Solicitation_W912WJ24Q0130.pdf

NORTH HARTLAND LAKE PROJ

HEATHER MORSE

PO BOX 55, #112 CLAY HILL ROAD

N. HARTLAND VT 05052-0055

TEL: 802-295-2855 FAX:

W13G86413575940001

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

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1. REQUEST NO. 2. DATE ISSUED RATING

W912WJ24Q0130 01-Jul-2024 5a. ISSUED BY

8. TO: NAME AND ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE

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)

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

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UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e) (f)

SEE SCHEDULE

AMOUNT

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NOTE: Additional provisions and representations [ ] are [ ] are not attached.

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

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

15. DATE OF

QUOTATION

16. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) (Include area code)

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W912WJ24Q0130

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 ANN MURPHY ADLEY AT (978) 318-8255 or

ANN.M.ADLEY@USACE.ARMY.MIL. ANY INFORMATION RECEIVED AT THE SITE VISIT WHICH

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

MURPHY ADLEY. THE SOLICITATION AND RESULTING CONTRACT SHALL BE THE GOVERNING

DOCUMENT IN ALL CASES.

**QUOTES CAN BE E-MAILED TO ANN MURPHY ADLEY AT ANN.M.ADLEY@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. NO FIELD

WORK WILL COMMENCE UNTIL ALL REQUIRED SUBMITTALS ARE APPROVED.

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

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 Job NHL Partial Septic Replacement

FFP

Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and transportation necessary to perform a partial replacement of an existing septic system at North Hartland Lake, Hartland, VT in accordance with the Statement of Work.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W13G86413575940001

PSC CD: Y1QA

NET AMT

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

STATEMENT OF WORK

PARTIAL REPLACEMENT OF SEPTIC SYSTEM

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

NORTH HARTLAND LAKE

HARTLAND, VERMONT

STATEMENT OF WORK

I. General:

1. Scope – Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform a partial replacement of the existing septic system at the North Hartland Lake project office. Work will consist of the following:

a. Excluding the septic tank, the remainder of the existing septic system shall be demolished or abandoned in place as shown on the contract drawings.

b. The work includes clearing and grubbing of wooded areas, followed by restoration of disturbed lawn at the completion of work.

c. The new system components include the replacement of PVC piping, leaching trenches, a distribution box, and other related items (to include, but not limited to repairing disturbed lawn areas back to original condition).

d. All work shall reference attached design drawings titled “NHL Septic Design Drawings” and performed in accordance with the State of Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Department of Environmental Conservation Wastewater Management Division Environmental Protection Rules Chapter 1 Wastewater System and Potable Water Supply Rules effective November 6, 2023, and as shown on the contract drawings.

NOTE: This work requires the following submittals prior to commencement of work:

i. Project Schedule

ii. ENG Form 6293 Accident Prevention Plan

iii. Activity Hazard Analysis

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

v. CPR/First Aid Certification

vi. Work Plan

2. Location – North Hartland Lake is located at 112 Clay Hill Road, Hartland, VT 05048

3. Site Visit – Contact the Technical Point of Contact to arrange a site visit. The Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) for the project is Project Manager, Heather Morse 978-318-8469 or heather.l.morse@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 twenty-one (21) days of notice to proceed. The Government reserves up to twenty-one (21) days for review and acceptance on each submittal 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 preconstruction 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 Statement 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. Excavation and Trenching -

a. General: All excavating and trenching activities are required to be completed in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 25.

b. Utility Location and Verification: Prior to digging, all underground utilities in the work area must be positively identified by a private utility locating service. Any markings made during the utility investigation must be maintained throughout the contract. The Contractor must physically verify underground utility locations by hand digging using wood or fiberglass handled tools when any adjacent construction work is expected to come within three feet of the underground system. Digging within two (2) feet of a known utility shall not be performed by means of mechanical equipment; hand digging shall be used. If construction is parallel to an existing utility, the utility shall be exposed by hand digging every one hundred (100) feet if parallel within five (5) feet of the excavation.

c. Submittals: An Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) is required for all excavations and trenches. In addition, for excavations or trenches greater than five (5) feet in depth an Excavation and Trenching Plan will need to be submitted for review by the Technical Point of Contact. USACE will provide a non-mandatory, fillable template plan. However, the contractor is permitted to submit their own plan, at a minimum it must meet the requirements listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 25.A.01.c.

d. Required Personnel: All projects that involve excavation and trenching activities are required to have a Competent Person in excavation and trenching onsite. This person is typically (but not limited to) the Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO), Superintendent, or site foreman and is defined as:

i. An onsite employee who has been designated in writing by the employer to be responsible for the immediate supervision, implementation and monitoring of the excavation/trenching program, who through training, knowledge and experience in excavation/trenching is capable of identifying, evaluating and addressing existing and potential hazards and, who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures with regard to such hazards.

7. 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.

8. Security – The contractor will comply with all established security policies at North Hartland 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. Contract Drawings – Contract drawings showing the work of this project can be found in the adjoining attachment titled “NHL Septic Design Drawings”.

10. Preparation of Record Drawings – Maintain at the jobsite one set of full-size contract drawings marked to show all deviations which have been made from the contract drawings, including buried or concealed construction and utility features revealed during the course of construction. Record the horizontal and vertical location of all buried utilities that differ from the contract drawings. These drawings shall be available for review by the TPOC at all times. Upon completion of the work, submit the original marked set of prints to the TPOC for approval. Requests for partial payments will not be approved if the marked prints are not current, and request for final payment will not be approved until the marked prints are submitted to and approved by the TPOC.

The entries shall be made in the jobsite set of prints at the time field changes are made, pertinent information collected, or need for corrections established, as a continuing process during the life of the contract. As revised drawings are issued by the TPOC, revised prints shall be introduced into the set to replace the superseded drawings and all applicable notations previously made on the superseded drawings transferred to the current prints.

Carefully prepared sketches, not less than eight and one half (8-1/2) by eleven (11) inches, may be used to depict changes or added information in lieu of notations on the actual prints.

Staple sketches to the prints affected by the change. All plan views, sections, elevations, profiles, diagrams, details, or schedules affected by a change shall be marked up as required to reflect the change.

All notations or changes made on the prints shall be in sufficient detail to clearly depict the change. Colored pens or pencils shall be used to make notations on the record prints as follows:

a. Red pen or pencil shall be employed to indicate added or corrected work or information.

b. Green pen or pencil shall be used to show the deleted or incorrectly depicted work or information.

c. Blue or black pen or pencil shall be used to show information not to be recorded on the drawings but included on the marked-up prints for explanatory or clarification purposes for the benefit of the TPOC.

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 work, 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 thirty (30) days the contractor may request progress payment.

All invoices may be mailed to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Hartland Lake PO Box 55 North Hartland, VT 05052

Or Emailed to heather.l.morse@usace.army.mil

II. Technical Requirements:

Part 1 General:

1. Scope – Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform a partial replacement of the existing septic system at the North Hartland Lake project office. Work will consist of the following:

a. Excluding the septic tank, the remainder of the existing septic system shall be demolished or abandoned in place as shown on the contract drawings.

b. The work includes clearing and grubbing of wooded areas, followed by restoration of disturbed lawn at the completion of work.

c. The new system components include the replacement of PVC piping, leaching trenches, a distribution box and other related items (to include, but not limited to repairing disturbed lawn areas back to original condition).

d. All work shall reference attached design drawings titled “ NHL Septic Design Drawings” and performed in accordance with the State of Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Department of Environmental Conservation Wastewater Management Division Environmental Protection Rules Chapter 1 Wastewater System and Potable Water Supply Rules effective November 6, 2023, and as shown on the contract drawings.

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 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 Technical Point of Contact for review and accepted by the Government.

a. Pre-construction: Submitted within twenty-one (21) days of notice to proceed.

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

i. Project Schedule

ii. ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan)

iii. Activity Hazard Analysis

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

v. CPR/First Aid Certification

vi. Work Plan:

The Contractor shall submit a written Work Plan describing the methods and equipment required to accomplish the work and provide the required environmental and worker protection.

vii. Product Data:

Erosion Control Materials Precast Concrete Structures (distribution box, risers) Cast Iron Frame and Cover PVC and PPVC piping Sand Washed Stone Topsoil Seed

Fertilizer

viii. Material Certifications:

Sand, Stone, Topsoil: for pH, particle size, chemical analysis, and mechanical analysis

b. Post-work: By the completion of work and before final payment.

i. Record Drawings

ii. Delivery and Disposal Tickets

3. Required Inspections – The contractor shall be present and ready to operate the new septic system for all inspections. Contractor shall give the government seven (7) calendar days’ notice prior to an inspection. Contractor shall be made aware of any deficiencies noted from the inspection within two (2) workdays of the inspection.

a. Inspection 1 (Leach Trench Excavation Inspection): After excavation of the leaching trenches is complete the contractor will notify the TPOC for inspection of the excavation prior to the installation of the sand, stone bedding, and Perforated PVC pipe.

b. Inspection 2 (Prior to Backfill Inspection): After the system has been installed, but prior to backfill, the contractor shall notify the TPOC for inspection of the system. Inspection will confirm elevations of entire pipe network, tank and distribution box elevations, the location of all demolished and or abandoned structures will be reviewed.

c. Inspection 3 (Final Inspection after Backfill and Pavement Repair): After backfilling and site restoration, the contractor shall notify the TPOC for final inspection of the project for completeness.

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

a. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, “EM 385-1-1”; Safety and Health Requirements Manual, latest edition.

b. State of Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Department of Environmental Conservation Wastewater Management Division “Environmental Protection Rules, Chapter 1, Wastewater System and Potable Water Supply Rules” (November 6, 2023)

c. ASTM 33, Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates

d. 2024 Vermont Standard Specifications for Construction sections 755.10.

5. Existing Conditions –

a. Septic System: The septic system and associated components were constructed in the late 1950s. Due to the depth and age of the system, it was discovered that the leach field and vent wells are failing. In the early 2000s the septic tank was replaced with a new 1000-gallon plastic septic tank. The existing septic system and surrounding site features are shown on the attached drawings.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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). Contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements are met.

9. 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.

10. Building Protection – Any involved building or structure, and all of its contents shall be protected from the elements during the duration of this contract. The contractor shall keep on site the means to quickly cover and protect all areas open to the elements during an unforeseen weather-related event that could cause damage to the building and or any of its contents during all phases of this contract.

11. 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.

12. Government Resources – The government will not supply any electricity necessary for the project work. The contractor shall supply his own means of communication (telephone).

There is a public restroom available at the contract site and there is no access to potable water at the contract site. The contractor would have to provide these resources or have an acceptable alternative plan for these resources.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. 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 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. Distribution Box –

a. Precast reinforced concrete distribution box with 5 outlets with embedded seals for four inch (4”) PVC pipe.

b. Distribution box shall have one watertight concrete manhole riser with cast iron frame and cover to grade.

c. All precast/pipe construction joints and fittings shall be made watertight by parging with hydraulic cement.

d. Rated for H-20 loading.

2. Risers –

a. Precast concrete manhole watertight riser sections measuring eleven inches wide by eighteen inches long (11” x 18”).

3. Concrete –

a. Shall be a minimum 4,000 psi compressive strength at twenty-eight (28) days.

4. Cast Iron Frame and Cover –

a. Cast/Ductile Iron with a minimum eight inch wide by twelve inch long (8’ x 12”) clear opening

5. PVC Pipe –

a. 4” diameter Schedule (SCH) 40 PVC pipe with watertight cleaned and cemented joints.

6. Perforated PVC -

a. 4” diameter SCH 40 pipe that functions in permeable soils for subsurface leaching of septic effluent.

7. PVC End Caps -

a. Compatible with 4” SCH 40 PVC Pipe

8. Mound Sand –

a. Clean granular sand, free from organic matter and deleterious substances.

b. The contractor shall provide a sieve analysis of the sand utilized for fill to verify that meets the requirements of Vermont DEC Environmental Protection Rules, Chapter 1 and be in accordance with table 9-6 material #1.

9. Stone –

a. Shall conform to the requirements of Vermont DEC Environmental

Protection Rules, Chapter 1, Wastewater System And Potable Water Supply rules (dated November 6, 2023).

10. Filter Fabric ––

a. Shall be lightweight, permeable, woven fabric that is resistant to soil clogging.

11. Soil –

a. Contractor shall use excavated material for backfill to the maximum extent possible.

b. Any imported fill shall be select fill meeting the requirements of Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Protection rules, Chapter 1, Wastewater System And Potable Water Supply rules (dated November 6, 2023).

12. Seed Mix –

a. State-approved seed of the latest season's crop shall be provided in original sealed packages bearing the producer's guaranteed analysis for percentages of mixture, purity, germination, hard seed, weed seed content, and inert material.

b. The turf seed mix (Playground Mix) shall be comprised of:

i. 35% Creeping Red Fescue

ii. 25% Perennial Ryegrass

iii. 20% Chewing Fescue

iv. 10% Kentucky Bluegrass

v. 10% Annual Ryegrass.

c. Seed must be applied at a ratio of five (5) pounds per one thousand square feet (1000sqft).

d. Substitutions will not be allowed without written request and approval from the Government.

13. Mulch -

a. Shall meet requirements of 2024 Vermont Standard Specifications for Construction sections 755.10.

b. Shall be free of weeds, invasive plants, mold, and other deleterious materials.

c. Hay shall be native hay, sudan-grass hay, broomsedge hay, or other herbaceous mowings furnished in an air-dry condition suitable for placing with commercial mulch-blowing equipment.

d. Wood cellulose fiber shall not contain any growth or germination-inhibiting factors and shall be dyed an appropriate color to facilitate visual metering during application.

Composition on air-dry weight basis: 9 to 15 percent moisture, pH range from 4.5 to 6.0.

e. Coverage must be at least 1/8” thick over entire area.

Part 3 Execution:

The following work shall be performed in accordance with the design specifications found in the adjoining document titled, “NHL Septic Design Drawings”

1. Demolition -

a. The contractor shall pump dry the existing septic tank and distribution box (D-box) prior to any associated work.

b. Remove and dispose of existing D-box and leach trench riser vents in accordance with local and state regulations.

c. Cap the existing pipes leading to/from the removed D-box, and abandon in place to include the current leach field.

2. Installation -

a. The contractor shall clear and grub any vegetated areas within the limits of the work area.

b. Sediment control barriers shall be installed in order to protect the work site and adjoining areas from potential erosion.

c. Underground utility lines shall be located, and the existing utility pole and guy wire shall be protected.

d. Remove and stockpile existing topsoil for refuse.

e. Install and connect new four-inch (4”) schedule 40 PVC pipe to the existing one thousand gallon (1,000) septic tank

i. Magnetic tape shall be installed above all components of the septic system at a depth of between six to twelve (6 – 12) inches below finished grade.

f. Install new D-box equipped with flow equalization devices at each outlet.

g. Excavate and install new septic leaching trenches.

h. Backfill to within four inches (4”) of finished grade

i. Place four inches (4”) of topsoil to achieve finished grade

ii. Finished surface above the leaching area shall be graded to assure water runoff before placing seed

i. Mulch newly seeded lawn area

Note: The leaching area shall be covered by the licensed installer within two (2) working days following government inspection and approval.

ATTACHMENTS

Please see attachments included with this solicitation for additional information.

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 90 dys. ANP NORTH HARTLAND LAKE PROJ

HEATHER MORSE

PO BOX 55, #112 CLAY HILL ROAD

N. HARTLAND VT 05052-0055

802-295-2855 FOB: Destination

961602

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: VT20240023 05/31/2024

Superseded General Decision Number: VT20230023

State: Vermont

Construction Type: Building

County: Windsor County in Vermont.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (does not include single family homes or apartments up to and including 4 stories).

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.

Modification Number Publication Date 0 01/05/2024 1 05/31/2024

CARP0118-008 04/01/2013

Rates Fringes

CARPENTER (Including Acoustical Ceiling Installation and Industrial Only; Excluding Drywall Hanging).........................$ 20.69 17.39

ELEC0300-001 06/01/2023

Rates Fringes

ELECTRICIAN......................$ 31.90 9.25%+8.00

* IRON0007-002 03/16/2024

Rates Fringes

IRONWORKER, REINFORCING..........$ 31.37 25.17

SHEE0063-005 07/01/2022

Rates Fringes

SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC Duct Installation Only)...............$ 39.02 32.30

* SUVT2011-008 02/10/2011

Rates Fringes

CARPENTER (Drywall Hanging Only)............................$ 23.00 5.94

CARPENTER, Excludes Acoustical Ceiling Installation, and Drywall Hanging..........................$ 21.49 9.03

LABORER: Common or General......$ 15.11 ** 2.55

OPERATOR: Crane.................$ 19.50 6.08

PAINTER: Brush Only.............$ 15.28 ** 5.28

PAINTER: Roller.................$ 15.28 ** 5.28

PLUMBER (HVAC Pipe Installation)....................$ 25.35 5.79

PLUMBER, Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation.....................$ 24.04 8.25

ROOFER...........................$ 17.25 1.71

SPRINKLER FITTER (Fire Sprinklers)......................$ 18.75 5.77

WELDERS - Receive rate prescribed for craft performing operation to which welding is incidental.

** Workers in this classification may be entitled to a higher minimum wage under Executive Order 14026 ($17.20) or 13658 ($12.90). Please see the Note at the top of the wage determination for more information. Please also note that the minimum wage requirements of Executive Order 14026 are not currently being enforced as to any contract or subcontract to which the states of Texas, Louisiana, or Mississippi, including their agencies, are a party.

Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors applies to all contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2017. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year.

Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their own illness, injury or other health-related needs, including preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill, injured, or has other health-related needs, including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from, or to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is a victim of, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/government-contracts.

Unlisted classifications needed for work not included within the scope of the classifications listed may be added after award only as provided in the labor standards contract clauses (29CFR 5.5 (a) (1) (iii)).

The body of each wage determination lists the classification and wage rates that have been found to be prevailing for the cited type(s) of construction in the area covered by the wage determination. The classifications are listed in alphabetical order of ""identifiers"" that indicate whether the particular rate is a union rate (current union negotiated rate for local), a survey rate (weighted average rate) or a union average rate (weighted union average rate).

Union Rate Identifiers

A four letter classification abbreviation identifier enclosed in dotted lines beginning with characters other than ""SU"" or ""UAVG"" denotes that the union classification and rate were prevailing for that classification in the survey. Example:

PLUM0198-005 07/01/2014. PLUM is an abbreviation identifier of the union which prevailed in the survey…