A02 -PWS_Ft Johnson Crane and Operator v05MAR24.pdf

Performance Work Statement 190-Ton Crane and 150-Ton Crane

Work at Fort Johnson, LA Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory

Starting as early as 08 April 2024

1. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED:

The Contractor shall provide operators and two cranes to perform crane work for the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) in order to assist in preparing a reaction structure for experimental testing at the ERDC Testing Facility (ETF) at Fort Johnson, LA. The contractor shall deliver the cranes in a timely manner in accordance with the scheduled date. The two cranes must be used in this project due to the dimensions and weight of the structural components that need to be moved. The contractor shall also provide operator and rigging services, as required, for preparation of crane operation and for operation of the crane in the field. The Government will provide additional personnel (4+) and have additional equipment on site (336 CAT Track hoe or similar, Dozer 650, Vibratory steel wheel loader, CAT 966 Wheel loader w/ forklift attachment (~20k capacity), skid steer) to be used in tangent with the cranes, if necessary. The effort will consist of two projects, as described in the SCOPE.

2. SCOPE/SCHEDULE:

1. Provide one 190-ton crane for 2 working days (10 hrs / day), with up to 5 additional days, if needed. POP: Tentative Start date of 19 APR2024 and ending 20 APR 2024, w/ additional days, if needed, POP extends to 26 APR 2024. Start date could be as late as 23 April. Will let contractor know NLT 12 April 2024.

Provide Crane w/Operator and necessary equipment and personnel to offload culverts and build a reinforced concrete tower starting roughly 20’ below grade, consisting of 6 separate pieces, per customer’s direction. Standard Rigging will be required.

a. Max Weight Lifted: 35,000 lbs.

b. Max Lifting Radius: 70’ (Center-pin of crane to center of furthest lift/set location)

c. Provide crane mats.

d. ERDC will provide onsite forklift to set mats.

2. Provide one 150-ton crane for 5 working days (10 hrs / day), with up to 8 additional days, if needed. POP: Tentative Start date of 8 APR 2024 and ending 12 APR 2024, w/ additional days, if needed, POP ends 20 APR. Start date could be as late as 15 APR 2024. Will let contractor know

NLT 01 APRIL 2024.

Provide Crane w/Operator and necessary equipment and personnel to place a range of different box culverts / C-channel culverts into a roughly 20’ hole/trench; roughly 60 pieces / culverts to place. Standard Rigging will be required.

a. Max Weight Lifted: 20,750 lbs.

b. Max Lifting Radius: 75’ (Center-pin of crane to center of furthest lift/set location)

c. Provide crane mats.

d. ERDC will provide onsite forklift to set mats.

3. SCHEDULE:

1. The 190-ton crane must be delivered NLT 0730 19 April 2024, or as specified by POC.

Work day is 0730-1730 each day, Monday – Saturday.

2. The 150-ton crane must be delivered NLT 0730 08 April 2024, or as specified by POC. Work day is 0730-1730 each day, Monday – Saturday.

4. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL AND LAB ACCREDITATION:

The contractor shall provide qualified crane operators to support the project construction goals during the listed working hours above.

5. TOOLS AND MATERIALS:

The Contractor shall provide all necessary equipment to operate the cranes in rough terrain. Crane mats will need to be provided by contractor as work will be conducted on a test range with sandy clay / clayey-sand.

6. GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

The ERDC will provide Government personnel to assist in the component movements such as welders and technicians, as well as large track hoes (336 CAT or similar), CAT 966 wheel loader with forklift attachment, Dozer 650, skid steer, and personnel to operate equipment as needed.

7. DELIVERABLES:

The Contractor shall deliver the crane in a timely manner in accordance with the scheduled date and provide qualified operators for the cranes.

8. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

1. For 190-ton crane: Period of Performance (POP): 19 APR – 26 APR, depending on start date and potential additional days.

2. For 150-ton crane: POP: 8 APR – 20 APR, depending on start date and potential additional days.

9. SECURITY:

General security requirements and guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures --this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

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.

Escorting in classified and/or sensitive areas: In accordance with applicable regulations, all contract personnel who do not possess the appropriate security clearance or access privileges will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified information or operations, sensitive information or activities, or restricted areas.

Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program: Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements. Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.