Solicitation_R17PS00302.pdf

Solicitation No. R17PS00302

Synthetic Sheet Pile Field Trial

Truckee Canal - Fernley, Nevada

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION A - Solicitation, Offer and Award Form (SF 1442)

SECTION B - Pricing Schedule

SECTION C - Specifications/Appendices

SECTION D - Packaging and Marking

SECTION E - Inspection and Acceptance

SECTION F - Deliveries or Performance

SECTION G - Contract Administration Data

SECTION H - Special Contract Requirements

SECTION I - Contract Clauses

SECTION J - List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments

SECTION K - Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors

SECTION L - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors

SECTION M - Evaluation Factors for Award

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

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

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

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

9.

INFORMATION

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

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

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

0040316589

Bureau of Reclamation

Mid-Pacific Region

Regional Office Division of Acquisition Services

R20

2800 Cottage Way, Room E-1815

Sacramento CA 95825-1898

Bureau of Reclamation

Mid-Pacific Regional Office 2800 Cottage Way, Rm. E-1815, Federal Bldg Sacramento, California 95825-1898

Rosana Yousefgoarji 916-978-5004

1x 02/08/2017

R17PS00302

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

A. Title: Synthetic Sheet Pile Field Trial

B. Work Site Location: The work is located at Truckee Canal in Fernley, Nevada.

C. Site Visit Information: Site visit information is located in the solicitation in

Section L, Clause 52.236-27.

D. Estimated Price Range: $100,000.00 to $500,000.00

E. Set-aside Information: This requirement is restricted to Total Small Business concerns. FAR Clause 52.219-06 Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside applies to this requirement.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance

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

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

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

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

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

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

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

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

7 240 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

03/10/2017

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

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

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

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

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

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

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

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

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

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

No further contractual document is necessary.

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

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

BY

2PAGE OF

Bureau of Reclamation Mid-Pacific Region

Regional Office Division of Acquisition Services

R20

2800 Cottage Way, Room E-1815

Sacramento CA 95825-1898

Rosana Yousefgoarji

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

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

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

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

Continued...

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

3 3

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

R17PS00302

Legacy Doc #: BOR

Delivery: 180 Days After Notice to Proceed

Delivery Location Code: 0004506041

See Award

99999 US

FOB: Destination

00010 Synthetic Sheet Pile Field Trial 1 AU

(Price Schedule CLIN 1 & 2)

See Following Continuation Page

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

B-1

CONTINUATION OF

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SYNTHETIC SHEET PILE FIELD TRIAL

TRUCKEE CANAL, FERNLEY NEVADA

B.1 PRICE SCHEDULES

(a) The contractor shall, except as otherwise noted, provide all necessary labor, equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, travel, and per diem necessary to perform the work specified in the attached Statement of Work.

(b) Offers will be considered for award on the following Price Schedule, but no offer will be considered for award on only a part of the Price Schedule.

(c) All offers are subject to the terms and conditions of this solicitation.

(d) Quantities in the schedule are estimated quantities for comparison of offers only. Except as provided in the contract clause at FAR 52.211-18, Variation in Estimated Quantity, no claim shall be made against the Government for overruns or underruns. The Contract Clause at FAR 52.211-18, Variation in Estimated Quantity does not apply to the lump sum items.

(e) Definitions:

(1) CLIN – Contract Line Item Number.

CLIN Supplies or Services Quantity and Unit

Unit Price Amount

1 Furnished Synthetic Sheet Piles 18,150 sf $ $

2 Installed Synthetic Sheet Piles 15,450 sf $ $

TOTAL FOR SCHEDULE $_________________

Solicitation No. R16PS00618 Specifications No. 20-C0851

C-1

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

See the attached Statement of Work

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STATEMENT OF WORK

Synthetic Sheet Pile Field Trial

Research & Development Office Science & Technology Program

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 BACKGROUND AND PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Background: The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) requires approximately 1,000 linear feet of synthetic sheet pile wall to be installed at the Truckee Canal in Fernley, Nevada at three test locations (each about 330 feet long). Two sites shall be installed to a depth of 15 feet and one to 25 feet (total of about 18,150 square feet).

The Contractor will furnish all synthetic sheet piles to support the field trial project.

The actual quantity of synthetic sheet pile furnished and installed by the Contractor may vary depending on project funding. About 20 percent of the furnished sheet piling will be retained by the Government for its use and will not be installed by the Contractor. The Government plans to make available the retained sheet piles to the managing water district who will construct a portion of one of the field trial sites.

The field trial will provide information regarding the effectiveness of cutting off embankment flaws, reducing existing seepage losses, constructability, and suitability of synthetic sheet piles at other Reclamation canals.

B. Project Conditions: Three test sites have been selected to represent a range of subsurface conditions for a larger scale project; 1) loose silty/sandy soils (favorable installation), 2) medium dense to dense silty sand with gravel and cobbles (difficult installation), and 3) loose silty/sandy overburden soils with an underlying clayey impermeable layer (positive seepage cutoff).

1.02 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Furnished Synthetic Sheet Piles:

1. Measurement: Vertical area of synthetic sheet piles.

2. Payment: Square foot price offered in the Price Schedule.

a. Payment will include the costs of purchasing and delivering the sheet piles to site.

B. Installed Synthetic Sheet Piles:

1. Measurement: Projected vertical area of synthetic sheet piles.

a. Sheet piles pulled and re-driven as directed by Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for testing and inspection will be measured only once in final installation.

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2. Payment: Square foot price offered in the Price Schedule.

a. Payment will cover all cost of handling, storing and installing piling including placing, driving, cutting holes and other materials and work incident thereto. Includes mobilization and demobilization.

1.03 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. ASTM International (ASTM)

1. ASTM D 4226 Standard Test Methods for Impact Resistance of Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Building Products

2. ASTM D 4216 Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and Related PVC and Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride,(CPVC) Building Products Compounds

3. ASTM D 256 Determining the Izod Pendulum Impact Resistance of Plastics

4. ASTM D 648 Test Method for Deflection Temperature of Plastics under Flexural Load in the Edgewise Position

5. ASTM D 696 Test Method for Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion

6. ASTM D 6110 Standard Test Method for Determining the Charpy Impact Resistance of Notched Specimens of Plastic

7. ASTM D 7290 Standard Practice for Evaluating Material Property Characteristic Values for Polymeric Composites for Civil Engineering Structural Applications

1.04 SUBMITTALS

A. RSN 01, Project Schedule.

1. The Contractor shall provide a schedule showing the major elements of work and work breakdown structure that include submittals, preliminary site visits, fabrication and lead-time on materials, and the anticipated onsite work. Clearly show your approach regarding completion of all work. Utilize MS Project, Primavera, or other industry standard program in developing schedule, but provide schedule in PDF format.

B. RSN 02, Approval Data:

1. Manufacturer’s certification indicating that the synthetic sheet piles meet the specified requirements.

C. RSN 03, Contractor Qualifications

1. Demonstrated sheet pile construction on jobs of comparable scope.

2. Include as a minimum; at least 3 specific projects, number of years of actual field experience in synthetic sheet pile construction, and descriptions of work and construction methods.

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D. RSN 04, Driving Equipment

1. Submit complete descriptions of sheet piling driving equipment, including hammers, power packs, driving helmets, cap blocks, pile cushions, leads, extractors, jetting equipment, pre-driving and pre-boring equipment at least 30 days prior to commencement of work.

E. RSN 05, Site Specific Safety Plan and JHA

1. The Contractor shall submit a written safety plan covering all aspects of the onsite activities associated with the proposed work/contract. See Section 3 and Appendix B of Reclamation Safety and Health Standards (RSHS), October 2009, http:://www.usbr.gov/ssle/safety /RSHS /rshs.html for detailed requirements.

In addition, the Contractor shall submit Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and the Contractor shall participate in joint JHA field meetings with Reclamation prior to the start of any onsite activities. See Sections 3 and 4 of the RSHS for specific requirements. No work shall proceed without an approved safety plan and JHA.

F. Submittals

RSN Title Number of Copies Required

Due date or delivery time

01 Project Schedule Electronic Within 21 days after contract award

02 Approval Data 2 Must be approved prior to mobilization

03 Contractor Qualifications 2 To be included with project bid

04 Driving Equipment 2 Must be approved prior to mobilization

Site Specific Safety Plan and

JHA

2 Must be approved prior to mobilization

1.05 QUALIFICATIONS

A. Installer Qualifications: An experienced installer who has completed piling work similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for this Project and whose work has resulted in construction with a record of successful in-service performance. The contractor shall submit the following information verifying installation qualifications:

1. Evidence that the installer is experienced and competent to construct a synthetic sheet pile wall as described on the contract plans.

2. At least 3 example projects which include the installation of synthetic or steel sheet piling totaling at least 1,000 LF.

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1.06 QUALITY CONTROL

A. Employ Operator and Quality Control Representative(s) with five (5) years minimum experience in synthetic sheet piling work similar to requirements of this specification.

B. Have Quality Control Representative present at all times with each crew for the following work activities:

1. Setting sheet piling.

2. Driving sheet piling.

C. Quality Control Representative is responsible for measurements and preparing and submitting pile driving records upon completion of driving, and any other work activity associated with quality assurance.

D. The COR will select two sheet pile sections to be removed from the difficult installation test site for examination. The COR will obtain samples from the removed sections for testing at Reclamation’s laboratory.

1.07 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. The contractor shall store sheeting in an area designated by the COR. In the absence of a specific location, material shall be stored in areas that will not impair the operations of the facility or harm the material. The contractor shall store the sheet piles to protect them from puncture, buildup of dirt on the surface, grease, mechanical abrasions, excessive heat or other damage. The contractor shall not drag the sheet piling on the ground.

B. Materials delivered to the site shall be new and undamaged. Provide the manufacturer's label with the logo and product work order number or other identifying mark on each sheet pile bundle. Store and handle sheet piling in the manner recommended by the manufacturer to prevent permanent deflection, distortion or damage to the interlocks; as a minimum, support on level blocks or racks spaced not more than 6 feet apart and not more than 2 feet from the ends.

Store materials in the original packaging with dunnage between bundles and on level ground until the product is to be used. Do not stack bundles more than 3 high at the job site. Storage of sheet piling should also facilitate required inspection activities and prevent damage to the product. Handle sheet piling using a minimum of two pickup points. Center the lifting equipment in the middle of bundles when unloading. Contact the manufacturer for specific handling instructions when the product exceeds 30 ft. in length.

C. The Contractor will deliver materials to the jobsite only after the COR accepts the required submittals in writing.

D. The Contractor shall supply a suitable number of sheet piles of the required lengths to the project site such that if a sheet is damaged or otherwise rejected, a backup sheet will be available. Damaged material shall be repaired or rejected at the discretion of the COR.

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PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 SYNTHETIC SHEET PILES

A. Synthetic Sheet Piles: Sheet piling supplied for the project shall meet or exceed all required physical characteristics as defined below:

1. Sheet piling shall be manufactured entirely from a rigid, high impact, UV-inhibited, weatherable vinyl compound.

2. Impact Strength: Greater than 14,000 lbs/in2.

3. Minimum geometric properties of installed piles:

a. Sheet piling shall be full-length sections of the dimensions shown.

b. Section Width: 30 in.

c. Moment of Inertia: 120 in4/ft.

d. Section Modulus: 24 in3/ft.

4. Synthetic sheet piles cannot be previously used.

B. Acceptable Manufacturer:

Crane Materials International 1165 Northchase Parkway Suite 300 Marietta, GA 30067 Phone: 770-933-8166 Fax: 770-933-8363

C. Approved Equals: Alternate products or manufacturers may be used, provided they have products in service for applications similar in scope and function to this project that meet or exceed all the performance requirements of this specification.

Alternate manufacturers shall provide no less than five (5) references for projects similar in scope and function and which have been in service for no less than one (1) year, which shall include the following:

- Detailed project description & location

- Completion Date

- Name and address of owner

Alternate manufacturers must submit all documentation (references, spec sheets, etc.)

and one (1) physical sample for each product requested for approval.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Location: The field trial locations are located on the Truckee Canal in Fernley, Nevada. Figures 1 through 3 provide a site map and access to each of the field trial locations. Limits of the sheet pile wall installation will be staked prior to the Contractor mobilizing to the site.

B. Access to Work: Access to work shall be coordinated with the COR. Work shall be performed during normal working hours of 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays.

1. Federal Holidays: Contractor shall notify Government 72 hours prior to a holiday weekend or a holiday if not on a weekend, if the Offeror intends to perform on-site work on a holiday weekend or holiday.

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day Presidents Day Veterans Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day

C. Site Disturbance: The Contractor shall exercise care to minimize site disturbance and shall conduct the operation so as to prevent any unnecessary destruction, scarring, or defacing of the surroundings in the vicinity of the work site.

D. Temporary Utilities: There are no utilities at the three field trial sites. The Contractor shall provide generators, air compressors and water trucks as needed. Coordinate with COR and TCID for obtaining water for construction.

1. The Contractor will be responsible for locating all buried utilities before pile driving.

3.02 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. All work shall be conducted in accordance with the Reclamation Safety and Health Standards, www.usbr.gov/ssle/safety/RSHS-all.pdf .

B. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

1. 29 CFR Part 1910 OSHA General Industry Standards

2. 29 CFR Part 1926 OSHA Construction Industry Regulations

3. Available online at: https://www.osha.gov/.

C. Do not allow Contractor employees (including subcontractors), Government personnel, or the Public to be exposed to, or work under, conditions which are unsanitary, physically hazardous, or a potential exposure danger to their health or safety during performance of the contract.

http://www.usbr.gov/ssle/safety/RSHS-all.pdf https://www.osha.gov/

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D. The minimum work crew at any time on the construction site shall consist of no less than two people and shall be in accordance with other contractual obligations.

E. Develop Job Hazard Analysis for each distinct phase of work under the contract.

1. Work shall not begin on the phase of work until a JHA is acceptable to COR and shared with all construction employees.

F. When the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly correct a compliance directive, the Contracting Officer (CO) or the COR may issue an order to stop all or any part of the work.

1. When satisfactory corrective action is taken, an order to resume work will be issued.

2. The Contractor shall not be entitled to extension of time, or to claim for damage or to additional compensation by reason of either the directive or the stop order.

3. Failure of the CO, COR or the OGR to order discontinuance of any or all of the Contractor’s operations shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for the safety of personnel and property.

G. First Aid and Communication:

1. Provide first-aid kits in accordance with Reclamation RSHS Section 5.

2. Provide a direct line of communication via telephone land line, cellular telephone, mobile telephone, or radio with local medical services.

3. Make first-aid and communication services available for providing emergency aid to employees and subcontractor employees.

3.03 EQUIPMENT

A. Crane

1. Capacity: Sufficient to maintain proper alignment of leads and piling.

2. Equip crane with rigid leads to support hammer and piling to within 2 feet of ground surface.

B. Pile Hammers

1. Sheet piles to be installed with a tracked, fixed-mast, vibratory hammer installation rig.

2. Energy rating: Sufficient to drive pile to depths shown on drawings.

3. Impact and drop hammer pile driving equipment shall not be permitted.

4. The Contractor shall provide driving heads and other devices for vinyl sheet pile driving that conform to the recommendations of the manufacturer.

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5. The sheet piling shall be driven in such a manner as to ensure lock engagement and integrity throughout the entire length of each sheet pile.

6. The sheet piles shall be held in proper alignment during driving by means of assembling frames or other suitable temporary guide structures. Temporary guide structures shall be removed when they have served their purpose.

7. The Contractor shall not attempt to drive sheet piles beyond the point of refusal, as indicated by excessive bouncing of the hammer or kicking of the sheet pile as concurred by the COR.

C. Steel Mandrel

1. A steel mandrel shall be used for the installation of vinyl sheet piles and shall meet the following requirements:

a. The mandrel must provide toe protection to the tip of the vinyl sheet piles and stiffness to the sheet pile section.

b. The mandrel must include a fluid delivery system capable of providing air or water near the tip of the sheet pile to aid in the release of the tip of the pile.

c. The mandrel head shall provide holes on the driving head suitable for the attachment of safety cables and rigging. A bridal shall be supplied along with the mandrel suitable for loading the sheets onto the mandrel and re-driver shall be supplied to aid in the top of the sheet pile being released from the mandrel

d. Approved mandrel providers:

Crane Materials International Pileclaw Installation Equipment 1165 Northchase Parkway SE, Suite 300 Marietta, GA 30067

(800) 256-8857

e. Additional mandrel providers may be approved provided that they provide drawings showing the mandrel system and the required components, an installation guide for the contractor and a list of 5 similar projects utilizing the mandrel to the CO 10 calendar days in advance of the bid date.

2. Other installation equipment recommended by the Manufacturer and approved by the COR may be used for pile installation.

3.04 CONSTRUCTION

A. Earthwork: All earthwork will be completed by the Truckee-Carson Irrigation District (TCID) at no cost to the Contractor. TCID will provide all labor, equipment and materials required to complete the earthwork. Earthwork includes:

1. Site preparation, staging area, and access ramp construction.

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2. Excavation of the sheet pile embedment trench.

3. Hauling and stockpiling earthwork materials for re-use.

4. Pre-trenching if necessary.

5. Backfilling and compacting the embedment trench.

6. Replacing crest surfacing materials.

7. Access ramp removal, grading, erosion control and seeding.

B. Sheet Pile Installation: The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment and materials required for the necessary earthwork and sheet pile installation. Work includes:

1. Install synthetic sheet piles from the left canal embankment crest to the limits and elevations shown on the drawings.

a. Site 1 (favorable installation): Install 150 linear feet of synthetic sheet pile to a depth of 15 feet (2,250 sf).

The Contractor will furnish 180 linear feet (15-foot length, 2,700 sf) of synthetic sheet pile for the Government’s use at Site 1. The Government plans to make available the furnished sheet piles to the TCID who will construct the remaining portion of field trial Site 1. This is being done to evaluate the viability of installing synthetic sheet piles by TCID’s or other water districts maintenance staff.

b. Site 2 (difficult installation): Install 330 linear feet of synthetic sheet pile to a depth of 15 feet (4,950 sf). If the target tip elevation cannot be achieved at Site 2 use methods such as pre-driving (spudding) or pre-augering.. Pre-driving methods should initially be attempted. All methods shall be reviewed and approved by the COR.

c. Site 3 (positive seepage cutoff) Install 330 linear feet of synthetic sheet pile to a depth of 25 feet (8,250 sf).

d. The actual quantity of sheet piling to be installed at each site may vary depending on project funding. The furnished and installed quantities will be identified during the contract negotiations and prior to mobilizing to the site.

2. Obtaining additional sheet piling for the Government’s use.

a. As project funding allows, the Contractor will purchase and deliver additional synthetic sheet piling to the project site for the Government’s use. The quantity of additional synthetic sheet piling to be furnished by the Contractor will be identified during the contract negotiations.

b. Sheet pile materials furnished but not installed by the Contractor will be paid at the unit price in the in the Price Schedule.

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C. Cutting off: Pilings driven to refusal or to the point where additional penetration cannot be attained and are extending above the required top elevation in excess of the specified tolerance shall be cut off to the required elevation. Pilings should not be driven below the required top elevation.

D. Disposal of Materials: Vegetation, unsuitable materials, construction waste, and debris shall be removed from site and legally disposed of.

E. Pulling and Redriving

1. Pull, as directed by the COR, select pilings after driving to determine the condition of the underground portions of pilings. Any piling so pulled and found to be damaged, to the extent that its usefulness in the structure is impaired, shall be removed and replaced at the Contractor's expense. Pilings pulled and found to be in satisfactory condition shall be redriven when directed.

3.05 SCHEDULE

A. The field trial is scheduled for November, 2017. Mobilization, earthwork, sheet pile installation, site cleanup and demobilization to be completed within 14 calendar days.

PART 4 INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO OFFERORS

4.01 SITE LOCATION MAPS

Table 1 – List of Figures

Figure No. Title

Figure 1 Fernley, Nevada Site Map and Field Trial Locations Figure 2 Field Trial Sites Nos. 1 and 2.

Figure 3 Field Trial Site No. 3.

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Figure 1 – Site Map and Field Trial Locations

Site No. 1 and 2 “Ricci Lane Area” Site Nos. 1 and 2 “Ricci Lane Area”

Site No. 3 “Steam Pad Seep Area”

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Figure 2 – Field Trial Sites Nos. 1 and 2.

Site No. 1 “Favorable Installation” Station 733+50 to 736+80 Installation depth = 15 feet

Site No. 2 “Difficult Installation” Station 753+00 to 756+30 Installation depth = 15 feet

Staging area on canal bank in wide area

Site access from SH-95 via.

canal bank

Site access from Clearwater Parkway via. canal bank ~4 miles downstream

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Figure 3 – Field Trial Site No. 3.

Site No. 3 “Positive Seepage Cutoff” Station 1168+70 to 1172+00 Installation depth = 25 feet

Site access from canal bank crest

Staging area

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4.02 SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS

A. Standard penetration test (SPT) drill holes and cone penetration test (CPT) soundings have been performed at each of the field trial test sites. Plans maps and geologic profiles of the test site areas are included.

B. Additional subsurface investigations will be completed by the Government prior to the field trial construction. This information will be made available to the Contractor prior to mobilizing to the site.

Table 2 – Geologic Information

Figure/Drawing No. Title

29-208-60001 Geologic Legend and Explanation 29-208-60051 Site No. 1 Plan Map and Geologic Investigation Locations 29-208-60052 Site No. 2 Plan Map and Geologic Investigation Locations 29-208-60085 Site No. 3 Plan Map and Geologic Investigation Locations 29-208-60070 Site No. 1 Geologic Profile 29-208-60071 Site No. 2 Geologic Profile 29-208-60107 Site No. 3 Geologic Profile Figure 4 Soils that will be encountered at Field Trial Site No. 2.

Figure 5 Soils that will be encountered at Field Trial Site No. 2.

Figure 6 Field Trial Sites No. 1 and 2.

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Site No. 1 “Favorable Installation” Station 733+50 to 736+80 Installation depth = 15 feet

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Site No. 2 “Difficult Installation” Station 753+00 to 756+30 Installation depth = 15 feet

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Site No. 3 “Positive Seepage Cutoff” Station 1168+70 to 1172+00 Installation depth = 25 feet

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Site No. 1 Sheet pile limits

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Site No. 2

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Site No. 3

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Figure 4 – Soils that will be encountered at Field Trial Site No. 2. (Canal embankment in upper left corner of photo)

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Figure 5 – Soils that will be encountered at Field Trial Site No. 2.

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Figure 6 – Field Trial Sites No. 1 and 2. (Note cobbles in canal prism near Site No. 2)

Site No. 1

Site No. 2

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4.03 DRAWINGS

A. The following drawing will be used to construct the sheet pile wall at each of the field trial test sites.

Table 3 – List of Drawings

Drawing No. Title

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END OF SECTION

D-1

SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

There are no clauses in this section.

E-1

SECTION E -- INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Clause

Title

Date

52.246-12

Inspection of Construction

AUG 1996

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SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

Clause

Title

Date

52.211-18

Variation in Estimated Quantity

APR 1984

52.242-14

Suspension of Work

52.211-10

COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF

WORK

The Contractor shall be required to

(a) commence work under this contract within 7 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed,

(b) prosecute the work diligently, and

(c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 240 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

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SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 This contract shall be administered by the Mid-Pacific Regional Office, 2800 Cottage Way, Sacramento, California 95825-1898.

G.2 WBR

1452.242-80 POSTAWARD CONFERENCE—BUREAU OF RECLAMATION JUL 1993

(a) Prior to the Contractor starting work, a post-award conference (as described in FAR Subpart 42.5), will be convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office. The Contractor's Project Manager shall attend the conference. If the contract involves subcontractors, a representative of each major subcontractor is also required to attend.

(b) The conference will be held at the Mid-Pacific Regional Office, 2800 Cottage Way, Sacramento, California 95825-1898.

(c) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor will agree to the date and time of the conference after award of the contract. In event of a conflict in schedules, the Contracting Officer shall establish the date for the conference.

(d) The Contractor shall include any associated costs for attendance at the conference, in its offer.

G.3 DIAR 1452.201-70 AUTHORITIES AND DELEGATIONS SEP 2011

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

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

The COR will be named at time of award.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

G.4 DOI-AAAP 0028 ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT (APR 2013)

REQUIREMENTS - INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM

(IPP)

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Internet Payment Platform System (IPP). The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.

“Payment requests” means any request for contract financing payment or invoicing payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request shall comply with the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts, or the requirements identified in FAR 52.232-27, Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts, and include the items listed in paragraphs (a)(2)(i) through (a)(2)(xi) of the this clause.

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB) within 3-5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email ippgroup@bos.frb.org or phone (866) 973-3131.

No attachments are required to be uploaded to IPP.gov.

Prior to submitting an invoice to IPP.gov, the contractor is strongly encouraged to coordinate with the designated Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), for review and verification of any measured quantities for payment and for compliance with the applicable progress payment requirements of this contract. Failure to do so, may cause a delay in approval and/or rejection of submitted invoices.

Pursuant to the payment terms contained in this contract, the contractor shall prepare and submit requests for payments (invoices) by following the instructions as described below:

1. To ensure timely processing of invoices under the contract/agreement, the contractor must submit all invoices to the following e-mail address:

sha-mpr-acqconbrinv@usbr.gov

2. A proper invoice shall be submitted by email concurrent with submission to IPP and shall include the information as required by the payment terms and conditions contained in this contract.

3. The subject line of the email shall be formatted to read as follows:

Contract Number_Invoice Number_Contracting Officer’s last name Example: R17PC00001_Invoice No. 1_Smith

4. The Invoice shall be attached to the email and named using the following format:

Contract Number_Contractor Name-Invoice Number-Invoice Amount

(example: R17PC00001_World Test, Inc.-Inv No. 1-$5,678.00

5. Invoices shall not include information that would compromise Personally Identifiable Information, such as full social security numbers, dates of birth, etc.

https://www.ipp.gov/ mailto:sha-mpr-acqconbrinv@usbr.gov

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6. The final invoice shall be submitted and will be approved in accordance with the payment terms and conditions contained in the contract, after all, if any, settlement actions are complete. The contractor must clearly identify the last payment as the “Final Invoice”.

Emailed Support documents must include, but are not limited to, the following documents:

a. Construction Invoice (Attachment J-4)

b. Monthly Certificate of Labor Conformance (Attachment J-4)

c. Subcontractor / Supplier Payment Summary (Attachment J-4)

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation.

(End of Local Clause)

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SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

There are no clauses in this section.

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SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.252-02

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

FEB 1998

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.doi.gov/pam/programs/acquisition/pamareg (DIAR 1452.XXX-XX formatted clauses) https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/52 (FAR 52.XXX-XX formatted clauses)

Clause Title Date 1452.215-70 Examination of Records by the Department of the Interior APR 1984 52.202-01

Definitions NOV 2013

52.203-03

Gratuities APR 1984

52.203-05

Covenant Against Contingent Fees MAY 2014

52.203-06 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government SEP 2006 52.203-07

Anti-Kickback Procedures MAY 2014

52.203-08 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity

MAY 2014

52.203-10

Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity MAY 2014

52.203-12

Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions OCT 2010

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

APR 2014

52.204-04

Printing/Copying Double-Sided on Recycled Paper MAY 2011

52.204-07 System for Award Management OCT 2016 52.204-10

Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards OCT 2016

52.204-13

System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2016

52.204-14

Service Contract Reporting Requirements OCT 2016

52.204-19

Incorporation by Reference and Certification DEC 2014

52.209-06

Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment OCT 2015

52.215-02 Audit and Records - Negotiation OCT 2010

52.215-08 Order of Precedence - Uniform Contract Format OCT 1997 52.215-11 Price Reduction for Defective Cost or Pricing Data –

Modifications

AUG 2011

52.215-15

Pension Adjustments and Asset Reversions OCT 2010

52.215-18 Reversion or Adjustment of Plans for Postretirement Benefits (PRB) Other Than Pensions

JUL 2005

52.215-21

Requirements for Cost or Pricing Data or Information Other Than OCT 2010

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Cost or Pricing Data – Modifications

52.219-06 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside NOV 2011

52.219-08 Utilization of Small Business Concerns NOV 2016

52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting JAN 2017

52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation JUL 2013

52.222-03 Convict Labor JUN 2003 52.222-04 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act-Overtime

Compensation

MAY 2014

52.222-06

Davis-Bacon Act MAY 2014

52.222-07 Withholding of Funds MAY 2014

52.222-08 Payrolls and Basic Records MAY 2014

52.222-09 Apprentices and Trainees JUL 2005

52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements FEB 1988

52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) MAY 2014

52.222-12 Contract Termination – Debarment MAY 2014

52.222-13 Compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Act Regulations MAY 2014

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards FEB 1988

52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility MAY 2014

52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities APR 2015 52.222-26

Equal Opportunity SEP 2016

52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction APR 2015 52.222-35

Equal Opportunity for Veterans OCT 2015

52.222-36

Equal Opportunity For Workers with Disabilities JUL 2014

52.222-37

Employment Reports on Veterans FEB 2016

52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act

DEC 2010

52.222-50

Combating Trafficking in Persons MAR 2015

52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification OCT 2015

52.223-03 Alt I Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data (JAN 1997) - Alternate I

JUL 1995

52.223-04

Recovered Material Certification MAY 2008

52.223-05

Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2011

52.223-06

Drug Free Workplace MAY 2001

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

AUG 2011

52.225-05 Trade Agreements OCT 2016

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52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases JUN 2008

52.227-01 Authorization and Consent DEC 2007 52.227-02

Notice And Assistance Regarding Patent And Copy Infringement DEC 2007

52.227-04 Patent Indemnity – Construction Contracts DEC 2007 52.228-02 Additional Bond Security OCT 1997 52.228-05 Insurance - Work on a Government Installation JAN 1997 52.228-11 Pledges of Assets JAN 2012 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds MAY 2014 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit NOV 2014 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds - Construction OCT 2010 52.229-03

Federal, State And Local Taxes FEB 2013

52.232-05 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts MAY 2014 52.232-17

Interest MAY 2014

52.232-23

Assignment Of Claims MAY 2014

52.232-27

Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts JAN 2017

52.232-33

Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management

JUL 2013

52.232-39

Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payment to Small Business Subcontractors DEC 2013

52.233-01 Alt I Disputes – (MAY 2014) - Alternate I DEC 1991

52.233-03 Protest After Award AUG 1996

52.233-04 Applicable Law For Breach Of Contract Claim OCT 2004

52.236-02 Differing Site Conditions APR 1984

52.236-03 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work APR 1984

52.236-05 Material and Workmanship APR 1984

52.236-06 Superintendence by the Contractor APR 1984

52.236-07 Permits and Responsibilities NOV 1991

52.236-09 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements

APR 1984

52.236-10

Operations and Storage Areas APR 1984

52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion APR 1984

52.236-12 Cleaning Up APR 1984

52.236-13 Alt I Accident Prevention (NOV 1991) – Alternate I NOV 1991 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services APR 1984

52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts APR 1984

52.236-17 Layout of Work APR 1984

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52.236-21 Alt I Specifications and Drawings for Construction (FEB 1997) – Alternate I APR 1984

52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference FEB 1995

52.242-13 Bankruptcy JUL 1995 52.243-04

Changes JUN 2007

52.245-09 Use and Charges APR 2012 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction MAR 1994 52.248-03

Value Engineering – Construction OCT 2015

52.249-02 Alt I

Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (APR 2012) – Alternate I SEP 1996

52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) APR 1984 52.253-01

Computer Generated Forms JAN 1991

1452.203-70 RESTRICTIONS ON ENDORSEMENTS-DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR JUL 1996

The Contractor shall not refer to contracts awarded by the Department of the Interior in commercial advertising, as defined in FAR 31.205-1, in a manner which states or implies that the product or service provided is approved or endorsed by the Government, or is considered by the Government to be superior to other products or services. This restriction is intended to avoid the appearance of preference by the Government toward any product or service. The Contractor may request the Contracting Officer to make a determination as to the propriety of promotional material.

1452.204-70 RELEASE OF CLAIMS - DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR JUL 1996

After completion of work and prior to final payment, the Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with a release of claims against the United States relating to this contract. The Release of Claims form (DI-137) shall be used for this purpose. The form provides for exception of specified claims from operation of the release.

1452.228-70 LIABILITY INSURANCE - DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR JUL 1996

(a) The Contractor shall procure and maintain during the term of this contract and any extension thereof liability insurance in form satisfactory to the Contracting Officer by an insurance company which is acceptable to the Contracting Officer. The named insured parties under the policy shall be the Contractor and the United States of America. The amounts of the insurance shall be not less than as follows:

$200,000 each person $500,000 each occurrence $20,000 property damage

(b) Each policy shall have a certificate evidencing the insurance coverage. The insurance company shall provide an endorsement to notify the Contracting Officer 30 days prior to the effective date of cancellation or termination of the policy or certificate; or modification of the policy or certificate which may adversely affect the interest of the Government in such insurance. The certificate shall identify the contract number, the name and address of the Contracting Officer, as well as the insured, the policy number and a brief description of contract services to be performed. The contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with a copy of an acceptable insurance certificate prior to beginning the work.

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1452.237-70

INFORMATION COLLECTION – DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

JUL 1996

If performance of this contract requires the contractor to collect information on identical items from ten or more public respondents, no action shall be taken or funds expended in the solicitation or collection of such information until the contractor has received from the Contracting Officer written notification that approval has been obtained from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980. The Contractor agrees to provide all information requested by the Contracting Officer which is necessary to obtain approval from OMB.

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM

EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS APR 2014

(a) This contract and employees working on this contract will be subject to the whistleblower rights and remedies in the pilot program on Contractor employee whistleblower protections established at 41 U.S.C. 4712 by section 828 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (Pub. L. 112-239) and FAR 3.908.

(b) The Contractor shall inform its employees in writing, in the predominant language of the workforce, of employee whistleblower rights and protections under 41 U.S.C. 4712, as described in section 3.908 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

(c) The Contractor…