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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 request for proposals for Training Tank Trails Repair, Routes 3, 4, and 5, ARRA, PN 70301, Fort Bliss, TX, is amended as follows:

See SF30 Continuation Sheet(s)

NOTE: Proposal receipt due date and time remain December 24, 2009, at 12:00 (noon) p.m., CST, as previously announced.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 2

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY

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 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

W9126G-10-R-0183

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

04-Dec-2009

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

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 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

21-Dec-2009

CODE

US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, FORT WORTH

ATTN: CESWF-CT

819 TAYLOR ST, ROOM 2A19

P.O. BOX 17300

FORT WORTH TX 76102-0300

W9126G 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W9126G-10-R-0183-0005

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

CHANGES TO BIDDING SCHEDULE

1. Bidding Schedule: Replace the Bidding Schedule with the accompanying new Bidding Schedule bearing the notation "W9126G-10-R-0183-0005".

CHANGES TO SPECIFICATIONS

2. Replacement Sections: Replace the following section with the accompanying new section of the same number and title, bearing the notation "Amendment 0005":

01 00 50.00 44 General Requirements

The change to section 01 00 50.00 44 is the addition of paragraph 1.25 UTILITIES.

End of Summary of Changes

Task Order RFP NO: W9126G-10-R-0183

Item No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

0001 All Work required for construction of Training Area Tank Trails Repair (AM#3)(Routes #3 and #4) (/AM#3), complete except as separately listed.. 1 LS *** $

0002 Final Record As-Built Drawings 1 LS *** $ 78,500.00

OPTIONS

0003 OPTION NO. 1 : Low Water Crossings: Additional cost for all work required by the Contract to construct 8" reinforced concrete section with #4 bars in lieu of the base bid section (4" gravel surface course with 8" Thick Geocells filled with #4 Aggregate). 1 LS *** $

(AM#3)

0004 OPTION NO. 2: Route #5:

Additional cost for all work required by the Contract for the first 5,000 LF length of the route 5,000 LF *** $

0005 OPTION NO. 3: Route #5:

Additional cost for all work required by the Contract for the next 5,000 LF length of the route

5,000 LF *** $

TOTAL BASE OFFER

BASE OFFER: All work required by the plans and specifications exclusive of work required by the Option Items.

Training Area Tank Trails Repair, Routes 3, 4, and 5

Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas

SOLICITATION NO: W9126G-09-D-0002/0003/0004/0005/0006

BID SCHEDULE

AM #3, #4 and #5

ARRA, PN70301

Bid Schedule Page 1

Item No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Training Area Tank Trails Repair, Routes 3, 4, and 5

Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas

SOLICITATION NO: W9126G-09-D-0002/0003/0004/0005/0006

BID SCHEDULE

AM #3, #4 and #5

ARRA, PN70301

0006 OPTION NO. 4: Route #5:

Additional cost for all work required by the Contract for the next 5,000 LF length of the route

5,000 LF *** $

0007 OPTION NO. 5: Route #5:

Additional cost for all work required by the Contract for the next 5,000 LF length of the route

5,000 LF *** $

0008 OPTION NO. 6: Route #5:

Additional cost for all work required by the Contract for the next 5,000 LF length of the route

5,000 LF *** $

0009 OPTION NO. 7: Route #5:

Additional cost for all work required by the Contract for the next 5,000 LF length of the route 5,000 LF *** $

0010 OPTION NO. 8: Route #5:

Additional cost for all work required by the Contract for the next 5,000 LF length of the route

5,000 LF *** $

0011 OPTION NO. 9: Route #5:

Additional cost for all work required by the Contract for the next 5,000 LF length of the route

5,000 LF *** $

Bid Schedule Page 2

Item No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Training Area Tank Trails Repair, Routes 3, 4, and 5

Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas

SOLICITATION NO: W9126G-09-D-0002/0003/0004/0005/0006

BID SCHEDULE

AM #3, #4 and #5

ARRA, PN70301

0012 OPTION NO. (AM4)109 (AM4):

Route #5: Additional cost for all work required by the Contract for the next 5,000 LF length of the route 5,000 LF *** $

0013 OPTION NO. (AM4)1110 (AM4):

Route #5: Additional cost for all work required by the Contract for the last 3,400 LF length of the 3,400 LF *** $

(/AM#3)

(AM#5)

0014 OPTION NO. 12: Low Water

Crossings: Additional cost for all work required by the Contract to construct 8" reinforced concrete section with #4 bars in lieu of gravel surface course with 8" Geocells. Route 5 Low Water Crossing from Stations 278+86.7 to 283+38.

1 LS *** $

0015 OPTION NO. 13: Low Water

Crossings: Additional cost for all work required by the Contract to construct 8" reinforced concrete section with #4 bars in lieu of gravel surface course with 8" Geocells. Route 5 Low Water Crossing from Stations 461+52 to 465+64.5.

1 LS *** $

Bid Schedule Page 3

Item No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Training Area Tank Trails Repair, Routes 3, 4, and 5

Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas

SOLICITATION NO: W9126G-09-D-0002/0003/0004/0005/0006

BID SCHEDULE

AM #3, #4 and #5

ARRA, PN70301

0016 OPTION NO. 14: Low Water Crossings: Additional cost for all work required by the Contract to construct 8" reinforced concrete section with #4 bars in lieu of gravel surface course with 8" Geocells. Route 5 Low Water Crossing from Stations 504+84.7 to 508+15.2.

1 LS *** $

(/AM#5)

$TOTAL (BASE OFFER + ALL OPTIONS)

PROJECT COMPLETION TIME ______ Calendar days*

*Contract Duration in Calendar Days After the Notice to Proceed is Received (not to exceed the maximum time stated in Section 01 00 50.00 44 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (Note 1.6. b). See Bid Schedule Note No.

3.

Bid Schedule Page 4

Training Area Tank Trails Repair, Routes 3, 4, and 5

ARRA, PN70301

Ft Bliss, El Paso, TX

AM #3, #4 and #5

W9126G-09-D-0002/0003/0004/0005/0006, Bid Schedule Page 5

BID SCHEDULE

NOTES:

1. Offerors must submit an offer on all items.

2. Responders are advised that this requirement may be delayed, cancelled or revised at any time during the solicitation, selection, evaluation, negotiation and/or final award process based on decisions related to DOD changes in force structure and disposition of the Armed Forces.

3. The Offeror shall propose a total integrated contract duration in number of calendar days after the Notice to Proceed (NTP) is received by the Contractor, whether via electronic means or hard copy, whichever is the earliest method of delivery. The total number of proposed calendar days for construction through completion, ready for turnover shall not exceed the number of calendar days specified in Section 01 00

50.00 44 General Requirements. The proposed duration shall become the required contract duration. The Government may issue the NTP via e-mail or Facsimile (FAX) or by other means. Day number 1 is 10 days after the date of receipt of the NTP.

4. 52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990)

(a) Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government's best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(b) The Government may reject an offer as nonresponsive if it is materially unbalanced as to prices for the basic requirement and the option quantities. An offer is unbalanced when it is based on prices significantly less than cost for some work and prices which are significantly overstated for other work.

5. EXERCISE OF OPTIONS (SWDR 715-1-1 (16 January 1996))

The Government reserves the right to exercise the option(s) by written notice to the Contractor either singularly or in any combination for up to 90 calendar days after award of the Base Offer without an increase in the Offeror's Price. Completion of added items shall continue at the same schedule as the Base Offer unless otherwise noted in Section 01 00 50.00 44 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

END OF BID SCHEDULE

Ft Bliss Tank Trails Repair, Route #3 FBTTR3 Amendment 0005

SECTION 01 00 50.00 44

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

(AM #5)

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT TITLE AND LOCATION

Training Area Tank Trails Repair, Priorities 3, 4, and 5, ARRA, PN70301, Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas.

1.2 BASE IDIQ CONTRACT

The requirements of the Base IDIQ Contract Division 00 PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS sections and documents and Division 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS sections apply to this task order except as otherwise specified in the task order documents.

1.3 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Provide all plant, labor, and materials to repair priority tank trail road-3 (approximately 19.45 miles) of unimproved primary tank trails located within Dona Ana Military Range complex located at Fort Bliss Army Military Installation in El Paso, Texas. Repair work includes, but is not limited to raising trail profiles to improve drainage conditions and placement of stabilized sub-grade or base course and gravel surface course materials, resulting in a 28-foot wide roadway with adequate shoulders for track and wheeled vehicles and associated construction of low water crossings and culverts.

1.4 SITE VISIT

See SECTION 00 21 30 SITE VISIT.

1.5 SPECIAL PROJECT PROCEDURES

1. The Contractor shall be responsible to obtain utilities for construction use and at the contractor's laydown area and temporary field offices.

2. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing temporary restroom facilities or port-a-jons.

3. The Contractor shall be responsible to obtain waste service for field office locations and laydown sites.

4. The Contractor shall provide temporary construction fencing/gates to secure their laydown and office/trailer locations. Possible laydown and staging areas are shown on sheet G301 of the project drawings. Location of the contractor facilities shall be coordinated with the Ft Bliss Range Control and the Ft Bliss Environmental office as well as access to and from this location on the Ft Bliss Range

5. Available water sources and borrow are shown on the project drawing sheet G301. The capacity of the well(s) are unknown at this time. The capacity will be verified and provided by a later amendment. The contractor shall coordinate use of the water and borrow sources with the Ft Bliss Range Control and Environmental office as well as access to and from these sources.

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6. Contractors shall be required to obtain a Range Control access permit for all operations on the Ft. Bliss Range.

7. Contractors will be required to contact Range Control each day for access into and out of the Ft Bliss Range.

8. Contractor's employees shall attend a UXO training course.

1.6 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984)

a. The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than the number of calendar days specified below. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

b. Complete all work no later than 450 calendar days from receipt of the notice to proceed.

1.7 52.211-12 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES--CONSTRUCTION (SEP 2000)

(a) If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, the Contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the Government in the amount of $4300.00 for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted.

(b) If the Government terminates the Contractor's right to proceed, liquidated damages will continue to accrue until the work is completed.

These liquidated damages are in addition to excess costs of repurchase under the Termination clause.

1.8 CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

1.8.1 Prior To Delivery Order Award

( ) SITE SURVEY

(x) PRICE PROPOSAL

1.8.2 After Delivery Order Award

(x) SAFETY AND HEALTH PLAN

(x) QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

( ) SITE SURVEY PROPOSAL

(x) SITE SURVEY REPORT

( ) FEASIBILITY STUDY

(x) WORK PLAN

( ) PRICE PROPOSAL

( ) PRE-REMEDIATION ACTION CONFERENCE

(x) WORK SCHEDULE

(x) WEEKLY PROGRESS REPORT

( ) TELEPHONE CONVERSATION/CORRESPONDENCE

LOG

(x) SYSTEMS/EQUIPMENT TESTING

() OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

() TRAINING

() EQUIPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION WARRANTIES

( ) LIST OF STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE

ORGANIZATION

SECTION 01 00 50.00 44 Page 2

( ) CERTIFICATION OF COMPUTER MEDIA

( ) SITE SPECIFIC REMEDIATION REPORT

( ) AS-BUILT/IN-PROGRESS DRAWINGS

(x) AS-BUILT/FINAL DRAWINGS

( ) SURVEY LOG BOOKS AND SURVEY DRAWINGS

1.8.3 After Construction Completion, Prior To Final Payment

() EQUIPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION WARRANTIES

(x) AS-BUILT/FINAL DRAWINGS

1.9 WORK RESTRICTIONS

a. See Contract Section 01 00 00.00 44 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE for additional requirements.

b. Access to project site is subject to base closures for security and military mission execution. Contract time extension without addition cost shall be granted on a day for day basis for periods when the contractor is denied access to the project site due to base closures. See Contract Sections 01 00 00.00 44 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE and 01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS for additional requirements.

c. The Contractor shall coordinate any required utility outages with the Contracting Officer. See Contract Section 01 00 00.00 44 CONSTRUCTION

SCHEDULE.

d. See Contract Section 01 35 12.00 44 SPECIAL PROJECT PROCEDURES FOR FORT BLISS for special requirements for Fort Bliss.

1.10 WAGE DETERMINATIONS

Included in the Solicitation documents.

1.11 DIVISION 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Division 1 requirements which are not specified in the task order but are applicable to this work, such as project meetings, construction submittals, contractor quality control, storm water pollution prevention measures, temporary construction facilities, safety and occupational health requirements, recycling, alterations to existing facilities, construction and demolition waste management, and including sources for reference publications, are specified in the Contract Documents.

1.12 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS

In accordance with the provisions of Subpart 36.201 (Evaluation of Contractor Performance) of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), construction contractor’s performance shall be evaluated throughout the performance of the contract. The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) follows the procedures outlined in Engineering Regulation 415-1-17 to fulfill this FAR requirement. For construction contracts awarded at or above $100,000.00, the USACE will evaluate contractor’s performance and prepare a performance report using the Construction Contractor Appraisal Support System (CCASS), which is now a web-based system. After an evaluation (interim or final) is written up by the USACE, the contractor will have the ability to access, review and comment on the evaluation for a period of 30 days. Accessing and using CCASS requires specific software, called PKI certification, which is installed on the user’s computer. The

SECTION 01 00 50.00 44 Page 3 certification is a Department of Defense requirement and was implemented to provide security in electronic transactions. The certification software could cost approximately $110 - $125 per certificate per year and is purchased from an External Certificate Authorities (ECA) vendor. Current information about the PKI certification process and for contacting vendors can be found on the web site: http://www.cpars.navy.mil/. If the Contractor wishes to participate in the performance evaluation process, access to CCASS and PKI certification is the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

1.13 CONTRACTOR PAYROLL RECORD

Contractor shall be required to log payrolls for all their own employees and subcontractors utilizing ENG Form 3180. Each subcontractor requires a separate ENG 3180 for their payrolls. The Contractor shall maintain the ENG 3180, along with the payrolls, on site and available for review by the Contracting Officer's Representative. The ENG 3180's shall be updated weekly as payrolls are submitted. After making copies for their files, the Contractor is required to submit the originals of each week’s payrolls to the Resident Office. Before final payment, the Contractor shall provide the completed ENG 3180’s to the Contracting Officer's Representatives.

1.14 SUBMITTALS

Construction submittals shall be in accordance with Contract Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES. Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation; submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only or as otherwise designated. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Transmittal forms (ENG Form 4025) are included in the QCS software that the Contractor is required to use for this contract.

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Accident Prevention (Safety) Plan; G Environmental Protection Plan; G Work Plan Project Schedule; G Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Plan; G CQC System Manager Safety and Health Manager Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan; G

SD-03 Product Data

Materials and Products

Catalog cuts, illustrations, schedules, diagrams, performance charts, instructions and brochures illustrating size, physical appearance and other characteristics of materials or equipment for some portion of the work.

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Documentation to record compliance with technical or administrative requirements or to establish an administrative mechanism, such as:

Record (e.g. As-built) drawings

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Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

1.15 PROJECT MEETINGS

See Contract Section 01 31 00.00 44 PROJECT MEETINGS. Approximately one week after award of the task order and prior to the start of any construction work an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer will schedule and conduct a preconstruction conference.

1.16 PROJECT SCHEDULE

Use the project schedule specified in Contract Section 01 32 01.00 10

PROJECT SCHEDULE.

1.17 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

See Contract Section 01 45 04.40 44 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

Contract Section 01 45 02.00 10 QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM (QCS) applies to this project.

1.18 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

See Contract Section 01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS and 01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT.

1.19 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

See Contract SECTION 01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.20 U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS MANUAL, EM

385-l-l

Reference Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause 52.236-13, Accident Prevention. Engineer Manual (EM) 385-l-l and its changes are no longer available as part of this solicitation/contract but rather is available at http://www.hq.usace.army.mil (select Safety and Occupational Health).

Consequently, the Contractor shall be responsible for complying with the current edition and all changes posted on the web as of the effective date of this solicitation.

1.21 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Construction material shall be free of lead, mercury, chromate, and other hazardous and toxic material. Prior to the final inspection of the project, or with the appropriate submittals, furnish Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for caulking, sealant, surfacing material (i.e. glazing material and drywall texture), wallboard, drywall texture, paint, roofing and sealant materials, floor tiles, mastic, and other materials indicating that the materials are non-asbestos containing materials. Also furnish an Asbestos Free Construction Material Certification certifying that the project is asbestos-free.

1.22 STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN

For site work, the Contractor shall implement the storm water pollution prevention measures specified in the Contract Section 01 57 23 STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION MEASURES in a manner which will meet the requirements

SECTION 01 00 50.00 44 Page 5 of Contract Section 01 57 20.00 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION and the requirements of the Texas Commission For Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

For project sites greater than 1 acre in size (including all temporary access roads, trailer sites, storage areas, and any other disturbed area associated with the project), the Contractor shall develop a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and complete a Notice of Intent (NOI) for Storm Water Discharges as required for an LPDES General Permit administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Contractor's detailed SWPPP shall be developed within the guidelines of the basic SWPPP provided in Section 01 57 24.01 44 STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (TEXAS) and Section 01 57 24.02 44 STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (NEW MEXICO). The Contractor shall submit the NOI to Texas Commission For Environmental Quality (TCEQ) not later than 48 hours prior to start of work. A dated copy of the Contractor's SWPPP and NOI shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer prior to commencement of construction activities.

In addition, the Contractor shall post a copy of the Corps' NOI, the Contractor's NOI, and a brief project description on the project bulletin board.

The size of the construction site includes all temporary access roads, trailer sites, storage areas, borrow and spoil material areas, vehicle fueling locations, regulated material storage areas, and any other disturbed area associated with the project.

Project(s) will not be accepted until removal of sediment and storm control structures. Upon final project acceptance, the Contractor shall file a Notice of Termination (NOT) with LDEQ, and a confirmation copy shall be provided to the Contracting Officer. The Contractor is required by the General Permit to retain all copies of SWPPP and all documentation for this construction activities. The state's Department of Environmental Quality, or EPA, retains the right to extent the record keeping period beyond the typical 3-year record retention period.

The maintenance and inspection report form, as required in the Contract Section 01 57 20 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, is included in the task order's Section 01 57 25 SWPP PLAN INSPECTION REPORT FORM.

1.23 BULLETIN BOARD, PROJECT SIGN, SAFETY SIGN AND ARRA EMBLEM

Provide a bulletin board in accordance with the Contract Section 01 58 00.00 44 BULLETIN BOARD AND PROJECT SIGN and Provide Construction Project sign and Safety Performance sign in accordance with the details shown on the drawings attached at the end of this section. Provide one coat of lead-free alkyd primer paint and two coats of an exterior type white enamel to frame and sign. Erect signs within 15 days after receipt of the notice to proceed. Correct the data required by the safety sign daily, with light colored metallic or non-metallic numerals.

All construction projects receiving American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding are required to display a sign with a specific ARRA emblem.

The attached detailed guidance states, in part, "All projects which are funded by the ARRA shall display signage that features the Primary Emblem throughout the construction phase. The signage should be displayed in a prominent location on site. The Primary Emblem should not be displayed at a size less than 6 inches in diameter." The Primary Emblem shall be displayed as shown on the drawings attached at the end of this section.

A high resolution zip file containing the ARRA Recovery Emblem is located

SECTION 01 00 50.00 44 Page 6 in the solicitation files, folder "specs".

1.24 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

Closeout submittals, including the requirement for a red zone meeting, are specified in Contract Section 01 78 02.00 44 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS.

(AM #5)

1.25 UTILITIES

1.25.1 Payment for Utility Services

McGregor and Dona Ana Base Camps' water is controlled by Ft Bliss Water.

The stand pipe at the Orogrande Base Camp is controlled by WSMR.

FORT BLISS:

Potable water, waste water, gas, and electricity are no longer Government-owned and operated systems; have been privatized and are 3rd party owned. The utility providers are:

Water and Waste Water: Fort Bliss Water Services Company Building 1320, Doniphan Road Fort Bliss, Texas 79916

(915) 569-5359

Sewer: National O & M Inc.

P.O. Box 21187 Roanoke, VA 24018

(540) 345-9200

Gas: Texas Gas Service 4700 Pollard Street El Paso, TX 79930-6806

(915) 680-7218

Electricity: Rio Grande Electric Cooperative, Inc.

P.O. Box 1509 Brackettville, TX 78832

(830) 563-2444

DOIM (Directorate of Information Management) 58 Doniphan Road Fort Bliss, TX 79916-6812

(915) 568-5594

For construction utilities payment arrangements on the utilities consumed shall be made through the DPW Energy Office.

(1) The Contractor shall acquire all utility services as shown on the plans without additional expense to the Government. The Contractor isresponsible for all connection charges, permits, inspection charges, and relocation charges associated with any and all utility services and shall include the costs thereof in the contract price.

(2) Coordinate extensions and connections to utilities beyond the buildings' five-foot lines or locations shown on the drawings with the utility provider(s) and the Contracting Officer Representative.

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(3) Contractor shall provide all metering devices (per Fort Bliss Specification) for trailer and construction project.

(4) Meters and Temporary Connections

The Contractor, at its expense and in a manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall provide and maintain necessary temporary connections, distribution lines, and meter bases required to measure the amount of each utility used for the purpose of determining charges. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, 5 working days before utility (gas, water, sewer, electricity) connection is desired so that a utilities contract can be established. The Contractor will provide a meter and make the final hot connection after inspection and approval of the Contractor's temporary wiring installation.

Sewage usage is based on water usage and does not require a meter.

(5) Advance Deposit

An advance deposit for utilities consisting of an estimated month's usage or a minimum of $50.00 will be required. The last monthly bills for the fiscal year will normally be offset by the deposit and adjustments will be billed or returned as appropriate.

Services to be rendered for the next fiscal year, beginning 1 October, will require a new deposit. Notification of the due date for this deposit will be mailed to the Contractor prior to the end of the current fiscal year.

(6) Final Meter Reading

Before completion of the work and final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, 5 working days before termination is desired.

The Government will take a final meter reading; after which the Contractor shall disconnect service and remove the meters. The Contractor shall also remove all the temporary distribution lines, meter bases, and associated paraphernalia. The Contractor shall pay all outstanding utility bills before final acceptance of the work by the Government.

WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE:

Water, gas, and electricity are available from Government-owned and operated systems and will be charged to the Contractor at rates as provided in Contract Clause 52.236.14 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES. At the Contractor's expense and in a manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall provide and maintain necessary temporary connections, distribution lines, and meters required to measure the amount of each utility used for the purpose of determining charges. Meters shall measure customer consumption, with the registers reading in U.S. gallons (water), cubic feet per hour (gas), and watthours (electricity). These meters are not the same as those required to be installed in the project.

The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, 5 working days before final connections are desired so that a utilities contract can be established. The Contractor shall make the final connections after inspection and approval of the Contractor's temporary installations. The

SECTION 01 00 50.00 44 Page 8 final connection for the electrical utility shall be a hot connection.

Before completion of the work and final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, 5 working days before termination is desired. After the Government takes a final meter reading, the Contractor shall disconnect service and remove the temporary meters. The Contractor shall then remove all the temporary distribution lines and associated paraphernalia. The Contractor shall pay all outstanding utility bills before final acceptance of the work by the Government.

The Contractor shall keep records of the utilities used, including the amounts and payments. Records shall include all sources of water, such as when tanker trucks fill up at the tanker truck fill point on Post for dust control or other purposes

Mr. Wesley Hoffman is the POC for WSMR utilities. Mr. Hoffman's phone number is (575) 678.2490. (AM #5)

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 EXECUTION (NOT USED)

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