A02.11 PWS_HydrovacExcavation_1.pdf

Hydrovac Excavation, Santa Teresa, NM

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

1. INTRODUCTION

The Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL) of the US Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Geoscience and Structures Division (GSD) and Customs and Board Protection (CBP) has a need for a hydrovac excavation service near Santa Teresa, New Mexico.

2. PROJECT SCOPE

The contractor shall provide hydrovac excavation service of a gas pipeline on the Southwest Border near Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The use of a hydrovac excavation is a safer method as opposed to the traditional excavation and will allow the contractor to accurately clear space around the gas pipeline.

3. REQUIREMENT

The contractor shall perform hydrovac excavation of a gas pipeline near the US Border in the Santa Teresa area (gas pipeline is located at approximately 31°47'2.07"N, 106°40'27.18"W and owned by New Mexico Gas Company) in the April/May timeframe. It may be during night hours. Hydrovac excavation shall be done 10 feet prior to and after the marked gas pipeline. Hydrovac excavation shall be done to uncover the gas line or to a 20’ depth, 6-12” wide. Soil type is a silty sand. The contractor shall be certified and insured to perform hydrovac excavation services. The contractor hydrovac excavation equipment must include water tank, water pump, high-pressure water hose, vacuum pump, boom-mounted vacuum intake hose, and debris tank.

Place of Performance: Santa Teresa, New Mexico

Access to Site: ERDC will escort the contractor to the location on the easement and back to the main POE access road after completion. The ERDC and CBP will coordinate with New Mexico Gas Company. The New Mexico Gas Company will have a representative onsite for the excavation.

4. DELIVERABLES

The deliverables for these tasks will include:

(1) Provide proposed hydrovac excavation procedure that will be used to uncover the gas pipeline.

(2) Perform hydrovac excavation at the marked gas pipeline

(3) Confirm 10 feet distance prior to and after the marked gas pipeline as well as required depth

(4) Invoice for service

5. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The hydrovac excavation service should be completed in the April/May timeframe. Exact date TBD.

6. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

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.

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.

7. SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS

No sustainable products will be purchased in the performance of this contract.