Solicitation W912WJ24Q0131.pdf

EAST BRIMFIELD LAKE PROJ

JARED GAGNON

24 RIVERVIEW AVE

FISKDALE MA 01518-1243

TEL: 978-318-8027 FAX:

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

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1. REQUEST NO. 2. DATE ISSUED RATING

W912WJ24Q0131 08-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

(c)

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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THIS RFQ X[ ] IS [ ] IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

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UNDER BDSA REG. 2

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U S ARMY ENGR DISTRICT, NEW ENGLAND

696 VIRGINIA RD

CONCORD MA 01742-2751

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PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS:10.

978-318-8902ALICIA N LACROSSE

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d. CALENDAR DAYSc. 30 CALENDAR DAYSb. 20 CALENDAR DAYS12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS

W912WJ24Q0131

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 ALICIA N. LACROSSE AT (978) 318-8902 or

ALICIA.N.LACROSSE@USACE.ARMY.MIL. ANY INFORMATION RECEIVED AT THE SITE VISIT

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

ALICIA N. LACROSSE. THE SOLICITATION AND RESULTING CONTRACT SHALL BE THE

GOVERNING DOCUMENT IN ALL CASES.

**QUOTES CAN BE E-MAILED TO ALICIA N. LACROSSE AT

ALICIA.N.LACROSSE@USACE.ARMY.MIL.

*PLEASE READ ALL REQUIREMENTS LISTED IN THE SOLICITATION INCLUDING SAFETY

SUBMITTALS AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED POST AWARD BUT PRIOR TO

COMMENCEMENT OF WORK.

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

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

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

4. Provide business CAGE code: __________________________________

5. Tax Identification Number: ___________________________________

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

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

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

ALONE.

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

CONSIDERED BY THE AGENCY.

INVOICES SHALL BE SENT TO TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 East Brimfield Lake Septic Improvements

FFP

Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment and transportation to perform a partial replacement of the existing septic system at Lake Siog recreation area in accordance with the Statement of Work.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: Y1QA

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Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

STATEMENT OF WORK

SANITARY FACILITIES SEPTIC SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

EAST BRIMFIELD DAM AT LAKE SIOG

HOLLAND, MASSACHUSETTS

STATEMENT OF WORK

I. GENERAL

1. Statement of Work Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform a partial replacement of the existing septic system at Lake Siog recreation area in accordance with the following Statement of Work.

Remove existing septic lines, pump, pump chamber and pump panel.

Replace with new septic tank, pump chamber and pump panel.

Replace and connect new sewer lines to existing building and two recreation vehicle (RV) sites.

Existing siphon chamber and septic tank will be collapsed and filled with sand.

Attached drawings show the as-built conditions of the existing septic system as well as the new layout.

All work shall reference attached design drawings titled “Drawings -

Improvements to Sanitary Facilities at Lake Siog”.

All work must meet all applicable industry standards and shall comply with any applicable Federal, state, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations. All work shall be performed by a Massachusetts licensed septic system installer.

*Note: This work requires the following submittals prior to commencement of work:

ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet) Activity Hazard Analysis ENG Form 6282 (Site Safety and Health Officer Designation Letter) First Aid/CPR Certifications Sieve analysis for all aggregates Current Valid Septic Disposal Installers License and Septage Hauler Permit Manufacturer Data sheets, specifications, and/or cut sheets for any products Current Valid State Electricians License

2. Location:

The project site is located within Lake Siog Park, Dug Hill Road, Holland, MA 01521.

3. Site Visits:

Site visits are strongly recommended to gauge the full scope of work and provide an accurate quote. No extra payment will be considered for perceived additional work caused by unfamiliarity with the site conditions and requirements. Contact the Technical Point of Contact to arrange a site visit. To arrange a site visit, contact the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC), Jared Gagnon, at 508.635.7545 or jared.s.gagnon@usace.army.mil to arrange a site visit.

4. Schedule:

The period of performance shall be 180 days from Notice to Proceed. The project area will be open to the contractor Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM and all work must be done during those hours unless additional hours are approved by the Technical Point of Contact. No work shall be done on weekends or Government holidays.

All pre-construction submittals shall be submitted within 30 days of Notice to Proceed.

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

5. Safety Requirements:

a. General:

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

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

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

b. Accident Prevention Plan (APP):

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

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

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

A preparatory meeting shall be conducted by the Prime Contractor to discuss the APP contents with all affected 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 employees 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_ Form_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. Electrical:

a. General: All electrical work shall comply with EM 385-1-1 (Sections 11 & 12) and applicable National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), National Electric Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), OSHA and USACE regulations. In the circumstance there is a discrepancy between the codes and regulations listed above, the most stringent shall apply.

b. Qualified Person: Electrical work shall be performed by a Qualified Person (QP) with verifiable credentials who are familiar with applicable code requirements. Verifiable credentials consist of State, National and/or Local Certifications or Licenses that a Master or Journeyman Electrician may hold, depending on the work being performed, and should be identified in the appropriate AHA. Journeyman/Apprentice ratio shall be in accordance with State, Local and Federal requirements applicable to where the work is being performed.

c. All electrical wiring and equipment shall be a type listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory for the specific application for which it is to be used. Appropriate personal protective equipment will be worn and/or utilized at all times, and adequately match the level of associated risk.

d. Emergency Procedures and Training. Employees exposed to shock hazard and those employees responsible for taking action in case of emergency shall be trained in accordance with EM 385-1-1 Section 03.A, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.151, and NEPA 70E 110.2c. The training shall include methods to release of victims from contact with exposed energized electrical conductors or circuit parts. Employees shall be regularly instructed in methods of first aid and emergency procedures, such as approved methods of resuscitation.

e. All equipment and circuits to be worked on shall be de-energized before work is started. Personnel shall be protected by a Hazardous Energy Control Program (HECP) and procedures in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 12. Positive means shall be provided for rendering controls or devices inoperable while repairs or adjustments are being made to the machines they control.

f. If work MUST be performed on an energized system, then the employer must first demonstrate that de-energizing introduces additional or increased hazards or is infeasible due to equipment design or operational limitations (i.e., testing, troubleshooting, etc.).

Energized work may never be performed without prior authorization. Once it has been determined that equipment must be worked on in an energized condition, an energized work permit shall be submitted to the Technical Point of Contact for acceptance. > See NFPA 70E and EM 385-1-1, Section 11.A.02.c for permit requirements.

7. Preconstruction Conference:

Prior to the start of any site work, the TPOC will schedule and conduct a “Preconstruction Conference”. The Contractor’s Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel will physically 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 site work may be performed under this contract prior to this conference. The purpose of the conference is to enable the TPOC 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 preconstruction conference the Contractor shall provide to the name of the project superintendent with a telephone number for project coordination.

The following is a general list of items for discussion during the Preconstruction Conference:

Authority of the TPOC Contractor’s Safety Program (including sub-contractors) Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis First-Aid /CPR Certifications Daily Safety Meetings Documentation Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394) Safety Data Sheet requirements Correspondence, Communication and Administrative Procedures.

Invoice and payment

8. 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.

9. Security:

The Contractor will comply with all established security policies at the Project. Due to periods of heightened security that may affect the access to the areas covered under this contract, areas may be subject to periodic closures, which in turn may reduce or inhibit the Contractor’s ability to access certain areas. During periods of heightened security, the Government reserves the right, at any time, to close any property or portion of property and reschedule and/or cancel any subsequent work in an area. The Contractor shall be given at least 24-hour notice of any such closure.

10. 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 30 days the Contractor may request progress payments.

All invoices may be mailed to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers East Brimfield Lake 24 Riverview Ave Fiskdale, MA 01518

Or sent via email to jared.s.gagnon@usace.army.mil

11. Damage to Government and Private Property:

The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring any Government facilities or structures damaged as a result of the firm’s operation. The Contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property or injury to any person as a result of the firm’s operations. The Contractor shall notify the TPOC immediately of damage to Government and private property and injury to any person resulting from the firms’ operation.

12. Point of Contact Requirements:

The Contractor shall provide to the TPOC a telephone number and a point of contact for discussion of any contractual matters.

II. Technical Requirements:

Part 1 General:

1. Summary:

Contractor’s work includes all personnel, equipment, materials, supervision, and work necessary to replace the septic tank, pump chamber, pump, connecting sewer lines to existing restroom facility and two Recreation Vehicle (RV) sites, and electric pump as described herein. The new system shall be constructed to match the form, dimensions, grades, and functionality of the existing septic system. The system shall be installed by a licensed septic installer.

2. As-Built Drawings:

a. Maintain at the jobsite one set of paper full-size contract drawings marked to show all deviations that 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 at all times. Upon completion of the work, submit the original marked set of prints to the Technical Point of Contact for approval. Also, provide PDF files of the current working redlines and/or markups complying with the as-built drawings and markup requirements. Requests for partial payments will not be approved if the marked prints and PDF files are not current, and request for final payment will not be approved until the marked prints and PDF files are submitted to and approved by the Technical Point of Contact.

b. Preparation of As-Built Drawings

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 Technical Point of Contact, 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 8-1/2" x 11", 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.

c. Colored pens or pencils shall be used to make notations on the record prints as follows:

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

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

3. 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 Technical Point of Contact.

3. 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 21 days for review and acceptance on each submittal/resubmittal from the date of receipt. If revisions are necessary to the submittals, the Contractor shall make such revisions and shall resubmit to the Government in an acceptable form within 14 days of the Government’s response, unless additional time is granted by the Government in writing.

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

Pre-Construction Submittals: Submitted within 30 days of notice to proceed. Submittals must be accepted prior to the commencement of any field work activities.

ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet) Activity Hazard Analysis ENG Form 6282 (Site Safety and Health Officer Designation Letter) First Aid/CPR Certifications Sieve analysis for all aggregates Current Valid Septic Disposal Installers License and Septage Hauler Permit.

Manufacturer Data sheets, specifications, and/or cut sheets for any products Current Valid State Electricians License

4. Clean-Up:

The Contractor shall practice good housekeeping to maintain a safe job site. The Contractor shall keep the work area, including any storage areas, free from the 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.

Upon completion of work, the Contractor shall clean up the job site to the satisfaction of the Government. All construction debris shall be disposed of off-site.

5. Government Resources:

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

6. 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.

7. Quality Assurance:

The Contractor is responsible for the quality control of the contract work. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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 daily when working onsite.

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

10. Sustainability & Environmental 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.

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 material or supplies for the Contractor and will not be responsible for damage to Contractor equipment or material.

12. Potential for Worksite Inundation:

The worksite is located within an active flood damage reduction reservoir. East Brimfield Lake, located downstream, will remain operational through the entire project period. It may be necessary to impound water and inundate the work area. The Contractor must be able to remove all equipment within 24 hours’ notice in order to prevent equipment damage.

13. Park Usage During Construction:

Lake Siog Park is open during construction, three days per week, Friday Saturday, and Sunday. The Contractor shall ensure that the park road is open and clear to public vehicular traffic during construction. Signs, fencing will be placed around the immediate construction area to keep people away from job site hazards. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that pedestrians remain clear of the area if hazards are present.

14. Existing Conditions:

The existing system consists of a two-pump system in a steel tank immediately outside of the existing restrooms, with electrical control panel located in the restroom utility room.

The steel tank is from the 1970’s and the pumps and control panel are less than ten years old. Three streams of waste, one from the restroom and one from each RV site empty into this tank. Upon reaching full level ALL waste is automatically pumped to the septic tank and siphon chamber, finally to a distribution box.

Part 2 Products & Material Requirements:

1. All work and materials shall be in accordance with the contract documents, design plans, and the Massachusetts 310 CMR 15.000: State Environmental Code, Title 5.

2. Gravity sewer piping shall be 4" Schedule (SCH) 40 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) in compliance with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) D3034 or ASTM F949 with ends suitable for elastomeric gasket joints. Contractor shall provide joints conforming to ASTM D3212. Gaskets are to conform to ASTM F477.

3. Force main piping shall be 2" Standard Dimension Ratio (SDR) 26 in compliance with ASTM D2241. Connection shall be push-on joints (ASTM D3139 with ASTM F477 gaskets) or solvent weld joints (ASTM D2564).

4. Concrete structures shall have a minimum compressive strength of 4,000 psi at 28 days and designed to withstand a minimum of American Association of Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) HS-20 loading. All concrete joints shall be sealed with butyl resin. Contractor shall use hydraulic compound connections to provide water tightness at septic tank, pump chamber, sewer manhole, and distribution box inlets and outlets.

5. Sand used to backfill demolished tank structures shall conform to Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MASSDOT) standards specifications for highways and bridges (MASSDOT SPEC) M1.04.0 "sand borrow".

6. Pipe trench backfill material shall conform to MASSDOT SPEC M2.01.4 "pipe bedding".

7. Crushed stone base shall conform to MASSDOT SPEC M2.01.1. Stone shall be double washed and free of irons, fines, dust, and organic matter as laid. Double washed stone shall conform to AASHTO T-11-70.

8. Gravel subbase shall conform to MASSDOT SPEC M1.03.1 "processed gravel for subbase". Gravel surface course shall conform to MASSDOT SPEC M1.03.01 "gravel borrow", type D.

9. Frame and covers for structures shall conform to ASTM A48 specifications and designed to withstand a minimum of AASHTO HS-20 loading. Covers shall be solid with 24" diameter and 6" frame height. Covers for septic tank and pump chamber shall be cast iron, watertight castings with bolts and "o" ring gasket.

Part 3 Pump and Electrical:

1. Pump to be a 0.5 hp submersible sewage pump matching the pump performance curve shown on sheet C-301.

2. Direct bury depth of electrical lines from pump to panel shall be a minimum of 24".

3. Float switches to be set to activate at the elevations shown on the plans.

4. Pump to be mounted in the chamber with a "break-away" fitting, allowing pump removal without entering chamber.

5. Enclosure type for pump control panel shall be rated National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) 3R and shall be mounted in the existing restroom building utility room.

6. Control panel shall comply with electrical code for location selected.

7. Audio and visual alarm to be mounted at panel. Alarm to be wired on separate circuit from pumps and controls.

8. All work performed in conjunction with this project shall be performed by an electrician licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. All work shall be performed in accordance with all Federal, state, and local codes. Provide all required modifications to existing electrical distribution system to accommodate the new equipment. Coordinate all electrical requirements with the equipment being provided and the manufacturer's specifications.

9. Junction box shall be made in a suitable watertight subsurface box installed to grade in accordance with state, local, and professional codes.

Part 4 Execution:

The following work shall be performance in accordance with the design specifications found in the adjoining document titled “Drawings - Improvements to Sanitary Facilities at Lake Siog”.

1. DEMOLITION

a. Lockout main power breaker within control panel room.

b. Abandon existing 4" PVC septic lines in place. Remove portions as necessary to construct new work. Haul and dispose.

c. Remove existing pump and pump chamber. Haul and dispose.

d. Abandon existing 4" force main, moving segments as necessary to construct new work.

e. Septic tank to be abandoned by breaking bottom, collapsing, and backfilling with clean sand in 12" lifts.

f. Remove existing 4" cast iron (ci) pipe from siphon chamber to distribution box. Haul and dispose.

g. Siphon chamber to be abandoned by breaking bottom, collapsing, and backfilling with clean sand in 12" lifts.

h. Existing distribution box to remain. Contractor shall protect during demolition of other existing septic system components.

i. Contractor shall not operate heavy machinery in the vicinity of leach field to avoid damages.

j. Water spigot and electrical to remain. Contractor shall protect from damage.

k. Disconnect and remove existing pump panel located in restroom utility room.

2. INSTALLATION

a. Install 3000-gallon, two chamber septic tank. Refer to detail on sheet C-501.

b. Install pump chamber and associated pump. Refer to pump performance data on C-301 as well as detail and pump/electrical notes on sheet C-501.

c. Install 4" SCH 40 PVC sewer lines from RV sites and restroom to septic tank. Refer to pipe table on sheet C-101. .

d. Install 4" SCH 40 PVC sewer line between system components.

e. Install 2" SDR 26 force main from pump chamber to manhole.

f. Install sewer manhole. See detail on C-501.

g. Install 4" SCH 40 PVC from sewer manhole to existing distribution box.

h. Connect new sewer line to existing distribution box.

i. Approximate limits of leach field. Contract shall not operate heavy machinery in this vicinity to avoid damages to the leach field.

j. Install 4" PVC RV sewer hook-up cap to grade.

k. Install new electrical pump panel in restroom building utility room.

l. 4" PVC vent run to and up the side of restroom building to the drip edge with a 90° sweep.

ATTACHMENTS

PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED SEPARATELY FOR ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION.

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 180 dys. ANP 1 EAST BRIMFIELD LAKE PROJ

JARED GAGNON

24 RIVERVIEW AVE

FISKDALE MA 01518-1243

978-318-8027 FOB: Destination

961310

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: MA20240003 06/14/2024

Superseded General Decision Number: MA20230003

State: Massachusetts

Construction Type: Building

Counties: Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire Counties in Massachusetts.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS Does not include residential construction consisting of single family homes and 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 01/19/2024 2 02/09/2024

3 03/01/2024 4 03/22/2024 5 05/31/2024 6 06/14/2024

ASBE0006-011 09/01/2023

Rates Fringes

Insulator/asbestos worker (Includes the application of all insulating materials, protective coverings, coatings and finishes to all types of mechanical systems).....$ 42.80 35.16

BOIL0029-001 01/01/2021

Rates Fringes

BOILERMAKER......................$ 45.87 29.02

BRMA0001-001 08/01/2023

SPRINGFIELD/PITTSFIELD CHAPTER FRANKLIN, HAMPDEN, and

HAMPSHIRE COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

BRICKLAYER

BRICKLAYERS; CEMENT

MASONS; PLASTERERS; STONE

MASONS; MARBLE, TILE &

TERRAZZO WORKERS............$ 50.81 32.27

BRMA0001-003 08/01/2023

SPRINGFIELD/PITTSFIELD

BERKSHIRE

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BRICKLAYER

BRICKLAYERS; CEMENT

MASONS; PLASTERERS; STONE

MASONS; MARBLE, TILE &

TERRAZZO WORKERS............$ 50.81 32.27

CARP0056-014 08/01/2023

PILEDRIVERMAN....................$ 53.11 35.10

CARP0336-006 03/01/2024

Franklin County (Erving, Orange, North Orange and Warwick)

Rates Fringes

CARPENTER........................$ 40.96 27.39

CARP0336-009 03/01/2024

HAMPDEN; HAMPSHIRE AND FRANKLIN (Remainder)

Rates Fringes

Carpenter/Lather/Drywall Applicator.......................$ 40.96 27.39

CARP0336-013 03/01/2024

BERKSHIRE COUNTY

Rates Fringes

CARPENTER........................$ 40.96 27.39

CARP1121-004 01/01/2024

Rates Fringes

MILLWRIGHT.......................$ 41.20 32.99

CARP2168-003 03/01/2024

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FLOOR LAYER: Carpet.............$ 40.86 27.36

ELEC0007-002 07/02/2023

HAMPDEN (Except Chester & Holyoke); HAMPSHIRE (Belchertown, Ware)

ELECTRICIAN......................$ 48.01 27.71

ELEC0007-003 07/02/2023

BERKSHIRE; FRANKLIN; HAMPDEN (Chester, Holyoke); HAMPSHIRE (Except Belchertown, Ware)

ELECTRICIAN......................$ 48.01 27.71

ELEC0007-006 07/02/2023

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Teledata System Installer........$ 48.01 27.71

ELEC0042-003 09/03/2017

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Line Construction:

Heavy Equipment Operator....$ 42.26 6.5%+19.81 Lineman, Cable Splicer and Dynamite Man................$ 46.96 6.5%+22.00 Material Man, Tractor Trailer Driver, Equipment Operator....................$ 39.92 6.5%+19.21

ELEV0041-001 01/01/2024

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ELEVATOR MECHANIC................$ 63.71 37.885+a+b

FOOTNOTE:

a.Vacation: 6%/under 5 years based on regular hourly rate for all hours worked. 8%/over 5 years based on regular hourly rate for all hours worked.

b. PAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day; Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Veterans' Day; Thanksgiving Day; the Friday after Thanksgiving Day; and Christmas Day.

ENGI0098-001 12/01/2016

Power equipment operators:

(BUILDING & RESIDENTIAL)

Group 1...................$ 33.68 23.96+A Group 2...................$ 33.37 23.96+A Group 3...................$ 33.15 23.96+A Group 4...................$ 32.54 23.96+A Group 5...................$ 29.92 23.96+A Group 6...................$ 28.80 23.96+A Group 7...................$ 26.86 23.96+A Group 8...................$ 305.95 23.962+A Group 9...................$ 230.69 23.96+A Group 10...................$ 35.17 23.96+A Group 11...................$ 38.18 23.96+A Group 12...................$ 39.68 23.96+A Group 13...................$ 40.68 23.96+A Group 14...................$ 41.68 23.96+A Group 15...................$ 43.18 23.96+A

HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.00

FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:

Group 8 and Group 9 are per day wages.

A. Paid Holidays: New year's Day, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS CLASSIFICATIONS

Group 1: Shovels; crawlers and truck cranes including all tower; self-propelled hydraulic cranes 10 tons and over;

draglines; clam shells; cableways; shaft hoists; mucking machines derricks; backhoes; bulldozers; gradalls;

elevating graders; pile drivers; concrete pavers; trenching machines; front end loaders- 5 1/2 cu yds and over; dual drum paver; automatic grader-excavator(C.M.I. or equal);

scrapers towing pan or wagon; tandem dozers or push cats(2 units in tandem); shotcrete machine; tunnel boring machine;

combination backhoe/loader 3/4 cu yd hoe or over; jet engine dryer; tree shredder; post hole digger; post hole hammer; post extractor; truck mounted concrete pump with boom; roto-mill; Grader; Horizontal Drilling Machine; John Henry Rock Drill and similar equipment.

Group 2: Rotary drill with mounted compressor; compressor house (3 to 6 compressors); rock and earth boring machines (excluding McCarthy and similar drills); front end loaders 4 cu yds to 5 1/2 cu yds); forklifts-7 ft lift and over 3 ton capacity; scraper 21 yds and over (struck load); sonic hammer console; reclaimers road planer/milling machine; cal tracks; ballast regulators; rail anchor machines; switch tampers, asphalt pavers; mechanic; welder and transfer machine.

Group 3: Combination backhoe/loader up to 3/4 cu yd;

scrapers up to 21 cu yd (struck load, self propelled or tractor drawn); tireman; front end loaders up to 4 yds;

well drillers; engineer or fireman on high pressure boiler;

self-loading batch plant; well point operators electric pumps used in well point system; pumps, 16 inches and over (total discharge); compressor, one or two 900 cu ft and over; powered grease truck; tunnel locomotives and dingys;

grout pumps; hydraulic jacks; boom truck; hydraulic cranes-up to 10 ton.

Group 4: Asphalt rollers; self-powered rollers and compactors; tractor without blade drawing sheepsfoot roller; rubber tire roller; vibratory roller or other type of compactors including machines for pulverizing and aerating soil; york rake.

Group 5: Hoists; conveyors; power pavement breakers;

self-powered concrete pavement finishing machines; two bag mixers with skip; McCarthy and similar drills; batch plants (not self loading); bulk cement plants; self-propelled material spreaders; three or more 10 KW light plants; 30 KW or more generators; power broom.

Group 6: Compressor (one or two) 315 cu ft to 900 cu ft;

pumps 4 inches to 16 inches (total discharge).

Group 7: Compressors up to 315 cu ft; small mixers with skip; pumps up to 4 inches; power heaters; oiler; A-frame trucks; forklifts-up to 7 ft. lift and up to 3 ton capacity; hydro broom; stud welder.

Group 8: Truck crane crews Group 9: Oiler Group 10: Master Mechanic Group 11: Boom lengths over 150 feet including jib Group 12: Boom lengths over 200 feet including jib Group 13: Boom lengths over 250 feet including jib Group 14: Boom lengths over 300 feet including jib Group 15: Boom lengths over 350 feet including jib

IRON0007-014 03/16/2024

BERKSHIRE (Becket, East Otis, Hinsdale, Monterey, New Marlboro, North Otis, Otis, Peru, Sandisfield, Savoy, Sheffield, Washington, Windsor); FRANKLIN; HAMPDEN; HAMPSHIRE

IRONWORKER.......................$ 39.51 32.98

IRON0012-003 07/01/2023

BERKSHIRE (Lee)

IRONWORKER.......................$ 34.50 26.83

IRON0012-004 07/01/2023

BERKSHIRE (Remainder of County)

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Ironworkers:

Sheeter.....................$ 34.75 26.83 Structural, Ornamental, Reinforcing, Fence Erector, Machinery Mover, Rigger, Rodman, Stone Derrickman..................$ 34.50 26.83

LABO0022-002 12/01/2023

FRANKLIN (Orange, Warwick)

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Laborers:

GROUP 1.....................$ 37.86 27.59

GROUP 2.....................$ 38.11 27.59

GROUP 3.....................$ 38.61 27.59

GROUP 4.....................$ 38.86 27.59

GROUP 5.....................$ 38.61 27.59

GROUP 6.....................$ 39.86 27.59

LABORERS CLASSIFICATIONS

GROUP 1: Laborers; carpenter tenders; cement finisher tenders, plasterer tenders

GROUP 2: Asphalt raker; fence and guard rail erector; laser beam operator; mason tenmder; pipelayer; pneumatic drill operator; pneumatic tool operator; wagon drill operatorm jackhammer operator, pavement breaker, carbide core drilling machine, chain saw operator, barco type jumping tampers, concrete pump, motorized mortar miner, ride-on motorized buggy

GROUP 3: Air track operator; block paver; rammer; curb setter, hydraulic and similar self-powered drills

GROUP 4: Blaster; powderman

GROUP 5: Precast floor and roof, plank erector

GROUP 6: Asbestos Abatement, Toxic and Hazardous waste laborers

LABO0022-003 12/01/2021

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Plasterer tender

BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL,

DUKES, ESSEX, NANTUCKET,

MIDDLESEX (with the exception of Arlington, Belmont, Burlington, Cambridge, Everett, Malden,…