B.08 Amendment 0004.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to :

1 Add updated PWS 30 May Revsion

2. The offer due date remains unchanged as 27 June 2024 at 11:00AM PST

No other changes are made or implied.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 37

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 30-May-2024

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W9123824Q0030

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

01-Mar-2024

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

30-May-2024

CODE

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, SACRAMENTO

CONTRACTING DIVISION

1325 J STREET

SACRAMENTO CA 95814-2922

W91238 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W9123824Q0030

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0001

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

Accident Prevention Plan, Quality Control Plan, Environmental Protection Plan, Weed Control Plan, Irrigation Design, and all plans necessary to address the required work tasks. All work to be performed in accordance with the attached Performance WorkStatement dated 18 December 2023.

To:

Accident Prevention Plan, Quality Control Plan, Environmental Protection Plan, Weed Control Plan, Irrigation Design, and all plans necessary to address the required work tasks. All work to be performed in accordance with the attached Performance WorkStatement.

CLIN 0002

Staking Limits of Work, Safety Fencing, Staging Area Setup, Construction Sign, IP mowing.

All work to be performed in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement dated 18 December 2023.

Staking Limits of Work, Safety Fencing, Staging Area Setup, Construction Sign, IP mowing.

All work to be performed in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement dated.

CLIN 0003

Prepare Stormwater Pollutions Protection Plan (SWPPP), Install Best Management Practices (BMPs). All work to be performed in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement dated 18 December 2023.

Prepare Stormwater Pollutions Protection Plan (SWPPP), Install Best Management Practices (BMPs). All work to be performed in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement.

CLIN 0004

Provide SWPPP Weekly, Likely Pre-rain, and Rain event inspections, sampling, and reporting.

All work to be performed in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement dated 18

Provide SWPPP Weekly, Likely Pre-rain, and Rain event inspections, sampling, and reporting.

All work to be performed in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement.

CLIN 0005

Obtain all federal, state, and local permits required for project work. All work to be performed in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement dated 18 December 2023.

Obtain all federal, state, and local permits required for project work. All work to be performed in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement.

CLIN 0007

Removal of 42,240 linear feet of perimeter fencing encroaching on USACE property. Fencing Demolition, fencing, wood, average all types, 4’ to 6’ high, remove existing fence and haul out material. All work to be performed in accordance with the attached Performance Work

Removal of 42,240 linear feet of perimeter fencing encroaching on USACE property. Fencing Demolition, fencing, wood, average all types, 4’ to 6’ high, remove existing fence and haul out material. All work to be performed in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement dated.

CLIN 0008

Remove septic and foundations for residences and outbuildings. All work to be performed in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement dated 18 December 2023.

Remove septic and foundations for residences and outbuildings. All work to be performed in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement dated.

CLIN 0009

Removal of two residences and surrounding outbuildings. Building demolition, single family story word frame house (3200 SF). Selective demolition, septic tanks and related components, precast septic tanks (100-1250 gal). Demolish, remove pavement & curb, concrete, rod reinforced (7’ – 24’ thick), remove backhoe . At project completion, ensure that bare construction areas are reseeded with an appropriate erosion control mixture that incorporates native species. The contractor should plan to submit an appropriate erosion control mixture to the government for approval before use. All work to be performed in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement dated 18 December 2023.

Removal of two residences and surrounding outbuildings. Building demolition, single family story word frame house (3200 SF). Selective demolition, septic tanks and related components, precast septic tanks (100-1250 gal). Demolish, remove pavement & curb, concrete, rod reinforced (7’ – 24’ thick), remove backhoe . At project completion, ensure that bare construction areas are reseeded with an appropriate erosion control mixture that incorporates native species. The contractor should plan to submit an appropriate erosion control mixture to the government for approval before use. All work to be performed in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement.

CLIN 0010

Removal of 42 orchard trees and reseed that area. Seeding athletic fields and seeding bluegrass.

Reseed with appropriate erosion control mixture using species native to the area. The contractor should plan to submit an appropriate erosion control mixture to the government for approval before use. All tree removals need to occur during the non-nesting season (September 1st – January 31st). All work to be performed in accordance with the attached Performance Work

Removal of 262 orchard trees and reseed that area. Seeding athletic fields and seeding bluegrass.

Reseed with appropriate erosion control mixture using species native to the area. The contractor should plan to submit an appropriate erosion control mixture to the government for approval before use. All tree removals need to occur during the non-nesting season (September 1st – January 31st). All work to be performed in accordance with the attached Performance Work

CLIN 0011

The CLIN description has changed from Demo Well Pump, well slab, well screen to Reserved.

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

Demo Well Pump, Well Slab, Well Screen, Casing and Fill Well. Selective demolition, water wells, well screen & Casing (6” to 16” diameter). Purchase material and equipment required for grout placement. Place grout. All work to be performed in accordance with the attached

The pricing detail quantity has decreased by 1.00 from 1.00 to 0.00.

The unit of issue Job has been deleted.

CLIN 0012

Debris to be hauled from site to approved Landfill. All work to be performed in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement dated 18 December 2023.

Debris to be hauled from site to approved Landfill. All work to be performed in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement.

CLIN 0013

Drain and remove stock pond. All work to be performed in accordance with the attached

Drain and remove stock pond. All work to be performed in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement.

CLIN 0014

Removal and cleanup of several outbuildings to include: cattle fencing, corrals, gates, propane tanks, power poles, irrigation piping, electrical panels, water troughs, cattle scale, hay barn and barn pad. All work to be performed in accordance with the attached Performance Work

Removal and cleanup of several outbuildings to include: cattle fencing, corrals, gates, propane tanks, power poles, irrigation piping, electrical panels, water troughs, cattle scale, hay barn and barn pad. All work to be performed in accordance with the attached Performance Work

CLIN 0015

Assume 20’ by 20’ around each well to be graded and seeded. Process grade, seeding, synthetic erosion control, barriers with degradable component (3’ high) including wood stakes. All work to be performed in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement dated 18

Assume 20’ by 20’ around each well to be graded and seeded. Process grade, seeding, synthetic erosion control, barriers with degradable component (3’ high) including wood stakes. All work to be performed in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement.

CLIN 0016

Prepare As-builts, Monthly Activity Records. All work to be performed in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement dated 18 December 2023.

Prepare As-builts, Monthly Activity Records. All work to be performed in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement.

CLIN 0017

Maintain Roads and Firebreaks, Remove BMPs, Repair Damaged Signs, Repair or Remove Damaged Browse Guards, and Perform General Cleanup. All work to be performed in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement dated 18 December 2023.

Maintain Roads and Firebreaks, Remove BMPs, Repair Damaged Signs, Repair or Remove Damaged Browse Guards, and Perform General Cleanup. All work to be performed in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement.

CLIN 0018

Document Site Conditions, As-builts, Monthly Activity Records, and Photo Doumentation of Site. All work to be performed in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement dated 18 December 2023.

Document Site Conditions, As-builts, Monthly Activity Records, and Photo Doumentation of Site. All work to be performed in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement.

CLIN 1001 is added as follows:

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1001 1 Job OPTION Well Removal on Badock Property

FFP

Document Site Conditions, As-builts, Monthly Activity Records, and Photo Doumentation of Site. All work to be performed in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: F108

NET AMT

DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0011 has been changed from:

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

6 mths. ADC 1 SUCCESS DAM AND LAKE

29330 HWY 190

PORTERVILLE CA 93257

W91238

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

6 mths. ADC 0 SUCCESS DAM AND LAKE

29330 HWY 190

PORTERVILLE CA 93257

The following Delivery Schedule for CLIN 1001 has been added:

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

6 mths. ADC 1 SUCCESS DAM AND LAKE

29330 HWY 190

PORTERVILLE CA 93257

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 1001:

INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

Destination Government Destination Government

The following have been modified:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

TULE RIVER

Property Clearing Project 30 May 2024 Revision

1. INTRODUCTION

This Performance Work Statement describes the basic objectives of clearing encumbrances on select properties adjacent to Lake Success to ensure that the Tule River Spillway Enlargement Project can operate as designed once construction is complete. The performance-based service contract provides potential offerors the flexibility to develop cost effective solutions and the opportunity to propose innovative alternatives to meet the stated objectives.

It also presents the Government with an opportunity to assess the offeror’s understanding of all aspects of the effort to be performed by eliminating the “how to” instructions to accomplish the required effort normally contained in the Statement of Work that the Government traditionally provides to prospective offerors. Table 1 Pricing Schedule with Associated Work Elements below indicates the Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINs) in the base bid and options in this contract.

2. PRICING SCHEDULE

Table 1

Pricing Schedule with Associated Work Elements

CLIN TASKS ASSOCIATED WORK ELEMENTS

BASE BID

001 Plan Preparation Accident Prevention Plan, Quality Control Plan, Environmental

Protection Plan, Weed Control Plan, Irrigation Design, and all plans necessary to address the required work tasks.

002 Layout and Site Setup

Staking Limits of Work, Safety Fencing, Staging Area Setup, Construction Sign, IP mowing, 003 Prepare SWPPP and Install BMPs

Prepare Stormwater Pollutions Protection Plan (SWPPP), Install Best Management Practices (BMPs)

004 SWPPP Inspections, Sampling & Report

Provide SWPPP Weekly, Likely Pre-rain, and Rain event inspections, sampling, and reporting.

005 Obtain Permits Obtain all federal, state, and local permits required for project work.

006 Provide Access

& Maintenance Roads

Grade and blade access and maintenance roads, repair all damage due to erosion and traffic. At project completion, ensure that any newly created access roads are restored to pre-construction conditions. Contractor should ensure that construction areas are reseeded with an appropriate erosion control mixture that incorporates native species. The contractor should plan to submit an appropriate erosion control mixture to the Government for approval before use.

007 Fence Removal Removal of approximately 64,624 linear feet of perimeter fencing encroaching on USACE property. Fencing Demolition, fencing, wood, average all types, 4’ to 6’ high, remove existing fence and haul out material.

008 Excavation Remove septic and foundations for residences and outbuildings 009 Demo houses Removal of two residences and surrounding outbuildings. Building demolition, single family story word frame house (3200 SF).

Selective demolition, septic tanks and related components, precast septic tanks (100-1250 gal). Demolish, remove pavement & curb, concrete, rod reinforced (7’ – 24’ thick), remove backhoe. At project completion, ensure that bare construction areas are reseeded with an appropriate erosion control mixture that incorporates native species.

The contractor should plan to submit an appropriate erosion control mixture to the government for approval before use.

010 Orchard Tree Removal and reseeding

Removal of approximately 262 orchard trees, plus small hobby orchard, and reseed disturbed areas. Reseed with appropriate erosion control mixture using species native to the area. The contractor should plan to submit an appropriate erosion control mixture to the Government for approval before use. All tree removals need to occur during the non-nesting season (September 1st – January 31st). Remove all irrigation infrastructure associated with orchards.

011 Demo Well Pump, well slab, well screen and casing and Fill well Reserved

Demo Well Pump and Slab. Demolition, water wells, well screen & Casing (6” to 16” diameter). Purchase material and equipment required for grout placement. Place grout.

012 Haul and disposal Debris to be hauled from site to approved Landfill.

013 Remove stock pond Drain and remove stock pond

014 Remove Outbuildings

Removal and cleanup of several outbuildings to include cattle fencing, corrals, gates, propane tanks, power poles, irrigation piping, electrical panels, water troughs, cattle scale, hay barn and barn pad

015 Seed Disturbed Area

Assume 20’ by 20’ around each well to be graded and seeded. Process grade, seeding, synthetic erosion control, barriers with degradable component (3’ high) including wood stakes.

016 Monthly Activity Records

Prepare As-builts, Monthly Activity Records.

017 Restoration and Cleanup

Maintain Roads and Firebreaks, Remove BMPs, Repair Damaged Signs, Repair or Remove Damaged Browse Guards, and Perform General Cleanup

018 Annual Report #1 Document Site Conditions, As-builts, Monthly Activity Records, and Photo Documentation of Site

OPTIONS

1001 Well Removal on Badock Property

(APN: 284-251-

017)

Removal of 3 domestic wells. Demo Well Pumps and Slabs. Selective demolition, water wells, well screen & Casing. Purchase material and equipment required for grout placement. Place grout.

Option 001

3. GENERAL INFORMATION

Removal of encumbrances on these select parcels to account for a rise in water levels on Lake Success from the construction of the Tule River Spillway Enlargement project. Units and services to be in accordance with performance work statement, performance incentives, terms and conditions contained in this solicitation. The major work elements described herein includes removal of old perimeter fencing, electrical panels, stock ponds, residences, outhouse, orchards and trees, corrals, water trough, cattle scale, hay barn and barn pad, power poles, propane tanks, irrigation piping, and wells. Maintenance and establishment tasks include reporting and cleanup.

4. LOCATION AND ACCESS

The construction sites are around Lake Success in Porterville, CA on different parcels. Rights of entry to all sites will be provided to the contractor by the Government. See Table 2, Site Locations.

Table 2

Site Locations APN Owner Removal Items Property Coordinates

284-030-013 Stone Old perimeter fencing | Citrus trees

(approx. 219 trees) 36.074729, -118.900802

284-460-020 Stone Old perimeter fencing 36.074729, -118.900802

284-450-043 Stone Old perimeter fencing 36.074729, -118.900802

284-450-025 Stone Old perimeter fencing 36.074729, -118.900802 284-450-020 Stone Old perimeter fencing 36.074729, -118.900802 284-460-011 P. Hankins Old perimeter fencing 36.069308, -118.880624 284-460-014 J. Collier Old perimeter fencing 36.067636, -118.878998

284-341-001 Anderson |

Stevens Old perimeter fencing 36.065098, -118.876664

284-341-014 D. Nixon Old perimeter fencing 36.062816, -118.875471

284-341-005 D. Nixon Old perimeter fencing 36.062816, -118.875471

284-770-004 Franks Old perimeter fencing 36.091917, -118.884505

284-770-003 Babcock 1 Access gate 36.091780, -118.886347

284-251-017 Babcock 3 Domestic wells 36.094220, -118.881013

284-251-011 Babcock Old perimeter fencing 36.095988, -118.886837

284-251-009 Babcock Old perimeter fencing 36.095801, -118.891114 284-251-008 Babcock Old perimeter fencing 36.095801, -118.891115 284-251-007 Babcock Old perimeter fencing 36.095801, -118.891116

284-670-003 B. Weisenberger Old perimeter fencing 36.094658, -118.900960

284-670-001 B. Weisenberger Old perimeter fencing 36.094658, -118.900960 284-670-007 G. Terlaje Old perimeter fencing 36.098960, -118.905448 284-670-013 R. Ruckman Old perimeter fencing 36.099720, -118.906302

284-670-005 K. Silaso Old perimeter fencing | Residence |

Outhouse | Hobby Orchard | Propane Tank | 1 Gate

36.097738, -118.907552

284-670-004 Oseguera Old perimeter fencing | Residence |

Propane Tank | 1 Gate 36.094946, -118.906586

284-670-006 LTRID Old perimeter fencing 36.098386, -118.905983

284-680-049 T. Caudill Old perimeter fencing 36.103681, -118.910893 284-680-048 T. Caudill Old perimeter fencing 36.103681, -118.910893 284-670-012 T. Caudill Old perimeter fencing 36.103681, -118.910893 284-680-047 R. Solomon Old perimeter fencing 36.105407, -118.911220

284-440-057 Gill Cove

Corrals | Pomegranate Orchard (approx. 43 trees) | Cattle Scale | Old perimeter fencing | Concrete

Water Trough

36.106569, -118.912298

284-440-006 Gill Cove Old perimeter fencing | Well

Abandonment 36.106569, -118.912298

284-560-007 Doran Old perimeter fencing 36.106449, -118.919844 284-560-014 Jeffries Old perimeter fencing 36.106461, -118.923466

284-020-001 Rocky Hill Cove, LP

Old perimeter fencing 36.090498, -118.940071

284-020-014 Rocky Hill Cove, LP

Old perimeter fencing | 2

Domestic wells 36.090498, -118.940071

255-130-006 Rocky Hill Cove, LP

Old perimeter fencing 36.090498, -118.940071

5. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

Provide all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, tools and supplies necessary to layout site features, remove old perimeter fencing, electrical panels, stock ponds, residences, outhouse, orchards and trees, corrals, water trough, cattle scale, hay barn and barn pad, power poles, propane tanks, irrigation piping, and cap wells. Maintenance and establishment tasks include reporting and cleanup. Design, plan, coordinate, organize, manage, and perform the activities described herein. Contract period will consist of a base period of 6 months from date of contract award.

6. PROJECT SCHEDULE

Develop a schedule and submit to the Contracting Officer for approval. The schedule shall be submitted at the pre- work meeting or 15 calendar days from award of Contract, whichever occurs first. Provide schedule in Excel spreadsheet format. Project schedule shall be kept up to date and an updated schedule shall be submitted every month with the Contractor’s invoice.

Project schedule submitted with invoices shall show status of items as ‘completed,’ ‘in progress,’ or ‘not started.’ Items in progress shall indicate percentage completion of that item.

The period of performance for this contract is 6 months (183 days). The target schedule that follows in Table 3 Target Project Schedule is intended to guide the Contractor in scheduling and accomplishing the work. All work will be done during daylight hours and scheduled in coordination with the Government. All orchard tree removals must occur during the non-nesting season (September 1 to January 31). At the completion of the period of performance, an annual report is required and should present all establishment activities as defined within this PWS.

Table 3 Target Project Schedule

Task Calendar Days

Start Date Finish Date

BASES BID (FY24-FY25)

Award (estimate) 1 TBD Submit Env Plans 15 TBD TBD

Cleanup 183 TBD TBD

Prepare activity records 183 TBD TBD

Site Setup 15 TBD TBD Construct Access Roads 15 TBD TBD

Prepare SWPPP, Install BMPs 30 TBD TBD

Perimeter Fence Removal 140 TBD TBD

House Removal and Site Clearing 140 TBD TBD Remove outbuildings (corrals, etc.) 140 TBD TBD

Remove stock pond 140 TBD TBD

Well Removal 140 TBD TBD

Orchard Removal 41 TBD TBD

Remove power poles/electrical panels 140 TBD TBD Gate Removal 140 TBD TBD

Inspections, Reporting 13 TBD TBD

Prepare Annual Report #1 183 TBD TBD

7. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

a. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, permits, transportation and is responsible for full management of the facilities’ installation and maintenance services described herein. The Contractor must develop a “Performance Work Plan” that contains solutions to accomplish their objectives, as they are applicable to the services required in the Schedule. The Contractor may use whatever method he/she chooses to meet the objectives, as long as the method is viewed as safe and the end result satisfies the minimum acceptable levels (MAL) of performance as defined in Attachment A, Performance of Work Requirements Summary.

b. The work will be evaluated based on Attachment B – Quality

Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). The QASP includes indicators of success for each of the performance objectives.

c. The Contractor is responsible for the following tasks, but not limited to:

i. PREPARE PLANS: The Contractor must prepare and submit all pertinent plans. At a minimum, provide the following:

Quality Control Plan (QCP): The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. List the project’s key design team members along with their functional discipline and state the risks inherent to the project. Include an inspection plan covering all services required by this contract; on-site records of all inspections; and methods for identifying and preventing deficiencies in the quality of service performed.

Accident Prevention Plan (APP): to be prepared in accordance with Appendix A of EM 385- 1-1, US

ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS SAFETY AND

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

MANUAL. See paragraph 15. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. Contractors are responsible for informing their subcontractors of the safety provisions under the terms of the contract and the penalties for noncompliance, coordinating the work to prevent one craft from interfering with or creating hazardous working conditions for other crafts, and inspecting subcontractor operations to ensure that accident prevention responsibilities are being carried out.

o Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) Appendix to the

APP. Develop an Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) for every operation involving site activities presenting hazards. Format the AHA(s) in accordance with Figure 1-2 of EM 385-1-1.

Submit subsequent AHAs as amendments to the APP. Identify the analysis and evaluate hazards and outline the proposed methods and techniques for the safe completion of each phase of work. At a minimum, in the AHA define the activity being performed, sequence of work, specific safety and health hazards anticipated, control measures (to include personal protective equipment) to eliminate or reduce each hazard to acceptable levels, equipment to be used, inspection requirements, training requirements for all involved, and the person in charge of that phase of work.

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP): Provide a SWPPP for compliance with the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Construction General Stormwater Discharge Permit for areas of disturbance greater than one acre.

ii. OBTAIN PERMITS: File for and obtain all necessary permits to remove the listed encumbrances on select properties around Lake Success. Obtain the proper City/County/State permissions and permits for access from the staging area to road shoulders and street side edges.

Comply with all County of Tulare codes and ordinances.

iii. PROVIDE SWPPP AND BMPS: Work under this Contract disturbs greater than one acre of land. Therefore, a SWPPP is required.

Include, at each site, the following minimum best management practices (BMPs) during installation and establishment, and that it is required to be returned to a condition demonstrating no future erosion potential.

Minimum BMPs include but are not limited to perimeter protection, stabilized project entrance/exit, stockpile management, project site sediment perimeter controls, waste management, good housekeeping, stockpile management, preservation of existing vegetation, stabilized project entrance/exits, tracking control and wind erosion (dust) control.

Prevent dust from leaving the project site by providing dust control during dust generating project activities (including but not limited to work traffic on unpaved roadways and grading).

Follow their manufacturer’s instructions and conform to BMP fact sheets outlined in the California Storm Water Quality Association (CASQA) BMP Handbook.

Work under this Contract is anticipated to disturb greater than one acre of land. Obtain coverage under the California State Water Resources Control Board Construction Activities Storm Water General Permit.

The Contractor is the Legally Responsible Person (LRP) for storm water permits.

iv. INSPECTING/SAMPLING & REPORTING SWPPP COMPLIANCE: Comply with all SWPPP requirements; including performing inspections, taking samples and reporting results until a Notice of

Termination has been issued.

v. VERIFY SITE CONDITIONS: Before performing any work, verify site conditions and monitor for cultural resources.

Verify Site Conditions: Before performing any work, verify site conditions. Identify existing features and underground obstructions and utilities, including notifying Underground Service Alert (U.S.A.) at 1-800- 642-2444 for all locations in this Contract. Read materials found on OSHA website http://www.dir.cago.

Photograph Pre-existing Conditions: Photograph pre-existing conditions prior to start of all site work.

Photograph all significant roads, bike trails, driveways, parks, golf course fairways, site features, and fences.

Document all potentially disturbed areas prior to disturbance or removal. This will help serve to verify pre-existing conditions and potential post work disputes.

vi. TRACTOR AND EQUIPMENT USE: Metal tracked equipment is permitted on site but is not permitted to traverse directly on paved roads, paved driveways, paved bike paths, paved sidewalks, and levees. Repair, smooth, seed and mulch all track, tire and equipment damage caused by the Contractor’s operations. Repair all damage to paving to its original condition. Portable internal combustion equipment (e.g., chippers, generators, compressors, etc.) shall be registered with the CARB (California Air Resources Board), in accordance with 13 CCR 2450- 2466, Portable Equipment and Engine Registration and 40 CFR 89, Control of Emissions from New and In-Use Nonroad Compression-Ignition Engines.

Contractor shall provide the application and pay all applicable fees to the appropriate Air Quality Management District (AQMD) who oversees the project area.

vii. MONITOR FOR CULTURAL RESOURCES: Direct the setup of the fencing locations around known cultural resources. If two or more artifacts are found within close proximity to each other the Contractor’s Archeologist must contact the Corps’ Archeologist to determine whether or not a cultural site exists at that location. Prepare a daily monitoring log that includes a summary of each day’s activities to include description and photographs of new finds, if any, and coordination efforts. At end of field work submit to the Corps a field summary report of monitoring activities and daily logs.

Archeological, historic, and architectural work will be carried out by, or under the direction supervision of a person or person’s meeting qualifications set forth in the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards (36 CFR Part 61). Submit a copy of the field summary report and monitoring logs to the Contracting Officer.

viii. LAYOUT CONSTRUCTION SITE: Identify, mark, and establish site boundary lines, interior maintenance roads, and infrastructure locations. Locate and stake work sign locations, safety fence locations, staging area locations, and cultural sites. Thoroughly clean all adjacent public pavements of impacts upon completion of work.

Limits of Work: Identify and stake property boundary lines. Place metal tee posts in the ground at all corner and alignment change locations. Mark on the ground, showing the extents of where all infrastructures will be located. Include access and maintenance roads, electrical hookups and routing, signage, fence and gate locations, staging area locations, sensitive resources/habitat, sensitive cultural areas, temporary construction limits and locations to all other tasks included in project. Prior to starting work at all sites, obtain approval from the Government. Limit all vehicle traffic to staging areas, access, and maintenance roads. Do not drive off of designated project site.

Maintenance Road: Survey, locate and stake the location and alignment of the access and maintenance roads.

ix. SETUP CONSTRUCTION SITE: Set up infrastructure including staging area, roads, signs, fences, BMPs, etc.

Setup Staging Areas: Include staging areas that contain all appropriate temporary facilities needed to construct and maintain the project. Include as necessary securable storage bins, temporary fencing, shade structures, drinking water, and sanitation stations. The Contractor is responsible for the security of all stored material and facilities.

Protect Existing Native Vegetation: As much as possible, do not disturb existing native vegetation.

x. PROVIDE ACCESS AND MAINTENANCE ROADS:

Provide access and maintenance roads as necessary.

Grading Access and Maintenance Roads: Grade access and maintenance roads so that proper drainage occurs, does not pond water, does not create erosion, and allows for the safe operation of vehicles. Road material may be from native/local soil. Remove rocks and obstructions that will impede a two-wheel drive vehicle. Blade the ground surface, and grade where necessary to ensure the road is smooth and transitions easily between grades.

Grade and blade so that concentrated water flows do not occur. When completed, road must be able to be negotiated by a two-wheel drive vehicle without getting stuck or being at risk of starting a fire.

Tracking Pad, Silt Fencing, and Street Sweeping:

Where access roads adjoin paved roads, place tracking pads that consists of 3 inches of aggregate base for 100 feet length in the direction of drive and for the entire width of the road. All access roads shall be lined on the lower sloped side with silt fence for its entire length.

Street sweep the adjacent paved road when soil is tracked onto it.

Provide Internal Maintenance Roads: Provide maintenance roads within each construction site to facilitate construction during the installation period.

Maintenance roads herein are roads to traverse within the construction sites for the purpose of gaining access to various areas within the sites. Only interior roads serving along the site’s perimeters shall be left to serve as a permanent firebreak. Do not decompact the permanent firebreaks.

Maintain Access and Maintenance Roads: Maintain Road free of vegetative growth through the life of the contract. Repair erosion that occurs and maintain the road, so it is safely passable. Remove vegetative growth so that it does not become a fire hazard. Water roads to control dust as needed to meet air quality/pollution standards. All maintenance roads will be decompacted at the end of the contract, except those that are located along the perimeter of the sites because they serve as a permanent fire break.

Site Locations and Access: See location description in section 4, Location and Access.

xi. INSTALL SIGNS: Provide signs at the construction sites.

Project Work Sign: Provide project work signs at the entrances of the construction sites. The sign must be professionally designed and presented, using agency logos commonly used by the representative agencies.

The signs must identify the project name and the cooperating agency names, Contractor name, Contractor contact information, State wage rates, EEO and project health information, and safety requirements. Present signs as per Drawing Sheet notes. Include the names of the following agencies:

o U.S. Army Corps of Engineers o Tule River Recreation and Irrigation District

xii. FIREBREAK CONTROLS: Disk, blade, and/or mow all maintenance and firebreaks to keep them safe from harboring fire hazard material. Do this as often as necessary to maintain the firebreaks in a fire-safe condition.

At no time on access and maintenance roads shall vegetative growth be high enough to reach the under carriage of 2-wheel drive vehicles.

xiii. PREPARE MONTHLY ACTIVITY RECORDS: Prepare and maintain records documenting work activity. Records include monthly activity records of work performed during each month of the contract and as-built drawings kept current of all installation work.

As-built Drawings: Prepare as-built drawings of project site features. Keep as-builts current and available to the Government upon request and submit updated copies with each annual report. Provide hard copies and electronic files of the original site drawings upon request. Accurately and neatly record all information that is uncovered during the course of construction by means of drawings, sketches, details, and notes. Mark-up and correct using red ink changes.

Monthly Activity Records: Prepare monthly activity records, one for each month of the Contract. Submit the monthly activity record with each invoice, specifically addressing specific tasks billed for. The monthly record must address the content as indicated in the table below and are to be direct and concise. Each monthly activity record must not be longer than one page on 8-1/2”x11” format. This record is to briefly document what tasks were performed and when they occurred, and to capture any pertinent facts associated with it. If more dialog and documentation is necessary, it must be addressed in the annual reports and discussed with the Contracting Officer.

Each activity record must address the following areas as defined in Table 4 Monthly Activity Record.

Table 4

Monthly Activity Record (structure & contents)

No. Topic Content 1 Tree Removal &

Reseeding Discuss tree removal and reseeding progress, if pertinent.

Identify status, obstacles and conflicts encountered.

2 Site & Feature Integrity

Discuss the integrity of access roads, firebreaks, signs and fencing (if required). Discuss if maintenance was performed.

State if any vandalism occurred and the nature of it.

Note if there are noticeable signs that trespassing occurred.

3 Grass & Erosion Control

State the general condition of the grass and if there were any problems with erosion. State when BMPs were removed (when appropriate)

4 Fence Removal Discuss fence removal and progress, if pertinent.

Identify status, obstacles and conflicts encountered.

5 Demolition Discuss when, where, and what was done. Name specific means and methods that were used and amount of hauled material. State which contractual demolition event that took place.

7 Well Removal Discuss well removal and progress, if pertinent.

Identify status, obstacles and conflicts encountered.

State which contractual demolition event that took place. State what percent of the event was performed and completed.

8 Stock pond removal

Discuss well removal and progress, if pertinent.

Identify status, obstacles and conflicts encountered.

State which contractual demolition event that took place. State what percent of the event was performed and completed.

9 Outbuilding Removal

Discuss outbuilding removal and progress, if pertinent. Identify status, obstacles and conflicts encountered. State which contractual demolition event that took place. State what percent of the event was performed and completed.

10 House removal and site clearing

Discuss house removal and progress (including septic), if pertinent. Identify status, obstacles and conflicts encountered. State which contractual demolition event that took place. State what percent of the event was performed and completed.

11 Survey and Annual Report

State if and when a survey was performed and if an annual report was prepared.

12 General Observations

Discuss any formal inspections that occurred.

Discuss any notables not covered in the above.

xiv. PREPARE AN ANNUAL REPORT: Prepare an annual report at the end of the period of performance of the contract. The annual report will generally be prepared at the end of October for the previous 6 months of activities.

Submission Format: Submit as drafts and receive the

Government’s direction and approval prior to printing and submitting the final reports. Submit both drafts and final report in an electronic MS Word and PDF version.

Structure: Each report must include the following information and be presented as per the format, structure and contents as outlined in Table 5 Annual Report:

Table 5 Monthly/Annual Activity Report (format, structure & contents)

Section Contents No. of Pages

Title Page Name of project, date of report, name of report, Contract Number, Preparer

1 page

TOC Table of Contents: titles of sections and appendices 1 page Section 1 Project Background & Objectives: location, project description, project components, etc.

1-2 pages

Section 2 Review of Work Required and Performed: i.e., tree removal, well abandonment, Outbuilding removal, fence removal, house removal and site clearing.

1-3 pages

Section 3 Conclusions: impacts, significant dates, discussion of recommendations

1-2 pages

Section 4 Photo Documentation: showing photos representative of plant and site conditions

1-6 pages

Section 5 Appendices: As required A. Project Site Map As required B. Monthly Activity Records, As required

xv. CLEANUP: Continuously during the Contract Period, keep the project site clean, organized, and secure from impacts.

Neatly store all materials and equipment. Remove trash and debris as encountered. Discard all removed material and trash and dispose of at a State-acceptable disposal facility.

8. CONTRACT OBJECTIVES

a. To use an innovative and creative technical approach to removing encumbrances from properties to allow for an increase in water level at Lake Success.

b. To have the Contractor propose a business solution using performance based contracting techniques with incentives and disincentives designed to reward superior performance.

c. Specifically, the Contractor must establish a performance plan focused only on the terms of the contract resulting in a neat and professional appearance overall. The plan will include a performance work schedule, list of materials the contractor plans to use, labor and a quality control plan to monitor the contractor’s performance in meeting the goals.

d. The minimum life of the contract is one base period. The maximum life of the contract must not exceed six (6) months.

9. STANDARDS OF EMPLOYEE CONDUCT

Contractor and Contractor’s personnel are required to adhere to the following standards of dress and conduct while performing work at the project sites.

These regulations are enforceable as per the US Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, 3 November 2003.

a. Be properly equipped at all times with personal protective and safety equipment. Hard hats and steel-toed shoes are required in accordance with OSHA requirements. Contractor employees must maintain personal hygiene.

b. Contractor employees must not engage in loud or boisterous behavior or use profane or abusive language.

c. Shall not use intoxicating beverages and/or drugs at the work site.

Smoking is allowed only in designated areas.

10. USE OF SITE FACILITIES

a. The Government is not responsible for any loss, damage, or theft at the project location. Contractor is responsible for acceptable standards of housekeeping and custodial maintenance used by Contractor’s employees.

b. The Government will not furnish a storage building at the site for use by the Contractor to store supplies and equipment. The contractor will be able to establish facilities to include, but not limited to, covered storage, etc., on or in the designated area after such facilities are approved by the KO. The Contractor must provide all utilities to this area. The Contractor must be responsible for maintaining fire extinguishers and other safety equipment.

c. The Contractor is responsible for safely storing any chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, cleaning solutions, etc., in accordance with manufacturers recommendations. An MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) is required for all chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, materials and cleaning solutions required for property clearing activities.

d. Electricity and phone service will NOT be furnished by the Government for the Contractor’s work area.

11. INSPECTIONS

a. The Contractor must perform daily inspections. During these inspections the appearance of the site will be observed, and any deficiencies or unauthorized chemical storage noted within the scope of the contract will be corrected as soon as practicable. Items that need correcting outside the scope of the contract will be reported to the KO or his/her representative.

b. The Contractor is required to submit inspection reports and work accomplished to the KO monthly in the Monthly Activity Records.

The KO is located at the US Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District. The inspection forms are as defined in Table 5 Monthly/Annual Activity Report.

12. SUPERVISION AND TRAINING

a. The Contractor must provide a supervisor who speaks fluent English on site at all times.

b. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining satisfactory standards of personnel conduct and work performance and must administer disciplinary action as required. The Contractor must remove employees for cause, to include, but not limited to, misconduct in performance of duty under these specifications and/or conduct contrary to the best interests of the Government.

c. The Contractor is responsible for training and safety precautions for

Contractor employees performing work under these specifications.

OSHA standards must be observed by the Contractor in all work performed. Appropriate safety equipment must be furnished by the Contractor-to-Contractor personnel and must be used as prescribed by OSHA standards, including hard hats, safety shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection devices. The following OSHA and NFPA standards and codes are to be adhered to:

i. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): 10-1998 Standard for

Portable Fire Extinguishers.

ii. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA) 29 CFR 1910 Safety and Health Regulations for Personal Protection, Safety Color Codes, Portable Power Tools, Electrical Safety and Portable Electric Equipment.

iii. Site Access: Maintain free and unobstructed access to facility emergency services and for fire, police, and other emergency response forces in accordance with NFPA 241.

13. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Comply with and follow all installation safety regulations of the most current edition of USACE EM 385‐1‐1, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, criteria, rules and regulations, including but not limited to 29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926.

Provide appropriate signs designated by Fire, Safety & Security and place them as indicated in work areas. Within one calendar day after commencement of work, erect a safety bulletin board at the job site, unless size, duration, or logistics of the work do not facilitate a bulletin board, in which case provide an alternative to a bulletin board, acceptable to the KO, that is accessible and includes all mandatory information for employee and visitor review.

Provide and maintain information on the safety bulletin board or, if an alternative is utilized, on the alternative, as required by EM 385‐1‐1 section 01.A.06.

Keep the work areas closed off to unauthorized personnel and perform all project associated activities without damaging or contaminating adjacent work and areas. Where such work or areas are damaged or contaminated, restore work areas to their original condition at no cost to the Government, including revegetating all cleared areas using appropriate native species based on the location and site conditions.

Report all accidents to the Safety Office through the Technical POC, within the same shift during which the accident(s) occur, as soon after the accident as is practical. Fill out an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Form 300 in relation to any accident and submit ENG 3394 to the Safety Office within 5 days after an accident. Stop work in the event of serious injury or damage, leaving everything in place exactly as it was at the time of the accident, except when there is the possibility that more damage or injury will occur if things are left in place.

Designate and provide a person as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) and ensure that the SSHO or a qualified Designated Alternate SSHO is always at the work site during tree removal/chipping operations, except as specified herein, where required to enforce and implement the Contractor's Safety and Health Program in accordance with the Government‐accepted Accident Prevention Plan. The SSHO's training, experience, and qualifications must be in accordance with IAW EM 385‐1‐1 paragraph 01.A.17. When low risk service-related work is being performed, no SSHO is required for routine, repetitive work, such as, planting, watering, weeding, mowing, cleanup, plant surveying, reporting, etc.

Ensure, via the SSHO, the requirements of EM 385‐1‐1 section 1 and 29 CFR 1926.16 are met for the Project. The SSHOs has full‐time responsibility when required to be onsite. It is acknowledged that USACE will hold the Contractor accountable for its safety and health performance.

Provide a full-time work quality control (CQC) manager per existing specifications.

Provide a competent person for all of the hazards identified in the Contractor's Safety and Health Program in accordance with the accepted

Accident Prevention Plan and be on‐site at all times when the work that presents the hazards associated with their professional expertise is being performed.

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