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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

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

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

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

9.

INFORMATION CALL

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

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

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

0040657324

USGS OAG RESTON ACQUISITION BRANCH

205 NATIONAL CENTER

12201 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE

RESTON VA 20192

GRB

dparkin@usgs.gov

Dayna Parkin 703-648-7374

104/25/2024

140G0124Q0117

INVITATION FOR BID

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

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

Item 00010 as described in the Statement of Work, drawing, and all associated attachments provided herein.

See Section L for Instructions and Section M for Evaluation Factors.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within

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.)

0 0 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

Individual Task Order

05/09/2024

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. 12/2022)

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 THE UNITED STATES CODE AT

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 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

USGS OAG RESTON ACQUISITION BRANCH

205 NATIONAL CENTER

RESTON VA 20192

GRB

Kris Murray

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

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,certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish

10 U.S.C. 3204(a) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022) BACK

Continued...

and return

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

140G0124Q0117

Indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract to drilling wells throughout Pennsylvania.

Refer to Section L. Instructions to Offerors, for guidance on the submission of offers.

Period of Performance: 06/30/2024 to 06/29/2027

00010 Single-award Indefinite-Delivery

Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract for air-rotary drilling methods to install monitoring wells throughout Pennsylvania in accordance with the Statement of Work and other terms conditions herein. See Section B-2 for schedule of Items.

Work must be performed in accordance with the specifications, plans, wage decision, clauses, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Work will be ordered by separate task order.

Product/Service Code: F015

Product/Service Description: NATURAL

RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- WELL DRILLING/EXPLORATORY

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

SECTION A - Solicitation/Contract Form A.1 See SF1442

SECTION B - Supplies or Services/Prices B.1 Description B.2 Schedule of Items B.3 Place of Performance B.4 Period of Performance

SECTION C - Description/Specifications C.1 Statement of Work C.2 Construction Waste Management:

C.3 Environmentally Preferable Building Products and Materials C.4 Hazardous Material Identification C.5 Energy Efficient Products C.6 Environmental Requirements - Selected Construction Materials C.7 GS0339 Green Acquisition (JUL 2018)

SECTION D - Packaging and Marking SECTION E - Inspection and Acceptance

E.1 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. (AUG 1996) SECTION F - Deliveries or Performance

F.1 Deliverables F.2 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work. (APR 1984) F.3 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work. (APR 1984) - Alternate I (APR 1984) F.4 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts. (APR 1984) F.5 52.242-14 Suspension of Work. (APR 1984) F.6 GS0919 Legal Holidays (JUN 2021)

SECTION G - Contract Administration Data G.1 1452.201-70 Authorities and delegations. (SEP 2011) G.2 GS1101 Contract Administration Office (JUL 2001) G.3 GS1126 Invoicing and Performance Statements (JUL 2001) G.4 GS1131 Unilateral Deobligation of Unexpended Funds (MAY 2013) G.5 DOI ELECTRONIC INVOICING Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (February 2021)

SECTION H - Special Contract Requirements H.1 GS1338 Notice to Government of Delays (JUL 2001) H.2 GS1348 Accident Reporting (APR 2003) H.3 GS1354 List of subcontractors (Construction) (JUL 2001) H.4 GS1414 Contractor Personnel Clearance and Identity Credentials (MAR 2003) H.5 GS1430 Ordering Authority and Procedures (JUL 2001) H.6 GS1440 Wage Determination Applicable (JUL 2001) H.7 52.900s-1155 Drilling-Toilet Facilities H.8 52.900s-1156 Drilling-Abandoned Hole H.9 52.900s-1157 Drilling-Contractor Representative H.10 52.900s-1160 Drilling-Drilling Equipment H.11 52.900s-1164 Drilling-Labor, Materials H.12 52.900s-1165 Drilling-Compliance with Applicable Laws H.13 52.900s-1166 Drilling-Investigation

SECTION I - Contract Clauses I.1 52.202-1 Definitions. (JUN 2020) I.2 52.203-3 Gratuities. (APR 1984) I.3 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees. (MAY 2014) I.4 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures. (JUN 2020) I.5 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity. (MAY 2014) I.6 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity. (MAY 2014) I.7 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. (JUN 2020) I.8 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct. (NOV 2021) I.9 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights. (NOV 2023)

I.10 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. (JAN 2017) I.11 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper. (MAY 2011) I.12 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel. (JAN 2011) I.13 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (OCT 2018) I.14 52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements. (OCT 2016) I.15 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance. (AUG 2020) I.16 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. (DEC 2014) I.17 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021) I.18 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. (NOV 2015) I.19 52.215-2 Audit and Records - Negotiation. (JUN 2020) I.20 52.215-8 Order of Precedence - Uniform Contract Format. (OCT 1997) I.21 52.216-18 Ordering. (AUG 2020) I.22 52.216-19 Order Limitations. (OCT 1995) I.23 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity. (OCT 1995) I.24 52.216-24 Limitation of Government Liability. (APR 1984) I.25 52.216-25 Contract Definitization. (OCT 2010) I.26 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. (NOV 2020) I.27 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns. (FEB 2024) I.28 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting. (OCT 2022) I.29 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation. (FEB 2024) I.30 52.222-3 Convict Labor. (JUN 2003) I.31 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards - Overtime Compensation. (MAY 2018) I.32 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements. (AUG 2018) I.33 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds. (MAY 2014) I.34 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records. (JUL 2021) I.35 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees. (JUL 2005) I.36 52.222-10 Compliance With Copeland Act Requirements. (FEB 1988) I.37 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards). (MAY 2014) I.38 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment. (MAY 2014) I.39 52.222-13 Compliance With Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations. (MAY 2014) I.40 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards. (FEB 1988) I.41 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility. (MAY 2014) I.42 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies. (FEB 2024) I.43 52.222-21 Prohibition of segregated facilities. (APR 2015) I.44 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity. (SEP 2016) I.45 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction. (APR 2015) I.46 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans. (JUN 2020) I.47 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (JUN 2020) I.48 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans. (JUN 2020) I.49 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act. (DEC 2010) I.50 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (NOV 2021) I.51 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification. (MAY 2022) I.52 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026. (JAN 2022) I.53 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706. (JAN 2022) I.54 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts. (SEP 2013) I.55 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data. (FEB 2021) I.56 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information. (MAY 2011) I.57 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace. (MAY 2001) I.58 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items. (MAY 2008) I.59 52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons. (JUN 2016) I.60 52.223-13 Acquisition of EPEAT(R)-Registered Imaging Equipment. (JUN 2014) I.61 52.223-14 Acquisition of EPEAT(R)-Registered Televisions. (JUN 2014) I.62 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products. (MAY 2020) I.63 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts. (AUG 2018)..32 I.64 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving. (JUN 2020)

I.65 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. (FEB 2021) I.66 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent. (JUN 2020) I.67 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity--Construction Contracts. (DEC 2007) I.68 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security. (OCT 1997) I.69 52.228-5 Insurance - Work on a Government Installation. (JAN 1997) I.70 52.228-11 Individual Surety-Pledge of Assets. (FEB 2021) I.71 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds. (DEC 2022) I.72 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit. (NOV 2014) I.73 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds - Construction. (JUN 2020) I.74 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes. (FEB 2013) I.75 52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts. (MAY 2014) I.76 52.232-17 Interest. (MAY 2014) I.77 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims. (MAY 2014) I.78 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts. (JAN 2017) I.79 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management. (OCT 2018) I.80 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations. (JUN 2013) I.81 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. (MAR 2023) I.82 52.233-1 Disputes. (MAY 2014) I.83 52.233-3 Protest After Award. (AUG 1996) I.84 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (OCT 2004) I.85 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions. (APR 1984) I.86 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work. (APR 1984) I.87 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship. (APR 1984) I.88 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor. (APR 1984) I.89 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities. (NOV 1991) I.90 52.236-8 Other Contracts. (APR 1984) I.91 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements. (APR 1984) I.92 52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas. (APR 1984) I.93 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion. (APR 1984) I.94 52.236-12 Cleaning Up. (APR 1984) I.95 52.236-13 Accident Prevention. (NOV 1991) I.96 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services. (APR 1984) I.97 52.236-17 Layout of Work. (APR 1984) I.98 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction. (FEB 1997) I.99 52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference. (FEB 1995) I.100 52.242-13 Bankruptcy. (JUL 1995) I.101 52.243-4 Changes. (JUN 2007) I.102 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (FEB 2024) I.103 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction. (MAR 1994) I.104 52.248-3 Value Engineering - Construction. (OCT 2020) I.105 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price). (APR 2012) - Alternate I (SEP 1996) I.106 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction). (APR 1984) I.107 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) I.108 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms. (JAN 1991) I.109 1452.203-70 Restriction on Endorsements (JUL 1996) I.110 1452.204-70 Release of Claims (JUL 1996) I.111 1452.215-70 Examination of Records by the Department of the Interior (APR 1984) I.112 1452.225-70 Use of Foreign Construction Materials (JUL 1996) I.113 1452.228-70 Liability Insurance (JUL 1996)

SECTION J - List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments SECTION K - Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Bidders

K.1 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications. (FEB 2024) K.2 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(NOV 2021)

K.3 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. (OCT 2020)

K.4 52.204-28 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts. (DEC 2023) K.5 52.204-30 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Prohibition. (DEC 2023) - Alternate I (DEC 2023) K.6 52.209-13 Violation of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements-Certification. (NOV 2021) K.7 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification. (MAY 2012) K.8 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran- Representation and Certifications. (JUN 2020) K.9 52.236-28 Preparation of Proposals - Construction. (OCT 1997) K.10 1452.215-71 Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information-Department of the Interior. (APR 1984)

SECTION L - Instructions,Conditions, and Notices to Bidders L.1 52.204-7 System for Award Management. (OCT 2018) L.2 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language. (APR 1991) L.3 52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency. (APR 1991) L.4 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors - Competitive Acquisition. (NOV 2021) L.5 52.216-1 Type of Contract. (APR 1984) L.6 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Secondary Site of the Work. (MAY 2014) L.7 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action To Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction.

(FEB 1999)

L.8 52.233-2 Service of Protest. (SEP 2006) L.9 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) L.10 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors - Supplement to 52.215-1 L.11 GS2320 Evaluation Factors

SECTION M - Evaluation Factors for Award M.1 GS2335 Evaluation and Award

SECTION A - Solicitation/Contract Form

A.1 See SF1442

SECTION B - Supplies or Services/Prices

B.1 Description

This is an Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for air-rotary drilling methods will be used to drill through overburden and weathered bedrock to set casing and then advanced the borehole through competent fractured bedrock.

Clean-up, restoration and associated services described in the IDIQ Statement of Work in section C.1.

The Government may award a single or multiple IDIQ's depending on the need for scheduling responsiveness and flexibility.

B.2 Schedule of Items

Item No Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total 00010 Demobilization/Mobilization 1 $ $ 00010 Drilling 6-in diameter well 250 ft $ $ 00010 6-in steel casing 100 ft $ $ 00010 Sealed, vented well cap 1 $ $ 00010 6-in drive shoe 1 $ $ 00010 Grout well with 100 feet of casing 1 $ $ 00010 Concrete pad 1 $ $ 00010 Site cleanup 1 $ $ 00010 10-in starter pipe 0 $ $ 00010 Well development 1 hr $ $ 00010 Silt/erosion control 100 ft $ $ 00010 Miscellaneous $ $ 00010 Miscellaneous $ $ 00010 Miscellaneous $ $ 00010 Miscellaneous $ $ Total $

Individual task orders will be used to order specific work projects. Task orders will be established with firm-fixed prices based on the level of effort for each order. Level of effort price per task order will be established using the pricing on the Schedule of Items. The pricing may be revisited during the period of the IDIQ; changes to any Unit Price must be justified with supporting documentation as required by the Contracting Officer.

B.3 Place of Performance

The are of potential work is throughout the State of Pennsylvania. The specific place of performance of each task order will be indicated on the order.

B.4 Period of Performance

The IDIQ period of performance is 3 years after award date. The period of performance of each task order will be indicated on the order.

SECTION C - Description/Specifications

C.1 Statement of Work

1. INTRODUCTION:

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) seeks to obtain the services of drilling contractors (Drilling Contractor) to use air-rotary drilling methods to install monitoring wells in Pennsylvania. This work will be part a study by the USGS of the hydrogeology and groundwater resources of fractured bedrock aquifers. Due to the uncertain location, scope, and timing of the studies, an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract will be used to obtain the services. Each job will involve a Task Order with specific work involving one or more of the drilling services described in Section 4.

2. BACKGROUND:

The USGS is the primary source for scientific data and analysis about the Nation's earth resources. The USGS has an ongoing long term field investigation to characterize groundwater resources through an ambient monitoring well network (the Network) throughout the State of Pennsylvania. The installation of monitoring wells is an important aspect of the investigation.

Air-rotary drilling methods are typically used for drilling boreholes in the bedrock of various lithologies in the region. In the study-area hydrogeologic settings, boreholes initially are drilled through overburden and weathered bedrock to competent bedrock and steel casing is set and grouted in place, commonly at least 5 feet (ft) into competent bedrock. Casing lengths range from20 to 150 ft in the existing Network. Boreholes are then advanced through competent bedrock to the specified depths. Planned depths of investigation typically are less than 250 ft below land surface (BLS), and minimal use of drilling fluids (potable water) is strongly preferred. After drilling, boreholes are developed to remove cuttings and fines.

3. OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE:

The USGS seeks to obtain air-rotary drilling and well-reconstruction services through the use of an IDIQ contract. The specific drilling services are described in the following sections. The USGS expects to complete the work in a number of separate jobs, with each job expected to take from 2 days to several weeks to complete. The quantity of services and timeline are uncertain given the nature of the field investigations. Therefore, the work for each job will be described in a Task Order and will consist of one or more of the drilling services described in Section 4.

4. DRILLING SERVICES:

Air-rotary drilling methods will be used to drill through overburden and weathered bedrock to set casing and then advance the borehole through competent fractured bedrock. The nature of the work is specified below. Diameters where given are in nominal units according to standard specifications of commonly used air-rotary drilling equipment. As described in greater detail in the following sections, USGS hydrologists, in consultation with the Drilling Contractor, will direct on-site drilling activities. The Drilling Contractor should have previously demonstrated experience drilling and reconstructing boreholes similar to those specified in this section and in bedrock units in Pennsylvania.

4.1. AIR-ROTARY DRILLING:

The Drilling Contractor will use air-rotary methods to through overburden and weathered bedrock to set casing. Steel surface casing will be set at least 5 feet into competent bedrock and grouted in place before advancing the borehole deeper into competent bedrock. The depth of drilling to competent bedrock and length of casing will depend upon the degree of weathering of the geological formation at the borehole location as determined by the Technical Liaison; the 28 monitoring wells in the existing network have an average of 50 feet of casing, with a range of 20 to 150 feet of casing. The open boreholes will be 6 inches in diameter and will remain as open holes for the purpose of long-term water quality monitoring sites.

All 6-inch inner diameter (ID) casing shall be grouted with cement/bentonite (90 percent cement and 10 percent bentonite) using a tremie pipe. After allowing the cement grout to cure, the remainder of the borehole shall be drilled to depths and at depths specified in the Task Order.

Boreholes are to be drilled to depths specified under the task order, ranging from about 60 to about 250 feet BLS. These depths may be modified by USGS at the site based on field conditions and in consultation with stakeholders and the Drilling Contractor, as needed. At least five, and up to twenty, 6-inch diameter wells may be drilled for use as long-term monitoring wells in settings with no known groundwater contamination.

As the borehole is advanced, the Drilling Contractor will coordinate with the USGS hydrologist on site to provide or allow collection of pertinent information about drilling rates, depth of water-bearing features, estimated amount of water produced from water-bearing features, and character of well cuttings. During drilling, the Drilling Contractor shall provide the Government (USGS) every opportunity to collect geological and hydrologic samples and information, including 1) collection of a composite of drill cuttings and produced fluids for each 5-foot interval of borehole or at every color change or when each water-bearing zone is reached or at depths as specified by the USGS Technical Liaison, and 2) measurement of the yield or discharge of water from the aquifer when each water-bearing zone is reached or at depths as specified by the USGS Technical Liaison. Equipment shall be provided by the Drilling Contractor that allows cutting and fluid samples to be safely collected and yields to be estimated.

The Drilling Contractor will provide a summary log of their activities and drilling details at the conclusion of the drilling process for each borehole.

The Drilling Contractor will develop the borehole after completion of drilling to the specified depth to remove fines by blowing with air pressure for approximately 30 to 60 minutes, or until the USGS and the Drilling Contractor jointly determine that development is sufficient. Drill cuttings generated during drilling will be containerized by the Drilling Contractor at sites where required by the property owner as specified in the Task Order. After the boreholes are drilled to depths specified in the task order and developed to remove fines, the 6-inch holes will be finished as open-hole monitoring wells as specified in the Task Order and sections 4.1.2 and 4.2.

4.2. FINISHING WELLS AT LAND SURFACE:

The Drilling Contractor will finish wells with 1-to-3-foot stick-up casings set in small (about 1 to 1.5-foot square) concrete pads. The concrete pads should slope away from the protective casing to shed rainwater away from the well. The stick-up casings shall be fitted with lockable caps.

4.3. SITE MAINTENANCE AND RESTORATION:

The Drilling Contractor will take appropriate care to maintain an orderly and clean drilling site and minimize disturbance of the site. The Drilling Contractor will discuss with the USGS concerns about access and potential for site damage prior to moving onto a site. The Drilling Contractor will take appropriate care to prevent spills of fuel, lubricants, and other fluids associated with the operation of the drilling rig. The Drilling Contractor will be responsible for the cleanup of any spills. The Drilling Contractor will take appropriate steps to prevent damage to lawns and other landscaping (e.g., the use of mats or plates to prevent the creation of ruts in lawns) and will make landscaping repairs as needed (e.g., filling in ruts and reseeding grass) at the completion of work.

Drilling cuttings generated during advancement and development of the borehole or monitoring well after reconstruction may need to be containerized by the Drilling Contractor as described in the Task Order. Disposal of cuttings generated during drilling and well development may be required and will be done by the Drilling Contractor as specified in the Task Order.

Disposal of drill cuttings, soil, mud, and other materials will be done in accordance with all laws and regulations applicable for such materials.

4.4. DECONTAMINATION OF DRILLING EQUIPMENT:

The Drilling Contractor will, when required because of site-specific conditions, decontaminate drill rods by rinsing the devices or steam cleaning (if specified in the Task Order) with potable water prior to use for the next boring. The Task Order will indicate for each drilling site whether decontamination is needed.

4.5. EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES:

4.5.1. The Drilling Contractor will provide all equipment and supplies necessary to drill the boreholes and set casings in each monitoring well. This includes the drilling rig and all associated drilling rod, drilling tools, drilling-water containers, cuttings containers, pumps, measuring tapes, hardhats and safety equipment, and miscellaneous spare parts and tools.

The Drilling Contractor shall provide one complete drilling unit capable of air rotary drilling. The Drilling Contractor shall furnish all drill pipe and bits used for this contract. The Drilling Contractor shall provide all tools, supplies, drilling equipment, accessories, water for drilling, shovels, power, lighting, controls, discharge pipe, pumps, bag filters, compressor, experienced personnel, safety clothing and equipment, and all other items necessary to conduct efficient and satisfactory drilling, sampling, setting of casing, and completion of monitor wells as specified in this contract. The drilling unit shall be in good condition and have the capacity to drill a hole to a depth of 250 feet. The air compressor on the rig must be of sufficient capacity to recover drill cuttings as required for accurate sampling of geologic materials. The Drilling Contractor shall provide all materials and services necessary for satisfactory completion of all work required under this specification. No oil or grease shall be introduced into the drill hole for lubrication of drilling bits, joints, or other equipment

The Drilling Contractor shall provide all 6-inch ID diameter steel casing as specified in the Task Order to be installed in the boreholes. The casing must be certified as solvent free by the manufacturer. The casing may be of any reasonable length for safe and efficient handling. The casing must be undamaged, with no cracks or snags inside the casing that might cause an obstruction for experimental apparatus to be lowered into the well. Each length of casing to be inserted into a drill hole will be inspected by the Drilling Contractor to ensure that these conditions are met. The Government (USGS) will not be responsible for any cost or delay due to casing that is faulty or that fails under the service to which it is subjected or called for in these specifications.

Although air rotary drilling methods are preferred, the Drilling Contractor shall provide potable water for drilling, should such water be needed as determined by the USGS Technical Liaison. Potable water typically is not, but may be, available at the site, as specified in the Task Order. The Drilling Contractor shall be responsible for both the transportation of the water to the site and its storage at the site. All the water provided shall be potable and shall be transported and stored in clean containers that are free of all hydrocarbons or other contaminants. The Government (USGS) will not be responsible for any cost or delay due to the Drilling Contractor's inability to supply potable water for drilling.

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

The Drilling Contractor shall maintain all equipment in good operating condition during the life of the contract. In the event that the equipment, judged by work completed, and the specifications in section 4.5.1, is considered unsatisfactory by the USGS Technical Liaison, the Drilling Contractor shall be notified in writing. The Drilling Contractor shall then within the time specified in such notice (generally 10 days) replace or repair the unsatisfactory equipment

4.5.2. The USGS will provide or have available some equipment and materials during drilling, development, and testing of the wells as specified in the Task Order and may include a storage tank for filtered water produced during drilling and development of the boreholes, bags or bottles for collecting geologic and water samples, and for well caps.

5. ABANDONED HOLE OR WELL:

A hole or well that is satisfactory and acceptable under the aforementioned specifications shall be completed to the depth designated by the USGS, unless advancing the drill rods to the desired depth is not possible due to unfavorable geologic conditions. A hole will be considered abandoned if it does not satisfy the requirements described herein because the contractor voluntarily stops work and/or fails to complete the boring in a satisfactory manner (e.g., because of mechanical failure of the drilling equipment). A well will be considered abandoned if it cannot be set in a hole advanced to the specified depth or is not clear and open to the bottom due to the bridging of materials causing obstructions. An abandoned hole or well is of no value to the government; therefore, no payment will be made for the associated drilling and setting of well casing.

An abandoned hole or well will be backfilled from bottom of the well to land surface with clean bentonite clay or cement by the contractor, with all labor and materials provided by the contractor at the contractor's expense. The contractor shall then move to another government-designated location and drill a second hole and/or install the well in accordance with these specifications.

6. PERMISSIONS AND LICENSES:

The Drilling Contractor will have all necessary licenses, training, and insurance to conduct drilling operations in the potential work area in Pennsylvania. This area is defined in Section 9. The Drilling Contractor will also obtain PA One Call clearance for all work sites. The USGS will obtain permissions from property owners and local officials and regulatory boards, as required for work at the sites.

7. WORKDAY:

The workday will consist of 8 hours worked on site or moving within or at the end of the day to another site. Time spent to obtain fuel, do regular incidental maintenance on the drilling rig, or suspend work owing to an electrical storm will be considered part of the workday. The workday will not include mobilization at the start and end of the effort, or at the start and end of work weeks when the effort extends across a weekend or Federal holiday. The workday will not include time spent traveling between the work site and the Drilling Contractor's home base of operations or temporary lodging at the start and end of a workday. Workdays also will not include downtime because of equipment failure.

Each job for which a Task Order is issued will consist of at least 2 days of work. Work will be scheduled to maximize continuous workdays within a week. If the effort requires more than 5 days of work, the weekend days will not be workdays unless there is a mutual agreement between the USGS and the Drilling Contractor to work on the weekend.

8. MOBILIZATION COSTS:

The work specifications accompanying the Task Order will give the locations of all the work sites. The Drilling Contractor can, at their discretion, charge one mobilization fee for the job outlined in the Task Order.

9. GEOGRAPHIC AREA:

The area of potential work is throughout the State of Pennsylvania. Task Orders will include maps and addresses of the specific work sites.

10. WORK ORDERS AND LOGISTICS:

The USGS will assign a representative (Technical Liaison) for each Task Order who will be the primary contact with the Drilling Contractor. The representative, or their designee, will be onsite during the work. It is anticipated that the Drilling Contractor would identify a representative (such as the Driller) who would be available on site for technical consultations during the work.

The USGS representative will keep a log of the work effort, including dates and times of arrival and departure at the work site and any downtime, and the reasons, during the workday. The log will also indicate the work performed, including feet drilled, water-bearing zones and yields, characteristics of cuttings, and wells installation details. The USGS representative and Drilling Contractor's representative (such as the Driller) will review the log at the end of each workday for accuracy and completeness.

11. Period of Performance is 06/30/2024 thru 06/29/2027.

C.2 Construction Waste Management:

1. The Offeror shall maintain a recycling program to dispose of or recycle construction waste. Recycling construction waste means providing all service necessary to furnish construction materials or wastes to organizations which will employ these materials or wastes in the production of new materials. Recycling includes required labor and equipment necessary to separate individual materials from the assemblies of which they form a part. The program shall cover the following requirements:

a) The contractor shall provide continuous facilities for the recycling of incidental construction waste during initial construction.

b) Products may be excluded from the recycling program when the small quantity of material involved, the extraordinary complex nature or the waste disposal method, or prohibitive expense for recycling would represent a general hardship.

c) Records of construction materials recycled shall be maintained and accessible to the Contracting Officer. Records shall include materials recycled or land filled, quantity, date, and identification of hazardous wastes.

d) If any waste materials encountered during the demolition (construction) phase are found to contain mercury, radioactive materials or other harmful substances, they are to be handled and removed in accordance with State and Federal laws and requirements concerning hazardous waste

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C.3 Environmentally Preferable Building Products and Materials

(a) The contractor shall use environmentally preferable products and materials where economically feasible. Environmentally preferable products have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared to other products and services that serve the same purpose.

(b) Refer to EPA's environmentally preferable products web site, www.epa.gov/opptintr/epp. In general, environmentally preferable products and materials do one or more of the following -

(1) Contain recycled material, are biobased, or have other positive environmental attributes;

(2) Minimize the consumption of resources, energy, or water;

(3) Prevent the creation of solid waste, air pollution, or water pollution;

(4) Promote the use of non-toxic substances and avoid toxic materials or processes.

(c) See FAR 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts, for related bio-based product requirements.

(d) See FAR 52.223-17, Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts, for related recycled content requirements.

C.4 Hazardous Material Identification

(a) In accordance with clause FAR 52.223-3, Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data, Alternate I, the contractor shall provide Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for the following products prior to their use under this contract: adhesives, caulking, sealants, insulating materials, fireproofing or firestopping materials, paints, carpets, floor and wall patching or leveling materials, lubricants, clear finish for wood surfaces, janitorial cleaning products, pesticides, rodenticides, and herbicides.

(b) The Government reserves the right to review such products at any time. The Contracting Officer may eliminate from permitted use under this contract products with significant quantities of toxic, flammable, corrosive or carcinogenic material and products with potential for harmful chemical emissions.

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C.5 Energy Efficient Products

(a) When acquiring energy-using products, the contractor shall purchase ENERGY STAR® or other energy-efficient items listed on the Department of Energy's Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) Product Energy Efficiency Recommendations product list. This clause applies to any power-consuming equipment to be installed or used in USGS facilities, whether title to the equipment will pass to the Government or be retained by the Contractor.

(b) For products that consume power in a standby mode (as listed on FEMP¿s Standby Power Devices product listing), the contractor shall -

(1) Purchase items which meet FEMP¿s standby power wattage recommendation or document the reason for not purchasing such items; or

(2) If FEMP has listed a product without a corresponding wattage recommendation, purchase items which use no more than one watt in their standby power consuming mode. When it is impracticable to meet the one watt requirement, purchase items with the lowest standby wattage practicable.

(c) The requirements of this clause do not apply if (1) no compliant product's utility and performance can meet the contractor's need or contract specifications, (2) compliance would not be life-cycle cost-effective, or (3) compliant solutions are otherwise not available.

(d) Information is available via the Internet about - ENERGY STAR® at http://www.energystar.gov/; and FEMP at http://www.eere.energy.gov/femp/procurement.

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C.6 Environmental Requirements - Selected Construction Materials

Asbestos - No asbestos-containing fireproofing or insulation on building structEures, acoustical treatment, molded or wetapplied ceiling or wall finishes/decorations, or pipe and boiler insulation (including duct, tank, etc.) is permitted in new materials provided by the contractor.

New installations of wood products used under this contract must not contain wood from endangered wood species, as listed by the Convention on International Trade and Endangered Species (CITES). The list of species can be found at www.certifiedwood.org/Resources/CITES/ CITESContent.html.

Particle board, strawboard and plywood materials shall comply with HUD Standards for VOC emissions (particleboard: 0.2 ppm of formaldehyde, plywood: 0.3 ppm of formaldehyde).

Adhesives and Sealants - All adhesives employed on this project (including, but not limited to, adhesives for carpet, carpet tile, plastic laminate, wall coverings, wood adhesive, or sealants) shall be those with the lowest possible Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) content below 20 g/L. and which meet the requirements of the manufacturer of the products adhered or involved. The contractor shall use adhesives and sealants with no formaldehyde or heavy metals.

Insulation - Thermal, Acoustic, and HVAC - All insulation products shall contain recovered materials as required by EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guideline and related recycled content recommendations. No insulation installed with this project shall be material manufactured using chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), nor shall CFCs be used in the installation of the product.

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C.7 GS0339 Green Acquisition (JUL 2018)

The USGS is committed to promoting the natural environment and protecting the health and well-being of people. In the erformance of work under this contract, the Contractor shall exert its best efforts to provide services in a manner that will promote the natural environment and protect health and well-being. Green purchasing or environmentally preferable contracting includes the initiatives described below:

Alternative Fuels and Vehicles are described at http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/

Biobased Products are described at http://www.biopreferred.gov/

Energy efficient products are described at http://energystar.gov/products for Energy Star products and at http://www.eere.energy.gov/femp/procurement for FEMP designated products.

Environmentally Preferable Computers are described at http://www.epeat.net

Significant New Alternatives Program (SNAP) are described at http://www.epa.gov/snap/overview-snap The Comprehensive

Procurement Guidelines promote the use of recovered and recycled products at https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program

Water efficient products and services are described at https://www.epa.gov/watersense

SECTION D - Packaging and Marking

SECTION E - Inspection and Acceptance

E.1 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. (AUG 1996)

SECTION F - Deliveries or Performance

F.1 Deliverables

Deliverable Reference Due Deliver To Performance and Payment Bond Section I: 52.228-15 Within 14 calendar days after receipt of contract award CS Proof of Liability Insurance Section I: 1452.228-70 Within 14 calendar days after receipt of contract award CS List of Subcontractors Section H: GS1354 Within 14 calendar days after receipt of contract award CS Performance Statement Section G: GS1126 With each invoice for progress payment COR

Invoices Section G: DOI Electronic Invoicing, GS 1126

Invoices for progress payments may be submitted no more frequently than monthly

IPP, COR

Weekly payrolls for contract and each subcontractor Section I: 52.222-8 Within 7 days after regular payment date of the payroll week covered

CS Ref:

FAR

22.406-6(c)

Certification of Progress Payment (if applicable)

Section I: 52.232-5 As work proceeds - no more often than monthly COR

Project Closeout Specification Section 01 77 00

A minimum of 10 days prior to requesting inspection for determining date of Substantial Completion.

CS and

COR

DI-137 Release of Claims Section I: 1452.204-70 Prior to submitting final invoice CS and

COR

Final Invoice N/A After submitting Release of Claims IPP and copy to COR

F.2 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work. (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 14 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 the time stated on the task order. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

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* The Contracting Officer shall specify either a number of days after the date the contractor receives the notice to proceed, or a calendar date.

F.3 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work. (APR 1984) - Alternate I (APR 1984)

F.4 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts. (APR 1984)

(a) The Contractor shall, within five days after the work commences on the contract or another period of time determined by the Contracting Officer, prepare and submit to the Contracting Officer for approval three copies of a practicable schedule showing the order in which the Contractor proposes to perform the work, and the dates on which the Contractor contemplates starting and completing the several salient features of the work (including acquiring materials, plant, and equipment). The schedule shall be in the form of a progress chart of suitable scale to indicate appropriately the percentage of work scheduled for completion by any given date during the period. If the Contractor fails to submit a schedule within the time prescribed, the Contracting Officer may withhold approval of progress payments until the Contractor submits the required schedule.

(b) The Contractor shall enter the actual progress on the chart as directed by the Contracting Officer, and upon doing so shall immediately deliver three copies of the annotated schedule to the Contracting Officer. If, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, the Contractor falls behind the approved schedule, the Contractor shall take steps necessary to improve its progress, including those that may be required by the Contracting Officer, without additional cost to the Government. In this circumstance, the Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to increase the number of shifts, overtime operations, days of work, and/or the amount of construction plant, and to submit for approval any supplementary schedule or schedules in chart form as the Contracting Officer deems necessary to demonstrate how the approved rate of progress will be regained.

(c) Failure of the Contractor to comply with the requirements of the Contracting Officer under this clause shall be grounds for a determination by the Contracting Officer that the Contractor is not prosecuting the work with sufficient diligence to ensure completion within the time specified in the contract. Upon making this determination, the Contracting Officer may terminate the Contractor's right to proceed with the work, or any separable part of it, in accordance with the default terms of this contract.

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F.5 52.242-14 Suspension of Work. (APR 1984)

F.6 GS0919 Legal Holidays (JUN 2021)

The following legal holidays are observed by this Government agency:

New Year's Day January 01

Martin Luther King's Birthday 3rd Monday in January

Presidents Day 3rd Monday in February

Memorial Day Last Monday in May

Juneteenth National Independence Day June 19

Independence Day July 04

Labor Day 1st Monday in September

Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October

Veterans Day November 11

Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November

Christmas Day December 25

When a holiday falls on Saturday or Sunday, it is observed on the adjacent Friday or Monday, respectively.

In addition to the holidays listed above, the contractor agrees to observe leave days or closures designated by Federal Statute, Executive Order, or Presidential Proclamation.

SECTION G - Contract Administration Data

G.1 1452.201-70 Authorities and delegations. (SEP 2011)

G.2 GS1101 Contract Administration Office (JUL 2001)

G.3 GS1126 Invoicing and Performance Statements (JUL 2001)

Invoicing and Performance Statements (Construction)

(a) A copy of each invoice submitted with an IPP payment request must be submitted to:

U.S. Geological Survey [ ]

Attn: [ ]

(b) Invoices for progress payments may be submitted no more frequently than monthly.

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