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Solicitation/Contract Form Continuation

Trash Rack Debris Removal, Knightville Dam, Huntington, MA

W912WJ25QA070

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Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation to remove debris from the trash rack structure, concrete skirt, and platform at Knightville Dam, Huntington, MA in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

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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

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INFORMATION:

This is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13.

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

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

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.

Previous contract was awarded to: Northeastern Tree Service Inc Previous contract awarded amount: $14,000 Interested vendors are advised that scope may differ from previous contract.

No additional information on previous contracts will be provided.

QUESTIONS REGARDING SOLICITATIONS:

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

Name: Alicia LaCrosse Phone: 978-318-8902 Email: Alicia.N.LaCrosse@usace.army.mil Technical Points of Contact shall not provide responses to interested vendors.

QUOTE SUBMISSION:

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.

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

BID SCHEDULES:

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

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.

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:

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.

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.

No site visits will be permitted AFTER a solicitation closes.

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) REGISTRATIONS:

In accordance with FAR Clause 52.204-7:

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.

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

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.

Provide Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): ___________________________

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SUBMITTALS:

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:

TRASH RACK DEBRIS REMOVAL

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

KNIGHTVILLE DAM

HUNTINGTON, MA

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

A. GENERAL

1. Performance Work Statement Furnish all labor and equipment needed to remove debris from the trash rack structure, concrete skirt, and entire raking platform at Knightville Dam.

The Contractor shall remove the debris from Government property and dispose of it properly. The project area is located on the East Branch of the Westfield River in Huntington, MA. All work shall be completed in accordance with the following Performance Work Statement.

2. Location Knightville Dam Project office is located at 49 Knightville Dam Rd Huntington, MA 01050. Access roads to the trash racks are near the Knightville Dam off route 112 at the South entrance to the Knightville Dam basin area.

3. Technical Point of Contact Technical Point of Contact for this contract will be Park Ranger Colin Monkiewicz. Park Ranger Monkiewicz can be reached by phone at (978) 318- 8278 or by email at: Colin.J.Monkiewicz@usace.army.mil.

4. Site Visit An appointment can be made by contacting the Technical Point of Contact, Park Ranger Monkiewicz. Site visits are generally scheduled between 7:

00am and 3:30pm Monday through Friday. A site visit is recommended prior to submitting a quote.

5. Schedule The work will be completed from contract award through 21 November 2025. The project area will be open to the Contractor Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM and all work must be done during those hours unless additional hours are approved by the Technical Point of Contact. No work shall be done on weekends or Government holidays. The Contractor will provide a minimum of seven days' notice prior to the start of the debris removal activities. The debris removal activities will be completed within two weeks of that start of debris removal activities.

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

6. 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 2, SSHO. A Level 2 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 2 SSHOs must receive OSHA 30-Hour general industry or construction safety training and complete 24 hours of documented formal classroom or online SOH-related training within the past five years and must maintain competency by taking 24 hours every three-year period for the duration of the contract.

The Level 2 SSHO will have 3 years of cumulative safety experience, within the last 10 years, managing or implementing a SOH program on projects similar in industry type, size, and complexity as the project described in the contract scope of work.

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 through an in-person class, online only trainings will not be accepted. When employees work alone, they must be certified in First Aid and be provided an effective means of communication to call for assistance in the event of an emergency. Minimum First Aid and CPR qualifications are outlined in EM 385-1-1, Chapter 3- 3.

f. Additional Personnel Requirements:

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

g. Accident Reporting:

All accidents and near misses shall be investigated by the Contractor and reported to the 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.

7. Cranes/Load Handling Equipment (LHE) (If applicable)

a. General:

All load handling equipment (LHE) operations are required to be completed in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 16. The requirements apply to all LHE with a hoisting or lifting capacity over 2,000 lbs. (907.2 kg). LHE includes cranes, derricks, hoists, and power-operated equipment (excavators, forklifts, rough terrain equipment) when used with rigging that can raise, lower, and horizontally move a suspended load.

b. Operator Requirements:

Only properly trained, certified, and qualified personnel that are designated in writing by the employer may operate LHE. Prior to designating any LHE operator, the employer must obtain the intended operational functions and proof of qualifications for the operator in accordance with EM 385-1- 1, Chapter 16-3.

i. Certification: Crane operators must be trained, tested, and certified by a nationally accredited testing organization. The training must address applicable ASME B30 requirements and include a successful completion of written and practical/operational examinations.

ii. Physical Qualifications/Examination: Class I operators must receive a physical exam, at a minimum of every three years, meeting the requirements of the ASME B30.5.

iii. Designation: The employer is responsible for designating operators and verifying all their required documents are completed in accordance with the applicable requirements.

c. Signal Person Requirements:

Signal Persons shall meet the minimum qualifications and requirements of EM 385-1-1, Chapter 16-3.i.

d. Qualified Rigger Requirements:

Qualified riggers shall meet the minimum qualifications and requirements of EM 385-1-1, Chapter 15-3 and 15-4.

e. Minimum Plan Requirements:

A lift plan is required to be submitted and accepted by the Technical Point of Contact prior to any lifting operations. Non-mandatory, lift plan templates are available for use. However, Contractors are permitted to submit their own lift plans, in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 16-7.

i. ENG Form 6203, Crane Standard Lift Plan (SLP): https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=qZwLLyJg_bA% 3d&tabid=16438&portalid=76&mid=43543

ii. ENG Form 6213, Load-Handling Equipment Crane Operation Critical Lift Plan (CLP): https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/LinkClick.aspx?

fileticket=cdmeuIZKLQI%3d&tabid=16438&portalid=76&mid=43543

f. Critical Lift:

A Critical Lift is defined as a non-routine crane lift requiring detailed planning and additional or unusual safety precautions. The following lifts are defined as critical lifts and require detailed planning and added safety precautions. (16-2.j)

i. Lifts Involving HAZMAT (for example, explosives, highly volatile substances).

ii. Hoisting Personnel with LHE.

iii. Lifts made with more than one LHE.

iv. Lifts where the center of gravity (CG) could change.

v. Lifts that exceed 75% of the load chart of the LHE during construction work.

vi. Lifts without the use of outriggers using rubber tire load charts.

vii. Lifts using more than one hoist on the same LHE

viii. Lifts involving MLR (Multiple Lift Rigging) assemblies or other non-routine or technically difficult rigging arrangements.

ix. Lifts involving submerged loads.

x. Lifts out of the operator's view.

xi. Load Tests.

xii. When land based LHE mounted on barges, pontoons, or other means of flotation are required to travel while lifting the load.

xiii. When tow or more tower cranes are set up in the same operating envelope.

xiv. Any lift the operator, lift director, supervisor, or employer believes should be considered critical.

g. Operational Testing:

A QP must conduct operational tests, in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 16-8.s, the applicable ANSI/ASME standard, and the manufacturer's instructions.

h. Mandatory Form(s):

ENG Form 6209, Certificate of Compliance (CoC) for Load Handling Equipment (LHE) and Rigging: https://www.publications.usace.army.mil /LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=kzvU4YyG1yU%3d&tabid=16438&portalid=76&mid=43543

8. Fall Protection

a. General:

The requirements of this section are applicable to Contractors when their employees are working at heights above 6 feet, exposed to fall hazards, and /or using fall protection equipment. Every Contractor is responsible for establishing, implementing, and managing a fall protection program in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 21.

b. Submittals:

A site-specific Fall Protection and Prevention Plan is required to be submitted and approved by the Technical Point of Contact prior to any work being completed at heights. USACE can provide a non-mandatory, fillable template plan. However, the Contractor is permitted to submit their own plan, at a minimum it must address the items listed in EM 385-1-1, Chapter 21-7:

c. A Competent Person (CP) shall be onsite at all times while work at heights is being performed. The CP must be designated in writing and be trained in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 21-3. c. This includes a minimum of 24-hour CP in fall protection training made up of classroom and practical hands-on components.

NOTE: CPs may only approve non-certified anchorages that are capable of withstanding 5000 lbs. of force. All other anchorages and horizontal lifelines must be certified by a Qualified Person or engineer with related experience.

d. Personal Fall Arrest System Requirements (PFAS):

All PFAS shall meet the requirements contained in ANSI Z359, Fall Protection Code, to include fall restrain and positioning systems. A PFAS consist of a full body harness, connecting means, and an anchorage system.

9. Flooding Knightville Dams is a flood control project. Occasional retention of floodwaters may inundate portions of the dam property or access roads in the areas covered by this contract. The Technical Point of Contact will notify the Contractor if areas are closed as a result of floodwaters, rescheduling and /or canceling any subsequent service in the closed property area. When flooding ends and waters recede, the Technical Point of Contact will notify the Contractor as areas reopen and services may resume.

10. Pre-Work Conference Prior to the start of any work, the Technical Point of Contact 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 on behalf of the Contractor. This conference will be held at the time and location agreeable to the Government and Contractor. No work may be performed under this contract prior to this conference. The purpose of the conference is to enable the Technical Point of Contact to outline the procedures that will be followed by the Government in its administration of the contract, and to discuss the performance that will be expected from the Contractor. This conference will allow the Contractor an opportunity to ask questions about the Government's administration and inspection of contract work or obtain other pertinent information that might be required. At the Pre-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:

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

b. Contractor's Safety Program.

c. Accident Prevention Plan on mandatory ENG Form 6293 (Submitted & accepted prior to start of work on site)

d. Site Safety and Health Officer Level 2 Designation letter on mandatory ENG Form 6282 (Submitted & accepted prior to start of work on site)

e. Daily Safety Meetings (Documented on NED Form 251)

f. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

g. Contractor's Quality Control Plan.

h. Contractor's Equipment (including a current written safety inspection)

i. Equipment Certification Requirements

j. Correspondence Procedure.

k. Communications.

l. Administrative Procedures.

m. Invoice and payment.

11. Permits The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, permits, and letters of certification (including any required permits from state or local transit authorities to mobilize equipment to the project location). 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.

12. Security The Contractor will comply with all established security policies at Knightville Dam. Due to periods of heightened security that may affect the dam and/or various 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. The Contractor shall be given at least 24-hour notice of any such closure.

13. Contractor's Personnel

a. Minimum Personnel Requirements:

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

b. Employee Conduct:

The Contractor shall be responsible for seeing that the firm's employees strictly comply with all CFR 36 Rules and Regulations, 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.

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

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

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

iii. Unsafe operation of vehicles while on USACE property.

d. Removal of Contractor's Employees:

The Technical Point of Contact may require the Contractor to immediately remove from the work site any employee of the Contractor or subcontractor, who, in the opinion of the Technical Point of Contact, is incompetent, who 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.

14. Payment After final inspection and acceptance by the Government, the Contractor must submit an invoice to the Technical Point of Contact. The invoice shall include the invoice date, contract number, dates of service, description of work, quantities, and total amount due per line item.

All invoices may be emailed to the Technical Point of Contact or mailed to:

Knightville Dam 49 Knightville Dam Road Huntington, MA 01050 Or Colin.J.Monkiewicz@usace.army.mil

B. TECHNICAL

Part 1 General

1. Summary The Contractor will furnish all labor, materials, and equipment to remove all debris from the Knightville Dam the trash rack structure, down to the bottom of the concrete skirt, as well as entire surface of the raking platform (See informational Photos). The Contractor shall provide equipment and operators that are able to remove debris from trash rack structure safely. Contractor will set up and position the equipment to begin debris removal operations at an area near the Flood Control Tower. Access to the flood control tower and work area will be by the existing maintenance roads.

2. 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 14 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 Technical Point of Contact for review and must be accepted by the Government.

a. Pre-work Submittals: Submitted within 30 days of contract award. Submittals must be accepted prior to the commencement of any field work.

i. Accident Prevention Plan, mandatory ENG Form 6293 (APP)

ii. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

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

iv. If hoisting, Certificate of Compliance (CoC) for Load Handling Equipment (LHE) and Rigging mandatory ENG Form 6209

v. If hoisting, Critical Lift Plan (CLP)

vi. Fall Protection and Prevention Plan

vii. In Person First Aid/CPR Certificates

3. 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.

4. Environmental Protection The Contractor shall prevent pollution or damage to the environment resulting from debris removal or equipment during this contract. The Contractor will receive no additional payment for environmental protection work. Prevention of pollution and environmental damage is a contractor obligation under current State and Federal Laws and regulations. Assurance of compliance with this section by subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Contractor shall have spill(s) kit onsite and conduct daily inspections on equipment working over water.

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

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

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

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. Quality Control 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.

10. 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.

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

Part 2 Service Requirements

1. Debris Removal It is anticipated that the Contractor should be able to clean approximately 90% of all debris/materials obstructing the entire trash rack structure down to the bottom of the concrete skirt, and the entire raking platform above the trash rack behind the yellow railings to the gatehouse wall. It is the Contractor's responsibility to remove all debris from Government property and dispose of properly.

NOTE:

a. Woody Debris is considered to be any woody vegetation in the form of logs, stumps, shrubs, or branches.

b. Thatch may be considered any organic material small enough to pass through the trash rack and gate channel unobstructed but was hung up by the woody debris. With Technical Point of Contact Approval this material may be fed through the trash rack and passed down stream

c. Other Debris may include various trash materials such as Styrofoam and plastic containers, tires, propane cylinders, any boards or lumber, pallets, plywood, stakes, posts, carrying timbers, and other like items and other non-valuable items.

NOTE: If there is other debris that is deemed to be potentially hazardous, the Contractor shall notify the Technical Point of Contact so that it can properly be addressed without causing harm to persons or the environment.

Debris from the trash rack area shall be removed from the entire inflow area. This includes submerged debris from the water level down to the bottom of the concrete skirt on the river bottom.

Any cutting equipment used in the debris removal work must include the manufacturer's current safety standards and conform to USACE EM 385-1-

1. The operator of such cutting equipment must also be properly outfitted with the appropriate safety gear for the job in conformance with USACE EM 385-1-1. The scope will include mobilization and demobilization, fuel surcharge and any permits to get the equipment to Knightville Dam.

ATTACHMENTS:

PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED SEPARATELY FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

WAGE DETERMINATIONS:

The Wage Determination for this project can be found at:

https://sam.gov/wage-determination/2015-4095/31 Wage Determination No.: 2015-4095 Revision No.: 31 Revised Date: 08 July 2025

Requirements Trash Rack Debris Removal, Knightville Dam, Huntington, MA

Product Service Code: S216

W912WJ25QA070

https://sam.gov/wage-determination/2015-4095/31

Continuation of Inspection and Acceptance

Overall Contract Inspection/Acceptance Locations

Inspection and Acceptance Location

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

AND CONTRACTOR PROVIDED QUOTE.

DoDAAC: 961312 CountryCode: USA

CORPS OF ENGINEERS NEW ENGLAND DIST

NEW ENGLAND DIST PROJECT MANAGER, RR1 KNIGHTSVILLE DAM RD

HUNTINGTON, MA 01050-9742

UNITED STATES

Continuation of Deliveries or Performance

Delivery On Or Before Delivery Date 21 Nov 2025

Line Item Delivery Schedule Quantity Address and POC

Delivery On Or Before Delivery Date 21 Nov

1 Job Place of Performance DoDAAC: 961312 CountryCode: USA

CORPS OF ENGINEERS NEW ENGLAND DIST

NEW ENGLAND DIST PROJECT MANAGER, RR1 KNIGHTSVILLE DAM

RD

HUNTINGTON, MA 01050-9742

UNITED STATES

COLIN J MONKIEWICZ, DELIVER_TO_EMP_ID_NO

Email: colin.j.monkiewicz@usace.army.mil Telephone: 978-318-8278

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

252.204-7018 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 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support. Jan 2023 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Oct 2024

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

(DEVIATION 2024-O0013 REVISION 1)

May 2024 Deviation 2024-O0013 May 2024

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. 562119 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…