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Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

March 19, 2018 Performance Work Statement / Quality Assurance Laboratory Testing Services

Blanket Purchase Agreement: Laboratory Testing Services Natomas Basin

Sacramento, California.

1. General: Contractor shall provide all labor, materials and equipment necessary to provide required Quality Assurance laboratory testing services to the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District, Valley Resident Office for the Natomas Levee projects, performing soil, concrete, grout, asphalt, and aggregate tests as listed below in the pricing sheet, with complete compliance and adherence to the applicable referenced test procedure.

1.1 Project Description: Laboratory testing is required to facilitate the Natomas Basin construction project to construct a series of levees in Natomas along the Sacramento River. This project is located in Sacramento County, California.

1.2 Period of Performance will extend 5 years from the date of award.

2. Contractor Notes:

2.1 Estimated Quantities: All Sub Line Items in the pricing schedule are estimated-quantity Line Items. The quantities are estimated amounts and are not guaranteed amounts. The contractor shall only be paid for work actually directed and performed. At no time shall the contractor exceed the estimated quantity on any estimated quantity Sub Line Item. The contractor shall establish a tracking system of actual quantities against the contract’s estimated quantities for each estimated quantity Sub Line Item and shall maintain the tracking system up to date throughout the life of the contract. When the actual quantity of any Line Item reaches 75% of the estimated quantity on any estimated quantity Line Item, the contractor shall notify the Government’s Contracting Officer and the Contract Administration POC in writing within two (2) calendar days. Once the Government is notified that the actual quantity has reached 75% of the estimated quantity on any Line Item and if the Government determines that the estimated quantity needs to be increased, the contractor shall receive an official modification to the contract action signed by the Contracting Officer increasing the quantity and the amount obligated on the contract BEFORE the contractor shall proceed to work over the existing estimated quantity. The modification shall set the new estimated quantity that the contractor shall not exceed without another modification. Every invoice shall be accompanied by a full accounting of each Line Item being billed, the actual quantity being billed and supporting documentation to support the actual quantities.

2.2 Quality assurance testing of the materials shall be performed throughout the construction period to assure the quality of the Contractor's quality control testing program.

2.3 The laboratory shall follow the procedures provided in each of the respective ASTM test methods listed in the pricing. An on-site trailer may be needed; suitable storage will be necessary to ensure that the applicable ASTM temporary sample storage requirements are met.

2.4 In most instances the Government will not provide samples directly to the lab; the laboratory will perform its own sampling on site.

2.5 The laboratory facilities shall be located within two (2) hours drive of the project site.

2.6 The testing laboratory performing quality control testing for the Contractor, for a specific project, may not concurrently perform quality assurance testing under this contract for the same project.

2.7 The laboratory shall meet the safety requirements stated in Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1, which can be accessed by copying and pasting the following site into a web browser:

http://www.usace.army.mil/SafetyandOccupationalHealth/SafetyandHealthRequirementsManual.aspx

2.8 All access shall be coordinated through the US Army Corps of Engineers Valley Resident Office, before work can begin. Danielle Meaux (916-373-1617 x318) or Jennifer Wheelis (916-373-1617 x320), US Army Corps of Engineers, at the Valley Resident Office, or via email Danielle.A.Meaux@usace.army.mil, to coordinate access to the site. The Lab testing personnel are required to check in with the appropriate on-site Government Corps Representative every time they arrive on site. The Lab Representative shall also make contact with one of the above Corps representatives before leaving the site. At this time, the Lab Representative shall provide a report outlining the tests performed or samples taken as well as document Lab Representative's departure time from the site as well as any specifically directed standby time.

2.9 The prices shall include all test report review and report costs. The offeror’s or vendor’s pricing shall include with each test item all costs associated with performing the tests including all vehicle costs, incidental lab equipment such as slump cones, density meters, etc. and sampling required to perform a test (i.e. ASTM C172 for ASTM C31, ASTM D75, ASTM D140, ASTM D979, ASTM D5361, etc.). Incidental testing required by a test method such as ASTM C143 (Slump), ASTM C173/C231 (Air Content) and ASTM 1064 (Temperature) to perform ASTM C31 (Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field) shall be included in the offeror’s or vendor’s pricing to perform the test. The offeror’s or vendor’s pricing shall include all direct costs as well as indirect costs such as overhead, profit, bond, and workers compensation insurance. It should be noted that stand-by time will be paid only when specifically directed by the Government to compensate unanticipated delays that are outside the control of the laboratory (offeror or vendor). Therefore it should also be noted that unit-cost of each test item shall not include any travel or stand-by time.

2.10 Test reports shall be completed according to the Construction Control Manual, which will be provided upon request by . If a necessary form is not included in the Construction Control Manual, refer to the applicable ASTM reporting requirements except when specified otherwise in the project specifications.

2.11 All testing shall be started without delay as soon as possible after sampling. Completed test reports shall be provided to the Valley Resident Office within 24 hours of completion of the tests.

2.12. If the laboratory is given a contract by the Contractor completing the levee work for a particular contract, the laboratory is not eligible to be given the award by the Government for that particular contract due to conflict of interest.

2.13. The laboratory (offeror or vendor) for this contract shall be validated by the Corps of Engineers, Materials Testing Center (MTC), for the required test methods called for in this contract (with the exception of the Structural Steel field testing) and shall be responsible to maintain validation for the life of this contract. Cost to obtain and maintain validation are the responsibility of the laboratory (offeror or vendor).

2.14. Sub-contracting of testing is not acceptable unless authorized in writing by the Government; sub-contracted tests must be performed by a laboratory that has an active validated status with MTC and performed consistent with the requirements of this contract. Proof that validation is active must be provided to the Government for the Government to consider approving the request to use a sub-contractor. Sub-contracting and related costs are the responsibility of the laboratory (offeror or vendor) under this contract.

3. INVOICING AND PAYMENT:

3.1 Invoices for payment shall be submitted upon completion of tasks as outlined in the pricing/payment schedule.

Invoices shall include all necessary information, including any necessary supporting documentation and shall be submitted to:

3.1.a Original invoice WITHOUT additional information or supporting documentation:

(May be mailed, emailed (via PDF File), or faxed to:)

Finance Center Attn: CEFC-FP 5722 Integrity Drive Millington, TN 38054-5005 CEFC-Payments@usace.army.mil Fax: (901) 874-8731.

3.1.b One copy each of Invoice WITH all required information including any necessary supporting documentation:

(Shall be mailed to the following individuals):

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Attn: CESPK-CO-CQ (Joshua Wagner) 1325 J Street Sacramento, CA 95814-2922 Joshua.A.Wagner@usace.army.m il

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Attn: Jennifer Wheelis, P.E.

Valley Resident Office 2021 Jefferson Blvd West Sacramento, California 95691 Jennifer.L.Wheelis@usace.army.mil

US Army Corps of Engineers Attn: CESPK-CT-B (Scott Bonner) 1325 J Street Sacramento CA 95814-2922 Scott.A.Bonner@usace.army.mil

NOTE: All documents provided within the invoice package must reflect the Contract number, Task Order, or BPA Call number. The final invoice must be marked “FINAL”.

3.2 Contract Payments: The Government shall pay the Contractor upon submission of proper invoices for the services delivered and accepted for the portion of the work actually performed under the contract. Payment shall be made as indicated in the contract’s Payment Schedule not on percentage of completion. Deliverables as defined in the Payment Schedule of the contract must be accepted by the Government before payment will be made.

Pricing Schedule

Line Item No.

Test Unit Qty

Estimated

Unit Price ($)

Estimated

Total Price ($)

SOIL TESTING

ASTM C 117 - Test Method for Materials Finer than 75-μm (No. 200) Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing

Each 15 $

ASTM C 127 - Test Method for Density, Relative Density 0002 (Specific Gravity), and Absorption of Coarse Aggregate - Apparent or Bulk (Gravel)

Each 5 $

ASTM C 136 - Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates (3" to No. 200 sieve)

Each 15 $

ASTM D 558 - Test Method for Moisture-Density (Unit Weight) Relations of Soil-Cement Mixtures: Method A

Each 3 $

ASTM D 558 - Test Method for Moisture-Density (Unit Weight) Relations of Soil-Cement Mixtures: Method B

Each 3 $

ASTM D 559 - Test Method for Wetting and Drying Compacted Soil-Cement Mixtures: Method A

Each 2 $

ASTM D 559 - Test Method for Wetting and Drying Compacted Soil-Cement Mixtures: Method B

Each 2 $

ASTM D 698 - Test Method for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Standard Effort (Moisture- Density, 5 Point Curve): Method A and B - 4" Diameter Mold

Each 35 $

ASTM D 698 - Test Method for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Standard Effort (Moisture- Density, 5 Point Curve): Method C - 6" Diameter Mold

Each 10 $

ASTM D 1140 - Test Methods for Amount of Material in Soils Finer than No. 200 (75-μm) Sieve

Each 60 $

ASTM D 1556 - Test Methods for Density and Unit Weight of Soil in Place by Sand-Cone Method

Each 100 $

ASTM D 1557 - Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Modified Effort (Method A and B - 4" Diameter Mold)

Each 35 $

ASTM D 1557 - Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Modified Effort (Method C - 6" Diameter Mold)

Each 10 $

ASTM D 1632 - Practice for Making and Curing Soil- Cement Compression and Flexure Test Specimens in the Laboratory: Method A

Each 10 $

ASTM D 1632 - Practice for Making and Curing Soil- Cement Compression and Flexure Test Specimens in the Laboratory: Method B

Each 10 $

ASTM D 2216 - Test Methods for Laboratory Determination of Water (Moisture) Content of Soil and Rock by Mass (Jar or Bag)

Each 300 $

ASTM D2487 - Standard Practice for Classification of Soils for Engineering Purposes (Unified Soil Classification System)

Each 100 $

ASTM D 2488 - Practice for Description and Identification of Soils (Visual-Manual Procedure)

Each 200 $

"ASTM D 2850 - Test Method for Unconsolidated- Undrained Triaxial Compression Test on Cohesive Soils (Shear) EM 1110-2-1906 Appendix X - Triaxial Compression Test: Q Test (Undisturbed, Unconsolidated, Undrained): 3 Specimens (2.8" Diameter)

Each 5 $

"ASTM D 2850 - Test Method for Unconsolidated- Undrained Triaxial Compression Test on Cohesive Soils (Shear) EM 1110-2-1906 Appendix X - Triaxial Compression Test: Q Test (Compacted, Unconsolidated, Undrained): 3 Specimens (2.8" Diameter)

Each 5 $

ASTM D 2937 - Test Method for Density of Soil in Place by the Drive-Cylinder Method EM 1110-2-1906 - Appendix II - Unit weights, Void Ratio, Porosity, and Degree of Saturation, Undisturbed Sample (Direct Measurement)

Each 10 $

ASTM D 2937 - Test Method for Density of Soil in Place by the Drive-Cylinder Method EM 1110-2-1906 - Appendix II - Unit weights, Void Ratio, Porosity, and Degree of Saturation, Undisturbed Sample (Displacement Method)

Each 5 $

ASTM D 2974 - Test Methods for Moisture, Ash, and Organic Matter of Peat and Other Organic SoiIs

Each 5 $

ASTM D 3080 - Test Method for Direct Shear Test of Soils Under Consolidated Drained Conditions EM 1110-2-1906 Appendix IX Drained Direct Shear Test, Controlled Strain - 3 Specimens: Undisturbed (2.8" or 24" Diameter)

Each 5 $

ASTM D 3080 - Test Method for Direct Shear Test of Soils Under Consolidated Drained Conditions EM 1110-2-1906 Appendix IX Drained Direct Shear Test, Controlled Strain - 3 Specimens: Compacted (2.8" or 24" Diameter)

Each 5 $

ASTM D 4253 - Test Methods for Maximum Index Density and Unit Weight of Soils Using a Vibratory Table

Each 5 $

ASTM D 4254 - Test Methods for Minimum Index Density and Unit Weight of Soils and Calculation of Relative Density

Each 5 $

ASTM D 4318 - Test Methods for Liquid and Plastic Limits (Atterberg, includes All Soil Classification) EM 1110-2- 1906 Appendix IIIA - One-Point Liquid and Plastic Limit Test Method (Washed through No. 40 sieve)

Each 15 $

ASTM D 4318 - Test Methods for Liquid and Plastic Limits (Atterberg, includes All Soil Classification) EM 1110-2- 1906 Appendix IIIA - Liquid and Plastic Limit, Four-Point Method (Washed through No. 40 sieve)

Each 65 $

ASTM D 4318 - Test Methods for Liquid and Plastic Limits (Atterberg, includes All Soil Classification) EM 1110-2- 1906 Appendix IIIA - Liquid and Plastic Limit, Three-Point Method (Washed through No. 40 sieve)

Each 60 $

ASTM D4643 - Standard Test Method for Determination of Water Content of Soil and Rock by Microwave Oven Heating

Each 150 $

ASTM D 4647 - Test" Methods for Identification and Classification of Dispersive Clay Soils by the Pinhole Test:

Pinhole Dispersion

Each 3 $

ASTM D 4647 - Test Methods for Identification and Classification of Dispersive Clay Soils by the Pinhole Test:

Pinhole Dispersion, Cut from 6" Molds

Each 3 $

ASTM D 4647 - Test Methods for Identification and Classification of Dispersive Clay Soils by the Pinhole Test:

SCS Dispersion

Each 3 $

ASTM D 4767 - Test Method for Consolidated Undrained Triaxial Compression Test for Cohesive Soils EM 1110-2- 1906 Appendix X - Triaxial Compression Test: R Bar (Undisturbed, Consolidated, Undrained - Saturation by Backpressure, Pore Pressures Measured during Shear): 1-point

Each 3 $

ASTM D 4767 - Test Method for Consolidated Undrained Triaxial Compression Test for Cohesive Soils EM 1110-2- 1906 Appendix X - Triaxial Compression Test: R Bar (Undisturbed, Consolidated, Undrained - Saturation by Backpressure, Pore Pressures Measured during Shear): 3-point

Each 3 $

ASTM D 4767 - Test Method for Consolidated Undrained Triaxial Compression Test for Cohesive Soils (R), 6" Diameter or Larger

Each 3 $

ASTM D 5084 - Test Methods for Measurement of Hydraulic Conductivity of Saturated Porous Materials Using a Flexible Wall Permeameter (Permeability) EM 1110-2- 1906 -Appendix II - Unit Weights, Void Ratio, Porosity, and Degree of Saturation, Triaxial Compression Chamber (using Backpressure Saturation) - (Undisturbed) 3" Diameter

Each 15 $

ASTM D 5084 - Test Methods for Measurement of Hydraulic Conductivity of Saturated Porous Materials Using a Flexible Wall Permeameter (Permeability) EM 1110-2- 1906 -Appendix II - Unit Weights, Void Ratio, Porosity, and Degree of Saturation, Triaxial Compression Chamber (using Backpressure Saturation) - (Undisturbed) 6" Diameter

Each 15 $

ASTM D 5084 - Test Methods for Measurement of Hydraulic Conductivity of Saturated Porous Materials Using a Flexible Wall Permeameter (Permeability) EM 1110-2- 1906 -Appendix II - Unit Weights, Void Ratio, Porosity, and Degree of Saturation, Triaxial Compression Chamber (using Backpressure Saturation) - (Remolded) 3" Diameter

Each 15 $

ASTM D 5084 - Test Methods for Measurement of Hydraulic Conductivity of Saturated Porous Materials Using a Flexible Wall Permeameter (Permeability) EM 1110-2- 1906 -Appendix II - Unit Weights, Void Ratio, Porosity, and Degree of Saturation, Triaxial Compression Chamber (using Backpressure Saturation) - (Remolded) 6" Diameter

Each 15 $

ASTM D 6913 - Test Methods for Particle Size Distribution (Gradation) of Soils Using Sieve Analysis

Each 30 $

ASTM D 6938 - Test Methods for In-Place Density and Water Content of Soil and Soil-Aggregate by Nuclear Methods (Shallow Depth)

Each 300 $

ASTM D 7928 - Test Method for Particle-Size Distribution (Gradation) of Fine-Grained Soils Using the Sedimentation (Hydrometer) Analysis

Each 30 $

ASTM G 51 - Test Method for Measuring pH of Soil for Use in Corrosion Testing

Each 5 $

AASHTO T 267 - Method of Test for Determination of Organic Content in Soils

Each 5 $

AASHTO T 289 - Method of Test for Dete1mining pH of Soil for Use in Corrosion Testing

Each 5 $

AASHTO T 290 - Method of Test for Determining Water- Soluble Sulfate Ion Content in Soil

Each 5 $

AASHTO T 291 - Method of Test for Determining Water- Soluble Chloride Ion Content in Soil

Each 5 $

CTM 417 - Method of Testing Soils and Waters for Sulfate Content

Each 5 $

CTM 422 - Method of Testing Soils and Waters for Chloride Content

Each 5 $

CTM 643 - Method for Dete1mining Field and Laboratory Resistivity and pH Measurements for Soil and Water

Each 5 $

EPA Method 160.1 -TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS (TDS) Gravimetric, Dried at l 80EC

Each 3 $

EM 1110-2-1906 Appendix VIIIA - Consolidation Test:

Swell and Swell Pressure Tests

Each 5 $

ASTM D 6698 - Test Method for On-Line Measurement of Turbidity Below 5 NTU in Water

Each 3 $

ASTM D 6855 - Test Method for Determination of Turbidity Below 5 NTU in Static Mode

Each 3 $

CUTOFF WALL TESTING

ASTM C 490 - Standard Practice for Use of Apparatus for the Determination of Length Change of Hardened Cement Paste, Mortar, and Concrete

Each 125 $

ASTM D 2166 - Test Method for Unconfined Compressive Strength of Cohesive Soil

Each 100 $

59 API RP 13B-1 - Bentonite Slurry Density Each 150 $

ASTM D 5084 - Test Method for Measurement of Hydraulic Conductivity of Saturdated Porous Materials Using a Flexible Wall Parameter

Each 75 $

ASTM D 6910 - Test Method for Marsh Funnel Viscosity of Clay Construction Slurries

Each 150 $

62 API RP 13B-l - Water Loss by Filter Press Each 75 $

63 API RP 13B-l - pH Each 125 $

64 API RP 13B-l - Slurry Viscosity Each 100 $

AGGREGATE TESTING

ASTM C 40 - Test Method for Organic Impurities in Fine Aggregates for Concrete

Each 3 $

ASTM C 117 -Test Method for Material Finer than 75 µm (No. 200) Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing: Fine Aggregates

Each 24 $

ASTM C 127 - Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), and Absorption of Coarse Aggregate

Each 5 $

ASTM C 128 - Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), and Absorption of Fine Aggregate

Each 5 $

ASTM C 131 - Test Method for Resistance to Degradation of Small-Size Coarse Aggregate by Abrasion and Impact in the Los Angeles Machine

Each 10 $

ASTM C 136 - Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates: Fine Aggregates

Each 24 $

ASTM C 136 -Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates: Coarse aggregate 38.1 mm (1-1/2")

Each 24 $

ASTM C 1260 - Test Method for Potential Alkali Reactivity of Aggregates (Mortar-Bar Method)

Each 2 $

ASTM D 4791 - Test Method for Flat Paiticles, Elongated Paiticles, or Flat and Elongated Particles in Coarse Aggregate Each sieve size CRD-C 119 - Coarse Aggregate

Each 5 $

RIPRAP TESTING

ASTM C 88 - Test Method for Soundness of Aggregates by Use of Sodium Sulfate or Magnesium Sulfate (at least 5 cycles and 5 different sizes)

Each 3 $

ASTM C 127 - Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), and Absorption of Coarse Aggregate

Each 3 $

ASTM C 295 - Guide for Petrographic Examination of Large-Size Coarse Aggregates *Sequence Testing additional cost

Each 1 $

ASTM C 535 - Test Method for Resistance to Degradation of Large-Size Coarse Aggregate by Abrasion and Impact in the Los Angeles Machine

Each 2 $

ASTM D 5519 - Standard Test Method for Particle Size Analysis of Natural and Man-Made Riprap Materials

Each 3 $

CRD-C 169 - Standard Test Method for Resistance of Rocks to Wetting and Drying

Each 3 $

Gradation Test of Stone Protection per UFOS Sec 35 31 19 (per 10,000 lbs sample at source)

Each 1 $

CONCRETE TESTING

ASTM C 31 - Practice for Making and Curing Test Specimens (Set of Three 6"x12" Cylinders) in the Field.

(Also Includes Slump, Air and Temperature Tests.)

Each 30 $

ASTM C 39 - Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens: (Per 6"x12" Specimen)

Each 30 $

ASTM C 42 - Test Method for Obtaining and Testing Drilled Cores and Sawed Beams of Concrete ( 4" Diameter Core Specimens)

Each 15 $

ASTM C 42 - Test Method for Obtaining and Testing Drilled Cores and Sawed Beams of Concrete: Compressive Strength (6" Diameter Core Specimens)

Each 15 $

ASTM C 138 - Standard Test Method for Density (Unit Weight), Yield, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete

Each 10 $

ASTM C 143 -Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete

Each 30 $

ASTM C 231 - Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method

Each 10 $

ASTM C 1567 - Test Method for Determining the Potential Alkali- Silica Reactivity of Combinations ofCementitious Materials and Aggregates (Accelerated Mmtar-Bar Method)

Each 1 $

ASTM D 4832 - Test Method for Preparation and testing of Controlled Low Strength Material (CLSM) Test Cylinders

Each 60 $

ASTM D 5084 - Test Methods for Measurement of Hydraulic Conductivity of Standard Porous Materials Using a Flexible Wall Parameter

Each 45 $

TESTS FOR ASPHALT AND ASPHALT MIXTURE TESTING

91 ASTM C117 - Materials finer than #200 Sieve by Washing Each 10 $

ASTM C136 Sieve or Screen Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregate

Each 10 $

ASTM C131 - Resistance to Abrasion of Small-Size Coarse Aggregate using the L.A. Abrasion Machine

Each 5 $

ASTM D2041 - Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity of Bituminous Paving Mixtures (per hot mix bulk sample)

Each 10 $

ASTM D1559 - Resistance to Plastic Flow of Bituminous Mixtures using Marshall Apparatus (per set of 3 specimens)

Each 10 $

ASTM D2726 - Bulk Specific Gravity and Density of compacted Bituminous Mixtures (2 specimens at mat, 1 specimen at joint)

Each 10 $

ASTM D2172 - Quantitative Extraction of Bitumen from Bituminous Paving Mixtures (per hot mix bulk sample)

Each 10 $

98 ASTM C42 - Obtaining and Testing Drilled Cores Each 15 $

STRUCTURAL STEEL FIELD TESTING

99 Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Each 10 $

100 Radiographic Testing (RT) Each 10 $

101 Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) Each 10 $

102 Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) Each 10 $

103 Visual Inspection Each 20 $

MISCELLANEOUS - OTHER

Specifically directed stand-by time or specifically directed field testing and other field activities such as attending field meetings, (Unit-cost of each test item shall not include any travel or stand-by time.)

Hour 300 $

Travel time to/from the Lab to the project site including the mileage charge for routine pick-up truck costs (Unit-cost of each test item shall not include any travel or stand-by time.)

Hour 300 $

Mobilization, demobilization and operation of a small lab trailer to and from the job site.

Each 8 $

Total (Estimated) $ -

Notes:

1. The offeror’s or vendor’s pricing shall include with each test item all costs associated with performing the tests including all vehicle costs, incidental lab equipment such as slump cones, density meters, etc. and sampling required to perform a test (i.e. ASTM C172 for ASTM C31, ASTM D75, ASTM D140, ASTM D979, ASTM D5361, etc.). Incidental testing required by a test method such as ASTM C143 (Slump), ASTM C173/C231 (Air Content) and ASTM 1064 (Temperature) to perform ASTM C31 (Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field) shall be included in the offeror’s or vendor’s pricing to perform the test. Pricing shall include all direct costs as well as indirect costs such as overhead, profit, bond, and workers compensation insurance.

2. It should be noted that stand-by time will be paid only when specifically directed by the Government to compensate unanticipated delays that are outside the control of the laboratory (offeror or vendor).

3. The Government will 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 or offeror to be ineligible for award.

4. The Lab Representatives are required to check in with the on-site Government QA Representative every time they arrive on site. The Lab Representative shall provide a report before leaving the site outlining the tests performed or samples taken and to document with the QA Representative the Lab Representative’s departure time from the site.

5. Any quantity of standby time (Line Item 0191) shall be agreed to and documented within the report provided on-site by the Lab Representative prior to leaving the site and shall containing the QA Representative’s signature.

BPA TERMS AND CONDITIONS

BPA TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Terms and Conditions (IAW FAR 13.303-3)

1. Description of agreement. The awarded supplier shall furnish supplies or services for Quality Assurance Laboratory Testing in Utah, if and when requested by the Contracting Officer. The maximum duration of this BPA is for five years, once effective, for an aggregate amount of up to $440,000.00.

2. Extent of obligation. The Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized purchases actually made under the BPA. This agreement may be terminated upon 30 days written notice by either party.

3. Purchase limitation. The dollar limit for each BPA Call shall be set to a minimum of $2,500.00 and a maximum of $150,000.00.

4. Period of Performance: 5 years from the date of award.

5. Individuals authorized to purchase under the BPA. The Contracting Officer will provide the contractor a list of individuals authorized to place orders under this agreement.

6. Delivery Tickets. All shipments under the agreement shall be accompanied by Delivery Tickets 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

vii. Date of delivery or shipment.

7. 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. Invoices must reflect the BPA and BPA Call Order number.

8. Pricing. Price lists will be furnished to the Contracting Division as requested by the Contracting Officer. Price list must include all items to be covered under the BPA. Price lists shall be valid for one year and will be reevaluated annually, upon the anniversary of the BPA award. Beginning and expiration dates of the price list must be included.

If at any time during the period of performance there is a price change, or a new item added, a new price list must be submitted. Please allow up to 14 calendar days grace period between submission of a new price list, if any.

Prices to the Government shall be in accordance with the price list submitted by the Contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer. Prices to the Government shall be as low as or lower than those charged supplier’s most favored customer for comparable quantities under similar terms and conditions, in addition to any discounts for prompt payment.

NOTE: A Wage Determination will be attached to the award applicable to the awardees place of performance (location of Laboratory where work will be performed)

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

Quality Assurance Laboratory Testing

FFP

Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, transportation, and equipment necessary to furnish Quality Assurance Laboratory Testing in accordance with the Performance Work Statement attached.

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 N/A N/A N/A Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 18-MAY-2018 TO

17-MAY-2023

N/A VALLEY RESIDENT OFFICE

JENNIFER L WHEELIS

2021 JEFFERSON BLVD

WEST SACRAMENTO CA 95691

916-373-1617 X320 FOB: Destination

W91238

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.202-1 Definitions NOV 2013 52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper

MAY 2011

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2016 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2016 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting JUL 2016 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance JUL 2016 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting

With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

OCT 2015

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations

NOV 2015

52.211-17 Delivery of Excess Quantities SEP 1989 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items JAN 2017 52.219-6 Notice Of Total Small Business Set-Aside NOV 2011 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns NOV 2016 52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003 52.222-19 Child Labor -- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies JAN 2018 52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities APR 2015 52.222-22 Previous Contracts And Compliance Reports FEB 1999 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance APR 1984 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans FEB 2016 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons MAR 2015 52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program MAY 2011 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging

While Driving

AUG 2011

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases JUN 2008 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain

Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications.

OCT 2015

52.232-36 Payment by Third Party MAY 2014 52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination NOV 1991 52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply & Service) APR 1984 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms JAN 1991 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

NOV 2011

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7004 Alt A System for Award Management Alternate A FEB 2014 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls

OCT 2016

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

OCT 2016

252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.225-7993 (Dev) Prohibition on Providing Funds to the Enemy (Deviation

2015-O0016)

SEP 2015

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items JUN 2013

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block 10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF 1449). However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show--

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender's request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions, including alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with subpart 4.10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation), or alternative commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation.

Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers:

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

(2)(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and--

(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or

(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received.

(ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers.

Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer.

(g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(h) Multiple awards. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the offer by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer.

(i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation. (1)(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to--GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section, Suite 8100, 470 East L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20407, Telephone (202) 619-8925, Facsimile (202) 619-8978.

(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision.

Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

(i) ASSIST (https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/).

(ii) Quick Search (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/).

(iii) ASSISTdocs.com (http://assistdocs.com).

(3) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by--

(i) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm);

(ii) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or

(iii) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone

(215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462.

(4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance.

(j) Unique entity identifier. (Applies to all offers exceeding $3,500, and offers of $3,500 or less if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation ``Unique Entity Identifier'' followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the Offeror's name and address. The Offeror also shall enter its Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator, if applicable. The EFT indicator is a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the Offeror to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see subpart 32.11) for the same entity. If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for unique entity identifier establishment directly to obtain one. The Offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a Government contract when contacting the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishing the unique entity identifier.

(k) System for Award Management. Unless exempted by an addendum to this solicitation, by submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. If the Offeror does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM database accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov.

(l) Debriefing. If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency's evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror's offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed offeror and past performance information on the debriefed offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award;

(5) For acquisitions of commercial items, the make and model of the item to be delivered by the successful offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency.

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS

This supplements the provision at FAR 52.212-1, ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

A. Proposal Submittal and Inquiry Instructions.

1. In response to this solicitation, quotes shall be received no later than the closing date and time identified in Block 8 of the SF 1449, at the following email addresses:

Robert.s.russo@usace.army.mil (Contract Specialist)

2. Proposals shall only be submitted electronically via email.

3. The Contracting Officer via the Contract Specialist is the only point of contact to supply additional information and answer all inquiries.

4. All questions shall be received by Robert Russo Jr. at: robert.s.russo@usace.army.mil (Contract

Specialist). Please identify the Performance Work Statement paragraph number or reference with each question.

B. General Instructions

1. Offerors shall meet all solicitation requirements, such as terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors and sub-factors. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award. Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their experience, and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the offeror's proposal.

2. In accordance with FAR Subpart 4.8 (Government Contract Files), the Government will retain an electronic copy of all unsuccessful proposals in the contract file.

3. The Proposal. The submission of the documentation specified below will constitute the offeror's acceptance of the terms and conditions of this solicitation, concurrence with the Performance Work Statement (PWS), and contract type.

4. Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

5. It is the Government’s intention to award without discussions. Offerors are encouraged to present their best technical proposal and prices in their initial proposal submission. However, in accordance with (IAW) FAR Part 15.306, should discussions become necessary, the Government reserves the right to conduct them. If this occurs, a competitive range may be determined and offerors notified.

The competitive range may be limited for purposes of efficiency IAW FAR Part 15.306 (c)(2).

6. Late Submissions, revisions, and withdrawals of offers. Any offer, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received after the exact time and date specified in block 8 of the SF 1449 shall be considered late and will not be considered for award. However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.