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Sonora CA 95370-8869 6850 Studhorse Flat Road New Melones Rec Resources Office Bureau of Reclamation

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Combined Synopsis/ Solicitation 140R2023Q0048 Wastewater Operator

Bureau of Reclamation – CA Great Basin Region

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with FAR part 13 and additional information included in this notice. The Bureau of Reclamation intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order with a Base and Four (4) Option Years in response to this solicitation. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This requirement is being set aside 100% for Small Business. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-02 as of 3/16/2023.

GENERAL INFORMATION

RFQ Number: 140R2023Q0048

Request for Quotation (RFQ) Request for Proposal (RFP) Invitation for Bid (IFB)

North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS): 562998 Size Standard: $16.5 million

Quotes are due no later than 3:00pm PDT on Monday, April 10, 2023

Quotes shall be emailed to Sherry Heibeck at sheibeck@usbr.gov. Receipt of all quotes will be acknowledged.

If you do not receive and acknowledgement, you should assume that your quote has not been received and you should contact the Contract Specialist listed above.

Offerors must be registered in System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov) by the closing date of the solicitation in order to be considered for award. SAM is an official website of the U.S Government and there is no cost to register in SAM.

Business Name: __________________________________________________________________________

Business Address: ________________________________________________________________________

Agency Point of Contact: __________________________________________________________________

POC Phone No. & Email: __________________________________________________________________

SAM UEID/Cage Code: ___________________________________________________________________

Business Size (select one): __Small (SB) __Women-Owned SB __Service-Disabled Veteran SB __ Veteran Own SB __ Small Disadvantaged Business __HUBZone __8(a)

APPLICABLE WAGE DETERMINATION:

Wage Determination No.: 2015-5665 Revision No.: 21 Date of Revision: 12/27/2022

This document can be viewed at: https://sam.gov/wage-determination/2015-5665/21

OFFEROR’S BUSINESS INFORMATION/ PRICING SCHEDULE

mailto:sheibeck@usbr.gov http://www.sam.gov/ https://sam.gov/wage-determination/2015-5665/21

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Base Period: 5/22/2023 – 5/21/2024

Labor Rate Description Estimated Qty Rate Total Base Rate 226 Emergency Call Out Rate 10 Grand Total

Option Year #1: 5/22/2024 – 5/21/2025

Base Rate 226

Option Year #2: 5/22/2025 – 5/21/2026

Base Rate 226

Option Year #3: 5/22/2026 – 5/21/2027

Base Rate 226

Option Year #4: 5/22/2027 – 5/21/2028

Base Rate 226

*Quantities are estimates ONLY, vendor is only authorized to invoice of work performed*

Base and All Option Years Total ________________________________

**You may use the Excel Spreadsheet titled “Price Schedule” to assist you as it already has the formulas**

Please see further instructions for quote submission under Provision 52.212-1 on page 28 of this document.

Documents necessary for quote submission are as follows:

1. Capability Statement. The proposal shall include the name, position title, phone number, resume, and references of the individual.

2. Copy of Water Treatment Operator Certification Grade 1 (minimum) from the California Office of Operator Certification and be registered by the State Water Resources Control Board as a contract operator and be able to serve in the capacity of Chief Operator contractor

3. Completed / filled out Page 4 & 5 of this document (Pricing sheet/ Business Information)

4. Completed / filled out Excel Spread Sheet “Pricing Schedule”

5. Offerors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with completed Representations and Certifications, in order to be considered for award.

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Performance Work Statement New Melones Lake Wastewater and Water Treatment Operator

March 7, 2023

1.0 SCOPE

The Government requires a Backup Wastewater Operator/Water Treatment Operator Contractor to provide ongoing operation and monitoring of the Wastewater Treatment Facilities (WWTFs) and the potable Water Treatment Facilities (WTFs) at the Glory Hole Recreation Area, Tuttletown Recreation Area, and Administration Complex.

2.0 OBJECTIVE

The objective of this contract is to acquire contractor services to keep the wastewater and water facilities at New Melones Reservoir in compliance with Waste Discharge Requirement (WDR) permits, The California Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), Central Valley Region, issued WDRs for the WWTF at Tuttletown (Order Number MRP No. 2014-0153-DWQ-R5254) and Glory Hole (Order Number MRP No. 2014-0153-DWQ- R5273). The contractor shall also perform all duties as required to comply with the Department of Water Resources Water Permits for the Tuttletown Recreation Area (03-11-17P-026), Administration Center (03-11-17P- 025), and Glory Hole Recreation Area (PWS ID 05-00-102). Reclamation is the named discharger in these WDR permits and is responsible for the operation of these WWTFs and WTFs. The WDR for Glory Hole WWTF requires ongoing monitoring, as well as quarterly and annual reporting. The WDR for Tuttletown WWTF requires ongoing monitoring, as well as quarterly and annual reporting if requested by the RWQCB. The current MRP at Tuttletown does not require any sampling of groundwater monitoring wells at that location, however continuing with semiannual sampling is beneficial to Reclamation. Voluntary groundwater monitoring at Tuttletown will be performed at the discretion of the Resource Manager until there is a revised MRP requiring groundwater monitoring at this location. Reporting on the required monitoring shall be submitted in accordance with the due dates specified in each WDR.

Locations In the vicinity of:

Glory Hole: 38.016917, -120.530061

Tuttletown: 37.989796, -120.491030

Administration: 38.004942, -120.487982/ 6850 Studhorse Flat Road, Sonora CA 95370

3.0 BACKGROUND

A contractor is needed to provide services on an ‘as needed’ basis when the usual Government employee WWTF/WTF operator is temporarily unavailable due to vacation, sickness, etc. The contractor needs to be available 24-hours a day, 365-days a year. The contractor monitors the WWTFs/WTFs and collects samples in accordance with current Monitoring and Reporting Programs (MRPs), submits data to the COR, Resource Ranger, Government Wastewater Operator/Water Treatment Operator, assists Natural Resource Specialist, and management on technical and operational elements of reporting.

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4.0 TASKS - The contractor shall perform the following tasks:

a) Contractor shall operate the water and wastewater facilities in the Glory Hole and Tuttletown Recreation Areas on an as needed basis in accordance with the WDR’s cited above and under the certificate of the contract operator.

b) Contractor shall perform monitoring and reporting for the water and wastewater facilities in the Glory

Hole and Tuttletown Recreation Areas, as well as at the Administration Center on an as needed basis in accordance with the WDR’s cited above.

c) Contractor shall respond to emergencies of all types that involve the water and wastewater systems and take necessary actions to prevent sewage overflows, protect equipment and to resolve wastewater issues.

d) Contractor shall respond to the site of an emergency within one hour of telephonic notification.

e) As required, contractor shall provide all field data sheets to the Government Water Treatment and Wastewater Operator, Natural Resource Specialist or other staff promptly at the end of the month and will assist in providing information necessary to the completion of reports. The contractor will also work with New Melones staff to ensure the efficient maintenance and repair of the water and wastewater systems at New Melones. Additionally, the contractor may need to meet with additional Reclamation staff, outside contractors and State regulatory staff to provide information. Contractor shall obtain approval of COR prior to contacting outside contractors or state regulatory staff.

f) Contractor shall be on-demand and available 24-hours a day, 365-days a year and shall maintain an emergency phone number for notifications.

g) Contractor shall ensure that an alternate state certified Water Treatment and Wastewater Operator is available to provide service during periods when the primary contractor is unavailable. The alternate contract operator will ensure continuity of operations for periods when the primary contractor is unable to provide service. The primary operator will provide advance notice to the COR prior to the designation of an alternate operator. The alternate operator shall maintain a current Water and Wastewater Operator certification at Grade 1(minimum) from the California Office of Operator Certification and be registered by the State Water Resources Control Board as a contract operator. Contractor shall provide a copy of current certificates to the COR.

h) Per the requirements of the State of California and the RWQCB, the contractor (Operator) must possess a current Wastewater Operator and Water Treatment Operator certification at Grade 1 (minimum) from the California Office of Operator Certification and be registered by the State Water Resources Control Board as a contract operator and be able to serve in the capacity of Chief Operator contractor shall provide a copy of current certificates.

5.0 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Security: Contractor shall maintain security of keys and equipment issued as a part of this contract. Contractor shall carry photo identification at all times when performing contract services.

Service Schedule: There is no established service schedule. Contractor will provide a monthly service schedule to the COR for approval 5 days prior to the beginning of each month. Normal hours of service will be between the hours of 6:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays.

Emergency callout hours of service will be between the hours of 5:00 pm and 6:00 am, Monday through Friday, and all hours of weekends and Federal holidays.

Equipment and Supplies: The Contractor shall furnish all hand tools and testing equipment to satisfactorily perform the services specified herein. Contractor may request the COR to schedule government staff and equipment to assist contractor during emergency operations, repairs, or other tasks required by this contract.

Accident Report Procedure: In the event of an accident, hazardous materials spill, or incident involving the Contractor while in performance of the contract, the Contractor shall submit a report to the COR, no later than 3 working days, in letter form that will include the following: (1) The time and date of occurrence, (2) the place of occurrence, (3) a list of personnel directly involved, (4) a narrative description of the accident that includes a chronological order of facts and circumstances leading to mishap, the results of the investigation and an analysis to include a discussion of all cause factors listed, findings, recommendation, and any corrective action taken, and (5) the signature of the supervisor at the time of the mishap.

Caution and Safety: Safety is a special requirement that cannot be overstated. All written safety procedures on chemicals and working materials shall be observed and followed at all times. Wearing of hardhats is required in posted areas. The Contractor shall abide by all Bureau of Reclamation safety rules and regulations including but not limited to Reclamation Safety and Health Standards dated October 2009. The Contractor shall direct any questions regarding safety to the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

a. Prior to work under this contract, the Contractor and designated representative of the Contracting Officer will jointly prepare a Safety Action Plan/Hazard Analysis, which will become an integral part of this contract. It shall ensure compliance with all regulations, Bureau of Reclamation safety and health standards, OSHA requirements, all federal, state, municipal safety, health and sanitary statues and codes.

This Plan will include but will not be limited to the appropriate use and disposal of chemical compounds, protection of areas during service, monitoring and operation, fire prevention, hazardous spill contingency plan, confined space operations, use of personal protective equipment, biological hazard protection, electrical safety, and all applicable safety and health standards. It shall provide for the protection of employees, sub-contractors, the general public, and the environment from physical hazards at all project locations. It may be reviewed by the CCAO Safety Office.

b. Prior to work under this contract, the Contractor shall submit for approval by the Contracting Officer’s Representative a supplier’s “Material Safety Data Sheet” or “OSHA Form 20” for all cleaning agents, disinfectants and/or other chemical compounds to be used within the scope of this contract. The Contracting Officer’s representative retains the right to reject any material that may create a safety or health hazard.

c. The Contractor’s equipment and vehicles will meet all safety standards as required by Federal, State, and Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) standards.

d. The Contractor will not be entitled to any claim for damages resulting from the termination of operation for safety hazards or violations of safety precautions or because equipment is not of commercial quality.

e. The Contracting Officer’s Representative may stop work immediately if any procedure or operation under this contract is in violation with the above or is an immediate obvious safety hazard.

f. The Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan is one evaluation method the government uses to perform surveillance to determine whether the Contractor meets the standards of performance as defined in the

PWS.

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Estimated Quantity Line Items: All Line Items with quantities are estimated-quantity Line Items. The quantities are estimated amounts and are not guaranteed amounts. The contractor will only be paid for actual work performed. At no time will the contractor exceed the estimated quantity on an estimated quantity Line Item. The contractor will establish a tracking system of actual quantities against the contract’s estimated quantities for each estimated quantity Line Item and will maintain the tracking system up to date throughout the life of the contract.

When the actual quantity of any Line Item reaches75% of the estimated quantity on any estimated quantity Line Item, the contractor will notify the Government’s Contract Specialist and the COR in writing by fax or e-mail within two calendar days. Once the Government is notified that the actual quantity has reached 75% of the estimated quantity on any Line Item and if the Government determines that the estimated quantity needs to be increased, the contractor will receive an official modification to the contract action signed by the Contracting Officer increasing the quantity and the amount obligated on the contract BEFORE the contractor will proceed to work over the existing estimated quantity. The modification will establish the new estimated quantity that the contractor shall not exceed without another modification. Every invoice will be accompanied by a full accounting of each Line Item being billed, the actual quantity being billed and supporting documentation to support the actual quantities.

Invoices: The U. S. Bureau of Reclamation will be invoiced on a monthly basis for the actual hours worked.

Payment shall be made monthly in arrears at the contract unit price for services performed in accordance with the pricing schedule and as described herein. The Government shall pay the Contractor upon submission of proper invoices for services delivered and accepted for the portion of the actual work performed under the contract.

Period of Performance: Period of performance will be for a Base Year and four (4) Option Years. The Option Years will be exercised based on the performance of the contractor and the existing need for the services by the Government.

Base Year: May 22, 2023 – May 21, 2024 Option Year 1: May 22, 2024 – May 21, 2025 Option Year 2: May 22, 2025 – May 21, 2026 Option Year 3: May 22, 2026 – May 21, 2027 Option Year 4: May 22, 2027 – May 21, 2028

Security: Contractor shall maintain security of keys and equipment issued as a part of this contract. Contractor shall carry photo identification at all times when performing contract services.

Service Schedule: There is no established service schedule.

Equipment and Supplies: The Contractor shall furnish all hand tools and testing equipment to satisfactorily perform the services specified herein. Contractor may request the COR to schedule government staff and equipment to assist contractor during emergency operations, repairs, or other tasks required by this contract.

Prior to work under this contract the Contractor and designated representative of the Contracting Officer will jointly prepare a Safety Action Plan/Hazard Analysis, Prior to work under this contract, the Contractor shall submit for approval by the Contracting Officer’s Representative a supplier’s “Material Safety Data Sheet” or “OSHA Form 20” for all cleaning agents, disinfectants and/or other chemical compounds to be used within the scope of this contract

6.0 DATA AND REPORTS

The WDR for Glory Hole WWTF requires ongoing monitoring, as well as quarterly and annual reporting. The WDR for Tuttletown WWTF requires ongoing monitoring, as well as quarterly and annual reporting if requested by the RWQCB. The current MRP at Tuttletown does not require any sampling of groundwater monitoring wells at

Bureau of Reclamation – CA Great Basin Region that location, however continuing with semiannual sampling is beneficial to Reclamation. Voluntary groundwater monitoring at Tuttletown will be performed at the discretion of the Resource Manager until there is a revised MRP requiring groundwater monitoring at this location. Reporting on the required monitoring shall be submitted in accordance with the due dates specified in each WDR. The contractor monitors the WWTFs/WTFs, collects samples in accordance with current Monitoring and Reporting Programs (MRPs), collects data from lab, submits data to the Government Wastewater Operator/Water Treatment Operator, assists Natural Resource Specialist, and management on technical and operational elements of reporting.

7.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN

The Government shall inspect the Contractor’s performance in all functional areas under this contract and shall reserve the right to use whatever additional surveillance procedures are deemed appropriate. Contractor services shall be inspected using the random sampling method, the planned sampling method and/or 100% inspection method. The Government reserves the right to change or alter the type of inspection plan at its discretion at any time.

During the evaluation period, the COR will track Contractor performance. Interim (mid-term) evaluations may be provided to identify strengths and weaknesses in the Contractor's performance during the period being evaluated.

At the end of the period, the COR will assess the Contractor's performance in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) and report to the Contracting Officer.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY AND

QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVIELLANCE PLAN (QASP)

Performance Requirement Summary (PRS)

Acceptable Quality Level Method of Surveillance

Contractor shall comply with the Performance Work Statement

PWS.

a. Timeliness -

Meet required deadlines 95% of the time. Meets 100% of deadlines within 5 business days.

b. Quality -

Monitoring and Reporting are performed as per Waste Discharge Requirements

95% of time.

COR Surveillance

(100% review of periodic depending on tasks)

SOLICITATION CLAUSES

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

Federal Acquisition Regulation: https://www.acquisition.gov/far Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation: https://www.acquisition.gov/diar

(End of clause)

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018)

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (AUG 2020)

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022)

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS

(NOV 2021)

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 Days of contract expiration.

(End of Clause)

52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 Days;

provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 5 years.

(End of Clause)

DOI-AAAP-0028 ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS-INVOICE

PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP) APR 2013)

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

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'Payment request' means any request for contract financing payment or invoicing 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 information us required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice:

1. Purchase Order Number

2. Line-Item Number

3. Supporting Information relevant to invoicing amount

4. Applicable period of performance

The Contractor shall also submit an electronic copy of the IPP invoice to the Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer at sheibeck@usbr.gov once the invoice has been submitted to IPP. Failure to email the invoice may cause significant delay or possible rejection of your payment request.

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

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)

DIAR 1452.201-70 AUTHORITIES AND DELEGATIONS (SEPT 2011)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(d) The Contractor shall comply with the written or oral direction of the Contracting Officer or authorized representative(s) acting within the scope and authority of the appointment memorandum. The Contractor need not proceed with direction that it considers to have been issued without proper authority. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing, with as much detail as possible, when the COR has taken an action or has issued direction (written or oral) that the Contractor considers to exceed the COR's appointment, within 3 days of the

Bureau of Reclamation – CA Great Basin Region occurrence. Unless otherwise provided in this contract, the Contractor assumes all costs, risks, liabilities, and consequences of performing any work it is directed to perform that falls within any of the categories defined in paragraph (c) prior to receipt of the Contracting Officer's response issued under paragraph (e) of this clause.

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

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

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

(End of Clause)

WBR 1452.201-80 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE’S AUTHORITIES AND

LIMITATIONS -- BUREAU OF RECLAMATION (MAY 2018)

(a) Performance of the work under this contract shall be subject to the technical direction of the Reclamation Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). The term “technical direction” is defined to include, without limitation:

(1) Inspecting and accepting or rejecting work performed under the contract.

(2) Representing the Government in technical phases of the work. The COR is responsible for the technical administration of the contract and will provide instructions and interpretations to the Contractor on all technical matters relating to the contract. The COR will supervise or oversee all Government technical and administrative personnel assigned to assist the COR.

(3) Reviewing and, where required by the contract, approving submittals of technical data, shop drawings, samples, literature, plans, or other data required to be delivered by the Contractor to the Government.

(b) The Contractor will receive a copy of the written COR designation from the Contracting Officer. It will specify the extent of the CORs authority to act on behalf of the Contracting Officer.

(c) Technical direction must be within the scope of work stated in the contract. Only the Contracting Officer is authorized to determine if a change is within the scope of the contract; therefore, the COR does not have the authority to, and may not, issue any technical direction that -

(1) Constitutes a direction of additional work outside the Contract requirements;

(2) Constitutes a change as defined in the contract clause entitled “Changes;”

(3) In any manner causes an increase or decrease in the total contract cost, or the time required for contract performance;

(4) Changes any of the expressed terms, conditions or specifications of the contract; or

(5) Interferes with the Contractor's right to perform the terms and conditions of the contract.

(d) All technical direction shall be issued in writing by the COR.

(e) The Contractor must proceed promptly with the performance of technical direction duly issued by the COR in the manner prescribed by this clause and within its authority under the provisions of this clause. If, in the opinion of the Contractor, any instruction or direction by the COR falls within one of the categories defined in (c)(1) through (c)(5) of this clause, the Contractor must not proceed and must notify the Contracting Officer in writing within five (5) working days after receipt of any such instruction or direction and must request the Contracting Officer to modify the contract accordingly. Upon receiving the notification from the Contractor, the Contracting Officer must -

(1) Advise the Contractor in writing after receipt of the Contractor's letter that the technical direction is within

Bureau of Reclamation – CA Great Basin Region the scope of the contract effort and does not constitute a change under the Changes clause of the contract; or

(2) Advise the Contractor that the Government will issue a written change order.

(f) A failure of the Contractor and Contracting Officer either to agree that the technical direction is within the scope of the contract or to agree upon the contract action to be taken with respect to the technical direction will be subject to the provisions of the clause entitled “Disputes.”

(End of Clause)

WBR 1452.223-81 SAFETY AND HEALTH – BUREAU OF RECLAMATION (AUG 2021)

(a) The Contractor shall not require any person employed in the performance of this contract (including subcontracts) to work under conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to the employee's health or safety.

(b) Contractor shall comply with the most current version of the Bureau of Reclamation “Reclamation

Safety and Health Standards” (RSHS) and, if applicable, the requirements of the Accident Prevention Clause (FAR 52.236-13). The RSHS manual shall be obtained at:

http://www.usbr.gov/ssle/safety/RSHS/rshs.html

(c) Comply with the standards issued by the Secretary of Labor at 29 CFR Part 1926 and 29 CFR Part 1910 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, www.osha.gov.

(d) In the event there is a conflict between the requirements contained in paragraphs (b) and (c) referenced herein, the more stringent requirement shall prevail.

(e) The Contractor shall submit a written proposed safety program as prescribed in the RSHS and the written specifications.

(f) The Contractor shall maintain an accurate record of and shall report to the Contracting Officer (or authorized representative) in the manner prescribed by the Contracting Officer, all cases of death, occupational diseases, or traumatic injury to employees or the public involved, and property damage in accordance with the RSHS and OSHA guidelines.

(g) The rights and remedies of the Government provided in this clause are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or under this contract.

(h) If the RSHS is updated or amended by Reclamation during the course of this contract, the contractor will be notified in writing. The contractor shall comply with the current RSHS immediately upon written notification. Should the contractor feel that the updated version of RSHS constitutes a substantive change to the contract, affecting price or time (or both), the contractor may request an equitable adjustment in the contract price. Any such requests shall include a price proposal submitted in compliance with Contract Clause WBR 1452.243-80, Modification Proposals - Bureau of Reclamation, and in sufficient detail to allow meaningful analysis of labor, equipment, and material.

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WBR 1452.223-82, ENSURING ADEQUATE COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS IN FEDERAL

BUILDINGS AND FEDERALLY CONTROLLED FACILITIES -- BUREAU OF RECLAMATION

(NOV 2022)

When accessing Federal buildings and federally controlled facilities under this contract, contractor employees shall comply with the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force’s current guidance for COVID-19 workplace safety protocols for Federal agencies at https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/.

WBR 1452.237-80 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS -- BUREAU OF RECLAMATION (MAR 2022)

(a) General Security Requirements:

(1) This clause addresses security requirements, including general procedural requirements, information security requirements, contractor employee suitability requirements, identification card requirements, site security requirements, vessel exclusion barriers, and information technology security requirements. Within this clause, COR means Contracting Officer's Representative. If there is no COR appointed and identified to the Contractor, the term instead will mean the Program Manager or any other authorized individual responsible for technical oversight under the contract.

“Work site” means the Government facility, office, construction site, and any other area within the Government office or facility that the Contractor must access to accomplish work under this contract.

(2) The work performed under this contract shall only be accomplished by individuals (in the employment of the Contractor or any subcontractors) whose conduct and behavior is consistent with the efficiency of the Federal Service and the requirements of this contract, and who are acceptable to the contracting officer. If Reclamation finds a contractor employee to be unsuitable or unfit for his or her assigned duties, the contracting officer will direct the Contractor to remove the individual from the contract and access to the Federal facility at which the contract activities are occurring.

(3) The Contractor’s employees governed by this contract may need access to sensitive information and/or sensitive areas. The Federal Government (Government) reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to determine suitability of Contractor personnel and deny access to any sensitive information or project specific area to any personnel for any cause.

(4) The Contractor is responsible for informing and ensuring compliance by its employees with any applicable security procedures of the Government facility where work may be performed under this contract.

(5) Any Contractor employee that will have access to a Federally controlled facility or information system will be required to have a government-issued identification card, consisting of a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Card, a temporary identification card, or a visitor badge. (Note: within the Department of the Interior this card is known as a DOI Access Card.) During performance of the contract, the Contractor shall keep the COR apprised of any changes in personnel, or changes in personnel access or duration, to ensure that performance is not delayed by compliance with credentialing processes.

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(6) A Contractor employee will not be provided access to a government facility or information system until a Government PIV Card, temporary identification card, or visitor identification badge has been issued to the Contractor employee. For those individuals that will be receiving a PIV Card, the Government may, at its discretion, issue a temporary identification card or visitor identification badge after the electronic background investigation forms have been received and the investigation is initiated.

(7) All Contractor employees shall access the facility via the facility’s entry screening system and visibly display the Government-issued PIV Card, temporary identification card, or visitor identification badge at all times. Contractor employees must visibly wear the Government-issued identification card at all times they are on Government facilities. Contractor employees are responsible for the safekeeping of all Government-issued identification cards, whether on-site or off-site. Cards that have been lost, damaged, or stolen must be reported to the COR and DOI Access Sponsor immediately, but not later than within 24 hours. The Contractor shall return all identification cards and card keys and any other Government property and information upon completion of performance or when personnel depart permanently or for a period of 7 days or more. The Contractor may be required to turn in access control cards or identification cards on a daily basis.

(8) Misuse or loss of access control or identification cards, or failure to comply with required surrender of such cards may, at Government discretion, result in Contractor personnel being denied access to the work site, at no cost to Government. The Contractor may be charged up to $500 for each occurrence for any required replacement of Government-issued access control or identification cards due to loss or misuse. At the end of contract performance, or when a Contractor employee is no longer working under this contract, the Contractor shall ensure that all access control and identification cards are returned to the COR.

(9) All Contractor personnel, including subcontractor personnel, with access to the work site shall be

U.S. citizens or foreign individuals legally residing in, or legally admitted to, the U.S. For all non- U.S. citizens working under this contract, irrespective of length of time working on the contract, the Contractor shall provide to the COR, legible and valid copies of the individual’s passport and visa (unless individual is on the Visa Waiver Program) a minimum of 14 calendar days prior to beginning work or arriving at the facility. A driver’s license is not acceptable identification. In addition, a completed form I-94 shall be submitted to the COR upon the individual’s arrival at the work facility and prior to beginning work.

(10) The Contractor shall report all contacts with entities, individuals, and counsel/representatives

(including foreign entities and foreign nationals) who seek in any way to obtain unauthorized access to sensitive information or areas. The Contractor shall report any violations of contract provisions, laws, executive orders, regulations, and guidance to the contracting officer. The Contractor shall report any information raising a doubt as to whether an individual’s eligibility for continued employment or access to sensitive information is consistent with the interests of National Security and the Public Trust.

(11) Unsanctioned, negligent, or willful inappropriate action on the part of the Contractor (or its employees) may result in termination of the contract or removal of some Contractor employees from Reclamation facilities at no cost to the Government. These actions include, but are not limited to, exploration of a sensitive system and/or information, introduction of unauthorized and/or malicious software, inappropriate release of sensitive information, or failure to follow prescribed

Bureau of Reclamation – CA Great Basin Region access control policies and/or security procedures. Failure to comply with Reclamation policies, procedures, or other published security requirements may result in termination of the contract or removal of some contracted employees from Reclamation buildings and/or facilities at no cost to the Government.

(12) All provisions of this clause shall equally apply to all subcontractors. The Contractor shall incorporate the substance of this clause in all subcontracts.

(13) These security requirements apply to all sections of this Contract including Contract Drawings and other Contract Specifications as applicable. Related documents include other general provisions of Construction or Operations and Maintenance type Contracts, including FAR clauses by reference or as amended by related documents.

(b) Information Security Requirements.

(1) Sensitive Information. The term “sensitive information” means any information which warrants a degree of protection and administrative control as defined by Reclamation or that meets the criteria for exemption from public disclosure set forth under Sections 552 and 552a of Title 5, United States Code: The Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act. Sensitive information is generally categorized as CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION (CUI), but in some cases may include other unclassified information. (The protection of National Security information is beyond the scope of this clause. If any work on National Security information is required under this contract, it is addressed under other contract clauses.) The Contractor shall protect this type of information from unauthorized release into public domain, or to unauthorized persons, organizations, or subcontractors.

Information which, either alone or in aggregate, is deemed sensitive by Reclamation shall be handled and protected in accordance with Reclamation Directives and Standards SLE 02-01 Identifying and Safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), which is available from the COR or at http://www.usbr.gov/recman/DandS.html.

(i) Any Government-furnished information or material does not become the property of the

Contractor and may be withdrawn at any time. Upon expiration or termination of the contract, all documents released to the Contractor and any material created using data from such documents shall be returned to the COR for final disposition. Government- furnished information residing on any electronic systems (laptops, servers, desktops, media) shall be deleted from those systems using a COR-approved data erasure solution. Only with prior authorization from the contracting officer may the Contractor retain the material. The Contractor or subcontractor shall not disclose or release the materials provided to the Contractor to any individuals of the Contractor's organization not directly engaged in providing services under the contract or that do not have a valid need-to- know. All technical data provided to the Contractor by the Government shall be protected from public or private disclosure in accordance with the markings printed on them. All other information relating to the items to be delivered or the services to be performed under this contract shall not be disclosed by any means without prior approval of the contracting officer.

Prohibited dissemination or disclosure includes, but is not limited to: permitting access to such information by foreign nationals or by immigrant aliens who may be employed by the Contractor, publication of technical or scientific papers, advertising, disclosure to Contractor staff not investigated and deemed acceptable at the appropriate information sensitivity level, and any other public release. The Contractor shall maintain, and furnish upon request of the contracting officer, records of the names of individuals who have access to sensitive material in its custody and the sensitive material to which the individuals had access. All questions regarding information http://www.usbr.gov/recman/DandS.html.

Bureau of Reclamation – CA Great Basin Region security, access, and control shall be referred to the COR.

(ii) The Contractor shall not release to anyone outside the Contractor’s organization any sensitive, or otherwise protected information, regardless of medium in which it is contained (for example, film, tape, document, electronic), pertaining to any part of this contract or any Reclamation program or activity, unless the contracting officer has given prior written approval. This includes, but is not limited to, news releases, marketing promotions, articles, interviews, reports, social media posts, and any other media releases. Requests for approval shall identify the specific information to be released, the medium to be used, the purpose for the release, and a description of the need-to-know. The Contractor shall submit its request to the contracting officer ten business days before the proposed date for release. Subcontractors shall submit requests for authorization to release through the prime Contractor to the contracting officer.

(iii) The Contractor shall notify the COR immediately when known or suspected loss/compromise of sensitive information or other documents, notes, drawings, sketches, reports, photographs, exposed film, or similar information which may affect the security interests of Government has occurred. This requirement extends to employees and other personnel working on behalf of the Contractor and expands responsibility to include prompt reporting of security issues, including observed or subsequently discovered efforts by unauthorized persons to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

(2) Classified Information.

(i) The disclosure of U.S. Government documents by third parties can result in damage to our national security. While this contract may not deal directly with classified information, each contractor is obligated to protect classified information pursuant to all applicable laws and to use Government information technology systems in accordance with agency procedures…