Performance Work Statement_Final 07.24.25.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK

STATEMENT

USACE, NWP

Foster Dam Oil Spill Prevention System Functionality Test

1.0 GENERAL STATEMENT:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District (NWP) is soliciting services to conduct a performance test of the Oil Spill Prevention System (OSPS) at Foster Dam. This site will have an EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitted effluent discharge limit of 5mg/L for oil. The test of the OSPS that has an integrated Oil Water Separator (OWS) shall be capable of meeting the NPDES permit limits as designed during a spill. Portable hydrocarbon detection equipment will need to be placed on the OWS discharge to verify whether the OWS performs to government requirements.

The work shall require modifying the OSPS into a closed loop system, creating a 50-gpm flow while introducing half of the 55-gallons of ISO 68 Turbine oil into the system over the course of 120 seconds mimicking a transformer oil spill, and verifying the OWS performs to government requirements. After that the other two (2) 50-gpm pumps will be added to provide 150-gpm total flow and the test repeated using the remaining half of the 55-gallon drum of transformer oil over another 120 seconds.

A spill response team shall be on site during the entirety of testing. The work will require:

One (1) baker tank;

Three (3) 50-gpm supply pumps piped in parallel;

One (1) >150-gpm return pump to return the water from the outlet of the OWS

(pulled from an atmospheric surge tank downstream of the OWS); and Enough 6” flexible piping for routing the OWS discharge to the baker tank.

After testing is complete the OWS and piping systems used in testing will need to be cleaned of any oil residue, the oil/water mixture properly disposed of, and the system put back into its original condition.

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) identifies the work required to test the OWS components within the OSPS.

This is a firm-fixed price contract.

2.0 DEFINITIONS:

Throughout this PWS terms are defined as follows:

Acceptable Quality Level (AQL): Acceptable Quality Level equals the performance standards listed in Section 6.0. The Contractor must re-perform all unsatisfactory work unless excused by the COR.

Contracting Officer (KO): The Government employee who is authorized to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

Contracting Officers Representative (COR): An individual designated in accordance with subsection 201.602-2 of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions. The COR is not authorized to make any commitments or changes that will affect price, quality, quantity, delivery, or any other term or condition of the contract.

Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR): A written record of unsatisfactory performance by the Contractor as observed by the COR.

3.0 REFERENCES:

EM 385-1-1 USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual

(https://www.usace.army.mil/Safety-and-Occupational-Health/Safety-and- Health-Requirements-manual/)

NWP-HECP-01 Hazardous Energy Control Program Foster Dam And Reservoir Powerhouse Oil Spill Prevention System Award

Drawings S-101, MP102, & MP103.

4.0 THE GOVERNMENT WILL FURNISH:

The Government shall furnish, without cost to the Contractor, the following items to be used only in connection with the performance of the work:

Specifications for the required oil needed for testing.

Availability of staff for discussion if the contractor has any issues to elevate, or questions to ask pertaining to the tasks in this PWS.

Application of Hazardous Energy Control Program Access to worksite Water from existing 1-1/2” raw water outlet

5.0 THE CONTRACTOR SHALL FURNISH:

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform the performance test as defined in this PWS. The contractor may allow the Site Safety and Health Officer to have other duties than

SSHO.

The contractor shall provide three (3) 50-gpm pumps with the ability to adjust pumping speed to balance the inlet and outlet volumes during testing. (suggest using a variable frequency drive (VFD) controls)

The contractor shall provide the spill response team’s equipment and personnel The contractor shall provide a 55-gallon barrel of transformer oil (the Government will supply specs on oil needed for testing).

Surge tank adequately sized for the 150-gpm flow.

Containment equipment to wash the coalescing plate packs in.

Equipment to wash coalescing plates in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.

Portable hydrocarbon detection (capable of measuring in parts per million) equipment to be placed at the OWS outlet.

Indication equipment to verify testing input flow rates.

The contractor shall provide an oil vacuum truck.

The contractor shall provide a baker tank with a capacity of at least 6,000 gallons.

Flexible 6” piping to modify OSPS system into a closed loop system.

Oil metering pump. (to provide oil volumes over the stated time accurately) Oil inlet port assembly to introduce oil from oil metering pump into the inlet piping of the OWS, but downstream of the 50-gpm pumps.

The contractor shall provide an Environmental Protection Plan covering how they will mitigate a spill and reporting requirements.

The contractor shall provide a safe clearance request and Activity Hazard Analysis in accordance with Project HECP and EM 385-1-1 at least two weeks prior to the date of test.

6.0 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.

This portion provides a task-breakdown to update and turn over to USACE

6.1 Step 1 – Power generating units outage is not necessary to perform testing.

Step 2 – Contractor will bypass the OWS using existing valve arrangement.

Step 3 – Review AHA, communications plan and deployment of boom methodology.

Step 4 – Modify system into a closed loop system for testing.

Step 5 – Perform radio check, verify oil spill response team is on site with trailer. Verify oil vacuum truck is on site to remove oil from tanks after test.

Verify baker tank is on site with pumps.

Step 6 – Conduct spill response review, in the event that oil should escape into the parking lot. Visually check entire system for correct valve line up and all pipe connections made.

Step 7 – Make sure oil water separator (OWS) is full of water up to normal operating level (if the OWS is not full of water to normal levels, fill them with fire hose (1-1/2” raw water outlet) from front of powerhouse) Step 8 – Position observer with manual oil testing equipment at surg tank to monitor for oil. No oil above specified limits should be present in outflow of

OWS.

Step 9 –Post observer at the baker tank to observe flow and signs of any oil.

Step 10 – Check baker tank set up, hoses, pumps, etc (Tank should have 4,500 to 6,000 gallons of clean water prior to starting test) Step 11 – Verify flow with portable flow meter. Team will determine flow meter placement.

Step 12 – Check pump set up downstream of OWS and set to pump approx.

outflows from the OWS into baker tank. (e.g.>150-gpm) Step 13 – Check pump set up at baker tank out flow to pumps supplying OWS.

150 GPM total.

Step 14 – Start one pumps at baker tank. Wait for steady state flow from/to baker tank (This will be a closed loop system, check for leaks).

Step 15 – Pour approximately 1 gallon of oil upstream of the pumps providing flow to the OWS.

Step 16 – Verify that no oil above the specified limits escapes past the OWS (Verify visually that the oil is trapped by the coalescing plates).

Step 17 – Slowly pour or pump 26.5 gallons of oil upstream of the pumps providing flow to the OWS. Pour in consistently for 120 seconds.

Step 18 – Have observers watch all locations for movement of oil.

Step 19 – No oil above specified limits leaves the OWS, allow the baker tank pumps to run for 30 minutes.

Step 20 – Observe the flow of oil and water into the OWS. Inspect the OWS for the movement of oil (if any oil is observed in areas not predicted, note reaction of coalescing plates).

Step 21 – Inspect to see if any oil has escaped into the baker tank (if any oil does escape from the OWS into the baker tank estimate amount and continue testing) Step 22 – Stop the baker tank 50-gpm pump and add the remaining two (2) 50-gpm pumps for a total of 150-gpm.

Step 23 – Repeat the test with 150-gpm flow using the remaining transformer oil from the 55-gallon container. Pour in consistently for 120 seconds.

Step 24 – Have observers watch all locations for movement of oil.

Step 25 – No oil above specified limits leaves the OWS, allow the baker tank pumps to run for 10 minutes.

Step 26 – Observe the flow of oil and water into the OWS. Inspect the OWS for the movement of oil (if any oil is observed in areas not predicted, note reaction of coalescing plates).

Step 27 – Inspect to see if any oil has escaped into the baker tank (if any oil does escape from the OWS into the baker tank estimate amount and continue testing) Step 28 – Stop the baker tank pumps. Remove baker tank pumps and hoses.

Step 29 – Remove oil from and clean out OWS per manufacturer’s requirements (including coalescing plates and other filtering media). Remove water and oil from baker tank as needed with vacuum truck.

Step 30 – Government will remove clearance and place sump discharge back in connection with OSPS system, returning the OSPS system to it’s original state. The Government will then return the unit to service and sump flow.

Step 31 – The contractor will remove the baker tank from USACE property within two (2) days of test completion.

6.2 Schedule:

The period of performance for this task is forty-five (45) calendar days. Work shall be completed within 45 days from the date of award.

7.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY.

7.1 To ensure that the Government receives the services for which it contracted, the Government will only pay for services received. The Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) determines if the Contractor meets the performance standards of the contract, as well as provides guidelines for how and when surveillance will be performed. It ensures timeliness, effectiveness and that the Contractor is delivering the results specified in the contract. Government contract quality assurance will be performed per the PRS surveillance schedule.

7.2 Performance Requirements Summary Table. These are the criteria against which the performance will be evaluated. Work shall be considered not to have been performed when any one of the following conditions exists in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

Required Services (Tasks)

Performance Standards Acceptable

Quality Levels

Surveillance Validated

Complaints

Section 6.0 Compliance with requirements to include timeliness, accuracy, quality, and functionality.

Zero deviation from PWS.

100% Inspection

0 per contract

7.3 Surveillance. 100% inspections by the COR will serve as the surveillance methods. If the COR discovers deficiencies and/or receives complaints, the COR will alert them to the contractor for correction.

7.4 Quality Control. The Contractor, not the government, is responsible for quality control actions necessary to meet the quality standards set forth by the contract.

The contractor shall develop and submit a Quality Control Plan (QCP) for Government approval within ten (10) calendar days after award. Once accepted, the QCP will be incorporated into the QASP. The QASP is not a contractual instrument and may be changed at the COR’s discretion. The contractor shall use the QASP to guide and document the implementation of the required management and quality control actions to achieve the specified results. The Government reserves the right under the Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-4) to inspect and test the services called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract. The Government will reject non-conforming services.

7.5 Unacceptable Performance. When performance is determined to be unacceptable, as defined in the Performance Requirements Summary, the COR will inform the contractor that performance is unacceptable and provide written documentation by use of the Form DD 2772, Contract Discrepancy Report. By initialing and dating the form, the contractor is only acknowledging notification of unacceptable performance. Disputes in surveillance should be referred to the Contracting Officer.

The COR will notify the Contracting Officer of unacceptable performance. If any of the services do not conform to contract requirements, the Government may require the contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount. When the defect(s) in services cannot be corrected by re-performance, the Government may:

a. Require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure future performance conforms to contract requirements.

b. Reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.

c. If the Contractor fails to promptly re-perform the services, or to take the necessary action to ensure future performance in conformity with contract requirements, the Government may:

i. By contract or otherwise, perform the services and charge to the

Contractor any cost incurred by the Government that is directly related to the performance of such service;

ii. Issue a Cure Notice;

iii. Terminate the contract for Government convenience; and / or

iv. Terminate the contract for Cause.

7.6 Correction of Non-Performance of Work. Contractor shall employ an adequate quantity of personnel to ensure that any services found to be not in compliance and therefore not acceptable, shall be made acceptable by the performance or re-performance of the work, where such re-performance is possible, during the first business day after non-compliance has been observed by or reported to and verified by the COR.

8.0 GENERAL.

8.1 Security.

a. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. All Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility, and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (to be provided by a Government representative). The Contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, HQDA and/or local policy. As a reminder; after May 7th, 2025; if personnel do not have a compliant driver’s license (DL) with REAL ID or one of the alternate documents they must show a second form of picture ID with the non-compliant DL to gain escorted access. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

8.2

b. Physical security and access control requirements: All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”). Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the RA.

c. Will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas. All contract employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance or access privileges, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas.

d. Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program. 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 Contractor 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 three (3) business days after contract award. *When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with the designated Government representative.

This form will be provided to the Contracting Officer and shall become part of the official contract file.

Contract Changes. Changes in scope, time, or deliverables can only be authorized by the Contracting Officer. The contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately if they have received direction to perform work outside the scope of the contract. Changes in scope will be negotiated and a written modification issued, before proceeding with the work.

Points of Contact.

Contracting Officer’s Representative: Shane Cline, 503.939.3692, Shane.K.Cline@usace.army.mil Technical Lead: Josh Daniels – 503.808.5083, Joshua.T.Daniels@usace.army.mil Contracting Officer: Darrell Hutchens – Darrell.D.Hutchens@usace.army.mil Contract Specialist: Jaren Bowman – Jaren.L.Bowman@usace.army.mil

8.3 Invoice Submittals. Invoice(s) shall be prepared in accordance with FAR clause 52.212-4(g) and submitted electronically via email to:

Submit an Electronic PDF Invoice to the USACE Finance Center via email address: CEFC-G2invoices@usace.army.mil

Electronic Copy to:

COR: Shane Cline, 503.939.3692, Shane.K.Cline@usace.army.mil; and KO: Contracting Officer: Darrell Hutchens – Darrell.D.Hutchens@usace.army.mil

For Invoice receipt verification or for a vendor's Payment problem, the vendor may contact the USACE Finance Center at Phone Number (901) 873-9077.

8.4 Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act or the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA). Every employer performing work covered by the Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act or the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA) is required to post a notice of the compensation required (including, for service contracts, any applicable wage determination) in a prominent and accessible location at the worksite where it may be seen by all employees performing on the contract. A copy of the poster is available in two versions at the following DOL website:

http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/sca.htm. The rest of the content is subjective to each locations needs.

8.5 Veterans Employment Emphasis for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contracts.

USACE contractors and sub-contractors at all tiers are encouraged to promote the training and employment of U.S. veterans while performing under a USACE contract. While no set-aside, evaluation preference, or incentive applies to the solicitation or performance under the resultant contract, USACE Contractors are encouraged to seek out highly qualified veterans to perform services under this contract. The following resources are available to assist USACE Contractors in their outreach efforts:

Federal Veteran employment information at http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx

Department of Labor Veterans Employment Assistance at http://www.dol.gov/vets/

Department of Veterans Affairs-VOW to Hire Heroes Act at http://benefits.va.gov/vow

Army Wounded Warrior Program at http://wtc.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation – Hiring Our Heroes:

http://www.hiringourheroes.org/

Guide to Hiring Veterans:

www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/docs/white_house_business_council_- _guide_to_hiring_veterans_0.pdf

8.6 • Utilities. The contractor shall furnish utilities required for the performance of this contract, except Government furnished utilities as described below

Electrical Power. The contractor will be allowed to use existing 120V and 480V electrical outlets however government and current on-site contractor use for other operations will take priority. There are 120V outlets near the tailrace available and the 480V outlets will need to be coordinated with the current on-site electrical contractor. Contractor equipment/tool use shall not exceed breaker capacities. Contractor shall be responsible for all accessories, such as extension cords, adapters, and raceways for road crossings. Extension cords shall not be allowed to cross crane rails.

Compressed Air. Compressed air may not be available due to other ongoing project work.

The contractor shall be responsible for providing any compressed air necessary for this project in accordance with EM 385-1-1.

Water. Water for domestic use is not available. Potable water is available but not for performing the test.

Sanitary Facilities. The project restroom is not available. Portable temporary sanitary facilities must be provided by the contractor in accordance with EM 385-1-1.

Telephone. Project telephone will not be available for contractor use except for emergencies.

8.7 Hazardous Energy Control Training Certification

Provide annual Hazardous Energy Control Plan and Procedure AP training to all contractor and subcontractor personnel working under, or in the vicinity of clearances as defined in NWP-HECP-01.

All costs for this training shall be considered incidental to the work, and therefore, no additional payment will be made. Cost for the training is $55 per individual. Training is provided by Vivid Learning Systems and is available online at https://contractor.vividlms.com/. Submit the training completion certification a minimum of seven (7) days prior to the individual’s arrival at site.

Each contractor employee working under the clearance must have a uniquely keyed lock in order to sign onto the clearance. Maintain training documentation on site, including the individual’s name and date of training completion, in accordance with NWP-HECP-01.

8.8 Work Schedule

Arrangement and scheduling of working hours and crews must be coordinated through the site POC/Tech Lead with the project staff. The working hours shall be Monday through Thursday from 7:00am until 4:30 pm. Fridays and Federal holidays are non-working days. Working hours that extend past 4:30 pm weekdays or on weekends and holidays must be coordinated through site POC/Tech Lead and approved by the project staff. A government representative must be present at all times when the contractor is on-site.

o Federal holidays: New Year’s Day, Labor Day, Martin Luther King Day, Columbus Day, President’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, Christmas Day, Memorial Day, and Veteran’s Day.

8.9 Work Coordination

Any work that will interfere with the operation or maintenance of the Foster

Dam Project shall be scheduled and approved prior to performance. The scheduling of such work may be subject to some delays so as to avoid undue interference with required project operations.

9.0 FORMS.

Contractor Discrepancy Form:

http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/forms/dd/dd2772.pdf