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Solicitation/Contract Form Continuation

Decommission Fuel Storage Tanks, Otter Brook Lake and Surry Mountain Lake, Keene and Surry, NH

W912WJ25QA089

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Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment and transportation to decommission one

(1) underground heating fuel storage tank (UST), contaminated fuel oil, and associated plumbing at Surry Mountain Lake, Surry, NH in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment and transportation to decommission one

(1) aboveground heating fuel storage tank (AST) and associated plumbing at Otter Brook Lake, Keene, NH in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

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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: N/A

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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:

DECOMMISSIONING OF FUEL STORAGE TANKS

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

OTTER BROOK AND SURRY MOUNTAIN LAKE

KEENE & SURRY, NH

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

I. General:

1. Scope - Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for decommissioning, and proper disposal of #2 heating fuel storage tanks. One (1) aboveground storage tank (AST) and associated plumbing at Otter Brook Lake and one (1) underground storage tank (UST), contaminated fuel oil and associated plumbing at Surry Mountain Lake. See Part II, Technical Requirements for more information. All work shall be completed in accordance with the following Performance Work Statement.

2. Location -

a. The Otter Brook Lake Project office is located at 480 Branch Road, Keene, NH 03431.

b. The Surry Mountain Lake Project office is located at 108 Surry Dam Road, Surry, NH 03431.

3. Site Visit - A site visit is highly recommended. Contact the Technical Point of Contact to arrange a site visit. The Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) for the project is Civil Engineering Technician, Scott Bockus 978-318-8468 or scott.s.bockus@usace.army.mil

4. Schedule - The work shall be completed 180 days after contract award. The Contractor will coordinate with the Government for the estimated start date. Work shall be performed Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM unless otherwise approved by the Technical Point of Contact. No work shall be done on weekends or Government holidays. The Pre-Work Conference shall be completed with fourteen (14) days of contract award.

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

5. Safety Requirements-

a. General:

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

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

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

b. Accident Prevention Plan (APP):

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

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

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

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

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

c. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA):

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

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

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

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

The Contractor shall employ a minimum of one person to function as a Level 3, SSHO. A Level 3 SSHO is a designated 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.

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

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

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

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

e. First-Aid and CPR Personnel Requirements:

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

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

f. Additional Personnel Requirements:

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

g. Accident Reporting:

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

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

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

h. Employee Exposure Data:

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

6. Excavation and Trenching -

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

b. Submittals: An Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) is required for all excavations and trenches. In addition, for excavations or trenches greater than five (5) feet in depth. Excavation and Trenching Plan will need to be submitted to the TPOC for review. At a minimum this plan must meet the requirements listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 25-7.

c. Required Personnel: All projects that involve excavation and trenching activities are required to have a Competent Person in excavation and trenching onsite. This person is typically (but not limited to) the Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO), Superintendent, or site foreman and is defined as:

i. An onsite employee who has been designated in writing by the employer to be responsible for the immediate supervision, implementation, and monitoring of the excavation/trenching program, who through training, knowledge and experience in excavation/trenching is capable of identifying, evaluating and addressing existing and potential hazards and, who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures with regard to such hazards.

i. Detailed sketches identifying hazard control areas, including decontamination areas and facilities, critical barriers, and physical and air distribution boundaries.

ii. Perimeter or other area air monitoring outside or adjacent to the regulated area as required.

iii. Waste generation, characterization, transportation, and disposal (including recordkeeping) must be performed in accordance with NH Solid Waste Rules (Env-SW 100-300, 2100-3700 & Env-Or 400).

iv. All waste must be removed in whole and collected in secure covered containers, such as roll-off container, or heavy plastic bags, as appropriate.

7. Specific Safety Section-Cranes/Load Handling Equipment:

a. General: All load handling and crane operations are required to be completed in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 16. These requirements are applicable to load handling equipment (LHE) to include cranes, derricks, hoists, and power-operated equipment that can be used to raise, lower and/or horizontally move a suspended load. This includes excavators, forklifts, and other equipment when used with rigging.

b. Submittals: A Standard Lift Plan is required to be submitted and approved by the TPOC prior to any lifting operations. USACE can provide a non-mandatory, fillable template plan. However, the Contractor is permitted to submit their own plan; at a minimum it must include the items listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 16.A.03:

i. Personnel: roles, responsibilities, qualification/certifications, operator medical clearances.

ii. Area Preparation: load handling location and path of travel, blocking/cribbing, overhead lines, ground stability; control/restrict personnel access near lift.

iii. LHE Considerations: capacity/ratings, configuration, obstructions, inspection, ground support conditions.

iv. Load parameters: weight, center of gravity, radii, and configuration.

v. Rigging: type, inspection, rating, need for softeners.

vi. Environmental Considerations: wind, storms, precipitation, power lines in area of travel or load swing, counterweight swing area barricaded.

vii. Certificate of Compliance for LHE and Rigging (Form 16-1).

viii. Documentation of operational tests and annual/shift inspections.

ix. Documentation of the wire rope's working load limit (WLL) from the manufacturer.

x. A copy of the crane's specification/technical data sheets. (PDF version is acceptable).

c. Critical Lifts: A Critical Lift Plan (Form 16-3, or equivalent, in accordance with 16.H.02.d) is required for lifts involving the characteristics listed in

EM 385-1-1, 16.H.01:

i. Lifts involving hazardous materials (e.g., explosives, highly volatile substances).

ii. Hoisting personnel with LHE.

iii. Lifts made with more than one LHE.

iv. Lifts where the center of gravity could change.

v. Lifts made when the load weight is 75% of the rated capacity of the LHE load chart or more (not applicable to gantry, overhead or bridge cranes).

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 Multiple Lift Rigging (MLR) 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. Any lift the operator believes should be considered critical.

d. Crane Operators: Crane Operators must meet the requirements of EM 385-1-1, Section 16.B. Prior to the start of crane activities, documentation of operator certifications, qualifications and designations must be submitted to the TPOC for review.

i. Certification for all crane/hoist operators shall be achieved by successful completion of written and operational testing hosted by a Nationally Accredited Crane Operator Testing Organization (or other option as listed in 16.B.03.)

ii. Crane operators shall have a current medical exam certificate (signed by an M.D. or D.O.) dated within the past 2 years, that states the operator meets the proper physical qualifications listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 16.B.05. (Refer to the Crane Operator Medical Clearance Form included in Crane-LHE Lift Plan template).

e. Qualified Riggers (QRs): Employers must designate in writing which employees are QRs and the specific rigging tasks for which they are qualified. All QR's must meet the requirements listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 15.B.01:

i. Have extensive knowledge, training & experience to sufficiently calculate loads, load weights, safe capacities and apply other safe rigging principles /procedures.

ii. Demonstrate the ability to utilize rigging materials and principles, and.

iii. Be capable of safely inspecting and performing rigging operations.

iv. Effectively communicate, be over 18 years of age, and have basic knowledge of LHE capabilities and limitations.

v. Have demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in the items listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 15.B.02:

1) Personnel roles and responsibilities

2) Site preparation (terrain, environment)

3) Rigging equipment and materials

4) Safe Hoisting Equipment operating procedures

5) Principles of safe rigging

6) Environmental hazards (includes overhead interferences)

7) Rigging and handling the load

8) Identify hoisting-related hazards

9) The associated hazards when employee is required to be in the fall zone to handle a load

f. Signal Person: A signal person is required to be utilized onsite when the operator cannot maintain a full view of the load and the load travel paths at all times the load is rigged to the equipment. A signal person must meet the qualifications listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 16.B.06

i. All signal persons must be qualified and trained by Qualified Evaluator (trainer). Documentation must be provided by the Evaluator and must specify each type of signaling (e.g., hand signals, radio signals, etc.) for which they were trained.

ii. A Signal Person must:

1) Know and understand the type of signals used (radio, cell, hand, etc.) If hand signals are used, the signal person must know and understand the Standard Method for hand signals.

2) Be competent in the application of the type of signals used.

3) Have a basic understanding of crane operation and limitations, including crane dynamics involved in swinging and stopping loads and boom deflection from hoisting loads.

4) Demonstrate that he/she meets the requirements above through a written and practical test.

g. Operational Testing: An operational test is required to be completed in accordance with ANSI/ASME, the manufacture's recommendations, and 16.

F.02 when one of the following criteria is met:

i. Before initial use of a crane after a load bearing/controlling part or component, (brake, travel component, or clutch) has been altered, replaced, or repaired. *Adding/removing counterweights is not considered load controlling/load bearing*

ii. Every time a crane or hoisting equipment(s) is reconfigured or re-assembled after disassembly (to include booms).

iii. Every time a crane and/or hoisting equipment is brought onto a USACE project.

iv. Every year during annual inspection.

v. Operations testing, at a minimum, shall include the components listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 16.F.02.c:

1) Load lifting and lowering mechanisms

2) Boom lifting and lowering mechanisms

3) Boom extension and retraction mechanisms

4) Swinging mechanisms

5) Travel mechanisms

6) Safety devices

7) Operational aids

h. Shift Inspections: Before every LHE operation (at beginning of each shift or following a change of operator) a Competent Person shall, at a minimum, visually inspect the crane in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 16.D, applicable ASME standards, OSHA regulations and the manufacturer's recommendations. Equipment shall not be used until this inspection demonstrates that no corrective action is required.

i. The shift inspection must be documented and shall include the results of the inspection, name and signature of the CP who conducted the inspection and the date of the inspection.

ii. Documentation shall be maintained for a minimum of 12 months, or the life of the contract, whichever is longer.

i. Load Test: A load test is required to be completed when one of the criteria is met in EM 385-1-1, Section 16.F.03. They include:

i. Before initial use of crane or hoisting equipment in which a load bearing or load controlling part or component, brake, travel component, or clutch has been altered, replaced, or repaired.

ii. Every time a crane or hoisting equipment(s) is reconfigured or re-assembled after disassembly (to include booms).

iii. When the manufacturer requires load testing.

NOTE: Load Testing shall be performed at 100 to 110% of the ANTICIPATED LOAD for the specified configuration, not to exceed 100% of the manufacturer's load chart at the configuration of the test. The actual anticipated load itself may be used as the test load if accepted by the TPOC.

8. 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 the Code of Federal Regulations Title 36, Chapter III, Part 327, and all, federal, state, and municipal laws. Any personnel activity, which, in the opinion of the Government, is deemed detrimental to the performance of the contract may result in the removal of Contractor employee/employees.

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

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

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

iii. Unsafe operation of vehicles while on USACE property.

c. Removal of Contractor's Employees: The 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.

9. 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-Construction Conference:

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

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

iii. Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis (Submitted & accepted prior to start of work on site)

iv. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

v. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements

vi. Contractor's Equipment

vii. Correspondence, Communication, Security and Administrative Procedures.

viii. Invoice and payment.

10. 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.

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

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

All invoices may be mailed to

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Otter Brook Lake

480 Branch Road

Keene, NH 03431

Or emailed to scott.s.bockus@usace.army.mil & christie.l.baker@usace.army.mil

II. Technical Requirements:

Part 1 General:

1. Summary - Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for decommissioning, and proper disposal of #2 heating fuel storage tanks. One

(1) aboveground storage tank (AST) and associated plumbing at Otter Brook Lake and one (1) underground storage tank (UST), contaminated fuel oil and associated plumbing at Surry Mountain Lake.

The scope of work for this contract includes:

a. Demolition, decommissioning, hauling, and disposal of one (1) AST at Otter Brook Lake. The AST system decommissioning will include tank, vapors, all ancillary piping, and components. Prior to disposal, all piping shall be cleaned of residual fuel oil and accumulated sludge and disposed of appropriately in accordance with state and federal regulations at a licensed disposal facility. Demolition material shall be recycled to the greatest extent possible.

b. Demolition, decommissioning, hauling, laboratory tests, report, and disposal of one (1) UST at Surry Mountain Lake. The UST decommissioning will include concrete pad, tank, fuel oil, vapors, all ancillary piping, leak detection, and components. Collection of soil samples will be taken to determine extent of petroleum contaminated soil, if any and backfilled to level of adjacent ground and landscaped to match existing grade and conditions. The Contractor shall be responsible for locating all underground utilities prior to commencement of any excavation activities. Prior to disposal, all piping demolition material shall be recycled to the greatest extent possible.

Do not begin demolition until authorization is received from the TPOC. The work of this section is to be performed in a manner that maximizes recycling of materials. Work includes demolition and removal, resulting in rubbish and debris. Store materials that cannot be removed daily in areas specified by the TPOC. In the interest of occupational safety and health, perform the work in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 17, Demolition, and other applicable Sections.

2. Construction Limits and Protection - Do not disturb areas beyond the extent indicated or necessary for demolition. Provide temporary shoring and bracing for support of building components to prevent settlement or other movement. Protect trees adjacent to the project sites which may be damaged during demolition. Provide protective measures to control accumulation and migration of dust and dirt in all work areas. Remove snow, dust, dirt, and debris from work areas daily.

3. 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 twenty-one (21) days for review and acceptance on each submittal/resubmittal from the date of receipt. If revisions are necessary to the submittals, the Contractor shall make such revisions and shall resubmit to the Government within fourteen (14) days of the Government's response, unless additional time is granted by the Government in writing.

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

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

i. Project Schedule

ii. Accident Prevention Plan (ENG Form 6293)

iii. Activity Hazard Analysis

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

v. CPR & First Aid Certification

vi. Work Plan - (The Contractor shall submit a written Work Plan describing the methods and equipment required to accomplish the work)

vii. Spill Prevention Plan

viii. Environmental Protection Plan

ix. Demolition Plan

x. Waste Management Plan

xi. Excavation and Trenching Plan

xii. Lift Plan

xiii. Tank Closure Report

xiv. Backfill Material Certification of Compliance

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

Recorded amounts and waybills of proper disposal or recycling of all materials shall be provided to the Technical Point of Contact.

Site Assessment Report

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

a. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

i. NFPA 241 (2019) Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

b. THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, DEPARTMENT OF

i. NHDOT 2016 Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction: Structural Fill meeting 2.1.1 Crushed Gravel for Structural Fill gradation.

ii. NEW HAMPSHIRE CODE OF ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, CHAPTER Env-Or 400 UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK FACILITIES

c. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Manual

i. REMOVAL OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS (UST) USACE EM 1110-1-4006

5. Definitions:

a. Demolition Plan: is the planned steps and processes for managing demolition activities and identifying the required sequencing activities and disposal mechanisms.

6. Demolition Plan

a. Prepare a Demolition Plan and submit proposed demolition, and removal procedures for approval before work is started. Include in the plan procedures for careful removal and disposition of materials specified to be salvaged, coordination with other work in progress, a disconnection schedule of utility services, a detailed description of methods and equipment to be used for each operation and of the sequence of operations.

Coordinate with Waste Management Plan in accordance with Statement of work Section II, Part 1, 13 Clean up and Waste Disposal.

7. Existing Conditions-

a. Otter Brook Lake AST: The Otter Brook Lake AST was installed in 1993. The AST is a steel double walled three hundred and thirty (330) gallon tank. Tank has been emptied but still contains residual fuel oil and regulated tank sludge. Tank is located two levels below the entrance room floor of the gatehouse elevation seven hundred ninety point seventy-five (790.75). There is no water running to the facility but does have electricity. Refer to appendix for more information.

Note: The two (2) ton hoist in drawing does not exist. Heating system and tank mounted under the bridge have previously been removed.

Vehicles driven on the Otter Brook Lake gatehouse bridge shall be limited to the following load restrictions:

RATING (T=TONS)

Type Max Weight

HS20 22T

b. Surry Mountain Lake UST: The Surry Mountain Lake was installed in 1991. The UST is a fiberglass one thousand (1,000) gallon tank containing approximately five hundred and eighty (580) gallons of contaminated fuel oil. There is no water running to the facility but does have electricity. The tank is located on the West side of the gatehouse. For exact location and orientation of the tank refer to appendix.

Vehicles driven on the Surry Mountain Lake spillway bridge shall be limited to the following load restrictions:

RATING (T=TONS)

Type Max Weight

HS20 21.7T

8. Photographs -Photographs are attached for informational purposes only. The Contractor shall make their own investigations of existing conditions in the field prior to the start of work. The Contractor shall be responsible for any errors which could have been avoided by such investigations. Refer to Appendix for photographs.

9. Contract Drawings and Informational Drawings - Contract sketches showing the location of the work to be performed under this contract are included with this document. Informational or record drawings of the gatehouses are included. Refer to Appendix.

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. Clean Up and Waste Disposal - The Contractor shall practice good housekeeping to maintain a safe job site. The Contractor shall keep the work area, including any designated storage areas free from accumulation of waste materials. Upon completing work in an area, the Contractor shall remove any tools, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the Government. Any and all disturbed areas resulting from Contractor activities shall be restored by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Technical Point of Contact.

The Contractor shall provide on-site containers for the collection of demolition debris, waste materials, construction debris, and rubbish. The Contractor shall clean the project site on a daily basis to prevent the accumulation of waste materials and rubbish resulting from construction activities. The Contractor shall transport all solid waste off of the project site and dispose of it in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements for solid waste disposal. Upon completion of the construction work, the project site shall be returned to its pre-work condition.

A Waste Management Plan shall be submitted within twenty-one (21) days after contract award. The plan shall demonstrate how the project waste diversion goal shall be met and shall include the following:

a. Name of individuals on the Contractor's staff responsible for waste prevention and management.

b. Description of the specific approaches to be used in recycling/reuse of the various materials generated, including the areas on site and equipment to be used for processing, sorting, and temporary storage of wastes.

c. Characterization, including estimated types and quantities, of the waste to be generated.

d. Name of landfill and/or incinerator to be used.

e. Identification of materials that cannot be recycled/reused with an explanation or justification, to be approved by the TPOC.

12. Environmental Protection -Water, air, and land resources shall not be adversely impacted during the course of the work. Storage, fueling and lubrication of equipment and motor vehicles shall be conducted in a manner that affords the maximum protection against spills and evaporation.

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

13. Protection - Where pedestrian and driver safety are endangered in the area of removal work, use traffic barricades with flashing lights and/or temporary barricades. Notify the TPOC prior to beginning such work.

14. 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.

15. Government Resources - The Government will not supply any electricity necessary for the project work. The Contractor shall supply his own means of communication (telephone). There is not a restroom available at the contract site, and there is no access to potable water at the contract site.

The Contractor would have to provide these resources or have an acceptable alternative plan.

16. 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 TPOC immediately of damage to Government and private property and injury to any person resulting from the Contractor's operation. Also, the Contractor shall notify the TPOC of damage to Government facilities due to vandalism or other causes on the day such damage is first noticed. Trucks and/or trailers will be driven on existing roads only and not across or through park areas to facilities.

17. 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.

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

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

Part 2 Products:

All products shall be new, unused and to the satisfaction of the Technical Point of Contact. Products shall be approved by the Technical Point of Contact prior to installation.

1. UST Backfill Material -

a. Structural fill shall meet NHDOT 2016 standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction Structural Fill gradations as shown in table below.

Sieve Size Percentage by Weight Passing

3" 100

2" 95-100

1" 55-85

No. 4 27-52

No. 200 (Based on the fraction passing the No. 4 sieve) 0-12

Part 3 Execution:

1. Otter Brook Lake AST -

a. Removal of AST and Associated Piping: Disconnect all piping and ancillary equipment from the tank. Remove the tank and ancillary equipment from the gatehouse. All building penetrations shall be filled by the Contractor with a non-shrink grout or other material approved by the TPOC.

b. Tank Cleaning: All fuel will be pumped or otherwise removed from the tank by the Contractor and disposed of off-site by a licensed waste facility.

Prior to cleaning the interior, monitor the tank atmosphere of combustible vapors and purge or inert it if combustible vapors are detected. Tank shall be cleaned to removal liquid, sludge, and regulated substances. Make the tank unusable for future use prior to transport.

c. Disposal Requirements: Dispose of any fuel products and residual removed from tank, piping, soil not meeting backfill requirement, and cleaning materials in accordance with all local, State, and Federal hazardous waste laws and regulations. After the tank has been cleaned, dispose of the tank and piping per New Hampshire regulations. Provide transportation in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous material Regulations and State and local requirements, including all necessary permits, licenses, and approvals. The Contractor shall provide written documentation of proper disposal from the approved disposal site.

2. Surry Mountain Lake UST -

a. Preparations for Excavation: Before excavating, drain product piping back to the tank and remove residual fuel.

b. Excavation: Perform excavation around the concrete pad and perimeter of the tank to limit the amount of potentially contaminated soil that could be mixed with previously uncontaminated soil. Segregate any potential petroleum contaminated soil and concrete in separate stockpiles from clean excavated soil. Potentially petroleum contaminated soil shall be placed on and covered with poly sheeting with a berm around all four sides to minimize leakage. The poly sheeting shall be weighted down with sandbags or similar. Maintain an excavation around the tank of sufficient size and with slopes cut back at a sufficiently shallow angle to allow workers ample room to complete the work, but also protecting the workers from sliding or cave-ins. Install sheeting, bracing, or shoring in the absence of adequate side slopes if there is a need for workers to enter the excavated area. Divert surface water to prevent direct entry into the excavation.

c. Removal of UST, and Associated Piping: Disconnect all piping and ancillary equipment from the tank and building. Remove the tank from the excavation and clean the exterior to remove all soil and inspect for signs of abrasion, structural damage, or leakage. After the tank has been removed from the ground, examine, and test the adjacent and underlying soil for any evidence of leakage per State of New Hampshire UST regulations. All "pea stone" and geotextile material shall be removed from the excavation. All building penetrations shall be filled by the Contractor with a non-shrink grout or other material approved by the TPOC.

d. Tank Cleaning: All fuel, approximately five hundred and eighty (580) gallons, will be pumped or otherwise removed from the tank by the Contractor and disposed of off-site by a licensed waste facility. Prior to cleaning the interior, monitor the tank atmosphere of combustible vapors and purge or inert it if combustible vapors are detected. Tank shall be cleaned to removal liquid, sludge, and regulated substances. Make the tank unusable for future use prior to transport.

e. Soil Examination, Testing, and Analysis UST only: After soil excavation and tank removal is complete, sample the excavation with procedures, number, location, and methodology in accordance with State of New Hampshire UST regulations and USACE guidance including EM 1110-1-4006.

The Contractor shall provide a site assessment report including means and methods and soil sample results.

f. Backfilling: Backfill the tank area and any other excavations as soon as possible after tank and soil removal has been…