COR must sign the form. The Contractor will be given a copy of the completed form. Should the Contractor not concur with any decision or finding, the Contractor may so state, in writing, and request a final decision by the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer will review all CDR's issued; CDRs will also become a part of the permanent contract file.

C-1.15 QUALITY CONTROL. The Contractor shall have a Quality Control program to assure the requirements of the contract are provided as specified. The primary purpose of Quality Control is to identify and correct deficiencies in the quality of services performed before the level of performance is unacceptable.

The program shall include, but not be limited to the following:

a. An inspection system covering all the services stated in the contract specifications.

b. A method of identifying and correcting deficiencies in the quality of services performed before the level of performance is unacceptable.

c. A file of all inspections conducted by the Contractor and the corrective actions taken. These files shall be made available for inspection upon request by the COR.

d. A method of insuring that employees have full knowledge of work assignments and that appropriate technical expertise is utilized with each work assignment.

e. A method of coordinating each work crew’s activities with the COR.

A suggested outline of components for the Contractor's Quality Control Plan is described in Appendix 2. The Contractor may use any or all portions of this plan to prepare a plan of his own. A signed plan, including Contractor specific information, shall be provided to the Contracting Officer and the COR, and approved, at the pre-work conference. If changes to this program occur, updated copies shall be provided to the Contracting Officer and COR.

Failure to provide appropriate Quality Control may result in issuance of a CDR, and/or termination of the contract.

C-1.16 QUALITY ASSURANCE. The Government will monitor the Contractor's performance in each functional area under this contract and reserves the rights to use whatever additional surveillance procedures are deemed appropriate. The Government will monitor the contract to insure compliance using a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), but reserves the right to alter the plan at its own discretion. A draft QASP is included as Attachment 2 for information purposes only and will not be made part of any resulting contract. The Government will provide the QASP during the pre-work conference. The Government reserves the right to change methods of inspection as deemed necessary.

The Government will keep a record of all complaints received by the public concerning Contractor performance.

Upon receipt of a written complaint by the public, the Government will attempt to verify the complaint and furnish a copy of the findings to the Contractor. Should the Government verification reveal a nonperformance by the Contractor, a CDR may be issued.

A Government employee shall not be considered an Inspector unless he identifies himself as such to the Contractor, the Contractor Representative, or Quality Control Inspector. No Inspector is authorized to change any provision of the specifications without written authorization of the Contracting Officer nor shall the presence or absence of an inspector relieve the Contractor from any requirements of the Contract.

C-1.17 DEFICIENCIES. If any of the work performed does not conform to contract requirements, the Government may require the Contractor to perform the work again at no cost to the Government. When the defect in work cannot be corrected by re-performance, or cannot be corrected in the specified time frame, the Government may, by separate contract or otherwise, perform the work and charge the Contractor any costs incurred by the Government that are directly related to the performance of such work. The actual cost includes, but not limited to, labor costs including benefits, transportation, and materials.

C-1.18 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT.

a. Utilities. The Government will furnish available utilities to perform the specified work. The Contractor shall make a dedicated effort to conserve utilities and shall comply with all Government regulations regarding energy conservation. Government furnished utilities shall be used only in the performance of work specified in this contract.

b. Forms. All Department of Defense forms, required by the Government to be used under this contract, will be provided by the Government during the contract period. The Government reserves the right to modify or supersede these forms during the contract period.

c. Safety Manual. Prospective contractors may review a copy of the Safety Manual EM 385-1-1 at the Project

Office or view online as identified in paragraph C-1.8a above.

C-1.19 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS.

a. General. Except as described elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor shall furnish all personnel, facilities, vehicles, small tools, equipment and operators, supplies and materials necessary to accomplish all required services. All Contractor furnished tools, equipment, supplies, materials and vehicles shall meet all applicable Federal, Department of Defense, Department of the Army, State and local laws or regulations.

b. Equipment. The Contractor shall furnish all equipment required to perform cleaning and disinfection of buildings, to include interior and exterior surfaces and other structures or items such as fences, operator equipment or tools. Also, all equipment used by the Contractor must meet safety requirements outlined in Safety Manual EM 385-1-1.

c. Materials. The Contractor shall furnish supply all necessary personal protection equipment (PPE) and protective gear for their employees.

C-1.20 SAFEGUARDING GOVERNMENT PROPERTY. The Contractor shall cooperate with Government personnel in safeguarding Government property. The Contractor shall be responsible for promptly reporting all acts of vandalism, larceny, or pilferage to Government property, and all malfunctioning Government equipment to the COR. The Contractor shall establish security procedures and safeguards that are compatible with the Government's existing procedures, to protect all equipment, materials, supplies, tools, and other resources. The Contractor shall cooperate with, and provide any assistance necessary to, the Government during any audits, usage checks of expendable property, and inventories of nonexpendable property under control of the Contractor. Any item of value found on the work sites shall be placed into the custody of the COR for return to the owner, if ownership can be established. The Contractor shall inform the COR of any information he or his employees receive about lost and/or found articles from the public.

C-1.21 MINIMUM MANPOWER REQUIREMENTS. The Contractor shall provide an adequate number of fully qualified personnel to perform the work specified herein. Personnel required to handle emergency situations shall be available on call, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

C-1.22 RESERVED

C-1.23 REPORTS. The Contractor shall, in an accurate and timely manner, prepare all reports, forms and permits as required in this contract. Examples of these reports, forms, and permits include, but are not limited to:

Quality Control Plan (QCP) Supplies Furnished and Used Contractor Portion of Any CDR Quality Control Inspection Checklists Worksheet (ENG Form 5007-R) Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

C-1.24 RESERVED.

C-1.25 DEFINITIONS. As used throughout this description/specification, the following terms shall have the meaning set forth below:

a. Completion Date. The date by which all work must be completed.

b. Contractor. The Contractor is the entity responsible for complying with the terms and conditions.

c. Contractor Quality Control Inspector (QCI). Person designated by the Contractor to perform the Contractor's Quality Control program. A QCI shall be responsible for implementing the Contractor Accident Prevention Plan and Quality Control Program, and shall have the authority to determine for the Contractor if work is ready for government inspection and make decisions for the Contractor on re-performance.

d. Contractor Representative (CR). Individual(s) selected to represent the interests of the Contractor with regards to all matters and activities involving this contract, and shall be the onsite Contractor employee who is responsible for safety.

e. Contracting Officer (KO). A person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts for the Government, and make related determinations and findings. The term includes certain authorized representatives of the Contracting Officer that must act within the limits of their authority as delegated by the KO.

f. Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Individual designated and authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions.

g. EM 385-1-1. Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, located on the web at. Click on

Organization, then Safety and Occupational Health, then Publications.

h. Inspector. Individual designated by the COR to perform Quality Assurance.

i. Project. All land and water resources that are managed by the Corps and/or leased by the Corps to other federal, state, or local agencies. Lands include both developed parks and undeveloped lands, and all water resources from the dam to the headwaters, unless otherwise defined by Congress.

j. Quality Assurance. A method used by the Government to provide a measure of control over the quality of services provided by the Contractor.

k. Quality Control. A method used by the Contractor to control the quality of services he/she provides for the Government.

l. Resource Manager. A uniformed individual designated responsibility for overseeing the general operation, maintenance, and administration of the project.

C-1.26 HELPFUL LINKS If they do not open, copy and paste into your browser.

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) http://www.acquisition.gov/

Code of Federal Regulations http://www.ecfr.gov/

Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1 https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1- 1.pdf?ver=2015-04-09-142531-467

Department of Energy, Product categories covered by efficiency programs https://energy.gov/eere/femp/find-product-categories-covered-efficiency-programs

Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division https://www.dol.gov/whd/

EPA-Designated Recovered Material Products https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program#products

Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/

OSHA https://www.osha.gov/recordkeeping/RKforms.html

USDA Bio-Preferred categories https://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/faces/pages/ProductCategories.xhtml

Using Disinfectants to Control the COVID-19 Virus http://npic.orst.edu/ingred/ptype/amicrob/covid19.html

Products with Emerging Viral Pathogens AND Human Coronavirus claims for use against SARS-CoV-2 https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/list-n-disinfectants-use-against-sars-cov-2