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Performance Work Statement (PWS) OCTOBER 2022

For

XGFG 232001 Site Clean-Up for Aircraft Mishap

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PROJECT: XGFG 232001

1.0 SUMMARY

The Government has a requirement to clean-up and restore a specific site within the area of the Hiawatha National Forest located in Delta County, Michigan Upper Peninsula in accordance with current environmental laws and the U.S.

Forest Service; all as shown in the report titled Remedial Investigation Report:

Aircraft Mishap Site Hiawatha National Forest Delta County, Michigan Project:

XGFG212004, specified herein and determined by analytical findings.

The purpose is for the government to obtain “Certificate of Completion” or “No Further Action” response from the Michigan Department of Environmental, Great Lakes and Energy (MI-EGLE) and restore the site to natural conditions to the satisfaction of the United States Forest Service (USFS).

SAMPLING: After excavation, two discrete soil samples will be collected from each boring at depths of: one 1-2 feet below ground surface and one at the excavation surface. If groundwater is encountered two samples are required.

One at the surface and one 1 foot above the water table; if groundwater is not encountered one sample will be taken 1 foot above the water table. The three sample locations are the areas identified in the report Remedial Investigation Report:

Aircraft Mishap Site Hiawatha National Forest Delta County, Michigan Project:

XGFG212004 as having exceeded the State of Michigan standards for VOC contaminants.

ANALYSIS: All soil and groundwater samples will be analyzed at an approved lab to conduct “Petroleum Volatile Organic Compounds” or PVOCs analysis.

QA/QC requirements will be laboratory specific.

The contractor may move freely in compliance with stated requirements throughout the site property but only to-and-from and within the project limits as determined by the contract.

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This project has a BASE BID with BID OPTIONS dependent upon findings and requirements based on said findings.

Staging area(s) will be allowed and determined based on coordination with U.S.

Forest Service Ranger for the West Half, Hiawatha Forest as designated at the prior to start of work.

BASE BID: Furnish all materials, services, labor, tools, equipment, mobilization, and the like as may be required to perform the work. Initially this will include excavating and removal of approximately 700 cubic yards of contaminated compacted soil at locations B1, B4, and B5 as annotated in the drawings in the Remedial Investigation Report: Aircraft Mishap Site Hiawatha National Forest Delta County, Michigan Project: XGFG212004. The area to be excavated will be approximately 35 feet wide by 45 feet long by 12 feet deep. Soil disposal will be in accordance with all State of Michigan and disposal landfill requirements to include any additional testing required for waste characterization. After soil removal has been completed testing will be accomplished to determine if additional soil removal is required. Groundwater samples will also be taken and tested. Testing of soil and groundwater will be accomplished using parameters identified in Remedial Investigation Report: Aircraft Mishap Site Hiawatha National Forest Delta County, Michigan Project: XGFG212004. If additional soil removal is required additional contract options will be awarded. If additional soil removal is not required, the site will be filled with clean new “like material” for site restoration. The scope of remediation and restoration shall be to the standards of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Michigan law, Part 201, Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451; Site restorations shall be as required by the United States Forest Service “West Half, Hiawatha National Forest.” Furnish a complete and comprehensive report of actions and findings to the contracting officer.

OPTIONS: This project has three (3) BID OPTIONS. The Contractor shall study the drawings and statements herein to become familiar with requirements for labor, materials, equipment and delivery of the required work for each BID OPTION as a complete stand-alone element of the overall project.

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See drawings in Remedial Investigation Report: Aircraft Mishap Site Hiawatha National Forest Delta County, Michigan Project: XGFG212004 for the overall scope of the project including Bid OPTIONS. Separate Bid prices shall be given for the BASE BID and each BID OPTION. The terms BID OPTION and OPTION as stated herein shall be construed as synonymous.

A. At the government’s discretion; BID OPTIONS are elements of work that may be incorporated into the project when and if, funds become available, not necessarily at the time of contract award.

B. At the government’s discretion; BID OPTION(s) may be accepted and included in the contract in any particular order and at any time during the contract period as long as new work is not required to be undone or redone as a requirement of said Option(s).

C. At the government’s discretion; it may be that none of the BID

OPTIONS are accepted and included.

OPTION 1: Remove and dispose of an additional 120 cubic yards of soil at designated site locations under same requirements. Provide additional testing with the same parameters of the base bid on site after soil removal. Place additional clean new “like material” for site restoration as required. Do not proceed beyond any limit without contracting officer approval.

OPTION 2: Remove and dispose of an additional 120 cubic yards of soil at designated site locations under same requirements. Provide additional testing with the same parameters of the base bid on site after soil removal. Place additional clean new “like material” for site restoration as required. Do not proceed beyond any limit without contracting officer approval.

OPTION 3: Remove and dispose of an additional 60 cubic yards of soil at designated site locations under same requirements. Provide additional testing with the same parameters of the base bid on site after soil removal. Place

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1.1 SCOPE

1.1.1 The contractor shall provide all scientists, land surveyors environmental services, and other personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, quality control and the like, to remediate the site of all contaminate compounds occurring as a result of the aircraft mishap at the specified location. Evaluate remediation efforts to obtain a “No Further Action” determination via environmental report. The scope of remediation shall be to the standards of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Michigan law, Part 201, Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451; Site restorations shall be as required by the United States Forest Service “West Half, Hiawatha National Forest.” Furnish, layouts, findings and analysis to support a finding of “No Further Action” with assessment of potential future risks, to include no risks.

1.1.2 Background: On 8 December 2020 an F-16 aircraft attached to the 115th

Fighter Wing crashed in Delta County, Michigan, in the Hiawatha National Forest. At the time of the crash, an estimated maximum 7,000 pounds of Jet-A fuel was onboard. Other fluids that may be present at the site include oil (~5 gallons) and hydraulic fluid (12-15 gallons).

The site was excavated to a depth of approximately 30 feet. Removed soil was sifted to remove crash debris, then returned to the excavation. Six soil samples were taken at a depth of approximately 1’ from the backfilled soil.

Initial testing for contamination was completed between 2 – 4 May 2022.

Testing results indicated that VOC contaminates exceeded the State of Michigan standards in soil and groundwater at three locations.

Communication with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) indicated that remediation of three sites are

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2.0 EXECUTION

2.1.1 Contractor shall coordinate with the US Forest Service – West Half, Hiawatha National Forest Charles Marsh District Ranger 906-387-2512 x and the 115th Fighter Wing Contracting Office 608-245-4788.

2.1.2 Period of Performance (PoP): The Period of Performance shall be 1 Base

Year of 12 months.

2.1.3 Work Performance: The contractor shall normally work between the hours of 0630-1700 on Monday through Friday except on recognized Federal holidays. The contractor shall maintain continuity of persons to extent possible within work force throughout the performance of this contract.

As this is a remote site, the contractor shall notify the established points-of-contact located at Truax Field and the USFS Forester each day work is performed on-site as follows:

A. Number of persons on site.

B. Establish method of contact for on-site lead person.

C. Work to be performed & expected duration (planned).

D. List of vehicles and equipment used or stored on-site.

E. Hours of operation (actual) and duration by trade e.g. drill rig operator, technician, intern, scientist, land surveyor, etc… F. Work accomplished.

G. Findings.

2.1.4 Security & Safety: The contractor shall be responsible for security and safety at all times, assume all risks and costs without reimbursement while occupying the site and travel to and from said site. No security or safety services shall be provided under this contract. The contractor shall secure tools, equipment, materials, samples and the like. The contractor shall

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2.1.5 The contractor shall include adequate modest clean portable toilet, potable water for washing and drinking, rest provisions and covered waste receptacles for all workers and official visitors each day there is contractor activity on the site. The contractor shall remove waste from site or secure it from wildlife in such a way that it cannot be torn or opened whenever the site is unoccupied for any length of time. All human generated waste shall be removed and disposed of off-site in an approved manner. There shall be no burning of materials on site. Provide one or more receptacles for recycle waste.

2.1.6 The contractor shall maintain a safe environment establishing protective warnings for hikers, campers and passers-by by adequately delineating or cordoning the work activity using, barrier tape, construction cones, construction barrels, barricades etc… All barrels or containers for sample collection shall be clearly and boldly labeled and their respective storage area cordoned. Reflective Workers outer clothing and hard hats shall be worn on-site and in good condition.

2.1.7 The Contractor shall maintain 4 reflective vests and 4 hard hats on site for visitors to the site.

2.1.8 The Contractor shall have a well-stocked first-aid kit in good condition at all times on site.

2.1.9 The Contractor shall have a minimum of two full water fire extinguishers in good working condition.

2.1.10 The contractor and all associated subcontracted employees and services shall provide the following information for Entry Access and will not be allowed access to the site without having first been placed on the “Entry Access List”.

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Persons interested in viewing the project site and accessing the site for work shall have a current picture I.D & submit valid Driver’s License number, date of birth and other information as indicated on the government spreadsheet “Form 12” (government provided form no-cost) to the contracting officer.

A. All vehicles and persons are subject to search at the discretion of the government.

B. It is the contractor’s responsibility to notify the point-of-contact

(hereinafter referred to as POC) of all changes of personnel and information pertinent to “Entry Access.”

C. The “Entry Access List (EAL) is the property of the government and will be furnished to persons who have a “need-to-know” only. The POC will furnish USFS Forest Ranger the list.

2.1.11 Contractor shall enter the site only when required to perform the work and only upon prior approval. All persons on site shall have current picture identification with them at all times. The Government reserves the right to direct the removal of an employee, equipment and vehicles from the site at any time. Removal does not relieve the Contractor from responsibility under the performance clause in this contract.

2.1.12 Recognized Holidays: The following are recognized Federal holidays. The contractor shall not perform services on these days:

A. New Year’s Day: January 1st B. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday C. President’s Day D. Memorial Day E. Juneteenth National Independence Day: June 19th F. Independence Day: July 4th G. Labor Day H. Columbus Day

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I. Veteran’s Day: November 11th J. Thanksgiving Day K. Christmas Day: December 25th

2.1.13 Post Award Conference & Progress Meetings: The contractor shall attend meetings convened by the KO in accordance with FAR Subpart

42.5. The KO and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contactor’s performance. Contractor attendance at these meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

2.1.14 Contract Manager (CM): The contactor shall designate a CM who shall ensure performance under this contract. The name of this person, and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the CM is absent, shall be designated in writing to the KO.

2.1.15 Travel: The contractor is responsible for and shall provide all travel, lodgings and per diem for their employees throughout the performance of this contract as may be necessary to complete all requirements.

3.0 Acronyms:

COR Contracting Officer Representative DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DoD Department of Defense FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation KO Contracting Officer EGLE Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (Michigan Dept.)

NGB National Guard Bureau POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program

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USFS United States Forest Service

4.0 Requirements: The contractor shall:

4.1 Remove the petroleum Jet-A contamination and provide a

comprehensive written report to the contracting officer. Soil samples shall be analyzed using test Method 8260, testing for “Petroleum Volatile Organic Compounds” or PVOCs, any additional testing outline in the report Remedial Investigation Report: Aircraft Mishap Site Hiawatha National Forest Delta County, Michigan Project: XGFG212004 and any additional testing required by the disposal landfill. Groundwater samples will be similar to the protocols used in the afore mentioned report and any additional requirements by the disposal landfill.

4.2 Develop a Response Activity Plan and QC plan (QCP) in accordance with EGLE (Michigan Dept.) guidelines to test the site to ensure compliance with Michigan law, Part 201, Environmental Remediation, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451.

Provide the plans to the government 45 calendar days prior to project start date to allow sufficient time to coordinate with EGLE for approval prior to project start date.

4.3 The contractor will sufficiently test the site to determine that the site is free of contaminates in accordance with State of Michigan Standards.

Investigation-derived wastes (IDW) shall be properly stored in containers and may include drilling muds, cuttings, and purge water from test pit and well installation; purge water, soil, and other materials from collection of samples; contaminated personal protective equipment (PPE); and solutions (aqueous or otherwise) used to decontaminate non-disposable protective clothing and equipment. The site shall be tested after each required round of soil removal by drilling\boring and acquiring samples as shown at the locations designated in Remedial Investigation Report: Aircraft Mishap Site Hiawatha National Forest Delta County, Michigan Project:

XGFG212004

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A. Testing depth for soils shall be on the surface and 1’ from excavation ground surface.

If groundwater is encountered, it shall be tested for PVOCs. Otherwise groundwater will be tested 1’ above the water table.

B. Horizontal limits: The excavation site will be approximately will be approximately 35 feet wide by 45 feet long centered on the contamination points identified.

C. Vertical limits: The initial depth of the excavation will be approximately 12’. In the instances where options are executed depth will continue no more than an addition 2’ for Options 1 and 2 and 1’ for Option 3. Groundwater testing should be accomplished at the surface (if encountered) and to a depth no greater than 1’ above the water table.

4.4 Price should include dewatering of contaminated water if water is discovered. Water at the site should be considered contaminated. If discovered, contaminated water needs to be disposed of off-site at a facility designated to accept the waste.

4.5 The contractor shall be careful to minimize any additional disturbance to the land both working and traveling while performing under this contract.

All disturbance to the land including earth, roads, trails, signage, forest vegetation, trees, wildlife and the like shall be promptly restored to “As- Good” or “Better-Than” condition prior to starting work. Note: punitive action may be taken with Civil or Criminal liability as determined by the Forest Ranger for irresponsible or negligent behavior by any person or persons. The contractor shall be responsible and assume risk for all alterations to the land and to transport all required equipment to the site.

After project completion the contractor shall restore the land disturbed to the satisfaction of the USFS Forest Ranger. Additionally, land restoration

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4.6 Develop a final report portfolio:

A. Include maps and drawings delineating the site excavation of soil contaminated areas and a potential evaluation of contaminant risk for residual contaminates below State of Michigan limits, if required.

B. Work plan developed and approved including data sheets and test results of all test locations, depth, number of samples, method of disposal, and disposal locations of contaminated soil and groundwater.

C. Include photographic history and progression of the project.

D. Submit in sufficient detail and format to the contracting officer and MI

EGLE for approval and closure (NFA).

4.7 Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (CMRA): The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the 115th Fighter Wing, Truax Field via a secure data collection site.

4.7.1 The contractor shall completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil. Reporting inputs shall be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September

30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year.

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