Solicitation W912WJ25QA020.pdf

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10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

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 service. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotation must be completed by the quoter.

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

ITEM NO.

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SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

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QUANTITY

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UNIT

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UNIT PRICE

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AMOUNT

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12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

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NUMBER PERCENTAGE

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Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

Recreation Area Paving and Parking Space Striping, North Hartland Lake, North Hartland, VT

W912WJ25QA020

Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs

Additional Information/Notes

INSTRUCTION TO VENDORS:

VENDORS SUBMITTING A QUOTE IN RESPONSE TO A SOLICITATION ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ADHERING TO ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS INCLUDED IN THE SOLICITATION. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN QUOTES BEING DEEMED

NON-RESPONSIVE.

INFORMATION:

1. This is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.

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

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

4. The Government may request that a vendor respond to a Quote Verification after the solicitation closes, but prior to award. The vendor shall respond in sufficient detail to all questions or statements no later than the response date and time listed in the correspondence. Failure to do so may result in quotes being deemed non-responsive and removed from consideration. The Government is under no obligation to provide extensions for responses.

QUESTIONS REGARDING SOLICITATIONS:

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

a. Name: Alicia LaCrosse

b. Phone: 978-318-8902

c. Email: Alicia.N.LaCrosse@usace.army.mil

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

3. Please direct questions to the Contract Specialist. Any information received at the site visit which conflicts with this solicitation should be brought to the attention of the Contract Specialist. The solicitation and resulting contract shall be the governing document in all cases.

QUOTE SUBMISSION:

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

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

BID SCHEDULES:

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

2. Vendors shall enter $0.00 on Bid Schedules in which items are Not Separately Priced. Blank entries will not be considered and will result in quotes being deemed non-responsive.

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

SITE VISITS:

1. SITE VISITS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED PRIOR TO PROVIDING A QUOTE. SEE CLAUSE 52.236-27 or 2.236-27 ALT I FOR

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

2. If date(s)/time(s) for site visits are included in the solicitation, then interested vendors will be permitted to visit the site during those dates/times. No other dates/times will be permitted for site visits.

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

4. No site visits will be permitted AFTER a solicitation closes.

BONDING:

1. In accordance with FAR 28.101-1(c), the Contractor will NOT be required to provide a Bid Guarantee.

2. In accordance with FAR 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.

3. 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**

4. Prior to award, the Government may request that the Contractor provide a Letter of Bond Ability issued by a Surety that is listed on US Treasury Circular 570 (https://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/surety-bonds/list-certified-companies.html).

Letter of Bond Ability shall be issued to the Contractor and shall state that the Contractor is pre-qualified for bonding, include the single and aggregate bond limits that the bond company will support, and provide contact information of the bond agent or attorney-in-fact.

Failure to provide a Letter of Bond Ability as required will result in the Contractor's quote being deemed non-responsive.

QUOTATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1. If subcontractor will be used for this work, please provide company name and contact information:

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. Registered is considered when a SAM registration is marked "Active".

3. In accordance with FAR Clause 52.204-8(d), Representations and Certifications are to be completed in www.sam.gov.

NOTE: SAM.gov registration takes approximately 3 weeks (Unique Entity Identified (UEI) 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.

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

5. Provide business CAGE code: __________________________________

6. 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.

Item Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation to pave the recreation area and provide parking space line striping at North Hartland Lake, North Hartland, VT in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

Option Line Item

[Option Task] Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation to provide additional paving and parking space striping at the handicap parking area at North Hartland Lake, North Hartland, VT in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

STATEMENT OF WORK:

RECREATION PAVING AND PARKING SPACE STRIPING

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

NORTH HARTLAND LAKE

NORTH HARTLAND, VERMONT

STATEMENT OF WORK

I. General:

1. Scope - Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the following reclamation, asphalt installation, and line striping work, at the North Hartland Lake Recreation area:

a. Reclaim existing asphalt pavement along the specified section of the North Hartland Lake Recreation Area. (See Map 1)

b. Provide and install hot mix bituminous concrete pavement along the specified section of the North Hartland Lake Recreation Area.

c. Provide and install parking space striping in designated areas of North Hartland Lake Recreation area.

d. Additionally, the Government may choose to exercise an optional task that includes additional reclamation, paving and parking space striping at the handicap parking area. (See Map 1)

e. All work shall be performed in accordance with the following Statement of Work.

2. Location - The North Hartland Lake is located at 112 Clay Hill Road, North Hartland, Vermont.

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

4. Schedule - The work shall be completed no later than 120 days after Notice to Proceed. The Contractor will coordinate with the Government for the estimated start date of field work. Work shall be performed Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM unless otherwise approved by the TPOC.

No work shall be done on weekends or Government holidays.

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

5. Safety Requirements -

a. General:

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

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

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

b. Accident Prevention Plan (APP):

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

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

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

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

Daily safety meetings shall be held and documented. Records shall be available to the TPOC 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 or Qualified Persons may be required per EM 385-1-1 and/or other sections of this Scope of Work, based on the definable features of work for this project.

g. Accident Reporting:

All accidents and near misses shall be investigated by the Contractor and reported to the 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_2021Aug.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. Pre-Construction Conference - Prior to the start of any work, the TPOC 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 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 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 Pre-Construction conference the Contractor shall provide the name of the project superintendent with a telephone number for project coordination.

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

i. Authority of the TPOC and Quality Assurance Inspectors.

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

iii. Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis

iv. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

v. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements

vi. Contractor's Equipment

vii. Correspondence, Communication, Security and Administrative Procedures.

viii. Invoice and payment.

ix. Material Specification

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

8. Security - The Contractor will comply with all established security policies at North Hartland Lake. Due to periods of heightened security that may affect the access to the areas covered under this contract, the Government reserves the right to close any property or portion of property and reschedule and/or cancel any subsequent work. The Contractor shall be given at least 24-hours' notice of any such closure.

9. Area Closure and Traffic Control - Public vehicle and pedestrian access to North Hartland Lake recreation parking lot shall be closed for the duration of work outlined in this contract. Gates at both entrances will be closed as needed, and the Contractor shall establish traffic controls to divert vehicle and pedestrian traffic from the area of operations during both working and nonworking hours in accordance with Section 641 of the VTrans Standard Specifications. Barriers and signage shall be placed at all entrances to the work area to inform the public of the work site and the associated hazards.

10. Flooding - North Hartland Lake is a flood control project, and the work areas outlined in this contract are subject to flooding during periods of excessive rainfall. If such an event should occur, in-progress work shall immediately cease, and all equipment, materials, and personnel will be vacated from the area within six (6) hours' notice by the TPOC.

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

All invoices may be mailed to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Hartland Lake

PO Box 55 North Hartland, VT 05052

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

II. Technical Requirements:

Part 1 General:

1. Summary - Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the following reclamation, asphalt installation and parking space striping in a public parking lot. See attached map and photos for more information. All work shall be performed in accordance with the following Statement of Work. Additionally, the Government may choose to exercise an optional task that includes additional reclamation, paving and parking space striping at the handicap parking area.

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

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

a. Pre-construction submittals - Submitted within thirty (30) days of Notice to Proceed. Submittals must be accepted prior to the commencement of any field work.

i. Accident Prevention Plan (ENG Form 6293)

ii. Activity Hazard Analysis

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

iv. CPR & First Aid Certification

v. Pre-Construction Survey of the North Hartland Lake recreation area

vi. Product Data: Submit product information and job mix formula.

vii. Material Certification: Certify products are produced at a plant approved by Vermont Agency of Transportation (VT AOT) and that products meet or exceed specified requirements.

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

ix. Erosion and sediment control measures to include dips, water bars, culverts, silt fencing, check dams, filter socks, straw rolls, etc.

x. Site restoration plan to include conservation seed mix, erosion control matting, silt fencing, mulch hay, with locations and quantities for use in conformance with contract specifications.

xi. Spill response plan for petroleum, oils and lubricants and other hazardous materials.

xii. All Certifications and Licenses as determined by the Statement of Work.

b. Additional submittals: Submitted at completion of work and before final payment.

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

ii. Submit the results of all laboratory and field tests.

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

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

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

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

4. Existing Conditions -

a. North Hartland Lake Recreation Area:

i. Access - The work site is located at the North Hartland Lake Beach and contains only one entrance/exit. The area is open to public vehicle access until September 2, 2025, and pedestrian access year-round.

ii. Parking Lot - The existing parking area is paved measuring approximately thirty-two thousand three hundred (32,300) square feet and is inundated with flood water periodically. Existing pavement exhibits numerous cracks and pavement patches.

iii. Handicap Parking Lot- The existing parking lot is approximately five thousand two hundred (5,200) square feet and is inundated with flood water periodically. New pavement needs to match up to existing concrete boat ramp.

Note: Refer to the attached informational photos.

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

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

7. Environmental Protection - Containers for excess and/ or waste materials, rubbish, etc. shall be provided by the Contractor, and the site will be inspected/cleaned on a daily basis. Water, air, and land resources shall not be adversely impacted during the course of the work. Storage, fueling and lubrication of equipment and motor vehicles shall be conducted in a manner that affords the maximum protection against spills and evaporation.

Storage and usage of lubricants and daily fueling of machinery and equipment shall occur at least fifty feet (50') from any drainage inlets, water bodies (rivers, streams, and lakes), environmentally sensitive areas (wetlands and vernal pools). Contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all Federal, State, and local environmental regulatory requirements are met.

8. Sustainability & Environmentally Preferred Products - Under the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) program, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designates products that are or can be made with recovered materials and recommends practices for buying these products.

Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet the minimum recommended content levels as identified under the CPG program. Visit https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program for a complete list of designated products and the associated recommended contents levels. Offerors must be able to demonstrate that each offered products meets minimum content levels upon request.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) designates certain bio-based products for federal procurement and specifies minimum bio-based content levels for those products. Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet USDA BioPreferred's minimum bio-based content level. Visit the BioPreferred web site https://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/faces/pages/ProductCategories.xhtml for the complete list of designated products and the associated minimum bio-based content level requirements.

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

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

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

12. Contractor's Personnel -

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

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

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

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

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

iii. Unsafe operation of vehicles while on USACE property.

c. Removal of Contractor's Employees - The TPOC may require the Contractor to immediately remove from the work site any employee of the Contractor or subcontractor, who, in the opinion of the TPOC, is incompetent, endangers persons or property, or whose physical or mental condition is such that it would impair the employee's ability to satisfactorily perform assigned work. Notification to the Contractor shall be promptly made in writing if time and circumstances permit. Otherwise, notification shall be verbal or by telephone and shall be confirmed in writing as soon as possible.

No such removal, however, will reduce the Contractor's obligation to perform all work required under this contract, and immediate replacement will be made as required. This requirement shall not be made the basis of any claim for compensation or damages against the United States or any of its officers or agents.

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

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

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

Part 2 Products:

All products, apart from reclaimed material, shall be new, unused, and approved by the TPOC prior to installation.

1. Bituminous Concrete Pavement - Materials for the bituminous concrete pavement materials and mixtures shall be obtained from a supplier regularly producing bituminous concrete that is in accordance with and meets the requirements of Section 406 of the VTrans Standard Specifications.

The binder course and wearing course shall conform to the applicable requirements of Section 406 of the VTrans Standard Specifications. Approval of the mix design shall be contingent upon the conformance of the completed asphalt pavement mix to the specification requirements, including adherence to the supplier's current job mix formulas within specific tolerance limits.

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

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

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

d. Tack Coat - The tack coat shall be emulsified asphalt conforming to ASTM D977 grade RS-1.

2. Base Course -

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

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

3. Parking Space Striping Paint-

a. Paint shall be formulated to be used on asphalt paving.

b. Thermoplastic striping paint shall be used for durability.

c. Parking space striping paint shall be yellow in color, RAL1023 Traffic Yellow.

d. Handicap parking space and symbol paint shall meet Federal Standard 595B and be approved by the TPOC prior to application.

e. Option Item: Handicap parking space and symbol paint shall meet Federal Standard 595B and be approved by the TPOC prior to application.

Part 3 Execution:

1. General -

a. All work and materials shall conform with the lines, grades, elevations, dimensions, material requirements, and testing requirements that are specified in this Statement of Work.

b. The Contractor is responsible for all layout and field engineering required for the completion of this project. The Government will not provide any survey services.

c. The Contractor shall verify that the actual site conditions are consistent with the existing conditions depicted in this contract. Discrepancies, omissions, and errors shall be reported to the TPOC prior to the start of construction.

d. It is the Contractor's responsibility to provide and maintain erosion prevention and sedimentation control measures as conditions require. Erosion and sedimentation control measures shall be pre-approved by the TPOC.

e. All gravel required beyond what is available from onsite excavation of existing pavement areas shall be furnished by the Contractor. Any additional gravel has to meet VTrans Specifications.

f. The Contractor shall provide protection to surrounding pavement, vegetation, structures, and utilities within the work area that are to remain in place. Damages caused by the Contractor shall be repaired or restored to original condition at the Contractor's expense.

g. At the completion of work, all disturbed areas and new pavement shall be smooth with sufficient slope to allow for proper drainage and no ponding.

All disturbed areas not noted to receive pavement, or other treatment shall receive six-inch (6") minimum of topsoil, playground grass seed, and straw blankets or another erosion control measure approved by the TPOC.

h. New hot mix asphalt pavement shall meet other type pavements at locations shown. The existing pavement, including areas to be repaired, shall be sawcut to provide a neat vertical surface. The junction shall be neatly made to the satisfaction of the TPOC. All edges of the existing pavement shall be coated with tack coat material prior to placement of any hot mix asphalt pavement.

2. Quality Assurance -

a. Manufacturer and Installer Qualifications:

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

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

3. Reclamation Work -

a. Site Preparation:

i. Silt fence or other erosion control measures shall be maintained following best management practices.

ii. All areas along the lake or water bodies shall be protected using approved silt fencing or other erosion control measures.

Note: The Contractor shall conduct periodic inspections of the silt fence to ensure the silt fence function and integrity is maintained during the duration of the contract. If the silt fence is damaged or breached, the Contractor shall repair, reinstall, or add addition silt fence as necessary before dumping or grading additional material.

b. Surface Preparation:

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

c. Reclaiming Process:

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

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

iii. During reclamation, protect existing asphalt surfaces that will remain post-construction.

iv. Unless otherwise specified in this contract, disposal of all demolished materials and construction debris is the responsibility of the Contractor. All demolished materials and construction debris must be disposed of offsite in accordance with all Federal, State, and local laws at no additional cost to the Government.

d. Grading:

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

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

iii. The reclaimed base course material shall be graded so that the finished grade of the asphalt pavement is consistent with existing drainage patterns.

The top grade of the compacted reclaimed base course shall be three and a half inches (3.5") (plus or minus one half inch (0.5") below the top of the existing pavement grade. The Contractor is responsible for determining the grades of the existing pavement and the new work specified herein.

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

v. Parking lot slope shall match the existing drainage patterns of the current parking lot.

e. Gravel Base Material:

i. If there is insufficient reclaimed base course material to grade the subbase to the appropriate elevations, gravel base material shall be used and supplied by the Contactor.

ii. Gravel base material shall be added and blended with the reclaimed base course prior to compaction.

f. Compaction:

i. The reclaimed base course material will be wetted, as needed, and compacted with a power-roller weighing not less than ten (10) tons, or an equivalent vibratory roller.

ii. The reclaimed base course material shall be compacted to a firm and even surface satisfactory to the TPOC.

iii. The density shall not be less than ninety-five percent (95%) of the maximum density in accordance with ASTM D 1557.

g. Option Item: Reclaim, Repave and Paint Handicap Parking Area:

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

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

iii. During reclamation, protect existing asphalt surfaces that will remain post-construction.

iv. Unless otherwise specified in this contract, disposal of all demolished materials and construction debris is the responsibility of the Contractor. All demolished materials and construction debris must be disposed of offsite in accordance with all Federal, State, and local laws at no additional cost to the Government.

v. Prior to the start of reclamation work, pull granite parking lot curbing and reset curbing after paving so the pieces are aligned straight, level and squared to the face of pavement.

4. Bituminous Concrete Pavement -

a. General:

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

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

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

b. Placing Bituminous Concrete Pavement:

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

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

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

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

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

vi. Prior to placement of wearing course, a tack coat shall be applied to the surface of the new binder course. The tack coat shall be applied at a uniform rate of approximately 0.05 gallons per square yard. The binder course shall be cleaned of all foreign matter and loose material and shall be dry prior to placing the tack coat. The temperature of the emulsion shall range between seventy-five (75) degrees F and one hundred thirty (130) degrees F at the time of application. The application shall be made just prior to placement of the wearing course and shall progress sufficiently ahead of the paving so that the surface of the binder course remains "tacky." Tack coat shall not be applied when weather conditions would prevent the proper application and curing of the tack coat. The tack coat shall be uniformly applied with an approved applicator.

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

c. Junction of Bituminous Concrete Pavement with Existing Pavement:

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

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

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

d. Correcting Deficient Areas:

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

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

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

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

5. Field Sampling and Quality Control Testing -

a. General:

i. Field sampling and quality control testing shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and shall be performed at no additional cost to the Government. Testing shall be performed by an approved commercial testing laboratory, or by the Contractor subject to approval of the TPOC.

ii. Field sampling and testing shall be repeated as necessary or as directed by the TPOC to ensure the required thicknesses and compaction are being achieved and that the materials are in compliance with the specifications. Materials not properly placed or areas not properly compacted or not meeting grade and smoothness requirements shall be removed and replaced at no additional cost to the Government.

b. Bituminous Concrete Pavement:

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

ii. Laboratory and Field Density Tests - Comply with the requirements of divisions 400 and 700 of the VTrans Standard Specifications.

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

6. Parking Space Line Striping -

a. Paint forty-four (44) regular perpendicular parking spaces which are nine feet by eighteen feet (9' x 18').

b. Paint fifteen (15) angled parking spaces which are nine feet by eighteen feet (9' x 18').

c. Paint and symbol one (1) angled handicap space which is nine feet by eighteen feet (9' x 18').

i. Parking space location shall be approved by the TPOC.

ii. Paint access aisle for handicap parking space to meet ADA requirements

d. Paint crosshatched lines on both ends of the parking spaces to match existing design.

e. Line striping shall mirror the existing conditions pre-paving.

f. Option Item - Paint and symbol two (2) perpendicular handicap spaces which are nine feet by eighteen feet (9' x 18') and meet ADA requirements.

7. Final Clean-up -

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

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

Requirements

PLEASE SEE STATEMENT OF WORK AND ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED SEPARATELY FOR

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

Magnitude of Construction is between $100,000 and $250,000.

Product Service Code: Y1LB

Option Line Item

Product Service Code: Y1LB

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. Aug 1996

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

Line Item Delivery Schedule Quantity Address and POC

Delivery Schedule From date of lead time event to completion of performance 120 Calendar Days Date of Notice to Proceed Receipt

1 Job Place of Performance DoDAAC: 961602 CountryCode: USA

CORPS OF ENGINEERS NEW ENGLAND DIST

PROJECT MANAGER N HARTLAND LAKE, NORTH

HARTLAND VT 05052

NORTH HARTLAND, VT 05052

UNITED STATES

HEATHER L MORSE, DELIVER_TO_EMP_ID_NO

Email: heather.l.morse@usace.army.mil Telephone: (978) 318-8469

Option Line Item

Delivery Schedule From date of lead time event to completion of performance 120 Calendar Days Date of Notice to Proceed Receipt

1 Job Place of Performance DoDAAC: 961602 CountryCode: USA

CORPS OF ENGINEERS NEW ENGLAND DIST

PROJECT MANAGER N HARTLAND LAKE, NORTH

HARTLAND VT 05052

NORTH HARTLAND, VT 05052

UNITED STATES

HEATHER L MORSE, DELIVER_TO_EMP_ID_NO

Email: heather.l.morse@usace.army.mil Telephone: (978) 318-8469

Section G - Contract Administration Data

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.236-7000 Modification Proposals--Price Breakdown. Dec 1991

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…