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W912WJ25QA024 08 MAY 2025

JENNIFER SAMELA

978-318-8324

20 MAY 2025

02:00 PM

W912WJ 100

W2SD ENDIST NEW ENGLAND

KO CONTRACTING DIVISION, 696 VIRGINIA ROAD

CONCORD, MA 01742-2751

UNITED STATES

JENNIFER SAMELA, EMAIL: JENNIFER.M.SAMELA@USACE.ARMY.MIL

TELEPHONE: 978-318-8324

541620

USD 19,000,000.00

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Rare, Threatened, and Endangered Species Survey, West Thompson Lake, N. Grosvendorale, CT

W912WJ25QA024

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RARE, THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES SURVEYU.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERSWEST THOMPSON LAKEN.

GROSVENORDALE, CT

Bid Schedule

ITEM

UNIT

QTY

TOTAL

1. Base

Rare, Threatened and Endangered Species Survey/Report

Mammals

Job

2. Option 1

Birds

3. Option 2

Reptiles

4. Option 3

Invertebrate - Mollusks

5. Option 4

Invertebrate - Insects

6. Option 5

Plants

7. Option 6

Detailed Invasive Terrestrial Plant Species Survey and Report

TOTAL

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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

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INFORMATION:

1. This is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 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.

5. Information on previously awarded contract (if no information is listed the requirement is considered "new"):

a. Previous contract was awarded to: NA

b. Previous contract awarded amount: NA

c. Interested vendors are advised that scope may differ from previous contract

d. No additional information on previous contracts will be provided

QUESTIONS REGARDING SOLICITATIONS:

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

a. Name: Jennifer M. Samela

b. Phone: 978-318-8324

c. Email: Jennifer.M.Samela@usace.army.mil

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

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

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

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

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) REGISTRATIONS:

1. In accordance with FAR Clause 52.204-7:

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

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

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

3. Provide Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): ___________________________

4. Provide CAGE code: ____________________________

SUBMITTALS:

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

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.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT:

RARE, THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES SURVEYU.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERSWEST THOMPSON LAKEN.

GROSVENORDALE, CTPERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

I. GENERAL

1. Scope:

Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, transportation, and permits to conduct a Federal and State listed rare, threatened, and endangered (RTE) species survey for mammals on approximately 1,773 acres at West Thompson Lake. Maps and comprehensive reports shall be submitted for all inventory work and analysis.

In addition, the Government may choose to exercise at the time of award optional tasks to conduct RTE species surveys of birds, reptiles, invertebrates (mollusks and insects), and plants on approximately 1,773 acres at West Thompson Lake. Maps and comprehensive reports shall be submitted for all inventory work and analysis.

Additionally, the Government may choose to exercise at the time of award an optional task to conduct an invasive terrestrial plant survey on approximately 1,773 acres at West Thompson Lake. Maps and comprehensive reports shall be submitted for all inventory work and analysis.

2. Location:

The required services shall be performed at the West Thompson Lake Project located in Thompson, Connecticut. The West Thompson Lake Project Office is located at 449 Reardon Road in North Grosvenordale, Connecticut.

3. Site Visit:

Contact the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC), Park Ranger, Mariah Deyo (508-838-4163) or Mariah.E.Deyo@usace.army.mil to arrange a site visit.

4. Schedule:

a. The period of performance is 360 days and will begin on the day of contract award.

b. The Contractor shall provide a minimum of seven days' notice prior to the start of work. The anticipated schedule is as follows:

i. Comprehensive Report [DRAFT] Completed

ii. Government Review of Draft Report Completed

iii. Comprehensive Report [FINAL] Completed

60 days after field work

15 days after Comprehensive Draft Report

30 days after Government review

c. Work shall be performed Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM unless otherwise approved by the TPOC. All onsite field work shall be coordinated and approved by the TPOC.

d. No work shall be done on weekends or Government holidays.

e. All pre-work 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/resubmittals, 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-work submittals.

5. Safety Requirements

a. General:

All work shall be conducted in accordance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Safety and Occupational Health Requirements (EM 385- 1-1, most recent edition), and all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), federal, state, and local safety and health requirements. A copy of EM 385-1-1 can be accessed electronically at the following link: https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/EM% 20385-1-1%20_EFFECTIVE%2015March2024.pdf

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

b. Accident Prevention Plan (APP):

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

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

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

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

Daily safety meetings shall be held and documented. Records shall be available to the Technical Point of Contact upon request.

c. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA):

An AHA shall be submitted and accepted for each definable feature of work (DFOW) in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 2-6. A DFOW is defined as any task, which is separate and distinct from other tasks, has separate control requirements, or is identified as different trades or disciplines.

The AHA shall be continuously reviewed and revised to address changing site conditions as appropriate.

For a non-mandatory formatted outline of an AHA, see ENG Form 6206 (Activity Hazard Analysis) https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6206_2023Aug24.pdf

d. Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) Requirements:

The Contractor shall employ a minimum of one person to function as a Level 3, SSHO. A Level 3 SSHO is a designated employee with collateral duty safety and occupational health (SOH) responsibilities that meets the requirements of EM 385-1-1, Chapter 2-3.b and 2-4.b.

Level 3 SSHOs must possess 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 Performance Work Statement, based on the definable features of work for this project.

g. Accident Reporting:

All accidents and near misses shall be investigated by the Contractor and reported to the Technical Point of Contact in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Table 2-1.

The mandatory ENG Form 3394 shall be completed and submitted to the Technical Point of Contact within seven (7) days of an incident: https://www.

publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerForms/Eng_Form_3394_2021Aug.pdf

h. Employee Exposure Data:

The Contractor shall electronically report total employee work hours (including subcontractors) to the Technical Point of Contact by close of business on the 10th calendar day of the following month.

6. Flooding:

The West Thompson Lake Project provides flood risk management, as such occasional retention of floodwaters may inundate portions of the property or access roads in the areas covered by this contract. The TPOC will notify the Contractor as areas are closed as a result of floodwaters. When flooding ends and waters recede, the TPOC will notify the Contractor as areas reopen and services may resume.

7. Pre-Work Conference Prior to the start of any work, the TPOC will schedule and conduct a pre-work conference. The Contractor's Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel will be physically present to attend this meeting. The Contractor shall directly oversee all work on the project and the Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel shall have the authority to act for the Contractor. This conference will be held at the time and location agreeable to the Government and Contractor. No work may be performed under this contract prior to this conference. The purpose of the conference is to enable the 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-work conference the Contractor shall provide the name of the project superintendent with a telephone number for project coordination.

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

Authority of The Technical Point of Contact and Quality Assurance Inspectors Contractor's Safety Program (including sub-Contractors) Activity Hazard Analysis Accident Prevention Plan (ENG Form 6293) SSHO Requirements Safety Meetings (Documented on NED Form 251) Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394) Correspondence, Communication and Administrative Procedures Invoice and Payment

8. Permits:

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

9. Security:

The Contractor will comply with all established security policies at West Thompson Lake. 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 service in an area. When possible, the Contractor shall be given at least 24-hour notice of any such closure.

For the duration of the contract, the Contractor will be provided one (1) key to provide access to gates at areas being serviced. This key is to be used only for contract purposes. This key 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 key. At the end of the service period, the key must be returned to the TPOC. Final payment is contingent on return of USACE access key.

10. Payment:

Payment shall be made on a per task basis. After final inspection and acceptance by the Government of each task, the Contractor must submit an invoice to the TPOC. The invoice shall include the invoice date, contract number, date of service, and description of work, quantities, process, and a total amount due per line item. For jobs greater than 30 days the Contractor may request multiple payments. 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.

The invoices will be delivered to:

West Thompson Lake ATTN: Mariah Deyo 449 Reardon Road North Grosvenordale, CT 06255 Email: Mariah.E.Deyo@usace.army.mil

II. Technical Part 1 General:

1. Summary:

Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, transportation, and permits to conduct a Federal and State listed rare, threatened, and endangered (RTE) species survey for mammals on approximately 1,773 acres at West Thompson Lake. Maps and comprehensive reports shall be submitted for all inventory work and analysis.

In addition, the Government may choose to exercise at the time of award optional tasks to conduct RTE species surveys of birds, reptiles, invertebrates (mollusks and insects), and plants on approximately 1,773 acres at West Thompson Lake. Maps and comprehensive reports shall be submitted for all inventory work and analysis.

Additionally, the Government may choose to exercise at the time of award an optional task to conduct an invasive terrestrial plant survey on approximately 1,773 acres at West Thompson Lake. Maps and comprehensive reports shall be submitted for all inventory work and analysis.

2. Existing Conditions The West Thompson Lake Project resides in the Thames River Basin and is a multi-use project. The project contains a mixture of developed recreation and flood control areas, forest, agricultural fields, grasslands, streams, ponds, wetlands, the Quinebaug River and 200-acre West Thompson Lake.

Many invasive species are known to exist on the property and the primary treatment method is chemical herbicides. Some mechanical and hand removal of invasive plants is also practiced.

3. 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 storage areas, free from the accumulation of waste materials. Upon completion of work, the Contractor shall clean up the job site to the satisfaction of the Government.

4. 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.

5. 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 actions. The Contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property or injury to any person as a result of the company's operations. The Contractor shall notify the Technical Point of Contact immediately of damage to Government and private property and injury to any person resulting from the Contractors' 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. The Contractor shall also restore features (roadways, culverts, vegetation, etc.), which are damaged or destroyed by the company's operation.

6. Environmental Protection 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.

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

8. 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.

9. Receiving and Storing Materials The Contractor is responsible for receiving and unloading of delivered goods. Government employees will not receive material or supplies for the Contractor and will not be responsible for damage to the Contractor's equipment or materials.

10. Required Personnel, Experience and Education

i. Contractor shall have sufficient personnel to adequately perform the tasks outlined in this scope and meet the deadline.

ii. Field biologists shall have a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university in Natural Resources/Biology/Ecology or related field.

iii. Contract personnel must have at least 2 years of professional experience with GIS and be capable of producing high quality professional maps.

iv. Contractor must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in conducting rare, threatened, and endangered species surveys and produce completed studies of similar scope

v. Contractor must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in conducting invasive species surveys and produce completed studies of a similar scope prior to contract award.

vi. Contractor must provide proof of qualifications and acceptable examples/samples of past similar scopes of work upon request prior to contract award.

vii. This contract requires field work in remote wooded locations, foot travel over uneven terrain, exposure to insects, poison ivy and possible inclement weather.

11. Submittals:

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

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

a. Pre-work Submittals: Submitted within 21 days of contract award. Submittals must be accepted prior to the commencement of any field work.

ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet) Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) ENG Form 6282 (Site Safety and Health Officer Designation Letter) First Aid/CPR Certifications

b. Other Submittals: The documents identified below must be submitted by the completion of the contract work:

Monthly status reports - due the 1st of each month Digital Data: GIS map data and shapefiles (compatible with ESRI product ArcGIS Pro). Spatial requirements: NAD 1983 (2011) StatePlane Connecticut FIPS 0600 (US Feet) Include PDF's, Word and Excel files, GIS Files, and final maps with points (at completion of surveys) Any inventory data and field forms; include acreage totals in graphical format, including species count, location and acreage impacted, per project and overall Photo documentation Documentation of any rare species/communities that are present Documentation of any invasive species/communities that are present Final Report - Include all findings, notes, maps and management recommendations (2 hard copies and 1 digital copy); Prioritize species by management importance, risk and current infestation level and provide strategic long-term management goals and recommendations.

Formal out-briefing on contract and final report

NOTE: All data, materials, submittals, and maps gathered and/or developed in the performance of this contract shall be the property of the Government.

12. References

a. Federal Endangered Species Act of 1973 (42 USCA (S)(S) 4321-4370c)

b. Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Natural Diversity Data Base (CT DEEP NDDB)

c. Connecticut Invasive Plants Council Invasive Plant Species List (October 2024 or most recent)

d. West Thompson Lake Property Survey of Mansfield Hollow Lake and West Thompson Lake for Rare and Protected Species and Outstanding Natural Communities (2000)

e. Ecological Studies Final Report: West Thompson Lake and Mansfield Hollow Lake by CME Associates, Inc. October 2008

f. USACE Potential Target Species List

Part 2 Service Requirements:

1. Rare, Threatened, and Endangered Species Mammals Survey (Base Task) The Contractor shall perform the base task of conducting a RTE Species survey for mammals that shall include the physical inspection and survey of 1,773-acre West Thompson Lake Project and the following requirements.

a. Review of Records- Contractor shall review past inventories to identify locations of previous species found and identify other areas that may provide suitable habitat for RTE species. Other available information databases, such as soils, aerial photos, National Wetlands Inventory, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Connecticut Natural Diversity Data Base, topography and hydrology should be evaluated for potential additional areas to be surveyed.

i. Rare and significant natural communities will be mapped and classified by quality and quantity of habitat available to support RTE species.

ii. Vegetation Community Analysis - Species should be listed and relative abundance described. The assessment should consider vegetation components that may be important to RTE species.

iii. Location, size, and type of vegetation where RTE species are found should be identified and described.

The Contractor shall make informed decisions about the potential for habitat for RTE species. Habitat assessments must consider all the different types of habitats that are necessary for the survival of the RTE species. For example, critical habitat for a particular bird species should include those areas necessary for feeding, nesting and breeding. Such areas may encompass both uplands and wetlands.

b. USACE conducted background research of records from USFWS, CT DEEP NDDB, and prior USACE surveys and identified 7 mammals, 34 birds, 6 reptiles, 49 invertebrates (3 mollusks and 46 insects), and 62 plants that could potentially occur on West Thompson Lake property. See attached reference document, USACE Potential Target Species List, for detailed species listings that should be focused on during the survey.

c. Surveys- Contractor shall perform a physical survey of all areas of the project. The goal is to identify the location of where RTE species can be found and create a new baseline database of what RTE species exist at West Thompson Lake. Base surveys, or level 1 surveys were conducted over 25 years ago, but the methodology used did not provide a comprehensive overview of species on site.

Contractor shall conduct all surveys during appropriate seasons to increase probability in detecting species. Surveys shall take place during times which the targeted species can be observed and identified, such as flowering period for plants, or breeding season for birds. Potential target species for each survey type have been identified (see attached USACE Potential Target Species List). Any additional RTE species identified while conducting surveys shall be documented.

i. Survey methods should make use of survey techniques appropriate for the species and may include techniques such as trapping, netting, call surveys, winter tracks or other appropriate methods.

ii. Surveys shall be designed to have sufficient duration and timing to reasonably indicate the likely presence or absence of a species if a species is not found during the surveys.

iii. Limitations, either because of steep slopes or access will be noted.

d. Comprehensive Reports - Contractor shall prepare and deliver written reports of all findings from the field inspection/survey including:

i. Methodology

ii. Observations and findings from field surveys

iii. Recommendations for management of conservation, preservation and enhancement of the species and habitat found

iv. Tables summarizing data including common and scientific names

v. Digital photographs of RTE's and any other pertinent habitat or species observed

vi. GIS Maps

Maps specifically identifying current RTE species areas, which are color coded and labeled Maps specifically identifying potential habitat for RTE species observed

2. Rare, Threatened, and Endangered Species Additional Surveys (Optional Tasks) The optional tasks to conduct RTE species surveys of birds, reptiles, invertebrates (mollusks and insects), and plants that shall include the physical inspection and survey of 1,773-acre West Thompson Lake Project. The Government may exercise some or all the options at the time of award.

Optional tasks not exercised at time of award will not be exercised. All options shall have the same period of performance and service requirements as the base task.

3. Invasive Terrestrial Plant Survey (Optional Task) There is an optional task for the Contractor to perform a physical inspection and survey of the 1,773-acre West Thompson Lake Project for invasive terrestrial plants. The Government may choose to exercise this option at the time of award. If the Optional task is not exercised at time of award, it will not be exercised. The optional task for an invasive terrestrial plant survey will have same period of performance as the base task and the following requirements.

a. Review of Records- Contractor shall review available information databases, such as National Wetlands Inventory, Connecticut Natural Diversity Data Base Connecticut Invasive Plants Council, soils, aerial photos, topography and hydrology should be evaluated for potential additional areas to be surveyed.

b. Surveys- Contractor shall conduct all surveys during appropriate seasons to increase probability in detecting invasive species. Surveys shall take place during times which the targeted species can be observed and identified, such as flowering season for plants.

i. Survey methods should make use of survey techniques appropriate for the species.

ii. Surveys shall be designed to have sufficient duration and timing to reasonably indicate the likely presence or absence of a species if a species is not found during the surveys.

iii. Limitations, either because of steep slopes or access will be noted.

c. Comprehensive Report The Contractor shall prepare and deliver written reports of all findings from the field inspection/survey including:

vii. Methodology

viii. Observations and findings from field surveys

ix. Recommendations for treatment and control measures

x. Tables summarizing data including common and scientific names, and acreages affected

xi. Digital photographs of invasive species and any other noteworthy species observed

xii. GIS Maps Maps specifically identifying current invasive species areas, which are color coded and labeled, and acreages listed

ATTACHMENTS: Please refer to the attachments included with this solicitation for additional information

WAGE DETERMINATION:

The Wage Determination for this project can be found at:

https://sam.gov/wage-determination/2015-4097/30

Wage Determination No.: 2015-4097 Modification No.: 30 Date: 23 December 2024

Requirements Rare, Threatened, and Endangered Species Survey, West Thompson Lake, N. Grosvenordale, CT

Contract Clauses

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. Oct 2018 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance. Aug 2020 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Nov 2023 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. Nov 2020

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. Sep 2011 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights. Dec 2022 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting. May 2024

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

Jan 2023

252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements. Nov 2023 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. Dec 2018 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. Dec 2006 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services. Nov 2023 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Oct 2024 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support. Jan 2023

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation. (Jan 2025)

Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jan 2025)

(a) . As used in this clause-Definitions

Long-term contract means a contract of more than five years in duration, including options. However, the term does not include contracts that exceed five years in duration because the period of performance has been extended for a cumulative period not to exceed six months under the clause at 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, or other appropriate authority.

Small business concern-

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (d) of this clause.

(2) , as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or Affiliates a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

(b) If the Contractor represented that it was any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3) prior to award of this contract, the Contractor shall rerepresent its size and socioeconomic status according to paragraph (f) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (h) of this clause, upon occurrence of any of the following:

(1) Within 30 days after execution of a novation agreement or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the novation agreement was executed prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(2) Within 30 days after a merger or acquisition that does not require a novation or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the merger or acquisition occurred prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(3) For long-term contracts-

(i) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the end of the fifth year of the contract; and

(ii) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the date specified in the contract for exercising any option thereafter.

(c) If the Contractor represented its status as any of the small business concerns identified at 19.000(a)(3) prior to award of this contract, the Contractor shall rerepresent its size and socioeconomic status according to paragraph (f) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (h) of this clause, for the NAICS code assigned to an order (except that paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of this clause do not apply to an order issued under a Federal Supply Schedule contract at subpart 8.4)-

(1) Set aside exclusively for a small business concern identified at 19.000(a)(3) that is issued under an unrestricted multiple-award contract, unless the order is issued under the reserved portion of an unrestricted multiple-award contract ( e.g., an order set aside for a woman-owned small business under a multiple-award contract that is not set-aside, unless the order is issued under the reserved portion of the multiple-award contract);

(2) Issued under a multiple-award contract set aside for small businesses that is further set aside for a specific socioeconomic category that differs from the underlying multiple-award contract ( e.g., an order set aside for a HUBZone small business concern under a multiple-award contract that is set aside for small businesses);

(3) Issued under the part of the multiple-award contract that is set aside for small businesses that is further set aside for a specific socioeconomic category that differs from the underlying set-aside part of the multiple-award contract ( e.g., an order set aside for a WOSB concern under the part of the multiple-award contract that is partially set aside for small businesses); and

(4) When the Contracting Officer explicitly requires it for an order issued under a multiple-award contract, including for an order issued under a Federal Supply Schedule contract (see 8.405-5(b) and 19.301-2(b)(2)).

(d) The Contractor shall rerepresent its size status in accordance with the size standard in effect at the time of this rerepresentation that corresponds to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code(s) assigned to this contract. The small business size standard corresponding to this NAICS code(s) can be found at https://www.sba.gov/document/support--table-size-standards.

(e) The small business size standard for a Contractor providing an end item that it does not manufacture, process, or produce itself, for a contract other than a construction or service contract, is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition-

(1) Was set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(2) Used the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the Contractor waived the price evaluation preference; or

(3) Was an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(f) Except as provided in paragraph (h) of this clause, the Contractor shall make the representation(s) required by of this clause paragraphs (b) and (c) by validating or updating all its representations in the Representations and Certifications section of the System for Award Management (SAM) and its other data in SAM, as necessary, to ensure that they reflect the Contractor's current status. The Contractor shall notify the contracting officer in writing within the timeframes specified in paragraph (b) of this clause, or with its offer for an order (see paragraph (c) of this clause), that the data have been validated or updated, and provide the date of the validation or update.

(g) If the Contractor represented that it was other than a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor may, but is not required to, take the actions required by paragraphs (f) or (h) of this clause.

(h) If the Contractor does not have representations and certifications in SAM, or does not have a representation in SAM for the NAICS code applicable to this contract, the Contractor is required to complete the following rerepresentation and submit it to the contracting office, along with the contract number and the date on which the rerepresentation was completed:

(1) The Contractor represents that it is, is not a small business concern under NAICS Code assigned to contract number .541620 W912WJ25PXXXX

(2) [ .] The Contractor represents that Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (h)(1) of this clause it is, is not, a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in .13 CFR 124.1001

(3) [ ] The Contractor represents that Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (h)(1) of this clause.

it is, is not a women-owned small business concern.

(4) Women-owned small business (WOSB) joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program. The Contractor represents that it is, is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [ The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each ____ party to the joint venture: __.]

(5) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture. The Contractor represents that it is, is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [ The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each ____ party to the joint venture: __ .]

(6) [ ] The Contractor represents that Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (h)(1) of this clause.

it is, is not a veteran-owned small business concern.

(7) [ ] The Contractor Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (h)(6) of this clause.

represents that it is, is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.

(8) . The Contractor represents that it is, Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program is not an SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 128.402. [ The Contractor ____ shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(9) [ ] The Contractor represents Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (h)(1) of this clause.

that-

(i) It is, is not a HUBZone small business concern listed, on the date of this representation, on the List of Qualified HUBZone Small Business Concerns maintained by the Small Business Administration, and no material changes in ownership and control, principal office, or HUBZone employee percentage have occurred since it was certified in accordance with 13 CFR part 126; and

(ii) It is, is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 126, and the representation in paragraph (h)(8)(i) of this clause is accurate for each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture. [ The Contractor shall enter the names ____ of each of the HUBZone small business concerns participating in the HUBZone joint venture: .] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the HUBZone representation.

[ Contractor to sign and date and insert authorized signer's name and title.] ____

(End of clause)

Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders — Commercial Products and Commercial Services

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

(DEVIATION 2025-O0003 and 2025-O0004)

(Jan 2025) Deviation 2025-O0004 (Mar 2025)

Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAR 2025) (DEVIATION 2025-O0003 and 2025-O0004)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (Dec 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889 (a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 ( 19 U.S.C.