HSFE01-17-R-0002_RFP_Snow_Removal_services_for_FEMA_Region_1_Revised.pdf

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617-956-7529Ryan Colgan (No collect calls)

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HSFE01-17-R-0002

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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

1 3 OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

BOSTON MA 02110

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MAYNARD MA 01754

63-65 OLD MARLBORO RD

FEMA

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BOSTON MA 02110

99 HIGH STREET 6TH FLOOR

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FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

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0001 Base Year Snow Removal Services 6 MO October 15, 2017 - April 14, 2018 Product/Service Code: S218 Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING- SNOW

REMOVAL/SALT

0002 Base Year Sanding/Salting Services 6 MO October 15, 2017 - April 14, 2018 Continued ...

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Product/Service Code: S218

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING- SNOW

REMOVAL/SALT

1001 Option Year 1 Snow Removal Services 6 MO

October 15, 2018 - April 14, 2019

(Option Line Item)

Date Option to be Exercised09/15/2018

Product/Service Code: S218

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING- SNOW

REMOVAL/SALT

Period of Performance: 10/15/2018 to 04/14/2019

1002 Option Year 1 Sanding/Salting Services 6 MO

(Option Line Item)

Date Option to be Exercised09/15/2018

Product/Service Code: S218

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING- SNOW

REMOVAL/SALT

Period of Performance: 10/15/2018 to 04/14/2019

2001 Option Year 2 Snow Removal Services 6 MO

October 15, 2019 - April 14, 2020

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Date Option to be Exercised09/15/2019

Product/Service Code: S218

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING- SNOW

REMOVAL/SALT

Period of Performance: 10/15/2019 to 04/14/2020

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2002 Option Year 2 Sanding/Salting Services 6 MO

October 15, 2019 - April 14, 2020

(Option Line Item)

Date Option to be Exercised09/15/2019

Product/Service Code: S218

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING- SNOW

REMOVAL/SALT

Period of Performance: 10/15/2019 to 04/14/2020

3001 Option Year 3 Snow Removal Service 6 MO

October 15, 2020 - April 14, 2021

(Option Line Item)

Date Option to be Exercised09/15/2020

Product/Service Code: S218

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING- SNOW

REMOVAL/SALT

Period of Performance: 10/15/2020 to 04/14/2021

3002 Option Year 3 Sanding/Salting Services 6 MO

October 15, 2020 - April 14, 2021

(Option Line Item)

Date Option to be Exercised09/15/2020

Product/Service Code: S218

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING- SNOW

REMOVAL/SALT

Period of Performance: 10/15/2020 to 04/14/2021

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

THIS PROCUREMENT IS SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING. NO AWARD IS GUARANTEED

FEMA Region 1 Snow Removal and Salting/Sanding Services will be procured via a Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order and is being solicited with a Small Business set-aside. Vendors must have an active registration at SAM.gov in order to be selected. Award for these services will be made on BEST VALUE to the government. Lowest price does not automatically win award of this contract. Vendors shall provide:

1. Price Proposal on issued DHS SF1449

2. Technical Proposal detailing vendor’s approach to fulfill the requirement

3. Past Performance inclusive of at least three similar projects of size and scope, along with POC’s.

4. Certificate of insurance

There will be a MANDATORY SITE VISIT held on location Thursday, September 14th at 10:00 AM EST. If you plan to attend, you MUST email Christopher Kelly at Christopher.Kelly@FEMA.DHS.GOV with your intentions on attending. Information should include name, phone number, and company name.

Any questions must be submitted to Christopher.Kelly@FEMA.DHS.GOV by no later than Thursday, September 21st at 4:00 PM EST. Answers will be posted shortly thereafter as an amendment to the solicitation on FBO.

Proposals due Thursday, September 28th at 4:00 PM EST to Christopher.Kelly@FEMA.DHS.GOV mailto:Christopher.Kelly@FEMA.DHS.GOV

PRICING EXHIBIT – SNOW REMOVAL AND SALTING SERVICES

Line Item 0001 – Snow Removal: The price for snow removal services as identified on the SF-1449 (Solicitation, Offer and Award) is expressed as a recurring monthly charge for ease of funding and billing. To determine this monthly charge, Contractors shall assume an estimated quantity for Maynard, MA of 60 inches of seasonal (October 15 – April 14) snowfall to be plowed, sanded and removed. The total lump sum cost of this work shall then be divided by 6 months to arrive at the monthly contract price.

In addition to the monthly contract price, the unit price for snow services shall be established by dividing the total lump sum seasonal cost for this work by the estimated seasonal quantity for Maynard, MA of 60 inches. This unit price shall be expressed per inch.

This estimated seasonal quantity of snowfall represents the historical average snowfall for the geographic area of the contract as determined by FEMA Region 01.

The actual seasonal snowfall for the geographic area of the contract will be determined utilizing the awarded vendor’s measurements. On a monthly basis, the awarded vendor will be asked to provide their measurements to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). If the COR drastically disagrees with the measurements taken by the awarded vendor, the amounts supplied by the COR shall override those of the awarded vendor. Based on the difference between the estimated and actual seasonal snowfalls (in total number of inches), an adjustment to the contract price for snow removal services may be available to either contract party. Any such adjustment shall be executed in strict accordance with the below clause entitled “Variation in Estimated Quantity”.

VARIATION IN ESTIMATED QUANTITY

1. The estimated quantity for seasonal snowfall for the geographic area of the contract is Maynard, MA

Average Annual Snowfall [60 in].

2. No adjustment to contract price shall be made if the actual quantity is within 10 inches of the estimated quantity whether above or below.

3. If the actual quantity varies more than 10 inches, the variation amount above or below the estimated quantity shall be subject to an adjustment in the contract price.

4. The contract price adjustment will be determined by multiplying the number of inches that is above or below the

10 inch variation, by 80% of the original contract bid unit-price.

5. The unit prices proposed with the bid documents may be adjusted only if the Government AND Contractor can demonstrate that the unit cost of a unit priced item has changed due to the variation in quantity greater than 10 inches of the contract estimated quantity.

Line Item 0002 – Salting/Sanding: The price for salting/sanding services as identified on the SF-1449 (Solicitation, Offer and Award) is expressed as a recurring monthly charge for ease of funding and billing. To determine this monthly charge, Contractors shall assume an estimated, total season quantity of 30 TRIPS (where salting or sanding will take place) during the period of performance of October 15 – April 14 of each year. The total lump sum cost of this work shall then be divided by 6 months to arrive at the monthly contract price.

In addition to the monthly contract price, the unit price for sanding/salting services shall be established by dividing the total lump sum seasonal cost for this work by the estimated seasonal quantity of 30 TRIPS.

The awarded vendor is expected to track these visits and can be asked to verify by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative at any time. On a monthly basis, the awarded vendor will be asked to provide their trip numbers to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). If the COR drastically disagrees with the trips made by the awarded vendor, the numbers recorded by the COR shall override those of the awarded vendor. Based on the difference between the estimated and actual number of trips, an adjustment to the contract price for sanding/salting services may be available to either contract party. Any such adjustment shall be executed in strict accordance with the below clause entitled “Variation in Estimated Quantity”.

VARIATION IN ESTIMATED QUANTITY

6. The estimated quantity of trips to be made for sanding/salting services over the course of the season is 30

TRIPS.

7. No adjustment to contract price shall be made if the actual quantity is within 5 trips of the estimated quantity, whether above or below.

8. If the actual quantity varies more than 5 trips, the variation amount above or below the estimated quantity shall be subject to an adjustment in the contract price.

9. The contract price adjustment will be determined by multiplying the number of trips that is above or below the 5 trip variation, by 80% of the original contract bid unit-price.

10. The unit prices proposed with the bid documents may be adjusted only if the Government AND Contractor can demonstrate that the unit cost of a unit priced item has changed due to the variation in quantity greater than 5 trips of the contract estimated quantity.

Example Calculation for End-of-Contract Equitable Adjustment

Contractor bid price: $7,000 for the season

Divided by 7 months

=$1,000 monthly price

Unit Price:

$6,000 / 60 inches (Avg for Maynard) = $100 is price per unit

10% of 60 inches is 6 inches. If, according to agreed upon measurements, the total seasonal snowfall is greater than 70 inches (10 inches over the average), the contractor will be entitled to additional funds for any snowfall above the 70 inches. If the total seasonal snowfall is less than 50 inches, the government shall be entitled to a discount for the amount of snow under 50 inches.

To determine this credit or discount, let’s say it snows 80 inches this season. We would take that ten extra inches and multiply it by 80% of the original contract bid unit price (in this example $100). Doing this math, the contractor would be entitled to a credit of $800.

The same method would be applied for the government, if it were to snow say 40 inches. The government would realize a discount of $800.

STATEMENT OF WORK

Snow and Ice Removal

Federal Emergency Management Agency 63 and 65 Old Marlboro Road, Maynard, MA 01754

SEASONAL

Place of Performance:

63-65 Old Marlboro Road, Maynard, MA 01754

Period of Performance:

BASE YEAR: October 15th, 2017 – April 14th, 2018 OPT YEAR 1: October 15th, 2018 – April 14th, 2019 OPT YEAR 2: October 15th, 2019 – April 14th, 2020 OPT YEAR 3: October 15th, 2020 – April 14th, 2021

Key Individuals:

Contracting Officer: Ryan Colgan Contract Specialist: Christopher Kelly Contracting Officer’s Representative: Michael Plante

OVERVIEW:

This is to establish a method of removing snow and ice from the Maynard Facility. The vendor shall provide all equipment required for the complete plowing and sanding/salting the entire parking area and sidewalks located at 63 and 65 Old Marlboro Road, Maynard, MA.

A. The vendor shall automatically mobilize and report to the facility to remove snow and ice from all entrances, steps, landings, sidewalks and parking areas, before the building occupants report for work or during a Facility activation seven days a week and on a continuing basis thereafter. Plow snow and clear walkways shall commence when the snow accumulation reaches l" of snow or the town is out plowing public roadways.

B. The contractor shall be available within 1 hour notice 24/7 by phone or cell phone to start sanding and or snow removal operations.

C. The COR shall supply the contractor with a map of the primary areas that need to be kept clear during FRC activations.

D. Sanding and salting should be accomplished on an automatic basis when the need arises or when the town is out sanding and salting public roadways.

E. The above methods for snowplowing, sanding and clearing walkways may be superseded by a direct telephone call from the Contracting Officer, (CO), the Contracting Officer's Representative, (COR), or their appointed alternates.

F. The associated equipment required for the services shall be supplied by the contractor and must include, at a minimum, pick-up trucks with plows, dump trucks with plows, snow blowers and front end loaders.

G. When it is deemed necessary to remove the snow from the premises, due to limited parking spaces, it will be the responsibility of the contractor to use their own equipment and relocate the snow to an area within the complex, as directed by the COR.

H. The contractor shall take all necessary precautions to adequately protect personnel and government property in areas of work. Vehicles shall be equipped with lights and warning beepers when backing up.

I. The contractor shall ensure that snow is removed from all walkways and stairways on the premises. Same will be treated with "ice melt" as required. It will be the responsibility of the contractor to supply all materials as necessary.

J. The contractor shall remove all snow from the front doors of the Vehicle, Storage, Administration, Building (VSAB). The contractor shall Hand shovel these doors to reduce any damage which may occur due to operation of heavy plow equipment in close proximity to the doors.

K. The contractor shall maintain a clear travel path for the automatic gates at all times keeping the gates clear of snow and ice this work shall be done by hand or snow blower.

L. All snow plowing shall be accomplished so as to allow the maximum number of parking spaces. As stated above, when parking is diminished, the contractor shall be required to relocate the snow elsewhere on site.

M. No snow shall be piled up in front of or in reserved parking spaces.

N. The Facility has a parking plan in place during inclement weather to help in the removal of snow.

O. The contractor shall be available to clean up residual sand at the end of the season. The date shall be chosen by the COR and coordinated with the contractor's schedule.

P. A walk through shall be done with the contractor and the COR of the property prior to winter snow season to review and document existing conditions of the parking lot.

Q. The contractor shall be responsible for all damages from snow removal operations to include curbing, gates, fencing, doors (to include overhead doors), lawns, shrubbery, trees and vehicles government or privately owned.

WD 15-4048 (Rev.-4) was first posted on www.wdol.gov on 08/01/2017

REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT | EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION

By direction of the Secretary of Labor | WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION

| WASHINGTON D.C. 20210

| Wage Determination No.: 2015-4048 Daniel W. Simms Division of | Revision No.: 4 Director Wage Determinations| Date Of Revision: 07/25/2017 Note: Under Executive Order (EO) 13658, an hourly minimum wage of $10.20 for calendar year 2017 applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2015. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must pay all workers in any classification listed on this wage determination at least $10.20 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination, if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract in calendar year 2017. The EO minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually.

Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

This wage determination is applicable in the following towns and cities in the state of Massachusetts:

BRISTOL COUNTY - Mansfield

ESSEX COUNTY - Lynnfield

MIDDLESEX COUNTY - Acton, Arlington, Bedford, Belmont, Boxborough, Burlington, Cambridge, Carlisle, Concord, Everett, Lexington, Lincoln, Malden, Maynard, Medford, Melrose, Newton, North Reading, Reading, Sherborn, Somerville, Stoneham, Stow, Wakefield, Waltham, Watertown, Wayland, Weston, Wilmington, Winchester, Woburn

NORFOLK COUNTY - Braintree, Brookline, Canton, Cohasset, Dedham, Dover, Foxborough, Franklin, Holbrook, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Milton, Needham, Norfolk, Norwood, Quincy, Randolph, Sharon, Stoughton, Walpole, Wellesley, Westwood, Weymouth, Wrentham

PLYMOUTH COUNTY - Carver, Duxbury, Hanover, Hingham, Hull, Kingston, Marshfield, Norwell, Pembroke, Plymouth, Plympton, Rockland, Scituate

SUFFOLK COUNTY - Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop

WORCESTER COUNTY - Berlin, Bolton **Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing**

OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE FOOTNOTE RATE

01000 - Administrative Support And Clerical Occupations 01011 - Accounting Clerk I 17.54 01012 - Accounting Clerk II 19.69 01013 - Accounting Clerk III 22.03 01020 - Administrative Assistant 30.38 01035 - Court Reporter 22.95 01041 - Customer Service Representative I 16.55 01042 - Customer Service Representative II 18.61 01043 - Customer Service Representative III 20.30

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01051 - Data Entry Operator I 16.51 01052 - Data Entry Operator II 18.02 01060 - Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle 21.26 01070 - Document Preparation Clerk 16.92 01090 - Duplicating Machine Operator 16.92 01111 - General Clerk I 14.92 01112 - General Clerk II 16.28 01113 - General Clerk III 18.27 01120 - Housing Referral Assistant 23.44 01141 - Messenger Courier 14.28 01191 - Order Clerk I 17.11 01192 - Order Clerk II 18.67 01261 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) I 18.50 01262 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) II 20.70 01263 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) III 23.08 01270 - Production Control Clerk 25.47 01290 - Rental Clerk 17.19 01300 - Scheduler, Maintenance 18.80 01311 - Secretary I 18.80 01312 - Secretary II 21.03 01313 - Secretary III 23.44 01320 - Service Order Dispatcher 19.00 01410 - Supply Technician 30.38 01420 - Survey Worker 18.65 01460 - Switchboard Operator/Receptionist 15.74 01531 - Travel Clerk I 13.79 01532 - Travel Clerk II 14.92 01533 - Travel Clerk III 16.08 01611 - Word Processor I 17.48 01612 - Word Processor II 19.62 01613 - Word Processor III 21.95 05000 - Automotive Service Occupations 05005 - Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass 24.65 05010 - Automotive Electrician 22.60 05040 - Automotive Glass Installer 21.60 05070 - Automotive Worker 21.60 05110 - Mobile Equipment Servicer 19.58 05130 - Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic 23.59 05160 - Motor Equipment Metal Worker 21.60 05190 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic 23.59 05220 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper 18.40 05250 - Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker 20.59 05280 - Motor Vehicle Wrecker 21.60 05310 - Painter, Automotive 22.60 05340 - Radiator Repair Specialist 21.60 05370 - Tire Repairer 14.22 05400 - Transmission Repair Specialist 23.59 07000 - Food Preparation And Service Occupations 07010 - Baker 14.36 07041 - Cook I 15.19 07042 - Cook II 16.76 07070 - Dishwasher 11.13 07130 - Food Service Worker 12.28 07210 - Meat Cutter 21.77 07260 - Waiter/Waitress 12.62 09000 - Furniture Maintenance And Repair Occupations 09010 - Electrostatic Spray Painter 18.70 09040 - Furniture Handler 15.90 09080 - Furniture Refinisher 20.88 09090 - Furniture Refinisher Helper 16.86 09110 - Furniture Repairer, Minor 18.98

09130 - Upholsterer 17.64 11000 - General Services And Support Occupations 11030 - Cleaner, Vehicles 11.66 11060 - Elevator Operator 14.11 11090 - Gardener 20.01 11122 - Housekeeping Aide 16.66 11150 - Janitor 16.66 11210 - Laborer, Grounds Maintenance 16.20 11240 - Maid or Houseman 14.28 11260 - Pruner 14.90 11270 - Tractor Operator 18.81 11330 - Trail Maintenance Worker 16.20 11360 - Window Cleaner 18.12 12000 - Health Occupations 12010 - Ambulance Driver 18.55 12011 - Breath Alcohol Technician 22.45 12012 - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant 26.12 12015 - Certified Physical Therapist Assistant 27.35 12020 - Dental Assistant 21.82 12025 - Dental Hygienist 41.93 12030 - EKG Technician 34.09 12035 - Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist 34.09 12040 - Emergency Medical Technician 18.55 12071 - Licensed Practical Nurse I 22.27 12072 - Licensed Practical Nurse II 24.92 12073 - Licensed Practical Nurse III 27.78 12100 - Medical Assistant 18.28 12130 - Medical Laboratory Technician 19.41 12160 - Medical Record Clerk 19.28 12190 - Medical Record Technician 21.57 12195 - Medical Transcriptionist 21.92 12210 - Nuclear Medicine Technologist 38.48 12221 - Nursing Assistant I 11.90 12222 - Nursing Assistant II 13.38 12223 - Nursing Assistant III 14.60 12224 - Nursing Assistant IV 16.39 12235 - Optical Dispenser 27.29 12236 - Optical Technician 19.18 12250 - Pharmacy Technician 20.80 12280 - Phlebotomist 18.60 12305 - Radiologic Technologist 35.42 12311 - Registered Nurse I 31.18 12312 - Registered Nurse II 40.19 12313 - Registered Nurse II, Specialist 40.19 12314 - Registered Nurse III 48.63 12315 - Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist 48.63 12316 - Registered Nurse IV 58.29 12317 - Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing) 23.55 12320 - Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor 20.50 13000 - Information And Arts Occupations 13011 - Exhibits Specialist I 22.17 13012 - Exhibits Specialist II 27.46 13013 - Exhibits Specialist III 33.59 13041 - Illustrator I 21.90 13042 - Illustrator II 27.12 13043 - Illustrator III 33.18 13047 - Librarian 34.93 13050 - Library Aide/Clerk 15.76 13054 - Library Information Technology Systems 30.83 Administrator 13058 - Library Technician 22.62

13061 - Media Specialist I 20.68 13062 - Media Specialist II 21.93 13063 - Media Specialist III 24.46 13071 - Photographer I 18.65 13072 - Photographer II 20.87 13073 - Photographer III 25.85 13074 - Photographer IV 30.00 13075 - Photographer V 38.26 13090 - Technical Order Library Clerk 19.79 13110 - Video Teleconference Technician 23.22 14000 - Information Technology Occupations 14041 - Computer Operator I 19.71 14042 - Computer Operator II 22.05 14043 - Computer Operator III 24.58 14044 - Computer Operator IV 27.32 14045 - Computer Operator V 30.25 14071 - Computer Programmer I (see 1) 25.98 14072 - Computer Programmer II (see 1) 14073 - Computer Programmer III (see 1) 14074 - Computer Programmer IV (see 1) 14101 - Computer Systems Analyst I (see 1) 14102 - Computer Systems Analyst II (see 1) 14103 - Computer Systems Analyst III (see 1) 14150 - Peripheral Equipment Operator 19.71 14160 - Personal Computer Support Technician 27.32 14170 - System Support Specialist 38.57 15000 - Instructional Occupations 15010 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Non-Rated) 35.72 15020 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated) 43.22 15030 - Air Crew Training Devices Instructor (Pilot) 51.80 15050 - Computer Based Training Specialist / Instructor 35.72 15060 - Educational Technologist 32.16 15070 - Flight Instructor (Pilot) 51.80 15080 - Graphic Artist 31.54 15085 - Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop 42.98 15086 - Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing 42.98 15088 - Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot 42.98 15090 - Technical Instructor 29.29 15095 - Technical Instructor/Course Developer 35.83 15110 - Test Proctor 23.65 15120 - Tutor 23.65 16000 - Laundry, Dry-Cleaning, Pressing And Related Occupations 16010 - Assembler 12.03 16030 - Counter Attendant 12.03 16040 - Dry Cleaner 15.08 16070 - Finisher, Flatwork, Machine 12.03 16090 - Presser, Hand 12.03 16110 - Presser, Machine, Drycleaning 12.03 16130 - Presser, Machine, Shirts 12.03 16160 - Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry 12.03 16190 - Sewing Machine Operator 15.99 16220 - Tailor 16.69 16250 - Washer, Machine 12.63 19000 - Machine Tool Operation And Repair Occupations 19010 - Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room) 22.95 19040 - Tool And Die Maker 26.82 21000 - Materials Handling And Packing Occupations 21020 - Forklift Operator 18.23 21030 - Material Coordinator 25.47 21040 - Material Expediter 25.47 21050 - Material Handling Laborer 14.26

21071 - Order Filler 15.51 21080 - Production Line Worker (Food Processing) 18.23 21110 - Shipping Packer 18.63 21130 - Shipping/Receiving Clerk 18.63 21140 - Store Worker I 13.57 21150 - Stock Clerk 17.47 21210 - Tools And Parts Attendant 18.23 21410 - Warehouse Specialist 18.23 23000 - Mechanics And Maintenance And Repair Occupations 23010 - Aerospace Structural Welder 33.35 23019 - Aircraft Logs and Records Technician 26.14 23021 - Aircraft Mechanic I 31.04 23022 - Aircraft Mechanic II 33.35 23023 - Aircraft Mechanic III 33.67 23040 - Aircraft Mechanic Helper 23.36 23050 - Aircraft, Painter 28.69 23060 - Aircraft Servicer 26.14 23070 - Aircraft Survival Flight Equipment Technician 28.69 23080 - Aircraft Worker 27.42 23091 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic 27.42 I 23092 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic 31.04

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23110 - Appliance Mechanic 24.24 23120 - Bicycle Repairer 17.00 23125 - Cable Splicer 37.24 23130 - Carpenter, Maintenance 30.65 23140 - Carpet Layer 26.51 23160 - Electrician, Maintenance 34.10 23181 - Electronics Technician Maintenance I 26.39 23182 - Electronics Technician Maintenance II 27.59 23183 - Electronics Technician Maintenance III 28.80 23260 - Fabric Worker 26.65 23290 - Fire Alarm System Mechanic 29.80 23310 - Fire Extinguisher Repairer 25.42 23311 - Fuel Distribution System Mechanic 31.11 23312 - Fuel Distribution System Operator 24.65 23370 - General Maintenance Worker 23.18 23380 - Ground Support Equipment Mechanic 31.04 23381 - Ground Support Equipment Servicer 26.14 23382 - Ground Support Equipment Worker 27.42 23391 - Gunsmith I 25.42 23392 - Gunsmith II 28.05 23393 - Gunsmith III 30.61 23410 - Heating, Ventilation And Air-Conditioning 28.44 Mechanic 23411 - Heating, Ventilation And Air Contidioning 29.59 Mechanic (Research Facility) 23430 - Heavy Equipment Mechanic 29.80 23440 - Heavy Equipment Operator 34.81 23460 - Instrument Mechanic 26.48 23465 - Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic 29.33 23470 - Laborer 15.05 23510 - Locksmith 25.63 23530 - Machinery Maintenance Mechanic 27.83 23550 - Machinist, Maintenance 25.30 23580 - Maintenance Trades Helper 19.59 23591 - Metrology Technician I 26.48 23592 - Metrology Technician II 27.55 23593 - Metrology Technician III 28.65 23640 - Millwright 30.81

23710 - Office Appliance Repairer 25.51 23760 - Painter, Maintenance 26.66 23790 - Pipefitter, Maintenance 32.93 23810 - Plumber, Maintenance 31.55 23820 - Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic 30.61 23850 - Rigger 25.30 23870 - Scale Mechanic 28.05 23890 - Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance 30.93 23910 - Small Engine Mechanic 23.18 23931 - Telecommunications Mechanic I 33.63 23932 - Telecommunications Mechanic II 35.26 23950 - Telephone Lineman 34.77 23960 - Welder, Combination, Maintenance 25.30 23965 - Well Driller 30.61 23970 - Woodcraft Worker 30.61 23980 - Woodworker 25.42 24000 - Personal Needs Occupations 24550 - Case Manager 15.78 24570 - Child Care Attendant 14.11 24580 - Child Care Center Clerk 17.60 24610 - Chore Aide 13.52 24620 - Family Readiness And Support Services 15.78 Coordinator 24630 - Homemaker 19.55 25000 - Plant And System Operations Occupations 25010 - Boiler Tender 29.99 25040 - Sewage Plant Operator 26.84 25070 - Stationary Engineer 29.99 25190 - Ventilation Equipment Tender 23.21 25210 - Water Treatment Plant Operator 26.84 27000 - Protective Service Occupations 27004 - Alarm Monitor 23.21 27007 - Baggage Inspector 15.85 27008 - Corrections Officer 32.52 27010 - Court Security Officer 31.35 27030 - Detection Dog Handler 18.95 27040 - Detention Officer 32.52 27070 - Firefighter 28.95 27101 - Guard I 15.85 27102 - Guard II 18.95 27131 - Police Officer I 30.38 27132 - Police Officer II 33.76 28000 - Recreation Occupations 28041 - Carnival Equipment Operator 14.15 28042 - Carnival Equipment Repairer 15.06 28043 - Carnival Worker 11.21 28210 - Gate Attendant/Gate Tender 16.24 28310 - Lifeguard 13.45 28350 - Park Attendant (Aide) 17.74 28510 - Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant 13.58 28515 - Recreation Specialist 22.62 28630 - Sports Official 14.47 28690 - Swimming Pool Operator 19.44 29000 - Stevedoring/Longshoremen Occupational Services 29010 - Blocker And Bracer 25.54 29020 - Hatch Tender 25.54 29030 - Line Handler 25.54 29041 - Stevedore I 26.29 29042 - Stevedore II 29.25 30000 - Technical Occupations 30010 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Center (HFO) (see 2) 41.33

30011 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Station (HFO) (see 2) 28.50 30012 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Terminal (HFO) (see 2) 31.38 30021 - Archeological Technician I 21.07 30022 - Archeological Technician II 23.57 30023 - Archeological Technician III 29.20 30030 - Cartographic Technician 29.20 30040 - Civil Engineering Technician 26.54 30051 - Cryogenic Technician I 27.65 30052 - Cryogenic Technician II 30.54 30061 - Drafter/CAD Operator I 21.07 30062 - Drafter/CAD Operator II 23.57 30063 - Drafter/CAD Operator III 26.27 30064 - Drafter/CAD Operator IV 32.34 30081 - Engineering Technician I 17.29 30082 - Engineering Technician II 19.42 30083 - Engineering Technician III 21.74 30084 - Engineering Technician IV 26.93 30085 - Engineering Technician V 32.93 30086 - Engineering Technician VI 38.49 30090 - Environmental Technician 28.49 30095 - Evidence Control Specialist 24.96 30210 - Laboratory Technician 26.70 30221 - Latent Fingerprint Technician I 27.65 30222 - Latent Fingerprint Technician II 30.54 30240 - Mathematical Technician 29.20 30361 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant I 20.44 30362 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant II 25.32 30363 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant III 30.97 30364 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV 37.46 30375 - Petroleum Supply Specialist 30.54 30390 - Photo-Optics Technician 29.20 30395 - Radiation Control Technician 30.54 30461 - Technical Writer I 26.59 30462 - Technical Writer II 32.52 30463 - Technical Writer III 39.36 30491 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I 26.26 30492 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II 31.78 30493 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III 38.09 30494 - Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort 26.26 30495 - Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel 26.26 30501 - Weather Forecaster I 32.34 30502 - Weather Forecaster II 39.33 30620 - Weather Observer, Combined Upper Air Or (see 2) 26.27 Surface Programs 30621 - Weather Observer, Senior (see 2) 29.20 31000 - Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operation Occupations 31010 - Airplane Pilot 31.78 31020 - Bus Aide 15.97 31030 - Bus Driver 21.20 31043 - Driver Courier 16.36 31260 - Parking and Lot Attendant 12.94 31290 - Shuttle Bus Driver 17.41 31310 - Taxi Driver 12.95 31361 - Truckdriver, Light 17.41 31362 - Truckdriver, Medium 18.70 31363 - Truckdriver, Heavy 24.44 31364 - Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer 24.44 99000 - Miscellaneous Occupations 99020 - Cabin Safety Specialist 15.49 99030 - Cashier 11.25 99050 - Desk Clerk 14.08

99095 - Embalmer 31.93 99130 - Flight Follower 26.26 99251 - Laboratory Animal Caretaker I 17.67 99252 - Laboratory Animal Caretaker II 18.95 99260 - Marketing Analyst 33.00 99310 - Mortician 37.64 99410 - Pest Controller 20.42 99510 - Photofinishing Worker 14.55 99710 - Recycling Laborer 20.65 99711 - Recycling Specialist 23.98 99730 - Refuse Collector 18.99 99810 - Sales Clerk 13.61 99820 - School Crossing Guard 13.77 99830 - Survey Party Chief 29.34 99831 - Surveying Aide 19.41 99832 - Surveying Technician 26.68 99840 - Vending Machine Attendant 15.89 99841 - Vending Machine Repairer 18.68 99842 - Vending Machine Repairer Helper 15.89

Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors, applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2017. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year. Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their own illness, injury or other health-related needs, including preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill, injured, or has other health-related needs, including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from, or to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is the victim of, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

ALL OCCUPATIONS LISTED ABOVE RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:

HEALTH & WELFARE: Life, accident, and health insurance plans, sick leave, pension plans, civic and personal leave, severance pay, and savings and thrift plans.

Minimum employer contributions costing an average of $4.41 per hour computed on the basis of all hours worked by service employees employed on the contract.

HEALTH & WELFARE EO 13706: Minimum employer contributions costing an average of $4.

13 per hour computed on the basis of all hours worked by service employees employed on the covered contracts.

VACATION: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service with a contractor or successor, 3 weeks after 5 years, and 4 weeks after 15 years. Length of service includes the whole span of continuous service with the present contractor or successor, wherever employed, and with the predecessor contractors in the performance of similar work at the same Federal facility. (Reg. 29 CFR 4.173)

HOLIDAYS: A minimum of ten paid holidays per year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. (A contractor may substitute for any of the named holidays another day off with pay in accordance with a plan communicated to the employees involved.) (See 29 CFR 4.174)

THE OCCUPATIONS WHICH HAVE NUMBERED FOOTNOTES IN PARENTHESES RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING:

1) COMPUTER EMPLOYEES: Under the SCA at section 8(b), this wage determination does not apply to any employee who individually qualifies as a bona fide executive, administrative, or professional employee as defined in 29 C.F.R. Part 541. Because most Computer System Analysts and Computer Programmers who are compensated at a rate not less than $27.63 (or on a salary or fee basis at a rate not less than $455 per week) an hour would likely qualify as exempt computer professionals, (29 C.F.R. 541.

400) wage rates may not be listed on this wage determination for all occupations within those job families. In addition, because this wage determination may not list a wage rate for some or all occupations within those job families if the survey data indicates that the prevailing wage rate for the occupation equals or exceeds $27.63 per hour conformances may be necessary for certain nonexempt employees. For example, if an individual employee is nonexempt but nevertheless performs duties within the scope of one of the Computer Systems Analyst or Computer Programmer occupations for which this wage determination does not specify an SCA wage rate, then the wage rate for that employee must be conformed in accordance with the conformance procedures described in the conformance note included on this wage determination.

Additionally, because job titles vary widely and change quickly in the computer industry, job titles are not determinative of the application of the computer professional exemption. Therefore, the exemption applies only to computer employees who satisfy the compensation requirements and whose primary duty consists of:

(1) The application of systems analysis techniques and procedures, including consulting with users, to determine hardware, software or system functional specifications;

(2) The design, development, documentation, analysis, creation, testing or modification of computer systems or programs, including prototypes, based on and related to user or system design specifications;

(3) The design, documentation, testing, creation or modification of computer programs related to machine operating systems; or

(4) A combination of the aforementioned duties, the performance of which requires the same level of skills. (29 C.F.R. 541.400).

2) AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS AND WEATHER OBSERVERS - NIGHT PAY & SUNDAY PAY: If you work at night as part of a regular tour of duty, you will earn a night differential and receive an additional 10% of basic pay for any hours worked between 6pm and 6am.

If you are a full-time employed (40 hours a week) and Sunday is part of your regularly scheduled workweek, you are paid at your rate of basic pay plus a Sunday premium of 25% of your basic rate for each hour of Sunday work which is not overtime (i.e. occasional work on Sunday outside the normal tour of duty is considered overtime work).

** HAZARDOUS PAY DIFFERENTIAL **

An 8 percent differential is applicable to employees employed in a position that represents a high degree of hazard when working with or in close proximity to ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials. This includes work such as screening, blending, dying, mixing, and pressing of sensitive ordnance, explosives, and pyrotechnic compositions such as lead azide, black powder and photoflash powder.

All dry-house activities involving propellants or explosives. Demilitarization, modification, renovation, demolition, and maintenance operations on sensitive ordnance, explosives and incendiary materials. All operations involving re-grading and cleaning of artillery ranges.

A 4 percent differential is applicable to employees employed in a position that represents a low degree of hazard when working with, or in close proximity to ordnance, (or employees possibly adjacent to) explosives and incendiary materials which involves potential injury such as laceration of hands, face, or arms of the employee engaged in the operation, irritation of the skin, minor burns and the like;

minimal damage to immediate or adjacent work area or equipment being used. All operations involving, unloading, storage, and hauling of ordnance, explosive, and incendiary ordnance material other than small arms ammunition. These differentials are only applicable to work that has been specifically designated by the agency for ordnance, explosives, and incendiary material differential pay.

** UNIFORM ALLOWANCE **

If employees are required to wear uniforms in the performance of this contract (either by the terms of the Government contract, by the employer, by the state or local law, etc.), the cost of furnishing such uniforms and maintaining (by laundering or dry cleaning) such uniforms is an expense that may not be borne by an employee where such cost reduces the hourly rate below that required by the wage determination. The Department of Labor will accept payment in accordance with the following standards as compliance:

The contractor or subcontractor is required to furnish all employees with an adequate number of uniforms without cost or to reimburse employees for the actual cost of the uniforms. In addition, where uniform cleaning and maintenance is made the responsibility of the employee, all contractors and subcontractors subject to this wage determination shall (in the absence of a bona fide collective bargaining agreement providing for a different amount, or the furnishing of contrary affirmative proof as to the actual cost), reimburse all employees for such cleaning and maintenance at a rate of $3.35 per week (or $.67 cents per day). However, in those instances where the uniforms furnished are made of "wash and wear" materials, may be routinely washed and dried with other personal garments, and do not require any special treatment such as dry cleaning, daily washing, or commercial laundering in order to meet the cleanliness or appearance standards set by the terms of the Government contract, by the contractor, by law, or by the nature of the work, there is no requirement that employees be reimbursed for uniform maintenance costs.

** SERVICE CONTRACT ACT DIRECTORY OF OCCUPATIONS **

The duties of employees under job titles listed are those described in the "Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations", Fifth Edition (Revision 1), dated September 2015, unless otherwise indicated.

** REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL CLASSIFICATION AND WAGE RATE, Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444) **

Conformance Process:

The contracting officer shall require that any class of service employee which is not listed herein and which is to be employed under the contract (i.e., the work to be performed is not performed by any classification listed in the wage determination), be classified by the contractor so as to provide a reasonable relationship (i.e., appropriate level of skill comparison) between such unlisted classifications and the classifications listed in the wage determination (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(i)). Such conforming procedures shall be initiated by the contractor prior to the performance of contract work by such unlisted class(es) of employees (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(ii)). The Wage and Hour Division shall make a final determination of conformed classification, wage rate, and/or fringe benefits which shall be paid to all employees performing in the classification from the first day of work on which contract work is performed by them in the classification. Failure to pay such unlisted employees the compensation agreed upon by the interested parties and/or fully determined by the Wage and Hour Division retroactive to the date such class of employees commenced contract work shall be a violation of the Act and this contract. (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(v)). When multiple wage determinations are included in a contract, a separate SF-1444 should be prepared for each wage determination to which a class(es) is to be conformed.

The process for preparing a conformance request is as follows:

1) When preparing the bid, the contractor identifies the need for a conformed occupation(s) and computes a proposed rate(s).

2) After contract award, the contractor prepares a written report listing in order the proposed classification title(s), a Federal grade equivalency (FGE) for each proposed classification(s), job description(s), and rationale for proposed wage rate(s), including information regarding the agreement or disagreement of the authorized representative of the employees involved, or where there is no authorized representative, the employees themselves. This report should be submitted to the contracting officer no later than 30 days after such unlisted class(es) of employees performs any contract work.

3) The contracting officer reviews the proposed action and promptly submits a report of the action, together with the agency's recommendations and pertinent information including the position of the contractor and the employees, to the U.S.

Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, for review (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(ii)).

4) Within 30 days of receipt, the Wage and Hour Division approves, modifies, or disapproves the action via transmittal to the agency contracting officer, or notifies the contracting officer that additional time will be required to process the request.

5) The contracting officer transmits the Wage and Hour Division's decision to the contractor.

6) Each affected employee shall be furnished by the contractor with a written copy of such determination or it shall be posted as a part of the wage determination (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(iii)).

Information required by the Regulations must be submitted on SF-1444 or bond paper.

When preparing a conformance request, the "Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations" should be used to compare job definitions to ensure that duties requested are not performed by a classification already listed in the wage determination. Remember, it is not the job title, but the required tasks that determine whether a class is included in an established wage determination.

Conformances may not be used to artificially split, combine, or subdivide classifications listed in the wage determination (See 29 CFR 4.152(c)(1)).

TECHNICAL DIRECTION AND SURVEILLANCE

(a) Performance of the work under this contract shall be subject to the surveillance and written technical direction of the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) who shall be specifically appointed by the Contracting Officer in writing. Technical direction is defined as a directive to the Contractor which approves approaches, solutions, designs, or refinements; fills in details or otherwise completes the general description of work of documentation items; shifts emphasis among work areas or tasks; or otherwise furnishes guidance to the Contractor. Technical direction includes the process of conducting inquiries, requesting studies, or transmitting information or advice by the COR, regarding matters within the general tasks and requirements in the statement of work for this contract.

(b) The COR does not have the authority to, and shall not, issue any technical direction which:

(1) Constitutes an assignment of additional work outside the Statement of Work;

(2) Constitutes a change as defined in the contract clause entitled "Changes";

(3) In any manner causes an increase or decrease in the total estimated contract cost, the fixed fee (if any), or the time required for contract performance;

(4) Changes any of the expressed terms, conditions, or specifications of the contract; or

(5) Interferes with the Contractor's right to perform the specifications of the contract.

(c) All technical directions shall be issued in writing by the COR.

(d) The Contractor shall proceed promptly with the performance of technical directions duly issued by the COR in the manner prescribed by this clause and within his/her authority under the provisions of this clause. Any instruction or direction by the COR which falls within one, or more, of the categories defined in (b)(1) through (5) above, shall cause the Contractor to notify the Contracting Officer in writing within five (5) working days after receipt of any such instruction or direction and shall request the Contracting Officer to modify the contract accordingly. Upon receiving the notification from the Contractor, the Contracting Officer shall either issue an appropriate contract modification within a reasonable time or advise the Contractor in writing within thirty (30) days after receipt of the Contractor's Letter that:

(1) the technical direction is rescinded in its entirety

(2) the technical direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change under the "Changes" clause of the contract and that the Contractor should continue with the performance of the technical direction.

(e) A failure of the Contractor and Contracting Officer to agree that the technical direction is within scope of the contract, or a failure to agree upon the contract action to be taken with respect thereto shall be subject to the provisions of the "Disputes" clause of this contract.

(f) Any action(s) taken by the Contractor in response to any direction given by any person other than the Contracting Officer or the…