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W9123819Q0036

Yuba Gravel Placement Combination Synopsis/Solicitation

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-02. This solicitation is a 100% set aside for small business concerns. The NAICS code is 212321, with a size standard of 500 Employees. The place of performance (i.e., places of delivery/acceptance) is specified in the below performance-work statement (PWS). The FOB Point is destination. The contract will include a one year basic period and four one-year options.

Only electronic offers will be accepted. Offers are due to Thomas.T.Tran@usace.army.mil and daniel.e.czech@usace.army.mil by NLT noon on 10 June 2019. For information regarding the solicitation you can e-mail questions to the above addresses or contract Mr. Tran at 916-557-7543 or Mr. Czech at 916-557-7012.

The Price Schedule and PWS:

FFP

The contractor shall furnish labor, material and equipment necessary to deliver and place approximately 5,000 to 15,000 short tons of gravel and cobble directly into the Yuba River channel immediately below the PG&E Powerhouse I.

Period of Performance: 01 July 2019 - 30 June 2020

FFP

Contractor shall purchase and deliver an initial amount of approximately 5,000 short tons of specified mix of gravel and cobble to the project area.

See the PWS for a description of work to be performed.

FOB: Destination

FFP

Contractor shall use a “sluicing” method of gravel placement that involves pumping water-gravel slurry through an 8 inch flexible pipe.

“Or equal,” see FAR 52.211-6 and 52.212-2, incorporated into this solicitation.

See the PWS for a description of work to be performed.

FFP

The contractor shall provide for a 2,000-gallon water truck to stand by for fire suppression if necessary.

See the PWS for a description of work to be performed.

Option Optional Gravel

FFP

Gravel augmentation will be confined to the river channel locate between Englebright Dam and the junction with Deer Creek. This reach is called the Englebright Dam Reach and it is located in the steep canyon off Highway 20, about 23 miles east of Marysville, California. To access the project area, take Peoria Road off Highway 20 (2 miles downstream of Parks Bar Bridge). Peoria Road merges into Scott Forbes Road to Narrows II powerhouse.

Contractor shall be provide access through locked gate near the University of California’s Sierra Foothill Research and Extension Center. Total distance from Highway 20 to Narrows II powerhouse: 8 miles.

Period of Performance: 01 July 2019 - 30 June 2020

0002AA

Option Gravel Purchase and Delivery FFP

Contractor shall purchase and deliver 1,000 short tons (Up to an additional 10,000 tons) of a specified mix of gravel and cobble to the project area.

See the PWS for a description of work to be performed.

0002AB

Option Placement of Gravel

FFP

Contractor shall use a “sluicing” method of gravel placement that involves pumping water-gravel slurry through an 8 inch flexible pipe.

“Or equal,” see FAR 52.211-6 and 52.212-2, incorporated into this solicitation.

See the PWS for a description of work to be performed.

0002AC

Option Road Repair Material FFP

The contractor shall purchase and deliver 1,000 tons ¾ road base and 900 tons A/C.

See the PWS for a description of work to be performed.

FFP

The contractor shall furnish labor, material and equipment necessary to deliver and place approximately 5,000 to 15,000 short tons of gravel and cobble directly into the Yuba River channel immediately below the PG&E Powerhouse I.

Period of Performance: 01 July 2020 - 30 June 2021

1001AA

Option Gravel Purchase and Delivery

FFP

Contractor shall purchase and deliver an initial amount of approximately 5,000 short tons of specified mix of gravel and cobble to the project area.

See the PWS for a description of work to be performed.

FOB: Destination

1001AB

Option Placement of Gravel

FFP

Contractor shall use a “sluicing” method of gravel placement that involves pumping water-gravel slurry through an 8 inch flexible pipe.

“Or equal,” see FAR 52.211-6 and 52.212-2, incorporated into this solicitation.

See the PWS for a description of work to be performed.

1001AC

Option Water Truck Standby

FFP

The contractor shall provide for a 2,000-gallon water truck to stand by for fire suppression if necessary.

See the PWS for a description of work to be performed.

Option Optional Gravel

FFP

Gravel augmentation will be confined to the river channel locate between Englebright Dam and the junction with Deer Creek. This reach is called the Englebright Dam Reach and it is located in the steep canyon off Highway 20, about 23 miles east of Marysville, California. To access the project area, take Peoria Road off Highway 20 (2 miles downstream of Parks Bar Bridge). Peoria Road merges into Scott Forbes Road to Narrows II powerhouse.

Contractor shall be provide access through locked gate near the University of California’s Sierra Foothill Research and Extension Center. Total distance from Highway 20 to Narrows II powerhouse: 8 miles.

Period of Performance: 01 July 2020 - 30 June 2021

1002AA

Option Gravel Purchase and Delivery FFP

Contractor shall purchase and deliver 1,000 short tons (Up to an additional 10,000 tons) of a specified mix of gravel and cobble to the project area.

See the PWS for a description of work to be performed.

1002AB

Option Placement of Gravel

FFP

Contractor shall use a “sluicing” method of gravel placement that involves pumping water-gravel slurry through an 8 inch flexible pipe.

“Or equal,” see FAR 52.211-6 and 52.212-2, incorporated into this solicitation.

See the PWS for a description of work to be performed.

1002AC

Option Road Repair Material

FFP

The contractor shall purchase and deliver 1,000 tons ¾ road base and 900 tons A/C.

See the PWS for a description of work to be performed.

FFP

The contractor shall furnish labor, material and equipment necessary to deliver and place approximately 5,000 to 15,000 short tons of gravel and cobble directly into the Yuba River channel immediately below the PG&E Powerhouse I.

Period of Performance: 01 July 2021 - 30 June 2022

2001AA

Option Gravel Purchase and Delivery

FFP

Contractor shall purchase and deliver an initial amount of approximately 5,000 short tons of specified mix of gravel and cobble to the project area.

See the PWS for a description of work to be performed.

FOB: Destination

2001AB

Option Placement of Gravel

FFP

Contractor shall use a “sluicing” method of gravel placement that involves pumping water-gravel slurry through an 8 inch flexible pipe.

“Or equal,” see FAR 52.211-6 and 52.212-2, incorporated into this solicitation.

See the PWS for a description of work to be performed.

2001AC

Option Water Truck Standby

FFP

The contractor shall provide for a 2,000-gallon water truck to stand by for fire suppression if necessary.

See the PWS for a description of work to be performed.

Option Optional Gravel

FFP

Gravel augmentation will be confined to the river channel locate between Englebright Dam and the junction with Deer Creek. This reach is called the Englebright Dam Reach and it is located in the steep canyon off Highway 20, about 23 miles east of Marysville, California. To access the project area, take Peoria Road off Highway 20 (2 miles downstream of Parks Bar Bridge). Peoria Road merges into Scott Forbes Road to Narrows II powerhouse.

Contractor shall be provide access through locked gate near the University of California’s Sierra Foothill Research and Extension Center. Total distance from Highway 20 to Narrows II powerhouse: 8 miles.

Period of Performance: 01 July 2021 - 30 June 2022

2002AA

Option Gravel Purchase and Delivery FFP

Contractor shall purchase and deliver 1,000 short tons (Up to an additional 10,000 tons) of a specified mix of gravel and cobble to the project area.

See the PWS for a description of work to be performed.

2002AB

Option Placement of Gravel

FFP

Contractor shall use a “sluicing” method of gravel placement that involves pumping water-gravel slurry through an 8 inch flexible pipe.

“Or equal,” see FAR 52.211-6 and 52.212-2, incorporated into this solicitation.

See the PWS for a description of work to be performed.

2002AC

Option Road Repair Material

FFP

The contractor shall purchase and deliver 1,000 tons ¾ road base and 900 tons A/C.

See the PWS for a description of work to be performed.

FFP

The contractor shall furnish labor, material and equipment necessary to deliver and place approximately 5,000 to 15,000 short tons of gravel and cobble directly into the Yuba River channel immediately below the PG&E Powerhouse I.

Period of Performance: 01 July 2022 - 30 June 2023

3001AA

Option Gravel Purchase and Delivery

FFP

Contractor shall purchase and deliver an initial amount of approximately 5,000 short tons of specified mix of gravel and cobble to the project area.

See the PWS for a description of work to be performed.

FOB: Destination

3001AB

Option Placement of Gravel

FFP

Contractor shall use a “sluicing” method of gravel placement that involves pumping water-gravel slurry through an 8 inch flexible pipe.

“Or equal,” see FAR 52.211-6 and 52.212-2, incorporated into this solicitation.

See the PWS for a description of work to be performed.

3001AC

Option Water Truck Standby

FFP

The contractor shall provide for a 2,000-gallon water truck to stand by for fire suppression if necessary.

See the PWS for a description of work to be performed.

Option Optional Gravel

FFP

Gravel augmentation will be confined to the river channel locate between Englebright Dam and the junction with Deer Creek. This reach is called the Englebright Dam Reach and it is located in the steep canyon off Highway 20, about 23 miles east of Marysville, California. To access the project area, take Peoria Road off Highway 20 (2 miles downstream of Parks Bar Bridge). Peoria Road merges into Scott Forbes Road to Narrows II powerhouse.

Contractor shall be provide access through locked gate near the University of California’s Sierra Foothill Research and Extension Center. Total distance from Highway 20 to Narrows II powerhouse: 8 miles.

Period of Performance: 01 July 2022 - 30 June 2023

3002AA

Option Gravel Purchase and Delivery FFP

Contractor shall purchase and deliver 1,000 short tons (Up to an additional 10,000 tons) of a specified mix of gravel and cobble to the project area.

See the PWS for a description of work to be performed.

3002AB

Option Placement of Gravel

FFP

Contractor shall use a “sluicing” method of gravel placement that involves pumping water-gravel slurry through an 8 inch flexible pipe.

“Or equal,” see FAR 52.211-6 and 52.212-2, incorporated into this solicitation.

See the PWS for a description of work to be performed.

3002AC

Option Road Repair Material

FFP

The contractor shall purchase and deliver 1,000 tons ¾ road base and 900 tons A/C.

See the PWS for a description of work to be performed.

FFP

The contractor shall furnish labor, material and equipment necessary to deliver and place approximately 5,000 to 15,000 short tons of gravel and cobble directly into the Yuba River channel immediately below the PG&E Powerhouse I.

Period of Performance: 01 July 2023 - 30 June 2024

4001AA

Option Gravel Purchase and Delivery

FFP

Contractor shall purchase and deliver an initial amount of approximately 5,000 short tons of specified mix of gravel and cobble to the project area.

See the PWS for a description of work to be performed.

FOB: Destination

4001AB

Option Placement of Gravel

FFP

Contractor shall use a “sluicing” method of gravel placement that involves pumping water-gravel slurry through an 8 inch flexible pipe.

“Or equal,” see FAR 52.211-6 and 52.212-2, incorporated into this solicitation.

See the PWS for a description of work to be performed.

4001AC

Option Water Truck Standby

FFP

The contractor shall provide for a 2,000-gallon water truck to stand by for fire suppression if necessary.

See the PWS for a description of work to be performed.

Option Optional Gravel

FFP

Gravel augmentation will be confined to the river channel locate between Englebright Dam and the junction with Deer Creek. This reach is called the Englebright Dam Reach and it is located in the steep canyon off Highway 20, about 23 miles east of Marysville, California. To access the project area, take Peoria Road off Highway 20 (2 miles downstream of Parks Bar Bridge). Peoria Road merges into Scott Forbes Road to Narrows II powerhouse.

Contractor shall be provide access through locked gate near the University of California’s Sierra Foothill Research and Extension Center. Total distance from Highway 20 to Narrows II powerhouse: 8 miles.

Period of Performance: 01 July 2023 - 30 June 2024

4002AA

Option Gravel Purchase and Delivery FFP

Contractor shall purchase and deliver 1,000 short tons (Up to an additional 10,000 tons) of a specified mix of gravel and cobble to the project area.

See the PWS for a description of work to be performed.

4002AB

Option Placement

FFP

Contractor shall use a “sluicing” method of gravel placement that involves pumping water-gravel slurry through an 8 inch flexible pipe.

“Or equal,” see FAR 52.211-6 and 52.212-2, incorporated into this solicitation.

See the PWS for a description of work to be performed.

4002AC

Option Road Repair Material

FFP

The contractor shall purchase and deliver 1,000 tons ¾ road base and 900 tons A/C.

See the PWS for a description of work to be performed.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

15 Mar 2019

SUBJECT: Englebright Dam Reach Gravel Augmentation Project, Lower Yuba River, Yuba County, California.

1.0. PROJECT DATA:

2.0. GENERAL INFORMATION:

This project is being performed as a requirement of a Biological Opinion issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) is proposing to continue a gravel augmentation project which involves placement of a heterogeneous mix of gravel and cobble into the lower Yuba River channel below Englebright Dam.

The purpose of gravel augmentation is to place suitable-sized spawning gravel within the upper Narrows reach for rehabilitating associated geomorphic processes and aquatic habitat in the Englebright Dam reach of the Lower Yuba River. Implementation of a long-term augmentation program will serve to improve the overall ecological functionality of the channel. The project will provide gravel and cobble suitable for anadromous salmonid adult spawning, embryo incubation, and survival to emergence in a key area in the lower Yuba River designated as critical habitat for the Central Valley spring-run Chinook salmon and the Central Valley steelhead.

The project area is located on the lower Yuba River downstream of Englebright Dam (Yuba River mile 23.9), Yuba County, California (Plate 1). Gravel augmentation will be confined to the river channel located between Englebright Dam and the junction with Deer Creek. This reach is called the Englebright Dam Reach and it is located in the steep canyon off Highway 20, about 23 miles east of Marysville, California. To access the project area, take Peoria Road off Highway 20 (2 miles downstream of Parks Bar Bridge). Peoria Road merges into Scott Forbes Road to Narrows II powerhouse. Contractor shall be provided access through locked gate near the University of California’s Sierra Foothill Research and Extension Center. Total distance from Highway 20 to Narrows II powerhouse: 8 miles.

Placement must be done between July 15th and August 31st of each year. This is the only period allowed per the terms of the Biological Opinion.

3.0. GENERAL STATEMENT OF WORK:

The Contractor shall furnish labor, material and equipment necessary to deliver and place approximately 5,000 to 15,000 short tons of gravel and cobble directly into the Yuba River channel immediately below the PG&E Powerhouse (Narrows I), located approximately 0.25 mile below the Englebright Dam. The volume and method of gravel placement will be in accordance with the findings presented in the following documentation:

• Gravel/Cobble Augmentation Implementation Plan (GAIP) for the Englebright Dam Reach of the Lower Yuba River, CA (Pasternack, G.B. Draft dated August 30, 2010).

The placement area is shown on Figure 5.3 (page 66) of the above referenced document, and may be in any of the areas, A, B, or C. GAIP Attached.

4.0. SCOPE OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED:

The Contractor shall perform the following tasks in accordance with the specific instruction provided below:

X001AA. Gravel Purchase and Delivery

The Contractor shall purchase and deliver an initial amount of approximately 5,000 short tons of a specified mix of gravel and cobble (0.25 – 5 inches in diameter) to the project area location specified in Section 2 - General Information, and shown on Plates 1 and 2. NOTE: There is not sufficient room to stockpile the gravel mix on site. It must be delivered as needed.

X001AB. Placement of Gravel:

The Contractor shall “place” 5,000 short tons of gravel in the Yuba River as specified in the GAIP. The Contractor shall use a “sluicing” method of gravel placement that involves pumping water-gravel slurry through an 8 inch flexible pipe. The water-gravel slurry shall be placed directly into the water within the river channel at the location specified in Section 2 - General Information, and shown on Attachment 2.

X001AC. WATER TRUCK STANDBY:

The Contractor shall provide for a 2,000- gallon water truck to stand by for fire suppression if necessary.

Gravel Specifications. Gravel and cobble specifications shall include 5,000 short tons of uncrushed “natural river rock” acquired from a local aggregate producer within the Yuba River watershed that meets the gradations as follows:

3.5” to 5”

1.25” to 3.5”

.75” to 1.25”

.5” to .75”

.25” to .5” 30%

80%

88%

96%

100% 30%

50%

8%

8%

4%

To ensure that the specifications meet cleanliness values as required under the Clean Water Act, all gravel shall be washed before arriving at the injection site. Mixing of earth material with delivered or stockpiled gravel will not be allowed.

Equipment. It shall be the Contractor’s decision on the type of gravel-transport dump trucks to be used. They can be a single dump truck or a truck/trailer combination (transfer unit). The unit must be capable of transporting and delivering sufficient material to meet the time constraints required by the Biological Opinion (July 15 – September 01).

Gravel-Transport. Dump trucks shall be properly equipped with emission control devices equivalent to original manufacturer and shall be operated as designed. Hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide emissions from equipment shall be in compliance with Federal and State allowable limits. Trucks must meet all California Vehicle Code requirements for permit loads to transport the required weights noted above.

X002AA. OPTIONAL PURCHASE AND DELIVERY:

The Contractor shall purchase and deliver up to 10,000 short tons, in 1,000 short ton increments, of a specified mix of gravel and cobble (0.25 – 5 inches in diameter) to the project area location specified in Section 2 - General Information, and shown on Plates 1 and 2. NOTE: There is not sufficient room to stockpile the gravel mix on site. It must be delivered as needed. This is an optional task and will be requested at the discretion of the Park Manager and Exercised by the Contracting Officer.

X002AB. OPTIONAL PLACEMENT:

The Contractor shall “place” the additional purchased gravel in accordance with the GAIP. The Contractor shall use a “sluicing” method of gravel placement that involves pumping water-gravel slurry through an 8 inch flexible pipe. The water-gravel slurry shall be placed directly into the water within the river channel at the location specified in Section 2 - General Information, and shown on Attachment 2. This is an optional task and will be requested at the discretion of the Park Manager and Exercised by the Contracting Officer.

X002AC. Optional ROAD REPAIR MATERIAL:

The Contractor shall purchase and deliver the material specified below. This is an optional task and will be requested at the discretion of the Park Manager and Exercised by the Contracting Officer.

¾” road base = 1,000 tons

Asphaltic Concrete (A/C) = 900 tons

Material shall be delivered to a location as specified by the COR. Time and Date of delivery will be coordinated with the COR. The material shall be delivered only and placed or spread by the Yuba County Road Department.

5.0. SCHEDULE OF CONTRACTOR TASKS

TASK DELIVERABLE SCHEDULE.

This Task Order requires the Contractor to meet the deliverable schedule for the following tasks:

Place up to 10,000 Tons of gravel. (1,000 Ton increments).

Shall coincide with start of task X002AA

The Contractor shall purchase and deliver the material specified below.

After 01 September of each year.

6.0. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

6.1. The Contractor will not depart from or perform work beyond this PWS or change the criteria on which the scope of work is based without written direction and/or consent from the Contracting Officer.

6.2. During performance of the tasks outlined in this PWS, the Contractor shall:

• Execute the work diligently and aggressively.

• Promptly advise the COR of all significant developments.

• Promptly furnish to the COR all written communications pertaining to the work under this contract received from other agencies, their Contractors, or other project Contractors.

6.3. Quality Control. The Contractor shall be responsible for quality control of its own work. The Corps will be responsible for quality assurance of the Contractor’s work.

6.4. Any problems, which endanger the fulfillment of contractual requirements, shall immediately be brought to the attention of the Corps in writing. Oral understandings shall be confirmed in writing by all parties.

7.0. INVOICES AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS:

Invoices for payment shall be submitted upon completion of tasks as outlined in the PWS. The Government shall pay the Contractor upon submission of proper invoices for services delivered and accepted for each task outlined in the contract. Payment shall be made upon completion of each Task as listed by the contract line item number (CLIN), not on percentage of completion.

Invoices shall be submitted to the following:

USAED, FINANCE CENTER

ATTN: CEFC-FP

5722 Integrity Drive

Millington, TN 38054-5005

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District Englebright Lake

P.O. Box 6, 12896 Englebright Dam Road

Smartsville, CA 95977-0006

In addition, all invoices shall be submitted electronically to any individual designated by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative

8.0. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

The Contractor shall commence the delivery and placement by July 15 and complete them by September 01 of each year. The delivery of road base and A/C will commence after completion of the gravel placement, but no later than June 30

9.0. AUTHORITIES:

The Contractor shall take no direction from any Government employee or any other person other than the Contracting Officer (KO) that changes the terms and conditions of this contract action, the scope, or any change that impacts the cost, price or schedule. Changes authorized by the KO will be in the form of a written, official, signed modification to the contract action received by the Contractor before the Contractor will act upon those changes. The Contractor will comply with the Changes clause of this contract when the contractor believes direction has been given from persons other than the KO that equate to a change by notifying the KO as directed by the clause. Any direction given by any Government employee or any other person outside their authority must be reported to the KO. COR is limited to the authorities stated in the COR appointment letters. If a COR is appointed under this contract, they will be appointed by written letter from the KO to the Contractor and COR specific to this contract only.

10. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

All CLINs will be inspected and accepted by the Government.

11. DELIVERY INFORMATION

All CLINs delivered to:

Englebright Lake

Attn: Yuba Gravel Placement COR

12896 Englebright Dam Rd

Smartsville, CA 95977

530-432-6427

12. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive a brief/training (provided by the RA) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 5 calendar days after the completion of the training.

The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award." *When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with the designated Government representative. This Form will be provided to the Contracting Officer through his or her Official Representative and shall become part of the official contract file.

QASP- Performance Standards and Ratings Definitions Yuba Gravel Placement

QASP Performance Standards and Ratings Definitions

Yuba Gravel Placement

Performance Category: Quality of Service

Quality The contractor shall complete all requirements and carry out all services in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) to include APP and AHAs.

Performance Category: Schedule

Schedule The contractor shall complete all requirements in accordance with the PWS and performs the work on the designated days and quantities listed.

Performance Category: Safety

Safety The contractor shall maintain an effective safety program as outlined in the PWS.

(3) serious safety deficiencies are reported during QA inspection of fieldwork. If any serious safety deficiency is noted during the project, appropriate investigation, corrective action, implementation, and written verification of the corrective action are provided to the COR. No more than one lost time accident or injury is recorded during the fieldwork.

More than three

(3) serious safety deficiencies are reported during QA inspection of field activities, or a serious safety deficiency is reported but not properly investigated and corrected, or two or more lost time accidents or injuries is recorded during the fieldwork.

Performance Category: Management of Key Personnel and Resources

Some personnel were substituted by higher qualified individuals.

Zero (0) instances of resource management issues creating a negative impact to the activity.

All personnel proposed by the contractor were assigned to the project. Some personnel were substituted by higher qualified individuals.

No more than one (1) instance of resource management issues creating a negative impact to the activity.

All personnel proposed by the contractor were assigned to the project. Some personnel were substituted by equally qualified individuals.

Informal poor performance feedback on conduct of personnel is provided by the COR but are corrected.

No more than two (2) instances of resource management issues creating a negative impact to the activity.

All personnel proposed by the contractor were assigned to the project. Some personnel were substituted by equally qualified individuals.

Formal letter of poor performance feedback on conduct of personnel is provided by the COR but are corrected.

No more than three (3) instances of resource management issues creating a negative impact to the activity.

All personnel proposed by the contractor were assigned to the project. Some personnel were substituted by lesser qualified individuals.

Written request from KO requesting removal of assigned personnel for poor performance or notification of poor performance is provided by the COR and is not corrected.

More than three

(3) instances of resource management issues creating a negative impact to the activity.

Rating System If a deliverable as described in the QASP is rated as being of unsatisfactory quality at the time that the PMP deadline for the milestone/deliverable expires, the deliverable will automatically receive an unsatisfactory rating for timeliness. At no point will a milestone/deliverable receive an exceptional, very good, or satisfactory rating for timeliness if it is rated as being of unsatisfactory quality. Overall satisfactory performance on a milestone/deliverable requires ratings of satisfactory, very good or exceptional for the quality, timeliness, and safety standards.

Surveillance Methodology The Government shall monitor the Contractor’s performance in all functional areas under this contract and reserve the right to use whatever additional surveillance procedures deemed appropriate. Contractor services shall be monitored using the random sampling method, the planned sampling method and/or 100% inspection method. The Government reserves the right to change or alter the type of inspection plan at its

One or more of the surveillance methods listed below will be used in the execution of this QASP:

100% Inspection - All key performances and deliverables will be evaluated through 100% inspection (e.g., on-site inspection, document review). The COR will document performance for each completed milestone/deliverable prior to payment, as described in the QASP.

Periodic, Random, Planned Inspection - At the COR’s discretion, periodic inspections may be conducted to evaluate progress toward and/or completion of key milestones and deliverables at any time. The COR may complete a periodic progress inspection if s/he believes that deficiencies exist that must be addressed prior to milestone/deliverable completion. While corrective action or re-performance will be required if necessary, the Contractor will not be financially penalized for unacceptable performance recorded in periodic progress reports, provided that final performance evaluation of the milestone/deliverable is deemed acceptable.

Visitor/Customer Feedback - Additional feedback will be obtained through random visitor/customer feedback. To be considered valid, input must set forth clearly and in writing and details nature of the feedback. The feedback must be signed, and be forwarded to the KO. The KO will maintain a summary log of all formally received customer feedback as well as a copy of each feedback in a documentation file.

Surveillance Documentation Quality Assurance Monitoring Form - The COR will use a performance evaluation form to record evaluation of the Contractor’s performance for each deliverable in accordance with the methodology described in this QASP. The COR must substantiate, through narratives in the form, all exceptional, very good, marginal, and unsatisfactory ratings. Performance at the satisfactory level is expected from the Contractor. At a minimum, the evaluation form will indicate actual and scheduled delivery times and number of reviews required to achieve the final product. The COR will forward copies of all completed performance evaluation forms to the KO and Contractor within one week of performing the inspection.

Corrective Action Process - When a milestone/deliverable receives an overall marginal or unsatisfactory rating, the Contractor will explain, within 15 days, in writing to COR why performance was marginal or unsatisfactory, how performance will be returned to satisfactory levels, and how recurrence of the problem will be prevented in the future. Inspection of Services outlined in FAR 52.246-5 will apply: The contractor shall develop a plan for recovery. Continuous review until performance is satisfactory or better. Elevate to higher level of contract management if actions fail to result in improvement. If the acceptable quality level falls below Satisfactory, additional option years may not be exercised.

KO Role in the Surveillance Process - The KO will review each performance evaluation form prepared by the COR. When appropriate, the KO may investigate further to determine if all the facts and circumstances surrounding the event were considered in the COR opinions outlined on the form. The KO will immediately discuss any marginal or unsatisfactory rating with the Contractor to assure that corrective action is promptly initiated.

Annual Performance Assessment - At the end of every year, the COR will prepare a written Contractor Performance Assessment Report (CPAR) for the KO summarizing the overall results of his/her surveillance of the Contractor’s performance during the previous 12 months. This report will become part of the formal QA documentation.

QA File - The COR will maintain a complete QA file. This file will contain copies of all performance evaluation forms and any other related documentation. The COR will forward these records to the KO at termination or completion of the contract. All performance assessment forms, attachments and working papers must be marked “FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY/SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION - SEE FAR 2.101 AND 3.104” according to Freedom of Information Act Program, FAR 3.104, and 41 USC Sect. 423. Assessment reports may also contain information that is proprietary to the contractor. Information contained on the CPAR, such as trade secrets and protected commercial or financial data obtained from the contractor in confidence, must be protected from unauthorized disclosure. COR’s shall annotate on the assessment report if it contains material that is a trade secret, etc., to ensure that future readers of the evaluations are informed and will protect as required. Contractor performance information is privileged source selection information. It is also protected by the Privacy Act and is not releasable under the Freedom of Information Act.

Payment and Corrective Action Satisfactory Performance - Full payment for a milestone/deliverable will be provided upon verification of overall satisfactory performance, as rated on quality and schedule. This verification will be recorded in a performance evaluation form submitted to the KO specifying overall Contractor performance as satisfactory, very good, or exceptional for the milestone/deliverable.

Marginal or Unsatisfactory Performance - If a milestone/deliverable receives a marginal or unsatisfactory rating for the quality performance standard, re-performance is required until the milestone/deliverable receives a rating of satisfactory or better. This re-performance is required regardless of cost or schedule constraints that may result from the marginal or unsatisfactory performance, unless the KO has opted to terminate the contract. If a rating of satisfactory or better is not achieved, the Government may reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services in accordance with FAR 52.246-4(e).

A Quality Assurance Monitoring Form has been attached to provide a sample of the minimum key elements planned for the QASP.

Additional Government surveillance activities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Work plan review and approval

• Participation in Technical Project Planning (or equivalent) sessions

• Oversight of survey & analysis activities

• Oversight of field sampling activities

• Oversight of all waste management functions/responsibilities

• Review of all waste management documentation

• Separate/split laboratory QA samples

• Review and approval of meeting minutes

• Review and approval of all deliverables to regulatory agencies

• Review of quality control documentation

• Review of project safety record

• Adherence to the approved work plan

See Attached QASP Forms

(End of QASP)

REQUIRED INSURANCE

(a) As required by the Contract Clause entitled "Insurance—Work on a Government Installation", the Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer, prior to the commencement of work, a certificate or written statement as evidence of the minimum insurance listed below. The Contractor shall procure and maintain such types and amounts of insurance during the entire period of his performance under this contract. The Contractor shall assure that the certificate or written statement is in accordance with required wording indicated in paragraph b of the aforementioned Contract Clause.

(1) Workmen's Compensation – Amounts required by applicable jurisdictional statutes.

(2) Employer's Liability Insurance – $100,000.00

(3) Comprehensive General Liability Insurance – (No property damage liability insurance is required.)

Bodily Injury — $500,000 per occurrence

(4) Comprehensive Automobile Insurance –

Bodily Injury — $200,000 each person

$500,000 each accident Property Damage — $ 20,000 each accident

(b) Certificates of insurance should be submitted to the following address: Department of the Army

Sacramento District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

ATTN: TBD, Contracting Specialist

1325 J Street

Sacramento, CA 95814-2922

List of Attached Documents, Exhibits or Other Documents ATTACHMENT

PAGES

INCORPORATED SOLICITATION PROVISIONS/CONTRACT CLAUSES:

FAR 52.203-3

Gratuities (Apr 1984)

FAR 52.203-11

Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Sep 2007)

FAR 52.203-12

Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Oct 2010)

FAR 52.203-17

Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Apr 2014)

FAR 52.203-18

Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements--Representation (Jan 2017)

FAR 52.203-19

Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017)

FAR 52.204-4

Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (May 2011)

FAR 52.204-7

System for Award Management (Oct 2018)

FAR 52.204-13

System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018)

FAR 52.204-16

Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Jul 2016)

FAR 52.204-18

Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Jul 2016)

FAR 52.204-19

Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014)

FAR 52.204-22

Alternative Line Item Proposal (Jan 2017)

FAR 52.209-7

Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018)

FAR 52.212-1

Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Oct 2018) FAR 52.212-3 Alt I Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Oct 2018) (Alternate dated Oct 2014). Offerors must include a copy pf this provision with their offer.

FAR 52.212-4

Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Oct 2018)

FAR 52.212-5

Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (May 2019). For the purposes of this clause, items (b) 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 14, 16, 19, 22, 25, 27-33, 42, 49, 55, 59, and items (c) 1-4, 8, and 9 are considered checked and apply.

FAR 52.216-1

Type of Contract (Apr 1984). For the purposes of this clause, the fill-in is “Firm-Fixed Price Contract Action.”

FAR 52.217-5

Evaluation of Options (Jul 1990)

FAR 52.217-7

Option for Increased Quantity -- Separately Priced Line Item (Mar 1989). For the purpose of this clause, the fill in is “within the period of performance.”

FAR 52.217-8

Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999). For the purpose of this clause, the fill-in is “30 days prior to contract-action expiration.”

FAR 52.217-9

Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000). For the purpose of this clause, the fill-ins are, “30 days of expiration,” “60 days,” and “five years,” respectively.

FAR 52.222-22

Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (Feb 1999)

FAR 52.222-25

Affirmative Action Compliance (Apr 1984)

FAR 52.223-1

Biobased Product Certification (May 2012)

FAR 52.223-2

Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (Sep 2013)

FAR 52.223-22

Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals--Representation (Dec 2016)

FAR 52.225-25

Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certification (Aug 2018)

FAR 52.226-1

Utilization of Indian Organizations and Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises (Jun 2000)

FAR 52.227-1

Authorization and Consent (Dec 2007)

FAR 52.227-2

Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement (Dec 2007)

FAR 52.228-5

Insurance-Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997)

FAR 52.232-11

Extras (Apr 1984)

FAR 52.232-40

Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013)

FAR 52.233-2

Service of Protest (Sept 2006). For the purpose of this clause, the fill-in is as follows:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District

ATTN: Environmental Contracting Officer, Room 878

1325 J Street

Sacramento, California 95814

FAR 52.233-3

Protest after Award (Aug 1996)

FAR 52.233-4

Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004)

FAR 52.237-1

Site Visit (Apr 1984)

FAR 52.237-2

Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984)

FAR 52.237-3

Continuity of Services (Jan 1991)

FAR 52.242-13

Bankruptcy (Jul 1995)

FAR 52.242-15

Stop-Work Order (Aug. 1989)

FAR 52.253-1

Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991)

DFARS 252.201-7000

Contracting Officer's Representative (Dec 1991)

DFARS 252.203-7000

Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sept 2011)

DFARS 252.203-7002

Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Sept 2013)

DFARS 252.203-7003

Agency Office of the Inspector General (Dec 2012)

DFARS 252.203-7004

Display of Hotline Posters (Oct 2016)

DFARS 252.203-7005

Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Nov 2011)

DFARS 252.204-7003

Control of Government Personnel Work Product (Apr 1992)

DFARS 252.204-7006

Billing Instructions (Oct 2005)

DFARS 252.204-7015

Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support. (May 2016)

DFARS 252.205-7000

Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders. (Dec 1991)

DFARS 252.209-7004

Subcontracting with Firms that are Owned or Controlled by the Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism. (Oct 2015)

DFARS 252.223-7006

Prohibition on Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or Hazardous Materials. (Sep 2014)

DFARS 252.223-7008

Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium. (Jun 2013)

DFARS 252.225-7012

Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities. (Dec 2017)

DFARS 252.225-7020

TRADE AGREEMENTS CERTIFICATE—BASIC (NOV 2014)

DFARS 252.225-7021

TRADE AGREEMENTS—BASIC (DEC 2017)

DFARS 252.226-7001

Utilization of Indian Organizations, Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business Concerns. (Apr 2019)

DFARS 252.232-7003

Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. (Dec 2018)

DFARS 252.232-7010

Levies on Contract Payments. (Dec 2006)

DFARS 252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel. (Jun 2013)

DFARS 252.243-7001

Pricing of Contract Modifications. (Dec 1991)

DFARS 252.243-7002

Requests for Equitable Adjustment.

(Dec 2012)

DFARS 252.244-7000

Subcontracts for Commercial Items.

(Jun 2013)

DFARS 252.247-7023

Transportation of Supplies by Sea. (Feb 2019) Full-Text Provisions/Clauses

FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999)

(a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as “or equal,” the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government’s needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that “equal” products must meet are specified in the solicitation under FAR 52.212-4.

(b) To be considered for award, offers of “equal” products, including “equal” products of the brand name manufacturer, must—

(1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation;

(2) Clearly identify the item by—

(i) Brand name, if any; and

(ii) Make or model number;

(3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and

(4) Clearly describe any modification the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modification.

(c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate “equal” products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.

(d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the…