Class B Water Testing Solicitation

Statement of Work Water Testing Services Objective The objective of this work statement is to provide Class “B” Water Testing Services for the Federal Correctional Institution located in Pekin Illinois. Scope of Work The contractor, upon request from the Facilities Manager or designee, who will serve as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), shall collect water samples at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) and the Federal Prison Camp (FPC) in accordance with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) testing requirements. The contractor shall collect water samples, conduct IEPA Bac-T water testing samples, complete all required paperwork associated with sampling and submit all results to the IEPA in accordance with all state requirements. The contractor is responsible for submitting “Responsible Operator in Charge” forms to the IEPA and maintain them in accordance with IEPA regulations. The contractor shall ensure that the Community Water Supply testing standards for FCI Pekin are current and accurately completed as required by the IEPA Drinking Water Regs. The contractor shall ensure that the Facilities Manager is informed in writing of all correspondence, testing requirements and testing results. Original documentation shall be forwarded and maintained by the Facilities Manager. The contractor may, at times be called upon to provide technical guidance for repairs, new construction and emergency situations. It is the contractor’s responsibility to report any unsafe conditions or violations to the Facilities Manager immediately upon discovery. Licensing The contractor is required to have a class “B” operator’s license per the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and meet all Illinois licensing requirements. Institution Security The contractor agrees to adhere to all regulations prescribed by the institution for safety, custody, and conduct of inmates. The contractor shall attend a four hour orientation training program before assuming his/her duties. The awarded contractor will not be reimbursed for the time spent in institution security orientation or other periodic security related training. The following investigative procedures will be applied and appropriate forms completed before the contract is awarded: National Crime Information Center (NCIC) check; DOJ-99 (name check); FD-258 (fingerprint check); Law Enforcement Agency checks; Vouchering of Employers; -- 1 of 2 -- Resume/Personal Qualifications; OPM-329-A (Authority for Release of Information); National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) check (if applicable); and Urinalysis (if the test is positive the Contractor shall be disqualified from being awarded the contract) Educational and Credential Requirement The Contractor shall have current licensing in their chosen field of expertise that permits them to perform the water testing in the State of Illinois for the duration of the contract. Quality Standards The Government reserves the right to inspect and evaluate all services provided during the performance of this contract. The Government may conduct surveillance of any task at any time during the performance of this contract. All surveillance observations will be documented by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). When an observation indicates defective performance, the Contracting Officer may issue a Discrepancy Report to the Contractor. The Contractor shall address any Discrepancy Report in writing to the Contracting Officer within ten (10) calendar days of notification, indicating any corrective action taken to rectify the deficiency. Non-personal Position The services provided are a contractual arrangement and not a personnel appointment. Payment is based on an end product or the accomplishment of a specific result or service. The service does not constitute an employer/employee relationship. The Contractor will not be subject to Government supervision, except for security related matters. However, contractor performance will be closely monitored. A COR will be appointed to monitor the performance of the Contractor, and, at a minimum, quarterly monitoring reports will be provided to the Contracting Officer indicating the performance level. Schedule The work schedule will normally consist of one session per month with hours of services at a mutually agreed upon time. Each service (SV) will consist of the time required to conduct the water testing services for each individual month. The performance schedule will be mutually agreed upon between the Facilities Manager and the Contractor. Typically testing will be scheduled between the hours of 7:30a.m. to 3:30p.m., Monday through Friday excluding federal holidays. Hours may be adjusted to meet the needs of the institution. Due to the nature of a correctional setting, situations may arise in which the contractor will be denied entry into the institution or escorted from the institution prior to the completion of all testing. If denied entrance or escorted out of the institution due to an emergency, the services will be rescheduled. Contractor will not be reimbursed for travel time. -- 2 of 2 --