Water Dispensing Stations PWS (DRAFT) (4 Feb 26).pdf
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- WaterStations-SS-NFARS-FY2026
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This is a Performance Work Statement for portable water dispensing stations at the Thunder of Niagara Air Show. The contractor must provide, set up, maintain, and remove a minimum of three ADA-compliant water stations at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station in Niagara Falls, New York, from June 18–22, 2026. The event expects approximately 100,000 total visitors over a three-day period including practice day. The contractor is responsible for furnishing all equipment, materials, hoses, pumps, fittings, and single-use biodegradable cups, as well as providing personnel including a designated point of contact available on-site for the entire event duration and sufficient staff to monitor and service stations during operating hours.
The government will provide facility access, potable water hookups (anticipated through existing fire hydrants), and electricity if required. All contractor personnel requiring base access must be U.S. Citizens with valid Real ID-compliant identification. Key performance requirements include delivering and operationalizing all stations by 1600 hours on June 18, maintaining 99% operational availability during event hours, responding to malfunctions within one hour, and completing removal of all equipment within 48 hours of the event's conclusion. The contractor must coordinate station placement with the Air Show Director of Ground Operations, keep stations clean and stocked, and comply with applicable federal, state, and local health and safety regulations including OSHA standards and environmental regulations for waste and water disposal.
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Performance Work Statement (PWS)
Air Show Free Water Stations
1.0 General Information
This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for a contractor to provide, set up, maintain, and remove portable water dispensing stations for the Thunder of Niagara Air Show. The event will be held at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station over a three-day period (Including Practice Day), with an expected attendance of approximately 100,000 total visitors.
1.1. Description of Services: The contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, equipment, materials, and supervision to deliver, install, service, and remove temporary water dispensing stations to provide free drinking water to event attendees.
1.2. Period of Performance: The contract will be for the period of 18 June 2026 for setup, operating through to 22 June 2026 for removal.
1.3. Place of Performance: Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station – Niagara Falls, NY 14304
2.0 Contractor Furnished Items and Responsibilities
The contractor shall furnish all supplies, materials, equipment, and services required to perform the work outlined in this PWS, with the exception of government-furnished items listed in Section 3.0.
2.1. Equipment:
o The contractor will provide a minimum of (3) portable water dispensing stations.
o Each station must be ADA compliant and feature multiple self-closing faucets to minimize water waste.
o The contractor will supply all necessary hoses, pumps, and fittings for connection to government-provided water sources. (Anticipate utilizing existing fire hydrants for water source.)
2.2. Materials:
o The contractor must provide an adequate supply of single-use, biodegradable cups at each station throughout the event.
o All water provided must be from a potable source and fit for human consumption.
2.3. Personnel:
o The contractor must designate a single point of contact (POC) who will be available on-site for the duration of the event.
o Sufficient on-site staff must be present during event hours to monitor and service the water stations.
3.0 Government Furnished Items and Services
The following will be provided by the government:
3.1. Facilities: The government will grant access to the event site for the contractor's personnel and vehicles. Note: All contractor personnel who require base access must be U.S. Citizens with valid “Real ID” compliant identification.
3.2. Utilities: The government will provide access to potable water hookups at locations to be determined (anticipate utilizing fire hydrants.) Electricity will be provided if required for the dispensing units.
4.0 Specific Tasks
The contractor shall perform the following tasks:
4.1. Pre-Event Setup:
o All water stations must be delivered and fully operational no later than 1600hrs on
Thursday 18 June 2026.
o The contractor will coordinate with the Air Show Director of Ground Operations for the placement of each station.
o Each station will be tested to ensure it is functioning correctly and is free from leaks.
4.2. Event Operations:
o The contractor's on-site staff will continuously monitor water levels and replenish them as needed to ensure an uninterrupted supply.
o Cup dispensers will be kept stocked at all times.
o Stations will be kept clean and in good working order. Any station that becomes non-operational must be repaired or replaced within one hour of being reported.
4.3. Post-Event Removal:
o Removal will commence on 22 June 2026 after the conclusion of the air show the day prior.
o All equipment and materials must be removed from the site within 48 hours of the event's end.
o The contractor will be responsible for cleaning up any debris or waste generated from their operations.
5.0 Performance Requirements Summary
The government will use the following standards to evaluate contractor performance. Failure to meet these standards may result in deductions from payment.
Performance Objective
Performance Standard Method of Surveillance
Water Station Availability
All stations must be operational and stocked 99% of the time during event hours.
Government observation and periodic inspections.
Response to Malfunctions
Any non-operational station must be repaired or replaced within one hour of notification.
Government observation and logged reports.
Timeliness of Setup/Removal
All stations must be set up and removed within the timeframes specified in Section 4.0.
Government verification of setup and removal times.
Cleanliness Stations and surrounding areas must be kept free of debris and spills.
Periodic inspections by government personnel.
6.0 Applicable Publications and Documents
The contractor must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local health and safety regulations. This includes, but is not limited to:
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
Applicable environmental regulations for waste and water disposal.
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