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Solicitation # 140R4026Q0079 Middle Rio Grande Riprap

Red Canyon Blasting

**This solicitation is set aside for Total Small Business**

Proposals MUST be emailed to Kristen Ruiz Jimenez at kristen_ruizjimenez@ios.doi.gov prior to solicitation closing date and time. Include the solicitation number in the subject line. It is strongly recommended you verify with the Contract Specialist the receipt of your submission package.

Inquiries regarding this solicitation should be made to the following:

Kristen Ruiz Jimenez Email:kristen_ruizjimenez@ios.doi.gov

Email correspondence regarding this solicitation should reference the solicitation number in the subject line and the body of the email.

Last day for Questions is Wednesday June 10, 2026.

Quotes Due: No Later than Monday, June 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM (Mountain Time).

mailto:kristen_ruizjimenez@ios.doi.gov mailto:kristen_ruizjimenez@ios.doi.gov

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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

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

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

SOLICITATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

CODE

6. PROJECT NO.

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY

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

11. The contractor shall begin performance within

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

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

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and

b. An offer guarantee

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

d. Offers providing less than

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022)

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

is, is not required.

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

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

calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving

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

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

NEGOTIATED (RFP) REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF

SEALED BID (IFB) INVITATION FOR BID

9. FOR

INFORMATION CALL

PAGES

140R4026Q0079

Bureau of Reclamation Upper Colorado Region Regional Office 125 South State Street, Room 8100 Salt Lake City UT 84138

0044046467

R40

Kristen Ruiz Jimenez 5054623669

05/28/2026

06/15/2026

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Attachment 1 - Statement of Work

Attachment 2 - Price Schedule

Attachment 3 - Wage Determination Rates: NM20260012 Dated 05/18/2026

Attachment 4 - Performance and Payment Bonds Forms

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

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

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

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

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

26. ADMINISTERED BY

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

31c. DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022) BACK

31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

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

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

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

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

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

20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

Continued...

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

Bureau of Reclamation Upper Colorado Region Albuquerque Area Office 555 Broadway Blvd NE, Suite 100 Albuquerque NM 87102

R4Q

Kristen Ruiz Jimenez

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGES

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

NSN 7540-01-152-8067

140R4026Q0079

The Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado

Basin, Albuquerque Area Office, has a requirement to blast to produce 50,000 cubic yards of 16-24-inch riprap at Red Canyon Mine located 8 miles Southwest from Socorro, NM

(Statement of Work Figure 1). The work will be done under Reclamation's Bureau of Land

Management Mineral Material Free Use Permit, (NMNM106326361). Reclamation will utilize the riprap for river maintenance and flood control projects as authorized in the Flood Control Act of 1948.

Period of Performance: Period of performance is anticipated for June 30, 2026, through November

1, 2026.

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE DETERMINATION NO.

NM20260012 Dated 5/18/2026 ARE APPLICABLE AND

ATTACHED.

Offers MUST be emailed to:

kristen_ruizjimenez@ios.doi.gov PRIOR TO

SOLICITATION CLOSING DATE AND TIME.

Any questions or clarification requests are due no later than 1600 Mountain Time on June 10, 2026, and must be submitted via email to

Kristen Ruiz Jimenez at kristen_ruizjimenez@ios.doi.gov

00010 MRG Riprap Red Canyon Blasting in accordance with the attached Statement of Work

Product/Service Code: R404

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: LAND SURVEYS-CADASTRAL

(NON-CONSTRUCTION)

Period of Performance: 06/30/2026 to

11/01/2026

B. Schedule of Supplies and Services

B.1. – Price Schedule

Price Schedule for MRG Riprap Red Canyon Blasting project is in Section J as Attachment 2.

SECTION C – STATEMENT / DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATION OF WORK

C.1. Statement of Work

Statement of Work for the MRG Riprap Red Canyon Blasting project is in Section J as Attachment 1.

SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1. CLAUSES

There are no clauses included in this section.

SECTION E – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1. Clauses

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996)

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

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

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

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

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

(3) Constitute or imply acceptance; or

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

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

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

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

(g) If the Contractor does not promptly replace or correct rejected work, the Government may –

(1) By contract or otherwise, replace or correct the work and charge the cost to the Contractor; or

(2) Terminate for default the Contractor’s right to proceed.

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

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

SECTION F – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1. Clauses

52.211-10 [RESERVED] (APR 1984) (Deviation OCT 2025)

(End of Clause)

52.211-18 [RESERVED] (APR 1984) (Deviation OCT 2025)

(End of clause)

52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts. (APR 1984) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

(a) The Contracting Officer may order the Contractor, in writing, to suspend, delay, or interrupt all or any part of the work of this contract for the period of time that the Contracting Officer determines appropriate for the convenience of the Government.

(b) If the performance of all or any part of the work is, for an unreasonable period of time, suspended, delayed, or interrupted

(1) by an act of the Contracting Officer in the administration of this contract, or (2) by the Contracting Officer's failure to act within the time specified in this contract (or within a reasonable time if not specified), an adjustment shall be made for any increase in the cost of performance of this contract (excluding profit) necessarily caused by the unreasonable suspension, delay, or interruption, and the contract modified in writing accordingly. However, no adjustment shall be made under this clause for any suspension, delay, or interruption to the extent that performance would have been so suspended, delayed, or interrupted by any other cause, including the fault or negligence of the Contractor, or for which an equitable adjustment is provided for or excluded under any other term or condition of this contract.

(c) A claim under this clause shall not be allowed—

(1) For any costs incurred more than 20 days before the Contractor shall have notified the Contracting Officer in writing of the act or failure to act involved (but this requirement shall not apply as to a claim resulting from a suspension order); and

(2) Unless the claim, in an amount stated, is asserted in writing as soon as practicable after the termination of the suspension, delay, or interruption, but not later than the date of final payment under the contract.

SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1. Clauses

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 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.

DOI-AAAP-0028 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (February 2021)

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

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

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

Signed hard copy invoice by the Contracting Officer’s Representative

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

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

(End of Local Clause)

SECTION H – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1. Clauses

SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1. 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):

FAR clauses https://www.acquisition.gov/

FAR Overhaul https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul

FAR Overhaul Part 52: https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

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

(End of clause)

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (NOV 2020).

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 14) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause)

Clause Title Date 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance Oct 2018

(Deviation March 31, 2026)

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications Dec 2014

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations Nov 2015 (Deviation May 18, 2026)

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside Nov 2020 (Deviation Jan 2026)

52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation Jan 2025 (Deviation Jan 2026)

52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements Aug 2018 (Deviation May 4, 2026)

52.222-7 Withholding of Funds May 2014 (Deviation May 4, 2026)

52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records July 2021 (Deviation May 4, 2026) https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52 http://www.acquisition.gov/diar

52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees July 2005 (Deviation May 4, 2026)

52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements Feb 1988 (Deviation May 4, 2026)

52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) May 2014 (Deviation May 4, 2026)

52.222-12 Contract Termination-Debarment May 2014

52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements May 2014

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards Feb 1988 (Deviation May 4, 2026)

52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility May 2014

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans June 2020 (Deviation May 4, 2026)

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities June 2020 (Deviation May 4, 2026)

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans June 2020 (Deviation May 4, 2026)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons Oct 2025 (Deviation May 4, 2026)

52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification Jan 2025 (Deviation May 4, 2026)

52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 14026 Jan 2022 (Deviation May 4, 2026)

52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 Jan 2022 (Deviation May 4, 2026)

52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors Apr 2026

52.223-03 A1 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data (Feb 2021) - Alternate I

July 1995 (Deviation May 18, 2026)

52.225-9 Buy American-Construction Materials Oct 2022

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving May 2024

52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds - Construction. June 2020

52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (MAY 2014) May 2014

52.232-23 Assignment Of Claims May 2014

52.232-27 Prompt payment for construction contracts Jan 2017

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim Oct 2004

52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions Apr 1984 (Deviation Jan 2026)

52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work Apr 1984 (Deviation Jan 2026)

52.236-5 Material and Workmanship Apr 1984 (Deviation Jan 2026)

52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor Apr 1984 (Deviation Jan 2026)

52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities Apr 1984 (Deviation Jan 2026)

52.236-8 Other Contracts Apr 1984 (Deviation Jan 2026)

52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements

Apr 1984 (Deviation Jan 2026)

52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas Apr 1984 (Deviation Jan 2026)

52.236-12 Cleaning Up Apr 1984 (Deviation Jan 2026)

52.236-13 Accident Prevention Apr 1984 (Deviation Jan 2026)

52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services Apr 1984

52.236-17 Layout of Work Apr 1984

52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions Apr 1984 (Deviation Oct 2025)

52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form)

Apr 1984

52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) Apr 1984

52.213-4 Terms and Conditions—Simplified Acquisitions (Noncommercial) (Jan 2025) (DEVIATION MAR 2026)

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance.

The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the

Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post acceptance rights—

(1) Within a reasonable period of time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(b) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence. Examples of occurrences include acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. When an excusable delay occurs, the Contractor shall—

(1) Notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as possible.

(2) Remedy the delay as quickly as possible; and

(3) Notify the Contracting Officer when the occurrence is over.

(c) Termination for the Government’s convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the

Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor’s records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(d) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the

Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. The Government will send a cure notice to the

Contractor, unless the reason for the termination is late delivery. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the

Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(e) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(End of clause)

WBR 1452.223-81 SAFETY AND HEALTH -- BUREAU OF RECLAMATION (OCT 2022)

(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 an employee’s health or safety.

(b) Contractor shall comply with the most current version of the Bureau of Reclamation’s Reclamation Safety and Health Standards (RSHS) and, if incorporated, 52.236-13 Accident Prevention.

The RSHS manual shall be obtained at: http://www.usbr.gov/safety/rshs/index.html

(c) Comply with the standards (29 CFR) issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 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, or in the Statement of Work (SOW) or Performance Work Statement (PWS), the more stringent requirement shall prevail.

(e) If required in the SOW or PWS, 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) If the contractor deems that an updated version of the RSHS constitutes a substantive change to the contract, affecting price or time (or both), the contractor may request a contract modification in accordance with the terms of the contract.

(End of clause)

WBR 1452.232-81 PAYMENT FOR MOBILIZATION AND PREPARATORY WORK -- BUREAU OF

RECLAMATION (MAR 2022)

(a) General. Payment for the Mobilization and Preparatory Work line item of the schedule will be made as reflected herein. To the extent that this line item exceeds the percentage of total contract pricing as estimated by the Contracting Officer in WBR 1452.236-85, Instruction for Mobilization and Preparatory Work Schedule Line Item, payment will be made as reflected in Section (d)(5) below. Reclamation will make payment to the Contractor in accordance with this clause for operations including, but not limited to, those necessary for --

(1) Movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the project site;

(2) The establishment of offices, buildings, plants and other facilities, at the site (excludes temporary buildings (e.g. storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities listed in the Operations and Storage Areas clause of this contract;

(3) Payment of premiums for project bonds and insurance; and

(4) Other work and operations which must be performed or costs incurred incident to the initiation of meaningful work at the site and for which the contract does not otherwise provide for payment.

(b) Facilities and equipment covered by mobilization work.

(1) All facilities, plant, and equipment which are established at, or brought to, the site shall be deemed to be subject to the provisions of this paragraph unless the Contracting Officer specifically provides other written authorization for a particular item or items.

(2) The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the adequacy, efficiency, use, protection, maintenance, repair, and preservation of all facilities, plant, and equipment on site.

(3) The facilities, plant, and equipment covered by this paragraph shall not be dismantled or removed from the site prior to completion of the work under the contract without the written authorization of the Contracting Officer.

(c) Termination for default. Should the Contractor be terminated for default as provided by the Default clause of this contract -http://www.usbr.gov/safety/rshs/index.html http://www.osha.gov/

(1) All facilities, plant, and equipment on the site shall be subject to the Government's right to take possession of and utilize such items for the purpose of completing the work;

(2) The Contractor shall provide evidence of encumbrances, liens, or other security interests, to the Contracting Officer; and

(3) Any encumbrance, lien, or other security interest on such facilities, plant, or equipment shall be subordinated to the Government's rights under the Default clause of this contract to utilize all facilities, plant, and equipment to complete the work under the contract.

(d) Payment. Payment for mobilization and preparatory work under paragraph (a) of this clause shall be made at the contractor lump-sum price for this item as contained in the Schedule. Progress payments for mobilization and preparatory work shall be made as follows --

(1) In accordance with paragraph (g) of the Payments under Fixed Price Construction Contracts clause of this contract and upon submission of a proper invoice, the Government will reimburse the Contractor for the total amount of premiums paid for performance and payment bonds as required by the Performance and Payment Bond Requirements clause of this contract and for any insurance which is specified as payable by the Government under this contract.

(2) Except as provided in (d)(1) above, progress payments for mobilization and preparatory work shall not be considered a separate division of work for the purposes of progress payments and shall be subject to retainage before payment of the total amount for this contract line item.

(3) When progress payments totaling 5 percent of the total original contract amount have been made by the Government for all other work accomplished under the contract, the Government shall pay the Contractor 50 percent of the mobilization and preparatory work contract line item amount or 5 percent of the total original contract amount (whichever is the lower) exclusive of any payment already made to the Contractor for performance and payment bond premiums and specified insurance under subparagraph (d).

(4) When progress payments totaling 10 percent of the total original contract amount have been made by the Government for all other work accomplished under the contract, the balance of the amount for the mobilization and preparatory work contract line item or 5 percent of the total original contract amount (whichever is the lower) shall be paid to the contractor.

(5) If the contract amount for mobilization and preparatory work exceeds the total of the payments allowed under (3) and (4) above, the balance shall be paid when the contract work is substantially complete as determined by the Contracting Officer.

(End of Clause)

WBR 1452.236-84 PRESERVATION OF CULTURAL RESOURCES – BUREAU OF RECLAMATION (MAR 2022)

(a) Definitions.

"Cultural items" as defined by Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) include Native American human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, and objects of cultural patrimony.

"Cultural resources" is a broad term that includes prehistoric, historic, architectural, and traditional cultural properties; specific items include, but are not limited to, human skeletal remains, archaeological artifacts, records, and material remains related to such properties.

"Funerary objects" means Native American items that, as part of the death rite or ceremony of a culture, are reasonably believed to have been placed intentionally at the time of death or later with or near individual human remains.

"Human remains" means the physical remains of the body of a person.

"Native American" means of, or relating to, a tribe, people, or culture that is indigenous to the United States.

"Sacred objects" means Native American items that are specific ceremonial objects needed by traditional Native American religious leaders for the practice of traditional Native American religions by their present-day adherents. These items are specifically limited to objects that were devoted to a traditional Native American religious ceremony or ritual and which have religious significance or function in the continued observance or renewal of such ceremony.

"Objects of cultural patrimony" means Native American items having ongoing historical, traditional, or cultural importance central to the Native American tribe or Native Hawaiian organization itself, rather than property owned by an individual tribal or organization member. These objects are of such central importance that they may not be alienated, appropriated, or conveyed by any individual tribal or organization member.

(b) General. Federal legislation provides for the protection and preservation of cultural resources that may be impacted or altered as a result of any Federal project, activity, or program or federally licensed or assisted project, activity, or program.

(c) Discovery of Resources. Should the Contractor, or any of the Contractor's employees, subcontractors, or parties operating or associated with the Contractor, in the performance of this contract discover evidence of possible cultural resources, the Contractor shall immediately cease work at that location and provide oral notification to the contracting officer, giving location and nature of the findings. The Contractor shall forward a written report of findings to the Contracting Officer within 48 hours.

(i) If a cultural resource is determined by Reclamation to be a Native American cultural item, then the Contractor shall cease the activity in the area of the discovery, make a reasonable effort to protect the items discovered, and wait for written approval from the Contracting Officer before resuming activity.

(ii) If the discovery occurs on tribal lands, the Contractor shall immediately orally notify the responsible tribal official and the Contracting Officer and follow with written confirmation within 48 hours to the responsible tribal official and the contracting officer. (The contracting officer will supply the name and phone number of the tribal official.

(iii) The Contractor shall exercise care so as not to disturb or damage any cultural resources discovered during the execution of this contract and shall provide such cooperation and assistance as may be necessary to preserve the findings for removal or other disposition by Reclamation. The Contractor shall not resume work in the area of a discovery until written notice to proceed is received from the contracting officer.

(d) Approval of Use Areas and Borrow Sources. If the Contractor proposes to use a location other than an approved location (approved locations to be provided by the contracting officer), the location(s) must first be approved for use by the contracting officer. When considering an unapproved use area or borrow source, the Contractor shall submit a map showing the location to the contracting officer at least 45 calendar days in advance of any proposed use. The Contractor or his subcontractors shall take no action to use or alter the proposed location until written approval is provided by the contracting officer.

(e) Compensation for Delays. Where appropriate by reason of discovery, the contracting officer may order changes in the schedule or work. If such delays or changes are ordered, any equitable adjustment under the contract will be provided in accordance with the applicable clauses of the contract.

(f) Subcontractors. The Contractor shall insert this clause in all subcontracts that involve performance of work on job site terrain.

(g) Cost. Except as provided in subsection (e) above, the cost of complying with this contract clause shall be included in the prices offered in the schedule for other items of work.

(h) Government Access. The Contractor's arrangement with landowners shall permit the Government or its representative’s access to the land to identify cultural resources and conduct appropriate inspections during the Contractor's use of the area or during material procurement.

(End of clause)

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.

(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 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#sle.

(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 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.