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Performance Work Statement For Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity

Remediation Services Contract

Raymark Superfund Site Stratford, Connecticut

September 2024

Performance Work Statement For Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity

Remediation Services Contract

Raymark Superfund Site Stratford, Connecticut

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 Background

2.0 Contract Procurement Objectives and Overview

3.0 Types of Services Required

4.0 Contract Type

5.0 Performance Objectives and Standards for All Task Orders

6.0 Task Order Contract Requirements

6.1 Task 1 – General Conditions

6.1.1 Task 1.1 – Project Management/Project Controls

6.1.2 Task 1.2 – Prepare and Submit Plans

6.1.2.1 Task 1.2.1 – Project Management Plan

6.1.2.2 Task 1.2.2 – Construction Work Plan (CWP)

6.1.2.3 Task 1.2.3 – Health and Safety Documentation

6.1.2.4 Task 1.2.4 – Sampling and Analysis Plan and Quality Assurance Project Plan

7.0 Additional Requirements

7.1 Environmental Protection Requirements

7.2 Sustainability Requirements

7.3 Protection of Property

7.4 Health and Safety Requirements

7.5 Sampling and Analysis Quality Control

7.5.1 Analytical Testing

7.5.2 Sample Data Review/Validation and Reporting

7.5.3 Data Management

7.5.4 Geotechnical Testing

7.6 Regulatory Involvement

7.7 Project Stakeholders

7.8 Deliverable Requirements

7.8.1 Mailing Requirements

7.8.2 Late Submittals

7.8.3 Submittal Format

7.8.4 Meeting Notes

7.9 Expertise and Related Personnel

7.10 Travel

7.11 Rights of Entry

7.12 Engineering Support

7.13 Contractor Furnished Resources

7.14 Government Rights

7.15 Stop Work Authority

7.16 Project Repository and Administrative Record

7.17 Government Furnished Resources

8.0 Government Support

9.0 Travel and Meetings

10.0 Manifesting, Transportation, and Disposal Requirements

11.0 Public Relations

12.0 Physical Security

1.0 Background

The Raymark Industries, Inc. Superfund Site (the “Site”) includes areas that have been contaminated as a result of manufacturing processes from the former Raymark Industries, Inc. facility. The former Raymark Facility, which was located at 75 East Main Street in Stratford, Connecticut, operated from 1919 to 1989. Known as Raybestos- Manhattan, Inc., Raymark manufactured gaskets, clutches and heavy brake friction components for the automotive industry. Raymark generated wastes containing asbestos, lead, copper, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and a variety of solvents, adhesives, and resins as byproducts of its manufacturing operations. The resultant byproducts were available as “free fill” to the Town and residents. The Raymark waste that remains in the town of Stratford presents a threat to human health that needs to be addressed.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) approved three Record of Decisions (ROD) and one Explanation of Significant Differences (ESD) that specified the selected remedies for the subject properties at the Raymark Superfund Project located in the town of Stratford, Connecticut. The relevant ESD and RODs are titled:

• RAYMARK INDUSTRIES, INC. SUPERFUND SITE RECORD OF DECISION FOR FINAL

SOURCE CONTROL ACTIONS AT FOUR PROPERTIES WITHIN OPERABLE UNIT 6

(ADDITIONAL PROPERTIES) AND INTERIM ACTIONS AT OTHER LOCATIONS

CONTAINING RAYMARK WASTE, dated July 2011

• RAYMARK INDUSTRIES, INC. SUPERFUND SITE RECORD OF DECISION FOR FINAL

REMEDY AT OPERABLE UNIT 2 (GROUNDWATER), INCLUDING VAPOR MITIGATION

ACTIONS; AND FINAL SOURCE CONTROL ACTIONS FOR OPERABLE UNIT 3 (UPPER

FERRY CREEK), OPERABLE UNIT 4 (RAYBESTOS MEMORIAL FIELD), OPERABLE

UNIT 6 (ADDITIONAL PROPERTIES) AND MODIFICATION TO THE OU1 REMEDY,

dated September 2016

• EXPLANATION OF SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCES RAYMARK INDUSTRIES, INC.

SUPERFUND SITE OPERABLE UNITS 4 AND 6, dated September 2023

• RECORD OF DECISION FOR FINAL REMEDY AT OPERABLE UNIT 5 (SHORE ROAD),

STRATFORD, CONNECTICUT, dated March 2024

This contract is for work at OU3 (Ferry Creek Area 1), OU4 (Raybestos Memorial Field), OU5 (Shore Road), OU6 (Additional Properties), OU7 (Ferry Creek Area 2), & OU8 (Ferry Creek Area 3).

The general scope of work for this proposed contract involves the excavation of Raymark waste contaminated soils and sediments from 5 operable units (OUs) of the Raymark Superfund Project (OUs 3, 5, 6, 7, & 8). See site figure 1 below for reference.

Contaminated soil and sediment will either be transported to OU6 Morgan Francis for consolidation or sent off-site for disposal. The contractor shall be responsible for all transport and disposal (T&D) activities whether disposal is at the OU6 Morgan Francis site or off-site. The work involves managing, coordinating, and implementing all remedial efforts at the properties during the excavation, restoration, consolidation, and capping activities. The contractor shall be responsible for establishing and implementing all stormwater management activities. The contract also involves the installation of an engineered cap at OU6 Morgan Francis upon completion of all excavation and consolidation activities. The remediation of OU5 is expected to include shore stabilization techniques such as the installation of a permanent bulkhead.

Figure 1 Site Location Map

2.0 Contract Procurement Objectives and Overview

The contract awarded under this solicitation will be an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract for various Environmental Remediation Action Services in support of the US Army Corps of Engineers New England District (USACE) at the Raymark Superfund Site, Stratford, Connecticut. The USACE has been retained by EPA through Interagency Agreement No. DW9695898801 to implement the cleanup actions for the Raymark Superfund Site. Project specific task orders will be issued under the basic contract. The USACE Contracting Officer (KO) or Project Manager (PM) will provide the Contractor with site-specific information in the USACE's possession upon issuance of each task order. Each task order will define the scope of work for the Contractor. Task orders may include, but will not be limited to, any combination of the following work:

Project Management; Management Plans; Work Plans; Accident Prevention and Site Safety Plan: Health Plans; Sampling and Analysis and Quality Assurance Project Plans; studies with associated reports; multiple phases of field investigations;

optimization of existing remedies; compliance support; data management; data interpretation; hydrological and geochemical studies; project reports; engineering support and/or design; geotechnical studies; geotechnical monitoring; removal action plans, removal action, remedial action plans; remedial action; establishing safety zones and procedures near open cuts; protection of existing environmental resources; water management and treatment; clearing of vegetation; temporary and permanent surface water diversions; installation of horizontal drains and/or lined french drains; dewatering; slope stabilization; excavation and consolidation of Raymark waste, excavation, transportation and off-site disposal of PHC; significant earthwork requiring appropriate erosion and sediment control best management practices (BMPs); impermeable cap installation; constructing storm-water conveyance & pumping station; installation of mitigation wetlands and passive treatment wetlands; site-wide inspection and maintenance including but not limited to caps, roads, wetlands, and invasive species; operation and maintenance; sediment excavation; stream channel restoration; wetlands restoration; management of investigative derived waste; implementation of institutional controls; preparation of as-built drawings; site closeout/decision documents; project team and public meetings;

Commercial Lease for Project Informational Center during the duration of this contract; future project programming and scheduling support.

Work will generally fall under task orders using Performance Work Statements (PWS).

The description of work stated herein provides a general understanding of the Contractor functions to be performed; individual task orders will contain the specific requirements. Technical requirements described herein in no way limit the activities that may be required under the terms of this contract. Exclusive of the program and/or project management functions, the Contractor may utilize sub-contractors or consultants identified in the accepted proposal or subsequently approved by the KO to perform any of the functions required within the specific task orders.

The Contractor shall perform all the necessary services required to successfully meet all performance objectives of this PWS. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations in order to successfully complete all performance objectives of this PWS in a manner that is consistent with any applicable orders and permits and relevant Department of Defense (DOD) and Army policies for the duration of this Task Order. The Contractor shall also use the references listed below (and default to most recent version if different) when preparing the proposal and executing the work:

• EPA New England Region 1 – Raymark Industries, Inc. Superfund Site – Record of Decision, Stratford, Connecticut dated September 2016;

• EPA New England Region 1 – Raymark Industries, Inc. Superfund Site – Record of Decision For Final Remedy at Operable Unit 5 (Shore Road), Stratford, Connecticut dated March 2024;

• Raymark Superfund Site – OU4/OU6, Final OU3 Feasibility Study Stratford, Connecticut - Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study dated June 29, 2016 – Nobis Engineering, Inc.

• Raymark Superfund Site – OU4/OU6, Final OU4 Feasibility Study, Stratford, Connecticut - Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study dated June 30, 2016 – Nobis Engineering, Inc.

• Raymark Superfund Site – OU5, Final OU5 Feasibility Study, Stratford, Connecticut - Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study dated July 31, 2023 – Nobis Engineering, Inc.

• Raymark Superfund Site – OU4/OU6, Final OU6 Feasibility Study Addendum, Stratford, Connecticut - Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study dated June 28, 2016 – Nobis Engineering, Inc.

• Engineer Manual (EM) 1110-1-4007 Safety and Health Aspects of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste Remediation Technologies, USACE, 2003.

• EM 200-1-3, Requirements for the Preparation of Sampling and Analysis Plans, USACE, 01 Feb. 2001

• ER 1110-1-263, Chemical Data Quality Management for Hazardous, Toxic, Radioactive Waste Remedial Activities, USACE, 30 Apr 1998

• EM 200-1-6, Chemical Quality Assurance for HTRW Projects, USACE, 10 Oct.

• DOD Quality Systems Manual (QSM), for Environmental Laboratories, Revision

5.0 dated July 2013

• Uniform Federal Policy for Quality Assurance Project Plans (UFP for QAPP), Evaluating, Assessing and Documenting Environmental Data Collection and Program Use, Part 1 and Part 2, Final version 1, March 2005

• Intergovernmental Data Quality Task Force Uniform Federal Policy for Quality Assurance Project Plans Optimized UFP-QAPP Worksheets.

www.epa.gov/fedfac. DoD/EPA/DOE, March 2012

• EPA New England Environmental Data Review Program Guidance. Version 4- 22-2013

• DoD General Data Validation Guidelines Final Draft, Environmental Data Quality Workgroup, December 2016 http://www.epa.gov/fedfac

• National Functional Guidelines for Superfund Organic Methods Data Review.

EPA-540-R-2016-002

• National Functional Guidelines for Superfund Inorganic Methods Data Review.

EPA-540-R-2016-001

• ER1180-1-6, Construction Quality Management, USACE, 30 Sep 1995

• EM 385-1-1 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements

Manual (2024)

• 42 U.S. Code Chapter 103 – Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability.

• ER 1110-1-8157, Engineering and Design Geotechnical Data Quality

Management for Hazardous Waste Remedial Activities, 2002.

• EM 1110-1-1804 Geotechnical Investigations, Engineering and Design, 2001.

• EM 1110-1-1802 Geophysical Exploration for Engineering and Environmental

Investigations, 1995.

• EM 1110-2-1902, Slope Stability, USACE, 31 October 2003.

• United States Environmental Protection Agency, 2006. Guidance on

Systematic Planning Using the Data Quality Objectives Process (EPA QA/G-4).

Published by the Office of Environmental Information.

• U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Engineering Geology Field Manual, Second Edition, Volumes I and II, 1998, Reprinted 2001.

• U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Earth Manual, Third Edition, Volumes I and II, 1998.

• Applicable ASTM Standards

3.0 Types of Services Required

This contract includes the following types of environmental services as authorized under the basic contract:

• Site Characterization/Investigation

• Studies and Reports

• Monitoring and Interim Operations

• Engineering for Remediation and Associated Plans and Reports

• Remedial Action

4.0 Contract Type

• Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)

5.0 Performance Objectives and Standards for All Task Orders

Performance objectives and standards shall be met for all executed task orders under this IDIQ contract. All future task orders will be Firm Fixed Price (FFP). The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary to successfully complete all performance objectives identified in this PWS and Table 1, Performance Requirements Summary. Achievement of the performance objectives is successfully attained upon the finalization of appropriate documentation certifying that the documents have been accepted by the USACE. USACE approval of the Performance Standards will be by the KO or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Additional tasks and associated Performance Standards will be added to the table based on the scope of the work to be completed under the individual future Task Orders.

Table 1 – Performance Requirements Summary Performance Objective/Task Performance Standard

Task 1 – General Conditions Task 1.1 - Project Management/Project Controls

Submit Monthly Status Reports and Vouchers by 5th day of each month in accordance with program requirements and USACE acceptance

Task 1.2 – Prepare & Submit Plans Task 1.2.1 –Project Management Plan in accordance with Paragraph 6.1.2.1 and the Specifications.

USACE acceptance of Final Project Management Plan (PMP).

Task 1.2.2 –Construction Work Plan in accordance with Paragraph 6.1.2.2 and the Specifications.

USACE approval of Final Construction Work Plan

(CWP).

Task 1.2.3 – Health & Safety Documentation in accordance with Paragraph 6.1.2.3 and the Specifications.

USACE approval of Final APP/SSHP

Task 1.2.4 – Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP) and Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) in accordance with Paragraph 6.1.2.4 and the Specifications.

USACE approval of Final SAP/QAPP

In the event that there may be multiple milestones and/or deliverables for each of the performance objective tasks, partial payments will be based on the successful completion of milestones. Final decisions regarding the adequacy of milestone and deliverable completion resides with the KO or COR.

6.0 Task Order Contract Requirements

The Contractor shall furnish all necessary labor, equipment, materials, and supplies to complete the tasks listed in Table 1 above and defined in the following paragraphs. All work shall be conducted in a safe, secure, cost efficient, and environmentally acceptable manner in accordance with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), the Record of Decisions signed in September 2016, and March 2024, and all applicable EPA green and sustainability principles and work practices where feasible. Work shall be completed correctly in a professional, workmanlike manner, in accordance with approved work plans. Work is to be performed commensurate with the level of effort and quality intended, with appropriately qualified quality control (QC) representation (as part of the contractor’s overall QC Program) controlling the work.

Contractor Quality Control (CQC) is the means by which the Contractor ensures that the work, to include that of subcontractors and suppliers, complies with the requirements of the contract. The control shall be adequate to cover all operations, including both on-site and off-site activities. The Contractor is responsible for quality control and shall establish and maintain an effective quality control system. The quality control system shall consist of plans, procedures, and organization necessary to produce an end product that complies with governing regulations and contract task order requirements.

The Contractor's quality control program shall include inspections and tests as described in the task orders.

The IDIQ contract duration is five (5) years.

6.1 Task 1 – General Conditions

6.1.1 Task 1.1 – Project Management/Project Controls

This task provides for oversight of the below activities to include the Program Manager, Project Manager, Subcontracts Manager, Project Controls, Cost Scheduler, and Administrative staff when engaged in representative non-site-specific activities.

• Cost and schedule reporting and tracking.

• Subcontractor cost and schedule reporting and tracking.

• Program resource planning selection and resource conflict resolution.

• Participation by the Project Manager and Site Superintendent in monthly conference calls with USACE, EPA, Town of Stratford Health Department, and subcontractors; weekly conference calls during field construction.

• Contract basis review, verification, and tracking of invoices to ensure conformance to applicable contract requirements.

• Preparation of monthly invoices and cost tracking spreadsheet.

• Preparation of daily update on field activities via e-mail.

• Preparation of weekly field update on field activities via e-mail.

6.1.2 Task 1.2 – Prepare and Submit Plans

The Contractor shall prepare all plans as required by this PWS and the contract specifications.

6.1.2.1 Task 1.2.1 – Project Management Plan

The Contractor shall develop and maintain a detailed Project Management Plan (PMP). The PMP will specify the schedule, execution, and completion of the performance objectives. The first draft PMP shall be submitted within 30 calendar days of contract award. The draft PMP and subsequent revisions will be subject to USACE review and approval through the COR. The final PMP will be due within fifteen (15) calendar days of comments received from the COR. Assume a Draft, Draft Final, and Final PMP. A payment milestone will be established for USACE’s approval of the final PMP through the COR.

As part of the PMP, the Contractor will develop and maintain an activity-based schedule that fully supports the technical approach and outlines the due dates for all milestones and payable deliverables. The schedule shall be in Gantt format created using MS Project or similar scheduling software. The comprehensive Gantt schedule shall begin with one Project Start milestone, end with one Project Finish milestone, and predecessors and successors for each activity (including milestones) shall be clearly identified via relationship arrows. The schedule shall include Government review periods. Critical path activities shall be displayed in red. Displayed activity data shall include Activity ID, Activity Description, Start, Duration, Finish and Total Float. A payment plan will be included with the schedule that allows for payments to the Contractor based on successful completion of interim milestones proposed by the Contractor. It is the Army’s intent to make all payments after verification of progress in accordance with this schedule. As part of the PMP, the Contractor will identify and implement a means for providing project monthly status reports to the COR. The PMP will address the content of status reports.

The individual task order’s Final PMP for USACE approval shall be submitted within 60 days of NTP.

6.1.2.2 Task 1.2.2 – Construction Work Plan (CWP)

The Contractor shall prepare a draft, draft-final and final construction work plan prior to the commencement of any work on the project site. The Construction Work Plan (CWP) shall contain, but not be limited to, the following:

• Statement of the work to be accomplished including a statement of

Data Quality Objective(s);

• Discussion on implementation of the project including the method of operation, type of equipment, personnel required, and other special considerations for the tasks required under the task order.

• A copy of the schedule detailing the work to be performed with key project milestones as described under Section 6.2.1 Task 2.1 Project Management Plan.

• Permits, licenses, access agreements, and certificates required;

• Key personnel to be used on the project along with their roles and responsibilities;

• Site-specific assumptions and clarifications;

• Logs, reports, and record keeping to be utilized.

Assume internal draft, regulatory draft, draft final and final versions will be required with Response to Comments (RTCs) and response to comments letters (RCL) by the Contractor. Contractor shall assume a minimum of 10 business days for each Government review phase. Acceptance of the Contractor's work plan by the Government is required prior to any field mobilization. Acceptance is conditional and will be predicated on satisfactory performance during field activities. Deviations or proposed changes to the approved work plan shall be submitted to the USACE’s PM and COR for review, comment, and approval. The Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to make changes in his work plan and operations as necessary. During execution of the task order, the Contractor shall follow the approved work plan.

The individual task order’s CWP for USACE approval shall be submitted within 60 days of Notice to Proceed.

6.1.2.3 Task 1.2.3 – Health and Safety Documentation

The Contractor shall prepare an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) specific to the activities to be performed. The documentation shall include an Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) for each phase of work as described below. All work shall be conducted in accordance with the APP, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1, most recent edition), and all applicable federal, state, and local safety and health requirements. A copy of EM 385-1-1 can be accessed electronically at Headquarters USACE website under publications using the following link:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/EM%20385-1- 1%20_EFFECTIVE%2015March2024.pdf

The APP shall detail how safety and health will be managed during the project. The APP shall address the requirements of applicable Federal, State and local safety and health laws, rules, and regulations. The Contractor shall comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation Clause No. 52.236-13 for Accident Prevention, which is added by reference. The APP shall be developed by a qualified person. The contractor shall be responsible for documenting the qualified person’s credentials. Work shall not proceed until the APP has been reviewed by the Government Designated Authority (GDA) and deemed acceptable for use on the project.

The contractor shall prepare a Site Health and Safety Plan (SSHP) that complies with the minimum requirements outlined in identified in EM385-1-1, Section 36-7. Minimum Plan Requirements. The SSHP shall be attached to the APP as an Appendix. SSHP elements adequately covered elsewhere in the APP need not be duplicated in the SSHP.

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/EM%20385-1-1%20_EFFECTIVE%2015March2024.pdf

The APP shall interface with the Contractor's overall safety and health program. Any portions of the Contractor's overall safety and health program referenced in the APP shall be included in the applicable APP element and made site-specific. The Government considers the Prime Contractor to be the "controlling authority" for safety and health of the subcontractors. Contractors are responsible for informing their subcontractors of the safety provisions under the terms of the contract, the penalties for noncompliance, and inspecting subcontractor operations to ensure that accident prevention responsibilities are being carried out.

The Contractor shall conduct a safety meeting at the project site on the first day of work, and whenever a new activity or phase of work begins. All safety meetings shall be documented. Records of the safety briefings shall be submitted to the GDA weekly.

Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

An AHA shall be submitted for each major phase of work. A major phase of work is defined as an operation involving a type of work presenting hazards not experienced in previous operations. The analysis shall define all activities to be performed, identify the sequence of work, the specific hazards anticipated, and the control measures to be implemented to eliminate or reduce each hazard to an acceptable level. Work shall not proceed on a phase of work until the AHA has been accepted by the GDA. A preparatory meeting shall be conducted by the contractor to discuss the AHA contents with all engaged in the activity. The preparatory meeting shall be conducted by the prime contractor and shall include all subcontractors and Government on-site representatives. The AHA shall be continuously reviewed and revised to address changing site conditions or operations as appropriate.

Accident Reporting

All accidents and near misses shall be investigated by the Contractor. All work-related injuries, illnesses and property damage accidents (excluding on-the-road vehicle accidents), in which the property damage exceeds $5,000.00, shall be verbally reported to the GDA within 4 hours of the incident. Serious accidents as described in EM 385-1-1 Section 01.D. shall be immediately reported to the GDA. ENG Form 3394 shall be completed and submitted to the GDA within five working days of the incident.

The Contractor shall complete the “USACE Contractor Monthly Summary Record of Injuries/Illness and Work Hour Exposure” (for prime and its subcontractors) and forward the completed form to the GDA no later than close of business on the 10th calendar day of the following month. The form shall be transmitted by the prime contractor to the GDA electronically.

The individual task order’s APP for USACE’s approval shall be submitted within 60 days of NTP.

6.1.2.4 Task 1.2.4 – Sampling and Analysis Plan and Quality Assurance

Project Plan

A Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP) shall be prepared in accordance with this paragraph, the Specifications, and EM 200-1-3, dated February 1, 2001, or subsequent revision. In addition, the SAP will be required to include a Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP), prepared in accordance with Uniform Federal Policy for Quality Assurance Project Plans (DTIC ADA 427785), dated March 2005 or subsequent revision. The Contractor shall also develop data quality objectives (DQOs) for all phases of required work from existing project documents, applicable state and federal guidance and directives, and own sources, and include them in the appropriate sections of the work plans.

Copies of the Contractor’s SOPs and appropriate field forms shall be included as part of the SAP.

The individual task order’s SAP and QAPP for USACE approval shall be submitted within 60 days of NTP.

7.0 Additional Requirements

7.1 Environmental Protection Requirements

The Contractor shall identify applicable Federal, State and Local laws, regulations, and Project specific orders or agreements and perform all work in accordance with said authorities. The Contractor shall ensure that all activities performed by its personnel, subcontractors and suppliers are executed in accordance with said authorities. Any incident of noncompliance noted by the Contractor shall immediately be brought to the attention of the USACE’s KO, COR, and PM via telephone, followed by written notice. Nothing in this PWS shall relieve the Contractor of its responsibility to comply with applicable laws and regulations. The Contractor shall investigate the requirements for and obtain all permits, licenses, approvals, and/or certificates necessary to accomplish the work specified. When the work to be performed requires clearances, such as digging or drilling permits, the Contractor shall obtain such clearances and/or permits, with the assistance of the facilities/site point of contact, prior to initiation of any drilling or excavating operations. The Contractor shall coordinate all excavating with USACE prior to performing work. Contractors on environmental sites are required to perform their own utility checks. The Contractor shall comply with all USACE or site-specific time and procedural requirements (federal, state, and local) described in the permits obtained. The USACE will continue to independently review Contractor work to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements.

The Contractor shall perform all work in a manner that minimizes the pollution of air, water or land and develop contingency measures for cleanup of any spills that may occur during performance of this contract. The Contractor shall control noise and dust within reasonable limits or limits established by applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. A site survey may be required to identify any wetlands, endangered species, special habitat or other protected areas. Task Orders may include specific environmental protection requirements.

7.2 Sustainability Requirements

In reducing our carbon footprint and using green technologies to the extent practical during remediation, the Contractor shall review and fully understand Executive Order 13693 "Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade” dated 25 March 2015, in particular those requirements pertaining to environmental management system

(EMS).

The Contractor shall consider and implement green response/remediation strategies and applications to maximize sustainability, reduce energy and water usage, promote carbon neutrality, promote industrial materials reuse and recycling, and protect and preserve land resources, consistent with DOD and EPA Policies on Green and Sustainable Remediation Practices in the EPA Federal Superfund Program (https://www.epa.gov/superfund/superfund-green-remediation). The contractor shall present green remediation options and approaches in its work plans, maintain records of “green-related” activities, and report this information to the COR in its project status reports.

EPA Superfund and Green Remediation guides, standards, and Policies include but are not limited to:

1. Superfund Green Remediation Strategy, Sep 2010, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation.

2. Memorandum, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 02 August 2016, Consideration of Greener Cleanup Activities in the Superfund Cleanup Process.

3. Clean and Greener Policy for Contaminated Sites, EPA Region 1, Feb 2012, Office of Site Remediation and Restoration

The contractor shall meet the recycled content requirements set forth by EPA for the products identified in the Comprehensive Procurement Guideline (CPG) and at the following link: https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program

The contractor shall meet the Bio-Preferred Program requirements set forth by USDA for the products identified in the following link:

https://www.epa.gov/superfund/superfund-green-remediation https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program http://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/faces/pages/ProductCategories.xhtml)

All deliverables shall be printed double sided on post-consumer fiber paper.

7.3 Protection of Property

The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage that may be caused to property by the activities of the Contractor under this PWS. Additionally, the Contractor shall exercise due diligence in the protection of all property located on the premises against fire or damage from any and all other causes. Any property damaged or destroyed by the Contractor incident to the exercise of the privileges herein granted shall be promptly repaired or replaced by the Contractor to a condition satisfactory to the COR necessary to restore or replace the property to a condition satisfactory to the COR.

7.4 Health and Safety Requirements

a. The Contractor shall submit the safety and health organizational structure for their company. This shall include the name and qualification of the experienced Safety Manager directly accountable for the effectiveness of safety efforts under the contract as well as for the implementation of the Corporate Safety Program.

b. The Contractor shall submit their written Corporate Safety Program document which details the company’s safety policies, procedures, and programs as detailed below:

• Management Commitment to Safety

• Safety and Health Program Goals and Metrics

• General Safety Rules and Regulations

• Safety Officer Qualifications, Responsibilities, and Duties

• Hazard Identification and Assessment (to include safety audits, hazard identification, and risk assessment, evaluation, and control).

• Hazard Prevention and Control (to include Hazard Communication and the method by which safety-related matters are coordinated with all disciplines and subcontractors)

• Safety Report of Hazards and Concerns

• Mishap Investigation, Loss Control, Trend Analyses, and Lessons Learned

• Safety Inspection Program

• Selection of subcontractors

• Safety Training

• Hiring and Indoctrination of Employees (Safety Personnel, Supervisors and Employees)

• Safety Meetings & Committees (to include the method by which safety concerns or issues are resolved)

• Safety Awards Program

• Emergency Preparedness

• Enrollment in Medical Surveillance Program

• Safety Program Evaluation and Improvement

• Coordination and Communication on Multiemployer Worksites

• Process for Establishing Optimal Staffing Levels for Successful

Completion of Contractually-required Tasks

• Recordkeeping (Mishaps, safety meetings, inspections, training, program audits)

c. The Contractor shall provide their Experience Modification Rate (EMR) for the past five years. The Contractor shall demonstrate an annual EMR Rate of 1.0 or less. Subcontractors utilized by the Prime Contractor on any Task Orders under this contract shall provide documentation that they have maintained an EMR of

1.0 or less for the previous three years. Acceptable documentation of EMR may be a letter provided by the insurance company, written on company letterhead, detailing the EMR for the Prime Contractor and Subcontractors.

d. Each Task Order will contain site-specific safety requirements tailored to the work to be performed. The Contractor shall ensure one qualified Safety Officer and one Alternate Safety Officer meeting the qualification requirements detailed in each Task Order is designated to oversee onsite work. All work executed under each Task Order shall comply with all Federal, State, and local regulations as well as the most recent edition of the Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1. A copy of EM 385-1-1 can be accessed electronically at Headquarters USACE website under publications using the following link:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/EM%20385-1- 1%20_EFFECTIVE%2015March2024.pdf

e. Mishap Reporting. All mishaps (accidents and near miss incidents) shall be investigated by a competent person employed by the Contractor. All work-related recordable injuries, illnesses, and property damage accidents (excluding on-the-road vehicle accidents), in which the property damage exceeds $5,000.00, shall be verbally reported to the GDA within 4 hours of the incident. Serious accidents as described in EM 385-1-1 Section 01.D shall be immediately reported to the GDA. USACE ENG Form 3394 (Attachment 1) shall be completed and submitted to the GDA within seven working days of the incident. Within 10 days of an OSHA recordable incident or USACE reportable property damage incident, the Contractor shall submit to the GDA a Lessons-Learned document.

f. Safety Briefings. The Contractor shall conduct a safety meeting at the project site on the first day of work, whenever a new activity or phase of work begins, or at least weekly during the progress of work. All safety meetings shall be documented (Attachment 2). A copy of the weekly safety meeting form will be submitted to the GDA weekly.

g. Monthly Reporting. For each Task order involving field activities, the Contractor shall complete the “USACE Contractor Monthly Summary Record of Injuries/Illness and Work Hour Exposure” (Attachment 3) (for the Prime Contractor and Subcontractors). The completed form shall be submitted to the GDA no later than close of business on the 5th calendar day of the following month. The method of transmission shall be electronic.

h. Equipment Inspection. The Contractor shall ensure heavy equipment used to complete field activities on any Task Order under this contract is inspected by a competent person. The inspection shall document that the equipment is suitable and safe for the work tasks being performed. Safety inspection documentation shall be accepted by the GDA prior to the equipment being mobilized to the site.

7.5 Sampling and Analysis Quality Control

Appropriate documentation of Quality Control shall be provided whenever sampling or analysis for chemical, geophysical, geotechnical, particulate, or soils parameters is required in order to meet the PWS objectives. The laboratory(ies) to be used by the Contractor shall be certified by the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) or an equivalent agency. The Contractor may also establish an on-site testing laboratory at the project site if determined necessary by the Contractor.

However, this on-site testing shall meet the requirements of EPA and any specific state regulator requirements. The Contractor shall also comply with all requirements of the DoD Quality Systems Manual, Final Version 3, dated January 2006 or more recent version.

7.5.1 Analytical Testing

Environmental laboratory services are to be provided only by laboratories that have successfully passed the new Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) audit implemented 1 October 2009, including being compliant with the most recently published version of the Department of Defense (DOD) Quality Systems Manual (QSM Version 4.2, dated 25 October 2010, and holding current National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) accreditation for all the preparatory and analysis methods found in the latest revision on the Generic MMR UFP QAPP using the final version dated March 2005. The latest version of the DOD QSM, Version 4.2 is available at http://www.denix.osd.mil or http://navylabs.navy.com. As requested by the COR, the laboratory shall submit in a timely manner, their ELAP accreditation certificate (including supporting documentation). Before testing services can be performed by the laboratory, the COR will notify the candidate laboratory of the acceptability of their ELAP accreditation and supporting documentation. The ELAP accreditation certificate is to be provided upon each recertification while supporting USACE contracts.

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An environmental laboratory, either participating, or engaged in support of USACE contracts, shall notify the Prime Contractor and COR, immediately of change in status of laboratory operations that may affect on-going compliance with these requirements. The COR may, at any time, conduct audits (including requests for pertinent data or information) that support an environmental laboratory's ELAP accreditation with this policy. If the COR finds the laboratory non-compliant; alternate, compliant laboratory services will be utilized, until such time as compliance is again demonstrated. Before performing environmental testing for the USACE, the laboratory shall have access to the approved Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP) and/or QAPP, as the case may be.

The laboratory shall provide sample results in both paper copy and electronic data deliverable (EDD) format within the prescribed turnaround time (TAT) associated with any sampling event. The Contractor shall work closely with the analytical laboratories to schedule all sampling events in advance in order to meet the TAT requirements of the program. The laboratory report shall include:

a) Sample Results.

b) Dates of Extraction and Analysis.

c) Associated Quality Control including laboratory method blank, trip blanks, equipment blanks, Laboratory Control Sample (LCS), matrix spike and matrix spike duplicate (MS/MSD), surrogate recovery, and duplicate sample results.

d) Narrative describing any sample anomalies or quality control exceedance, and their impact on the analytical results.

e) Copies of Chain of Custody and Sample Receipt forms.

f) Electronic data deliverables.

g) All appropriate data required for a Tier III or CLP validation

All supporting data (i.e., calibration curves, instrument tuning information, etc.)

shall be stored at the laboratory and by the Contractor for future reference in accordance with the QAPP.

The Contractor shall provide laboratory analyses, data validation, and data management for all samples collected. Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) samples shall be collected to monitor the sample collection, handling, and analysis procedures. QC samplefrequencies shall be established for each task order.

When samples are received at the laboratory, the sample custodian will complete a Cooler Receipt form to document the condition of the samples upon arrival.

The Cooler Receipt form and the Chain of Custody form for the samples shall be kept on file for permanent record of all sampling.

7.5.2 Sample Data Review/Validation and Reporting

Data validation reports will be completed for each laboratory data package or sample delivery group (SDG) in accordance with the Quality Assurance Project Plan. The Contractor shall perform Tier II data validation on ninety percent of the analyzed samples and Tier III validation on the remaining ten percent of analyses using qualified personnel. Data validation may proceed using automated or semi-automated systems, and shall be performed in accordance with the EPA Data Validation Functional Guidelines (EPA 2016). Where specific guidance is not available, the data shall be evaluated in a conservative manner consistent with industry standards using professional judgment.

The Contractor shall provide the USACE with all laboratory data in 2 EDD formats: 1) data are to be provided in a Staged Electronic Data Deliverable (SEDD format version 5.2), and 2) in a format compliant with the Maine Environmental and Geographic Analysis Database (EGAD). Information on SEDD can be obtained from EPA's Superfund Analytical Services/ Contract Laboratory Program (CLP) web site at http://www.epa.gov/superfund/programs/clp/sedd.htm. EGAD compliant EDDs are to comply with ME DEP EDD Version 6.0 (November, 2015;

http://www.maine.gov/dep/maps-data/egad/). The final deliverables to USACE will include EGAD compliant EDDS, SEDD extensible markup language (XML) files, DTD files, final laboratory non-conformance report, validation memos, and validation reason codes associated with the final deliverable EDDs. Data from microbiological, physical and bioassay tests may be provided in simplified EDD formats. Final laboratory reports that include all raw data/supporting instrument calibration information are also to be provided to the USACE in portable document format. The Contractor shall also provide the USACE with generated relational MS Access database file(s) incorporating finalized laboratory and field data.

7.5.3 Data Management

The Contractor shall submit all project electronic files associated with all spatial data, geophysical testing data, modeling data, and electronic files corresponding to any graphic figures included in the hard copy report deliverables, and text files corresponding to the word-processed portion of the hard copy deliverable. These files shall be submitted to USACE Project Manager or USACE Environmental Tech Lead. The Contractor may utilize whichever GIS or CAD based system they select to generate the files; however, the Contractor shall submit metadata identifying software type used, version, file format type, date, and other information required to catalog those files with sufficient specificity to allow satisfactory transfer to other users. All spatial data should be consistent with the most current installation map. Details about the current map and metadata guidelines may be obtained through the Project Manager. Electronic data files are used during the project to evaluate progress and quality in accordance with each task order PWS. When bringing a new subcontract laboratory on line, the Contractor shall check the contents of the data files to ensure that they accurately reflect the hard copy reports, report correct analyte lists, units, and other reporting requirements, and provide the complete set of QC sample results specified in the QAPP. USACE Project Manager can assist Contractors who have concerns or questions about their electronic deliverables.

7.5.4 Geotechnical Testing

The laboratory to be used by the Contractor for geotechnical testing shall be Corps of Engineers approved in accordance with ER 1110-1-261 Validation of Geotechnical Laboratories. The types of laboratory services anticipated under this contract include, but are not limited to, mechanical analysis (sieve analysis), hydrometer analysis, Atterberg Limits, soils classifications, permeability, standard and modified proctor tests and relative density tests. The Contractor shall identify the prime laboratory and secondary laboratory(ies) to be used for this type of Contract work.

7.6 Regulatory Involvement

With the direction and approval of the COR, the Contractor shall provide the necessary support to initiate, schedule, and address all regulatory involvement activities of the project (e.g., organizing discussions with regulators concerning site objectives and requirements, obtaining regulator comments on site documents and appropriately addressing them, and obtaining written documentation, as necessary, of product completion from the regulators for all of the sites identified in this PWS).

Generally, the COR, or other USACE designee, shall attend and represent the USACE at all meetings with the regulators. With the approval of the COR, the Contractor may also informally discuss remediation issues with regulators and provide an after-action report back to the COR and/or USACE PM. The Contractor may not contact regulators without prior approval of the COR and/or USACE PM.

The USACE will be the signature authority for all regulatory agreements and remediation documentation.

7.7 Project Stakeholders

For the purposes of this PWS, project stakeholders include the EPA, USACE, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Town of Stratford Health Department, and Raymark Community Advisory Group.

7.8 Deliverable Requirements

Reports: All documents, except where noted, shall be produced with a draft, final draft, and final versions. The COR will receive draft documents and will provide comments to the Contractor within ten (10) business days. The Contractor shall provide Response to Comments (RTC) to USACE within ten (10) business days, unless otherwise noted. Response to comment packages shall include restating each comment and a detailed response. A comment resolution meeting, if necessary, will be held via telephone conference. If a comment resolution meeting is held, a Memorandum of Resolution (MOR) shall be written by the Contractor. Once the RTCs are approved, the Contractor shall prepare the Final Draft document.

USACE will provide comments on the Final Draft within 10 business days of submittal. The Contractor shall submit the final document within 10 business days of receipt of comments. One copy of the final document will be placed in the project repositories. USACE will require a complete electronic copy of all final documents.

Unless otherwise directed by USACE the Contractor shall utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS), to generate location maps, vicinity maps, and site maps.

Existing sources of information shall be used to the extent practicable, especially for base map layers. Where more accurate data are readily available, those data shall be used. The Contractor will be required to create site-specific layers from various sources including but not limited to: GPS coordinates; Excel spreadsheets, ASCII text files, and/or hard copy files listing coordinate locations and feature attributes;

scanning, geo-referencing, and digitizing existing figures; and converting from CADD.

All data layers created by the Contractor shall have meaningful, unique and consistent attributes. Metadata shall be provided for all data, to include: the process steps used to create the data; the horizontal and vertical data accuracy of the data;

horizontal projection, coordinate system, and units; and the vertical datums and units.

All data shall have a projection defined. Data layers shall be given meaningful names, and it is recommended that versions of data layers be named to include the date that they were created or modified.

The required deliverables shall be in mxd format and shall include all site-specific data used in the mxd documents delivered as shp, geodatabase or raster files. The Contractor shall store site-specific data in one logical directory and sub-directory structure to ease data and mxd delivery to the Government. The Contractor will not be required to provide data obtained from sources such as State GIS Agencies.

GIS Data, mxd files, and figures shall be provided on CD and or DVD, unless otherwise specified. Figures shall be provided in PDF format, and in other formats as specified. All figures shall contain a text reference in approximately 6-point font listing the name of the PDF file, and the name of the mxd file used to create it.

The Contractor is responsible for providing USACE on CD/DVD all final project documents completed as a part of the PWS in their workable…