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STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV.

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Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 52.236-1(d)

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

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IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

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NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

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11. The Contractor shall begin performance within ____________ calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See _____________________________).

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Sealed offers in original and ___________________copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ (hour) local time _____________________ (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that t ime. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, the date and time offers are due.

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An offer guarantee is, is not required.

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All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

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Offers providing less than _______________________ calendar days for Government accepta nce after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

36C78619Q0409 X 07-22-2019 8589-000005 858-19-101 36C786 Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Contracting Services 155 Van Gordon Street, Suite 510 Lakewood CO 80228 Department of Veterans Affairs NCA Contracting Service 155 Van Gordon Street, Suite 510 Lakewood CO 80228 Kelly Rima 303-914-5710

LITTLE ROCK NATIONAL CEMETERY

The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price construction contract for the following project:

Cleaning and inspection of entire storm drain system at the Little Rock National Cemetery located at 2523 Springer Blvd Littl e Rock, Arkansas in accordance with the attached Scope of Work Dated July 2, 2019 and the System Drawings.

Interested Offerors must be certified as an SDVOSB in the Department of Veteran Affairs website at www.vetbiz.va.gov as well as registered in www.sam.gov in order to be eligible and considered for award.

The magnitude of construction project is between $100,000 and $250,000.

NACIS Code 237110 Size Standards $36.5 Million (Water & Sewer Line and Related Structures Construct ion)

This Solicitation is subject to Far Clause 52.232-19 "Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year"

The preferred method for submission of proposals is electronically to Kelly.Rima@VA.gov.

SOLICITATION CLOSES ON AUGUST 14, 2019 AT 2:00 PM EASTERN TIME.

The site visit is scheduled for July 30th at 10:00am Central Time.

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17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of the solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within __________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

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18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

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Your Contractor agrees offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further cont-this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract ractual document is necessary.

shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

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STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

(Include ZIP Code) (Include area code) (Include only if different than Item 14.)

(Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each) (Type or print) (4 copies unless otherwise specified) (Type or print) (Type or print) (Contractor is required to sign this document and return _______ copies to issuing office.)

(Contractor is not required to sign this documen t.)

(Must be fully completed by offeror) (To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

43C1 Department of Veterans Affairs NCA Contracting Service 75 Barrett Heights Rd. Suite 309 Stafford VA 22556 43C1 http://www.tungsten-network.com/customer -campaigns/veterans-affairs/

1-877-752-0900 Kelly A. Rima Contracting Officer

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

Contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment and supervision to Clean and Inspect the Storm Drain System at the Little Rock National Cemetery in Little Rock, Arkansas.

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INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

NCA Mission: The National Cemetery Administration honors veterans with a final resting place and lasting memorials that commemorate their service to our Nation. National Cemeteries are national shrines. The standards of work, appearance, and procedures performed by the contractor at this cemetery shall reflect this nations concern for those interred there. Due to the sensitive mission of the cemetery, contractor personnel must exercise and exhibit absolute decorum, composure, and stability at all times.

Dignity Clause: Every action by contractor personnel at a national cemetery must be performed with the special care, reverence, dignity, and respect that acknowledge the cemetery as the final resting place that commemorates the service and sacrifice that service members, Veterans and their families made for our Nation. Critically important is the awareness required of the Contractor employees of the remains buried in the grounds where the work is performed. The utmost care must be given to these remains and the headstones and flat grave markers that mark those gravesites and memorialize the service of individuals.

Requests for Information (RFI): To obtain additional information concerning contract specifications, Offerors are encouraged to submit a written request via email to Kelly.Rima@va.gov . Email shall include the solicitation number and title, contractor name, address, city, state, zip, telephone, email address, date submitted and the RFI questions(s). Questions must be specific and must address the appropriate section, paragraph, and page. All questions submitted must be in question format. All questions regarding this project must be submitted by August 6, 2019. No questions will be answered after this date unless deemed to be in the best interest of the Government as deemed by the Contracting Officer. Questions submitted without the required information shall be considered nonresponsive.

Pre-bid Site Visit: A site visit is scheduled on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at 10:00am Central Time, ONLY. This is the only time the NCA representative will be on-site to tour the grounds. The COR for the project will be:

Marshall Cotton 2523 Springer Blvd Little Rock, AR 72206 479-783-5345

Safety: The Contractor shall assume sole responsibility for safety of all persons on or about the construction site, in accordance with applicable laws and codes. Contractor shall guard all hazards in accordance with the safety provisions of the latest manual of accident prevention published by the Associated General Contractors of America and OSHA. All actions of the Contractor shall meet safety requirements of San Joaquin Cemetery Safety Officer, Department of Veteran Affairs, OSHA, and the State of California. It is incumbent upon the Contractor to be familiar with these requirements. "Safety" shall also include the Contractor having a safety representative who maintains regular and routine contact with the Safety Officer at SJVNC. Contractor shall provide training of the contractor’s and subcontractor’s workers as necessary to meet these requirements.

Warranty: Contractor shall guarantee that all work done under this contract shall be guaranteed from faulty materials or workmanship and hereby agrees to repair or replace without additional cost to the Government any defects or imperfections appearing in said work. Contractor’s Warranty shall be for a period of one year after the final date of acceptance of all work by the COR or cemetery representative. Additionally, the Contractor is responsible for the repair and replacement of any existing structure or conditions that may have been damage or altered during contract performance.

Wage Determination: Currently, General Wage Decision Number AR190056, Dated 01/04/2019 is applicable to any resultant contract. It is the responsibility of the Offerors to ensure that the correct, most current, wage determination is utilized when submitting a quote. Please refer to Wage Determination OnLine.gov, www.wdol.gov, in order to obtain a copy of the most current wage rate for the specific state, county in which this construction contract is being performed.

Offerors Submission: Quote shall be submitted electronically to: Kelly.Rima@VA.gov by Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 2:00pm Eastern Time.

Quote Requirements:

1. One (1) properly completed, signed and dated Form 1442 with an attached cost breakdown of the work elements of the project.

1. One (1) Technical Approach, which must address Evaluation Factors and the Scope of Work.

1. Demonstrated experience & qualifications relevant to this project requirement.

1. On Site Supervisor

1. Past performance questionnaire for at least 3 projects.

1. A completed copy of 52.204-8, Representation and Certifications.

1. Completed FAR Clause 52.223-3 “Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data” (if applicable).

Failure to submit all required documentation may result in your submission being determined technically unresponsive and removed from further consideration.

EVALUATION FACTORS

Evaluation Process: The Government will award a firm fixed contract using the lowest price/technically acceptable process. Although the evaluation of an Offeror and award of a contract will be made without discussion, the Government nevertheless reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines it to be necessary.

Technical Approach: The Technical approach shall include a brief yet comprehensive narrative that details the Contractor’s efforts. Offer shall be evaluated in accordance with the criteria contained in the solicitation and on how well the technical approach meets the Government requirements. Failure to provide the required narrative will result in the Contractor being considered nonresponsive. Specifically, address the following:

A. Experience: The Contractor or their subcontractor shall provide sufficient project details with their technical proposal to demonstrate experience with at least three (3) storm drain cleaning and inspection projects of similar size, scope, and using similar materials and methods over the past five (5) years. Each contract submitted must have been satisfactorily completed, or if not yet completed, must be marked by satisfactory progress. The Government will not consider a contract that is less than 50% complete or an effort that concluded more than 5 years ago. Contractor shall provide customer points of contact for each project listed.

B. Contractor On-Site Supervisor/Superintendent: The Contractor On-Site Supervisor must have not less than five (5) years of experience as a direct supervisor of storm drain cleaning and inspection projects or related storm drainage system projects. Offerors shall submit a resume for the Contractor On-Site Supervisor as part of the technical proposal. All permanent substitutions, whether of prime supervisors or sub-contractors, will be identified and reported to the COR and Contracting Officer, if not prior to, as soon as possible after occurrence.

C. Past performance: Past performance shall be evaluated based on the Offer’s technical qualifications on projects within the last 5 years that are comparable in size, complexity, and scope. Past Performance information shall be obtained by the following methods.

1. The Contracting Officer’s knowledge of previous experience with the supply or service being acquired;

2. Customer past performance questionnaire.

3. The Governmentwide Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) at www.ppirs.gov or;

4. Any other reasonable basis.

Price: Proposed price will be evaluated for Reasonableness and Realism.

The Government reserves the right to reject all quotes if doing so is in the best interest of the Government.

SCOPE OF WORK

CLEAN AND INSPECT STORM DRAIN SYSTEM

LITTLE ROCK NATIONAL CEMETERY

July 2, 2019 A. The Contractor: Shall furnish all labor, material, equipment, tools, and supervision necessary to clean and inspect the entire storm drain system at Little Rock National Cemetery in accordance with the contract specifications, drawings, applicable standards and requirements as described herein. Storm drain system cleaning shall include post-cleaning inspection to assure satisfactory results

B. General Requirements and Conditions:

1. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for safety during the performance of all work. Contractor shall take satisfactory precautions to protect the storm drain system segments and appurtenances from damage that might be inflicted upon them by the use of cleaning equipment. Any damage inflicted upon a storm drain system segment or other government, public or private property as a result of the Contractor’s cleaning operations, regardless of the cleaning method used and regardless of any other circumstance which may contribute to the damage, shall be repaired by Contractor at their sole expense.

2. During storm drain system cleaning operations, satisfactory precautions shall be taken in the use of cleaning equipment. When hydraulically propelled cleaning tools which depend upon water pressure to provide their cleaning force or tools which retard the flow in the storm drain system line are used, precautions shall be taken to ensure that the water pressure created does not damage or cause flooding of government, public or private property being served by the storm drain system. When possible, the flow of water in the storm drain system shall be utilized to provide the necessary pressure for hydraulic cleaning devices.

3. Work includes removing and replacing catch basin and drain inlet lids.

4. CONFINED SPACE ENTRY requirements for catch basin and drain inlet access and cleaning:

a. Confined space entry must comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1926, OSHA 29 CFR 1910, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146, and OSHA Directive CPL 2.100.

b. Confined Space Entry Plan: A site-specific Confined Space Entry Plan (including permitting process) shall be developed and submitted to the Contracting Officer and COR. Develop a confined or enclosed space entry plan in accordance with applicable OSHA standards 29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1915, and 29 CFR 1926, OSHA Directive CPL 2.100, and any other federal, state and local regulatory requirements identified in this contract. Identify the qualified person's name and qualifications, training, and experience. Delineate the qualified person's authority to direct work stoppage in the event of hazardous conditions. Include procedure for rescue by contractor personnel and the coordination with emergency responders.

c. The Competent Person must be on-site at all times when the work that presents the hazards associated with their professional expertise is being performed. Provide the credentials of the Competent Persons(s) to the COR and Contracting Officer.

d. Competent Person Qualifications: Provide Competent Persons meeting the requirements and with thorough knowledge of OSHA’s Confined Space Standard, 29 CFR 1910.146. Designated in writing to be responsible for the immediate supervision, implementation and monitoring of the confined space program, who through training, knowledge and experience in confined space entry is capable of identifying, evaluating and addressing existing and potential confined space hazards and, who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures with regard to such hazards.

e. Entry Procedures: Prohibit entry into a confined space by personnel for any purpose until the qualified person has conducted appropriate tests to ensure the confined or enclosed space is safe for the work intended and that all potential hazards are controlled or eliminated and documented. Hazards pertaining to the space must be reviewed with each employee.

f. Forced Air Ventilation: Forced air ventilation is required for all confined space entry operations and the minimum air exchange requirements must be maintained to ensure exposure to any hazardous atmosphere is kept below its action level.

g. Rescue Procedures and Coordination with Local Emergency Responders: Develop and implement an on-site rescue and recovery plan and procedures. The rescue plan must not rely on local emergency responders for rescue from a confined space.

5. Contractor shall provide the necessary safety and inspection equipment needed to allow for the visual inspection and confirmation of all cleaning and algae, sediment, and debris removal by the COR.

6. Work may require confined space permits for catch basin and drain inlet access.

7. Coordinate with the COR to locate and review all storm drain inlets, outlets, catch basins, and piping routes prior to start of work using the contract drawings. All utilities and irrigation system components shall be identified and marked prior to the start of work.

8. All precautions shall be taken by the Contractor to protect the storm drain system from damage that might result from the use of unsuitable equipment or improper use of approved cleaning equipment. Any drains damaged during the cleaning operations as a result of the Contractors operations shall be promptly repaired to an acceptable condition (as determined by the Contracting Officer) by and at the expense of the Contractor. The Contractor shall act immediately to remedy problems created by the cleaning procedure, which represent a hazard to the general public, such as the collapse of the ground surface above a storm drain. If equipment retrieval necessitates excavation, the Contractor shall be responsible for accomplishing the work at his own expense. Following removal of the equipment, the Contractor shall restore the line and the site back to its original condition.

9. Storm Drain System Dewatering: The Contractor is responsible for dewatering any wet materials. Materials shall not be allowed to leak through the sides of any vehicle or equipment. During the video inspection process, every effort shall be exerted to obtain a full view of the pipe interior. For instances where the camera lens becomes submerged or where a large portion of the pipe shall contain water, and these conditions persist for significant portions of the storm drainage being inspected, the Contractor shall attempt to dewater the pipe.

10. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to remove internal deposits from the catch basins or storm drain system structures, using accepted storm drain system cleaning techniques. The cleaning operation shall remove all debris, solids, soil, sand, and pieces of broken pipe, bricks, grit, and other debris that would collect within the Storm Drain System. Manholes, catch basins, and inlets shall all be classified as storm drain system structures.

11. All material shall be removed at the downstream manhole of the section being cleaned. Passing material from one manhole section to another shall not be permitted. In the event that roots, dirt, sand, rocks, encrustation, and other solid or semisolid material or debris resulting from the cleaning operations are observed and/or detected by the COR as passing to downstream storm drain system segments(s), Contractor shall be responsible for cleaning such downstream storm drain system segment(s) at no additional cost to the Government.

12. Precautions shall be taken to ensure that the cleaning operation will not cause any damage or flooding to public and /or private property being served by the storm drain system line section involved. The Contractor shall bear full costs associated with any flooding or damage to basements or structures.

13. The Contractor shall recognize that there are some conditions such as broken pipe and/or major blockages that can prevent cleaning from being accomplished or where damage could result if cleaning were attempted or continued. Perform a reverse set-up cleaning when a blockage in the storm drain system prevents completion of cleaning from the downstream manhole by moving equipment to the upstream manhole and attempting to complete the cleaning of the remainder of the line.

14. Attempt to remove a specific blockage in the storm drain system before advising the COR and Contracting Officer that the blockage cannot be removed. The COR shall immediately be notified by the Contractor of any and all conditions, which in the opinion of Contractor warrant termination of cleaning activities. If Contractor’s cleaning equipment becomes lodged in a storm drain system, it shall be removed by Contractor at his/her expense. This shall include excavation and repair of the storm drain system, underground utilities, backfilling, and surface restoration.

15. The Contractor shall prepare and submit in advance a written traffic control program in accordance with the recommendations in Part VI of the "Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices," (MUTCD) current edition, for review and approval by the COR.

16. Contractor shall also submit a project phasing plan with their schedule. The Contractor’s plan shall incorporate the following restrictions:

a. During public visiting (i.e. business) hours (Sunday – Saturday, 7:00 am to 4:30 pm) two-way traffic shall be maintained at all times on the main entrance boulevard. The Contractor shall provide and place temporary signage and barriers in accordance with the MUTCD to direct and notify traffic of any new two-way conditions.

b. Work around or near the Committal Shelter shall be scheduled around committal services or during the weekend and/or after business hours.

c. Weekend and after-hours closure may be considered for other areas by approval of the COR and engineer.

d. The construction access route to the cemetery shall be via the west side entrance off of East 26th Street. The inbound and outbound lanes of main entrance be maintained open at all times for visitors and funeral corteges.

e. The Contractor is required to discontinue his work sufficiently in advance of Easter Sunday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day and/or Federal holidays, to permit him to clean up all areas of operation adjacent to existing burial plots before these dates.

17. When other than normal business hours are approved in any case, all traffic control devices shall be removed to allow normal traffic flow (one lane) the following morning (i.e. at 7:00 am).

18. All debris, trash, sediment, roots, rocks, sand, solids or semi-solids resulting from the cleaning operations shall become the property of the Contractor, shall be removed from the site at the end of each workday, and shall be disposed of in compliance with applicable local, state and federals laws and regulations by the Contractor. Material shall be disposed of at a licensed landfill and all fees shall be paid for by the contractor for disposal. Copies of records of all disposals shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer indicating disposal site, date, amount and a brief description of material disposed. Any sampling and testing required or necessary to secure a disposal site for the removed material will be the Contractor’s responsibility and expense. Trucks hauling solids or semisolids from the site shall be watertight so that no leakage or spillage will occur.

19. The Contractor shall keep his haul route and work area(s) neat, clean, and reasonably free of odor, and shall bear all responsibility for the cleanup of any spill.

20. Availability and use of utility services: The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of water available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines. Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, and associated paraphernalia. No other utility services will be provided by the Government. If the Cemetery water supply is insufficient (flow, pressure, capacity) to meet the Contractor’s needs, the Contractor shall be responsible to provide or obtain their own water, such as coordinating with the City of Little Rock to utilize local fire hydrants. The cost of using municipal fire hydrants are the responsibility of the Contractor and shall be included in the contract proposal. If the water is obtained from a potable supply, appropriate backflow prevention devices shall be provided to protect the potable system from cross connections and contamination. Contractor shall be solely responsible for preventing cross contamination of any public or private water systems used for this purpose

21. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to perform the work. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

22. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site not to be removed and do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer.

23. Prior to starting work, locate all utility and irrigation system components and install barriers and/or protection devices to prevent damage and to restrict public access while working in and around the storm drain system areas. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

24. All utilities required for the continuous operation of all existing facilities shall be maintained in service at all times except when disruptions are needed. The Contractor shall inform the COR, Cemetery Director, and the Contracting Officer (CO) in writing for such disruptions and obtain approval from the CO in writing at least 2 weeks prior to such need. When option exists, implement options to minimize interruption of services to the facilities.

25. The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR and Cemetery Director for parking, material storage, temporary portable restroom facilities, and any other needs for the work. Public access to the National Cemetery shall not be impaired. Do not store materials and equipment in other than assigned areas. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to approved areas

26. The Contractor shall assume sole responsibility for safety of all persons on or about the construction site, in accordance with applicable laws and codes. Guard all materials in accordance with the safety provisions according to OSHA and Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that an OSHA certified “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

27. Thoroughly clean up the work area at the end of each day’s work, and at completion of the project. Leave premises clean and free of waste, scrap, used equipment, or other material intentionally or incidentally delivered to the site by Contractor or Contractor’s personnel.

28. Upon completion of work, the Contractor Superintendent and the COR shall inspect the completed work for compliance with both the contract and the product manufacturer’s requirements. COR shall report unsatisfactory conditions in writing to the Contracting Officer. The work shall not be accepted until all unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer and the COR.

C. The Work: The Work shall include, but shall not be limited to the following (not necessarily in the order indicated):

1. CLEANING:

a. The intent of the storm drain system cleaning is to remove all sludge, dirt, sand, rocks, roots, and other solids or semisolid material from the piping, catch basins, and inlets to restore the storm drain system to its maximum operating condition possible and to perform a visual inspection/evaluation of the entire system. The cleaning is to ensure defects are not obscured and to allow the water level to drop so that defects are visible. The piping, catch basins, inlets, and all system interior surfaces shall be clean enough to allow viewing of the entire area during inspection. Since the success of the other phases of work depends a great deal on the cleanliness of the lines and catch basins, the importance of this phase of the operation is emphasized.

b. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for his means and methods of the storm drain system cleaning. Selection of the cleaning equipment and the method for cleaning shall be based on the conditions of the storm drain system and its structures at the time work commences and shall comply with this statement of work. Contractor is responsible to determine and execute the most effective method for debris, sediment, and root removal, pressure cleaning/washing, vacuuming, cleaning, and management of the resultant spoils to achieve the final results. The finished product shall be thoroughly clean storm system catch basins, drain inlets, and all associated drain piping to a condition where 100% visual inspection can be completed.

c. If cleaning of an entire storm drain system section cannot be successfully performed from one manhole, the equipment shall be set up on the other manhole and cleaning attempted again. If, again, successful cleaning cannot be performed or the equipment fails to traverse the entire storm drain system section, it will be assumed that a major blockage may exist, the cleaning effort shall be suspended, and the Contracting Officer and the COR shall be notified.

d. Conditions such as a broken pipe or major blockage may prevent cleaning from being accomplished or cause further damage if further attempts to clean the line are made. If such problems beyond large accumulations of sediment or debris are encountered, notify the Contracting Officer and the COR immediately for further instruction.

e. All storm drain system cleaning efforts shall require documentation of all quantities and types of materials removed during cleaning. Materials shall be disposed of from the site at least once at the end of each workday. The Contractor shall be responsible for the proper disposal of the materials removed from the storm drain system.

2. CATCH BASINS AND INLETS:

a. Cleaning of catch basins shall include entire catch basin interior, including catch basin benches and walls. It also includes removal of all foreign object or debris from the catch basins which shall be removed either manually or mechanically.

b. Cleaning shall include the use of cleaning equipment to remove sludge, dirt, etc. from the interior walls and bottoms of the catch basin. Incorporate into line cleaning operation by scouring walls after pipe segment cleaning operation is complete. This also includes removal of all foreign object or debris from the catch basins which shall be removed either manually or mechanically.

c. After completion, each catch basin and inlet shall be visually inspected by the COR and approved by the COR as completed satisfactorily. Re-clean as necessary until approved by the COR. COR initial and date below to document final approval for each individual catch basin and drain inlet as identified on the contract drawings:

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3. PIPING:

a. Storm drain system line cleaning shall be performed by electronically or manually operated, directly or remotely controlled, mechanically or hydraulically propelled cleaning equipment. Heavy line cleaning shall be performed by mechanical equipment when water jetting is unsuccessful.

b. Satisfactory precautions shall be taken to protect the storm drain system lines from damage that might be inflicted by improper use of the cleaning equipment. Whenever hydraulically propelled cleaning tools that depend upon water pressure to provide their cleaning force, or any tools that retard the flow of water in the storm drain system line, are used, precautions shall be taken to ensure that the water does not cause damage or flooding to public or private property.

c. Storm drain system line sections shall be cleaned using mechanically powered, hydraulically propelled, or high velocity storm drain system cleaning equipment. The equipment selected for cleaning shall be capable of removing dirt, grease, rocks, sand, sticks, branches, leaves and other deleterious materials and obstructions from the storm drain system lines and catch basins.

d. If cleaning of an entire section cannot be successfully performed from one catch basin, the equipment shall be re-setup at the catch basin on the opposite end of the pipe segment being cleaned and cleaning shall be re-attempted.

e. The retrieval of equipment lodged in pipes or a catch basin is the Contractor’s responsibility and will be performed at the Contractor’s expense. Contractor will be solely responsible and held liable for any claims or damages arising from any action or lack of action arising from reckless, negligent, or careless behavior.

f. After completion, each section of piping between catch basins, inlets, or outlets shall be visually inspected by the COR and approved by the COR as completed satisfactorily. Re-clean as necessary until approved by the COR. COR initial and date below to document final approval for each storm drain piping section as identified on the contract drawings:

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4. ROOT REMOVAL:

a. Roots shall be removed in the storm drain system sections and structures where root intrusion occurs. Special attention should be used during the cleaning operation to assure almost complete removal of roots from the joints. Any roots that could prevent the proper application of chemical sealants, or could prevent the proper seating and application of cured-in-place liners shall be removed. Procedures may include the use of mechanical equipment such as, rodding machines, bucket machines, winches using root cutters, porcupines and equipment such as high-velocity jet cleaners.

5. CLEANING EQUIPMENT:

a. Cleaning equipment may consist of hydraulic high pressure jet machines, heavy duty power rodding machines capable of cleaning distances covered under the Contract in one step and heavy duty bucket machines that can be used to drag line work with buckets, brushes, scrapers, swabs or other similar devices. The heavy duty equipment may be necessary for the removal of roots or heavy debris. Power rodding equipment shall have the capability of spinning the rod either clockwise or counter-clockwise. The equipment shall also be capable of pushing or pulling the rod without rotating the machine.

b. All cleaning equipment, including machines, devices, tools, etc., required for the entire cleaning operations shall be provided by the Contractor. The Contractor shall also submit the equipment list to the COR before commencement of the work.

c. The equipment utilized shall be capable of removing all sand, dirt, rocks and other debris, including roots, from the drain line to allow adequate internal inspection of all internal surfaces. The equipment used shall suit the conditions and size of the storm drainage system to be cleaned.

d. Contractor shall remove foreign objects or debris from catch basin by manual or mechanical means.

e. Vacuum machines should be used for removal of materials from manholes, catch basins and other structures when other cleaning equipment is used to dislodge and transport materials to the access point. Vacuums shall be sized to effectively remove debris from the range of pipe sizes and structures that are being cleaned.

f. Contractor may recommend other cleaning equipment for use with the approval of the Contracting Officer prior to use

6. MATERIAL REMOVAL:

a. All debris, solids or semi-solids resulting from the cleaning operations shall be removed from the site. These materials shall become the property of the Contractor, shall be removed from the site at the end of each workday, and shall be disposed of in compliance with applicable local, state and federals laws and regulations by the Contractor. Material shall be disposed of at a licensed landfill and all fees shall be paid for by the contractor for disposal. Copies of records of all disposals shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer indicating disposal site, date, amount and a brief description of material disposed. Any sampling and testing required or necessary to secure a disposal site for the removed material will be the Contractor’s responsibility and expense. Trucks hauling solids or semisolids from the site shall be watertight so that no leakage or spillage will occur.

b. The Contractor shall keep his haul route and work area(s) neat, clean, and reasonably free of odor, and shall bear all responsibility for the cleanup of any spill

7. RECORDING OF FIELD DATA:

a. For each location where cleaning is performed, a cleaning report shall be completed. Use the identification labels and numbers shown on the contract drawings to identify each component of the storm drain system in the cleaning report.

8. VIDEO/PHOTO INSPECTION OF STORM DRAIN SYSTEMS:

a. Contractor shall provide the necessary video camera(s), monitor(s), and lighting to allow for the visual inspection and confirmation of all debris removal and cleaning by the COR.

b. Video equipment used for the inspection shall be specifically designed and constructed for storm drain inspection. Lighting for the camera shall be suitable to allow a clear picture for the entire periphery of the pipe. The camera adjustments shall be set to produce a clear, sharp picture of the internal conditions within the storm drain. The camera lens shall be cleaned prior to each deployment in the storm drain. A video image with interferences, lines, blurry vision or distortions will not be acceptable. Video and photo equipment determined to be unsatisfactory by the COR shall be removed from the job site and replaced with acceptable equipment at no additional cost. The camera shall be moved through the storm drain in either direction (dependent upon the sites condition) at a uniform, slow rate (no greater than thirty [30] feet per minute) that will allow a clear visual picture to be obtained. The camera shall pause for a minimum of three (3) seconds at every joint or defect observed with the storm drain to allow proper observation. Camera movement through the storm drain shall be accomplished by means of a winch and cables or by a motorized transporter (self-propelled camera). The movement of the camera shall be remotely controlled by the inspection operator from the inspection vehicle. The COR shall have access to view the video screen and observe all operations at all times. The Contractor shall provide to the COR 1(one) copy of the video recording on CD/DVD(s) of the complete storm drain system cleaning upon completion of task

c. Contractor shall take photos documenting the before and after conditions of all catch basin and inlet debris removal (including solids, organic matter and other miscellaneous items). Inlets and soft-bottom catch basins should be cleared of sediments by the Contractor to maintain design infiltration rates.

d. The contractor shall take a date-stamped picture of the interior of the cleaned catch basins and inlets. Contractor shall identify catch basins and inlets that cannot be cleaned due to accessibility or maintenance issues; the Contracting Officer shall be informed of such locations on the same day and may request that it be cleaned at a later date. Within two weeks of the debris removal, the contractor shall provide a list of the catch basins and inlets cleaned and shall submit the list to Contracting Officer and will include the date next to each catch basin indicating when it was cleaned.

e. Video and picture documentation of cleaned catch basins shall be submitted to the COR and Contracting Officer on CD/DVD media with the Cleaning Report. Picture files shall be in JPEG format, Video files shall be AVI or MP4 format with both named with their respective ID number. Picture/video files shall be organized in folders by date which the catch basin or infiltration box was cleaned. All photos shall be at least 4 megapixel (MP) in quality. Video files shall be a minimum of 720p resolution.

f. The inspection will be done one (1) reach (distance between two consecutive manholes) at a time. The reach being inspected will be suitably isolated from the remainder of the storm drainage system by restricting all upstream flows to allow maximum exposure of the pipe being inspected. In some instances, more than one (1) storm drainage reach may have to be inspected per setup (buried manholes). In these instances, the Contractor shall have adequate cable to deploy the video camera.

g. The inspection will be done one manhole section at a time and the flow in the section being inspected will be suitably controlled.

h. The height of the camera shall be adjusted so that the camera lens is always centered in the pipe being televised. The lighting system shall be adequate for quality pictures. A reflector in front of the camera may be required to enhance lighting in black pipe.

i. The importance of accurate distance measurements is emphasized. Measurement for location of defects shall be by means of a footage counter with the value displayed on the video. The footage counter shall be set such that zero is the center of the beginning manhole. Marking on the cable, or the like, which would require interpolation for depth of manhole, will not be allowed. Accuracy of the footage counter shall be checked by use of a walking meter, roll-a-tape, or other suitable device, and the counter shall be calibrated to an accuracy of +/- ½ foot or to the satisfaction of the COR.

j. Manholes and structures shall be visually inspected from above ground. Obtain photographs of the exterior condition of the structure and surrounding area. The interior of the structure shall be inspected by rotating the camera clockwise to produce a 360-degree panorama view of the structure. Begin at the rim of the structure facing the largest diameter outgoing pipe. Provide photos and defects of the structure. Repeat process lowering the camera 2-3 feet until the invert is reached.

9. FINAL ACCEPTANCE:

a. Acceptance of storm drain system cleaning work is contingent upon the successful completion of the catch basin and inlet cleaning inspection and review of the piping inspection videos be to the satisfaction of the COR. If the catch basin or piping inspection shows debris, solids, sand, roots, and deposits remaining in the structures or piping, the cleaning will be considered unsatisfactory, and the Contractor shall repeat the cleaning and re-inspection of the identified areas/items, at no additional cost to the Government until the cleaning is acceptable to the COR.

b. The Contractor shall ensure that all structures and system piping submitted for payment will be free from debris upon completion of…