Sol_68HE0718R0009.pdf

68HE0718R0009

SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. SOLICITATION NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If other than Item 7)

ORDER UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NUMBER

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

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

SEALED BID (IFB)

5. DATE ISSUED

1. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED RATING PAGE OF PAGES

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C. E-MAIL ADDRESS

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B. TELEPHONE (NO COLLECT CALLS)A. NAME

10. FOR

INFORMATION

CALL:

CAUTION: LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

(Date)(Hour) local timeuntildepository located in copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in Item 8, or if hand carried, in the

SOLICITATION

9. Sealed offers in original and

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

INSTRS., CONDS., AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

CONTRACT CLAUSES

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACH.

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CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

PACKAGING AND MARKING

DESCRIPTION/SPECS./WORK STATEMENT

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSESPART I - THE SCHEDULE

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18. OFFER DATE17. SIGNATURE

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15B. TELEPHONE NUMBER

(Type or print)AND

ADDRESS

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16. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER15A. NAME

DATEAMENDMENT NO.DATEAMENDMENT NO.

and related documents numbered and dated):

amendments to the SOLICITATION for offerors

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of

14. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

CALENDAR DAYS (%)30 CALENDAR DAYS (%)20 CALENDAR DAYS (%)10 CALENDAR DAYS (%)

(See Section I, Clause No. 52.232.8)

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the

NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

28. AWARD DATE

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

CODE 24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7)

ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

41 U.S.C. 253 (c) ( 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) (

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION:

21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION20. AMOUNT19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED

AWARD (To be completed by government)

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Region 7 US Environmental Protection Agency 11201 Renner Blvd.

Lenexa KS 66219

1000 CT 06/04/2018

Arlo Hurst hurst.arlo@epa.gov

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Marie Noel

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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STANDARD FORM 33 (Rev. 9-97)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.214(c)

12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within _____0_________ calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

68HE0718R0009

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

0001 Base Period - Big River Mine Tailings

Site-Operable Unit 1 (OU1): Residential

Properties Soil Remediation

0002 Option Year 1 - Big River Mine Tailings

Site-Operable Unit 1 (OU1): Residential

Properties Soil Remediation

(Option Line Item)

07/02/2019

0003 Option Year 2 - Big River Mine Tailings

Site-Operable Unit 1 (OU1): Residential

Properties Soil Remediation

(Option Line Item)

07/02/2020

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

NSN 7540-01-152-8067

SECTION A - Solicitation/Contract Form Not Used

SECTION B - Supplies or Services/Prices B-1 Clauses B-2 Local Clauses EPA-B-16-101 MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM AMOUNTS B-3 Local Clauses EPA-B-32-102 FUNDING

B-4 PRICE SCHEDULE

SECTION C - Description/Specifications

C-1 EPAAR 1552.211-79 COMPLIANCE WITH EPA POLICIES FOR INFORMATION RESOURCES

MANAGEMENT. (JUL 2016)

C-2 Local Clauses EPA-C-10-101 STATEMENT OF WORK/PERFORMANCE WORK

STATEMENT/SPECIFICATIONS

C-3 Local Clauses EPA-C-10-103 INCORPORATION OF CONTRACTOR'S QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA)

PLAN

SECTION D - Packaging and Marking Not Used

SECTION E - Inspection and Acceptance

E-1 INSPECTION OF SERVICES - FIXED-PRICE (AUG 1996)

SECTION F - Deliveries or Performance

F-1 FAR 52.242-14 SUSPENSION OF WORK. (APR 1984)

F-2 FAR 52.242-15 STOP-WORK ORDER. (AUG 1989)

F-3 FAR 52.242-17 GOVERNMENT DELAY OF WORK. (APR 1984)

F-4 EPAAR 1552.211-75 WORKING FILES. (APR 1984)

F-5 Local Clauses EPA-F-12-101 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

SECTION G - Contract Administration Data G-1 Local Clauses EPA-G-42-101 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION REPRESENTATIVES

SECTION H - Special Contract Requirements H-1 FAR 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK. (APR 1984) ..11

H-2 FAR 52.211-18 VARIATION IN ESTIMATED QUANTITY. (APR 1984)

H-3 FAR 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)

H-4 FAR 52.236-3 SITE INVESTIGATION AND CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK. (APR 1984)

H-5 EPAAR 1552.235-76 TREATMENT OF CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS INFORMATION. (APR 1996)

H-6 EPAAR 1552.235-79 RELEASE OF CONTRACTOR CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS INFORMATION.

(APR 1996)

H-7 EPAAR 1552.237-72 KEY PERSONNEL. (APR 1984)

H-8 EPAAR 1552.237-74 PUBLICITY. (APR 1984)

H-9 EPAAR 1552.237-75 PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT. (APR 1984)

H-10 EPAAR 1552.237-76 GOVERNMENT-CONTRACTOR RELATIONS. (JUN 1999)

H-11 Local Clauses EPA-H-04-101 RETENTION AND AVAILABILITY OF CONTRACTOR FILES H-12 Local Clauses EPA-H-07-101 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION H-13 Local Clauses EPA-H-07-102 IDENTIFICATION OF ON-SITE CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES H-14 Local Clauses EPA-H-07-103 NOTICE REGARDING PROHIBITED CONTRACTOR ACTIVITIES ON

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA CONTRACTS)

H-15 Local Clauses EPA-H-09-101 CONTRACTOR DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONFLICT OF

INTEREST

H-16 Local Clauses EPA-H-15-101 RELEASE OF COST OR PRICING PROPOSALS OUTSIDE THE

GOVERNMENT FOR AUDIT

H-17 Local Clauses EPA-H-23-101 ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PRACTICES H-18 Local Clauses EPA-H-27-102 CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION H-19 Local Clauses EPA-H-28-102 MINIMUM INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS H-20 Local Clauses EPA-H-42-102 UTILIZATION OF FEDCONNECT FOR CONTRACT

ADMINISTRATION

H-21 Local Clauses EPA-H-44-101 TEAM SUBCONTRACTOR AGREEMENTS

SECTION I - Clauses

I-1 FAR 52.202-1 DEFINITIONS. (NOV 2013)

I-2 FAR 52.203-3 GRATUITIES. (APR 1984)

I-3 FAR 52.203-5 COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES. (MAY 2014)

I-4 FAR 52.203-6 RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO THE GOVERNMENT. (SEP 2006)

I-5 FAR 52.203-7 ANTI-KICKBACK PROCEDURES. (MAY 2014)

I-6 FAR 52.203-8 CANCELLATION, RESCISSION, AND RECOVERY OF FUNDS FOR ILLEGAL OR

IMPROPER ACTIVITY. (MAY 2014)

I-7 FAR 52.203-10 PRICE OR FEE ADJUSTMENT FOR ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER ACTIVITY. (MAY 2014)

I-8 FAR 52.203-12 LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN FEDERAL

TRANSACTIONS. (OCT 2010)

I-9 FAR 52.203-13 CONTRACTOR CODE OF BUSINESS ETHICS AND CONDUCT. (OCT 2015)

I-10 FAR 52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT TO

INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS. (APR 2014)

I-11 FAR 52.204-4 PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED ON POSTCONSUMER FIBER CONTENT

PAPER. (MAY 2011)

I-12 FAR 52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT

AWARDS. (OCT 2016)

I-13 FAR 52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE. (OCT 2016)

I-14 FAR 52.204-14 SERVICE CONTRACT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. (OCT 2016)

I-15 FAR 52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH

CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT. (OCT 2015)

I-16 FAR 52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING

RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS. (JUL 2013)

I-17 FAR 52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS.

(NOV 2015)

I-18 FAR 52.210-1 MARKET RESEARCH. (APR 2011)

I-19 FAR 52.215-2 AUDIT AND RECORDS - NEGOTIATION. (OCT 2010)

I-20 FAR 52.215-8 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE - UNIFORM CONTRACT FORMAT. (OCT 1997)

I-21 FAR 52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE. (NOV 2011)

I-22 FAR 52.219-8 UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS. (NOV 2016)

I-23 FAR 52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING. (JAN 2017)

I-24 FAR 52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR. (JUN 2003)

I-25 FAR 52.222-4 CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS - OVERTIME

COMPENSATION. (MAY 2014)

I-26 FAR 52.222-6 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS. (MAY 2014)

I-27 FAR 52.222-7 WITHHOLDING OF FUNDS. (MAY 2014)

I-28 FAR 52.222-8 PAYROLLS AND BASIC RECORDS. (MAY 2014)

I-29 FAR 52.222-12 CONTRACT TERMINATION - DEBARMENT. (MAY 2014)

I-30 FAR 52.222-13 COMPLIANCE WITH CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS AND

RELATED REGULATIONS. (MAY 2014)

I-31 FAR 52.222-14 DISPUTES CONCERNING LABOR STANDARDS. (FEB 1988)

I-32 FAR 52.222-15 CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY. (MAY 2014)

I-33 FAR 52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES. (APR 2015)

I-34 FAR 52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY. (SEP 2016)

I-35 FAR 52.222-30 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS-PRICE ADJUSTMENT (NONE OR

SEPARATELY SPECIFIED METHOD). (MAY 2014)

I-36 FAR 52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON VETERANS. (FEB 2016)

I-37 FAR 52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL LABOR

RELATIONS ACT. (DEC 2010)

I-38 FAR 52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS. (MAR 2015)

I-39 FAR 52.222-54 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION. (OCT 2015)

I-40 FAR 52.222-55 MINIMUM WAGES UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 13658. (DEC 2015)

I-41 FAR 52.223-2 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS UNDER SERVICE AND

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS. (SEP 2013)

I-42 FAR 52.223-3 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA. (JAN

1997) - ALTERNATE I (JUL 1995)

I-43 FAR 52.223-6 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE. (MAY 2001)

I-44 FAR 52.223-18 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE

DRIVING. (AUG 2011)

I-45 FAR 52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES. (JUN 2008)

I-46 FAR 52.227-1 AUTHORIZATION AND CONSENT. (DEC 2007)

I-47 FAR 52.228-2 ADDITIONAL BOND SECURITY. (OCT 1997)

I-48 FAR 52.228-11 PLEDGES OF ASSETS. (JAN 2012)

I-49 FAR 52.228-14 IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT. (NOV 2014)

I-50 FAR 52.229-3 FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES. (FEB 2013)

I-51 FAR 52.232-17 INTEREST. (MAY 2014)

I-52 FAR 52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS. (APR 1984)

I-53 FAR 52.232-23 ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS. (MAY 2014)

I-54 FAR 52.232-25 PROMPT PAYMENT. (JAN 2017)

I-55 FAR 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER - SYSTEM FOR AWARD

MANAGEMENT. (JUL 2013)

I-56 FAR 52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS. (JUN 2013)

I-57 FAR 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS

SUBCONTRACTORS. (DEC 2013)

I-58 FAR 52.233-1 DISPUTES. (MAY 2014)

I-59 FAR 52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD. (AUG 1996)

I-60 FAR 52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM. (OCT 2004)

I-61 FAR 52.236-2 DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS. (APR 1984)

I-62 FAR 52.236-6 SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR. (APR 1984)

I-63 FAR 52.236-7 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. (NOV 1991)

I-64 FAR 52.236-9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS. (APR 1984)

I-65 FAR 52.236-10 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS. (APR 1984)

I-66 FAR 52.236-26 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE. (FEB 1995)

I-67 FAR 52.242-13 BANKRUPTCY. (JUL 1995)

I-68 FAR 52.243-4 CHANGES. (JUN 2007)

I-69 FAR 52.247-5 FAMILIARIZATION WITH CONDITIONS. (APR 1984)

I-70 FAR 52.249-2 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT (FIXED-PRICE). (APR 2012)

I-71 FAR 52.249-8 DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE SUPPLY AND SERVICE). (APR 1984)

I-72 EPAAR 1552.209-71 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. (MAY 1994)

I-73 EPAAR 1552.209-73 NOTIFICATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST REGARDING PERSONNEL.

(MAY 1994)

I-74 EPAAR 1552.209-75 ANNUAL CERTIFICATION. (MAY 1994)

I-75 EPAAR 1552.227-76 PROJECT EMPLOYEE CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT. (MAY 1994)

I-76 FAR 52.203-14 DISPLAY OF HOTLINE POSTER(S). (OCT 2015)

I-77 FAR 52.215-19 NOTIFICATION OF OWNERSHIP CHANGES. (OCT 1997)

I-78 FAR 52.216-18 ORDERING (OCT 1995)

I-79 FAR 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

I-80 FAR 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES. (NOV 1999)

I-81 FAR 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT. (MAR 2000)

I-82 FAR 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION. (JUL 2013) .23

I-83 FAR 52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS. (OCT 2015)

I-84 FAR 52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES. (JUL 2014)

I-85 FAR 52.228-16 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS - OTHER THAN CONSTRUCTION. (NOV

2006)

I-86 FAR 52.232-1 PAYMENTS. (APR 1984)

I-87 FAR 52.243-7 NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES. (JAN 2017)

I-88 FAR 52.246-20 WARRANTY OF SERVICES. (MAY 2001)

I-89 FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. (FEB 1998)

SECTION J - List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments J-1 List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments

SECTION K - Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Bidders

K-1 FAR 52.203-11 CERTIFICATION AND DISCLOSURE REGARDING PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE

CERTAIN FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS. (SEP 2007)

K-2 FAR 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS. (JAN 2017)

K-3 FAR 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS. (DEC 2014)

K-4 FAR 52.209-5 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS. (OCT 2015)

K-5 FAR 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS. (JUL 2013)

K-6 FAR 52.225-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES ENGAGING IN CERTAIN

ACTIVITIES OR TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO IRAN-REPRESENTATION AND CERTIFICATIONS.

(OCT 2015)

SECTION L - Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Bidders

L-1 FAR 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT. (OCT 2016)

L-2 FAR 52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION. (JAN 2017)

L-3 FAR 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT. (APR 1984)

L-4 FAR 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST. (SEP 2006)

L-5 FAR 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. (FEB 1998)

L-6 EPAAR 1552.209-70 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST NOTIFICATION. (APR 1984) ..44 L-7 EPAAR 1552.209-72 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST CERTIFICATION. (APR 1984) 44 L-8 EPAAR 1552.233-70 NOTICE OF FILING REQUIREMENTS FOR AGENCY PROTESTS. (JUL 1999) .44 L-9 Local Clauses EPA-L-09-102 DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT

OF INTEREST

L-10 Local Clauses EPA-L-15-101 PREPROPOSAL CONFERENCE L-11 Local Clauses EPA-L-15-102 TECHNICAL QUESTIONS L-12 Local Clauses EPA-L-15-104 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS/BIDS/ OFFERS/QUOTES

(MAR 2014)

SECTION M - Evaluation Factors for Award

M-1 FAR 52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS. (JUL 1990)

M-2 Local Clauses EPA-M-09-102 EVALUATION OF ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

M-3 Local Clauses EPA-M-15-101A*3 EVALUATION FACTORS FOR CONTRACT AWARD

SECTION A - Solicitation/Contract Form

Not Used

SECTION B - Supplies or Services/Prices

B-1 Clauses

B-2 Local Clauses EPA-B-16-101 MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM AMOUNTS

During the period specified in the "Ordering" clause, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of $250,000.00. The amount of all orders shall not exceed the maximum amount allowed for under the contract (see ‘Grand Total’ on the Price Schedule).

B-3 Local Clauses EPA-B-32-102 FUNDING

At time of contract award, total funding for this contract is not available for obligation. As funds become available, modifications will be issued to increase the funding amount until the total price of the contract is obligated.

B-4 PRICE SCHEDULE

BASE PERIOD - From effective date of award for a period of Twelve (12) consecutive months

Line Item #: Description

Total Estimated Price of All Sub-Items

0001 Big River Mine Tailings Site-Operable Unit 1 (OU1): Residential Properties Soil Remediation per the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) $ _____________

BASE PERIOD SUB-ITEMS:

Sub-Item Description Estimated Quantity Unit

Fixed Unit Price

Total Sub-Item Estimated Price

0001 Residential Remediation 0001AA Properties less than 3000 SF 34 EA $ ______ $ _________

(Estimated Average – 1,739 SF) 0001AB Properties 3000-5999 SF 41 EA $ ______ $ _________

(Estimated Average – 4,566 SF) 0001AC Properties 6000-11999 SF 37 EA $ ______ $ _________

(Estimated Average – 8,293 SF) 0001AD Properties greater than or equal to 12000 SF 23 EA $ ______ $ _________

(Estimated Average – 20,065 SF)

0002 Residential Landscaping NTE $ 250,000.00

0003 Zoysia Replacement 25 EA $ ______ $ _________ (Estimated Average – 8,188 SF)

0004 Additional Sod at properties over 12000 SF 10 EA $ ______ $ _________ (Estimated Average – 5,000 SF)

0005 Properties with Driveways only 30 EA $ ______ $ _________ (Estimated Average –1,215 SF)

0006F Incentive: Property Owner Satisfaction Survey $ 25,000.00

0007G Incentive: Commitment to Local Community $ 25,000.00

OPTION PERIOD 1 – Twelve (12) consecutive months from effective date of option exercise

Line Item #: Description

Total Estimated Price of All Sub-Items

1001 Big River Mine Tailings Site-Operable Unit 1 (OU1): Residential Properties Soil Remediation per the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) $ _____________

OPTION PERIOD SUB-ITEMS:

Sub-Item Description Estimated Quantity Unit

Fixed Unit Price

Total Sub-Item Estimated Price

1001 Residential Remediation 1001AA Properties less than 3000 SF 55 EA $ ______ $ _________

(Estimated Average – 1,739 SF) 1001AB Properties 3000-5999 SF 47 EA $ ______ $ _________

(Estimated Average – 4,566 SF) 1001AC Properties 6000-11999 SF 42 EA $ ______ $ _________

(Estimated Average – 8,293 SF) 1001AD Properties greater than or equal to 12000 SF 30 EA $ ______ $ _________

(Estimated Average – 20,065 SF)

1002 Residential Landscaping NTE $ 250,000.00

1003 Zoysia Replacement 25 EA $ ______ $ _________ (Estimated Average – 8,188 SF)

1004 Additional Sod at properties over 12000 SF 10 EA $ ______ $ _________ (Estimated Average – 5,000 SF)

1005 Properties with Driveways only 20 EA $ ______ $ _________ (Estimated Average – 1,215 SF)

1006 Incentive: Property Owner Satisfaction Survey $ 25,000.00

1007 Incentive: Commitment to Local Community $ 25,000.00

OPTION PERIOD 2 – Twelve (12) consecutive months from effective date of option exercise

Line Item #: Description

Total Estimated Price of All Sub-Items

2001 Big River Mine Tailings Site-Operable Unit 1 (OU1): Residential Properties Soil Remediation per the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) $ _____________

OPTION PERIOD SUB-ITEMS:

Sub-Item Description Estimated Quantity Unit

Fixed Unit Price

Total Sub-Item Estimated Price

2001 Residential Remediation 2001AA Properties less than 3000 SF 62 EA $ ______ $ _________

(Estimated Average – 1,739 SF) 2001AB Properties 3000-5999 SF 51 EA $ ______ $ _________

(Estimated Average – 4,566 SF) 2001AC Properties 6000-11999 SF 46 EA $ ______ $ _________

(Estimated Average – 8,293 SF) 2001AD Properties greater than or equal to 12000 SF 33 EA $ ______ $ _________

(Estimated Average – 20,065 SF)

2002 Residential Landscaping NTE $ 250,000.00

2003 Zoysia Replacement 25 EA $ ______ $ _________ (Estimated Average – 8,188 SF)

2004 Additional Sod at properties over 12000 SF 10 EA $ ______ $ _________ (Estimated Average – 5,000 SF)

2005 Properties with Driveways only 10 EA $ ______ $ _________ (Estimated Average – 1,215 SF)

2006 Incentive: Property Owner Satisfaction Survey $ 25,000.00

2007 Incentive: Commitment to Local Community $ 25,000.00

GRAND TOTAL: CLINs 0001, 1001 & 2001 $ _____________________

NOTES APPLICABLE TO BASE AND ALL OPTION PERIODS:

(1) For estimating purposes of pricing and payment, Davis Bacon wages apply to all employees and subcontractors performing work on the site (except supervisory) INCLUDING ALL TRUCK DRIVERS (unless the truck driver is a true owner-operator).

(2) Prices proposed shall include any/all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to perform the service described in the PWS. Both the pricing and the Project Management Plan shall be based on the performance of the units of measure itemized in this schedule. This is a property-based contract.

(3) Prices proposed shall include all premiums for bonding. No separate and distinct reimbursement for bond premiums will be made.

(4) Item and Sub-item average square feet and quantities are estimated and not guaranteed.

(5) Contractor shall identify on each invoice submitted the UNIT of work accomplished at each site by referencing the respective CLIN and sub-item in accordance with this Price Schedule.

(6) Landscaping includes actual costs for material and labor costs in accordance with PWS section 3.4.8.

Contractor shall submit receipts for all costs to the COR prior to invoicing. Payment for labor of this sub-item shall not exceed the ‘Laborer’ wage rate identified in the DOL Wage Determination applicable for period of performance

(7) Estimated average square feet for the respective CLINs and Sub-item are based on scaled field sheets and historical averages at the time of solicitation. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to verify the estimated square footage for pricing of the CLINs and sub-items.

SECTION C - Description/Specifications

C-1 EPAAR 1552.211-79 COMPLIANCE WITH EPA POLICIES FOR INFORMATION RESOURCES

MANAGEMENT. (JUL 2016)

C-2 Local Clauses EPA-C-10-101 STATEMENT OF WORK/PERFORMANCE WORK

STATEMENT/SPECIFICATIONS

The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services, and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Performance Work Statement (PWS) included in Attachment #1.

C-3 Local Clauses EPA-C-10-103 INCORPORATION OF CONTRACTOR'S QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA)

PLAN

The Contractor shall adhere to the procedures set forth in its QA plan dated (TBD after award), which is incorporated by reference.

SECTION D - Packaging and Marking

Not Used

SECTION E - Inspection and Acceptance

E-1 INSPECTION OF SERVICES - FIXED-PRICE (AUG 1996)

SECTION F - Deliveries or Performance

F-1 FAR 52.242-14 SUSPENSION OF WORK. (APR 1984)

F-2 FAR 52.242-15 STOP-WORK ORDER. (AUG 1989)

F-3 FAR 52.242-17 GOVERNMENT DELAY OF WORK. (APR 1984)

F-4 EPAAR 1552.211-75 WORKING FILES. (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall maintain accurate working files (by task or work assignment) on all work documentation including calculations, assumptions, interpretations of regulations, sources of information, and other raw data required in the performance of this contract. The Contractor shall provide the information contained in the contractor's working files upon request of the Contracting Officer.

F-5 Local Clauses EPA-F-12-101 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance of this contract shall be twelve (12) months from the date of the award inclusive of all required reports unless option periods are exercised under FAR 52.217-8 or 52.217-9.

SECTION G - Contract Administration Data

G-1 Local Clauses EPA-G-42-101 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION REPRESENTATIVES

Contract-Level Contracting Officers Representatives (CORs)/Project Officers for this contract are as follows:

Jason Gunter, gunter.jason@epa.gov, 913-551-7358

Contracting Officials responsible for administering this contract are as follows:

Contracting Officer: Marie D. Noel, noel.marie@epa.gov, 913-551-7176

Contract Specialist: Arlo G. Hurst, hurst.arlo@epa.gov, 913-551-7637 mailto:gunter.jason@epa.gov mailto:noel.marie@epa.gov mailto:hurst.arlo@epa.gov

SECTION H - Special Contract Requirements

H-1 FAR 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK. (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within ten (10) calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than three (3) years from date of award except for reports and other paper / electronic deliverables. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

H-2 FAR 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)

(a) This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract.

(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in the Schedule up to and including the quantity designated in the Schedule as the “maximum.” The Government shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the “minimum.”

(c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(d) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor’s and Government’s rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract’s effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after contract expiration except for reports and other paper / electronic deliverables.

H-3 FAR 52.236-3 SITE INVESTIGATION AND CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK. (APR 1984)

H-4 EPAAR 1552.235-76 TREATMENT OF CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS INFORMATION. (APR 1996)

(a) The Project Officer (PO) or his/her designee, after a written determination by the appropriate program office, may disclose confidential business information (CBI) to the Contractor necessary to carry out the work required under this contract. The Contractor agrees to use the CBI only under the following conditions:

(1) The Contractor and Contractor's employees shall (i) use the CBI only for the purposes of carrying out the work required by the contract; (ii) not disclose the information to anyone other than properly cleared EPA employees without the prior written approval of the Assistant General Counsel for Information Law or his/her designee; and (iii) return the CBI to the PO or his/her designee, whenever the information is no longer required by the Contractor for performance of the work required by the contract, or upon completion of the contract.

(2) The Contractor shall obtain a written agreement to honor the above limitations from each of the Contractor's employees who will have access to the information before the employee is allowed access.

(3) The Contractor agrees that these contract conditions concerning the use and disclosure of CBI are included for the benefit of, and shall be enforceable by, both EPA and any affected businesses having a proprietary interest in the information.

(4) The Contractor shall not use any CBI supplied by EPA or obtained during performance hereunder to compete with any business to which the CBI relates.

(b) The Contractor agrees to obtain the written consent of the CO, after a written determination by the appropriate program office, prior to entering into any subcontract that will involve the disclosure of CBI by the Contractor to the subcontractor. The Contractor agrees to include this clause, including this paragraph (b), in all subcontracts awarded pursuant to this contract that require the furnishing of CBI to the subcontractor.

H-5 EPAAR 1552.235-79 RELEASE OF CONTRACTOR CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS INFORMATION. (APR 1996)

(a) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) may find it necessary to release information submitted by the Contractor either in response to this solicitation or pursuant to the provisions of this contract, to individuals not employed by EPA. Business information that is ordinarily entitled to confidential treatment under existing Agency regulations (40 CFR Part 2) may be included in the information released to these individuals. Accordingly, by submission of this proposal or signature on this contract or other contracts, the Contractor hereby consents to a limited release of its confidential business information (CBI).

(b) Possible circumstances where the Agency may release the Contractor's CBI include, but are not limited to the following:

(1) To other Agency contractors tasked with assisting the Agency in the recovery of Federal funds expended pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 9607, as amended, (CERCLA or Superfund);

(2) To the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and contractors employed by DOJ for use in advising the Agency and representing the Agency in procedures for the recovery of Superfund expenditures;

(3) To parties liable, or potentially liable, for costs under CERCLA Sec. 107 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 9607), et al, and their insurers (Potentially Responsible Parties) for purposes of facilitating settlement or litigation of claims against such parties;

(4) To other Agency contractors who, for purposes of performing the work required under the respective contracts, require access to information the Agency obtained under the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.); the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.1251 et seq.); the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300f et seq.);

the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.); the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq.); the Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.); or the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.);

(5) To other Agency contractors tasked with assisting the Agency in handling and processing information and documents in the administration of Agency contracts, such as providing both pre-award and post award audit support and specialized technical support to the Agency's technical evaluation panels;

(6) To employees of grantees working at EPA under the Senior Environmental Employment (SEE) Program;

(7) To Speaker of the House, President of the Senate, or Chairman of a Committee or Subcommittee;

(8) To entities such as the General Accounting Office, boards of contract appeals, and the Courts in the resolution of solicitation or contract protests and disputes;

(9) To Agency contractor employees engaged in information systems analysis, development, operation, and maintenance, including performing data processing and management functions for the Agency; and

(10) Pursuant to a court order or court-supervised agreement.

(c) The Agency recognizes an obligation to protect the contractor from competitive harm that may result from the release of such information to a competitor. (See also the clauses in this document entitled "Screening Business Information for Claims of Confidentiality" and "Treatment of Confidential Business Information.") Except where otherwise provided by law, the Agency will permit the release of CBI under subparagraphs (1), (3), (4), (5), (6), or

(9) only pursuant to a confidentiality agreement.

(d) With respect to contractors, 1552.235-71 will be used as the confidentiality agreement. With respect to Potentially Responsible Parties, such confidentiality agreements may permit further disclosure to other entities where necessary to further settlement or litigation of claims under CERCLA. Such entities include, but are not limited to accounting firms and technical experts able to analyze the information, provided that they also agree to be bound by an appropriate confidentiality agreement.

(e) This clause does not authorize the Agency to release the Contractor's CBI to the public pursuant to a request filed under the Freedom of Information Act.

(f) The Contractor agrees to include this clause, including this paragraph (f), in all subcontracts at all levels awarded pursuant to this contract that require the furnishing of confidential business information by the subcontractor.

H-6 EPAAR 1552.237-72 KEY PERSONNEL. (APR 1984)

(a) The Contractor shall assign to this contract the following key personnel:

Project Manager – TBD (name, phone and email)

Site Superintendent – TBD (name, phone and email)

Foreman – TBD (name, phone and email)

Quality Assurance Manager – TBD (name, phone and email)

(b) During the first ninety (90) days of performance, the Contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death, or termination of employment. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required by paragraph (c) of this clause. After the initial 90-day period, the Contractor shall submit the information required by paragraph (c) to the Contracting Officer at least 15 days prior to making any permanent substitutions.

(c) The Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, complete resumes for the proposed substitutes, and any additional information requested by the Contracting Officer.

Proposed substitutes should have comparable qualifications to those of the persons being replaced. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor within 15 calendar days after receipt of all required information of the decision on substitutions. This clause will be modified to reflect any approved changes of key personnel.

H-7 EPAAR 1552.237-74 PUBLICITY. (APR 1984)

H-8 EPAAR 1552.237-75 PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT. (APR 1984)

H-9 EPAAR 1552.237-76 GOVERNMENT-CONTRACTOR RELATIONS. (JUN 1999)

(a) The Government and the Contractor understand and agree that the services to be delivered under this contract by the contractor to the Government are non-personal services and the parties recognize and agree that no employer-employee relationship exists or will exist under the contract between the Government and the Contractor's personnel. It is, therefore, in the best interest of the Government to afford both parties a full understanding of their respective obligations.

(b) Contractor personnel under this contract shall not:

(1) Be placed in a position where they are under the supervision, direction, or evaluation of a Government employee.

(2) Be placed in a position of command, supervision, administration or control over Government personnel, or over personnel of other Contractors under other EPA contracts, or become a part of the Government organization.

(3) Be used in administration or supervision of Government procurement activities.

(c) Employee relationship.

(1) The services to be performed under this contract do not require the Contractor or his/her personnel to exercise personal judgment and discretion on behalf of the Government. Rather the Contractor's personnel will act and exercise personal judgment and discretion on behalf of the Contractor.

(2) Rules, regulations, directives, and requirements that are issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under its responsibility for good order, administration, and security are applicable to all personnel who enter the Government installation or who travel on Government transportation. This is not to be construed or interpreted to establish any degree of Government control that is inconsistent with a non-personal services contract.

(d) Inapplicability of employee benefits. This contract does not create an employer-employee relationship.

Accordingly, entitlements and benefits applicable to such relationships do not apply.

(1) Payments by the Government under this contract are not subject to Federal income tax withholdings.

(2) Payments by the Government under this contract are not subject to the Federal Insurance Contributions Act.

(3) The Contractor is not entitled to unemployment compensation benefits under the Social Security Act, as amended, by virtue of performance of this contract.

(4) The Contractor is not entitled to workman's compensation benefits by virtue of this contract.

(5) The entire consideration and benefits to the Contractor for performance of this contract is contained in the provisions for payment under this contract.

(e) Notice. It is the Contractor's, as well as, the Government's responsibility to monitor contract activities and notify the Contracting Officer if the Contractor believes that the intent of this clause has been or may be violated.

(1) The Contractor should notify the Contracting Officer in writing promptly, within five (5) calendar days from the date of any incident that the Contractor considers to constitute a violation of this clause. The notice should include the date, nature and circumstance of the conduct, the name, function and activity of each Government employee or Contractor official or employee involved or knowledgeable about such conduct, identify any documents or substance of any oral communication involved in the conduct, and the estimate in time by which the Government must respond to this notice to minimize cost, delay or disruption of performance.

(2) The Contracting Officer will promptly, within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of notice, respond to the notice in writing. In responding, the Contracting Officer will either:

(i) Confirm that the conduct is in violation and when necessary direct the mode of further performance,

(ii) Countermand any communication regarded as a violation,

(iii) Deny that the conduct constitutes a violation and when necessary direct the mode of further performance;

or

(iv) In the event the notice is inadequate to make a decision, advise the Contractor what additional information is required, and establish the date by which it should be furnished by the Contractor and the date thereafter by which the Government will respond.

H-10 Local Clauses EPA-H-04-101 RETENTION AND AVAILABILITY OF CONTRACTOR FILES

(a) The contract contains the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause 52.215-2 ""Audit and Records - Negotiation (JUN 1999),"" wherein the contractor is required to maintain and make available to the Contracting Officer or representative of the Contracting Officer (in accordance with FAR Subpart 4.7, ""Contractor Records Retention"") at its office at all reasonable times the books, records, documents, and other evidence relating to this contract (including personnel utilization records, site records, and accounting procedures and practices sufficient to reflect properly all costs claimed to have been incurred under this contract). Such files shall be made available for examination, audit or reproduction.

(b) The contractor is advised that the Government may file suit against potential responsible parties for costs incurred relative to site-related response activities. In such proceedings, the contractor's cost and performance records may become an integral part of the Government's case.

(c) Accordingly, due to the extended nature of court proceedings and EPA audit requirements, the contractor shall make available to the Government, and only to the Government, the records described in (a) and (b) above for a period of ten (10) years after final payment under the contract (See FAR 4.703(b)(1)).

(d) In addition, the contractor shall make available to the Government, and only to the Government, the records relating to any appeals, litigation or the settlement of claims with third parties and which relate to this contract (i.e., cost recovery) until such appeals, litigation, or claims are disposed of.

(e) The contractor shall not destroy original records relating to the contract until (1) all litigation involving the records has been finally settled and approval is obtained from the Contracting Officer, or (2) ten (10) years have passed from the date of final payment, and no litigation involving the records has been instituted, and approval of the Contracting Officer is obtained. In no event should individual records be destroyed if litigation relating to such records is in-process or pending.

(f) From time to time, the Government may, in support of litigation cases, have the need for the contractor to research and make available such records in a form and manner not normally maintained by the contractor. Such effort shall be deemed to be within the scope of work under this contract. If this effort is required after performance of this contract, a separate negotiated procurement action may be instituted with the contractor.

H-11 Local Clauses EPA-H-07-101 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION

The Contractor shall not represent itself as EPA to outside parties. To maintain public trust, and to not mislead the public, the Contractor shall, when communicating with outside parties, identify itself as an Agency Contractor.

When performing work for EPA, contractor personnel must be easily identifiable to the public as an EPA contractor through use of badges, corporate logos, or other distinguishable credentials.

H-12 Local Clauses EPA-H-07-102 IDENTIFICATION OF ON-SITE CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES

All Contractor, subcontractor, and consultant personnel shall wear prominently displayed identification badges at all times when performing work on EPA property or attending meetings in the performance of this contract. The badge shall contain the individual's name, the company name and logo. When participating in such meetings (e.g., as a speaker, panel member), those individuals in Contractor employ must supplement physical identification (e.g., badges, place markers) with verbal announcements so that it is clear to the assembled group that they are employees of the Contractor, not Agency staff members. In addition, when working on EPA property, all contractor, subcontractor, and consultant personnel shall have signs visible on their desks or at their work sites that clearly state that they are not EPA employees.

H-13 Local Clauses EPA-H-07-103 NOTICE REGARDING PROHIBITED CONTRACTOR ACTIVITIES ON

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA CONTRACTS)

The Contractor shall not perform any of the following activities on behalf of EPA in connection with this contract:

1. The actual preparation of Congressional testimony.

2. The interviewing or hiring of individuals for employment at EPA.

3. Developing and/or writing of Position Descriptions and Performance Standards.

4. The actual determination of Agency policy.

5. Participating as a voting member on a Performance Evaluation Board; participating in and/or attending Award Fee meetings.

6. Preparing Award Fee Letters, even under typing services contracts.

7. The actual preparation of Award Fee Plans.

8. The preparation of documents on EPA Letterhead other than routine administrative correspondence.

9. Reviewing vouchers and invoices for the purposes of determining whether costs, hours, and work performed are reasonable.

10. The preparation of Statements of Work, Work Assignments, Technical Direction Documents, Delivery Orders, or any other work issuance document under a contract that the contractor is performing or may perform. Such a work issuance document, prepared by an EPA prime contractor under an EPA prime contract for its subcontractor, is exempt from this prohibition.

11. The actual preparation of responses to audit reports from the Inspector General, General Accounting Office, or other auditing entities.

12. Preparing responses to Congressional correspondence.

13. The actual preparation of responses to Freedom of Information Act requests, other than routine, non-judgmental correspondence.

14. Any contract which authorizes a contractor to represent itself as EPA to outside parties.

15. Conducting administrative hearings.

16. Reviewing findings concerning the eligibility of EPA employees for security clearances.

17. The actual preparation of an office's official budget request.

H-14 Local Clauses EPA-H-09-101 CONTRACTOR DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONFLICT OF

INTEREST

In submitting notices of potential corporate, affiliate or personal conflicts of interest, the Contractor shall answer each of the following questions as thoroughly as possible. If necessary, the Contracting Officer may request additional information. If a particular question does not apply to the particular situation, the Contractor shall reply by writing "Not Applicable" rather than by making no response.

The Contractor shall forward a copy of the company's answers to both the Contracting Officer and the Project Officer. Subcontractors must submit their answers to the EPA through the Prime contractor. This information, however, may be marked confidential and sent in a sealed and numbered envelope which is to be opened only by the Contracting Officer. All EPA decisions regarding the notifications will be sent to the prime contractor in writing.

The prime contractor shall be responsible for forwarding the Contracting Officer's decision to the subcontractor.

1. During the past three (3) calendar years, has the company or any employees that will be working at this site performed work at this site/facility? If the answer is 'yes', describe, in detail, the nature of work the company or employee(s) performed and provide the names of the employee(s); the dates the work took place and identify the client(s) for whom the work was performed. Note: For reporting purposes, all clients including Commercial, Federal, State or local entities other than the EPA should be included in the check for potential conflict of interest.

2. For any work identified in question 1 that was performed by the company, provide the approximate dollar value of work performed for each client as well as the company's annual sales by fiscal year.

3. With whom has this potential conflict of interest been discussed (include EPA personnel, legal advisors, etc.)?

4. Provide, if relevant, information regarding how the company's organizational structure and/or management system affects its knowledge of possible conflicts of interest relating to other divisions or sections of the organization and how that structure or system could prevent or mitigate/neutralize potential conflicts of interest.

5. Provide an update of any significant change in control or ownership of the company since the submission of information for responsibility determination.

6. Provide any additional information which may be pertinent to this request.

When submitting responses to these questions, the Contractor shall provide the name and telephone number of someone in the company who is knowledgeable with regard to this notice of potential conflict of interest.

H-15 Local Clauses EPA-H-15-101 RELEASE OF COST OR PRICING PROPOSALS OUTSIDE THE

GOVERNMENT FOR AUDIT

Cost or pricing proposals submitted in response to this solicitation may be released outside the Government for audit purposes regardless of whether information contained in such proposals has been claimed or determined to be business confidential. If an outside audit is obtained, the non-Government auditor shall use the information only for audit purposes; shall not disclose any information in the proposals to anyone other than authorized EPA employees without the prior written approval of the Assistant General Counsel responsible for information law matters; and shall return all copies of proposals, as well as any abstracts, to the Government upon completion of the audit. The non-Government auditor shall obtain a written agreement from each of its employees with access to the proposals to honor these limitations prior to allowing the employee access.

H-16 Local Clauses EPA-H-23-101 ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PRACTICES

The contractor shall, to the greatest extent practicable, utilize environmentally preferable practices in its course of business. "Environmentally preferable" is defined as products or services that have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing products or services that serve the same purpose.

This comparison may consider raw materials acquisition, production, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, reuse, operation, maintenance, or disposal of the product or service. Consideration of environmentally preferable practices must be consistent with price, performance, availability, and safety conditions.

H-17 Local Clauses EPA-H-27-102 CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION

Any data that is generated or obtained during contract performance shall be considered confidential, and shall not be disclosed to anyone other than Environmental Protection Agency employees without the prior written approval of the Contracting Officer. Nor shall any such data be used for any other purpose except in connection with this contract. Any data generated or obtained during contract performance shall be delivered to the Government at the request of the Contracting Officer.

H-18 Local Clauses EPA-H-28-102 MINIMUM INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

As described in FAR 52.228-7, the following are the minimum amounts of insurance required under the contract:

Workers compensation and employer's liability- $1,000,000

Comprehensive general liability- $1,000,000

Comprehensive automobile liability- $1,000,000

H-19 Local Clauses EPA-H-42-102 UTILIZATION OF FEDCONNECT FOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

EPA will utilize the FedConnect® web portal in administering this contract. The contractor must be registered in FedConnect® and have access to the FedConnect website located at https://www.fedconnect.net/Fedconnect/. For assistance in registering or for other FedConnect® technical questions please call the FedConnect® Help Desk at

(800) 899-6665 or email at support@fedconnect.net.

H-22 Local Clauses EPA-H-44-101 TEAM SUBCONTRACTOR AGREEMENTS

The contractor shall provide, within five (5) calendar days of award notice, one copy of each proposed team subcontract agreement, when applicable, to the Contracting Officer.