Solicitation W912WJ24Q0074.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

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W912WJ24Q0074 20-Mar-2024 5a. ISSUED BY

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

Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

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

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13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER (Street, City, County, State, and ZIP Code)

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Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS

*SITE VISITS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED PRIOR TO PROVIDING A QUOTE. SEE CLAUSE 52.236-27

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

*PLEASE DIRECT QUESTIONS TO JENNIFER M. SAMELA AT (978) 318-8324 or

JENNIFER.M.SAMELA@USACE.ARMY.MIL. ANY INFORMATION RECEIVED AT THE SITE VISIT

WHICH CONFLICTS WITH THIS SOLICITATION SHOULD BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF

JENNIFER M. SAMELA. THE SOLICITATION AND RESULTING CONTRACT SHALL BE THE

GOVERNING DOCUMENT IN ALL CASES.

**QUOTES CAN BE E-MAILED TO JENNIFER M. SAMELA AT

JENNIFER.M.SAMELA@USACE.ARMY.MIL.

NOTE 1: In accordance with FAR Part 28.102-1(b), the Contractor will be required to provide the following payment protections for all construction contracts greater than $150,000.00.

(i) Payment Bond or

(ii) Irrevocable Letter of Credit and

(iii) Performance Bond

A Payment Bond or Irrevocable Letter of Credit is the SELECTED payment protection for the Government. The penal amount of bond shall be 100% of the original contract price. If the contract price increases, the Government will require an increase in the penal sum of the existing bond. This bond shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer within 10 days after receipt of award.

A Performance Bond shall be required if the total price of the quote is greater than $150,000.00. The penal amount of the Performance Bond shall be 100% of the original contract price. If the contract price increases, the Government will require an increase in the penal sum of the existing bond. This bond shall also be submitted to the Contracting Officer within 10 days after receipt of award.

NOTE 2: In accordance with FAR Part 28.102-1(c), the Contractor will be required to provide one of the following payment protections for all construction contracts greater than $35,000.00 but not greater than $150,000.00.

(i) Payment bond or

(ii) Irrevocable letter of credit

A Payment Bond or Irrevocable Letter of Credit is the SELECTED payment protection for the Government. The penal amount of bond shall be 100% of the original contract price. If the contract price increases, the Government will require an increase in the penal sum of the existing bond. This bond shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer within 10 days after receipt of award.

**No Payment Protections Required for construction contracts less than $35,000**

NOTE 3:

QUOTATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1. If subcontractor will be used for this work, please provide company names:

2. In accordance with FAR Part 52.204-7(b)(1) Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.SAM.gov) to submit a quote (formerly the Central Contractor Registration

(CCR) database and the On-Line Representations and Certifications (ORCA)). Any reference to CCR or ORCA in any clause or provision is referring to the www.sam.gov website.

NOTE: SAM.gov registration takes approximately 3 weeks (DUNS registration 1-2 business days; CAGE code validation up to 10 business days; IRS validation and overall submission 7-10 business days). It is the contractor’s responsibility to track SAM.gov registration and follow-up with required tasks.

In addition, if you are registering a new entity in SAM.gov, you must provide an original, signed notarized letter stating that you are the authorized Entity Administrator. The Entity Administrator must establish a LOGIN.GOV account using the e-mail address that will be associated with the SAM registration. See https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/organization/federal-acquisition-service/office-of-systems-management/integrated-award-environment-iae/sam-update for additional information.

3. Provide business Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): _______________________________

4. Provide business CAGE code: __________________________________

5. Tax Identification Number: ___________________________________

6. Contractors shall provide completed FAR clause 52.204-8 (Annual Representations and Certifications) found in Section K of this solicitation with their quote if the Contractors have not completed their annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM website at www.sam.gov. (See Paragraph 2 above).

7. Contractors are not required to submit an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) with their quote. The successful Contractor will be required to submit this document at the direction of the Technical Point of Contact. The APP must be accepted by the Government Designated Authority prior to the commencement of work.

POTENTIAL QUOTERS ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE BASIS ON WHICH AWARD WILL BE MADE IS PRICE

ALONE.

ALL RESPONSIBLE SOURCES MAY SUBMIT A RESPONSE WHICH, IF TIMELY RECEIVED, MUST BE

CONSIDERED BY THE AGENCY.

INVOICES SHALL BE SENT TO TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT.

BID SCHEDULE

TOWNSHEND LAKE PAVE NATURE AREA

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

TOWNSHEND LAKE

TOWNSHEND, VERMONT

STATEMENT OF WORK

Bid Schedule

ITEM NUMBER UNIT QTY TOTAL

1. Townshend Lake Nature Area Pavement Reclamation

2. Townshend Lake Nature Area Asphalt Paving

Job

Job

Total

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

TOWNSHEND LAKE PAVE NATURE AREA

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

TOWNSHEND LAKE

I. General:

1. Scope – Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the following reclamation and asphalt installation work:

a. Reclaim approximately twenty-one hundred (2100) square yards of existing asphalt pavement within joint area, access road, and existing parking area.

b. Provide and install approximately twenty-three hundred (2300) square yards of hot mix bituminous concrete pavement on the joint area, access road, and expanded parking area.

i. The joint section between the entrance gate and Vermont Route 30 covers an area of approximately two hundred fifty (250) square yards.

ii. The completed road section between the entrance gate and lower secondary gate will measure approximately nine hundred feet (900’) long by sixteen feet (16’) wide.

iii. The expanded parking area will include an additional section, measuring fifty-five feet (55’) wide and thirty (30’) feet long, containing a crushed gravel subbase and matching asphalt. The finished parking area will be larger than the existing lot, measuring one hundred twenty (120’) wide and thirty feet (30’) long. The finished surface of the expanded parking area and adjacent road section shall be slightly out-sloped so that runoff is diverted to the west, towards the Nature Area field.

c. Place excess reclaimed material along the shoulders of the road and edges of the parking area to match the finish elevation of the new bituminous concrete pavement and compact.

2. Location – The Townshend Lake Nature Area is located off Vermont Rt. 30, opposite of

Ritchie’s Road, approximately four (4) miles northwest of Townshend, Vermont.

3. Site Visit – Contact the Technical Point of Contact to arrange a site visit. The Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) for the project is Natural Resources Specialist Connor Santee, 978- 318-8459 or Connor.S.Santee@usace.army.mil.

4. Schedule – The work shall be completed 90 days from Notice to Proceed. The Contractor will coordinate with the Government for the estimated start date. Work shall be performed Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM unless otherwise approved by the Technical Point of Contact. No work shall be done on weekends or Government holidays. The Pre- Construction Conference shall be completed with fourteen (14) days of notice to proceed.

All pre-construction submittals shall be submitted within thirty (30) days of notice to proceed. The Government reserves up to twenty-one (21) days for review and acceptance on each submittal/resubmittal from the date of receipt. If revisions are necessary to the submittals, the Contractor shall make such revisions and shall be resubmitted to the Government in an acceptable form within fourteen (14) days of the Government’s response, unless additional time is granted by the Government in writing. No field work may proceed prior to the acceptance of pre-construction submittals.

5. Safety Requirements –

a. General:

All work shall be conducted in accordance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Safety and Occupational Health Requirements (EM 385-1-1, most recent edition), and all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), federal, state, and local safety and health requirements. A copy of EM 385-1-1 can be accessed electronically at the following link:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/EM%20385-1- 1%20_EFFECTIVE%2015March2024.pdf

Project staff reserve the right to cease work at any time should the safety of employees, Contractors, and/or the public become jeopardized.

b. Accident Prevention Plan (APP):

The Contractor shall prepare a site-specific Accident Prevention Plan. The APP must be written by a Competent Person (CP) and document the specific work processes, equipment, materials to be used, hazards and applicable control measures.

The mandatory ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet) must be submitted and accepted prior to beginning on site work:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6293_2023Aug31.pdf

A preparatory meeting shall be conducted by the prime contractor to discuss the APP contents with all effected onsite employees. The Prime Contractor is responsible for informing the subcontractors of the safety provisions under the terms of the contract, the penalties for noncompliance, and inspecting subcontractor operations to ensure that accident prevention responsibilities are being carried out.

Daily safety meetings shall be held and documented. Records shall be available to the Technical Point of Contact upon request.

c. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA):

An AHA shall be submitted and accepted for each definable feature of work (DFOW) in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 2-6. A DFOW is defined as any task, which is separate and distinct from other tasks, has separate control requirements, or is identified as different trades or disciplines. The AHA shall be continuously reviewed and revised to address changing site conditions as appropriate.

For a non-mandatory formatted outline of an AHA, see ENG Form 6206 (Activity Hazard Analysis) https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6206_2023Aug24.pdf

d. Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) Requirements:

The Contractor shall employ a minimum of one person to function as a Level 2, SSHO. A Level 2 SSHO is a designated employee with collateral duty safety and occupational health (SOH) responsibilities that meets the requirements of EM 385-1-1, Chapter 2-3.b and 2-4.b.

Level 2 SSHOs must possess:

OSHA 30-hour general industry or construction safety training (or equivalent).

24 hours of documented SOH-related competency training.

3 years of related, cumulative safety experience within the last ten years.

The SSHO shall be present at the project site and be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the prime contractor’s SOH program. Contractor shall designate all SSHOs on a mandatory ENG Form 6282 (Site Safety and Health Officer Designation Letter):

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6282_2023Aug28.pdf

e. First-Aid and CPR Personnel Requirements:

For shifts with multiple employees, provide at least two employees that are certified to administer First Aid and CPR. When employes work alone, they must be certified in First Aid and be provided an effective means of communication to call for assistance in the event of an emergency. Minimum First Aid and CPR qualifications are outlined in EM 385-1-1, Chapter 3-3.

f. Additional Personnel Requirements:

Other Competent or Qualified Persons may be required per EM 385-1-1 and/or other sections of this Scope of Work, based on the definable features of work for this project.

g. Accident Reporting:

All accidents and near misses shall be investigated by the Contractor and reported to the Technical Point of Contact in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Table 2-1.

The mandatory ENG Form 3394 shall be completed and submitted to the Technical Point of Contact within seven (7) days of an incident:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerForms/Eng_Fo rm_3394_2021Aug.pdf

h. Employee Exposure Data:

The Contractor shall electronically report total employee work hours (including subcontractors) to the Technical Point of Contact by close of business on the 10th calendar day of the following month.

6. Pre-Construction Conference – Prior to the start of any work, the Technical Point of

Contact will schedule and conduct a “Pre-Construction Conference”. The Contractor’s Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel will be physically present to attend this meeting. The Contractor shall directly oversee all work on the project and the Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel shall have the authority to act for the Contractor.

This conference will be held at the time and location agreeable to the government and contractor. No work may be performed under this contract prior to this conference. The purpose of the conference is to enable the Technical Point of Contact to outline the procedures that will be followed by the Government in its administration of the contract, and to discuss the performance that will be expected from the Contractor. This conference will allow the Contractor an opportunity to ask questions about the Government’s administration and inspection of contract work or obtain other pertinent information that might be required.

At the Pre-Construction conference the contractor shall provide the name of the project superintendent with a telephone number for project coordination.

The following is a general list of items for discussion during this Pre-Construction Conference:

i. Authority of the Technical Point of Contact and Quality Assurance Inspectors.

ii. Contractor’s Safety Program (including sub-contractors).

iii. Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis

iv. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

v. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements

vi. Contractor’s Equipment

vii. Correspondence, Communication, Security and Administrative Procedures.

viii. Invoice and payment.

NOTE: Work cannot begin until all safety paperwork is submitted and accepted by the Government.

7. Permits – The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, permits, and letters of certification. The Contractor shall comply with any applicable federal, state, county, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations in connection with the performance of the work specified under this contract.

8. Security – The contractor will comply with all established security policies at Townshend

Lake. Due to periods of heightened security that may affect the access to the areas covered under this contract, the Government reserves the right to close any property or portion of property and reschedule and/or cancel any subsequent work. The Contractor shall be given at least 24-hours’ notice of any such closure.

9. Area Closure and Traffic Control – Public vehicle and pedestrian access to the Townshend Lake Nature Area shall be closed for the duration of work outlined in this contract. Gates at both entrances will be closed as needed, and the contractor shall establish traffic controls to divert vehicle and pedestrian traffic from the area of operations during both working and nonworking hours in accordance with Section 641 of the VTrans Standard Specifications.

Barriers and signage shall be placed at all entrances to the work area to inform the public of the work site and the associated hazards.

10. Flooding – Townshend Lake is a flood control project, and the work area outlined in this contract is subject to becoming inundated during periods of excessive rainfall. If such an event should occur, in-progress work shall immediately cease, and all equipment, materials, and personnel will be vacated from the area within 24 hours’ notice by the TPOC. If such removal is required, and if completed work is affected by flooding, the contractor will be compensated via a request for equitable adjustment in the contract.

11. Payment – After final inspection and acceptance by the Government, the Contractor must submit an invoice to the Technical Point of Contact. The invoice shall include the invoice date, contract number, dates of service, description of work, quantities, process, and total amount due per line item. The invoice must also include the company letterhead, and this must match the data that is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) registry.

For jobs greater than 30 days the contractor may request progress payment.

All invoices may be mailed to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Ball Mountain Lake

88 Ball Mountain Lane Jamaica, VT 05343

Or emailed to connor.s.santee@usace.army.mil

II. Technical Requirements:

Part 1 General:

1. Summary – Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the following reclamation and asphalt installation work:

a. Reclaim approximately twenty-one hundred (2100) square yards of existing asphalt pavement within joint area, access road and existing parking area.

b. Provide and install approximately twenty-three hundred (2300) square yards of hot mix bituminous concrete pavement on the joint area, access road, and expanded parking area.

i. The joint section between the entrance gate and Vermont Route 30 covers an area of approximately two hundred fifty (250) square yards.

ii. The completed road section between the entrance gate and lower secondary gate will measure approximately nine hundred feet (900’) long by sixteen feet (16’) wide.

iii. The expanded parking area will include an additional section, measuring fifty-five feet (55’) wide and thirty (30’) feet long, containing a crushed gravel subbase and matching asphalt. The finished parking area will be larger than the existing lot, measuring one hundred twenty (120’) wide and thirty feet (30’) long. The finished surface of the expanded parking area and adjacent road section shall be slightly out-sloped so that runoff is diverted to the west, towards the Nature Area field.

c. Place excess reclaimed material along the shoulders of the road and edges of the parking area to match the finish elevation of the new bituminous concrete pavement and compact.

2. Submittals – Although the Government reviews submissions required by this Statement of

Work, it is emphasized that the Contractor’s work must be completed using proper internal controls and review procedures. The Government reserves up to twenty-one (21) days for review and acceptance on each submittal/resubmittal from the date of receipt. If revisions are necessary to the submittals, the Contractor shall make such revisions and shall resubmit to the Government in an acceptable form within fourteen (14) days of the Government’s response, unless additional time is granted by the Government in writing.

The documents identified below must be prepared in accordance with the applicable standards, submitted to the TPOC for review and accepted by the Government.

a. Pre-construction submittals – Submitted within thirty (30) days of notice to proceed.

Submittals must be accepted prior to the commencement of any field work activities.

Accident Prevention Plan Activity Hazard Analysis ENG Form 6282 OSHA 30 Certification CPR & First Aid Certification Pre-Construction Survey of the road.

Installer Qualifications Manufacturer Qualifications Product Data: Submit product information and job mix formula.

Material Certification: Certify products are produced at a plant approved by

Vermont Agency of Transportation (VT AOT) and that products meet or exceed specified requirements.

SDS (Safety Data Sheets) for all chemicals used on the project.

b. Additional submittals -

Waybills and Delivery Tickets: Submit certified waybills and certified delivery tickets for all aggregates and asphalt materials used in the actual work.

o Final payment will not be made to the Contractor until all waybills and delivery tickets have been received by the Technical Point of Contact.

Submit the results of all laboratory and field tests.

3. References – All work shall be in conformance with:

a. Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) Standard Specifications for Construction

b. American Society for Testing and Materials (herein after referred to as ASTM)

c. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (herein after referred to as AASHTO)

4. Existing Conditions –

a. Access - The work site is adjacent to Vermont Route 30, opposite of Ritchie’s Road, approximately four (4) miles northwest of Townshend, VT, and contains only one entrance/exit. The area is typically open to public vehicle access, and pedestrian access to the Old Rt. 30/West River Trail is located on the southern end of the road beyond a second gate.

b. Joint Area- The joint area between the entrance gate and Vermont Rt. 30 covers an area of approximately two hundred fifty (250) square yards.

c. Access Road - The existing road is approximately nine hundred feet (900’) long and sixteen feet (16’) wide, measured between the entrance gate and lower secondary gate.

d. Parking Area – The existing parking area measures approximately sixty-five (65’) wide thirty feet (30’) long. Currently, poor drainage during occurrences of rainfall and snowmelt causes water to pool in area between the parking area and main access road.

Refer to Photo 5, showing deposited silt as a result of poor drainage.

Note: Refer to the attached informational photos for examples of typical roadway areas.

5. Other Contracts - The Government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work not related to this contract, and the contractor shall fully cooperate with other contractors and Government employees. The contractor shall not commit or permit any act which will interfere with the performance of work by another contractor or by Government employees.

6. Clean Up and Waste Disposal – The contractor shall practice good housekeeping to maintain a safe job site. The contractor shall keep the work area, including any designated storage areas free from accumulation of waste materials. Upon completing work in an area, the contractor shall remove any tools, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the Government. Any and all disturbed areas resulting from contractor activities shall be restored by the contractor to the satisfaction of the Technical Point of Contact. All waste material will be disposed of offsite in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

7. Environmental Protection – Containers for excess and/ or waste materials, rubbish, etc.

shall be provided by the contractor, and the site will be inspected/cleaned on a daily basis.

Water, air, and land resources shall not be adversely impacted during the course of the work.

Storage, fueling and lubrication of equipment and motor vehicles shall be conducted in a manner that affords the maximum protection against spills and evaporation. Storage and usage of lubricants and daily fueling of machinery and equipment shall occur at least fifty feet (50’) from any drainage inlets, water bodies (rivers, streams, and lakes), environmentally sensitive areas (wetlands and vernal pools). Contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements are met.

8. Sustainability & Environmentally Preferred Products – Under the Comprehensive

Procurement Guidelines (CPG) program, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designates products that are or can be made with recovered materials and recommends practices for buying these products. Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet the minimum recommended content levels as identified under the CPG program. Visit https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program for a complete list of designated products and the associated recommended contents levels. Offerors must be able to demonstrate that each offered products meets minimum content levels upon request.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) designates certain bio-based products for federal procurement and specifies minimum bio-based content levels for those products.

Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet USDA BioPreferred's minimum bio-based content level. Visit the BioPreferred web site https://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/faces/pages/ProductCategories.xhtml for the complete list of designated products and the associated minimum bio-based content level requirements.

9. Personal Protective Equipment - It is the contractor’s responsibility to furnish and supply personnel with the proper personal protective equipment necessary for performing the work.

10. Government Resources – The Contractor is responsible for providing all materials to complete the project. Unless specified in the contract, the Government will not provide any equipment, water, electricity, telephone services, or other resources.

11. Damage to Government and Private Property – The contractor shall be responsible for restoring all Government facilities or structures damaged as a result of the contractor’s operation. The contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property or injury to any person as a result of the contractor’s operation. The contractor shall notify the Project Manager immediately of damage to Government and private property and injury to any person resulting from the contractor’s operation. Also, the Contractor shall notify the Technical Point of Contact of damage to Government facilities due to vandalism or other causes on the day such damage is first noticed. Trucks and/or trailers will be driven on existing roads only and not across or through park areas to facilities. The Contractor shall also restore landscape features (shrubs, flowers, grasses, etc.), which are damaged or destroyed by the contractor’s operation. Damaged or destroyed grass areas shall be re-planted as directed by the Technical Point of Contact, and shrubs and flowers which are damaged or destroyed shall be replaced from nursery stock of like size and kind.

12. Contractor’s Personnel –

a. Minimum Personnel Requirements - The Contractor shall provide an adequate number of fully qualified personnel to perform the specified work properly and efficiently within the time limits specified. The Contractor shall provide a list of the names and contact phone numbers for all employees prior to them working on Government Property.

b. Employee Conduct - The Contractor shall be responsible for seeing that the firm’s employees strictly comply with the Code of Federal Regulations Title 36, Chapter III, Part 327, and all, federal, state, and municipal laws. Any personnel activity, which, in the opinion of the Government, is deemed detrimental to the performance of the contract may result in the removal of Contractor employee/employees.

Examples of unbecoming actions or conduct include but are not limited to the following:

i. Cursing, harassment, or discrimination of and/or unwarranted physical contact with visitors, USACE personnel, or other contractors

ii. Recurring written and/or verbal complaints from visitors, USACE personnel, or other contractors.

iii. Unsafe operation of vehicles while on USACE property.

c. Removal of Contractor’s Employees - The Technical Point of Contact may require the

Contractor to immediately remove from the work site any employee of the Contractor or subcontractor, who, in the opinion of the Technical Point of Contact, is incompetent, who endangers persons or property, or whose physical or mental condition is such that it would impair the employee’s ability to satisfactorily perform assigned work. Notification to the Contractor shall be promptly made in writing if time and circumstances permit.

Otherwise, notification shall be verbal or by telephone, and shall be confirmed in writing as soon as possible. No such removal, however, will reduce the Contractor’s obligation to perform all work required under this contract, and immediate replacement will be made as required. This requirement shall not be made the basis of any claim for compensation or damages against the United States or any of its officers or agents.

13. Omissions – This contract may not cover all specified activities, steps, and procedures required to supply the contract product. In case of omission, the normal industry, state, or federal standards, practices, specifications, and/or guides shall prevail. In no instance shall an omission be reason to produce less than an acceptable product.

14. Quality Assurance – The contractor is responsible for the quality control of the contract work. The contractor shall establish and maintain a quality control system to assure compliance with the contract requirements. The government has the right to inspect and test all items called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and at all places during the term of the contract.

15. Receiving and Storing Materials – The contractor is responsible for protecting any stored material until it is placed in service. The contractor is responsible for receiving and unloading of delivered goods. Government employees will not receive materials or supplies for the contractor and will not be responsible for damage to the contractor’s equipment or materials.

Part 2 Products:

All products, apart from reclaimed material, shall be new, unused and to the satisfaction of the Technical Point of Contact. Products shall be approved by the Technical Point of Contact prior to installation.

1. Bituminous Concrete Pavement – Materials for the bituminous concrete pavement materials and mixtures shall be obtained from a supplier regularly producing bituminous concrete that is in accordance with and meets the requirements of Section 406 of the VTrans Standard Specifications. The binder course and wearing course shall conform to the applicable requirements of Section 406 of the VTrans Standard Specifications. Approval of the mix design shall be contingent upon the conformance of the completed asphalt pavement mix to the specification requirements, including adherence to the supplier’s current job mix formulas within specific tolerance limits.

a. Binder Course - The bituminous concrete binder course shall conform to the applicable requirements of Section 406 of the VTrans Standard Specifications. The gradation of the aggregate shall conform to Table 704.01A of Section 704.01 of the Standard Specifications.

b. Wearing (Surface) Course - The bituminous concrete wearing course shall conform to the applicable requirements of Section 406 of the VTrans Standard Specification. The gradation of the aggregate shall conform to Table 704.01A of Section 704.01 of the Standard Specifications

c. Asphalt Binder - The asphalt binder shall be Performance-Graded (PG) PG 64-28 and conform to the applicable requirements of Section 702.01 of the Standard Specifications.

d. Tack Coat - The tack coat shall be emulsified asphalt conforming to ASTM D977 grade

RS-1.

2. Base Course –

a. Reclaimed Base Course - material shall conform to the requirements of Section 310 of the VTrans Standard Specifications. Reclaimed base course material shall consist of a uniform blend of the cold-milled or pulverized existing asphalt pavement and gravel base course materials. All materials shall pass the three-inch (3”) sieve, and no more than ten percent (10%) percent fines shall pass the No. 200 sieve.

b. Gravel Base Material - if needed, shall conform to the requirements of Section 704.05 and Table 704.05A of the VTrans Standard Specifications for Fine Graded Crushed Gravel for Subbase materials.

3. Sampling and Testing –

a. Reclaimed Base Course - A fifty (50)-pound bulk sample of the reclaimed base course material shall be submitted for approval of gradation and for approval of the soundness and durability of the gravel and sand particles. The test sample shall be a representative sample taken in the presence of the Technical Point of Contact. Testing of the material for compliance with Subpart "Reclaimed Base Course" shall be performed by the Contractor's approved testing laboratory and shall be submitted with the bulk sample for approval.

Part 3 Execution:

1. Quality Assurance

a. Manufacturer and Installer Qualifications

i. Manufacturer Qualifications: Engage a firm experienced in manufacturing asphalt pavement similar to that indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance.

ii. Installer Qualifications: Engage an experienced installer who has completed hot-mix asphalt paving similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance.

2. Reclamation Work:

a. Surface Preparation –

i. Prior to the start of the reclamation operations the existing bituminous concrete pavement surface shall be cleaned of any loose materials, visible stones, and any vegetation. This shall be accomplished by blading and sweeping.

b. Reclaiming Process –

i. The existing bituminous concrete pavement and shall be reclaimed, in-place, to a depth in accordance with Section 310 of the VTrans Standard Specification.

ii. The pulverization shall blend the asphalt into a homogeneous mass with a uniform gradation and a continuous uniform depth.

c. Grading –

i. After the material has been thoroughly worked by the reclaimer, the reclaimed material will be shaped and fine graded.

ii. Prior to compaction, spread any loose reclaimed material to areas that are less than the desired uniform thickness. The loose reclaimed base course shall be spread to a uniform thickness prior to compaction.

iii. The reclaimed base course material shall be graded so that the finished grade of the asphalt pavement is consistent with existing drainage patterns. The top grade of the compacted reclaimed base course shall be three and a half inches (3.5”) (plus or minus one half inch (0.5”) below the top of the existing pavement grade. The Contractor is responsible for determining the grades of the existing pavement and the new work specified herein.

iv. Any reclaimed base course material remaining at the completion of the project or is found not suitable for use in the work shall become the property of the Contractor and be disposed of off-site.

d. Gravel Base Material – If there is insufficient reclaimed base course material to grade the subbase to the appropriate elevations, gravel base material shall be used. Gravel base material shall be added and blended with the reclaimed base course prior to compaction.

e. Compaction – The reclaimed base course material may be wetted, as needed, and compacted with a power-roller weighing not less than ten (10) tons, or an equivalent vibratory roller. The reclaimed base course material shall be compacted to a firm and even surface satisfactory to the Technical Point of Contact. The density shall not be less than ninety-five percent (95%) of the maximum density in accordance with ASTM D 1557.

3. Bituminous Concrete Pavement:

a. General –

i. The reclaimed base course shall be prepared as specified herein prior to placement of any bituminous concrete materials. No bituminous materials shall be placed on a surface of the reclaimed base course that has been degraded due to weather. Do not apply bituminous concrete materials if the reclaimed base course material is frozen, wet, or damp. Refer to Section 406.07 of the VTrans Standard Specifications for additional details involving weather and seasonal limitations for applying bituminous material.

ii. The asphalt paving equipment, weather limitations, job mix formula, mixing, construction methods, compaction, finishing, tolerance, and protection shall conform to the requirements of the appropriate sections of the VTrans Standard Specifications for the type of material specified.

iii. The Nature Area access road and parking area shall receive a two inch (2”) compacted thickness binder course and one and a half inch (1-1/2”) compacted thickness wearing course. The surface of the completed bituminous pavement shall conform to the elevations, grades, and crowning of the existing road with a tolerance of plus or minus one half inch (0.5”)

b. Placing Bituminous Concrete Pavement –

i. The base course shall be prepared and compacted to the density specified herein and that the grades and elevations of base course are correct.

ii. Unless otherwise directed, bituminous concrete pavement shall not be placed when the air temperature is below 40 degrees F.

iii. Bituminous concrete pavement shall be constructed in accordance with the specified construction methods of Section 406 of VTrans Standard Specifications.

iv. Place the binder course in one (1) two inch (2”)-thick layer and wearing course in one (1) one and a half (1-1/2”)-thick layer. The thicknesses shall not be less than indicated after compaction. The density of the completed pavement shall conform to the requirements stated herein.

v. Prior to placing the wearing course, verify that the binder course is compacted to the specified thickness and density.

vi. Prior to placement of wearing course, a tack coat shall be applied to the surface of the new binder course. The tack coat shall be applied at a uniform rate of approximately 0.05 gallons per square yard. The binder course shall be cleaned of all foreign matter and loose material and shall be dry prior to placing the tack coat.

The temperature of the emulsion shall range between 75 degrees F and 130 degrees F at the time of application. The application shall be made just prior to placement of the wearing course and shall progress sufficiently ahead of the paving so that the surface of the binder course remains "tacky." Tack coat shall not be applied when weather conditions would prevent the proper application and curing of the tack coat.

The tack coat shall be uniformly applied with an approved applicator.

vii. Where new asphalt pavement meets the existing asphalt pavement, provide a transition area over a minimum of ten feet (10’) to provide a smooth transition of new to existing asphalt pavement, if needed.

c. Junction of Bituminous Concrete Pavement with Existing Pavement –

i. The existing asphalt pavement at the start and end of work shall be saw cut to provide a near vertical surface and straight lines to the full depth of the existing asphalt pavement using a concrete saw.

ii. The joint between the new and existing asphalt pavement shall be made to conform with Section 406.09(d) of the VTrans Standard Specifications.

iii. All edges of the existing pavement shall be coated with tack coat material prior to placement of any new bituminous concrete pavement.

d. Correcting Deficient Areas –

i. Mixtures that become contaminated or are defective shall be removed to the full thickness of the course.

ii. Edges of the area to be removed shall be cut so that sides are perpendicular and parallel to the direction of traffic and so that the edges are vertical.

iii. Edges shall be sprayed with tack coat. Fresh paving mixture shall be placed in the excavated areas in sufficient quantity so that the finished surface will conform to the lines and grade, and smoothness requirements.

iv. Asphalt paving mixture shall be compacted to the density specified herein. Skim patching of an area that has been rolled is not permitted.

4. Reclaimed Material for Shoulders

i. Place one-foot-wide shoulders along the outside edge of the access road and parking lot using excess reclaimed material to match the finish elevation of the new asphalt pavement.

b. Compaction –

i. Areas of shoulder that cannot be compacted with a roller shall be compacted using a plate vibrator or hand equipment as needed.

5. Field Sampling and Quality Control Testing:

i. Field sampling and quality control testing shall be the responsibility of the

Contractor and shall be performed at no additional cost to the Government. Testing shall be performed by an approved commercial testing laboratory, or by the Contractor subject to approval of the Technical Point of Contact.

ii. Field sampling and testing shall be repeated as necessary or as directed by the Technical Point of Contact to ensure the required thicknesses and compaction are being achieved and that the materials are in compliance with the specifications.

Materials not properly placed or areas not properly compacted, or not meeting grade and smoothness requirements shall be removed and replaced at no additional cost to the Government.

b. Bituminous Concrete Pavement –

i. Grade and Surface Smoothness Tests – Comply with the requirements of divisions 400 and 700 of the VTrans Standard Specifications.

ii. Laboratory and Field Density Tests – Comply with the requirements of divisions

400 and 700 of the VTrans Standard Specifications.

iii. Reporting Test Results – Copies of all laboratory and field tests shall be submitted to the Technical Point of Contact within 24 hours of completion of the test. The recording forms shall include all data collected, calculations, final test results, compaction equipment, number of passes, layer thicknesses, recommendations and changes made in the field based on the test results, the weather conditions, type and number of tests, test instrument calibration data, and any other pertinent data. The Contractor shall maintain current copies of the test reports at the project field office for the duration of the project.

6. Final Clean-up –

i. Remove all debris, rubbish, and excess material from the work area.

ii. Remove excess asphalt material, and granular and reclaimed base course materials from the site and legally dispose of them in an EPA-approved landfill. Do not allow excavated materials to accumulate on-site.

ATTACHMENTS

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED WITH THIS SOLICITATION FOR ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

TOWNSHEND LAKE

Informational Photos

Photo 1: Map of Townshend Lake Nature Area with components of work to be performed.

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Photo 2: Looking downhill from VT Rt. 30, Entrance Gate to Townshend Lake Nature Area.

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Informational Plans

Photo 3: Bottom of entrance road leading into parking area.

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Photo 4: Looking uphill towards VT Rt. 30, entrance gate from Townshend Lake Nature Area

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Photo 5: Existing parking area at the Townshend Lake Nature Area

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Photo 6: Road ends at second gate.

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Photo 7: Close up of “Joint Area”, the section of pavement between the entrance gate and existing joint with Vt. Route 30

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Photo 8: Map showing existing parking area (Green) and proposed expansion (yellow).

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

General security requirements and guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (eg., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures –this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clauses of this contract, should FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

Suspicious Activity Reporting training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something): All contract personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity.

WAGE DETERMINATION

General Decision Number: VT20240057 01/05/2024

Superseded General Decision Number: VT20230057

State: Vermont

Construction Type: Highway

County: Windham County in Vermont.

HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (excluding tunnels, building structures in rest area projects & railroad construction;

bascule, suspension & spandrel arch bridges designed for commercial navigation, bridges involving marine construction;

and other major bridges).

Note: Contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act are generally required to pay at least the applicable minimum wage rate required under Executive Order 14026 or Executive Order 13658.

Please note that these Executive Orders apply to covered contracts entered into by the federal government that are subject to the Davis-Bacon Act itself, but do not apply to contracts subject only to the Davis-Bacon Related Acts, including those set forth at 29 CFR 5.1(a)(1).

|If the contract is entered |. Executive Order 14026 | |into on or after January 30, | generally applies to the | |2022, or the contract is | contract. | |renewed or extended (e.g., an |. The contractor must pay | |option is exercised) on or | all covered workers at | |after January 30, 2022: | least $17.20 per hour (or | | | the applicable wage rate | | | listed on this wage | | | determination, if it is | | | higher) for all hours | | | spent performing on the | | | contract in 2024. | |If the contract was awarded on|. Executive Order 13658 | |or between January 1, 2015 and| generally applies to the | |January 29, 2022, and the | contract. | |contract is not renewed or |. The contractor must pay all| |extended on or after January | covered workers at least | |30, 2022: | $12.90 per hour (or the | | | applicable wage rate listed| | | on this wage determination,| | | if it is higher) for all | | | hours spent performing on | | | that contract in 2024. |

The applicable Executive Order minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. If this contract is covered by one of the Executive Orders and a classification considered necessary for performance of work on the contract does not appear on this wage determination, the contractor must still submit a conformance request.

Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the Executive Orders is available at http://www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

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