Attachment 1: Performance Work Statement-QAP FY26 Debris removal

Performance Work Statement
J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge
Specifications/Work Requirements
J.N. “Ding” Darling NWR FY25 Hurricane Debris Cleanup
J.N. “Ding” Darling NWR
Sanibel, Florida

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 General:

This is a non-personal services contract to remove hurricane generated debris on select areas of the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Debris includes portions of buildings and roofs and other construction materials that are in sensitive ecosystems. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and non-personal services necessary to perform work services as defined in this Performance Work Statement except; for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Introduction:

The Contractor shall remove and lawfully dispose of disaster-generated debris (other than hazardous materials and household putrescible garbage) from public property and public rights-of-ways immediately after a hurricane or other disaster. Debris from mangrove wetlands must be removed to minimize further damage to the sensitive ecosystem, the contract may not utilize heavy equipment or vehicles to access the debris field. The contractor must be capable of assembling, directing, and managing a work force that can complete the debris management operations in ninety (90) days or less.

1.3 Period of Performance:

The period of performance shall complete all work within 90 days (3 month) following issuance of the contract.

1.4 Place of Performance:

The work will be conducted on the J.N. “Ding” Darling NWR Complex located near Fort Myers, Florida. Specifically work will be conducted on Sanibel Island at the locations identified on the map in Figures 1 and 2.

1.5 Pre-bid Site Visit:

Potential bidders are strongly encouraged to attend a pre-bid site visit hosted by the refuge. The meeting place will occur at the refuge’s Administration Building located at 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel, FL 33957 followed by a visit to the specified work site and disposal staging site. Dates and Time for pre-bid site visit will be provided at a later time.

1.6 Type of Contract:

This is a Fixed Price-Best Value contract/task order.

1.7 Security Requirements: n/a

1.8 Physical Security:

The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information, and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be