Attachment 1 DRAFT PWS CJD HHRDD Survey.pdf

Performance Work Statement (PWS) Chief Joseph Dam and Rufus Woods Lake

Project, Historic Human Remains Detection Dog Survey

PWS Chief Joseph Dam and Rufus Woods Lake Project, Historic Human Remains Detection Dog Survey

1 Project Objective Provide all services, equipment, and personnel for completion of a Historic Human Remains Detection Dog (HHRDD) survey at the Chief Joseph Dam and Rufus Woods Lake Project (CJD Project). The purpose of this survey is to identify specific areas that potentially have burials. The survey is needed to gather information to help in the ongoing stewardship of these significant and sacred places as well as design treatments to mitigate adverse effects on historic properties from the operation and maintenance of the CJD Project.

The guidelines and conditions identified below represent the Government’s minimum requirements and do not relieve the Contractor of responsibility of complying with all federal, state, and local laws pertaining to the performance and accomplishment of the services identified throughout this contract. The Contractor shall manage the total work effort associated with the services required herein to meet the performance objectives and standards.

The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

This work is subject to the availability of funds.

2 Project Background The survey areas are located along the north shore of the Rufus Woods Lake Reservoir (Columbia River) in Okanogan County, Washington. The survey areas are entirely within the boundary of the Colville Reservation. All the survey areas are located within easements on private land or land owned by the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation (CTCR). The survey areas can be accessed by road.

The survey areas are situated in in the semi-arid shrub steppe environment of eastern Washington. Average high and low temperatures in the area are approximately 62 F and 39 F, respectively. The average hottest month is July (89.3 F), and the average coolest month is January (20.3 F). Average total annual precipitation is 10.25 inches, mostly falling November through May.

The terrain in the survey areas can be characterized as rough and uneven; however, steep slopes are rare. Soil maps show sediments vary from fine sand to cobbly sandy loam. Vegetation is dominated by big sagebrush and bluebunch wheatgrass. Vegetation can be dense; however, there is generally open space in between shrubs. There are few trees and little shade.

The shrub steppe habitats support both resident and wintering mule deer, as well as bobcats, badgers, coyotes, cottontail rabbits, yellow-bellied marmots, and several species of mice, voles, birds, and bats. During the summer months, there is a high potential for encountering Western rattlesnakes.

3 Tasks

3.1 Task 1. Prepare a Survey Plan

Prepare a Survey Plan (SP) consisting of the following elements: project personnel and qualifications, proposed survey methods, and work schedule. It is expected that the SP shall not consist of more than 15 pages, excluding figures and appendices. Submit to Government within 14 days of award of contract.

3.2 Task 2. Historic Human Remains Detection Dog (HHRDD) Survey Ensure that adequate numbers of qualified personnel and equipment are available to execute the HHRDD survey in accordance with the project deadlines (Table 3-1: Summary of Deliverables and Table 8-1: Activity Schedule). The purpose of this survey is to identify specific areas that potentially have human burials. Completely inspect the survey areas to the maximum extent possible.

There are five discrete survey areas totaling approximately 7 acres. Maps of the specific survey areas will be provided when contract is awarded.

3.2.1 HHRDD Survey Requirements

It is expected that the survey will be conducted as soon as feasible and before 30 May 2023.

Coordination with the CTCR Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO) is required, and the CTCR will provide a monitor(s) to be physically present during performance of the survey work.

CTCR Points of Contact are:

Jackie Cook, Repatriation Specialist and Collection Manager, (509) 634-2635, Jackie.Cook@colvilletribes.com

Guy Moura, THPO, (509) 634-2695, guy.moura@colvilletribes.com

Digging and probing into the ground are prohibited and the survey will be as non-invasive as possible.

If human remains are encountered on the ground surface during the survey (Task 2), the Contractor shall inform the CTCR monitor immediately or if the monitor is not available, follow the procedures for inadvertent discoveries below:

Inadvertent Discoveries (43 CFR 10.4) – In the event that human remains, burials, funerary items, sacred objects, or objects of cultural patrimony are found during project implementation, the Contractor or their authorized agent shall cease work immediately within 200 feet of the find. They shall then take steps to protect the find from further damage or disruption.

They shall contact the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO) at (509) 634- 2695 [desk] or the CTCR Resource Archaeologist at (509) 634-2744 [desk] to report the find. The THPO or the Resource Archaeologist shall contact the appropriate law enforcement authority if human remains are found.

No further work shall be allowed on the project until the THPO has approved a plan for managing or preserving the remains or items.

3.3 Task 3. HHRDD Survey Report

Develop a HHRDD Survey Report documenting the results of the survey. Submit a Draft HHRDD Survey Report to Government within 30 days following completion of the survey work.

It is expected that the report shall not consist of more than 50 pages, excluding figures and appendices. At a minimum, the report must provide the following information:

Summary of findings Coordinates of all dog alerts in WGS 1984 coordinate system A map of the survey area(s), dog tracks, and any recorded alerts Description of the terrain and weather Alert interpretation, comments, and observations Photographs showing examples of conditions of each survey area, survey methods, and dog alerts (as available) Personnel or Resumes

Table 3-1: Summary of Deliverables

Deliverable Description

Draft Final Due Date

Survey Plan

(SP)

Electronic Electronic

Draft - 14 days after award of contract.

Government comments provided 14 days after receipt of Draft

Final – 14 days after receipt of USACE comments.

HHRDD Survey Report

Electronic Electronic

Draft – 30 days after completing survey work.

Government comments provided 30 days after receipt of Draft report

Final – 14 days after receipt of USACE comments.

4 Government Furnished Material The Contractor is responsible for providing all materials and equipment necessary to complete all tasks within this SOW. Maps of survey areas are provided by the Government upon awarding contract.

5 Government Review of Documents The USACE will review each draft submittal to assure each PWS objective and tasks have been met. Comments may result from the reviews. The comments, if any, must be addressed and resolved by the Contractor. Incorporate changes resulting from the comment resolution into the final submittals.

6 Data Rights The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract except for objects affected by the Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the Contractor without written permission from the KO. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

7 Points of Contact Coordinate field work with the USACE Technical Lead, Jeremy Ripin (206-764-3630) at least 14 days in advance. The USACE Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for this project is Vanessa Pepi (206) 741-3575.

8 Schedule and Period of Performance Provide sufficient technical, supervisory, and administrative personnel to ensure completion of the work in accordance with Table 3. Keep the USACE COR fully advised at all times concerning delays or difficulties which may prevent completion of any or all of the work according to the schedule. Review and approval dates are approximate based on the present project schedule. The contract period of performance begins at award of the contract and all tasks must be completed by 30 Sept 2023.

Table 8-1: Activity Schedule

Activity Completed

Post Award Meeting- Video Conference/ On-line meeting for introduction and to review PWS, Invoicing and overall expectations of both parties.

14 days after award of contract

Submit Draft SP 14 days after Post Award Meeting

Government Comments to Draft SP 14 days after receipt of Draft SP

Submit Final SP 14 days after receipt of Government comments on Draft SP

Begin Field Work

On date coordinated with Government and CTCR THPO, after receiving approval on Final SP

Submit Draft HHRDD Survey Report 30 days after completion of survey work

Government Comments to Draft HHRDD Survey Report t

30 days after receipt of Draft HHRDD Survey Report

Submit Final HHRDD Survey Report 14 days after receipt of Government comments

End of contract period of performance 30 Sept 2023

SP – Survey Plan

HHRDD – Historic Human Remains Detection Dog

9 AT/OPSEC Requirements The Contractor shall ensure the following security requirements are met throughout the period of performance:

9.1 General Security Requirements and Guidance

The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)).

Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures.

The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures --this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

9.2 Suspicious Activity Reporting Training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something)

All contract personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity.

9.3 Pre-screen Candidates Using E-Verify Program

Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements. Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.