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Attachment A-1

OTTAWA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE AGGREGATE BPA

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

1. GENERAL.

1.1 Scope. The work to be performed under this Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) shall consist of furnishing all labor, equipment, permits and materials necessary to supply, transport and deliver various types of stone and aggregate materials in varying quantities to locations designated on US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) property at Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), Oak Harbor, Ohio, in accordance with the terms of this contract.

1.2 Contracting Officer. The term "Contracting Officer" means the person executing this contract on behalf of the Government, and any other officer or civilian employee who is properly designated by Contracting Officer; and the term includes, except as otherwise provided in this contract, the “Contracting Officer Representative” acting within the limits of his/her authority.

1.3 Safety.

1.3.1 Accident Reporting. An accident constitutes an incident or act involving the

Contractor, which may or may not have caused obvious damage to persons or property. All accidents shall be reported to the Contracting Officer within 24 hours of the occurrence. All serious accidents

(those resulting in death or injury requiring medical attention) shall be reported immediately.

1.4 Contract Area. The contract area is located within Ottawa County in Northern Ohio. The

Refuge is a multi-purpose project near Oak Harbor, Ohio, approximately 25 miles east of Toledo, Ohio. Delivery locations are up to 25 miles from the Ottawa NWR Visitor Center, 14000 W State

Route 2, Oak Harbor, Ohio, 43449.

2. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, AND SUPPLIES.

2.1 Supplies. The Contractor shall furnish, deliver, stockpile and / or tailgate the following types of stone and aggregate materials to locations as designated by the Contracting

Officer.

(1) RIP RAP A

(2) RIP RAP B

(3) RIP RAP C

(4) RIP RAP D

(5) 1’S & 2’S LIMESTONE

(6) 8 LIMESTONE WASHED

(7) 57 LIMESTONE WASHED

(8) 67 LIMESTONE

(9) 304 LIMESTONE

(10) 411 LIMESTONE

2.2 Equipment. The Contractor shall furnish and maintain sufficient equipment suitable to perform the work. All equipment shall be maintained in safe operating condition in accordance with appropriate State and Federal regulations.

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2.3 Vehicles. All vehicles used in performance of this contract shall be clearly marked with an identification sign showing the Contractor's name and address.

3. SPECIFICATIONS FOR STONE AND AGGREGATE MATERIALS DELIVERY.

3.1 The Contractor shall supply all stone and aggregate materials as designated by grade/weight and quantities. The Delivery Order will designate a period of performance in which the

Contractor shall have completed each order by the end of the respective performance period.

3.2 The product shall be transported in such a manner as to conform with industry standards and applicable laws.

3.3 The Contractor shall deliver materials to locations within the boundary of the Ottawa

NWR as directed by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer, or their Representative, at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled delivery. All deliveries shall be performed Monday thru Friday, during the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. No material shall be delivered without coordinating with the Contracting Officer.

3.4 The USFWS reserves the right to pick up and haul orders directly from the quarry.

4. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, and local laws regarding environmental protection. All environmental protection matters shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer. The Contractor may be inspected by the Contractor, or other

Federal, State, and local officials without notice. Access for inspection shall be granted by the

Contractor upon request.

5. MEASUREMENT. Materials will be measured for payment by the ton (2,000 pounds). Weight to be paid for will be determined from certified weight tickets which shall be furnished by the Contractor without additional cost to the Government. A certified weight ticket shall be defined as each truck being weighed empty, and again when loaded and the ticket, identified by the Contractor's name, the contract number and the Delivery Order number, signed by a quarry representative with the statement

"certified correct". This procedure shall be followed for each load hauled. The Contractor shall initial each ticket to verify accuracy and completeness of each ticket before submitting it to the Government.

Certification stating that the scales were tested and approved by the local authority shall be furnished by the Contractor.

6. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE. The work will be conducted under the general direction of the Contracting Officer at the Refuge and is subject to inspection by his/her appointed inspectors. No inspector is authorized to change any provision of the specifications without written authorization by the Contracting Officer, nor shall the presence or absence of an inspector relieve the Contractor from any of the requirements of the contract. Formal acceptance will be made by the Contracting Officer for and on behalf of the Government.

7. PAYMENTS. Payment will be made for the actual material supplied and delivered. NOTE:

Payment for each bid item shall constitute full compensation for furnishing all plant, labor, equipment, and material and performing all operations necessary for the work required. Any inability to complete the work stated above will result in a reduction in contract quantities and total amount due the

Contractor.