W911KB22R0025 AM04.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

PROJECT TITLE: $100M Unrestricted Environmental Remediation Services (ERS) Multiple-Aw ard Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ), Various Locations, Alaska and USACE Pacif ic Ocean Division (POD) Area of Responsiblity

PROPOSAL DUE DATE is changed to 7 APRIL 2022, 2:00 PM AKDT

This amendment (AM#04) provides the follow ing changes:

a. Seed Project SOW (L6) and Proposal Schedule (L7) is revised

b. Bidder Inquiry Report is added

Offerors are required to acknow ledge receipt of this amendment w ith their proposal submission.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 38

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 28-Mar-2022

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W911KB22R0025

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10-Feb-2022

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

28-Mar-2022

CODE

U.S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, AK

CEPOA-CT (W911KB)

2204 TALLEY AVENUE

JBER AK 99506-0898

W911KB 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

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W911KB22R0025

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 31-Mar-2022 02:00 PM to 07-Apr-2022 02:00 PM.

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

- Section L-6 Seed Project Scope of Work

- Section L-7 Seed Task Order Proposal Schedule

The following have been added:

- Bidder Inquiry Report

ATTACHMENT L-6

Statement of Work for Seed FFP Task Order Project

Scope of Work Remedial Action-Construction (RA-C)

Unalakleet Aircraft Control and Warning Complex Formerly Used Defense Site (FUDS)

HTRW Project F10AK0036-05 Unalakleet, Alaska

28 March 2022 AM#04 Revised Text Shown in Red or With a Strikethrough

1.0 GENERAL

The tasks identified in this Scope of Work (SOW) implement the Decision Document (DD) (FUDSDocs identifier F10AK003605_05.09_0501_a) for the Unalakleet HTRW Project F10AK0036-05 HTRW Formerly Used Defense Site (FUDS). The selected remedy was hot-spot excavation with off-site soil disposal and phytoremediation.

The Contractor shall, in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth below, furnish all labor, management, facilities, supplies, equipment, transportation, and material (other than those to be furnished by the government), and do all things necessary for, or incidental to, performance of the work as set forth below. The Contractor shall furnish to the government reports and other data together with supporting material developed during the period of service.

Except as noted herein, all documents (submittals) by the Contractor to the Government shall conform to the standards and requirements listed in the Alaska District Corps of Engineers Environmental Program, 2017 Manual for Electronic Deliverables (MED). During the prosecution of the work, the contractor shall provide adequate professional supervision and quality control to assure the accuracy, quality, completeness, and progress of the work.

The Contractor shall perform the work identified in this SOW in accordance with the following references: 18 AAC 60, 18 AAC 72, 18 AAC 75, 18 AAC 78, 18 AAC 83, 40 CFR 761, ADEC 2013, ADEC 2017b, ADEC 2017c, ADEC 2019a, ADEC 2019b, ADEC 2020, ADNR, APDES, DoD, DoD QSM, EM 200-1-6, EM 385-1-1, ER 1110-1-263, SEDD, USACE 2017, USEPA 1988, USEPA 2005a, USEPA 2005b, USEPA 2005c and USEPA 2012.

Nothing in this contract shall exempt the contractor from Federal, State, or local laws or regulations unless a specific exemption has been acquired. This requirement is a performance-based services acquisition.

1.1 Contractor Personnel

1.1.1 Contract Manager

The Contractor shall provide a Contract Manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate(s) who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). The Contract Manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The Contract Manager or alternate shall be available during normal duty hours within 4 hours to meet in person or by telephone with the COR or person(s) designated by the COR.

1.1.2 Site Safety and Health Officer

The position of Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) may be combined with the Contractor Quality Control Manager for this contract. The SSHO or designated representative is required to be on site for the duration of all field activities.

The SSHO shall meet the requirements of Section 33.C.02 of EM 385-1-1.

1.1.3 Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Manager.

The position of Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Manager may be combined with the SSHO. The CQC Manager shall have completed the course ‘Contractor Quality Control’. The CQC Manager shall have a minimum of 4 years of experience working on similar projects and possess a bachelor’s degree.

1.2 Government Monitoring

The government may elect to oversee fieldwork using an archaeological monitor, quality assurance representative (QAR), or other staff. Monitoring observations will be recorded by the government. When an observation indicates defective performance, the Contracting Officer (KO) or COR will request the Contract Manager to acknowledge defective work and take corrective action.

1.3 Utilities

No utilities are available for Contractor use at the project site.

The contractor shall coordinate utility locates for the location prior to mobilizing to the site. If an active buried utility is present within an investigation area the utility and adjacent contaminated soil shall not be disturbed. Rerouting of active utilities is not included in this SOW.

1.4 Documentation and Records

All documentation, records and schedules as described in this contract that are the responsibility of the contractor, are the property of the government and shall be turned over to the government as indicated herein but no later than completion or termination of the contract. The contractor shall not release any project information to the public without the consent of the COR or Alaska District Project Manager. Within two days of receiving or two days prior to sending correspondence with other government agencies or landowners, the contractor shall furnish copies to the COR (electronic copies are acceptable).

1.5 Bid Breakdown

A bid breakdown shall be submitted with the Contractor’s proposal. The contractor shall break down costs by contract line items (CLINs). The government will review the proposed cost breakdown for acceptability. Once accepted, the cost breakdown will be used for determining progress payments.

2.0 SITE DESCRIPTION AND HISTORY

The Unalakleet Air Force Station Aircraft Control and Warning (AC&W) Site is located approximately 3.5 miles north-northeast of the village of Unalakleet, Alaska and consists of approximately 22.6 acres of vacant land.

The Site was built on a hilltop that was blasted to create building pads and roads as part of the overall Unalakleet AFS.

The hilltop was originally at an elevation of 705 feet and was blasted down to an elevation of approximately 681 to 684 feet. In some areas, up to 15 feet of bedrock was removed to install subsurface utilities and USTs.

The site location and history are further described in Sections 2.1 and 2.2 of the DD.

3.0 PREVIOUS ACTIVITES

Previous FUDS activities are described in Section 2.3 of the DD.

4.0 TASKS

In general terms, the work includes project management, preparation of planning documents and reports, all required permitting, mobilization and demobilization, contaminated soils excavation and disposal, environmental sampling, and other miscellaneous tasks. This description is not all-inclusive of the work, and is intended as a broad, general description.

All activities shall be conducted in compliance with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA).

4.1 Task 1 – Project Management

The contractor shall provide overall project management throughout the life of this contract. Management activities shall include but not be limited to:

• Timely and appropriate responses to all inquiries from the KO, COR, and PM regarding any aspect of the project. All USACE project delivery team (PDT) inquiries will be communicated to the contractor through the COR, and all contractor correspondence will be directed to the COR.

• Management and control of all project performance including subcontracted services.

• Participation in five (5) project status meetings during critical project activities including work planning, work plan comment resolution, field work, and report comment resolution. These meetings shall be conducted via teleconference or at the Contractor’s office (if located in Anchorage, Alaska) and will each be up to 2 hours in duration. The Contractor shall provide an agenda to all PDT members at least 5 business days prior to each meeting. These meetings do not include the kickoff/scoping meeting specified under the Planning task.

The contractor shall prepare monthly status reports consisting of a summary of work that has been performed, work underway, work planned for the upcoming month, status of laboratory reports and data received, outstanding laboratory reports or other outstanding data, communications from USACE, pay estimates and associated work summaries, and other pertinent project information. Exposure hours shall be reported monthly on the Work-Related Injuries/Illness and Exposure form. Each status report shall state whether current work is on schedule. If the work is not on schedule, the contractor shall state what actions are anticipated to get back on schedule. Each report shall be submitted to the COR and/or PM via email no later than the 10th day of the calendar month following the month covered by the report. Monthly status reports need not follow the MED.

The Contractor shall keep a record of each meeting, phone conversation and written correspondence (including email) affecting decisions relating to the performance of this contract. A summary of the meeting minutes, phone conversations, and written correspondence shall be submitted with the monthly progress reports.

4.2 Task 2 – Planning

The contractor shall attend and participate in one kickoff/scoping meeting to address requirements of the production of planning documents. This meeting shall take place at the time specified in the Schedule Table in Section 6.5.

Contractor personnel responsible for project execution, safety and quality control shall attend. This meeting shall be conducted at the Contractor’s office, with teleconference availability provided. The objective of this scoping meeting is to further identify management goals, key issues, and policies impacting the Unalakleet project.

The contractor shall provide all presentation material to the government in advance of the scoping meeting for review and to gain acceptance of the contractor's approach. The contractor is responsible for conducting this meeting and generating meeting minutes. The planning documents will be generated in collaboration with all PDT members, including the contractor, USACE, ADEC, and other stakeholders.

The work under this task includes the generation of all planning documents required for the performance of all tasks.

The contractor shall prepare and submit pre-draft, draft, and final versions of planning documents. Government acceptance is required for all planning documents. The contractor shall complete a thorough review of the reports included in the Government-Furnished Materials (GFM) and incorporate information from those reports into the planning documents.

Planning documents shall include, but are not limited to, the following sections:

1. Project Schedule

2. Work Plan

3. UFP-QAPP – This shall contain the information that was formerly contained within the Sampling and

Analysis Plan, Field Sampling Plan, and the Quality Assurance Project Plan.

4. Contractor Quality Control Plan

5. Accident Prevention Plan/Site Safety and Health Plan

6. Waste Management Plan

All the above-mentioned planning documents shall be combined into a single document with the Work Plan being the primary document and other plans listed in appendices.

Government acceptance is required for all planning documents. This applies to submittals that will be reviewed by USACE, ADEC, and other agencies. The government’s acceptance of planning documents shall not be construed as a complete check but will indicate only that the general method of work, materials, detailing, and other information are satisfactory and appear to comply with the contract. Acceptance will not relieve the contractor of the responsibility to comply with the contract requirements, for any errors that may exist, and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The contractor is responsible for the satisfactory completion of all work. No work at the site shall be performed until the planning documents are accepted by USACE and ADEC.

4.2.1 Project Schedule

The contractor shall submit a detailed schedule showing the periods in which work will be performed and milestone dates to complete the planning, fieldwork, and reporting tasks. The schedule shall be furnished to the government at the time specified in the Schedule Table in Section 6.5 and shall be updated monthly. The project schedule shall be provided in Gantt chart or Network Analysis System-Critical Path Method format and shall include dates for starting and completing critical features of the work. The project schedule shall include activities that are loaded with earnings values tied to the contract Tasks and CLINs. The aggregate value of all costs attributed to a CLIN shall equal the value of the CLIN on the project schedule.

The contractor shall update and resubmit the schedule when changes to the schedule are realized and with each pay estimate submission.

4.2.2 Work Plan

The contractor shall prepare a detailed and comprehensive plan for all tasks to be performed under this contract. No work at the site shall be performed until the Work Plan is accepted. The Work Plan shall be prepared such that task requirements may be readily referenced and understood by all personnel performing the work and by all persons reviewing the plan. The Work Plan shall be prepared in accordance with the ADEC Site Characterization Work Plan and Reporting Guidance for Investigation of Contaminated Sites (where applicable), EM 200-1-3, ADEC 18 AAC 75, ADEC 18 AAC 78, ADEC Draft Field Sampling Guidance, and the ADEC UST Procedures Manual.

The Work Plan shall include, but is not limited to:

• Introduction: A general explanation of the reasons for the project, the goals of the project, and the expected results.

• Site Background and Physical Setting: Current understanding of the physical setting of the site, the site history, and existing information on the condition of the site.

• Work Plan Rationale: The Work Plan approach and data quality objectives, illustrating how the activities will satisfy contract requirements.

• Contract Tasks: All tasks to be performed during the contract, including applicable laws and regulations for each task. Task descriptions shall include the technical approach and details of excavation, transportation, disposal sampling and phytoremediation activities.

• UFP-QAPP: The UFP-QAPP details the approach, planned activities for environmental data collection, data quality objectives, and illustrates how the contractor’s activities will satisfy contract requirements and obtain the type and quality of environmental data needed for making future project decisions. The UFP-QAPP will be generated by the contractor from input provided by the environmental laboratory, USACE, ADEC and other interested parties.

• Key Personnel: Key personnel to be used on the project and their responsibilities.

• An appendix that presents all the comments made by reviewers (ADEC and other stakeholders) and associated responses for all applicable plans. All USACE comments and associated responses shall be provided separately to USACE for incorporation under the Site Management Records, as specified in Table 1 of the MED.

4.2.3 UFP-QAPP

The UFP-QAPP shall be developed following the format specified in the USEPA 2005a, USEPA 2005b and USEPA 2005c and shall include descriptions of tasks to be performed, including information that would previously been included in a Field Sampling Plan (FSP) and a Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP). The UFP-QAPP shall be developed in accordance with DoD QSM, the UFP for QAPPs as developed by the IDQTF and as described by USEPA 2005a, USEPA 2005c and USEPA 2005b. The UFP-QAPP shall be prepared in accordance with 18 AAC 75 and 18 AAC 78 and contain the following elements:

a. The UFP-QAPP shall contain sufficient information for field personnel to understand sampling and field measurement requirements. Relevant worksheets shall be populated to provide a comprehensive description of all onsite activities and provide necessary supporting information, including sample locations, sampling procedures, summaries of analyses to be performed, protocols for instrument and equipment operation and use, shipment of samples for offsite analyses, data documentation, and reporting requirements. Note that if all worksheets are properly populated, this information will necessarily be provided.

b. The UFP-QAPP shall also provide information previously presented in the Quality Assurance Project Plan, and relevant worksheets shall be populated such that there is sufficient information for field and laboratory personnel to understand the requirements for sample handling, quality control, analytical methods, data review/validation, and data reporting. Appropriate Detection Limits (DLs), Limits of Detection (LOD), Limits of Quantitation (LOQs), and recovery control limits shall be specified and rationale provided.

Recovery control limits shall be consistent with the most current version of the DoD QSM. The UFP-QAPP shall also detail how the contractor intends to meet the data quality objectives and to ensure the accuracy, precision, representativeness, completeness, defensibility, and comparability of the data. The QAPP shall address all levels of the investigation with enough detail to become an audit guide for field and laboratory work. The QAPP will also include the laboratory’s ADEC certification and Department of Defense Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (DoD ELAP) approval, to include method and analyte lists (not just the certificate itself). Chain of Custody forms shall be sent by the laboratory to USACE within 24 hours of sample receipt (receipt.cooler@usace.army.mil). The analytical data generated during this project shall be compliant with 18 AAC 75 and the DoD QSM requirements.

c. The UFP-QAPP requires field and laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to be included. All SOPs must be listed in Worksheets 21 and 23 and shall be included as a digital copy in PDF format only.

Reference numbers shall be consistent such that cross referencing between worksheets and the attached SOPs is reliable and easily accomplished.

4.2.3 Contractor Quality Control Plan

The contractor shall furnish a Contractor Quality Control Plan (CQCP). The CQCP shall include the following items to cover all operations, both onsite and offsite, including work by subcontractors, suppliers, and purchasing agents:

• A description of the quality control organization, including a chart showing lines of authority and acknowledgment that the CQC staff shall implement preparatory, initial, and follow-up control phases for definable features of work. The staff shall include a CQC Manager (CQC) who shall report to the project manager.

• The name, qualifications (in résumé format), duties, responsibilities, and authorities of each person assigned a CQC function.

• A copy of the letter to the CQC Manager signed by an authorized official of the firm which describes the responsibilities and delegates sufficient authorities to adequately perform the functions of the CQCSM, including authority to stop work which is not in compliance with the contract. The CQCSM shall issue letters of direction to all other various quality control representatives outlining duties, authorities, and responsibilities.

• Procedures for scheduling, reviewing, certifying, and managing submittals, including those of subcontractors, offsite fabricators, suppliers, and purchasing agents.

• Control, verification, and acceptance testing procedures for each specific test to include the test name, specification paragraph requiring test, feature of work to be tested, test frequency, and person responsible for each test (if applicable).

• Procedures for tracking preparatory, initial, and follow-up control phases and control, verification, and acceptance tests including documentation.

• Procedures for tracking deficiencies from identification through acceptable corrective action. These procedures shall establish verification that identified deficiencies have been corrected.

• Reporting procedures, including proposed reporting formats.

• A list of the definable features of work. A definable feature of work is a task separate and distinct from other tasks, with separate control requirements, and may be identified by different trades or disciplines, or it may be work by the same trade in a different environment.

• Procedures for preparing and submitting the Daily Quality Control Reports (DQCRs).

The contractor shall maintain current DQCRs providing factual evidence that required quality control activities and/or tests have been performed. These records shall include descriptions of both conforming and deficient work of subcontractors and suppliers and shall be on an acceptable form that includes, at a minimum, the following information:

1. Contract number.

2. Date or dates covered by the report.

3. Weather conditions encountered.

4. Contractor.

5. Test and/or control activities performed, control phase (preparatory, initial, follow-up), results, and deficiencies, if any, along with corrective action taken.

6. Field sampling and testing summary.

7. Health and safety summary, including daily safety meeting, worker protection levels, accidents, and corrective actions.

8. Work performed including location, description, and by whom.

9. Operating equipment with hours worked, idle, or down for repair.

10. Quantity of materials received at the site with statement as to acceptability.

11. Summary of instructions received from the government and any conflicts with plans or contracts.

12. Any potential or encountered delays, with explanation.

13. Contractor's verification statement that equipment and materials incorporated in the work and workmanship comply with the contract.

A DQCR shall be submitted for each day that work is performed in the field, including all mobilization and demobilization efforts. DQCRs shall be signed and dated by the CQC Manager and shall include copies of test reports and copies of reports prepared by all subordinate quality control personnel. The Contractor shall coordinate with the QAR, if one is assigned by the Government, prior to submittal to allow for review and addition of comments before the contractor forwards the report to the Notification List. The original report (electronic and hardcopy) and all attachments shall be furnished to the government daily by 1200 hours the day after the date covered by the report, except that reports need not be submitted for days on which no work is performed. At a minimum, one report shall be prepared and submitted for every seven days of no work and on the last day of a no work period. All calendar days shall be accounted for the duration of field work. The first report following a day of no work shall be for that day only.

DQCRs need not follow the MED except when the reports are consolidated into the final report as an appendix where MED formatting for appendices applies. A qualified CQC Manager shall be present in the field for every day in which field work is performed.

The contractor shall photographically record activities daily and shall submit photographs electronically. The photographs presented in the report shall be a minimum of 3 inches by 5 inches and, if printed to hard copy, from a color laser printer (not an inkjet printer). All photographs, both the electronic and hard copy, shall be labeled with location/direction of view, date, time, and description.

The contractor shall prepare other reports as needed and as required by the USACE or any regulatory agency that has issued a permit for the site work or has other authority over the work activities or the site. Examples of such reports may include, but are not limited to, spill reports and accident reports.

4.2.4 Accident Prevention Plan/Site Safety and Health Plan

The contractor shall develop and follow an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) for all field activities associated with this contract and for all persons performing work under this contract. The APP shall be developed and maintained in compliance with the most recent requirements of the USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1), Appendix A and OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910 and all applicable Federal, State, and local safety and occupational health laws and regulations. The APP shall include a Site Safety and Health Plan as required by section 33.B.01 of EM 385-1-1. Matters of interpretation of standards shall be submitted to the appropriate administrative agency for resolution before starting work. Where the requirements of applicable laws, criteria, ordinances, regulations, and referenced documents vary, the most stringent requirements shall apply.

4.2.5 Waste Management Plan

The contractor shall prepare a plan detailing the way wastes will be managed both onsite and offsite. As appropriate and as applicable, this plan shall include any wastewater generated, pumped, or collected as part of any field activities.

The plan shall propose facilities to be used for treatment, storage, and/or disposal; shall identify whether transfer facilities are to be used; and how the wastes will be tracked to ultimate disposal. Document in the proposals which facilities will be used and correspondence with that facility indicating they will accept the material.

4.3 Task 3 – Mobilization/Demobilization

The contractor shall mobilize the necessary materials, equipment, and personnel to the project location to complete the field effort. Upon completion of field work activities, the contractor shall remove all debris, waste, and excess material from the site. Borrow areas, stockpile areas, temporary roads, and other construction-related support areas shall be restored to their pre-existing condition or to the conditions detailed in the accepted Work Plan. Contaminated equipment shall be decontaminated prior to leaving the site. Contractor-utilized decontamination areas shall be restored. Decontamination-area liners and decontamination sediments/water shall be containerized and disposed offsite. Decontamination and waste management activities shall be conducted in accordance with the accepted Work Plan and Waste Management Plan.

4.4 Task 4 - Contaminated Soil Transportation and Disposal

PCB impacted soils shall be segregated based upon prior RI data. This Task includes containerizing, transporting, and disposing of the PCB-impacted soils off-site. If bulk bags are used, they must meet IP-2 specifications.

It is assumed that all PCB-impacted soils will have a concentration of PCBs that is less than 50 mg/kg. PCB-impacted soil with concentrations below 1 mg/kg shall not be included in the fertilizer.

Only soil with the highest TCE concentrations, regardless of where or how deeply located, shall be included in the pay quantity of this item. Existing TCE concentration data shall be used to determine the locations of these soils. This Task includes containerizing, transporting, and disposing of the soils off-site. If bulk bags are used, they must meet IP-2 specifications.

Removal of soils to the maximum quantity included in this task, while provided for, is not required. Upon Government concurrence, TCE-impacted soils may be included in phytoremediation, instead of being disposed of off-site.

The unit price shall be used for any actual quantity of contaminated soil from zero to the maximum quantity specified.

4.5 Task 5 – Excavation, Spreading of Soil and Phytoremediation

All contaminated soil excavation costs shall be included in this task. All TCE, AM#04DRO and PAH AM#04-impacted soil with concentrations above the cleanup level (see Tables 2.10 AM#04 and 2.11 AM#04 of the DD) that are not included in Task 4 that is located more than 4 feet below ground surface (bgs) shall be excavated and placed (spread) or exposed such that it is within 4 feet bgs, prior to planting for phytoremediation. Existing TCE, AM#04 DRO and PAH concentration data shall be used to determine the locations of these soils. Soils impacted by DRO and PAHs, and the remedy selected for such soils, are described in Section 2.13.2 of the Decision Document. AM#04 Upon the completion of excavation, confirmation samples shall be collected and analyzed from the bottom and the portion of the sidewalls that are deeper than 4 feet bgs, and the excavations backfilled with clean fill, up to 4 feet below the ground surface to be used for phytoremediation.

The Contractor shall perform phytoremediation as specified in the DD. The Contractor shall perform pre-treatment soil sampling to evaluate soil nutrients to formulate fertilizer recommendations to optimize soil conditions for phytoremediation. This evaluation shall include AM#01 12 multi-increment samples analyzed for AM#01 pH, soil organic matter (SOM) cation exchange capacity (CEC), available nitrogen, extractable phosphorus, potassium, and trace metals. Species selection, grasses and native willow shall be as recommended by the Alaska Plant Materials Center. The cost of soil evaluation sampling is included in this Task.

AM#01 The contractor shall also collect 25 baseline multi-increment samples from the phytoremediation system.

These samples shall be analyzed for the phytoremediation COCs: Trichloroethane [TCE], DRO, benzo(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthe, benzo(k)fluoranthene, benzo(a)pyrene, chrysene, dibenzo(a,h)anthracene, indeno(1,2,3-c,d)pyrene, napthalene, and pyrene. Matrix spikes, duplicates and data validation are required. AM#01

Fertilizers and soil amendments shall be applied as identified to promote plant nutrient capacity. Soil amendments shall be blended to improve aeration and enhance degradation of COCs. AM#01 It is assumed that AM#04 4,620 3,040 AM#04 pounds of fertilizer will be required. AM#01

Cuttings of willow species native to western Alaska shall be planted directly into the soil beds, and grass seed applied using broadcasting methods to promote uniform application. The planting depth of the cuttings shall be 10-12 inches, leaving 4-6 inches above the ground surface. Maintenance activities shall be performed as necessary for one year after planting to promote root zone establishment and seed germination. Watering shall be performed as necessary to establish the plants. Maintenance activities beyond one year after planting are not specified in this Task Order.

The Contractor shall erect vehicle barriers and associate signage to implement the Land Use Controls (LUCs) specified in the DD. These improvements shall be left in place upon the conclusion of this Task Order.

No monitoring wells shall be decommissioned without prior authorization from the Government.

The Contractor shall perform a AM#01 baseline AM#01 sampling event one year after planting, as specified in the DD. AM#01 This shall include 25 multi-increment samples correlating to the baseline samples that shall be analyzed for the phytoremediation COCs: Trichloroethane [TCE], DRO, benzo(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthe, benzo(k)fluoranthene, benzo(a)pyrene, chrysene, dibenzo(a,h)anthracene, indeno(1,2,3-c,d)pyrene, napthalene, and pyrene.

After construction of the phytoremediation system, an earthen berm utilizing large rocks/boulders from existing excavation work should be constructed to prevent all vehicle access (trucks and atv) to the area being used for phytoremediation. Installation of fencing is not specified. AM#01

4.6 Task 6 – Reporting

The contractor shall record all necessary information in written and electronic form following the requirements below.

4.6.1 Field Log/Sampling Book

The contractor shall document the field work in bound field logbooks with pre-numbered pages. Each book shall contain the following information on the cover:

• Owner of the book

• Book number

• Job name and work order

• Start Date

• End Date

Standard entries shall be recorded daily. The minimum standard daily entries include:

• Date and time

• Work start/stop times

• Full names and titles/roles of personnel on site, including visitors

• Safety meetings/tailgates

• Level of PPE

• Name(s) of person(s) collecting samples or performing work

• Location of work areas (test pits/trenches and landfill areas) and sampling points (sketches when appropriate)

• Sample identification (I.D.) numbers and descriptions

• Sample shipping information (date, time, destination, location)

• Type of field instrumentation (model number and serial number)

• All calibrations performed

• Other work performed

• Any deviations from the work plan

4.6.2 Laboratory Reporting

A cooler receipt form shall be prepared for each cooler of samples received by the project laboratory. The contractor's laboratory shall inspect each sample cooler it receives to ensure that proper packaging, labeling, and preservation practices were followed. All discrepancies will be documented on the cooler receipt form. Examples of discrepancies are inappropriate sample container or sample container size, broken sample container, cooler temperature outside of the EPA-required 0 degrees – 6 degrees C, missing or incomplete chain-of-custody (COC) forms, errors, or discrepancies in COC forms, custody seals, date and time missing from custody seals, etc. The analytical laboratory shall e-mail a copy of the cooler receipt form to receipt.cooler@usace.army.mil within 24 mailto:receipt.cooler@usace.army.mil hours of delivery of each Sample Data Group (SDG). Copies of all cooler receipt forms shall be provided with the associated data packages. All corrective actions taken shall be thoroughly documented in the final laboratory report.

For this contract, each shipment of samples for any task shall be considered an SDG and a final laboratory report shall be generated for each SDG. Each report shall contain a table correlating field sample numbers, location identifiers, and laboratory sample numbers. Each report shall indicate which extraction and analytical test methods were performed and the dates they were performed. Each report shall be provided electronically as a searchable PDF document. In addition, Electronic Data Deliverables (EDDs) shall be included with each final laboratory report. The EDD must be in the Staged Electronic Data Deliverable (SEDD) format, Stage 2a and compliant with the POA Instructional Set. The contractor is responsible for verifying that the laboratory can deliver in these formats prior to the beginning of sample collection in the field. Electronic deliverables are required to match the hardcopy data deliverable in content; if EDD do not match hardcopy data payment for analytical data will be withheld.

All reported data shall reflect any dilutions and/or concentrations. The dilution factor, if applicable, shall be noted on the analytical report. Such changes should also be reflected in the reported LOQs and LODs; reasoning for dilutions must be apparent or detailed in the case narrative. If dilution is required, data from both runs shall be recorded and reported. If samples must be re-run for any reason, the original run data shall also be included in the report. Chemical data results between the Limit of Quantitation (LOQ) and Detection Limit (DL) will be flagged "J."

All laboratory data shall be generated by a laboratory that holds current ADEC certification and DoD ELAP approval for the associated extraction, analytical methods, and compounds of interest. The laboratory must document ability to meet QAPP requirements and must be ELAP accredited. The contracted lab must have written authorization from the USACE to subcontract any sample analysis.

In addition, the following shall be included in laboratory reports:

QA/QC Data All laboratory QA/QC analyses and procedures shall be reported with their respective acceptance criteria (Matrix Spike/Matrix Spike Duplicate [MS/MSD], Relative Percent Difference [RPD], etc.). Report all QC criteria failures and submit data for all data sets, including re-analysis. Report LOQ/LOD/DL for all analyses for all test methods.

Case Narrative A case narrative shall be included in each report, outlining any problems with analysis, all samples analyzed, laboratory ID numbers, field ID numbers, method(s) used, etc. The case narrative shall include the project name and USACE NPDL WO Number.

Minimum Data Requirements for Chemical Laboratory Reports:

• Case Narrative that meets minimum requirements of ADEC.

• Project name

• Field sample ID number on COC

• Abbreviated subcontracted laboratory name

• Subcontracted Laboratory report number

• Lab ID number for sample

• Date sample taken

• Date sample received at subcontracted laboratory

• Date sample extracted or prepared

• Date sample analyzed

• Extraction or preparation procedures, if appropriate

• Analysis procedure including method numbers

• Analyte of parameter

• LOQ/LOD/DL for all results

• Analytical results

• Units

• Dilution factor

• Matrix

• Sample description (i.e., multi-phase, non-homogeneous, pebbles, roots, cloudy, viscous, etc.)

• Soil/Sediment and Solid Waste: Data shall be reported on a dry weight basis with percent moisture included.

• Copies of original COC record, custody seals, and sample cooler receipt forms. All forms shall be properly signed and dated.

4.6.3 Chemical Data Quality Review

The Chemical Data Quality Review consists of laboratory data verification and review. Details of each are provided below:

The contractor (or third party) shall perform data verification on all data packages generated for the project. Data verification will include (but is not limited to) examination of the data package to ensure that:

• Data for all samples submitted to the laboratories have been provided.

• All relevant laboratory internal quality control (QC) data (to include ALL laboratory raw data) have been provided in PDF format.

• Specified analytical methods were utilized by the laboratories.

The contractor (or third party) shall perform a data review on all data packages. This review can be included in the body of the report or as an attachment. Data review will include (but is not limited to) the following:

• Documentation of the verification addressed above.

• A summary of the project information: a summary description of the number, matrices, and types of samples tested (e.g., 10 soil samples, 1 trip blank, 2 equipment blanks, 1 QC duplicate soil sample), as well as the tests performed. The identities of the laboratories performing the various project tests shall be cited.

• A review of sample handling: The contractor shall review all documentation relating to sample handling and the laboratory QA inspection process, including chains of custody and cooler receipt forms. Sample holding times and preservation shall be checked and noted. Samples impacted by expired holding times, inadequate preservation, elevated temperatures, or other deviations from the UFP-QAPP shall be noted and possible effects of discrepancies upon the project sample data shall be discussed.

• A review of laboratory QC: The contractor shall review the data for deviations to the requirements presented in the UFP-QAPP, ADEC Technical Memo 06-002, and the version of the DoD QSM that the laboratory is accredited to in the following areas – precision, accuracy, representativeness, comparability, completeness, and sensitivity. Elements reviewed will include but are not limited to applicable frequencies, results, recoveries, and relative percent differences of method and trip blanks, laboratory control samples and duplicates (LCS/LCSDs), matrix spikes and duplicates (MS/MSDs), surrogate recoveries, field duplicate/triplicate comparability, and the adequateness of the reported LODs/LOQs. A discussion of the potential impacts to the data shall be presented.

• The following qualifiers shall be used to indicate quality control deficiencies:

Qualifier Definition J Analyte result is considered an estimated value because the level is below the laboratory

LOQ but above the DL (formerly method detection limit) B Analyte result is considered a high estimated value due to contamination present in the method or trip blank.

H Analyte result is considered a low estimate due to a hold time exceedance.

QH, QL,

QN

Analyte result is considered an estimated value biased (high, low, uncertain) due to a quality control failure

R Analyte result is rejected - result is not usable. Note that “R” replaces the chemical result (no result shall be reported with an “R” flag).

• LOQs/LODs shall be reviewed to determine if any non-detect results exceed the Project Quantification Limits specified in the UFP-QAPP. A USACE chemist must concur on the data usability where QAPP limits are exceeded. If unusable results significantly impact the project, corrective actions must be taken, including possible recollection of impacted samples.

• A table shall be provided which will include (for all samples):

o Field ID number o Laboratory ID number o Matrix o Analytical method o Percent moisture o Concentration units o Result o Regulatory/Screening Limit o LOQ for each sample/method/analyte o Data qualifier flags

• Samples/analytes with LOQs greater than the associated Project Quantitation Limit specified in the UFP- QAPP must be identified. The contractor will evaluate such deviations against the Project Action Limit and discuss usability.

• Rejected data shall be presented in a table with a brief explanation of the reason(s) for data rejection.

As part of the data review, the contractor shall complete the current version of the ADEC laboratory data check sheets for each laboratory data package.

4.6.4 AM#01 Remedial Action Phytoremediation Construction and Contaminated Soil Disposal AM#01 Report

AM#01 Once construction of the phytoremediation system, including baseline sampling, and all work for Task 4, including disposal, are complete, AM#01 the contractor shall prepare and submit a pre-draft, draft, and final AM#01 Remedial Action Phytoremediation Construction and Contaminated Soil Disposal AM#01 Report. AM#01 following field work. AM#01 The report shall include, but not be limited to, the following information:

• Executive summary of fieldwork and results.

• A narrative report describing activities undertaken to complete the project, including variances from the planning documents.

• Tables, drawings, and figures to support the narrative report, summarize site data, show locations of field activities, and illustrate processes and decision matrices.

• Appendices containing copies of all chemical data generated; copies of all permits; copies of waste manifests, waste profile sheets, certificates of disposal, and other pertinent documentation; copies of all field notes, logs, forms, and DCQRs and other reports; and progress photographs.

• Analytical data review, which summarizes the completed ADEC Laboratory Data Review Checklists; these checklists shall be complete and submitted with laboratory data in the Draft report.

• Recommendations for additional activities, if warranted.

• A separate appendix that presents all the comments made by reviewers and associated responses.

The contractor shall provide complete chemical analytical data to USACE with the AM#01 Pre- AM#01 draft report. Analyses shall give the identification number of the sample used, and sample identification numbers shall correspond to those provided on drawings and figures. Sample identification numbers shall be tabulated, and each sample shall be clearly identified as a primary, duplicate, or split sample (with QC sample results compared side by side). The contractor shall review the data and incorporate it into the Pre-Draft AM#01 Phytoremediation Construction and Contaminated Soil Disposal Remedial Action AM#01 Report. Laboratory data packages shall be compliant with Definitive Data Packages as specified in the DoD QSM Appendix E (including Item 7) and will include all chemical data in the EDF 1.2a and SEDD electronic formats.

The contractor shall photographically record activities daily and shall submit photographs electronically. The photographs presented in the report shall be a minimum of 3 inches by 5 inches and in color. All photographs, both the electronic and hard copy, shall be labeled with location/direction of view, date, time, and description.

The contractor shall prepare other reports as needed and as required by the USACE or any regulatory agency that has issued a permit for the site work or has other authority over the work activities or the site. Examples of such reports may include, but are not limited to, spill reports and accident reports.

4.6.5 AM#01 Phytoremediation System Operations Report

After results for samples taken one year after phytoremediation system construction are available, the Contractor shall prepare and submit a pre-draft, draft, and final Phytoremediation System Operations Report. This report shall include all phytoremediation-related data, including baseline data. Current phytoremediation data shall be compared to baseline data.

The Phytoremediation System Operations Report shall meet all requirements specified for the Phytoremediation Construction and Contaminated Soil Disposal Report, except that data and information that is not phytoremediation related, such as data related to contaminated soils off-site disposal, may be excluded. AM#01

5.0 QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN

The quality management objectives are in the table below and will be used on this contract to evaluate the contractor’s performance.

Tasks Description Acceptable Quality Level Method of Monitoring

1 Project Management

Schedule complies with contract requirements. Responses to USACE inquiries are timely. Post-award meeting is coordinated and completed. Planning documents are completed timely and accepted by USACE. Pay estimates and pay estimate summaries of work are timely and accurate.

USACE review of progress, schedule compliance, and achievement of Acceptable Quality Level for other tasks below.

2 Project Schedule

Shall comply with contract requirements. Initial schedule must be submitted and accepted before mobilizing.

USACE review and acceptance.

2 Work Plan

Shall comply with contract requirements. Final WP must be accepted before mobilization begins. Final planning documents are MED compliant.

USACE/ADEC review and USACE acceptance.

2 UFP-QAPP

Shall comply with contract requirements. Final version must be accepted by USACE before…