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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

IMPORTANT -- The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9.

INFORMATION

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder."

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

0040065045

USGS OAG RESTON ACQUISITION BRANCH

205 NATIONAL CENTER

12201 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE

RESTON VA 20192

GRB

Daniel Galvin

U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 205 Reston VA 20192

Daniel Galvin 703-648-7397

106/08/2015

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10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date)

-Performance Work Statement (Section C.1)

-Location Maps (Attachment 5)

-Well Construction Schematics (Attachment 6)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ________________________________________________.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and is not required.is, b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

14 365 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

07/06/2015

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

x x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ ___________________ (hour) local time calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected . _________________

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within ____________________ calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in item 13d.)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than item 14.)

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award.

No further contractual document is necessary.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. DATE

BY

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USGS OAG RESTON ACQUISITION BRANCH

205 NATIONAL CENTER

12201 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE

RESTON VA 20192

GRB

Daniel Galvin

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, copies to issuing office.)

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

Continued...

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

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PR#: 0040065045

Suggested COR: GGILLESP

Delivery: 365 Days After Notice to Proceed

Delivery Location Code: 0006366968

USGS Pennsylvania Water Science Ctr

Eagleview Corporate Center

Exton PA 19341 US

FOB: Destination

00010 Drilling of two test boreholes in accordance with performance work statement herein.

See Section B for schedule of supplies/services.

IT Approval Num: N

For questions regarding this RFQ contact Dan

Galvin at dgalvin@usgs.gov/703-648-7397.

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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SECTION A. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

SECTION B. SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1. Schedule of Supplies/Services B.2. Contract Type

SECTION C. DESCRIPTIONS/SPECIFICATION/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1. Performance Work Statement C.2. Green Acquisition C.3. GS0340 Environmentally Preferable Building Products and Materials March 2008 C.4. GS0342 Hazardous Material Identification March 2008 C.5. GS0343 Energy Efficient Products March 2008 C.6. GS0346 Construction Waste Management March 2008 C.7. GS0348 Environmental Requirements - Selected Construction Materials March 2008

SECTION D. PACKAGING AND MARKING

SECTION E. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

SECTION F. DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

F.1. Deliverables F.2. Period of Performance F.3. Place of Performance F.4. 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984) F.5. 52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984) F.6. GS0919 Legal Holidays January 2002 F.7. GS1125 Schedule of Prices (Construction) July 2001 F.8. GS1354 List of Subcontractors (Construction) (July 2001)

SECTION G. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1. Contract Administration Requirements G.2. DOI ELECTRONIC INVOICING Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Internet Payment Platform (IPP) (September 2011) G.3. Unilateral Deobligation of Unexpended Funds (May 2013) G.4. 52.000S-5079 Technical Liaison - Technical Direction October 1997 G.5. GS1126 Invoicing and Performance Statements (Construction) (July 2001)

SECTION H. SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1. 52.900S-1152 Drilling-Government Representative October 1997 H.2. 52.900S-1153 Drilling-Site Prep Restoration October 1997 H.3. 52.900S-1154 Drilling-Permits October 1997 H.4. 52.900S-1155 Drilling-Toilet Facilities October 1997 H.5. 52.900S-1156 Drilling-Abandoned Hole October 1997 H.6. 52.900S-1157 Drilling-Contractor Representative May 2005 H.7. 52.900S-1158 Drilling-Preservation and Packaging October 1997 H.8. 52.900S-1159 Drilling-Inspection and Acceptance October 1997 H.9. 52.900S-1160 Drilling-Drilling Equipment October 1997 H.10. 52.900S-1161 Drilling-Government Liability for Damage October 1997 H.11. 52.900S-1162 Drilling-Responsibility for Damage to Contractors Equip. October 1997 H.12. 52.900S-1163 Drilling-Safety and Health October 1997 H.13. 52.900S-1164 Drilling-Labor, Materials October 1997 H.14. 52.900S-1165 Drilling-Compliance with Applicable Laws October 1997 H.15. 52.900S-1166 Drilling-Investigation October 1997 H.16. 52.900S-1167 Drilling-Contractor Responsibility October 1997 H.17. 52.900S-1169 Drilling-Contractor Evaluation October 1997 H.18. 52.900S-1171 Drilling-Notice to the Government of Delays October 1997 H.19. 52.900S-1172 Drilling-Preaward October 1997 H.20. 52.900S-1173 Drilling-Representative of the Government October 1997 H.21. GS1315 Drill Site Protection and Restoration July 2001 H.22. GS1316 Drilling Down Time July 2001 H.23. GS0917 Scheduling of Daily Work Hours July 2001 H.24. GS1310 Organizational Conflicts of Interest—General July 2001 H.25. GS1326 Indemnity (July 2001) H.26. GS1338 Notice to the Government of Delays (July 2001) H.27. GS1346 Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Act -- Government-Owned Facilities/Equipment April 2003 H.28. GS1348 Accident Reporting (April 2003) H.29. GS1366 Nondiscrimination Notice To U.S. Department of the Interior Contractors, Subcontractors, and Lessors (January 2000) H.30. GS1414 Contractor Personnel Clearance and Identity Credentials (November 2005) H.31. GS1440 Wage Determination Applicable (July 2001)

SECTION I. CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1. 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (JUL 2013) I.2. 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (JAN 2011) I.3. 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (FEB 2012) I.4. 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (DEC

2010) I.5. 52.215-8 Order of Precedence - Uniform Contract Format (OCT 1997)

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I.6. 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) I.7. 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (NOV 2011) I.8. 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (APR 2012) I.9. 52.222-1 Notice to the Government of Labor Disputes (FEB 1997) I.10. 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) I.11. 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements (MAY 2014) I.12. 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (MAY 2014) I.13. 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (MAY 2014) I.14. 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (JUL 2005) I.15. 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (FEB 1988) I.16. 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (MAY 2014) I.17. 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment (MAY 2014) I.18. 52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations (MAY 2014) I.19. 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (FEB 1988) I.20. 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (MAY 2014) I.21. 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) I.22. 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) I.23. 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (FEB 1999) I.24. 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (OCT 2010) I.25. 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) I.26. 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (DEC 2007) I.27. 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data (JAN 1997) - Alternate I (JUL 1995) I.28. 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (MAY 2011) I.29. 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA Designated Items (Alternate 1)(MAY 2008) I.30. 52.223-10 – Waste Reduction Program (MAY 2011) I.31. 52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances (MAY 2001) I.32. 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007) I.33. 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts (MAY 2008) I.34. 52.225-9 Buy American Act - Construction Materials (SEP 2010) I.35. 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) I.36. 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (DEC 2007) I.37. 52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement (DEC 2007) I.38. 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity--Construction Contracts. (DEC 2007) I.39. 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (OCT 1997) I.40. 52.228-11 Pledges of Assets (JAN 2012) I.41. 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds (OCT 1995) I.42. 52.228-13 Alternative Payment Protections (JUL 2000) I.43. 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (MAY 2014) I.44. 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (MAY 2014) I.45. 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (MAY 2014) I.46. 52.232-27 Prompt Payment For Construction Contracts (OCT 2008) I.47. 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) I.48. 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payment to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013) I.49. 52.233-1 Disputes (JUL 2002) I.50. 52.233-3 Protest after Award (AUG 1996) I.51. 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) I.52. 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (APR 1984) I.53. 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (APR 1984) I.54. 52.236-4 Physical Data (APR 1984) I.55. 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (APR 1984) I.56. 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (NOV 1991) I.57. 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements (APR 1984) I.58. 52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference (FEB 1995) I.59. 52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions (APR 1984) I.60. 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (MAY 2014) I.61. 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (MAR 1994) I.62. 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (MAR 1994) - Alternate I (APR 1984) I.63. 52.249-10 – Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (APR 1984) I.64. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) I.65. 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991) I.66. 1452.204-70 Release of Claims (JUL 1996) I.67. 1452.228-70 Liability Insurance (JUL 1996) I.68. 1452.236-70 Prohibition Against Use of Lead-based Paint (JUL 1996)

SECTION J. LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

J.1. Attachment 1 – Davis Bacon Act Wage Determination J.2. Attachment 2 – DI-137 Release of Claims J.3. Attachment 3 – Standard Form 1413 Statement and Acknowledgement J.4. Attachment 4 – Form WH-347Wage and Hour Division J.5. Attachment 5 – Location Maps J.6. Attachment 6 – Well Construction Schematics

SECTION K. REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS49 K.1. 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (MAY 2014) K.2. 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification (DEC 2007) K.3. 52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification (MAY 2008)

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K.4. 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran--Representation and Certification (NOV

2011)

SECTION L. INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

L.1. Instructions to Offerors, NAICS and Magnitude of Construction L.2. 52.204-7 System for Award Management (JUL 2013) L.3. 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction (FEB 1999) L.4. 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Act Requirement - Construction Materials (FEB 2009) L.5. 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction) (FEB 1995) - Alternate I (FEB 1995) L.6. 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) L.7. GS2116 Distortions in Drawings (July 2001) L.8. GS2130 Use of PPIRS Past Performance Data (January 2003)

SECTION M. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1. GS2320 Evaluation Factors (August 2001)

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SECTION B. SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1. Schedule of Supplies/Services

Contract

Line Item

Number

(CLIN)

Description Est. Qty. Unit Unit Price Total Price

0001 Mobilization of equipment to and demobilization of equipment from the North Penn 1 Site area for phases

1 and 2 and between drill sites. Develop each of 2 boreholes by blowing with air pressure from the drilling rig for approximately 30 minutes. Filter and pump produced water into storage tank. Furnish and permanently install 10 feet (3 m) of 2-inch (5.1 cm)

ID diameter Schedule 40 PVC flush joint threaded

0.020-inch (0.05 cm) well screen in each of 2 boreholes. Furnish and permanently install 2-inch

(5.1 cm) diameter end cap on lower end of each well screen. Furnish and permanently install 14-foot (7.3

m) filter pack consisting of coarse sand in annulus between 6-inch (15.2 cm) diameter borehole and

PVC well screen in each of 2 boreholes. Furnish and permanently install 2-inch (15.2 cm) diameter standard expandable plastic locking cap on each 2-inch (15.2 cm) diameter PVC inner casing. Furnish and permanently install flush-mount caps in cement pad on 6-inch (15.2 cm) diameter steel casing on each of 2 boreholes. Containerize and remove all soil, drill cuttings, and debris from 2 boreholes.

1 JOB

0002 Phase 1: Drill by air rotary method 2 boreholes to 10 inches (25.4 cm) in diameter to depths of approximately 20 feet (6.1 m) to set 6-inch (15.2 cm)

ID diameter casing in each borehole. Furnish and permanently install 6-inch (15.2 cm) ID diameter steel casing to depths of approximately 20 feet (6.1

m) in each of 2 boreholes. Furnish and permanently install cement grout seal, installed with tremie pipe, in annulus between 6-inch (15.2 cm) ID diameter steel casing and geological formation in each of 2 boreholes.

40* foot (Price per foot)

0003 Phase 1: Drill by air rotary method 2 boreholes 6 inches (15.2 cm) in diameter from bottom of 6-inch

(15.2 cm) ID diameter steel casing to depths below land surface of approximately 100 feet (30.5 m)

160* foot (Price per foot)

0004 Phase 2: After USGS testing, furnish and permanently install bentonite seal from bottom to specified depth in each of two 6-inch (15.2 cm) diameter boreholes

40* foot of borehole sealed

(Price per foot)

0005 Furnish and permanently install 2-inch (15.2 cm) ID diameter Schedule 40 PVC flush joint threaded inner casing in each of 2 boreholes

136*

Foot (Price per foot)

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Furnish and permanently install bentonite seal in annulus between 6-inch (15.2 cm) diameter borehole and PVC Inner casing to 5 feet (1.5 m) above bottom of 6-inch (15.2 cm) diameter steel casing in each of 2 boreholes

102* foot of sealed

(Price per foot)

0007 Furnish and permanently install cement/bentonite (90 percent cement and 10 percent bentonite) grout seal, installed with tremie pipe, in annulus between 6-inch

(15.2 cm) diameter outer steel casing and inner PVC casing between bentonite seal and top of PVC casing in each of 2 boreholes

30* foot of sealed

(Price per foot)

0008 Idle or standby time during phases 1 and 2 (but not between) for geophysical logging operations and to obtain any other desired information requested by the COR

8* Hours (Price per hour)

*Note For additional instructions regarding the CLINs marked with an asterisk (*) see G.1 Contract

Administration requirements

B.2. Contract Type

Fixed-Price

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SECTION C. DESCRIPTIONS/SPECIFICATION/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1. Performance Work Statement

C301 General Requirements

The contractor shall furnish all facilities, labor, and materials to provide goods/services in accordance with the terms and conditions herein and the specifications set forth below.

The contractor shall be licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to drill in Pennsylvania. A copy of the licenses must be furnished to the Technical Liaison prior to start of work.

The contractor must carry $2 million in liability insurance and must be able to furnish proof of insurance to property owners. A copy of proof of liability insurance must be furnished to the Technical Liaison prior to start of work.

All Contractor personnel are required to have taken the 40 hour safety training course specified by the

Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1979 (OSHA) in 29 CFR 1910.120 and are required to be enrolled in a medical surveillance program.

C380 Location of Wells

This contract is for two test boreholes to be drilled and constructed as monitor wells at the North Penn 1

Superfund Site (NP-1Site), 38 Green Street, Souderton, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, for a water resources investigation by the USGS (See Attachment 5). The site is in a highly urbanized area. The program is exploratory;

therefore, the exact location and depth required for each test borehole and the specific details of construction of each test borehole and monitor well can only be approximated at this time, although all of the work will be at the

NP-1 Site.

C380A Purpose and Scope

Approximately two test boreholes shall be constructed as monitor wells, 6 inches (15.2 cm) in diameter. They are expected to be about 100 feet (36.6 m) deep. The work will occur in two phases. During the first phase, two 6-inch (15.2 cm) diameter boreholes will be drilled. The boreholes then will be tested by the U.S. Geological

Survey. After testing, the boreholes will be completed as screened monitor wells with 2-inch (5.1 cm) diameter inner PVC screens and casings (second phase).

A total of approximately 200 feet (61 m) of borehole shall be drilled using air rotary methods. Each of the boreholes first shall be drilled to 10 inches (25.4 cm) in diameter to install 6-inch (15.2 cm) ID diameter steel casing to a depth of approximately 20 feet (6.1 m). The depth of drilling and length of casing will depend upon the degree of weathering of the geological formation at the borehole location as determined by the Technical

Liaison. A total of approximately 40 feet (12 m) of 6-inch (15.2 cm) ID diameter steel casing shall be installed.

All 6-inch (15.2 cm) ID casing shall be cement/bentonite (90 percent cement and 10 percent bentonite)grouted using a tremie pipe. After allowing the cement grout to cure, the remainder of the total depth of each borehole shall be drilled to 6 inches (15.2 cm) in diameter and left as an open test borehole for testing by the Government

(this is the end of phase 1 of the work).

During drilling, the Contractor shall provide the Government every opportunity to collect geological samples and geologic and hydrologic information required, including:

(1) Collection of a composite of drill cuttings and produced fluids for each 5-foot (1.5 m) interval of borehole or at every color change or when each water-bearing zone is reached or at depths as specified by the Technical Liaison. Equipment shall be provided by the Contractor that allows cutting and fluid samples to be safely collected.

(2) Measurement of the yield or discharge of water from the aquifer when each water-bearing zone is

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Following completion of the test boreholes and prior to their construction as monitor wells, sufficient time (30 to

180 days) will be allowed for the Government to perform testing of the borehole and formation, including borehole geophysical logging, borehole television surveys, and packer tests. After completion of borehole and formation testing by the Government, the boreholes shall be constructed as monitor wells.

A bentonite seal shall be installed from the bottom of each borehole to a depth specified by the Technical Liaison.

In each of the two boreholes, 2-inch (5.1 cm) ID diameter Schedule 40 PVC flush joint threaded 0.020-inch (0.05

cm) well screen and an end cap on the lower end of each screen shall be installed in the center of each monitor well.

A 2-inch (5.1 cm) ID diameter Schedule 40 PVC flush joint threaded inner casing shall be attached to each well screen.

In both boreholes, a filter pack consisting of coarse sand shall be installed from 2 feet (0.6 m) below the bottom of the well screen (on top of the bentonite seal at the bottom of the hole, if any) to 2 feet (0.6 m) above the top of the well screen in the annulus between the 6-inch (15.2 cm) diameter borehole and the well screen.

A bentonite seal shall be installed from above the filter pack to 5 feet (1.5 m) above the bottom of the steel casing in the borehole annulus. The borehole annulus above the bentonite seal shall be sealed with cement/bentonite (90 percent cement and 10 percent bentonite) grout pumped down the annulus with a tremie pipe.

Water will be pumped, or blown using air, from each completed monitoring well to remove at least one casing volume of water and demonstrate that the well produces water that does not contain bentonite from the seal or sand from the filter pack.

Work performed by the Contractor, drilling the two test boreholes and constructing them as monitor wells, shall include:

(1) Drill by air rotary methods a 10-inch (25.4 cm) diameter hole to competent bedrock as determined by the Technical Liaison to set 6-inch (15.2 cm) ID diameter steel casing for each of two boreholes.

(2) Install approximately 20 feet (6.1 m) of 6-inch (15.2 cm) ID diameter steel casing in each of the two boreholes. All 6-inch (15.2 cm) diameter casing shall be cement grouted using a tremie pipe.

(3) Drill by air rotary methods two boreholes, 6 inches (15.2 cm) in diameter, to depths of approximately 100 feet (30.5 m) as determined by the Technical Liaison. Small amounts of tap water, provided by the driller, may be used to remove cuttings when such use is determined to be necessary by the Technical Liaison.

(4) At both boreholes, containerize and remove from the site all drill cuttings, soil, mud, and other materials from the boreholes after drilling has been completed. Dispose drill cuttings, soil, mud, and other materials that contain contaminants present in site groundwater, if any, in accordance with all laws and regulations applicable for such materials.

(5) Develop each borehole after completion of drilling by blowing with air pressure for approximately

30 minutes.

(6) Pump excess water produced during drilling and development of the boreholes into a onsite storage tank after removing sediment using bag filters. The Government will provide the onsite water storage tank and will dispose of the water. The USGS will be responsible for the delivery of the tank (including unloading from the truck) to the drill site and the picking up of the tank (including loading onto the truck) after the work is complete. After the contract has been awarded the USGS Technical Liaison will coordinate with the Contractor to establish a mutually agreed upon date for delivery of the tank to the drill site. Delivery shall be made no later than seven days after the work begins. After the portion of the work requiring the tank has been completed the Contractor shall notify the USGS Technical Liaison and

G15PS00497 Page 11 of 57 a mutually agreed upon date shall be established for the pick-up of the tanks. The pick-up date for the tank shall be no later than the final day of the contract of performance.

(7) Install a bentonite seal from the bottom of the borehole to a depth specified by the Technical Liaison in each of the two monitor wells.

(8) In the two monitor wells, install approximately 10 feet (6.1 m) of 2-inch (5.1 cm) ID diameter

Schedule 40 PVC flush joint threaded 0.020-inch (0.05 cm) well screen. On each screen add an end cap on the lower end of each screen in the center of each monitor well.

(9) Install in each of the two wells up to approximately 90 feet (27 m) of 2-inch (5.1 cm) ID diameter

Schedule 40 PVC flush joint threaded inner casing attached to the well screen in the center of each monitor well. The top of the inner PVC casing should be 1 inch (2.5 cm) below the top of 6-inch (15.2

cm) diameter steel casing.

(10) Install a filter pack consisting of coarse sand from 2 feet (0.61 in) below the bottom of the well screen to 2 feet (0.61 in) above the top of the well screen in the annulus between the 6-inch (15.2 cm) diameter borehole and the well screen in each of the two monitor wells.

(11) Install a bentonite seal from above the filter pack to 5 feet (1.5 in) above the bottom of the 6-inch

(15.2 cm) diameter outer steel casing in annulus between 6-inch (15.2 cm) diameter borehole and the inner PVC casing in each of the two monitor wells.

(12) Seal annulus between 6-inch (15.2 cm) diameter steel casing and inner PVC casing from the bentonite seal to 1 inch (2.5 cm) below the top of the inner PVC casing with cement/bentonite (90 percent cement and 10 percent bentonite) grout pumped down the annulus with a tremie pipe in each of the two monitor wells.

(13) Install standard expandable plastic locking cap on each PVC inner casing.

(14) Equip both of the wells with steel flush-mount cap set in a concrete pad flush with the ground surface.

(15) Locks will be provided by the Government.

C381 Local Geologic Conditions

The site at which the drilling is to be done is underlain by the Brunswick Formation. The Brunswick Formation consists of interbedded shales and siltstones.

Local geologic and hydrologic data consisting of logs, well records, and other reports are available for examination at the U.S. Geological Survey Pennsylvania Water Science Center, Exton Office, in Exton, Pennsylvania only. The USGS reports are available via pubs.usgs.gov. There is no reasonable way to make available the logs and records in electronic format however, so any vendors interested in viewing them must do so by appointment. To view the logs and records contact:

Daniel Goode

3450 Princeton Pike

Lawrenceville NJ 08648

717-571-8783 djgoode@usgs.gov

All emails and calls for appointments must give a minimum of two business days (48 hours) advance notice.

These data have been collected from well owners, drillers, and Commonwealth and Federal agencies and may be mailto:djgoode@usgs.gov mailto:djgoode@usgs.gov

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The Contractor shall be held as having examined the vicinity of the drilling site to acquaint him/herself with local conditions affecting drilling.

C382 Equipment and Personnel to be Furnished by the Contractor

The NP-1 Site has been designated as a National Priorities List (Superfund) site by the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (U.S. EPA). The site is classified as a Level D site by the U.S. EPA. The primary contaminants are chlorinated solvents in groundwater. Water samples taken by Pennsylvania Department of Environmental

Resources Contractors in December 2011 from existing on-site wells had concentrations of tetrachloroethylene

(PCE) as high as 586 micrograms per liter (ug/L), cis-1,2-dichloroethane as high as 5.6 ug/l, trichloroethylene

(TCE) as high as 4.5 ug/L, 1,1,2-trichloroethane as high as 4.1 ug/L, and 1,1,1-trichloroethane as high as 1.3 ug/L.

All Contractor personnel are required to have taken the 40 hour safety training course specified by the

Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1979 (OSHA) in 29 CFR 1910.120 and are required to be enrolled in a medical surveillance program. The contractor will be required to submit proof of training and enrollment in a medical surveillance program for each employee working on the site prior to beginning the work. Employees without proof of training will not be permitted to work at the site. The Contractor shall provide all necessary safety clothing and personal protective equipment to Contractor personnel. Air monitoring will be provided by the

USGS during drilling and well construction. All Contractor personnel are required to follow and abide by the NP-

1 Site Health and Safety Plan, a copy of which is available for inspection at the U.S. Geological Survey

Pennsylvania Water Science Center, Exton Office, in Exton, Pennsylvania.

The Contractor shall provide one complete drilling unit capable of air rotary drilling. The Contractor shall furnish all drill pipe and bits used for this contract. The Contractor shall provide all tools, supplies, drilling equipment, accessories, water for drilling, shovels, power, lighting, controls, discharge pipe, pumps, bag filters, compressor, experienced personnel, safety clothing and equipment, and all other items necessary to conduct efficient and satisfactory drilling, sampling, setting of casing, and completion of monitor wells as specified in this contract. The drilling unit shall be in good condition and have the capacity to drill a hole to a depth of 100 feet (30.5 m). The air compressor on the rig must be of sufficient capacity to recover drill cuttings as required for accurate sampling of geologic materials. The Contractor shall provide all materials and services necessary for satisfactory completion of all work required under these specifications.

The contractor shall provide a steam cleaning machine to clean drill bits and drill stem between drilling each borehole and between cleaning out each existing borehole.

The Contractor shall provide all 6-inch (20.3 cm) ID diameter steel casing installed in each borehole. The

Contractor shall provide all Schedule 40 PVC 2-inch (5.1 cm) ID diameter casing and Schedule 40 PVC 2- inch

(5.1 cm) ID diameter 0.020-inch (0.05 cm) well screen installed in the boreholes. All PVC well screen and casing must be certified as solvent free by the manufacturer. The casing and well screen may be of any reasonable length for safe and efficient handling. The casing and well screen must be undamaged, with no cracks or snags inside the casing or well screen that might cause an obstruction for experimental apparatus to be lowered into the well. Each length of casing and well screen to be inserted into a drill hole will be inspected by the Contractor to ensure that these conditions are met. The Government will not be responsible for any cost or delay due to casing or well screen that is faulty or that fails under the service to which it is subjected or called for in these specifications.

The Contractor shall provide one complete grout injecting machine capable of injecting cement grout through a tremie pipe to a depth of 100 feet (30.5 m) below land surface. The Contractor shall provide all bentonite, cement grout, filter pack sand, well screen bottom caps, plastic expandable locking caps for PVC casing, and steel flush-mount caps for steel casing.

Although air rotary drilling methods are preferred, the Contractor shall provide potable water for drilling, should such water be needed as determined by the Technical Liaison. Potable water is not available at the site. The

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Contractor shall be responsible for both the transportation of the water to the site and its storage at the site. All the water provided shall be potable and shall be transported and stored in clean containers that are free of all hydrocarbons. The Government will not be responsible for any cost or delay due to the driller’s inability to supply potable water for drilling.

The Contractor shall provide tables, space on truck bed, or drill pipe and casing standards for keeping drill bits, tools, drill pipe, casing, and well screen off the ground during drilling and well construction operations. In addition, the Contractor shall provide a steam cleaner and spraying equipment for cleaning drilling tools.

The Contractor shall maintain all equipment in good operating condition during the life of the contract. In the event that the equipment, judged by work completed, and the specifications in clause C382, is considered unsatisfactory by the Technical Liaison, the Contractor shall be notified in writing. The Contractor shall then within the time specified in such notice (generally 10 days) replace or repair the unsatisfactory equipment.

C383 Equipment to be Furnished by the Government

The following Government furnished materials and equipment will be available during drilling, development, and testing of the wells:

(1) Bags or bottles for collecting geologic samples,

(2) Storage tank for filtered water produced during drilling and development of the boreholes, and

(3) Padlocks

C384 Drilling Procedure, Sampling. Well Casing. and Well Construction

(a) The boreholes shall be drilled by equipment as described in these specifications to depths determined by the

Technical Liaison as drilling progresses, but approximately 100 feet (30.5 m) deep. Each borehole will be drilled by the air rotary drilling method. Because this is an exploratory program as stated in section C380, the exact depths cannot be specified before drilling.

(b) Each monitor well shall be drilled in the following manner (see well construction schematics in Attachment

1). The borehole shall first be drilled by air rotary methods 10 inches (25.4 cm) in diameter for installation of 6-inch (15.2 cm) ID diameter steel casing. Each well shall be cased with 6-inch (15.2 cm) ID diameter steel casing to keep unconsolidated surficial materials from entering the hole. Depth of drilling and length of casing will depend on depth of weathering of the geologic formation at each well location as determined by the Technical

Liaison, but is expected to be approximately 20 feet (6.1 m).

A cement grout seal shall be placed at the bottom of the 10-inch borehole between the 6-inch (15.2 cm) diameter steel casing and the geological formation using a tremie pipe.

After the surface casing seal is set, a 6-inch borehole will be drilled by air rotary methods to approximately 100 feet depth, as determined by the Technical Liaison. This will complete phase 1.

At all well sites, all drill cuttings, soil, mud, and other materials from drilling will be containerized and removed, and the site restored to pre-drilling conditions. Removal of the drill cuttings, soil, mud, and other materials from drilling shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

(d) If needed, drilling in the unsaturated zone can be completed by adding water to the borehole to facilitate drilling. However, attempts at drilling only with air to get the returns to land surface must be exhausted before water can be added. After sufficient water for drilling is encountered in the aquifer, no water will be added to the borehole from the land surface. Water can only be added to the test hole with permission by the Technical Liaison and by adhering to the following stipulations:

(1) All attempts to drill with air must be documented by the Contractor and documentation made why it was necessary to add water.

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(2) When water is added, the driller shall provide potable water that has been transported and stored in tanks that are clean and free from all hydrocarbons.

(3) No other substance or additive, such as synthetic polymers, shall be added to the water.

(e) During drilling, and with the full assistance of the Contractor, a composite sample of the drill cuttings and fluids for every 5-foot (1.5 m) interval and/or at each color change of each borehole shall be collected by the

Technical Liaison. Equipment to conduct such sampling safely will be provided by the Contractor.

(f) Flow measurements of the yield of the aquifer will be made as each water-bearing zone is encountered. The

Contractor shall provide accurate information, in the form of a log, on depth of lithologic changes, depth of water-bearing zones, and yield of water from each water-bearing zone. Semi-quantitative observations of flow will be made and recorded during drilling by the Contractor.

(g) Measurements of the amount of hole drilled, supplies, and services for which payment shall be made, shall be logged by the Contractor and corroborated by the Technical Liaison daily. In case of dispute, the Technical

Liaison shall be entitled to make measurements at any time with the Government’s own equipment with no extra cost accruing to the Government for standby time.

(h) No oil or grease shall be introduced into the drill hole for lubrication of drilling bits, joints, or other equipment.

(i) Each borehole will be developed using air to remove cuttings and sediment clogging borehole zones that yield water.

(j) Following drilling of the boreholes and prior to their construction as monitor wells, sufficient time (30 to

180 days) shall be allowed for the Government to perform testing of the boreholes and formation including borehole geophysical logging, borehole television surveys, and packer tests. The Technical Liaison will inform the Contractor when phase 2, monitoring well construction, can commence.

(k) Install a bentonite seal from the bottom of the borehole to a depth specified by the Technical Liaison in each of the two monitor wells.

(l) In the two monitor wells, install approximately 10 feet (6.1 m) of 2-inch (5.1 cm) ID diameter Schedule

40 PVC flush joint threaded 0.020-inch (0.05 cm) well screen. On each screen add an end cap on the lower end of each screen in the center of each monitor well.

(m) Install in each of the two wells up to approximately 90 feet (27 m) of 2-inch (5.1 cm) ID diameter

Schedule 40 PVC flush joint threaded inner casing attached to the well screen in the center of each monitor well.

The top of the inner PVC casing should be 1 inch (2.5 cm) below the top of 6-inch (15.2 cm) diameter steel casing.

(n) Install a filter pack consisting of coarse sand from 2 feet (0.61 in) below the bottom of the well screen (on top of the bentonite seal, if any) to 2 feet (0.61 in) above the top of the well screen in the annulus between the 6-inch (15.2 cm) diameter borehole and the well screen in each of the two monitor wells.

(o) Install a bentonite seal from above the filter pack to 5 feet (1.5 in) above the bottom of the 6-inch (15.2

cm) diameter outer steel casing in annulus between 6-inch (15.2 cm) diameter borehole and the inner PVC casing in each of the two monitor wells.

(p) Seal annulus between 6-inch (15.2 cm) diameter steel casing and inner PVC casing from the bentonite seal to 1 inch (2.5 cm) below the top of the inner PVC casing with cement/bentonite (90 percent cement and 10

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(q) Install standard expandable plastic locking cap on each PVC inner casing.

(r) Equip both of the wells with steel flush-mount cap set in a concrete pad flush with the ground surface.

C385 Geologic Samples and Logs

(a) A representative of the Government will collect samples of the drill cuttings and fluids and place them in bags or bottles to be furnished by the Government. Some assistance from the Contractor may be required. The

Contractor shall take all steps necessary to ensure that each sample collected is representative of the formation materials for the interval sampled and that for each sample an accurate depth below land surface is obtained. The

Contractor shall assist the representative of the Government by collecting samples at designated depths and in subsequent handling of the samples. All special equipment or installations necessary for satisfactory and safe sampling of materials shall be provided by the Contractor. All work shall be conducted in the presence of the

Technical Liaison or other representative of the Government. All drilling shall proceed at a rate sufficiently slow to ensure accurate sampling of the desired depth, to obtain the best quality geologic samples, and to obtain and record other information and observations made during drilling.

(b) The driller shall carefully and accurately keep a log of time with descriptive notes of depth, notations of the type of bit and drilling method employed and any changes made, as well as the time period, depth, and reason for all drilling stoppages. All work (including experimental) designated in this contract or requested by the Technical

Liaison shall be documented by the Contractor.

(c) The driller shall carefully and accurately keep a log with descriptive notes of depth, drilling conditions, geologic unit, depth of water-bearing zones, and well yield. A copy of the log shall be furnished by the driller to the Technical Liaison upon completion of each borehole.

C386 Well Capping

Upon completion of each well, the Contractor shall install a steel flush-mount cap set in a concrete pad flush with the ground surface on each of the two 6-inch (15.2 cm) ID diameter steel outer casing to prevent the entrance of foreign matter. The padlocks for the locking plugs on the 2-inch well casings will be provided by the Technical

Liaison.

C387 Abandoned Hole

Any hole that does not satisfy the requirements herein described through the Contractor’s fault or negligence, and that cannot be made acceptable, shall be declared an abandoned hole. If the Contracting Officer determines that a hole is lost due to reasons within the control of the Contractor, he/she will immediately notify the Contractor, in writing, of his/her decision and order the hole abandoned in accordance with FAR 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price

Construction), and for the Contractor to move to the next scheduled hole. If any hole is declared abandoned, no payment for the hole will be made by the Government for any part of the drilling or sampling at that site. All abandoned test holes shall be filled by the Contractor at his/her expense with a 90 percent cement grout/10 percent bentonite mixture from the bottom of the hole to the land surface with a tremie pipe to prevent infiltration of surface water or other waste into the test hole. The salvageable material furnished by the Contractor shall remain its property.

C388 Authorized Drilling Cessation

In the event the depth as specified by the Technical Liaison cannot be achieved for any individual borehole due to unforeseen geologic or hydrologic conditions, such as collapsing beds, the Contractor will not be required to continue drilling provided the Contractor contact the Technical Liaison immediately upon detection of the problems and provided the Technical Liaison determines that the Contractor is not at fault. The Contractor shall be paid in full for footage drilled in accordance with Section B, CLIN 003 or 006. Although the hole is abandoned, a complete driller’s log and record shall be submitted to the Technical Liaison.

C389 Mobilization and Demobilization

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The Contractor is responsible for all logistical support including mobilization to the first site, setting up and removing drill rig and auxiliary equipment, movement between sites, and demobilization from final site back to home base.

C390 Representative of Contractor

The Contractor shall have a foreman or driller, experienced with the drilling equipment and methods required by the specifications and with full authority to act for the Contractor in directing all field operations, constantly in charge of the work at the drill sites when the work Is underway.

C391 Site Preservation and Restoration

(a) The drilling sites chosen are accessible but will have limited maneuvering space for the Contractor’s truck and equipment. Structures, grounds, and natural environment around the sites must be protected and, therefore, the

Contractor shall be responsible for damage caused by the drilling operations. If, on inspection of the sites the prospective Contractor determines that there is not sufficient cleared area for efficient operations, he shall notify the Technical Liaison before mobilization of equipment.

(b) At the completion of drilling and before acceptance by the Technical Liaison, the site shall be restored as nearly as possible to its previous condition. All equipment shall be removed, pits and other holes filled in, and debris removed. Oil or any insoluble liquids or materials shall not be drained onto or left at the drilling site. The work specified in this contract shall not be considered complete, nor will the invoice for the work be approved, until the site restoration is complete to the satisfaction of the Technical Liaison.

C392 Work Schedule

All drilling shall be done during daylight hours, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays, and with a maximum 10-hour working day. At the beginning of the work, the Contractor and the Technical Liaison shall mutually agree on the schedule of working hours so that the Technical Liaison can be present during working hours. Conditions during the required drilling performance period may make work during other than normal work hours mutually desirable. The contractor may revise the daily working schedule with the concurrence of the

Technical Liaison, provided such change will not increase the contract price nor delay contract completion.

After completion of wells, some site cleanup will be necessary to restore the site to pre-drilling conditions. Time for this site cleanup shall be included in the footage charge.

Additional charges will not be paid for setting up equipment or for loading drill pipe, bits, and other tools and equipment after completion of a well, in preparation for moving from the drilling site. Additional charges will not be paid for changing drilling and reaming bits; this cost shall be included in the cost of drilling and reaming.

C393 Responsibility for Damage to Contractor’s Equipment

The Contractor shall assume all responsibility for damage to his equipment, whether from elements, from vandalism, from operation under this contract, or from movement to, from, or between drilling sites.

C394 Experimental Work, Idle or Standby Time

During the progress of operations under these specifications, it may be necessary to perform work of an experimental nature that will require the services of the Contractor’s crew and equipment, or work that may require such crew and equipment to stand idle during normal working hours. In such an event, the Technical

Liaison will request that the Contractor furnish such assistance or cease operations, and will state the anticipated extent or duration thereof. The contractor shall promptly furnish such assistance, or cease operation. The

Contractor shall maintain a record of such standby time and will be paid at the unit price for CLIN 018.

F905 Place of Performance

Services to be provided hereunder shall be performed at the following location:

North Penn 1 Superfund Site, 38 Green Street, Souderton, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

F914 Period of Performance -- Drilling

(a) The contractor shall be mobilized at the drill site and commence drilling within 15 calendar days after

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