Solicitation W912WJ24Q0113.pdf

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS

QUESTIONS REGARDING SOLICITATIONS:

1. Questions regarding the solicitation shall be directed to the Contract Specialist:

a. Name: Alicia LaCrosse

b. Phone: 978-318-8902

c. Email: alicia.n.lacrosse@usace.army.mil

2. Technical Points of Contact shall not provide responses to interested vendors.

QUOTE SUBMISSION:

1. Quotes shall be submitted to the Contract Specialist listed above no later than the closing date and time identified in the solicitation or subsequent amendments.

2. The Government is under no obligation to consider any quote received after the solicitation closing date or time.

BID SCHEDULES:

1. If a Bid Schedule is included in the solicitation, vendors shall complete the bid schedule in its entirety (all tasks, all years).

2. Failure to complete the Bid Schedule in its entirety and return same with a quote will result in quotes being deemed non-responsive.

SITE VISITS:

1. If dates/times for site visits are included in the solicitation, then interested vendors will be permitted to visit the site during those dates/times. No other dates/times will be permitted for site visits.

2. If no dates/times for site visits are included in the solicitation, then interested vendors shall contact the Technical Point of Contact as identified in the solicitation to schedule a site visit.

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) REGISTRATIONS:

1. In accordance with FAR Clause 52.204-7:

a. Vendors are REQUIRED to be registered in SAM when submitting a quotation and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment.

b. “Registered” in SAM means that the Government has marked the record “Active”

2. The Government will deem quotes non-responsive from vendors that do not have an active SAM at the time of quote submission.

Provide Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): ___________________________

Provide CAGE code: ____________________________

SUBMITTALS:

1. Submittals (Accident Prevention Plan, Activity Hazard Analyses, Products, etc.) and Certifications/Licenses (10-hour OSHA, 30-hour OSHA, Competent Person in Fall Protection, Electrician’s License, etc.) that are specified in the scope as required by this solicitation are not to be submitted with a quote. The awarded Contractor will be required to provide all submittals and certifications within the time stated in the solicitation and resultant contract. Failure to do so may result in termination.

BASIS OF AWARD:

1. Potential vendors are notified that the basis on which award will be made is price alone.

2. All responsible sources may submit a quote which, if timely received, must be considered by the Agency.

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.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job UVD Dam Intake Debris Removal

FFP

Contractor shall provide all labor, material, equipment and transportation necessary to remove and properly dispose of approximately one hundred (100) cubic yards of debris from the intake (trash racks) at Union Village Dam, Thetford, VT in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: S208

NET AMT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

DAM INTAKE DEBRIS REMOVAL

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

UNION VILLAGE DAM

THETFORD, VT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

I. General:

1. Scope – Furnish all labor, equipment, and transportation necessary to remove and properly dispose of, approximately one hundred (100) cubic yards of river debris from the intake (trash racks) at Union Village Dam. The two (2) trash racks are metal grates with a concrete pier between each one. The wingwalls and apron of the intake are concrete. Material will be loaded by the contractor into a contractor provided dump truck/container truck. Material will be dumped onsite in an area designated by TPOC which is approximately 1.25 miles from the intake using local roads within the park. Access to the intake is from Main Street in East Thetford and across the dam. Work is not complete until the intake area is returned to run of the river as approved by TPOC.

*Note: This work requires the following submittals prior to commencement of work (Refer to Section II. Technical Requirements for a full list of submittals):

Accident Prevention Plan (ENG Form 6293) Activity Hazard Analyses Site Safety and Health Officer Designation Letter (ENG Form 6282) CPR & First Aid Certification

Notification of Work - will provide a minimum of seven (7) days’ notice prior to the start of field work.

Critical Lift Plan Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) – for all operators of vehicles requiring a CDL.

Safety Data Sheets

2. Location –

a. Union Village Dam is located at 2 Main St, East Thetford, VT 05043.

b. Dam Intake – The river debris is in the water and wedged in the metal grates. The intake area is a gravel road.

3. Site Visit – Contact the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC), Park Manager, Heather Morse (802-295-2855 or Heather.L.Morse@usace.army.mil) to arrange a site visit.

4. Schedule – The work shall be completed no longer than sixty (60) days from contract award.

The Contractor will coordinate with the Government for the estimated start date and will provide a minimum of seven (7) days’ notice prior to the start of work. 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-work Conference shall be completed with fourteen (14) days of contract award.

All pre-work submittals shall be submitted within fourteen (14) days of contract award. The Government reserves up to fourteen (14) 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 ten (10) days of the Government’s response, unless additional time is granted by the Government in writing.

All work shall be completed within two (2) weeks of the start of debris removal activities.

No field work may proceed prior to the acceptance of pre-work 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 3, SSHO. A Level 3 SSHO is a designated Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) with Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) responsibility that meets the requirements of EM 385-1-1, Chapter 2-3.b and 2-4.b.

Level 3 SSHOs must have training, knowledge, and/or experience identifying hazards and implementing controls for the work being performed.

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 Person (CP) or Qualified Persons (QP) 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. Specific Safety Section-Cranes/Load Handling Equipment:

a. General: All load handling equipment (LHE) operations are required to be completed in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 16. The requirements apply to all LHE with a hoisting or lifting capacity over 2,000 lbs. (907.2 kg). LHE includes cranes, derricks, hoists, and power-operated equipment (excavators, forklifts, rough terrain equipment) when used with rigging that can raise, lower, and horizontally move a suspended load.

b. Operator Requirements: Only properly trained, certified, and qualified personnel that are designated in writing by the employer may operate LHE. Prior to designating any LHE operator, the employer must obtain the intended operational functions and proof of qualifications for the operator in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 16-3.

i. Certification: Crane operators must be trained, tested, and certified by a nationally accredited testing organization. The training must address applicable ASME B30 requirements and include a successful completion of written and practical/operational examinations.

ii. Physical Qualifications/Examination: Class I operators must receive a physical exam, at a minimum of every three years, meeting the requirements of the ASME B30.5.

iii. Designation: The employer is responsible for designating operators and verifying all their required documents are completed in accordance with the applicable requirements.

c. Signal Person Requirements: Signal Persons shall meet the minimum qualifications and requirements of EM 385-1-1, Chapter 16-3.i.

d. Qualified Rigger Requirements: Qualified riggers shall meet the minimum qualifications and requirements of EM 385-1-1, Chapter 15-3 and 15-4.

e. Minimum Plan Requirements: A lift plan is required to be submitted and accepted by the Technical Point of Contact prior to any lifting operations. Non-mandatory, lift plan templates are available for use. However, contractors are permitted to submit their own lift plans, in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 16-7.

i. ENG Form 6203, Crane Standard Lift Plan (SLP):

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=qZwLLyJg_b A%3d&tabid=16438&portalid=76&mid=43543

ii. ENG Form 6213, Load-Handling Equipment Crane Operation Critical Lift Plan

(CLP):

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=cdmeuIZKLQ I%3d&tabid=16438&portalid=76&mid=43543

f. Operational Testing: A QP must conduct operational tests, in accordance with EM 385- 1-1, Chapter 16-8.s, the applicable ANSI/ASME standard, and the manufacturer’s instructions.

g. Mandatory Form(s):

i. ENG Form 6209, Certificate of Compliance (CoC) for Load Handling Equipment (LHE) and Rigging:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=kzvU4YyG1 yU%3d&tabid=16438&portalid=76&mid=43543

7. Contractor’s Personnel –

a. Minimum Personnel Requirements - The Contractor shall provide an adequate number of fully qualified personnel to perform the specified service 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.

8. Pre-Work Conference – Prior to the start of any work, the Technical Point of Contact will schedule and conduct a “Pre-Work 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-Work 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-Work 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. Critical Lift Plan in accordance with EM 385-1-1.16.H.02.d

v. Crane Inspections & Load Testing

vi. Safety Meetings (Documented on NED Form 251)

vii. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

viii. Contractor’s Equipment

ix. Correspondence, Communication, Security and Administrative Procedures

x. Invoice and payment

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

9. 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.

10. Security – The Contractor will comply with all established security policies at Union Village Dam. 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 service. The Contractor shall be given at least twenty-four (24) hour notice of any such closure.

11. Flooding – Union Village Dam 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 twenty-four (24) hour notice by the TPOC. When flooding ends and waters recede, the TPOC will notify the Contractor as areas reopen and services may resume.

12. Payment – The Contractor shall furnish the Technical Point of Contact with one invoice per month. The invoice shall include the invoice date, contract number, dates of service, description of work, labor hours, quantities, 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. Payment shall be made monthly for the actual services performed at the applicable contract unit price.

All invoices may be mailed to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers PO Box 55

North Hartland, VT 05052

Or emailed to Heather.L.Morse@usace.army.mil

II. Technical Requirements:

Part 1 General:

1. Summary – Furnish all labor, equipment, and transportation necessary to remove and properly dispose of, approximately one hundred (100) cubic yards of river debris from the intake (trash racks) at Union Village Dam. The two (2) trash racks are metal grates with a concrete pier between each one. The wingwalls and apron of the intake are concrete. Material will be loaded by the contractor into a contractor provided dump truck/container truck.

Material will be dumped onsite in an area designated by TPOC which is approximately 1.25 miles from the intake using local roads within the park. Access to the intake is from Main Street in East Thetford and across the dam. Work is not complete until the intake area is returned to run of the river as approved by TPOC.

2. Submittals – Although the Government reviews submissions required by this Performance Work Statement, it is emphasized that the Contractor’s work must be completed using proper internal controls and review procedures. The Government reserves up to fourteen (14) 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 acceptable form within ten (10) 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-work Submittals: Submitted within fourteen (14) days of contract award. Submittals must be accepted prior to the commencement of any field work activities.

i. Accident Prevention Plan (ENG Form 6293)

ii. Activity Hazard Analyses

iii. Site Safety and Health Officer Designation Letter (ENG Form 6282)

iv. CPR & First Aid Certification

v. Notification of Work - will provide a minimum of seven (7) days’ notice prior to the start of field work.

vi. Critical Lift Plan

vii. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) – for all operators of vehicles requiring a CDL

viii. Safety Data Sheets

3. 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.

4. 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. 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 onsite in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

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

shall be provided by the contractor at the site, and the site will be inspected/ cleaned on a daily basis. No burning is permissible. 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 (50) feet from any drainage inlets, water bodies (rivers, streams, and lakes), environmentally sensitive areas (wetlands and vernal pools). The

Contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all Federal, State, and Local environmental regulatory requirements are met at no additional cost to the Government. Assurance of compliance with this section by subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

6. 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.

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

8. 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 Technical Point of Contact 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.

9. 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.

10. Inspections-

a. Contractor Quality Control - The Contractor is responsible for establishing and maintaining an adequate quality control system to satisfactorily inspect and ensure that all work performed by the Contractor’s organization in each separate service is in full compliance with this contract and the instructions, provisions, specifications, drawings, and maps herein.

b. General Inspection - Upon the completion of each service requirement, the Contractor will perform an inspection of all areas under this contract to ensure compliance with the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor or their representative must be able to commit personnel, equipment, and resources to correct deficiencies. The Services Inspection Form (form to be provided to the Contractor at the pre-work conference) will be submitted to the Technical Point of Contact to allow verification of results for payment. A Government representative may accompany the Contractor on an inspection of completed work and will identify any contract deficiencies. Any deficiencies noted will be corrected within original contract time frames or appropriate deductions in payment will be made.

c. Government Inspections - The Government will monitor the Contractor’s service performance and make deductions accordingly.

11. 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.

12. 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.

Part 2 Equipment:

1. Condition of Equipment– All equipment used to perform work under this contract must be in good operating and mechanical condition and comply with EM 385-1-1, Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements. A regular schedule of preventive maintenance must be followed on all equipment. All vehicles utilized under this contract will be presentable, serviceable, and shall comply with safety standards.

2. Type of Equipment-

a. Cranes: The Contractor shall provide a crane, operator, and signal person, each of which must be able to work and/or provide signals for clamshell bucket operation. The crane must be at least a one hundred (100) ton crane. A larger capacity crane may be used to satisfy the debris removal requirements, with the knowledge that its overall size and weight may limit the crane’s access and egress to the service areas described. Horizontal distance is approximately seventy-five feet (75’) and vertical distance is approximately fifty feet (50’). Crane cannot exceed fifty feet (50’) in length because of a 45 degree turn into the intake area.

b. Clamshell Bucket: The clamshell bucket must be at least a one-half yard (½) yard bucket. It shall be constructed to handle heavy and oddly shaped debris loads.

c. Loading Equipment: The contractor shall supply loading equipment of sufficient size for the loading of river debris into dump trucks for removal. (Logs in the river debris pile may be as large as thirty-six-inch (36”) diameter.)

d. Dump truck / Container Truck: The contractor shall provide necessary vehicles and operators for transporting the river debris onsite. The vehicles should be large enough to efficiently transport debris without shutting down job progress for more than a reasonable timeframe for this task. Copies of CDL licenses shall be provided to the technical point of contact for any drivers operating Commercial Vehicles on Government property.

e. Chainsaw or Cutting Equipment: The contractor shall provide appropriate cutting equipment for cutting woody debris of various sizes that may be considerably laden with silt or soil and may occasionally contain manmade objects including nails, screws, cables, and other potentially hazardous objects. Any cutting equipment used in the debris removal work must include the manufacturer’s current safety standards and conform to COE EM 385-1-1. The operator of such cutting equipment must also be properly outfitted with the appropriate safety gear for the job in conformance with COE EM 385- 1-1.

3. Equipment Storage – The Government will provide a storage area and parking for Contractor personnel. The Contractor may store certain pieces of equipment during the duration of the debris removal activities. Any equipment storage must be coordinated and approved by the Technical Point of Contact. The Contractor is responsible for protecting any stored material until it is placed in service.

4. Mobilization, Demobilization, and Other Equipment Costs: The scope will include mobilization and demobilization, fuel surcharge and any permits to get the equipment to Union Village Dam and the contractor shall bid this accordingly.

Part 3 Service Requirements:

1. General: The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, and transportation to remove all debris from the Union Village Dam intake area to an area onsite designated by the TPOC.

(See Informational Photos 1, 2, and 3). Project staff will open necessary locked gates each morning and will close and secure the gates each afternoon after confirming the Contractor’s staff is out of the area.

2. River Debris: For the purpose of this contract, river debris will be considered to be in one of two categories and shall be sorted as follows:

a. Woody Debris: Woody Debris is considered to be any woody vegetation in the form of logs, stumps, shrubs, branches, any boards, or lumber including pallets, plywood, stakes, posts, carrying timbers, and other like items.

b. Other Debris: Other Debris may include various trash materials such as Styrofoam and plastic containers, tires, propane cylinders and other non-valuable items. Other debris that may not be woody type debris shall be removed and separated from the woody debris so that it may be disposed of separately. Separation of other debris from woody debris should be done as to the best degree possible, and the contractor shall inform the Technical Point of Contact where this separated debris is so that it can be cleaned up.

NOTE: If there is other debris that is deemed to be potentially hazardous, the Contractor shall notify the Technical Point of Contact so that it can properly be addressed without causing harm to persons or the environment.

3. Intake - River Debris Removal Requirements:

a. All floating debris as well as any debris wedged in the trash rack grates must be removed.

b. If items cannot safely be removed, the Contractor and Technical Point of Contact shall discuss solutions.

c. The trash racks shall be clear of any caught or hung debris, as well as submerged debris so that any restriction of water flow is minimized.

d. All debris shall be removed and then disposed of onsite in an area designated by TPOC

(See Informational Map 1).

e. There is approximately one hundred (100) cubic yards of debris in the intake.

f. Work is not complete until the intake area is returned to run of the river as approved by the TPOC.

Part 4 Service Locations:

The services for this contract are located at the following location:

a. Union Village Dam: located at 2 Main St, East Thetford, VT 05043

1. ITEM NO. 1 – Union Village Dam Intake Area– River Debris Removal

a. Service Requirement: See Informational Photo 3

i. River Debris Removal from intake.

ii. Material is estimated at one hundred (100) cubic yards.

b. Service Area: See Informational Map 1

i. The intake area is upstream of the Union Village Dam and holds debris from going through the dam.

ii. Access to this area is via Main Street and then local roads within the park. The crane access road is a narrow dirt road along the river.

iii. There are two road gates that the crane must pass through. One is fourteen feet (14’) wide and the other one is seventeen feet (17’) wide.

iv. There is a forty-five (45) degree turn off the paved road to get to the intake area with ledge, guardrail, and the road gate to navigate around. (See Information Photo 1)

v. Crane must measure less than 50’ in length.

vi. The area where the crane will set up is narrow and previous contractors have been unable to use full outriggers because of the fence on one side and the rock ledge on the other side (See Informational Photo 2).

vii. Horizontal distance is approximately seventy-five feet (75’) and vertical distance is approximately fifty feet (50’).

viii. Crane operator will not be able to see the intake from the crane.

c. Service Schedule:

i. One cleaning of the dam intake.

ii. Removal of debris to an area onsite designated by the TPOC.

iii. Specific work schedule to be coordinated with the TPOC.

ATTACHMENTS

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED SEPARATELY FOR

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications.

DEC 2014

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and

Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

NOV 2021

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

SEP 2023

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

NOV 2023

52.219-6 Notice Of Total Small Business Set-Aside NOV 2020 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2011 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain

Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications.

JUN 2020

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

MAR 2023

52.237-1 Site Visit APR 1984 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DEC 2022 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2022

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls

OCT 2016

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

JAN 2023

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

JAN 2023

252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

DEC 2019

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

MAY 2021

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

JAN 2023

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2023 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2023 252.223-7006 Prohibition On Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or

Hazardous Materials

SEP 2014

252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial

Services

NOV 2023

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES--REPRESENTATION (OCT

2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, “covered telecommunications equipment or services” and "reasonable inquiry" have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services”.

(c) Representations.

(1) The Offeror represents that it [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(End of provision)

52.204-27 PROHIBITION ON A BYTEDANCE COVERED APPLICATION (JUN 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

Covered application means the social networking service TikTok or any successor application or service developed or provided by ByteDance Limited or an entity owned by ByteDance Limited.

Information technology, as defined in 40 U.S.C. 11101(6)--

(1) Means any equipment or interconnected system or subsystem of equipment, used in the automatic acquisition, storage, analysis, evaluation, manipulation, management, movement, control, display, switching, interchange, transmission, or reception of data or information by the executive agency, if the equipment is used by the executive agency directly or is used by a contractor under a contract with the executive agency that requires the use-

(i) Of that equipment; or

(ii) Of that equipment to a significant extent in the performance of a service or the furnishing of a product;

(2) Includes computers, ancillary equipment (including imaging peripherals, input, output, and storage devices necessary for security and surveillance), peripheral equipment designed to be controlled by the central processing unit of a computer, software, firmware and similar procedures, services (including support services), and related resources; but

(3) Does not include any equipment acquired by a Federal contractor incidental to a Federal contract.

(b) Prohibition. Section 102 of Division R of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Pub. L. 117-328), the No TikTok on Government Devices Act, and its implementing guidance under Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum M-23-13, dated February 27, 2023, "No TikTok on Government Devices" Implementation Guidance, collectively prohibit the presence or use of a covered application on executive agency information technology, including certain equipment used by Federal contractors. The Contractor is prohibited from having or using a covered application on any information technology owned or managed by the Government, or on any information technology used or provided by the Contractor under this contract, including equipment provided by the Contractor's employees; however, this prohibition does not apply if the Contracting Officer provides written notification to the Contractor that an exception has been granted in accordance with OMB Memorandum M-23-13.

(c) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(End of clause)

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023) ALTERNATE I (OCT 2014)

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision --

"Covered telecommunications equipment or services" has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

"Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern" means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

"Forced or indentured child labor" means all work or service-

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

"Highest-level owner" means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

"Immediate owner" means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

"Inverted domestic corporation" means a foreign incorporated…