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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

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

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

SOLICITATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

CODE

6. PROJECT NO.

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

11. The contractor shall begin performance within

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

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

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and

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.

d. Offers providing less than

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d) calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

is, is not required.

local time containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by (hour) award, YES NO notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable.

calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving

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

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

NEGOTIATED (RFP) REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF

SEALED BID (IFB) INVITATION FOR BID

9. FOR

INFORMATION CALL

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140G0126Q0018

USGS OAG RESTON ACQUISITION BRANCH

205 NATIONAL CENTER

12201 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE

RESTON VA 20192

0044020797

GRB

Kimberly Schneider 0000

03/11/2026

04/10/2026

0 0 TBD at task order level

Statement of Work (SOW) for the OTWSC Construction and Maintenance IDIQ

100% Small Business Set-aside

Bonds not required at IDIQ Level

1 51

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 calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement by the Government in writing within stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

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

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

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

26. ADMINISTERED BY

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

31c. DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022) BACK

31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

29. AWARD (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.

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return 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

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO THE UNITED STATES CODE AT

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

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

20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

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USGS OAG RESTON ACQUISITION BRANCH

205 NATIONAL CENTER

12201 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE

RESTON VA 20192

GRB

Daniel Galvin

CONTINUATION SHEET

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NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

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UNIT

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UNIT PRICE

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AMOUNT

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OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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QUANTITY

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NSN 7540-01-152-8067

140G0126Q0018

OTWSC Stream Gaging Construction & Maintenance

IDIQ

00001 OTWSC Stream Gage Site Construction &

Maintenance IDIQ

Funds to be obligated at the task order level.

Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Task Orders

Ordering Period: NTE 5 years from date of award

The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, engineering, design, materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and transportation to perform the services described in the drawings and specifications for each individual task order.

Product/Service Code: Z2LB

Product/Service Description: REPAIR OR

ALTERATION

OF HIGHWAYS/ROADS/STREETS/BRIDGES/RAILWAYS

For questions on this solicitation contact

Kimberly Schneider, krschneider@usgs.gov.

Section B - Supplies or Services B-1 Supplies or Services

Section C - Description/Specifications C-1 Statement of Work

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance E-1 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. (AUG 1996) E-2 52.246-13 Inspection - Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements. (AUG 1996)

Section F - Deliveries or Performance F-1 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts. (APR 1984) F-2 52.242-14 Suspension of Work. (APR 1984) F-3 GS0919 Legal Holidays (JUN 2021)

Section G - Contract Administration Data G-1 DOI ELECTRONIC INVOICING Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (February 2021) G-2 GS0231 Technical Liaison-Technical Direction (NOV 2024) G-3 GS1101 Contract Administration Office (JUL 2001) G-4 GS1126 Invoicing and Performance Statements (JUL 2001) G-5 GS1131 Unilateral Deobligation of Unexpended Funds (MAY 2013) G-6 GS1354 List of subcontractors (Construction) (JUL 2001)

Section H - Special Contract Requirements H-1 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction. (MAR 1994) H-2 GS1326 Indemnity (JUL 2001) H-3 GS1338 Notice to Government of Delays (JUL 2001) H-4 GS1346 Compliance with OSHA-Govt owned Facilities/Equipment (APR 2003) H-5 GS1348 Accident Reporting (APR 2003) H-6 GS1440 Wage Determination Applicable (JUL 2001) H-7 USE AND REPORTING OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE INFORMATION (DEC 2015) (DOI-AAAP-0050) Notice to Contractors - CPARS (DEC 2015) H-8 GS1438 Task and Delivery Order Ombudsman

Section I - Contract Clauses I-1 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees. (MAY 2014) I-2 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures. (JUN 2020) I-3 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. (JUN 2020) I-4 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights. (NOV 2023) I-5 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (OCT 2018) I-6 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance. (AUG 2020) I-7 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. (DEC 2014) I-8 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities. (DEC 2023) I-9 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) I-10 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application. (JUN 2023) I-11 52.204-30 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Prohibition. (DEC 2023) I-12 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (JAN 2025) I-13 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. (NOV 2015) I-14 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work. (APR 1984) I-15 52.215-8 Order of Precedence - Uniform Contract Format. (OCT 1997) I-16 52.216-18 Ordering. (AUG 2020) I-17 52.216-19 Order Limitations. (OCT 1995) I-18 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity. (OCT 1995) I-19 52.217-8 Option To Extend Services. (NOV 1999) I-20 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns. (JAN 2025) I-21 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting. (OCT 2022) I-22 52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation. (JAN 2025) I-23 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards - Overtime Compensation. (MAY 2018) I-24 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds. (MAY 2014)

I-25 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records. (JUL 2021) I-26 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees. (JUL 2005) I-27 52.222-10 Compliance With Copeland Act Requirements. (FEB 1988) I-28 52.222-13 Compliance With Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations. (MAY 2014) I-29 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards. (FEB 1988) I-30 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility. (MAY 2014) I-31 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans. (JUN 2020) I-32 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans. (JUN 2020) I-33 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data. (FEB 2021) - Alternate I (JUL 1995) I-34 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information. (MAY 2024) I-35 52.225-9 Buy American - Construction Materials. (OCT 2022) I-36 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. (FEB 2021) I-37 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran- Representation and Certifications. (JUN 2020) I-38 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security. (OCT 1997) I-39 52.228-5 Insurance - Work on a Government Installation. (JAN 1997) I-40 52.228-11 Individual Surety-Pledge of Assets. (FEB 2021) I-41 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds. (DEC 2022) I-42 52.228-13 Alternative Payment Protections. (JUL 2000) I-43 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit. (NOV 2014) I-44 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds - Construction. (JUN 2020) I-45 52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts. (MAY 2014) I-46 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims. (MAY 2014) I-47 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts. (JAN 2017) I-48 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management. (OCT 2018) I-49 52.233-1 Disputes. (MAY 2014) I-50 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (OCT 2004) I-51 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work. (APR 1984) I-52 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship. (APR 1984) I-53 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities. (NOV 1991) I-54 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements. (APR 1984) I-55 52.236-12 Cleaning Up. (APR 1984) I-56 52.236-13 Accident Prevention. (NOV 1991) I-57 52.240-1 Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act- Covered Foreign Entities I-58 52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions. (APR 1984) I-59 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) I-60 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses. (NOV 2020) I-61 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms. (JAN 1991) I-62 1452.203-70 Restriction on Endorsements (JUL 1996) I-63 1452.204-70 Release of Claims (JUL 1996) I-64 1452.225-70 Use of Foreign Construction Materials (JUL 1996) I-65 1452.228-70 Liability Insurance (JUL 1996) I-66 1452.236-70 Prohibition Against Use of Lead-based Paint (JUL 1996) I-67 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. (NOV 2020) (Deviation JAN 2026) I-68 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements. (AUG 2018) (Deviation Effective Date) I-69 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards). (MAY 2014) (Deviation Effective Date) I-70 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment. (MAY 2014) I-71 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (JUN 2020) (Deviation Effective Date)

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. (OCT 2025) K-2 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(NOV 2021)

K-3 52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Representation and Disclosures. (DEC 2023) ...41

Section L - Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Bidders L-1 Instructions to Offerors - Supplement to 52.215-1

L-2 52.204-7 System for Award Management. (NOV 2024) L-3 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting. (AUG 2020) L-4 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal. (JAN 2017) L-5 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors - Competitive Acquisition. (NOV 2021) L-6 52.216-1 Type of Contract. (APR 1984) L-7 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Secondary Site of the Work. (MAY 2014) L-8 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement - Construction Materials. (MAY 2014) L-9 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee. (SEP 1996) L-10 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) L-11 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions. (NOV 2020) L-12 1452.233-2 Service of Protest L-13 GS2101 Inquiries

Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award M-1 GS2320 Evaluation Factors

Section B - Supplies or Services B-1 Supplies or Services

I. Background

a. To address recurring safety concerns, the US Geological Survey (USGS) Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center (OTWSC) has a requirement for a Single-Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to assist in our ability to conduct recurring alteration, renovation, removal, remediation, and/or construction services at stream gage sites in the state of Texas. The intent is to reduce government cost, administrative burden on non-administrative employees and increase employee safety and management flexibility to quickly react to emergency/safety requirement.

b. This IDIQ shall cover the entire state of Texas for the following performance-based services, including construction services.

c. The total price will not exceed $2,000,000.00 ($2M) for the five-year life of the contract. Projects are expected to be under $25,000 per task order, with occasional task orders potentially exceeding that amount, up to the maximum ordering limit.

d. Bid guarantees and performance and payment bonds may be required at the task order level. Both performance and payment bonds are required for construction contracts exceeding $150,000. For task orders $35k to $150k a payment bond or alternate payment protection will be required (value over $150k, alternate payment protection not accepted).

II. Contract Type

a. All task orders award under this single-award IDIQ will be fixed-price contracts.

III. Minimum Guarantees and Maximum Ceiling

a. The minimum guarantee is $500.00.

b. The maximum ceiling on the IDIQ is $2,000,000.00.

IV. Ordering Procedures

a. Task orders issued will conform to FAR 16.505 Ordering.

V. Task Order Pricing

a. Task order pricing will be proposed in response to each task order solicitation. All task order pricing will be fixed-priced and comply with the following Schedule of Binding Rates. The contractor may offer discounts from the Schedule of Binding Rates in their task order pricing, but they may not exceed them.

Schedule of Binding Rates Year 1 Rate Year 2 Rate Year 3 Rate Year 4 Rate Year 5 Rate

Project Manager (fully burdened) Hourly Rate Overhead % Rate

Profit % Rate Notes:

*Rates are hourly rates.

*Year 1 rates begin on the award date of the IDIQ. Each year on the anniversary of the IDIQ award, rates will escalate to the binding rate for the next contract year.

VI. Ordering Procedures

a. As the need exists for performance under this contract, the Government will issue a Task Order Request for Quote (TORFQ) to the IDIQ Contractor.

b. Upon establishment of the scope of the Task Order, the IDIQ holder shall then be requested to prepare their quote for the accomplishment of the project. Time for submittals of the Contractor's quote will be specified in each TORFQ.

c. Price proposals will follow the format provided in the TORFQ. Price quotes shall consist of an itemized breakdown of costs. Should this detailed information not be provided, the quote may be deemed incomplete and be rejected without discussion.

d. The Contractor shall be required to commence, execute, and complete the entire work not later than the completion time specified in the Task Order. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises and submission of all deliverables. All orders are considered separate projects, and any decision by the Contractor to utilize a limited number of subcontractors on multiple orders shall not constitute grounds for non-performance, time extensions, or avoidance of liquidated damages or other reductions for cause.

Section C - Description/Specifications C-1 Statement of Work

a. The US Geological Survey (USGS) Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center (OTWSC) has a requirement for a Single- Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to assist in our ability to conduct recurring alteration, renovation, removal, remediation, and/or construction services at stream gage sites in the state of Texas. Attachment 1 indicates Real-time Stream gage Distribution in Texas and Oklahoma. This IDIQ will be limited to only those sites located in the state of Texas.

b. The following Statement of Work (SOW) establishes a general statement of work for the contract. All task orders solicitations will include statements of work and/or plans and specifications for the specific work to be accomplished under the contract. If there is a conflict between the requirements contained here and specification for the work being ordered, the specification for the work being ordered shall prevail.

c. Work under this contract encompasses a wide range of construction and ancillary maintenance services that include but are not limited to:

i. Metal welding and fabrication;

ii. Design work ie. Drawings of proposed work, subject to approval;

iii. Provide professionally Licenses sealed engineered drawings when needed;

iv. Providing a fire guard for any hot work that could start a fire;

v. Building and installing OSHA approved ladders;

vi. Heavy and light equipment operations along waterways;

vii. Dirt work along waterways;

viii. Erosion Control;

ix. Removing brush and trees;

x. Demolition of concrete;

xi. Drilling holes up to six feet deep for gaging station support structures;

xii. Forming and pouring concrete structures;

xiii. Working from the top to bottom of bridges and all area in between;

xiv. Working along roadways in dangerous conditions;

xv. Using epoxy and other approved materials at work sites along all Texas roadways according to the latest edition of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices;

xvi. Traffic control measures at work sites must be approved before work is started by the local governing authority ie.

State, City, County, etc.;

xvii. Proper disposal and recycling of materials;

xviii. Grounds - excavation, backfill and compaction, aggregate, asphalt, concrete, installation and repair of undergrounds utilities, drainage infrastructure, erosion control, etc;

xix. Stream gaging equipment relocations;

xx. Stream gaging equipment removals;

xxi. Safety remediation work at stream gaging sites;

xxii. Demolition/removal of stream gaging structures and associated components;

xxiii. Brush and tree removal;

xxiv. Dirt work and restoring land surfaces;

xxv. Installing riprap or other approved devices for erosion control;

xxvi. Installing OSHA approved ladders and railings;

xxvii. Working with landowners (private and public);

xxviii. Setting up approved Traffic Control Measures along all Texas Roadways;

xxix. No zinc plated material will be used during any phases of construction or fabrication.

xxx. The contractor shall be responsible for all labor, supervision, engineering, design, materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and transportation to perform the services described in the drawings and specifications for each individual task order project.

xxxi. Work will be located only in the state of Texas.

d. Project Management Services

i. The contractor will be required to keep track of all orders placed against their IDIQ contract. The contractor will be required to submit an updated list of orders placed against the IDIQ and the value of such orders to both the CO and the COR on a monthly basis. The list may be provided in any format so long as it is agreed upon by the CO and COR. A MS Excel format would be desired so that a cumulative value of task orders can been kept.

e. Staffing Plan

i. The Contractor shall maintain a Staffing Plan for the IDIQ contract as well as a Staffing Plan for individual Task Orders (if requested at the Task Order level) which clearly indicates and identifies key personnel (those who would have primary responsibility for performing and/or managing the effort, including subcontractors) their roles, authorities, accountability, their qualifications and specific experience, and specific organizational experience for previous work of this nature that the key personnel or organization have performed within the last five (5) years. Indicate which personnel are subcontractors.

ii. The contractor will be required to maintain a Staffing Plan for the IDIQ contract throughout the life of the IDIQ contract.

Commitment letters of Key Personnel staff shall be filed on record and provided to the CO and COR. Any changes or updates to the Staffing Plan shall be provided to the COR and CO at the time of the change. If any Key Personnel changes are needed, these changes shall be coordinated through the CO in accordance with the Key Personnel clause

GS1330.

iii. The contractor may be required to submit a staffing plan for individual Task Orders. Commitment letters for Key Personnel staff shall be filed on record and provided to the CO and COR. Any changes or updates to the Staffing Plan shall be provided to the COR and CO at the time of the change. If any Key Personnel changes are needed, these changes shall be coordinated through the CO in accordance with the Key Personnel clause GS1330.

f. Contractor Supervision Requirements

i. The Contractor shall provide all supervision for work performed by Contractor personnel. The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over Contractor employees or subcontractors performing work under the contract. The Contractor, in turn, shall be accountable to the Government for their employees and sub-contractors. The Contract Manager, or designated representative, shall be responsible for ensuring that required supervision of Contractor & subcontractor personnel will be provided for all work performed under this contract, at all locations.

g. Licensed/Certified Personnel

i. The Contractor shall be wholly responsible for providing contract personnel and subcontractors who are licensed and certified in accordance with federal, state, and local codes for applicable trades and positions. The Contractor shall provide a copy of any employee (including any subcontractor) license or certification for individuals performing under a Task Order within 4 hours of request. Task Orders may also require this information as a submittal. Additionally, licensed/certified personnel shall be well qualified and otherwise trained to perform the required work and supplied in sufficient number to successfully execute all contract requirements according to the Task Order's period of performance (PoP).

ii. Should the personnel or subcontractors provided by the Contractor prove to be incapable of performing work satisfactory to the Government, the Government will require that such personnel or subcontractors be immediately removed from performing work under this contract, and that any defective work performed be immediately replaced at no additional cost to the Government. Such action by the Government will not provide grounds for extension of performance periods for affected orders.

h. Contractor Experience/Skill

i. Only personnel who are competent, qualified, and have demonstrated experience in applying accepted engineering or trade practices for the type of work for which they are to be employed on this contract shall be used. The Government reserves the right to require written verification of personnel qualifications from the Contractor or their subcontractors. All field work shall be done to journeyman-level standards; work failing to meet this standard as determined at the discretion of the Government's CO shall be re-performed at no additional cost to the Government.

i. Contractor Quality Control (QC) System

i. The Contractor shall provide and maintain an effective QC System and shall ensure that all work performed under the contract conforms to contract requirements. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to ensure compliance throughout work performed. The Contractor is required to submit a Quality Control Plan (QCP) for any project requiring a QCP as requested in the TORFQ (Task Order Request for Quote). If required, the Contractor is to deliver a comprehensive, written QCP with their proposal and shall include as a minimum: the inspection type, frequency, Preparatory, Initial, and Follow-up Inspections, and reporting techniques for those areas that are most critical to the quality of the end product. The Contractor shall perform independent inspections and/or tests required to substantiate that work and materials conform to the specifications in the contract. The Contractor shall also perform inspections and tests otherwise required by the contract unless the required inspections or tests are specifically designated to be performed by the Government. Failure of the Contractor to ensure the quality of work performed or the documentation developed as required by this contract will be a consideration of the Government when determining termination actions. The Contractor's inspection system shall be documented as part of their QCP. Changes to the QC system shall not be made without the approval of the CO.

j. Work by the Government

i. USGS will be responsible for contacting appropriate landowners, obtaining permission for access to the stream gage and immediate work areas.

ii. The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) shall evaluate and monitor work for quality and timeliness and to ensure the Contractor is adhering to the referenced standards, codes, and practices. At a minimum, the COR will verbally provide the Contractor an assessment of the services being rendered based on personal observation and other Government feedback. The COR may employ any of the following inspection methods to conduct evaluations of the services provided.

1. Periodic review of Contractor's work

2. Random inspection of ongoing actions

3. Review of Contractor's QC certification statements

4. Tests or validations of licensed or certified work efforts

5. Job site review of employee compensation

6. Other inspection types/methods.

iii. The Government reserves the right to undertake performance by Government forces or other Contractors, the same type or similar work as contracted for herein, as the Government deems necessary or desirable at its discretion, and to do so will not breach or otherwise violate this contract in accordance with FAR 52.242-14, Suspension of Work and/or 52.249-10. Default (Fixed-Price Construction).

iv. Each task order will be assigned a Technical Liaison. The performance required herein shall be subject to the technical direction of the Technical Liaison. As used herein, "technical direction" is defined as direction to the contractor that fills in details, suggests possible lines of approach, or otherwise supplements the scope of the work set forth herein and will not constitute a new assignment, and does not supersede or modify any article or clause of this contract.

k. Safety

i. The contractor shall conform to the safety requirements established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The Contractor shall furnish all required personal protective equipment (PPE).

ii. The Contractor shall safeguard and maintain all government property as well as provide for the safety and well-being of personnel employed in the execution of this contract. The contractor shall develop and implement an overall safety program for employees performing work under task orders. The contractor shall submit the documented safety program also called a Site Safety Plan, which includes a corresponding site safety checklist, to the CO and COR/Technical Liaison 7 calendar days prior to the start of contract performance for any awarded task order. Failure to conduct operations under this contract in a manner consistent with the prescribed safety requirements may result in immediate orders to Stop Work until the safety violation is corrected. Costs associated with work stoppages due to unsafe construction practices by the Contractor or their subcontractors shall be assumed by the Contractor, at no additional cost to the Government.

iii. The Contractor's Safety Program shall be submitted before work begins under this contract and should include at a minimum: (1) The Safety Representative, (2) Safety Indoctrination, (3) Safety Inspections, (4) Protective Equipment, (5) Housekeeping, (6) Fire Protection, (7) Equipment Inspections, (8) Hazard Communication, (9) Subcontractors, (10) Use of Lockout/Tagout Procedures, (11) Accident Reports, and (12) Medical Treatment.

l. Contractor Responsibility

i. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with all applicable regulations pertaining to the health and safety of personnel during the execution of work and shall hold the Government harmless for any action of their company, employees, or subcontractors, which results in illness, injury, or death. Contractors are required to report timely, any accidents and injuries to the COR and CO/Technical Liaison within 24 hours of occurrence.

ii. Precautions shall be taken to prevent sparks or flames from spreading in wooded or vegetated areas (including brush).

Contractor shall be held liable for all cost associated with fires started as a result of on-site work.

iii. Contractor is responsible for visiting the work site to independently verify the nature and location of the work performed and the general and local conditions that can affect the work or the cost thereof. Failure to do so will not relieve the contractor of responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty or cost of successfully performing the work. Drawings furnished may not be to scale.

iv. The work includes obtaining any required local permits or adhering to any known State and Federal regulations involving work along waterways.

v. Contractor shall submit to the USGS Contracting Officer copies of any permits obtained to perform the work for Government files documentation.

m. Work Site Maintenance

i. All scrap and debris caused by the operations under this contract shall be policed up and removed at the end of each working day and disposed of properly. All non-usable construction debris will be the property of the Contractor and the Contractor is responsible for the proper disposal. The Contractor shall dispose of such debris at a landfill licensed by the applicable State to accept such waste. Disposal of demolition waste shall be in accordance with applicable state regulations. The Contractor shall provide all necessary forms, manifest, and other documentation necessary to ensure construction and demolition waste is disposed of in a landfill that has been permitted by a state regulatory agency to accept such waste.

ii. The contractor shall be held liable for all costs incurred by the Government as a result of the Contractor's failure to repair fencing or damages to fencing, or cost associated with cleanup of illegally-dumped material or material that is not removed from the work site that was a result of the construction activities by the contractor.

n. Environmental Control and Preparation

i. Minimize damage to and removal of large trees and vegetation to accomplish work. However, some small trees, brush and vegetation may need to be removed to gain access to the structure.

ii. Fire suppression apparatuses shall always be readily accessible during any work which may ignite a fire. Contractor shall designate a person to serve as a fire guard, during any work being performed that could ignite a fire.

o. Restoration

i. Grading of Restored Areas: All disturbed surface areas must be restored to original condition

p. Inspections

i. Final inspection and acceptance shall be performed on-site by the Data Chief or Technical liaison with the Contractor, upon completion of the work.

q. Construction Contract Administration

i. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 36.211(b) requires agencies provide description of policies and procedures that apply to definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts and data on the time required to definitize equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts. This information can be found at: https://www.doi.gov/pam/acquisition/policy/constructioncontract.

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

(a) Definition. Work includes, but is not limited to, materials, workmanship, and manufacture and fabrication of components.

(b) The Contractor shall maintain an adequate inspection system and perform such inspections as will ensure that the work performed under the contract conforms to contract requirements. The Contractor shall maintain complete inspection records and make them available to the Government. All work shall be conducted under the general direction of the Contracting Officer and is subject to Government inspection and test at all places and at all reasonable times before acceptance to ensure strict compliance with the terms of the contract.

(c) Government inspections and tests are for the sole benefit of the Government and do not -

(1) Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for providing adequate quality control measures;

(2) Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for damage to or loss of the material before acceptance;

(3) Constitute or imply acceptance; or

(4) Affect the continuing rights of the Government after acceptance of the completed work under paragraph (i) below.

(d) The presence or absence of a Government inspector does not relieve the Contractor from any contract requirement, nor is the inspector authorized to change any term or condition of the specification without the Contracting Officer's written authorization.

(e) The Contractor shall promptly furnish, at no increase in contract price, all facilities, labor, and material reasonably needed for performing such safe and convenient inspections and tests as may be required by the Contracting Officer. The Government may charge to the Contractor any additional cost of inspection or test when work is not ready at the time specified by the Contractor for inspection or test, or when prior rejection makes reinspection or retest necessary. The Government shall perform all inspections and tests in a manner that will not unnecessarily delay the work. Special, full size, and performance tests shall be performed as described in the contract.

(f) The Contractor shall, without charge, replace or correct work found by the Government not to conform to contract requirements, unless in the public interest the Government consents to accept the work with an appropriate adjustment in contract price. The Contractor shall promptly segregate and remove rejected material from the premises.

(g) If the Contractor does not promptly replace or correct rejected work, the Government may (1) by contract or otherwise, replace or correct the work and charge the cost to the Contractor or (2) terminate for default the Contractor's right to proceed.

(h) If, before acceptance of the entire work, the Government decides to examine already completed work by removing it or tearing it out, the Contractor, on request, shall promptly furnish all necessary facilities, labor, and material. If the work is found to be defective or nonconforming in any material respect due to the fault of the Contractor or its subcontractors, the Contractor shall defray the expenses of the examination and of satisfactory reconstruction. However, if the work is found to meet contract requirements, the Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment for the additional services involved in the examination and reconstruction, including, if completion of the work was thereby delayed, an extension of time.

(i) Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Government shall accept, as promptly as practicable after completion and inspection, all work required by the contract or that portion of the work the Contracting Officer determines can be accepted separately. Acceptance shall be final and conclusive except for latent defects, fraud, gross mistakes amounting to fraud, or the Government's rights under any warranty or guarantee.

(End of clause)

E-2 52.246-13 Inspection - Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements. (AUG 1996)

(a) Unless otherwise designated by the specifications, all workmanship performed under the contract is subject to Government inspection at all times and places where dismantling or demolition work is being performed. The Contractor shall furnish promptly, and at no increase in contract price, all reasonable facilities, labor, and materials necessary for safe and convenient inspection by the Government. The Government shall perform inspections in a manner that will not unduly delay the work.

(b) The Contractor is responsible for damage to property caused by defective workmanship. The Contractor shall promptly segregate and remove from the premises any unsatisfactory facilities, materials, and equipment used in contract performance, and promptly replace them with satisfactory items. If the Contractor fails to proceed at once in a workmanlike manner with performance of the work or with the correction of defective workmanship, the Government may

(1) by contract or otherwise, replace the facilities, materials, and equipment or correct the workmanship and charge the cost to the Contractor and (2) terminate for default the Contractor's right to proceed. The Contractor and any surety shall be liable, to the extent specified in the contract for any damage or cost of repair or replacement.

(End of clause)

Section F - Deliveries or Performance F-1 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.

(End of clause)

F-2 52.242-14 Suspension of Work. (APR 1984)

F-3 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 DOI ELECTRONIC INVOICING Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (February 2021)

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice:

- See FAR 52.232-5

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 St. Louis (FRBSTL) 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 IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone (866) 973-3131.

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)

G-2 GS0231 Technical Liaison-Technical Direction (NOV 2024)

a) The performance required herein shall be subject to the technical clarification of the Technical Liaison (TL) as identified below. As used herein, "technical clarification" is defined as communication to help the contractor fully understand the requirements.

(b) The Technical Liaison is not delegated any Contracting Officer's Representative responsibilities.

(c) The Technical Liaison may not modify the requirements in any way. All modifications must be authorized by the Contracting Officer.

(d) The contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, if they believe the Technical Liaison is directing work outside the requirements of this contract. The contractor may not be reimbursed for any work outside the requirements of this contract.

(e) The Technical Liaison assigned for this contract is: TBD at Task Order Level

Telephone: []

Email: []

G-3 GS1101 Contract Administration Office (JUL 2001)

(a) This contract will be administered by:

U.S. Geological Survey

Insert Name of Acquisition Office: Provided upon award

Attn: []

Address Line 1: []

Address Line 2: []

Address Line 3: []

Email: []

Telephone: []

(b) Written communications to the Administrative Contracting Officer shall make reference to the contract number and shall be mailed/emailed to the above address.

G-4 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:

TBD at Task Order Level

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

(c) Invoices for progress payments must be accompanied by a contract Performance Statement, which shall show in detail the estimated percentage of completion and value of completed performance for each separately priced line item or, if applicable, each of the significant construction categories contained in the approved Schedule of Prices.

(d) See clause 52.232-5 for certification requirements.

G-5 GS1131 Unilateral Deobligation of Unexpended Funds (MAY 2013)

The contractor shall submit all invoices under the award no later than 90 calendar days after the period of performance has expired, unless a request for extension has been submitted to the Contracting Officer. After 120 days has passed since the expiration of the performance period, the government reserves the right to issue a unilateral modification deobligating any unexpended funds, and to initiate closeout procedures.

G-6 GS1354 List of subcontractors (Construction) (JUL 2001)

For purposes of monitoring compliance with the insurance and payroll reporting requirements of this contract, the contractor shall furnish a listing of all subcontractors to the Contracting Officer within 10 calendars days after contract award.

Section H - Special Contract Requirements H-1 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction. (MAR 1994)

H-2 GS1326 Indemnity (JUL 2001)

The contractor herein is "an independent contractor" and shall obtain all necessary insurance to protect himself from liability arising out of this contract. The contractor hereby agrees to indemnify and hold the Government harmless in connection with, any loss or liability from damage to or destruction of property or from injuries to or death of persons (including the agents and employees of both parties) if such damage, destruction, injury or death arises out of, or is caused by performance of work under this contract, unless such damage, destruction, injury or death is caused solely by the active negligence of the Government, its agents or employees. The contractor agrees to include this clause, appropriately modified, in all subcontracts to be performed under this contract.

H-3 GS1338 Notice to Government of Delays (JUL 2001)

In the event the contractor encounters difficulty in meeting performance requirements, or when it anticipates difficulty in complying with the contract delivery schedule or date, or whenever the contractor has knowledge that any actual or potential situation is delaying or threatens to delay the timely performance of this contract, the contractor shall immediately notify the contracting officer and the COR (if one has been designated), in writing, giving pertinent details.

This data shall be informational only in character. Notice under this provision shall not be construed as a waiver by the Government of any delivery schedule or date or of any rights or remedies provided by law or under this contract.

H-4 GS1346 Compliance with OSHA-Govt owned Facilities/Equipment (APR 2003)

Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Act -- Government-Owned Performance of work hereunder shall comply with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1970, as amended (OSHA). If, at any time during the performance of this contract, the Government-furnished facilities and/or equipment do not conform to OSHA standards, the contractor must so notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, including a recommendation of the corrective action needed.

H-5 GS1348 Accident Reporting (APR 2003)

If an accident occurs on Government-controlled facilities, a report must be provided to the Contracting Officer's Representative and the Contracting Officer within 48 hours. An accident is defined as an event which causes injury, illness, or loss or damage to Government-owned or private property. The contractor will cooperate with any ensuing Government accident investigation.

H-6 GS1440 Wage Determination Applicable (JUL 2001)

In the performance of this contract, the contractor shall comply with the requirements of U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination Number primary site is unknown and wage determinations will be included at Task Order Level dated [].

The wage determination is incorporated into this contract as Attachment []

H-7 USE AND REPORTING OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE INFORMATION (DEC 2015)

(DOI-AAAP-0050) Notice to Contractors - CPARS (DEC 2015)

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (December 2015)

1) FAR 42.1502 directs all Federal agencies to collect past performance information on contracts. The Department of the Interior (DOI) has implemented the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to comply with this regulation.