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140P1321Q0049

1. REQUEST NO.

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IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

THIS RFQ

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDEX

08/20/2021 0040546418

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1100 Old Santa Fe Trail Building P.O. Box 728 Santa Fe NM 87505

NPS, IMR - Santa Fe MABO 09/19/2022

NPS, Carlsbad Caverns NP

3225 National Park Hwy

Carlsbad

NM 88220

505 469-0618Ana Zapata

09/03/2021 1500 CS

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

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ITEM NO.

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(b)

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AMOUNT

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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Commercial Items Service Contract for Invasive Plant Survey and Treatment for Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Carlsbad, NM.

Legacy Doc #: NPS Period of Performance: 09/20/2021 to 03/31/2026

00010 Base Year; Task 1 - Post-Monsoon Non-native Plant Surveys and Treatment Product/Service Code: B525 Product/Service Description: SPECIAL

STUDIES/ANALYSIS- NATURAL RESOURCE

Delivery: 09/19/2022 Period of Performance: 09/20/2021 to 09/19/2022 Continued ...

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

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140P1321Q0049

00020 Exercise Option Year 1 1 YR

Task 2: Non-native Plant

Treatment of Infestations Located in Task 1 and Construction Sites

(Option Line Item)

09/20/2022

Product/Service Code: B525

Product/Service Description: SPECIAL

STUDIES/ANALYSIS- NATURAL RESOURCE

Period of Performance: 09/20/2022 to 09/19/2023

00030 Exercise Option Year 2 1 YR

Task 3: Non-native Plant Treatment

(Option Line Item)

09/20/2023

Product/Service Code: B525

Product/Service Description: SPECIAL

STUDIES/ANALYSIS- NATURAL RESOURCE

Period of Performance: 09/20/2023 to 09/19/2024

00040 Exercise Option Year 3 1 YR

Task 4: Non-native Plant

Treatment

(Option Line Item)

09/20/2024

Product/Service Code: B525

Product/Service Description: SPECIAL

STUDIES/ANALYSIS- NATURAL RESOURCE

Period of Performance: 09/20/2024 to 09/19/2025

00050 If necessary 6 months after 3rd Option 6 MO

Year. Services according to scope of work.

(Option Line Item)

09/20/2025

Product/Service Code: B525

Product/Service Description: SPECIAL

STUDIES/ANALYSIS- NATURAL RESOURCE

Period of Performance: 09/20/2025 to 03/19/2026

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

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GENERAL INFORMATION:

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The National Park Service contemplates award of a firm fixed price contract as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation to the vendor. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation issued as

Request for Quotation (RFQ) 140P1321Q0049. A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. FAR clauses and provisions enclosed within this RFQ are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC)

2021-05 and are available in full text through Internet access at http:// www.acquisition.gov/far/.

Point of Contact:

National Park Service Contracting Specialist

Name: Ana Zapata

Email: ana_zapata@nps.gov

Phone: 505-469-0618

The acquisition is in support of Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Park requires a service contract for Invasive

Plant Survey and Treatment. See Statement of Work.

This is a 100% Total Small Business Set Aside. The North American Industry Classification System

(NAICS) code is 561730. The small business size standard is $8.0 mil.

mailto:ana_zapata@nps.gov

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GENERAL

(a) The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking quotations for a Service Contract that entails Invasive Plant

Survey and Treatment at Carlsbad Caverns National Park. The NPS intends to conduct this acquisition by use of simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.

(b) To assure timely and equitable evaluation of quotations, respondents are cautioned to strictly comply with all instructions within this solicitation to ensure submission of a complete quotation. Respondents are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications and all instructions to offerors. Failure to adhere to quotation requirements, at the time of submission, may result in the quotation being unacceptable to the Government and eliminated from consideration for award.

(c) Respondents are cautioned to submit adequate information to enable the Government to fully ascertain each respondent’s capability to perform the requirements in accordance with the requirements of the request for quotation (RFQ).

(d) If a respondent believes that requirements in these instructions contain an error, omission, or are otherwise flawed, the respondent shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer, Ana Zapata, in writing with supporting rationale prior to the closing of this RFQ.

(e) This RFQ does not commit the Government to any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a quote or for any other costs incurred by any firm submitting a quote in response to this solicitation. Note specifically that the Offeror will not be participating in a sealed bid procurement process under this acquisition method. Issuance of this RFQ does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the Government.

(f) Quotation must be valid for a minimum of 60 days.

(g) All interested parties shall be registered in the System for Award Management or SAM at time an offer or quotation is submitted.

(h) Award is subject to and based on the availability of funds. This project is currently funded based upon an independent cost estimate.

(i) Respondents shall not contact any government personnel related to this requirement other than the

Contracting Officer.

(j) All questions should be emailed directly to the Contracting Officer no later than August 27, 2021. Only written Request for Information will be considered and responded to by the Government.

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Award Selection Process:

Per FAR Part 13.106-2(b) evaluation will be conducting by comparative evaluation of offerors. This solicitation is not stating nor required to state the relative importance assigned to each evaluation factor and/or sub factor

(FAR 13.106(a)(2)).

1. Price.

2. Technical: Technical is the factual documentation of the firm’s ability to meet the specifications..

3. Prior experiences: Prior experience is the factual documentation or narrative of a firm’s experience, qualifications, and capability, along with providing three examples of their firm’s most recent projects within the past three years of similar size and scope.

Option Contract language:

The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

WORK HOURS

Work must be completed in the park.

The performance period established for this contract is based upon all work being conducted during regular working hours between 8:00am and 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, excluding government holidays. If the Contractor desires to carry on work outside regular hours, including Saturdays, Sundays, and government holidays, a request must be submitted to the Contracting Officer in sufficient time to allow satisfactory arrangements to be made by the Government for access to the work site and inspection.

The following Federal Legal Holidays are observed:

Federal Holidays:

New Year’s Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

President’s Day Memorial Day

Independence Day Labor Day

Columbus Day Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day Christmas

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INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS:

Quotes must be in accordance with and in the order detailed in this section. Failure to submit quotes according to the instructions provided within the solicitation may result in the respondent’s quote not being considered for award.

All interested parties shall be registered in the System for Award Management or SAM at time an offer or quotation is submitted.

The offerors shall submit a quote to the contracting specialist by email to ana_zapata@nps.gov.

Offers shall submit the following information in its entirety:

a) Checklist for quote submittal:

• This page of the solicitation completed as the first page in the package ☐

• Signed acknowledgement of SF 18 ☐

• Signed amendments if applicable ☐

• Completed Provisions (including 52.204-24, 52.204-26, and others as applicable) ☐

b) Price Schedule:

Item

Number

Description Price

10 Base Year - 09/20/2021 - 09/19/2022

Task 1 - 2021 Post Monsoon Non-native

Plant Treatment

Base Line Item Total $

20 1st Option Year - 09/20/2022 - 09/19/2023

Task 2 - 2022 Non-native Plant Treatment

30 2nd Option Year - 09/20/2023 - 09/19/2024

Task 3 - 2023 Non-native Plant Treatment

40 3rd Option Year - 09/20/2024 - 09/19/2025

Task 4 - 2024 Non-native Plant Treatment

50 If necessary 6 months after 3rd Option

Year 09/20/2025 - 03/19/2026. Services according to scope of work.

Option Line Item Total

Total Quote / Bid (Base & Optional Line Items) mailto:ana_zapata@nps.gov

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c) Contractor Core Data:

Offerors Name:__________________________________________________________________

Offerors Address:________________________________________________________________

Offerors DUNS:__________________________________________________________________

Offerors POC:___________________________________________________________________

Offerors Phone/Email:_____________________________________________________________

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STATEMENT OF WORK

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Invasive Plant Survey and Treatment

SCOPE: The contractor shall perform the work of this contract for the National Park Service (NPS) as described below.

CONFIDENTIALITY: The information developed under this contract is the property of the U.S. government and shall be kept in strict confidence.

PERFORMANCE PERIOD: The work of this base contract shall be provided from approximately September 20, 2021 through March 31, 2026.

PROJECT IDENTIFICATION: The work of this contract shall consist of non-native plant treatment and mapping.

CONTACTS: The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for this contract is Erin Gearty;

erin_gearty@nps.gov, 575-236-1444.

I. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This contract shall provide for non-native plant treatment and mapping to facilitate the restoration of native vegetation in areas disturbed by construction activities and invasive species along the

Entrance Road and Loop Road at Carlsbad Caverns National Park (CAVE).

II. SCOPE OF SERVICES

TASK 1. BASE YEAR: Post-Monsoon Non-native Plant Surveys and Treatment

(Item No. 0001)

Provide a proposal to perform invasive plant survey and treatment of the target species listed below in Table 1 at the list of sites in Table 2. The total survey area is anticipated to be around forty acres.

However, based on previous cursory surveys, the total treatment area is expected to be no more than four acres, with the highest priority species to treat being Bothriochloa ischaemum, Centaurea melitensis, Eragrostis spp, and Salsola tragus. It is expected that treatment shall coincide with surveys to increase efficiencies and that only one round of treatment shall be done in 2021. Surveys shall be performed by walking over the entire survey buffers described in Table 1. Treatment may consist of manual and/or herbicide methods, but must result in the effective destruction of the invasive. If Bothriochloa ischaemum, Centaurea melitensis, and Salsola tragus are not treated before they reach a flowering or seeding stage they shall have the reproductive parts bagged in 3 mil or greater plastic, sealed to prevent seed dispersal, and disposed of legally off site. Known

Centaurea melitensis populations along the Entrance Road have already been treated this year, so the likelihood of treating and bagging many plants is low. Only one population of Bothriochloa ischaemum and no Salsola tragus have been found on the Entrance road, so the likelihood of broadscale treatment/bagging is also low for these species. The only currently known species from the Loop Road is Eragrostis lehmanniana. All other species may be sprayed even if they are in a seeding stage without having seed heads bagged, as long as herbicide will still be effective. Efforts shall be made to ensure that seeds and/or vegetative propagules of invasive plants shall be removed from clothing and equipment prior to leaving treatment sites. If the contractor determines herbicide control methods are the most effective means of removing invasives the following requirements/protocols shall be implemented:

mailto:erin_gearty@nps.gov

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• One person on the crew must possess a current Qualified Applicator’s license

• Utilize only glyphosate herbicide, unless otherwise approved by the COR

• Adhere to herbicide label instructions

• Use a non-toxic marker die to delineate where spraying has occurred

• Spray only when weather conditions are conducive to effective uptake of the herbicide by the targeted species (e.g., sunny, dry, and when plants are actively growing) and when wind conditions are such that herbicide drift is minimal

• Avoid non-targeted species during herbicide application

• Place public notice signs for herbicide use in areas that would be frequented by park visitors (e.g.

trailheads, road pullouts)

• Do not store herbicide on CAVE land without COR approval

• Select existing hardened surfaces or disturbed sites for staging/mixing areas. To reduce the potential for spills, impervious material, such as a bucket or plastic, shall be placed beneath mixing areas in such a manner as to contain any spills associated with mixing/refilling.

• An Emergency Spill Response Plan and spill kit will be on-site when herbicide treatment methods occur. This Plan will include project safety planning, methods of clean-up of accidental spills, and information including a spill kit contents and location.

• Herbicide use reporting logs shall be documented in a table format and provided to the COR by December 2021. Each entry in the table shall include: the date of treatment, amount and type of chemical applied, adjuvants included, target species and estimated number of individuals treated, size of treated area, weather conditions, name and herbicide license, number of applicators, method of application and other vital information.

For both manual and herbicide treatments the invasive plant populations treated shall be mapped using GPS. In addition to the location, the species treated, date, method of treatment, phenological stage, and approximate number of individuals shall be documented (either on GPS (preferred) or on hard copy forms). The GIS and other attribute data will be given to the COR, as well as a map showing the different species and treatment locations.

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Table 1. CAVE Invasive Species to Survey/Treat for Task 1 (highlighted species are those most likely to be treated)

Acroptilon repens Russian knapweed Alhagi maurorum camelthorn Amaranthus retroflexus redroot amaranth Atriplex rosea redscale saltbush Bothriochloa ischaemum yellow bluestem Cardaria draba hoary cress Centaurea melitensis Maltese star-thistle Centaurea solstitialis yellow starthistle Convolvulus arvensis European bindweed Corispermum nitidum shiny bugseed Cynodon dactylon Bermuda grass Echinochloa crus-galli barnyard grass Eragrostis barrelieri Mediterranean lovegrass Eragrostis curvula/lehmanniana

Weeping & Lehmann’s lovegrass

Kochia scoparia common kochia Lolium perenne/pratense Ryegrass Marrubium vulgare Horehound Medicago sativa Alfalfa Melilotus officinalis/alba Sweetclover

Puccinellia distans European alkiligrass

Salsola tragus Russian thistle Sorghum halepense Johnson grass Tamarix chinensis/ramosissima

Saltcedar

Tribulus terrestris puncture vine Verbascum blattaria/Thapsus/virgatum mullein

Table 2. Survey & Treatment Locations

Site Location Acreage

Entrance Road 17 (7 miles long, treatment buffer 10’ from edge of road)

Loop Road 23 (9.5 miles long, treatment buffer 10’ from edge of road)

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TASK 2. OPTION Year 1: Non-native Plant Treatment of Infestations Located in Task 1 and Construction Sites (Item No. 0002)

This task shall entail revisiting and if necessary, treating infestations treated during 2021 along the Entrance and Loop Roads. Treatment of these infestations shall follow the Scope of Services listed above under Tasks 1 of Section II and the deliverables/timeline listed below under Section

IV. Schedule.

In addition to retreating infestations from the sites in Table 1 this task shall include treating the invasives listed in Table 3 in the sewer lagoon and visitor center electric line disturbance footprints (Figure 1). The lagoon site is 2.6 acres and the electric line 1.8 acres. This total of 4.4 acres includes a two-foot buffer around the project disturbance footprints. In these areas it is expected that all invasive plants shall be treated. The lagoon area shall have invasives removed in 2021 (by others), meaning 2022 shall be the second year of treatment post disturbance. The electric line construction is to be completed in early winter 2021, making 2022 the first year of invasive treatment. The lagoon has no known invasives in the project area. The electric line has pockets of Eragrostis lehmanniana scattered along the length of the right of way. The

Contractor should assume that at least 4 rounds of treatments shall be necessary at both sites across the growing season of 2022. All invasives shall be treated before they reach a flowering or seeding stage, otherwise they shall have any reproductive parts bagged in 3 mil or greater plastic, sealed to prevent seed dispersal, and disposed of legally off site. This task shall also follow all of the Quality Standards listed below in III.

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Table 3. CAVE Invasive Species to Treat for Disturbance Sites (highlighted species are those most likely to be treated)

Acroptilon repens Russian knapweed Alhagi maurorum camelthorn Amaranthus retroflexus redroot amaranth Atriplex rosea redscale saltbush Bothriochloa ischaemum yellow bluestem Bromus diandrus/ hordeaceus/inermis/japonic us/rubens/tectorum bromes

Cardaria draba hoary cress Centaurea melitensis Maltese star-thistle Ceratocephala testiculata bur buttercup Chorispora tenellla blue mustard Convolvulus arvensis European bindweed Corispermum nitidum shiny bugseed Cynodon dactylon Bermuda grass Echinochloa crus-galli barnyard grass Eragrostis barrelieri Mediterranean lovegrass Eragrostis cilianensis stinkgrass Eragrostis curvula/lehmanniana

Weeping & Lehmann’s lovegrass

Eremopyrum bonaepartis false wheatgrass Erodium bothyrs/cicutarium filaree Hordeum murinum barley Kochia scoparia common kochia Lolium perenne/pratense ryegrass Marrubium vulgare horehound Medicago sativa alfalfa Melilotus officinalis/alba sweetclover Pennisetum glaucum yellow bristle grass Polygonum lapathifolium Curleytop knotweed

Polypogon monospeliensis/viridis rabbitfoot grass

Puccinellia distans European alkiligrass

Rumex crispus/dentatus/ obtusifolius dock

Salsola tragus Russian thistle Setaria viridis green bristlegrass Sisymbrium altissimum mustard Sorghum halepense Johnson grass Tamarix chinensis/ramosissima saltcedar

Thinopyrum ponticum rush wheatgrass Tribulus terrestris puncture vine Verbascum blattaria/Thapsus/virgatum mullein

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Figure 1. Overview of Electric Line & Lagoon Invasive Treatment Areas (in red)

Electric Line Footprint

Sewer Lagoon Footprint

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TASK 3. OPTION Year 2: Non-native Plant Treatment (Item No. 0003)

Non-native plant treatment shall follow the Scope of Services listed above under Task 2 of

Section II and the deliverables/timeline listed below under Section IV. Schedule. It is anticipated that treatment areas shall be less as both the Entrance and Loop Road and sewer lagoon infestations shall have been treated for two years by 2023 and at this point the size of the infestations should be diminishing. Also, the lagoon area will likely only need 3 rounds of treatment in 2023 (electric line anticipated to still need 4).

TASK 4. OPTION Year 3: Non-native Plant Treatment (Item No. 0004)

For this task non-native plant treatment shall only be required for the electric line disturbance footprint and its two-foot buffer (1.8 acres). All invasive species shall be removed per the specifications of Task 2. This will be the third year of invasive treatment post disturbance and it is anticipated only 3 rounds of treatment shall be needed. This task shall also follow all of the Quality Standards listed below in III.

III. QUALITY STANDARDS

Quality Standards shall be in accordance with the base contract, commercial practices and as described in this statement of work.

If the contractor has concerns regarding meeting any of the following quality standards, the COR must be notified in writing with an explanation and possible corrective actions at the earliest opportunity. A determination of the most effective corrective action as mutually agreed upon will be made, which may result in a modification of this contract.

1. Species Identification: Crews must be knowledgeable of local plant species and able to identify non- native species in Tables 1 and 3.

2. Weed Prevention Protocol: Ensure all vehicles, gear, tools, equipment, personnel PPE, etc. involved with or otherwise used in non-native plant treatment arrive to the project sites clean and free of off-site soil and organic debris. Efforts shall be made to insure that seeds and/or vegetative propagule of invasive plants will be removed from clothing and equipment prior to leaving treatment sites.

3. Treatment Timing and Efficacy: Contractor to provide treatment protocol for each species for approval by COR. Methods may include approved herbicides and pulling. If herbicides are proposed, provide herbicide labels and MSDS’s, as well as the percentage of herbicide per spray volume. Conduct treatments at the appropriate time to eradicate plants and prevent further spread. Utilize proven, effective treatment methods.

4. Herbicide Use Protocols: Follow all requirements listed under Task 3 in Section III above.

5. Document All Treatments: All treatment locations shall be mapped using GPS. GIS and other attribute data (as described under Task 3 above), along with a map showing the different species and treatment locations, will be provided to the COR at the end of the season.

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IV. DELIVERABLES and SCHEDULE

2021 Deliverables Schedule

Award contract for invasive treatment

TBD

Conduct post-monsoon invasive plant treatment and data collection

Submit invasive plant treatment GIS data and (if herbicide used) herbicide tracking form

2022 OPTION YEAR 1 Deliverables

Conduct invasive plant treatment and data collection

2023 OPTION YEAR 2 Deliverables

2024 OPTION YEAR 3 Deliverables

Dates shall be coordinated and approved by the COR after award

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

THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT | EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

ADMINISTRATION

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

| WASHINGTON D.C. 20210

| Wage Determination No.: 2015-5455

Daniel W. Simms Division of | Revision No.: 16

Director Wage Determinations | Date Of Last Revision: 07/21/2021

Note: Under Executive Order (EO) 13658 an hourly minimum wage of $10.95 for calendar year 2021 applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1 2015. If this contract is covered by the EO the contractor must pay all workers in any classification listed on this wage determination at least $10.95 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract in calendar year 2021. The EO minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the

EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

State: New Mexico

Area: New Mexico Counties of Chaves Eddy Lincoln Otero

**Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing**

OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE FOOTNOTE RATE

01000 - Administrative Support And Clerical Occupations

01011 - Accounting Clerk I 13.91

01012 - Accounting Clerk II 15.62

01013 - Accounting Clerk III 17.47

01020 - Administrative Assistant 27.93

01035 - Court Reporter 17.69

01041 - Customer Service Representative I 12.65

01042 - Customer Service Representative II 14.04

01043 - Customer Service Representative III 15.51

01051 - Data Entry Operator I 12.27

01052 - Data Entry Operator II 13.38

01060 - Dispatcher Motor Vehicle 20.77

01070 - Document Preparation Clerk 14.08

01090 - Duplicating Machine Operator 14.08

01111 - General Clerk I 11.09

01112 - General Clerk II 12.10

01113 - General Clerk III 13.59

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01120 - Housing Referral Assistant 19.72

01141 - Messenger Courier 11.49

01191 - Order Clerk I 12.91

01192 - Order Clerk II 14.08

01261 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) I 16.77

01262 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) II 18.75

01263 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) III 20.90

01270 - Production Control Clerk 26.40

01290 - Rental Clerk 14.64

01300 - Scheduler Maintenance 15.82

01311 - Secretary I 15.82

01312 - Secretary II 17.69

01313 - Secretary III 19.72

01320 - Service Order Dispatcher 18.57

01410 - Supply Technician 27.75

01420 - Survey Worker 16.58

01460 - Switchboard Operator/Receptionist 12.60

01531 - Travel Clerk I 11.87

01532 - Travel Clerk II 12.81

01533 - Travel Clerk III 13.76

01611 - Word Processor I 13.85

01612 - Word Processor II 15.54

01613 - Word Processor III 17.39

05000 - Automotive Service Occupations

05005 - Automobile Body Repairer Fiberglass 20.21

05010 - Automotive Electrician 16.69

05040 - Automotive Glass Installer 15.48

05070 - Automotive Worker 15.48

05110 - Mobile Equipment Servicer 13.04

05130 - Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic 17.95

05160 - Motor Equipment Metal Worker 15.48

05190 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic 17.95

05220 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper 11.81

05250 - Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker 14.24

05280 - Motor Vehicle Wrecker 15.48

05310 - Painter Automotive 16.69

05340 - Radiator Repair Specialist 15.48

05370 - Tire Repairer 14.25

05400 - Transmission Repair Specialist 17.95

07000 - Food Preparation And Service Occupations

07010 - Baker 12.42

07041 - Cook I 11.30

07042 - Cook II 13.41

07070 - Dishwasher 9.95

07130 - Food Service Worker 9.56

07210 - Meat Cutter 15.88

07260 - Waiter/Waitress 9.49

09000 - Furniture Maintenance And Repair Occupations

09010 - Electrostatic Spray Painter 20.93

09040 - Furniture Handler 12.89

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09080 - Furniture Refinisher 20.93

09090 - Furniture Refinisher Helper 16.19

09110 - Furniture Repairer Minor 19.26

09130 - Upholsterer 20.93

11000 - General Services And Support Occupations

11030 - Cleaner Vehicles 11.10

11060 - Elevator Operator 11.10

11090 - Gardener 17.69

11122 - Housekeeping Aide 11.93

11150 - Janitor 11.93

11210 - Laborer Grounds Maintenance 12.70

11240 - Maid or Houseman 10.27

11260 - Pruner 11.17

11270 - Tractor Operator 16.03

11330 - Trail Maintenance Worker 12.70

11360 - Window Cleaner 13.57

12000 - Health Occupations

12010 - Ambulance Driver 16.12

12011 - Breath Alcohol Technician 22.65

12012 - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant 27.33

12015 - Certified Physical Therapist Assistant 23.20

12020 - Dental Assistant 16.62

12025 - Dental Hygienist 42.01

12030 - EKG Technician 33.30

12035 - Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist 33.30

12040 - Emergency Medical Technician 16.12

12071 - Licensed Practical Nurse I 21.13

12072 - Licensed Practical Nurse II 23.63

12073 - Licensed Practical Nurse III 26.34

12100 - Medical Assistant 14.20

12130 - Medical Laboratory Technician 22.19

12160 - Medical Record Clerk 16.12

12190 - Medical Record Technician 18.04

12195 - Medical Transcriptionist 20.94

12210 - Nuclear Medicine Technologist 51.93

12221 - Nursing Assistant I 11.82

12222 - Nursing Assistant II 13.29

12223 - Nursing Assistant III 14.50

12224 - Nursing Assistant IV 16.27

12235 - Optical Dispenser 15.40

12236 - Optical Technician 16.48

12250 - Pharmacy Technician 16.30

12280 - Phlebotomist 14.76

12305 - Radiologic Technologist 27.70

12311 - Registered Nurse I 23.99

12312 - Registered Nurse II 28.64

12313 - Registered Nurse II Specialist 28.64

12314 - Registered Nurse III 34.65

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12315 - Registered Nurse III Anesthetist 34.65

12316 - Registered Nurse IV 41.55

12317 - Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing) 28.45

12320 - Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor 24.28

13000 - Information And Arts Occupations

13011 - Exhibits Specialist I 19.15

13012 - Exhibits Specialist II 23.08

13013 - Exhibits Specialist III 27.03

13041 - Illustrator I 19.15

13042 - Illustrator II 23.08

13043 - Illustrator III 27.03

13047 - Librarian 24.46

13050 - Library Aide/Clerk 11.49

13054 - Library Information Technology Systems 22.09

Administrator

13058 - Library Technician 17.24

13061 - Media Specialist I 15.83

13062 - Media Specialist II 17.83

13063 - Media Specialist III 19.88

13071 - Photographer I 15.38

13072 - Photographer II 17.20

13073 - Photographer III 21.31

13074 - Photographer IV 26.07

13075 - Photographer V 31.55

13090 - Technical Order Library Clerk 15.49

13110 - Video Teleconference Technician 15.38

14000 - Information Technology Occupations

14041 - Computer Operator I 16.54

14042 - Computer Operator II 18.71

14043 - Computer Operator III 20.88

14044 - Computer Operator IV 23.20

14045 - Computer Operator V 25.67

14071 - Computer Programmer I (see 1) 21.43

14072 - Computer Programmer II (see 1) 26.56

14073 - Computer Programmer III (see 1)

14074 - Computer Programmer IV (see 1)

14101 - Computer Systems Analyst I (see 1)

14102 - Computer Systems Analyst II (see 1)

14103 - Computer Systems Analyst III (see 1)

14150 - Peripheral Equipment Operator 16.54

14160 - Personal Computer Support Technician 23.42

14170 - System Support Specialist 30.21

15000 - Instructional Occupations

15010 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Non-Rated) 28.42

15020 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated) 34.38

15030 - Air Crew Training Devices Instructor (Pilot) 41.21

15050 - Computer Based Training Specialist / Instructor 28.42

15060 - Educational Technologist 35.31

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15070 - Flight Instructor (Pilot) 41.21

15080 - Graphic Artist 19.52

15085 - Maintenance Test Pilot Fixed Jet/Prop 40.31

15086 - Maintenance Test Pilot Rotary Wing 40.31

15088 - Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot 40.31

15090 - Technical Instructor 24.97

15095 - Technical Instructor/Course Developer 30.54

15110 - Test Proctor 20.15

15120 - Tutor 20.15

16000 - Laundry Dry-Cleaning Pressing And Related Occupations

16010 - Assembler 11.69

16030 - Counter Attendant 11.69

16040 - Dry Cleaner 13.36

16070 - Finisher Flatwork Machine 11.69

16090 - Presser Hand 11.69

16110 - Presser Machine Drycleaning 11.69

16130 - Presser Machine Shirts 11.69

16160 - Presser Machine Wearing Apparel Laundry 11.69

16190 - Sewing Machine Operator 13.92

16220 - Tailor 14.48

16250 - Washer Machine 12.25

19000 - Machine Tool Operation And Repair Occupations

19010 - Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room) 23.98

19040 - Tool And Die Maker 30.69

21000 - Materials Handling And Packing Occupations

21020 - Forklift Operator 14.93

21030 - Material Coordinator 26.40

21040 - Material Expediter 26.40

21050 - Material Handling Laborer 13.39

21071 - Order Filler 12.94

21080 - Production Line Worker (Food Processing) 14.93

21110 - Shipping Packer 16.85

21130 - Shipping/Receiving Clerk 16.85

21140 - Store Worker I 10.96

21150 - Stock Clerk 15.23

21210 - Tools And Parts Attendant 14.93

21410 - Warehouse Specialist 14.93

23000 - Mechanics And Maintenance And Repair Occupations

23010 - Aerospace Structural Welder 31.31

23019 - Aircraft Logs and Records Technician 23.28

23021 - Aircraft Mechanic I 29.33

23022 - Aircraft Mechanic II 31.31

23023 - Aircraft Mechanic III 33.13

23040 - Aircraft Mechanic Helper 19.31

23050 - Aircraft Painter 27.27

23060 - Aircraft Servicer 23.28

23070 - Aircraft Survival Flight Equipment Technician 27.27

23080 - Aircraft Worker 25.29

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23091 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic 25.29

I

23092 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic 29.33

II

23110 - Appliance Mechanic 23.98

23120 - Bicycle Repairer 18.73

23125 - Cable Splicer 29.85

23130 - Carpenter Maintenance 19.38

23140 - Carpet Layer 22.24

23160 - Electrician Maintenance 26.56

23181 - Electronics Technician Maintenance I 24.97

23182 - Electronics Technician Maintenance II 26.93

23183 - Electronics Technician Maintenance III 28.96

23260 - Fabric Worker 20.47

23290 - Fire Alarm System Mechanic 28.34

23310 - Fire Extinguisher Repairer 18.73

23311 - Fuel Distribution System Mechanic 34.20

23312 - Fuel Distribution System Operator 24.84

23370 - General Maintenance Worker 15.68

23380 - Ground Support Equipment Mechanic 29.33

23381 - Ground Support Equipment Servicer 23.28

23382 - Ground Support Equipment Worker 25.29

23391 - Gunsmith I 18.73

23392 - Gunsmith II 22.24

23393 - Gunsmith III 25.80

23410 - Heating Ventilation And Air-Conditioning 19.50

Mechanic

23411 - Heating Ventilation And Air Contidioning 20.86

Mechanic (Research Facility)

23430 - Heavy Equipment Mechanic 26.91

23440 - Heavy Equipment Operator 23.98

23460 - Instrument Mechanic 25.80

23465 - Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic 23.98

23470 - Laborer 13.39

23510 - Locksmith 23.66

23530 - Machinery Maintenance Mechanic 28.79

23550 - Machinist Maintenance 24.70

23580 - Maintenance Trades Helper 15.41

23591 - Metrology Technician I 25.80

23592 - Metrology Technician II 27.53

23593 - Metrology Technician III 29.14

23640 - Millwright 25.80

23710 - Office Appliance Repairer 23.98

23760 - Painter Maintenance 19.21

23790 - Pipefitter Maintenance 23.52

23810 - Plumber Maintenance 22.03

23820 - Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic 25.80

23850 - Rigger 25.80

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23870 - Scale Mechanic 22.24

23890 - Sheet-Metal Worker Maintenance 24.64

23910 - Small Engine Mechanic 17.91

23931 - Telecommunications Mechanic I 24.39

23932 - Telecommunications Mechanic II 26.03

23950 - Telephone Lineman 25.80

23960 - Welder Combination Maintenance 26.29

23965 - Well Driller 24.28

23970 - Woodcraft Worker 25.80

23980 - Woodworker 18.73

24000 - Personal Needs Occupations

24550 - Case Manager 17.68

24570 - Child Care Attendant 9.70

24580 - Child Care Center Clerk 12.09

24610 - Chore Aide 9.96

24620 - Family Readiness And Support Services 17.68

Coordinator

24630 - Homemaker 17.68

25000 - Plant And System Operations Occupations

25010 - Boiler Tender 25.80

25040 - Sewage Plant Operator 19.40

25070 - Stationary Engineer 25.80

25190 - Ventilation Equipment Tender 16.97

25210 - Water Treatment Plant Operator 19.40

27000 - Protective Service Occupations

27004 - Alarm Monitor 16.03

27007 - Baggage Inspector 14.07

27008 - Corrections Officer 18.66

27010 - Court Security Officer 19.57

27030 - Detection Dog Handler 16.07

27040 - Detention Officer 18.66

27070 - Firefighter 21.43

27101 - Guard I 14.07

27102 - Guard II 16.07

27131 - Police Officer I 22.65

27132 - Police Officer II 25.17

28000 - Recreation Occupations

28041 - Carnival Equipment Operator 15.25

28042 - Carnival Equipment Repairer 16.84

28043 - Carnival Worker 10.52

28210 - Gate Attendant/Gate Tender 13.96

28310 - Lifeguard 11.90

28350 - Park Attendant (Aide) 15.61

28510 - Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant 11.39

28515 - Recreation Specialist 19.34

28630 - Sports Official 12.43

28690 - Swimming Pool Operator 19.99

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29000 - Stevedoring/Longshoremen Occupational Services

29010 - Blocker And Bracer 28.33

29020 - Hatch Tender 28.33

29030 - Line Handler 28.33

29041 - Stevedore I 26.07

29042 - Stevedore II 30.55

30000 - Technical Occupations

30010 - Air Traffic Control Specialist Center (HFO) (see 2) 40.29

30011 - Air Traffic Control Specialist Station (HFO) (see 2) 27.78

30012 - Air Traffic Control Specialist Terminal (HFO) (see 2) 30.59

30021 - Archeological Technician I 18.13

30022 - Archeological Technician II 20.27

30023 - Archeological Technician III 25.11

30030 - Cartographic Technician 25.12

30040 - Civil Engineering Technician 22.47

30051 - Cryogenic Technician I 25.25

30052 - Cryogenic Technician II 27.89

30061 - Drafter/CAD Operator I 16.46

30062 - Drafter/CAD Operator II 18.40

30063 - Drafter/CAD Operator III 20.51

30064 - Drafter/CAD Operator IV 26.25

30081 - Engineering Technician I 15.89

30082 - Engineering Technician II 17.85

30083 - Engineering Technician III 20.27

30084 - Engineering Technician IV 24.96

30085 - Engineering Technician V 30.25

30086 - Engineering Technician VI 36.61

30090 - Environmental Technician 21.45

30095 - Evidence Control Specialist 22.80

30210 - Laboratory Technician 20.51

30221 - Latent Fingerprint Technician I 25.25

30222 - Latent Fingerprint Technician II 27.89

30240 - Mathematical Technician 24.90

30361 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant I 20.44

30362 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant II 25.32

30363 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant III 30.98

30364 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV 37.48

30375 - Petroleum Supply Specialist 27.89

30390 - Photo-Optics Technician 22.90

30395 - Radiation Control Technician 27.89

30461 - Technical Writer I 26.05

30462 - Technical Writer II 31.87

30463 - Technical Writer III 38.56

30491 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I 25.60

30492 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II 30.98

30493 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III 37.13

30494 - Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort 25.60

30495 - Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel 25.60

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30501 - Weather Forecaster I 25.25

30502 - Weather Forecaster II 30.72

30620 - Weather Observer Combined Upper Air Or (see 2) 20.51

Surface Programs

30621 - Weather Observer Senior (see 2) 22.80

31000 - Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operation Occupations

31010 - Airplane Pilot 30.98

31020 - Bus Aide 10.63

31030 - Bus Driver 16.15

31043 - Driver Courier 15.24

31260 - Parking and Lot Attendant 10.69

31290 - Shuttle Bus Driver 16.49

31310 - Taxi Driver 11.57

31361 - Truckdriver Light 16.82

31362 - Truckdriver Medium 18.89

31363 - Truckdriver Heavy 21.56

31364 - Truckdriver Tractor-Trailer 21.56

99000 - Miscellaneous Occupations

99020 - Cabin Safety Specialist 15.10

99030 - Cashier 10.76

99050 - Desk Clerk 10.76

99095 - Embalmer 26.66

99130 - Flight Follower 25.60

99251 - Laboratory Animal Caretaker I 11.19

99252 - Laboratory Animal Caretaker II 12.34

99260 - Marketing Analyst 24.11

99310 - Mortician 26.66

99410 - Pest Controller 16.72

99510 - Photofinishing Worker 13.45

99710 - Recycling Laborer 18.14

99711 - Recycling Specialist 23.14

99730 - Refuse Collector 15.65

99810 - Sales Clerk 11.73

99820 - School Crossing Guard 12.47

99830 - Survey Party Chief 26.88

99831 - Surveying Aide 18.61

99832 - Surveying Technician 21.97

99840 - Vending Machine Attendant 15.92

99841 - Vending Machine Repairer 20.20

99842 - Vending Machine Repairer Helper 15.92

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Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706 Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after

January 1 2017. If this contract is covered by the EO the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year. Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their own illness injury or other health-related needs including preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill injured or has other health-related needs including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from or to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is the victim of domestic violence sexual assault or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

ALL OCCUPATIONS LISTED ABOVE RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:

HEALTH & WELFARE: $4.60 per hour up to 40 hours per week or $184.00 per week or

$797.33 per month

HEALTH & WELFARE EO 13706: $4.23 per hour up to 40 hours per week or $169.20 per week or $733.20 per month*

*This rate is to be used only when compensating employees for performance on an SCA-covered contract also covered by EO 13706 Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors. A contractor may not receive credit toward its SCA obligations for any paid sick leave provided pursuant to EO 13706.

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

HOLIDAYS: A minimum of ten paid holidays per year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday

Washington's Birthday Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving

Day and Christmas Day. (A contractor may substitute for any of the named holidays another day off with pay in accordance with a plan communicated to the employees involved.) (See 29 CFR 4.174)

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THE OCCUPATIONS WHICH HAVE NUMBERED FOOTNOTES IN PARENTHESES RECEIVE THE

FOLLOWING:

1) COMPUTER EMPLOYEES: Under the SCA at section 8(b) this wage determination does not apply to any employee who individually qualifies as a bona fide executive administrative or professional employee as defined in 29 C.F.R. Part 541. Because most Computer System Analysts and Computer Programmers who are compensated at a rate not less than $27.63 (or on a salary or fee basis at a rate not less than $455 per week) an hour would likely qualify as exempt computer professionals (29 C.F.R. 541. 400) wage rates may not be listed on this wage determination for all occupations within those job families. In addition because this wage determination may not list a wage rate for some or all occupations within those job families if the survey data indicates that the prevailing wage rate for the occupation equals or exceeds $27.63 per hour conformances may be necessary for certain nonexempt employees. For example if an individual employee is nonexempt but nevertheless performs duties within the scope of one of the Computer Systems Analyst or Computer Programmer occupations for which this wage determination does not specify an SCA wage rate then the wage rate for that employee must be conformed in accordance with the conformance procedures described in the conformance note included on this wage determination.

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

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

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

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

(4) A combination of the aforementioned duties the performance of which requires the same level of skills.

(29 C.F.R. 541.400).

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

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

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** HAZARDOUS PAY DIFFERENTIAL **

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

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

A 4 percent differential is applicable to employees employed in a position that represents a low degree of hazard when working with or in close proximity to ordnance (or employees possibly adjacent to) explosives and incendiary materials which involves potential injury such as laceration of hands face or arms of the employee engaged in the operation irritation of the skin minor burns and the like; minimal damage to immediate or adjacent work area or equipment being used. All operations involving unloading storage and hauling of ordnance explosive and incendiary ordnance material other than small arms ammunition. These differentials are only applicable to work that has been specifically designated by the agency for ordnance explosives and incendiary material differential pay.

** UNIFORM ALLOWANCE **

If employees are required to wear uniforms in the performance of this contract (either by the terms of the

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

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

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** SERVICE CONTRACT ACT DIRECTORY OF OCCUPATIONS **

The duties of employees under job titles listed are those described in the ""Service Contract Act Directory of

Occupations"" Fifth Edition (Revision 1) dated September 2015 unless otherwise indicated.

** REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL CLASSIFICATION AND WAGE RATE Standard

Form 1444 (SF-1444) **

Conformance Process:

The contracting officer shall require that any class of service employee which is not listed herein and which is to be employed under the contract (i.e. the work to be performed is not performed by any classification listed in the wage determination) be classified by the contractor so as to provide a reasonable relationship (i.e. appropriate level of skill comparison) between such unlisted classifications and the classifications listed in the wage determination (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(i)). Such conforming procedures shall be initiated by the contractor prior to the performance of contract work by such unlisted class(es) of employees (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(ii)). The Wage and Hour Division shall make a final determination of conformed classification wage rate and/or fringe benefits which shall be paid to all employees performing in the classification from the first day of work on which contract work is performed by them in the classification.