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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

LOCATE UNDERGROUND CONDUITS AND UTILITIES

FE160736J

Part 1

General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide service to mark underground utilities. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 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 locate underground conduits and utilities as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS), section 5 except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: On Fort Campbell, contractors who are going to engage in either digging, trenching, pole placement, excavation, moving of earth, demolition or any type of activity that disturbs the earth and therefore possibly involving a danger to damaging underground utility lines and pipes, must request location services for all buried utilities. The Directorate of Public Works, Engineering Division is tasked with locating all underground, non-privatized utilities. The number of locate requests is approximately twenty- seven hundred (2,700) per year. The purpose of this contract is to provide as-needed support for the location process.

1.2.1 SELF PERFORMANCE. At its convenience, the Government reserves the right to perform or supplement performance of these utility location services with Government-designated personnel.

1.3 Objectives: The underlying purpose of this contract is to prevent unnecessary damage to underground utilities to the extent possible.

1.4 Scope: The contractor shall provide utility location services for underground electrical, storm water, steam and chilled water systems for the Fort Campbell Directorate of Public Works. Tasks performed shall be accurate, performed to the standards and specifications outlined in this contract and in accordance with all applicable regulatory guidance and within the timeframe and standards stated herein

1.4.1 The contractor, as an independent contractor and not as an agent of the Government, shall provide the technical expertise, experience, support and qualifications support necessary to provide utility location services for underground electrical, storm water, steam, deluge sprinkler lines and chilled water systems.

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months and two (2) 12 month option years. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 Federal Observed Holidays: The contractor may be required to work on federal holidays if emergency locates are requested.

1.6.2 Hours of Operation: The Contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 0730 and 1600 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. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons.

1.6.3 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at Fort Campbell Kentucky and associated Federal properties.

1.6.4 Quality Control Program (QCP): The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective QCP to ensure services are performed in accordance with (IAW) this PWS. The QCP must be forwarded to and accepted by the Contracting Officers Representative (COR). The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of deficiencies. 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 his QCP to the COR within 30 days of contract award and within 5 days of any changes being made.. After acceptance of the QCP the Contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to the QCP.

1.6.4.1The Government will consider an interim plan within 10 days after Notice to Proceed. However, the contractor shall furnish for approval by the Government, not later than 10 days after receipt of Notice to Proceed, the Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Plan with which he proposes to implement the inspection and quality control requirements of the contract. The plan shall identify personnel, procedures, instructions, records, and forms to be used. If the contractor fails to submit an acceptable QC plan within the time herein prescribed, the Contracting Officer (KO) may refuse to allow work to start if an acceptable interim plan is not furnished.

1.6.4.2 Control: Contractor Quality Control is the means by which the contractor assures himself that his construction complies with the requirements of the contract plans and specifications. The controls shall be adequate to cover all operations.

1.6.4.3 The contractor shall maintain current records of quality control operations and activities performed including the work of suppliers and subcontractors. These records shall be on an acceptable form and indicate a description of trades working on the project, the numbers of personnel working, the applicable weather conditions encountered, any delays encountered, and acknowledgment of deficiencies noted along with the corrective actions taken on current and previous deficiencies.

After acceptance of the QCP the Contractor shall receive the Contracting Officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to the QCP.

1.6.5 Quality Assurance: The government shall evaluate the contractor's performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The Government will award a Firm fixed Price Service contract for this requirement.

1.6.7 to 1.6.7.3 Reserved

1.6.8 Minimum Qualifications. Required minimum qualifications, experience, and training of individuals is listed below. The contractor must have basic knowledge, technical expertise, experience, support and qualifications support necessary to provide utility location services for underground electrical, storm water, steam and chilled water systems. Personnel performing work under this contract shall remain employees of the contractor and shall not be considered employees of the Government.

1.6.8.1. Contractor employees shall be US citizens and shall be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

1.6.8.2. Contractor shall have 3 years of experience in reviewing and interpreting maps, as-built drawings, descriptions, and blueprints to identify underground utilities.

1.6.8.3. Contractor shall submit verifiable experience of the proposed technician performing the above requirements for a minimum of three years. (i.e. Resume)

1.6.8.4. Contractor employees may be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed on a call out basis in support of mission requirements.

1.6.8.5. Contractor shall check electronic locating calibrated equipment for proper operation and cleans and performs minor maintenance on equipment when necessary.

1.6.8.6. Contractor shall set up traffic control devices such as cones, barricades, and warning signs on streets and roads to establish safety barriers around work sites.

1.6.8.7. Contractor may have to enter sewer and communications manholes and vaults observing confined space entry procedures as necessary to determine utility/cable locations.

1.6.8.8. Contractor shall participate in meetings with COR and contractor representatives to obtain information on construction projects and provide information on the location of utility lines.

1.6.8.9. RESERVED

1.6.8.10. Contractor employees shall have 3 years of experience on the Tennessee Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act (Tennessee One Call). Thorough knowledge of components and operational characteristics of water, sewer, electric, telemetry, and cable lines

1.6.8.11. RESERVED

1.6.8.12. Contractor shall have thorough knowledge of magnetic and radio detection locators and other electronic locating equipment to accurately locate & mark underground facilities.

1.6.8.13. Contractor shall have thorough knowledge of medium and low voltage electrical distribution systems, subsystems and equipment necessary to the safe entry into potentially electrified enclosures.

1.6.8.14. Contractor shall have thorough knowledge of safety practices and procedures including confined space entry procedures.

1.6.8.15. Contractor shall be qualified to enter potentially electrified enclosures.

1.6.8.16. Contractor shall be qualified to enter underground vaults using confined space entry procedures, including respirator use.

1.6.9 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor will 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 COR will meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the COR will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues.

1.6.10 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): The COR Management System Tool (The Wide Area Work Flow e-Business Suite - Contracting Officer Representative Tracking (CORT) Tool https://wawf.eb.mil/xhtml/auth/home/home.xhtml#) for nomination, tracking, documentation, and management of CORs will be used. The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration 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, and specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, 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.

1.6.11 Key Personnel: The Contractor shall provide a contract 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 COR and 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 manager or alternate shall be available between 0730 and 1600 Monday through Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed for administrative reasons. Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below:

Contractor shall maintain a supervisor with knowledge of the Tennessee Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act (Tennessee One Call). Thorough knowledge of components and operational characteristics of water, sewer, electric, telemetry, and cable lines

1.6.12 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.

1.6.12.1. The contractor shall provide photo ID badges for all contractor personnel showing the employees name, contract number and contractors name and be of a design approved by the COR. Card/badge shall be submitted for approval within 30 days of contract award. Contractor’s employees are required to display the identification card/badge at all times within the boundaries of this installation or properties.

1.6.12.2. Uniforms. All Contractor employees shall wear a distinctive professional uniform having the firm name, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, patch/device permanently affixed to the uniform. Uniforms shall be appropriate for weather conditions and consistent in color for all employees. No shorts are allowed. Hardhats with the Contractor’s name/logo are required on all jobsites. Uniforms shall be provided by the contractor and a sample uniform submitted for approval by the Contracting Officer within 30 days of contract award.

1.6.12.3. Personal Appearance: Contractor personnel working under this contract shall practice high standards of personal hygiene and maintain a clean, neat appearance while performing this contract.

1.6.13 RESERVED

1.6.14 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.

1.6.15 to 1.6.18 Reserved

1.6.19 Antiterrorism (AT) and Operations Security (OPSEC)

1.6.19.1 AT Level I Training: This provision/contract text is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility, or area. 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 15 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel.

1.6.19.2 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: This standard language text is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility, or area. 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 Marshall 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.

1.6.19.2.1 Installation Access

1.6.19.2.2 Fort Campbell applies the following non-Federal Government cardholder criteria to determine the authorized type of access control credentials:

g. Privatized Business Partners: Air Assault Card

(The following are Privatized Business Partners: IHG, Campbell Crossing, and University/College faculty, Fort Campbell Credit Union, Bank of America and Home Health Care)

1.6.19.2.3 Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Eligibility: Authorized contractor personnel requiring access to two or more DoD-controlled installations/facilities on a recurring basis for a period of 6 months or more; OR an individual requiring both access to a DoD-controlled installation/facility and onsite/remote access to DoD or Army controlled information networks on behalf of the Army REQUIRE a favorable NACI background investigation. Buildings or activities where special security measures (i.e., Controlled Access Areas) are employed may be considered a “separate facility” from the installation, in accordance with the determination of the command leadership for the particular building/activity

0. Initial issuance of a CAC requires the completion of a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint check with favorable results and the successful submission of a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) (equivalent or higher) background investigation to the Army’s investigative service provider, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), via the U.S. Army Personnel Security Investigation Center of Excellence.

0. To process the NACI, a Background Investigation Worksheet, (FC FM 255), and proof of citizenship is required. The following are the only documents allowed for citizenship verification: birth certificate, certificate of citizenship-INS, certificate of naturalization, certification of birth-Form DS-1350, certification of birth-Form FS-545, passport and the report of birth abroad-Form FS-240.

0. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) is responsible for completion and submission of the “Initiation Packet” consisting of each individuals completed FC FM 255 and citizenship documentation.

0. The COR submits the completed packet to the DPTMS Security & Intelligence Division (SID) for review. Following review by the SID, the COR will be contacted by the SID to have the individual make an appointment for fingerprinting. At the appointment, the SID representative will verify the information provided by the individual, take and submit digital fingerprints, and explain the remaining process.

0. After the contractor's appointment with SID, Fort Campbell Installation Access Control will issue the individual a 30 day installation pass to allow for processing of the NACI background investigation. The NCIC III must be favorable prior to issuance of the 30 day pass.

1.6.19.2.4 Contractor personnel who are ineligible for a Common Access card (CAC) will be required to either obtain daily visitors pass or participate in the RAPID Gate Program. RAPID Gate is a voluntary program due to associated costs.

1.6.19.2.5. REAL ID Act – 8 January 2016:

Background: The REAL ID Act of 2005 establishes minimum standards for the production and issuance of state-issued driver licenses and identification cards which include requirements for a photograph and certain biographic information, such as name, DOB, gender, height, eye color & address. State-issued driver licenses and identification (ID) cards from states not meeting the standards cannot be used for accessing Federal facilities beginning 10 Jan 2016, unless the issuing state’s compliancy deadline has been extended by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

As of 31 Dec 2015, DHS indicates Driver Licenses and ID cards from the following states are not compliant with the standards of the REAL ID Act:

Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico and Washington 23 other states are pursuing compliancy for their programs and have an extended compliancy deadline of 10 Oct 2016; Alaska, California, New Jersey and South Carolina are included in the extended compliancy deadline list.

1.6.19.2.5.1. Current Status: DoD, like all other Federal agencies is prohibited from accepting non-compliant DL , therefore visitor control centers will no longer accept a non-REAL ID driver’s license or identification card for physical access. Therefore, unless the individual possesses one of the authorized government issued identification cards delineated in Directive Type Memorandum (DTM) 09-012, the individual will need to present one of the documents below from Attachment 4 of DTM 09-012) to prove identity in order to be issued a temporary installation pass:

• United States Passport or United States Passport Card

• Permanent Resident Card/Alien Registration Receipt Card (Form I-551)

• Foreign passport with a temporary (I-551) stamp or temporary (I-551) printed notation on a machine readable immigrant visa

• Employment authorization document that contains a photograph (Form I-766)

• In the case of a nonimmigrant alien authorized to work for a specific employer incident to status, a foreign passport with Form I-94 or Form I-94A bearing the same name as the passport and containing an endorsement of the alien’s nonimmigrant status, as long as the endorsement has not yet expired and the proposed employment is not in conflict with any restrictions or limitations identified on the form.

• School identification card with a photograph

• U.S. Military or draft record

• U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Cards• Transportation Worker Identification Card

• Native American Tribal Document

1.6.19.2.5.2. All persons requesting unescorted access will continue to be vetted through the National Crime Information Center, prior to being issued a locally produced ID or pass. If a visitor requesting access does not have REAL ID Act compliant form of identification and cannot provide supplemental identity proofing documents, they must be escorted at all times while on the installation.

1.6.19.2.5.3. For the most current information concerning state-by-state compliance with the REAL ID Act, please visit https://www.dhs.gov/ current-status-states-territories.

1.6.19.2.5.6. Access procedures for all personnel may change at any time due to installation security requirements.

1.6.19.3 RESERVED

1.6.19.4 iWATCH Training: This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. 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 will 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 XX calendar days of contract award and within YY calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT [insert number of calendar days] calendar days after contract award.

1.6.19.5 to 1.6.19.12 RESERVED

1.6.20 Emergency Services

1.6.20.1 The 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 will, in turn, notify the KO or COR within 30 minutes of the incident.

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

1.6.20.3 PERMITS:

1.6.20.3.1. Reserved

1.6.20.3.2. Confined Work Space: Contractor shall observe OSHA Regulation 29 CFR Parts 1910 regarding permitting, entry and working within confined spaces. Contractor is required to provide his work plan to the Contracting Officer's representative prior to entering any confined space.

1.6.20.3. Reserved

1.6.20.4. RADIOS: Contractors utilizing mobile/hand radios are required to register their frequency with the Network Enterprise Center (NEC), telephone 270-798-9789.

1.6.20.5. Contractor’s Trailers: No on-site area will be provided by the Government for Contractor’s office, facilities, or staging area.

1.6.20.6. MAINTENANCE OF PROJECT/WORK SITE:

1.6.20.6.1. All debris, tools, supplies, etc., shall be removed or stored in such a manner as not to interfere with the use of the facility while work is ongoing; under circumstances of a work delay or suspension, all contractor material shall be removed from site.

1.6.20.7. PROTECTION:

1.6.20.7.1 Protection of Existing Property: Before beginning any work, the Contractor shall carefully survey the site and the extent of the work. Damaged items shall be repaired or replaced as approved by the Contracting Officer at no additional cost to the Government.

1.6.20.7.2 Damages resulting from missed or miss-marked utilities are the responsibility of the contractor, therefore sufficient insurance is required to repair the damage caused by these actions.

1.7. to 1.7.6. Reserved

1.7.7. OZONE: The contractor shall submit the attached Conformity Rule form (GCR) to provide information concerning equipment types; hours of operation, number of personnel, etc. The Air Quality Program will then do calculations for estimated emissions. This submittal is due within 30 days after contract award and shall list whatever type equipment will be used and estimated hours of use.

1.8. RESTRICTED TRAFFIC ROUTES: Contractors are required to observe and adhere to restrictions for roads used for military physical training routes. These roads allow no access or limited access during specific times of the day.

1.9. SAFETY:

1.9.1. The contractor shall comply with requirements of EM 385-1-1, SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS MANUAL – USACE (See http://www.usace.army.mil/SafetyandOccupationalHealth/SafetyandHealthRequirementsManual.aspx.

1.10. SUBMITTALS. Submittals shall be submitted electronically or as directed by the contracting officer.

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 or service 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 Defective Service. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

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

2.1.8 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.

2.1.9 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.

2.1.10 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.

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

2.1.12 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.

2.1.13 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.

2.1.14 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.

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

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

2.1.17 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.

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

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

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

2.1.21 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. An organized document written by the government specifying the surveillance methodology used for surveillance of contractor performance.

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

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

2.1.24 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.

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

2.1.26 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

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

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

2.1.29 Emergency Locate. Work accomplished within 2 to 7 hours after notification IAW the PWS.

2.2 Acronyms:

CAP Contractor Acquired Property

GFP Government-Furnished Property

PA Property Administrator

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1 Services: The Government will provide upon request as needed and if available drawings to show assumed utility locations. These drawings are not to be considered accurate but to be used as reference only.

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 Personnel: The contractor shall provide personnel possessing the skills, knowledge, and training to satisfactorily perform the services required by this contract Staffing: It is anticipated that one (1) individual shall provide the support outlined in this scope of work. The contractor must have basic knowledge, technical expertise, experience, support and qualifications support necessary to provide utility location services for underground electrical, storm water, steam and chilled water systems. Personnel performing work under this contract shall remain employees of the contractor and shall not be considered employees of the Government.

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

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. SPECIFIC TASKS:

5.1. Basic Services: The Contractor shall provide services for utility location services for underground electrical, storm water, steam, sprinkler deluge system and chilled water systems.

5.2. Tasks.

5.2.1. The contractor shall receive, process, coordinate and complete all locate requests/digging permits submitted. The contractor shall receive locate requests/digging permit from the COR. If there is not a buried/underground cable/utility within the area of concern, the contractor shall telephonically or electronically notify the point of contact (POC) listed on the locate request/digging permit and the COR. The responsible party may print a completed permit from http://tnprs.korterraweb.com/Search

5.2.1.1 Maps, drawings, blueprints, and descriptions may be requested as needed through the COR. These will be provided as available but are not guaranteed to be accurate

5.2.2. The contractor shall receive, process, coordinate and complete all locate requests/digging permits submitted within 3 to 5 days for normal locates.

5.2.3. The contractor shall telephonically notify the point of contact (POC) listed on the locate request/digging permit whether buried/underground cable/utility was found within 3 to 5 days for normal locates.

5.2.4. The contractor shall receive, process, coordinate all locate requests/digging permits submitted within 2 to 3 hours for emergency locates.

5.2.5. The contractor shall complete all locate requests/digging permits submitted within 3 to 6 hours for emergency locates.

5.2.6. The contractor shall telephonically notify the point of contact (POC) listed on the locate request/digging permit whether buried/underground cable/utility was found within 4 to 7 hours for emergency locates.

5.2.7. The contractor shall locate and mark the cable/utility path with inverted tip florescent industrial heavy-duty marker paint designated for that utility category in question as outlined by the American Public Works Association (APWA) uniform color code (ANSI Z535.1).

5.2.8. The contractor may be required to coordinate with the permit requester within one (1) working day of receipt to establish a date/time for an on-site meeting to answer any questions about the particular locate activity.

5.2.9. The contractor shall note any required meeting on the locate request/digging permit.

5.2.10. Contractor shall obtain maps, drawings, blueprints, and descriptions, if available, from the COR and review such documents as a potential starting point in the location process

5.2.11. Contractor shall locate underground utility lines and pipes using magnetic and radio detection locators and other electronic locating equipment.

5.2.12. Make field notes on the location of underground utility lines and pipes report results to the COR.

5.2.13. Identifies damage to utility/cables lines and reports damage the COR.

2.2.14. Contractor shall maintain accurate records on work activities and damage to utility lines on a monthly basis.

5.2.15. Contractor shall determine the correct location of underground utility lines and pipes using calibrated electronic locating equipment.

5.2.16 Acceptance of Work. Monthly Reports/Invoices. The contractor shall submit monthly progress reports to the COR. All invoices shall be submitted through WAWF. The submitted invoices shall contain a statement that the invoice accurately reflects the work performed and that the work was acceptable to the Government. The monthly reports shall contain an accurate, up-to-date account of all work completed during the month. The progress reports shall be provided to the COR on the fifth (5th) calendar day of each month.

5.3. Contractor Manpower Reporting (CMR): The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) operates and maintains a secure Army data collection site where the Contractor shall report ALL Contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) required for performance of this contract. The Contractor shall supply all the information in the format using the following web address https://Contractormanpower.army.pentagon.mil. The required information includes: (1) Contracting Office, Contracting Officer, or also known as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR); (2) Contract number, including task and delivery order number; (3) Beginning and ending dates covered by reporting period; (4) Contractor's name, address, phone number, e-mail address, identity of Contractor employee entering data; (5) Estimated direct labor hours (including sub-Contractors); (6) Estimated direct labor dollars paid this reporting period (including sub-Contractors); (7) Total payments (including sub-Contractors); (8) Predominant Federal Service Code (FSC) reflecting services provided by Contractor (and separate predominant FSC for each sub-Contractor if different); (9) Estimated data collection cost; (10) Organizational title associated with the Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the Army Requiring Activity (the Army Requiring Activity is responsible for providing the Contractor with its UIC for the purposes of reporting this information); (11) Locations where Contractor and sub-Contractors perform the work (specified by zip code in the United States and nearest city, country, when in an overseas location, using standardized nomenclature provided on website); (12) Presence of deployment or contingency contract language; and (13) Number of Contractor and sub-Contractor employees deployed in theater this reporting period (by country). As part of its submission, the Contractor shall provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement. Reporting period shall be the period of performance not to exceed 12 months ending September 30 of each government fiscal year and must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year. Contractors may use a direct XML data transfer to the database server or fill in the fields on the website. The XML direct transfer is a format for transferring files from a Contractor’s system to the secure website without the need for separate data entries for each required data element at the website. The specific formats for the XML direct transfer may be downloaded from the website. NOTE: CMRA data will be included as part of overhead costs – no other payment will be made for this.

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS)

6.1 The Contractor must abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures. Any Contractor provided publications are to be procured and maintained at Contractor’s expense.

6.2 American Public Works Association (APWA) uniform color code (ANSI Z535.1).

6.3 Fort Campbell Technical and Installation Design Guides

PART 7

ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

7. ATTACHEMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LIST:

7.1 Attachment 1/Technical Exhibit 1 – Performance Requirements Summary

7.2 Attachment 2/Technical Exhibit 2 – Deliverables Schedule

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

Performance Requirements Summary The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Required Services (Tasks)

# 1.

The contractor shall provide Normal Locates: The contractor shall receive, process, coordinate and complete all locate requests/digging permits submitted. PWS paragraph 5.2.2 The contractor provided98% within 3 days 100% Within 5 days.

# 2 Normal Locates: The contractor shall telephonically/electronically notify the point of contact (POC) listed on the locate request/digging permit whether buried/underground cable/utility was found. . PWS paragraph 5.2.3

98% within 3 days 100% within 5 days

# 3 Emergency Locates: The contractor shall receive, process, coordinate all locate requests/digging permits submitted. PWS paragraph 5.2.4 98% within 2 hours 100% within 3 hours

# 4 Emergency Locates: The contractor shall complete all locate requests/digging permits submitted. PWS paragraph 5.2.5 98% within 3 hours 100% within 6 hours

# 5 Emergency Locates: The contractor shall telephonically/electronically notify the point of contact (POC) listed on the locate request/digging permit whether buried/underground cable/utility was found. PWS paragraph 5.2.6 98% within 4 hours 100% within 7 hours

# 6 CMRA Data Input

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2

DELIVERABLES SCHEDULE

Electronic Email or CD

COR

Electronic Email or CD

COR and KO

Electronic Email or CD

COR

Electronic Email or CD

COR

Electronic Email or CD

COR

Electronic Email or CD

COR

Electronic Email or CD

COR

Electronic Email or CD

COR