Attachment 1 - PWS - Yuba Gravel Placement.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Englebright Lake - Yuba River Gravel Placement

1. Part A – General Information:

1. Services: This project is being performed as a requirement of a Biological Opinion issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) in accordance with Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) is proposing to continue a gravel augmentation project which involves placement of a heterogeneous mix of gravel and cobble into the lower Yuba River channel below Englebright Dam.

The purpose of gravel augmentation is to place suitable-sized spawning gravel within the upper Narrows reach for rehabilitating associated geomorphic processes and aquatic habitat in the Englebright Dam reach of the Lower Yuba River. Implementation of a long-term augmentation program will serve to improve the overall ecological functionality of the channel. The project will provide gravel and cobble suitable for anadromous salmonid adult spawning, embryo incubation, and survival to emergence in a key area in the lower Yuba River designated as critical habitat for the Central Valley spring-run Chinook salmon and the Central Valley steelhead. The project area is located on the lower Yuba River downstream of Englebright Dam (Yuba River mile 23.9), Yuba County, California (Plate 1). Gravel augmentation will be confined to the river channel located between Englebright Dam and the junction with Deer Creek. This reach is called the Englebright Dam Reach and it is located in the steep canyon off Highway 20, about 23 miles east of Marysville, California

2. Authorities/Technical Direction: The Contractor shall not take direction from any Government employee, or any person other than the Government Contracting Officer that changes the terms and conditions of this contract action, scope or impacts the cost, price, or schedule. Changes authorized by the Contracting Officer will be in the form of a written, official, signed modification to the contract action received by the Contractor before the Contractor shall act upon those changes. The Contractor shall comply with the changes clause of this contract when the Contractor believes direction has been given from persons other than the Government Contracting Officer that equate to a change by notifying the Contracting Officer as directed by the clause. Any direction given by any Government employee or any other person outside their authority must be reported to the Contracting Officer. The COR is limited to the authorities stated in the COR appointment letters.

3. Security:

a. 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.

b. Antiterrorism (AT) Level 1 Training: All contract personnel requiring routine access to Army installation, facilities, and controlled access areas, or requiring network access shall complete initial and annual refresher AT Level 1 awareness training.

c. Physical Security and Access Control Requirements: All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”). Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the

RA.

d. Suspicious Activity Reporting Training (e.g., iWatch, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something): All contract personal should revive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personal with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager., security representative or law enforcement entity.

e. 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.

4. Technically Acceptable Requirements:

The Contractor must demonstrate technical competence sufficient to perform all work in compliance with project requirements, substantiated by:

a. One (1) to three (3) examples of past projects performed by the offeror that demonstrate successful execution of spawning gravel/cobble augmentation operations utilizing similar methods as those required by this contract, as detailed in the attached “Gravel/Cobble Implementation Plan for the Englebright Dam Reach of the Lower Yuba River, CA, Sec. 2.3.6.” Attachment A.

b. Provide documentation that you own or have the immediate ability to obtain the specialized equipment necessary to inject the spawning gravel into the pumped water stream for delivery and placement through the 8-inch flexible piping to the gravel augmentation site in the river. See “Gravel/Cobble Implementation Plan for the Englebright Dam Reach of the Lower Yuba River, CA, Sec.

2.3.6

5. Invoices & Payments:

The Contractor shall be paid after the completion of specified services for the amount of work accomplished. Invoices shall be verified by the COR before payment can be authorized. Invoices shall be sent in arrears with all required information including any necessary supporting documentation to the following address:

USAED, Finance Center

Attn: CEFC-FP 5722 Integrity Dr.

Millington, TN 38054-5005 CEFC-Payments@usace.army.mil

One copy each of Invoice WITH all required information including any necessary supporting documentation.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Attn: COR, Englebright Lake 12896 Englebright Dam Road, Smartsville, CA 95977.

Email address to be provided at time of award.

Final payment shall be authorized when the COR approves the work as complete and contractor removes all materials, equipment, supplies, transportation, and all reporting requirements have been met.

All invoices must reflect contract number and final invoice shall be marked “FINAL”.

2. Part B – Work to be performed:

1. General Information: The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, transportation, and supervision necessary to provide the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) with Gravel Placement Services. To comply with the conservation measures outlined in the Biological Opinion issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), the contractor must adhere to the following specific performance terms:

Quantity: Placement of up to 5,000 tons of spawning gravel annually Location: Injection into the Englebright Dam Reach (EDR) of the Yuba River.

Time: All in-water placement activities must be conducted strictly between July 15 and August 31 of each year.

Methodology: Gravel will primarily be placed using a sluicing injection method, with specific locations and methods subject to coordination and approval. Reference Gravel/Cobble Implementation Plan for the Englebright Dam Reach of the Lower Yuba River, CA, Sec. 2.3.6

2. Prior to the contractor’s mobilization, a joint visual inspection of the roadway shall be conducted by the contractor and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to establish and document a baseline of existing conditions. The contractor shall be held accountable for restoring any damage to the roadway past the locked gate near the University of California’s Sierra Foothill Research and Extension Center.

Any harm or deterioration identified by the COR that exceeds the established baseline will be considered the contractor’s responsibility. Upon determination by the COR, the contractor must ensure that the roadway is returned to its original state—defined as the condition documented during the pre-mobilization inspection—using materials and repair methods that match the existing infrastructure. This obligation includes any necessary grading, resurfacing, or structural reinforcement to maintain the integrity and safety of the roadway. All corrective actions must be completed promptly and to the satisfaction of the COR to prevent further degradation and ensure continued access to the facility. The contractor is responsible for all repairs to the roadway resulting from project activities, and these repairs shall be completed at no additional cost to the Government.

3. This contract consists of a Base Year and (4) Option Years. The Gravel Placement work window is July 15th to September 1st of each year. Per the terms of the Biological Opinion, this is the only period of time each year when the contractor will have access to the project site. The contractor must import all gravel needed for each year’s in-stream gravel placement and must properly place the gravel and depart the site during this six week period every year, leaving a clean job-site without debris or equipment left behind. Gravel Placement must begin within the first 5 days of the work window unless otherwise directed by the COR.

Base Year TBD 2026 – TBD 2027 Option Year One TBD 2027 – TBD 2028 Option Year Two TBD 2028 – TBD 2029 Option Year Three TBD 2029 – TBD 2030 Option Year Four TBD 2030 – TBD 2031

4. Work Location: Service shall be performed in the areas listed in this statement of work unless otherwise specified by the Contracting Officer.

a. Englebright Dam Reach. To access the project area, take Peoria Road off Highway 20 (2 miles downstream of Parks Bar Bridge). Peoria Road merges into Scott Forbes Road to Narrows II powerhouse. Contractor shall be provided access through locked gate near the University of California’s Sierra Foothill Research and Extension Center. Total distance from Highway 20 to Narrows II powerhouse: 8 miles.

b. Lower Yuba River, downstream from the HWY 20 bridge , Yuba County, CA

5. Tasks: The following tasks are to be performed in support of this effort:

The Gravel Placement window: July 15th through September 1st.

Gravel Purchase and Delivery:

The Contractor shall purchase and deliver an initial amount of approximately 5,000 short tons of a specified mix of gravel and cobble (0.25 – 5 inches in diameter) to the project area location specified in Section 2 - General Information and shown on Plates 1 and 2. NOTE: There is not sufficient room to stockpile the gravel mix on site. It must be delivered as needed..

Placement of Gravel:

The Contractor shall “place” 5,000 short tons of gravel in the Yuba River as specified in the Gravel Augmentation Implementation Plan (GAIP). The Contractor shall use a sluicing method of gravel placement that involves pumping water-gravel slurry through an 8-inch flexible pipe. The water-gravel slurry shall be placed directly into the water within the river channel at the location specified in Section 2

- General Information and shown on Attachment 4.

Water Truck Standby:

The Contractor shall provide a 2,000-gallon water truck for fire suppression standby for the duration of the work window.

Road Repair Material (OPTION) The contractor shall purchase and deliver 1,000 tons ¾ road base and 900 tons A/C. The Contractor shall purchase and deliver the material specified below. This is an optional task and will be requested at the discretion of the Operations Project Manager. ¾” road base = 1,000 tons Asphaltic Concrete (A/C) = 900 tons. Material shall be delivered to a location as specified by the COR. Time and Date of delivery will be coordinated with the COR. The material shall be delivered only and placed or spread by the Yuba County Road Department.

Accident Prevention and Work Plan

1. The Contractor’s APP and subsequent activities shall comply with the following referenced documents (most current version, if different than the date referenced), at a minimum:

o EM 385-1-1, USACE Safety & Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, EM 385-1-1, 15 March 2024 Edition. extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.publications.usace.

army.mil/Portals/76/EM%20385-1-1%20_EFFECTIVE%2015March2024.pdf o Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards.

o 29 CFR 1926.65/29 CFR1910.120, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response.

o USACE, Safety and Occupational Health Document Requirements for Hazardous, Toxic and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) Activities, ER 385-1-92 (1 July 2003).

o NIOSH/OSHA/USCG/EPA, Occupational Safety and Health Guidance Manual for Hazardous Waste Activities (October 1985).

o 8 CCR Chapter 4 Subchapter 7, General Industry Safety Orders.

o 8 CCR Sections 3203 & 1509, Injury and Illness Prevention Program.

o OSHA ancillary safety and health regulations governing certain aspects for this contract include:

o Respiratory Protection (29 CFR 1910.134/8 CCR Section 5144) o Occupational Noise Exposure (29 CFR 1910.95/8 CCR Sections 5095-5100) o Hazard Communication (29 CFR 1910.1200/29 CFR 1926.59/8 CCR Section 5194) o The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tag-out) (29 CFR 1910.147)

Proposition 65 (22 CCR Section 12000) Chemicals Know to the State to Cause Cancer or Reproductive Toxicity.

2. Work Plan: The contractor will provide a detailed, step-by-step guide outlining how tasks will be executed to meet the project scope while being performed safely and efficiently. Integrate APP controls into practical procedures for personnel.

Gravel Specifications as required per the Biological Opinion: Every ton of gravel delivered to the site and placed in the river must be triple-washed prior to delivery. Additionally, every ton delivered must strictly adhere to the following compositional mix:

Gravel Size (inches) Percent Retained Target % of Total Mix

3.5” to 5” 1.25” to 3.5” .75” to 1.25” .5” to .75” .25” to .5”

30% 80% 88% 96% 100%

30% 50% 8% 8% 4%

6. Pre-Work Meeting: The Contractor shall meet with the COR at least five (5) days prior to commencement of on-site work to discuss contract requirements and provide proof of meeting the following requirements:

i. Valid Driver’s Licenses required of all truck drivers.

ii. General Liability Insurance (Minimum $1,000,000.00).

iii. Automobile Liability Insurance. (Minimum $1,000,000.00)

iv. Worker’s Compensation Insurance (Minimum $100,000.00 per employee).

v. APP and Work Plan.

3. Part C – Contractor Responsibilities

1. Safety and Health Requirements: The Contractor shall comply with the latest version of EM 385- 1-1 (including interim changes), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Safety and Health Requirements Manual.

See USACE website for more details at www.usace.army.mil/Safety-and-Occupational-Health/. The Contractor will be provided access to a copy of EM 385-1-1. A copy of EM 385-1-1 is located at the park Office and is available online. The Contractor shall comply with all pertinent provisions of the California State Health Code, Cal-OSHA, and Yuba and Nevada Counties Codes. An observed Contractor violation of safety requirements/equipment shall be grounds for the Government to stop work. Work shall not continue until the violation is corrected.

2. Equipment: The Contractor shall provide all equipment necessary for the gravel augmentation operation as detailed in the Gravel/Cobble Augmentation Implementation Plan (GAIP). As described in Section 4.3 of the GAIP. Since the equipment will be working in an aquatic environment, all exterior surfaces must be cleaned of oils, greases, and lubricants prior to entering the work site. All hydraulic hoses and fittings must be inspected daily to ensure there are no leaks. Per the Biological Opinion, equipment must use vegetable-based hydraulic fluids. If equipment is found to be leaking or has not been properly cleaned, work will not be allowed to proceed until the deficiencies are corrected. All equipment shall have safety features intact and operating, be suitable for use on the project, and is subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Access to the work area is controlled by a locked gate. The contractor will be provided with access codes and is responsible for ensuring the gate is closed and locked after every entry and exit. The contractor is responsible for all ingress and egress of its personnel and subcontractors and must provide a chemical toilet for use by all contract personnel.

3. Ability to Perform: The Contractor shall have sufficient equipment and labor to perform services. If for any reason the Contractor is unable to perform any service as scheduled, the COR shall be notified 24 hours in advance.

QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP)

Yuba River Gravel Placement

Englebright Lake Smartsville CA

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan: The QASP will consist of periodic inspections conducted by the COR or his/her designee. A surveillance report shall be prepared by the KO and forwarded to the Contractor. The Contractor shall respond to any complaints and/or ratings of poor performance within five (5) calendar days, after receipt of the report.

(1) OBJECTIVE: Pre-Work

Performance Standard Acceptable Quality Level

(AQL)

Method and Frequency of Inspection

Remedy

Obtain acceptance from the Contracting Officer’s Representative on all Pre-Work Submittals and attend the pre-work meeting, as outlined in the PWS.

100% Completion

Scheduled Inspection. Upon completion of submittals and pre-work meeting, but not later than 10 days after award.

Remedy: The Contractor shall develop a plan for completion and approval of the APP. Continuous review until performance is satisfactory.

(2) OBJECTIVE: Gravel Purchase, Delivery, and Placement

Performance Standard Acceptable Quality Level

(AQL)

Method and Frequency of Inspection

Remedy

Gravel purchase delivery and placement.

97% required at the AQL

Random and scheduled quality assurance inspections by the

COR.

Remedy: The Contractor shall complete a plan for re-performing to the performance standard, at no additional cost to the Government.

Continuous review until performance is satisfactory.

(3) OBJECTIVE: Water Truck Standby Performance Standard Acceptable

Quality Level

(AQL)

Method and Frequency of Inspection

Remedy

Water Truck Standbye 100% Completion

Visual inspections by the COR to assure present during all work days.

Remedy: A failure to complete minimum gravel placement requirements will result in a proportional reduction in payment on the water truck based on the amount of gravel placement completed.

GAIP PLACEMENT MAP