Solicitation W912WJ25QA068.pdf

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Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

Sediment Removal, Northfield Brook Lake, Thomaston, CT

W912WJ25QA068

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, equipment, materials, and transportation to remove approximately 1,200 cubic yards of sediment from Northfield Brook Lake, Thomaston, CT in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, and transportation to haul approximately 1,200 cubic yards of removed sediment to a storage area on Government property at Northfield Brook Lake, Thomaston, CT in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

STATEMENT OF WORK:

SEDIMENT REMOVAL

NORTHFIELD BROOK LAKE

THOMASTON, CT

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

STATEMENT OF WORK

I. General:

1. Scope:

Furnish all labor, equipment, and materials to remove sediment within Northfield Brook Lake. Approximately 1,200 cubic yards (yd3) of material shall be removed and transported by the Contractor to an upland location at the downstream side of the dam within the Northfield Brook Lake property, for storage on Government property.

This Statement of Work includes removal and relocation of sediment that deposited in the lake over time due to flood operations and surrounding development, as well as installation of erosion and sediment (E&S) control measures in accordance with DOT standards.

Mobilization and staging of heavy equipment will be required to safely and effectively remove sediment in and around the specified areas. Heavy equipment will generally work from the lake and waterway embankments.

Sediment removed may require temporary offloading sites along the embankments to await transport to the designated final storage site on Government property. All temporary offloading sites and final storage site will require erosion and sediment controls.

2. Location:

Northfield Brook Lake is located at 1550 Northfield Road, (Route 254) Thomaston, CT 06787 Northfield Road in Thomaston, CT 06787. GPS coordinates: 41.692017, -73.098406

Site Visit:

Contact the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) to arrange a site visit: Rachel Beach, Natural Resources Specialist | (860) 338-0178 or Rachel.k.

Beach@usace.army.mil

3. Schedule:

The work shall be completed no later than 210 days after Notice to Proceed. 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.

If partial lake drawdown is required, the Government will coordinate the drawdown with Contractor in advance of sediment removal. If drawdown occurs, the Contractor will initiate sediment removal within two (2) days of drawdown and complete sediment removal from the lake withing 14 days of initial drawdown.

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

4. Safety Requirements:

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

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

b. Accident Prevention Plan (APP):

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

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

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

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

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

c. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA):

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

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

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

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

The Contractor shall employ a minimum of one person to function as a Level 3, SSHO. A Level 3 SSHO is a designated Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) with Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) responsibility that meets the requirements of EM 385-1-1, Chapter 2-3.b and 2-4.

b.

Level 3 SSHOs must have training, knowledge, and/or experience identifying hazards and implementing controls for the work being performed.

The SSHO shall be present at the project site and be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Prime Contractor's SOH program.

Contractor shall designate all SSHOs on a mandatory ENG Form 6282 (Site Safety and Health Officer Designation Letter):

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6282_2023Aug28.pdf

e. First-Aid and CPR Personnel Requirements:

For shifts with multiple employees, provide at least two employees that are certified to administer First Aid and CPR. When employees work alone, they must be certified in First Aid and be provided an effective means of communication to call for assistance in the event of an emergency.

Minimum First Aid and CPR qualifications are outlined in EM 385-1-1, Chapter 3-3.

f. Additional Personnel Requirements:

Other Competent Person (CP) or Qualified Persons (QP) may be required per EM 385-1-1 and/or other sections of this Statement of Work, based on the definable features of work for this project.

g. Accident Reporting:

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

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

publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerForms/Eng_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.

i. Excavation and Trenching

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

1. Submittals:

a. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) is required to be developed by a Competent Person (CP) for all work in excavations and trenches.

b. For excavations or trenches 5 feet (1.5m) or more in depth, an Excavation and Trenching Plan is required. The plan must be developed by a CP, submitted, and approved by the USACE supervisor or accepted by Technical Point of Contact prior to beginning work. The plan must meet minimum plan requirements outlined in EM 385-1-1, Chapter 25-7.

2. Required Personnel:

a. Competent Person (CP): All projects that involve excavation and trenching activities are required to have a Competent Person (CP) who has training, knowledge, and experience in excavation and trenching soil analysis, use of protective systems, and the requirements of EM 385-1-1 Chapter 12 and 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P.

b. Rescue Personnel: Must be trained on rescue procedures identified in Excavation and Trenching Plan.

5. Preconstruction Conference:

Prior to the start of any work, the TPOC will schedule and conduct a "Preconstruction Conference". The Contractor's Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel will be physically present to attend this meeting, unless otherwise directed by the TPOC. 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 Preconstruction 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 Preconstruction Conference:

i. Authority of the Technical Point of Contact and Quality Assurance Inspectors

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

iii. Mandatory ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet)

iv. Activity Hazard Analysis for each Definable Feature of Work (DFOW)

v. Safety Meetings

vi. ENG Form 3394 (mandatory if needed for Accident Reporting)

vii. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements

viii. Correspondence, Communication and Administrative Procedures

ix. Invoice and Payment

6. 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.

7. Security:

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

8. Contractor's Personnel:

a. Employee Conduct - The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that the Contractor's employees strictly comply with 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 or equipment while on USACE property.

b. 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, 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.

Note: At least one of the Contractor employees on site shall be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with all project staff.

9. 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 30 days, the Contractor may request progress payments.

All invoices may be mailed to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Thomaston Dam 331 Hill Road Thomaston, CT 06787

Or emailed to Rachel.K.Beach@usace.army.mil (preferred) II. Technical Requirements:

1. Submittals:

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

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

Pre-Construction Submittals: Submitted within 21 days of Notice to Proceed. Submittals must be accepted prior to the commencement of any field work.

a. Mandatory ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet)

b. Activity Hazard Analysis for each Definable Feature of Work (DFOW)

c. First Aid /CPR Certifications

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

e. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for applicable materials.

f. Safety Inspection for all Heavy Equipment: The Contractor shall submit a current written safety inspection for all heavy equipment proposed for use on this contract.

g. Work Site Plan: Prior to the start of on-site work, the Contractor shall submit a site plan.

h. Work Plan and Schedule: The Contractor shall submit a written Work Plan describing the methods and equipment required to accomplish the work and provide the required environmental and worker protection; this plan will include a schedule of work.

i. Environmental Protection Plan: The Contractor shall submit an Environmental Protection Plan for review and approval by the TPOC. This plan shall include a sediment and erosion control plan and shall be in accordance with current DOT standards.

j. Excavation and Trenching Plan: If applicable, at depths greater than five (5) feet.

2. Clean Up:

The Contractor shall practice good housekeeping to maintain a safe job site. The Contractor shall keep the work area, including any storage areas, free from the accumulation of waste materials. Upon completing work in an area, the Contractor shall remove any tools, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the Government. Upon completion of work, the Contractor shall clean up the job site to the satisfaction of the Government.

3. Government Resources:

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

4. 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 and functional product.

5. Quality Assurance:

The Contractor is responsible for the quality control of the contract work. The Government has the right to inspect and test all items called for by the contract, to the extent practicable always and at all places during the term of the contract.

6. Other Contracts:

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

7. Environmental Protection:

Containers for excess and/ or waste materials, rubbish, etc. shall be provided by the Contractor at the site, and the site will be inspected/ cleaned daily.

No burning is permissible. Water, air, and land resources shall not be adversely impacted during the work. The Contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all Federal, State, and Local environmental regulatory requirements are met at no additional cost to the Government. Assurance of compliance with this section by subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Successful quoter will take necessary steps to ensure all Federal, State, and local environmental regulatory requirements are met.

Wetlands requirements:

a. Any tree removal necessary as part of this work, will be approved in advance by the Technical Point of Contact.

b. Any necessary vegetation removal for access along streambanks/lake will be cleared by hand with vegetation cut at the base to retain bank-stabilizing root masses.

c. Temporary bank stabilization materials used during sediment removal (e.g. rip rap, timber mats etc.), will be removed after debris removal is complete.

d. Avoid or mitigate activities that negatively affect stream stability.

e. Utilize natural fiber matting (coir) for erosion control as opposed to synthetic/plastic materials, if feasible.

f. Seed and mulch with straw, or live stake streambank areas disturbed by sediment removal with native plant species immediately following completion.

g. If equipment must access both sides of the lake/stream, avoid in-water crossings, if possible. Use existing crossings (culverts, bridges, access roads) when available. If not available, cross in a stable location that will minimize resuspension of sediment and debris or use timber mats.

h. Schedule in-stream work to avoid environmentally sensitive periods, such as spawning and migration to the fullest extent possible.

i. Conduct in-water work from the stream bank or other high-ground locations (from the road reaching down, using a long-arm excavator or similar) to minimize impacts to aquatic habitats.

j. Haul sediment to USACE designated storage site and secure in an upland location outside of the 100-year floodplain, or downstream of the dam.

k. Any non-sediment, man-made materials removed (propane tanks, tires, etc.) will be hauled off-site by the Contractor for proper disposal.

l. All construction equipment shall be refueled outside the 100-year floodplain, or at least 200 feet (whichever distance is greater) from all streams, open water, and wetlands and be protected with secondary containment.

m. Hazardous materials associated with equipment operation; fuel, lubricating oils, or other chemicals, will be stored outside the 100-year floodplain, or at least 200 feet (whichever distance is greater) from all streams, open water, and wetlands and be protected with secondary containment.

n. The Contractor is encouraged to use biodegradable hydraulic oil in equipment working near or in the lake. Biodegradability refers to:

Environmental persistence classification Pw1, as stated in ASTM D6046-02(2006) (USACE 2014).

8. Storage Area:

The storage area for use by the Contractor, for work and storage of equipment, materials, and trailers during the life of this contract will be determined at the Pre-Construction Conference. The storage area will be located at Northfield Brook Lake, in the vicinity of the job site and above normal pool elevation. Northfield Brook Lake is a flood control project. Occasional retention of floodwaters may inundate the recreation area and access road.

The Contractor shall confine its storage area to the limits as designated or approved by the TPOC and shall be responsible for the security of the area.

Upon completion of the contract, and at no additional cost to the Government, the Contractor shall remove all equipment and materials, except as otherwise specified, and restore the site to its original condition as approved by the TPOC.

Trailers, equipment, or materials must not be open to public view, except for those items which are in support of ongoing work on any given day. Do not stockpile materials outside the storage area in preparation for the next day's work. Park mobile equipment, such as tractors, wheeled lifting equipment, cranes, trucks, and similar equipment within the storage area at the end of each workday.

9. Existing Conditions:

a. Northfield Brook Lake contains several areas where sedimentation has occurred due to upstream development activities and normal flood control operations. Please see attached photos for additional information.

b. Vehicle access to job sites is limited by access gates. Contractor must coordinate access with TPOC.

c. Sediment storage area is located on Northfield Brook Lake Government property, a short distance from the park area, and accessible via Route 254.

III. Execution:

1. General

a. It is the Contractor responsibility to furnish and supply personal with the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when and where necessary (for example: hardhats, gloves, eye protection, life jacket)

b. Northfield Brook Lake is a flood control project, thus work will be completed in coordination with the Contractor during normal pool inflows and lowered pool elevations.

c. The Government will coordinate any lake drawdown with Contractor in advance of sediment removal operations. After coordination occurs, the Contractor must be ready to begin work within 2 days of lake drawdown.

2. Sediment Removal The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, trucking, and supervision needed to remove sediment from Northfield Brook Lake and transport approximately 1,200yd3 of material to the storage area on Government property.

The operational days will be determined by the Government and agreed upon with the Contractor and are contingent upon any needed lake drawdown and weather.

The Contractor will provide adequate equipment and operators to continuously move sediment to the storage area.

Work shall be performed in a safe manner that protects both workers and the general public from hazards and prevents the release of any contaminants to the environment. All access points shall minimize disturbance to existing vegetation.

The Contractor shall maintain sufficient erosion controls to prevent the sediment from returning to the lake.

On site considerations include pedestrian safety, as Northfield Brook Lake is an active recreation area. Pedestrians and vehicles must be kept a safe distance from the work areas and speed limits within the recreation area must be strictly enforced.

3. Storage Site Preparation

Prior to the placement of any material in the storage area, the Contractor shall install appropriate erosion and sediment controls. The erosion and sediment controls shall be removed by the Contractor after completion of work and once the site is stabilized, unless biodegradable materials are used.

The Contractor shall conduct periodic inspections of the E&S controls to ensure function and integrity is maintained during the duration of the contract. If the controls are damaged or breached, the Contractor shall immediately repair, reinstall, or add additional controls as necessary.

4. Clean Up:

Upon completion of work, the Contractor shall clean up the job site to the satisfaction of the Government.

Disturbed areas of fine lawn and other environmentally sensitive areas shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the TPOC.

Requirements Sediment Removal, Northfield Brook Lake, Thomaston, CT

Product Service Code: Y1QA

Product Service Code: Y1QA

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

Overall Contract Inspection/Acceptance Locations

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF WORK AND

CONTRACTOR PROVIDED QUOTE.

DoDAAC: 961113 CountryCode: USA

CORPS OF ENGINEERS NEW ENGLAND DIST

NORTHFIELD BROOK LAKE, 1550 NORTHFIELD ROAD, RT. 254

THOMASTON, CT 06787

UNITED STATES

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF WORK AND

CONTRACTOR PROVIDED QUOTE.

DoDAAC: 961113 CountryCode: USA

CORPS OF ENGINEERS NEW ENGLAND DIST

NORTHFIELD BROOK LAKE, 1550 NORTHFIELD ROAD, RT. 254

THOMASTON, CT 06787

UNITED STATES

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

From date of lead time event to completion of performance 210 Calendar Days Date of Notice to Proceed Receipt

Line Item Delivery Schedule Quantity Address and POC

Delivery Schedule From date of lead time event to completion of performance 210 Calendar Days Date of Notice to Proceed Receipt

1 Job Place of Performance DoDAAC: 961113 CountryCode: USA

CORPS OF ENGINEERS NEW ENGLAND DIST

NORTHFIELD BROOK LAKE, 1550 NORTHFIELD

ROAD, RT. 254

THOMASTON, CT 06787

UNITED STATES

RACHEL K BEACH, DELIVER_TO_EMP_ID_NO

Email: RACHEL.K.BEACH@USACE.ARMY.MIL Telephone: 860-338-0178

Delivery Schedule From date of lead time event to completion of performance 210 Calendar Days Date of Notice to Proceed Receipt

1 Job Place of Performance DoDAAC: 961113 CountryCode: USA

CORPS OF ENGINEERS NEW ENGLAND DIST

NORTHFIELD BROOK LAKE, 1550 NORTHFIELD

ROAD, RT. 254

THOMASTON, CT 06787

UNITED STATES

RACHEL K BEACH, DELIVER_TO_EMP_ID_NO

Email: RACHEL.K.BEACH@USACE.ARMY.MIL Telephone: 860-338-0178

Section G - Contract Administration Data

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. Dec 2018 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 the prime Contractor ("Contractor") and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (eg., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as "RAMs"), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures -this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clauses of this contract, should FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

Suspicious Activity Reporting training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something): All contract personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity.

WAGE DETERMINATIONS:

The Wage Determination for this project can be found at:

https://sam.gov/wage-determination/CT20250001/7 Wage Determination No.: CT20250001 Modification No.: 7 Revised Date: 13 June 2025

W912WJ25QA068

https://sam.gov/wage-determination/CT20250001/7 https://sam.gov/wage-determination/CT20250006/1

Section I - Contract Clauses

UAI 5152.249-9000 Basis for Settlement of Proposals

Actual costs will be used to determine equipment costs for a settlement proposal submitted on the total cost basis under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 49.206-2(b). In evaluating a termination settlement proposal using total cost basis, the following principles will be applied to determine allowable equipment costs.

(a) Actual costs for each piece of equipment, or groups of similar serial or series equipment, need not be available in the contractor's accounting records to determine total actual equipment costs.

(b) If equipment costs have been allocated to a contract using predetermined rates, those charges will be adjusted to actual costs.

(c) Recorded job costs adjusted for unallowable expenses will be used to determine equipment operating expenses.

(d) Ownership costs (depreciation) will be determined using the contractor's depreciation schedule (subject to the provisions of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 31.205-11).

(e) License, taxes, storage and insurance costs are normally recovered as an indirect expense and unless the contractor charges these costs directly to contracts, they will be recovered through the indirect expense rate.

(End of Clause)

52.003-4015 MAGNITUDE OF PROJECT

The estimated cost of the work is .between $25,000 and $100,000

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 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. Dec 2014 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations. Nov 2015 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. Nov 2020 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements. Aug 2018 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds. May 2014 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records. Jul 2021 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees. Jul 2005 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements. Feb 1988 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards). May 2014 52.222-12 Contract Termination-Debarment. May 2014

52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations.

May 2014

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards. Feb 1988 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility. May 2014 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. May 2024 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security. Oct 1997 52.228-11 Pledges of Assets (DEVIATION 2020-O0016) Feb 2021 Deviation 2020-O0016 Apr 2020 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds. Dec 2022 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit. Nov 2014 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims. May 2014 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts. Jan 2017 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions. Apr 1984 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work. Apr 1984 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship. Apr 1984 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor. Apr 1984 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities. Nov 1991 52.236-8 Other Contracts. Apr 1984

52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements.

Apr 1984

52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas. Apr 1984 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion. Apr 1984 52.236-12 Cleaning Up. Apr 1984 52.236-13 Accident Prevention. Nov 1991 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction. Feb 1997 52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference. Feb 1995 52.242-14 Suspension of Work. Apr 1984

52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions. Apr 1984 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction. Mar 1994 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form). Apr 1984 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction). Apr 1984

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 252.204-7000 Disclosure of Information. Oct 2016 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product. Apr 1992

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting.

(DEVIATION 2024-O0013 REVISION 1)

May 2024 Deviation 2024-O0013 May 2024

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support. Jan 2023

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

252.223-7006 Prohibition on Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or Hazardous Materials.

Sep 2014

252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items. Jun 2013 252.227-7033 Rights in Shop Drawings. Apr 1966 252.232-7004 DoD Progress Payment Rates (DEVIATION 2020-O0010) Oct 2014 Deviation 2020-O0010 Mar 2020 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. Dec 2006 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications. Dec 1991 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services. Nov 2023 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Oct 2024

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work. (Apr 1984)

Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (Apr 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to 21 proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than .* The time 210 days after Notice to Proceed stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

(End of clause)

52.213-4 Terms and Conditions--Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services). (DEVIATION 2025-O0003 and 2025-O0004)

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

Terms and Conditions-Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than 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 that are incorporated by reference:

(1) The clauses listed below implement provisions of law or Executive order:

(i) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of (Jan 2017) 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)).

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

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

(iv) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328), unless the agency grants (Jun 2023) an exception - see paragraph (b) of 52.204-27.

(v) 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Prohibition. (Pub. L. 115-390, title II).(Dec 2023)

(vi) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O.11755).(Jun 2003)

(vii) [Reserved]

(viii) [Reserved]

(ix) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases ( ) (E.O.s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Feb 2021 Control of the Department of the Treasury).

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

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

(xii) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Pub. L. 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).(Oct 2004)

(2) Listed below are additional clauses that apply:

(i) 52.232-1, Payments .(Apr 1984)

(ii) 52.232-8, Discounts for Prompt Payment .(Feb 2002)

(iii) 52.232-11, Extras .(Apr 1984)

(iv) 52.232-25, Prompt Payment (Jan 2017).

(v) 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations .(Jun 2013)

(vi) 52.233-1, Disputes .(May 2014)

(vii) 52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services .(Jan 2025)

(viii) 52.253-1, Computer Generated Forms .(Jan 1991)

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the following FAR clauses, incorporated by reference, unless the circumstances do not apply:

(1) The clauses listed below implement provisions of law or Executive order:

(i) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (41 U.S.C. 4712); this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the (Nov 2023) Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community-see FAR 3.900(a).

(ii) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note) (Applies to (Jun 2020) contracts valued at or above the threshold specified in FAR 4.1403(a) on the date of award of this contract).

(iii) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (E.O. 13126) (Applies to contracts for supplies exceeding the (Jan 2025) micro-purchase threshold, as defined in 2.101 on the date of award of this contract).

(iv) 52.222-20, Contracts for Materials, Supplies, Articles, and Equipment., Contracts for Materials, Supplies, Articles, and Equipment (41 (Jun 2020) U.S.C. chapter 65) (Applies to supply contracts over the threshold specified in FAR 22.602 on the date of award of this contract, in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands).

(v) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212) (Applies to contracts valued at or above the threshold specified in FAR (Jun 2020) 22.1303(a) on the date of award of this contract).

(vi) 52.222-36, Equal Employment for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793) (Applies to contracts over the threshold specified in (Jun 2020) FAR 22.1408(a) on the date of award of this contract, unless the work is to be performed outside the United States by employees recruited outside the United States). (For purposes of this clause, "United States" includes the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Wake Island.)

(vii) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (38 U.S.C.