Blast Pot and Compressors with Dryers for 154' Paul Clark

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-4265, Revision No. 32) applicable to the Maryland counties of Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Carroll, Harford, and Howard, and Queen Anne's. It lists various occupations and their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits required under the Service Contract Act (SCA).

This document is crucial for bidders responding to solicitations that fall under the Service Contract Act in the specified geographic areas. It establishes the minimum wage and fringe benefit rates that must be paid to service employees performing work on covered contracts. Key information includes:

• Occupational Wage Rates: A comprehensive list of job classifications with their minimum hourly pay rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Details on required health and welfare benefits, paid sick leave (EO 13706), vacation time, and paid holidays.
• Executive Order Compliance: Information regarding Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (minimum wage for federal contractors), including applicable rates and conditions.
• Specialized Pay: Notes on hazardous pay differentials for work involving ordnance and explosives, and night/Sunday pay for air traffic controllers and weather observers.
• Uniform Allowance: Guidelines on contractor responsibility for uniform costs and maintenance.
• Conformance Process: Instructions for requesting authorization for additional classifications and wage rates not listed in the determination using Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444).

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

The U.S. Coast Guard requires rental of specific equipment for blasting exterior surfaces of a 154-foot FRC Vessel while it is housed within an enclosed tent at the USCG Yard in Baltimore, MD.

• Provide equipment for blasting operations of the entire exterior surfaces of the vessel.

• The work is intended to be performed within an enclosed tent.

• The contractor is responsible for normal damage incurred during the work task, which will be at no cost to the Government.

• Any damage beyond normal wear and tear must be presented to the Contracting Officer for approval before repairs.

• Location: USCG Yard, 2401 Hawkins Point Rd, Baltimore, MD 21226.

• Schedule: Equipment required for 3 consecutive weeks between 06/10/26 and 07/06/26. The final performance period will be determined by the Yard POC / Ship Superintendent.

• Air Compressor: Two (2) 1800 CFM diesel-powered air compressors with driers, after coolers, filter packages, and Chicago fittings. Must include three 3-inch by 50-foot air hoses and three bull hose spud connectors. Compressors must be manufactured within 5 years of the contract date. An inspection report confirming good working order is required prior to delivery.

• Blast Pot: Two (2) 160 cu. ft. blast pots with 8-ton media capacity, 150 psi rating, cone bottom, four Thompson Valve II metering valves, and electric remote controls. Skid or highway trailer mounted. Collection units must be manufactured within 5 years of the contract date.

• Maintenance & Repair: Contractor is responsible for all maintenance and repairs during the rental period. A mechanic must be available 7 days a week for repairs within 8 hours of notice. Replacement units must be provided within 48 hours if repairs are not feasible. Equipment deemed non-functioning requires replacement or repair within 24 hours.

• Delivery: Equipment must be delivered to Bldg 80 (paint shop) between 7:00 am and 9:00 am. Access to the Yard requires coordination with the Yard POC, visitor passes, and security clearance. A list of personnel requiring access must be provided 24 hours in advance.

• Personnel Identification: All personnel entering the Yard must have visitor passes and security clearance. A list of names, valid picture IDs, and dates of birth are required. Non-US citizens need a passport. Specific ID types are authorized (CAC, Foreign Passport, TWIC, Green Cards, US Passport, MOST state IDs).

• Hard Hats: Must be marked with employee and company names according to specified commercial lettering standards.

• Modifications: Only the Contracting Officer can modify the contract. No oral modifications are valid.

• Damage to Government Property: Contractor is liable for any damage to government property caused by the contractor.