Solicitation W91238-12-R-0020.doc

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

Stream flow Monitoring & Measurements

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Base Year -This is an informational line item, see subclin items for pricing. See Performance Work Statement for more information. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials and supplies necessary to maintain, upgrade repair, and relocate Hydrologic and Hydro-Meteorologic (Hydro-Met) measuring stations, make In Stream water measurements, and prepare publishable records from the data collected at specified locations. The Hydro-Met stations are associated with the Sacramento District, US Army Corps of Engineers reservoir projects in Central California. All Hydro-Met stations require periodic scheduled maintenance. Repairs and relocations, beyond the scope of maintenance, may be tasked as needed. Monthly stream flow measurements will be performed at specified Stream water (Hydro) stations. Data collected from specified stations will be prepared as publishable records, by the Contractor, for use by the Corps, other Government agencies and the public. Base year period 1 Jul 2012 thru 30 Jun 2013, with four one year option periods. The period of performance for the base and all options is 1 Jul 2012 thru 30 Jun 2017. contracting POC Robert Garcia/(916) 557-7229. Contracting Officer's representative (COR) Pete Arpin/ (916) 557-7067.

FOB: Destination

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0001AA

Accident Prevention Plan

Accident Prevention Plan IAW Performance Work Statement (PWS) Section 4.1. Period of Performance: Base and all option years. Delivery of APP is 14 Days ARO.

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E-Verify

Base Year- E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verfication reporting). Reporting required throughout the life of this contract action. IAW Performance Work Statement Section 6.0 and FAR clause 52.222-54. POP: 1 August 2012 through 31 July 2013.

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0001AC

Monthly Stream Flow Measurement

Base Year -Perform Monthly Stream Water Measurements. The Contractor shall accomplish one stream water measurement per calendar month per Section 2.2 of PWS (Attachment A).

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0001AD

Callout Stream Water Measurements

Base Year-Perform Callout Stream Water Measurements as required by the Corps to measure events outside of normal conditions IAW Section 2.2.8 of the PWS (Attachment A)

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Station Maintenance and Minor Repair

Base Year-Perform Station Maintenance and Minor Repair at all stations listed in attachment A, Attachment B and Attachment C IAW PWS Section 2.3

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0002AA

Quarterly Station Maint. & Minor Repair

Base Year- Quarterly Stream Water Station Maintenance and Minor Repair IAW Section 2.3 for stations listed in Attachment A.

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0002AB

Monthly Station Maint. & Minor Repair

Base Year- Monthly Weather Station Maintenance and Minor Repair IAW Section 2.3 for stations listed in Attachment B.

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0002AC

Qtrly Sta. maint. & Minor Repair ( Low)

Base Year-Four Times/year- Low Climate Station Maintenance and minor repair IAW Section 2.3 for stations listed in Attachment B.

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0002AD

Annual Sta. Maintenance & Minor Repair

Base Year-Annual- Back Country Climate Station Maintenance and Minor Repair IAW Section 2.3 for stations listed in Attachment B.

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0002AE

Qtrly Station Maintenance & Minor Repair

Base Year-Quarterly Miscellaneous Station Maintenance and Minor Repair IAW Section 2.3 for stations listed in Attachment C.

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Station Major Repair/Relocate

Base Year-Major Repairs beyond the scope of normal maintenance and relocations at all stations listed in Attachments A,B,C & D. IAW PWS 2.4.Sites listed in Attachment D are maintained by Corps personnel, but because Contractor is on-site it is more efficeient in some cases for the contractor to effect repairs when the contractor is already on-site.

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0003AA

Repair or relocation-Major (per hour)

Base Year- Major repairs Price to include all labor, overhead and profit on labor. IAW PWS 2.4.

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Quarterly Meetings

Base Year-contractor shall Attend four quarterly meetings at: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District 1325 J Street Sacramento, California 95814-2922

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Emergency/ Contingency Tasks

Base Year-Emergency/Contingency Tasks to be accomplished by the contractor when needed IAW PWS 2.7.

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0005AA

Emergency/Contingency Task 1

Base Year-Contingency Task 1- Crescent Weir Operations IAW PWS 2.7.1

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0005AB

Emergency/Contingency Task 2

Base Year-Contingency Task 2- Station Survey IAW PWS 2.7.2

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Option Year 1-This is an informational line item, see subclin items for pricing. See Performance Work Statement for more information. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials and supplies necessary to maintain, upgrade repair, and relocate Hydrologic and Hydro-Meteorologic (Hydro-Met) measuring stations, make In Stream water measurements, and prepare publishable records from the data collected at specified locations. The Hydro-Met stations are associated with the Sacramento District, US Army Corps of Engineers reservoir projects in Central California. All Hydro-Met stations require periodic scheduled maintenance. Repairs and relocations, beyond the scope of maintenance, may be tasked as needed. Monthly stream flow measurements will be performed at specified Stream water (Hydro) stations. Data collected from specified stations will be prepared as publishable records, by the Contractor, for use by the Corps, other Government agencies and the public. Option Year 1 period 1 Aug 2013 thru 31 July 2014. The period of performance for the base and all options is 1 Aug 2012 thru 31 July 2017. contracting POC Robert Garcia/(916) 557-7229. Contracting Officer's representative (COR) Pete Arpin/ (916) 557-7067.

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1001AA

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Option Year 1- E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verfication reporting). Reporting required throughout the life of this contract action. IAW Performance Work Statement Section 6.0 and FAR clause 52.222-54. POP: 1 Aug 2012 through 31 Jul 2013.

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1001AB

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Option Year 1-Perform Monthly Stream Water Measurements. The Contractor shall accomplish one stream water measurement per calendar month per Section 2.2 of PWS (Attachment A)

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1001AC

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Option Year 1-Perform Callout Stream Water Measurements as required by the Corps to measure events outside of normal conditions IAW Section 2.2.8 of the PWS (Attachment A)

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Option Year 1-Perform Station Maintenance and minor repair at all stations listed in attachment A, Attachment B and Attachment C IAW PWS Section 2.3

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1002AA

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Option Year 1 Quarterly Stream Water Station Maintenance and minor repair IAW Section 2.3 for stations listed in Attachment A.

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1002AB

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Option Year 1- Monthly Weather Station Maintenance and minor repair IAW Section 2.3 for stations listed in Attachment B.

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1002AC

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Option Year 1-Four Times/year- Low Climate Station Maintenance and Minor repair IAW Section 2.3 for stations listed in Attachment B.

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1002AD

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Option Year 1-Annual- Back Country Climate Station Maintenance and minor repair IAW Section 2.3 for stations listed in Attachment B.

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1002AE

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Option Year 1-Quarterly Miscellaneous Station Maintenance and minor repair IAW Section 2.3 for stations listed in Attachment C.

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Option Year 1-Major Repairs beyond the scope of normal maintenance and relocations at all stations listed in Attachments A,B,C & D.IAW PWS 2.4.Sites listed in Attachment D are maintained by Corps personnel, but because Contractor is on-site it is more efficeient in some cases for the contractor to effect repairs when the contractor is already on-site.

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1003AA

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Option Year 1-Major repairs Price to include all labor, overhead and profit on labor. IAW PWS 2.4.

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Option Year 1-contractor shall Attend four quarterly meetings at: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District 1325 J Street Sacramento, California 95814-2922

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Option Year 1-Emergency/Contingency Tasks to be accomplished by the contractor when needed IAW PWS 2.7.

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1005AA

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Option Year 1-Contingency Task 1- Crescent Weir Operations IAW PWS 2.7.1

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1005AB

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Option Year 1-Contingency Task 2- Station Survey IAW PWS 2.7.2

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Option Year 2-This is an informational line item, see subclin items for pricing. See Performance Work Statement for more information. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials and supplies necessary to maintain, upgrade repair, and relocate Hydrologic and Hydro-Meteorologic (Hydro-Met) measuring stations, make In Stream water measurements, and prepare publishable records from the data collected at specified locations. The Hydro-Met stations are associated with the Sacramento District, US Army Corps of Engineers reservoir projects in Central California. All Hydro-Met stations require periodic scheduled maintenance. Repairs and relocations, beyond the scope of maintenance, may be tasked as needed. Monthly stream flow measurements will be performed at specified Stream water (Hydro) stations. Data collected from specified stations will be prepared as publishable records, by the Contractor, for use by the Corps, other Government agencies and the public. Option Year 2 period 1 Aug 2014 thru 31 July 2015. The period of performance for the base and all options is 1 Aug 2012 thru 31 Jul 2017. contracting POC Robert Garcia/ (916) 557-7229. Contracting Officer's representative (COR) Pete Arpin/ (916) 557-7067.

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2001AA

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Option Year 2- E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verfication reporting). Reporting required throughout the life of this contract action. IAW Performance Work Statement Section 6.0 and FAR clause 52.222-54.

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2001AB

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Option Year 2-Perform Monthly Stream Water Measurements. The Contractor shall accomplish one stream water measurement per calendar month per Section 2.2 of PWS (Attachment A)

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2001AC

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Option Year 2-Perform Callout Stream Water Measurements as required by the Corps to measure events outside of normal conditions IAW Section 2.2.8 of the PWS (Attachment A)

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Option Year 2-Perform Station Maintenance and minor repair at all stations listed in attachment A, Attachment B and Attachment C IAW PWS Section 2.3

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2002AA

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Option Year 2 Quarterly Stream Water Station Maintenance and minor repair IAW Section 2.3 for stations listed in Attachment A.

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2002AB

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Option Year 2- Monthly Weather Station Maintenance and minor repair IAW Section 2.3 for stations listed in Attachment B.

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2002AC

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Option Year 2-Four Times/year- Low Climate Station Maintenance and minor repair IAW Section 2.3 for stations listed in Attachment B.

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2002AD

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Option Year 2-Annual- Back Country Climate Station Maintenance and minor repair IAW Section 2.3 for stations listed in Attachment B.

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2002AE

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Option Year 2-Quarterly Miscellaneous Station Maintenance and minor repair IAW Section 2.3 for stations listed in Attachment C.

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Option Year 2-Major repairs beyond the scope of normal maintenance and relocations at all stations listed in Attachments A,B,C & D.IAW PWS 2.4.Sites listed in Attachment D are maintained by Corps personnel, but because Contractor is on-site it is more efficeient in some cases for the contractor to effect repairs when the contractor is already on-site.

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2003AA

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Option Year 2-.Major repairs. Price to include all labor, overhead and profit on labor. IAW PWS 2.4.

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Option Year 2-contractor shall Attend four quarterly meetings at: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District 1325 J Street Sacramento, California 95814-2922

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Option Year 2-Emergency/Contingency Tasks to be accomplished by the contractor when needed IAW PWS 2.7.

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2005AA

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Option Year 2-Contingency Task 1- Crescent Weir Operations IAW PWS 2.7.1

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2005AB

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option Year 2-Contingency Task 2- Station Survey IAW PWS 2.7.2

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Option Year 3-This is an informational line item, see subclin items for pricing. See Performance Work Statement for more information. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials and supplies necessary to maintain, upgrade repair, and relocate Hydrologic and Hydro-Meteorologic (Hydro-Met) measuring stations, make In Stream water measurements, and prepare publishable records from the data collected at specified locations. The Hydro-Met stations are associated with the Sacramento District, US Army Corps of Engineers reservoir projects in Central California. All Hydro-Met stations require periodic scheduled maintenance. Repairs and relocations, beyond the scope of maintenance, may be tasked as needed. Monthly stream flow measurements will be performed at specified Stream water (Hydro) stations. Data collected from specified stations will be prepared as publishable records, by the Contractor, for use by the Corps, other Government agencies and the public. Option Year 3 period: 1 Aug 2015 thru 31 July 2016, with four one year option periods. The period of performance for the base and all options is 1 Aug 2012 thru 31 July 2017. contracting POC Robert Garcia/(916) 557-7229. Contracting Officer's representative (COR) Pete Arpin/ (916) 557-7067.

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3001AA

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Option Year 3- E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verfication reporting). Reporting required throughout the life of this contract action. IAW Performance Work Statement Section 6.0 and FAR clause 52.222-54.

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3001AB

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Option Year 3-Perform Monthly Stream Water Measurements. The Contractor shall accomplish one stream water measurement per calendar month per Section 2.2 of PWS (Attachment A)

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3001AC

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Option Year 3-Perform Callout Stream Water Measurements as required by the Corps to measure events outside of normal conditions IAW Section 2.2.8 of the PWS (Attachment A)

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Option Year 3-Perform Station Maintenance and minor repair at all stations listed in attachment A, Attachment B and Attachment C IAW PWS Section 2.3

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3002AA

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Option Year 3- Quarterly Stream Water Station Maintenance and minor repair.IIAW Section 2.3 for stations listed in Attachment A.

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3002AB

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Option Year 3- Monthly Weather Station Maintenance and monthly repair IAW Section 2.3 for stations listed in Attachment B.

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3002AC

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Option Year 3-Four Times/year- Low Climate Station Maintenance and minor repair IAW Section 2.3 for stations listed in Attachment B.

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3002AD

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Option Year 3-Annual- Back Country Climate Station Maintenance and minor repair IAW Section 2.3 for stations listed in Attachment B.

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3002AE

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Option Year 3-Quarterly Miscellaneous Station Maintenance and minor repair IAW Section 2.3 for stations listed in Attachment C.

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Option Year 3-Repairs beyond the scope of normal maintenance and relocations at all stations listed in Attachments A,B,C & D. IAW PWS 2.4.Sites listed in Attachment D are maintained by Corps personnel, but because Contractor is on-site it is more efficeient in some cases for the contractor to effect repairs when the contractor is already on-site.

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3003AA

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Option Year 3-Major repairs. Price to include all labor, overhead and profit on labor. IAW PWS 2.4

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Option Year 3-contractor shall Attend four quarterly meetings at: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District 1325 J Street Sacramento, California 95814-2922

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Option Year 3-Emergency/Contingency Tasks to be accomplished by the contractor when needed IAW PWS 2.7.

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3005AA

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Option Year 3-Year-Contingency Task 1- Crescent Weir Operations IAW PWS 2.7.1

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3005AB

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Option Year 3-Contingency Task 2- Station Survey IAW PWS 2.7.2

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Option Year 4-This is an informational line item, see subclin items for pricing. See Performance Work Statement for more information. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials and supplies necessary to maintain, upgrade repair, and relocate Hydrologic and Hydro-Meteorologic (Hydro-Met) measuring stations, make In Stream water measurements, and prepare publishable records from the data collected at specified locations. The Hydro-Met stations are associated with the Sacramento District, US Army Corps of Engineers reservoir projects in Central California. All Hydro-Met stations require periodic scheduled maintenance. Repairs and relocations, beyond the scope of maintenance, may be tasked as needed. Monthly stream flow measurements will be performed at specified Stream water (Hydro) stations. Data collected from specified stations will be prepared as publishable records, by the Contractor, for use by the Corps, other Government agencies and the public. Option Year 4 period: 1 Aug 2016 Thru 31 July 2017, with four one year option periods. The period of performance for the base and all options is 1 Aug 2012 thru 30 July 2017. contracting POC Robert Garcia/(916) 557-7229. Contracting Officer's representative (COR) Pete Arpin/ (916) 557-7067.

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4001AA

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Option Year 4- E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verfication reporting). Reporting required throughout the life of this contract action. IAW Performance Work Statement Section 6.0 and FAR clause 52.222-54.

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4001AB

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Option Year 4-Perform Monthly Stream Water Measurements. The Contractor shall accomplish one stream water measurement per calendar month per Section 2.2 of PWS (Attachment A)

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4001AC

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Option Year 4-Perform Callout Stream Water Measurements as required by the Corps to measure events outside of normal conditions IAW Section 2.2.8 of the PWS (Attachment A)

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Option Year 4-Perform Station Maintenance and minor repairs at all stations listed in attachment A, Attachment B and Attachment C IAW PWS Section 2.3

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4002AA

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Option Year 4- Quarterly Stream Water Station Maintenance and minor repair IAW Section 2.3 for stations listed in Attachment A.

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4002AB

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Option Year 4- Monthly Weather Station Maintenance and minor repair IAW Section 2.3 for stations listed in Attachment B.

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4002AC

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Option Year 4-Four Times/year- Low Climate Station Maintenance IAW Section 2.3 for stations listed in Attachment B.

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4002AD

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Option Year 4-Annual- Back Country Climate Station Maintenance and minor repair IAW Section 2.3 for stations listed in Attachment B.

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4002AE

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Option Year 4-Quarterly Miscellaneous Station Maintenance and Minor Repair IAW Section 2.3 for stations listed in Attachment C.

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Option Year 4-Major Repairs beyond the scope of normal maintenance and relocations at all stations listed in Attachments A,B,C & D. IAW PWS 2.4.Sites listed in Attachment D are maintained by Corps personnel, but because Contractor is on-site it is more efficeient in some cases for the contractor to effect repairs when the contractor is already on-site.

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4003AA

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Option Year 4-Major repairs Price to include all labor, overhead and profit on labor. IAW PWS 2.4

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Option Year 4-contractor shall Attend four quarterly meetings at: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District 1325 J Street Sacramento, California 95814-2922

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Option Year 4-Emergency/Contingency Tasks to be accomplished by the contractor when needed IAW PWS 2.7.

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4005AA

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Option Year 4-Contingency Task 1- Crescent Weir Operations IAW PWS 2.7.1

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4005AB

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Option Year 4-Contingency Task 2- Station Survey IAW PWS 2.7.2

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Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

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PERFORMANCE OF WORK REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

1. The purpose of this exhibit is to:

a. List the contract requirements considered most critical to acceptable contract performance.

b. Show, where applicable, the maximum allowable degree of deviation from perfect performance for each requirement that shall be allowed by the Government before contract performance is considered unsatisfactory.

c. Define the procedure the Government shall use in reducing the CONTRACTOR’s monthly payment if satisfactory performance is not rendered.

2. The Government’s quality assurance procedures are based on actual performance of the contract and all areas will be reviewed periodically, (e.g. weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, etc.).

3. The criteria for acceptable and unacceptable performance are as follows:

a. Contract requirements. The criteria for requirements are the level of performance deemed acceptable to the Government.

b. If the quality of work does not comply with the contract requirements, the COR will initiate and the CONTRACTOR shall be required to complete a Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR).

c. The CDR will require the CONTRACTOR to explain in writing why performance was unacceptable, how performance will be returned to an acceptable level, and how recurrence of the problem will be prevented in the future. The CONTRACTOR will not be paid for services not rendered in accordance with the standards set for in this contract.

d. If the level of performance is deemed unacceptable to the Government concurrent with two unsatisfactory ratings, monthly payment will be reduced for unsatisfactory performance by the percentage as shown in the chart below:

PWS

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

22 Feb 2012

1.0 OVERVIEW

1.1 Summary of the Work and Services:

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) specifies the Contractor’s requirement to maintain, upgrade, repair and relocate Hydrologic and Meteorologic (Hydro-Met) measuring stations, make In Stream Water Measurements, and prepare publishable records from the data collected at specified stations. These Hydro-Met stations are associated with the Sacramento District, US Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) reservoir projects in Central California.

All Hydro-Met stations require periodic Scheduled Maintenance. Repairs and relocations, beyond the scope of maintenance, may be tasked as needed. Monthly stream flow measurements will be performed at specified Stream Water (Hydro) stations. Data collected from specified stations will be prepared, as publishable records, by the Contractor for use by the Corps, other government agencies and the public.

1.2 Required Knowledge and Experience:

The Contractor shall have general knowledge and experience installing, configuring and troubleshooting: 1) data collection platforms, 2) environmental sensors which use the SDI-12, 4-2mA, RS-232 and RS-485 communication protocols, 3) satellite and radio telemetry systems, and 4) TCP/IP network devices.

The Contractor shall have specific knowledge and experience conducting stream water measurements using industry standard measurement equipment and USGS Current Meter Measurement (CMM) procedures.

The contractor shall have specific knowledge and experience operating stage recording instruments and calibration of stage recording instruments to reference benchmarks and datum.

The Contractor and essential employees must be able to meet eligibility requirements for necessary access to the secure Army Corps facilities, such as dams, and to the secure intra-network. Requirements may include a background investigation and continuing Information Assurance education.

1.3 Brief Description of the Work and Services:

Scheduled and Callout Stream Flow Measurements: Scheduled Stream Water Measurements will be made, at the Stream stations listed in Attachment A, on a monthly basis. Scheduled Stream Water Measurements will be scheduled by the Contractor and are needed to verify that the stages and flows reported by the stream stations are correct. They are also used to recalibrate instrumentation and update rating tables. Callout Stream Water Measurements will be scheduled by the Corps and are needed to:

a. Determine that the releases from the dam and/or releases combined with other flows do not exceed downstream channel capacities.

b. To calculate the inflow to the lakes.

c. To gather additional rating points that can help keep the rating tables current and accurate.

The contractor shall perform stream flow measurements In Accordance With (IAW) United States Geological Survey (USGS) standards and in a manner that is safe for personnel and equipment.

Periodic Maintenance of Stations: The periodic maintenance of the physical facilities (buildings, weirs, fences, etc), power infrastructure, data collection platforms, telecommunications devices, staff gages and sensors associated with the stations specified in Attachments A, B & C is required:

a. To ensure that all equipment is working properly.

b. To ensure the timely retrieval of the data necessary for dam operations.

c. To identify and remediate deteriorating conditions or equipment before they negatively impact the operation of the station.

d. To ensure the safety of personnel.

e. To assure that the station is physically secure.

f. To ensure firmware, software and device configurations match the current version defined by the Corps.

g. To replace consumable commodities before they are completely used up.

h. To inform the Corps of pending or projected repairs that exceeds the scope of maintenance.

The frequency of maintenance visits is listed in Attachments A, B & C. A documentation record (Station Write Up) of all conditions and changes at a station will be kept and updated after each scheduled visit. Each Station Write Up will be provided to the Corps upon request and at the end of each Water Year.

Repair and Relocation of Stations: Repairs and relocations are remedial actions that exceed the scope of periodic maintenance and are required restore a station to normal operating condition. Relocations may sometimes be required to adapt to changing conditions at the site. Repairs and Relocations are scheduled and pre-approved by the Corps, through the Reimbursable Work Order process.

Publishable Records: The contractor will analyze, compute, and provide a preliminary data record prior to invoicing for a stream water measurement or a periodic maintenance at the stations listed in Attachments A & B. At the end of each Water Year, publishable records, IAW USGS standards, will be provided for each station listed in Attachments A & B.

Quarterly Meetings: The Contractor shall meet with the Technical POC once per quarter.

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF WORK AND SERVICES

2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The Corps is defined as U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE, COE or Corps), Sacramento District, Water Management Section. The Contractor shall:

2.1.1 Provide all transportation and must be able to travel, as required, throughout northern and central California, including road less and wilderness areas.

2.1.2 Not provide any gage information or data outside the Water Management Section unless approved by Chief, Water Management Section.

2.1.3 Once per calendar month, perform a stream water measurement at each site in Attachment A.

2.1.4 Submit invoices no more frequently than once per month. The invoice will list the Contract Line Item (CLIN) number, the CLIN description, the unit cost, the quantity billed and the total cost. The invoice will also detail Repair/Relocation CLINs with approved Work Orders, a breakout of expenses and copies of the receipts supporting expenditures.

2.1.5 Coordinate with landowners or Corps Project Offices to obtain access to sites. The general location of each site is listed in Attachments A, B, C & D. The Corps may accompany and observe, for contract compliance, the Contractor's performance of field duties. Appropriate local water agencies may also accompany and observe the Contractor’s field duties. The Corps Points of Contact for all gauges/locations are listed in Attachment E. The Contractor is wholly responsible for any damages caused to property not owned by the Corps.

2.1.6 Edit and synthesize publishable data records in accordance with USGS standards.

2.1.7 Maintain and display signage on Contractor vehicles so that Corps personnel can identify the vehicle at a distance of ¼ mile. Contractor personnel shall wear clothing that clearly identifies their affiliation with the contractor.

2.1.8 Provide the Corps with a weekly status report on all existing maintenance issues.

2.1.9 Only be paid for travel time to and from Station Repairs or Relocations. Contractor to include Travel costs to and from all locations listed herein in their quote.

2.2 STREAM WATER MEASUREMENT REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall be responsible for one stream water measurement, per calendar month, at least 15 days apart, at each station listed in Attachment A. The Corps may require scheduled measurements to be made less than 15 days apart if special flow conditions warrant it. The Contractor shall:

2.2.1 Provide all required equipment and software needed to make the measurements and reports, as well as have all the knowledge needed to operate that equipment and software.

2.2.2 Conduct all measurements IAW US Geological Survey (USGS) standards and procedures for measuring, analyzing, computing, synthesizing and publishing hydrologic data. All data record reports will be directly supervised and reviewed by Contractor personnel with ten plus years of experience with the standards. The USGS standards are stated in the Geological Survey Water Supply Paper 2175 and may be found at:

http://water.usgs.gov/pubs/wsp/wsp2175

2.2.3 Use measurement methods which are appropriate for the site based on existing conditions. The measurement method may vary from month to month due to changes in the stream volume.

2.2.4 Accurately record all stream water measurement data on standard USGS or similar Stream Discharge Measuring Sheets. Data required includes instrument descriptions, dates, times, field notes and stream gage heights. The Contractor shall review the discharge measurements to check the calculations and rate their confidence in the accuracy as Excellent, Good, Fair, or Poor. All supporting measurement data elements, such as natural or manmade channel obstructions, and/or cross-section changes that may affect the accuracy of the measurement must also be noted. The Corps will provide the Contractor with a copy of the current rating table, past rating tables and the shift history for a stream station and, if requested, a copy of a standard Stream Flow Measuring Form.

2.2.5 If possible, make all measurements when there is little fluctuation in the stage height. If measurements are made during changing stages, they will make the measurement as quickly as possible to keep the change in stage to a minimum. A weighted mean gage height will be provided with the measurement records.

2.2.6 Calculate the flow in CFS (cubic feet per second) and determine if a shift is warranted IAW USGS standards. The flow characteristics of the channel shall be documented to show why a subject shift occurred. When measurements differ from the rating table, or the previous shift adjusted rating table, by the percentage specified in USGS procedures, a second verification or “check” measurement will be immediately conducted.

2.2.7 Provide preliminary stream flow shifts, within 1 day of the measurement, to the Corps by email or phone. After reviewing all information, an electronic (MS-Excel format) copy of the final CMM information will be emailed, as documentation in support of the billing invoice, to:

Robert.M.Barbato@usace.army.mil

Rob Barbato (916) 557-7122

Fax (916) 557-7863

2.2.8 Perform “Callout” Stream Water Measurements, as required by the Corps, to measure events outside of normal conditions. Callouts require the Contractor to provide a verbal report within four hours. The Contractor will respond to any required location within central California and within 12 hours, weather and site accessibility permitting. The Corps may permit a longer response time. Callouts may occur at night, on weekends, and/or on holidays. All Callout Measurements are to be taken at locations approved by the Corps. Callout Measurements will be listed separately on invoices.

2.2.9 All Corps and California State safety procedures, as well as local traffic safety guidelines, will be followed when at a measurement site.

2.3 STATION MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR REQUIREMENTS

This section defines the scope of scheduled maintenance and minor repairs at all stations listed in Attachments A, B & C. The frequency of maintenance is also listed in Attachments A, B & C. Maintenance is defined as the level of effort expected to keep a station in working order until the next scheduled maintenance. Predictable degradations from age, use, weather, incursions by animals or vegetation, minor vandalism, etc. should be repaired and otherwise prevented. Manufactures schedules and procedures for maintenance, component replacement or field calibration shall be followed. Corps required form/fit/function upgrades (such as firmware upgrades or replacement of electrical components with a similar but newer model) shall be implemented. Minor repairs that can be performed during an eight hour maintenance visit, using common tools, parts and supplies, shall be completed. Repairs not completed shall be reported to the Corps for analysis.

The Corps will supply any specialized software needed for the station setup, maintenance, upgrade and data download. The Corps will provide all specialized electronics and antennas. The Contractor shall provide all consumables and common repair materials such as, but not limited to: batteries, chargers, desiccants, wire, pipes, hoses, lumber, paint, nuts and bolts, etc.

2.3.1 ALL STATIONS

The Contractor shall:

2.3.1.1 Develop a standard check list for station maintenance that shall include, but not be limited to the following work: Trimming trees and brush from foot paths, doors, antenna paths, telephone/power lines and solar panels, keeping the area outside of the station house clean of debris and vegetation to provide a positive image and a defensible fire space, keeping the area inside of the station clean by sweeping out dirt, exterminating insect and animal infestation and removing their nests, cleaning up leaks and spills, etc. Vegetation less than 4” in diameter will be removed from all facilities for a radius of 10 feet where practical. If safety or technical requirements the removal of larger vegetation, that will be coordinated with the Technical POC and the local land owner. Any alteration to the natural environment will be IAW with all local, state and federal regulations. Permits will be obtained by the contractor if required by regulation.

2.3.1.2 See to it that signs supplied by the Corps are installed and maintained.

2.3.1.3 Paint the station houses, NEMA boxes and/or related facilities when paint starts peeling, bubbling or flaking, or whenever signs of rust appear.

2.3.1.4 Ensure that the station is safe and secure. The station shall be inspected for deterioration from natural conditions (high water flow, soil slippage, wind, rain, etc.), vandalism, or any other causes. Unresolved safety and security problems shall be repaired and reported after being observed by the contractor.

2.3.1.5 Perform repairs or replacements, that requiring less than 8 man-hours, of broken, obsolete or missing equipment including staff gages, data loggers, radios, sensors, wire weights, solar panels, antennas, and of consumable items, such as batteries, at the end of the expected life. All batteries in back country stations (see Attachment B) shall be replaced annually. All batteries shall be replaced with in 5 years or the manufacturer’s specification, whichever is less. Repairs that require less than 8 man hours will be performed by the Contractor, as part of the scheduled maintenance visit. Repairs that exceed 8 hours will be reported to the Corps and MAY be completed as a major repair under section 2.4, or continued during the next maintenance visit, at the discretion of the Corps.

2.3.1.6 Ensure that all equipment is operating properly and that the data is accurately recording before leaving the station site. This includes checking stages, etc. to assure that the data loggers are matching the staff or wire weight readings. Any adjustments will be recorded.

2.3.1.7 Download all recorded data from the Data Collection Platform (DCP) during each maintenance visit.

2.3.1.8 Maintain backup copies of all downloaded data. Backup copies must be made and validated prior to deletion from station recorder.

2.3.1.9 Obtain and retain backup copies of the configuration files for all equipment.

2.3.1.10 Track all Corps owned equipment in the Corps intranet Gage Management Utility (database) or other similar successor system. Descriptions of equipment repairs detailing the serial numbers and/or property bar codes, suspected problems, the date noticed, and the date of repair shall be included. Manufacturer specified calibration periods, last calibration date and next calibration due dates will also be recorded in the database. The Contractor shall notify the Corps 90 days prior to a device exceeding the calibration period. At the Corps request, the Contractor will return devices to the Corps for recalibration and exchange them with Corps furnished replacements. At the time of award, the Corps will furnish the Contractor with the most current information available for each station. This will include an equipment inventory.

2.3.1.11 Maintain an MS-Word “Station Write Up” document covering the station description including a current site photo, driving directions, access requirements, key information, wiring diagrams, historical notes, etc.

2.3.1.12 Dispose of any hazardous material IAW all Federal, State and Local environmental regulations.

2.3.1.13 Make all required arrangements with transportation sub-contractors. Backcountry transportation methods, used to access backcountry stations that cannot be accessed via roads, may include helicopter, horseback transportation, snowmobiles, backpacking or other appropriate methods. The Corps and local land managers must approve the method.

2. 3.1.14 Shall include the cost of backcountry transportation in the firm fixed price of backcountry station maintenance CLIN. Should conditions at a backcountry station required repairs beyond the scope of maintenance and minor repair, the Contractor will contact the Corps representative immediately, using the most appropriate method, include satellite telephone. The Corps may, using an expedited Section 2.4 major repair process, authorize immediate repairs in order to minimize the costs of a return visit or mobilizing/de-mobilizing the transportation sub contractor. Back Country stations are identified in Attachment B.

2.3.2 STREAM STATIONS ONLY

This defines special maintenance at the stream stations listed in Attachment A. The Contractor shall:

2.3.2.1 Inspect and repair (tightening, remarking, etc.) cableways and related facilities. The Contractor shall perform an inspection of the cableway prior to each use.

2.3.2.2 Clear trees and brush, over the entire measuring and control section of the stream, to allow accurate measurements without the interference from the vegetation and debris. Trees and brush shall be trimmed from cable car paths.

2.3.2.3 Flush and or/pump float wells, at least twice per year, in the spring and the fall, and at any other time necessary to ensure good communication between well and stream. Well intakes shall be free from blockage and heavy sediment loading. Intakes may require regular digging out to provide access to the water body.

2.3.2.4 Ensure that bubbler lines are purging, orifice lines are free of debris, that desiccants are fresh and that the sensor is providing accurate readings.

2.2.2.5 Inspect and maintain staff plates and validate that stage sensors and staff plates are calibrated to the stations vertical datum and benchmarks.

2.3.3 CLIMATE STATIONS ONLY

This defines special maintenance for those climate stations listed in Attachment B that have precipitation tubes or snow pillows. The Contractor shall:

2.3.3.1 Service precipitation catch tubes each year by calculating the amount of fluid in the catch tube, computing the total catch, draining the fluid, and recharging the site using environmentally safe antifreeze and oils. Used fluid is captured and taken to a recycling facility.

2.3.3.2 Check for leaks and/or damage to the snow pillows and related facilities. Assure that there is a sufficient amount of fluid in the snow pillows and associated float wells. Replace batteries and other consumables at least once per year.

2.4 STATION MAJOR REPAIR AND RELOCATION REQUIREMENTS

Defines repairs beyond the scope of normal maintenance and relocations at all stations listed in Attachments A, B, C, & D. Sites listed in Attachment D are maintained by Corps personnel, however, there are times when it is more efficient for Contractor personnel to effect repairs, such as when they are already on site for other reasons. Repairs and Relocations must be scheduled and pre-approved by the Corps. In cases of repairs beyond the scope of normal maintenance and relocations, the Contracting Officer will request a firm fixed priced quote from the Contractor for the work.

Additional Specialized Projects (Subcontracting): In the event that a service order is issued which needs a specialty service that the PWS/Government does not require the Contractor to have on staff; the Contractor shall be allowed to subcontract the work out. The Contractor shall provide three (3) quotes from local venders who are proficient in the specialty field for services required. The Contractor shall provide a copy of the quotes to the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) with a justification explaining the selection of the subcontractor doing the work for Service Order maintenance and repair jobs performed for specialty service orders. Payment for the above work shall be authorized in accordance with the G&A and overhead rates negotiated and reflected in “Subcontracted Work Rates” sheet. Profit not authorized.

2.4.1 The Contractor will provide a description of services and furnish to the Contracting Office a Firm Fixed Price quote for the work. The Contractor may propose for travel time to and from Station Repairs or Relocations. Travel costs such as mileage and per diem will be allowed IAW the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR). Labor shall be proposed at the hourly rate(s) defined in the Major Repair and Relocation Sub Contract Line Items (SUBCLINS) for the base and all option years. Any markup on subcontractor costs shall be limited to G&A and overhead as profit on subcontractor costs is not allowable. The Contractor will only be paid for work actually performed that can be verified by the Corps. Any questioned deliverables will be documented by the Corps and forwarded to the Contractor in writing for resolution. Payment may be withheld for those deliverables that do not pass the determinations required in FAR Part 31.2 until such time they are resolved.

2.4.2 The Corps may request a quote for Major Repair at any of the sites listed, if required. The contractor shall provide a proposal for the requested work with-in a 24 hour period. Once the quote is approved, the Contractor must perform the work with-in a 24 hour period of the schedule negotiated with the Contracting Officer and the Corps Technical Representative(s). The Corps may provide replacement equipment from pre-provisioned spares. The Contractor may purchase approved parts, equipment and supplies upon approval of the firm fixed quote by the Contracting Officer.

2.4.3 Relocations of existing stations may be required due to changing conditions in the field.