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USACE SACRAMENTO DISTRICT

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SACRAMENTO CA 95814-2922

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3. SOLICITATION NO.

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Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

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Underground Storage Tank Base

FFP

The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment and supplies necessary to perform planning and environmental studies services for the South Pacific Division (SPD) boundaries, in accordance with the attached statement of work, contract clauses and provisions.

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The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment and supplies necessary to perform planning and environmental studies services for the South Pacific Division (SPD) boundaries, in accordance with the attached statement of work, UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

OPTION Option Year Two

FFP

The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment and supplies necessary to perform planning and environmental studies services for the South Pacific Division (SPD) boundaries, in accordance with the attached statement of work, UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

OPTION Option Year Three

FFP

The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment and supplies necessary to perform planning and environmental studies services for the South Pacific Division (SPD) boundaries, in accordance with the attached statement of work, UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

OPTION Option Year Four

FFP

The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment and supplies necessary to perform planning and environmental studies services for the South Pacific Division (SPD) boundaries, in accordance with the attached statement of work, INTENTIONALLY BLANK

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

CESPK-PM-M

3 August 2010

Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Type Contract for Environmental Remediation Type Services in the Sacramento Army Corps of Engineer in support of

Underground Storage Tank Program Remedial Investigation and Remedial Task Execution Support

GOVERNMENT POINTS OF CONTACT:

Rex Crouch Contracting Specialist (Contracting Point of Contact)

CESPK-CT-B

1325 J Street Sacramento, CA 95814

(916) 557-7162 office, email: Rex.A.Crouch@usace.army.mil

Mr. Daniel C. McMindes Project Manager (Technical Point of Contact)

CESPK-PM-M

1325 J Street Sacramento, CA 95814

(916) 557-7399 office, email: Daniel.C.McMindes@usace.army.mil

CONTRACTOR POINTS OF CONTACT:

TBD

1 INTRODUCTION

This contract is an Indefenite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract and is anticipated to be awarded for a base period of 12 months with 4 options to extend the period of service an added 12 months each, (total life of contract not to exceed 5 years). Contract task orders will not exceed $5 million in total capacity. Task orders shall be awarded on a firm fixed price basis.

STATEMENT OF WORK

1.1 This EPA Region 9 Storage Tank or Underground Storage Tank (UST) Services Contract (EPA USTs) provides the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) with the capability to oversee and/or execute UST preliminary assessment (PA), site investigation (SI), remedial investigation (RI), remedial design (RD), feasibility studies (FS), remedial action (RA), long term monitoring and maintenance (LTMM), and general UST program technical support within the Sacramento Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific Division boundaries.

1.2 The technical requirements specified in this statement of work are intended to provide requirements for execution of the contract and a general understanding of the functions that the Contractor may be required to perform, and specific sites where work is planned. Individual Task Orders (TOs) will contain additional detailed requirements for each specific project. The Contractor will receive from the USACE a Performance Work Statement for each task order issued under this IDIQ. The Contractor may also receive data that is available from prior investigations, designs, or remedial actions such as: preliminary assessments, site investigation, remedial investigation, risk assessment, and feasibility studies as appropriate.

1.3 The Contractor is required to furnish all plant, labor, materials, and equipment to provide oversight and/or environmental support at UST sites and in some circumstances hazardous waste sites to the USACE. The Contractor shall provide environmental support as requested in the TOs issued under this contract. The Contractor will be required to work at UST facilities that may be operational, closed or abandoned and under the use and control, of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRP) or settling work parties or EPA representatives or tribal authorities or state environmental authorities or a combination of one or more of the above. Further, the Contractor may be tasked to provide environmental support on other sites of interest to the EPA.

1.4 The Contractor shall provide the capability to execute Hazardous Toxic Radiological Waste (HTRW) projects, with a full range of services including, but not limited to, PA/SI/RI/FS/RD/RA-RC/LTMM, inspection reports with findings and recommendations, and engineering support. Work is expected to be primarily implementation of actions toward the goal of no further action.

1.5 TOs shall be issued as performance-based firm-fixed price (FFP) procurements.

1.6 The Contractor shall work directly with regulators on all aspects of their work. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining a good working relationships with these agencies. The regulatory agencies may require any and all documents to be sent to the agency for work being performed under an individual TO. The USACE and its customers will review and comment on all documents prior to or concurrent with the submission to the regulatory agencies. The Contractor shall notify USACE and its customer(s) of any meetings with regulatory agencies. The Government shall be afforded the opportunity to attend the meeting.

USACE shall receive copies of all correspondence between the Contractor and the regulatory agencies within 7 working days of each correspondence. This includes but is not limited to meeting minutes, telephone call logs, postal correspondence and email.

1.7 Work issued under this contract will utilize the Service Contract Act and Wage Rates

2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK AND SERVICES REQUIRED

2.1 Technical Support. The Contractor shall oversee the implementation of various investigations, studies, and field activities. The activities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

UST and ancillary equipment removals;

drilling, soil vapor surveys, geotechnical surveys, geophysical surveys (including but not limited to Electromagnetic, Ground Penetrating

Radar, Electrical Resistivity, and Seismic), well and/or instrumentation installations;

vadose zone fluid/air flow measurement;

aquifer testing;

sampling and analysis of soil, sediment, ground water, surface water, hard surfaces, tank/drum contents, air and soil vapor;

performing surface and borehole geophysics;

excavation of test pits/trenches; sampling and testing of geotechnical materials;

habitat studies;

remedial investigations;

feasibility studies; and pilot testing identifying active or abandoned USTs, dispenser and distribution equipment review and documentation of facility record keeping performance of tank integrity testing performance of isotope or tracer testing, reviewing of fire code, health and safety, building code compliance looking up and researching owner/operator records – both historic and current preparing reports summarizing inspection activities.

Contactor may be tasked to provide Potentially Responsible Party (PRP) oversight services, including:

report review and comment preparation;

conflict management and technical expert documentation;

presentation of oversight comments and Q&A responses;

field oversight; and safety compliance.

Sampling and analysis for a wide variety of parameters may be required to determine the physical, chemical, biological, and radiological properties. Contract deliverables for which the contractor may be responsible for technical review and technical support may include, but are not limited to, permanent or temporary field installations (i.e., monitoring wells), reports, logs, maps, drawings, and sketches. Analysis and interpretation of data shall be performed as appropriate to accomplish the intent of the individual TO. Specific requirements will be included in individual TOs. Appropriate deliverables associated with each of these activities shall be prepared and submitted to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for approval as required.

2.2 Engineering Support. The engineering efforts will be described in each individual TO and will depend on the requirements of the individual TO. Engineering effort required may include, but is not limited to: reviewing plans and specifications, report and decision document reviews; supporting EPA with community outreach and communications; troubleshooting of remediation systems; inspection; and quality control testing. Engineering effort required may include, but is not limited to:

• UST and ancillary equipment removals

• Installation of petroleum hydrocarbon remediation systems

• preparing plans and specifications,

• report and decision document preparation,

• troubleshooting of remediation systems.

Contractor may be tasked to prepare work plans or review and comment on work plans prepared by others for site assessment and site monitoring, including plans to:

conduct geotechnical investigations of ground stability;

measure discharges affecting water quality and chemistry;

assess impacts on receiving waters and biology;

monitor groundwater to assess quality, quantity and geochemistry, and groundwater flow pathways; and monitoring and assessment of air quality data.

Contractor may be tasked to review and comment on ecological and human health risk assessments, which may also include project-specific Native American risk assessment criteria.

The Contractor will be tasked to provide engineering support to evaluate potential UST site remediation technologies that PRPs or the EPA may implement. The Contractor is required to have expertise in petroleum hydrocarbon remediation activities and technologies, which may include:

passive and active product recovery systems, passive and active monitoring systems, oil-water separators, vapor recovery, air sparging, soil vapor extraction, land-farming, phytoremediation, photo-degradation, The Contractor is required have expertise in discharge treatment technologies including:

activated carbon, UV-OX, sand filtration, air stripping, lime treatment;

biological treatment;

organic substrate bioreactors;

rock substrate bioreactors;

permeable reactive barriers.

Other remediation activities that may require engineering expertise include:

topographic surveys;

site access design;

site winterization;

operations at remote sites;

NEPA compliance;

historic and cultural preservation;

grading and erosion control;

safety;

sludge handling and disposal;

site improvements and structures; and remote telemetry.

The Contractor is required to have experience in control and management of common contaminants including:

oil and grease, diesel, gasoline, Stoddard solvent, paint thinner, and other materials associated with USTs.

In addition, the Contractor shall have experience in control and management of methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) and other oxygenating fuel additives including but not limited to:

tert-butyl-alcohol (TBA), t-amyl-methyl-ether (TAME), di-isopropyl-ether (DIPE), ethyl-t-butyl-ether (ETBE), and ethanol as well as tetra-ethyl lead, metals including but not limited to cadmium, chromium, lead, nickel, zinc, and radioactive materials.

Most of this work will be in support of remedial actions by third parties toward the goal of no further action on EPA lead sites, but approximately 25% of the work may be performed at PRP lead sites.

Contractor shall review and comment on work plans for site assessment and site monitoring, including plans to: conduct geotechnical investigations of ground stability; measure discharges affecting water quality and chemistry; assess impacts on receiving waters and biology; monitor groundwater to assess quality, quantity and geochemistry, and groundwater flow pathways; and monitoring and assessment of air quality data. Contractor shall provide review of ecological and human health risk assessments, which may also include project-specific Native American risk assessment criteria.

Most of this work will be oversight of PRP lead sites, but approximately 25% of the work may be performed at EPA lead sites, where Contractor will be required to review and comment on work by other contractors (primes or subcontractors) performing work for the USACE on EPA projects. Should the Contractor find that the prime or sub upon whose work the Contractor is to provide a judgment or opinion of suitability or adequacy is in a working relationship (either as a subcontractor or prime) with the Contractor, then the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer and recuse the company from submitting a proposal to the request for proposal (see also Section 4.8).

2.3 Operation and Maintenance: Operations and Maintenance (O&M) or Long Term Maintenance and Monitoring (LTMM) support may be required under this contract.

O&M/LTMM activities may consist of trouble-shooting existing systems, and O&M of existing operations. Typical systems or processes likely to be encountered are groundwater treatment systems, soil vapor extraction and treatment systems, bioventing, soil treatment processes and systems, waste storage areas, and other remedial activity, treatment systems or processes.

Contractor shall have working knowledge of Operations and Maintenance of motor vehicle fuel service stations.

3 LICENSES, PERMITS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND NOTIFICATIONS

The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary licenses, certifications, and permits for the work described herein.

3.1 Licensed and certified as required by State and Federal agencies and as required by the location of the project for performing all work specified within this statement of work and each individual TO.

3.2 Notifying and complying with all applicable agencies (Fire Department, EPA, Water and Air Quality Boards, County Environmental Health Department, emergency response, etc.) prior to performing work.

3.3 Compliance with all Federal, State and Local regulations.

3.4 Conducting all utility clearances and obtaining all digging permits prior to commencing any excavation, drilling, or other intrusive activities.

3.5 Notifying all appropriate local, State or Federal agencies, as well as the COR, prior to site closure in accordance with Federal, State, or local regulations.

3.6 The Contractor shall register all nuclear testing devices brought onto federal property through the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). This registration is in addition to any license or permit that may be required by the State or Local laws.

4 GENERAL CONTRACT INFORMATION

4.1 The government intends to award 2 each IDIQ multiple award task order contracts for not more than $5,000,000.00 total. Not withstanding the above, the government may award more or fewer than three. These contracts will be the result of this multiple award small business solicitation. The shared, cumulative maximum capacity for all contracts awarded for this solicitation will be no more than $5,000,000.00 for the base year and all option years. The base year does not have a specified maximum amount, and the option years do not have a specified maximum amount. The maximum amount is based on the life of the contracts.

The guaranteed minimum for each contract is $2,500.00. The guaranteed minimum amount will be funded when the contract is awarded either on the contract or by issuance of the first task order on each contract.

The labor rates in effect at the time of task order award shall remain in effect for the entire period of the task order performance.

Performance shall be authorized only by issuance of task orders by the government contracting officer. The procedures are delineated in FAR 16.505 and EFAR 16.505.

There is no limit on the number of task orders that may be issued. The government may issue simultaneous task orders requiring performance at multiple locations.

Task orders must be issued within the performance period of the IDIQ contract, but the performance period of the task order may extend beyond the contract’s performance period. The contractor shall complete all work described in the Performance Work Statement for each task order with the performance period of each task order.

In the event of any inconsistency between the contract and any task order, the terms and conditions of the contract shall prevail.

4.2 Commencement of Work: The Contractor shall be required to commence the work required by a TO at the time specified on the TO, execute the work, and complete the entire project not later than the completion time specified on the TO. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup and, if required, restoration of the project site. The Contractor must receive approval from the COR on all site-specific plans prior to initiating any on-site activity.

4 .3 Notice of Completion of TO: The Contractor shall notify the COR upon completion of each individual TO. The Contractor shall give advance notice of the date the work will be fully completed and ready for final inspection.

4.4 ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (COI) COMPLIANCE. The analyst shall conduct Annual Conflict of Interest monitoring in conformance to EPA guidance and the contractor’s COI internal procedures. The Contractor shall provide a disclosure statement describing the process by which the contractor will ascertain whether COI exist within their own company and all identified organizational relationships, which, have or may have potential or actual conflicts.

In addition to identifying potential or actual COI, the disclosure statement shall describe how any such conflict can be avoided, neutralized, or mitigated. ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST CERTIFICATION (EPAAR 1552.209-72) requires the Contractor to certify during the period of the project whether it is or is not aware of any potential organizational conflict of interest (COI). If the analyst becomes aware of a conflict, then, ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST NOTIFICATION (EPAAR 1552.209-70), requires the Contractor to provide a disclosure statement in its proposal describing all relevant information concerning any past, present, or planned interests bearing on whether it (including its chief executives and any directors, or any proposed consultant or subcontractors) may have a potential organizational conflict of interest. The analyst is required to disclose any such business or financial relationships. The disclosure statement must address and identify actual or potential COI within the analyst’s entire organization, including parent companies, sister companies, affiliates, and subsidiaries. The EPA RPM or Counsel will determine analyst compliance based on the information provided in the disclosure statement.

4.5 The Contractor is required to have organizational knowledge of: EPA organizational regulations and requirements; CERCLA and SARA laws and implementing regulations; Mining Reclamation laws and requirements; State and Local regulatory agency regulations and requirements for California, Arizona, Nevada, Navajo Nation regulations requirements; Native American regulations and requirements.

4.6 The Contractor is required to have demonstrated Project Management skill as applied to:

Project reporting to EPA; Project reporting to Army Corps of Engineers; Cost reporting to Army Corps of Engineers, and Change Control Management Practices.

5 PLANS AND SUBMITTALS

5.1 General Management Plan: A task order will be issued for the preparation of a General Management Plan (GMP). The following requirement of the GMP will be included and the task order Performance Work Statement. The Contractor shall provide a total of 12 copies of the draft plan. Written comments on the draft GMP will be returned to the Contractor. The Contractor shall have 15 days to incorporate comments in the final GMP. The Contractor shall resubmit the final GMP with corrections until it is accepted by the Contracting Officer (CO).

Twelve (12) copies of the final report shall be provided to the CO along with an electronic submittal in PDF format. The GMP shall detail the Contractor's capabilities as well as the quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) practices to be employed in the execution of TOs. Items to be addressed in the GMP shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

A. General aspects of work to be performed including:

1. Contractor capabilities (personnel, equipment, licenses, certifications, permits, and notifications, etc.).

2. List of sub-contractors planned for use and a description of teaming arrangements.

3. Organizational lines of responsibility and authority.

4. POCs for co-ordination with USACE and lead regulatory agencies.

B. Contractor Quality Control Procedures. Outline of Contractor quality control procedures and approach.

C. Chemical Data Quality Management Plan (CDQMP). A task order will be issued for a CDQMP. This plan shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements specified in Appendix A of this Section.

D. Safety Health Program (SHP): A task order will be issued for a SHP. This Plan shall be prepared in accordance with Appendix B of this Section and 29 CFR 1910.120 (29CFRI926.65), EM 385-1-1, ER 385-1-92, and each TO(s).

5.2 Site Specific Submittals:

5.2.1 Work Plan (WP): Each task order will include the requirment for a comprehensive Work Plan. The WP shall include a detailed discussion of the technical approach to be used (equipment, methods, and procedures). All personnel shall be identified and work schedules formulated. A schedule for the project shall be included in the WP and shall consist of a Gantt chart showing predecessor and successor relationships, durations, and critical path. All applicable licenses, certifications, permits, and notifications shall be included in the WP. The project organization, responsibilities, and authorities for the prime Contractor and any subcontractor shall be clearly defined. Key individuals shall be identified along with a description of their duties and responsibilities (Quality Control Supervisor, Project Manager, Health and Safety Manager, Program Chemist, Site Safety Officer, etc.). All work shall be performed according to the approved WP. Unless specified otherwise in the individual TOs, the WP shall include the following components:

A. Summary of work to be performed, B. Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP), C. Accident Prevention Plan (APP), D. Site Specific Quality Control Plan.

Each task order will include the following requirements:

The Contractor shall prepare and submit a draft Work Plan within 21 days following the award of each TO unless otherwise specified in the TO. Written USACE and installation comments on the draft WP will be returned to the Contractor. The Contractor shall have 15 days to coordinate and incorporate the comments into the Draft-Final WP. The Draft-Final shall be submitted to regulatory agencies for review. Written comments will be provided on the Draft-Final WP. The Contractor shall have 15 days to coordinate and incorporate the comments into the Final WP.

The number of copies for Draft, Draft-Final, and Final WP, as specified in the Task Order, shall be provided to the COR for approval. Acceptance of the Final WP by the COR is required prior to any fieldwork.

5.2.1.1 Summary of work to be performed: The Contractor shall describe the work to be performed as part of the TO. The Contractor shall indicate by this plan that he/she fully understands the scope of the TO and his/her ability to carry out all the requirements of the work.

5.2.1.2 Contractor Sampling and Analysis Plan:

Each task order will include the requirement for the Contractor to prepare a Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP) in accordance with Appendix A to this section. The SAP shall reference all procedures detailed in the CDQMP prepared as a part of the General Management Plan. The level of detail provided in the CDQMP shall not be required in the SAP provided that all field and laboratory procedures are executed as detailed in the CDQMP. Any changes in procedures detailed in the CDQMP will be described in the SAP with the level of detail required for the original CDQMP and must be approved by the COR.

A narrative describing the project shall be included. The Contractor shall describe the work site, site history as it relates to the current work, and any unusual conditions. The text shall include diagrams detailing areas to be sampled. Anticipated project start and completion dates shall be included. A general description of the sampling to be carried out for this project shall be included. The SAP shall also contain a summary of site geology and hydrogeology as known.

The SAP shall specifically detail all locations where samples are expected to be obtained and the number of samples projected. Any changes in sampling procedures detailed in the CDQMP will be described in the SAP with the level of detail required for the original CDQMP and must be approved by the COR.

The SAP shall detail all analyses to be performed on environmental samples. The SAP shall reference the approved analytical methods specified in the CDQMP submitted with the Management Plan. Any changes in approved analytical procedures shall be described with the level of detail required for the original CDQMP and must be approved by the COR prior to use.

5.2.1.3 Safety and Occupational Health. A task order will be issued for the preparation of the APP as detailed in Appendix B included in this section. The APP shall incorporate Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), a Site Safety and Health Plan (SSHP) appendix, and other special safety and health plans based upon the work to be performed.

6 SECURITY

The Contractor shall provide site security as required by each individual TO, in such a manner as to minimize the risk of injury or accident to site personnel or others who may be in the area. In general, security activities will be in compliance with EM 385-1-1, Section 25 or 29 CFR 1926 subpart P. When work is performed at a Federal, State, or local installation or facility, the Contractor shall comply with all security requirements of that installation or facility.

7 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL AND QUALIFICATIONS

The Contractor shall have experienced personnel to perform, or provide, a wide range of services required for responses to releases at Environmental Remediation sites. The requirements for on-site and off-site personnel may differ for each TO.

7.1 KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL: Key Management Personnel and their qualifications are identified below. The CO shall approve all replacement Key Personnel.

Resumes of these individuals shall be required as part of Task Order proposals or whenever a change in personnel is to occur, in order to verify the replacement meets the qualifications specified.

7.1.1 PROGRAM MANAGER: The Program Manager shall be responsible for the overall management of the contract including cost, schedule, and technical quality. The Contractor shall designate a Program Manager as a single point of contact for coordination of program issues with the USACE. The Program Manager shall oversee the development and implementation of the contract including administration, quality control, and sub-contracting\teaming agreements.

The Program Manager shall be competent, experienced and knowledgeable with the specific activities identified in this contract. The Program Manager shall have, as a minimum, the following qualifications:

A four-year college degree in engineering, construction management, geology, chemistry, or related field.

A minimum of 8 years professional level experience of which a minimum of four (4) years experience in Program Management and a minimum of four (4) years experience related to HTRW site investigation, design, construction, and remedial action.

Experience in cost reimbursable and firm-fixed price contracts must also be demonstrated.

Professional registration in their respective field, if appropriate.

Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidance.

Experience and/or a working knowledge in Risk Management and Cost Containment (cost cap/stop loss) Insurance.

7.1.2 PROJECT MANAGER(S): The Contractor shall designate a Project Manager (PM) for each TO issued to the Contractor. The Contractor shall identify the PM and the PM's qualifications, experience and performance history with the submittal of the proposal. The PM shall be accepted by the COR prior to the PM beginning work on the TO. The PM shall serve as the single point of contact for the TO and shall be responsible for the management and execution of all activities in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, statement of work, approved work plans, and all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The PM shall ensure coordination between the Health and Safety Manager and the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to ensure that all site activities are performed in a safe manner. The Project Manager shall have, as a minimum, the following qualifications:

A four-year college degree in engineering, construction management, geology, chemistry, or related field.

A minimum of five (5) years Project Management experience, with a minimum of three

(3) years in HTRW remedial action. Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidance.

Experience and/or working knowledge of risk management.

RIFS work for UST site restoration: Describe experience preparing Work Plans, evaluating data quality objectives, investigating hydrogeology, geochemistry and geotechnical requirements at UST site restoration sites. Describe experience in performing Human and Ecological Risk Assessments and experience incorporating Native American issues into risk assessments and project execution.

7.1.3 CONTRACTS MANAGER – The Contractor shall designate one individual to perform their function of Contracts Manager who will ensure that all acquisition and contract management related to this contract (including subcontracts, purchases, rental agreements, subcontract modifications, tracking procurements, maintaining inventory property lists, etc.) are performed in accordance with all terms of this Contract and any individual TO. Also, where applicable, the Contracts Manager will be responsible for compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to contract management and acquisition. The Contracts Manager should have the following qualifications:

A college degree including or supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in accounting, economics, business law, procurement, or management related studies. Alternatively, the Senior Contracts Manager may have completed an examination equivalent to a Certified Professional Contracts Manager through the National Contracts Management Association.

Five (5) years of contract and acquisition management experience in a position of increasing complexity and responsibility.

Training in acquisition, contract administration, cost and price analysis related to federal acquisition, FFP contracting experience and cost reimbursement contracting experience.

Experience and/or working knowledge of risk management and Cost Containment (cost cap/stop loss) Insurance.

An understanding of FFP Contracts and subcontracts.

7.1.4 PROGRAM CHEMIST: As part of the project organization, the Contractor shall appoint a Program Chemist for sampling and analytical activities who is responsible to a senior company officer. The Program Chemist should have general knowledge of remedial process chemistry, fate and transport of organic and inorganic, knowledge of chemical quality control, experience in the sampling and analysis of toxic/hazardous chemicals and radiological contamination in environmental matrices. The Program Chemist will be required to have advanced expertise (senior level) in chemical data quality management of environmental analytical data. The Program Chemist will be appointed by senior corporate or project management to be principally responsible for oversight of all quality control operations for field and laboratory activities related to sampling and analysis. The Program Chemist shall have, as a minimum, the following qualifications:

A four-year college degree in Chemistry from an accredited institution.

A minimum often (10) years of professional experience in Chemistry of which a minimum of seven years must be directly related to environmental investigations and/or remedial actions as a part of a Contractor management team (i.e. not primarily employed at a laboratory).

A minimum of two (2) years experience at the level of a commercial environmental analytical laboratory with expertise in standard analytical chemistry methods common for analyzing soil, water, air and other materials for chemical contamination assessment, including field analytical procedures such as immunoassay, energy dispersive x-ray fluorescence (EDXRF), etc.

Working knowledge of calibration and operation of various field analytical and monitoring devices.

Comprehensive knowledge of sampling protocols for soil, water, and air matrices, calibration and operational procedures for field monitoring devices, chemical properties of hazardous materials, EPA protocols for performance of environmental analyses (SW- 846, EPA wastewater and surface water, Standard Methods, etc.), and data validation procedures.

Comprehensive knowledge of the data quality objectives process and the proper protocol and requirements needed to implement that process.

7.1.4.1 The Program Chemist will be expected to have a lead role in management of project tasks associated with sampling and analysis including preparation of the CDQMP, preparation of Sampling and Analysis Plans, instruction of field personnel in sampling and preservation requirements, general oversight of field personnel involved in sampling activities, coordination with the analytical laboratory to insure readiness to implement project specific requirements, participation in on site inspections of the Contract Laboratory, review of analytical data as it becomes available to insure conformance with quality standards, implementation of corrective actions in accordance with these specifications when review of data uncovers deficiencies, and serve as a general point of contact for the USACE COR for issues related to environmental chemistry. The Program Chemist shall be employed or subcontracted by the Contractor and shall not be employed by a laboratory performing analyses for this contract.

7.1.4.2 If there is a conflict between paragraph 9.1.4 (and all sub-paragraphs) of this statement of work and Appendix A (Environmental Data Quality Management Program Specifications), then Appendix A shall take precedence.

7.1.5 HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER (HSM): This is a safety and occupational health (SOH) professional meeting one of the three definitions below, with 3 years SOH management experience in hazardous waste site cleanup activities, and with the knowledge and skills to assure that on-site work is safely conducted. HSM credentials must reflect an ability to control and manage the primary contaminant related hazards (CIH for chemical hazards, CSP for safety hazards, CHP for ionizing radiation hazards) on the project. Projects with multiple contaminant related hazards (chemical, ionizing radiation, and safety) require the HSM to seek assistance from SOH professionals with appropriate credentials, knowledge, and skill to address secondary hazards. The minimum qualifications of the HSM shall include:

Demonstrable expertise in air monitoring techniques and in development of respiratory protection and personal protective equipment programs for working in potentially toxic atmospheres. Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local occupational safety and health regulations.

7.1.6 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL (CQC) SYSTEMS MANAGER: The CQC Systems manager shall be responsible for overall management of the CQC and have authority to act in all matters for the Contractor and ensuring compliance with the requirements identified in each TO. The level of effort required for the CQC manager sbal1 be determined for each TO depending on the type of project and project specific needs. The minimum qualifications of the CQC System Manager shall include:

A college degree in engineering, construction management, or related field.

A minimum of five (5) years working experience in quality control or quality assurance, Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidance.

In addition to the above experience and/or education requirements the CQC System Manager shall successfully complete the course entitled "Construction Quality Management for Contractors" prior to issuance of any TO. This course is periodically offered by the USACE, and is approximately a two day course. The equivalent course offered by the U.S. Navy is also acceptable. Contact the Contracting Officer for more information.

7.1.7 Key Technical Personnel

7.1.7.1 RISK ASSESSOR/TOXICOLOGIST(S) (RA). This individual shall have technical expertise in human health and ecological risk assessment. The position may be split between two persons combining the following abilities. The position will require ability to analyze data from matrices including sediment, groundwater, surface water, and air in order to evaluate ecological and human health risks associated with UST sites. Analytical expertise shall include geochemistry and the relationships of naturally occurring metals. Ecological risk assessment may include evaluation of riparian area, and vertebrate and invertebrate aquatic species.

Experience working with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies should be demonstrated. A four-year degree from an accredited institution in toxicology, biology, aquatic ecology or similar field, and a minimum of five years experience related to HTRW sites is required.

7.1.7.2 AIR QUALITY SPECIALIST. This individual shall have technical expertise in the collection, analysis, and evaluation of air samples. This position will require interaction with project chemist and risk assessment staff as part of UST site remediation. Experience working with local, state and federal regulatory agencies (especially local air quality management districts or air resources boards) should be demonstrated. A four-year degree from an accredited institution in chemistry, ecology or similar field, and a minimum of four years experience related to HTRW sites is required.

7.2 GENERAL: Personnel assigned to individual TOs shall have the required qualifications pertaining to the specific categories anticipated to be encountered at the site. The requirements for on-site and off-site personnel will differ for each project and shall be determined for each individual TO. The following list of qualifications generally reflects the personnel requirements associated with these types of activities. Other disciplines not listed will be required to have comparable qualifications in their field of expertise.

7.2.1 REGULATORY SPECIALIST: The Contractor shall designate a Regulatory Specialist (RS) as the point of contact for all regulatory matters and manifesting requirements. It is not expected that the Regulatory Specialist will be required full time for each TO. The level of effort required shall be determined for each TO depending on the type of project and project specific needs. The Regulatory Specialist shall have overall responsibility for the accuracy of hazardous waste identification, interpretation of characterization analysis, completion of waste profiles, completion of hazardous waste manifests, and all transportation and disposal reporting.

The Contractor shall coordinate review and approval procedures for all manifests. The Regulatory Specialist shall have, as a minimum, the following qualifications:

A minimum of three (3) years working experience in federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and guidance associated with HTRW remediation.

The capability to identify all required permits.

Specialized training in Hazardous Materials Transportation and required training in manifesting and DOT certification (49 CFR172, subpart H; 40 CFR 262/265; 40 CFR

268; 29 CFR 1926.65).

7.2.2 SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH OFFICER (SSHO): The Contractor shall utilize a trained, experienced SSHO to ensure that all elements of the accepted APP are implemented and enforced on-site. The SSHO or a qualified designated representative shall be on-site full time for the duration of the field activities. The minimum qualifications of the SSHO shall include:

A minimum of two (2) years working experience in implementing safety and health programs at hazardous waste sites.

Documented experience in construction techniques and construction safety procedures.

Specialized training in personal and respiratory protective equipment, program implementation, and in proper use of air monitoring instruments, air sampling methods, and interpretation of results.

Current training in First Aid and CPR by a recognized organization such as the American Cross.

Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local occupational safety and health laws, regulations, and guidance.

7.2.3 PROJECT CHEMIST: As part of the project organization, the Contractor shall appoint a Project Chemist. The Project Chemist must have knowledge of environmental analytical chemistry methodologies as described in EPA SW-846, and quality control procedures as applicable to environmental analytical chemistry. The Project Chemist shall have, as a minimum, the following qualifications:

A four-year college degree in Chemistry from an accredited institution and a minimum of four (4) years of combined professional experience at the level of a commercial environmental analytical laboratory or working as a part of a Contractor project management team of which a minimum of 3 years must be directly related to environmental investigations and/or remedial actions as a part of a Contractor management team (i.e. not primarily employed at a laboratory).

Working knowledge of calibration and operation of various field analytical and monitoring devices.

Comprehensive knowledge of sampling protocols for soil, water, and air matrices, calibration and operational procedures for field monitoring devices, chemical properties of hazardous materials, EPA protocols for performance of environmental analyses (SW - 846, EPA wastewater and surface water, Standard Methods, etc.), and data validation procedures.

Comprehensive knowledge of the data quality objectives process and the proper protocol and requirements needed to implement that process.

7.2.3.1 The Project Chemist will be expected to have a "hands on” role in management of project tasks associated with sampling and analysis including preparation of the CDQMP, preparation of Sampling and Analysis Plans, instruction of field personnel in sampling and preservation requirements, general oversight of field personnel involved in sampling activities, coordination with the analytical laboratory to insure readiness to implement project specific requirements, review of analytical data as it becomes available to insure conformance with quality standards, implementation of corrective actions in accordance with these specifications when review of data uncovers deficiencies, and serve as a point of contact for the USACE COR for issues related to environmental chemistry. The Chemist shall conduct or oversee all onsite analytical testing including field screening tests. The Project Chemist shall coordinate Government Quality Assurance testing that verifies the Contractor chemical data. The Chemist shall review and verify all chemical data for hazardous waste manifests. The Chemist shall also prepare all data validation reports or review for accuracy all data validation reports prepared by subcontractors.

If required, the Project Chemist will perform an inspection of the Contract Laboratory at or near the beginning of sample analyses for each delivery order to insure laboratory capability to implement method and contract specified aspects of work. Method specific checklists presented in USACE EM 200-1-1 or equivalent in conjunction with the contract specifications and the final CDQMP shall be used as the basis for this inspection. Findings of this inspection shall be delivered by memorandum to the USACE COR within 15 days of completion. Inspection checklists shall be included as an attachment to the memorandum of findings. This review of the Contract Laboratory may be conducted concurrently with a project kickoff meeting, preparatory, or initial inspection. The Project Chemist shall be employed or subcontracted by the Contractor and shall not be employed by a laboratory performing analyses for this contract.

Note: If the same laboratory is used for multiple delivery orders a complete technical systems review will not be required for concurrent delivery orders. However, if new analyses are performed for which the Program or Project Chemist has not performed an assessment of laboratory capability to execute the requirements of the CDQMP a technical systems review will be required for those analyses. At a minimum a technical audit of the laboratory will be performed on an annual basis and whenever required as a function of deficiencies in laboratory performance.

7.2.3.2 If there is a conflict between paragraph 9.2.3 (and all sub-paragraphs) of this statement of work and Appendix A (Environmental Data Quality Management Program Specifications), then Appendix A shall take precedence.

7.2.4 CIVIL\ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER: The Civil\Environmental Engineer is responsible for assuring that all engineering support goals required in the TO are attained. The minimum qualifications for the Civil\Environmental Engineer include:

A four-year college degree…