WA4_RFP_1014R0058_Amendment_03.pdf

Request for Proposal

HSBP1014R0058

(Area 4)

POST A00003 Changes U.S. Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Secure Border Initiative

Facilities Management & Engineering Tactical Infrastructure Comprehensive Tactical Infrastructure Maintenance and Repair

(CTIMR) Work Area 4

5 November 2014

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Secure Border Initiative Acquisition Office

1901 South Bell Street 8th Floor Arlington, VA 20598

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents

SECTION A SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

SECTION B SUPPLIES OR SERVICES & PRICES OR COSTS

B.1 SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

B.2 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

B.3 CONTRACT TYPE (OCT 2008)

SECTION C SPECIFICATIONS/SOW/SOO/ORD

C.1 STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION D PACKAGING & MARKING

SECTION E INSPECTION & ACCEPTANCE

E.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

E.2 52.246-12 INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION (AUG 1996)

SECTION F DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

F.2 52.247-62 SPECIFIC QUANTITIES UNKNOWN (APR 1984)

F.3 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (MAR 2003)

F.4 TERM OF CONTRACT WITH OPTION(S) (MAR 2003)

F.5 FAR 52.217-5 EVALUATION OF CONTRACT OPTION(S) (JUL 1990)

SECTION G CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 3052.242-72 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 2003)

G.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S AUTHORITY (MAR 2003)

G.3 PAYMENT AND INVOICE INSTRUCTIONS (APR 2014)

SECTION H SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 INSURANCE UNDER COST REIMBURSEMENT CONTRACTS - GROUP PLANS (OCT 2007)

H.2 GOVERNMENT CONSENT OF PUBLICATION/ENDORSEMENT (MAR 2003)

H.3 SECURITY PROCEDURES (OCT 2009)

H.4 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION (MAR 2003)

H.5 NON-PERSONAL SERVICE (MAR 2003)

H.6 TRAVEL COSTS (AUG 2008)

H.7 ADDITIONAL CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS (OCT 2007)

H.8 POST AWARD EVALUATION OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE (JUL 2014)

H.9 HOLIDAYS AND ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE (MAR 2003)

H.10 SECTION 8(A) DIRECT AWARDS PURSUANT TO PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT BETWEEN U.S. AND THE U.S.

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DEC 2008)

H.11 SPECIAL SECURITY REQUIREMENT - CONTRACTOR PRE-SCREENING (SEP 2011)

H.12 3052.215-70 KEY PERSONNEL OR FACILITIES (DEC 2003)

SECTION I CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

I.2 52.202-1 DEFINITIONS (NOV 2013)

I.3 52.203-3 GRATUITIES (APR 1984)

I.4 52.203-5 COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES (MAY 2014)

I.5 52.203-6 RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO THE GOVERNMENT (SEP 2006)

I.6 52.203-7 ANTI-KICKBACK PROCEDURES (MAY 2014)

I.7 52.203-8 CANCELLATION, RESCISSION, AND RECOVERY OF FUNDS FOR ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER ACTIVITY

(MAY 2014)

I.8 52.203-10 PRICE OR FEE ADJUSTMENT FOR ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER ACTIVITY (MAY 2014) I.9 52.203-12 LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS (OCT 2010)

I.10 52.203-13 CONTRACTOR CODE OF BUSINESS ETHICS AND CONDUCT (APR 2010)

I.11 52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM

EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (APR 2014)

I.12 52.204-4 PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED ON POSTCONSUMER FIBER CONTENT PAPER (MAY 2011)

I.13 52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (JUL 2013)

I.14 52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS

DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (AUG 2013)

I.15 52.210-1 MARKET RESEARCH (APR 2011)

I.16 52.215-2 AUDIT AND RECORDS-NEGOTIATION (OCT 2010)

I.17 52.215-8 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE-UNIFORM CONTRACT FORMAT (OCT 1997)

I.18 52.215-23 LIMITATIONS ON PASS-THROUGH CHARGES (OCT 2009)

I.19 52.216-9 FIXED FEE-CONSTRUCTION (JUN 2011)

I.20 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

I.21 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

I.22 52.219-8 UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (MAY 2014)

I.23 52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (NOV 2011)

I.24 52.219-16 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (JAN 1999)

I.25 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (JUL 2013)

I.26 52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003)

I.27 52.222-6 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS (MAY 2014)

I.28 52.222-7 WITHHOLDING OF FUNDS (MAY 2014)

I.29 52.222-9 APPRENTICES AND TRAINEES (JUL 2005)

I.30 52.222-10 COMPLIANCE WITH COPELAND ACT REQUIREMENTS (FEB 1988)

I.31 52.222-11 SUBCONTRACTS (LABOR STANDARDS) (MAY 2014)

I.32 52.222-12 CONTRACT TERMINATION--DEBARMENT (MAY 2014)

I.33 52.222-13 COMPLIANCE WITH CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS AND RELATED REGULATIONS

(MAY 2014)

I.34 52.222-14 DISPUTES CONCERNING LABOR STANDARDS (FEB 1988)

I.35 52.222-15 CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY (MAY 2014)

I.36 52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (FEB 1999)

I.37 52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (MAR 2007)

I.38 52.222-27 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

I.39 52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (JUL 2014)

I.40 52.222-36 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUL 2014)

I.41 52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON VETERANS (JUL 2014)

I.42 52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT (DEC 2010)

I.43 52.222-41 SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS (MAY 2014)

I.44 52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (FEB 2009)

I.45 52.222-54 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION (AUG 2013)

I.46 52.223-6 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (MAY 2001)

I.47 52.223-18 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING (AUG 2011) 58

I.48 52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (JUN 2008)

I.49 52.228-2 ADDITIONAL BOND SECURITY (OCT 1997)

I.50 52.228-11 PLEDGES OF ASSETS (JAN 2012)

I.51 52.228-15 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS - CONSTRUCTION (OCT 2010)

I.52 52.232-17 INTEREST (MAY 2014)

I.53 52.232-23 ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS (MAY 2014)

I.54 52.232-27 PROMPT PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (MAY 2014)

I.55 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER--SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (JUL 2013) 58

I.56 52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUN 2013)

I.57 52.233-1 DISPUTES (MAY 2014)

I.58 52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD (AUG 1996)

I.59 52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM (OCT 2004)

I.60 52.236-5 MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP (APR 1984)

I.61 52.236-7 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOV 1991)

I.62 52.236-18 WORK OVERSIGHT IN COST-REIMBURSEMENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (APR 1984)

I.63 52.236-19 ORGANIZATION AND DIRECTION OF THE WORK (APR 1984)

I.64 52.242-1 NOTICE OF INTENT TO DISALLOW COSTS (APR 1984)

I.65 52.242-3 PENALTIES FOR UNALLOWABLE COSTS (MAY 2014)

I.66 52.242-4 CERTIFICATION OF FINAL INDIRECT COSTS (JAN 1997)

I.67 52.242-13 BANKRUPTCY (JUL 1995)

I.68 52.243-2 CHANGES - COST-REIMBURSEMENT (AUG 1987) ALTERNATE III (APR 1984)

I.69 52.243-4 CHANGES (JUNE 2007)

I.70 52.243-7 NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES (APR 1984)

I.71 52.244-5 COMPETITION IN SUBCONTRACTING (DEC 1996)

I.72 52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUL 2014)

I.73 52.249-6 TERMINATION (COST-REIMBURSEMENT) (MAY 2004) ALTERNATE I (SEP 1996)

I.74 52.253-1 COMPUTER GENERATED FORMS (JAN 1991)

I.75 52.203-14 DISPLAY OF HOTLINE POSTER(S) (DEC 2007)

I.76 52.204-1 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT (DEC 1989)

I.77 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (JUL 2013)

I.78 52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JUL

2013) I.79 52.219-18 NOTIFICATION OF COMPETITION LIMITED TO ELIGIBLE 8(A) CONCERNS (JUN 2003) ALTERNATE I

(APR 2005)

I.80 52.222-8 PAYROLLS AND BASIC RECORDS (MAY 2014)

I.81 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN--CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

I.82 52.228-14 IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT (MAY 2014)

I.83 52.244-2 SUBCONTRACTS (OCT 2010) ALTERNATE I (JUNE 2007)

I.84 3052.203-70 INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTRACTOR DISCLOSURE OF VIOLATIONS (SEP 2012)

I.85 3052.205-70 ADVERTISEMENTS, PUBLICIZING AWARDS, AND RELEASES (SEP 2012)

I.86 3052.209-70 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTS WITH CORPORATE EXPATRIATES (JUN 2006)

I.87 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013)

SECTION J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

J.1 LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

SECTION K REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFEROR

K.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAY 2014)

K.2 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JUL 2013)

K.3 52.225-20 PROHIBITION ON CONDUCTING RESTRICTED BUSINESS OPERATIONS IN SUDAN--CERTIFICATION

(AUG 2009)

K.4 52.225-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES ENGAGING IN CERTAIN ACTIVITIES OR

TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO IRAN--REPRESENTATION AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2012)

K.5 52.236-28 PREPARATION OF PROPOSALS-CONSTRUCTION (OCT 1997)

K.6 3052.209-79 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING A FELONY CRIMINAL VIOLATION UNDER ANY FEDERAL OR STATE LAW OR UNPAID FEDERAL TAX LIABILITY (FEB 2014) (DHS FAR CLASS

DEVIATION 14-02)

SECTION L INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, & NOTICES TO OFFERORS

L.1 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

L.2 52.214-34 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE (APR 1991)

L.3 52.214-35 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN U.S. CURRENCY (APR 1991)

L.4 52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION (JAN 2004) ALTERNATE I (OCT 1997)

L.5 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

L.6 52.215-20 REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA AND DATA OTHER THAN CERTIFIED

COST OR PRICING DATA (OCT 2010) ALTERNATE IV (OCT 2010)

L.7 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS--SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK (MAY 2014) L.8 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT

OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

L.9 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT--CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

L.10 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

L.11 52.250-2 SAFETY ACT COVERAGE NOT APPLICABLE (FEB 2009)

L.12 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF PROPOSALS (OCT 2008)

L.13 52.237-1 SITE VISIT (APR 1984)

L.14 AGENCY LEVEL PROTEST NOTICE (APR 2003)

SECTION M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

M.2 52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990)

M.3 GENERAL EVALUATION INFORMATION (OCT 2008)

M.4 EVALUATION CRITERIA (JUN 2007)

M.5 COST OR PRICE EVALUATION (MAR 2003)

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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3. EFF. DATE 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)2.

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

FACILITY CODECODE

6. ISSUED BY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR ( No., street, county, State and Zip Code)

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended. Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods: (a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES ( Such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc. ) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103 (b).

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) copies to issuing office.

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

1 2 is required to sign this document and return is not

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE

SIGNED

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE

SIGNED

BY

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15A NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

1) Revise the Proposal due date to 19 December, 2014 at 03:00 p.m. EST.

2) Clarify that the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 237990.

3) Revise the Past Performance Questionnaire Cover Letter due date to 28 November, 2014.

SECTION B SUPPLIES OR SERVICES & PRICES OR COSTS

B.1 SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

ITEM # DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXT. PRICE

10 CLIN 1- Fences and Gates WA4 1.000 AU 20 CLIN 2- Roads and Bridges WA4 1.000 AU 30 CLIN 3-Drainage and Grates WA4 1.000 AU 40 CLIN 4- Lighting and Electrical WA4 1.000 AU 50 CLIN 5- Vegetation & Debris Removal

WA4

1.000 AU

60 CLIN 6- Program Management WA4 1.000 AU

70 CLIN 7- G&A WA4 1.000 AU

80 CLIN 8- Fee WA4 1.000 AU 90 *CLIN 9- Improvement Activity 1.000 AU 2,250,000.00 2,250,000.00

Option Year 1 110 CLIN 1- Fences and Gates WA4 1.000 AU 120 CLIN 2- Roads and Bridges WA4 1.000 AU 130 CLIN 3-Drainage and Grates WA4 1.000 AU 140 CLIN 4- Lighting and Electrical WA4 1.000 AU 150 CLIN 5- Vegetation & Debris Removal

WA4

1.000 AU

160 CLIN 6- Program Management WA4 1.000 AU

170 CLIN 7- G&A WA4 1.000 AU

180 CLIN 8- Fee WA4 1.000 AU 190 *CLIN 9- Improvement Activity 1.000 AU 2,250,000.00 2,250,000.00

Option Year 2 210 CLIN 1- Fences and Gates WA4 1.000 AU 220 CLIN 2- Roads and Bridges WA4 1.000 AU 230 CLIN 3-Drainage and Grates WA4 1.000 AU 240 CLIN 4- Lighting and Electrical WA4 1.000 AU 250 CLIN 5- Vegetation & Debris Removal

WA4

1.000 AU

260 CLIN 6- Program Management WA4 1.000 AU

270 CLIN 7- G&A WA4 1.000 AU

280 CLIN 8- Fee WA4 1.000 AU 290 *CLIN 9- Improvement Activity 1.000 AU 2,250,000.00 2,250,000.00

Option Year 3 310 CLIN 1- Fences and Gates WA4 1.000 AU 320 CLIN 2- Roads and Bridges WA4 1.000 AU

330 CLIN 3-Drainage and Grates WA4 1.000 AU 340 CLIN 4- Lighting and Electrical WA4 1.000 AU 350 CLIN 5- Vegetation & Debris Removal

WA4

1.000 AU

360 CLIN 6- Program Management WA4 1.000 AU

370 CLIN 7- G&A WA4 1.000 AU

380 CLIN 8- Fee WA4 1.000 AU 390 *CLIN 9- Improvement Activity 1.000 AU 2,250,000.00 2,250,000.00

Option Year 4 410 CLIN 1- Fences and Gates WA4 1.000 AU 420 CLIN 2- Roads and Bridges WA4 1.000 AU 430 CLIN 3-Drainage and Grates WA4 1.000 AU 440 CLIN 4- Lighting and Electrical WA4 1.000 AU 450 CLIN 5- Vegetation & Debris Removal

WA4

1.000 AU

460 CLIN 6- Program Management WA4 1.000 AU

470 CLIN 7- G&A WA4 1.000 AU

480 CLIN 8- Fee WA4 1.000 AU 490 *CLIN 9- Improvement Activity 1.000 AU 2,250,000.00 2,250,000.00

Option To Extend Services 6 months 510 CLIN 1- Fences and Gates WA4 1.000 AU 520 CLIN 2- Roads and Bridges WA4 1.000 AU 530 CLIN 3-Drainage and Grates WA4 1.000 AU 540 CLIN 4- Lighting and Electrical WA4 1.000 AU 550 CLIN 5- Vegetation & Debris Removal

WA4

1.000 AU

560 CLIN 6- Program Management WA4 1.000 AU

570 CLIN 7- G&A WA4 1.000 AU

580 CLIN 8- Fee WA4 1.000 AU

* Improvement Activity Option CLIN The Improvement Activity Option CLIN shall be exercised as required and will be independent of all other option CLINS during the option periods. The Government anticipates a total of three (3) separate improvement activities each year, including the base period and each exercised option period over the life of the contract.

The estimated not-to-exceed (NTE) amount of each improvement activity is $750,000. Exercising of the Improvement Activity Option CLIN shall be at the sole discretion of the government and may be exercised at any time during the contract’s period of performance, unless the time remaining on the contract is inadequate to complete the required improvement. Applicable Overhead (OH) and G&A for the improvement activities shall be included in the Improvement Activity Option CLIN. However, the Improvement Activity NTE amount should not include fee. All fees (including the fee for the Improvement Activity) should be included in the Fee CLIN under Section B.1.

B.2 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

DELIVER TO: ITEM # QTY DELIVERY

DATE

Customs and Border Protection Del Rio, Laredo, and Rio Grande Valley, TX

10 1.000 03/20/2016

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430 1.000 03/20/2020 440 1.000 03/20/2020 450 1.000 03/20/2020 460 1.000 03/20/2020 470 1.000 03/20/2020 480 1.000 03/20/2020 490 1.000 03/20/2020

B.3 CONTRACT TYPE (OCT 2008)

The Government contemplates award of a Cost-Plus-Fixed Fee (CPFF) contract with one Firm Fixed Priced (FFP) CLIN, resulting from this solicitation. The FFP contract line item number (CLIN) is for Program Management requirements. There is also an Improvement Activities CLIN that will be an optional CLIN to be exercised (via modification) on a CPFF basis This contract will include a full range of maintenance and repair work elements for this Area known as Work Area 4. The contract will require the Contractor to prepare a proposed work plan, as specified in Section C, Paragraphs, 3.1.7 and 3.2., for Work Area 4. The proposed work plans will be used to aid the Government in determining the continuing work requirements in subsequent performance periods. The contract will contain a not-to-exceed dollar limit for the period of performance identified in the contract. Work requirements and quantities may be adjusted as required under direction of the COR.

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SECTION C SPECIFICATIONS/SOW/SOO/ORD

C.1 STATEMENT OF WORK

COMPREHENSIVE TACTICAL INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR (CTIMR)

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

1.0 Introduction

The purpose of this Statement of Work (SOW) is to acquire contractor Maintenance and Repair (M&R) support along the Southern Texas Border and surrounding areas. The support shall consist of: fence and gates; roads and bridges; drainage and grate systems; lighting and electrical systems and; vegetation control and debris removal.

1.1 Background

Section 102 of the Secure Fence Act requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to construct – in the most expeditious manner possible – the infrastructure necessary to deter and prevent illegal entry on our Southern Texas Border, including pedestrian and vehicle fencing, roads, and technology. Gaining effective control of our Nation’s borders is a critical element of national security, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is constructing tactical infrastructure (TI) to better execute this vital mission.

Under the Facilities Management and Engineering (FM&E) Division of CBP, the Border Patrol Facilities and Tactical Infrastructure (BPFTI) Program Management Office (PMO) – originally part of the Secure Border Initiative (SBI) – was established to acquire, maintain, and sustain all TI. The program develops and installs physical components (consisting mainly of roads, bridges, pedestrian and vehicle fences, gates, and lights) designed to consistently slow, delay, and act as persistent impedance to illicit cross-border activity. The TI requirements vary in scope by each Sector, and may also include, but not be limited to boat ramps, boat docks, and tower sites (not including the towers or equipment on the towers). TI, in turn, helps increase the level of operational control by the Border Patrol between the Land Ports of Entry (LPOEs). Fencing is but one element of this layered defense-in-depth plan. Each Border Patrol Sector identifies specific TI requirements that if fulfilled will enable agents to perform their mission more efficiently and increase the Sectors’ level of effective control based upon the current-day threat.

The TI program addresses the goals and objectives established by both the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years (FY) 2012-2016 and 2012-2016 Border Patrol Strategic Plan. The TI program directly aligns with the achievement of the DHS Strategic Plan’s Goal 2.1 – “Secure U.S. Air, Land, and Sea Borders,” and corresponding Objective 2.1.1 – “Prevent illegal entry.” The TI program also directly aligns with the achievement of the Border Patrol Strategic Plan’s Goal 1 – “Secure America’s Borders,” and corresponding Objective 1.1 – “Prevent Terrorists and Terrorist Weapons from Entering the United States.”

1.2 Scope

This work effort addresses the M&R of TI along Work Area 4 of the Southern Texas Border as defined in Table 1.2-1 – Work Areas below. It also addresses, at the discretion of the Government, improvements incidental to the M&R of existing TI. Architectural and Engineering (AE) design is not part of this contract.

Maintenance includes work activities that preserve or sustain the ability of an asset to continue to carry out its intended function or preserve its established level of performance.

Repairs include work to restore an existing asset to pre-existing condition and level of performance so that it may be effectively utilized for its designated purpose.

Improvements include work that enhances the mission and functional capabilities of an asset through an addition, expansion, or adaptation. For example, a replacement of fence sections with more permanent fence structures, improving the condition of a roadway by adding improved base or surfacing material on a large section of road, and replacing a drainage culvert with a larger diameter culvert. Any improvements included in this work effort will be confined to the existing TI footprint and will not exceed a dollar level threshold of $750,000 per activity. All improvements shall be assessed for environmental and real estate compliance requirements.

While the Border Patrol divides the Southwest Border into nine (9) unique Sectors, for internal contract management purposes, CBP has aggregated the Sectors into four (4) work area-oriented groupings, of which the focus of this acquisition is Work Area 4 (as shown in Table 1.2-1 below). This was done to align Sectors with similar characteristics to promote efficiency and ensure consistency with other CBP programs. While the TI within each Sector is similar, the specific TI types and quantities vary, driving the different M&R requirements for each Sector.

Work Area Sectors Length of border (miles)

Del Rio, TX 210 Laredo, TX 171

RGV, TX 316

Total 697

Table 1.2-1. Work Area 4

As shown in Table 1.2-1 above, Work Area 4 is divided into three Sectors, Del Rio, TX, Laredo, TX and Rio Grande Valley, TX

Del Rio Sector (DRT) border responsibility extends 210 border miles from the Val Verde/Kinney County line to the Southeast Maverick/Webb County line covering 59,541 square miles. The Sector consists of 10 stations located at Abilene, Brackettville, Carrizos Springs, Comstock, Eagle Pass, Eagle Pass South, Rocksprings, Del Rio Station, San Angelo, and Uvalde. Temperatures typically vary from 40°F to 105°F and rarely below 32°F or above 115°F.

The Laredo Sector (LRT) border responsibility extends 171 miles from the Maverick/Webb County line Southeast to the Zapata/Starr County line and covers 101 Counties with an area of 86,673 square miles. The Sector consists of 9 stations located at Cotulla, Laredo West, Freer, Laredo South, Hebbronville, Zapata, Laredo North, San Antonio, and Dallas. Temperatures typically vary from 40°F to 105°F and rarely below 32°F or above 115°F.

The Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) has 9 Border Patrol stations, three checkpoints, and twelve points of entry.

RGV Sector is located on the lower Rio Grande River Valley with a border responsibility of 316 miles and 317 coastal miles along the Gulf of Mexico. The sector encompasses 34 counties, equating to more than 34,000 square miles that is divided into 111 zones. The Sector consists of 9 substations located at Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Falfurrias, Fort Brown, Harlingen, Kingsville, McAllen, Rio Grande City, and Weslaco. Temperatures typically vary from 50°F to 97°F and rarely below 38°F or above 101°F.

1.3 Objectives

The Government seeks a Contractor that has the proven management and technical capability and sufficient, directly-related experience and resources to perform a wide variety of urgent and routine M&R activities for different types of assets dispersed along Work Area 4 (see Table 1.2-1) of the Southern Texas Border of the United States. The Contractor must have demonstrated management and technical capability to efficiently and effectively manage its personnel, equipment, and other resources to satisfy all Government requirements.

2.0 References

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) regulations, local, and Native American Nation laws, regulations, policies and other requirements while executing the SOW requirements, including any errata and/or changes. Relevant documents include, but are not limited to:

- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Manual Regulations

- Code of Federal Regulations, Title 29, Part 1926 – Safety and Health Regulations for Construction and

Engineering Manual, US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineering Manual (EM) 385-1-1 (September 2008)

- Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 105, “Hazardous Materials Program Definitions and General Procedures”

Roads/Bridges:

- American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Standard specification for Highway Bridges, 17th Edition, dated 2002

- Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)

- American Welding Society Standards and Specifications (AWS) AASHTO/AWS D1.5M/D1.5:2008;

Bridge Welding Code, dated 2008

- Texas Department of Transportation manuals & specifications for bridges and roads -http://onlinemanuals.txdot.gov/manuals/AlphaList.html and http://www.dot.state.tx.us/business/specifications.htm

Concrete/Steel:

- American Concrete Institute (ACI) Manual of Concrete Practice, dated 2013

- American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), Steel Construction Manual, 14th Edition

- American Welding Society Standards and Specifications (AWS)

- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standards

Electrical:

- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101, Life Safety Code, dated 2012 http://onlinemanuals.txdot.gov/manuals/AlphaList.html http://www.dot.state.tx.us/business/specifications.htm

- National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70, dated 2014

Environmental:

- Code of Federal Regulations, Title 40, Part 122.26, Storm Water Discharges (for Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans)

- National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

- DHS MD 023.1 Environmental Planning Program

- DHS MD 023.2 Environmental Compliance

- DHS MD 025.01 Sustainable Practices for Environmental, Energy and Transportation Management

- Code of Federal Regulations, Title 40: Protection of the Environment, Chapter I -- Environmental

Protection Agency Subchapter A -- General (Parts 1 - 29) Subchapter C -- Air Programs (Parts 50 - 99) Subchapter D -- Water Programs (Parts 100 - 149) Subchapter E -- Pesticide Programs (Parts 150 - 189) Subchapter G -- Noise Abatement Programs (Parts 201 - 211) Subchapter I -- Solid Wastes (Parts 239 - 282) Subchapter J -- Superfund, Emergency Planning, and Community Right-to-Know Programs (Parts 300

- 399) Subchapter Q -- Energy Policy (Parts 600 - 699) Subchapter R -- Toxic Substances Control Act (Parts 700 - 799) Subchapter U -- Air Pollution Controls (Parts 1027 - 1074) Approved State Hazardous Waste Management Programs:

- Code of Federal Regulations Title 40: Council on Environmental Quality (Parts 1500-1508)

Building/Construction Codes:

IBC 2012

NEC 2014

- Applicable City, Local, and County Codes

3.0 Work Requirements

The Government requires maintenance, repair (M&R), and improvement support in five work categories:

1) Fence and Gates

2) Roads and Bridges

3) Drainage and Grate Systems

4) Lighting and Electrical Systems

5) Vegetation Control and Debris Removal

A Program Management contract line item (CLIN) is included to capture appropriate, allowable and allocable program management support for the work plan development and other program management tasks (e.g., report development/submission), and is described in Section 3.1.7.

An optional Improvement Activity CLIN is also included for the performance of specific improvement activities relative to the program, and is described in Section 3.1.8.

The work required to support the TI varies based on the inventory quantities for each work category, the number and type of incidents, type and recurrence of road washouts/deterioration, time of year (variances in illegal border traffic fluctuate with the time of year), economic conditions, weather events, and location. There is typically a higher frequency of damage in and around the more urbanized areas.

As the basis for routine M&R work requirements, the Contractor will be required to develop the appropriate work plan (typically in sequential, 90 day performance periods, but at the discretion of the Government, may be extended to 180, 270 or 365 days).

The Contractor must also collect, store, and report certain data in contract deliverables (e.g., recurring reports) and/or into an automated system for use by the Government.

As part of this contract, the Government will divide and classify the M&R work to be performed as either urgent or routine. The classifications are defined as:

Urgent – Urgent work consists of M&R work requirements resulting from willful or other destruction, a natural event such as severe weather, or premature failure of the TI asset and poses an immediate risk to operations, systems, equipment or components. Urgent work requirements are typically completed to promote Agent safety and alleviate the situation before injury occurs, equipment or property is damaged, or the condition worsens. Urgent work requirements (such as breaches for fences, gates, and grates, certain road washouts, etc.) may be performed five (5) days a week, as required. The contractor must respond immediately to urgent work requirements (as defined in Table 3-1 below) to support mission requirements.

Routine – Routine work consists of all non-urgent M&R work requirements that can be planned or scheduled at a designated frequency. The work requirements do not pose an immediate risk to systems, equipment or components and can be performed on a routine planned and scheduled basis. Routine work requirements will be performed five (5) days a week from Monday to Friday. The contractor’s response to routine work requirements is typically greater than five (5) business days in duration or as scheduled in the approved contractor work plan.

During urgent work requirements, the Contractor shall provide services to restore TI asset conditions to its pre-existing condition. It is anticipated that the majority of all urgent work requirements will result from breaches of fences, gates, grates, and roads for which repair work will be completed during normal business hours. However, based on mission requirements, the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) may direct the Contractor to perform a limited amount of urgent work requirements beyond or after normal business hours.

Table 3-1 provides typical urgent services response and support times. The COR will set the time to start and completion of the M&R work will be based on the severity and location of the urgent service required.

Contractor Acknowledgement

Government Prescribed Time to Start and Finish

Notification of Completion Time

Thirty minutes from notification by the COR, the Contractor shall provide a mobilization response 2

As defined by the COR, work shall typically start within twenty-four hours after the Contractor is notified by the

COR.

Within two hours of arriving at the repair site the Contractor shall notify the COR of the estimated completion time 3

1 Both mobilization response and completion times are established from the time of notification (or identification).

2 Mobilization Response is when the Contractor verbalizes to the COR the plan of action to complete the urgent repair, including justification for any time needed outside of the Government prescribed times. Exceptions are made only by the COR.

3 Completion is defined as when TI assets are restored back to pre-existing conditions. If estimated completion time is greater than 24 hours, Contractor shall provide COR verbal or email explanation as to why and the plan to complete said work.

Table 3-1. Typical Urgent Services Support Times 1

The Government shall have the primary TI inspection responsibility to identify M&R work requirements. The Contractor shall report to the Government any work requirements that it observes while performing maintenance, repair or improvement activities. Also, the Government may require the Contractor to formally survey and inspect select TI on a periodic basis.

Within these Sectors, M&R and Improvement needs may exist for TI for which environmental clearance has not yet been obtained, or for which real estate rights have not yet been established. Work on these TI assets is considered to be within the scope of this contract, and may be tasked in accordance with the contract provisions once the TI is cleared for work. The Government will notify the contractor when clearance is received.

3.1 Description of Work

3.1.1 Fence and Gates

There are two general types of fencing: pedestrian fencing and vehicle fencing. Each fence type has several different designs (e.g., for pedestrian fence, there is chain link, wire mesh, landing mat, steel bollards, and other designs).

Many fence segments and roads have gates that will also require periodic M&R. The gates are manually, mechanically, and/or electromechanically-operated. All electrical work is covered in section 3.1.4.

The Contractor shall perform maintenance and repair on approximately 59.3 miles of fence and 104 gate/panels (depicted by Sector in Table 3.1.1-1) consisting of multiple types of fence (shown in Table 3.1.1-2). All fence and gate maintenance and repairs shall be performed in accordance with the CBP Tactical Infrastructure (TI) Standard Designs as noted in Section J, Attachment 10.

Del Rio Sector Total Fence (miles ) 4.0 Gate/Panels (count) 34 Laredo Sector Total Fence (miles ) 1.2 Gate/Panels (count) 15 RGV Sector Total Fence (miles ) 54.1 Gate/Panels (count) 56

Table 3.1.1-1. Work Area 4 Fence Quantities RGV Sector Del Rio Sector Fence Type Total Fence Type Miles Primary Aesthetic 7.4 Primary Aesthetic 4.0 Primary Bollard 20.5 Primary Chain Link 0.8 Laredo Sector Primary Cnc w/ Aesthetic 0.7 Fence Type Miles Primary Cnc w/ Bollard 4.9 Primary Aesthetic 1.2 Primary Levee Wall 5.4 Primary Levee Wall w/Bollard 14.5

Table 3.1.1-2. Work Area 4 Miles of Fence by Type

3.1.1.1 Fence and Gates - Type of Damage

Based on historical data, CBP experiences on average over 8 Fence breaches per year within this Work Area mostly at RGV.

Damage to fencing can be caused by two primary elements: Natural and Manmade.

Natural elements refer to the forces of nature that will act upon the fencing and include corrosion, erosion, water pooling, sand drifting, debris build-up, wind loading, temperature change (i.e., thermal expansion and contraction cycles that may create cracks) and ground shift.

Manmade elements refers to damage made by vandalism and includes, but may not be limited to, the following attack/defeat vectors: cutting, burrowing below, climbing, prying/twisting, disassembly, ramming, ramping/bridging, pulling down, graffiti, cryogenic and fire/heating/burning. Fence segments have varying levels of susceptibility to the aforementioned damage elements depending on design and location.

3.1.1.2 Fence - Type of Work

The Contractor, at a minimum, shall perform the following types of work as directed by the COR:

- Making repairs that restore the structural integrity to pre-existing state, are tamper proof, and do not significantly change the design

- Fixing damage caused by burrowing, water, and wind erosion

- Fixing damage to fence foundations and all erosion control elements

- Preparing the fence for potential floods by taking preventative actions such as removing and storing fence panels, and then reinstalling them after flood events subside

- Moving and storing fence panels so levee and other work can be performed and then reinstalling them

- Abate graffiti by methods approved by the Government

3.1.1.3 Gates - Type of Work

The Contractor, at a minimum, shall perform the following types of M&R work as directed by the COR:

- Making repairs that restore the structural integrity to pre-existing state, are tamper proof, and do not significantly change the design

- Fixing damage caused by rodents, vandalism, weather, ramming, burrowing, water, wind, and erosion.

- Inspections and repairs to electrical or electronic components of electromechanically operated gates must be done by a certified and licensed electrician as directed by the Government.

In addition to these repairs, the Contractor shall also perform monthly preventative maintenance to ensure that the gates are maintained in good working order. This systemic maintenance will be performed and documented on a completed check sheet and submitted to the COR within 2 work days. This maintenance includes, but is not limited to:

- Electrically operate gate, check for binding, and adjust/grease/repair as per the approved maintenance manual for RGV (minor repairs for preventative maintenance only)

- Remove all accumulated debris, dirt and corrosion build up from inside each unit

- Check for any broken welds on the vehicle gate frame structure or fence panels

- Reinforce the operator stands (minor repairs)

- Clean and remove all of the accumulated debris from the bottom track rail,

- Inspect the I beam and trolley system for debris or binding

- Remove any accumulated corrosion from the drive chains

- Remove any dirt or corrosion damage from the controller boards or any electronic components

- Lubricate all grease fittings, drive chains, gate wheels, guide rollers if applicable

- Check gear box oil or hydraulic oil if applicable, refill if necessary

- Check for oil leaks, repair as necessary (minor repairs)

- Check alignment of motor and condition of belt- adjust or replace as needed

- Check hardware for tightness (Important: Contractor to conduct load test and check shear pins)

- Check travel stop limit switches for proper opening and closing, and adjust if necessary

- Check all safety/reverse devices for proper operation

- Check amperage readings, compare with the unit data and adjust settings on control panels as needed

- Observe standard safety procedures

- Use lock-out/tag out

- Check all electrical wires for damage (e.g., fraying) - repair as necessary (minor repairs)

- Check all access covers and enclosure covers for rain tight, replace any missing screws

- Test the entire gate system

- Manual operating gates (swing gates) will include inspection of hinges, checking for binding, and adjust/grease/repair as needed.

Gate maintenance will include replacement of parts. Any repair requirements identified by the Contractor during the gate maintenance inspection will be recommended to the COR for subsequent repair approval.

3.1.2 Roads and Bridges

Approximately 413.87 miles of roads in Del Rio, Laredo, and RGV Sectors are used for patrolling and access to TI. The roads can be sand, dirt, gravel, or paved, and require different types of maintenance and varying levels of repair. Culverts, low water crossings, cattle guards, guardrails, and bridges are also part of the road system.

Many of the roads belong to public agencies other than CBP, or to private individuals, creating some challenges to road M&R, such as acquiring Rights of Entry and maintaining accurate mileage information and location data.

The Government will coordinate the Rights of Entry and mapping for all roads.

CBP classifies its roads as follows:

FC-1: any type of surface paved road. These roads may include surfaces consisting of bituminous asphalt and aggregate, hot-mix asphaltic concrete, portland cement concrete or some combination of these types of improved surface courses; generally overlaying an aggregate base course of varying depths.

FC-2: an all-weather road. These roads generally consist of 6” minimum depth well-graded aggregate (may be native or imported) roadbeds, shaped with a defined crown section and including adequate parallel ditches and cross-culverts to ensure proper drainage both parallel and transverse to the road alignment. These roads should allow travel even during inclement weather, with service disruption only in the case of severe localized flooding of the road.

FC-3: a graded earth road. These roads should generally consist of a defined crown section and parallel ditches, similar to the FC-2 roads. However, the graded earth roadbed will consist of shaped and compacted in-situ materials of varying depth. These roads will be more susceptible to service disruption during storms of only moderate severity. Wet weather traction may also be compromised in areas with clay or silt soils.

FC-4: a two-track road. These roads may also be described as un-improved roads, wagon trails, or 4-wheel drive roads. The two track name implies that the road consists of two parallel tracks created by the loss of vegetation where the tires contact and compact the earth; between which may lay a strip of low-growth vegetation. These roads generally receive very little maintenance consisting primarily of occasional brush and boulder clearing, and possibly, but much less frequently, box-blading. Two-track roads have no crown, and generally do not have any improved drainage features or ditches.

The Contractor shall perform maintenance and repair on approximately 413.87 miles of road, 5 bridges/crossovers, and 5 boat ramps (depicted by Sector in Table 3.1.2-1) consisting 4 types of classifications (shown in Table 3.1.2-2). All road maintenance and repairs shall be performed in accordance with the CBP Tactical Infrastructure (TI) Standard Designs as noted in Section J, Attachment 10.

Roads (miles ) 268.6 Bridges/Crossovers (count) 2 Boat Ramps 3 Laredo Sector Total Roads (miles ) 23.4 Bridges/Crossovers (count) 3 Boat Ramps 2 RGV Sector Total Roads (miles ) 121.87 Bridges/Crossovers (count) 2 Boat Ramps 0

Table 3.1.2-1. Work Area 4 Roads and Bridges Quantities

Del Rio Sector Laredo Sector RGV Sector

Miles FC-1 FC-2 FC-3 FC-1 FC-2 FC-3

FC-1 FC-2 FC-3 FC-

0 8.6 260 1.5 3.6 18.3 1.73 49.96 68.48 1.7

Table 3.1.2-2. Work Area 4 Roads and Bridges Classifications

3.1.2.1 Roads and Bridges – Frequency of Repairs

Each Sector’s M&R work requirements vary across the different road classifications. Road maintenance is relatively predictable and can usually be scheduled in advance as routine work. Access roads to fence and technology facilities need to be inspected after major natural events (such as rainstorms) as directed by the COR.

3.1.2.2 Roads and Bridges – Type of Work

The Contractor, at a minimum, shall perform the following types of work (as directed by the COR):

- Regrading, or Adding New Material to FC-2 and FC-3 roads to facilitate traffic and provide proper drainage. (See Appendix A for definitions of road maintenance techniques, as used in this contract).

- Performing spot surfacing, patching potholes, deep patching of asphalt surface, skin patching of asphalt surfaces, and patching asphalt berms. The work includes preparing the area, furnishing, hauling, and placing all necessary materials.

- Removing and/or clearing vegetation so that roads are drivable

- Furnishing, hauling, and placing erosion resistant materials and protective materials for use on designated locations such as embankments and culvert inlets.

- Returning road sections damaged by weather events or excessive use to a serviceable condition.

- Adding binding and/or stabilizing agents to roads for dust suppression and road stabilization efforts.

- Repair or replace damaged safety barriers, guardrails, signs, etc.

- Inspecting bridges (to include cross-overs), as required by applicable codes, to evaluate the structural integrity and determine M&R requirements. Bridge inspections and evaluations are to be performed by personnel properly trained or certified to perform bridge inspections.

- Perform periodic maintenance to bridges and repair damage related to weather-related events and willful/accidental destruction.

- Inspecting boat ramps for damage, accumulation of silt and/or debris, erosion, and overgrowth of vegetation.

- Performing periodic maintenance of removing accumulated silt from lower end of ramp as a result from flash floods or high releases from upstream reservoirs.

- Assuring boat ramps are in good repair and fully functional.

3.1.3 Drainage and Grate Systems

Drainage systems comprise items such as catch basins, storm drainage grates, and conveyance structures used for peak water flow mitigation and runoff control/containment, water quality improvement, and flood plain compensation. They can range in size from two-foot diameter pipes to tunnels large enough to accommodate trucks.

The Contractor shall perform maintenance and repair on approximately 5 grates and 16 low water crossings (depicted by Sector in Table 3.1.3-1):

Low Water Crossings (count) 2 Grates(count) 1 Laredo Sector Total Low Water Crossings (count) 11 Grates(count) 0 RGV Sector Total Low Water Crossings (count) 3 Grates(count) 4

Table 3.1.3-1. Work Area 4 Drainage and Grates Quantities

3.1.3.1 Drainage and Grate Systems – Type of Damage

Repairs are required to keep drainage systems operating efficiently. The periodic removal of debris, silt and trash is required to reduce the risk of flooding and to ensure proper functioning. Water flowing at or near the border may be contaminated, at times requiring special hazardous material (HAZMAT) equipment and procedures to perform the work.

The drainage system gates and grates are subject to frequent vandalism. The most common form of vandalism is cutting the gate or grate with a saw or torch to allow for illicit traffic/activities to pass. Other forms of vandalism occur such as using hydraulic jacks to pry openings in the structure.

3.1.3.2 Drainage and Grate Systems – Type of Work

- Making repairs that restore the structural integrity, are tamper proof, and do not change the design without prior COR approval

- Fixing damage caused by water and wind erosion

- Removing and replacing existing culverts and appurtenances with new ones

- Cleaning and reconditioning culverts, appurtenances, other drainage structures, and ditches

- Restoring drainage system function by removing debris, silt and other obstacles

3.1.4 Lighting and Electrical Systems

Lighting systems and electrical equipment range from power supply and distribution (both above and below ground), utility pole-style lights are used to illuminate the border at night. Also included are electrical components of gates, grates, and boat ramps.

The Contractor shall perform maintenance and repair on 91 lights and associated electrical components (electrical panels and electronic components). (depicted by Sector in Table 3.1.4-1):

Lights (count) 0 Laredo Sector Total Lights (count) 7

RGV Sector Total Lights(count) 84

Table 3.1.4-1. Work Area 4 Lighting and Electrical Systems Quantities

3.1.4.1 Lighting and Electrical Systems – Type of Damage

Damage to lighting and electrical systems may be caused by a variety of events such as shooting out lights, theft of lighting system copper wire, rodents damaging wiring, or poles downed by storms or vehicles.

3.1.4.2 Lighting and Electrical Systems – Type of Work

- Performing preventive, routine maintenance, repairs, and replacements (e.g., bulbs, ballasts, lens covers, rodent damaged wiring, etc.)

- Repositioning lights to properly illuminate border areas as dictated by operational needs

NOTE: inspection of lighting systems will at times require work before/after normal business hours.

3.1.5 Vegetation Control and Debris Removal

Vegetation control and debris removal are critical to the Border Patrol for three primary reasons: to eliminate areas in which illicit activity operators can hide; to eliminate cover for illicit activities such as vandalize fencing, gates, grates and other TI; and remove debris that collects on fencing, gates and grates, which may cause damage to infrastructure and result in local flooding.

Note: Hazardous materials/substances may be encountered during performance of debris removal requirements and shall be handled and disposed of as needed in accordance with federal, state/local and other relevant laws and regulations. Should hazardous materials be encountered during the execution of work requirements, the Contractor shall stop only that work specifically affected by the hazardous material/substance and immediately notify the COR for further instructions.

The Contractor shall perform vegetation control for approximately 665…