Water_Tank_Cleaning_PWS.docx

Performance Work Statement (PWS) Cleaning of Two Water Holding Tanks — Fort Pulaski National Monument

1. Background. Fort Pulaski National Monument preserves and interprets the 19th century masonry fort and associated landscape that illustrate the evolution of civil engineering and military technology, a continuum of historic resources from colonial times to the present day, and approximately 5,000 acres of nearly pristine salt marsh on McQueens and Cockspur Islands in Savannah, Georgia.

2. Required Services. The contractor shall provide all labor, tools, equipment, materials and supervision required to clean one 10,000 gallon water holding tank and one 15,000 gallon water holding tank. Each tank is approximately 6’ tall, 8’ wide, and 25’ long.

3. Contractor Responsibilities:

· Contractor is responsible for entering the tanks and pressure washing the inside of the tanks using no chemicals.

· The contractor will pump out all residual water left from cleaning of the interior of the tank when needed and at the end of the cleaning process.

· Contractor must disinfect each tank after cleaning according to ANSI/AWWA Standard C652-11. All chlorine used for disinfection shall meet NSF/ANSI 60 standards for use in drinking water system.

· Site supervisor must be present at all time to ensure confined space and safety mitigations are addressed.

· Contractor must perform bacteriological testing and must have negative test results, defined as test results with the acceptable limits for placing the tank back into potable service.

· If bacteriological test comes back positive, repeat testing until 2 consecutive negative bacteriological test results are obtained, or repeat the disinfection process.

· After disinfection is complete, the contractor must flush the tank with potable water until the chlorine residual is less than 2mg/L.

· Contractor shall perform inspection and provide a report as a final deliverable. The water tank inspection report shall contain the following information:

· Name of Tank

· Contractor’s Name and Contact Information

· Tank Capacity, Height, and Diameter

· Tank style (i.e. ground tank, elevated tank)

· Type of Water Tank (i.e. welded steel, bolted steel, bolted glass-fused-to-steel, etc.)

· Date tank was constructed (if available.)

· Type and condition of cathodic protection system (if equipped)

· Do the tank ladders and hatches meet current OSHA safety requirements?

· Was there any evidence of animals or insects entering the tank?

· Security – was the tank hatch locked?

4. Government Furnished Property, Materials & Supplies. None.

5. Business Hours. The contractor shall complete on-site work between the hours of 6:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The contractor shall coordinate specific on-site work schedule with the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) five days prior to performance start date. While on site, the COR may be reached by mobile phone during normal business hours. Work shall be completed within 2 days after Contracting Officer issues notice to proceed. Any work outside of normal business hours shall be pre-approved by the Contracting Officer and the COR.

6. Management. The contractor shall manage the total work effort in accordance with effective and efficient management principles and safe working practices to ensure on-time completion of this contract.

7. Safety & Environmental Compliance.

· The contractor shall comply with pertinent provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), and state, local, safety, laws.

· The contractor shall comply with pertinent Environmental Protection Agency laws and regulations.

· The Park safety officer has the authority to issue restraint or cease-and-desist orders to the contractor when violations or unsafe acts are present and threaten Government and contractor employees or damage to Government property.

· The contractor shall immediately report to the Contracting Officer, COR and Park safety officer all accidents resulting in employee injury or death or damage to property while performing this contract.

8. Insurance. The Contractor shall be insured in accordance with State of Georgia insurance regulations. The Government is not responsible for damage to Contractor’s equipment, vehicles, tools or materials or their employees and the personal property brought on-site. The Government will not accept any liability due to contractor employee negligence.

· Workers Compensation: The contractor shall furnish proof of workers compensation insurance to the Contracting Officer for those employees performing work related to this contract and shall comply with the Workman’s Compensation Laws of the State of Georgia.

· Liability: The Contractor shall maintain a level of insurance that will protect the contractor and the Government from any claims as a result of bodily injury (including death) and property damage which may arise from and during the performance of this contract, and shall submit proof of insurance to the Contracting Officer.

9. Performance Requirements Summary (PRS). The contractor performance requirements are summarized into required services that relates directly to successful contract completion. The performance standard identifies the minimum acceptable levels of service allowed.

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10. Motor Vehicle & Traffic Regulations. Contractor employees operating motor vehicles shall possess a valid driver's license. Driver and vehicle permit, licenses, registrations and proof of insurance shall be maintained in the vehicle at all times and made available upon request. Contractor employees shall comply with federal vehicle motor law requiring seat belts be worn at all times. Contractor employees shall adhere to the posted speed limits.

11. Employee Badges/Parking. All contractor employees shall comply with parking procedures published for the park. Contractor employees shall return any PARK issued personal or vehicle identification badges immediately upon termination of employment or completion of this contract.

12. Replacement of Contractor Employee for Security Reasons. The Government retains the right to request removal of the contractor’s employee(s), regardless of prior clearances.

13. Non-Payment for Additional Work. Any additional contractor performed services not specified in contract, either at its own volition or at the request of an individual other than an appointed Contracting Officer, except as may be explicitly authorized in the contract, shall be performed at the financial risk of the contractor. Only an appointed Contracting Officer is authorized to bind the Government to a change in specifications, contract terms, or conditions.

14. Conflict of Interest. The contractor shall not employ off-duty COR’s or other Government employees if such employment would create a conflict of interest or be contrary to the policies contained in conflict-of-interest directives.

15. Quality Control. The contractor shall establish and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure the work performed conforms to the contract requirements. The Performance Requirements Summary establishes performance standards that are the minimum requirements for acceptable performance of required services. The contractor’s QCP shall address methods for remedying poor performance. The Contractor shall develop QCP and submit with proposal package. The Contractor’s QCP includes:

· Required services identified in Performance Requirements Summary

· Contractor’s surveillance methodology

· Method and timeframe for responding to COR or customer complaints

· Progress meetings with Government stakeholders

16. Quality Assurance. The COR will monitor the contractor’s performance under this contract using the quality assurance procedures specified in the Government’s Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). The QASP may be modified after contract award upon review and acceptance of the contractor’s QCP to ensure both plans are mutually supportive. The purpose of the QASP is to ensure that the required services are performed in accordance with the contract requirements. The plan ensures reliable and continued operation by precluding unnecessary complaints and unacceptable performance. Government’s QASP includes:

· Acceptance of the contractor’s quality control plan

· Random inspection of the contractor’s work

· Communicating customer complaints

· Progress meetings with the contractor

The implementation of this QASP does not relieve the contractor of its responsibility to implement and abide by the QCP incorporated into this contract, and to provide acceptable performance of all required services listed herein. At the CO’s discretion, the contractor may incur a payment deduction for lack of compliance with the QCP, PWS or PRS.

17. Contractor’s Proposal Package. The following deliverables are to be submitted with offer in response to RFQ.

· Technical approach to perform required services.

· Contractor safety plan.

· Contractor’s QCP

· Proof of Insurance–Business Liability & Workers Compensation.

18. Inspection. The Government will conduct inspection upon completion of required services. Final payment will be processed upon confirming that all noted contractor performance deficiencies have been satisfactorily corrected.