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HAZARDOUS AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE SERVICES

Type of Contract: Services, Multiple Award IDIQ Contract Type of Service: Environmental Response and Hazardous Materials Response

Contents

Section B – Price Schedule See Attachment 1 for a list of labor categories and equipment. Firm fixed price hourly rates include all direct and indirect costs to include, but are not limited to, all labor, any necessary travel and/or materials, and general administrative overhead.

The rates in Attachment 1 are the maximum rate Contractors may charge for each category. The Contractor may, at any time, and by its independent determination, elect to propose rates lower than the final agreed-upon contract hourly rates when responding to the Contracting Officer’s request for a Task Order Proposal.

Offerors must comply with the Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) and be diligent in obtaining reasonable travel costs when travel is applicable. Travel costs are subject to negotiation. Per diem rates, mileage reimbursement, additional information, and the current FTR can be found on the internet at http://www.gsa.gov.

Section C – Performance Work Statement

2.1 The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has a requirement for emergency response and other environmental response services involving hazardous materials, which are regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), or State regulatory agencies. Work will mainly be in the states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, Utah, and Wyoming; however, work may be performed in any state within the continental United States. Work shall follow all Federal and applicable State environmental laws and regulations (for the protection of human health and the environment) included, but not limited to those listed in Section 2.6 below.

Definitions:

Emergency - For the purposes of this contract, rapid response actions under the authority of the BLM's general land management responsibilities. (Note: BLM does not have the authority to take action under CERCLA for emergency removal actions as defined by CERCLA).

Hazardous material - For the purposes of this contract, any hazardous substance, hazardous material, hazardous waste, regulated substance, or toxic substance (as those terms are defined by any applicable federal or state statute or regulation); and any chemicals, pollutants, contaminants, petroleum, petroleum products, or oil.

Basic requirements will be providing the BLM with technical assistance that may include examination and verification of sites on BLM-managed lands, where a hazardous material release has occurred or is suspected; removal, remedial, corrective, and disposal actions associated with a site where a hazardous material release is identified or suspected; and assistance with pollution prevention, waste minimization, hazardous materials inventory and waste stream management and disposal.

Many actions are done internally by BLM or cooperators or both. The contractor(s) may or may not be asked for assistance on such actions or may be asked to complete an action without assistance. At times, services of other BLM contractors may be utilized. These contractors shall perform services as technical assistance, preliminary inspections, site inspections, etc. Past response actions have included cleanup, transportation and disposal of accumulated hazardous materials, emergency response removals, time-critical removal actions, non-time critical removal actions, remedial actions, at sites such as illegal garbage dumps, wire-bum sites, drug labs, abandoned vehicles, marijuana grow sites, spill sites, orphaned wells, abandoned mines, recreational shooting areas, and other facilities, and sampling, evaluation, investigation, and confirmation necessary to conduct removal and remedial actions.

Requirements may include hazard characterization, evaluation, monitoring and design when associated with a particular suspected or required removal action, remedial action, sample collection and analysis, and hazardous materials containment, abatement, on-site treatment and/or removal, transport, and disposal. Requirements shall pertain to all activities conducted under this contract. All work under this PWS shall follow applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing handling, transportation, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.

2.1.1 To ensure contractor(s) comply with regulations, BLM representatives will inspect and audit performance of actions required by this contract. Contractor(s) shall allow BLM access to inspect and audit work on sites and facilities owned or used in performance of required actions. BLM will conduct inspections and audits at its discretion.

This PWS includes site examinations associated with required response actions (such as defined in 40 CFR 300.410 and 300.415), potential and actual removal actions and emergency actions required to protect the public or environment from the release or threat of release of a hazardous substance. Under this contract, removal actions for a single incident or site cannot exceed the amount specified in the task order. The scope of this PWS also includes assistance to the BLM field offices in the areas of pollution prevention and waste minimization, identification, and inventory of hazardous materials; solid waste cleanup and disposal; stabilization, cleanup, and disposal of petroleum spills; inventory, identification, and response to physical hazards; response to, and disposal of hazardous materials used in illegal drug operations; hazardous waste disposal; and other hazardous material management.

2.1.2 The Contractor may be required to work in coordination with local or regional response teams who respond to an incident. In addition, the contractor may be required to coordinate with BLM and other law enforcement officers who conduct on-site criminal and civil investigations. Contract performance may include inventory and disposal of wastes generated at its facilities and/or conduct asbestos abatement actions at such facilities.

Work will generally be completed as a turnkey operation. The contractor shall provide labor, equipment, materials, supervision, and transportation needed to investigate, assess, or classify the site or materials and shall remove and dispose of those materials where required by specific task order. The Contractor shall complete appropriate regulatory documents (e.g., hazardous waste manifests), select samples for profiling, coordinate with appropriate state agencies, and select certified testing laboratories as needed. Other work may require close coordination and decision-making with BLM and their cooperators. BLM reserves the right to select the Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility (TSDF). In all activities, potential impacts on human, flora, fauna, and the environment must be considered. Special consideration must be given to protection of sensitive environments following federal, state and the BLM’s stipulations for threatened and endangered species and historic and archaeological sites.

2.2 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES.

2.2.1 Work and Management Plans: The Contractor shall provide the following work and management plans which establishes programmatic methods and procedures for the work to be performed under this contract. These plans will provide standards by which all actions will be conducted. The contractor must complete and submit plans to the Contracting Officer (CO) no later than 15 days after award of the contract. The plans will be reviewed by the BLM and comments provided to the Contractor within 15 days of the receipt of plans. Revised plans must be submitted to the CO for approval no later than seven (7) days after receipt of comments from the COR/PI. References to the Contractor's standard operating procedures (SOPs) may be used if SOPs are applicable and copies are submitted with plans. The Contractor shall not deviate from approved plans without prior approval of the CO. All work and management plans must be modified and submitted to the CO for approval whenever there are changes in laws or regulations which affect procedures or methodologies established in the plans.

2.2.2 Sampling and Analysis Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan. Elements of this plan must address: field sampling procedures; sample chain of custody; sample transport and preservation procedures; equipment calibration and maintenance procedures and frequency; analytical procedures; data reduction, validation and reporting; internal quality control checks; performance and system audits; preventive maintenance procedures; data assessment for precision, accuracy, and completeness; corrective action procedures; quality assurance /quality control reporting procedures.

2.2.3 Transportation and Disposal Plan. This task order level plan must address the following aspects for removing, transporting, and disposing of hazardous materials and hazardous waste.

Handling, packaging, and labeling hazardous material and hazardous waste.

Loading, transporting, intermediate storing if required, and disposing of hazardous material and hazardous waste. This information must include methods of disposal or destruction that will be utilized for the classes of equipment and materials identified in this PWS.

Contractor and subcontractor evaluation and auditing. This must include methodologies and frequency.

Written statements or proof itemizing the following which may have occurred in the last five (5) years or a written statement that none have occurred: Department of Transportation (DOT) reportable accidents, environmental reportable accidents, environmental fines or penalties, results of any EPA audits, any criminal charges, or any consent decrees.

If a chemical destruction method is utilized, certification by EPA that the method is approved, certification from the destruction facility when the approved method is used, certification that end products of the destruction method when used on hazardous material/items disposed of under this PWS are not regulated materials. If end products are regulated materials, certification that they were disposed of in accordance with EPA regulations. Also provide who generated these products.

2.2.4 Records Management Plan. This plan shall describe the record keeping system to be used and include:

A description of waste profile certification and sampling forms.

Manifesting procedures where the contractor/subcontractor completes the manifest which is signed by the BLM designated officer.

Tracking of the primary or secondary material through removal from the site to final disposal.

Acquiring certificates of acceptance, disposal/destruction, and reclaiming.

Invoicing.

Other documentation and communication procedures used to track and record BLM's materials that are removed from BLM sites or facilities including surcharge schedules for dated material.

Data storage.

Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) data and chain of custody for samples.

2.2.5 Program Management Plan. This task order level plan for transportation and disposal must address program management procedures to ensure requirements of this PWS are properly implemented and must include the following:

Identification of transporters; intermediate and final storage facilities; disposal, destruction, and reclaiming facilities; and any other facilities that the contractor plans to utilize during this contract.

Proof that all transporters and facilities listed in the contract are properly certified, permitted, and/or licensed including all federal, state, and local transporter approvals. All such proofs will remain in effect for the duration of the contract. Such proof, where required by the Health and Safety Plan, may be needed by personnel for entry to the site. The BLM must concur in each TSDF and transporter for each shipment of waste under each separate task order issued.

Proof of employee training and medical monitoring by name related to the work to be conducted under this PWS. Such proof, where required by the Health and Safety Plan, may be needed by personnel for entry to the site.

Proof of up-to-date contractor liability insurance.

Proof that liability insurance will remain in effect for the duration of the contract.

Provide written statements or proof itemizing the following which may have occurred in the last five (5) years or a statement that none have occurred: DOT reportable accidents, environmental reportable accidents, environmental fines or penalties, results of any EPA audits, any criminal charges, or any consent decrees;

2.2.6 Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan. This task order level plan must detail response procedures for releases caused by the contractor.

2.2.7 Decontamination Plan. This task order level plan must detail procedures and methodologies used to decontaminate equipment and personnel used in evaluation and removal activities.

2.2.8 Health and Safety Plan. This task order level plan must address programmatic procedures and methodologies used to protect public health and welfare, and personnel (including BLM personnel and subcontractors) associated or affected by any actions covered by this PWS.

2.2.9 Description of Work.

The contractor shall provide all labor, tools, materials, equipment, and any other items necessary to provide the following in a safe and efficient manner.

Site Evaluation/Investigation. The Contractor shall, at the discretion of the BLM, be accompanied by the COR or BLM employee when conducting the initial site examination. The purpose of this examination is the following.

Determine the location (legal description of the site) to ensure it is located on BLM land.

Document whether a release of a hazardous substance has occurred or if a release is suspected and estimate the quantity of the release.

Recommend appropriate security measures.

Gather and verify the following site information:

Potential pathways and targets.

Detail description of material and container(s) including condition of containers.

Observed impacts of the release.

All other pertinent data and information

Recommend appropriate removal/remedial measures. In addition to public health and safety and protection of the environment, identify removal actions that would have a direct bearing on reduction of the Hazard Ranking Score (HRS).

Inventory BLM facilities for hazardous materials and hazardous waste. Analyze inventory information and provide recommendations for proper hazardous materials storage. Segregate and prepare hazardous waste for transport and disposal at a BLM approved hazardous waste disposal facility. This work would not preclude separate contractors who are conducting environmental audits.

2.2.10 Emergency stabilization, hazardous substance containment. The purpose of emergency site stabilization and containment of hazardous materials is to eliminate migratory pathways which pose an imminent threat to the public or environment from a hazardous substance release. This task may include physical containment - fencing, signing, or barricading.

2.2.11 Sampling and Laboratory Services. Initial hazardous characterization of materials shall be performed to categorize waste characteristics for the purpose of sampling protocol, stabilization, and containment procedures, and determining an appropriate level of personal protective equipment (PPE). The contractor shall provide sampling and analytical services under this contract for the purpose of site evaluation, hazardous substance identification, and substance classification required for transport, treatment, or disposal. If environmental sampling (i.e.: soil, ground water, surface water, air) is required, a site-specific sampling plan must be developed by the contractor and submitted to the COR//PI for approval. If the sampling is being undertaken under conditions of an emergency response, both the site-specific sampling plan and the COR/PI concurrence may be done orally.

The programmatic sampling and analysis quality assurance plan (SAQA) will be followed when developing site specific sampling plans. Site specific sampling plans will depict sample locations and constituents to be analyzed. Collection and analysis of the samples must be performed by trained, state licensed and experienced personnel.

The Contractor and laboratory shall use proven instruments and techniques to collect and analyze samples. Sampling design techniques, preservation and handling shall be in accordance with methods and procedures addressed in the Sampling and Analysis Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan. Chain-of-custody documentation shall be provided with the final report. If required by state environmental regulatory agencies, the laboratory shall be certified by the state. The laboratory used by the contractor shall become the owner and assume all liability for the used and unused volume of samples.

If the Contractor determines that a substance is hazardous, it may be necessary for the contractor to contact the intended TSDF to determine the exact analysis required to complete the profile form and have the material accepted by the facility.

2.2.12 Hazardous Materials Classification. Prior to transporting any material, the Contractor shall determine with concurrence of the COR: (1) by on-site field testing or laboratory analysis, if the material is a hazardous substance or waste material; (2) whether the material must be taken to an EPA/state RCRA permitted treatment, storage, or disposal facility; (3) whether material is economically recyclable; or 4) whether the material can be treated on-site in accordance with state regulations. If a release of a hazardous substance to the environment is suspected, then environmental samples must be taken in accordance with sections 2.2 and 2.3 of this PWS. Location and number of all environmental samples must be approved by the COR/PI prior to their collection.

In certain instances, as directed orally and followed in writing by the COR, rapid sample characterization may be done where it is critical to prompt site evaluation and response. Sampling shall be adequate to support acceptance at a treatment, storage, or disposal (TSDF) and must conform to EPA standard testing methods and state standard methods for the parameter/chemicals in question. It shall provide the BLM with a definitive answer to the question of whether the material is hazardous as defined by RCRA, CERCLA or TSCA, or other regulations, including state regulations.

If the contractor determines that a substance is hazardous, it may be necessary for the contractor to contact the intended TSDF to determine the exact analysis required to complete the profile form and have the material accepted by the facility.

Materials determined "negative" by Lab Analysis shall be taken to an approved landfill or disposal of on-site if appropriate. The written lab analysis must include the statement: "Sample shows the material to be non-hazardous in relationship to current state, federal, and local requirements."

For materials determined to be "recyclable", the contractor shall inform the Government as to where materials determined to be "recyclable" may be taken for recycling and the cost involved.

The contractor shall identify materials that can be treated on-site, and those treatments allowed by regulation. The Government may elect, within applicable limitations of law, to have the contractor perform either on-site or off-site treatment if appropriate.

Materials determined "hazardous" by laboratory analysis shall be disposed of as set forth in paragraph 2.3.5 of this PWS.

2.2.13 Hazardous Material Removals. For hazardous materials removed from BLM sites under this contract, the following requirements will apply, and subsequent work will be provided by the Contractor.

Handling. Throughout the performance of the work, the contractor shall ensure and document that equipment used in the performance of this contract is maintained and calibrated according to manufacturer’s specifications. Handling of hazardous materials must conform to the method and procedures specified in programmatic work plans and comply with all state and federal regulations regarding handling of a specific constituent.

Packaging. Hazardous substance containers, salvage drums and other needed packaging materials and supplies shall be supplied by the contractor.

All containers into which hazardous waste or hazardous materials are transferred for storage or transportation shall be manufactured and assembled in accordance with all applicable DOT and EPA specifications. This includes barrels, drums, recovery containers, bulk containers, bulk tank trucks or trailers, railroad tank cars, etc. Containers and packaging shall be compatible with contents.

The Contractor shall prepare non-leaking hazardous wastes for transportation and shipment in accordance with appropriate federal and state regulations. Non-leaking hazardous substance equipment not containerized shall be crated or strapped to pallets by the contractor for transportation.

For leaking equipment or containers, the overpack container must contain sufficient absorbent material to prevent shifting of contents and to absorb the entire volume of the liquid in the hazardous substance equipment.

Under no circumstances shall it be permissible for the contractor to mix hazardous substances that are incompatible with waste disposal requirements. Should there be more than one type of land disposal restricted material in a container, and they are required by regulation or this PWS to undergo different types of shipping or disposal, then each shall be separately tracked by repackaging and renumbering containers.

All containerized materials determined to be packaged improperly by the COR/PI, regulatory agency or contractor shall be repackaged and relabeled by the contractor at his expense.

Marking, Labeling, Placarding, Loading, and Transporting. Marking, labeling, and placarding of all containers and vehicles shall be in accordance with all applicable DOT, EPA, and state requirements for the type of material they contain. Labels and markings shall be properly completed and remain intact and legible until disposal in a permitted facility. The Contractor shall identify, label, and mark each container with a unique identification number prior to loading it for transportation from the BLM site. Each time contents of a container are removed for any purpose, contents shall be tracked and documented in a chain of custody form and the new container shall be labeled or marked with unique identification numbers traceable to the original container.

Vehicles used to transport hazardous materials shall comply with applicable requirements of DOT, EPA, and state agencies. They shall be operated in accordance with all laws and regulations. All drivers shall be trained, qualified, experienced and licensed to transport hazardous materials in compliance with federal and state laws and shall comply with routing requirements for hazardous materials established by federal, state, or local government agencies. Any documentation required to meet these requirements shall be provided upon request.

Vehicles used to carry barrels, drums and recovery containers shall be of the enclosed van-type or other type as approved by DOT (49 CFR). All vehicles shall have secondary containment apparatus. All items on vehicles containing hazardous materials shall be restrained by chains or wire rope (cable). Synthetic restraints are prohibited unless approved by the CO.

The Contractor must be physically present at the pickup location prior to the pickup and transportation of all materials to verify completeness and accuracy of the delivery and that materials are properly containerized and labeled. The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR/PI to schedule the pickup.

The Contractor shall be responsible for properly loading all vehicles. This includes obtaining equipment, fittings, material, and manpower required to package and load hazardous materials onto the transporting vehicle.

The Contractor shall schedule arrival and departure times for loading materials at BLM sites to allow the COR/PI to conduct an inspection of the loaded vehicle. If the vehicle fails inspection, the contractor must take corrective action at no expense to the BLM before the vehicle can depart the site with hazardous materials.

Hazardous substances removed from BLM facilities/sites will not be combined with another client’s material unless pre-approved by the COR/PI.

Manifesting. The Contractor shall use a Uniform Hazardous Material Manifest (UM) for each shipment of hazardous wastes. In compliance with this requirement, the contractor shall complete the UM as required by federal and state regulations including those found in subpart B of 40 CFR 262.20 (a through d). The address, phone number, and contact personnel for the UM will be furnished by the COR/PI. The UM shall be submitted to the COR/PI for approval and signing by a BLM authorized officer. The contractor shall also include with each UM a list of identification numbers for each container, their contents and quantity. Names used to identify constituents must be consistent with 40 CFR 261 and 40 CFR 302.

Upon delivery of the material to the destruction facility or other destination (including recycling, reclamation, and intermediate storage facilities), the return copy of the UM or a bill of laden for non-hazardous shipments must be submitted to the COR/PI in a timely manner at the shipping BLM field office before any payment for disposal can be made to the contractor. Manifesting documents shall be included in the final report.

2.2.14 Intermediate Storage of Hazardous Materials. The Contractor shall transport material designated for disposal directly to the destruction/disposal facility except when intermediate storage is approved by the COR. No item subject to any disposal time limit shall be stored in such a manner that materials would be disposed of after BLM's statutory time limit unless approved by the COR. Items for reclamation or destruction shall not be stored longer than allowed in 40 CFR 265. When the Contractor uses an intermediate storage facility, the COR/PI shall receive written notification at the time BLM's material is placed in the storage facility. Any intermediate storage shall be fully documented by schedules and destinations of materials. The contractor shall ensure records maintained of intermediate storage locations and shall ensure regulatory deadlines are met.

2.2.15 Treatment and Disposal of Hazardous Materials. The Contractor shall procure services of an EPA or State permitted TSDF for the purpose of disposal or treatment of hazardous material removed from public land under this contract. All facilities must be approved by the COR prior to shipment of any materials to a TSDF. Where appropriate, the contractor may be asked to treat or dispose of materials on site.

2.2.16 Disposal of Non-Hazardous Waste Generated by the Contractor. While executing requirements of this PWS, the Contractor may occasionally generate non-hazardous solid waste. The contractor shall remove all such waste from the site after completion of field activities. Disposal of non-hazardous waste generated by the contractor shall be the responsibility of the contractor and all costs for disposal shall be at Contractor expense except where other arrangements are made in the PWS.

2.2.17 Waste Minimization. The Contractor shall minimize generation of solid, hazardous, or toxic materials whenever possible. Decontamination of equipment and materials must be accomplished to minimize quantities of hazardous waste generated.

Where sampling is required, the volume of samples taken shall be as small as possible while still allowing for the accurate analysis of each sample.

All characteristic hazardous materials shall be treated on the site when allowed by RCRA and state laws. Treatment at the site to render characteristic hazardous materials as non-hazardous shall be given the highest priority to minimize quantities of hazardous waste generated from BLM sites.

2.2.18 Pollution Prevention, Waste Minimization, and Waste Stream Management at BLM Facilities. The Contractor shall provide, upon request, personnel and supplies to assist the BLM state office in auditing BLM facilities in the state (field offices, warehouses, field camps, recreation areas, etc.) for compliance with the provision of OSHA, RCRA, and FFCA pertaining to chemical management and the purchase, receipt, storage and use of hazardous materials and waste. This task may include packaging, shipping and disposal of BLM generated waste from BLM facilities. Following the audit, the contractor shall provide a summary report of audit findings and recommendations to the COR within 30 days of completion of the audit. Assistance with development of waste stream management procedures, training and practices at BLM facilities is included in this contract.

2.2.19 Project Schedule. The Contractor shall provide a detailed project schedule for each task. The schedule shall be coordinated with the BLM to address field seasons, timeline, and anticipated completion date.

2.3 DELIVERABLES AND DOCUMENTATION.

2.3.1 General. All plans, reports, and documentation, including digital format, must be legible and reproducible, clearly labeled with task order number, organized as specified, paginated, completed containing all required information in Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF to the COR in a timely manner.

2.3.2 Deficient Documentation. If submitted documentation does not conform to the above criteria, the contractor shall resubmit with the deficiency corrected at no additional cost to the BLM, and data shall be clearly marked as, "ADDITIONAL DATA". Submitted documentation shall include a cover letter describing delivered data with the task order number, who requested the data, and the date data was requested. Data submitted as the result of a deficiency shall be delivered to the BLM COR/PI within five (5) days after the contractor is notified of the deficiency.

2.3.3 Hazardous Materials Tracking. The Contractor must implement procedures and practices designated in work and management plans to track hazardous materials.

Tracking disposal of all hazardous materials and debris with a manifest number and BLM tracking number assigned by the COR/PI is required. All hazardous wastes must be tracked from departure from the BLM site until accepted by a RCRA permitted facility. The Contractor shall use the same procedures and practices to track all secondarily generated materials including rinsate from decontamination and cleanup materials from spills or leaks.

The complete record of all movements, storage, treatment, and disposal by manifest number, and BLM tracking number for all hazardous waste removed from BLM sites shall form the basis of the Contractor's required certification that all regulated materials included in each separate task order have been disposed of in accordance with the law. All foregoing records and documentation must be included in the final report.

2.3.4 Task Orders Records. All records including manifests, certificates, chain of custody, QA/QC data, and invoices for each task order shall be kept separate and complete by the Contractor. All records must contain the task order number.

2.3.5 Certificate of Acceptance and Disposal. Originals of all certificates of acceptance, disposal, decontamination, recycling/reclaiming or incineration and all similar documents shall be submitted to the appropriate BLM office listed on the manifest and a copy sent simultaneously to the COR. Copies of such documents shall also be included in the final report. These documents shall contain sufficient information for BLM to positively identify each item represented by that document including a list of identification numbers and weights of all materials destroyed or disposed of and method of disposal.

2.3.6 Analysis Reports. Within five (5) days after receipt of analytical results of samples collected during the site examination, the contractor shall submit a written analysis report to the COR which characterizes the site, summarizes pertinent data, and recommends removal actions necessary to eliminate threats to the public or environment. If the site poses an imminent threat to the public or environment, the COR can request a verbal report as soon as information is available. The Contractor shall provide original laboratory sample analysis results to the BLM. Any analytical deficiencies or inconsistencies shall be described in the analytical report to the COR/PI, and correlation of identified deficiencies shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Copies shall also be included in the final report.

2.3.7 Final Reports. Within 30 days of completion of the Task Order or when further response actions for a specified site are terminated by the COR, the Contractor shall submit a draft of the final written report to the COR/PI. Any comments provided by the COR shall be incorporated into the final report within seven (7) days of receipt. This report shall provide a detailed description of all removal actions completed in association with the site and all information used to select removal actions. The report must include copies of all records, documents, and data including QA/QC data, sample chain of custody forms, manifests, TSDF certificates and hazardous materials tracking summary compiled during the response action and as required in the work and management plans, and by pertinent laws and regulations. The Contractor shall provide the COR/PI with three (3) hard copies and one digital copy in the most current version of editable PDF or Microsoft Word.

2.3.8 Work Summaries. Work summaries shall be provided to the COR/PI which document actual work accomplished, any safety concerns/incidents, and actions taken regarding the concerns/ incidents. Daily sign in/sign out logs shall be maintained and submitted with the work summaries. Work summaries shall include information about the number, classification, assigned duties, hours worked at each assigned duty of all personnel onsite. The quantity, type, and status of all instruments and equipment on the job site shall also be included.

2.3.9 Daily Logs/Field Notes. Daily Logs/Field Notes shall be provided to the COR/PI upon completion of the Task Order work. This information shall be made available to the COR/PI daily upon request of the COR/PI. Information concerning calibration of field instruments, equipment certifications, documentation of conversations with BLM representatives and/or regulatory agencies, and all analytical and field data collected at the site shall also be provided.

2.4 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

2.4.1 Health, Safety, and Personnel Training. The Contractor shall ensure all personnel working as its employees, agents, or subcontractors who may potentially encounter hazardous materials as a result of the work described herein have the appropriate level of experience and have received necessary current training and medical monitoring. The foregoing documentation for each on-site worker shall be submitted to the COR/PI prior to job site entry of any person/worker. The contractor shall conduct all required health monitoring at no additional cost to the Government.

The health and safety plan shall be approved by the COR and include procedures relevant to work performed under this contract for the health, safety, and well-being of the contractor's and subcontractor's personnel, BLM employees while on site, the public, and the environment. The plan shall provide specific safety and health procedures that shall be adhered to by personnel working with hazardous materials. The plan shall also include a provision for notifying authorities of injuries and other reportable incidents.

The health and safety plan shall include and address how the contractor shall ascertain that its employees or subcontractors will fully comply with all OSHA requirements and appropriate EPA and DOT requirements pertaining to sampling, handling and transportation of hazardous waste and other regulated materials. The plan shall detail mechanisms that will be implemented to ensure all workers are wearing correct protective equipment and clothing. The plan shall also provide a procedure for prohibiting workers and subcontractors not complying with health and safety regulations from engaging in any work undertaken in the performance of this contract. The health and safety plan shall consider different types of work to be performed by the Contractor's personnel and include different levels of protection and practices.

Equipment shall be operated in accordance with current OSHA regulations for the specific piece of equipment in operation. In addition to OSHA requirements and those specifically contained in OSHA 1910.120, the following requirements shall also apply.

The Contractor shall designate a safety manager with experience in site safety. The Safety Manager shall be responsible for health and safety of employees, subcontractors, and BLM representatives and/or regulatory authorities working at the site. A daily meeting shall be conducted prior to commencement of work to assure all planned safety protocols are followed.

All work shall be performed under the immediate supervision of the Contractor's onsite supervisor/project manager/designated person in charge. No work shall be performed in or near a facility/site that is under the operational control of the BLM until authorization to proceed is obtained from BLM's COR/PI.

If requested, the Contractor shall furnish a copy of all work history containing background, training, and competency in work performed and updated on an "as required basis" for the onsite supervisor/project manager/designated person.

2.4.2 Site Management. The Contractor shall ensure actions of its employees, agents, and subcontractor(s) are properly managed at all times while on BLM property.

The Contractor shall ensure all tools, equipment, materials, and supplies which are or may have been contaminated with hazardous waste or other hazardous material are either disposed of in accordance with law or decontaminated to concentrations lower than acceptable limits before removal from the BLM site.

The Contractor shall provide adequate security measures to prevent scavenging of material, pilferage, or vandalism. If applicable, facility gates shall be locked, and other reasonable precautions as specified by BLM shall be instituted. These precautions may include keeping all material within the locked confines of the facility and avoiding the creation of attractive nuisances.

2.4.3 Regulatory Approvals. All expenditures for obtaining, maintaining (including the cost of preparing and filing reports to regulatory agencies) and renewing regulatory approvals to accomplish specific task order work shall be solely the responsibility of the contractor and at no additional cost to the BLM.

The Contractor shall remain liable for compliance and execution of the contract and shall at all times retain responsibility to ensure all regulatory approvals needed by subcontractors are always valid during the contract period. The Contractor shall perform as site supervisor in the event a subcontractor is utilized on site. The COR must be notified of all subcontractors involved at the site or with any actions associated with the site prior to the subcontractor entering the site. The COR must be notified immediately when subcontractors or employees identified in the contract change during the contract.

All actions and recommendations submitted by the Contractor shall be in strict compliance with CERCLA, RCRA, and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations as related to the specific project activity area to include threatened or endangered species protection requirements and archaeological or historical site protection to include historic mine features.

All applicable environmental statutes and requirements in regulatory approvals, such as permit conditions, shall be adhered to by the contractor and subcontractor(s).

2.5 CLEANUP OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE SPILLS CAUSED BY THE CONTRACTOR AND NOTIFICATION OF AUTHORITIES.

The Contractor shall cleanup and be solely responsible for and bear all costs associated with the release of a hazardous materials resulting from the contractor's or subcontractor's actions.

The cleanup shall include sampling of the area to determine the extent of contamination; preparation of a cleanup program based on the results of sampling which will be approved by the COR and proper regulatory agency; removal of contaminated soil; removal of contaminated debris or structures; packaging of hazardous materials for transportation; decontamination of equipment and structures; back-filling of excavated areas; disposal or destruction of contaminated items; and documenting completion of cleanup through a sampling program. All applicable requirements that pertain to handling, packaging, labeling, storing, transporting, and disposing of hazardous substance and hazardous substance items shall be followed.

In the event of any spill of a reportable quantity of a hazardous or characteristic substance or waste at the site, as defined in 40 CFR 302, the contractor shall notify required regulatory authorities with the COR as soon thereafter as possible and be solely responsible for all costs associated with compliance requirements dictated by federal or state law, whichever is more stringent.

2.6 GENERAL INFORMATION

2.6.1 Location of Work. Work is generally to be performed within the geographical boundaries of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Nevada, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming but may include other states, except for the State of Hawaii and U.S. Territories.

There is often restricted site accessibility to many sites and will require special equipment for access. There are often extreme weather conditions that vary from extreme cold in winter to extreme heat in the summer. Travel is often hampered by poor weather conditions such as fog, rain, and snow. There is often a limited window for sampling and excavation of sites due to frozen ground.

Lodging and dining facilities may be limited or nonexistent in many areas. These services may need to be provided by the Contractor. Towns and medical facilities may be a great distance from the work site.

2.6.2 Government Furnished Information. The BLM will provide as much information as possible to the Contractor including map of incident site, description of containers suspected of containing hazardous materials (i.e., size, number, shape, composition, labels), color of leaking liquid, presence of odors or visible vapors and gasses, etc. Any analytical information previously taken from the site or wastes will also be provided. Access description will be provided including description of topography/terrain, type of vehicle required to get to site, etc. An EPA identification number for the site will be provided by the BLM. The BLM may also provide specialized resource expertise if required at the site.

2.6.3 Required Response Times. The assigned “response coordinator” shall notify the Contractor to begin preparing and mobilizing the logistical response and arrive on site with the necessary equipment, supplies, and work force.

Planned/Non-Time Critical Removal. The Contractor shall arrive onsite no later than 168 hours [seven (7) days] after notification or as agreed to with the COR.

2.6.4 Working Hours. Work shall normally be accomplished during regular working hours 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The Contractor shall be available on a 24-hour a day basis, including weekends and holidays. However, circumstances may dictate longer daily working hours and work on weekends if necessary to complete a response action in a timely manner. All overtime, holiday, and abnormal work hours must be approved by the COR before work is performed.

2.6.5 BLM Personnel Restrictions. The presence of BLM employees at or near the site will normally be to protect the BLM’s interests, in overseeing contract work, cooperative investigations with National Operation Center members, cooperators, and possibly other contractors. Additional BLM personnel participation in removal actions will be subject to the current BLM site entry policy in affect at the time of the removal action. All personnel involved at the site would have to comply with the safety and health plan.

If removal actions involve an area of critical habitat for endangered species, plants, or animals, or of historical and/or archeological importance, a BLM specialist, such as a biologist or archaeologist, shall be consulted by the contractor to ensure minimum impacts occur during the removal action. The COR/PI will make the necessary consultation arrangements.

Coordination with BLM law enforcement may be required prior to site entry to preserve evidence such as tire tracks or footprints. The BLM’s law enforcement personnel will furnish materials needed for the preservation of evidence and coordination with other enforcement agencies as necessary.

2.6.6 Data Rights. The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

2.6.7 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI).

Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to, or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications, or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent OCIs as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5.

The Contractor shall notify the CO immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in an actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the CO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor's mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the CO and in the event the CO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the CO may affect other remedies as necessary, including prohibiting the contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

2.6.8 Quality Control Plan (QCP). The Contractor shall submit a QCP upon contract award for acceptance by the Government. The QCP will be maintained during the contract performance period.

The QCP shall describe the inspection system for requested work listed in the PWS. The QCP shall implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective work.

The CO will notify the Contractor of acceptance or required modifications to the QCP. The contractor shall make appropriate modifications to obtain acceptance by the Government prior to task order performance. Thereafter, the QCP shall be updated as changes occur and shall be resubmitted following changes for review and acceptance by the Government.

2.6.9 Physical Security. The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information, and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured in accordance with local regulations and/or procedures that may be in effect during the prescribed period of performance.

2.6.10 Federal Statutes and Regulations. The Contractor shall ensure compliance with all current U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state guidance on the following federal statutes and state air agency rules, guidance, and policies. Given complexities of the environmental field, any task order may involve many different authorities and guidance documents. The following are illustrative and shall include all appropriate amendments:

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA);

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA);

The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA);

The Solid Waste Disposal Act;

The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA);

The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA);

The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA);

The Clean Air Act (CAA);

The Pollution Prevention Act (PPA);

The Clean Water Act (CWA);

The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA);

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA);

The Federal Facilities Act (FFA);

The Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA);

The National Forest Management Act of 1976;

The 1872 Mining Law (Mining Law);

The Mineral Leasing Act (MLA);

National Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) Authorities;

The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA);

The Antiquities Act of 1906;

The Historic Buildings and Antiquities Act of 1935;

The national Historic Preservation Act of 1966;

The Endangered Species Act of 1973.

In performing work under this contract, the Contractor must consider the potential impact on human, fauna, and…