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SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEM

FY24 ITAM EROSION CONTROL AND NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION

SERVICES CONTRACT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

C-1.0 GENERAL

C-1.1Contract Definition C-1.2 Total Amount of Contract C-1.3Guarantee C-1.4 Introduction C-2.0 TASK ORDERS (TOs) C-2.1 Preparation of Work Plans for Erosion Control Work C-2.2 Protecting/Preveting/Repairing Eroded (or Potentially Eroded) Areas C-2.3 Repairing/Constructing Check Dams, Retention Basins, and Dams C-2.4 Install Simple Wooden Structures C-2.5 Cleaning Watercourses C-2.6 Repair/Placement of Pipelines C-2.7 Aerial and Ground Seeding C-2.8 Construction of Trafficable Crossings C-2.9 Dust Control Measures C-2.10 Repair of Maneuver Trails, Access and Maitenance Roads and Tank Roads C-2.11 Repair of Sinkholes

C-2.12 Brush Clearing/Tree Pruning for Threatened and Endangered Species Maintenance and to Meet Training Requirements

C-2.13 Survey Work C-2.14 UXO Survey and Identification Using Magnetrometer Sweep and Removal of Located UXO C-2.15 Develop Land Rehabilitation and Maintennace (LRAM) Plans C-2.16 GIS Mapping and Database Development C-2.17 Natural Resources Management Actions

C-3.0 TASK ORDER EXECUTION

C-3.1 Request for Proposal (RFP) C-3.2 Task Order Scopes of Work C-3.3 Task Order Requirements C-3.4 Performance Standards

C-4.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

C-4.1 Point of Contact C-4.2 Public Disclosures C-4.3 Laws, Regulations and Standards C-4.4 US Government Furnished Equipment, Materials, and Personnel C-4.5 Passes/Identification C-4.6 Exercising of Options C-4.7 Management Plan C-4.8 Cooperation with Other Contractors C-4.9 Ammunition C-4.10 Special Conditions C-4.11 Submittals C-4.12 Certificates of Compliance C-4.13 Quality Control C-4.14 Soil for Earthen Check Dams C-5.0 CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBERS (CLINs)

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Section C – Description/Specifications/Work Statement

SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

EROSION PREVENTION/DUST CONTROL AND NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION SERVICES

FEBRUARY 2024

GENERAL

This Section C sets forth the general requirements for the performance of the various services required under this contract.

C-1.1 Contract Definition:

The objective of the contract is to provide a Firm Fixed Priced (FPP), Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Multiple Award Task Order Contracts (MATOCs) to provide support for reducing/preventing erosion and controlling dust and the protection of natural resources at US Army Europe (USAREUR-AF) military training areas in Germany, but could include work in other European military sites used by USAREUR-AF forces. This solicitation will cover multiple contract awards with a total capacity of up to $40.0M total. The $40.0M capacity shall be evenly divided between the successful awardees (up to a maximum of three). These FFP, IDIQ, MATOCs for services will be awarded on a full and open competitive basis.

Note that although the primary focus of this contract is at USAREUR-AF military training ranges in Germany, the Contractor may be required to perform similar work, with a maximum of 15% of work, at other military installations elsewhere within other Host Nations. The work will primarily focus on USAREUR-AF installations, but could extend to any other facilities (US or non-US) located throughout the ITAM program’s AOR.

The Contract(s) awarded as a result of this solicitation shall be awarded on the basis of best overall value to the Government using a trade-off process, weighing both technical approach and price.

C.1.2 Total Amount of Contract: This solicitation will cover multiple contract awards (up to three) with a total capacity of US $40,000,000.00. There is no limit in the number of Task Order(s) that may be executed. The Task Order(s) executed shall not exceed four (4) years in duration (refer to FAR 52.217-8). The contracts end upon reaching the total term of five (5) years or upon reaching the total capacity or when the options are not exercised.

C.1.3 Guarantee: The awarded contracts shall have a total guarantee minimum amount of US $2,500.00 for the Base period. There are no minimum guarantees for option years that are exercised by the Government. The guaranteed minimum may be met with the obligation of a Task Order meeting or exceeding the guarantee amount and shall be de-obligated when the obligation occurs.

C.1.4 Introduction.

This contract provides support for reducing/preventing erosion, controlling dust, and protecting natural resources within USAREUR-AF military training areas in Germany, but also to include work in European military sites used by USAREUR-AF forces. Work includes the servicing of existing and construction of new check dams and other erosion control structures and any additional erosion protection measures required. The ongoing erosion control work is required in areas (1) in or immediately adjacent to watercourses; (2) of overland flow from rainfall or snowmelt; and (3) where maneuver actions have exacerbated erosion problems. Dust control, vegetation maintenance and removal, and aerial seeding are also required within the training areas and can be performed under this contract.

Landscape Preservation - The Contractor shall give attention to the effect of contract operations upon the landscape, shall take care to maintain natural surroundings, and shall conduct the work in compliance with the following requirements: a. The Contractor shall take sufficient precautions to prevent pollution with fuels, oils or other harmful materials; and b. The Contractor shall clean up all garbage left at the worksite. Upon subcontractor Approval - The contractor may use rental equipment and/or subcontractors. The Government shall approve the use of any subcontractors. The contractor shall provide the Government with the make, model, manufacturer, date and operator's qualifications for substitute equipment and operators.

C-1.5 Scope of Work

In order to control erosion within U.S. military facilities and/or to reduce the adverse effects of these erosive actions the military continuously performs erosion control measures throughout the training areas. In addition to general ongoing repair work, the military constructs features such as trafficable crossings, check dams, roadways and/or other erosion control measures along water courses. Check dams can be found in training areas and other military facilities that support training. Each year, ongoing maintenance is performed on these structures in order to assure their continued proper functioning. Beyond the upkeep of the existing erosion control structures, erosion problems along watercourses and other areas that erode as a result of adverse weather conditions and/or troop movement need to be re-stabilized on a periodic basis. Additionally, structures such as culverts and maneuver trails may need to be repaired when there are associated erosion problems.

These actions assist with carrying out a program of planning for, and the development of, maintenance, and coordination of natural resources related services. This includes fauna habitat improvements or modification, range (or training area) rehabilitation where necessary for support of protected species, and generally supporting the execution of the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP). This also includes prevention and control of invasive species in accordance with the INRMP and EO 13112, Invasive Species/ DoDI 4715.03 and

4150.07. Specific actions include the detection and response to eradicate or control populations of invasive species along with monitoring the results. More specifically, natural resources management actions include, but are not limited to, mapping of the occurrence of invasive species, repairing infrastructure that provides access to buildings housing threatened or endangered species, improving access to bat roosts, camera/monitoring systems, maintenance and installation of bird and bat nesting boxes, maintenance of historic orchards, collection of scions from historic fruit trees, and documentation of management actions. Any plan or project not directly connected with or necessary for the management of Host Nation designated areas of the European net “Natura 2000,” but likely to have a significant effect thereon, either individually or in combination with other plans or projects, shall be subject to appropriate assessment of its implication for the site in view of the site’s conservation objectives.

The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, materials, and services required to reduce erosion through the repair, maintenance, improvement or construction of control structures or protection of deteriorating terrain within areas used by the U.S. military in Host Nations. These services will be requested through individual Task Orders (TOs) issued under this contract. To accomplish these goals the Contractor shall provide a wide range of services including, but not limited to:

a. Preparation of work plans for erosion control work

b. Protecting/preventing/repairing eroded (or potentially eroding) areas

c. Repairing/constructing check dams, retention basins, and dams

d. Installing simple wooden control structures

e. Cleaning watercourses

f. Repair/placement of pipelines

g. Aerial and ground seeding

h. Construction of trafficable crossings

i. Dust control measures

j. Repair of maneuver trails, access and maintenance roads, and tank roads

k. Repair of sinkholes

l. Brush clearing/tree pruning for Threatened and Endangered Species (TES) maintenance and to meet training requirements

m. Survey work

n. UXO survey and identification using magnetometer sweep and removal of located UXO

o. Develop Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance (LRAM) plans

p. GIS mapping and database development

q. Natural resource management actions

TASK ORDERS (TOs) The Contractor provides proposal pricing based off CLINs described herein. Other tasks not specifically listed herein, but nonetheless related to the overall intent of the Contract and tasks described herein, shall be negotiated on a per Task Order Basis. The Contractor shall receive notice that the Government intends to award a Task Order through a Request for Proposal. The Contractor will have, at a minimum, two (2) weeks notification prior to any equipment mobilization.

The following types of TOs have been identified for possible execution under this contract:

C-2.1 Preparation of Work Plans for Erosion Control Work Under an individual TO, the Contractor may be asked to develop a work plan. This work may include, but is not limited to, performance of a check dam and/or retention basin survey (determining the need for check dams/retention basins), design of check dams and/or retention basins, torrent structures, placement of pipelines, or any other erosion control measures deemed appropriate. The TO will specify work plan requirements, including the identification of sites to be evaluated, distribution of the document, format, etc.

C-2.2 Protecting/Preventing/Repairing Eroded (or Potentially Eroding) Areas Under an individual TO the Contractor may be required to correct or improve problem areas in the training areas where erosion has occurred or where there is danger that this could occur in the future. Actions that could be requested include re-contouring terrain through the movement of soil in or adjacent to the site or the addition of material supplied from off-site; compacting these areas; placing topsoil; and/or seeding. In areas where it has been determined that protection measures are required or where the existing measures have failed, the Contractor may also be required to install and secure erosion control mats, place quarry rock, or perform other erosion control measures deemed appropriate. Some repair of maneuver trails, service roads, and/or tank roads may be required in order to redirect vehicular traffic away from areas that are subject to erosion.

C-2.3 Repairing/Constructing Check Dams/Retention Basins/Dams Based on information obtained from the check dams, retention basins and/or dams survey (or from dam inspections) the Contractor may be requested to correct the identified deficiencies. This work could include erosion repair; re-contouring and strengthening areas where settlement has occurred; replacement of broken end culverts at check dam, retention basin, and/or dam structures; clearing clogged drainage pipes; removal of vegetation (small trees etc.); refilling holes created by small animals, training exercises, or any other repair work deemed appropriate. Shall the need be identified, new check dams, retention basin, and/or dams could be constructed under this contract. In this instance, soils investigations, physical testing and any design analysis required for this structure would typically be performed under a separate contract. Line items from this contract would then be used to construct the check dam, retention basin, and/or dams.

C-2.4 Installing Simple Wooden Structures To restrict the flow of water the Contractor may be requested to install wooden control structures such as torrent structures. Example diagrams of torrent structures are attached as Figures 2A and 2B.

C-2.5 Cleaning Watercourses Work required of a Contractor under an individual TO could include the removal of sediment, debris, small trees, etc., along water courses (typically within 10-year high water limits) in order to assure the unimpeded flow of water.

C-2.6 Repair/Placement of Pipelines Short stretches of pipeline may need to be replaced or installed in order to direct water in a manner that will reduce erosive forces. This could include installation of pipelines under roadways. Typically, feasibility studies would not be included in this contract. This contract will only be used to install the desired structures.

C-2.7 Aerial and Ground Seeding In instances where large areas need to be seeded this may be accomplished through ground seeding or aerial seeding with an aircraft. Specific details regarding aerial seeding are included in Appendix A. Work required of an individual contractor would include the use of a plane to perform aerial seeding, to be priced on a per hour basis (flight time only), with a minimum of 3 hours usage per task to include flight time to and from a local airport.

C-2.8 Construction of Trafficable Crossings Trafficable crossings are constructed to provide accessible vehicular crossings of low areas, typically valleys and can be composed of reinforced concrete, pavement, or appropriate material depending on the trafficable crossing.

C-2.9 Dust Control Measures The Contractor shall apply dust control in areas specified under an individual TO. The application of dust control chemicals like water absorbing salts & brines or other physical methods is performed to reduce the raising of dust along roads, thereby reducing potential for decreased visibility of military vehicles.

C-2.10 Repair of Maneuver Trails, Access and Maintenance Roads, and Tanks Trails This contract may be used to construct maneuver trails. Maneuver trails are typically 3-6m in width, topped with limestone gravel and considered, if not temporary, certainly ephemeral in that when no longer required, they are no longer maintained. Maneuver trails are constructed to control the movement of traffic to reduce erosion within the training area.

C-2.11 Repair of Sinkholes This contract may be used to repair sinkholes. Repair of sinkholes is performed to eliminate safety hazards.

Sinkholes may develop during heavy rain events or for other reasons. Repair work may include, but is not limited to:

Replacement of failing standpipe(s) of a check dam Repair of eroded ditch(s) Removing vegetation Creating slopes Creating Berms Repair of gullies Removal of soil Backfilling Placement of rock dams Construction of a ditch Sludge removal

C-2.12 Brush Clearing/Tree Pruning for Threatened and Endangered Species (TES) Maintenance and to Meet Training Requirements This contract may be used to provide selective management of certain plant species to aid in erosion control and soldier safety. Certain invasive plants either out-compete or inhibit the growth of native herbaceous plants that are beneficial in helping to control soil erosion. Other invasive plants may pose severe safety threats to those using the training area and must be removed in a timely basis.

C-2.13 Survey Work This contract may be used to perform vertical control surveying work and topographical surveys. Vertical control surveys are performed to ensure that construction or repair work on culverts and torrent control structures are at the correct height and that water flow upstream and downstream of these structures is satisfactory. Topographic surveys may be performed at existing check dams to evaluate the retention capacity of those structures for further analysis.

C-2.14 UXO Survey and Identification Using Magnetometer Sweep and Removal of Located UXO. In support of the other types of work listed, this contract may be used to perform unexploded ordinances (UXO) survey and identification using a magnetometer sweep, water surveys or other methods as required. This includes labor for the equipment operator, all mobilization and demobilizations costs, and use of UXO survey equipment. The equipment shall have a minimum depth sensitivity of 3 meters for all soil types. Additionally, the contract may be used to remove identified UXO and general scrap metal up to 200 cm in depth. This includes all labor, job site equipment (detection devices, cutting devices, small wheel loader, truck, all-terrain vehicles, and other auxiliary and operating resources), storage (if needed), disposal and/or destruction of UXO materials (including with explosives if necessary). Also, required is the opening of the cleared area with a final clearance report and a quality inspection by a U.S. Explosives Safety personnel.

C-2.15 Develop Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance (LRAM) Plans. LRAM is a preventive and corrective land rehabilitation and maintenance program that reduces the long-term impacts of training and testing on installation lands.

LRAM primary function is to maintain land to ensure its accessibility, capacity and capability to support the training mission. It mitigates mission and training and testing effects by combining preventive and corrective land rehabilitation, repair, and/or maintenance Best Management Practices to reduce the impacts of training and testing on an installation. It includes training area redesign and/or reconfiguration to meet training requirements and must always be completed in coordination with the local Integrated Training Area Management (ITAM) program.

C-2.16 GIS Mapping and Database Development. Prepare and develop GIS resources that are related to the specific task order requirements such as recording locations and results of resource surveys, repair actions and vegetation clearing.

C-2.17 Natural Resources Management Actions. These actions assist with carrying out a program of planning for, and the development of, maintenance, and coordination of natural resources related services. This includes fauna habitat improvements or modification, range (or training area) rehabilitation where necessary for support of protected species, and generally supporting the execution of the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP). This also includes prevention and control of invasive species in accordance with the INRMP and EO 13112, Invasive Species/ DoDI 4715.03 and 4150.07. Specific actions include the detection and response to eradicate or control populations of invasive species along with monitoring the results. More specifically, natural resources management actions include, but are not limited to:

Using a global positioning system (GPS) with sub-meter accuracy, conduct mapping of the occurrence of invasive species. This effort shall also provide geographical representations of invasive species control efforts that may be tracked over time as part of an overall invasive species monitoring program. The Contractor shall follow the most current Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure and Environment (SDSFIE). The latest data management requirements within the Department of Defense dictate that geospatial data included in projects deliverables is standardized to insure compatibility with GIS and CADD systems. This includes data used for both military operations and public works. All geospatial data submitted as part of a U.S. government contract must be compatible with the SDSFIE, formerly known as the Tri-Service Spatial Data Standards, as well as all applicable Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) standards.

SDSFIE terminology shall correspond to ESRI terminology using the following format:

Entity Set = geodatabase --- eg.<buildings.gdb> Feature Data Set = ‘feature data set’ (ESRI)-----------------eg.<buildings> Feature Class Name = ‘feature class’ (ESRI)------------eg.<structure_existing_site>

There may be circumstances in which SDSFIE and/or FGDC compliance cannot be maintained. In such circumstances, proposed deviations from the standard must be communicated by the contractor and reviewed by the government.

Several protected bat species inhabit buildings in historic villages in training areas. In order to maintain the buildings as suitable habitat for bats minor improvements or repairs to the buildings are required. This effort includes providing improved or maintaining access for personnel by installing or repairing infrastructure that provides access to the building. This may include such items as a removable ladder and platform, steps into the building, or doors. Also, gaps in wooden window frames shall be sealed and owl ingress prevention devices shall be maintained or installed.

Access to and from a cellar locations is required to maintain bat roost habitat. Efforts include, but are not limited to: stone-in-concrete repairs of existing walls and loose stones at entrance areas to the bat roosts, using a mini excavator that is able to access the cellars (e.g., able to move over rough terrain) along with the use of a conveyor belt to transport debris out of the target cellar, after access is acquired, the existing cellar location will be repaired, if required, by repairing masonry work with existing original stone material (“Bruchsteine”) and removing loose material and fixing/renewing failing or missing joints.

Improving access to bat roosts for bats by cleaning existing trenches using equipment or cleaning by hand.

This effort also includes profiling the existing ditch/depression so that water is directed from the cellar sites to ensure dry conditions of cellar floor.

Various types of camera/monitoring systems are used to monitor TES species and their habitats. As described within an individual Task Order, specified monitoring equipment will be procured by the Contractor and installed at designated location(s). Examples include, but are not limited to; remotely controlled video cameras, scouting/trail/game cameras, the associated power supplies and data storage devices. Additionally, this equipment shall be maintained as described within an individual Task Order.

This effort may include maintaining the camera devices, the solar panels, the battery banks, the wiring associated with the system and any other electronic equipment and associated mounting or housing for the system. Downloading and providing data to the appropriate point of contact designated within the individual Task Order may also be required.

As described within an individual Task Order, bird and bat nesting boxes will be inspected for appropriate maintenance actions. Appropriate maintenance actions includes cleaning out and, if required, repairing the boxes. Some boxes will not be repairable and will require replacement. Separate CLINs will be utilized to replace and install boxes. At each box site, the number of and species of animal using that box will be recorded.

Maintenance of historic orchards is required to maintain specific varieties of fruit trees. Within individual

Task Order, specified orchards will require the following efforts: mowing of open areas within the orchards to reduce grasses and weeds; pruning of individual trees (may be designated within the Task Order to prune in manner to obtain viable tree scions) and watering stressed or newly planted trees.

Collection of scions from historic fruit trees is required to maintain certain historic fruit tree varieties. Older aged trees are pruned in manner to encourage viable scions for future collections. The scions from these trees will be removed by a senior biologist (botanist preferred). Before scions are collected, the senior biologist shall coordinate the selection of which trees will have scions removed with the appropriate personnel at the garrison environmental office. After the scions are collected they will prepare the scions for transport and storage and then provided to the tree nursery.

Documentation of management actions taken using a GPS and providing digital maps and a report of all work completed along with recommendations of work to be completed in the future as a result of the present management actions (employing adaptive management). The Contractor shall follow the most current Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure and Environment (SDSFIE). The latest data management requirements within the Department of Defense dictate that geospatial data included in projects deliverables is standardized to insure compatibility with GIS and CADD systems. This includes data used for both military operations and public works. All geospatial data submitted as part of a U.S.

government contract must be compatible with the SDSFIE, formerly known as the Tri-Service Spatial Data Standards, as well as all applicable Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) standards.

SDSFIE terminology shall correspond to ESRI terminology using the following format:

Entity Set = geodatabase --- eg.<buildings.gdb> Feature Data Set = ‘feature data set’ (ESRI)-----------------eg.<buildings> Feature Class Name = ‘feature class’ (ESRI)------------eg.<structure_existing_site>

There may be circumstances in which SDSFIE and/or FGDC compliance cannot be maintained. In such circumstances, proposed deviations from the standard must be communicated by the contractor and reviewed by the government.

TASK ORDER EXECUTION

C-3.1 Request for Proposal (RFP) As each project is identified for execution under this contract, the Contractor will be notified by an RFP letter. Each RFP letter will contain the project title, project location, scope of work, and schedule for submittal of Contractor’s proposal for that TO.

C-3.2 Task Order Scopes of Work An RFP under this contract will include a site or project specific scope of work. Scopes will vary in detail but will provide an adequate description of the actual services required to allow suitable negotiations. Typically the individual TO will provide the Contractor with the location, description of work, and schedule of execution. When applicable, the quantities of a particular item that is required will be stated. As attachments to the scope, the Government will provide, as necessary, a map showing the location of the required work, access route to that work, any drawing details which further clarify the work effort and any additional applicable project background information.

C-3.3 Task Order Requirements Additional specific requirements will be identified with the RFP and the related site-specific scope of work. Some of the more common requirements are discussed below:

Time Schedule: The Contractor shall be required to commence work required by a TO within the time specified on that TO. The Contractor shall perform the work and complete the entire project not later than the completion time specified in the TO. Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that time period (i.e., prior to expiration of the base or option year of the contract) 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 effective period of the contract.

Approvals: As required under the TO, the Contractor shall receive approval from the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) on all site specific plans (such as work plans) prior to initiating any on-site activity and prior to any new/next phase of planned or scheduled work.

Cost Proposals: The line items shown in Section B of this contract will be used as a basis for developing cost proposals, negotiating and coming to an agreed-upon cost for the required work under a TO.

Notifications: The Contractor is reminded that neither he nor any of his sub-contractors are to accept direction or to proceed with any activity that is outside the scope of any particular TO without the written authority of the Contracting Officer. Upon completion of a TO, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer or COR.

Limitations: TOs are limited to $4,000,000 each with a maximum total contract limit of $40,000,000.

Approximately $6,500,000 will be utilized per year over the five (5)- year base period. Other than this, there is no limit to the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations. If, due to the scheduling needs, the Contractor has multiple TOs underway simultaneously; the Contractor shall complete all orders within the schedule allowed. The Government reserves the right to divert the Contractor to work on TOs of higher priority. In such cases, time extensions will be granted for completion of TOs that have been delayed because of Government actions.

Contractor Manpower Reporting: The contemplated services contract is Army funded and requires Contractor Manpower Reporting in sam.gov (formerly known as Contract Manpower Reporting Application - CMRA) if the total estimated task order exceeds $3 million USD.

C-3.4 Performance Standards Performance standards will be identified for each TO and shall be specific to the type of work being executed under that TO.

C.3.5 Anti-Terrorism/Operations Security (AT/OPSEC)

Each Task Order will be subject to ATOPSEC requirements as the work task dictates.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

C-4.1 Point of Contact The Government will name a point of contact (POC) at the award of a TO. The Contractor shall supply a single point of contact for this contract upon award of the base contract.

C-4.2 Public Disclosures The Contractor shall make no public announcements or disclosures to a third party, relative to information contained or developed under this contract. This applies also to US Government-owned information made available to the Contractor. The Contractor shall not release or allow access to this information outside of US Government officials designated under the TO and its own officers, employees and lesser agents who require access to the information in order to perform the work. All requests for the release of any of this information shall be referred to the Contracting Officer for reply. The obligation to maintain the confidentiality of this information shall extend beyond the completion of a TO until release by a United States or German court of competent jurisdiction.

C-4.3 Laws, Regulations and Standards The Contractor shall perform all efforts in full compliance with applicable Host Nation environmental laws. The Contractor shall also comply with EM 385-1-1 (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS MANUAL) and all Host Nation Federal and local safety requirements. In case of conflict between these regulations, the most protective standard will prevail. The Contractor shall be responsible for insuring that his agents, employees and subcontractors perform the work in a safe manner. The Contractor, subcontractors, employees and his agents shall all have the required certifications and licenses for performance of the work. Regardless of the lack or omission of information within a specific TO, while working in Germany the Contractor is still responsible for meeting the requirements of all applicable German regulations, including all applicable D(eutsche) I(ndustrie) N(orm) German Industry Standard] DIN standards and all work directions and safety regulations of German Trade Union and Civil Engineer Trade Unions. The requirements related to German Construction Code, Vergabe- und Vertragsordnung für Bauleistungen (VOB), Part C, latest addition and technical requirements of the following include, but are not limited to the following:

DIN 4032 Concrete pipes and fittings DIN 4033 Sewage channels and pipe lines; code of practice for construction DIN 18299 General Regulations for Construction Work DIN 18300 Earth Work DIN 18305 Dewatering Work DIN 18306 Sewer Work DIN 18318 Road Construction Work DIN 18310 Stabilization Work at Waters, Dikes and Coastal Dunes DIN 18320 Landscape Construction Work DIN 18331 Concrete and Reinforced Concrete Work DIN 18917 Landscaping turf; seed, sod, turf establishment part (2.2.3 landscaping turf)

The above listing asserts no claim for completeness.

While working in Host Nation countries outside of Germany, the contractor, subcontractors, employees and his agents shall all have the required certifications and licenses for performance of the work and shall meet the applicable Host Nation regulations, requirements and standards comparable to what is identified above.

C-4.4 U.S. Government Furnished Equipment, Materials, and Personnel The amount of Government assistance will vary from location to location and will be negotiated as part of the individual TO. Limited storage space will be available to the Contractor at each project site. The location of this storage area will be determined with each TO.

All other aspects of the contract are the Contractor’s responsibility. The Contractor understands that all offers of assistance or work directives (verbal or written) by US Government personnel other than the Contracting Officer or COR are unauthorized and that the Contractor shall not accept any such offers, other than those which are directed by the Contracting Officer or the COR.

C-4.5 Passes/Identification Installation passes are required for Contractor personnel before the Contractor may be able to proceed with any fieldwork. The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing identification for each employee and for each employee on the work site to display such identification as directed by the Contracting Officer or COR. The

Contractor shall submit a personnel list and vehicle lists to the Government POC prior to the commencement of work. Installation passes shall be obtained by each of the Contractor’s personnel in accordance with AE Regulation 190-16, Installation Access Control (May 2021).

To avoid misunderstandings, the policy in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), paragraph 37.114(c), will be followed that requires contractors to:

(1) Identify themselves as contractors or take other actions to ensure that, when attending meetings such that meeting participants do not mistake them for Government personnel. Contractors will identify themselves as soon as the meeting begins (verbally and identification badge).

(2) Clearly identify themselves in all written communications associated with this task order.

(3) Clearly indicate that their written and electronic products were Contractor-produced or indicate how much participation by Contractor personnel was involved in creating them. This identification may not be necessary if, in the judgment of the supported agency, no harm can come from failing to identify the product as Contractor-produced.

(4) Provide each of their employees an easily readable identification badge. The badge must include the employee’s name, the Contractor’s company name, the functional area of assignment, and a recent color photograph of the employee. Companies with U.S. Government contracts will require their employees to wear these badges visibly when performing work at on-post Government workplaces and off-post (at HN meetings) unless this would be impractical because of mission or safety considerations.

C-4.6 Exercising of Options The base period shall be for five (5) years with Task Orders issued through the duration of the POP. Task Order POPs will typically be no longer than 18 months, however Option tasks may be awarded during the Task Order POP. Options may extend the Task Order POP for no longer than 18 months. . There are no Option Years associated with the base contract.

C-4.7 Management Plan After award of the base contract, the successful Contractor shall submit an overall management plan for execution of work under this contract. The preparation of this plan (draft and any subsequent required revision needed to obtain approval of this document from the COR) shall be requested, if required, under a separate Task Order. The Management Plan shall contain, at a minimum, an Organization Plan, a Work Plan, a Health and Safety Plan (HASP), and a QA/QC Plan. Approval of the Management Plan by the COR is required prior to the commencement of any fieldwork.

Organizational Plan: The Organizational Plan shall describe staff organization, responsibilities, and qualifications of personnel assigned to accomplish the various facets of this contract. The plan will also contain the names of all subcontractors and off-site disposal facilities. Deviations from the Organizational Plan are subject to approval by the Contracting Officer or the COR. The plan shall include the telephone number, facsimile number, e-mail address, and point of contact by which the Government can contact the Contractor. Of particular importance is the identification of competent supervisor(s) who will act for the Contractor at work.

Work Plan: The Work Plan shall identify the types of equipment and potential number and type of staff that will be used for the following major work efforts:

- Sludge/Soil work (including grading, moving, excavation, installation)

- Check Dam Repair/Construction

- Aerial Seeding

- Maneuver Trail and Tank Road Repairs

- Repair sinkholes

- Dust Control

- Natural Resource Protection

Health and Safety Plan (HASP): The HASP shall comply with all applicable requirements of the US Army Corps of Engineers’ Safety and Health Manual (EM 385-1) and with all applicable German laws and regulations. Health and Safety standards for working at the site as identified in the Health and Safety Plan, shall be observed during all activities performed by the Contractor. At a minimum, the HASP shall address the following:

- Potential hazards to the Contractor’s personnel as well as to the surrounding area and other third parties (i.e., site visitors).

- General UXO safety awareness and procedures to be followed when UXO is encountered.

- Site control measures.

- On-site first aid and emergency equipment.

- Emergency response plan shall an accident occur.

Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan (QA/QC): The Contractor is responsible for quality control and shall establish and maintain an effective quality control plan and system. The quality control plan shall detail the quality control system, consisting of plans, procedures, and organization necessary to produce an end product that complies with the contract requirements. The system shall cover all construction operations, both on-site and off-site, and shall be keyed to the proposed construction sequence. The QA/QC Plan shall include as a minimum the name and qualifications of the quality control representative(s) as well as an outline of the Contractor's procedure for performing the inspection on the major job features discussed under the potential Task Orders (to include replacement of a pipeline in a check dam, aerial seeding, and dust control, at a minimum). It will be determined at the first meeting with the Contractor if additional QA/QC features shall be addressed. For individual TOs, as part of the work effort the Contractor may be required to submit specific QA/QC plans for that site. This additional work requirement will be paid for as part of that individual TO.

C-4.8 Cooperation with Other Contractors The Government may have other Contractors in the same area in which work is being performed. The Contractor shall fully cooperate with the concurrent work of other contractors so as not to unduly disrupt work under the other contract. The COR shall be notified immediately if a dispute in this area shall arise.

C-4.9 Ammunition All ammunition or ammunition parts, which are detected by the Contractor shall immediately be reported to the COR. If UXO removal is part of the TO, the contractor shall take action to address the UXO discoveries. If UXO removal is not part of the TO or a valid option of the TO, the COR will coordinate with the customer and make immediate arrangements for removal of the ammunition so that interruptions will be kept to a minimum. Limited anomaly avoidance tasks may UXO survey, identification and removal shall only be performed by a qualified UXO specialist. All UXO work shall be performed in accordance with Engineering Pamphlet (EP) 75-1-2.

C-4.10 Special Conditions

a. Electrical power, sewage facilities and water supply are not available from the U.S. Government. The Contractor shall calculate any costs for energy and water into the appropriate CLIN. Sewage facility requirements shall be included in the mobilization costs.

b. Contractors are permitted to access Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC) Hohenfels through Gate 1 or 5 only. Gate 5 is the only gate that may be used by heavy vehicular traffic of 7.5 tons or more. Gate 1may be used by the Contractor for all other vehicles to enter or exit from the CMTC.

Other entrance possibilities may be coordinated with the POC for individual TOs.

c. Typically job sites can be partially reached via wide tank roads and partially via rough terrain.

d. The Contractor is required to complete all work by the contract completion date.

e. All construction sites shall be maintained during the entire TO period. The Contractor shall be responsible for cleaning up following completion of all work. The Contractor shall require his personnel to keep the immediate work site clean of all dirt and debris resulting from work under this contract. Accumulated dirt and debris shall be hauled off and disposed of in accordance with German law at least once a week by the Contractor. Maintenance shall also include but not be limited to the securing of all equipment, tools, machines, and material against unauthorized use. Access roads shall be cleaned and kept clean if the Contractor soils them. The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage caused by operations on or adjacent to the site and shall repair, replace or otherwise make good any damage caused by him. The Contractor will not be held liable for damages due to maneuver training by Government troops.

f. For each check dam construction site, the Contractor will put in place temporary soil sediment control measures, including but not limited to, fabric fences, straw dams, sediment stilling ponds, etc. Work plans required under individual Task Orders shall fully describe these features. These features may also be required at other eroding sites.

g. Work plans required under individual TOs will be subject to approval by the COR. Depending upon the type of work required this plan may need to address temporary sediment control structures, any site specific quality control measures, work sequence, etc. If, during the course of an erosion control project, the Contractor encounters contaminated material, identified by sight or smell, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR.

h. Unless otherwise stated, soil used for check dam construction shall be soil class 3 in accordance with (IAW) DIN 18300 (clay-sand-rock), having water content of less than 15 %.

i. All materials shall be shipped, handled and stored in such a manner as to preserve their quality and use for the job.

j. The Contractor shall provide adequate supervision of his employees to ensure complete and satisfactory performance of all work required in accordance with the individual TO and terms of the contract. The level of supervision will be negotiated with each TO.

k. The Contractor shall be responsible for protective measures, including, but not limited to barricades and precaution signs in both English and German for the safety of inhabitants and passers-by.

l. Normal duty hours are 0730 hours through 1630 hours, Monday through Friday. Work during other than normal duty hours shall not be performed without prior written approval of the Contracting Officer or the COR. The Contractor shall submit any requests for approval to the Contracting Officer or COR at least 48 hours in advance.

m. Work shall not be performed during U.S. Holidays. When a U.S. Holiday falls on Saturday, the preceding Friday is a holiday. When a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday is a holiday.

Request for work during these holidays shall be made in accordance with steps outlined in paragraph

(l) above for work other than normal duty hours. A list of U.S. Holidays follows:

2024:

2024:

Monday, September 2 Labor Day

Monday, October 14 Columbus Day

Monday, November 11 Veterans Day

Thursday, November 28 Thanksgiving Day

Wednesday, December 25 Christmas Day

2025:

Wednesday, January 1 New Year’s Day

Monday, January 20 Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Monday, February 17 President’s Day

Monday, May 25 Memorial Day

Thursday, June 19 Juneteenth

Friday, July 4 Independence Day

Monday, September 1 Labor Day

Monday, October 13 Columbus Day

Tuesday, November 11 Veterans Day

Thursday, November 27 Thanksgiving Day

Thursday, December 25 Christmas Day

2026:

Thursday, January 1 New Year’s Day

Monday, January 19 Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Monday, February 16 President’s Day

Monday, May 25 Memorial Day

Friday, June 19 Juneteenth

Friday, July 3 Independence Day

Monday, September 7 Labor Day

Monday, October 12 Columbus Day

Wednesday, November 11 Veterans Day

Thursday, November 26 Thanksgiving Day

Friday, December 25 Christmas Day

2027:

Friday, January 1 New Year’s Day

Monday, January 18 Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Monday, February 15 President’s Day

Monday, May 31 Memorial Day

Friday, June 18 Juneteenth

Monday, July 5 Independence Day

Monday, September 6 Labor Day

Monday, October 11 Columbus Day

Thursday, November 11 Veterans Day

Thursday, November 25 Thanksgiving Day

Friday, December 24 Christmas Day

2028:

Saturday, January 1 New Year’s Day

Monday, January 17 Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Monday, February 21 President’s Day

Monday, May 29 Memorial Day

Monday, June 19 Juneteenth

Tuesday, July 4 Independence Day

Monday, September 4 Labor Day

Monday, October 9 Columbus Day

Friday, November 10 Veterans Day

Thursday, November 23 Thanksgiving Day

Monday, December 25 Christmas Day

2029:

Friday, January 1 New Year’s Day

Monday, January 15 Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Monday, February 19 President’s Day

Monday, May 28 Memorial Day

Tuesday, June 19 Juneteenth

Wednesday, July 4 Independence Day

Monday, September 3 Labor Day

Monday, October 8 Columbus Day

Monday, November 12 Veterans Day

Thursday, November 22 Thanksgiving Day

Tuesday, December 25 Christmas Day

n. The Contractor shall be responsible for the prevention of environmental pollution during, and as the result of, construction operations under this contract. During the pre-work conference, the Government’s environmental pollution control program will be discussed. With regard to land resources, except in areas shown in the TO or specified to be cleared or pruned, the Contractor shall not deface, injure, or destroy trees or shrubs, nor remove or cut them without the authority from the Contracting Officer or the COR. Survey monuments and markers shall be protected before operations in the vicinity of the survey markers. If the Contractor proposes to construct temporary roads or embankments and excavations for plant and/or work areas (beyond what is required in the TO), the Contractor shall submit for approval the following at least seven (7) calendar days prior to scheduled start of such temporary work:

(i) A layout of all temporary roads, excavations, and embankments to be constructed within the work area.

(ii) Details of the contemplated borrow excavations. With regard to water resources, the Contractor shall not pollute streams or drainage courses with fuels, oils, construction wastes, or other harmful materials. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to investigate and comply with all applicable local laws and directives concerning pollution. All work shall be performed so that objectionable conditions will not be created. Disposal of any materials, wastes, effluents, trash, garbage, oil, grease, chemicals, etc., shall be subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer. Ground which has been contaminated by Contractor activities shall be excavated, disposed of as directed by the Contracting Officer, and replaced with suitable fill material, compacted and finished with topsoil all at the expense of the Contractor.

C-4.11 Submittals The Contractor shall use ENG Form 4025 (Submittal Approval Form) when making submittals requested under a TO. When the ENG Form 4025 is required, it will be specifically stated in the TO. Otherwise submittals may be sent directly to the designated Government POC for that TO without the form.

a. Copies of ENG Form 4025 will be furnished to the Contractor at the kick-off meeting.

b. The Contractor shall sign the certification on ENG Form 4025 indicating that each submittal is correct, has been reviewed for accuracy, completeness and is in strict accordance with the contract documents.

Unsigned or incomplete submittals will be returned to the Contractor for corrective action.