Attachment 2 - SOW for Phase 1 ESA -- Region 09.docx

Region 09 – Scope of Work for 3 Phase 1 ESA’s

Scope.

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, transportation, permits, testing and incidentals necessary for the performance of the work specified in this Statement of Work.

The work consists of the following tasks:

(1) Conduct three Phase 1 “initial” environmental site assessments in accordance with 40 CFR 312, 33 CFR 137 and ASTM Standard E1527-13 on parcels listed in the Background Section of this Statement of Work. The overall purpose of the Phase 1 environmental site assessment is that the Agency needs to know the full range of “environmental issues and liabilities” associated with the parcel(s) prior to out-leasing the property under authority granted in Section 111 of the National Historic Preservation Act.

The Agency requires identification of the environmental issues and liabilities with the parcel beyond those associated with Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) liabilities and petroleum products. These environmental issues and liabilities include, but are not limited to, those issues and liabilities under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), the Clean Air Act (CAA), the Clean Water Act (CWA), the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA). These issues and liabilities include, but are not limited to, asbestos containing material, radon, lead-based paint, non-hazardous solid waste disposal areas, wastewater disposal systems, drinking water systems, drinking water and/or other wells.

In conducting the “initial” environmental site assessments in support of Section 111 historic property leases, the Contractor shall consider the proposed future land use of the parcel/s. Some issues/liabilities, which typically may be “de minimis” for the current land use, may not “de minimis” when the Agency’s planned future land use (for example, open forest preserve or wildlife refuge) is taken into account.

(2) Complete the attached Land Acquisition Screening Process Worksheets (1, 2, and 3). The completed worksheets shall be included in the final report as appendices.

(3) OPTIONS (1-3) As options on the contract, contractor shall provide all equipment, labor, materials, tools, and other incidentals and execute all work necessary to conduct Asbestos and Lead containing survey inspections, collect samples, perform lab analysis, and produce required deliverables to conduct a comprehensive survey at specific pre-1978 buildings for the presence of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) and a determination inspection for those surfaces coated with suspect lead-based paint (LBP) and lead base materials. List of applicable buildings and approximate SF will be provided in separate Excel Spreadsheet. (Provide separate bid for this option).

Background.

The Forest Service is requesting three “initial” Environmental Site Assessments for multiple locations throughout Region 09.

1) Camp Horseshoe and Horseshoe Recreation Area: Approximately 55 Acres located in Tucker County, West Virginia, USGS Leadmine Quadrangle.

Approximate Coordinates: Latitude: 39°10'17.6"N Longitude: 79°36'33.0"W

For list of agency-owned buildings within site, see spreadsheet entitled: List of Agency-Owned Buildings with Presumed ACM and LBP Painting Needs Included.

2) Twin Lakes Recreation Area: Approximately 26 Acres located in Elk County, Pennsylvania, USGS James City Quadrangle.

Approximate Coordinates: Latitude: 41°36'46.4"N Longitude: 78°45'29.8"W

For list of agency-owned buildings within site, see spreadsheet entitled: List of Agency-Owned Buildings with Presumed ACM and LBP Painting Needs Included.

3) Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area: Approximately 1200 Acres located in Lawrence County, Ohio, USGS Ironton-Pedro-Sherritts-Kitts Hill Quadrangles.

Approximate Coordinates: Latitude: 38°36'42.1"N Longitude: 82°37'52.7"W

For list of agency-owned buildings within site, see spreadsheet entitled: List of Agency-Owned Buildings with Presumed ACM and LBP Painting Needs Included.

Fees.

The Contractor shall, without expense to the Government, pay all Federal, State, County and Municipal fees applicable to the performance of the work (i.e. completion of a “initial” environmental site assessment).

Submittals.

Initial Environmental Site Assessments Draft and final reports shall be submitted. One draft copy of each report in Word format will be submitted to Paden Vargo and Jessica Stuntebeck. One electronic copy of the final reports shall also be submitted in MS Word format and as a searchable Adobe Acrobat file will be sent to Paden Vargo and Jessica Stuntebeck.

Follow the report format identified in ASTM Standard E1527-13.

ACM and LBP Testing (Contract Options)

· Report of which areas ACM and LBP were found

· Where tests were completed and yielded no positive results of ACM an/or LBP

· All laboratory results.

One electronic copy of the final reports shall also be submitted in MS Word format and as a searchable Adobe Acrobat file will be sent to Paden Vargo and Jessica Stuntebeck. If options are awarded under this contract, the ACM/LBP reports should be included in the final deliverable for ESA reports for respective sites.

Schedule of Work.

The Contractor is required to conduct field visits to the parcel(s) identified in this SOW as a component of conducting the “initial” environmental site assessments.

The Contractor shall submit a draft report(s) according to the table below. The Agency will review and provide comments within 5 working days of the receipt of the draft report. The Contractor will revise the draft report and provide resolution to all comments and prepare a final report for the Agency after receipt of the Agency’s comments on the draft report.

Search Distances.

Search distances that are modified because of property-specific and region-specific conditions must be documented. Rationale must be provided to support modifying the search distances as well as assurance that the modification meets the objective of 40 CFR 312 and 33 CFR 137.

Search distances for local records must be documented if they are different from the minimum search distances specified in 40 CFR 312 and 33 CFR 137.

Database Searches.

All information contained in data base searches that is more than 180 days old must be verified independently by contacting the source of the information.

Historical Information.

If historical documents and records are available more frequently than 5 year intervals, all of the historical information shall be reviewed and summarized in the “initial” environmental site assessment. All historical information shall be the property of the government and provided with the final report.

Site Reconnaissance.

If the contractor is unable to gain access to the site, the reason the property was unable to be accessed must be documented and included in the “initial” environmental site assessment report(s).

Interviews.

Occupants interviewed as part of the “initial” environmental site assessment. Each occupant’s duration of occupancy or familiarity with the site(s)must be included in the final report. Information obtained through interviews must be verified using external sources of data.

Data Gaps.

Data gaps must be identified. The significance of data gaps must be documented in the final report. The Agency will determine if sampling and analysis is necessary to address data gaps.

Applicable Codes.

The “initial” Phase 1 environmental site assessment shall be conducted in accordance with the following documents:

· 40 CFR Part 312

· 33 CFR Part 137

· Applicable Associated Federal, State and local environmental laws and regulations

Government Provided Materials.

The Agency will provide

1) parcel maps for all parcels

2) Copy of Worksheets

3) Point of Contacts for Interview Requirements for ESA’s

Site Access The contractor shall have access to the parcels. Agency staff shall provide access and escort to the property upon request by the contractor. Please notify the COR one week prior to accessing the property.

Point of Contact

Paden Vargo Contracting Officer’s Representative 804-895-4510 Douglas.vargo@usda.gov

AND

Jessica Stuntebeck Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative and technical questions on findings 608-807-7286 jessica.stuntebeck@usda.gov

Contractor Qualifications.

The Contractor must employ professional personnel to perform the work required under this Statement of Work. Work performed under this Statement of Work must be conducted by an environmental professional, or by persons under the responsible charge of an environmental professional as defined in 40 CFR 312 and 33 CFR 137. A substitution may not be made without the approval of the Agency.