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Wetland Restoration IDIQ Page 45 of 45

Section B – (Revised Page 3- 5/8/2015)

The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), Regions 1, intends to award a minimum of two but not more than four Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for Engineering Services that may or may not have a design element or a construction element. Phase 1 Base Contracts - to firms selected exclusively using technical factors, i.e. technical capability/ experience, past performance and management experience. Failure of any IDIQ contractor to actively participate when requested to propose on a requirement, may result in the Government determining not to enact an option period.

Phase 1 is evaluating and ranking experienced firms that can perform necessary engineering service, while Phase 2 will be issuance of Individual Task Orders (TO).

Design effort will eliminate the contractor from bidding on the construction portion of any project task order in accordance with FAR 36.209 Construction contracts with architect-engineer firms.

“No contract for the construction of a project shall be awarded to the firm that designed the project or its subsidiaries or affiliates, except with the approval of the head of the agency or authorized representative.”

Construction work is only available if there is no design work required, i.e. only work applicable to Service Contract Act i.e. 37.300 Scope of subpart.

“This subpart prescribes procedures for contracting for dismantling or demolition of buildings, ground improvements and other real property structures and for the removal of such structures or portions of them (hereafter referred to as “dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements”).”

37.301 Labor standards.

“Contracts for dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements are subject to either 41 U.S.C. chapter 67, Service Contract Labor Standards, or 40 U.S.C. chapter 31, subchapter IV, Wage Rate Requirements (Construction). If the contract is solely for dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements, the Service Contract Labor Standards statute applies unless further work which will result in the construction, alteration, or repair of a public building or public work at that location is contemplated. If such further construction work is intended, even though by separate contract, then the Construction Wage Rate Requirements statute applies to the contract for dismantling, demolition, or removal.”

This is not a design/build contract – any Task Order /project that would require both elements would only be awarded for either design or for the construction that doesn’t include a design phase.

Orders will be based on the firms hourly price schedule and estimated hours to complete projects, please provide fully loaded pricing information. Each TO will state the services required and time for completion.

OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY

This contract allows for increased quantities called for in the Schedule of Items not to exceed fifty percent (50%) of the total contract price. The additional quantities shall be like in all characteristics to those set forth in the contract. The location will be in close proximity to original contract locations. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within the performance period specified in the Schedule of Items. Performance of the added item(s) shall continue at the same performance rate as the like item(s) called for under the contract and the contract performance period will be extended accordingly.

Section C – Description Scope of Work Revised Page 5 - 5/8/2015

INTRODUCTION

The work of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) focuses on the conservation and recovery of trust species and involves development of complex restoration projects. The scope of work will include planning and implementation of aquatic restoration projects, including site assessments, data collection, and restoration planning and recommendations for in streams, wetlands and riparian’s restoration. This scope of work also covers minor and major stream and wetland restoration projects to restore natural site conditions for the benefit of fish and wildlife.

The contractor shall furnish all necessary personnel, materials, services, and equipment, except as otherwise specified herein, and performs projects as described in each TO at Service locations in the Northwest United States to include: Oregon, Washington, Idaho. A contract may be awarded to an offeror who is deemed responsible in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), as supplemented, whose proposal conforms to the solicitation’s requirements (including all stated terms, conditions, representations, certifications, technical requirements and other information required by Section L of this solicitation), and which is judged, based on the evaluation factors in Section M to represent the best value to the government.

1.2 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT WORK

1.2.1 Projects locations will be in Oregon, Idaho and Washington.

1.2.2 Some of the project work sites are in remote locations where materials and supplies are limited in quantity and variety. Site access can be difficult in remote areas.

1.2.3 Projects may be located in various habitat types, including both inland and tidally influenced wetlands and streams.

1.3 TYPES OF PROJECT WORK

1.3.1 The vendor will work with a Service biologist or other Service representative, to include partners and private land owners to provide restoration services related to survey, recommendations and planning, and on-site oversight and management for wetland, in-stream and riparian restoration projects. Work will include regular field meetings with all project partners. Work will include engineering and restoration of natural features such as wetlands, stream channels, alcoves, roughened riffles, riparian s and other non-typical conservation projects. Project scope may also entail removal of debris; such as old levees, bridges, water control structures and roads.

1.3.2 Work includes project management, administration, coordination, and budget tracking. This includes contract management, accounting, budget management, reporting, and coordination with heavy equipment and other contractors, partners, subcontractors, and stakeholders. On-site project oversight may be required, including daily guidance of heavy equipment activities.

1.3.3 The vendor will collect topographic data for stream and wetland projects using standard data professional techniques and surveying methodology; conduct hydrological and geomorphological surveys and evaluations including collection of standard data such as stream cross-sections, longitudinal profiles, pebble counts, hydraulic relationships, etc. using standard methodology; and provide hydrologic and hydraulic analysis from field data, aerial photos, remote sensing data, water temperature data, and historical data.

1.3.4 The vendor will use collected data to recommend, plan and improve wetland, in-stream and riparian restoration projects and produce electronic and hard-copy project plans, along with material quantity and cost estimates, in sufficient detail to be used for project permitting and completion.

1.3.5 The vendor will be required to fully understand and be able to comply with all federal, state and local regulatory requirements governing on-the-ground activities in streams and wetlands.

1.4 DELIVERABLES

1.4.1 The vendor may be required to create conceptual plans and drawing with multiple suggestion alternatives for comparison and also work with the Service to determine the appropriate sequence and number of drafts (e.g., 10%, 30%, 90% completed) for each project. The vendor will then provide the appropriate sequence of plans and drafts for review, comment and modification by the Service and project partners. The vendor will be responsible for coordinating with the Service and other project partners during alternative development and during the draft plan preparation to ensure products are on track to meet objectives of all parties involved.

1.4.2 Contents of final products may vary. Project plans and site assessment reports may include site descriptions, site restoration recommendations, analysis and surveys of topography, geomorphology and hydrology of project areas, assessment of fish and wildlife requirements to be addressed in project plans, maps, aerial photography, and engineering recommendations.

1.4.3 The vendor will be required to keep the Service up to date on ongoing projects whenever requested. Written final reports will be required. Reports and project data will be submitted either electronically or in hard copy to the Service project officer.

1.4.4 List of projected projects:

OREGON

North Coast Fish Passage Assessment

IDAHO

Lawyer Creek Stream Restoration Dan Lee/Jim Brown Creeks Restoration Big Bear Creek Restoration Grouse Creek Restoration

Section D - Packaging (NOT USED)

Section E – Inspection 52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies—Fixed-Price.

As prescribed in 46.302, insert the following clause:

Inspection of Supplies—Fixed-Price (Aug 1996)

(a) Definition. “Supplies,” as used in this clause, includes but is not limited to raw materials, components, intermediate assemblies, end products, and lots of supplies.

(b) The Contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government covering supplies under this contract and shall tender to the Government for acceptance only supplies that have been inspected in accordance with the inspection system and have been found by the Contractor to be in conformity with contract requirements. As part of the system, the Contractor shall prepare records evidencing all inspections made under the system and the outcome. These records shall be kept complete and made available to the Government during contract performance and for as long afterwards as the contract requires. The Government may perform reviews and evaluations as reasonably necessary to ascertain compliance with this paragraph. These reviews and evaluations shall be conducted in a manner that will not unduly delay the contract work. The right of review, whether exercised or not, does not relieve the Contractor of the obligations under the contract.

(c) The Government has the right to inspect and test all supplies called for by the contract, to the extent practicable, at all places and times, including the period of manufacture, and in any event before acceptance. The Government shall perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work. The Government assumes no contractual obligation to perform any inspection and test for the benefit of the Contractor unless specifically set forth elsewhere in this contract.

(d) If the Government performs inspection or test on the premises of the Contractor or a subcontractor, the Contractor shall furnish, and shall require subcontractors to furnish, at no increase in contract price, all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safe and convenient performance of these duties. Except as otherwise provided in the contract, the Government shall bear the expense of Government inspections or tests made at other than the Contractor’s or subcontractor’s premises; provided, that in case of rejection, the Government shall not be liable for any reduction in the value of inspection or test samples.

(e)(1) When supplies are not ready at the time specified by the Contractor for inspection or test, the Contracting Officer may charge to the Contractor the additional cost of inspection or test.

(2) The Contracting Officer may also charge the Contractor for any additional cost of inspection or test when prior rejection makes reinspection or retest necessary.

(f) The Government has the right either to reject or to require correction of nonconforming supplies. Supplies are nonconforming when they are defective in material or workmanship or are otherwise not in conformity with contract requirements. The Government may reject nonconforming supplies with or without disposition instructions.

(g) The Contractor shall remove supplies rejected or required to be corrected. However, the Contracting Officer may require or permit correction in place, promptly after notice, by and at the expense of the Contractor. The Contractor shall not tender for acceptance corrected or rejected supplies without disclosing the former rejection or requirement for correction, and, when required, shall disclose the corrective action taken.

(h) If the Contractor fails to promptly remove, replace, or correct rejected supplies that are required to be removed or to be replaced or corrected, the Government may either (1) by contract or otherwise, remove, replace, or correct the supplies and charge the cost to the Contractor or (2) terminate the contract for default. Unless the Contractor corrects or replaces the supplies within the delivery schedule, the Contracting Officer may require their delivery and make an equitable price reduction. Failure to agree to a price reduction shall be a dispute.

(i)(1) If this contract provides for the performance of Government quality assurance at source, and if requested by the Government, the Contractor shall furnish advance notification of the time—

(i) When Contractor inspection or tests will be performed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract; and

(ii) When the supplies will be ready for Government inspection.

(2) The Government’s request shall specify the period and method of the advance notification and the Government representative to whom it shall be furnished. Requests shall not require more than 2 workdays of advance notification if the Government representative is in residence in the Contractor’s plant, nor more than 7 workdays in other instances.

(j) The Government shall accept or reject supplies as promptly as practicable after delivery, unless otherwise provided in the contract. Government failure to inspect and accept or reject the supplies shall not relieve the Contractor from responsibility, nor impose liability on the Government, for nonconforming supplies.

(k) Inspections and tests by the Government do not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for defects or other failures to meet contract requirements discovered before acceptance. Acceptance shall be conclusive, except for latent defects, fraud, gross mistakes amounting to fraud, or as otherwise provided in the contract.

(l) If acceptance is not conclusive for any of the reasons in paragraph (k) hereof, the Government, in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law, or under other provisions of this contract, shall have the right to require the Contractor (1) at no increase in contract price, to correct or replace the defective or nonconforming supplies at the original point of delivery or at the Contractor’s plant at the Contracting Officer’s election, and in accordance with a reasonable delivery schedule as may be agreed upon between the Contractor and the Contracting Officer; provided, that the Contracting Officer may require a reduction in contract price if the Contractor fails to meet such delivery schedule, or (2) within a reasonable time after receipt by the Contractor of notice of defects or nonconformance, to repay such portion of the contract as is equitable under the circumstances if the Contracting Officer elects not to require correction or replacement. When supplies are returned to the Contractor, the Contractor shall bear the transportation cost from the original point of delivery to the Contractor’s plant and return to the original point when that point is not the Contractor’s plant. If the Contractor fails to perform or act as required in paragraph (l)(1) or (l)(2) of this clause and does not cure such failure within a period of 10 days (or such longer period as the Contracting Officer may authorize in writing) after receipt of notice from the Contracting Officer specifying such failure, the Government shall have the right by contract or otherwise to replace or correct such supplies and charge to the Contractor the cost occasioned the Government thereby.

(End of clause) Alternate I (July 1985). If a fixed-price incentive contract is contemplated, substitute paragraphs (g), (h), and (l) below for paragraphs (g), (h), and (l) of the basic clause.

(g) The Contractor shall remove supplies rejected or required to be corrected. However, the Contracting Officer may require or permit correction in place, promptly after notice. The Contractor shall not tender for acceptance corrected or rejected supplies without disclosing the former rejection or requirement for correction, and when required shall disclose the corrective action taken. Cost of removal, replacement, or correction shall be considered a cost incurred, or to be incurred, in the total final negotiated cost fixed under the incentive price revision clause. However, replacements or corrections by the Contractor after the establishment of the total final price shall be at no increase in the total final price.

(h) If the Contractor fails to promptly remove, replace, or correct rejected supplies that are required to be removed or to be replaced or corrected, the Government may either (1) by contract or otherwise, remove, replace, or correct the supplies and equitably reduce the target price or, if established, the total final price or (2) may terminate the contract for default. Unless the Contractor corrects or replaces the nonconforming supplies within the delivery schedule, the Contracting Officer may require their delivery and equitably reduce any target price or, if it is established, the total final contract price. Failure to agree upon an equitable price reduction shall be a dispute.

(l) If acceptance is not conclusive for any of the reasons in paragraph (k) hereof, the Government, in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law, or under other provisions of this contract, shall have the right to require the Contractor (1) at no increase in any target price or, if it is established, the total final price of this contract, to correct or replace the defective or nonconforming supplies at the original point of delivery or at the Contractor’s plant at the Contracting Officer’s election, and in accordance with a reasonable delivery schedule as may be agreed upon between the Contractor and the Contracting Officer; provided, that the Contracting Officer may require a reduction in any target price, or, if it is established, the total final price of this contract, if the Contractor fails to meet such delivery schedule; or (2) within a reasonable time after receipt by the Contractor of notice of defects or nonconformance, to repay such portion of the total final price as is equitable under the circumstances if the Contracting Officer elects not to require correction or replacement. When supplies are returned to the Contractor, the Contractor shall bear the transportation costs from the original point of delivery to the Contractor’s plant and return to the original point when that point is not the Contractor’s plant. If the Contractor fails to perform or act as required in paragraph (l)(1) or (l)(2) of this clause and does not cure such failure within a period of 10 days (or such longer period as the Contracting Officer may authorize in writing) after receipt of notice from the Contracting Officer specifying such failure, the Government shall have the right by contract or otherwise to replace or correct such supplies and equitably reduce any target price or, if it is established, the total final price of this contract.

Alternate II (July 1985). If a fixed-ceiling-price contract with retroactive price redetermination is contemplated, substitute paragraphs (g), (h), and (l) below for paragraphs (g), (h), and (l) of the basic clause:

(g) The Contractor shall remove supplies rejected or required to be corrected. However, the Contracting Officer may require or permit correction in place, promptly after notice. The Contractor shall not tender for acceptance corrected or rejected supplies without disclosing the former rejection or requirement for correction, and when required shall disclose the corrective action taken. Cost of removal, replacement, or correction shall be considered a cost incurred, or to be incurred, when redetermining the prices under the price redetermination clause. However, replacements or corrections by the Contractor after the establishment of the redetermined prices shall be at no increase in the redetermined price.

(h) If the Contractor fails to promptly remove, replace, or correct rejected supplies that are required to be removed or to be replaced or corrected, the Government may either (1) by contract or otherwise, remove, replace, or correct the supplies and equitably reduce the initial contract prices or, if established, the redetermined contract prices or (2) terminate the contract for default. Unless the Contractor corrects or replaces the nonconforming supplies within the delivery schedule, the Contracting Officer may require their delivery and equitably reduce the initial contract price or, if it is established, the redetermined contract prices. Failure to agree upon an equitable price reduction shall be a dispute.

(l) If acceptance is not conclusive for any of the reasons in paragraph (k) hereof, the Government, in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law, or under other provisions of this contract, shall have the right to require the Contractor (1) at no increase in the initial contract prices, or, if it is established, the redetermined prices of this contract, to correct or replace the defective or nonconforming supplies at the original point of delivery or at the Contractor’s plant at the Contracting Officer’s election, and in accordance with a reasonable delivery schedule as may be agreed upon between the Contractor and the Contracting Officer; provided, that the Contracting Officer may require a reduction in the initial contract prices, or, if it is established, the redetermined prices of this contract, if the Contractor fails to meet such delivery schedule; or (2) within a reasonable time after receipt by the Contractor of notice of defects or nonconformance, to repay such portion of the initial contract prices, or, if it is established, the redetermined prices of this contract, as is equitable under the circumstances if the Contracting Officer elects not to require correction or replacement. When supplies are returned to the Contractor, the Contractor shall bear the transportation costs from the original point of delivery to the Contractor’s plant and return to the original point when that point is not the Contractor’s plant. If the Contractor fails to perform or act as required in paragraph (l)(1) or (l) (2) of this clause and does not cure such failure within a period of 10 days (or such longer period as the Contracting Officer may authorize in writing) after receipt of notice from the Contracting Officer specifying such failure, the Government shall have the right by contract or otherwise to replace or correct such supplies and equitably reduce the initial contract prices, or, if it is established, the redetermined prices of this contract.

52.246-4 Inspection of Services—Fixed-Price.

As prescribed in 46.304, insert the following clause:

INSPECTION OF SERVICES—FIXED-PRICE (AUG 1996)

(a) Definition. “Services,” as used in this clause, includes services performed, workmanship, and material furnished or utilized in the performance of services.

(b) The Contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government covering the services under this contract. Complete records of all inspection work performed by the Contractor shall be maintained and made available to the Government during contract performance and for as long afterwards as the contract requires.

(c) The Government has the right to inspect and test all services called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract. The Government shall perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work.

(d) If the Government performs inspections or tests on the premises of the Contractor or a subcontractor, the Contractor shall furnish, and shall require subcontractors to furnish, at no increase in contract price, all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safe and convenient performance of these duties.

(e) If any of the services do not conform with contract requirements, the Government may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount. When the defects in services cannot be corrected by reperformance, the Government may—

(1) Require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements; and

(2) Reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.

(f) If the Contractor fails to promptly perform the services again or to take the necessary action to ensure future performance in conformity with contract requirements, the Government may—

(1) By contract or otherwise, perform the services and charge to the Contractor any cost incurred by the Government that is directly related to the performance of such service; or

(2) Terminate the contract for default.

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction.

As prescribed in 46.312, insert the following clause:

Inspection of Construction (Aug 1996)

(a) Definition. “Work” includes, but is not limited to, materials, workmanship, and manufacture and fabrication of components.

(b) The Contractor shall maintain an adequate inspection system and perform such inspections as will ensure that the work performed under the contract conforms to contract requirements. The Contractor shall maintain complete inspection records and make them available to the Government. All work shall be conducted under the general direction of the Contracting Officer and is subject to Government inspection and test at all places and at all reasonable times before acceptance to ensure strict compliance with the terms of the contract.

(c) Government inspections and tests are for the sole benefit of the Government and do not—

(1) Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for providing adequate quality control measures;

(2) Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for damage to or loss of the material before acceptance;

(3) Constitute or imply acceptance; or

(4) Affect the continuing rights of the Government after acceptance of the completed work under paragraph (i) of this section.

(d) The presence or absence of a Government inspector does not relieve the Contractor from any contract requirement, nor is the inspector authorized to change any term or condition of the specification without the Contracting Officer’s written authorization.

(e) The Contractor shall promptly furnish, at no increase in contract price, all facilities, labor, and material reasonably needed for performing such safe and convenient inspections and tests as may be required by the Contracting Officer. The Government may charge to the Contractor any additional cost of inspection or test when work is not ready at the time specified by the Contractor for inspection or test, or when prior rejection makes reinspection or retest necessary. The Government shall perform all inspections and tests in a manner that will not unnecessarily delay the work. Special, full size, and performance tests shall be performed as described in the contract.

(f) The Contractor shall, without charge, replace or correct work found by the Government not to conform to contract requirements, unless in the public interest the Government consents to accept the work with an appropriate adjustment in contract price. The Contractor shall promptly segregate and remove rejected material from the premises.

(g) If the Contractor does not promptly replace or correct rejected work, the Government may—

(1) By contract or otherwise, replace or correct the work and charge the cost to the Contractor; or

(2) Terminate for default the Contractor’s right to proceed.

(h) If, before acceptance of the entire work, the Government decides to examine already completed work by removing it or tearing it out, the Contractor, on request, shall promptly furnish all necessary facilities, labor, and material. If the work is found to be defective or nonconforming in any material respect due to the fault of the Contractor or its subcontractors, the Contractor shall defray the expenses of the examination and of satisfactory reconstruction. However, if the work is found to meet contract requirements, the Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment for the additional services involved in the examination and reconstruction, including, if completion of the work was thereby delayed, an extension of time.

(i) Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Government shall accept, as promptly as practicable after completion and inspection, all work required by the contract or that portion of the work the Contracting Officer determines can be accepted separately. Acceptance shall be final and conclusive except for latent defects, fraud, gross mistakes amounting to fraud, or the Government’s rights under any warranty or guarantee.

(End of clause) 52.246-13 Inspection—Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements.

As prescribed in 46.313, insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts for dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements:

Inspection—Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements (Aug 1996)

(a) Unless otherwise designated by the specifications, all workmanship performed under the contract is subject to Government inspection at all times and places where dismantling or demolition work is being performed. The Contractor shall furnish promptly, and at no increase in contract price, all reasonable facilities, labor, and materials necessary for safe and convenient inspection by the Government. The Government shall perform inspections in a manner that will not unduly delay the work.

(b) The Contractor is responsible for damage to property caused by defective workmanship. The Contractor shall promptly segregate and remove from the premises any unsatisfactory facilities, materials, and equipment used in contract performance, and promptly replace them with satisfactory items. If the Contractor fails to proceed at once in a workmanlike manner with performance of the work or with the correction of defective workmanship, the Government may—

(1) By contract or otherwise, replace the facilities, materials, and equipment or correct the workmanship and charge the cost to the Contractor; and

(2) Terminate for default the Contractor’s right to proceed. The Contractor and any surety shall be liable, to the extent specified in the contract for any damage or cost of repair or replacement.

(End of clause)

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

F.1.0 CONTRACT TIME

The Contractor shall begin work within 10 calendar days from the effective date of award of TO unless otherwise advised by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall continue performance of the work under the contract without delay or interruption except by causes beyond his control as defined by contract clauses, or by the receipt of a "Suspend Work Order" issued by the Government. Failure to do so may be cause for action under the "Default" clause. The Contractor shall complete all work required within the time specified in the TO.

F.2.0 PROGRESS PLAN

The Contractor shall provide to the COR a written "work progress plan" that details his proposed work force and schedule to provide for orderly completion of the work within the contract performance time. This work schedule must be acceptable to the Government. At a minimum, the schedule should reflect a work progress rate equal to the available amount of contract performance time. The schedule will be determined by Contractor and the COR and may be subject to change because of normal variations in weather conditions at no change in contract time or price.

Section G - Contract Administration Data

G.1.0 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE DEFINITION

The “Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)” is the on-the-ground representative for the Contracting Officer that monitors and enforces the terms and conditions of the contract.

G.2.0 PROJECT INSPECTOR DEFINITION

“Project Inspector” is the designated Government personnel that perform the on-the-job Government inspection of work accomplished by the Contractor.

G.3.0 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE AND PROJECT INSPECTOR

(a)The COR’s authorities and responsibilities are defined in the COR’s Designation Letter. The COR is authorized to clarify technical requirements, and to review and approve work which is clearly within the scope of work. The COR is NOT authorized to issue changes or modify the scope of work in any way.

(b) The Project Inspector is responsible for verifying the Contractor’s compliance with the technical specifications, drawings, work schedule, and labor provisions at the site of the work.

G.4.0 AUTHORITIES AND DELEGATIONS

(a) The Contracting Officer is the only individual authorized to enter into or terminate this contract, modify any term or condition of this contract, waive any requirement of this contract, or accept nonconforming work.

(b) The Contracting Officer will designate a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at time of award. The COR will be responsible for technical monitoring of the contractor's performance and deliveries. The COR will be appointed in writing, and a copy of the appointment will be furnished to the Contractor. Changes to this delegation will be made by written changes to the existing appointment or by issuance of a new appointment.

(c) The COR is not authorized to perform, formally or informally, any of the following actions:

(1) Promise, award, agree to award, or execute any contract, contract modification, or notice of intent that changes or may change this contract;

(2) Waive or agree to modification of the delivery schedule;

(3) Make any final decision on any contract matter subject to the Disputes Clause;

(4) Terminate, for any reason, the Contractor's right to proceed;

(5) Obligate in any way, the payment of money by the Government.

(d) The Contractor shall comply with the written or oral direction of the Contracting Officer or authorized representative(s) acting within the scope and authority of the appointment memorandum.

The Contractor need not proceed with direction that it considers to have been issued without proper authority. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing, with as much detail as possible, when the COR has taken an action or has issued direction (written or oral) that the Contractor considers to exceed the COR's appointment, within 3 days of the occurrence. Unless otherwise provided in this contract, the Contractor assumes all costs, risks, liabilities, and consequences of performing any work it is directed to perform that falls within any of the categories defined in paragraph (c) prior to receipt of the Contracting Officer's response issued under paragraph (e) of this clause.

(e) The Contracting Officer shall respond in writing within 30 days to any notice made under paragraph (d) of this clause. A failure of the parties to agree upon the nature of a direction, or upon the contract action to be taken with respect thereto, shall be subject to the provisions of the Disputes clause of this contract.

(f) The Contractor shall provide copies of all correspondence to the Contracting Officer and the COR.

(g) Any action(s) taken by the Contractor, in response to any direction given by any person acting on behalf of the Government or any Government official other than the Contracting Officer or the COR acting within his or her appointment, shall be at the Contractor's risk.

G.4.1 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM

(a) FAR 42.1502 directs all Federal agencies to collect past performance information on contracts. The Department of the Interior (DOI) has implemented the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to comply with this regulation. One or more past performance evaluations will be conducted in order to record your contract performance as required by FAR 42.15.

(b) The past performance evaluation process is a totally paperless process using CPARS. CPARS is a web-based system that allows for electronic processing of the performance evaluation report. Once the report is processed, it is available in the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) for Government use in evaluating past performance as part of a source selection action.

(c) We request that you furnish the Contracting Officer with the name, position title, phone number, and email address for each person designated to have access to your firm’s past performance evaluation(s) for the contract no later than 30 days after award. Each person granted access will have the ability to provide comments in the Contractor portion of the report and state whether or not the Contractor agrees with the evaluation, before returning the report to the Assessing Official. The report information must be protected as source selection sensitive information not releasable to the public. (End of Section G)

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

H.1.0 Project Management

The Contractor shall have a competent Project Manager on-site for this contract, to supervise all phases of the TO for the duration of on-site performance and until final inspection and acceptance of the work. The Project Manager shall have the authority to act for the Contractor and his/her name shall be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall be responsible for the actions of the Project Manager who is acting in his behalf. Notification of deficiencies and problems, made to the Project Manager by the Government, shall effectively be notice to the Contractor of those deficiencies and problems.

H.2.0 Special Contract Requirements

1. Rights of Entry

The Contractor shall obtain all necessary permission and permits to enter private property to make ground surveys, establish reference points, and 'set' monuments. The Contractor shall assume responsibility for damage to property as a result of its actions in performing work under this contract.

2. Damages

a. The Contractor shall assume all risks of injury to persons or property in connection with the performance of work under this contract and shall indemnify and save harmless the Government against all claims, causes of action, cost and expense, because of bodily injuries or death or damages to property arising from work activities of the Contractor.

b. The Contractor shall not cut, remove, or knock down fences or leave any gate open without specific permission of the land owner or person in charge of the property.

c. The Contractor shall not use any materials which are poisonous or hazardous to animals.

d. The Contractor shall exercise extreme care so as to prevent the start or spread of fire and to prevent any damage to property. The Contractor shall leave the property as undisturbed as possible prior to departure.

3. Accident Prevention

a. The Contractor shall, at all times, exercise reasonable precautions and provide for protecting the lives and health of employees and other persons in the performance of work under this contract. Specifically, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable provisions of federal, state, local, safety, health, and sanitation laws, codes and regulations.

b. The Contractor shall maintain an accurate record of and shall report to the Contracting Officer in the manner and on forms prescribed by the Contracting Officer, all causes of death, occupational diseases, traumatic injuries, lost-time accidents, or damage to property arising out of or in the course of employment incidental to performance of the work under this contract.

4. Clean-Up

5. Subcontracts (Reference Clauses 52.244-2, 52.244-4 and 52.244-5)

a. The Contractor shall not, without prior written approval by the Contracting Officer, enter into any subcontract for any portions of the work directed by this contract.

b. The Contracting Officer's approval of a subcontract will not in any way relieve the Contractor of full responsibility for satisfactory completion of all work directed under this contract.

c. The Contractor shall be responsible for subcontractor compliance with all applicable requirements of this contract.

d. No contractual relationship shall be created between the Government and the Contractor's subcontractors.

6. Meetings and Progress Reports

a. During the execution of field operations under this contract, the Contractor shall meet periodically with the Contracting Officer or the COR at the site at mutually agreed times. The purpose of the meetings is to obtain information on the progress of the field work.

b. The Contractor shall submit a monthly report summarizing work completed operations in progress, and schedule of future activities. The reports shall discuss both field activities and office activities, and shall be submitted within two working days after the end of the reporting period.

c. Progress reports will be submitted by the COR and/or Project Leaders on an as needed basis.

7. Special Instructions

a. Accuracy - The Contractor's attention is directed to the fact that the precision, accuracy, and completeness of the work called for by this contract is essential. The detailed requirements of the contract will be rigidly interpreted and applied in determining the acceptability of the field work accomplished, monuments 'set' and referenced, and data delivered.

b. Performance of Work by the Government - Nothing in this contract shall be construed or interpreted to prohibit or restrict the Government's right to have Government employees perform work of the type covered by this contract.

8. Ordering

The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to order work under this contract.

9. Not-To-Exceed Cost Agreement

(a) Prior to the issuance of a change order under this contract pursuant to 52.243-4, the Contracting Officer may solicit from the Contractor written agreement as to (i) the monetary adjustment (maximum increase or minimum decrease) to be made to the contract or (ii) adjustment in the delivery schedule (or time of performance) by reason of the change. The Contracting Officer may also solicit such agreement on limitations to the adjustments of any other provisions of the contract which may be subject to equitable adjustment by reason of the change. Any such written agreement shall then be cited in the change order, and upon its issuance shall be a binding part of the contract. In no event shall the definitive equitable adjustment exceed the limitations so established. Except with respect thereto, nothing contained herein shall affect the rights of the parties to the equitable adjustment by reason of the change, pursuant to the Changes clause.

(b) With respect to changes for which the contract is to be adjusted, the Contractor shall submit a not-to-exceed amount as required above.

H.3.0 Work Hours Unless otherwise specified in Section C, Specifications, work hours under this contract shall be limited to the time between one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset each day. No work will be done on Saturday, Sunday, or legal National Holidays unless authorized by the COR.

H.4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL INTERRUPTION OF WORK

The Contracting Officer, by issuance of a suspend work order, may direct the Contractor to shut down any work that may be subject to damage due to weather conditions, fire danger, or because it is impracticable to work during the winter season. The Contractor will be given a resume work order which will document the date the work suspension ends. An allowance has been included in the contract time for all environmental delays. The count of contract time will therefore continue during all periods of suspension due to normal weather conditions, including fire danger. The Contractor will not be entitled to additional contract time for any suspensions except to the extent that they are due to unusually severe weather conditions. The Contractor will not be entitled to additional monetary compensation for such suspensions regardless of duration.

(a) Performance of this contract requires contractor personnel to have a Federal government-issued personal Identify Verification (PIV) credential before being allowed unsupervised access to a DOI [facility and/or information system]. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will be the requesting official, and will make arrangements through a DOI Access Card Sponsor for personal identity verification and DOI Access Card Issuance.

(b) At least two weeks before start of contract performance, the Contractor must identify all contractor and subcontractor personnel who will require [physical and/or logical] access for performance of work under this contract. Physical Access means routine, unescorted or unmonitored access to non-public areas of a Federally-controlled facility. Logical Access means routine, unsupervised access to a Level 3 or 4 Federally-controlled information system. The Contractor must make their personnel available at the place and time specified by the COR or DOI Access Card Sponsor in order to initiate screening and background investigations. The following forms and inquiries, or their equivalent, will be used to initiate the credentialing process:

· OPM Standard Form 85 or 85P

· OF 306

· National Criminal History Check (NCHC) (local procedures may require the fingerprinting to be done at a police station; in that case, any charges are to be borne by the contractor)

· Release to Obtain Credit Information

· PIV card application (web-based)

(c) Contractor employees must give, and authorize others to give, full, frank, and truthful answers to relevant and material questions needed to reach a suitability determination. Refusal or failure to furnish or authorize provision of information may constitute grounds for denial or revocation of credentials. Government personnel may contact the contractor personnel being screened or investigated in person, by telephone or in writing, and the contractor must ensure they are available for such contact. Alternatively, if an individual has already been credentialed by another agency through OPM, and that credential has not yet expired, further investigation may not be necessary. In that case, the contactor must provide the COR with documentation that supports the individual’s credentialed status.