W91238-11-Q-0142 Amendment 1.doc

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 13-Jun-2011 10:00 AM to 08-Aug-2011 01:00 PM.

The solicitation issue date has changed from 20-May-2011 to 27-Jul-2011.

The 'issued by' organization has changed from

USACE SACRAMENTO DISTRICT

ATTN: CONTRACTING DIVISION

1325 J STREET-ROOM 878

SACRAMENTO CA 95814-2922

to

USACE SACRAMENTO DISTRICT

1325 J ST

SACRAMENTO CA 95814

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

The following have been added by full text:

PRICING SCHEDULE

July 17, 2011

PRICING SCHEDULE – BASE YEAR

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL FURNISH ALL PLANT, LABOR, MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT, ETC. NECESSARY TO PERFORM ALL WORK IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT TO INCLUDE ALL ATTACHMENTS THERETO.

Unit Test Schedule of

No.

Reference Supplies/Services

Price

SOIL TESTING

ASTM D 2488

Visual Classification (jar or bag)

Each

ASTM D 2974

Organic Content (loss on ignition)

Each

ASTM C 117

Test Method for Material Finer than 75-µm

(No. 200) Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing

ASTM D C136,

Sieve Analysis (3-inch to No. 200 sieve)

Each

ASTM D 422

Sieve 3/4-inch to No. 200 sieve

Each

ASTM D 1140

Minus #200 Sieve

ASTM D 422,

Hydrometer Analysis (No Sieving)

EM 1110-2-1906

- Oven dried before test

Each

(Appendix V)

- Wet Method

ASTM D 4318,

Liquid and Plastic Limits (Atterberg, includes all soil classification):

EM 1110-2-1906

- 1 Pt. Method (washed through

No. 40 sieve)

(Appendix III)

- 4 Pt. Method (washed through

No. 40 sieve)

- 3 Pt. Method (air-dried)

Specific Gravity:

ASTM D 854

- Absolute (clay or sand)

Each

ASTM C 127

- Apparent or Bulk (gravel)

Moisture-Density Determinations:

ASTM D 698,

Standard Compaction (moisture-density, 5 pt. Curve):

Method A and B

- Four (4) inch diameter mold

Method C

- Six (6) inch diameter mold

ASTM D 1556

Test Method for Density and Unit Weight of Soil

In-Place by the Sand Cone Method

ASTM D 1557

Modified Compaction

Method A & B

- Four (4) inch diameter mold

Each

Method C

- Six (6) inch diameter mold

Each

ASTM D 4253

- Relative Density (Minimum)

Each

ASTM D 4254

- Relative Density (Maximum)

ASTM D 6938

Test Method for In-Place Density and Water Content of Soil and Soil-Aggregate by Nuclear Methods (Shallow Depth)

ASTM D 2216

Water Content (jar or bag)

ASTM D 2937,

Density and Water Content

- Undisturbed sample, direct measurement

(Appendix II)

- Undisturbed sample, displacement method

ASTM D 5084,

Hydraulic Conductivity (Permeability):

- Triaxial compression chamber (using back-pressure saturation)

Appendix II

- (undisturbed)

Each

- (undisturbed) 6” Molds

Each

- (remolded)

ASTM D 2435,

Consolidation

(to 16-tons/sq. ft., or as specified

- 7 load increments, 3-rebound load increments)

Each

- Cut from 6” molds

Each

(Appendix VIII)

- (with two time rate sequences)

ASTM D 3080,

Direct Shear, S Test (consolidated, drained, controlled strain-3 specimens):

(Appendix IX)

- Undisturbed (2.8 inch diameter)

(or 24 inch diameter)

- Compacted (2.8 inch diameter)

(or 24 inch diameter)

ASTM D 2166,

Unconfined Triaxial Compression (unconsolidated, undrained):

- 2.8 inch diameter

(Appendix XI) (undisturbed specimen)

ASTM D 2850,

Triaxial Compression (shear):

Q Test (undisturbed, unconsolidated, undrained):

(Appendix X)

- 3 specimens (2.8 inch diameter)

Q Test (compacted, unconsolidated, undrained):

- 3 specimens (2.8 inch diameter)

ASTM D 4767

R Bar (undisturbed, consolidated, undrained—saturation by backpressure, pore pressures measured during shear):

(Appendix X)

- 3 specimens (2.8 inch diameter)

Each

- 6” molds

R Bar (compacted, consolidated, undrained – saturation by back pressure, pore pressures measured during shear)

- 3 specimens (2.8 inch diameter)

Each

Test Method for Consolidated Undrained

Triaxial Compression Test for Cohesive Soils (R)

6-inch diameter or larger

ASTM D 4647,

Dispersive Clay Identification:

ASTM STP 623

- Pinhole Dispersion

Each

- Pinhole Dispersion

Cut from 6” Molds

- SCS Dispersion

Each

Soil Corrosivity (includes resistivity and conductivity at 4 W/Cs, Organic content, pH, sulfate, chloride, and TDS analyses)

ASTM D 1883

California Bearing Ratio:

Method C With Modified Proctor Curve

ASTM D157

- Remold (per point)

EM 1110-2-1906,

Swell and Swell Pressure

(Appendix VIIIA)

Soil-Cement Studies:

ASTM D 1632

Making and Curing Soil Cement specimens in the Laboratory

- Method A

Each

- Method B

ASTM D 1633

Compressive Strength of Soil Cement

- Method A

Each

- Method B

ASTM D 558

Moisture Density Relations of Soil Cement

- Method A

- Method B

ASTM D 559

Wetting and Drying Test for Soil Cement

- Method A

Each

- Method B

ASTM D 560

Freezing and Thawing Test for Soil Cement

- Method A

Each

- Method B

Each

AGGREGATE TESTING

ASTM C 136

Sieve Analysis:

- Fine aggregate

- Coarse aggregate 38.1 mm (1-1/2 inch)

NMSA

- Coarse aggregate 150 mm (6 inch)

Each

- Cobble, boulder 300 mm (12 inch)

Each

Material Finer than 75 µm (No. 200):

- Fine aggregate

ASTM C 127

Specific Gravity and Absorption of

Coarse Aggregate

ASTM C 128

Specific Gravity and Absorption of

Fine Aggregate

ASTM C 87

Effect of Organic Impurities in Fine Aggregate on Strength of Mortar

ASTM C 123

Lightweight Particles in Aggregate

Each

ASTM D 131

Los Angeles Abrasion Resistance of Small-Size

Coarse Aggregate

Flat and Elongated Particles:

CRD-C 119

- Coarse Aggregate

Each

CRD-C 120

- Fine Aggregate

Each

ASTM C 40

Organic Impurities in Fine Aggregate

Petrographic Examination:

ASTM C 295

- Coarse Aggregate

Each

- Fine Aggregate

ASTM C 1260

Potential Alkali Reactivity of

Aggregates (Mortar-Bar Method)

ASTM C 851

Soft Particles in Coarse Aggregate

(Scratch Hardness)

ASTM C 142

Clay Lumps and Friable Particles in Aggregate

RIPRAP TESTING

Unit Weight, Absorption and Specific

Gravity

ASTM C 295

Petrographic Examination

Each

ASTM C 88

Magnesium Sulfate Soundness

Each

CRD-C 144

Resistance of Stone to Freezing and

Thawing

- Limited Petrographic Examination

- Sawing

- Testing

ASTM C 535

Los Angeles Abrasion Test

Each

ASTM D 5313 **

Wetting and Drying Test (modified-see procedure below)

**The Wetting and Drying Test (ASTM D 5313) is modified and performed in the following manner:

The initial step of the test is the careful examination of the entire sample and the selection of representative test specimens. The piece should be large enough to produce two cut slabs, 1 inch (25.4 mm) thick (( 1/4 inch) (6.35 mm) with a maximum surface area of 30 square inches (193.5 cm) on one side. Two chunks approximately 3 by 4 inches (76.2 mm by 101.6 mm) are also chosen. The slabs and chunks are carefully examined under a low-power microscope and all visible surface features are noted and recorded. The specimens are then oven dried at 140(F (60(C), for eight hours, cooled and weighed to the nearest tenth of a gram. The test specimens are photographed to show all surface features before the test. The chunks and slabs are then subjected to fifteen (1) cycles of wetting and drying. One slab and chunk are soaked in fresh tap water, and the other slab and chunk soaked in salt water prepared in accordance with ASTM D 1141 (substitute ocean water). Each cycle consists of soaking the sample for sixteen (16) hours at room temperature and then drying in an oven for eight (8) hours at 140( F. After each cycle the specimens are examined with the low-power microscope to check for opening or movement of fractures, flaking along edges, swelling of clays, softening of the rock surface, heaving of micaceous minerals, breakdown of matrix material, and any other evidence of weakness developing in the rock. The cycle in which any of these actions occurs is recorded. After fifteen (1) cycles, the slabs and chunks are again carefully examined and all changes in the rocks are noted and recorded. The test specimens together with all flakes or particles, which come off during the test, are oven dried, weighed, and photographed.

ROCK TESTING

Modulus of Elasticity and Poisson’s Ratio (Static)

ASTM C 469

- Confined

Each

- Unconfined

RTH 113

Splitting Tensile Strength (Brazil Test)

ASTM D 3967

RTH 102

Petrographic Examination

ASTM C 295

(Rock type and Physical Condition)

Each

RTH 112

Direct Tensile Strength

ASTM D 2936

CONCRETE TESTING

ASTM C 39

Compressive Strength, 152.4 mm by 304.8 mm

(6 inch by 12 inch)

ASTM C 78

Flexural Strength, 152.4 mm by 304.8 mm

ASTM C 469

Modulus of Elasticity and Poisson’s Ratio

Resistance of Concrete to Freezing and Thawing

ASTM C 666

- Casting

Each

- Testing

Drilled Cores and Sawed Beams:

ASTM C 42

- Drilled or sawing specimens

Each

- Compressive Strength

- Flexural Strength

ASTM C 496

Splitting Tensile Strength,

152.4 mm by 304.8 mm

CRD-C 89

Direct Shear (3 Tests) – Unconfined

Each

CRD-C 90

Direct Shear (3 Tests) - Confined

Each

ACI 211.1

Mixture Proportioning

- Determination of water-cement ratio required for a given strength required for a given strength by means of a W/C strength curve (3 point), in addition to proportioning aggregates. Includes tests on plastic concrete, molding test specimens, and strength tests to ages of 28 days. A minimum of 6 specimens will be tested at ages of 7 and 28 days for mixtures proportioned for specific compressive strengths. The

NMSA shall be 2-inches (50-mm) or less as directed by the Contracting Officer. Slump, air content, and plastic properties to be determined on a case-by-case basis.

TESTS FOR ASPHALT AND MATERIALS

ASPHALT BINDER TESTING

ASTM D 3381

Asphalt Cement (AC)

Each

ASTM D 2171

Viscosity 140 F (60C)

Each

ASTM D 5

Penetration 77 F

ASTM D 92

Flash Point, Cleveland Open Cup

Each

ASTM D 113

Ductility 77 F (25C)

Each

ASTM D 70

Specific Gravity of AC

Each

ASTM D 2042

Solubility in Trichloroethylene

Each

ASTM D 36,

Softening Point

ASTM D 2398

ASTM D 1754

Thin Film Oven

Each

ASTM D 2872

Rolling Thin Film Oven Test

Each

AGGREGATE TESTING

ASTM D 136

Sieve Analysis (Washed)

Each

ASTM C 127,

Specific Gravity (Apparent or Bulk)

ASTM D 4791

Flat/Elongated Particles

Each

ASTM C 131

Los Angeles (LA) Abrasion

Each

MIX DESIGN TESTING

UFC 3-250-03

Standard Practice Manual for Flexible Pavements

Each

COMPACTION METHODS TESTING

Mil-Std 620A, Marshall 75 blow (200 PSI):

UFC 3-250-03

- Four (4) inch diameter

(10 lb/18 inch drop)

Mil-Std 620A, Marshall 50 Blow (100 PSI):

UFC 3-250-03

- Four (4) inch diameter

(10 bl/18 inch drop)

ASPHALT MIXTURE TESTING

ASTM D 1856

Recovery of AC (Abson Method)

Each

ASTM D 2041

Maximum Theoretical Specific Gravity (Rice) Each

Asphalt Institute MS2 Method of Mix Design (Marshall Stability)

(ASTM D 1559)

Masonry (CMU) TESTING

ASTM C 1019

Compressive Test of Grout Mold (set of 3 tests, Set

1 at 7 days and 2 at 28 days)

ASTM C 780

Preconstruction and Construction Evaluation of

Mortars for Plain and Reinforced Unit Masonry

(set of 3 tests, 1 at 7 days and 2 at 28 days)

ASTM C 1314

Compressive Strength of Masonry Prisms (set of

3 tests, 1 at 7 days and 2 at 28 days)

MISCELLANEOUS – OTHER

55-Gallon Drums – Pickup and Delivery from Job Site to Laboratory

0124AA

0 – 10 55-Gallon Drums Lump Sum

0124AB

11 – 20 55-Gallon Drums

0124AC

21 – 40 55-Gallon Drums

0124AD

41 – 75 55-Gallon Drums

55-Gallon Drums – Return of Drums from Laboratory to U. S. Army Corps of Engineer’s Sacramento District

Storage Area at Bryte Yard, Bryte, CA

0125AA

0 – 10 55-Gallon Drums

0125AB

11 – 20 55-Gallon Drums

0125AC

21 – 40 55-Gallon Drums

0125AD

41 – 75 55-Gallon Drums

Sample Mixing – Mixing of composite samples Hours To be used for pick-up of soil, concrete, aggregate, masonry or asphalt materials for testing when the job site is more than 51 miles from the contractor’s laboratory.

JOB(LS) Lump Sum $__________

0127AA

51 – 200 Miles from Contractor’s

Laboratory Office JOB(LS) Lump Sum

0127AB

201 – 1000 Miles from Contractor’s

Laboratory Office JOB(LS) Lump Sum

0127AC

1001 – 1500 Miles from Contractor’s

Laboratoary Office JOB(LS) Lump Sum

1. The vendor/offeror shall distribute his indirect costs (overhead, profit, bond, etc.) over all the items in the Pricing Schedule. The Government shall review all submitted Pricing Schedules for any unbalancing of the items. Any submitted Pricing Schedule determined to be unbalanced may be considered non-responsive and cause the vendor/offeror to be ineligible for award.

The following have been deleted:

PRICING SCHEDULE

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been added by full text:

BPA SPECIFIC ITEMS

July 17, 2011

BPA Specific Items

Team Arrangements: The BPA Holder will be the prime contractor for any order placed under this BPA, regardless of any teaming arrangements it may make with other firms. The BPA Holder will be solely responsible for providing the ordered services, and payment for the accepted services will be made only to the BPA Holder/Contractor.

Other Sources: This BPA is not a required source. The determination of whether or not to use the BPA to acquire services is reserved exclusively by the Government. The Government may elect to use the BPA to obtain services, but is not required to do so. The Government may perform services in-house, may solicit and award other contracts for work which could have been ordered under this BPA, or may use other existing contracts (including Federal Supply Schedules).

BPA FUNDING: No funds are or will be obligated under a BPA. All funds will be obligated against the orders, if any, placed under this BPA.

BPA Minimums and Maximums: No work is guaranteed under a BPA. The minimum dollar value of work that must be ordered by the government under a BPA Call is $2,500. The maximum value for a BPA Call is $150,000.00. The maximum dollar value for the entire BPA is $5,000,000.00.

Authorized Callers: Only authorized callers from the SPK Contracting Office may place orders under the BPA. The BPA Holder will receive a list of the authorized callers and will not respond to any government employee who is not on the list.

Term of the BPA: This BPA will be valid for a five-year period from the date established, unless either party provides a 30 day notification to terminate the agreement. Should either party request its discontinuation, work on existing orders/calls shall be completed by the contractor, including any modifications executed on any remaining calls. Once a BPA is terminated, no new orders will be placed with the BPA Holder.

Period of Performance:

Each BPA Call will have its own specified period of performance.

Firm Fixed Price: Orders placed under this BPA will be firm fixed price. Price quotations are to include all costs associated with performance of the required service, to include all labor, materials, travel, per diem, and any other direct, indirect or incidental costs necessary for performance of the ordered services. Unless the order is modified in writing (e.g. there is a change in the scope of services ordered), the obligated amount will not be adjusted. The cost breakdown furnished with the price quotation is for information purposes only, so that the Government may verify that the lump sum price being quoted conforms with the agreed to rate established on the BPA.

Other Direct Costs (ODC’s): Other Direct Costs, also known as incidental items, consist of those services and products (other than labor hours) needed to complete an order. The BPA Holder is not required to provide a fixed price list of ODCs as part of the price quotation for the BPA competition. However, each price quotation for an order to be issued under a BPA must include all ODCs required for successful performance of the ordered service. Additionally, the price quotation for each order must include a breakdown to support the lump sum price quotation, which will include ODCs.

Delivery Tickets: All shipments under the BPA shall be accompanied by delivery tickets or sales slips that shall contain the following minimum information: (i) Name of Supplier; (ii) BPA number, (iii) Date of purchase, (iv) Purchase number; (v) Itemized list of supplies or services furnished; (vi) Quantity, unit price and extension of each item, less applicable discounts (unit prices and extensions need not be shown when incompatible with the use of automated systems, provided that the invoice is itemized to show this information; and (vii) Date of delivery order shipment.

Invoices: Invoices for each payment shall be submitted upon completion of services/tasks as outlined in the pricing/payment schedule for each order. Invoices shall include all necessary information and shall include any necessary supporting documentation. Payment and invoicing instructions are included in the Performance Work Statement with each order. SUMMARY INVOICES: A summary invoice shall be submitted at least monthly or upon expiration of this BPA, whichever occurs first, for all deliveries made during a billing period, identifying the delivery tickets covered therein, stating their total dollar value, and supported by receipt copies of the delivery tickets.

Contract Payments: The Government will pay the Contractor/BPA Holder upon submission of proper invoices for services delivered and accepted for the portion of the work actually performed under the order. The negotiated price for the order may include a payment schedule based on task or product deliveries, but not for a percentage of completion. Deliverables must be accepted by the Government before payment will be made.

Partial Milestone Payments: In general, payment will be made in arrears after completion and acceptance of ALL ordered services. However, for orders with long performance periods the government may consider requests for milestone payments based upon completion of specified tasks and/or receipt of deliverables. Milestone payments will not be made for orders with performance periods of 30 days or less or in amounts equal to or less than $2,500. A milestone payment schedule should be requested by the BPA Holder as part of its quotation and an acceptable milestone payment schedule negotiated with the Government prior to the Government’s placement of the order. Authorized milestone payments will not be made more frequently than monthly. Authorized milestone payments will not be made more frequently than monthly.

Safety and Accident Prevention: In performing ordered services, the BPA Holder/contractor shall provide and maintain work environments and procedures which will (1) safeguard the public and Government personnel, property, materials, supplies, and equipment exposed to Contractor operations and activities; and (2) avoid interruptions of Government operations and delays in project completion dates. The BPA Holder/contractor shall comply with the following documents to the extent applicable to the performance of services under any order under the BPA: Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 29 Code of Federal Regulations 1910; 1926 (see http://www.access.gpo.gov).

Government Property: All materials gathered and/or developed in the performance of the order services will be the property of the Government, including all electronic and hard copy work products. At the Government’s request, the above materials and work will be furnished to the Government at no additional cost.

Authorities / Technical Direction: The Contractor shall take no direction from any Government employee or any other person other than the Government Contracting Officer that changes the terms and conditions of this contract action, the scope, or any change that impacts the cost, price or schedule. Changes authorized by the Contracting Officer will be in the form of a written, official, signed modification to the contract action received by the Contractor before the Contractor will act upon those changes. The Contractor will comply with the Changes clause of this contract when the contractor believes direction has been given from persons other than the Government Contracting Officer that equate to a change by notifying the Contractor Officer as directed by the clause. Any direction given by any Government employee or any other person outside their authority must be reported to the Contracting Officer. Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) are limited to the authorities stated in the COR appointment letters. If a COR is appointed under this contract, they will be appointed by written letter from the Contracting Officer to the Contractor and COR specific to this contract only. COR appointment letters from previous contracts at this installation are not valid for this contract.

Quality Control: The Contractor/BPA Holder shall be responsible for quality control of its own work. The Contractor/BPA Holder shall have a logical and functional quality control program to assure that errors and deficiencies in all submittals are minimal.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

July 17, 2011

Performance Work Statement

Project: Laboratory Testing Services Blanket Purchase Agreement for USACE Sacramento District

Points of Contact:

Technical:

Mr. Bill Halczak

US Army Corps of Engineers

CESPK-ED-GS

1325 J Street

Sacramento CA 95814-2922

P: (916) 557-7427

William.Halczak@usace.army.mil Contracting:

Mr. Tom Koponen

US Army Corps of Engineers

CESPK-CT-B

1325 J Street

Sacramento CA 95814-2922

P: (916) 557-7266

Tomas.E.Koponen@usace.army.mil

1. SCOPE:

1.1 Services Required: Perform soil, rock, concrete, asphalt, and aggregate tests as listed below, with complete compliance and adherence to the applicable referenced test procedure.

2. SPECIFIC CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS:

2.1 The laboratory shall be certified by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). In addition, the laboratory shall be validated by audit by the Corps of Engineers, Materials Testing Center (MTC), for the required test methods. Further information regarding laboratory validation shall be obtained by visiting http://www.wes.army.mil/SL/MTC/inspection.htm.

2.2 The laboratory shall be responsible for transportation of samples and materials to be tested. Samples to be picked up are typically located at the Corps of Engineers storage facility in Bryte (West Sacramento), California. Costs incidental to the transportation of samples and materials shall be borne by the laboratory.

2.3 Due to the possible need of laboratory testing associated with emergency flood fighting and levee repair, it is critical that the laboratory be located within one (1) hour drive time of Sacramento, California, for these particular cases. This shall facilitate a more rapid delivery of sample material(s) and completion of laboratory testing. If an award of a laboratory is selected from areas other than greater Sacramento area, the drive to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento Districts storage facility in Bryte (West Sacramento), California to pick up soil samples shall not be applied.

2.4 All supervisory costs/fees/overhead, etc. shall be included in the test price. No separate payment for supervision shall be made.

2.5 The laboratory shall have at least twenty-four or more Triaxial test cells and twelve or more permeability test cells available for use when the scope of work calls for multiple testing of samples. The District’s boundaries include California, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, and portions of adjoining states.

2.6 All data produced by tests and analyses shall be forwarded to the Sacramento District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in both digital format (.pdf or Microsoft excel compatible format copied onto a compact disk) and hard copy. Hard copy shall be white paper, 8-1/2 by 11 inches or 11 by 17 inches; unless directed otherwise. Two (2) hard copies of all report data shall be supplied. Digital format shall be .pdf or other format as directed by the Government. Additionally, all data, as appropriate, shall be summarized in spreadsheets. The spreadsheets shall be supplied in electronic media format acceptable to the Government.

2.7 All tests and analyses specified in the appropriate reference shall be strictly performed and reported as indicated. Any deviations shall be coordinated with the Geotechnical Branch, Sacramento District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers prior to the test being conducted.

3. TESTING REFERENCES:

3.1 American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Annual Book of Standards (latest version is applicable).

ASTM D 2488

ASTM D 2974

ASTM D C136

ASTM D 422

ASTM D 1140

ASTM D 4318

ASTM D 854

ASTM D 698

ASTM D 1557

ASTM D 4253

ASTM D 2454

ASTM D 2216

ASTM D 2937

ASTM D 5084

ASTM D 2435

ASTM D 3080

ASTM D 2166

ASTM D 2850

ASTM D 4647

ASTM STP 623

ASTM D 1883

ASTM D 157

ASTM D 1632

ASTM D 1633

ASTM D 558

ASTM D 559

ASTM D 560

ASTM C 136

ASTM C 87

ASTM C 123

ASTM C 131

CRD-C 119

CRD-C 120

ASTM C 40

ASTM C 1260

ASTM C 851

ASTM C 142

ASTM C 88

CRD-C 144

ASTM C 535

ASTM D 5313

ASTM C 469

ASTM D 3967

ASTM D 2936

ASTM C 39

ASTM C 78

ASTM C 469

ASTM C 666

ASTM C 42

ASTM C 496

CRD-C 89

CRD-C 90

ACI 211.1

ASTM D 3381

ASTM D 2171

ASTM D 5

ASTM D 92

ASTM D 113

ASTM D 70

ASTM D 2042

ASTM D 36

ASTM D 1754

ASTM D 2872

ASTM D 136

ASTM D 4791

ASTM C 131

Mil-Std 620A

ASTM D 1856

ASTM D 2041

ASTM D 059

3.2 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Manual (EM) 1110-2-1906, Engineering and Design, Laboratory Soils Testing, 20 August 1986 (latest version).

3.3 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Waterways Experiment Station, Handbook for Concrete and Cement, Concrete Research Division (CRD-C) (latest version). http://www.wes.army.mil/SL/MTC/handbook/handbook/html.

3.4 UFC 3-250-03, Standard Practice Manual for Flexible Pavements, dated 15 May 01. If can be obtained at: http://62.204.17.188//report/doc_ufc.html.

3.5 American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), Standard Practice R18, “Standard Practice for Establishing and Implementing a Quality System for Construction Materials Testing Laboratories.”

3.6 Wetting and Drying Test (ASTM D 5313 modified) see the Pricing Schedule.

4. Authorities/Technical Direction: The Contractor shall take no direction from any government employee or any other person other than the Contracting Officer that changes the terms and conditions of this contract action, the Scope, or any change that impacts the cost/price or schedule. Changes authorized by the Contracting Officer will be in the form of a written, official, signed modification to the contract action received by the Contractor before the Contractor will act upon those changes. The Contractor will comply with the changes clause of this contract when the Contractor believes direction has been given from persons other than the Contracting Officer that equate to a change by notifying the Contracting Officer. Any direction given by any government employee or any other person outside their authority must be reported to the Contracting Officer. Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) are limited to the authorities stated in the COR appointment letters.

The following have been deleted:

BPA SEPECIFIC ITEMS

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been added by full text:

INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING YOUR QUOTATION

In addition to submitting your signed and dated pricing quotation for this Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), acknowledgement of all amendments, and the completed Representations and Certifications (see FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items), you are also required to submit the following information with your pricing quotation:

Technical Proposal:

A. Narrative not more than 1 page in length that discusses the firm’s experience in similar areas of expertise. Technical Qualification – Offerors shall currently be U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) validated and ASHTO accredited. Firms shall have five (5) years of similar laboratory experience, which includes: performance of soil, rock, concrete, asphalt, and aggregated tests as specified in the Statement of Work (SOW) with complete compliance and adherence to the applicable referenced test procedures. Please provide documentation of Laboratory Certification as well.

B. Contractors shall submit resumes, no more than 1 page in length each, for each laboratory director and QA officer member proposed. Each resume shall demonstrate specific knowledge directly related to Geotechnical Laboratory Services required under the BPA’s SOW. The contractor shall provide a statement to the effect that the resumes provided in the technical proposal reflects the contractor personnel who shall be responsible for the quality of the work under any awarded BPA Call. Submit the resumes on 8 ½” x 11” pages, typed, with a minimum of 1” margins using a font size 12. At a minimum, the resume shall provide the following information:

1. The proposed company’s/individual’s full name.

2. The proposed company’s/individual’s relevant experience. For each position, provide the following information:

· Contract Number (if applicable)

· Position/Job Title

· Employer’s Name and Complete Address

· Supervisor’s Name and Current Telephone Number

· Major Tasks

C. Past Performance – Potential BPA Holders shall identify and submit past or current contracts including Federal, State, and Local Governments, and private/commercial for efforts similar to the Governments requirement(s) including the clients point of contact, name, phone number and address. Past performance review will be limited to contracts that are current or have been performed within the last three (3) years. Additionally, a questionnaire maybe forwarded to each business identified by the potential BPA Holder by the Government.

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SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

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BASIS OF AWARD

BASIS FOR AWARD

Award will be made to the offeror whose quotation, conforming to the Request for Quotation, is determined to be the most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Quotations shall be evaluated based on both the proposed price and the qualifications to perform geotechnical laboratory services.

EVALUATION OF PROPOSAL

1. In accordance with FAR 12.602, “Streamlined Evaluation of Offers”, this commercial item best value source selection will utilize the simplified acquisitions procedures in FAR 13.106, “Soliciting competition, evaluation of quotations or offers, award and documentation”.

2. The price proposal will be analyzed for reasonableness and balanced pricing.

3. The narrative and resumes will be evaluated to determine if the proposed contractor has the knowledge, skills and ability to successfully perform the services required under the prospective contract. This evaluation will encompass (1) assessing prior relevant experience; (2) assessing pertinent skills; and (3) assessing past performance. Laboratory certification will be verified.

4. The Government may contact any or all of the references listed on the resume(s). The Government reserves the right to contact other individuals not listed on the resumes and to use other information available to the Government in assessing the past performance of the company, including the personal knowledge of Government personnel.

THE “BEST VALUE” DECISION

After evaluating each proposal that is received, the Government will compare the quotations (both price and technical proposal) to determine which quotation offers the best value to the Government. The Government intends to award up to ten (10) BPA’s under this request for quotation. All evaluation factors other than price when combined are approximately equal to price. The Government reserves the right to award to other than the low offeror.

DETERMINATION OF RESPONSIBILITY

The Government reserves the right to require the offeror to submit additional information as necessary to support a pre-award determination of responsibility.

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BASIS OF AWARD

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