Solicitation W912WJ24Q0188.pdf

BUFFUMVILLE LAKE PROJ OF

AIDAN BUCK

48 OLD OXFORD RD

CHARLTON MA 01507

TEL: 978-318-8692 FAX:

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

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1. REQUEST NO. 2. DATE ISSUED RATING

W912WJ24Q0188 26-Aug-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

% No. %

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)

TELEPHONE NO.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

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

6. DELIVER BY (Date)

SEE SCHEDULE

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE

REQUEST NO.

U S ARMY ENGR DISTRICT, NEW ENGLAND

696 VIRGINIA RD

CONCORD MA 01742-2751

9. DESTINATION (Consignee and address, including ZIP Code)

7. DELIVERY

[ ]X FOB

DESTINATION

[ ] OTHER

(See Schedule)

06-Sep-2024(Date)

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

978-318-8196EMILY G BERRY

(Name and Telephone no.) (No collect calls)5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL:

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

W912WJ24Q0188

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 EMILY G. BERRY AT (978) 501-6647 or

EMILY.G.BERRY@USACE.ARMY.MIL. ANY INFORMATION RECEIVED AT THE SITE VISIT WHICH

CONFLICTS WITH THIS SOLICITATION SHOULD BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF EMILY G.

BERRY. THE SOLICITATION AND RESULTING CONTRACT SHALL BE THE GOVERNING DOCUMENT

IN ALL CASES.

**QUOTES CAN BE E-MAILED TO EMILY G. BERRY AT EMILY.G.BERRY@USACE.ARMY.MIL.

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

(i) Payment bond or

(ii) Irrevocable letter of credit

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

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

NOTE 3:

QUOTATION INSTRUCTIONS:

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

2. In accordance with FAR Part 52.204-7(b)(1) Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.SAM.gov) to submit a quote (formerly the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database and the On-Line Representations and Certifications (ORCA)). Any reference to CCR or ORCA in any clause or provision is referring to the www.sam.gov website.

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

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

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

4. Provide business CAGE code: __________________________________

5. Tax Identification Number: ___________________________________

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

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

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

ALONE.

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

CONSIDERED BY THE AGENCY.

INVOICES SHALL BE SENT TO TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Float & Pump Replacement

FFP

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation necessary to remove and replace two septic tank pumps, associated electric lines, and four floats located within Buffumville Lake Park in Charlton, MA in accordance with the statement of work FOB: Destination

PSC CD: Y1QA

NET AMT

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0002 1 Job OPTION Stainless-Steel Guide Rail Replacement

FFP

OPTION: Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation necessary to replace the existing stainless-steel guide rails within the tank if they are not sufficient to support the new septic pumps at Buffumville Lake Park in Charlton, MA in accordance with the statement of work.

PSC CD: Y1QA

NET AMT

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

STATEMENT OF WORK

SEPTIC SYSTEM PUMP & FLOAT REPLACEMENT

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

BUFFUMVILLE LAKE, CHARLTON, MA

STATEMENT OF WORK

I. GENERAL

1. Summary:

Provide all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation necessary to remove and replace two septic tank pumps, associated electric lines, and four floats located within Buffumville Lake Park. There is an option to replace the existing stainless-steel guide rails within the tank if they are not sufficient to support the new septic pumps. All work shall be completed in accordance with the following Statement of Work.

2. Location:

Buffumville Lake Park is located at 229 Oxford Road in Charlton, MA 01507. See the attached informational maps for more detailed location information.

3. Site Visits and Requests for Information:

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 (TPOC) to arrange a site visit. The Technical Point of Contact for this project is Park Ranger Aidan Buck: (978) 318-8692 or via email at Aidan.J.Buck@usace.army.mil.

4. Schedule:

The period of performance will be 120 days from contract award. Work shall be performed Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM unless otherwise approved by the TPOC. Any proposed changes to an approved schedule must be submitted to the TPOC in writing and are not finalized until approved. No work shall be done on weekends or Government holidays.

All pre-construction submittals shall be submitted within 21 days of contract award. 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: 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: 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: 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 TPOC in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Table 2-1.

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

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerForms/Eng_Form_3394_2021 Aug.pdf

h. Employee Exposure Data: The Contractor shall electronically report total employee work hours

(including subcontractors) to the TPOC by close of business on the 10th calendar day of the following month.

6. Electrical:

a. General: All electrical work shall comply 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 USCG 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 ration 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 PPE 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 inoperative 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.).

g. 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. Confined Spaces

a. Permit Required Confined Space

i. General: The following requirements apply to all confined space work, except tunneling. Contractor is responsible for establishing, implementing, and managing a confined space program in accordance with EM 385-1-1 Chapter 34, ANSI/ASSE A10.43, ANSI Z117.1, and 29 CFR 1910.146.

If the confined space contains a flammable gas or vapor at 10% or higher than the LEL for the gas, then the space will be labeled “Not Safe for Workers – Not Safe for Hot Work.”

If the confined space contains an atmosphere that is toxic, corrosive, or irritants that exceed the OEL, then the space will be labeled as “Not Safe for Workers.”

ii. Submittals:

1) Prior to the beginning of any Permit Required Confined Space (PRCS) work, the Entry Supervisor must develop and submit written Site-Specific Confined Space Plan to the Technical Point of Contact for acceptance. This plan will include at least the following:

1) Detailed description of the activity being performed.

2) Confined Space Permit process that identifies hazards or concerns and the control measures that will be implemented to control to an acceptable level.

3) Assignment of personnel and their roles and responsibilities. Include necessary information/documentation to support qualification/training of such persons.

4) Inspection and oversight methods to ensure adherence to the plan.

5) Equipment required for each entry.

6) Procedures for conducting atmospheric monitoring.

7) Communication methods used.

8) Confined Space Inventory.

9) Labeling procedures.

10) Rescue Plan to include anticipated hazard levels.

iii. If any of the following conditions or events occur, stop all confined space work:

1) Additional hazards are identified.

2) There is a change in the configuration, conditions, contents, or operation of the space.

3) There is a change in assigned duties.

4) Entrants must evacuate, or if there are changes in the overall use of the space that may increase the hazards to the Entrant.

5) A new confined space is discovered or created due to construction or demolition activity.

6) An accident or near miss occurs.

Entry Supervisor must update the Site-Specific Confined Space Plan and resubmit it for acceptance prior to resuming entry. (34-7.c)

iv. Roles and Responsibilities:

1) Owner/Operator will ensure contractor(s) are aware of potential or known confined space hazards where work will be performed and provide any other necessary information.

2) Qualified Person (QP): must identify and label Permit Required Confined Spaces (PRCS) to prevent unauthorized entry, and develop confined space programs for USACE operations.

3) Entry Supervisor: must develop site-specific Confined Space Plans and oversee and direct all PRCS entry operations. Additionally, the Entry Supervisor must fulfill all duties as subscribed in EM385-1-1, Ch. 34-4, to include but not limited to:

a) Remain onsite at all times during PRCS entries.

b) Verify all applicable procedures (for example, ventilation, fall protection) are in place prior to confined space entry.

c) Ensure all energy sources, mechanical hazards, and equipment is controlled, disconnected, or isolated prior to issuing an entry permit (see para 12-8.a).

d) Complete and sign the entry permit. See non-mandatory ENG Form 6208 (Permit-Required

Confined Space Entry) https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6208_2023Jun1.pdf

e) Ensure pre-entry testing and continuous monitoring of the confined space atmosphere is conducted. See non-mandatory ENG Form 6205 (Atmospheric Testing) https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6205_2023May25.pdf

f) Ensure Attendant(s) can execute the emergency response and rescue plan.

g) Coordinate with rescue services to ensure they are aware of the confined space entry and are capable of supporting according to the identified hazard level (see para 34-8.h).

4) Entrant: authorized Entrant must fulfill all duties as subscribed in EM385-1-1, Ch. 34-4, to include but not limited to:

a) Understand the potential hazards of the confined space.

b) Review and sign the entry permit when a permit is required.

c) Enter the confined space only when directed by the Entry Supervisor or after the completion of a pre-entry evaluation.

d) Notify the Attendant and exit the confined space immediately if symptoms, warning signs, or unacceptable conditions occur or when directed to do so by the Attendant or Entry Supervisor.

Note: The Entry Supervisor can also serve as an Entrant if so trained and qualified.

5) Attendant: must fulfill all duties as subscribed in EM385-1-1, Ch. 34-4, to include but not limited to:

a) Understand the hazards of the confined space.

b) Review and sign the entry permit.

c) Remain outside the assigned PRCS during entry operations until relieved by another

Attendant or all Authorized Entrants have left the space and the permit is canceled.

d) Maintain a count of Entrants. See non-mandatory ENG Form 6207 (Confined Space Entrant

Log) https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6207_2023May31.pdf

e) Order the evacuation of the confined space upon identification of a hazardous condition inside or outside of the confined space.

f) Summon rescue or emergency services and/or perform non-entry rescue, as required.

Note: The Entry Supervisor can also serve as an Attendant if so trained and qualified.

6) Rescue Personnel: The role of a confined space rescue service, whether in house or outside rescue service, is to enter a space and perform a rescue. The rescue service must:

a) Respond in a timely manner, based on the hazards and conditions of the space.

b) Provide a team of sufficient size and technical training to perform the rescue.

c) Have the proper equipment and retrieval devices.

d) Provide basic first aid and CPR response.

v. Entry Permits: The Entry Supervisor shall complete and sign a PRCS permit, and shall be responsible for enforcing the use of permits for entry into all PRCSs at the facility/site.

vi. Confined Space Rescue: Base the confined space rescue plan on the hazard level. Until a confined space can be proven to have no potential for hazards and no potential difficulty associated with the rescue of Entrants, the rescue service must be able to meet the requirements of the following hazard levels:

1) Hazard Level 1:

A confined space that does not contain any potential or recognized Hazards, but could require technical rescue due to its configuration that would prohibit Entrants from being easily removed should a worker become incapacitated. A fully trained rescue team must be available to respond within five minutes to the site and is capable of setup and rescue entry within 15 minutes of arrival onsite.

2) Hazard Level 2:

A confined space that does not contain life-threatening or other potentially IDLH hazards, but does contain potential or recognized hazards that could incapacitate Entrants or prevent them from exiting the space without assistance. A fully trained rescue team must be onsite, equipped, and capable of setup for safe entry for rescue within 12 to 15 minutes of incident occurrence.

3) Hazard Level 3:

A confined space that contains life-threatening hazards requiring immediate intervention (that is, IDLH atmosphere). A fully trained rescue team must be onsite and standing by in the immediate area throughout the entire entry. The rescue team must be dedicated to a single entry with no other responsibilities and will be completely set up and capable of rescue entry within two minutes of incident occurrence.

See ENG Form 6211 (Rescue Service Evaluation):

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6211_2023May31.pdf

vii. Personnel Required Qualification/Training: All personnel working in or around a confined space must receive training in accordance with EM385-1-1, Chapter 34-3. Some requirements include training:

a) Before assigned confined space duties, or when there is a change in assigned confined space duties.

Whenever there is a change in confined space operations that presents a hazard, or the employer has reason to believe there are deviations from the confined space entry procedures or there are inadequacies in the individual’s knowledge or use of the entry procedures.

b) If none of the above conditions exist, retraining must be conducted at least annually.

c) Initial training must meet requirements outlined in EM385-1-1, Ch. 34-3.b, most notably:

a) How to understand and recognize the characteristics of a confined space.

b) How to understand and recognize the hazards, signals, or warnings that require immediate evacuation.

c) Rescue exercise(s) applicable to the space(s) on the site.

d) Hands-on exercise on the use, calibration, and maintenance of monitoring equipment, communication equipment, and retrieval equipment.

e) Instruction on the use and donning of appropriate PPE needed for safe entry and exit.

d) Refresher Training must be completed at least annually by all Entrants, Attendants, Entry

Supervisors, and Rescue Personnel. Training must meet requirements outlined in EM385-1-1, Ch.

34-3.c, most notably:

a) Review of entry procedures.

b) Rescue exercise.

c) The use of air monitoring, PPE, and retrieval equipment.

8. 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 on behalf of 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.

For the duration of the contract, the Contractor will be provided keys to the Buffumville Lake Park gate and pump house. The keys are to be used only for contract purposes. The keys will not be utilized to provide access for any individuals not performing contract specific work. During the contract period, the Contractor is assumed responsible for the keys. At the completion of work, the key must be returned to the TPOC.

The following is a general list of items for discussion during this pre-construction conference:

Authority of the Technical Point of Contact

Contractor’s Safety Program (including sub-contractors)

Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis

Daily Safety Meetings (Documented on NED Form 251)

Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

Accident Prevention Plan (APP)

Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

Correspondence, Communication and Administrative Procedures

Invoice and payment

9. Permits:

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

10. Security:

The Contractor will comply with all established security policies at 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.

11. Payment:

After final inspection and acceptance by the Government, the Contractor must submit an invoice to the Technical Point of Contact. The invoice shall include the invoice date, contract number, dates of service, description of work, quantities, process, and total amount due per line item. The invoice must also include the company letterhead, and this must match the data that is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) registry. For jobs greater than 30 days the Contractor may request multiple payments.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 48 Old Oxford Rd., Charlton, MA 01507 Aidan.J.Buck@usace.army.mil.

II. TECHNICAL

1. 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 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 21 days of contract award. Submittals must be accepted before the commencement of any field work.

ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet) Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) Confined Space Entry Plan PRCS Permit (EM 385-1-1; Form 34-1 or equivalent) ENG Form 6282 (Site Safety and Health Officer Designation Letter) First Aid and CPR Certificates

Appropriate licenses and certifications Product Submittal Sheets

Post-construction Submittals: Submitted at completion of field work and prior to final payment.

Manufacturer warranties for all products Operation manuals for both effluent pumps

2. 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 each day, 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.

3. 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, telephone services or other resources.

4. Damage to Government and Private Property:

The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring any 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 operations. The Contractor shall notify the TPOC immediately of damage to Government and private property and injury to any person resulting from the Contractor’s operation.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

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 each workday. No burning is permissible.

Water, air, and land resources shall not be adversely impacted during the course of the work. Contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements are met and maintained.

9. Sustainability:

All products provided by the Contractor must meet the recycled content requirements set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency. 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.

Furthermore, the Contractor should also meet the BioPreferred Program requirements. 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. 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 or theft of Contractor equipment or material.

11. Existing Conditions:

Buffumville Lake Park is a seasonal recreation area. The park’s amenities include a swim beach, picnic tables and grills, restroom facility, and a picnic shelter. Hours of operation for the park are 8:00AM to 8:00PM every day from the third Saturday of May to the second Sunday of September, including federal holidays. The restroom facility is located in the lower portion of the park. Waste from the restroom is diverted into two tanks in series: a solids tank and a grey water tank. The existing pumps were installed in 2009.

a. Solids Septic Tank

i. Wastewater is fed into the septic tank from the neighboring restroom facility.

ii. 2’ diameter metal cap, buried approximately 6” below grade.

b. Grey Water Septic Tank

i. The septic tank has a storage capacity of 4,000 gallons.

ii. 2’ diameter metal cap, buried approximately 10” below grade.

iii. Wastewater is fed into the septic tank by a 4” pipe.

iv. Two (2) Goulds WE1512H 1-½ horsepower cast iron effluent pumps.

v. The pumps sit atop stainless-steel guide rails with 2” diameter pipe.

vi. The electrical junction for the pumps is located approximately 10’ from the tank in an electrical junction box.

vii. The pump control panel is located approximately 250’ from the electrical junction.

viii. Three floats are currently installed.

c. Pump Control Panel

i. Goulds D10020N1 single-phase duplex pump control panel mounted to a wooden structure.

ii. Visual and auditory “HIGH” capacity alarm with alarm reset.

iii. The pump control panel is located approximately 250’ from the septic tank, adjacent to the picnic shelter.

iv. The pump control panel’s wiring allows for both 3-float and 4-float systems.

v. See the informational attachments for the manufacturer’s panel installation, operation, panel layout, dimensions, and float wiring instructions.

12. Products:

a. Floats

i. Four (4) tether float switches

ii. Switches shall have a mechanical mechanism that is not liquid mercury.

iii. The lowest float shall shut off all pumps when the septic tank is near-empty.

iv. The second lowest float shall turn on the first lead pump as the septic tank is filled.

v. The third lowest float shall turn on the second lag pump.

vi. The highest float shall signal a high-level audible or light alarm within the pump control panel as the septic tank nears capacity.

b. Pumps

i. Two (2) single-phase effluent pumps

ii. The pumps shall be rated for 2 horsepower each.

iii. 60Hz

iv. 230 volts

v. Up to 140 Gallons Per Minute (GPM)

vi. Up to 128’ Total Dynamic Head (TDH)

vii. 3450 RPM

viii. One pump shall serve as the lead pump.

ix. One pump shall serve as the lag pump.

c. Electrical

i. All electrical conduits, fittings, and extensions shall comply with National Electric Code (NEC)

230.24. All wire, conduit, cable, enclosures, and electrical fittings shall be weatherproof and rust resistant.

d. High-Level Alarms

i. Visual alarm: SAE J845 Class 1 amber LED strobe light with IP67 rating for water and dust resistance.

ii. Audible alarm: Outdoor continuous horn alarm with NEMA rating of 3R or higher and not to exceed 85 decibels.

e. Septic Cover Risers

i. Two (2) precast concrete septic risers with 24” diameter cast iron manhole covers.

ii. Minimum concrete strength of 4,000 PSI with wire mesh reinforcement

iii. Manhole covers must be labeled “SEPTIC”

iv. The septic cover risers shall be made flush and level with soil grade

III. EXECUTION:

1. The Contractor shall pump the tank contents and properly dispose of the contents off-site in accordance with all local, state, and federal regulations. At the end of each workday the septic tank cover shall be replaced. Secure the work area around the tanks each night with safety fencing or caution tape.

2. The Contractor shall lock-out/tag-out the pump control panel in accordance with EM 385-1-1. Existing pumps and floats will be disconnected from the control panel. The pumps, floats, and all associated wiring will be removed and disposed of off-site by the Contractor.

3. Replace the electrical wiring needed for the new equipment, from the pump control panel to the septic tank through existing underground conduit and junction boxes.

4. Four (4) new floats will be installed in the septic tank and connected to the pump control panel. The four pumps shall serve the following purposes: shut-off of all pumps, activation of lead pump, activation of lag-pump, and high-level alarm.

5. External high-level alarm components are to be installed and wired to the pump control panel. The visual alarm will be installed in a location on the wooden kiosk that is visible from the ADA parking spots adjacent to the shelter. The audible alarm will be installed on the face of the wooden kiosk closest to the shelter. All wires to the high-level alarms will be encased in conduit.

6. Two (2) new effluent pumps will be installed in the septic tank and connected to the pump control panel.

One pump shall serve as the lead pump and the other shall serve as the lag pump within the system.

a. OPTION: If the existing stainless-steel guide rails are not sufficient to support the new effluent pumps, then the Contractor shall notify the TPOC in writing. The Government may choose to execute an option to fully replace the stainless-steel guide rails with an adequate support system.

7. Install two septic tank cover risers in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations. One riser will be installed over the 2’ diameter metal cap of the solids tank. The other riser will be installed over the 2’ diameter metal cap of the grey water tank. Both risers shall extend to a height flush with grade.

8. After installation of the new floats and pumps, the Contractor shall restore electrical power to the panel by removing all lock-out/tag-out measures. All floats shall be tested by hand. During testing, the pumps shall be submerged in water so as not to run dry.

All soil disturbed through work performed under this contract will be graded, restored to the original state. Damage to the landscape such as stone dust walkways or turf will be restored to original state.

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 120 dys. ADC 1 BUFFUMVILLE LAKE PROJ OF

AIDAN BUCK

48 OLD OXFORD RD

CHARLTON MA 01507

978-318-8692

961309

0002 120 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

961309

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: MA20240013 08/23/2024

Superseded General Decision Number: MA20230013

State: Massachusetts

Construction Type: Building

County: Worcester County in Massachusetts.

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 01/19/2024 2 03/01/2024 3 03/22/2024 4 05/31/2024 5 06/14/2024 6 07/05/2024 7 08/23/2024

ASBE0006-013 09/01/2023

Rates Fringes

ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST

INSULATOR (Duct, Pipe, & Mechanical System Insulation)....$ 48.15 35.16

BRMA0003-004 08/01/2023

Rates Fringes

TILE FINISHER....................$ 47.89 32.43

TILE SETTER......................$ 62.42 34.37

BRMA0003-005 08/01/2023

Rates Fringes

BRICKLAYER (Includes Pointing, Caulking, Cleaning, and Waterproofing)...............$ 60.26 33.71

CARP0336-001 03/01/2024

Rates Fringes

CARPENTER (Includes Acoustical Ceiling installation, Batt Insulation, Drywall Hanging, Form Work, Metal Building-Metal Siding/Wall Panels, Metal Stud Installation, Scaffold Building, Fireproofer, Window and Curtain Wall Installation)...$ 46.86 30.94

ELEC0096-003 09/03/2023

Rates Fringes

ELECTRICIAN

Includes HVAC/Temperature Controls Installation.......$ 45.59 30.92 Low Voltage Wiring..........$ 34.49 31.44

ELEV0041-005 01/01/2024

Rates Fringes

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.

ENGI0004-012 06/01/2024

Rates Fringes

POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

GROUP 1:

Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe, Loader......................$ 56.03 32.75 GROUP 2: Bulldozer..........$ 55.41 32.75

FOOTNOTE:

A. Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Patriot's Day, Columbus Day, Labor Day, Vetersns Day; Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

IRON0007-018 03/16/2024

Rates Fringes

IRONWORKER (Ornamental, Reinforcing, and Structural).....$ 54.38 36.48

LABR0721-002 06/01/2018

Rates Fringes

LABORER (Mason Tender-Brick).....$ 33.50 22.92

PAIN0035-018 01/01/2024

Rates Fringes

PAINTER (Brush/Roller, Including Drywall Finisher/Taper)..................$ 45.56 35.60

PLUM0004-004 03/01/2024

Rates Fringes

PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (Includes HVAC Pipe and Unit Installation)....................$ 53.95 28.42

* ROOF0033-005 08/01/2024

Rates Fringes

ROOFER...........................$ 51.03 35.38

SHEE0063-006 07/01/2024

Rates Fringes

SHEET METAL WORKER (Includes HVAC Duct and Unit Installation)....................$ 40.98 34.59

SUMA2014-002 04/04/2016

Rates Fringes

LABORER: Common or General......$ 39.84 12.04

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

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.