B08_Synopsis-Solicitation_140A1623R0018_Attch_2_I_P_SOW_2.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

DIVISION OF WATER AND POWER (DWP)

BRANCH OF IRRIGATION AND POWER

MULTIPLE AWARD ARCHITECTURE/ENGINEER (A-E)

INDEFINITE DELIVERY INDEFINITE QUANTITY (IDIQ) CONTRACT

11 JULY 2023

1. INTRODUCTION:

1.1. The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), through the Division of Water and Power (DWP) - Branch of Irrigation and Power, provides technical assistance, oversight, and project management to 16 congressionally authorized irrigation projects. The BIA irrigation projects are located in 10 western states and provide service to over 780,000 acres of irrigated land through over 58,000 structures and 6,200 miles of canals and drains. Most of the irrigation projects are over 80 years old, some are over 100 years old, and have a significant amount of deferred maintenance. The BIA is in an on-going effort to reduce the differed maintenance, modernize, and improve the safety features of the irrigation projects. The DWP also provides limited support to over 100 irrigation systems that were constructed in the early 1900s, most of which are operated and maintained by tribes and/or irrigators. Additionally, DWP provides oversight and limited technical assistance to three congressionally authorized power projects.

The three power projects provide transmission and distribution of electrical services to approximately 38,000 customers within their project service areas. Combined peak load for the power projects is approximately 175 megawatts. One power utility (Colorado River) generates power through a hydroelectric facility. All three power projects are associated with BIA irrigation projects and are located in and around the accompanying irrigation projects.

The mission of the BIA DWP is to promote self-determination, economic opportunities, public safety, and sound fiduciary practices through proper management of water related resources and activities in an economically, technically, environmentally, and culturally-sensitive manner.

1.2. This contract will support the mission of the DWP. The DWP intends to award multiple Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for A/E services. Other BIA offices with A/E needs similar to the DWP may issue task orders under this IDIQ.

1.3. This Statement of Work (SOW) identifies the types of related technical services and activities that may be requested and are to be furnished by an A/E firm in support of DWP’s mission. The services may include civil, agricultural, geotechnical, mechanical, and electrical engineering disciplines; water and environmental sciences; and engineering, inspection, and technical support services.

1.4. Location maps for the BIA irrigation and power projects are found in figures 1 and 2.

Figure 1: Locations of the 16 BIA Irrigation Projects (shown in green).

Figure 2: Locations of the three BIA Power Projects (shown in green).

2. TASK ORDERS (TOs):

2.1. Under this IDIQ contract, individual tasks will be directed by Task Orders (TOs), and more than one TO may be issued concurrently. TOs will include work in agricultural and civil engineering, especially as related to engineering design of irrigation facilities; electrical engineering design of power transmission and distribution facilities; asset evaluation of irrigation and power facilities, including engineering condition assessments and modernization studies; cost estimating, life cycle cost analysis and value engineering; safety evaluation and safety management as it relates to irrigation and power projects; geotechnical, soils, hydrologic, and hydraulic studies; surveying, geographic information system (GIS), and geospatial services; construction management and oversight services; environmental services, including NEPA and ESA analysis; historical, archeological, and cultural resources services; water rights and water resources engineering; and economic analysis of irrigation projects, irrigated agriculture, and power utilities. Some task orders might require the integration of additional areas of expertise, such as but not limited to seismic hazards, materials engineering, structural engineering, technical support services, mechanical engineering services, dam safety services, groundwater and drainage services, land suitability and water quality evaluation services, meteorological services, and electrical transmission and distribution services. For each TO, the specific requirements for the services to be provided by the A/Es will be described in detail in the SOW of that particular TO. TOs issued under the IDIQ contract will be firm-fixed price.

2.2. All work shall be performed by personnel having professional skill and experience in the required field. As required by the specific TO, engineering services shall be performed by or under the direct technical supervision of a registered professional engineer or architect as outlined in FAR 52.236-25,Requirements for Registration of Designers (June 2003):

Architects or engineers registered to practice in the particular professional field involved in a State, the District of Columbia, or an outlying area of the United States shall prepare or review and approve the design of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, or other engineering features of the work.

3. SCOPE:

3.1. All work directed by task orders under this IDIQ contract will include civil and agricultural engineering services related to irrigation projects and power distribution projects, integrated areas of expertise are as described below. This Scope and the descriptions included are not intended to be all-inclusive.

3.2. CIVIL AND AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING SERVICES: Following are the types of work that may be performed in the area of Civil and Agricultural Engineering. This list is not intended to be all inclusive.

3.2.1. Irrigation and Power Infrastructure Analyses and Designs:

3.2.1.1. Condition Assessment, Evaluation, Design and Analyses of Irrigation and Power Structures: Concrete dams (gravity, arch, and buttress), spillways, outlet works, power plants, pumping plants, buildings, switchyards, substations, fish passage facilities, roads, bridges, pipelines, tunnels, canals, canal gates, storage tanks, retaining walls, irrigation check structures, siphons, flumes and irrigation farm turnouts. The structures to be analyzed or designed may be composed of mass concrete, roller-compacted concrete, reinforced concrete, pre-stressed concrete, precast concrete, steel, masonry, wood, earthen and composite materials.

3.2.1.2. Irrigation Structural Analyses and Design: Stability analyses; stress analyses; finite element modeling and analyses; analysis of structures subjected to various static, dynamic, blast, internal (uplift and/or alkali-aggregate expansion), and thermal loadings; structural sizing; and reinforcement design and detailing.

3.2.1.3. Building Seismic Safety Risk Identification and Reduction Activities:

Preparing and/or peer reviewing seismic evaluations and rehabilitation designs;

preparing concept and/or final seismic rehabilitation construction cost estimates;

performing destructive and/or nondestructive material strength testing; and conducting finish removal and repair activities to verify and document hidden structural components. These activities will be performed on existing structures, including buildings, power plants and pumping plants and will be in accordance with the latest identified National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) Guidelines, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Handbooks, and/or American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Standards.

3.2.2. Hydraulic Analyses and Designs: Sizing of hydraulic structures including spillways, outlet works, tunnels, pipelines, penstocks, canals, pumping plants, power plants, tanks, and culverts; design of energy dissipaters; hydraulic transient analyses;

reservoir routings; cavitation evaluations; water surface profile studies; river hydraulic analyses; and other open-channel and pressure flow analyses.

3.2.3. Architecture and Landscape Architecture Designs and Analyses: Architectural design of new and existing power plants, pumping plants, and buildings; interior layouts and selection of materials and colors; life safety, accessibility, and sustainability considerations; LEED certification; site layouts; visual environment considerations;

historic preservation considerations; and landscape, recreation, and wetlands design.

3.2.4. Construction management services: Providing reviews of designs for constructability; preparing Critical Path Method (CPM) logic diagrams and construction schedules; reviewing contractor-prepared CPM logic diagrams and construction schedules; determining construction contractor conformance with designs and specifications prepared by the A/E or Bureau of Indian Affairs; field review of construction to observe and evaluate field conditions, foundation acceptance for structures, review of contractor-prepared drawings and data, review of contractor-prepared Value Engineering and other proposals; reviewing and analyzing construction contractor claims and requests for adjustments; preparing written reports of the analyses and presenting findings to contractors; providing expert testimony if litigation occurs;

and preparing cost estimates for direct costs, effects on other work, and delays using contractor-prepared CPM data when modifications are considered or required;

performing construction cost indexing.

3.2.5. Materials Engineering and Research: Testing and evaluating concrete, concrete materials, concrete construction methods, and concrete repair methods; investigating and analyzing the prevention, detection, control, and mitigation of corrosion; providing technical expertise and applied research on geosynthetics and polymeric materials for engineering uses; and providing technical assistance and applied research on the use and removal of paints and protective coatings.

3.2.5.1. Field Sampling, Testing, and Analysis of Earth Materials: Develop, execute, and interpret coring programs. Field and laboratory testing and analysis of soil, rock, and foundation materials obtained from samples or performed on in-situ deposits. Tests would be performed in accordance with ASTM or other industry standards. The materials may require petrographic examination, analyses, and classification.

3.2.6. Hydraulic Investigations Research Services: Use of physical models, computer models, field investigations, and analytical studies to conduct hydraulic investigations including: canal systems evaluations including training services, implementation of control devices, canal automation, water measurement, and other consultations;

environmental hydraulic studies, including fish passage, fish screening, selective withdrawal, fish protection, aquatic habitat and restoration; water management, including water measurement, water quality, and river sedimentation flushing; and testing and evaluation of hydraulic systems, including spillways, outlet works, energy dissipaters, dam overtopping protection, reservoir and river sedimentation and erosion control, and rock and alluvium scour.

3.3. WATER & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SERVICES: Following are the types of work that may be performed in the area of Water and Environmental Science Services. This list is not intended to be all inclusive.

3.3.1. Ecological Services: Project specific investigations in the areas of aquatic and terrestrial ecology, water quality, fisheries, aquatic plant management, aquatic pest control, wetlands, endangered species, and general wildlife biology; National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) scoping, alternative formulation, data collection and analyses; development of resource management plans for Bureau of Indian Affairs properties; Clean Water Act compliance activities; in-stream flow studies (IFIM and other techniques); Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act compliance activities; Endangered Species Act compliance activities; risk assessment and remedial investigations/feasibility studies in support of hazardous-waste site activities.

3.3.2. Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Services: Design and compilation of tabular and graphic spatial data bases and extraction of information from these data using the analytic capabilities of GIS. Data compiled may come from existing maps, Global Positioning System aerial photography, airborne videography, satellite imagery and associated photogrammetric techniques. Remote sensing and GIS applications may include resource inventories, lake limnology, endangered fish habitat studies, water spreading, canal seepage, cost estimation for potential facility construction and detection of environmental change.

3.3.3. Economic and Financial Analyses Services: Benefit-cost analyses, regional economic impact analysis, crop and livestock enterprise studies which include the use of optimization modeling, economic risk analysis for canal and dam safety, evaluation of factors that influence recreation benefits, quantification of fish and wildlife benefits , nonuse values for threatened and endangered species or other environmental resources, Indian Trust Asset evaluation, power system modeling to evaluate economic benefits or impacts, socioeconomic data collection, evaluation of factors influencing municipal and industrial water supply benefits, and ability-to-pay determinations for irrigators' flood damage assessments, flood control benefits.

3.3.4. River Systems and Meteorology Services: Development of advanced decision support systems (ADSS) for integrated river systems management and reservoir operations; hydrologic forecasting; flood control operations; system optimization;

management of water delivery; stochastic hydrology; and collection and dissemination of hydrometeorological data.

3.3.5. Water Supply, Use, and Conservation Services: Reliability and dependability studies of water supplies, analyses of present water usage, projecting future water requirements; analyzing water rights and legal and institutional constraints; improving water management and conservation; simulation modeling of river and reservoir operations; developing and applying advanced computer hydrologic engineering analyses methods, impact analyses to watershed and river basin steamflows and other hydrologic conditions; collecting and analyzing hydrologic data; developing hydrologic records;

studies of watershed hydrology; developing technical standards and guidelines; providing training in hydrologic techniques; and conducting research into new methodologies for hydrologic analyses.

3.3.6. Flood and Drought Hydrologic Services: developing probable maximum floods and inflow design hydrographs; determining probable maximum precipitation and design storms; conducting flood frequency analyses and cross-drainage studies; conducting statistical and stochastic hydrologic analyses; identifying the magnitude and frequency of extreme flood and drought events; developing drought indices; and researching various topics related to hydrometeorology, flood hydrology, paleoflood studies; and the impacts of climate change on the aforementioned elements.

3.3.7. Sedimentation and River Hydraulics Services: reservoir surveys, computation of water surface profiles, design of erosion protection works, channel aggradation and degradation analyses, scour studies, sediment movement and deposition analyses, design of dikes, operation and maintenance of facilities and reservoirs, and fish and wildlife habitat restoration.

3.3.8. Groundwater and Drainage Services: drainage and groundwater investigations which may include modeling, planning, O&M, design, and construction. Investigations and design may include those for aquifer testing and analysis, wellhead protection, dewatering systems, safe yield of aquifers, aquifer recharge and recovery systems, remediation of contaminated groundwater systems, design of wells and well fields, modeling ground-water flow and contaminant transport, agricultural drainage investigations and subsurface drainage system design, and canal seepage tests and analyses.

3.3.9. Land Suitability and Water Quality Support Services: sampling, data collection, and analysis related to investigations concerning suitability and management of water quality and land resources. Data may include chemical and physical characteristics of soils and water.

3.3.9.1. This contract may be used to perform irrigation suitability land classification in accordance with industry standards and BIA’s policy and guidelines. Performance of such land classifications may require providing a general description of the area (geology and geomorphology, climate, agricultural/irrigation development); description of principal soil series, topographic, and drainage characteristics; description of water supply and quality;

and classification of lands according to their productive capacity based upon soil, topographic, and drainage characteristics correlated with economic conditions.

3.3.10. Resource Management and Planning Services: Management of investigative activities for a full range of problems associated with BIA’s resource management and planning functions. This includes assisting BIA in initiation of resource investigations through the scoping of objectives, appropriate investigation management roles and responsibilities, technical tasks required, capabilities to perform those tasks, and potential costs to perform work.

3.3.10.1. Social Analyses and Public Involvement Support Services:

Identification of the social issues, problems and affected public, management of conflict; analysis of social impacts, including Environmental Justice analyses;

evaluation of Indian Trust Assets; and preparation, implementation and documentation of public involvement plans. Data collection would be subject to the provisions of the Federal Reports Act. Archaeological, historic and historic architectural support services may include identification of cultural resources by field survey, background research, evaluation of resources for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places, and documentation of resources (National Register forms and Historic American Engineering Record and Historic American Building Survey studies). Outdoor recreation planning support services performed under this contract may include recreation research, analyses and conceptual designs and resource management plans.

3.3.11. Environmental Applications and Research Services:

3.3.11.1. Environmental Impact Assessment Studies: Environmental impact assessment studies associated with BIA’s and other Federal agencies’ compliance requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, and other legislation; evaluating project effects on anadromous and resident fisheries, raptors, waterfowl, and neotropical migrant songbirds, wetlands and riparian habitats, and desert ecosystems.

3.3.11.2. Analytical Chemistry & Environmental Research: Use state of the art technologies related to analyses of water, soil, plant and animal tissue, and other associated environmental samples to help BIA better understand, protect, and enhance water quality and other environmental conditions.

3.3.11.3. Aquatic Site Pest Management: Develop and coordinate Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques for use with water transport and storage systems to assist in operational efficiency of these systems as well as help reduce adverse environmental impacts, such as those caused by noxious weeds and pests.

3.3.11.4. Reservoir Monitoring & Research: Reservoir research for the protection and improvement of reservoir water quality as well as related environmental, recreational, and fishery values.

3.3.11.5. Riparian & Wetland Studies: Combine numerous scientific and engineering disciplines to help understand and manage natural riparian and wetland ecosystems.

3.3.11.6. Water Quality Monitoring & Improvement: Studies to optimize water system operation for the protection of aquatic environments and to support the multiple resource values of BIA irrigation projects; this may involve both natural and regulated systems and may be studied in both field and laboratory settings.

3.4. GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES: Following are the types of work that may be performed in the area of Geotechnical Services. This list is not intended to be all inclusive.

3.4.1. Embankment Dam and Foundation Engineering: Engineering studies and sensitivity analysis, embankment dam analyses and designs, quantity calculations, construction specifications and drawings, design summary preparation, first filling (and refilling) analysis and documentation for new construction, rehabilitation, and dam safety modifications. Analysis or design may include: determination of static and dynamic stability and deformations, embankment zoning, filter zones, drainage zones and drainage systems, seismic and liquefaction analysis, blast analysis, foundation treatment and improvement, grouting, settlement analysis, groundwater and seepage analyses, cutoffs and dewatering systems. Engineering support of field activities may be required.

3.4.2. Soil and Rock Mechanics: Work in soil and rock mechanics for embankment dams and their foundations, and other structures and their foundations, and may include: dikes, concrete dams, spillways, outlet works, pumping plants, power plants, buildings, canals, pipelines, tunnels and underground excavations, and other civil engineering structures.

Analysis or design may address settlement, static and dynamic stability, natural and excavated soil and rock slope stability, landslides, and shallow and deep foundations.

3.4.2.1. Studies and design work may be required on discontinuous rock masses (and their effects); groundwater and seepage, dewatering systems; foundation remediation and improvements including grouting.

3.4.3. Engineering Geology Services: The planning, execution, and coordination of geologic site characterization activities, and evaluating and portraying geologic and geotechnical conditions. This geologic work may include field mapping; surface exploration by backhoe, excavator, or dozer; subsurface exploration, testing, and sampling, including rotary drilling, Becker-type drilling, three-dimensional modeling evaluation and presentation of geologic and geotechnical data, and interpretation of geological conditions and properties. Accessing high and steep slopes using high scaling or photogrammetry techniques may be required for some mapping programs. Geologic expertise would be required for studies, investigations, analyses, designs and construction specifications and drawings for dams, foundations for structures, excavation support requirements, slope stability and landslides, hazardous waste site characterization, blasting, grouting, and dewatering systems.

3.4.4. Hazardous Waste Services: Conducting remedial investigations/feasibility studies, preparing sampling and analysis plans, quality assurance and quality control plans, risk assessments, health and safety plans, and work plans, providing field support, and performing site specific time critical and non-time critical removal designs and actions, and remedial designs and actions for a variety of hazardous waste clean-up projects.

Services could also include planning and execution of hazardous waste site feasibility studies, remedial investigations, remedial designs, and construction oversight of remedial and removal actions. Work may require OSHA Hazwoper Training Certification.

3.4.5. Structural Behavior and Instrumentation Services: Analyzing instrument data;

evaluation and design of instrumentation to determine type, number, and location of instruments; preparing drawings and specifications; procuring, installing, maintaining, and repairing instrument systems and automated data collection and transmission systems for instrumentation information.

3.5. ENGINEERING, INSPECTION, AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES:

Following are the types of work that may be performed in the area of Engineering, Inspection, and Technical Support Services. This list is not intended to be all inclusive.

3.5.1. Engineering Support Services: Preparation of specifications for construction or construction-related supply items; preparation of cost estimates, cost risk analyses, construction cost indexing and other cost studies; and the preparation or facilitation of, or participation in, Value Engineering studies. Cost estimates shall be completely documented so that they can be easily reviewed and the accuracy of the computations easily verified. Supporting documentation shall permit a thorough understanding of the quantities, unit prices, lump sum items, and uncertainties associated with the cost estimate. Sources of information and all assumptions shall be clearly identified.

3.5.2. Inspection Services:

3.5.2.1. Construction Inspection Services: Providing qualified civil, geotechnical, mechanical and electrical construction inspectors; construction materials testing personnel and testing equipment; surveying personnel and equipment at remote sites.

3.5.2.2. Mechanical Inspection Services: Field and factory inspection of hydraulic equipment; warranty inspections; commissioning (startup and acceptance testing);

and operational testing.

3.5.2.3. Electrical Inspection Services: Field and factory inspection of electrical equipment; warranty inspections of generators; commissioning (startup and acceptance testing); and wiring checkout and operational testing.

3.5.2.4. Canal Inspection Services: Development of databases for data storage, review of existing construction and operating data, development of safety program prior to canal inspections, onsite visual canal inspections, coordination of inspections with BIA and canal operating personnel, completion of checklists, preparation of inspection reports, and populating databases with checklist and other inspection data.

Canal inspections shall be performed in accordance with BIA policies and guidelines using industry standard methodologies for inspection and documentation.

3.5.2.5. Hazardous Material Testing Services: Identify sources of hazardous materials including asbestos-containing materials, lead based (heavy metal)/PCB paint, and universal wastes associated with structures and disturbed materials.

Services may include sampling in accordance with accepted industry practice, analysis by a State-qualified laboratory, equipment, materials, facilities and other requirements necessary to perform the requested services; and the ability to address and interpret all aspects of environmental law and regulations.

3.5.3. Technical Support Services:

3.5.3.1. Technical Communications: the preparation of a variety of technical and non-technical documents and webpages, technical reports, calculations, planning documents, environmental impact statements, and narrative discussions for designs.

Work includes the development, writing, editing, formatting, checking, review, and production of a variety of publications from document conception to printing.

3.5.3.2. Visual Presentations and Drafting Services: preparation of conceptual, preliminary, layout, and final design drawings; Building Information Modeling (BIM), drawing scanning/conversion; presentation and publication graphics; and all required drawing documentation. Drawing conversion may require scanning existing engineering drawings and converting them to alternate format.

3.6. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES: Following are the types of work that may be performed in the area of Mechanical Engineering Services. This list is not intended to be all inclusive.

3.6.1. Mechanical Equipment Engineering: Analysis and design of mechanical systems may include compressed air systems; plumbing, cooling water, domestic and service water systems; lubricating oil systems; fire suppression systems; heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems; hydraulic valve operating systems; engine-generators;

elevators, cranes, hoists, and cableways; stoplogs, draft tube gates, bulkheads, trashracks and safety racks, trash rakes and conveyors, moss screens and traveling water screens;

fish screens and fish-handling equipment, safety and debris booms, water-temperature control devices and selective withdrawal systems; instrumentation and control-system and water treatment equipment.

3.6.2. Hydraulic Equipment Engineering: Analysis and design of hydraulic equipment may include pumps, hydroelectric turbines, pump-turbines, turbine governors, large custom-designed radial gates, bulkhead gates, jet-flow gates, clamshell gates, high-pressure gates, sleeve valves and operators, commercial slide gates, hollow-jet valves, butterfly valves, steel penstocks, steel manifolds, air chambers, steel water storage tanks, and steel surge tanks.

3.7. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES: Following are the types of work that may be performed in the area of Electrical Engineering Services. This list is not intended to be all inclusive.

3.7.1. Electrical Design Services: Analysis, design, and evaluation of new and existing plant electrical equipment and/or systems including: rotating machinery (generators and motors); generator uprates and rewinds, excitation systems, generator/motor bus, and generator neutral grounding equipment; unit switchgear; plant station-service systems including unit substations, AC/DC distribution boards, battery chargers, and batteries;

unit and auxiliary controls, protective relaying control interface, instrumentation, and annunciation systems; lighting and fire detection and alarm systems; medium and low-voltage power cable systems and control cable systems; grounding, electrical conduit, and cable tray systems; electrical features of mechanical equipment such as: governors, HVAC, gates, valves, cranes, and elevators; electrical substations and switchyards; high-voltage solid dielectric cables and gas-filled power cable systems; outdoor electrical transmission and distribution systems; and power transformers and circuit breakers.

Services may be used for preparation of design summaries, designer's operating criteria (DOCs), and standing operating procedures (SOPs).

3.7.2. Hydropower Technical Services: Power system modeling, which includes short circuit, transient, synchronous stability, harmonic system performance, arc flash analysis, insulation coordination, and power flow studies; protective relaying recommendations, settings, and commissioning; real time automation systems, and supervisory control and data acquisition systems; voice and data communications systems; voltage regulator, power system stabilizer, and speed governor tuning and testing; plant battery testing;

machine condition monitoring; power apparatus insulation system testing and evaluation for rotating machinery; and power transformers and cable systems.

4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL SERVICES: The following are requirements that must be followed for all services provided. This list is not intended to be all-inclusive.

4.1. Report and drawing requirements:

4.1.1. Documents: The A/E shall become thoroughly familiar with the BIA-furnished data and established project functional requirements which will be identified in the TO.

Written documents shall be prepared using the software version specified in the TO.

Digital documents shall be capable of being read with screen readers and pass accessibility tests. As required by the individual TO, written documents may be required to meet BIA’s document standards. All information sources shall be appropriately referenced and assumptions clearly identified.

4.1.2. Drawings: Drawings shall be based on approved designs and layouts; shall be developed according to the most current standards as stated in the specific Task Order.

Submitted drawings shall be electronic and reproducible. Generally, any drawings or output data files produced on a Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) system and furnished to BIA shall be compatible with the current version of CADD system used by BIA.

4.1.3. Signatures: As required by individual TOs, all reports, design calculations, and drawings prepared by the A/E shall be signed and dated by the registered professional architect or engineer responsible for the work. The stamp and signature of the registered professional engineer or architect shall appear on all drawings.

4.2. Quality control and assurance:

4.2.1. General Quality Control and Assurance: Provide management and personnel to create, sustain, and verify a quality value system. All work shall be checked and technically reviewed and approved in accordance with BIA policies, directives, and guidelines. Checks and reviews shall be clearly documented on the work by appropriate labels, signatures and the necessary registration certification. Designers shall not review their own work. Peer reviewers shall be independent reviewers of the work being reviewed.

4.2.2. Quality Control for Testing:

4.2.2.1. Laboratory test facilities for materials testing shall be accredited by regular inspections of the AASHTO Materials Reference Laboratory (AMRL), or equivalent;

and performed in accordance with ASTM, ACI, or other appropriate testing specifications for the materials being tested. These inspections shall be current and maintained through the life of the contract. The laboratories shall also participate in regular proficiency testing programs provided by the above agencies. BIA personnel shall be granted entry into the laboratory test facilities to perform quality inspections without notice.

4.2.2.2. Laboratory testing required to obtain chemistry data shall be obtained from laboratories accredited under National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC), National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP), Proficiency Testing (PT) Program, and Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Superfund (RCRA), and Occupational Health and Safety (OSHA, NIOSH) as appropriate.

4.2.2.3. Quality Control for Hazardous Waste Work (EPA): Quality assurance program support for hazardous waste related work may include providing management and personnel to develop, implement, and assess quality systems. This includes developing and implementing quality assurance project plans and providing audit oversight as described in USEPA documents including, but not limited to, ANSI/ASQC E4-19.94, EPA QA/R5, EPA QA/G5, and EPA QA/G4.

5. PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

5.1. The following clarification applies to all labor categories: In some cases, the following may be considered in place of minimum education and experience: unique education; specialized experience, skills, knowledge, training, or certification; military training and/or experience; quality of experience; national recognition; or exceptional Grade Point Average. Related experience may be substituted for education. In addition to the minimum requirements listed below, individual task orders may require a higher level of education or experience.

5.2. Senior Manager

5.2.1. Minimum General Experience: Ten or more years of experience in related field, including seven years of supervisory or management experience, and a minimum of ten years of experience as a Project Manager.

5.2.2. Functional Description: The Senior Manager provides top-level leadership and generally supervises two or more programs/projects at multiple geographic sites.

Formulates and enforces work standards; and solves complex technical, administrative, and management problems. Serves as top-level interface with Government management personnel. Provides verbal and written skills required at all management levels to maintain complete program control.

5.2.3. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent experience (Master’s Degree or PhD preferred).

5.3. Project Manager

5.3.1. Minimum General Experience: Ten or more years of experience in related field including at least four years of supervisory experience.

5.3.2. Functional Description: The Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of project performance and provides overall direction to all project activities and personnel.

He formulates and enforces work standards, assigns project schedules, reviews work, supervises project personnel and communicates policies and organizational goals and objectives to all project personnel. Provides verbal and written skills required at all management levels to maintain complete project control.

5.3.3. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent experience (Master’s

5.4. Engineer (Level V)

5.4.1. Minimum General Experience: Ten or more years of specialized work experience is required. Professional license, registration, or applicable certification in area of expertise required.

5.4.2. Functional Description: Oversees major programs or performs independent work of significant technical value for government and industry customers. Has outstanding knowledge and competence in one or more specific technical areas and is recognized internally and externally as exceedingly well qualified to conceptualize, manage, coordinate, and carry out complex projects and programs. External reputation may be national or international within area of expertise. Applies expert knowledge of engineering and scientific concepts, principles, and practices in his/her field of expertise and contributes to advancing that field. Manages resources and activities or defines technical approaches to be implemented by others. Prepares and delivers presentations to colleagues, subordinates, and government representatives.

5.4.3. Education: Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree or PhD preferred).

5.5. Engineer (Level IV)

5.5.1. Minimum General Experience: Eight or more years of specialized work experience. Alternate Education/Experience Requirement: Five years of specialized work experience with a professional license, registration or applicable certificate.

5.5.2. Functional Description: Manages, directs, and carries out complex assignments often requiring the development of new concepts, techniques and procedures. Requires experience in managing diverse functional and subordinate activities and groups of technical and administrative personnel. Requires experience in management and control of large budgets for complex, multi‐task, commercial and government contracts. Provides communication to all levels of management and staff for planning and control of projects and communicates with customer and agency representatives. Formulates and reviews project feasibility studies, determines costs, and ensures that work standards, schedules, policies, purposes, and goals are communicated to subordinates and subcontractors for the performance of work. Prepares and delivers presentations to colleagues, subordinates, and government representatives.

5.5.3. Education: Bachelor’s Degree.

5.6. Engineer (Level III)

5.6.1. Minimum General Experience: Four or more years of specialized work experience.

Alternate Education/Experience Requirement: Two years of specialized work experience with a professional license, registration or applicable certificate.

5.6.2. Functional Description: Working with minimal oversight, carries out assignments often requiring the development of new tools or improved methods, techniques and procedures. Displays expert and innovative use of concepts and principles in conducting complex assignments. Develops related findings, conclusions and recommendations and prepares and presents client reports.

5.6.3. Education: Bachelor’s Degree.

5.7. Engineer (Level II)

5.7.1. Minimum General Experience: Two or more years of specialized work experience.

5.7.2. Functional Description: Working under moderate supervision in the application of engineering knowledge, carries out professional assignments that require use of conventional analysis programs, approaches, or techniques to support technical assignments. Develops findings, conclusions and recommendations and prepares and presents client reports or sections thereof.

5.7.3. Education: Bachelor’s Degree.

5.8. Engineer (Level I)

5.8.1. Minimum General Experience: Two years of relevant work experience.

5.8.2. Functional Description: Working under supervision in the performance of technical activities, applies standard engineering knowledge and practice in support of technical assignments. Contributes to findings, conclusions and recommendations used in technical reports.

5.8.3. Education: Bachelor’s Degree.

5.9. Engineering Technician (Level III)

5.9.1. Minimum General Experience: Ten years of related technical work experience.

5.9.2. Functional Description: Highly experienced and knowledgeable regarding field operations. Primary duties involve field data collection and documentation. Monitors field explorations and construction monitoring projects. Documents field conditions and writes field reports. Plans, budgets and coordinates field operations for specific projects.

Has knowledge of commonly‐used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under general supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Directs the field activities of other personnel as needed. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

5.9.3. Education: High School Diploma or GED (AA Degree preferred).

5.10. Engineering Technician (Level II)

5.10.1. Minimum General Experience: Six years of related technical work experience.

5.10.2. Functional Description: Highly experienced and knowledgeable regarding field operations. Primary duties involve field data collection and documentation. Monitors field explorations and construction monitoring projects. Documents field conditions and writes field reports. Plans, budgets and coordinates field operations for specific projects.

Has knowledge of commonly‐used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Reports to a supervisor or manager.

5.10.3. Education: High School Diploma or GED.

5.11. Engineering Technician (Level I)

5.11.1. Minimum General Experience: Two years of related technical work experience.

5.11.2. Functional Description: Primary duties involve field data collection and documentation. Monitors field work and construction monitoring projects. Documents field conditions and writes field reports. Conducts work safely and supports the safe work practices of co-workers. Assists in lab and equipment areas when available. Performs simple routine tasks under close supervision or from detailed procedures. Work is checked in progress or on completion. Works under direct supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

5.11.3. Education: High School Diploma or GED.

5.12. Construction Inspector

5.12.1. Minimum General Experience: Five years relevant experience and three years of specialized experience.

5.12.2. Functional Description: Provides on-site inspection services for construction tasks including but not limited to concrete, structural steel, electrical, mechanical, bridges and highways, etc. Responsible for ensuring work is in compliance with contract drawings and specifications. Documents status of work with regular reports to management.

5.12.3. Education: High school diploma.

5.13. Professional Land Surveyor

5.13.1. Minimum General Experience: Ten years surveying experience.

5.13.2. Functional Description: Provides project oversight, scoping, QA/QC, and final boundary determinations. Plans, organizes, and directs work of one or more survey parties engaged in surveying earth's surface to determine precise location and measurements of points, elevations, lines, areas, and contours for construction, mapmaking, land division, titles, or other purposes.

5.13.3. Education: High school diploma and Professional Survey License Required.

5.14. Surveying Technician

5.14.1. Minimum General Experience: Three years surveying experience.

5.14.2. Functional Description: May lead survey crew in fieldwork. Performs GPS boundary, topographic, and hydrographic surveys. Utilizes CADD and other survey software to process data. Engages in surveying earth's surface to determine precise location and measurements of points, elevations, lines, areas, and contours for construction, mapmaking, land division, titles, or other purposes.

5.14.3. Education: High school diploma.

5.15. GIS Specialist (Level III)

5.15.1. Minimum General Experience: Seven years of general relevant GIS experience or five years of specialized experience using ArcGIS Desktop and related tools for data analysis, cartography, and modeling.

5.15.2. Functional Description: Formulates/defines the scope, requirements and objectives for analysis of GIS data, development of cartographic products, and automation of GIS tasks using ESRI ArcGIS tools. Must be proficient with ArcGIS Desktop applications and GIS theory such as coordinate systems, projections and modeling. Translates requirements and designs into computer software using commercial Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or remote sensing technology platforms. Provides technical direction to information technology professionals.

5.15.3. Education: BA/BS degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Technology, Remote Sensing or related discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience (Master’s Degree desired).

5.16. GIS Specialist (Level II)

5.16.1. Minimum General Experience: Five years of general experience or three years of specialized experience using ArcGIS Desktop and related tools for data analysis, cartography, and modeling.

5.16.2. Functional Description: Under general direction, formulates/defines the scope, requirements and objectives for analysis of GIS data, development of cartographic products, and automation of GIS tasks using ESRI ArcGIS tools. Must have solid experience with ArcGIS Desktop applications and GIS theory such as coordinate projections and modeling. Translates requirements and designs into computer software using commercial GIS or remote sensing technology platforms. Prepares required documentation including both computer software and user level documentation.

5.16.3. Education: BA/BS degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial education and experience.

5.17. GIS Specialist (Level I)

5.17.1. Minimum General Experience: Two or more years of general experience or one year of specialized experience using ArcGIS Desktop and related tools for data analysis and cartography.

5.17.2. Functional Description: Under general supervision, supports the team in formulating/defining the scope, requirements and objectives for analysis of GIS data, development of cartographic products, and automation of GIS tasks using ESRI ArcGIS tools. Must have working experience with ArcGIS Desktop applications and basic GIS theory. Translates requirements and designs into computer software using commercial GIS or remote sensing technology platforms. Enhances software to reduce operating time and improve efficiency.

5.17.3. Education: BA/BS degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial education and experience.

5.18. CAD Technician

5.18.1. Minimum General Experience: Two or more years of general experience.

5.18.2. Functional Description: AutoCad Technician II is proficient in AutoCad type software, Word and Excel. They create drawings for projects as needed. Assists in projects with other tasks as needed. Requires good organizational, communication, and technical writing skills. May participate in field data collection activities and data reduction and report preparation.

5.18.3. Education: AA/AS degree.

5.19. Environmental Scientist (Level III)

5.19.1. Minimum General Experience: Ten or more years of experience in related field.

5.19.2. Functional Description: Independently evaluates and applies standard environmental techniques and procedures. Prepares field notes, Soil Log Forms, Monitoring Well Sampling Data Forms, and reports. Assignments include sampling and testing of materials, review, research, and reporting. May supervise or coordinate the work of technicians and other environmental scientists. Plans and leads staff in performing environmental investigations which include data collection and modeling for site investigations. Directs the design, development and application of cleanup technologies. Develops Health and Safety plans and conducts lead-based paint risk assessments and asbestos abatement studies. Develops technical scopes, plan schedules and cost estimates.

5.19.3. Education: BA/BS degree in geology, engineering, or related science (Master’s

5.20. Environmental Scientist (Level II)

5.20.1. Minimum General Experience: Five or more years of experience in related field.

5.20.2. Functional Description: Performs assignments designed to develop professional work knowledge and abilities. Conducts investigations of monitoring wells, soil borings, and groundwater sampling. Performs Phase I and II ESAs for private clients, lenders and government agencies. Prepares field notes, Soil Log Forms, Monitoring Well Sampling Data Forms, and reports. Performs environmental investigations which include data collection and modeling for site investigations. Designs, develops and applies cleanup technologies. Develops Health and Safety plans and conducts lead-based paint risk assessments and asbestos abatement studies. Develops technical scopes, plan schedules and cost estimates.

5.20.3. Education: BA/BS degree in geology, engineering, or related science.

5.21. Environmental Scientist (Level I)

5.21.1. Minimum General Experience: Three or more years of experience in related field.

5.21.2. Functional Description: Performs limited portions of assignments of an experienced Environmental Scientist. Performs assignments designed to develop professional work knowledge and abilities.