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1. Fort Jackson Specific Requirements:

1.1 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

(a) The Contractor is fully responsible for the performance and conduct of his employees at all times while on the installation performing under this contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for selecting personnel who are well qualified to perform the required services, for supervising techniques used in their work and for keeping them informed of all improvements, changes, and methods of operations.

(b) The Contractor shall not allow any employee to perform work under this contract while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any other incapacitating agent.

(c) All personnel employed by Contractor or any representatives of the Contractor entering the Government installation shall comply with all security regulations which may be in effect during the contract period and shall be subject to such checks as may be deemed necessary to assure that no violations occur. Military police and other law enforcement personnel on post have the right to deny entry to the installation or remove from the installation any contractor employee for misconduct which endangers the health or safety of people or property or for reasons of security. In addition, the installation commander has the authority under 18 U.S.C. 1382 to bar an individual from entry onto the installation. Such action by the Government shall not excuse the Contractor from fulfilling all requirements under this contract, and shall not be the cause of any claim or request for additional compensation by the Contractor against the Government.

(d) All personnel employed by the Contractor or any representatives of the Contractor who will be operating motor vehicles on the installation in performance of this contract shall have a valid driver’s license including any required commercial operating permit.

1.2 SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION

a. In performing work under this contract the Contractor shall --

(1) Comply with the standards issued by the Secretary of Labor at 29 CFR Part 1926 and 29 CFR Part 1910; and

(2) Ensure that any additional measures the Contracting Officer determines to be reasonably necessary for this purpose are taken.

(3) Comply with all pertinent provisions of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EMS 385-1-1, dated September 1996.

b. The installation safety officer will provide random monitoring of Contractor performance for the Contracting Officer in the area of safety and accident prevention.

1.3 SECURITY

The Contractor shall be responsible for securing his equipment and material at the job site at the end of each work day. The Government shall not be held responsible for any loss experienced by the Contractor due to theft or vandalism.

1.4 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Principal Place of Performance: (FORT JACKSON, SOUTH CAROLINA)

1.5 REGULATIONS

The site of the contracted work is on a military installation and the Contractor shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations including, but not limited to, the following:

(a) Fire Prevention. The Contractor and his employees shall be cognizant of and observe all requirements for handling and storage of combustible supplies and materials, daily disposal of combustible waste, trash in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association Code and the National Board of Fire Underwriters, as supplemented by AR 420-90. The Contractor shall also familiarize himself and require his employees to become familiar with the method of reporting a fire.

(b) Traffic Regulations. The Contractor and employees operating motor vehicles on Fort Jackson shall observe traffic regulations and posted speed limits. The only exception to posted speed limits is passing troops in formation when speed shall be reduced to 10 MPH. Traffic laws are enforced on Fort Jackson and violators shall appear before a U.S. Magistrate for disposition of the violation.

(c) Motor Vehicle Regulations. Operation of motor vehicles on Fort Jackson by Contractor employees shall be governed by AR 385-55, Prevention of Motor Vehicle Accidents, AR 190-5, and FJ Sup 1, Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision, and all motor vehicle laws of the state of South Carolina. All Contractor-owned vehicles and Contractor employees’ vehicles entering Fort Jackson shall be registered with the Fort Jackson Law Enforcement Activity.

(d) Smoking Regulation. Contractor employees shall comply with Smoking Policy, AR 600-63.

(e) Prohibited Practices. Contractor employees shall comply with Fort Jackson Regulation 600-3, Prohibited Practices. Although not all inclusive, this regulation enumerates a variety of activities and practices which are prohibited on Fort Jackson. This regulation prohibits actual or attempted personal relationships between contractor employees and soldiers-in-training.

(f) Concealed Weapons. Contractor employees are prohibited from having concealed or non-concealed weapons on the installation.

(g) Copies of the above regulations may be obtained from the Contracting Officer.

1.6 ADVERTISING ON CONTRACTOR'S VEHICLES

Advertising displayed on the Contractor's vehicles is permitted provided that the advertising conforms to good taste and public morality and is so worded as not to imply Army or United States Government approval or sanction of the advertised service and which is not embarrassing or detrimental to the military. The Contracting Officer will determine when advertising is inappropriate.

1.7 AUTHORITY

The Contractor shall not in any way represent that he is a part of the United States Government or that he has the authority to contract or procure supplies on the credit of the United States of America.

1.8 FIRE AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.8.1 Fire Prevention and Protection:

a. The Contractor and Contractor employees shall comply with AR 420-90, Fire and Emergency Services, and National Fire Prevention Association guidelines.

b. Installation fire prevention personnel may make periodic routine inspections for compliance.

1.8.2 Safety Program:

a. The Contractor shall implement a safety program to ensure that all operations and activities comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and other safety and health local general consensus standards.

b. The Contractor shall be thoroughly familiar with all safety and health requirements of this PWS in accordance with OSHA national consensus standards, including the requirement to establish a site specific standard operating procedure in accordance with OSHA Directives CPL 02-00-124 and CPL 2-0.124--Multi-Employer Citation Policy (Dec. 10, 1999), Multi-employer Worksite Policy.

c. The Government has the right to inspect and test all services related to safety standards, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract. The Government shall perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work.

1.8.3 Protective Items: To comply with OSHA, Contractor personnel shall use protective clothing and equipment whenever and wherever required in the performance of services as determined in the contractors standard operating procedures related to tasks included in this PWS.

1.8.4 Safety Instruction: The Contractor shall provide initial indoctrination and continuing instruction to all employees to enable employees to conduct their work in a safe manner and to recognize and report hazardous conditions to the appropriate offices for corrective or abatement action. Initial indoctrination shall be provided for safe work practices; proper use, care, and maintenance of equipment; reporting hazards, accidents, and mishaps; employee responsibility for accident prevention and fire prevention; fire evacuation routes and internal shelter areas.

1.8.5 Notification of Accidents and Damage to Government Equipment Property:

a. General requirements for reporting accidents and loss or damage to Government property are contained in AR 385-10, and DA PAM 385-40 for the Performance of Contract Property Administration.

b. Damage to Government property must be reported regardless of the dollar amount of damage. The Contractor shall provide immediate notification of property damage to the hand receipt holder and the COR. The Contractor shall prepare a Report of Accident, U.S. Army Accident Report, DA Form 285. Forward the original and one copy to the KO within five (5) workdays after a reportable accident occurs.

1.8.6 INJURIES: The Contractor shall immediately notify the designated Government representative of any injury to a Contractor employee. The Government will advise the Contractor if additional information or forms are required. The Contractor shall prepare an OSHA form 301 and forward to the COR and KO within five (5) workdays after a recordable accident occurs. OSHA Accident reporting for contracted employees will be the responsibility of the contractor in accordance with 29 CFR 1904 and 1925.

1.9 SEXUAL ASSAULT or SEXUAL HARRASSMENT INCIDENT RESPONSE PROCESS: Contractors will adhere to, and ensure all contractor personnel are aware of the following installation policy and procedures:

1.9.1 If a Contractor Employee is accused of, or the victim of, an alleged sexual assault or sexual harassment incident involving a Soldier, DA Civilian, or another Contractor Employee the following steps must be taken as soon as possible by the Army unit(s) involved:

1.9.1.1 For Sexual Assaults Only

a. If the alleged incident occurs on a military installation, contact CID or the MPs to report the alleged assault. If off post, contact the local police/sheriff's department, to report the alleged assault. For all emergencies, dial 911, on or off post.

1.9.1.2 For all alleged Sexual Assault/Harassment Incidents follow the remaining steps:

a. If the alleged victim is a Soldier contact the SHARP (SARC or VA) representative(s) of the Army unit(s) involved. For all others, notify the Unit's chain of command and the Government Supervisor of the department where the incident occurred.

b. Notify the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) assigned to oversee the contract that the Contractor Employee(s) works under, of the alleged sexual assault or sexual harassment incident.

c. COR notifies the Contracting Officer (KO) with the four Ws (Who, What, When & Where).

d. KO will notify the Contractor Employee's company, submit a MICC CCIR to their supervisor and document the Contract file concerning the alleged incident.

e. Unit Commanders/SHARP representatives handle the other aspects of the case IAW the Army SHARP process (AR 600-20 and/or other published DA Policies).

f. If the unit Commander(s) initiates an investigation, prior to interviewing any Contractor Employees for the investigation, coordination must be made through the KO. NOTE: A Contractor Employee cannot be compelled to provide a sworn statement or be forced to participate in an investigation, and attempting to do so may result in an Unauthorized Commitment. A Contractor Employee can voluntarily provide a sworn statement, but they will be doing so in their personal capacity, not as a representative of the Employee's Company.

g. Completed unit Sexual Assault/Harassment investigation reports involving Contractor Employees must be provided to the KO in order to document the Contract file and protect the Government's interest.

h. Contractor Employees who are victims of sexual assault/harassment can be referred to the EEO, who will review their eligibility for programs. They may be able to seek treatment through their Company. A Contractor Employee may also call the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), 1-800-669-4000 (toll-free).